A bone and ivory panel, c.1885, with two samurai against a black painted ground, one with a bow, their clothes with various diaper, two sparrow flying over head, two seal marks,one leg missing, 78 x 43.3cm, framed and glazed, kneeling samuri with missing right chin and foot, black backing deteriorating at base, mounted and framed.
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A bone and ivory panel, c.1885, with two samurai against a black painted ground, one with a bow, their clothes with various diaper, two sparrow flying over head, two seal marks,one leg missing, 78 x 43.3cm, framed and glazed, kneeling samuri with missing right chin and foot, black backing deteriorating at base, mounted and framed.
* JOHN BELLANY CBE RA HRSA (SCOTTISH 1942 - 2013), BOATBUILDING - PORT SETON (1964) oil on board, signed 53cm x 76cm Framed Note: It is well established that John Bellany painted on hardboard or wood until 1969 and never thereafter. The transition to using canvas was ``a struggle`` for several months and his style of painting evolved into a more modern and overtly expressionist style. More precisely, the completion of his second triptych ``Homage To John Knox`` (1969) was the last time he used board. This very specific point in Bellany`s career is hugely significant as it defines his early body of work which is noted for meticulous handling of paint and glazes. His use of cool colours reflects the harsh and cold conditions of the fishing villages he grew up in. His early work often combines an element of realism with a sense of mystery and even hauntedness and his characteristic bland backgrounds from this period contrast strongly with his later work. The commercial and academic appreciation of Bellany`s pre 1969 ``on board`` work, whilst always strong, has increased since his sad death in 2013 and recent auction results reflect this with figures of £24.000 (hammer), £49,250 (premium) and £57,500 (premium) all being achieved in 2014 for pre 1969 examples of varying sizes. The respected art establishment figure Charles Booth-Clibborn of Paragon Press who knew John Bellany and commissioned work from him sold ``Boatbuilding, Port Seton`` to the current owner with a handwritten letter dating the work to 1964 (copy of letter accompanies this lot). This painting is one of two of the same fundamental scene. The other painting, a slightly larger 90cm x 120cm oil on board is in The Scottish Government Art Collection. There are a considerable number of differences between the two pictures but perhaps the most interesting being the small dark figure of a man wearing a hat and walking with a stick to the left of the bows of the two boats. We don`t know who this figure is but it`s possible that it`s John`s grandfather (who owned a boatbuilding yard). In the version belonging to The Scottish Government Art Collection, this same figure is now almost obscured by the bow of the rear boat. This may have strong symbolic meaning relating to the passing of time or indeed, the passing of whoever the figure might be. However, nothing was ``without significance`` with Bellany and the ``progression`` of this figure between the two paintings enables us to be very confident that the SGAC picture is a later version of the painting offered here.
* JOHN BELLANY CBE RA HRSA (SCOTTISH 1942 - 2013), BOATBUILDING - PORT SETON (1964) oil on board, signed 53cm x 76cm Framed Note: It is well established that John Bellany painted on hardboard or wood until 1969 and never thereafter. The transition to using canvas was ``a struggle`` for several months and his style of painting evolved into a more modern and overtly expressionist style. More precisely, the completion of his second triptych ``Homage To John Knox`` (1969) was the last time he used board. This very specific point in Bellany`s career is hugely significant as it defines his early body of work which is noted for meticulous handling of paint and glazes. His use of cool colours reflects the harsh and cold conditions of the fishing villages he grew up in. His early work often combines an element of realism with a sense of mystery and even hauntedness and his characteristic bland backgrounds from this period contrast strongly with his later work. The commercial and academic appreciation of Bellany`s pre 1969 ``on board`` work, whilst always strong, has increased since his sad death in 2013 and recent auction results reflect this with figures of £24.000 (hammer), £49,250 (premium) and £57,500 (premium) all being achieved in 2014 for pre 1969 examples of varying sizes. The respected art establishment figure Charles Booth-Clibborn of Paragon Press who knew John Bellany and commissioned work from him sold ``Boatbuilding, Port Seton`` to the current owner with a handwritten letter dating the work to 1964 (copy of letter accompanies this lot). This painting is one of two of the same fundamental scene. The other painting, a slightly larger 90cm x 120cm oil on board is in The Scottish Government Art Collection. There are a considerable number of differences between the two pictures but perhaps the most interesting being the small dark figure of a man wearing a hat and walking with a stick to the left of the bows of the two boats. We don`t know who this figure is but it`s possible that it`s John`s grandfather (who owned a boatbuilding yard). In the version belonging to The Scottish Government Art Collection, this same figure is now almost obscured by the bow of the rear boat. This may have strong symbolic meaning relating to the passing of time or indeed, the passing of whoever the figure might be. However, nothing was ``without significance`` with Bellany and the ``progression`` of this figure between the two paintings enables us to be very confident that the SGAC picture is a later version of the painting offered here.
