Britain.- Camden (William) Camden's Britannia, newly translated into English with large additions and improvements, engraved portrait frontispiece (working loose at head), 50 double-page engraved maps (1 with small chip gutter head), of which 4 folding, 8 engraved plates of coins (1 with closed tear and verso paper repair), a single whole-page engraved illustration, woodcut illustrations throughout, a few instances of small amounts of worming to gutter ends affecting multiple ff. at a time, but no significant losses, very occasional spots or stains, generally clean, contemporary calf, upper joint broken at ends but holding in centre, lower cracking, a bit rubbed and worn, [Wing C359], folio, by F. Collins, for A. Swalle and A. & J. Churchill, 1695.
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Constable (John).- [Collection of correspondence relating to work by Constable and one by Fuseli], 1942-57, including: Typed Letter signed from John Rothenstein to Henry A. Sutch of The Sutch Gallery, 1p., on Tate Gallery headed paper, 25th September 1942, regarding the acquisition of the Fuseli and a Constable portrait; Typed Note signed from Kenneth Clarke to Henry Sutch, 1p., on National Gallery headed paper, 5th October 1942, thanking him for sending a photograph of his picture of a girl by John Constable; Typed letter signed from Mrs. L. Somerville, 1p., on British Council headed paper, 12th January 1950, regarding lending the Constable Portrait of a girl to the 1950 Venice Biennale; and others, some light surface soiling, occasional chip to edges, folds, all housed in one large envelope, v.s. (sml. qty)
Bible, English. The Holy Bible, 9 vol., large paper copy, contemporary diced calf, gilt, rebacked with gilt spines, John Reeves, 1802; another edition, 3 vol., engraved vignette titles and plates after Westall, foxed, contemporary dark blue straight-grain morocco with gilt centre-piece and border in gilt and blind, spines gilt, g.e., rather scuffed, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1815; another edition, engraved frontispiece and vignette title, handsome contemporary red straight-grain morocco, gilt, rebacked preserving old gilt spine, inner gilt dentelles, g.e., 1809; The New Testament, translated by John Wycliffe, edited by Rev. H.H.Baber, engraved portrait, extra-illustrated with 38 woodcuts, each numbered in manuscript and bound in where appropriate, with printed list of woodcuts, portrait and title spotted, contemporary vellum, gilt, a little soiled, rebacked preserving old gilt spine with roan label, 1810; The New Testament, translated by William Tyndale 1534, one of 500 facsimile reprints, original red morocco with gilt Royal arms, t.e.g., others uncut, spotted, spine faded, slip-case, Cambridge, 1939, a little rubbed; and c.15 others, Bibles etc., including an 8vo Reeves 1802 Bible in blue straight-grain morocco, 4to & 8vo (c.30)
Mythology.- Marolles (Michel de) Tableaux du temple des muses; tirez du cabinet de feu Mr. Favereau...pour representer les Vertus & les Vices, sur les plus illustres Fables de l'Antiquité, first edition, additional engraved pictorial title (this, and letterpress title trimmed and laid down to sheet with some loss at edges), lacking engraved portrait, 57 plates only (of 58) by Bloemaert and others after Abraham Diepenbeek, one with a marginal tear, R1 near closed tear (slight text loss), S1 tear within text and paper repairs to lower edge, Z1 defective at head, some scattered soiling and staining, contemprary calf, leather repair spine foot, lower cover worn, [Brunet III 1443], folio, Paris, Aontoine de Sommaville, 1655.*** First edition of this fine series of plates after Diepenbeek's designs, illustrating Michel de Marolles' fifty-eight adaptations of classical fables.
