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Click here to subscribeA Qur’an section, Harar, Ethiopia, 19th century, Arabic manuscript on paper, 350ff. approx., with 15ll. of black Ifriqi script to the page, one of two volumes only, containing text from Surah 1:1-18:110, opening bifolio with polychrome decoration, in contemporary blind tooled brown leather binding missing flap, folio 23 x 16cm.
[Osborne (Francis)] Advice to a Son; or Directions for your better Conduct through...this Life...I.Studies &c. II.Love and Marriage. III.Travell. IV.Government. V.Religion., third edition, woodcut initials and typographic ornaments, title and one or two other leaves lightly soiled but generally a good clean copy, later calf with triple rule and small ornaments to corners in blind, rubbed, light staining and small worn patch to upper cover, spine chipped at head, [Wing O510], Oxford, by H[enry] Hall...for Thomas Robinson, 1656 § Aikin (John) Letters from a Father to his Son..., 2 vol., mixed edition, vol.1 third edition, vol.2 second edition, Marcus Gage's copy with his contemporary ink inscription to head of titles and bookplate, contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt, spines gilt, 1796-1803 § [Hurd (Richard)] Dialogues on the Uses of Foreign Travel; considered as a Part of an English Gentleman's Education..., first edition, title in red & black, old ink library stamp to title and pastedown, contemporary half calf, joints split, label chipped, W.B. for A.Millar, 1764 § [De Britaine (William)] Human Prudence; or, the Art by which a Man may Raise Himself and Fortune to Grandeur, eighth edition, old ink library stamp to verso of title and final leaf of text, contemporary sheep, bit worn, rebacked preserving old spine, repaired, [This edition not recorded by ESTC], Dublin, Peter Hoey, 1794; and 2 others, courtesy, including a poor and imperfect copy of Braithwait's English Gentleman of 1641, v.s. (7)⁂ Osborne was Master of the Horse to Shakespeare's patron William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke. His work was very popular, particularly with Oxford scholars, and went through five editions in 1656. It was subsequently charged by Puritan divines as containing atheistic principles and forbidden to be sold, which in fact appeared to increase sales.
Protestantism.- Keach (Benjamin) Distressed Sion Relieved, full page illustration, library stamps in ink and blind to several ff., title lightly browned, slight trimming to upper edge, in some cases touching headlines, later half calf, rubbed, [Wing K60], for Nath. Crouch, 1689; Sion in Distress: or the Groans of the Protestant Church, 3pp. of advertisements at end, lacking frontispiece, toning to title and browning thereafter, later endpapers, 19th century decorated cloth, [Wing K92A], 1692,12mo (2)⁂ Both scarce in commerce. It would seem that ESTC erroneously calls for a frontispiece for the first mentioned, but this in fact is the full-page illustration at p.114.
[Deslandes (André Francois)] The Art of Being Easy at all Times and in all Places. Written chiefly for the use of a Lady of Quality, translated by Edward Combe, second English edition, with half-title but ?lacking initial blank (third leaf is signed A4 as in ESTC), with 2 final Contents leaves, woodcut initials and head- & tail-pieces, lightly browned, trace of blind library stamp to title, modern boards, spine faded, C.Rivington, 1724 § [Champion de Crespigny (Mary, Lady)] Letters of Advice from a Mother to a Son, first edition, without 24pp. publishers' catalogue at end, contemporary ink signature "Anne Hort" to title, ex-Welsh library copy with stamp to title and label, contemporary half calf, rubbed, rebacked preserving old roan label, 1803, 8vo et infra (2)⁂ The first is a scarce early work on the philosophy of happiness. ESTC records only 3 UK copies (BL, Bristol, and Cambridge) plus 2 in America.The second is a conduct book in the form of letters written over a twenty year period, with chapters on charity, economy, drinking, gambling, duelling, seduction, swearing, marriage etc.
