FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. A rare L.S. 'Francoys', a clean signature, one page, 4to, Saint-Germain en Laye, 13th January 1529, in French. The letter refers to the Court trial against Louis Berquin and Antoine Papillon, Protestants, accused of heresy. The King insists, urging the judges to close the court case as soon as possible, stating in part `De par le Roy, A nos amiz et féaux...pour vacquer à toute diligence à l´expédition des procès de Berquin et Papillon... que cette affaire preine fin. Cy vous prions et néanmoins mandons et commandons tres expressement...que vous ayez a entendre incontinant à l´expédition et jugement des dits procès de sorte que les dits Berquin et Papillon n´ayent plus occasion soy retirer par devers nous pour avoir justice´ Countersigned at the base by Robertet `Robertet´. Addressed to the verso, also bearing a clerk contemporary annotation. Transcription included. Two very small areas of paper loss to the upper and bottom right corner, none of them affecting the text. Very small overall minor age wear, very slightly uneven left edge as a result of a former binding. G This letter evokes a dramatic episode during the reign of Francis I. The trial and execution of the Protestant Louis Berquin (1490-1529) who was burned with his books in a public square. Berquin, a scholar, had joined the Reform party. Having accused the theologians of the Sorbonne of heresy, he was imprisoned for the first time in 1526. The King ordered the sentence to be suspended and thus saved Berquin's life. But he would be arrested again a few years later, preaching reform with Antoine Papillon who translated Martin Luther and introduced his writings.
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Original color lithograph poster for Rizla rolling paper by artist Messier that shows a lady golfer taking shot as dapper onlookers surround her. The composition includes the 1924 French calendar on the lower right and left. Publisher: Imp. Lith. V. Bellefaye & Co, Angouleme. Below Riz La+ Goudron LA+: Ce calendrier non timbre ne doit etre expose qu'a l'interieur (This unstamped calendar must only be displayed indoors.) Artist: G. MessierIssued: 1924Dimensions: 14"L x 18"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
A collection of Derby imari porcelain, early 19th centuryno pattern number given, comprising seven large breakfast cups, one coffee can, three large saucers, four smaller saucers and ten plates, some pieces with painted crossed batons mark, 21cm diameter (some damages); together with a group of English plates and dishes, 19th century including a Derby imari 'Cherry Tree' dessert dish, 27.5cm wide; a Coalport 'French Sprigs' (aka Angouleme Sprigs or Cornflower) tray, 33.5cm wide; a pair of Victorian dark green bordered twin-handled dessert dishes, painted with central polychrome sprays, 29.5cm wide; a set of four Copeland and Garrett late Spode Felspar porcelain plates, with moulded rose handles, pattern 4796, 23cm wide; a pair of Spode feldspar square dishes, with purple borders decorated with grapes and leaves, pattern 4504, 20.5cm wide; a further dessert or cabinet plate, painted with flowers within claret red and lemon yellow border, numbered '27' in iron red, 23cm diameter; and one square dessert dish, with broad cobalt and gilt greek key border with leaves, unmarked, 21cm wide (qty, damages)Footnote:nCondition:Derby service - Breakfast cups - One with large crack to the centre, five others all with hairlines (including one which also has a chip) and some with further staining. This leaves one cup undamaged.Coffee can - handle crudely repaired.Three large saucers with heavy rubbing to gilt.One plate with X-shaped hairline to centre. One plate with small chip, and heavily rubbed. Third plate with various hairlines. Two other plates heavily rubbed. Derby Cherry Blossom - small rear rim chip and crack.'French Sprigs' tray - Broken into two pieces and riveted.Pair of green bordered dessert dishes - One with hairlines.Coalport vignette plate - Signs of use (scratches) and rubbing to the centre gilt decoration.Copeland plates - some rubbing to the centre gilt decoration.Pair of Spode plates - Slight hairline to one.Floral plate with claret and yellow border - Heavily worn decoration.
Fascinating group of French Royal locks of hair dated 1842 comprising a folded paper packet inscribed in ink 'Relics of Royalty 1842' containing three further folded paper packets containing locks of hair and inscribed in ink ' S.A.R. La Dauphine Duchesse d'Angouteme 1842', 'S.A. Royale Mademoiselle 1842' and 'Henri V 14th Juin 1842' all contained in a small early 19th century wooden box decorated with an Empire-style garden. 10.6cm longH.R.H.Marie-Therese, Duchess of Angouleme (1788-1851) was the eldest child of the ill fated King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette of France and had a fascinating life albeit a rather sad existence sheltering from the numerous French political power struggles of the late 18th and 19th centuries and having to flee France on numerous occasions taking shelter in Austria, Germany and Scotland.
Group of early-mid 19th century English porcelain, including: an imari pattern shaped oval dish, an imari pattern mug, a Derby two-handled small oval sauce tureen and cover painted with angouleme sprigs and pink rose, a Spode gilt-key pattern coffee-can, a green and gilt leaf pattern teabowl and saucer, two figural candlesticks and other items
AFTER FRANÇOIS-JOSEPH KINSON (1770-1839)Portrait of Louis Antoine of France, the Duke of Angouleme, in the uniform of the Garde de CorpOil on canvas, 65 x 54cmInscribed on stretcher 'Le Duc d'Angoulême par Kinson'Kinson was the Duke of Angouleme's official portrait painter. Kinson painted the Duke a number of times in a number of different poses and lengths.
