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Lot 1029
A pair of 19th Century Venetian mirrors of semi architectural form, with foliate cresting inset with small mirror, the main plate with curved and rocaille carving, the verso with retailer`s label of James Peake, Carver & Gilder, Westminster Bridge Road, Est. 1866, also with hand written inscription `Bought at Miss D.L. Howard Sale at Soughton, 1892`. Provenance Miss Dorothea Lloyd Howard, daughter of Rev Richard Howard DD of Soughton House, Flintshire, Wales
Lot 171
Peter Yates 1920-1982 "Pigalle-Le Basier Rouge" colour screen print-Artists Proof probably 1950`s NB Peter Yates was half of leading Newcastle Architects Ryder and Yates. He received drawing lessons from Georges Braque in Paris after the war, but worked mainly as an architect. Literature Ryder and Yates by Rutter Carroll (published by RIBA) for more information on the architectural work, but also many examples of his art.
Lot 693
Edouard Lantéri(1848-1917) , A White marble relief panel of Andrew Carnegie`s wife Louise Whitfield Carnegie and daughter Margaret , (marble 92x74cm) set within a carved mahogany overmantle surround (198x165cm), Provenance Ex. Skibo Castle, Sutherland , Edouard Lantéri born the 1st November 1848 in Auxerre, France. The sculptor studied at the school of Fine Arts under Guillaume and Cavelier. In 1872 he moved to London and assisted Joseph Edgar Boehn in his studio. In 1880 he taught at The South Kensington Arts Schools. In 1900 he took the position of the college`s first Professor of Modelling (1900-10) . Lantéri was involved with architectural and decorative sculpture for the Victorian and Albert museum. In later life he wrote about the composition of human and animal art, explaining the practice. The forward to the first book was by Auguste Rodin
Lot 97
* A PAIR OF ICONS DEPICTING THE ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM AND THE DESCENT INTO HELL YAROSLAVL, LAST QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY Each 71.1 by 43.2 cm. "This pair of icons are rare and particularly fine examples of the art from the late 18th century. Judging by the shape of the panels, they originated from the Church Feasts Tier of a very large iconostasis. The vaulted shape of the Feast Tier icons became popular in the late 18th century, when the primitive groove-and-slot structure of iconostases was superseded by a more complicated system allowing the use of baroque woodcarving. The iconography of both icons is based on the works of the late 17th-century Armoury masters, who borrowed many details (such as the palm trees and some architectural details) from Western European woodcarvings. The Descent into Hell is particularly interesting, because it takes place deep down in the very Mouth of Hell, and the throng of the Righteous, awaiting the coming of the Saviour, are already shown with haloes, which is very unusual. Christ is depicted inside the mandorla’s eight-pointed star, which is reminiscent of the iconography of Christ in Majesty and is connected with the symbolism of Sophia the Divine Wisdom; on either side of Him there are the Forefathers craving salvation, placed behind Adam, and the Foremothers, following Eve. The Gates of Hell, lying broken under the Saviour’s feet, are given realistic form and design; the curving text-bearing scrolls are also rendered with the same realism. Although the two icons closely resemble each other, they were apparently painted by two different masters, both of whom demonstrated exceptionally high professional and artistic level. The Entry into Jerusalem appears more figurative; the faces, heavy fabrics, and chiaroscuro effects are rendered with greater softness and volume. At the same time, the icon-painter who created the Descent into Hell proves himself as an outstanding draftsman: his calligraphically precise lines are shown in the faces and the folds of the robes, connecting the traditional icon-painting technique with the principles of academic oil painting. Bright primary colours, typical for classical art, are reminiscent of the best examples of secular Russian paintings of that period. The graphic distinctiveness in the depiction of the robes and the special manner of rendering of the mountains and faces connect these two panels with a number of icons made in Yaroslavl in the last quarter of the 18th century. This confirms the origin of these two icons and makes them of extremely high artistic importance."