NO RESERVE Bonnefoy (Yves) Alberto Giacometti, Paris, 1991 § Morris (Frances, editor) Louis Bourgeois, 2007 § Gormley (Antony) Blind Light, 2007 § Giménez (C.) & others. Constantin Brancusi: The Essence of Things, 2004; David Smith: a Centennial, New York, 2006 § Vischer (Theodora, editor) Robert Gober: Sculptures and Installations 1979-2007, Gottingen, 2007 § Rondinone (Ugo) The Night of Lead, Zurich, 2010 § Lucas (Sarah) & Olivier Garbay. God is Dead, one of 1000 copies, signed by Lucas and Garbay, 2005, illustrations, some colour, original cloth or boards, all but the last two with dust-jackets; and c.30 others on modern and contemporary sculpture, 4to & 8vo (c.35)
NO RESERVE Genesis Publications.- Cooper (Michael) Blinds & Shutters, compiled by Brian Roylance, number 2891 of 5000 copies signed by 10 contributors, some leaves printed on coloured paper, photographic illustrations by Cooper, some colour, original two-tone black morocco and yellow cloth, filmstrip bookmark, very slight soiling from ribbon, original black and yellow box with lid, with small window and sliding blind revealing photograph, folio, Guildford, Genesis Publications, 1990.⁂ The signatures of contributors vary; this copy is signed by Don Bachardy, Jo Bergman, William Burroughs, Adam Cooper, Terry Doran, Gerard Malanga, Earl McGrath, Colin Self, Dean Stockwell and Bill Wyman.
NO RESERVE Graff (Stephane) Chemical Light: 20 Photograms, number 12 of only 20 copies signed by the photographer and with his blind-stamp, 20 photographic prints mounted on thick paper, original cloth, original cloth drop-back box, 2000; Corps Anonyme: Photographic Nudes, number 6 of only 20 copies signed by the photographer and with his blind-stamp, illustrations, original cloth, 2000; and another on Graff, folio & oblong 4to (3)
Bible, Latin.- Biblia sacra, ad optima quaeque veteris et vulgatae translationis exemplaria... cum Hebraicorum, Caldoeorum et Graecorum nominum interpretatione, double column, title within ornate woodcut historiated border, numerous woodcut illustrations (a few full-page) by Pierre Vase, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and decorative initials, lacking final f. of index, early ink names to title, final signature loose, mostly marginal worm trace at beginning and end, a few short tears, without loss, some spotting or staining, lightly browned, contemporary ornately blind-stamped panelled vellum over wooden boards, remains of metal clasps, covers with small vignettes including John the Baptist and the Crucifixion, some loss to vellum, but binding holding firm, soiled and marked, folio, Lyon, House of Guillaume Rouillé, 1566.⁂ A handsomely illustrated edition.
NO RESERVE Rabelais (François) Les Cinq livres, 5 vol., number 43 of 170 copies on Hollande, etched frontispieces (offsetting), titles printed in red and black, bookplate to front pastedown, crushed brown morocco, gilt, by R. Petit, covered decorated in blind with gilt monograms to corners, spines in compartments with gilt lettering and monograms, rubbing to joints, g.e., 8vo, Paris, 1876.⁂ The bookplate and monograms possibly those of the Cahen d'Anvers family.
Yarrell (William, zoologist, 1784-1856) Autograph Letter signed to "Dear Bird", 3pp., 8vo, Ryder Street, St James, 10th December 1851, "The bird referred to in the returned memorandum, of which I have taken a note, is the Snowy Owl of our British Bird - in your set, vol. I - page 134 - but as it has been seen and killed on the islands of the Polar seas it has with some persons got the name of the Polar Owl", folds, tipped-in to a Victorian scrap album, original blind-stamped morocco, rubbed, [19th century]; and another, album, a vol. of manuscript poetry including an autograph manuscript poem by Mary Russell Mitford, sm. 4to (2).
