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WILHELM II: (1859-1941) German Emperor & King of Prussia 1888-1918. A good D.S., Wilhelm R, a large and bold ink signature, one page, folio, Rominten, 28th September 1904. The attractive partially printed document, in German, (untranslated), bearing the large and flourish printed heading of “Wilhelm Kaiser of Germany and King of Prussia”, relates to an officer´s appointment, Adolf Schreiber. Signed at the foot by the Kaiser alongside a large and attractive blind embossed Royal seal. Countersigned. With blank integral leaf. VG Rominten, today Krasnolesye, is situated near Kaliningrad in Russia, close to the border with Poland. The village goes back to a hunting lodge in the 16th century. The village later became a hunting place for Prince Elector Friedrich Wilhelm I. The region was elevated to an Imperial Court Hunting District by German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1890. The Emperor's Rominten´s Hunting Lodge was built in 1891. After World War I Rominten remained a state hunting district, while the Lodge remained Wilhelm's private property. In September 1933 Wilhelm refused to allow Hermann Goring to stay in the lodge, subsequently Goring built his Reichsjagerhof Rominten. After Wilhelm's death Goring forced the heirs to sell the Lodge to himself. Göring used the new structure until the arrival of the Red Army in 1944.

BALDWIN STANLEY: (1867-1947) British Prime Minister 1923-24, 1924-29 and 1935-37. A.L.S., Stanley Baldwin, one page, 8vo, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, 31st August 1923, to a gentleman, evidently a composer, on the blind embossed stationery of the Prime Minister. Baldwin writes, in full, 'I accept with pleasure the offer of a box for Sunday evening which you have so kindly made to me and it will be a delight to hear your opera. Your name was a household word at Cambridge when I was there in the eighties'. VGBaldwin's correspondent may have been the Irish composer Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) who was organist of Trinity College, Cambridge (where Baldwin was educated) and in the 1880s was becoming a major figure in the British musical scene.

WILKES JOHN: (1725-1797) British Radical, Journalist & Politician, a supporter of the American Rebels during the American War of Independence. Lord Mayor of London 1774-75. D.S., John Wilkes, Mayor, one page, folio, Guildhall, London, 18th July 1775. Wilkes has signed the document at the foot in his capacity as witness to a manuscript document signed by Nicholas William Lewis of Lombard Street, London, stating, in part, 'Nicholas William Lewis…..maketh Oath that he this Deponent and John Paul Berthon…..aforesaid this Deponent's Clerk were present and as Witnesses did see John Willett of Broad Street…..and Charles Turner of Wimpole Street near Cavendish Square…..the partys named in the Deed pole or power of Attorney…..bearing Date the Thirtieth Day of June in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Five severally Sign Seal and as their respective Acts and Deeds deliver…..the words “Or his Absence from the said Island of Tobago as aforesaid”, being first interlined between the Words “Mason” and “And” in the third line from the Bottom of the said Deed Poll…..' With blank integral leaf and two blind embossed revenue stamps to the upper margin. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

MUBARAK HOSNI: (1928-2020) Fourth President of Egypt 1981-2011. Egyptian Military Air Force Commander and Politician who succeeded President Anwar Sadat after his assassination. L.S., signed by President Mubarak in Arabic, one page, large folio, Republic Palace at Cairo, 1st day of Muharam 1410, 10th August 1989, to President of Bolivia Jaime Paz Zamora, in Arabic. The carefully written document bearing to the heading the Egyptian coat of arms embossed seal refers to the appointment of a new Ambassador, and states in part `In the name of god, the Merciful… Muhammad Hosni Mubarak, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to His Highness Doctor Jaime Paz Zamora, President of Bolivia… Our Ambassador has been appointed to a new task as plenipotentiary and extraordinary Ambassador. I am very satisfied with the work achieved…´ The document bears at the base the countersignatures of Zakaria Azmi, Chief of the President´s cabinet, and by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, alongside a blind embossed seal. With blank integral leaf. Two binding holes to the left border. VGJaime Paz Zamora (1939- ) President of Bolivia 1989-93.

MARCEL GABRIEL: (1889-1973) French Philosopher, Playwright and Christian Existentialist. Widely regarded as the first French Existentialist, Marcel dissociated himself from Jean-Paul Sartre, preferring to his own thought as "Philosophy of Existence". Rare and very interesting T.L.S., Gabriel Marcel, four pages, 4to, n.p. [Paris], n.d. [c.1946-48], to Bernard Wall, in French. The lengthy typed document, containing few corrections in Marcel´s hand, being an exceptional political & philosophical text about Europe´s unification. A premonitory thought by Marcel, stating in part `I do not hesitate when I think that under a cultural point of view the political unification of Europe is desirable. I will go even further saying that I think that if this union is not achieved gradually…it is the end not only of our culture but also of the principles which permit to give meaning to life. Because if we remain in this incoherence and disorder, we will be evidently sentenced to succumb in a relatively short time under the pressure either of the Soviet world or under America.´ Marcel further refers to Malraux, to freedom concept, to religion, anarchy, to Gugliemo Ferrero when he opposed to the world of quantity the one of quality, saying `Occidental Europe can only fight for the defence of the quality against a world of massive production´. Marcel further again refers to federalism and to Europe options of surviving after WWII, saying `We must be blind not to be convinced…the recent History is full of teaching lessons..´ Before concluding Marcel refers to Nation and Federalism, and compares Europe to a human body, again a premonitory thought, stating `.. a contagion of reason, of goodwill, of generosity. In the same way that histologically there are proliferations not only of carcinogenic cells, but also good cellular tissues to cicatrize a wound… Human being tissues are to be redone. For this reason, the narrow point of view of Nationalism must be outpaced, although this doesn´t mean to deny the Nation. On the contrary, it is very possible that the Federalism is the only way to regenerate the Nation concept, releasing it of its excessive tasks which are making it heavier and causing its sclerosis.´ An extremely interesting manifesto in favour of forgotten human values. Folded, with very small overall age wear, otherwise G

HARDY THOMAS: (1840-1928) English Novelist & Poet. A good A.L.S., Thomas Hardy, one page, 8vo, Mandeville Place, London (although on the blind embossed stationery of the Athenaeum Club), 4th June 1891, to Miss [Hilda] Gorst. Hardy explains ('lest you should be thinking severely of me for not sending the little story') that 'owing (I believe) to a wish to secure the American Copyright the publishers are keeping back the tale for a time - thus preventing me from being so good as my word' and assuring her that he will send it when it appears. With blank integral leaf. About EX Hilda Gorst - daughter of John Eldon Gorst (1835-1916) British Lawyer and Politician. Hilda had met Hardy at one of Lady Susan Jeune's weekly dinners which were famous for bringing writers and politicians together. In 1891 Hardy published Tess of the d'Urbervilles and a collection of short stories under the title A Group of Noble Dames. The present letter is apparently unpublished and not contained in the Collected Letters of Thomas Hardy edited by Millgate and Purdy (1978-88)

DUMAS ALEXANDRE: Père (1802-1870) French Writer whose works include The Three Musketeers. A.L.S., Al. Dumas, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d. to Porcher, in French. Dumas refers to money and to one of his plays and states in part `My dear Porcher, Considering the accident of today, I have decided to increase the prices of the tickets by three hundred francs. Try to give 1500 fr to Rusconi..´ The letter bears to the front heading a blind embossed monogramme. With blank integral leaf. Very small traces of a former staple. VG

