ELIZABETH II & PRINCE PHILIP: ELIZABETH II (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- & PRINCE PHILIP (1921- ) Duke of Edinburgh, husband and consort of Queen Elizabeth II. An excellent, large signed colour 21.5 x 29.5 photograph by both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip individually, the formal image showing the Queen seated in a full length pose and with her husband standing in a full length pose behind her. Both wear full formal dress and are seen within a corridor of Buckingham Palace. Photograph by Peter Grugeon. Signed ('Elizabeth R') by the Queen and signed ('Philip') by the Prince, both in dark fountain pen inks to the lower photographer's mount. The Queen has also added the date, 1980, in her hand. Framed and glazed in the original gold coloured wooden frame (some minor faults) to an overall size of 24 x 32. A particularly fine signed Royal portrait, and quite desirable in this larger format. About EX Peter Grugeon (1918-1980) English Photographer, famous for his portraits of the British Royal family from in the 1970s. In 2015 Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning British monarch, surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, and is the longest reigning Queen regnant and female head of state in world history. (See also lots 125 & 140) Following World War II Philip was granted permission by King George VI to marry Elizabeth. Before the official announcement of their engagement, he abandoned his Greek and Danish royal titles and became a naturalised British subject, adopting the surname Mountbatten from his maternal grandparents. After an engagement of five months, he married Elizabeth on 20 November 1947. Just before the wedding, he was created Duke of Edinburgh. He is the longest-serving consort of a reigning British monarch and the oldest-ever male member of the British royal family.
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ROYAL CHILDREN OF KING GEORGE V: An exceptional and rare vintage signed sepia 8 x 9.5 photograph by each of the six children of King George V and Queen Mary individually, comprising - Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972) later King Edward VII, then Duke of Windsor Prince Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) later King George VI Mary, Princess Royal (1897-1965) later Countess of Harewood Prince Henry (1900-1974) later Duke of Gloucester Prince George (1902-1942) later Duke of Kent, and Prince John (1905-1919) The image depicts the six children standing together in full length poses in two rows on the outdoor steps of a royal residence. Princess Mary stands in the centre of the back row, flanked by the two future Kings of England, the two youngest Princes standing immediately before them on the front row, each wearing sailor suits and with their brother's hands resting on their shoulders. Prince Henry is attired in a formal suit and stands in the centre of the front row with his sister placing one hand on his left shoulder. Photograph by W & D Downey of London, and from the appearance of the children most likely taken around 1910. Signed by the children in bold, black fountain pen inks, each with their names alone to the photographer's mount. Each of the children have signed using their family names; Edward, Prince of Wales signing himself 'David', Prince Albert, Duke of York signing himself 'Bertie', the Princess Royal signing herself 'Mary', Prince Henry signing himself 'Harry', Prince George signing himself 'Georgie' and Prince John signing himself 'Johnnie' in a small, neat hand, in capital letters. Very slightly neatly trimmed to the lower edge, otherwise VG Very slightly neatly trimmed to the lower edge, otherwise VG An extremely rare signed Royal family portrait. The fact that each of the children have signed their family names on the present photograph would indicate that it was originally presented to an individual closely associated with the family, and most likely another Royal family member. Each of the children of King George V were born before he became King in 1911. Prince George, when Duke of York, had married Princess Mary of Teck on 6th July 1893. They had five sons and one daughter together, two of whom would become Kings themselves. Their youngest son, Prince John, who caused the King and his consort great anxiety for many years, tragically died at the young age of 13 after a lifetime of ill health. Randolph Churchill claimed that King George was a strict father, to the extent that his children were terrified of him. The King apparently once remarked to the Earl of Derby, 'My father was frightened of his mother, I was frightened of my father, and I am damned well going to see to it that my children are frightened of me'.
WARHOL ANDY: (1928-1987) American Pop Artist. A large folio printed edition of Interview magazine, entitled The Movies "A" to "Z", September 1985, Vol. XV, No.9, published by Warhol, the colour front cover featuring a close-up portrait of actor Sylvester Stallone as boxer Rocky Balboa. Signed ('Andy Warhol') by Warhol in bold black ink with his name alone to a clear area of the front cover. A few minor, small tears and stains to the edges of the covers and some very light overall age wear, not affecting the signature, otherwise VG Sylvester Stallone (1946- ) is perhaps most famous for his screen role as Rocky Balboa in a series of seven films made between 1976 and 2015. Rocky IV, the most financially successful film in the series, was released in 1985, the same year as the present magazine. Stallone and Warhol's paths crossed on several occasions, beginning in 1979 in New York. On each occasion Stallone recalls Warhol taking his portrait. Warhol was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as Pop Art. His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture and advertisement that flourished by the 1960s. His New York City studio, The Factory, was a well-known gathering place that brought together distinguished intellectuals, drag queens, playwrights, Bohemian street people, Hollywood celebrities and wealthy patrons. Warhol is credited with coining the widely-used expression '15 minutes of fame'.