VICTORIAN BIRDSEYE MAPLE AND PARQUETRY WORK BOX CIRCA 1871 the hinged cover with central star inlay within geometric to octagonal border, further walnut border with plume of feathers to each corner, opening to reveal a violet silk and blind fret backed underside inscribed JANET 1871 PATON, the interior fitted with three pin cushions over a series of covered and uncovered recesses for thimbles, needles, spool and other accoutrements, the frieze drawer fitted with silk lined writing slope, further star inlay to side panelsQty: 33.4cm wideSplits and cracks to top, some lifting to inlaid border; veneer losses to front drawer; chips and scratches to reverse; internal lock loose; drawer action very stiff; internal fretwork appears intact; general further wear throughout; additional images available
GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK NORMAND MACPHERSON OF EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1760 with two train eight day movement, the brass dial with Roman and Arabic numeral chapter ring, subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture, pierced brass spandrels and maker's plaque to lunette, the blind fretted hood with urn finial and broken pediment, moulded dentil cornice, bracket feet222cm highCondition generally good to fair. Wear as per use and age. Has been cleaned. Some splits to wood (I.e. right hand side of hood - also crack to pane here, and base). Presented with weights, pendulum and key, though have not tested mechanism. Additional images are however available.
GEORGE III SCOTTISH WEST COAST MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK THOMAS STOBO OF STRATHAVEN, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY three train eight day movement, the engraved brass dial with silvered Roman and Arabic numeral chapter ring, subsidiary seconds dial, pierced spandrels, maker's plaque to lunette, with triple orb and spike finials over moulded swan neck pediment and blind fret frieze, the trunk and base with later outline and later Art Nouveau stylised detail to door, pad feet
Crimean War 1854-56, nine rolled-up original large plans in colour lithography published by the Topographical and Statistical Department of the War Office, with blind stamped royal arms, largest circa 104 x 67cm. Included are Plan of Skutari, Barracks and Hospitals; Plan of the Town and Fortress of Erzerum the Capital of Turkish Armenia; Plan of the Bay and Fortifications of Eupatoria; Plan of the Defences of Sevastopol, with the LInes of Attack of the Allied Armies; Sketch of Encampment of the British Troops ... at Varna by Colonel Hamilton (9)
δ Salvador Dalí (1904-1989)Hommage à Meissonier (Field 67-2)The set of four lithographs printed in colours, 1967, each with the blind-stamped signature, the edition was 2000, all on wove paper, with full margins, the sheets loose in in the original brown paper folder with a photograph of the artist tipped to the uppers, overall size 390 x 315mm (15 3/8 x 12 3/8 in)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
A George III mahogany bookcase cabinetcirca 1760of one piece, the dentil cut cornice above a blind fret frieze, the pair of glazed panel doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a pair of flame panel doors and four ribbon tied and diamond mouldings, on a plinth baseheight 237cm, width 167cm, depth 33cm approxCondition:: In good condition overall with marks, scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. One minor moulding loss to left door. The right return moulding to the base looks later, the side moulding above is later. On the other side the lower section of the base, below the moulding is later. The right to left frieze section is a little uneven to its right side, most likely due to shrinkage to the wood.It is possible the cabinet may have been an architectural fitment.COLLECTION NOTICE. Lot 6 Must be collected from the Auction venue by 1pm Friday 28th. Please arrange transport before this deadline. We are unable to transport this lot into our storage facility after the auction.
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959), a signed print of The Bramaham Moor Hounds at Weeton, Whin, published by Frost & Reed Ltd and with Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp. 37 x 51 cm, framed and mounted, together with Keith Money a signed print "Horse Of The Year 1972 Brigadier Gerard". 48 x 66 cm, framed.