CASED FISH: Superb preserved Pike by Cooper of Radnor Street London in bow front glazed gilt lined case measuring 47? x18? x9? green back drop fully reeded over gravel base superbly painted pike in fresh colour no fading two rows of gilt lettering ?Pike 15lbs 11 oz. Caught at Ellesmere by David W Pugh 20 Aug 1936?. Cooper Radnor Street trade label is mounted on the backboard case original and unopened no damage or repaints with the cased fish are two framed documents....firstly a letter from John Cooper Radnor Street dated 25 Aug 1936 acknowledging receipt of the pike and quoting gold lettering at 2d per letter. The second and invoice from Coopers dated 19 Nov 1936 showing ?Preserving and Mounting £5.16s.0d; Gold Lettering 10s.6d. Packing and Case 4s.6d. Total £6.11s.0d?. The original rod and reel used in the capture of the fish are also included being an Allcock Stanley threadline reel and three piece decorative bamboo pike rod with brass ferrules and ceramic guides. Vendor notes re the collection; I purchased it directly from the widow of the person who caught the fish in 1935: What is exceptional about the item is the condition. Shortly after Mr Pugh had the fish mounted he got married. His wife did not like the fish and it had been stored in their attic from when married until I purchased it in 1985. It is in perfect condition?.
CASED FISH: Preserved Perch by Cooper in glazed bow front gilt lined case measuring 19? x12? x5? green backboard fully reeded over gravel base internal label reads ?Caught by R Berrow (Old Crown Fishing Club) at Bewdley Mar 4 1928. Wt 2lbs. First Prize and Special? Cooper label to roof board superb original colours label to rear from Victorian Taxidermy Co Leamington Spa.
CASED FISH: Preserved brown trout by Cooper of Radnor St. London in bow front gilt lined case 31? x14? x7? blue back board fully reeded over gravel base Cooper paper label inside top left inside top right paper label ?Trout caught by Stanley Cooper at Hungerford June 11th 1914 Weight 6-1/4lbs? with fly to gut mounted below fine specimen fish.
CASED FISH: Preserved Chub by Homer of Forrest Gate London in glazed bow front gilt lined case measuring 23? x13? x5? matt green backboard fully reeded over gravel base painted reeds gilt text ?Chub 2lbs 1oz 5 drms Caught at Thatcham 29th October 1950 V.L. Porter? superb colour original case.
CASED FISH: Superb preserved Pike by Cooper of Radnor Street London in bow front glazed gilt lined case measuring 47” x18” x9” green back drop fully reeded over gravel base superbly painted pike in fresh colour no fading two rows of gilt lettering “Pike 15lbs 11 oz. Caught at Ellesmere by David W Pugh 20 Aug 1936”. Cooper Radnor Street trade label is mounted on the backboard case original and unopened no damage or repaints with the cased fish are two framed documents....firstly a letter from John Cooper Radnor Street dated 25 Aug 1936 acknowledging receipt of the pike and quoting gold lettering at 2d per letter. The second and invoice from Coopers dated 19 Nov 1936 showing “Preserving and Mounting £5.16s.0d; Gold Lettering 10s.6d. Packing and Case 4s.6d. Total £6.11s.0d”. The original rod and reel used in the capture of the fish are also included being an Allcock Stanley threadline reel and three piece decorative bamboo pike rod with brass ferrules and ceramic guides. Vendor notes re the collection; I purchased it directly from the widow of the person who caught the fish in 1935: What is exceptional about the item is the condition. Shortly after Mr Pugh had the fish mounted he got married. His wife did not like the fish and it had been stored in their attic from when married until I purchased it in 1985. It is in perfect condition”.
CASED FISH: Preserved Perch by Cooper in glazed bow front gilt lined case measuring 19? x12? x5? green backboard fully reeded over gravel base internal label reads ?Caught by R Berrow (Old Crown Fishing Club) at Bewdley Mar 4 1928. Wt 2lbs. First Prize and Special? Cooper label to roof board superb original colours label to rear from Victorian Taxidermy Co Leamington Spa.
CASED FISH: Preserved Chub By Cooper London in glazed bow front gilt lined case 26” x13.5” x8” green backboard fully reeded over gravel base two lines of gilt text” Chub 5lbs 5ozs 4 drams Caught by J MARTIN in the Tern December 16th 1923”. Retaining bright original colours fine large fish.
CASED FISH: Preserved brown trout by Cooper of Radnor St. London in bow front gilt lined case 31? x14? x7? blue back board fully reeded over gravel base Cooper paper label inside top left inside top right paper label ?Trout caught by Stanley Cooper at Hungerford June 11th 1914 Weight 6-1/4lbs? with fly to gut mounted below fine specimen fish.
CASED FISH: Preserved Chub by Homer of Forrest Gate London in glazed bow front gilt lined case measuring 23” x13” x5” matt green backboard fully reeded over gravel base painted reeds gilt text “Chub 2lbs 1oz 5 drms Caught at Thatcham 29th October 1950 V.L. Porter” superb colour original case.
ANONYMOUS, A 9CT GOLD SLIM OPEN FACED POCKETWATCH circa 1928, George Stockwell mark and part marks to the bow, the silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, hands and subsidiary seconds dial, the three piece case housing a keyless wound 15 jewel Swiss movement case inscribed, 4.5cm overall diameter, 46g gross
Two shell cameo brooches - One depicting the profile of a lady - One depicting a Goddess with a bow and arrow and a dog, each within yellow metal frames - Lengths 5.5cms each - Total weight approx 30.9gms Condition Report: Fair - With light dents, scratches and tarnishing in keeping with age - Slight cracks to cameos.
ANONYMOUS, A 9CT GOLD SLIM OPEN FACED POCKETWATCH circa 1928, George Stockwell mark and part marks to the bow, the silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, hands and subsidiary seconds dial, the three piece case housing a keyless wound 15 jewel Swiss movement case inscribed, 4.5cm overall diameter, 46g gross
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