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ARTHUR JACQUES LEDUC (1848 – 1918): NESSUS AND DIEANEIRA depicting the centaur Nessus carrying Dieaneira on his back, on a rectangular base, signed, missing sceptre 72cm high This popular story from Greek Mythology teaches us about a wild centaur named Nessus who attempts to violate Dieaneira as he ferries her across the river Euenos. Heracles hearing his wife’s screams, shoots Nessus with a poisoned arrow, which pierces his chest. As he lays dying, Nessus persuades Dieaneira to take a sample of his blood, telling her that a potion of it will ensure Heracles fidelity to her forever. Later, when Heracles casts aside Dieaneira in pursuit of a princess, she attempts to win him back by soaking his tunic in the potion. The centaur's toxic blood burns Heracles to death. In despair, Dieaneira committs suicide. The Bronze Revival The desire for porcelain, which had driven out the fashion for bronze statuettes in the 18th century, took a change in direction. The popularity of Sevres biscuit reproductions by leading sculptors energised the interest, making way for resurgence in bronze. Between 1820 and 1900 there was a combination of contrasting artistic ideals. Traditional representations of biblical and mythological subjects found themselves challenged by the need to portray more realistic subject matter, rather narrating what was happening to the people of the time. Sculptures depicting figures weighed down by grief, slavery, and fear of god exposed the harsh conditions of existence for the common person in the 19th century. Another transition was that it was now the bronze foundries, organised into an association, who were in control of production, as they often held the sculptor under contract. If a sculpture was favourably received on public exhibition at the Paris Salon, the artist would either commission the foundry to produce an edition for sale, alternatively the foundry would buy the rights to make an edition, thus democratising the art form and making it more attainable to the general public. La Maison Barbedienne was the most significant French manufacturer of bronze sculpture and works of art during the 19th century. Founded in 1834 by Ferdinand Barbedienne, the company employed over 400 workers housed under one roof at the factory on Rue de Lancry. This included a design studio for the drawing, study and composition of models, a sculpture studio for plaster, wood and marble, and a workshop for the mathematical reduction and replication of sculpture invented by Achille Collas, amongst others. This golden age ended at the turn of the century when the small industrial sculpture gradually lost its allure with the emergence of new demands for innovation from customers and moderation by sculptors. Following Barbidiennes death in 1892, the firm was carried on by his nephew Gustave Leblanc until 1952, which reflected the general depreciation for the bronze art. T.D.
Illustrated fairy tale and children's books; Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen illustrated by Arthur Rackham, George Harrap 1936 leather bound, The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin illustrated by Arthur Rackham, Pied Piper of Hamlin by Robert Browning Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, George Harrap 1934, The Complete Angler by Izaak Walton Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, George Harrap 1931, Black Beauty by Anna Sewell illustrated by Cecil Aldin, The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley illustrated by Jessie Willcox, Smith Hodder and Stoughton, c1919, The Old Nursery Rhymes illustrated by Lawson Wood, Robin Hood illustrated by Walter Crane and The Admirable Crichton by J.M.Barrie illustrated by Hugh Thomson, (9).