Reid-Henry (Louise), DAVID REID-HENRY - COMMEMORATIVE PRINTS, large loose leaf folio in blue 3/4 leather case, containing six lithographic plates each blind stamped and signed verso by Frank Read, each in folded sheet with monochrome preparatory sketches and notes, Frank Read Press, Rhodesia, 58cm x 45cm overall, a special one-off copy printed for Charis and Jim Peto in 1981 following the sell-out of the original 1979 edition, with six unframed lithographic prints after T. Baines depicting African scenes (7)
A Chippendale revival serpentine mahogany chest of drawers, 19th century, the moulded top above an arrangement of two short and three long oak lined and cock-beaded drawers, applied with brass ring handles and enclosed by blind fretwork canted corners, upon ogee bracket feet, 87cm H x 91cm W x 53cm D
An Anglo-Indian carved hardwood occasional table, late 19th/early 20th century, the square top with a scrolling foliate blind fretwork border and beaded rim, over a flared scalloped open work apron, upon carved supports culminating in dragon mask feet and united by an 'X' cross stretcher, 67cm H x 67cm SqCondition reportLacking finial on 'X' cross stretcher, screw heads visible in the apron above the legs with some minor splits around the screw heads.Excessive play in the joints, two splits to the table top, 25cm and 10cm, general rubbing wear and scratches to the top, general minor chips and losses.
AN EARLY VICTORIAN EBONISED WALNUT PEDESTAL SHEET MUSIC CABINETMID 19TH CENTURYThe rounded rectangular top above a panelled door enclosing four slides with blind-stamped green leather fronts printed in gilt lettering 'MISCELLANEOUS' 'SONGS' 'DANCE' and 'SACRED', above two shaped divisions, with a selection of sheet music including chamber and solo piano sonatas by Beethoven and Mendelssohn104cm high, 50.5cm wide, 39cm deep
A walnut and crossbanded kneehole desk, in George II style, 19th century; the book-matched veneered top with moulded edges; above a frieze drawer; the kneehole with blind drawer and interior cupboard flanked to each side by three further drawers, with brass swing handles; with canted and fluted front angles; on bracket feet; 79cm high, 81cm wide, 48cm deep
Nathaniel Voyce, Mitchell Deane, a walnut longcase clock the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell and with brass-bound weights, the twelve-inch square brass dial having ringed winding holes to the dial centre, a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with the raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals, half-hour fleur-de-lys markings and signed Nathaniel Voyce, Mitchell Deane, female-head cast-brass corner spandrels and blued-steel hands (damaged), the flat-top walnut case with a bulls-eye glass to the trunk door, with the hood having a blind fret to the top and three-quarter turned columns, height 213cm.Nathaniel Voyce, born 1705, is a well-recorded maker from a large family of clockmakers who worked in Mitcheldeane, Gloucestershire until his death in 1770. His father George, who died in 1722, was the first of the family recorded.Reference: Graham Dowler Gloucestershire Clock & Watchmakers Pub. Phillimore 1984. A family tree of the Voyce family is shown page 103.
William Tatton Winter (British, 1855-1928)Four etchings; The Picnic, A Summer Pastoral, A Shepherd and His Flock, and a landscape with a windmill on a country lanethree hand-signed to margin and with inscribed artist's label verso, all bearing blind stamps to paperhand-coloured etchingsthe largest example 45cm square (sight) (4)
John Shapland (British, 1865-1928)Five architectural studies of capitalseach with blind E. S. K. stampwatercolour over pencilthe largest example 9 x 6cm (sight);together with two studies of Medieval ornamentation in the style of illuminated manuscripts, and a decorative border, each also stamped ESK (8)The blind stamp likely refers to Examined South Kensington, indicating that the present works were likely examination or study pieces carried out early in Shapland's career.Provenance:A private collection of works by John Shapland, including contents of the artist's studioPublished in Peter D. Thomas, Exeter's Lost Artist, John Shapland, pub. 2016
A mahogany glazed display cabinet on stand in George II taste, late 19th / early 20th century; the ogee moulded and dentilled cornice above a blind fretwork frieze and twin doors with geometrically arranged astragals; the possibly associated stand with twin doors with brass swing handles, on slender legs to pad feet; 200cm high, 126cm wide, 51cm deep
18th century walnut longcase with brass and silvered arched dial, circa 1735, signed William Smithfield of Rumford, (listed in Essex, Watch and Clockmakers booklet by Osborne), with subsidiary seconds and calendar and engraved sunburst to arch, four pillar movement in fine walnut case with blind fret work to hood. 221cm high, key, two brass weights and pendulum presentMovement runs freely but doesn't run when pendulum attached , door glass cracked, movement possibly a marriage as it doesn't fit the hood very well and cheeks haven't been altered .Case in good order
Peggy Somerville (1918-1975) two pastels - ‘Taking Sheep Home’, 12cm x 15cm.Provenance: David Messum Fine Art. No.12 Studio Collection 1392. Together with 'Soldiers’, blind-stamp ‘Peggy Somerville’ with artist’s reference No.1451 in brown ink, 23cm x 18cm, both in glazed frames Although there is spotting throughout the landscape pastel it doesn't detract from the work in my opinion. There is also some spotting to the wash mount. The Soldiers has some watermarks to the top left and right corners but again this doesn't detract from the work.
