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A LOT WITH TWO FINE TABAKO-IRE SETS, MEIJIJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The first crafted from leather and decorated in forbidden stitch (knotted stitch) and satin stitch with a pair of cockerels, the metal kanamono (pouch fitting) depicting irises, the ivory manju netsuke is attached by a multi-strand chain secured by a metal dragon guard and carved and inlaid with daikoku and a boy, the backside with Daikoku´s attributes. The second crafted from fabric, the exterior bearing floral decoration and with a metal dragon kanamono, an ivory and metal peony kagamibuta netsuke is attached by a multi-strand chain secured by a metal dragon guard. Condition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and use as well as few small losses. Provenance: Family collection of either Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) or his son-in-law Louis (Loek) Borensztajn (1935-2021), Netherlands. Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) was an architect, art collector, dealer, and founder of the first Museum of Japanese Art in the Middle East. He became one of the world's leading collectors of Japanese art, starting at the age of 18, and continued to collect and work as an art dealer in Berlin in the 1920s. In the 1930s Felix Tikotin fled from the Nazis and hid his collection in the Netherlands. After the war, he decided that his collection should be taken to Israel, where in 1959 and with the help of Abba Hushi, who was the mayor of Haifa, The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art was established. The Museum's collection comprises more than 8,000 items of art and crafts. Dimensions: Length 13.5 cm and 10 cm Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-2076).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A FINE GROUP OF FIVE SAGEMONO SETS, EDO - MEIJIJapan, Edo period (1615-1868) - Meiji period (1868-1912)Comprising five kiseruzutsu carved from stag antler and four tobacco pouches (tabako-ire). The first of muso-zutsu type, the stag antler superbly polished and showing a fine patina, the cord attachment in the form of an eyelet near the rim, together with a glass ojime and a tobacco pouch crafted from leather and with a figurative mixed metal kanamono (pouch fitting). The second of otoshi-zutsu type, the cord attachment in the form of an eyelet near the rim, with an amber ojime, a stag antler obi-hasami, and a woven bamboo pouch. The third of otoshi-zutsu type, finely carved in relief, depicting Handaka Sonja underneath a pine tree branch, holding his alms bowl aloft, the upper tree branch forming the cord attachment, together with a glass ojime, and a leather pouch with a figural mixed metal kanamono (pouch fitting), to the inside of the pouch the fitting is further engraved and signed. The fourth of otoshi-zutsu type, carved with a vase filled with flowers below a pair of birds, the cord attachment through the sides. The fifth of otoshi-zutsu type, finely carved in relief with a figure standing below a tree branch that serves as the cord attachment, together with a glass ojime, and a woven bamboo pouch in the form of a picknick box with metal fittings. Condition: Very good condition with traces of wear and use as well as natural imperfections and tiny losses. The second with a chip to the kiseruzutsu´s upper rim. Provenance: Family collection of either Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) or his son-in-law Louis (Loek) Borensztajn (1935-2021), Netherlands. Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) was an architect, art collector, dealer, and founder of the first Museum of Japanese Art in the Middle East. He became one of the world's leading collectors of Japanese art, starting at the age of 18, and continued to collect and work as an art dealer in Berlin in the 1920s. In the 1930s Felix Tikotin fled from the Nazis and hid his collection in the Netherlands. After the war, he decided that his collection should be taken to Israel, where in 1959 and with the help of Abba Hushi, who was the mayor of Haifa, The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art was established. The Museum's collection comprises more than 8,000 items of art and crafts. Dimensions: Length c. 20 cm each

A STAG ANTLER KISERUZUTSU OF ASHINAGA, MEIJIJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of senryuzutsu type, carved as the long-legged Ashinaga, with his short arms joined to encircle the pipe. His face expressively carved with inlaid eyes. The cord attachment runs through a little carved loop to his side, just above the tobacco pouch which is attached to his obi. With an artist signature at the back near the base within a raised reserve.LENGTH 21.8 cmCondition: Very good condition with minimal wear, and with natural imperfections to the material. Provenance: Family collection of either Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) or his son-in-law Louis (Loek) Borensztajn (1935-2021), Netherlands. Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) was an architect, art collector, dealer, and founder of the first Museum of Japanese Art in the Middle East. He became one of the world's leading collectors of Japanese art, starting at the age of 18, and continued to collect and work as an art dealer in Berlin in the 1920s. In the 1930s Felix Tikotin fled from the Nazis and hid his collection in the Netherlands. After the war, he decided that his collection should be taken to Israel, where in 1959 and with the help of Abba Hushi, who was the mayor of Haifa, The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art was established. The Museum's collection comprises more than 8,000 items of art and crafts.

A SUPERB ARTIST SIGNED WOVEN RATTAN KISERUZUTSU AND A SANSUKUMI NETSUKE, MEIJIJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912) or slightly later The pipe case of muso-zutsu type, the woven ground lacquered in black, silver and gold takamaki-e with leafy vines, the lower end with a snail. The neck mount with a silvered metal loop, the reverse with the artist signature in gold lacquer on a circular, black-lacquered reserve. Together with a resin netsuke, showcasing a snake coiled atop a straw hat (kasa), underneath the hat a large frog is hiding. Natural himotoshi through an opening in the hat, the top with two further holes. Condition: Good condition with some wear, tiny nicks, and tiny losses to the lacquer. Provenance: The Strong National Museum of Play, accession number 77/039.a (lacquered to the underside of the kiseruzutsu) and 77.10995 (lacquered to the underside of the netsuke). Margaret Woodbury Strong (1897-1969) grew up in a prosperous family of collectors. Her interests ranged so widely that by 1960 she had amassed more than 27,000 collectible items and works of art. The vast majority of her collections related in some way to play and as her accumulation grew, Margaret planned a museum to house her collection. It eventually opened to the public in 1982, and grew dramatically over the following decades, expanding its collections, facilities, and resources, now spanning over 285,000 square feet. Today, the Strong National Museum of Play (known as just The Strong Museum or simply The Strong) is the only collections-based museum in the world devoted solely to the study of play. Dimensions: Length 21.5 cm The combination of snake, frog, and snail (or slug) constitutes the sansukumi motif. Sansukumi translates to 'the three who are afraid of one another'. The three animals are in a state of mutually assured destruction: the snake will consume the frog, however the frog has already eaten a poisonous snail, so the snake must perish as well. This motif is connected to sansukumi-ken, a category of Japanese hand games played by using three hand gestures. The oldest sansukumi-ken game is mushi-ken, a game originally from China. In mushi-ken, the 'frog' represented by the thumb wins against the 'slug' represented by the pinkie finger, which, in turn defeats the 'snake' represented by the index finger, which wins against the 'frog'. Although this game was imported from China, the Japanese version differs in the animals represented. In adopting the game, the original Chinese characters for centipede or millipede were apparently confused with the characters for the 'slug'. The centipede was chosen because of the Chinese belief that the centipede could kill a snake by climbing and entering its head. One of the few surviving sansukumi-ken games is jan-ken, which was brought to the West in the 20th century as rock-paper-scissors.