Jepson (Edgar) & M. Leblanc. Arsène Lupin, first edition, ownership stamps and inscriptions on endpapers, some spotting, ?later issue with publisher's adverts dated 1913, cloth with portrait removed from upper cover, extremities rubbed, 1909 § Bramah (Ernest) The Eyes of Max Carrados, first edition, spotting, cloth spine faded, extremities rubbed, 1923; Kai Lung Unrolls His Mat, first American edition, ownership inscription on front free endpaper, jacket worn and lacking portions from spine, New York, 1928 § Graeme (Bruce) The Return of Blackshirt, endpapers browned, cloth a little rubbed, 1927, original cloth; and c.30 others, crime fiction, 8vo (c.35)
Congreve (William) The Works, 3 vol., engraved plates, contemporary speckled calf, spines gilt, J. & R.Tonson, 1753 § Massinger (Philip) The Plays, edited by W.Gifford, 4 vol., engraved portrait, handsome later mottled calf, gilt, by Zaehnsdorf, spines gilt with roan labels, g.e., 1805 § Beaumont (Francis) & John Fletcher. The Works, edited by Henry Weber, 14 vol., engraved portraits, marginal damp-staining, contemporary half calf, Edinburgh, 1812 § Dryden (John) The Works, edited by Walter Scott, 18 vol., engraved portrait, contemporary sprinkled calf, rebacked in tan morocco, gilt, 1808 § Thomson (James) The Seasons, engraved portrait, additional vignette title and 4 plates, foxed, contemporary calf, gilt, by Barker of Hexham with his ticket, rebacked with gilt spine, 1802 § English Translations, from Ancient and Modern Poems, 3 vol., book-label of Earl Vane, contemporary faintly diced russia, spines gilt, 1810, most a little rubbed; and c.45 others, literature, mostly bindings, 8vo et infra (c.80)
Virgilius Maro (Publius) The Works..., translated by John Dryden, 3 vol. third edition, titles in red & black, engraved portraits and plates, vol.2 & 3 contemporary panelled calf, rubbed, rebacked with gilt spines, vol.1 modern calf in similar style, Jacob Tonson, 1709; Opera, edited by Gilbert Wakefield, 2 vol., large paper copy, engraved plates, some foxing, a few additional engravings inserted, small bookplates of A.A.Renouard, Cortlandt F.Bishop and others, contemporary half red straight-grain morocco, uncut, c.245 x 170mm., Kearsley, 1796 § L'Estrange (Roger) Seneca's Morals by way of Abstract, 3 parts in 1, engraved portrait, light water-staining, contemporary calf, rubbed, corners worn, rebacked, Tho.Newcomb for Joanna Brome, 1682 § Hooke (N.) The Roman History, 11 vol., fourth edition, folding engraved maps, attractive contemporary tree calf, spines gilt with red & black morocco labels, rubbed, small hole to spine of vol.11, J. & R.Tonson, 1766-81 § Gibbon (Edward) The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, edited by William Smith, 8 vol., portrait, folding maps, near contemporary half morocco, gilt, by Bickers & Son of Leicester, g.e., 1887, most a little rubbed; and c.15 others, Roman literature and history, 8vo et infra (c.35)
Fuller (Thomas) The Church-History of Britain, first edition, 4 engraved plates (one double-page) and folding plan of Cambridge (creased at edges), contemporary panelled calf, spine gilt, rather rubbed, joints split, upper cover loose, corners worn, [Wing F2416], for John Williams, 1655 § Taylor (Jeremy)The Great Exemplar of Sanctity and Holy Life, second edition, engraved additional pictorial title and by W.Faithorne, titles in red & black, 11 engraved plates by Faithorne, one trimmed, the rest folding and reinforced at fore-edge, advertisement leaf at end, modern calf, [Wing T343], by James Flesher, for Richard Royston, 1653 § Andrewes (Lancelot) XCVI. Sermons, second edition, engraved portrait, contemporary calf, rather worn, lower cover lacking portion of leather, [STC 608], by Richard Badger...sold by Robert Allot, 1632, woodcut initials and ornaments, some light soiling or browning; and 9 others, mostly 17th century theology, folio; sold not subject to return (12)
Aesop. Fables, of Æsop and other Eminent Mythologists, edited by Sir Roger L'Estrange, engraved portrait of L'Estrange by R. White after Geoffrey Kneller, engraved plate of Aesop surrounded by animals, with contemporary initials R.N. to title and fine large ink calligraphic name "?Rebecka Hall" pasted to front pastedown, pen trials to one leaf, portrait frayed at edges and repaired, some soiling and browning, a few stains, contemporary calf, rubbed, corners worn, rebacked, [Wing A706], for R.Sare, T.Sawbridge, B.Took, M.Gillyflower, A. & J.Churchil, and J.Hindmarsh, 1692; and another later Aesop with woodcut illustrations, folio & 8vo (2)
Fore-edge painting.- Heraldry,-.- Edmondson (Joseph) A Complete Body of Heraldry, 2 vol in one, titles, engraved frontispiece portrait and 23 plates most with later hand-colouring, list of subscribers, one or two short tears, a few repairs (one to frontispiece), a few leaves with water-staining to upper margin, light offsetting, occasional foxing and surface soiling, sometimes heavy, bookplate to front pastedown, modern half calf, g.e., with later fore-edge painting of jousting under the gilt, hinges strengthened, a little rubbed to extremities, folio, for the author, by T. Spilsbury, 1780.