George III mahogany upholstered side chair, in the Chinese Chippendale style, with arched damask upholstered back and seat on blind fret carved square supports and chamfered stretcherProvenance: Removed from Sun Court, Hadleigh: From the Estate of David Tron, King’s Road Antiques Dealer.Good sturdy condition, some wood worm to frame and front rail probably replaced as it hasn't got any worm. General wear to front legs and upholstery sound if not a little faded. Please see extra images
▴ Sheila Robinson (1925-1988)The Great Bardfield Woodcuts: 'Brook Street, Gt. Bardfield';'Crown Street, Gt. Bardfield';'Bridge Street, Gt. Bardfield';'Bridge over the River Pant'a set of four woodcuts, printer's proofs, each inscribed 'P/P' and titled in pencil l.r., with LRP blind stampsheet 27 x 34cm, unframed (4)The prints come with a blue folder inscribed with 'SHEILA ROBINSON/The Gt. Bardfield Woodcuts/I'.Condition ReportIn good condition.
▴ After Pablo Picasso'Pasage', 1979-82lithograph in colours on Arches paper, signed 'Collection Marina Picasso' in pencil l.r. and numbered '193/500' l.l., bears blind stamp73.5 x 54cm, unframedSold with a certificate of authenticity stating that this is 'A limited edition after a work by Pablo Picasso'.After Picasso's death in 1973, his granddaughter, Marina Picasso, authorised the printing of this series of lithographs. They were created from paintings by Picasso and were printed by Laurent Marcel Salinas.Condition ReportPaper has yellowed a little over time, please see images for further details.
▴ Ben Nicholson OM (1894-1982)'Abstract Composition 1936'lithograph in colours,1973, studio proofsheet 66.5 x 80cm, unframedProvenance: Acquired by the present owner directly from the Curwen Studio.Condition ReportTime staining with handling creases to the top and bottom margins. Some small specks of dirt, mainly to the top margin. There is a tiny dot below the circle in the centre of the print. The bottom edge is blind stamped THS A UNDERS ENGLAND
▴ Peter Schmidt (1931-1980)'Cycloid II';'Cycloid VI';two serigraphs on cartridge, published by Curwen Prints 1966, signed 'Peter Schmidt' in pencil l.r., numbered '14/60' and '37/60' respectively with 'CP' blind stamp to 'Cycloid II' l.l.75.5 x 50cm (2)Condition ReportFramed: 77 x 51.5cmTime staining and surface dirt to both. Cycloid VI has staining (watermarks?) to the lower edge, please see images. Unexamined out of glazed frames. The prints have been measured to the inside edges of the frame and the sheet edges are not visible.
▴ Dame Elisabeth Frink CH RA (1930-1993)'Corrida Five'lithograph in colours, 1973, proof, signed 'Frink' in pencil l.r. with 'Curwen Chilford' blind stamp l.c.sheet 57 x 77.5cm, unframedProvenance: Acquired by the present owner directly from the Curwen Studio.Condition ReportThe print has not been examined out its cellophane wrapping, however it appears to be in generally good condition with a deckled top edge.