A LOT WITH 16 MIXED METAL AND BAMBOO KISERU, EDO - MEIJIJapan, Edo period (1615-1868) - Meiji period (1868-1912) Consisting of 13 pipes crafted from bamboo, each with mixed metal mouthpieces and bowls, some with neatly incised decoration, others decorated in gilt, a few signed. Together with a larger pipe, a bone and brass pipe, a ceramic pipe, and a pair of parcel gilt copper hair sticks inside a leather pouch. Condition: Overall good condition with expected wear. Few fittings slightly loose. Provenance: Family collection of either Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) or his son-in-law Louis (Loek) Borensztajn (1935-2021), Netherlands. Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) was an architect, art collector, dealer, and founder of the first Museum of Japanese Art in the Middle East. He became one of the world's leading collectors of Japanese art, starting at the age of 18, and continued to collect and work as an art dealer in Berlin in the 1920s. In the 1930s Felix Tikotin fled from the Nazis and hid his collection in the Netherlands. After the war, he decided that his collection should be taken to Israel, where in 1959 and with the help of Abba Hushi, who was the mayor of Haifa, The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art was established. The Museum's collection comprises more than 8,000 items of art and crafts. Dimensions: 12.5 cm to 37 cm

AN ARTIST SIGNED IVORY OKIMONO OF A GIRL, MEIJIJapan, late Meiji period (1868-1912)The girl standing on a flat oval base, wearing a robe neatly incised with floral designs, and sandals, she is holding a flower with her left hand while with the left she grasps her long sleeve. The face showing a tranquil expression as she vaguely gazes towards the flower. The underside with an incised artist seal. Condition: Good condition with some wear, small age cracks, and few minuscule nicks. Provenance: Family collection of either Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) or his son-in-law Louis (Loek) Borensztajn (1935-2021), Netherlands. Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) was an architect, art collector, dealer, and founder of the first Museum of Japanese Art in the Middle East. He became one of the world's leading collectors of Japanese art, starting at the age of 18, and continued to collect and work as an art dealer in Berlin in the 1920s. In the 1930s Felix Tikotin fled from the Nazis and hid his collection in the Netherlands. After the war, he decided that his collection should be taken to Israel, where in 1959 and with the help of Abba Hushi, who was the mayor of Haifa, The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art was established. The Museum's collection comprises more than 8,000 items of art and crafts. Weight: 173 g Dimensions: Height 15 cm Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-0261).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

GYOKUSEN: A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF TWO AMOROUS SKELETONS By Gyokusen, signed Gyokusen 玉仙 Japan, 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Intricately carved as two skeletons in a final loving embrace, one seated on the other's lap, wrapping the legs around their lover's lower back, the skulls cheek to cheek with the mouths connected in a kiss, further detailed with deep eye and ear sockets, superbly incised and finely stained ribs, and curved spines. Several natural himotoshi due to the openwork. Signed to the soles of the kneeling figure's feet GYOKUSEN.HEIGHT 5.1 cmCondition: Good condition, minor wear, one leg with an old restoration.Provenance: Ex-collection Joe Kurstin. Dr. M. Joseph 'Joe' Kurstin (1931-2021) was a prominent Miami ophthalmologist who arguably built one of the greatest netsuke collections of all time. He was known by netsuke and inro lovers worldwide and made many lifelong friends in this tight-knit community. He published several books and articles on the subject and generously lent his collection for exhibitions at the Yale University Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Epcot Center at Disney World, and The Tobacco and Salt Museum, Tokyo.While similar examples exist of skeletons interacting with each other, the position of the present two skeletons appears to be unique. Furthermore, similar examples are usually quite rough, while the present carving is exceptionally fine with superb detailing to the rib cages.Literature comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke of two skeletons in an embrace, dated 18th century, formerly in the collection of Albert Brockhaus (Index no. 2096, purchased in 1912), at Kunsthandel Klefisch, 12 September 1992, Cologne, lot 302.

AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF RYO TOHIN TAUNTING A DRAGONUnsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved with the immortal standing with one hand held behind his back, the other holding the tip of a ken sword. He is wearing long flowing robes with skillfully carved and darkly stained folds, opening in front to reveal his ribs and belly. His well-carved face with a cheerful expression as he laughs at the two-horned three-clawed dragon sinuously writhing around his body, looking up toward the sword tip. The back with asymmetrical himotoshi. HEIGHT 8.7 cmCondition: Very good condition, appealingly worn, one foot with old restoration to the toes.Provenance: Ex-collection Joe Kurstin. Dr. M. Joseph 'Joe' Kurstin (1931-2021) was a prominent Miami ophthalmologist who arguably built one of the greatest netsuke collections of all time. He was known by netsuke and inro lovers worldwide and made many lifelong friends in this tight-knit community. He published several books and articles on the subject and generously lent his collection for exhibitions at the Yale University Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Epcot Center at Disney World, and The Tobacco and Salt Museum, Tokyo.Ryo Tohin is the Japanese name for the Daoist immortal Lü Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology. He is often pictured riding on a cloud or a dragon as a reference to the legend that Ryo Tohin used his famous sword to subdue a dragon. He is also frequently depicted crossing water on his sword. The present netsuke depicts him holding the tip of a ken sword, which relates to depictions of male dragons with tail tips in the form of swords or spears. It thus appears that the immortal has stolen the tip of the dragon's tail and is now taunting the beast with it. It is also interesting to note that the immortal's right hand is not seen, shrouded in his robe behind his back, and perhaps he is also hiding a tama pearl from the poor dragon.Literature comparison: Compare a painted wood netsuke by Shuzan, depicting the same subject, described as “a warrior holding a gem in the left hand, a sword in the right, defying a dragon”, illustrated in Joly, Henri L. (1966) The W. L. Behrens Collection, Part 1, Netsuke, pl. XIII, no. 675.

A SUPERB WOOD SHUNGA NETSUKE OF A MAN WITH OKAME MASK Unsigned Japan, Edo (Tokyo), 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as a man seated with crossed legs, wearing the mask and hairstyle of Okame, the hair neatly incised and tied at the back, the man otherwise clad only in a fundoshi, from which his enormous phallus emerges which he cradles with both hands, the man's expression hidden behind the mask though obvious nonetheless. The back with two generously excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi above the inscription Otoko ('man').HEIGHT 5 cmCondition: Few minor age cracks, one with associated old repair, one foot with the toes restored. Otherwise, fine condition with a superb, deep patina.Provenance: Sotheby's, Fine Netsuke Including Property from the Collection of Alan R. Liss, 2 September 1993, Chicago, lot 128. Ex-collection Joe Kurstin, acquired from the above. Dr. M. Joseph 'Joe' Kurstin (1931-2021) was a prominent Miami ophthalmologist who arguably built one of the greatest netsuke collections of all time. He was known by netsuke and inro lovers worldwide and made many lifelong friends in this tight-knit community. He published several books and articles on the subject and generously lent his collection for exhibitions at the Yale University Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Epcot Center at Disney World, and The Tobacco and Salt Museum, Tokyo.Literature comparison: Compare a related wood shunga netsuke of Okame, signed Deme saku, 6 cm high, dated 18th century, illustrated in Scholten Japanese Art (2001) Expressions of Style: Netsuke as Art, p. 47, no. 58.

HOMIN: A GOOD WOOD NETSUKE OF RAIJIN WITH BATHING WOMANBy Homin, signed Homin 法眠Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-186)Boldly and amusingly carved as Raijin, having descended to earth on a cloud, resisting the advances of a young woman sitting in a tub, who is trying to drag him down to her, while he makes a gesture with his finger in his mouth akin to a fishhook, perhaps knowing that he will not be able to resist much longer. The details are finely incised and darkly stained. Note the beautifully carved, wispy cloud which partially engulfs the tub. The underside with two himotoshi and signed HOMIN within a rectangular reserve.HEIGHT 4.2 cmCondition: Very good condition, appealingly worn.Provenance: Old private collection in Berlin, Germany. Kunsthandel Klefisch, 6 December 1997, Cologne, lot 303. German private collection, acquired from the above.Auction comparison: Compare a closely related wood netsuke by Sensei, 4.3 cm high, dated c. 1800, at Galerie Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 29 October 2021, Vienna, lot 131 (sold for 4,803 EUR).

A SUPERB DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED DRAGON, ATTRIBUTED TO TAMETAKAAttributed to Tametaka, unsignedJapan, Nagoya, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A remarkably bold and powerful wood netsuke of a dragon coiling around itself, its body varying in thickness, forming a tactile, compact composition, the head and one of the claws resting on top, with flaming whiskers and finely incised scales. The underside shows the thick tail curling around itself, forming the natural himotoshi. The deep-reddish cherry wood beautifully worn with a fine, unctuous patina.The netsuke is unsigned however confidently attributed to Tametaka, who is mentioned in the Soken Kisho of 1781.LENGTH 3.8 cmCondition: Very good condition with typical surface wear. Beautiful, deep patina.Auction comparison:Compare to a closely related wood netsuke of a dragon, by Tametaka, at Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from a French Private Collection, 4 November 2020, London, lot 61 (sold for 5,312 GBP). Also compare to another related ebony wood netsuke of a dragon, by Tametaka, at Sotheby's, The Betty Jahss Collection of Netsuke Part I, 13 June 1991, London, lot 65.