Pope (Alexander) The Works, 2 vol., first quarto edition, half-titles, titles in red & black with engraved vignette, engraved head- & tail- pieces and initials (charming head-pieces in vol.1 by Gribelin), vol.1 with folding engraved portrait by Vertue (torn & repaired) and triangular title-vignette of lyre & crossed trumpets, vol.2 with initial Directions to Binder leaf, a little browned, modern panelled calf, W.Bowyer for Bernard Lintot [&] J.Wright, for Lawton Gilliver, 1717-35; The Poetical Works, 2 vol., one of 100 large paper copies, lacking portrait, offsetting on to title, occasional spotting, contemporary diced calf, rubbed, spines faded, 1821 § [Addison (Joseph) & Richard Steele.] The Spectator, 8 vol. [&] The Guardian, 2 vol., together 10 vol., engraved title-vignettes, titles foxed, uniform contemporary diced russia, spines gilt, spines rubbed and faded, some joints split, 1797; and vol.3 only of Addison's Works printed by Baskerville, 4to & large 8vo (15)
Culpeper (Nicholas) Complete Herbal, engraved portrait frontispiece and 40 hand-coloured plates, repair to verso of frontispiece, modern half calf, 1818 § Daniel (Rev W. B.) Rural Sports, 2 vol. (without the supplement of 1813), engraved titles and plates, ink inscription to front free endpapers verso, contemporary morocco, gilt, rebacked, repairs to corners, some rubbing, hinges strengthened, [1801-1802] § Jardine (Sir William) The Naturalist's Library: The Birds of Great Britain and Ireland, 4 vol. engraved frontispieces, titles and plates, most with hand-colouring, one vol. with bookplate to front pastedown ink inscriptions to front free endpapers verso, original cloth, spines browned, a little rubbed, n.d, occasional foxing and staining; and 15 others, Natural History, v.s. (22)
Jefferson (Thomas) Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, From the Papers of Thomas Jefferson, 4 vol., first edition, edited by Thomas Jefferson Randolph, engraved portrait frontispiece and 4 folding facsimile leaves of Jefferson's draft of Declaration of Independence bound in vol. 1, lacking half-titles, all but vol. 1 with bookseller's ticket of O.D. Bartlett of Towanda, Pa., book-label of A.J. Whitney to front free endpapers, vol. 3 with ink letter to title, vol. 1 final f. of Index and facsimile leaves detached (facsimiles little brittle and frayed at lower edge, one with short tear into text without loss), occasional marginal pencil annotation, couple gatherings working loose, foxed and browned throughout, heavier at points, contemporary mottled calf, morocco spine labels chipped and one lacking, worn, vol. 3 upper cover detached along with front free endpaper, some other covers detached or working loose, [Sabin 35891], 8vo, Charlottesville, F. Carr, 1829. *** Published just three years after Jefferson's death in 1826, and edited by his grandson, Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Provenance: A gift from Betsey Cushing Whitney, by descent to the present owner.
