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Lot 260
SIX BRASS 'W. AVERY & SON REDDITCH' ITEMS, including a horseshoe needle case, a walnut on a leaf case, a scallop shell needle case, Beatrice accordion folding needle case, Quadruple golden casket needle case with butterfly on leaf decoration and a hedgehog pin cushion (condition report: some small dents and tarnishing, would benefit from a gentle clean and polish, overall condition good)
Lot 115
A Capodimonte porcelain figure group of a girl playing accordion, by Tiziano Galli, the girl modelled sitting on hat, with goat besides, titled 'Quando Tomica suona la fisarmonica' (When Tomica plays the accordion), 9½in. (24.2cm.) high, together with a Capodimonte figure of a fisherman. (2) * Condition: The fishing figure with graze to of trunk, otherwise models appear good.
Lot 27
Etel Adnan (Lebanon, 1925-2021)Thresholds mixed media on paper, leporello, booklet 22 pages signed, titled, inscribed, dedicated 'Thresholds' from 'Ghairi bisifat kaouni' to Charbel Dagher 2003 writing and drawing Etel Adnan Beiteddine 2003', executed in 200317.5 x 259.6cm (6 7/8 x 102 3/16in).Footnotes:Provenance:Property from a private collection, DubaiAgial Art Gallery, Beirut Formerly property from the collection of Dr Charbel DagherBonhams has the privilege of presenting one of Etel Adnan's most distinctive artistic creations. Threshold is one of Adnan's leporello works dedicated to and formerly in the collection of Dr Charbel Dagher. Adnan was influenced by Dr Dagher's thought-provoking poem 'Threshold' that explores the concept of boundaries and limits, both physical and metaphorical. Through its use of vivid imagery and metaphorical language, the poem suggests that everything in life has a threshold, and that these limits are an inherent part of the human experience. Here Adnan features transcripts of Dagher's poem and combines it with visual observations that are drawn using simple lines and bright colours conveying a sense of playfulness and spontaneity. The choice of the leporello format presented Adnan with a dynamic paradox: an expanded space, multiplying its potentialities as the pages unfurl but when closed, reduced to the symbolic space of a notebook, a metaphor for mobility and aesthetic nomadism. The term 'leporello' comes from the character of the same name in Mozart's opera Don Giovanni, who carries a long list of the protagonist's romantic conquests. Adnan's leporellos are a series of accordion-folded booklets that combine text and images, however, they are not lists but rather an exploration of memory, place, space and language. Other leporellos by Adnan also feature lavish illustrations of landscapes and transcriptions of Arab poetry by writers and poets including Mahmoud Darwish and Yusuf Al Khal as well as her own writing. Adnan's leporellos typically feature one continuous landscape or cityscape image that unfolds across the accordion folds, while the text accompanies the images, often in short poetic fragments. One of Adnan's most well-known leporellos is 'Mount Tamalpais Morning,' which depicts the Northern California mountain in bright blues, greens, and yellows, and features text that evokes the experience of being in nature. Other leporellos include 'Shoreline,' which portrays the coastline of the Mediterranean, and 'Journey to Mount Tamalpais,' which describes Adnan's drive to the mountain and features an image of the road winding through the landscape. Adnan's leporellos are intimate and personal works, reflecting her deep connection to place and her experience of the world. They invite the viewer to enter into Adnan's world and explore the relationship between image and text, landscape and memory, and the possibilities of the accordion fold format.-Dr Charbel Dagher-Dr Charbel Dagher is a Lebanese-American poet, writer, and educator. His poetry is known for its themes of identity, exile, love, and loss, and it often explores the complex relationship between the individual and society. Dagher's poems are characterized by their vivid imagery, emotional intensity, and lyrical language. He frequently employs metaphors and symbols to convey his ideas and feelings, and his use of sound and rhythm adds a musical quality to his work. Dagher's poetry is deeply personal and reflective, yet it speaks to universal themes and experiences. His work captures the complexity and beauty of the human experience, and his words resonate with readers across cultures and borders. One of Dagher's notable works is his collection of poems titled 'Anthems for the Unwanted,' which explores the experiences of refugees and immigrants. The collection highlights the struggles, hopes, and dreams of people who are often marginalized and silenced in society.-Threshold Poem-The poem Threshold begins with an image of a door, which represents a threshold or boundary between two spaces. The door is described as 'narrow' and 'barren,' suggesting that it is not particularly inviting or welcoming. This image sets the tone for the rest of the poem, which is concerned with the idea of limits and boundaries. The next few lines of the poem describe various physical thresholds, such as the point at which a river meets the sea and the place where the earth meets the sky. These images serve to emphasize the idea that everything in life has a limit or boundary. The poem then shifts to a more metaphorical exploration of thresholds. The speaker suggests that there are limits to what we can know and understand, and that these limits are like 'a wall we cannot breach.' This image suggests that there are some things that are simply beyond our comprehension, no matter how hard we try. The final lines of the poem suggest that even death itself is a threshold, a boundary that we cannot cross. The speaker suggests that death is like a door that we must all pass through eventually, and that it represents the ultimate limit or boundary.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 908
OPTIQUE No9 LE PALAIS ROYAL, an early 19th century accordion peep-show with four hand coloured divisions, backboard and cover connected as one, the cover depicting the exterior of the palace, in original slip case, length 18.5cm.Condition Report: Internally generally clean and bright with only minor foxing and some darker brown patches to the connecting papers and some edge wear to these papers. Front board with general light edge wear, finer marks to left and right, top edge with later support tab and two small support tabs to the bottom of the back board. Slip case work with some fraying, tear and small loss to the top edge of the back of the slip case. Overall appearance ok.please note, the small group of figures in the bottom corner of the third image is not part of this lot.