[QUEEN VICTORIA & TSAR NICHOLAS II]: Exceptional cabinet photograph, an original and very large image, 13 x 17 (32.5cm x 42.5cm), showing Queen Victoria, Emperor William II, Tsar Nicholas II, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, King Edward VII, and a large number, over thirty members of the British, German and Russian Royal Houses, unsigned. The photograph was taken on the occasion of the wedding of Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse, in April 1894 at Coburg. The E. Uhlenhuth image, from Coburg, Albertplatz, bears the Royal photographer´s logo to the base, with the British, German and Russian gilt coat of arms, and is cardboard mounted, with gilt edges. The photograph shows, from left to right, Back row Prince Louis of Battenberg (with beard and bowler hat); Grand Duke Paul of Russia (with moustache and bowler hat); Prince Philip of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (with beard and bowler hat); Count Alphonse Mensdorff (with top hat); Ferdinand, Crown Prince of Roumania (military uniform); Marie, Crown Princess of Roumania; Elizabeth, Grand Duchess Serge of Russia; Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Second row Prince Henry of Battenberg (military uniform, with beard); Louise, Princess Philip of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha: Grand Duke Serge of Russia (with light-coloured tie); Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia (with side whiskers and bowler hat); Arthur, Duke of Connaught (military uniform), Third row Prince Alfred of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (military uniform); Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (military uniform); Beatrice, Princess Henry of Battenberg; Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha; Charlotte, Princess Bernhard of Saxe-Meiningen; Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught, Fourth row Tsarevitch Nicholas of Russia (bowler hat); Princess Alix of Hesse; Victoria, Princess Louis of Battenberg; Irene, Princess Henry of Prussia; Marie, Grand Duchess Vladimir of Russia; Marie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Seated Emperor William II of Germany; Queen Victoria; Victoria, Empress Frederick of Germany, On floor Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha; Princess Feodore of Saxe-Meiningen. An excellent and very attractive image with very good photograph definition. A gold-toned glazed albumen print. Few very small annotations at the base, in German, referring to the personages of the image, and bearing to the bottom right corner a blind embossed seal dated 1894. This photograph shows the guests who were present at the marriage, on 19 April 1894, of Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse, and his cousin, Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. Both were grandchildren of Queen Victoria. The photograph was taken two days after the wedding, in the garden of the Palace in Coburg, where, according to Queen Victoria's Journal for 21 April 1894, `the whole of our large family party were photographed by English, as well as German photographers…´, This kind of gathering was once described by Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse, as a "Royal Mob", and Queen Victoria wrote `Than which I dislike nothing more´. This assembly, while celebrating one marriage, is actually anticipating another. Tsarevitch Nicholas of Russia and Princess Alix of Hesse, had become engaged on 20 April, a day earlier. Queen Victoria was informed of the engagement on the same day and was "quite thunderstruck", although some of the people shown in this photograph played a significant part in helping the engagement to take place. Although in love with the Tsarevitch, Princess Alix, was deeply religious and her distress at the idea of converting from Lutheran to Orthodox, which would be essential if she were to marry the heir to the Russian throne, had caused her to refuse him on an earlier occasion. But finally her relatives managed to persuade her to accept him.

MARIA CHRISTINA: (1858-1929) Austrian Archduchess, Queen Consort of Spain 1879-85, as wife of King Alfonso XII. Maria Christina also served as Queen Regent of Spain 1885-1902. An official diplomatic L.S., Maria Cristina, two pages, folio, Royal Palace of Madrid, 15th November 1894, to the President of the Republic of Peru, in Spanish. The elegantly penned manuscript letter dates from Maria Christina's tenure as Queen Regent and states, in part, 'Moved by Our constant desire to continue to cultivate the good relations both political and commercial which happily exist between Spain and Peru, We have judged it appropriate to appoint as Our Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in Your Republic Don Luis del Castillo y Frigueros……The distinguished qualities of Senor Castillo y Frigueros and his well-known zeal make Us hope that in the discharge of his important Mission he will succeed in earning Your goodwill…..' Countersigned by Alejandro Groizard y Gomez de la Serna (1830-1919) Spanish Politician, Minister of State 1894-95. With an attractive blind embossed paper seal affixed. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGAndres Avelino Caceres (1836-1923) President of Peru 1884-85, 1886-90 & 1894-95.

HIMMLER HEINRICH: (1900-1945) German Nazi official of World War II, Reichsfuhrer of the SS. A very fine D.S., H. Himmler, one page, large heavy folio, Berlin, 5th September 1938, to Leonhard Jensen, in German. The partially printed document being the appointment of Police Master Sergeant and Oberjunker Leonhard Jensen to the rank of lieutenant of Police. Signed in bold black ink at the base of the document by Himmler, in his capacity as Reich Minister of the Interior, and as stated to the heading in the name of the Fuhrer and Reich Chancellor. The document bears to the lower left corner a large blind embossed Nazi eagle and swastika. With blank integral leaf. Folded. EX

HORTHY MIKLOS: (1868-1957) Regent of Hungary 1920-1944. A good vintage signed and inscribed sepia postcard photograph, the image depicting Horthy seated in a three quarter length pose wearing his uniform and medals. With the blind embossed credit stamp of a Budapest photography studio to the lower right corner of the image. Signed by Horthy in bold, dark fountain pen ink and inscribed to General Sherill. VGThe present photograph may have been presented to General Charles H. Sherrill (1867-1936) American Politician and Diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Turkey 1933-36. In 1935 Sherrill, as a member of the International Olympic Committee, met twice with Adolf Hitler during preparations for the 1936 Olympic Games and upon the two men disagreeing over the participation of Jews Sherrill threatened Hitler with an American boycott.

PAUL VI: (1897-1978) Pope of the Roman Catholic Church 1963-78. A very fine and attractive Apostolic Blessing signed by Paul VI as Pope, `Paulus P P. VI´, one page, to a 3.5 x 5.5 small card, vellum, dated 12th August 1969, in Dutch. The Apostolic Blessing bears colourful printed ornaments and gilt, with a circular small colour photograph affixed at the head, the image showing Pope Paul VI in a head and shoulders blessing pose. The printed text states at the head "Holy Father - On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the monastic vows of sister…´ Signed in bold black ink at the base. With a blind embossed seal to lower left corner. Matted in green to an overall size of 7 x 9. VG

LISZT FRANZ: (1811-1886) Austrian-Hungarian Composer. A good A.L.S., `F. Liszt´, two pages, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to Prince Poniatowski, in French. Liszt was on his way to visit Poniatowski when they crossed each other, and states `Not knowing if my concert preparations would allow me to meet you before tomorrow evening, I come to beg you to be kind enough and please me with your presence tomorrow Saturday at Cora..´ further saying `I know that you are invited at Princess Metternich´s home, but the concert will be closed before our chops will have time to get cold. Forgive my lack of manners invitation; and do not make me wait till Florence to better know each other..´ The letter bears to the upper front corner the blind embossed seal of Bath. Folded. Very small overall minor age wear, otherwise VG Jozef Michal Poniatowski (1814-1873) Polish Composer and Tenor. Prince of Monte Rotondo. Nephew of Polish Prince Jozef Antoni Poniatowski, a Napoleon´s Marshal. Pauline Metternich (1836-1921) Princess of Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein. Austrian socialite. Known for her great charm and elegance and for her social commitment. She was an important promoter of the works of composers Richard Wagner and Bedrich Smetana.

GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. D.S., George R, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at Saint James's, 20th February 1797. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing George Paterson to be a Major in the Fifeshire Regiment of Fencible Cavalry commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Anstruther Thomson. Countersigned at the foot by William Cavendish-Bentinck (1738-1809) 3rd Duke of Portland, British Politician who served as Home Secretary 1794-1801 and as Prime Minister 1783 & 1807-09. With blind embossed paper seal attached. Some light overall mottling, otherwise about VG

[GONE WITH THE WIND]: FLEMING VICTOR: (1889-1949) American Film Director of Gone With The Wind and The Wizard of Oz (both 1939). Academy Award winner. An excellent, extremely rare vintage signed and inscribed 10.5 x 13 photograph, the image depicting Fleming in a head and shoulders pose intensely looking towards the camera. Photograph by Henry Waxman of Hollywood and bearing his blind embossed credit stamp to the lower right corner. Signed by Fleming in dark fountain pen ink to the image, 'Dear Baby, I love you, Victor'. Apparently inscribed to the actress Clara Bow, one of Fleming's lovers. A couple of very light, extremely small corner creases and a few very minor traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise VG Clara Bow (1905-1965) American Actress, known as 'The It Girl'. Bow starred in the American silent comedy film Mantrap (1926) which was directed by Victor Fleming and was briefly engaged to the director in the same year. Fleming once likened Bow to a Stradivarius violin, stating 'touch her, and she responded with genius'.

ADAM ADOLPHE: (1803-1856) French Composer. Best known for his ballet Giselle (1841) and his worldwide acclaimed Cantique de Noel `O Holy Night´ (1847). A.L.S., `A. Adam´, two pages, 12mo, n.p., [Paris], Monday 19th July, n.y., to Madame the Countess, in French. The letter bears to the upper left corner a blind embossed monogramme with the composer´s initials, a double "A". Adam, in his usual small writing, states in part `You will no dout admit that I am quite unfortunate not being able, on the receipt of your charming letter, to leave right away and present to you…´ further thanking his correspondent saying `.. not having accepted earlier the kind permission you have given to me - I leave today to the countryside and will not be back before the end of the week. It is two years now that I keep on promising to one of my best friends, Mme the Baroness of Meneval, to visit her for few days to her countryside and I finally take the decision to accomplish my promise.´ G to VG

RHEE SYNGMAN: (1875-1965) South Korean President 1948-60. Bold black fountain pen ink signature ('Syngman Rhee') on an official sheet of blind embossed 8vo stationery, with a typed inscription and date, 20th June 1955. About EX

KELLERMANN FRANÇOIS CHRISTOPHE: (1735-1820) Marshal of France, Duc de Valmy. An excellent Autograph Manuscript Signed twice by Marshal Kellerman, to the heading `François Christophe de Kellermann, Duc de Valmy, Marechal et Pair de France´, and at the base of the autograph document `Le Marechal de Kellermann, Duc de Valmy, Pair de France´, one page, 4to, Luneville, 9th July 1818, in French. The document bears two attractive ink stamps and one blind embossed seal, and at the base a red wax seal in good condition. Kellermann grants a power of attorney to his secretary Mr. Beraud, stating that he is residing in Paris at the Rue St. Dominique, and authorizing him to receive the payment of dividends on his behalf. The document bears a watermark. VG

ATTLEE CLEMENT: (1883-1967) British Prime Minister 1945-51. A.L.S., Attlee, one page, 8vo, n.p. (London), 19th February 1963, to Mr. E. Tait, on the blind embossed stationery of the House of Lords Library. Attlee thanks his correspondent for their letter and remarks 'I shall be honoured to have my name connected with your premises'. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Attlee. VG

GARRETT PAT: (1850-1908) American Lawman, Bartender and Customs Agent of America's Old West, famous for his pursuit and shooting of Billy the Kid. D.S., P. F. Garrett, two pages, oblong 4to, Jarilla, New Mexico, 12th December 1899. The attractive partially printed document is a share certificate for one hundred shares of $10 each of the capital stock of The Alabama Gold and Copper Mining Company, numbered 50 and issued to W. H. H. Llewellyn. Signed by Garrett at the foot in his capacity as Secretary of the company and countersigned by J. M. Llewellyn (most likely a relative of the shareholder) in his capacity as President. With the gold foil blind embossed seal affixed to the lower left corner. Scarce. VG

BAKER JOSEPHINE: (1906-1975) African-American Dancer and Singer. A.L.S., `Josephine´, two pages, 4to, on the printed stationery of Village du Monde, Périgord, with attractive blind embossed heading, 15th March 1967, in French. Baker writes a friendly letter, in her French writing with multiple mistakes, and states in part `My two love…How are things.. I suppose you are resting a bit - here life continues in the same way, nature wakes up and the countryside becomes beautiful..´ further saying `I would be happy to see you again, but here as I am still at your home.. to bother you. I found Henri concerned.. less happy, etc, he seems to be annoyed or bored..´ At the conclusion Baker signs `Josephine and herd´, referring amusingly to her adopted children. G

CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN HENRY: (1836-1908) British Prime Minister 1905-08. A.L.S., with his initials HCB, one page, 8vo, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, 25th January 1906, to [Augustine] Birrell, on the blind embossed stationery of the First Lord of the Treasury. Campbell-Bannerman announces 'I thought well of may fair correspondent's letter & for confirmation applied to Carlaw Martin', although adds that his reply was not enthusiastic, further commenting 'Yet the lady's letter must have much that appeals to the former member for W. Fife' and concluding in French, 'Fais en ce que voudras'. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGAugustine Birrell (1850-1933) British Politician, President of the Board of Education 1905-07.Thomas Carlaw Martin (1850-1920) Scottish newspaper editor and Director of the Royal Scottish Museum.

SCOTT ROBERT FALCON: (1868-1912) British Antarctic Explorer. A very fine, rare vintage signed sepia 7 x 10 photograph, the photogravure image depicting Scott standing in a half length pose, c.1900. Photograph by J. Thomson of London and bearing his blind embossed Royal Warrant to the lower photographer's mount. Signed ('Con') by Scott with his family name in dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the image. Some light age wear and very minor mottling to the photographer's mount and very slightly irregularly trimmed to the left and right edges, about VG 'Scott of the Antarctic' led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: The Discovery Expedition of 1901-04 and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition of 1910-13. On the first expedition he set a new southern record and discovered the Polar Plateau on which the South Pole is located. During the second venture Scott led a party of five which reached the South Pole on 17th January 1912 after Roald Amundsen's Norwegian Expedition.On their return journey, Scott and his companions died from a combination of exhaustion, starvation and extreme cold. Following the news of his death Scott became a celebrated hero and national icon.

GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. D.S., George R, (a 'mad' example), as King, at the head, three pages, folio, Court at Saint James's, 2nd June 1808. The manuscript document is a License relating to John Tulloch and states, in part, 'To all commanders of Our Ships of War and Privateers…..Greeting, whereas John Tulloch hath humbly represented unto us on Behalf of Edward Wynne Commander of the American Ship Father & Sons and sundry British Merchants that they are desirous of obtaining Our Royal Licence to Import from Alicant or any Port or Ports in Spain not blockaded to any of the Ports of Our United Kingdom Four Cargoes…..of such articles as are allowed by Our order……the said vessels may proceed from the Port they lie in Ballast or partly laden with heavy Goods to other Ports not Blockaded to compleat their cargoes or to take the whole of their cargoes on Board where they be & be permitted to make use of any Belligerent or Neutral Dominants……& that on their arrival at this Kingdom the Masters be Permitted to…..return with their Vessels & Crews to any Port not Blockaded. We taking the Promises into our Royal Consideration are graciously pleased to grant Our License…..provided that….the said vessels shall be Spanish & that they depart from any one Port in Spain where they may load…..or where part of the Cargoes consist of Barilla…..to any other Ports between Cape Palos & Cape Nao…..& to proceed from thence with their Cargoes…..to any of the Ports of Our United Kingdom upon condition that if any Part of the Cargoes of either of the said Vessels consist of Wines the Merchant Importer of the said Wines shall (if the Port of Destination be to the Eastward of Plymouth) enter into proper Security by Bond to be taken in the Office of Our Privy Council…….This Our Licence to remain in Force for Six months……' Countersigned ('Hawkesbury') at the conclusion by Robert Jenkinson (1770-1828) 2nd Earl of Liverpool, British Prime Minister 1812-27, Home Secretary 1804-06, 1807-09. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some light overall age wear and a couple of small, minor tears to the edges of the folds, only very slightly affecting one word of text but not the signature, otherwise VG

LLOYD-GEORGE DAVID: (1863-1945) British Prime Minister 1916-22. A fine A.L.S., D Lloyd-George, four pages, 8vo, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, 29th December 1918, to James Louis Garvin ('My dear Garvin'), on the blind embossed stationery of the Prime Minister. Lloyd-George writes a warm letter of sympathy following the death of his correspondent's first wife, commencing 'I wish I could express to you how much I feel for you in your dark sorrow. Fate has indeed dealt cruelly by you these last years & to have thus stricken you in the hours of national rejoicing is double bitterness', and continuing to reflect 'I was once called upon to pass through the valley of grief when I lost a little girl that was most dear to me. The real sympathy of friends helped me. That I know you can command abundantly. I have heard it expressed in many quarters. What saved me however from distraction & despair was hard work', further adding 'I know you are a brave & high souled man with a real mission in life & I know you will find comfort' before concluding 'My wife wishes to join me in profoundest sympathy with you & your motherless children'. Accompanied by the original envelope partially addressed in Lloyd-George's hand and marked 'Private'. VG James Louis Garvin (1868-1947) British Journalist & Author, editor of The Observer 1908-42. Garvin had married Christina Ellen Wilson in 1894 and his first wife bore him a son and four daughters. Their son Roland, known to the family as Ged, died in a night assault on German lines in 1916. Garvin was heartbroken at his loss and never fully recovered from his son's death which also shaped many of his attitudes to subsequent events. David Lloyd-George's daughter, Mair (1890-1907) died at a tragically young age during an appendectomy.

FREDERICK I: (1676-1751) King of Sweden 1720-51. D.S., Friedrich, (a good, bold example, as King), two pages, folio, Stockholm, 5th September 1739, in Swedish. The attractively penned manuscript document are the letters of appointment for Leonhard Klinkovstrom to be Chancellery Councillor and state, in part, '…..as the office of a Chancellery Councillor in Our and the Kingdom's Chancellery College, in the place of the late Joachim Neries, has become vacant: And for its filling there has come to Our Gracious Remembrance Our Faithful Servant and Secretary at the Foreign Department of Our Chancellery, Our Beloved Noble and Well-Born Leonhard Klinkovstrom, in consideration of the long service demonstrated to Us and the Kingdom, and the good knowledge and experience he has employed in the matters that belong to that same important office, together with the proof of the loyal and honest behaviour he has shown daily and at all times: We therefore will hereby and in virtue of these Our Letters Patent do appoint him, Leonhard Klinkovstrom, to the office of a Chancellery Councillor……in which he is to enjoy the salary and benefits that belong to the same Office…..' Countersigned at the foot by Gustaf Boneauschiold (1683-1754) Swedish Nobleman, Presidential Secretary of the Chancellery College. With blind embossed paper seal affixed and blank integral leaf. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

NICHOLAS I: (1796-1855) Emperor of Russia 1825-55. A good A.L.S., `Nicolas´, with bold ink flourish, two pages, 4to, Saint Petersburg, 8th/20th April 1839, to an unidentified Royal Highness, in French. The manuscript letter in the hand of the Emperor is a kind and friendly letter to a member of a Royal House, thanking the help and friendly welcome given to his son. Nicholas I, as Emperor, states in part `My son has reported to me in detail about the infinitely precious welcome that your Royal Highness has deigned giving to him. I have no doubt Madame that my son found in your Royal Highness and family the indulgent and kind parents..´ Nicholas I further expresses again his gratitude for their familiar welcome to his son. The letter bears to the upper left corner a Royal blind embossed seal. Nicolas I most probably refers to his elder son and future Tsar Alexander II (1818-1881). Alexander II ascended to the throne in 1855, aged 37, and in 1838 and 1839, the year of the present letter, aged 20 or 21, visited many prominent Western European countries as Tsesarevich. Some extremely light age wear, otherwise VG

EDWARD VII: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. D.S., Edward R & I, as King, at the head, one page, large oblong folio, Court at St. James's, 26th October 1905. The partially printed document approves the appointment of a French Consul General at Calcutta and states, in part, 'Whereas the President of the French Republic has by a Commission bearing date the 24th day of June 1905 appointed Mr Charles de Contonly to be Consul General at Calcutta and We having approved of this appointment……We hereby require that you do receive, countenance, and as there may be occasion, favourably assist him the said Charles de Contonly in the exercise of his office…..' Countersigned at the foot by Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice (1845-1927) 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, British Statesman who served as Viceroy and Governor General of India 1888-94 and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1900-05. With blind embossed seal. Some very light, extremely minor age wear at the folds, otherwise VGEmile Loubet (1838-1929) President of France 1899-1906.