Milton (John) The Poetical Works, engraved portrait frontispiece, 12 engraved plates by Michael Burghers or Peter Paul Bouche to Paradise Lost, titles of Paradise Regain'd and Samson Agonistes dated 1688, without list of subscribers as often, Notes to Paradise Lost bound after text, contemporary ink signature of Jane Ward to head of general title, portrait defective at inner edge and repaired, first plate trimmed close and frayed at fore-edge, final plate lacking lower outer corner, first and last few leaves soiled and frayed at edges, some tears, some marginal worming, modern half calf, [Wing M2163], for Jacob Tonson, 1695; Paradise Lost, first Baskerville edition, list of subscribers, old ink quotation to initial blank, worming to lower outer corner of last few leaves, modern panelled calf tooled in blind, spine faded, Birmingham, John Baskerville for J.& R.Tonson, 1758; and 8 others, Milton, v.s. (10)
Bindings.- Homer. The Iliad, 3 vol., 1802; The Odyssey, 2 vol. in 4, 1802, together 7 vol., translated by Alexander Pope, plates, contemporary russia, gilt, T.Bensley, 1802 § Plutarch. Lives, translated by John & William Langhorne, 3 vol., contemporary polished calf, gilt, spines gilt, 1812 § Euripides. Opera Omnia, 9 vol., engraved portrait, foxing, contemporary half green morocco, g.e., Glasgow, R.Priestley, 1821, a little rubbed; and c.50 others, ancient Greek literature & history, mostly bindings, 8vo et infra (c.70)
AMERICAN NAÏVE SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) A SET OF THREE PORTRAITS OF LADIES Oil on canvas Portrait of lady holding a pink flower dated '1811' (lower left); and double portrait dated '1811' (centre left) Each 65 x 51cm (25½ x 20 in.) (3) Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts. Condition Report: Portrait of a Lady holding a blue flower: Some abrasions to the edges with corresponding paint loss. A layer of surface dirt. Scratches and paint loss to upper left corner, lower left and upper right. Retouching to the outer edges visible in natural light. Inspection under UV light reveals minor areas of retouching to the face, to the dress, and scattered retouching to the arms and hands. some of which approx.. 2 cm in width. Double Portrait: Scratches and associated paint loss to upper right corner, lower left, lower right. Stretcher mark to upper edge visible. Uneven surface paint in the background area. A small hole to the left of the child's head. Examination under UV light reveals scattered retouching to the upper edge, right edge. The left edge presents retouching along most the length. Scattered retouching to both figures most notably to the faces, hands, and arms. In addition, a circular restoration of approx. 3cm is visible to the left sitter's decolletage, which covers what was once a hole, as can be noticed by the patch on the verso. Portrait of a lady holding a pink flower: surface layer of dirt, abrasions and associated paint loss to the right and lower edges. Scratches to lower left. A visible dirt stain of approx. 20 cm in length to the upper right quadrant. Uneven surface to the left background. Inspection under UV light reveals dotted retouching to the face, to the decolletage, hand and arms. Such retouches are a couple of millimetres. Scattered retouching to the background. A 7 cm horizontal restoration to the lower right corner, and smaller areas of retouching along the left edge. High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW. Condition Report Disclaimer
AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (GERMAN 1805-1873) VICTORIA, PRINCESS ROYAL (1840-1901) LATER EMPRESS FREDERICK OF GERMANY Oil on canvas Signed with initials and dated 'F. W.1857' (lower left) 31 x 23cm (12 x 9 in.) Provenance: Lady Jane Abdy, London Gifted to the present ownerAfter the picture in The Royal Collection (RCIN 404580)Princess Victoria, Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, wears the badge of the Order of Victoria and, in the three-quarter-length portrait, a prominently displayed ring on her left hand, alluding to her engagement to Prince Frederick William of Prussia, whose portrait Winterhalter painted at the same time (Schloss Friedrichshof). She was 17 years old. This painting is the first in a set of portraits of Queen Victoria's four eldest daughters. The Queen recorded in her Journal: 'Winterhalter has done a beautiful picture of Vicky, & is making an excellent head...of Fritz'.Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts. Condition Report: The canvas is unlined, but has two patches on the reverse. (upper left and upper right. There is surface cracking and stretcher marks and the paint layer is a little thin in places. Under UV light there are scattered areas of restoration, these are mostly in the background but also on the figure. It has been cleaned and revarnish. The frame has minor chips. High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.Condition Report Disclaimer