Artist: Michael Johnson (Newlyn Copper Works)Title: Copper Bowl 2Size: 92 x 35 x 29cmMedium: Baulk & Newlyn CopperBorn in 1963 in the UK, Michael spent his early years in North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. He emigrated with his family to Australia at the age of ten, there he completed his education to degree level and subsequently established a career in the performing arts. Parallel to this career he began to develop what had been a childhood passion, working with copper. In his twenties this led to commissions and exhibition work and on retiring from the performing arts he took up metal work full time.An opportunity to further develop his metal working skills saw him return to the UK to work with his uncle, Terry English, an internationally regarded armourer. Subsequent films Michael worked on included First Knight, Batman and Robin, Joan of Arc, King Arthur and Pirates of the Caribbean 2+3. The skills for hand forming sheet metal work in the armoury paralleled those of the copper and silversmith.Working in the UK and abroad has allowed him to build on his skills as a craftsman in copper and in 2004 Michael established The Copper Works Newlyn. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Artist: Michael Johnson (Newlyn Copper Works) Title: Copper Bowl 1Size: 100 x 35 x 29.5cmMedium: Baulk & Newlyn CopperBorn in 1963 in the UK, Michael spent his early years in North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. He emigrated with his family to Australia at the age of ten, there he completed his education to degree level and subsequently established a career in the performing arts. Parallel to this career he began to develop what had been a childhood passion, working with copper. In his twenties this led to commissions and exhibition work and on retiring from the performing arts he took up metal work full time.An opportunity to further develop his metal working skills saw him return to the UK to work with his uncle, Terry English, an internationally regarded armourer. Subsequent films Michael worked on included First Knight, Batman and Robin, Joan of Arc, King Arthur and Pirates of the Caribbean 2+3. The skills for hand forming sheet metal work in the armoury paralleled those of the copper and silversmith.Working in the UK and abroad has allowed him to build on his skills as a craftsman in copper and in 2004 Michael established The Copper Works Newlyn. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Good French violoncello circa 1880, unlabelled, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain widening to the flanks and the varnish of a soft reddish colour on a golden ground, 30", 76.20cm, with nickel mounted violoncello bow stamped Kreutzer *This violoncello is sold with a purchase receipt from John & Arthur Beare dated 5th September 1961
JAMES WHITELAW HAMILTON RSA RSW NEAC (SCOTTISH 1860 - 1932),THE OLD FARMHOUSEoil on board, signed25cm x 35cmFramed.Note: James Whitelaw Hamilton was born on 26 November 1860, the eldest child to wood turner James Hamilton and his wife Mary Stevenson of 1 Morris Place Glasgow. His parents moved the family to Helensburgh and lived at Thornton Lodge, 107 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh. Whitelaw Hamilton displayed an aptitude for painting at an early age, and after studying in Glasgow, he moved to Paris and studied at the studios of Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret and Aimé Morot, both considered leading lights of the 19th Century French Movement - specialising in landscapes and portraiture.Whitelaw Hamilton's landscapes have a rugged and raw quality but he did not limit his work to one medium being equally successful using oils, pastels and watercolours. Not surprisingly, given Helensburgh's reputation as a centre for artists, Whitelaw Hamilton became friends with the Glasgow Boys. In 1884, he joined Guthrie, Henry, Crawhall and Melville at Cockburnspath. EA Walton, who spent his winters at Thornton Lodge, and James Guthrie were to remain friends with Whitelaw Hamilton throughout their lives. They shared similar ideals and spent many years in Helensburgh recording the urban lifestyle of the wealthy residents in the town. Whitelaw Hamilton married Lillian Millar Shaw of 12 Lynedoch Place, Glasgow at St Mary's Episcopal Church on 9 September 1891. He and Lillian took residence in the Grange, 23 Suffolk Street, Helensburgh, the home that he was to remain in for the rest of his life.Whitelaw Hamilton exhibited abroad as often as he did at home. He became a member of the Munich Secession and won a gold medal at the Munich International Exhibition in 1897. He became a member of the New English Art Club in 1887, a member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1922 and a member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours in 1895. He also held the position of Hon. Secretary, Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. He suffered personal loss in 1918, when his son Lt. Arthur Leslie Hamilton was killed in action in Mesopotamia on 25 October, serving with the 1st Highland Light Infantry. A portrait of his son was completed by James Guthrie and is held within the collection of the Glasgow Art Gallery.James Whitelaw Hamilton died in Helensburgh on 16 September 1932 aged 71. His work is represented in Glasgow Art Gallery, Perth Art Gallery, City of Edinburgh Collection, Lillie Art Gallery, The Hunterian, Perth & Kinross Council, Kirkcaldy Museums & Galleries, Paisley Museum & Art Galleries, Dundee Art Gallery, Kelvingrove, The Royal Scottish Academy, Walker Art Gallery, Weimar Art Gallery in Germany and other public collections.