A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A CRAB ON A LOTUS LEAFJapan, 19th centuryThe netsuke carved as a folded lotus leaf with incised veins, and a crab sitting on top, with inlaid eyes, extended legs, and prominent claws. One himotoshi at the underside of the leaf and the other himotoshi at the back. LENGTH 8.7 cm Condition: Good condition with minor tracs of wear. Provenance: Family collection of either Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) or his son-in-law Louis (Loek) Borensztajn (1935-2021), Netherlands. Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) was an architect, art collector, dealer, and founder of the first Museum of Japanese Art in the Middle East. He became one of the world's leading collectors of Japanese art, starting at the age of 18, and continued to collect and work as an art dealer in Berlin in the 1920s. In the 1930s Felix Tikotin fled from the Nazis and hid his collection in the Netherlands. After the war, he decided that his collection should be taken to Israel, where in 1959 and with the help of Abba Hushi, who was the mayor of Haifa, The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art was established. The Museum's collection comprises more than 8,000 items of art and crafts.

A LOT WITH TWO IVORY NETSUKE OF DRIED FISH, EDOJapan, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century Each netsuke naturalistically carved as a dried fish (himono), a classic dish during Japanese New Year (Shogatsu). The mouths are opened showing rows of teeth and the scales are finely detailed. Good asymmetrical himotoshi through one side. Condition: Good condition with some wear. One fish with a chip to the mouth. Provenance: Family collection of either Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) or his son-in-law Louis (Loek) Borensztajn (1935-2021), Netherlands. Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) was an architect, art collector, dealer, and founder of the first Museum of Japanese Art in the Middle East. He became one of the world's leading collectors of Japanese art, starting at the age of 18, and continued to collect and work as an art dealer in Berlin in the 1920s. In the 1930s Felix Tikotin fled from the Nazis and hid his collection in the Netherlands. After the war, he decided that his collection should be taken to Israel, where in 1959 and with the help of Abba Hushi, who was the mayor of Haifa, The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art was established. The Museum's collection comprises more than 8,000 items of art and crafts. Weight: 81.7 cm Dimensions: Inner diameter of the bangle 6 cm, length of the fish c. 10 cm each Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-0277).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

YOZEI: A RARE LACQUERED IVORY HAKO (BOX) AND COVER IN THE FORM OF AN OKAME MASK, DATED 1705 BY INSCRIPTIONBy Tanaka Yozei (Yosei), signed Tanaka Yozei 田中陽成 with seal Tanaka 田中 Japan, dated 1705Published: Gabor Wilhelm (Winter 2006) On the Continent, International Netsuke Society Journal, vo. 26, no.4, p. 39. Well carved as a typically plump-faced Okame with narrowed eyes and mirthful smile, framed by tresses of black lacquer. The interiors of nashiji with gold fundame edges, the interior of the cover with a himotoshi loop, the base with a central himotoshi and inscribed in gold lacquer Hoei ni, kinoto-tori, chushun no haru motome ni yotte tsukuru kore, TANAKA YOZEI (This is made on commission by request, in the mid-spring in the second year of the Hoei era (1705), by Tanaka Yozei) with a tsuishu lacquer pot-seal mark in the form of a bronze metal tripod censer reading TANAKA. Beautiful, deep-yellow patina, particularly to the underside. LENGTH 5.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, minimal loss to black lacquer. Provenance: Nagel, 19 May 2006, Stuttgart, lot 2798. European private collection P. Jacquesson, acquired from the above.Okame (or Otafuku) represents a lovely, always smiling Japanese woman who brings happiness and good fortune to any man she marries. She is also known as the Goddess of Mirth and is a very popular image in Japanese culture. Otafuku literally means 'much good fortune', and Okame means 'tortoise', which is also an auspicious symbol of longevity, as tortoises lead long lives.Yozei, sometimes also written as Yosei, was the hereditary name given to a famous family of lacquerers, which dated back to the mid-fourteenth century and which specialized in tsuishu in the style of Chinese carved lacquers. Jahss writes that their tsuishu “far surpasses the Chinese work in richness and color, beauty, skill of carving and variation of design”. The artist family is listed in Wrangham, (1995) The Index of Inro Artists, pp. 331-332.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-0096).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A GLAZED CERAMIC FIGURE, 19th CENTURYJapan, Edo period (1615-1868). The small figure molded seated and holding various objects, covered with a pale celadon glaze stopping irregularly above the lower body, exposing the buff ware. The underside with a collector's label 'J.W.N. v. Achterbergh, Amstelveen'.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and firing flaws.Provenance: The J.W.N. van Achterbergh collection. Family collection of either Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) or his son-in-law Louis (Loek) Borensztajn (1935-2021), Netherlands, acquired from the above. J.W.N. van Achterbergh was an important collector, expert, and patron of Dutch post-war ceramics. Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) was an architect, art collector, dealer, and founder of the first Museum of Japanese Art in the Middle East. He became one of the world's leading collectors of Japanese art, starting at the age of 18, and continued to collect and work as an art dealer in Berlin in the 1920s. In the 1930s Felix Tikotin fled from the Nazis and hid his collection in the Netherlands. After the war, he decided that his collection should be taken to Israel, where in 1959 and with the help of Abba Hushi, who was the mayor of Haifa, The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art was established. The Museum's collection comprises more than 8,000 items of art and crafts.Weight: 210 gDimensions: Height 7.5 cm

DEME: A NOH WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF YORIMASA, EDO PERIODBy a member of the Deme family, signed Deme saku 出目作Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finley carved depicting the Noh mask of Yorimasa, a medieval warrior who, rather than facing defeat in the Battle of the Uji River, chose to commit suicide and later presented himself as a spirit. The mask with an intense facial expression, the eyes, nostrils and mouth pierced. The himotoshi bar to the back with the signature DEME saku. HEIGHT 3.2 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Dutch private collection.

DEME UMAN: A WOOD NOH MASK NETSUKE OF O-BESHIMIBy Deme Uman, signed Deme Uman 出目右滿 Tenkaichi 天下一Japan, Edo (Tokyo), early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Boldly carved as an O-Beshimi mask with prominent nose and furrowed brows, the lips set firmly, the eyes lacquered in gold. The back with a thick central bar housing the himotoshi and signature DEME UMAN and with a further carved inscription Tenkaichi (number one under heaven). The wood bearing a fine, dark patina.HEIGHT 4.8 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor expected wear and traces of use. A tiny chip to the edge in the back.Provenance: Ex-collection M. Tollner. Dutch private collection, purchased from Marsha Vargas.Deme Uman was the grandson of Deme Juman, who is credited as the originator of mask netsuke. He is regarded as the most celebrated of mask netsuke makers and worked almost invariably in wood. He often inscribed his work with the honorific title of Tenkaichi 天下一.