GEORGE SPENCER WATSON (BRITISH 1869-1934) PORTRAIT STUDY OF A WOMAN WEARING A HAT Pastel 38 x 31cm (14¾ x 12 in.)Provenance: Property of a Lady, Eaton Square, London Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts. Condition Report: Unexamined out of glazed frame. Areas of surface skinning scattered across the sheet most notable to the right edge and lower/upper left corners. Two small holes to the left side of the upper edge. Some scattered dark spotting throughout the sheet. High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.Condition Report Disclaimer
CONTINENTAL SCHOOL (EARLY 19TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT OF A MILITARY OFFICER Oil on canvas 60 x 48cm (23½ x 18¾ in.) Unframed Condition Report: The canvas has been relined. Craquelure. The stretcher marks are visible through the canvas. Dirt throughout. Scattered minor abrasions. Inspection under UV light reveals an unevenly applied green varnish. Retouching along the edges of the canvas. There are patches of restoration including to the upper right corner. Various dotted retouching to the hairline and forehead, and on the shoulder, and dotted retouching towards the lower edge. High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW. Condition Report Disclaimer
λ CARLOS SANCHA (20TH CENTURY) GROUP PORTRAIT OF CHARLES, JANE AND CAMILLA LEGH IN THE GROUNDS OF ADLINGTON HALL Oil on canvas Signed and dated '1965' (lower right) 124.5 x 100cm (49 x 39¼ in.) Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts. Condition Report: The canvas has scattered dirt satins most notably to the jacket of the gentleman in the foreground, as well as a noticeable layer of surface dirt. Various abrasions along to the right edge and lower right with associated paint loss, as well as to the upper left, probably caused by the rubbing of the frame. Paint loss on the right figure's face, neck, and arm. Inspection under UV reveals an unevenly applied varnish but no sign of restoration. High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A CHINESE HARDWOOD AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID DISPLAY CABINET QUING DYNASTY, PROBABLY GUANGZHOU OR SHANGHAI the roundel to the dragon frieze centred with a black and white photograph portrait 205cm high x 153cm wide x 61cm deep 清 紅木嵌螺鈿大櫃 Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW. Small piece of glass damaged to bottom right of bevelled edge of glass pane Generally the inlay and wood in very presentable condition but with typical scratches and old minor repairs and knocks and the base feet with some knocks and scathes to the corners Split running the length of the front of the interior The drawers with later locks and the mask handles possibly later ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
AFTER HUGH DOUGLAS HAMILTON (IRISH CIRCA 1739-1808) PORTRAIT OF MADAME LA TOUCHE Pastel 25 x 19.5cm (9¾ x 7½ in.) Provenance: James S(?) Pelham Pawsey & Payne, London The original work sold for £16,325 at Adam's, Dublin on 28 September 2005 Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts. Condition Report: Unexamined out of glazed frame. The paper presents undulations to the upper right edge. Apparent damage to the right edge. Scattered dirt stains and light surface dirt. A water stain to the lower mount edge.High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW. Condition Report Disclaimer
