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William Heath Robinson (British, 1872-1944) - 'Trapping the Clothes Moth in the Wilds of Idaho', illustration for 'Absurdities' a book of collected drawings by W. Heath Robinson (Hutchinson, 1934), pencil, pen, ink and watercolour on card, signed lower left with title below and heading 'Sport in The Wild West' above, with A.E. Johnson label and annotations on provenance and ownership signed by family members of Heath Robinson verso, Together with a copy of the book 'Absurdities' (Book Club Associates, 1975) where this illustration is reproduced - page 79, and the book 'William Heath Robinson' by James Hamilton (Pavilion, 1992) where this illustration is reproduced - page 51, inscribed 'Tom & Dickie' to the first page. Dimensions: 32.4 x 45.6 cmPreface from the included book 'Absurdities':'Absurdities is of particular interest as having been put together by Heath Robinson himself at the height of his fame - the only large-scale general collection of his humorous work published during the artist's lifetime. When it first appeared in 1934, there was a limited edition of 250 copies signed by the artist, in addition to two ordinary popular editions. Looking through it, we see how wide-ranging his humour was, how many different facets of the human predicament he knew how to touch and illuminate, and how far his art extends beyond the mechanical 'Heath Robinson contraptions' for which he is most famous.For this reissue nine of the ‘Absurdities’ drawings which have already been reprinted in ‘Inventions’ have been replaced with new material which has not so far appeared in any of his books; the value of the collection is thereby enhanced for those who wish to possess every scrap of Heath Robinsoniana they can lay hands on.'Provenance: consigned for sale from the estate of a family member of the artist. (3)
William Heath Robinson (British, 1872-1944) 'Princess Rosette', from 'Old Time Stories' by Charles Perrault, illustrated by W. Heath Robinson (1921), This illustration is also reproduced in 'The Fairy Tale Art of W. Heath Robinson' by Pook Press, plate 142, signed lower left, pencil and pen on card, 21 x 27.5 cm, mounted, glazed and framed. Together with a Japanese copy of the book 'Old-Time Stories' although this illustration is not reproduced in this book. Provenance: consigned for sale from the estate of a family member of the artist.William Heath Robinson was known for his children's books and humorous illustrations. He also contributed cartoons to publications like Sketch and Bystander. From 1903, he extended his talents to illustrate advertising and publicity books for companies such as Moss Brothers, showcasing his delightful cartoon style. (2)
Estrella Carmona Ronzon (Mexican, 1962-2011) - 'Procesos Geologicos' (1991), oil on canvas, with artist's label attached verso, 40 x 40 cm, framedRonzon was a well known Mexican artist who won numerous prizes and awards and exhibited internationally both in group and solo exhibitions. Her paintings relate to the Transavantgarde art movement of the 1970s and 1980s and she was largely inspired by the philosophical writing of Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and Spinoza as well as science fiction and electronic music. Paintings by Ronzon are held in several national collections in Mexico.
A large collection of ephemera relating to William Heath Robinson and the Robinson Family, to include: a William Heath Robinson 50th Anniversary Exhibition mug, a ceramic pot with cover designed by W. Heath Robinson for W. R. Minwinter, height: 11.5 cm; a group of The Sunday Times and The Daily Telegraph magazines with W.H.R. illustrated covers, as well as other newspaper cuttings and exhibitions catalogues; a Transport for London: Poems of the Underground poster with W. Heath Robinson illustration; Post cards, exhibition catalogues and invitations, 'The Gentle Art of Making Guinness' 1981 calendar illustrated by W.H.R.; Dec 21st, 1861 Christmas Number, The Queen illustrated journal, a Gillette double-edged safety razor with original box; letters and handwritten notes to and from members of the Robinson family, together with a quantity of prints, catalogues and other ephemera with various notes and annotations. Provenance: consigned for sale from the estate of a family member of the artist.
Small group of antique jewellery comprising a Victorian gilt metal locket with cobalt blue enamelled belt detail, a further Victorian white metal engraved knot brooch, an Art Nouveau white metal brooch depicting a maiden with long flowing hair (indistinct stamps to clasp), a similar style floral button and an 800 silver filigree panel bracelet (5)
A Pountney's Milton Pattern dinner service for six in a blue and white colourway with art nouveau influence comprising six dinner, dessert and side plates, two graduated tureens, two graduated platters, and a cheese dish and cover, together with a 19th century lidded jug with chinoiserie detail, and an Edwardian tea service with printed and infilled floral detail
W. W. Hopkin (20th Century) - 'The Friary, Aylesford, Kent' (1954), signed and dated lower right with South Eastern Federation of Art Societies label with note: 'Exhibited at the Guildhall, London 1954' attached verso, oil on canvas, 40.5 x 51 cm, in oak frame of the period
A mid-late 19th century French leather glove box, complete with a later pair of Harrods London white leather gloves. The box with scrolling pre Art Nouveau brass embellishment to the lid & a similar crest escutcheon, opening to reveal blue silk buttonback interior. Maker unmarked. The gloves marked to interior Harrods London, size 7.5. Box measures approx. 8cm x 45cm x 11cm.
An Art Deco Chinese 14 carat white gold Jade and diamond dress ring. Set to centre of the square Jade panel is a round old cut diamond in an open back setting with an approximate weight of 0.16 carats, to a pierced gallery with split shoulders flowing down to a D-shape shank. Chinese assay marks for 14 carat. Ring size J.
An Art Nouveau design 9 carat yellow gold garnet set pendant and chain. The pendant set with two oval mixed cut almandine garnets with a combined approximate carat weight of 1.54 carats, open work stylised foliate design with fine trace link chain. Stamped 9ct and fastens with a C-sprung clasp. Length 26.5cm.
A collection of charms and silver pendants, including an Art Nouveau locket pendant, the front with a lady and flowers, a compass charm, three silver charms (football, penguin and elephant), an engraved silver locket, five enamel charms and a Danish tarot card charm by A.F.R. and other pendants. L.3.2cm
A quantity of books relating to Venice to include Gerald Duby & Guy Lobrichon, 'The History of Venice', Abbeville Press Publishers, large folio, slipcase, together with, Jan Morris, 'Venice', 2008, John Julius Norwich, 'A History of Venice', 2007, 'Adventures of Casanova' 2007, each published by The Folio Society, and in individual slipcases, Alain Vircondelet, 'Venice Art and Architecture', 'Venice History', 'Venice Lifestyle', Flammarion, all three books housed in a single slipcase, and Michael Spender, 'Visions of Venice', limited edition 54/250 copies, signed by the author (8)

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