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A French bronzed spelter and onyx mantel clock, late 19th century, mounted with a model of a man with a lurcher, the base of shaped form with pierced architectural detail, on four feet, the white enamel dial with Roman numeral chapter ring, with barrel movement and count wheel striking, lacking pendulum and bell, 37cm high, on wooden base CONDITION REPORT: some looses to surface finish, cracks to dial
BEN FORTUNA [AMERICAN 1919-2004], OIL ON CANVAS, H 44", W 26", "NIOR NIOR": Unsigned and unframed. Abstract composition with lettering. Measuring H 44" x 26". Ben Fortuna, 1919-2004. Mr. Fortuna was an artist and a designer with a wide range of experiences from which he drew his uniquely innovative creations. Mr. Fortuna received a Master of Arts degree in industrial design and studied for some time under the visual artist, John Carroll. During World War II he was part of the Engineering Corps, focusing on camouflage work. Later he became Vice-President of the American Precision Products Company where he was in charge of Styling and Product Design. He was also associated with Sidney Blumenthal & Co., Inc. as a stylist for all fabrics. In 1953, Mr. Fortuna began his own business as a consultant specializing in fabric and industrial design, color and architectural interiors. Mr. Fortuna drew upon his industrial design expertise and united it with his paintings [circa 1946-1980] which have been referred to as organized abstractions. Within his prolific body of work, geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and bold lettering co-mingle on the canvas graphically evoke emotions drawn from an excellent sense of design. Mr. Fortuna’s paintings have been displayed at the Museum of Art in Detroit, the Museum of Art in Chicago, and at the Butler Institute of Art, Youngstown, OH. Mr. Fortuna’s painting, "Le Hot Jazz", was featured in the article, "Each Painting Has Its Own Story" [Detroit Free Press, November 14, 1954], and his work, "Jumboogie", was featured at the Michiana Regional Art Exhibition, South Bend, IN [1956]. Mr. Fortuna was a resident of Franklin, MI for 66 years.
BEN FORTUNA [AMERICAN 1919-2004], OIL ON CANVAS, H 40", W 48", ABSTRACT WITH SQUARES: Unsigned and unframed. Abstract composition of squares. Measuring H 40" x 48". Ben Fortuna, 1919-2004. Mr. Fortuna was an artist and a designer with a wide range of experiences from which he drew his uniquely innovative creations. Mr. Fortuna received a Master of Arts degree in industrial design and studied for some time under the visual artist, John Carroll. During World War II he was part of the Engineering Corps, focusing on camouflage work. Later he became Vice-President of the American Precision Products Company where he was in charge of Styling and Product Design. He was also associated with Sidney Blumenthal & Co., Inc. as a stylist for all fabrics. In 1953, Mr. Fortuna began his own business as a consultant specializing in fabric and industrial design, color and architectural interiors. Mr. Fortuna drew upon his industrial design expertise and united it with his paintings [circa 1946-1980] which have been referred to as organized abstractions. Within his prolific body of work, geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and bold lettering co-mingle on the canvas graphically evoke emotions drawn from an excellent sense of design. Mr. Fortuna’s paintings have been displayed at the Museum of Art in Detroit, the Museum of Art in Chicago, and at the Butler Institute of Art, Youngstown, OH. Mr. Fortuna’s painting, "Le Hot Jazz", was featured in the article, "Each Painting Has Its Own Story" [Detroit Free Press, November 14, 1954], and his work, "Jumboogie", was featured at the Michiana Regional Art Exhibition, South Bend, IN [1956]. Mr. Fortuna was a resident of Franklin, MI for 66 years.
Two pieces of 19th century Italian maiolica; a Cantagalli inkstand painted with floral and architectural motifs, with detachable inkwell and cover, length 17cm and a pilgrim flask painted with coastal scenes to both sides, with handles modelled as snakes, signed to base, height 14.5cm (af), also a continental cruet set centred with a cockerel on rectangular base (3). CONDITION REPORT: Inkwell has got traces of restoration to the scallop mould to the back and also to each corner of the shaped base, the rim and the cover of the inkwell also appears to be restored. The pilgrim flask has one of the snakes missing, chip to rim, a few minor chips to base, crazing and minor scratches throughout. Cockerel cruet has several chips predominantly to the cockerel itself and rims of the cruet, also the beak is missing.
