John William Waterhouse RA (1849-1917)Study for 'Psyche opening the Golden box'black and red chalk22.5 x 30.5cmInscribed by a previous owner ''study' by J W Waterhouse RA bought by me at Christie's sale 23.7.1926 (Mrs J W Waterhouse's sale) James Nivel (?)' in pencil.Provenance: The artist’s widow, Mrs. Esther Waterhouse, by whom sold Christie’s, London, 23 July 1926, ‘The Remaining works of the Late J.W. Waterhouse, Esq., R.A.’,Mrs George Packham; presented to her by Mrs L A Duran; by descent to Mrs M Duran in 1980.The story of Psyche, like many Greek myths, is one of great drama and passion. Psyche, a mortal princess, is cursed by Venus who is jealous of her beauty, which has inspired many to worship her rather than pay their respects to Venus. She sends her son Cupid to shoot an arrow at her to make her fall in love with a monstrous creature. Instead, Cupid scratches himself and falls in love with Psyche. Abandoned by her family, she is saved by Zephyrus, god of the west wind, and carried away to Cupid’s palace where she is waited on by invisible servants. There, Cupid visits her every night but she is not allowed to see his face. Encouraged by her jealous sisters, she lights a lamp one night to see her lover’s face and injures Cupid in the process by dropping hot oil on him and he flees. She travels the earth searching for him and entreats Venus to help her. Venus instead sends her on a series of impossible tasks, the fourth of which is to take a golden box to the underworld to obtain a dose of beauty from Proserpine. She is told not to look in the box. Like Pandora, however, she cannot resist and opens the box, finding within it not beauty, but sleep, and she falls into a deep slumber. Cupid eventually finds her, takes her to Zeus, who allows her to become a goddess and marry Cupid on equal terms.Waterhouse painted many mythological subjects including several depictions of Psyche: Psyche Entering Cupid’s Garden, 1904 (Harris Museum and Art Gallery) and Psyche opening the Golden Box, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1903 (private collection). The finished picture shows Psyche, seated in a dark wood, bending her head low as she peers into the slightly open box. A small plume of smoke rises from the interior. Fewer than 150 preparatory sketches by Waterhouse are known. They consist mainly of model’s heads - generally the most important element of the painting - in chalks. Here we have a typical preparatory sketch, confidently exploring the composition with fluid strokes, exquisitely modelling the flesh of the shoulder and back of the model. Not much is known about Waterhouse’s models and while it has been argued that he had a single muse who he returned to repeatedly over the decades (Miss Muriel Foster has been identified as a contender), it may also be the case that he chose a series of women with the same swan-like neck, doe eyes, modest features, full of understated grace that made his paintings both sensual yet innocent; a duality that has delighted viewers for more than a century.Condition report: Inscribed in pencil by previous owner. The paper is a light beige/grey and could be a little faded. Some scattered spots of foxing. Some light discolouration and smudges of surface dirt throughout, in particular close to the edges. Lots of pentimenti visible. The pencil writing is a little smudged, and there is a pencil mark lower left. A pin hole centre top, and at each extreme corner. Attached to backing card by hinges of tape. A thin border of tape around the outside of the back of the sheet. Many specks of brown discolouration and grey lines verso (we assume dirt). The surface of the paper verso has some scuffs as if it was stuck down previously.
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A Victorian three-piece silver tea set,by William Hunter, London 1848, comprising a teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl, each of bellied form, with repoussé floral and foliate decoration, and raised on cast bacchanalian mask supports terminating in paw feet, bearing a heraldic crest in the form of a stag with an arrow, the teapot with a 'C' scroll handle with ivory insulators, a bird finial and a spout in the form of an eagle,18.5cm high, 52ozt (3)Condition report: Ivory insulators cracked. Teapot handle a little wobbly. Jug does not sit perfectly on a flat surface. General light surface wear and scratches. Some rubbing to hallmarks. Tiny dents and some ever so slightly misshapen areas. Some rubbing and wear to gilt interiors of jug and bowl.