GEORGE VI: (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52. D.S., George R, as King, at the head, two pages, folio, Court at St. James's, 22nd November 1947. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, is addressed to the Governor of Wakefield prison and is a remission document relating to Reginald Harold Mazonowicz who, at the Quarter Sessions held in Newcastle-under-Lyme on 30th September 1946, was 'convicted of six offences of larceny as servant and sentenced to imprisonment for six concurrent terms of twenty-one months', and in consideration of 'some circumstances humbly represented to Us' is now pardoned from the remainder of his sentence and is 'to be discharged out of custody forthwith'. Countersigned at the conclusion by James Chuter Ede (1882-1965) British Politician, Home Secretary 1945-51. With blind embossed seal to the upper left corner. VG

CASTRO FIDEL: (1926-2016) Cuban Prime Minister 1959-76 and President 1976- 2008. D.S., `Fidel Castro Ruz´, one page, folio, Presidential Palace, Havana, 7th July 1959, in Spanish. Signed by Castro in his capacity as Prime Minister. The document is dated in 1959, which they identify as `The Year of Liberation´. The typed document bears the printed heading of « Republic of Cuba -Presidency » and is issued and signed by Manuel Urrutia Lleo (1901-1981), President of Cuba from January to July 1959, and relates to the use of funds recovered from goods embezzlement for public use. By this document, a new law nº 428 is approved and orders the increase credit of the values of good in the budget, including furniture and vehicles recuperated by the new Government. Signed at the foot by Castro in his capacity as Prime Minister, also signed by Manuel Urrutia Lleo as President of Cuba, and by Rufo Lopez-Fresquet. Castro and Lopez-Fresquet have both signed their names across attractive blind embossed Cuban seals. The document also bears an affixed blue paper seal with its original blue ribbons. Three file holes to the left edge and few very small pinholes with slightly trimmed upper left edge, none of which affect the text or signatures. G to VG The present document is signed only two weeks before President Urrutia was forced to resign. On 23rd July 1959, Castro resumed his position as Premier and appointed Osvaldo Dorticos as the new President.Rufo Lopez-Fresquet (1911-1983) Cuban distinguished Economist who became Castro´s first Minister of the Treasury. In 2005, Rufo Lopez-Fresquet was portrayed in the movie The Lost City (2005)

VIEUXTEMPS HENRI: (1820-1881) Belgian Composer and Violinist. A.L.S., `H. Vieuxtemps´, three pages, 8vo, Brussels, 11st November 1841, to Josse, in French. A good content letter, Vieuxtemps stating in part `I have received your last two letters with the affiche of my concert and I really don´t know how to thank you..´ further referring to his correspondent´s proposal, saying `The proposal you have forwarded to me on behalf of this Monsieur is quite convenient to me. I would accept 12,000 francs in the conditions you have exposed to me..´ Vieuxtemps expresses his concerns about the success of his tour concerts and requests information before giving his approval. Before concluding he states `I receive right now a letter from Vrugt the Holland court singer. He asks me for explanations about the source of these information of which I have almost been the victim. He also wishes to make me some proposals. Which ones? I have no idea. In any case, I will not respond before I get your response.´ The letter bears to the upper left corner a Bath blind embossed seal. VG

HOPPNER JOHN: (1758-1810) English Painter. D.S., J. Hoppner, one page, slim oblong 8vo, n.p., 9th August 1806. The manuscript document is a receipt issued to Mr. Molteno for the sum of three pounds 'for two proofs of Mr. Pitt'. With blind embossed revenue seal. Some very slight, extremely minor traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise VGThe present receipt was most likely made out to Anthony Molteno, the printseller and bookseller of London.Hoppner painted several versions of British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger's (1759-1806) portrait, and the original is considered to have been commissioned by Lord Mulgrave in 1804. Another copy is housed in the National Portrait Gallery, London, and a further one was sold at auction in London in 2008 for £36,000.

CLINTON BILL: (1946- ) American President 1993-2001. T.L.S., Bill, as President, one page, 8vo, Washington, 9th February 1994, to Daniel Patrick Moynihan ('Dear Mr. Chairman') on the blind embossed printed stationery of The White House. Clinton thanks his correspondent for their kind note following the State of the Union and remarks 'Of course, you're right: the estimated number of women and children who stay on welfare to collect health benefits is one million total, not one million people as I said in my remarks. As you know, this is a very difficult number to measure, but I believe the estimate you suggested is one we can defend'. Clinton concludes by adding that he enjoyed a meeting with Moynihan the previous week and looks forward to further discussions in the future. About EXDaniel Patrick Moynihan (1927-2003) American Politician & Diplomat, United States Senator from New York 1977-2001.

LAW ANDREW BONAR: (1858-1923) British Prime Minister 1922-23. A.L.S., A. Bonar Law, on two sides of a blind embossed House of Commons correspondence card, n.p. (London), 28th July n.y., to [Joseph] Maclay. Law asks his correspondent if an enclosure meets with his approval, remarking that 'it was very generous of you to suggest it', and asks, if so, whether he could close the letter and have it sent. Autograph letters of Law are scarce. About EXJoseph Maclay (1857-1951) 1st Baron Maclay. Scottish Businessman & Public Servant, Minister of Shipping 1916-21.

HAILE SELASSIE I: (1892-1975) Ethiopian Regent 1916-30 and Emperor 1930-74. A bold fountain pen ink signature, as Emperor, on an unusual 4to page removed from an album, n.p. (London), 1936. Haile Selassie’s signature appears in the upper left corner of the page alongside a blind embossed circular seal featuring an image of the Lion of Judah at the centre, and a further annotation, in Tigrinya, in the Emperor’s hand. Lightly affixed to the page is a 5 x 7 photograph of Haile Selassie standing in a full length pose and alongside this a piece of partially folded ribbon (7” in length as it appears on the page) in Ethiopian colours has been neatly laid down. With an interesting ink annotation (of which, curiously, some words have been neatly erased in order to hide the identity of an individual or individuals) to the verso in an unidentified hand, stating, in full, ‘…..obtained this signature at the Abyssinian Embassy in London in 1936 when the Emperor was in exile during the war with Italy. Sir Oliver Lodge the philosopher was supposed to interview the Emperor after…….but apparently did not feel well & asked……..if he could go before……This suited……because he could then be less hurried. The Emperor insisted on embossing the seal himself (a task…….preferred to do, to ensure a good striking). He showed particular interest in the signiture (sic) of President [Franklin D.] Roosevelt & said he had great admiration for him’. A rare and attractive presentation. VG

BAO DAI: (1913-1997) His name being Nguyen Phuc Vinh Thuy. Last Emperor of Vietnam, of the Nguyen dinasty dynasty. Emperor of Annam 1926-45, under French Indochina protectorate. In March 1945 Japan took the control and ruled through Bao Day who renamed his country “Vietnam”. Bao Dai abdicated in August 1945 when Japan surrendered. He would be elected Chief of the State of Vietnam 1949-55 until he was ousted in a fraudulent referendum. An exceptionally rare original Royal jade matrix seal, Emperor Bao Dai, Nguyen dynasty, the very attractive jade stone seal representing a dragon head. Together with a very rare and exceptionally important T.L.S., `Bao Dai´, signed in blue ink over his Royal seal, stamped in red ink and bearing the words “VIET-NAM - PUC BAO DAI”, two pages, 4to, Dalat, 17th December 1953, in French. The typed document, bearing to the upper left corner a blind embossed seal of the State of Vietnam, and beneath the printed text “State of Viet-Nam - His Majesty Bao-Dai”, is an important decree containing three articles, stating `His Majesty Bao-Dai, Chief of State,… Having seen the decree dated 6th June 1952, fixing the composition of the Government… Having seen the letter dated 17th December 1953 by President Nguyen-Van-Tam, submitting the resignation of the Government under his presidency, I decree 1) The Government resignation, constituted under President Nguyen-Van-Tam Presidency is accepted… 2) Until the decree fixing the composition of the new government is issued, all affairs remain granted by President Nguyen-Van-Tam and the members of the government under his Presidency. 3) The President of the Government, Vice-President, Ministers and Secretaries of State are responsible of the execution of the present decree.´ The royal seal on the letter decree was stamped by the Emperor with the matrix seal described above, and offered immediately after to President Nguyen Van-tam after his resignation as a gesture of gratitude for his loyal services. The seal remains in very fine condition and is kept in its original box. VGNguyen Van Tam (1895-1990) Prime Minister of the State of Vietnam 1952-53. Former Governor of Northern Vietnam. His son General Nguyen Van Hinh was Chief of Staff of the Vietnamese National Army, the forces that fought against the Communist Revolution.

