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Lot 17
Oil on canvas (Dimensions: 30cm x 25cm (12in x 9.75in)) Francesco Solimena was one of the foremost artists of the Italian Baroque period, who enjoyed numerous important patrons and commissions during his extensive and prosperous career. Born in Canale di Serino on 4 October 1657, Solimena trained under his father before settling in Naples in 1674, where he worked in the studio of Francesco di Maria. He quickly established his own studio, which went on to become a sort of academy in its own right with numerous important pupils such as Corrado Giaquinto, Sebastiano Conca and Allan Ramsay. This recently discovered Ecce Homo , attributed to Francesco Solimena, exhibits the artists signature chiaroscuro as the figure of Christ emerges from his darkened background. His wounded body is wrapped in a red robe, as he holds a reed sceptre in his left hand, and wears a crown of thorns, typical instruments of the Passion. The attribution becomes more evident when compared with the known Francesco Solimena Ecce Homo in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, in which both the facial structure and the drapery bear striking similarities.
Lot 223
Vintage Silver Bracelet, Loaded with ( 18 ) Silver Charms of Good Quality and Interest. Comprises Koala Bear, Kangaroo, Articulated Fish, Poodle, Eiffel Tower, Old Boot, Church, Windmill, Claw and Pearl, Coach, Sewing Matching, Gypsy Caravan etc. Please Confirm with Photo. All Marked for Sterling Silver and In Excellent Condition. 77.7 grams.
Lot 752
Swarovski Superb S.C.S. Annual Edition 2011 Companion Polar Bear Pair of Crystal Figures ' Siku Polar Bear ' Companion Bear Cubs ( 2 ) Both with Black Jet Eyes / Noses. Designer Anton Hirzinger. Issued 2011 Only. Both 1st Quality and Mint Condition, with Original Box etc. Sizes 76 mm & 68 mm.
Lot 4065
A Contemporary Fan, by the French fan maker Frederick Gay, and signed by him in the tail of the gold animal to the left. Also signed on the verso and dated 05 (2005). Entitled "Cleopatra", the unusually shaped and textured leaf is printed with Cleopatra, holding a fixed feather fan, flanked by two large horned gazelles, red birds in the background and a fish, tortoise, alligator and bear along the bottom border. The verso is a ginger coloured textured paper. Mounted on plain black wood sticks. Overall height 11 inches or 28cm CONDITION REPORT: . Unused. Slight curling to the outside edges.
Lot 4186
Six Humorous Fans, with a youthful theme: comprising a small paper fan on basic wood sticks, showing a scene inside a schoolroom, with a bear teaching a piglet, a lamb and others seated on benches at their desks; a Spanish fan showing children in a playground with a helicopter circling overhead; a fabric fan featuring Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs (Blanca nieves y los 7 Enanitos); a folding cockade advertising "ARMOUR'S Pork and beans with or without tomato"; and two French cardboard fixed fans advertising the Chapellerie Francaise DURAND in Rive-de Gier, the patented fan showing an image of a cockerel, the fan making an animal noise when shaken (6) CONDITION REPORT: . Generally pretty good, used but serviceable.