ENGLISH SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT OF A LADY, POSSIBLY LOUISA NEWNHAM Oil on canvas 145 x 113cm (57 x 44¼ in.) Whilst it is not possible to confirm the sitter with certainty, Louisa Newnham, daughter of Judge George LewisNewnham, is a likely candidate owing to the fashion being worn which dates to around 1820. Louisa married Sir Thomas Crosse Legh in 1812. The sitter is depicted resting on Lot 320. Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts. Condition Report: The canvas has been relined and presents a small dotted paint loss to the centre left border, as well as a few, yet hardly noticeable, superficial scratches, and a apparent craquelure across the whole surface. UV light reveals various retouches, most evidently in the dark section of the background to the right border, as well as various retouches to the table in the lower right corner. Other retouches, yet more subtle, are present in the sitter's hair. In addition, a few retouches are present on the sitter's dress, most notably to armpit, and the area of the chest. Finally, there is an unevenly applied varnish across the whole surface. High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW. Condition Report Disclaimer
CONTINENTAL SCHOOL (LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN Oil on canvas , oval 55.5 x 44.5cm (21¾ x 17½ in.) Unframed Condition Report: The canvas has been relined. A scratch to the centre left. Paint loss to centre right edge. Inspection under UV light reveals. Creases above the sitter's eye, and to the left of the hairline. Inspection under UV reveals retouching to the face, notably approx. 3 cm wide patched area to the centre of the sitter' forehead. Small areas to the sitter's eyes nostril, and ,mouth. Extensive retouching to the background which is also visible to the naked eye. To conclude, scattered retouching on the man's jacket, as well as a green varnish unevenly applied across the whole surface. High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW. Condition Report Disclaimer
λ ANTHONY GREEN (BRITISH 1939-2023) SELF-PORTRAIT WITH PLANT Oil on board Signed, titled and dated 1964 (verso) 70 x 37.5cm (27½ x 14¾ in.) Condition Report: High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com Light surface dirt throughout. The varnish appears to be slightly uneven and some clusters of pale marks scattered across the surface, possibly varnish blooming. There is a very small speck of white paint to the sitters left shoulder (hardly visible)PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.Condition Report Disclaimer
CONTINENTAL SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) A FRAGMENT PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN WITH A PIPE Oil on canvas laid to board 39 x 29.5cm (15¼ x 11½ in.) Set in a brass mounted oval ebonised frame Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts. Condition Report: The canvas presents a layer of dirt and minor scratches which are hardly visible. UV light reveals retouching to the sitters visage, notably to the right side of the nose, on the start of the pipe and to the right cheek. To conclude, the canvas presents an unevenly applied varnish.High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW. Condition Report Disclaimer
FRENCH/SWISS SCHOOL (LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN Oil on canvas Inscribed 'sic tibi, / sic aliis.' (to book, lower right) 63 x 48.5cm (24¾ x 19 in.) Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts. Condition Report: Stretcher marks are visible as well as a superficial horizontal crease to the centre of the canvas. Various abrasions to the edges, possibly caused by the frame. One small dotted hole to the upper left corner and a 0.5cm area of paint loss to the upper right. Inspection under UV reveals an unevenly applied varnish and dotted retouching to the background.High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW. Condition Report Disclaimer
A QUANTITY OF DECORATIVE OBJECTS AND ORNAMENTS to include; a pair of gilt metal top cruets, small gilt sphere on stand, a gilt metal portrait of Aaron Twitchell, a white metal mounted gord, possibly for Mate, patte de verre horse bishop, indistinctly signed, and other decorative items 14cm high and smallerProvenance: Private Collection Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning, please see additional imagesADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
Henry VI (Restored, 1470-1471), Penny, London, mm. short cross fitchée on obv. only, reads henricv di gra rex ang, 0.77g/2h (N 1622; S 2087). Pierced in field, otherwise better than very fine with an impressive portrait, rare £240-£300 --- Provenance: Archbishop Sharp Collection, Morton & Eden, Auction 91, 7 December 2017, lot 136