Ceramic Teapots - two Rockingham style teapots; a Furnival Old Chelsea blue and white teapot; a Japanese blue glaze Oriental scene decoration; a Gibsons teapot commemorating Stapleford and Sandicare 1872-1922 Jubilee; Gampton and Woodhouse historical teapots including the Indian Temple teapot, a Chinese teapot; Art Deco Arthur Wood teapot; Melbourne cube style teapot; an Arthur Wood floral decorated teapot; a Delft style; etc; qty
Two Kukuruku staffs Kabba Province, Nigeria wood, with domed finials on carved open supports and part ribbed, with carved decoration, with metal spike tips, with Norwich Castle Museum labels, 155cm and 156cm long. (2) Provenance Arthur Holdsworth Groom, District Officer, Nigeria 1905 - 1917 Loaned to the Castle Museum, Norwich in 1911 and subsequently to the Liverpool Museum.
Aikin (Arthur). A Manual of Mineralogy, by Arthur Aikin, Secretary to the Geological Society, 1st edition, 1814, spotting mostly to title, withdrawn inkstamp to front pastedown, contemporary calf, gilt embossed armorial to centre of each board of the Society of Writers to the Signet, red morocco title label to spine, joints cracked and upper joint partially repaired at head & foot, 8vo, together with Phillips (William), Outlines of Mineralogy and Geology, Intended for the use of those who may desire to become acquainted with the elements of those sciences; especially of Young Persons, 2nd edition, revised and corrected. To which is added an outline of the Geology of England and Wales, 1816, engraved frontispiece and three plates (2 hand-coloured), one folding hand-coloured geological map, faint ink inscription 'from the author' to upper blank margin of title, edges untrimmed, original boards with printed paper title label to spine, joints cracked and head & foot of spine worn, 12mo, with Phillips (John), The Cabinet Cyclopaedia, conducted by the Rev. Dionysius Lardner..., Natural History, Treatise on Geology, 2 volumes, 1837-39, half-titles, additional engraved title to each, 8 pages publisher's catalogue at front of volume 1 (with one leaf torn in half with loss), wood engraved illustrations, bookplate of Mary Napier Stuart, original cloth, spines faded and with ink number to each, 8vo, plus two others (6)
ELGAR EDWARD: (1857-1934) English Composer. A good printed 8vo Souvenir programme for the fourth annual Music Festival held by the County Borough of Eastbourne at the Winter Garden, Devonshire Park, 5th - 13th November 1926, signed by Elgar in fountain pen ink with his name alone to the clear border beneath his portrait to an inside page. The programme is also signed by nineteen other composers, conductors, singers and musicians who performed at the festival, including Henry J. Wood, Thomas Beecham, Elisabeth Schumann, Harold Samuel, Thomas Dunhill (A.M.Q.S.), Eric Coates, Arthur Catterall, Elsie Suddaby etc. Most have signed to the clear borders beneath their portraits and others alongside printed text. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
HISTORICAL: A 4to hardbound album bearing a brass monogram to the cover and containing over 120 signed clipped pieces, a few A.Ls.S. and signed Free Fronts etc., by various historical and military individuals, each neatly laid down to pages, including Charles Kingsley (A.L.S. inviting his correspondent to deliver a sermon), Evelyn Wood VC, Charles Beresford, General William Kerr (signed as Earl of Ancram), Colin Campbell (signed as Lord Clyde), Duke of Wellington, Joseph Chamberlain, Duke of Portland, Duke of Grafton (scarce), Arthur, Duke of Connaught, Lord Carpenter, John MacAlister, Thomas Fairfax, Marie Brema, Robert Hichens, Lord John Russell (3), Lord Shaftesbury, Viscount Palmerston, Walter de la Mare, John Bright, John Drinkwater, Roger Bannister, George Eyston, Lord Cardigan, George Alexander, Mary Maxwell, Edward German and many others. Generally G
A small group of ceramics including two Royal Doulton figures; HN1739 "This Little Pig" and "Fat Boy", a Royal Bradwell Arthur Wood nursery rhyme tapering mug and a Wedgwood Etruria example, inscribed "23 July 1924". CONDITION REPORT: Royal Bradwell two foot chips, mild paint rub. Heath Robinson bowl wear to inside transfer.