![Buckland (William). [Sammelband of geological and palaeontological tracts], 1820-24, comprising: 1. Vindiciae Geologicae; or](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/0450faa8-8d79-4719-b091-abb300cb473d/0949fe5a-4fd6-4494-8d1f-abb400fb609f/468x382.jpg)
Lot 226
Buckland (William). [Sammelband of geological and palaeontological tracts], 1820-24, comprising: 1. Vindiciae Geologicae; or the Connexion of Geology with Religion Explained, in an Inaugural Lecture delivered before the University of Oxford, May 15, 1819, on the Endowment of a Readership in Geology by His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, 1st edition, Oxford: at the University Press for the author, 1820, [8] 38 pp., retaining half-title, without folding plate of manuscript facsimile noted in some copies, small mark to fore margin of title-page and verso of half-title, 2. Account of an Assemblage of Fossil Teeth and Bones of Elephant, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Bear, Tiger, and Hyaena, and Sixteen Other Animals; discovered in a Cave at Kirkdale, Yorkshire, in the Year 1821 ... from the Philosophical Transactions, London: William Nicol, 1822, 68 pp., 12 engraved plates numbered XV-XXVI, title-page repaired, pp. 67-8 and plates spotted, 3. Notice on the Megalosaurus or Great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield, from the Transactions of the Geological Society of London, London: Richard Taylor, 1824, [389]-396 [1] pp., 5 lithographic plates numbered XL-XLIV (2 double-page, 1 folding), list of plates, title-page slightly marked, plate XLI imprint shaved, XLII image just shaved, XLIII (folding) nicked and dust-soiled along fore edge affecting imprint, 4. Observations on the South-Western Coal District of England. By W. Buckland and W. Conybeare. From the Transactions of the Geological Society of London, London: Richard Taylor, 1824, [ 210]-316 [1] pp., list of plates, 7 lithographic plates, maps and plans numbered XXXII-XXXVIII, 4 folding (no. XXXII opening to 26 x 105 cm), all but one hand-coloured, number XXXII with slip-cancels, slightly marked in top margin, and trimmed closely to image along bottom edge at one point, engraved bookplate (Thomas Parry, motto 'Live Well'), contemporary tan calf, rebacked with original gilt spine laid down, 4to (26.2 x 21 cm) (Qty: 1)NOTESTHE DAVID WILSON LIBRARY OF NATURAL HISTORY PART I 'For a century after his death Buckland's reputation suffered a decline: he was largely remembered as an eccentric figure who tried unsuccessfully to reconcile geology with Old Testament accounts, and as a champion of ' diluvialism ' and an outmoded catastrophism which was destroyed and superseded by the " uniformitarianism" of Lyell . However, recent reappraisals ... have shown that, on the contrary, Buckland was one of the leading figures in the golden age of geology. It could be argued that more than anyone else he was responsible for making geology, and in particular the concept of ' deep time ', acceptable to the Anglican establishment centred on Oxford, and so for paving the way for the Darwinian revolution' (ODNB).
Lot 429
* Blues. Collection of 8 original 45rpm blues singles by John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, including "Looking Back / So Many Roads" (Decca F12506), "Double Trouble / It Hurts Me Too" (Decca F12621), "Curly / Rubber Duck" (The Bluesbreakers, Decca F12588), "No Reply / She's Too Young" (Decca F12792), "The Bear / 2401" (Decca F12846), "Suspicions / Part 2" (Decca F12684), "Picture On The Wall / Jenny" (Decca F12732), all in blue or orange Decca branded sleeves, plus "Don't Waste My Time / Don't Pick A Flower" (John Mayall, Polydor 56544) in red Polydor sleeve (Qty: 8)
Lot 638
* Mitford (Nancy Freeman, 1904-1973). A good collection of 17 Autograph Letters Signed and 8 postcards, signed variously 'Nancy Mitford', 'Nancy Rodd', 'Nancy' & 'NM', primarily from Paris, 1967-72, the letters a total of 30 pages, some scattered spotting and creasing, 4to/8vo (Qty: 25)NOTESThe wit for which Mitford was so well known as a correspondent shows through these letters, even when she was in great pain and most desperately ill with the cancer which was shortly to end her life. ‘... I’m fascinated by what you say of the archives of St G[ermain] des Prs - what a lot of French stuff there is in Russia. I've just done an essay on Carlyle & F[rederick] the Great & remarked, though it's perhaps not very original, that whereas modern historians put everything down to economic trends the 19th cent English ones put everything down to religion. I suppose it's because the modern ones despise this attitude that they avert their eyes from the Wars of Religion. …' ‘… You might go & see Mr Buchanan at the bookshop [Heywood Hill] … . Sometimes