Original vintage advertising poster for a showing of 16 films by Alfred Hitchcock - Hitchcock the Golden Years / Hitchcock les Annees d'Or that took place in Angouleme from 12 to 25 September 1984 at Cultural Action Center / Deschamps cinemas, the poster features an image of the English filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) holding a movie clapperboard that reads - 16 Films St Martial & Eperon. Good condition, pinholes, staining, creasing, paper skimming. Country of issue: France, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 58x38, year of printing: 1984.
A Dieppe-built car boasting a genuine 812 Gordini engine and fresh to market from long-term ownership.In the early 1950s, French competition cars were few and far between and it was left to a young French engineer to redress the balance. Jean Rédélé, whose father ran a Renault dealership in Dieppe, initially used a modified Renault 4CV in a variety of events and rallies,his endeavours being rewarded with a Coupe des Alpes in 1950 and three 750cc class wins in the 1952-1954 Mille Miglias. It was then that Rédélé decided to build his own cars, appropriately choosing Alpine as the marque name. Société des Automobiles Alpine was duly formed in 1955 with the A106 as the first model utilising modified Renault 4CV running gear. The following year, Maurice Michy driving an A106 won his class in the Mille Miglia. Variants with up to 950cc engines followed - a steel-bodied A107 was dropped - before the A108 of 1957. It was in 1963, however, when the most familiar body style appeared in the form of the Renault R8-based A110 which used 1,100cc to 1,800cc engines during its 15 years of production. According to the accompanying history file, this special Dieppe-built Alpine was first registered at Sinecy in Northern France on the 26th October 1972 with the registration ‘2084RB02’. It was subsequently registered here in the UK in 1990 with various different registration numbers used under different ownerships. The last UK registration recorded was ‘SCK 728L’ prior to its purchase in 2005 when it moved to the Isle of Man where it has resided ever since. There is more detailed information about previous UK based owners in the accompanying history file.Sadly, the owner of this Alpine passed away in August 2022 and the car is being offered by his widow to our Race Retro auction. Her late husband was a real enthusiast of the Alpine marque and, in 1995, whilst on holiday doing a tour of the racing circuits around France, one of the cars on the trip was an A110 and he declared that his dream one day was to own one. That dream came true some ten years later in 2005 when a long search for the right car was rewarded with the arrival of #13995.In the years that followed, the A110 was well cared for with time during our vendor's retirement being spent tinkering with the Alpine, as he had a passion for doing the right thing and making sure everything was done correctly. Indeed, under his ownership, the genuine 812 Gordini engine was enlarged to 1,296cc and rebuilt by old-school Renault engine guru, Salv Sacco, who fitted forged pistons and balanced the engine internals. At the same time, a new wiring loom was fitted in order that the car was in tip-top order for trips and tours around Europe.Much fun and lifetime memories were made in the years that followed with trips to Ireland, Scotland, HRCR runs in the Forest of Dean, several holidays in Germany and France along with a trip to the Le Mans Classic. In 2014, our late vendor and his wife took on a trip with the Manx Classic Car Club to Angouleme for the circuit Des Ramparts, Rallye international, Charente. It was the only UK (Manx) registered A110 at the event and our vendor was invited to do six laps of the circuit to open the racing along with other racing drivers. It was at this event that Michelle Leclerc signed the boot lid of the car for our late vendor as they became friends at that event and remained friends.This lovely Alpine is being offered to auction at a very attractive estimate and is accompanied by an impressive, documented history file that we encourage all interested parties to go through. As you can see in the attached images, the car is also provided with some hard-to-find parts, along with an impressive collection of rare Alpine manuals and reference books available to inspect at Race Retro. Please note that, if the car is bought by someone in the UK, then a NOVA and subsequently a new V5 will need to be applied for as the car is currently registered in the Isle of Man.Overall, this is a rare and desirable car, on offer from long term private ownership and is an exciting opportunity for its new owner to write the next chapter of the fascinating story of #13395.SpecificationMake: RENAULTModel: ALPINE A110Year: 1972Chassis Number: 13395Registration Number: RMN 894A (IOM)Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 40523 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
A "Mysterious Urn" plateChinese export porcelainPolychrome and gilt decoration with central "Mysterious Urn" and floral tabQianlong reign, ca. 1795Central medallion design inspired by the 1793 print titled "L'Urne Mystérieuse", depicting the negative profiles of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, surmounted by the profiles of their two children, the Dauphin (future Louis XVII) and Madame Royal (future Duchess of Angouleme).Literature:David Howard and John Ayres; “China for the West - Chinese Porcelain and other decorative arts export illustrated from the Mottahedeh Collection”; vol. I; p. 247; nº 242.Diam.: 24,5 cm
A French composite porcelain part dessert service, including pieces by Dihl et Guerhard (Angouleme) Paris, and Rihouet, in French sprig pattern, circa 1815 and later; including coffee pot (no cover), sugar box on cover with integral stand, tea pot and cover, milk jug, bottle bucket Sceaux, another box (12) Condition: All pieces except the Sceaux have fault, cracks, staining chips etc… A/F