A rare original WWII Second World War Civil Defence / ARP related pair of blackout ' rescue ' lanterns, within their original tin box. The lanterns featuring their standard-issue blackout lens covers, and one stamped to side ' T. E. Bladon & Sons - 1942 '. The original box stamped with broad arrow to underside. Rare set. Lanterns approx; 20cm tall.
An original WWII Second World War period vintage British Army Union Flag / Jack. Faint ' WD ' War Department stampings to the seam, and broad arrow. Typical form, in red, white and blue. Faint notation ' RAC ' (?) presumably for Royal Armoured Corps or similar. Undated. Slight AF. Measures approx; 90cm x 160cm.
SITZENDORF LATE 19TH CENTURY FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS, ETC, comprising a pair depicting male and female figures, height approximately 31cm, and a single candlestick depicting a female figure with washing, height approximately 25cm, together with a posy vase depicting a figure with bow and arrow in a tent by Conta & Boehme, and a pair of unmarked nodding head candlesticks (condition: Sitzendorf candlesticks have losses to petals and hands, single candlestick has a reglued piece, boy in tent central vase is broken - missing, nodding head girl is missing a leg and losses to the sconces)
A Complete Collar of the Order: neck chain in gilt, 123x87 mm, chiselled silver made of 8 white enameled Maltese Crosses; 4 “SM” and 4 “SG” monograms (for “Saint Michael” and “Saint George”); 6 crowned, passant guardant lions and 4 winged lions holding a closed book and six arrow each; all parts, linked by chains with rings of square section; closures made of hinged plates; the the two winged lions of the centre mail, linked by the British Crown; the rear, with the suspension for the collar badge; this, in gilt silver, with white enameled arms, centre medallions with miniaturepainted ground and applied, polychrome enameled, golden bas-relief images of St. Michael and St. George, within blue enameled outer circlets with the Order’s motto “AUSPICIUM MELIORIS ÆVI” in gold lettering; upper royal crown with strong, suspension ring; the whole, in the original, black morocco case (small damage to the closure) with gold embossed “G.C.M.G.” on the lid; the inner cushion with maker’s mark of Garrard & C°, London.A most beautiful and rare group of the highest quality and very fine condition. This order was instituted on April 28th, 1818 by George, Prince Regent (later, King George IV) and originally awarded for exceptional merits “to those holding commands or high position in the Mediterranean territories acquired in the Napoleonic Wars”, later extended to all those holding similar office in other territories of the British Empire.The Collar, worn by Knights Grand Cross only, was used during the highest ceremonial occasions only. I R!
JOOS DE MOMPER d. J.(1564 Antwerpen 1635)Gebirgslandschaft mit dem Schuss von Wilhelm Tell.Öl auf Holz.Verso mit der Marke der Stadt Antwerpen sowie mit dem Kleeblatt des Panelherstellers Michiel Claessens (um 1590–1637).73,2 × 100,5 cm.Gutachten:Dr. Klaus Ertz, 18.12.2020.Provenienz:- Auktion De Vuyst, Lokeren, 16.5.1998, Los 440 (als zugeschrieben Joos de Momper d. J. und Figuren wohl von Sebastiaan Vrancx).