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BEN FORTUNA [AMERICAN 1919-2004], OIL ON CANVAS, H 58"", W 48"", ""HOLIDAY FESTIVAL"": Signed at the lower right. Abstract composition with lettering. Unframed, measuring H 58"" 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.

BEN M. FORTUNA [AMERICAN 1919-2004], OIL ON CANVAS, 1968, 60"" X 54"": Signed lower right and dated 1968. 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 48"", W 38"", ABSTRACT: Unsigned and unframed. Abstract composition on a lime green ground. Measuring H 48"" x 38"". 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 38"", W 38"", ABSTRACT: Unsigned, abstract composition on a blue ground. Measuring H 38"" x 38"", unframed. 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 34"", W 27"", ABSTRACT: Signed at the lower right, abstract composition on a custard yellow ground. Measuring H 34"" x 27 1/2"" visible, framed. 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.

Percy Goddard Stone - The Architectural Antiquities of the Isle of Wight - half brown leather with brown cloth, gilt lettering, published by the author 1891, 39x29cm CONDITION REPORT: scuffing to spine and corners, slight foxing to end papers, binding tight

Percy Goddard Stone - The Architectural Antiquities of the Isle of Wight - half brown leather with brown cloth, gilt lettering, published by the author 1891, 39x29cm CONDITION REPORT: scuffing to spine and corners, slight foxing to end papers, binding tight

A late 19th Century Vienna walnut cased wall clock with architectural scaled pediment the arched glazed door with cream enamel dial and brass Roman numerals, blued steel hands and twin winding holes, the case with transfer printed decoration, lobed pendant base, 106 cm high, Circa 1880

WILLIS & CLARK. The Architectural History of the University of Cambridge, 4 vols., 1886, 4to, including plan volume, half morocco (worn); DENING (C F W) The Eighteenth Century Architecture of Bristol, 1923, 4to, mounted plates, some foxing, cloth; with - a German book of monthly poems illustrated with chromolithographs by H.Stilke (6)

An architectural black marble mantel clock with variegated top and columns, 8 day French striking movement

A 19th century walnut architectural mantel clock with barley twist side columns, white enamel dial and 8-day striking movement, height 11

A walnut cased architectural mantel clock, with brass dial and striking movement

Circa six hundred assorted postcards contained within three albums including comic cards, architectural scenes, views of Nagasaki, Gibraltar, Newport, Toronto, Montreal, Greetings cards etc, cigarette cards, stamps, etc

Circa six hundred assorted postcards contained within three albums including comic cards, architectural scenes, views of Nagasaki, Gibraltar, Newport, Toronto, Montreal, Greetings cards etc, cigarette cards, stamps, etc

Derbyshire Architectural History - a set of plans and elevations, for Shardlow Hospital

A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase, the upper section with broken arch architectural pediment with turned urn shaped finial and dentil detail over a pair of astragal glazed panelled doors revealing three adjustable sliding shelves to interior, the bureau fall front enclosing a fitted interior of small drawers and pigeon holes and inset leather writing surface over four long graduated drawers with shaped apron and bracket supports, 107 cm wide

A large and impressive 19th century mahogany wardrobe with inlaid Greek key, column, box wood stringing and further detail, the broken swan neck architectural pediment with moulded detail over a serpentine front enclosed by a pair of full length hanging cupboards flanking a central linen press with five tray slides to interior over two long and two short drawers raised on bracket supports

Two similar moulded plaster architectural panels of rectangular form with deep relief classical detailing including flaming torch, scrolling acanthus, urn, cornucopia, etc, each panel 131 cm long x 58 cm wide approximately

A pair of small stripped pine cabinets, each enclosed by a partially glazed panelled door beneath an open shelf, together with three further pine shelves of varying design, one with architectural carved detail and turned column supports and a vintage stripped ashwood toboggan

An Edwardian stained ashwood bedside cupboard with architectural pediment over a twin panelled door and moulded plinth

An Edwardian walnut compactum wardrobe, the broken arch architectural pediment over a three quarter length bevelled edge mirror panelled door flanked by a small door and arrangement of four drawers set on a moulded plinth