A scarce Second War 1940 ‘Fall of France’ Evader’s M.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant G. Roskell, Royal Air Force, who was wounded whilst taxiing aircraft on his aerodrome during a German air attack, 14 June 1940. His arm was amputated the same day, and two days later with the Germans approaching he left hospital, partly walking, partly begging for lifts and arriving in Nantes on 17 June 1940. After a number of unsuccessful attempts to get out of France, and in a continual race against the advancing Germans, Roskell managed to get in to Unoccupied France and out through Marseilles and the American Consulate in December 1940 Military Medal, G.VI.R. (613552 Sjt. G. Roskell. R.A.F.) minor official correction to surname; 1939-45 Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted for display, suspension slack on first, nearly very fine (3) £3,000-£4,000 --- M.M. London Gazette 13 March 1942. The original recommendation states: ‘On June 14th, 1940 this Sergeant Pilot was wounded as a result of a German air attack on his aerodrome. His arm was amputated on the same day. Two days later, as the Germans were approaching, he left hospital and, partly walking, partly begging for lifts, succeeded in reaching Nantes on June 17th. A week later the Germans occupied Nantes where Sgt. Roskell was in hospital. After two months he escaped with French help, crossed the line of demarcation on foot, and eventually reached Perpignan. He was unable to raise sufficient money for guides so was obliged to return to Marseilles where he was repatriated by the Medical Board. This sergeant showed great courage and persistence in attempting to escape whilst badly wounded.’ Approximately 119 Military Medals awarded to the RAF during the Second World War. George Roskell was born in Leyland, Preston in June 1919. He enlisted in the Royal Air Force as a Fitter Airframes Engineer in June 1938, and subsequent postings included to No. 7 F.T.S., Peterborough in July 1939, where he re-mustered to become a Fitter II (Engines). Roskell was posted to No. 2 Air Depot at Henlow in September 1939, and moved with them to France. The following month he was posted to No. 1 Salvage Section as part of 72 Wing, and then joined No. 6 Repair & Salvage Unit in February 1940. He advanced to Sergeant (but was not aircrew as erroneously listed in recommendation), and was serving with 226 Squadron, and had been taxiing aircraft when his airfield was attacked by German aircraft, 14 June 1940. 226 Squadron flew Battles, and was one of the day-bomber squadrons that made up the Advanced Air Striking Force in France. The latter took a hammering during the fall of France, regardless of which 226 Squadron carried on fighting a retreating battle until its surviving aircraft flew back to the UK on 15 June 1940 (the day after Roskell was wounded). Roskell’s M.I.9 debrief adds the following: ‘On 14 June, while engaged in salvage work, connected with the coming evacuation of the aerodrome in the village of Sooge (sic), about 30 miles north of Paris, I was hit by pieces of a bomb in a G.A.F. raid. Was removed in an ambulance with two other (L.A.C. Victor MacFarlane - slight injuries, L.A.C. Taylor - right leg blown off) Air Force personnel to a hospital in Sooge. There was also a Canadian, Pte. Thompson, George, lying in hospital with internal trouble. My fore-arm was amputated the same day. Two days later, having been told that the Germans were rapidly approaching, MacFarlane [also awarded the M.M. for his gallantry during evasion], Thompson and I left, and shortly afterwards we were picked up by a French convoy and taken as far as Angers. We walked south for about ten miles and were picked up by another French ambulance and taken to Nantes (17th June). We were admitted to a large French Military Hospital on the outskirts of Nantes. A week later the Germans occupied Nantes, took over the hospital, but, fortunately, the French were able to smuggle us out and took us to a small hospital in a convent in the centre of town. A week later the Germans had evidently been informed of our whereabouts as they entered the hospital and we were informed that we were P/W and were not to leave the buildings. We were two months in this convent, and towards the end of this period a Frenchman, Monsieur B. (a dental mechanic working in Nantes), came and offered to get us out. About 30th September we availed of his plan and scrambled over the outside wall into the street, where the Frenchman and two others were waiting to guide us. They took us to the house of a friend of theirs and we hid there for seven days; during this time the Frenchman got us civilian clothes and collected about 5,000frs. for us from among his friends. We went with him, and two other Frenchmen and a Frenchwoman, in a train to Angouleme, which we reached the following evening. We then took a small local train to Celle Frome and went on foot to La Pladieure at the line of demarcation and were guided across by friendly farmers. Once in Unoccupied France we went by train again to Limoges and Toulouse and from there to Perpignan, where we intended to cross the Pyrenees into Spain. As we could not raise sufficient money between us for guides and the necessary bribing, we decided to maker for Marseilles, where we approached Mr. Fullerton, the American Consul. On his advice we three Air Force personnel went to 36 Rue de Forbin, where the Rev. Caskie looked after us during our stay in Marseilles. On the 14th December I went before the Mixed Medical Board at the Michel-Levy Hospital and was passed for repatriation, as being unfit.’ Roskell left Gibraltar on 14 February 1941, and arrived at Greenock on 23 February. He was eventually transferred to Halton Hospital, and was presented with his M.M. by His Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace, 5 May 1942. Sergeant Roskell was discharged ‘Medically Unfit’ in August 1941, and died in Chelmsford in 1981. Sold with copied research.