- Europäischer Privatbesitz.In einer weiten Alpenlandschaft ist die berühmte Episode aus dem Leben von Wilhelm Tell dargestellt. Wir sehen Tell, der von Gessler dazu verurteilt wird, einen Armbrustbolzen in einen Apfel auf dem Kopf seines unschuldigen Sohnes zu schiessen. Soldaten des kaiserlichen Landvogtes halten die Fahne der habsburgischen Besatzer und überwachen das Geschehen. Die Erzählung von Wilhelm Tell, welche durch erste Quellen ab dem 15. Jahrhundert belegt ist, wurde ab dem 16. Jahrhundert breit rezipiert. Insbesondere war die Apfelschuss-Szene sehr beliebt und wurde beispielsweise in volkstümlichen "Tellenspielen" nachgestellt. So ist auch die älteste bekannte Darstellung der Tell-Sage ein Holzschnitt von Daniel Schwegler (um 1480 –1546) mit der Apfelschuss-Szene. Bezeichnenderweise wurde Tell vor 1804 meist als bewaffneter Landsknecht dargestellt, so auch in dem hier angebotenen Gemälde. Erst nach 1804, beeinflusst von Friedrich Schillers Version, erscheint Tell in Gemälden im bäuerlichen Gewand.Dr. Klaus Ertz datiert das hier vorliegende Gemälde ins erste Jahrzehnt des 17. Jahrhunderts und vermutet, dass die Figuren von Adam van Noort (1577–1641) gemalt wurden. Sowohl die Detailgenauigkeit der Berglandschaft mit den Weisshöhungen im rechten Mittelgrund als auch das sparsam eingesetzte Ochsenblutrot im rechten Vordergrundfels und die Seelandschaft, die subtil zum bergigen Hintergrund führt, sind charakteristische Merkmale der Werke Mompers zwischen 1600 und 1610. Die Landschaft in unserem Gemälde ist sehr nahe an die "Berglandschaft mit Reitern" im Landesmuseum in Darmstadt (siehe Klaus Ertz: Josse de Momper d. J., Die Gemälde mit kritischem Œuvrekatalog, Freren 1986, Kat.-Nr. 183, Ft. 7, S. 25).Eine vergleichbare Komposition von Joos de Momper mit Wilhelm Tell ist in den 1620er Jahren entstanden (Privatbesitz Frankreich; siehe Ertz 1986, Kat.-Nr. 80, S.484) und eine weitere, schwächere Variante ist um 1630 zu datieren (Sammlung Lichtenhain, Basel; siehe Ertz 1986, Kat.-Nr. 108, S. 493). JOOS DE MOMPER the Younger(1564 Antwerp 1635)Mountain landscape with William Tell shooting his bow and arrow.Oil on panel.Verso with the mark of the City of Antwerp as well as the trefoil of the panel maker Michiel Claessens (circa 1590–1637).73.2 × 100.5 cm.Certificate:Dr. Klaus Ertz, 18.12.2020.Provenance:- De Vuyst auction, Lokeren, 16.5.1998, Lot 440 (as attributed to Joos de Momper the younger and the figures probably by Sebastiaan Vrancx).- European private collection.
Edwardian Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern dish supported by a 19th century gilt metal stand decorated with floral swags on four Quiver & Arrow and Cherub moulded scroll feet, L23.5cm - Condition Report The dish is in good condition with no sign of damage or repair and the gilding is good. There is a small stain on the underside from one of the screws in the metal frame. The frame is good with some wear to the gilding but they did not start life together.
A WW2, B.C & Co Mk IIs, scout regiment, sniper's spotter telescope. The Three draw body with leather covering and leather outer cover. Bearing broad arrow mark. 76cm extended. Together with a brown leather "Sam-Brown" belt, a hide-covered "Swagger" stick, and a collection of brass mostly Royal Artillery, military buttons, and a German WW1 brass trench lighter, dog tag, and miniature cricket bat to A Auger.Condition report: The telescope has signs of mould growth on the objective lens.
A Victorian silver plated inkwell with a square base and cranberry glass reservoir with bow pen rests and hinged cover. 18cm wide x 13cm high. Together with Victorian, silver on copper table lighter in the form of a Roman three spout oil lamp held aloft by the god mercury on a swag draped plinth base. 22cm high x 8cm diameterQty: 2Condition report: Ink well silver is a little rubbed on the high spots and may have been replaced.The lighter has the tip of one arrow missing from the hanging wick tweezers, And also a kink to the supporting arm of Mercury.