A 19th century Chinese ginger jar with hardwood cover and stand, painted in underglaze blue with architectural and mountainous landscape, bearing four character mark to base, height including stand and cover 19cm. CONDITION REPORT: Jar appears to be in good condition with minor firing and glazing imperfections, both cover and stand have minor splits and scratches. Postage cost (uninsured) within the UK will be £15 plus VAT.
A group of 18th and 19th century Chinese and Japanese plates to include two examples painted in enamels with floral sprays, blue and white example painted with architectural landscapes, a further blue and white example painted with three temple dogs, and a pair of transfer decorated chargers with cafe au lait rim (9). CONDITION REPORT: Architectural landscape example has been reglued. The smaller enamel painted plate has two hairline cracks spreading from rim. The celadon enamel plate has very minor chips and rubbing to the rim. Both transfer decorated chargers have hairlines. THe large Chinese shallow bowl has been reglued throughout.
A mid 19th century pull out chart of the chronology of British Architecture alongside the genealogy of Sovereigns of England, in 16 folding fabric backed sheets, with illustrations of architectural styles and the coat of arms of the Royal Family, folding into a cloth cover. CONDITION REPORT: "Dedicated to HRH The Prince of Wales KG, by his most obedient humble servant, Archibold Barrington MD".
A quantity of ephemera relating to Aneurin John, mainly covering his in architecture career c1960s/70s, albums of architectural photographs including municipal buildings in Bromley and Oxford, Cowley Centre Ford pamphlets, Saudi Arabian sports complex and officer's club in Khashm Al-Aan, miniature flags, slide rules etc
A 20th Century gilt wood framed rectangular overmantel mirror of Chippendale design, cresting and sides boldly fretted and carved with architectural floral and scroll ornament surrounding moulded inner frame, inset with three plain mirror plates, 37ins x 68ins overall (with old damage and chipping and pieces missing, plates somewhat discoloured)
A late 19th Century Continental walnut cased "Vienna Regulator" by Schlenker & Keinzle, the 7ins diameter cream enamelled dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to the eight day two train weight driven movement, contained in walnut case with shaped and moulded architectural pediment with turned central finial and with single glazed door with split turned columns to sides, 50ins high
An ornate white metal Water Jug by Meriden B Company patented June 13th 1868 and 3rd November 1968-72, of nautical theme with cherub spearing a carp to the lid, various seafaring scenarios to the rim and spout, featuring an etched Neptune riding a sea monster. Each side in architectural surround and monogrammed PB with lower similar rim, on plinth base. 13'' high, 11 1/4'' wide. Lid scratched mark 637
An excellent vintage cigarette card album consisting of many subject / series. To include , Novelists, Authors, Actors, Town Arms, Military Regiments, Military Motors, Napoleon - Players, Soldiers & Uniforms, Train, Railway, Maritime, Architectural, Historic, Industry, Sporting, Naval Ships, Castles, Industrial Machinery, Explorers, Botanical, Insects, Ogdens, Guinea Gold Cigarettes, Salmon & Gluckstein, Dogs, Horses, Old English Pottery & Porcelain, Wills Cigarettes People & Humorous Verse, Royalty, Winter etc
A vintage presentation slate mantle clock, the clock with domed design to top, the dial flanked by architectural column design, with presentation plaque below, 'Presented to Col. Sergt L.Baker. By his old comrades of the sergeants mess 1st Royal Sussex Regt on his retirement after 21 years of service, August 1911
18th century longcase clock with thirty hour movement striking on a bell, eleven inch square dial with crown and cherub spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, signed - Edn Barlow Oldham, matted centre with foliate engraved decoration, calendar aperture and single pierced brass hand in an oak case with long door with star marquetry inlay, architectural hood with blind fret frieze, 203cm overall height (weight and pendulum present)

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