SHACKLETON ERNEST: (1874-1922) Anglo-Irish Antarctic Explorer. `On an apparently missing portrait´L.S., E H Shackleton, one page, 8vo, Marlborough Club, Pall Mall, 22nd June 1920, to Charles Büchel. Shackleton apologises to his correspondent for not having answered their letter, explaining that he has been away, and adds 'I will call one morning myself for the portrait in the near future. Would you please let me know what the cost is?' With blank integral leaf (small tear at the upper edge). VGCharles Büchel (1872-1950) British Artist. A well-known figure in theatrical circles, Büchel painted portraits of Henry Irving, Lillie Langtry and George Alexander and also designed programmes and posters for the theatre. Intriguingly, the present whereabouts of Büchel's portrait of Shackleton are not known. The present letter, and two related ones, would appear to be the only evidence of its existence. What would seem clear from the present lot is that the portrait was completed and that it came into Shackleton's own possession.Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton led three British expeditions to the Antarctic and is one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. His first experience of the polar regions was as third officer on Captain Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Expedition 1901-04. In the preface to his 1922 book The Worst Journey in the World, Apsley Cherry-Garrard, one of Scott's team on the Terra Nova Expedition, wrote 'For a joint scientific and geographical piece of organisation, give me Scott; for a Winter Journey, Wilson; for a dash to the Pole and nothing else, Amundsen: and if I am in the devil of a hole and want to get out of it, give me Shackleton every time'.
MANDELA NELSON: (1918-2013) President of South Africa 1994-99. Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1993. Signed colour 7 x 10 photograph, a formal portrait of Mandela in a head and shoulders pose. Signed ('N Mandela') in bold black ink to a clear area at the head of the image and dated 13th October 1999 in his hand. EX Mandela's place in world history is in no doubt; South Africa's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election, his government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid. The recipient of more than 250 honours, Mandela is held in deep respect within South Africa where he is described as the 'Father of the Nation'.
ADAMS MARCUS: (1875-1959) British Society Photographer, noted for his portraits of children. An interesting archive of letters, personal papers, original photographs and drawings etc., previously belonging to Adams, featuring correspondence between Adams and his sitters, most notably the young Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II, and quite possibly including the earliest signature of the monarch (aged 3 years) to have ever appeared at auction. The archive includes – (i) An extremely early, bold pencil signature (‘Elizabeth’) by Princess Elizabeth, at just 3 years of age and most likely executed with the assistance of her nurse, Clara Knight (1879-1946), known as ‘Allah’ within the Royal household, at the foot of an A.L.S. C Knight, by Knight, one page, 8vo, Piccadilly, 18th December 1929, to Marcus Adams, announcing ‘Your beautiful holly has made us look like Xmas already! The Princess says I am to say “Thank you very much for your lovely holly”. I don’t think I have ever seen such wonderful berries’.(ii) A remarkable and charming series of three folio sheets of paper removed from Marcus Adams’ sketchbook and featuring a series of bold pencil sketches and doodles accomplished by the three year old Princess Elizabeth, with the assistance of the photographer, the first image is open to interpretation and depicts the head and neck of what could either be described as a somewhat fierce looking animal with cat like features, or a human with a rather angry stare, annotated by Adams ‘Drawn by Marcus Adams July 31st 1929 with the aid of Princess Lillybet (sic) in the children’s studio, London’, the outline of the drawing, including the ears, most likely in the hand of the Princess and the facial features, in particular the eyes, most likely in the hand of Adams. A long arched line appears above the drawing, again annotated by Adams, ‘This line was drawn by Princess Lillybet (sic) July 31st 1929’, the page also featuring the surname ‘Adams’ written in capital letters, evidently by the photographer himself. The second page features a pencil list in the hand of Adams (including ‘Bulbs, Seeds, Roses, Sweetpeas’ and other garden and household items) over which appear a series of drawings of animal heads, most resembling cats, again evidently drawn principally by Adams in an attempt to teach the young Princess how to draw, but also with some less well accomplished drawings of animal heads, undoubtedly the efforts of the Princess. The third page features a pencil drawing by Adams of a large country house and gardens, with a sole figure walking across the lawn and with a large tree in the foreground, the page featuring a series of somewhat random and bolder pencil lines, scribbles and circles etc., obviously the work of the young Princess. The name Lilybet appears at the base of the page, in the hand of Adams, and is heavily crossed through in pencil, presumably by the Princess.