LLOYD GEORGE DAVID: (1863-1945) British Prime Minister 1916-22. An unusual D.S., D Lloyd George, one page, 4to, n.p. (Paris?), 17th January 1920, on the blind embossed stationery of the British War Cabinet Offices at the Villa Majestic, Paris (struck through). The manuscript document, in an unidentified hand, is a statement prepared by Lloyd George as a birthday message to be printed in the Daily Graphic and states, in full, 'The tumult of human anger and unrest is settling down to an assured peace. The weather indications are becoming more and steadily more favourable'. Signed and dated by Lloyd George at the conclusion. With blank integral leaf. Some light age toning. Accompanied by a small news clipping from the Daily Graphic reproducing the message. G, 2

WARHOL, ANDY WARHOL, ANDY 1928 Pittsburgh, PA/USA - 1987 New York Titel: Cologne Cathedral. Datierung: 1985. Technik: Farbserigrafie mit Diamantstaub auf Lenox Museumskarton. Maße: 100 x 80cm. Bezeichnung: Signiert. Herausgeber: Hermann Wünsche, Bonn (Hrsg.). Sockel/Rahmen: Rahmen. Das Blatt ist mit dem Trockenstempel des Druckers Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, versehen. Auf der Rückseite befindet sich der Copyright-Stempel des Künstlers und des Herausgebers. Die Serigrafie erschien außerhalb der 4-teiligen Mappe. Sie gehört zu der nicht nummerierten Auflage von 80 individuell gestalteten TP-Exemplaren. Jedes von ihnen hat Unikatcharakter. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen Literatur: - Feldman, Frayda/Schellmann, Jörg: Andy Warhol Prints - A Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, Mailand 2003 (4. Aufl.), WVZ.-Nr. IIB.361-364. Erläuterungen zum Katalog Andy Warhol USA Pop Art Fotografie Nachkriegskunst Grafik 1980er Kirche Druckgrafik Serigrafie Gebäude WARHOL, ANDY WARHOL, ANDY 1928 Pittsburgh, PA/USA - 1987 New York Title: Cologne Cathedral. Date: 1985. Technique: Colour silkscreen with diamond dust on Lenox museum board. Measurement: 100 x 80cm. Notation: Signed.  Publisher: Hermann Wünsche, Bonn (publisher). Frame/Pedestal: Framed. The sheet is provided with the blind stamp of the printer Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. Verso is the copyright stamp of the artist and the publisher. This silkscreen was released outside of the 4-part portfolio. It belongs to the unnumbered edition of 80 individually designed TP-copies. Each piece is a unique work. Provenance: - Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia Literature: - Feldman, Frayda/Schellmann, Jörg: Andy Warhol Prints, A Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, Milan 2003 (4th ed.), cat. rais. nos. IIB.361-364. Explanations to the Catalogue Andy Warhol USA Pop Art Photographs Post-War Art Prints 1980s Church Print Silkscreen Buildings

WARHOL, ANDY WARHOL, ANDY 1928 Pittsburgh, PA/USA - 1987 New York Titel: Truck. Datierung: 1985. Technik: Farbserigrafie auf Lenox Museumskarton. Darstellungsmaß: 100 x 100cm Bezeichnung: Signiert. Herausgeber: Hermann Wünsche, Bonn (Hrsg.). Rahmen: Rahmen. Das Blatt ist mit dem Trockenstempel des Druckers Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, versehen. Auf der Rückseite befindet sich der Copyright-Stempel des Künstlers. Die Serigrafie erschien außerhalb der 4-teiligen Mappe. Sie gehört zu der nicht nummerierten Auflage von 73 individuell gestalteten TP-Exemplaren. Jedes von ihnen hat Unikatcharakter. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen Literatur: - Feldman, Frayda/Schellmann, Jörg: Andy Warhol Prints, A Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, Mailand 2003 (4. Auflage), WVZ.-Nrn IIB.367-370 Die Serigrafien wurden von dem Galeristen Hermann Wünsche, Bonn, in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bundesverband des Deutschen Güterverkehrs anlässlich des XX. World Congress of the International Roads Transport Union herausgegeben . Erläuterungen zum Katalog Andy Warhol USA Pop Art Fotografie Nachkriegskunst Grafik 1980er Automobil Druckgrafik Serigrafie WARHOL, ANDY WARHOL, ANDY 1928 Pittsburgh, PA/USA - 1987 New York Title: Truck. Date: 1985. Techinque: Colour silkscreen on Lenox museum board. Depiction Size: 100 x 100cm. Notation: Signed. Publisher: Hermann Wünsche, Bonn (publisher). Frame: Framed. The sheet is provided with the blind stamp of the printer Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. Verso is the copyright stamp of the artist. This silkscreen was released outside of the 4-part portfolio. It belongs to the unnumbered edition of 73 individually designed TP-copies. Each piece is a unique work. Provenance: - Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia Literature: - Feldman, Frayda/Schellmann, Jörg: Andy Warhol Prints, A Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, Milan 2003 (4th ed.), cat. rais. nos. IIB.367-370. The silkscreens were published by the gallerist Hermann Wünsche, Bonn, in cooperation with the Bundesverband des Deutschen Güterverkehrs on the occasion of the XX. World Congress of the International Roads Transport Union. Explanations to the Catalogue Andy Warhol USA Pop Art Photographs Post-War Art Prints 1980s Car Print Silkscreen

WARHOL, ANDY WARHOL, ANDY 1928 Pittsburgh, PA/USA - 1987 New York Titel: Karen Kain. Datierung: 1980. Technik: Farbserigrafie auf Lenox Museumskarton. Maße: 101,5 x 81cm. Bezeichnung: Signiert und bezeichnet. Herausgeber: William Hechter, Toronto (Hrsg.). Exemplar: TP 12/25. Rahmen/Sockel: Rahmen. Das Blatt ist mit dem Trockenstempel des Druckers Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, versehen. Auf der Rückseite befindet sich der Copyrightstempel des Künstlers. Bei dieser Arbeit handelt es sich um eine von 25 TP-Exemplaren in unterschiedlichen Farbvarianten. Jede von ihnen hat Unikatcharakter. Die Arbeit entstand nach einer Fotografie Warhols der kanadischen Balletttänzerin Karen Kain. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen Literatur: - Feldman, Frayda/Schellmann, Jörg: Andy Warhol Prints - A Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, Mailand 2003 (4. Aufl.), WVZ.-Nr. IIB.236 "Ob ich nun einen Schuh porträtiere oder eine Cola-Flasche oder ob ich im Interview, im Film, im Kabelfernsehen ein neues Gesicht vorstelle - immer kommen Portraits bei mir heraus. Das hängt vielleicht damit zusammen, dass ich andere Menschen so viel interessanter finde als mich." - Andy Warhol. Erläuterungen zum Katalog Andy Warhol USA Pop Art Fotografie Nachkriegskunst Grafik 1980er Frau Druckgrafik Farbserigrafie WARHOL, ANDY WARHOL, ANDY 1928 Pittsburgh, PA/USA - 1987 New York Title: Karen Kain. Date: 1980. Technique: Colour silkscreen on Lenox museum board. Measurement: 101,5 x 81cm. Notation: Signed and inscribed. Publisher: William Hechter, Toronto (publisher). Number: TP 12/25. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. The sheet is provided with the blind stamp of the printer Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. Verso is the copyright stamp of the artist. This work is one of 25 TP-copies in different colour variations. Each work is unique. The work was made after a photograph by Warhol of the Canadian ballet dancer Karen Kain. Provenance: - Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia Literature: - Feldman, Frayda/Schellmann, Jörg: Andy Warhol Prints - A Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, Milan 2003 (4th ed.), cat. rais. no. IIB.236. Explanations to the Catalogue Andy Warhol USA Pop Art Photographs Post-War Art Prints 1980s Woman Print Colour silkscreen

WARHOL, ANDY WARHOL, ANDY 1928 Pittsburgh, PA/USA - 1987 New York Titel: Harald (Toni) Schumacher. Datierung: 1983. Technik: Farbserigrafie auf Lenox Museumskarton. Darstellungsmaß: 96,5 x 96,5cm. Rahmen: Rahmen. Das Blatt ist mit dem Trockenstempel des Druckers Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, versehen. Auf der Rückseite befindet sich der Copyrightstempel des Künstlers. Die Arbeit entstand in einer kleinen nicht genannten Auflage in unterschiedlichen Farbvarianten. Jede Arbeit hat Unikatcharakter Provenienz:- Privatsammlung Herrmann Wünsche, BonnLiteratur: - Feldman, Freyda/Schellmann Jörg: Andy Warhol Prints - A Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, Mailand 2003 (4. Aufl.), WVZ.-Nr. IIIC.68. Erläuterungen zum Katalog Andy Warhol USA Pop Art Fotografie Nachkriegskunst Grafik 1980er Mann Druckgrafik Farbserigrafie Porträt WARHOL, ANDY WARHOL, ANDY 1928 Pittsburgh, PA/USA - 1987 New York Title: Harald (Toni) Schumacher. Date: 1983. Techinque: Colour silkscreen on Lenox museum board. Depiction Size: 96,5 x 96,5cm. Frame: Framed. The sheet is provided with the blind stamp of the printer Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. Verso is the copyright stamp of the artist. The work was created in a small edition of unknown total number of copies in different colour variations. Each work is unique. Provenance:- Private collection Hermann Wünsche, BonnLiterature: - Feldman, Freyda/Schellmann Jörg: Andy Warhol Prints - A Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, Milan 2003 (4th ed.), cat. rais. no. IIIC.68. Explanations to the Catalogue Andy Warhol USA Pop Art Photographs Post-War Art Prints 1980s Man Print Colour silkscreen Portrait

MUELLER, OTTO MUELLER, OTTO 1874 Liebau/Schlesien - 1930 Breslau Titel: Polnische Familie. Datierung: 1920/1921. Technik: Lithografie auf Kupferdruckpapier. Montierung: handkoloriert (Aquarell und Kreide). Maße: 26 x 19 x 40,5 x 31cm. Bezeichnung: Signiert unterhalb der Darstellung rechts: Otto Mueller. Bezeichnet unten links: 28Rahmen/Sockel: Passepartout. Das Blatt ist unten links mit dem Trockenstempel "DIE SCHAFFENDEN" versehen. Provenienz: - Sammlung H. Paffenholz, Wipperfürth - Privatsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen Literatur: - Galerie Nierendorf (Hrsg.): Otto Mueller zum hundertsten Geburtstag - Das graphische Gesamtwerk, Berlin 1974, Vgl. WVZ.-Nr. 114.II.c Dieser zweite Zustand der Lithografie erschien in der von Paul Westheim herausgegebenen Mappe "Die Schaffenden", 1921, 3. Jahrgang, 1. Mappe (hier betitelt: Polen) Das überarbeitete Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde und Papierarbeiten ist im Frühjahr 2020 erschienen und wird von VAN HAM Art Publications herausgegeben. Erläuterungen zum Katalog Otto Mueller Deutschland Expressionismus Moderne Kunst Grafik 1920er Figur / Figuren Papierarbeit Mischtechnik Familien MUELLER, OTTO MUELLER, OTTO 1874 Liebau/Silesia - 1930 Wroclaw Title: Polnische Familie. Date: 1920/1921. Technique: Lithograph on copperprint paper. Mounting: handcoloured (watercolour and chalk). Measurement: 26 x 19 x 40,5 x 31cm. Notation: Signed beneath the depiction on the right Otto Mueller. Inscribed lower left: 28Frame/Pedestal: Passepartout The sheet is stamped with the blind stamp "DIE SCHAFFENDEN" on the lower left. Provenance: - Collection H. Paffenholz, Wipperfürth - Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia Literature: - Galerie Nierendorf (ed.): Otto Mueller zum hundertsten Geburtstag - Das graphische Gesamtwerk, Berlin 1974, cf. cat. rais. no. 114.II.c This second condition of the lithograph appeared in the portfolio "Die Schaffenden", published by Paul Westheim, 1921, 3rd volume, 1st portfolio (titled here: Polen) The revised catalogue raisonné of paintings and works on paper has bene published in spring 2020, edited by VAN HAM Art Publications. Explanations to the Catalogue Otto Mueller Germany Modern Art Prints 1920s Figure / Figures Works on paper Mixed media Families

INDIANA, ROBERT INDIANA, ROBERT 1928 New Castle, IN/USA - 2018 Vinalhaven, ME/USA Titel: Polygons. Datierung: 1975. Beschreibung: Serie von sieben Farbserigrafien auf Arches 88. Jeweils: 61 x 56cm (78,5 x 70,5cm). Signiert, datiert und nummeriert. Herausgeber: Galerie Denise René, New York (Hrsg.). Exemplar: Ex. 10/100. Rahmen: Jeweils Rahmen. Jedes Blatt ist mit dem Trockenstempel des Herausgebers versehen. Provenienz: - Unternehmenssammlung Deutschland Literatur: - Sheehan, Susan: Robert Indiana - Prints, A Catalogue Raisonné 1951-1991, New York 1991, WVZ.-Nrn 85-91. Erläuterungen zum Katalog Robert Indiana USA Pop Art Nachkriegskunst Unikate 1970er Zahlen Druckgrafik Serigrafie INDIANA, ROBERT INDIANA, ROBERT 1928 New Castle, IN/USA - 2018 Vinalhaven, ME/USA Title: Polygons. Date: 1975. Description: Series from seven colour silkscreens on Arches 88. Each: 61 x 56cm (78,5 x 70,5cm). Signed, dated and numbered. Publisher: Galerie Denise René, New York (publisher). Number: 10/100. Frame/Pedestal: Each framed. Each sheet provides the blind stamp of the publisher. Provenance: - Corporate collection Germany Literature: - Sheehan, Susan: Robert Indiana - Prints, A Catalogue Raisonné 1951-1991, New York 1991, cat. rais. nos. 85-91. Explanations to the Catalogue Robert Indiana USA Pop Art Post-War Art Post War 1970s Numbers Print Silkscreen

