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Lot 38
Harry Clarke RHA (1889-1931)St Hubert, St Luke and St George (1927) Colour Scheme for the memorial window, St. Brigid's Church of Ireland, CastleknockWatercolour, 34.5 x 22cm (13½ x 8¾'')Provenance: With Grants Fine Art Gallery, label verso; with The Fine Art Society, label verso.Exhibited: 'The Stained Glass of Harry Clarke', The fine Art Society, 1988, catalogue no.46.In May 1927 when the commission for the Brooke memorial window for St Brigid’s Church of Ireland, Castleknock had been confirmed Harry Clarke noted in his diary ‘…bear in mind to give the maximum light and rich colour. Excellent light and position. Will stand rich colour and treatment… Subjects in base could be seen.’(1) When Harry Clarke and other stained glass artists of the period were in the process of designing a window, a key aspect was the creation of small-scale designs (usually made at the scale of one inch to the foot) to establish the composition and to determine the colour scheme; this example falls into the latter category.Raymond Brooke had commissioned Clarke to create a window to commemorate military, hunting and artistic members of his family. Three male saints were selected: St Hubert is depicted in the centre light and is in memory of Sir George Frederick Brooke, 1st Baronet of Summerton (the name of their home in Castleknock) who although a wine merchant and banker preferred to spend his time hunting, maintaining a prestigious pack of harriers that later became the North Kildare Harriers, and hence the choice of St Hubert, patron saint of hunters (note also Clarke’s inclusion of a poised hunting dog in profile). According to his daughter Rose Brooke, Sir George was a great admirer of Harry Clarke’s work and often used to go into his studio.’(2)The left light depicts St George, and it was in memory of the only son from Sir George’s first marriage, also named George, who was a member of the Irish Guards and who died at the Battle of Aisne in 1914. The choice of St George being appropriate not only as it is the deceased soldier’s name but also of course as he is a notable soldier saint, who along with St Michael, is one of the most popular saints for war memorial depictions. The right light was erected in memory of Sir George’s second wife Emily Alma (née Barton) a deeply religious and artistic individual who died several years ahead of both her husband and step-son. In addition to the full-length depictions of the three saints, each of the lights contain a predella panel at the base, and the one beneath St Luke shows the saint in his role as patron saint of artists, standing at an easel painting a portrait of the Virgin and Child.The apex of each light accommodates an angel bearing an heraldic shield, and behind and above them, in the three spandrels which comprise the tracery, is what the late Dr Nicola Gordon Bowe (the leading authority on Harry Clarke), referred to as ‘a deep blue sky threaded with gossamer and brightly coloured galactic phenomena’, a visual device she noted that Clarke had employed in his previous window for Tullycross Church but used here, in her opinion, to even greater effect.(3)Dr David CaronQuoted in Nicola Gordon Bowe, ‘Harry Clarke 1889–1931: His Life and Work’, PhD thesis, University of Dublin, 1991, vol. 2, p. 743.Ibid, vol. 2, p. 769 (quoting a letter from Rose Brooke to Nicola Gordon Bowe, 24 February 1974).Nicola Gordon Bowe, Harry Clarke, The Life and Work (Dublin: The History Press, 2018), p. 268.
Lot 296
A French Sarreguemines Roses et Marguerites pattern sofa shaped desk standish with pocket watch niche, encompassing a pair of ink wells and covers, 20cm wide; a Worcester lobed ovoid jug, 7.5cm, c.1850; a Royal Worcester blush ivory basket; a Royal Doulton figure, June HN1691; a Beswick Rupert The Bear model; a Royal Copenhagen model, Budgerigar; a Paragon navette shaped trinket pot and cover; qty
Lot 62
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-. CuproNickel crown, 1953. Royal Mint. Proof. A crown is a 5 shilling coin. This commemorative crown was issued to commemorate the Coronation of Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. The equestrian obverse was adapted from the Great Seal of the Realm.HM the Queen on horseback left, Royal cyphers EIIR to both sides, GL (Gilbert Ledward) below by rear hoof; FIVE SHILLINGS below; ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT OMN REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR. Design by Gilbert Ledward. / Cruciform floral emblems with central crown, shields of constituent parts of the United Kingdom in angles; artists' initials 'EF' and 'CT' and divided date below. Design by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas. Edge inscribed; FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU +.Ex-TCC Auction 50, Lot 571. In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS PR66 CAM, certification number 37907562. PCGS population in this grade: 17.PCGS population in higher grade: 3.Reference: S-4136; KM-894; Dav-113Mintage: 40,000.Diameter: 39 mm.Weight: 28.28 g.Composition: CuproNickel.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
Lot 174
A 9 carat yellow gold close curb link bracelet with padlock fastener, nineteen charms attached; steam roller, trophy, old woman who lived in a shoe, seal with black onyx base, lantern, seal with intaglio carved base of a squirrel and initials RD, boot, Holy Bible, bloodstone ball and claw, mandolin set with a cluster of nine garnets, Aladins lamp, Atlas holding up a globe, state carriage, penguin, poodle, banded agate bead in a coiled serpent, pig in a motor car, seal of cupid on an anvil with cornelion base, pearl in a shell, all charms bear a 9 carat gold British hallmark except for cupid that tests as gold and the intaglio seal that tests as metal. gross weight 174.6g.Condition report:Please see further images uploaded to our website.The padlock fastener is functioning and secure, the links on the bracelet do not show any wear and are quite close curbs, length of bracelet approximately 18/19cm.