A LOT WITH TWO IMARI PORCELAIN DISHESJapan, Edo period (1615-1868) - Showa period (after 1926). The first dish, dating to the Edo period, painted in underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red and gold on the show side with a river landscape within a double circle, the rims with floral scroll.The second a Showa period dish painted in the traditional Imari color palette showing various floral motifs as well as repeating images of birds and floral arrangements, arranged in lobed reserves, the backside with three stylized leaves in underglaze blue to the rims and a stamp seal 'GOLD IMARI hand painted' to the underside. Condition: The first in very good with minor wear to painting. The second with minor firing flaws and chipping to the upper rim. Provenance: Family collection of either Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) or his son-in-law Louis (Loek) Borensztajn (1935-2021), Netherlands. Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) was an architect, art collector, dealer, and founder of the first Museum of Japanese Art in the Middle East. He became one of the world's leading collectors of Japanese art, starting at the age of 18, and continued to collect and work as an art dealer in Berlin in the 1920s. In the 1930s Felix Tikotin fled from the Nazis and hid his collection in the Netherlands. After the war, he decided that his collection should be taken to Israel, where in 1959 and with the help of Abba Hushi, who was the mayor of Haifa, The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art was established. The Museum's collection comprises more than 8,000 items of art and crafts. Dimensions: Diameter 23 - 24.5 cm

A group of original Second War German military paperwork and certificates relating to H Veckenstedt who was critically wounded on the Russian Front :- Second War German Disabled Sports badge by Wernstein (lower part erased); Second War silver grade wound badge (part erased) with certificate dated 1941; Iron Cross 2nd Class certificate dated 1941, various other original corresponding paperwork including sports paperwork, Wehrpass, 1939 pass book and other related items

A 1914/15 star trio of medals awarded to Lieut. C. V. Bennett 6th Bn. DCLI:- 1914/15 Star No. 6188 Pte. C. V. Bennett R. Fusiliers; British War and victory medals ( Lieut.) together with an original certificate stating C. V. Bennett is a Member of the Ypres League of Officers and Men who Served in the Immortal Defence 1914-1918 and copy photographs

Various crime and murder related volumes including The Murderer's Who's Who, Criminal Minds, Serial Killers etc.

Exceptionally rare antique Japanese chefs knife Honyaki blade signed TSUBAYA. Honyaki made ; Hand forged laminated iron, water quenched blade in the tradition of the samurai Sword. Old Honyaki blade that dates to early Showa period bears the makers seals hand engraved on the verso & his Tsuba logo. The hand engraved Tsuba can be seen on a few old antique Japanese chefs knife's, some of these makers families produced Tsuba & fittings for Samurai swords as well as actually having a family member that made swords & Tanto etc. Japanese retired Togi samurai sword polisher, in Japan who sometimes polishes and sharpens knifes for me, thinks this blade pre dates the origins of Tsubaya becoming famous & starting it's Tokyo knife making company. Tokyo address engraved also. Length 395mm. Cutting edge 230mm. Blade front & verso both exhibit samurai sword Hamon clearly seen. Very sharp blade Be Warned

WWII "Honouring the Few" signed & flown cover collection Lot comprises 10 covers hand signed by ten different men who flew in the Battle of Britain. Noted: K A Lawrence DFC; Billy Drake DSO, DFC; Pete Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC etc. (cost new in 2008 £150)

Rare Isle of Man Gold Pobjoy Mint Lord of the Rings 2003 Cased 5 coin set comprising no. 313 of only 1000 issued with the following contents:1 ounce (1 crown) 31.1 gms .999 gold1/2 ounce (1/2 crown) 15.55 gms .999 gold1/5 ounce (1/5 crown) 6.22 gms .999 gold1/10 ounce (1/10 crown) 3.11 gms .999 gold1/25 ounce (1/25 crown) 1.24 gms .999 goldplus: 6. A "The one ring" with the Elven inscription engraved inside the ring.7. A certificate of Authenticity signed by John rhys Davies who played Gimli, Treebeard in the film.Total .999 gold content = 1.84 ounces (57.22 gms)

HMS Rover - bronze / white metal Ship's Plaque A good quality Ship's plaque from the submarine HMS Rover. Launched in 1930 it served in the Far East. During WWII it operated in the Mediterranean providing assistance to the crippled cruiser HMS York during the evacuation of Crete in 1941 before returning to the Far East to operate against the Japanese. The vessel survived the war and was scrapped in 1946. This plaque is from the estate of Commander C B Allen who was the first Captain of the vessel in 1930. A framed and glazed photo of HMS Rover is also included.

A collection of 12 autographs of renowned opera singers in 9 items, all collected from the 1930s to the 1980s by the late Bryan Paul Fortescue of Cambridge UK (who usually preferred the name Paul Fortescue): (a) Kirsten Flagstad, the renowned Norwegian soprano and one of the greatest Wagnerian operatic singers of the 20th century. Signed photograph in the role of Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde (photo originally taken in San Francisco, 1937): Inscribed "Bryan Fortescue, sincerely yours Kirsten Flagstad". (b) Kirsten Flagstad, signed complete opera programme, Tristan und Isolde, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 28 May 1949. With 4 contemporary newspaper clippings about the singer and the opera loosely inserted. (c) Eva Turner, the great dramatic soprano opera singer: Inscribed "Best wishes Eva Turner or Turandot, 1939" in complete Royal Opera, Covent Garden programme. With contemporary newspaper clipping about the singer and the opera loosely inserted. (d) Eva Turner: Inscribed "Every good wish! Eva Turner (Turandot)" in complete Royal Opera House, Covent Garden programme, Turandot, 28 June 1947. (f) Eva Turner: Inscribed "To Paul Fortescue, All best wishes, kindest thoughts, Eva Turner" and at the bottom of the same page, in her hand: "What memories this programme aroused!" In complete Covent Garden Opera programme, Turandot, performed at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, week commencing 8 September 1947. The warmth of this inscription suggests that Eva Turner recalled her earlier programme signatures for Paul Fortescue (perhaps after prompting by him when he approached her with his programme after this performance!) (g) Hans Hotter, Maria Cebotari and Erich Kunz, scarce page in complete opera programme signed by all three of the celebrated opera singers: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Vienna State Opera, 4 October 1947, The Marriage of Figaro. (h) Margherita Grandi, an Australian-born Italian soprano, signed in the complete opera programme, The Glyndebourne Opera, Macbeth, at the Edinburgh International Festival, 28 August 1947. (i) Margherita Grandi, signed photograph. (j) Ghena Dimitrova and Renato Bruson, opera singers, signed in the complete opera programme, Macbeth, Royal Opera House, 12 July 1985. The conductor Edward Downes has also signed a different page under his name. Together with * Nine 1930s German opera programmes and magazines, all in original decorative wrappers, illustrated and with original advertisements, as follows: Hamburgische Staatsoper, 1935; Sächsische Staats Opernhaus, Dresdentheater, 1936 (2 different programmes); Deutsches Opernhaus, Berlin, 1936; Staatstheater Berlin, 1936; Preussisches Staatstheater Kassel, 1936; Blätter der Staatsoper, Berlin, 1936; Städtische Bühnen, Erfurt, 1936/37; Die Theater Welt, Düsseldorf 1936/37. Uncommon and decorative.

Important golfing autograph: single page handwritten letter, 12 May 1903, signed by John Ernest Laidlay, the celebrated North Berwick, Scotland golfer (1860-1940), who won the Amateur Championship in 1889 and 1891 and represented Scotland against England from 1902 to 1911. Laidlay also invented the grip used by the vast majority of golfers. The letter refers to a signed discharge and was apparently sent to a solicitor. The letterhead has Laidlay's address at Invereil House, Dirleton, which overlooked the West Links golf course at North Berwick.

Judaica: Large collection of 1930s letters (in original envelopes) and ephemera relating to Joseph Britanischski of Hackney, London and Anvers, Belgium, a Lithuanian Jewish doctor who with his wife arrived in the UK as refugees in 1927. The couple became naturalised British citizens and changed their name to Brittan. Joseph Britanischski was the father of Leon Brittan, Home Secretary in Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Government, and Sir Samuel Brittan, the economist. One letter from Joseph is written in Lithuanian to his wife in Kaunas, Lithuania, and includes a section in English addressed to their son Samuel. The ephemera includes a letter from the Tarbuth Association, the Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland. With research notes and printouts from relevant websites.