Lot 18
Two blue printed meat plates, to include; a wild rose pattern lozenge shaped dish, depicting men fishing on a river with bridge and architectural features beyond, unmarked, 36cm wide along with another similar printed in blue, depicting figures and animals amongst Italianate classical ruins, impressed `14`, 38cm wide (2)
Lot 130
A Victorian flame mahogany eight day longcase clock the 14 inch arched painted dial signed `Lashmore, Oswestry`, with centred subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture within a ring of Roman numerals with architectural ruins painted to the spandrels under a rolling moon to the arch, the hood with swan-neck pediment over an arched hood door flanked by baluster turned front corner hood pilasters over a short ogee arched trunk door between front corner baluster turned trunk pilasters on a crossbanded box base with canted front corners raised on short bracket feet, 234cm high
Lot 136
A Louis Philippe style gilt brass mantel clock in the 18th century taste mid 19th century, the 4 inch dial with ring of porcelain Roman numerals the centre bearing plaque `Philippe St 66 Palais-Royale 67`, the movement stamped `T N A Paris 825` striking on a single bell the case of architectural form with flaming urn over an arched case on a pierced scrolling leaf base with four short square feet, 54cm high
Lot 100
A rare Great War Kite Balloon Section operations D.S.C. group of six awarded to Major M. Lyon, Royal Air Force, late Royal Naval Air Service, who was decorated for his gallant spotting work for land batteries and gunboats on the Tigris 1916-17 Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R., hallmarks for London 1919; 1914-15 Star (AA. 1028 M. Lyon, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oakleaf (Major M. Lyon, R.A.F.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Egypt, Order of the Nile, 4th class breast badge, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, mounted as worn, together with set of related miniature dress medals, the whole contained in an old Gieves Ltd. red leather case, generally good very fine (12) £2000-2500 D.S.C. London Gazette 17 July 1919: For distinguished services with No. 14 Kite Balloon Section in Mesopotamia from August 1916 to February 1917. Mention in despatches London Gazette 15 August 1917 (Mesopotamia) and 3 June 1919 (Mediterranean). Egyptian Order of the Nile London Gazette 3 June 1924: For valuable services rendered to the King of Egypt. Maurice Lyon was born in July 1887, the son of Captain William Lyon of Holme Croft, Edenbridge, Kent. An architectural assistant pre-war, he entered the Royal Navy as an Able Seaman in March 1915, serving variously at the training establishment H.M.S. President, the cruiser Bacchante, and the naval base Europa I in Mudros, prior to transferring to the Royal Naval Air Service in October 1915, when he was commissioned as a Temporary Probationary Flight Sub. Lieutenant - his R.N. ratings service record is endorsed Land Operations but in exactly what capacity he was so employed remains unknown, although most likely it was during his time aboard Bacchante, which ship was employed in the Dardanelles. In January 1916, Lyon was assessed at Roehampton as An efficient officer, a careful and accurate spotter, a report that led to him being confirmed in the rank of Flight Sub. Lieutenant and joining No. 14 Kite Balloon Section and the Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force. Thus ensued a period of active service from August 1916 until February 1917, in which he was recommended for promotion and awarded the D.S.C., the latter beyond doubt for his gallant work in Drachen Balloons while spotting for land batteries and H.M. Gunboats on the Tigris (TNA AIR 76/311 refers). Back in the U.K. at Roehampton by April 1917, Lyon would appear to have carried out further patrols over the Channel in Caquot Balloons, prior to being posted to Malta as a Temporary Acting Flight Commander in early 1918. Once more recommended for promotion, he was appointed a Major in the newly established Royal Air Force, and transferred to the Unemployed List in April 1919. His subsequent award of the Egyptian Order of the Nile was awarded for his services as an architect, among other buildings credited to him being the Egyptian State Telegraphs and Telephones Building in Cairo; also see lot 98 for his brothers honours and awards.