(iii) A rare, early A.L.S., Elizabeth, one page, 8vo, Piccadilly, 18th December 1933, to Marcus Adams (‘Dear Mr. Adams’), stating, in full, ‘Ever so many thanks for the lovely holly you sent me today, and the Xmas cards. Wishing you a very happy xmas, from Elizabeth’. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by the Princess. Some light overall staining and soiling, slightly affecting the text and signature.(iv) A fascinating autograph manuscript signed (‘Marcus Adams’) by Adams entitled ‘Notes’ on my contacts with the Royal Family from 1928 to present day, nine pages, 4to, n.p., 1958, stating, in part, ‘…the curtain is completely raised to reveal the understanding of prophecy. The world will be awakened to realise the importance of this age and how vital the birth of Princess Elizabeth is in the fulfilment of things come…For this reason I appreciate… and feel highly honoured to have had the opportunity of making exclusive portrait records of the early life of this important personality……I have produced a series of portraits that convey the dignity of Royalty combined with a standard that justify my efforts, they are not just mere snapshots taken in a careless and casual fashion that may be news today and forgotten soon after… but never reach the standard of dignity that the Royal family deserve…Events can be recalled at the time of the Coronation of King George, when in one day over 200 called at the studio for press copies… to say nothing for the telephone calls… It was estimated that one particular group was produced… to some thousand million imprints. Besides the actual press there was always a constant request for right to reproduce… on mugs, jigsaw puzzles, handkerchiefs… babies rattles, almanacs, these all had be considered on their own merits, if any doubt was involved it was always referred to the Controllers of the Palace …I well remember on one occasion at Windsor the leading cable got so warmed up it showed signs of burning…I recall an incident that happened during the sitting my assistant whispered to me that the focussing screen had smashed. I met the circumstance calmly by taking two stamps from my wallet and sticking it together. The King who was always alert, remarked What’s the trouble Adams, Oh only the screen is broken and I am mending the bits with two of your fathers portraits, they acted in a perfect fashion and we can proceed with all speed….I was working with the late Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth, she was in a great hurry, so I lost no time… After I had finished my part Her Majesty turned to Mr. [Bertram] Park and said, As Marcus Adams has been so quick I can spare you time to make some pictures of me, which dress would you like best… Thus Mr. Parks made some interesting studies, whilst I acted as his assistant. She [Elizabeth] was a child and I treated her as a child… a sitting would last about an hour. During one sitting complete with baby Margaret and the parents: my son tells me I exposed about 300 plates, it was probably the most difficult task I had encountered…’ Stapled within stiff card wrappers bearing the ink title and signature of Adams to the front cover.(v) A.L.S., Marcus Adams “Gollywog”, one page, 4to, Swallowfield, Berkshire, Christmas 1931, to ‘H.R. Princess Elizabeth’, stating, in full, ‘A sprig of Holly and a big wish for a very Happy jolly & Bright Xmas from the Hills of Oxfordshire and the sender’.(vi) A collection of ten folio pages removed from a scrapbook belonging to Adams and with various A.Ls.S., T.Ls.S., autograph notes, a few pencil drawings, some original photographs by Adams, Bertram Park and Howard Coster (some loose and most neatly laid down to pages) etc., all relating to the photographer’s work with the British Royal family and others, 1929-34,(vii) A collection of correspondence comprising around 60 A.Ls.S., T.Ls.S., a few telegrams etc., from various individuals, most ladies-in-waiting to various members of the British Royal family but also including some other notable individuals, all to Marcus Adams or his son Gilbert Adams, late 1920s-1990, most on the subject of photographs, thanking Adams for prints or arranging appointments etc.,An exceptional archive of material containing several extremely rare examples of the autograph of the young Queen Elizabeth II in various forms. Some age wear, generally G to VG, Qty. Owing to restrictions imposed by the-saleroom the complete catalogue description can not be shown here. Please contact the auctioneers for further details.