Lot 909
OPTIQUE No2 INTERIEUR D'EGLISE, an early 19th century accordion peep-show, with four hand coloured sections, back board and front cover joined as one, in original slipcase, width 12cm.Condition Report: Internally generally clean and bright with only minor wear. Front board with minor wear however , the clear tab to the top edge may not be original. Slip case with general expected light wear to edges.
Lot 15
YOSHU / TOYOHARA CHIKANOBU (1838-1912)MEIJI ERA, C.1888An accordion album of ten Japanese woodblock print triptychs, comprising a whole set of the series entitled Onko azuma no hana (Flowers of Edo in the Past), including:-New Year's Greeting for the Shogun -Noble Ladies Evacuating from the Accidental Fire-Townspeople Watching the Noh Play 'Okina' at Edo Castle-The Daimyo Procession Entering Edo-The Shogun's Wild Boar Hunting in Koganehara-Procession of a Feudal Lord Visiting the Temple at Ueno-The Shogun Hearing a Lawsuit at Fukiage All bound together with three other triptychs depicting various processions, each sheet 35.3cm x 23.6cm.Provenance: an Irish private collection, Dublin.PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
Lot 17
YOSHU / TOYOHARA CHIKANOBU (1838-1912)MEIJI ERA, C.1895An accordion album of ten Japanese woodblock print triptychs, comprising a whole set of the series entitled Chiyoda no ooku (The Inner Palace of Chiyoda), some sheets with embossed details, the prints depicting beauties in and around Edo Castle engaged in various daily pursuits, some triptychs with the publisher's seal Fukuda Hatsujiro, all signed Yoshu Chikanobu/Oju Yoshu Chikanobu, each triptych approx. 35.5cm x 71cm.
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Lot 547
The Panorama of the Thames from Oxford to the Nore, London, L. & R., [c. 1880]. 'Photo-lithographic' panorama on accordion leaf, in original burgundy cloth binding titled in gilt CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Lot 617
TWO BOXES AND LOOSE SUNDRY ITEMS ETC, to include glass art deco dressing table items, set of six cut glass brandy glasses and six mall wine glasses, cut glass ice bucket, pair of reproduction brass candlesticks, Staffordshire Chef ware blue and white wares, late 19th century accordion in need of restoration, antler handle carving set, a model of a knight on horseback etc
Lot 253
Postcards, Music, an interesting broad selection of approx. 77 cards of instrumentalists and instruments, some wacky and unusual. Includes chiming bells, tubular bells, playing 2 pianos simultaneously, the largest bassoon in the world, percussion (plates, bells), bell ringing, band, Mandoline Band (Crystal Palace), Luton Mandoline Band (RP), ethnic bands India (sitar RP), many cellos, Salvation Army Motor Ambulance Band (BEF France), Accordion Band, giant accordion, squeeze box, double bass (RPs), serpent, kettle drums on camels, snake charmer, native band Kimberley etc (mainly gd)
Lot 255
Postcards, Music, a collection of approx. 29 cards of strange and unusual musical instruments, with Marcari Bros accordion with a horn, advert for A.T Howson musical instrument manufacturer promoting 'The Phonofiddle', bands and individuals playing the phonofiddle (Max Prinzen, G Schafer, Association Phonique des Grands Artistes etc). Also The Llahtians, Fred Wilden, Jack Lord, phonofiddle variations, large horn, strange saxophones, giant euphonium, and factory for making brass instruments. Sold with a few helpful notes (mainly gd)
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