KNOEBEL, IMI KNOEBEL, IMI 1940 Dessau Titel: Russische Wand. Untertitel: 8-teiliges Mappenwerk. Datierung: 1988. Technik: Schwarze Lackfarbe auf Papier sowie Grafit auf SCHOELLERSHAMMER 4G (Trockenstempel). Maße: 102 x 73cm. Bezeichnung: Jeweils Folgenummer am unteren Rand: 1-8. Auf Blatt 8 signiert, datiert und nummeriert: imi 88 9/20. Ex. 9/20. Sockel/Rahmen: Jeweils Rahmen. Im Rahmen beschrieben. Maximilian Verlag/Sabine Knust/Galerie Six Friedrich, München (Hrsg.) Dem Werk liegt die originale Leinenmappe mit Impressum und Begleitheft bei. Hierin jeweils betitelt: 1. Schwarzes Kreuz 2. Weißes Kreuz 3. Weißes Doppelkreuz 4. Schwarzes Doppelkreuz 5. Kleine russische Wand 6. Große russische Wand 7. Weißes Quadrat 8. Schwarzes Quadrat Provenienz: - Privatsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen. Erläuterungen zum Katalog Imi Knoebel Deutschland Minimalismus Fotografie Nachkriegskunst Unikate 1980er Abstrakt KNOEBEL, IMI KNOEBEL, IMI 1940 Dessau Title: Russische Wand. Subtitle: 8-part portfolio work. Date: 1988. Technique: Black lacquer paint on paper as well as graphite on SCHOELLERSHAMMER 4G (blind stamp). Measurement: 102 x 73cm. Notation: Each sequence number in the lower margin: 1-8. Sheet 8 signed, dated and numbered: imi 88 9/20. Ex. 9/20. Frame/Pedestal: Each framed. Not examined out of the frame. Maximilian Verlag/Sabine Knust/Galerie Six Friedrich, Munich (publisher) The work is in the original linen portfolio with imprint and booklet. In each case titled: 1. Schwarzes Kreuz 2. Weißes Kreuz 3. Weißes Doppelkreuz 4. Schwarzes Doppelkreuz 5. Kleine russische Wand 6. Große russische Wand 7. Weißes Quadrat 8. Schwarzes Quadrat Provenance: - Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia. Explanations to the Catalogue Imi Knoebel Germany Minimalism Photographs Post-War Art Post War 1980s Abstract

A Victorian Gothic Revival oak Gentleman collector's pier cabinet, brass three-quarter gallery above two open mirror-backed shelves, the projecting base with six graduated drawers, the locks stamped VR Patent, flanked by blind tracery, plinth foot, 155cm high, 93cm wide, 46cm deep, c.1860

A 19th century gilt metal mounted ebonised bureau plat, in the Louis XV taste, slightly oversailing top with inset toolled and gilt leather writing surface, above a pair of frieze drawers, blind to verso, serpentine legs, 75cm high, 131cm wide, 74cm deep

A George IV mahogany bow-fronted wall hanging corner cupboard, stepped cornice above a pair of rectangular doors, the base with frieze drawer flanked by a pair of blind conforming, outlined throughout with checkered stringing, 126cm high, 89cm wide, c.1825

A Chippendale Revival mahogany bijouterie table, hinged top with blind fretwork border, X-stretcher with square galleried upstand, fluted tapered square legs, 76cm high, 42cm square, c.1910

A Victorian burr walnut piano-top Davenport desk, 'pop-up' superstructure fitted for stationery, the hinged cover enclosing a sliding plateau fitted for writing, four drawers to side, blind to verso, turned, carved and fluted supports, ceramic casters, 86cm high, 55cm wide, 54.5cm deep, c.1860

Rowlands, after, The Result of Purchasing A Blind Horse, Doctor Syntax, setting out on his second Tour, Dr Syntax with the Skimmington Riders, The Garden Trio, A Noble Hunting Party, Dr Syntax Painting a Portrait, coloured engraving, 13.5cm x 21cm, framed (6)

A Victorian walnut ottoman box stool, hinged stuffed over seat, blind fretwork sides, spirally turned columns to angles, concave moulded drawer to base, bun feet, ceramic casters, 49cm high, 45cm wide, c.1860

A Chippendale Rococo design mahogany canted square flower trough, blind fretwork frieze above four cartouche shaped panels, boldly carved with flowering scrolls and acanthus, cabriole legs, 71cm high, 41cm wide, c.1900

A Victorian burr walnut and marquetry Davenport desk, concave rectangular superstructure with pierced brass three-quarter gallery enclosing well apertures and compartments for writing accoutrements, hinged sloping top with inset tooled and gilt leather writing surface enclosing four small drawers, the side with four graduated drawers, blind to verso, carved brackets, bun feet, ceramic casters, 85cm high, 53cm wide, c.1865

A Worcester Blind Earl twig handled scalloped circular dish, moulded in relief with two flower buds and leaves, painted in under glaze blue with leaves and insects, 15.5cm wide, crescent mark

A Victorian mahogany octagonal occasional table, the frieze decorated with blind fret work, raised on square and turned columns, over fluted outswept legs, united by a square under tier with fret work gallery, on brass castors, 77cm high, 76cm diameter.

Postal History-A Beacon for the Blind The life of Henry Fawcett the Blind Postmaster general by Winifred Holt-published by Constable and Company Ltd 1926

Jareth's (David Bowie) crystal ball, autographed photos, a collection of tickets and a card from the production of Jim Henson's fantasy film Labyrinth. Crystal balls were used by the Goblin King throughout the film, their mystical powers allowing him to change form and conjure illusions. Jareth twirled crystal balls in his hands as he attempted to distract Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) from rescuing her baby brother Toby (Toby Froud). These complex flourishes were achieved by contact juggler Michael Moschen, who had to kneel behind Bowie and perform blind. This crystal ball was obtained after filming by a senior crew member. Made of transparent resin, it comes with a ring-shaped holder. The lot is accompanied by a promotional still of David Bowie autographed in green ink; a still of Connelly in the role of Sarah, autographed in gold-coloured ink; one screening ticket featuring director Jim Henson's autograph on the back; a signed "Season's Greetings" card; and three wrap party tickets. The crystal ball displays minor scuffs from production use, and the photographs exhibit light scratching. Dimensions (ball, displayed): 8 cm x 8 cm x 10 cm (3 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 4"); (larger still): 20.5 cm x 25.5 cm (8" x 10")Estimate: £10,000 - 15,000 M

A 9ct gold curb link double albert chain, with two swivel clasps and a T-bar fitting. Birmingham 1904. Suspending a gold seal fob with blind matrix. Marked 15. Chain 420mm long, seal 30mm high, 55.69gCondition report: Surface marks/scratches to gold.Albert chain dirty between links, and a little tarnished. Would benefit from a clean a polish.Very minimal wear between links.

George III mahogany card table, Chippendale style, rectangular fold-over top, baize-lined interior, blind fretwork frieze and legs, concertina action, width 82cm, depth 40cm, height 72cm.

George III style mahogany twin pedestal partners desk, rectangular top with three part leather inset, moulded edge, canted corners, fitted with drawers, filing drawers and cupboard, blind fretwork corners, carved ogee bracket feet, width 155cm, depth 93cm, height 77cm.