WW2 F/O James Soilleux Signed Attack on Angouleme 20th March 1944 FDC. 9 of 22 Covers. British 1st Class stamp with 20 March 2008 Postmark. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Original vintage travel poster with Midi - Mediterranean - Bassin Aquitain map, marking Bordeaux, Toulouse, Limoges, La Rochell, ANgouleme, Perigueux, Pau, and Tarbes, as well as Charente, Dordogne, Garonne, and Adour rivers. The reverse of the poster features Midi Mediterranean map marking Perpignan, Beziers, Montpellier, Nimes, Arles, Avignon, Aix, Marseille, Toulon, Cannes, Nice, and Corsican Ajaccio, and Bastian, with Aude, Tarn, Gard, Rhone, Golo rivers, with legend marking elevation, basins, ports, industrial or commercial cities, canals, railways and hydroelectric lines. Very good condition, minor staining, double sided. Country of issue: France, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 75x90, year of printing: 1950s.
VERLET, RAOUL CHARLES (Angouleme 1857-1923 Cannes), Skulptur: "La Douleur D'Orphée" / Das Leid des Orpheus / Orphée et Cerbère, Bronze, hellbraun patiniert mit grünen Akzentuierungen, Guss zwischen 1887 (Entwurfsjahr) und 1892 (Auflösung der Gießerei F. Barbedienne), vertieft signiert "Raoul Verlet", Gießerstempel "F. Barbedienne Fondeur Paris" (1810-1892) und gestempeltes Emblem "A. Collas Reduction Mecanique". Auf Terrainplinthe mit Felsen der aus den vom Höllenhund Kerberos bewachten Pforten der Unterwelt in bewegter und verzweifelter Darstellung hervortretende Orpheus, der den Verlust seiner Geliebten Eurydike in großer Geste betrauert; zu den Füßen des Sängers und Dichters eine Lyra. Die ebenso lebendige wie dramatische Skulptur stellte Verlet in größerer Ausführung auf dem Pariser Salon 1887 aus und erhielt dafür den "Prix du Salon". Die Gießerei Barbedienne fertigte Abgüsse des Modells in verschiedenen Größen. Verlet studierte zunächst Bildhauerei in Bordeaux und schließlich an der Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Rechter Oberarm mit Gießernaht oder Reparaturstelle; unter Schwarzlicht unauffällig. Maße ca.: H. 82 x B. 36 x T. 26 cm (Patina partiell berieben).
World War II 617 Squadron George Johnny Johnson signed 66th Anniversary The Operations of 617 Dambuster Squadron Angouleme Explosives Factory FDC PM 75th Anniversary WWII Whitehall London SW14 20 Mar 10. Squadron Leader George Leonard Johnny Johnson, MBE, DFM (born 25 November 1921) is a retired Royal Air Force officer who is the last surviving original member of No. 617 Squadron RAF and of Operation Chastise, the Dambusters raid of 1943. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
A group of three Royal Doulton figurines 'Silks and Ribbons', 'Curly Knob' and 'Bonnie Lassie', the largest 15cm high together with an Angouleme white tureen on plate with blue floral and gilt decoration, 24cm wide x 15cm high (4)Condition report: 'Curly Knob' figurine with hairline crack to base; tureen plate with chips to both handles, cracking to repairs on inside rim of lid
Registration No: IOM-Reg (previously 'AWM 5') Chassis No: GFT2 MOT: ExemptExhibited at the October 1931 Salon d’Automobiles in Paris’s magnificent Grand Palais, chassis GFT2 provided coachbuilder Barker with an opportunity to showcase its talents to a truly international audience. Thought to be unique, the Swept Tail Sports Saloon body that the London firm created for the occasion was a stylistic masterclass. The Rolls-Royce’s previous owner, Julian Bowen, was unaware of its significance when he took possession in May 2008. A renowned furniture designer, the car’s lines enchanted him so much that he rejected a host of other 20/25s and spent well over a year politely badgering his immediate predecessor to sell. Applying to the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club for a set of copy build records revealed that GFT2 was a former ‘Paris Show Car’. Suitably enthused, he tracked down relevant copies of Motor and Autocar magazines which confirmed the 20/25 had originally sported a bold two-tone livery and wheel discs. Determined to return the Swept Tail Sports Saloon to its former glory, Mr Bowen embarked upon a meticulous restoration the story of which is recounted in his own words below: “We decided to start with the body repairs, keeping an eye for traces of the original colour scheme - Green and Cream! It took time to be satisfied with a hue match, but after weeks of experimentation we felt it was perfect. I was lucky to be using a small body shop outside Grantham whose approach was as fastidious and perfectionist as my own. The chromework was re-plated and the bonnet hinges remade in stainless steel. In removing the hinges, the original rivets had to be sacrificed. I purchased replacements but they stood too proud. A retired friend heard of the problem and offered to machine over 400 rivets to the correct profile! He also remade the Barker patented dipping system in stainless steel. At the same time all the dome headed coach bolts on the body were remade in stainless steel. A commercial supplier supplied new wheel discs. The original windscreen had delaminated so a new one was obtained. The chrome went back on, the locks were repaired, and the headlamps sent to Sheffield to be refurbished. It was time to tackle the trim. Around 1960 'Arabella' (as she is known) had been sold to America spending the next 25 years in Florida. Painted Copper Bronze, fitted with Buick bumpers and shorn of her wheel discs, she also suffered heat damage to the interior. Thankfully, the original but heavily cracked horsehide leather was covered over with vinyl rather than being discarded. A small tannery in Southern Spain, who