Rare American boxing inscription and autograph, 1918, included in: First World War autograph/memorabilia book, with Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry interest. The rare inscription with autograph is of Johnny Kilbane (1889-1957), the American boxing legend who was World Featherweight Champion for a record 11 years, from 1912-23. In Kilbane's hand: "Here's to it and to it again/If you don't do it, when you get a chance to do it, you may never get to it to do it again/All good wishes/Johnny Kilbane/Sgt Major American Aviation Corps/Featherweight Champion of the World/24-3-18." The book was apparently compiled by Sergeant J. R. Roberts of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. The book has about 50 signed inscriptions and paintings by injured soldiers from various British regiments and by a number of nurses, who were at the Maudsley Military Hospital at Camberwell, London and the King's College Military Hospital, which was sited opposite it. Both hospitals are mentioned a number of times in the book, and Sergeant Roberts' military service record shows that he was a patient at the King's College Hospital.Johnny Kilbane's inscription is intriguing and important, and relates to a phase of his life previously unknown to his descendants, whom the vendor contacted and informed about his research. The United States Army Air Service, before it was established on 24 May 1918, was known as Aviation Section, Signal Corps. It seems that Kilbane was attached to this section, and that the "Aviation Corps" of his inscription is his shortened version. A large number of US Army Aviation Section ground crews were sent to the UK on the Olympic (sister-ship to the Titanic), arriving at Liverpool on 5 March 1918. The squadrons were split into smaller "flights" and sent to train at different bases. The US Army Air Service men arrived in the UK just 19 days before Kilbane's inscription. This is speculation, but it seems likely that Kilbane was sent over with the men to train them in boxing skills, similar to the training duties he is known to have performed at Camp Sherman, Ohio, where he trained American soldiers in fitness and self-defence from October 1917 (qty)

A collection of sporting autographs, comprising: Manual of Rugby League Coaching, c. 1940s signatures of 5 distinguished Yorkshire and Lancashire rugby players on inside of front thick paper wrapper, including Trevor Foster of Bradford Northern, who had 16 caps for Wales and toured with the 1946 British "Indomitables" to Australia and New Zealand. Other signatures are James Crossley, "Barney" Hudson, Tommy Sale and ?Duncan Jackson. In a pamphlet, 56 pages, illustrated with photographs and line drawings. (b) Alan Ball, the 1966 England Football World Cup winner, signed under his image on front cover of Blackpool F.C. programme v Brentford, League Division Three, 20 September 1980. (c) Football: 19 autographs, most of Southend United players with a few of their opponents, Reading, on front and back covers and one inside page of the programme for Southend United's home match v Reading, Division Four, 13 January 1978. Signatures include Colin Morris, Derrick Parker (twice), Tony Hadley, Micky Laverick, Alan Moody, Steve Yates (Southend) and Steve Death (Reading). With: a complimentary match ticket. (d) Football: 13 autographs of Cardiff City players, including the legendary John Toshack, in the programme for their away match against Derby County, Second Division, 3 February 1968. All the players have signed against their printed names, including a substitute and Brian Clark, who joined Cardiff City officially two days after the match (he was famously to score the winning goal for Cardiff against Real Madrid in 1971). John Toshack was a Welsh international and also became a key player for Liverpool. (e) Football: 5 autographs of Arsenal players from the 1957-58 season, in programme for their home match against Birmingham City, League 1, 19 October 1957. The signatures are by Stan Charlton, Dennis Evans, Bill Dodgin, and Jack Kelsey, the world-class Welsh goalkeeper who starred for Wales in the 1958 World Cup (there are two signatures by him). The programme lacks 2 pages and the rear cover. (f) Snooker: autographs of the professional billiards and snooker players Claude Falkiner and Thomas Arthur (Tom) Dennis, who are shown in action in a mounted photograph dated "Nott [ingha]m 6-2-36". The signatures, with a third autograph, are on the mount. (g) Comedy acrobatics: The Talo Boys, multiview photograph, 7.75 x10.75 inches (9.5 x 27.25 cm) showing group portrait and the men performing various acrobatic feats, signed on the back "To Mr. Goodwin with best wishes and good luck. The '5 Talo-Boys', Princes Theatre, Bristol, 2.9.1936". The group was still performing in the 1950s, and a video is available on YouTube from that time.

A pair of black stretch pants as seen worn by Ann-Margret in the miniseries Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story (NBC Productions, 1996), and her wardrobe plot book from the series. The wardrobe book, a single maroon binder illustrating Ann-Margret's wardrobe as Diane Borchardt in various scenes throughout the film, includes over 30 pages, most with affixed Polaroids of the star (including one of her wearing black stretch pants, described as "blk stretch jeans"). The binder's cover has an affixed, typed label which reads: "Murderess Passion / Anne Margaret." In the miniseries, based on a true story, Ann-Margret plays a teacher who convinces one of her students to murder her husband. This lot comes from the collection of Reel Clothes and Props, a Hollywood consignment shop that obtains movie and TV wardrobe directly from the major studios.11.5 x 10 x 1.75 inches (book); No size tag (pants)PROVENANCE From the Collection of Reel Clothes and Props

A white, cottage-style front door, previously attached to the infamous residence at 10050 Cielo Drive, formerly rented by Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski. The door features nine glass window panels on the top, a center ledge, a brass knob, and a gold-tone lock. Please note: the front of the door appears to have been repainted.The home, designed c. 1942 by architect Robert Byrd and completed in 1944, was modeled after the style of idyllic European cottages. After completion, the home was occupied by French actress Michele Morgan, sold to Dr. Hartley Dewey and his wife Louise, then later, in the early 1960s, sold again to talent manager Rudolph Altobelli. Under Altobelli's ownership, the home was rented out to major stars such as Cary Grant, Terry Melcher and Candice Bergen, Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere and the Raiders, and in February of 1969, recently married Polish film director Roman Polanski and his pregnant wife, actress Sharon Tate. Tate and Polanski lived in the home for nearly six months when, in the early morning of August 8, 1969, members of cult leader Charles Manson's "family" entered the home on orders to murder everyone present, likely due to Manson's scorned relationship with a previous renter, Terry Melcher. Tragically taken that night were Tate and her unborn son, her ex-fiance and celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring, Folger coffee heiress Abigail Folger and her boyfriend Wojciech Frykowski, and 18-year-old Steven Parent, with the door serving as an exit point for Frykowski who was discovered on the front lawn.After being occupied by Altobelli again for nearly two decades, the manager sold the home in 1988 to a real estate developer. The home found its final resident in 1992 when Nine Inch Nails member Trent Reznor rented it while working on his sophomore album, Downward Spiral. Creating an at-home studio. Reznor recorded the album and lived in the home until having a conversation with Tate's younger sister, in which he had an epiphany. In a later interview, Reznor shared of his encounter, "She [Debra Tate] lost her sister from a senseless, ignorant situation that I don't want to support. When she was talking to me, I realized for the first time, 'What if it was my sister?' I thought, 'Fuck Charlie Manson. I don't want to be looked at as a guy who supports serial-killer bullshit.' I went home and cried that night."Reznor moved out of the home in December of 1993, taking with him the front door as a souvenir, and later installing it at the front of his "Nothing Studios" in New Orleans, Louisiana, where it remained until the property was abandoned.Link to image of Tate standing in front of the doorway at Cielo Drive available upon request. 47.75 x 78 x 7.5 inches

A fully beaded-ivory-cocktail-length-dress worn by Jamie Lee Curtis at the 55th Academy Awards ceremony (ABC, 1983).Hollywood glamour defines this garment, composed of an ivory chiffon, fully embellished with pearlized-glass-bugle-beads, which catch and glisten in the light. The dress is cut on the bias; the dolman sleeves create a loose bodice (34" inch bust); the waistline (24.5" inches) is gathered and cinched; and the skirt is open and hits below the knee. The garment construction features center seams at the front and back of the bodice. The beading is sewn on the diagonal, creating a subtle chevron pattern on the bodice. Two darts extend from the waist to the bust, which creates a defined V-shape, creating a diamond shape that extends the length of the bodice. The fabric looks like it was cut with a pattern then beaded and assembled. Only the skirt is handsewn and lined with blush-colored acetate at the internal waistline. A Petersham is tacked at the waistband to help shape the garment due to the weight of the embellishment. There is no label or size marker present. The dress was worn by Jamie Lee Curtis to the 55th Academy Awards. She presented the Oscar for Best Sound Effects Editing alongside Carl Weathers. Weathers, who presented with Curtis, commented on how lovely her dress was before presenting the award. Marlene Dietrich originally owned the gown and wore a similar version in the 1942 film The Lady Is Willing (Columbia Pictures, 1942), Dietrich's gowns were designed by Irene Lantz, whose clothing line was featured in premier retailers and department stores. PROVENANCE Lot 8 "Unforgettable: Fashion of the Oscars," Christie's Auction House (Sale #9074) March 19, 1999.