Lot 304
A Fine 19th Century Cloisonné Mantel Clock. The enamelled dial ornamented with swagged floral garlands within a band of blue Roman numerals counting the hours and an outer band of black Arabics counting the minutes with ornate fretted gilt pointers. The movement striking a gong and inscribed on back-plate MAPLE & Co. Ltd Paris, Marti et Cie. Medaille d`Argent 1889. The case`s flat silhouette cut facade surmounted by a shaped pediment with architectural turrets either side, ornately decorated with intricate Persian style flowers & foliage enhanced with coloured enamels, 14 ins (26 cms) in height.
Lot 20
A pair of George III silver circular salvers by Parker & Wakelin, London 1761, the edge with alternating gadroon and rococo shell and leaf scroll, a rococo engraved band incorporating scenes in the Louis XV picturesque style representing the Four Elements (earth, air, fire and water), with a central engraved rococo cartouche with an armorial, on four rococo cast open work scroll feet, scratch weight scratch weights 46oz 5d and 46oz 19d, 35.5cm (13.75in) diameter, 2849g (91.20 oz) grosr, The arms are for LUTHER quartering (2)DAWTREY and (3)CHAMBERLAYNE and impaling BENNET. They are for the marriage of John Luther of Myles`s to Levina Bennet on the 10th January 1762. En suite to the previous lot, Lot 19. The Louis XV picturesque style of the arcadian composition on the decoration on these salvers, and the silver table, lot 19 in this sale, with the fusion of Elements, Earth and Water, recall the architectural buffet compositions published in 1735 by Jacques de la Joue (d.1761) in "Louis XV`s Peintre Ordinaire" in his "Livre de Buffets". English silversmiths, including George Wickes and Edward Wakelin, used these de la Joue`s compositions as decoration on their important silver wares throughout the mid 18th century. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
Lot 280
Gilling (W., publisher) A New General Atlas of the World, engraved title and 37 hand-coloured maps only, contemporary half morocco, worn, folio, [c.1820]; and a small quantity of others, maps, prints etc. including some architectural drawings and a manuscript map of the coast of Spain, v.s. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
Lot 343
Tasso (Torquato) Godfrey of Boulogne: or the Recouerie of Ierusalem, translated by Edward Fairefax, title with elaborate woodcut architectural border, woodcut ornaments and initials, lacking portrait, fore-edge of title shaved, title and final leaf soiled, light water-staining to upper margin, later panelled calf, morocco label, a little rubbed, joints cracked, lower corners slightly worn, [STC 23699], folio, by John Bill, 1624 Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
Lot 373
Platzer (J.) Spanish Inquisition dramatic chiaroscuro architectural interior setting for the Spanish Inquisition mezzotint 560 x 670mm. a few repaired tears extending into the plate Vienna 1793; with a mixed group of other grand architectural views including the Royal Exchange Michael Colyn 1609; a mausoleum to William and Mary John Sturt c.1710; Monument ot the Glory of Louis XVI Davy de Chavigné 1775 and others engravings v.s. some repairs 17th-19th century(8)
Lot 384
Scrap album of mainly 18th century interest numerous portraits mostly naval and military figures a group of caricature portraits from the Carlton House Magazine architectural and topographical views mostly British a range of other natural history narrative caricature and romantic subjects woodcut ornament 2 series of processional plates of the funeral of John Duke of Rothes and the ceremonies of the Scottish Parliament by Thomas Sommers a few topographical watercolours and other subjects engravings mezzotints woodcuts and a few watercolours v.s. mounted on album leaves some surfacee dust other occasional minor details lacking boards folio 18th century.
Lot 114
A PAIR OF SILVER MUSTARD POTS AND SPOONS, OMAR RAMSDEN, LONDON, 1935 hammer finished, with architectural domed lids, slender handles and bands of applied rosebuds above the circular bases, undersides inscribed `OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT`, spoons with square terminals and twisted stems -- 11.5cm high, 395gr (12oz) excluding glass liners (4)
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