tanned leather by hand, were able to colour match using cowhide. I already knew a trimmer whose work was of very high quality and was confident he would maintain the standards already achieved. The original stuffing of horsehair and latex was re-used. There were no carpets or headlining present, so we chose colours that suited the rest of the livery. Basically the engine and drivetrain were in good condition, but some ancillary equipment had gone missing over time. The most difficult items to source were the under trays and the starter solenoid. The engine had been worked on by the previous owner and already boasted an aluminium cylinder head and re-metalled bearings. The engine compartment was tidied, and all electrics re-wired using correct colours. After steam cleaning the chassis and re-painting, she was much admired by all who saw her. Over the course of the restoration, research into the car's history proved very interesting. The first owner, who saw it at the Paris Show in the Grand Palais was a well-known enthusiast for the marque, Captain JF Kruse MC. Born in 1892, Jack Kruse was the eldest son of a successful banker who, having survived a torpedo attack in WWI, left the Royal Navy with the rank of Captain. Following the war, he established successful business enterprises in England and The Netherlands, married an American hotel heiress, and cultivated various connections among British high society. By the end of the 1920s, Capt. Kruse maintained residences in London and the French Riviera. During this period, Capt. Kruse also developed a passion for elegant, high-performance motor cars. He owned some of the finest thoroughbreds of the era including an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750, Bentley 6 1/2 Litre, Bugatti Type 35, Mercedes-Benz SS, Low-Chassis Invicta, and Lancia Lambda, among others. Inspired by his close associate Lord Rothermere, the co-founder of the Daily Mail and an early patron of Rolls-Royce, Capt. Kruse became one of the firm’s most important customers, purchasing three Silver Ghosts, four 20 HPs, four Phantom Is, four Phantom IIs, and four 20/25s. Due to his friendship with Frank Manning, the showroom manager for Barker & Co., most of Capt. Kruse’s Rolls-Royce were bodied by this prestigious coachbuilder. The next owner, the Marquis de Portago, who bought the car in 1933, was a personal friend of Captain Kruse, the two having met on the polo pitch at the Hurlingham Club. In 1928, he had had an only son named Alfonso, whose mother used the car until it was disposed of just pre-WW2. Alfonso became a famous racing driver before his death in the 1957 Mille Miglia. The car spent World War Two in storage in Montpelier Square, London, emerging in the ownership of another Captain - Captain Drummond MC, a member of the banking family and a distant relative of the Queen Mother. Around 1960 she was sold to an American Serviceman based at Bicester and subsequently shipped to Florida. He registered her '1931 RR', and over 20 years allowed her to descend into dilapidation. She was spotted in Miami and brought back to the UK by Porters of Kensington and, shortly afterwards, c.1985, acquired by the retired motor engineer in Lincolnshire from whom I bought her in 2008. Built as a 'one off', she remains unique although rumours exist of a similar body built on a Phantom chassis. Since completion 'Arabella' has travelled c.16,000 miles. The first ride overseas was to the Classic Le Mans meeting, then a tour was made under the auspices of the ‘Club d'Auto’ around the Champagne vineyards of Epernay. We then attended the Circuit des Remparts at Angouleme before being invited to attend the British Car Club Meeting in St Moritz where we participated in the Rally, negotiating two Alpine Passes of seven and eight thousand feet before coming second in the Concours. She has made two trips to the Goodwood Revival and in 2012 she won Best in Class and Best in Show at the RREC Annual Rally at Rockingham. The achievement shortly afterwards of winning 'Best in Show' at the 2013 NEC Classic Car Show is a fitting testimonial to the craftsmen and friends who have helped to create the masterpiece that is the first Rolls-Royce to win this coveted award” Purchased by the vendor from Mr Bowen via our 2015 RREC Burghley House auction, GFT2 has continued its winning ways. Much appreciated wherever she goes, ‘Arabella’ was crowned 'Best in Show' at the 2018 RREC North of England Rally. Apart from this, ‘Arabella’ has been used for many local events on the Isle of Man since being acquired by the vendor. The last couple of months have seen the 20/25 treated to a new battery and full service. Worthy of close inspection, this decidedly special Rolls-Royce’s return to market has only been prompted by impending medical treatment. Offered for sale with large history file, handbook, car cover, hazard light kit (unfitted) and sundry tools.Footnote: For more information, please contact:Damian Jonesdamian.jones@handh.co.uk07855 493737
FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. A rare L.S. 'Francoys', a clean signature, one page, vellum, 4to, in French. The letter is clipped to the right edge, not affecting the signatures. Stating to the heading `Francois par la grace de Dieu, Roi de France, A nos amis et féaux..´, further referring to a payment order and to a quittance, stating in part `A tous mandons..a notre conseiller et receveur general de son office, du quartier d´octobre, novembre et décembre.. payer la somme de 6000 livres et de longtemps fait avant et depuis..´ Countersigned at the base by Robertet `Par le Roy - Robertet´. Accompanied by an engraving of François I.Overall age wear due to age, with few former traces of affixing to edges. Clipped right edge. F to G Florimond Robertet (1460-1527) the King´s secretary. A important and powerful figure and diplomat of his time, very well considered by the King