▴ Dame Elisabeth Frink CH RA (1930-1993)'Rejoneadora I' lithograph in colours,1973, proof, signed 'Frink' in pencil l.r., with 'Curwen Chilford' blind stamp l.c.sheet 57 x 77cm, unframedProvenance: Acquired by the present owner directly from the Curwen Studio.Condition ReportThe top edge is deckled and has some time staining. Some light surface dirt and a small spot to the right of the signature, please see images. The print has not been examined out of its cellophane wrapping.
▴ Dame Elisabeth Frink CH RA (1930-1993)'Rejoneadora III'lithograph in colours,1973, proof, signed 'Frink' in pencil l.r., with 'Curwen Chilford' blind stamp l.c.sheet 57 x 77cm, unframedProvenance: Acquired by the present owner directly from the Curwen Studio.Condition ReportThere is a small dirty smudge to the lower right margin, however, the print appears to be in otherwise generally good condition with a deckled top edge. The print has not been examined out of its cellophane wrapping.
▴ Laurence Stephen Lowry RBA RA (1887-1976)'St Luke's Church, London'offset lithograph in colours, published in 1973, signed 'L.S.Lowry' in pencil l.r, numbered '850/492', with Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp l.l.image 61 x 45.5cmCondition ReportFramed: 83 x 66.5cmThe print is attached to a sheet of mount board with pieces of tape applied to the top edge and the upper left edge, please see images. It has been framed with an acidic mount which has resulted in some staining to the margins of the print. The margins also have some light smudges of surface dirt. The sheet has the title '"St. Luke's Church, Old Street, London E.C." by L.S. Lowry' underneath the mount. The edition number is written in reverse i.e. 850/492 ( it would normally be written as 492/850).
▴ Laurence Stephen Lowry RBA RA (1887-1976)'Deal'offset lithograph in colours, signed 'L.S.Lowry' in pen with the Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp l.l., published by Venture Prints, 1973sheet 17.5 x 25cm Condition ReportFramed 36.5 x 43cmSlight cockling where the work has been attached the the board. It appears to have been stuck down with small pieces of tape in each corner. In otherwise apparently good condition, not viewed out of glazed frame.
▴ HM King Charles III (b.1948)'Wensleydale from Moorcock'lithograph in colours, printed at Curwen Chilford Prints by Stanley Jones on Somerset paper, signed with monogram and dated '90' in pencil l.r., numbered '195/295' with blind stamp of Prince of Wales crest l.l. sheet 45.5 x 60cm, unframed, in original blue presentation folioCondition ReportThere is a very small brown speck to the top margin, but the printed area is unaffected, please see images. In good condition as has never been framed and kept in original presentation folder.
▴ HM King Charles III (b.1948)'The Hüreli, Klosters, Switzerland'lithograph in colours, signed with monogram and dated '95' in pencil l.r., numbered '50/100' with blind stamp of Prince of Wales crest l.l. image 24.5 x 35.5cmCondition ReportOverall 64 x 75cmPrint appears to be in good overall condition. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
▴ John Piper CH (1903-1992)'South Lopham' (Levinson 264)screenprint in colours, 1976, signed 'John Piper' in pencil l.r., and numbered 69/70 with Christie's Contemporary Art blind stamp and a Certificate of Authentication from Christie's Contemporary Art attached to the reversesheet 102.5 x 65cmCondition ReportFramed: 119 x 78.5cmThe print has deckled edges which have some time staining. There are some small dark spots to the margins, however the printed area appears unaffected, please see images. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
▴ John Piper CH (1903-1992)'Oxburgh Hall' (Levinson 266)lithograph in colours, 1977, signed 'John Piper' in pencil l.r., numbered '23/120' with Christie's Contemporary Art and National Trust blind stamps image 57 x 44cmCondition ReportFramed: 78.5 x 61cmDiscolouration and time staining to the paper. The print is framed with a roughly cut, acidic mount. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
▴ Neil Canning (b.1960)'Evolution XXI'unique screenprint in colours, signed and dated 'Neil Canning '00' in pencil l.r and numbered '1/1', with Advanced Graphics London blind stampsheet 65.5 x 76.5cmCondition ReportFramed: 82.5 x 81cmSlight rippling to the paper but in otherwise good condition. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
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