Lot 349
Butler & Wilson - ten novelty crystal brooches, Koala Bear; Pair of Enamel Pandas; Baby in a B&W Pram; Cat and Mouse in a Heart; Frog on a Lily Pad; Elephant and others, mostly 50mm, all pink boxed Circa 2011-2014.Qty: 10Condition report:Please see further images uploaded to our website.Condition all good, all stones present, probably have not been out of their boxes.
Lot 429
A Huntley & Palmers Gladstone Bag tin, 20cm wide, Victorian mother-of-pearl fruit knife with a siver blade, Sheffield 1874, in case; a later ivorine fruit knife with steel blade; lead polar bear, mule and dog, 25mm; three small fob watches - two converted to wristwatches; an open face pocket watch (back missing); metal bloodstone/cornelion swivel seal; silver-plated pot, metal filigree brooch; a 38mm plain silver circular pill box with gilded interior and mirror, Birmingham 1926.
Lot 63
An early-18th century rare boxwood or fruitwood nocturnal, the brass centre pivot with rotating volvelle, with Great and Little Bear projections and Polaris sight, the reverse with correction tables and having pierced heart-shaped handle marked "Both Bears" and decorated with three stars, carved initial "ML" to handle and brass pivot, 11cm diameter, 21cm including handle, (crack to one side of handle).
Lot 311
‡Jon Davis (b.1928) Illustration for 'Rupert the Bear': I'm Very Hungry, Says the Elephant Pen and ink, and watercolour 15.9 x 14.8cm Provenance: Chris Beetles Ltd, London Literature: Len Collis, Rupert and the Yellow Elephant (Dragon Books, 1986) Exhibited: London, Chris Beetles, The Illustrators: The British Art of Illustration 1800-1991, no.645
Lot 31
A collection of silver and white metal jewels, including a silver charm bracelet, set with various charms including a traffic light, heart keep sake hinged box, three piece coin, iron, elephant and many others, together in the lot with a sovereign case (af) a teddy bear family brooch and a quantity of enamel badges etc 210g
Lot 266
Y TAXIDERMY, A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE POLAR BEAR (URSUS MARITIMUS) CONTEMPORARY The taxidermy by Mikkel Carlsen of Denmark, modelled after Michelangelo's David, mounted on a faux marble painted square wooden base on castors, metal label with crown and serial number 387315approximately 256cm high overall, the base 100.5 x 67.5cm Condition Report: This bear was imported into the UK in late 2020 from Denmark. Overall in very good and clean condition. One small loss to moulding on plinth. The fur with some folding and undulation - see additional images.Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 409
A GEORGE I GILTWOOD AND GESSO TRIPTYCH WALL MIRROREARLY 18TH CENTURY190cm high, 76cm wideProvenance:From the London property of a former Australian Prime MinisterCondition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and usesome chips and splits comensurate with age and use. The mirror plates appear to have some age and appear hand bevelled, they bear some signs of depletion in the form of grey coloured areas, however they are highly unlikely to be original . To the uppermost plate there is a noticeable chip of loss to the left side edge (see additional image) The mirrored bars between the plates bear more significant signs of depletion but are also unlikely to be original. The mirror frame appears to have been previously sympathetically restored, including some sympathetic refreshing to gilding. There are various old wear to the gilding and losses due to wear comensurate with age. The rear panels have significant age and may possibly be original. Modern tape has been applied to the outer edges and where elements join as often seen. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 431
AN USHAK CARPETapproximately 545 x 392cm Provenance:From the London property of a former Australian Prime Minister. Purchased from Farnham Antique Carpets 2015 "Antique Anatolian Oushak, circa 1880"Condition Report: Wear overall with some patches of additional wear. The the pile with various areas repaired throughout - see images for extent. This has resulted in some colour variation between different areas of the carpet. Various old stitched repairs - see images. Some sections of replacement fringing. Later thread has been used to help secure the fringed edges. Longest edges have been rebound at some point. They are have some old repairs and bear the expected wear fraying and undulation. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition, Condition Report Disclaimer
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