PRINCE ROGERS NELSON: (1958-2016) American Singer & Songwriter, mononymously known as Prince. Signed 8 x 10 photograph, an atmospheric and engaging image of the talented singer and musician in a head and shoulders pose, reminiscent of the Purple Rain stage of his career. The Warner Bros. publicity portrait is credited to photographer Al Beaulieu and dated November 1982. Signed, 'Love God, Prince', in bold black ink to the image, the signature running across a partially darker area of the image. Rare. EX Prince was a musical innovator, recognised for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and wide vocal range. His compositions integrated a wide variety of musical styles, contributing to sales of over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. The winner of many awards (including an Academy Award for the film Purple Rain), Rolling Stone magazine ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of 100 Greatest Artists ('the most influential artists of the rock 'n' roll era').
PIAF EDITH: (1915-1963) French Singer. An exceptional vintage signed and inscribed 7 x 9 photograph by Piaf, the close-up portrait depicting Piaf in a very early pose. The promotional Polydor image, dating from around 1935/36, bears the printed caption Môme Piaf ('Little Sparrow') and is signed and inscribed by Piaf with an early form of her signature in bold black fountain pen ink to a clear area at the head of the image, 'Pour Maurice Detaille avec toute ma grande amitie, Edith Piaf'. Signed photographs of Piaf from this very early stage of her career are extremely rare, and the present example also has a good association. EX Maurice Detaille - French Impresario associated with the ABC Music Hall in Paris in the 1930s and whom also had a professional relationship with Edith Piaf (as well as other French stars including Charles Trenet and Marie Dubas, herself an inspiration for Piaf). Piaf, the French cabaret singer, songwriter and actress, became widely regarded as France's national chanteuse, as well as being one of her country's greatest international stars. Her music was often autobiographical with her singing reflecting her life and particularly the elements of love, loss and sorrow. Piaf has acquired a legacy as one of the greatest performers of the 20th century and her voice and music continue to be celebrated globally.
A Blanc image inscribed to another Blanc ROSSINI GIOACHINO: (1792-1868) Italian Composer. A very fine, large signed and inscribed sepia 9.5 x 12 photograph by Rossini, the oval image depicting the composer seated in a half length pose. Photograph by Numa Blanc and signed by him to the lower right margin of the image with their name alone. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen ink by Rossini to the lower photographer's mount, in French, 'Offert a mon aimable confrere et ami Adolphe Blanc, G. Rossini', and dated Paris, 21st November 1859 in his hand. A wonderful signed portrait with an excellent association. A couple of very light, extremely minor stains to the background of the image and some very light, minor age wear to the photographer's mount, largely to the extreme edges. VG Adolphe Blanc (1828-1885) French Composer of Chamber Music. Numa Blanc (1816-1897) French Photographer. Rossini wrote some 39 operas, the best known perhaps being The Barber of Seville, and was a prolific composer of sacred music, chamber music, songs and some other instrumental pieces. Known as 'The Italian Mozart', until his retirement in 1829 Rossini had been the most popular opera composer in history.
Eikon Basilike, The Pourtraiture of this Sacred Majestie in His Solitudes..., 1648, small 8vo, old leather, rubbed rear board detached, portrait frontisplate, 302pp plus 15pp prayers, letter, speeches and epitaph (1) Condition Report / Extra Information Binding worn.Last leaf loose.Slight worming to bottom edge of first 3 leaves, not affecting text.
A 19th century continental yellow metal and semi-precious set fob watch, the convex white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals within a surround of old cut white sapphires, the reverse with painted porcelain portrait miniature within a further surround of old cut white sapphires, the whole with jewelled keywind movement, dia. 4cm
Richard Crosse (1742-1810) - Head and shoulders portrait of a distinguished gentleman, wearing a blue coat with lace cravat and powdered wig, miniature watercolour on ivory, framed as an oval in pinchbeck mount, 6.8 x 5.5cm Condition Report / Extra Information Ivory good.Paint good and stable.No losses.Under glass.An excellent example.
Mid-18th century school - bust portrait of Elizabeth Crang, miniature watercolour on ivory, in yellow metal frame, inscribed verso 'Eliza Crang 1740', 6 x 4.4cm (excluding frame) Condition Report / Extra Information 1cm vertical scratch above head, with further adjacent smaller scratch.Light fading all over.Dated to reverse of frame.
An Imperial German War service memorial plaque, comprising a finely cast representation of a 1914 Iron Cross centred by a laurel-garland-framed aperture containing a photographic portrait of a soldier, set in a watered satin ground with Iron Cross medal ribbon within an broad ebonized frame, 40cm x 40 cm
A Second World War RAF campaign medal group, that of Corporal V T Corne, RAF VR and including a Mention in Despatches notice, a wallet of documents and three photograph albums depicting his experiences during the North Africa and Italy campaigns, a photographic portrait and sketches by the same
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