they print little things in limited editions for sophisticated customers (a few dirty words if there are any might be a help!!). …’ ‘… The awful thing about being ill nowadays is that nobody takes an interest in you - all the doctors spend their time either I suppose transplanting hearts or else patching up road accident victims. When I was young the Dr used to pop in to see how you were. It was more comfortable. In 5 weeks I've only seen doctors twice - my own & the specialist. I hope they are praying for one but doubt it! …’ [After reading Washington Square :] '... My view about marrying for money is that people must have a reason for falling in love & that is often money, but doesn't prevent a marriage from being as happy as when founded on other reasons: sex, power & so on! I would like to have had a word with the doctor! But I think he was one of those fathers unable to bear the idea of his daughter marrying at all. …’ ‘… Misprints. I was thinking, while reading for Frederick, how old books never have them. They are among the wonders of progress. Partisan for artisan is rich. The worst is that the reader NEVER twigs.’ ‘… Noel Coward really was I.S. here (in a cloak & dagger flat with 3 entrances) but I am NOT (far too deaf & dotty I fear). …’
Lot 642
* Sitwell (Edith, 1887-1964). A series of 18 letters, six in the third person, to her insurance brokers, largely relating to jewellery purchases, 1954-1964, all to the Atlas Insurance Company, some to named individuals, together with five letters written on her behalf by secretaries, and a valuation certificate from Cameo Corner, 1958, a total of 38 pages, small 4to (Qty: 23)NOTES'... When the Manager was so kind as to insure Dame Edith's Jewellery some time ago, amongst the items was a Renaissance pendant, consisting of a Queen's Head carved out of a garnet, with a gold crown, and surrounded by branches with flowers of white enamel with centres of rubies. (To this subsequently added a brooch - value £65, I think, if I remember rightly, from Cameo Corner. ...The whole jewel was inadequately priced at the moment. Dame Edith's secretary, Miss Salter, took it the other day, to be valued at Messrs. Philipps, the antique jewellers, of New Bond Street, and they said that although it was impossible, really, to price it, as it is a work of art, they would sell it for £600. ...' '.. a deep blue, square-oblong aquamarine ring, purchased for £160. '... my sable-dyed Rolinsky coat, bought by me for £82. 19s. '... I have just (with my Guinness prize) bought two new rings from Cameo Corner ... the amount I shall pay for these will be either £175 or £180. '... One ring is an amethyst surrounded by diamonds, the other a ring of small pearls with a few tiny diamonds interspersed. ... Incidentally, I changed the amethyst ring, and the pearl ring that I bought last autumn, for a topaz & pearl ring, and three half hoop pearl rings. These came to £25 less than the others, but I shall, when I have been televised, get another ring which will increase that sum. etc. etc. ...' Edith Sitwell was well-known for her extravagant taste in jewellery, and this correspondence shows how seriously she took the question of valuing her new purchases, very many of them from Cameo Corner in Museum Street, London. Dame Edith (who, as ever, insists that she should be properly identified as 'Dame' or 'D.B.E.'), describes the individual purchases in her letters, and is most particular to ensure that she has full insurance cover when travelling abroad. The letters reveal not only an enthusiastic collector but a remarkably business-like personality. The letters are variously written from Renishaw Hall, The Sesame and Imperial Club, and Chicago, and all bear the received-stamp of the Leeds branch of the insurers, some being annotated with financial calculations in pencil.
Lot 399
JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO, late 19th century Meiji period depicting a standing figure of a man, his garments jewelled with mother of pearl with a large toad upon his shoulder, leaf fan in his left hand and a smaller toad at his feet on a circular ivory and hardwood stand, 21cms H overall, the other of a man supporting a branch platform with a child performing a handstand above on an oval hardwood base, 26cms H (both bear character markings beneath along with a small 19th century Indian carved figure of a snake charmer and a boxed carved napkin ring
Lot 1100
ROYAL CROWN DERBY; thirteen paperweights including koala bear, Imari elephant, seated teddy bear, king fisher, dolphin, etc, (part seconds).Additional InformationTeddy bear and tall cat are seconds quality with the mark struck through, general surface wear throughout, Imari elephant with wear to gilt, snail lacking base button.