A Georgian oak longcase clock, the case with carved foliate detail beneath an architectural hood with blind carved scrolling acanthus fretwork frieze enclosing an eleven inch square brass dial with cast foliate and face mask spandrels, silvered chapter ring and eight day movement by John Franklin, Cranborn

A reproduction walnut veneered library bookcase in the Regency style, the recessed upper section with architectural pediment and cast gilt pineapple finials over four doors with grilled panels revealing adjustable shelves to interior, the lower section with shallow inverted breakfront over four panelled doors flanked by split columns and raised on a moulded plinth, 214 cm long x 46 cm deep x 216 cm in height approximately

A late 18th century enamelled patch box, the gilt metal hinged lid decorated with figures amongst architectural ruins, floral decorated body. H:2.5cm

In the manner of Samuel Prout (British, 1783-1852). Continental architectural study of a woman fetching water from a well, monogrammed lower left, ink and watercolour on paper. H: 27.5cm W: 22cm

A late 19th Century mantle clock, architectural slate case with green variegated marble columns, brass movement striking on a coil, 35.5cm H.

H. Groth (21st Century), architectural studies of classical Rome, black and white photographic limited edition prints, 1/5, signed, titled and dated 2010, 39.5 x 49.5cm.

A 19th Century faux marble and giltwood architectural tabernaculum with breche rouge marble top, 60 x 60 x 50cm.

A Dutch chinoiserie lacquered corner cupboard with twin shaped doors decorated with Chinese characters within an architectural setting

A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH RENAISSANCE STYLE BLACK COMPOSITION LOOKING GLASS the bevelled rectangular plate set in an architectural frame, 39 1/2ins. (100cms.) highCondition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

A LATE 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN NIELLOWORK BEAKER with architectural scenes & engraving, Assay master "B.C" & dated 1874; 3.1" (8 cms) high; 2.4 ozCondition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

A VICTORIAN ALBUM containing scores of sketches, apparently by more than one hand, comprising architectural, animal, portrait, figure, topographical and marine subjects etc; some depicting scenes of Queen Victoria (`Planting the Oak in Stowe Park`), one of crocodiles by an Indian lake, a Regatta at Ryde, many scraps etc; tipped or gummed down onto paper, without bindings, sold not subject to return, large folio/ledger ++ All rather ragged and worn; some creases, handling marks etcCondition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

JAMES HOLLAND (1800-1870) VARIOUS LEAVES OF STUDIES, COMPRISING ARCHITECTURAL, BOAT AND RIVER SCENES AT ROUEN Twenty leaves, one initialled, many inscribed with artist`s notes, fourteen dated (from days in August 1850), various media, mainly pencil, two ink on tracing paper, some with watercolour, pastel, white chalk etc, unframed 18 x 25.5cm and smaller, some cut/irregular shapes Provenance: London, Sothebys, July 29th, 1964, lot 226 ++ Mixed condition; satisfactory overall but some spots, stains etcCondition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

A MAHOGANY WALL TIMEPIECE dial 4 3/4 inches, movement watch type, case of architectural form, the outset pilasters with brass terminals, all inlaid with brass stringing and with ivory finials and pendants, 13 1/4ins. (33cms.) highCondition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

A BLACK SLATE TABLE REGULATOR dial white enamel with exposed jewel escapement, movement drum, mercury pendulum, striking on a bell, case architectural with gilt metal corbel mounts, 21ins. (54cms.) highCondition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

A GILT SPELTER AND TURQUOISE "SEVRES" MANTEL CLOCK dial painted with a central floral and bird roundel, movement drum, striking on a bell, case architectural surmounted by an urn, 17ins. (43cms.) high, together with a giltwood plinth and glass domeCondition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

Sally Maltby: large framed and glazed Architectural watercolour; College facade.