Edward III (1327-1377), Treaty period, Half-Noble, London, mm. cross potent on rev. only, annulet before ed, curule x, first a in argvas unbarred, second barred, 3.85g/7h (SCBI Schneider 88-9; N 1239; S 1507). Better than very fine, clear portrait, some residual lustre £1,200-£1,500 --- Provenance: Found Norfolk September 1997
David II (1329-1371), Second coinage, Sterling, class B, Edinburgh, mm. cross potent on obv. only, larger young bust with smaller shoulder, saltire after david, rex, and scotorvm, rev. vill aed inbv rgh, long cross, four large mullets of five points in angles, small reversed d under aed, ornate as both sides, 0.88g/3h (SCBI 35, 410; B 6, fig. –; S 5115). Very fine, clear portrait, dark patina; rare thus £200-£260
William the Lion (1165-1214), Short Cross and Stars coinage, Sterling, Phase B, no mint name, Hue Walter, crude bust left, le rei wilam, rev. hve wal ro :, short voided cross, four stars of five points, 1.33g/6h (cf. SCBI 35, 68; B 15, fig. 52; S 5029). About very fine, portrait better £200-£260 --- Provenance: Bt M. Vosper
Victoria (1837-1901), Victoria to Elizabeth II, Half Sovereigns (7), 1847, 1892, 1895 1907, 1914, 1982, 2001 [7]. Good fine to good extremely fine; in fitted Royal Mint Half-Sovereign Portrait case, as issued £1,800-£2,200 --- Investment Gold If this lot is purchased by a VAT-registered trader, he or she may claim back the VAT element on the buyer's premium from HM Revenue and Customs ---
Milne, J.G., Greek and Roman Coins and the Study of History, London, 1939, 128pp, 16 plates; Seltman, C., Masterpieces of Greek Coinage, Oxford, 1948, 128pp, illustrations in text; Seltman, C., A Book of Greek Coins, London, 1952, each 31pp, 48 plates, djs; Seltman, C., Greek Coins, 2nd edn, London, 1955, and a reprint, 1965, both xxvi + 311pp, 64 plates, latter with dj; Newell, E.T., Royal Greek Portrait Coins, Racine, nd [1963], 125pp, illustrations in text; Rutter, N.K., Greek Coinage, Princes Risborough, 1983, 56pp, including plates [9]. Publishers’ bindings, generally clean £30-£50 --- Provenance: Burgess Williamson Library, additionally: second de-accessed from Croydon Public Libraries
Charles I (1625-1649), Bristol mint, Shilling, 1645, mm. pellet on obv., Br on rev., large Bristol bust, no plume before face, three Bristol plumes over Declaration, date below, 5.97g/6h (Morr. C-1; SCBI Brooker 1000; N 2498 var.; S 3018 var.). A few scuffs and edge curled back at 3 o’clock, otherwise very fine with an exceptional portrait for issue, very rare thus £2,400-£3,000
Charles I (1625-1649), Exeter mint, Threepence, 1644, mm. rose, rev. square topped shield over cross fleury, date above, 1.23g/6h (Besly 1A; SCBI Brooker 1072, same dies; N 2580; S 3089). Good very fine, prettily toned, excellent portrait, rare thus £400-£600 --- Provenance: Graham Cooper Collection
Kings of Mercia, Coenwulf (796-821), Penny, Gp IV, Portrait type, Canterbury, Diormod, diademed bust right, rev. diormod moneta, voided pincer cross, wedge in each angle, pellet in centre, 1.40g/9h (Naismith C39.1e, same dies; BLS 37, 44; N 347; S 916). Minor stress mark on reverse and with a few light scuffs, otherwise very fine, full and round and scarce thus £1,200-£1,500 --- Provenance: Found near Ongar, Essex in 2024 (EMC 2025.0024)
British Iron Age, GALLO-BELGIC, gold Stater, series Ab [Ambiani, VA], celticised head of Apollo left, rev. horse left, pellets and ornamentation around, rosette below, charioteer above, 7.50g/11h (Sills class 5, fig 33j, 295; ABC 4; BMC –; VA 12-1; S 2). Obverse very fine with an exceptional portrait, reverse good fine, very well centred and a bright yellowish gold £1,500-£2,000 --- Provenance: Found in Essex; Noonans Auction 256, 15 June 2022, lot 105
A Chinese export reverse glass painting of a court ladyChina, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912), Daoguang (1820 - 1850)Glass of oval shape, inspired by an engraving by Henry Moorland, delicately painted with a portrait of a lady with her left arm raised holding a mask, wearing an ornate dress embellished with jewels, her face half shielded by a translucent black veil, glazed with a gilt and lacquered frame.Provenance: French private collection - Galerie art asiatique, MarseilleAguttes, Lyon Brotteaux - tableaux anciens- mobilier et objets d'artsamedi 10 décembre 2011 lot 144 - collection privée lyonnaiseHeight: 30 cm, , Width: 24 cm€ 2 000 - € 3 000

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