An original 1929 "Motion Picture News Blue Book" that was personally-owned by Charlie Chaplin. This book, which details the films produced between the year 1927 - 1928, as well as the biographies of some of the biggest stars of the time period. The book offers "the authoritative who's who of filmdom." The book provides an index of actors and actresses including a brief biography of their accomplishments. Some more well-known stars of the era received larger sections in the book including Victoria Alden, Belle Bennett, June Collyer, Maria Corda, Billie Dove, James Hall, Jean Hersholt, Harold Lloyd, Ken Maynard, Paul Nicholson, and more. On the cover of the book, Charlie Chaplin's name is embossed in gold-tone lettering "Charles Chaplin." On the inner cover of the book, an original book plate with the text "His Book" featuring the iconic mustache, boots, hat and cane, is adhered. Below that, a stamping of one of the book's previous owner's names, Earl Theisen, is present. Hand-written on the following page in blue ink is the name "Naomi Caryl Hirshhorn," another previous owner of this book.   9.5 x 6.25 x 1 inches

A long black coat worn by Ward Bond as Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton in John Ford's classic Western The Searchers (Warner Bros., 1956) starring John Wayne. The coat has its original Western Costume Co. label inside its left chest pocket with typed labelling which reads: "11-2110-2 / Ward Bond / Chest: 45 / Inseam: Ch. # 2." There is also illegible handwriting in ink on the label.In the film, Wayne stars as an obsessed Civil War veteran who goes on a lengthy quest with his adopted nephew to find his abducted niece (Natalie Wood). In the film,The Reverend Captain Samuel Johnson Clayton, pastor and head of the Texas Rangers, puts on this coat to marry Laurie (Vera Miles) and Charlie (Ken Curtis) and wears it for the rest of the film, including in several scenes with Wayne. The Searchers has been cited as one of the greatest films of all time on many lists. The American Film Institute placed it at number 12 on their 100 Greatest Films of All Time list, and named it the greatest American western in 2008. The British Film Institute's Sight & Sound magazine named it the seventh best film of all time based on their famous survey of international critics in 2012. In 2008, Cahiers du Cinema ranked the film number 10 on their list of 100 best films. Martin Scorsese is one of many prominent filmmakers who have cited it as an influence.Please note: Several of the coat's buttons are missing. Includes a DVD of the film. 

A two piece clown costume worn by Ross Martin on The Wild Wild West (CBS, 1965-69), Jay Silverheels on The Lone Ranger (ABC, 1949-57), and Jack Weston on Burke's Law (ABC, 1963-66), as well as in the last Republic serial, King of the Carnival (Republic Pictures, 1955).The costume's original Western Costume Co. label and Western Costume stamps are present in the shirt, and Western Costume stamps are present in the pants. The shirt has velcro and hook closures, and decorative pom poms. The pants have a string closure.Ross Martin wore the costume in season one, episode four of the Wild Wild West, titled "The Night of the Sudden Death," when Artie goes undercover at the circus (the episode aired October 8, 1965). The stock costume was re-used later on that series in season three, episode nine, "The Night of the Circus of Death," where the orange striped ribbon was added. In the appearance, it was worn by an extra who walks past West and Gordon juggling. Jay Silverheels as Tonto wore the costume in the Lone Ranger episode "Wanted: The Lone Ranger," where the Lone Ranger and Tonto don clown costumes to sneak into an outlaw only stronghold. The episode aired May 12, 1955.On Burke's Law, Jack Weston wore the costume on season two, episode 23, "Who Killed the Thirteenth Clown?," referring to the dozen clowns who, in their circus act, cram into a tiny car. One does not get out alive causing hero Amos Burke to investigate the mystery. Weston plays one of the clowns and wears the costume. The episode aired February 24, 1965.The costume first arrived on the Republic lot in 1955 for their last serial, King of the Carnival, where it was worn by a killer. That series, as well as the other shows featuring the costume, were all filmed at the studio on Radford, which became CBS Studio City. The costume was ultimately returned to Western Costume Co. Includes a photograph of the costume being worn in King of the Carnival and a DVD of the Wild Wild West episode "The Night of the Sudden Death."

An original "Harvey" rabbit illustration drawn and signed by James Stewart. Stewart, who played Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey (Universal Pictures, 1950), befriends a six-foot tall invisible rabbit in the film, which only escalates when his relative attempts to have him sent to a sanatorium. This hand-drawn rabbit features a bow tie and whiskers, with the names "Harvey" and "James Stewart" written in blue ink. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from JSA.  10.25 x 8.25 inches

A photo-matched jacket worn by Robert Ryan as "Allen Harper" in Trail Street (RKO Radio Pictures, 1947). The gray plaid tweed suit jacket features three front pockets, one interior pocket, shoulder pads, and espresso brown plastic buttons. With a Western Costume tag label that reads, "No. 32273 #1 / Name: Bob Ryan / Chest:43," a Western Costume Co. barcode, and various stamped text into the interior of the arm. No size present. Trail Street follows legendary old-west figure Bat Masterson, who becomes marshal and attempts to bring law and order to the town of Liberal, Kansas.Includes a black and white photograph featuring Ryan wearing the jacket.Photo, 8 x 10 inches

A three-sheet film poster for Delbert Mann's Marty (United Artists, 1955), signed by the film's star Ernest Borgnine (who also inscribed "So-whatta ya feel like doin' tonite? I dunno! That Chayefsky, boy, could he write!! G'bless- / July 28, 2008."Borgnine won an Academy Award for Best Actor for the film, which also won for Best Writing, Screenplay, Best Picture and Best Director.Please note: The poster exhibits splitting, tearing, some handwriting to its lower right corner, creasing, and pin holes. 41 x 81 inches; 13.75 x 11 inches (folded)

A light gray long coat worn by Jock Mahoney as Yancy Derringer in the western television series Yancy Derringer (Derringer Productions, 1958-1959). He wears the coat in the second half of the first season, beginning with episode 19 (it is very similar to his first white coat, only slightly darker). The khaki, single-vent, long coat features two front pockets, two interior pockets, shoulder pads, and a peach silk interior lining. With a Western Costume Co. label present that reads, "No. 2401-1 / Name: Jock Mahoney / Chest: 43" with multiple stamps in the left sleeve and a Western Costume Co. barcode.Yancy Derringer follows the suave southern adventurer by the same name, as he is recruited to become a secret agent in post-Civil War New Orleans. After completing Range Rider (Flying "A" Productions, 1951-53), Mahoney took on the character of the Civil War veteran, riverboat owner and New Orleans dandy who, with his sidekick Pahoo (played by X Brands) secretly works for the Federal Administrator solving crimes. Guest stars on the series included Charles Bronson and Lee van Cleef.  Includes a photo of Mahoney wearing the coat.