Harvard style oak dental cabinet - the top left section opening on a hinged fall of ten shallow trays (several with removable instrument compartments), the top right cupboard with mirrored front and seven shelves within, the bottom left with drawer slide over six storage drawers, to the bottom right section a drawer slide with removal glass platen over a small fall-front desk (the red velvet scriber 16cm x 29cm), this in turn over a tambour fronted section enclosing a hinged fall of five shallow quadrant trays, with single deep drawer beneath, the whole with turned wooden handles and standing on brown china castors, architectural moulding to sides, applied foliate mouldings to the cabinet fronts, the galleried top with bevelled mirror back and swept broken pediment (dimensions closed h202cm w75cm d40cm)

Shop fittings - a mirror symmetry pair of L-shaped mahogany counters or bars, the panelled sides of plain architectural moulding divided by pilasters, a single shelf at mid height within and a single column of four drawers (height 104cm, outer long edge 168cm, outer short edge 95cm)

CHINESE CERAMIC MOON VASE with animal and architectural motifs, mark to base, 21cm high

JAPANESE LACQUER BOX of square form, the lid with figures, horse and architectural decoration in a mountain setting, 19cm square

Victorian mantel clock in architectural ebonised wood case with trompe l'oeil green marble pilasters H28cm

Victorian mantel clock with striking movement in black slate architectural case H33cm

CARVED IVORY BROOCH the oval section of ivory carved in high relief to depict figures dancing within an architectural setting, unmarked

A set of three oak architectural Corbels, late 19th - early 20th century, each with white painted grotesque holding a rectangular shelf, over a fluted square shaped base, with restorations, 81cm high (3).

An Edwardian 8 day bracket clock, with Junghans movement striking on a gong, housed in an architectural walnut case with scroll ornamentation and floral spandrels to the square brass face, 48cm high.

VITRUVIUS POLLIO (Marcus) I Dieci Libri dell'Architettura. Tradotti & commentati da Mons. Daniel Barbaro . . . wood engraved pictorial 'architectural' title, num. text engravings (some full or d-page), (8), 506pp.; contemp. vellum with ms. spine title, 4to. Venice: Francesco de' Franceschi Senese & Giovanni Chrieger, 1567.

A pair of late 19th/early 20th Century carved oak architectural Solomonic columns, both decorated in relief with entwined laurel leaves and berries, raised on oak pedestals, heights approx 230cm.

A Victorian white marble architectural eight day mantel clock, the 4 inch gilt metal dial with ring of Arabic numerals and twin centred winding holes, the eight day movement stamped 'W B K and Fils Paris 6538 48', striking on a coiled gong the architectural case with pressed cherub decorated gilt metal frieze panel over twin reeded gilt metal columns on a breakfront stepped base, 34.5cm wide, 32cm high, 13cm deep

A 20th century British school acrylic on fibre panel, an architectural study of a railway bridge. H: 12.5cm W: 63cm together with one other early 20th century oil on fibre board study of a seaside pier, unsigned. H: 20.5cm W: 15cm and a still life. (3)

Jan Wenczkea (British, b.1939), an abstract architectural study, signed lower right, mixed media, ink and oil on canvas. H.61cm W.29.5cm

Gibraltar : (SG 695-708) 1993 Architectural Heritage def set complete 22 values u.m. Cat £50 [US1]

Gibraltar : (SG 695-708) 1993 Architectural Heritage def set complete 22 values u.m. Cat £50 [US1]

An early Victorian part leather sketch book of Grand Tour architectural drawings, titled `SKETCHES`, with marbled paper end papers, and with an inscription `Sketch book made on a Grand Tour through France, Italy and Greece in 1841-2.`, the majority of the drawings titled and dated, with some watercolours, subjects include: the Palazzo Farnese, Rome, Rouen Cathedral, Palazzo Riccardi, Florence and San Giovanni Laterano, Rome. Provenance: The part contents of a Wiltshire Rectory.

A late Victorian walnut mirror bracket, architectural form with inset oval bevelled plate, 2ft. 1in. high together with an oak wall shelf with cupboard, 1ft. 9in.

A Victorian black slate mantel clock, circular dial with visible escapement, architectural-shape, with key and pendulum, 14in. wide, together with a 1930`s rectangular oak mantel clock, with pendulum

A Vienna-type wall clock, bell-striking 8-day movement in architectural parquetry case, with key and pendulum, 36in.

An architectural horseshoe obelisk of large proportions

A Victorian black slate mantle clock of classical architectural form with anchor escapement, width 36cm

English Romanesque Art 1066-1200; Marijnissen.R. : Bosch, 1987; Borg. A. : Architectural Sculpture in Romanesque Provence, 1972; Baxandall. M. : The Limewood Sculptors of Renaissance Germany, 1981. All large formatted editions. Together with twelve further related titles on art and sculpture.