Lot 157
A pink and cream Les Cles silk scarf, 85 x 85cm, a navy blue, pink, cream and gold silk scarf with equestrian theme, 85 x 85cm, and three further scarves (5).Additional InformationOne scarf does indeed bear Hermes branding but as we have neither box, nor paperwork for it we are selling it as a silk scarf, as we are for the rest of the items in the lot. There is dirt, some staining and some fraying to edges.
Lot 2379
OMEGA; a gentleman's vintage stainless steel wristwatch, the circular dial set with Arabic numerals, raised hour markers and subsidiary seconds hand, on correct bracelet, diameter excluding winding crown 3.4cm.Additional InformationThis is a manual wind wrist watch, there is light surface scratching to the glass and a slight discolouration to the dial, with several tiny spots to the dial noticeably between the 1 and 2 makers. Moderate wear to the strap and again, light surface scratches here. Winding crown does not bear the Omega logo, but the buckle does. Postage would be a small box.
Lot 565
A rare early 20th century Prussian Brandenburg pewter pitcher commemorating the unification of Germany by Otto Von Bismark, featuring Hohenzollern shield to one side and the Berlin bear, Silesian and Brandenburg eagles to the other, manufactured by Kayserzinn with manufacturer's mark and number 4291 stamped to base, on three compressed bun feet, height 26.4cm.Additional InformationFor condition refer to images, request additional images if necessary.
Lot 883
A large pair of late 19th century German cast iron foliate decorated pierced frames each centred with a metal plaque depicting the composers Beethoven and Mendelssohn, each 48 x 37.5cm (2). Both bearing numerous stamps to reverses.Additional InformationBoth of the upmost leaves on these frames are attached by a screw, that of the Mendelssohn plaque is quite loose, the other less so. Heavy general wear, with extensive rubbing to gilding, tarnish and discolouration, surface scratches and abrasions, deep build up of dirt and dust. Some firing cracks visible and some damage and losses to the smaller fronds. Both bear stamps and marks to the reverse. Height 45cm.
Lot 360
A charming antique 1920's / 1930's British made large jointed teddy bear, as owned by a Mrs Peggy Watson. ' Ted ' stayed with Mrs Watson all throughout her time in WWII, whilst she worked in the Land Army. After the war Mrs Watson pinned her War Medal and Land Army badge to the bear where it has remained ever since. The bear being a well loved golden-mohair example of unknown origin. Jointed legs and arms, with some repairs present. Measures approx; 49cm tall.
Lot 581
A charming ex-museum display WWII Second World War child's evacuation / evacuee suitcase and contents. The case being a vintage suitcase, filled with assorted toys from the time including a vintage teddy bear with tag (possibly Chad Valley), a black composition doll, and other items. A charming display piece.
![Speed, John (1552-1629). 17th-century map of Warwickshire, first edition [1611], uncoloured copper engraving on laid/chain-li](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/758f8ea2-4cb8-4195-a81e-ab7b00a8e513/2f4cfbab-ddbc-41e0-a61e-ab8700afcb99/468x382.jpg)
Lot 130
Speed, John (1552-1629). 17th-century map of Warwickshire, first edition [1611], uncoloured copper engraving on laid/chain-lined paper bearing manufacturer's watermark, featuring heraldic shields, bear & ragged staff, and inset views of Warwick and Coventry. Sudbury & Humble, English text to verso
![Georgian satirical caricatures [c.1800], grotesque borders by Thomas Rowlandson after George "Mustard" Woodward, hand-coloure](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/758f8ea2-4cb8-4195-a81e-ab7b00a8e513/271ac01f-0d9f-4514-b30c-abbc0099b1aa/468x382.jpg)
Lot 137A
Georgian satirical caricatures [c.1800], grotesque borders by Thomas Rowlandson after George "Mustard" Woodward, hand-coloured etchings on laid/chain-lined paper, three sheets presented in Hogarth frames. The cartoons depict various scenes and characters at a fair, including a puppet show, bear-baiting, boxing, and a roundabout (3)
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