An 19th Century Louis XVIII French snuff box of circular form having a ebonised case with inset coin to the cover. The coin set to the top being a Duchess Of Angouleme Marie - Therese Charlotte Of France. Born 1778 Palace Of Versailles died 19th October 1851 Austria. Measures approx; 9cm diameter
A French early 19th century faience polychrome plate with vase of flower design, 9" dia (restored), two Spanish blue and white faience plates, 7" dia, a late 18th century French faience "Angouleme" sprig type polychrome plate, 8 1/2" dia (restored) a similar blue and white plate, 8 3/4" dia (restored), and a Dutch polychrome delft plate, monogrammed JOG, 8 1/2" dia (restored)
A rare Flight Barr & Barr, Worcester partial dinner service, early 19th century, in an Angouleme Sprig pattern of blue cornflowers highlighted with gilding, impressed marks, comprising: four graduated oval serving plates; a large twin-handled serving bowl, a tureen on stand (lacking cover); ten 24cm dinner plates; six soup plates; six dessert bowls (28 pieces) Largest serving dish 50cm by 39cm
FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. A rare L.S. 'Francoys', a clean signature, one page, vellum, 4to, in French. The letter is clipped to the right edge, not affecting the signatures. Stating to the heading `Francois par la grace de Dieu, Roi de France, A nos amis et féaux..´, further referring to a payment order and to a quittance, stating in part `A tous mandons..a notre conseiller et receveur general de son office, du quartier d´octobre, novembre et décembre.. payer la somme de 6000 livres et de longtemps fait avant et depuis..´ Countersigned at the base by Robertet `Par le Roy - Robertet´. Accompanied by an engraving of François I.Overall age wear due to age, with few former traces of affixing to edges. Clipped right edge. F to G Florimond Robertet (1460-1527) the King´s secretary. A important and powerful figure and diplomat of his time, very well considered by the King
Royal Marines.- Clarke (William, Lt. Royal Marines, of Epperston, Nottinghamshire) [Reminiscences of service in the Royal Navy], autograph manuscript signed, c. 145pp., italic hand, slightly browned, hinges a little weak, original half red morocco, rubbed, joints splitting at head and tail, sm. 4to, November 1839.⁂ Includes an account of the Battle of Copenhagen in 1807. "The Bombardment was always severest during the night... when the flames raged with the greatest fury... the burning carcases, the ignited fuzes of the shells from the besiegers and the besieged, crossing each other in their course, looked like so many meteors, whilst the Congreve Rockets streamed blazing through the air like comets... ." - Clarke.Clarke joined Admiral Sir Charles Cotton's flagship, the San Josef, in 1803 and transferred to the Royal Marines at the age of 19, joined HMS Ville de Paris under 'Billy Blue' Cornwallis, spent that winter at sea, witnessed the wrecking of HMS Venerable in Torbay, notes that Edward Parry (later Sir Edward of Arctic fame) served on board as midshipman, posted to HMS Achille, went to Cadiz under Collingwood, missed Trafalgar by eight days, transferred to HMS Prince of Wales under Calder, describes various action... captured a dogger from Danzig bound for St. Petersberg carrying 300 canaries, 500 larks and 14 lap dogs, the manuscript ends abruptly with the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Angouleme at Carlscrona where Clarke's ship is in port. Anonymous note loosely inserted asking the family to find a second volume.
A PAINTED PLASTER RELIEF OF MARGUERITE DE VALOIS-ANGOULEME AS A GIRLAFTER A 16TH CENTURY ORIGINALThe maiden portrayed in profile, with inscription to the circular turquoise tinted ground, inside a fruiting wreathCatalogue Note: This lot appears to be derived from bronze portrait medals of Marguerite (1492-1549), Queen Consort of King Henri II of Navarre. An example of a medal representing Marguerite as a girl is in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris.Condition Report: Significant loss to upper right portion of moulding, and flaking/chipping to fruiting trophies.Chipping to edges. An area of lightness to the face, likely rubbing or surface degradation.62 cm diameter Damaged edge to frame Some losses to moulding Condition Report Disclaimer
Les 24 Heures Du Mans & Other Grand Prix Programmes. An excellent collection, comprising 9 24 Heures Du Mans Programmes for 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1962 & 1972, plus Le Mans 1953 by D. J. Scannell, Le Mans 1954 by Staff of The Motor, Route Pamphlet for June 1959 & Autosport Le Mans Guide for 2013. Plus Official Programmes for the Grand Prix de l' A. C. F., Circuit de la Sarthe, 1921 (covers soiled), the Autodrome de Linas, Montlhery, 1925 and for 1934, and Rouen, 1962. Plus Circuit Rouen les Essarts Grand Prix Programmes for 1956 & 1957, Circuit International des Ramparts, Angouleme, 1947, and Inauguration de l' Auto-route, Circuit de St.-Cloud, 1946. (21)
DE VILLENEUVE-LAROCHE-BARNAUD L. G. Memoires sur L`Expedition de Quiberon. Crested calf gilt extra by Duplanil Fils with the arms of the Duchesse d`Angouleme to both brds. A.e.g. Gift inscription by or on behalf of the duchesse to the (browned) free endpaper. Also noted as ex. collection M. Brouset. Paris, 1824. The duchesse, Madame Royale, was the only child of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to reach adulthood.
FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. A rare L.S. 'Francoys', one page, 4to, St-Germain-en-Laye, 17th May [1528], to the President of the Parisian Parliament Jean de Selve, in French. The King requests the expeditious dispatch of the trial of Sieur d'Angerville, Captain of ordinance military regiment, serving him as `..Capitaine de cinquante lances de mes ordonnances´, in order to send him and his regiment promptly to the Kingdom locations where he has ordered to reinstate order and defend. Countersigned by the King's counselor François Robertet de Brou. Addressed to the verso, also bearing a registry annotation. Extremely small filing pinholes to the left border, and small age wear, otherwise VG Jean de Selve (1475-1529) French Diplomat and Magistrate. Appointed in 1520 First President of the Parliament of Paris. De Selve was in charge of important diplomatic missions in England for the negotiation of peace and in Spain for the liberation of King François I. François Robertet de Brou, son of Florimond I de Robertet d'Alluye and godson of François I. He succeeded his father as secretary to the king and bailiff of the palace from 1527. The ordinance companies are the first permanent and professional military units at the disposal of the King. They were created by the ordinance of 26th May 1445 under Charles VII. Essentially composed of cavalry, the basic unit was the "Lance".
An English porcelain 'London' shape part tea service, circa 1825, painted in green, blue, pink and gilt with floral sprays within an 'Angouleme sprig' border, comprising: a comport; a sugar box and cover; a sandwich plate; five teacups; three coffee cups and seven saucers Provenance: Private Collection, Berkshire Condition Report: Amendment Monday 2nd November- please note that in addition to Sugar box cracked, and one saucer cracked- there are three damaged/cracked cups Condition Report Disclaimer
FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. An excellent L.S., Francoys, a large and bold good signature example, one page, 4to, St. Germain-en-Laye, 20th March [1528], to Jean de Selve, in old French. The King requests Jean de Selve´s intervention to judge the claim received from Jehan Papillon who has been condemned of heresy. The King states `Jay baillé relief dappel a maistre Jehan Papillon qui a interjecté contre luy donnée par les deleguiez de nostre Sainct père le pape [referring to Pope Clément VII] et ay voulu quayez estre lun des juges pour veoir le proces et decidder ses causes dappel.´ Countersigned by the King´s counselor François Robertet de Brou. With addressee and contemporary annotation to the verso. Folded, with extremely small pinholes to the left edge, none affecting the text or signature. A very clean document. About VG £1000-1500 Jean de Selve (1475-1529) Diplomat and Magistrate. Appointed in 1520 the First President of the Parisian Parliament. Jean de Selve headed important diplomatic peace negotiations in England, as well as the liberation of King François I in Spain.François Robertet de Brou, son of Florimond I° de Robertet d'Alluye and godson of François I, he succeeded his father as secretary to the King. Jehan Papillon (14?-1528) French counselor at the Parisian Parliament. He died two months after the present letter was written.
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[NAPOLEON I]: (1769-1821) Emperor of France 1804-14, 1815. A rare and unusual contemporary printed bulletin, one page, oblong 15 x 10, Angouleme, July 1815, in French. The small poster bulletin being a public notice which was usually affixed to walls, entitled "Bulletin de la Rochelle", and stating "Bonaparte, after having a conference with Monsieur Richard, the King´s Commissioner… on board of the French fregate, at the Isle d´Aix shore, has decided to surrender to the English; and on Saturday evening, the 15th, he has been taken on board of the vessel Le Bellerophon-´ Stated by Marchadier, Prefect of Charente. A very rare sample of this bulletin. Overall age wear, with irregular edges. Partially repaired to the left border to verso. F £500-800 Napoleon reached the Isle of Aix on board of the fregate La Saale the 8th July 1815. He spent the last days of his life there, in a room of the Commandant´s house, with views over the Basques Harbour, under control of the English vessels. On 13th July he writes his letter of surrender addressed to the Prince-Regent of England, future King George IV. Stating `Altesse Royale, en but (sic) aux factions qui divisent mon pays et à l'inimitié des plus grandes puissances de l'Europe, j'ai terminé ma carrière politique, et je viens comme Thémistocle, m'asseoir sur le foyer du peuple britannique. Je me mets sous la protection de ses lois, que je réclame de votre Altesse Royale, comme au plus puissant, au plus constant, et au plus généreux de mes ennemis[].´ On July 15th 1815 Napoleon, in uniform, Napoleon get on board of Bellérophon. On 7th August 1815 he will be taken on board of the Northumberland to Sainte Helene.
FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. An excellent L.S., Francoys, a large and bold good example signature, one page, oblong 4to, Paris, 25th August 1521, to Jean de Selve, in old French. The King informs Jean de Selve that the appointment of Jehan Tillet as `Civil Clerk at my Parliament Court..´ has been delayed because of the trial of his brother Seraphin against his person. The King further expresses his annoyment and requests from his correspondent that the matter is promptly sorted out. Countersigned by Nicolas de Neufville de Villeroy. With addressee and contemporary annotation to the verso. Folded, with extremely small pinholes to the left edge, and two very small holes, none affecting the text or signature. A very clean document. G to VG £1000-1500 Jean de Selve (1475-1529) Diplomat and Magistrate. Appointed in 1520 the First President of the Parisian Parliament. Jean de Selve headed important diplomatic peace negotiations in England, as well as the liberation of King François I in Spain.Nicolas de Neufville de Villeroy (?-1549) Counselor of King François I.Jean du Tillet (?-1570) Sieur de La Bussiere, historian and jurist. Clerk at the Parisian Parliament, as well as his brother Seraphin.
A FOLIO OF OLD MASTER DRAWINGS INCLUDING A COPY AFTER DOMENICHINO'S DESIGN FOR THE FRESCO OF THE ORATORIA DI SANT'ANDRE AL CELIO, ROME (cover lot)sold together with works variously in the Manner of Pietro de Angelis, the manner of Filippo Lauri, and by the Roman School (18th Century) Cover lot: pen & ink with sepia washCover lot: 26.0 x 42.5cm / 10 1/4 x 16 3/4in Item (ii) - Italian School (18th Century) - Martyrdom of a Female Saint - pen & sepia ink, with sepia wash on paper - 17.5 x 25.2cm - bears inscription verso, Giulio RomanoItem (iii) Manner of Pietro di Angelis - A Sketch of or Design for and Altarpiece - numbered l.r. 75 - pencil on paper - with Angouleme Watermark of Fleur de Lys with paper-maker's initials - 23.2 x 15.3cm Item (iv) Manner of Pietro di Angelis - A Startled Traveller in a Wood -numbered l.r. 30 - pen & ink with wash - with paper-marker's initials countemarle watermark - 17.3 x 20.3cmItem (v) Roman School or possibly English Hand in Rome (18th century) - Apollo and Dapne - numbered l.r. 16 - pencil on paper - 22.1 x 26.6cmItem (vi) Manner of Filippo Lauri - Triumph of Bacchus - indistinctly numbered l.r. 25[?] - pen & ink with sepia wash - with paper-marker's initials countemarle watermark - 24.0 x 37.0cmItem (vii) Manner of Pietro di Angelis - The Pantheon - numbered l.r. 15 - pen & ink with grey wash - with Britannia watermark - 26.1 x 33.5 All unframed (7)
DUMAS ALEXANDRE: Pere (1802-1870) French Writer whose historical novels of high adventure include The Three Musketeers (1844). A.L.S., Alex. Dumas, one page, square 8vo, n.p., 4th May, n.y., to Porcher, in French. Dumas sends a request to his correspondent `..to ask you for my friend Fournier the seats..´ With blind embossed monogram showing the printed word “Angouleme” to the upper left corner. With blank integral leaf. Minor age wear with a crease to the upper right corner. About VG £100-150Jean Baptiste Porcher (1792-1864) French Theatrical Agent who used to purchase copyrights and ticket passes for his authors, later reselling them at the entrance doors of theatres.
A Derby trio comprising tea Bowl, coffee Cup and saucer, pinted with gold stars and enamelled Angouleme sprigs, gilt dentil rims, circa 1782-1800, puce mark 100, tea bowl 8cm diameter, 5.5cm high, coffee cup 6.5cm diameter, 7cm high, saucer 13cm diameter [3]Condition: good, factory glaze shrinkage to saucer rim. No damage or restoration
A composed Paris Porcelain tea and coffee service, late 18th/early 19th century, in the Angouleme Sprig pattern, a quantity with stencilled crowned A factory mark for Queen's factory, Rue Thiroux, two with Dihl, Duc d'Angouleme red stencilled mark, the remaining pieces unmarked, comprising coffee pot, sucrier, six coffee cups and twelve saucers, six breakfast cups (one lacking handle) and ten saucers, three plates with scalloped rims, a shaped oval serving dish and a slop bowl, some chips, rubbing. (approx. 40 pieces)
A small collection of cabinet porcelain, including a Meissen group of a dancing couple, possibly after Marcolini (a.f.), an 'Angouleme Sprig' pattern cup and saucer, possibly Derby, an early 19th century Newhall 'Tobacco Leaf' pattern cup and saucer with all-over gilding and a similar partially-gilded cup and saucer
dating: second quarter of the 18th Century provenance: Angouleme, Smooth-bore, finished, two-stage, 15 mm cal. barrels, first part octagonal with golden signature 'Poiteuin a Angouleme' (on one pistol only remains), then round and with fore-sight; engraved tangs; locks signed 'Poitevin l'aisné a Angoulesme', tang and cocks engraved with hunting and floral motifs; wooden, full stocks, embossed with floral motifs, iron mounts, the counter-plates carved and engraved with snakes; beautiful, silver butt-plates with lion's head. Silver-tipped wooden ramrod. length 38 cm.
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