WAFFEN-SS HELMET WITH "BRING BACK" PAPER WORKGerman steel single-decal M1940 combat helmet, with a very dark green painted finish overall, well-worn and oxidized in some areas, with a decal bearing the "sig" runes of the Waffen-SS, slightly scratched and dinged, on the right-hand side. The inside of the left-hand rim is heat-stamped "ET66", indicating that it was manufactured at the Eisenhuttenwerke at Thale. The rear rim is heat-stamped "228 5". The eight-fingered liner is of light brown leather, flaking slightly and size-stamped "58", with the original adjustment cord present. The dark brown leather chinstrap is cracking in several spots, but present and intact. Included with the helmet is a wood box, 13" x 7" x 10", used by an American soldier, Arthur Galloway, to ship his souvenir home to his mother at war's end. The box is addressed on the lid: "Mrs. William Galloway, Whitehall, New York", with the return address: "T/5 Arthur Galloway 62040938, Ser. Co. 36th A[rmored] I[nfantry] R[egiment], A.P.O. #253 c/o Postmaster, New York, N.Y." with the disclaimer "Contents: German Helmet". This address appears again on the front and back of the box. On the front, the address is partially obscured by the original capture certificate for the helmet, which is secured to the wood by four tacks. This certificate, dated March 6, 1945, is signed by Galloway's superior officer, and certifies that the value of the helmet as a trophy is not exceeded by its scrap or training value, and that no explosives or firearms are to be shipped. The certificate lists the specific items to be shipped as "German Helmet & Coins", although the latter are no longer present. The box further bears several postage stamps and an Army inspector's stamp. Records present with the helmet indicate that Arthur Galloway enlisted in the Army in January of 1941 and was discharged in September 1945, and saw service in North Africa and in Germany. It is most likely that he captured this helmet from a surrendering soldier in Germany, shortly before war's end, as indicated by the date on the shipping certificate. A superlative relic in as-captured condition.
Lawn Tennis Themed Collectable Selection to include 1930s Keillers toffee tin, 1930s H.J Wood 'Toby Jug' crazing present, a c.1950s Arthur Wood 'Royal Bradwell' tankard, another 1988 Lawn Tennis Association tankard, Oxbridge Biscuits tin a miniature Wimbledon Championships Souvenir Lawn tennis Racket and a Sondico Mid Size Mini tennis Racket from the 1970s, overall condition appears A/G (7)
A fine quality English burr maple wood veneered sewing table inlaid with boxwood and ebony stringing, circa 1920sThe hinged lid enclosing a sliding tray interior, above two shallow frieze drawers, raised on elegant swept and tapered supports, width approx 50cm.Provenance: This sewing table was handmade for the vendors mother-in-law Phyllis Hopkins of Fulham London, for her 21st birthday circa 1924, by a family friend (Arthur) an apprentice to Waring & Gillow, this sewing table was exhibited at an Earls Court furniture show prior to being given to Phyllis.
Thomson (James). A Great Free City. The Book of Silchester..., 2 volumes, 1924, black & white frontispieces, plates & plans, original quarter cloth, large 8vo, (limited edition 249/350), together with Spreat (W., publisher), A New Guide to the City of Exeter, and its Environs; with Descriptive Sketches of the Adjacent Watering Places, published Exeter, 1824, etched frontispiece, some dampstaining and spotting, original cloth backed marbled boards, upper board detached, worn, 12mo, with Robinson (W.J.), West Country Manors, published Bristol, 1930, black & white plates from photographs, scattered spotting, otiginal cloth gilt, 8vo, and Morley (Henry), Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair, 1859, wood engraved illustrations, top edge gilt, contemporary half morocco gilt, joints rubbed, 8vo, and Gardner (Arthur), Sun, Cloud & Snow in the Western Highlands from Glencoe to Ardnamurchan, Mull and Arran, 1st edition, Edinburgh, 1933, black & white plates from photographs, top edge gilt, remainder untrimmed, original cloth gilt, 8vo, plus other British Topography, all 20th century publications (3 shelves)
•WILLIAM THOMAS WOOD, RWS (1877-1958) THE TOP OF THE MORN (STUDY FOR AN OIL PICTURE) Signed and indistinctly dated (23?), watercolour and pencil 38 x 45.5cm. * Wood exhibited a picture entitled `A Sparkling Morn` at The Royal Academy in 1923 (no.564) Provenance: Arthur S. Norrish (his address label on backboard) ++ Needs a light clean
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