A rare stainless steel Rolex Oyster-Perpetual GMT Master ‘Pepsi’ Ref: 1675, date 1960, serial: 622753, Cal: 1560, magnified date aperture at 3, Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, arrow timezone, screw down back, blue and red ‘Pepsi’ bezel, the screw back engraved Montres Rolex SA 1675 IV60, the movement with 25 Jewels, adjusted 5 Positions, bracelet stamped 78360 and clasp 501B, movement working at time of cataloguing Provenance: Purchased by the vendors Grandfather in the 1960's
Buren - A World War II period British Military issue stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, circular black dial, Military issue arrow, Arabic numerals, dot and baton markers, minute track, subsidiary seconds, signed Swiss 15 jewel 12" Buren Grandprix movement, fixed bar case with internal cover and screw back, broad arrow and issue markings 'W.W.W. H 4391 334554, c.1945
Cyma- A World War II period British Military issue stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, circular black dial, Military issue arrow, Arabic numerals, dot and baton markers, minute track, subsidiary seconds, signed Swiss 15 jewel cal 234 movement, serial no 372622, fixed bar case with screw back and internal dust cover, broad arrow and issue markings 'W.W.W. P 8971 13971, c.1945
Vertex - A World War II period British Military issue stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, circular black dial, Military issue arrow, Arabic numerals, dot and baton markers, minute track, subsidiary seconds, signed Swiss 15 jewel cal 59 movement, fixed bar case with screw back, broad arrow and issue markings 'W.W.W. A 5496 3518412, c.1945
A Regency mahogany and marquetry sideboard, slightly oversailing crossbanded top with tall brass gallery above a central frieze and apron drawer, neighboured on the left with a bowed door enclosing a further drawer, the right a deep drawer, inlaid with bat wing paterae, scrolling foliage and Greek key stringing, reeded tapered cylindrical forelegs, arrow feet, 127cm high, 182.5cm wide, 70cm deep, early 19th century
* Bowls. A large silver monteith style bowl by Elkington & Company, London 1912, engraved with a barrel and arrow with presentation inscriptions dated 1918, 14.5cm high x 22.5cm diameter, together with a matched pair of smaller bowls each with the same family crest but hallmarks for London 1912 and Dublin 1912, combined weight approximately 1547gQty: (3)
AN 1821/22 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, the 33 1/4" pipe backed and spear point blade stamped with broad arrow and maker's mark, steel hilt with folding inner guard, ribbed leather grip and leather scabbard with steel mounts, 38 7/8" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Tight fit in scabbard, two creases to the leather, but no bend. Small areas of leather wear on grip allowing wood to show through. Minor oxidation. But generally good.
Late Victorian keepsake ring, double heart and arrow motif, set with an old cut diamond and a round cut ruby, beaded border, with concealed hinged top, enclosed raise text 'MIZPAH', hallmarked Birmingham 1893, maker mark S.L for Solomon Lyon, ring size L 1/2 and a similar horse shoe ring set with an old cut diamond and two round cut rubies, with hinged section revealing raised text 'GOOD LUCK', hallmarked Birmingham 1889, size N 1/2, both mounted in 18 ct yellow goldCondition Report: 18 ct gross weight 7.8 gramsboth ring have light scratches to gold surfaceDouble heart MIZPAH ring, old cut diamond has small chip and ruby has a small chip to girdle, diamond estimate weight 0.02 carats, 6.9mm width, hinged section opens and closes securely, inside band there are a few deeper scratches and there is one to the outside back of the ring. MIZPAH Hebrew May God watch over you.Horse shoe GOOD LUCK ring, hinge section open and close securely, when open however hinge does move slightly, widest part of ring measures approximately 7.5mm, makers mark S.U, inside shank marked RdNo 53187, under top section there is evidence of repair work to both shoulders
Boxes & objects - a large British Rail jug, printed double arrow logo to base; a novelty musical decanter in the form of a 'Drunk as a Lord'; a carved box; a cased set of Osborne of Sheffield teaspoons; collectors plates; a large green glass bon bon jar & cover; a Price Kensington Pheonician pattern part coffee service c.1960's etc.
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