From the private collection of the recently deceased John Fabb of A.R. Fabb, a maker and supplier of military and sci-fi costume patches and crests for the film industry. Over the course of his career, John worked closely with John Mollo, known for his award-winning costume work for the Star Wars film series, Berman and Nathans, and costume designers from films such as Alien (20th Century Fox, 1979) and Superman (Dovemead Ltd., 1978). A group of approximately 50 ephemera items related to various movies starring Sean Connery. This lot includes seven concept sketches/inspiration sheets of paper, and a single beaded patch related to The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Angry Films, 2003); seven color photo prints, a black and white magazine clipping, and a color photo print on cardstock (with a print of Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon on back), related to The Man Who Would Be King (Columbia Pictures, 1975); and one color photo print, nine concept sketches/designs, and a film book titled Robin and Marian related to the 1975 film of the same name.9.25 x 12 inches (largest)

A B-3, brown leather/shearling lined aviation jacket as seen worn by Steve McQueen as "Capt. Buzz Rickson" in the war/drama The War Lover (Columbia Pictures Corporation, 1962). This style jacket features two leathers and numerous hand-sewn patches to prevent and conceal wear. The jacket's design features a wide fold-over collar with two buckles and straps to stand the collar up and cover the neck. There are two side adjustable buckles and zip closure. The jacket is in various shades of brown due to the types of leather, dyeing process, as well protective coating. There is a partial maker label, the remaining part of the label reads, "PROPERTY, AIR FORCE US ARMY," marked a size regular. This jacket shows moderate overall wear (primarily due to use by Captain Crewdson while riding on his motorcycle) inlcuding several holes and tears to the leather, balding to the lining, cracking to the leather coating, as well as numerous repairs and alterations. New leather patches are applied to the shoulders and inner sleeves, as well as hand-sewn repairs to tears on the sleeves and body of the jacket. The zipper was replaced and the interior lip at the zipper was removed. The shearling trim at the hem of the jacket has been removed as well, it appears to have been cut off. The wear is from age, use, and storage. In the film, set in 1943 Britain, McQueen plays reckless "Captain Buzz Rickson" in command of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber.The jacket was originally acquired from the film's Director of Aviation, Captain John Crewdson, who sported this original flying jacket during his service and at the beginning of production, and wore it for many years after when riding his motorbike. When McQueen complained of the costume department's version of a flight jacket being too large, it was suggested that Crewdson loan the jacket to the starring actor, which shows up in the final cut of the film.Includes a black and white lobby card and a DVD of the film. PROVENANCE Lot 44 "Entertainment Memorabilia," Bonhams, London, Knightsbridge, June 25, 2014

An original abstract oil painting on canvas of jazz musician Miles Davis playing his trumpet that was hand-painted and signed by iconic actor James Dean. The portrait is signed “James Dean 1954” in the lower right and is one of only four recognized oil paintings created by the star of the classic films East of Eden (Warner Brothers, 1955), Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955), and Giant (Warner Brothers, 1956), who would die in a tragic automobile accident the following year. The painting is accompanied by five Letters of Provenance and Authenticity. 15.5 x 19.5 inches

A wooden cricket bat that was signed by members of the production unit of The African Queen (United Artists, 1951) and presented to Humphrey Bogart. The bat was a gift to Bogart for playing on the company's team during a cricket match against the Entebbe Club team while on a break from filming the epic adventure on location in Africa. This was also Bogart's first time playing cricket, which he referred to as "the strange Limey game." The bat features a wrapped and padded handle and the A.G. Spalding maker's mark. The stamped message above the signatures reads: "From the Unit / In Appreciation of / Your Sporting Innings / Played for the / African Queen Eleven / against Entebbe."Among the notable crew members who signed the bat are Academy Award-winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff and assistant director Guy Hamilton, who went on to direct several James Bond films.Accompanied by a copy of a photograph of Bogart hoisted on the shoulders of the team and a letter.4.5 x 34.5 x 2 inchesPROVENANCE From the Estate of Humphrey Bogart

A black and white photograph of actor James Dean playing bongo drums in a field of cows and pigs that was signed, numbered, and gifted to Dennis Hopper by its photographer Dennis Stock. The photograph is signed and numbered 70 in ink in the lower right. The photograph is in a silver-tone metal frame.Stock took the photograph of Dean in February 1955 at the farm on which he was raised by his uncle and aunt in Fairmount, Indiana. Stock was on assignment by Life magazine to chronicle Dean on his rise to fame in an article that would be titled "Moody New Star." Hopper costarred in two films with Dean, Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955) and Giant (Warner Brothers, 1955), and looked up to the actor, who died tragically in an automobile accident in 1955, as a role model throughout the rest of his life.Behind the photograph in the frame is a plastic sleeve containing a small black and white photo of an unidentified man, possibly a relative of Hopper's, next to a prayer card printed with the Saint Francis prayer for peace.15 x 13 x .5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper

A black and white glossy photograph of James Dean taken by Dennis Stock that belonged to Dennis Hopper. The actor is seen posing in a cemetery next to his young cousin Marcus Winslow near a tombstone engraved with the name Cal Dean. The significance of the photo, taken in the actor's hometown Fairmount, Indiana in February 1955, is that Dean played a character named Cal in the film East of Eden (Warner Brothers, 1955), which would be released the next month. There are several notes written on the back of the photograph. One written in ink reads, "1 time use only © Dennis Stock." One written in pencil reads in part, "I don't want to / hear about you / I want to hear / from you... / Love / Cat." Another written in pencil reads in part, "Bonjour Dennis / Thought you / might like to have / this photo - it made me / think of something from / 'King of the Mountain.' / What's happening with / 'Out of the Blue'? / Fabriano Caonsa / is ready to / open it in / his / theatre / in N.Y."Hopper costarred in two films with Dean, Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955) and Giant (Warner Brothers, 1955), and looked up to the actor, who died tragically in an automobile accident in 1955, as a role model throughout the rest of his life.10 x 8.25 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper

A watercolor painting on paper that was created and signed by Dennis Hopper, circa 1960. The painting is an abstract impressionistic portrait of a face in shades of brown, green, orange, red, and yellow. Hopper wrote his name in the lower right. This is the earliest known surviving painting created by Hopper.Besides his prolific acting, directing, and writing careers and acclaimed photography, Hopper was also considered a talented painter, whose paintings were exhibited in galleries around the world. He'd later become a formidable collector, who helped launch the careers of many artists, including Andy Warhol, Julian Schnabel, and Roy Lichtenstein. Hopper developed an appreciation for the artform and began to paint as a young boy. Shortly before the Bel Air Fire of 1961 burned his house down and destroyed all of his early paintings and photographs, he sent this portrait to his brother David as a gift. 15 x 18 inchesPROVENANCE From the Collection of David Hopper

An original Italian release one panel poster signed by William Shatner who played "James T. Kirk" in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Paramount, 1982). 39 x 55 inches

A typewritten essay by Dennis Hopper, rejected for publication by Vogue in 1965.The correspondence from Vogue is from Associate Feature Editor Kate Lloyd and typewritten on Vogue letterhead. The letter dated September 2, 1965 solicits an essay on "the new movie cult" and the letter dated October 15, 1965 expresses regret that they will not publish the essay, owing to its being "an apologia for bad American movies, when what we had hoped for was a swinging piece explaining the young, bright types who are nuts about movie-going these days."Together with two pieces of correspondence from the magazine (dated September and October 1965), as well as a copy of The Popular Culture Explosion (Wm. C. Brown Company, 1972) which eventually published the essay.11 x 8.5 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper

A vintage copy of a letter from Dennis Hopper to Richard Brooks, dated May 24, 1966, expressing his interest in the role of "Perry" in the director's adaptation of Truman Capote's In Cold Blood, which begins: "Dear Mr. Brooks: / It has been brought to my attention by Robert Rafelson that you might be interested in me, to play the part of Perry in 'In Cold Blood.' I know this is the most important acting role in the last ten years."In the two-page letter, Hopper details his personal connections to the role having grown up in Kansas, including his grandather's purchase of a dog from the murdered man's brother. He goes on to summarize his creative and artistic work, as well as his frustrations with the industry, concluding: "I will be grateful if you could see 'The Weeping Babboon' [sic], a DEFENDERS I starred in, which opened THE DEFFENDERS season two years ago. I would also like you to see as a second choice, 'People Who Live in Glass Houses,' which was an ARREST AND TRIAL I did last year."Though Steve McQueen was also considered for the role, ultimately Brooks would select Robert Blake to play Perry, believing that any kind of star recognition would detract from audience reception of the performance.11 x 8.5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper

A pair of original black and white photographs of the filmmaker Curtis Harrington taken by Dennis Hopper.Harrington (an experimental filmmaker who worked across genres and media and is often considered a precursor to the New Queer Cinema movement) directed Night Tide (American International Pictures, 1961) and Queen of Blood (American International Pictures, 1966), both of which featured Hopper in lead roles.13.75 x 10 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper

An original Sandman vest as seen worn by Michael York as "Logan 5" and a stuntman's tunic from the Sci-Fi classic Logan's Run (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1976).Both the original vest and tunic are composed of a black polyester material. Michael York's vest features a Western Costume label on the interior that reads, "Chest 40," while the stunt double tunic features a Western Costume label that reads, "Chest 44."Based on the 1967 novel by William F. Nolan, the film depicts a dystopian future society in which all citizens are killed when they reach the age of 30, with "Sandman" agents responsible for hunting down and terminating "runners" (those who attempt to escape their mandated deaths). In the film, Sandman "Logan 5" (York) abandons his duties to seek out a mythic place called the Sanctuary. York can be seen wearing the garment throughout the first hour of the film, until Logan and "Jessica 6" (Jenny Agutter) arrive at a frozen cave upon escaping the city. 

A group of publicity materials for Dennis Hopper's film The Glory Stompers (American International Pictures, 1967), including 20 small duplicate flyers, programs, a poster catalog, and one black and white photo of Hopper in the role of "Chino."An outlaw biker exploitation film directed by Anthony Lanza and produced by a team that included Casey Kasem, The Glory Stompers follows a biker gang that has kidnapped the girlfriend of a rival gang's leader, who is in hot pursuit.17 x 11 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper

An original costume ensemble as seen worn by a background actor portraying a citizen in the background during the climax of the film Logan's Run (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1976). This ensemble includes an orange colored satin mini-dress with a matching orange colored belt. Also included is a gold-tone spiraling arm bracelet. Size labels are not present. Based on the 1967 novel by William F. Nolan, the film depicts a dystopian future society in which all citizens are killed when they reach the age of 30, with "Sandman" agents responsible for hunting down and terminating "runners" (those who attempt to escape their mandated deaths). In the film, Sandman "Logan 5" (York) abandons his duties to seek out a mythic place called the Sanctuary.Citizens can be seen wearing garments of this type at the end of the film, when the walled city is being destroyed. They flee chaotically from the city, descending the steps down to encounter the "Old Man" (Peter Ustinov), the first person over 30 any of them has ever seen.PROVENANCE Partial Lot 276, "Hollywood Auction 17," Profiles in History, December 12, 2003

An original three-piece costume ensemble for the film Mad Max: The Road Warrior (Warner Brothers, 1981). These pieces are not seen in the film, but are most likely prototypes for the film's costume design.Components of the costume include a distressed leather jacket, leather-studded-spiked-arm-cuff, and a pair of lace-up leather boots. The feature piece to this outfit is the distressed leather jacket, originally dark brown, the leather was dyed/painted black for the film, the jacket has a center zip closure with an "IDEAL" logo pull, a fold-over-collar, two welted pockets below the waist on the right and left side of the jacket. There is top-stitching and diagonal lapped seams, typically seen on leather motorcycle jackets. There is an inverted vent at the center back, as well as a western yoke on the mantle/shoulders of the jacket. The left sleeve was cut off to distress the jacket for the look of the film, and the right shoulder has a plastic shoulder guard with foam padding underneath that was painted black, this design feature is also distressed with a hole at the front of the shoulder cover, scratches, marks, and indentations throughout; there is also an assortment of pyramid studs and spikes on the shoulder cover's border. The jacket is lined but the stitching securing the lining came undone, likely by distressing the garment for production. The leather boots are a dark brown that lace up to the upper calf, at the back of the boot going up the shaft are spikes on both sides of the center seam, the pair of boots is missing a total of 9 spike embellishments. There is moderate wear and creasing to the vamps, as well as the soles. The forearm leather cuff has three buckles to fasten the accessory and is almost completely embellished with silver spikes and studs.Mel Gibson reprises his role as Max Rockatansky in this sequel film, he is traveling the apocalyptic outback where he reluctantly aids “Pappagallo” and his tribe against “The Humungus” and his violent marauders.Norma Moriceau designed the costumes for the second and third installments of the Mad Max films. Before becoming a costume designer Moriceau, a native Australian, moved to London, England, and worked as a photographer and stylist. She most notably collaborated with English designer Vivienne Westwood and Westwood's partner Malcom McLaren. Moriceau also styled and worked with The Sex Pistols, utilizing the punk aesthetic, which defined the later part of the seventies. Moriceau took the punk-style-fundamentals and applied them to the Mad Max films she worked on, she used biker wear, bondage, fetish wear, and sports equipment to create a dystopian look that still inspires looks and outfits today in terms of cosplay with fans wanting to mirror the designs in the films. Jenny Beavan, who worked as the costume designer on Mad Max: Fury Road (Warner Bros., 2015), won an Academy Award in 2015. The costumes in the film paid homage to Moriceau and her work in the 1981 and 1984 films.This lot comes with a DVD box set of the original three films, as well as a note acknowledging these pieces came from the costume designer Norma Moriceau’s archive.

A group of over 50 letters to Dennis Hopper praising his work on Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969) from individuals known and unknown around the world (including the U.S., U.K., Germany, Hungary, Ireland, and Japan).Includes a letter from Sabrina Scharf (who played "Sarah" in the film), a signed letter from Diane Vreeland on Vogue letterhead, correspondence regarding reviews of the film (in Road Rider News and Custom Chopper), correspondence regarding screenings at universities, two letters from children discussing Hopper and the bikes he rode in the film, and assorted other fan letters.The letter from Scharf reads in full: "Dear Dennis / You may not be interested - you may not believe it but Easy Rider has changed my life - not so much from working on it but from seeing (it affected me profoundly... and being identified with it. I've taken off my social corset and let my hair down. It feels great, and I thank you for it."3.25 x 16.25 x 10.25 inches (overall)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper

A memo from Marilyn Schlossberg to "Bert" (Schneider), listing various executives and celebrities who screened Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969), including: Darryl Zanuck, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Kirk Douglas, Sam Arkoff, and more.11 x 8.5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper

An original Mentor Huebner signed graphite illustration from the production of Ridley Scott's Sci-Fi classic Blade Runner (Warner Bros. Pictures, 1982). This original illustration depicts Harrison Ford as "Rick Deckard" sitting at a desk with the view of a city in the background. Blade Runner, an adaptation of Philip K. Dick's 1968 popular novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, follows former police officer Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) who is forced out of retirement to track down and eliminate several humanoid androids that have escaped from an outer space mining colony and have taken refuge on Earth. Although not a box office hit at the time of its release, the film has grown in stature and popularity over the years, with numerous re-releases, new edits of the film, and spawning a 2017 sequel and a 2021 anime series. Blade Runner is now regarded as one of the greatest science fiction adventures of all time and in 1993 was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.A previous sale of this item notes that it comes from the collection of Blade Runner Art Director David L. Snyder. 32 x 25 x 1.25 inchesPROVENANCE Lot 175, "Hollywood Auction 17," Profiles in History, December 12, 2003

A limited-edition 1971 print of Susan Ross's "Mother Mountain" that's numbered 10/20 and signed by the author in pencil in the lower right. The print was owned by Dennis Hopper, who was a renowned art collector.20 x 14 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper

A collection of more than two dozen spec scripts, story treatments, and revised screenplays, circa 1960s-1980s, that were owned by Dennis Hopper. Included are early scripts for films such as Silent Running, a revised screenplay for The Grissom Gang, and an unproduced script written by Stewart Stern, who wrote the screenplays for Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955) and The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971). Also included are pages of scenes from a never-realized film adaptation of Walker Percy's classic novel The Moviegoer.12 x 10 x 14 inches (each box)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper