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Lot 713
GARCIA LORCA FEDERICO: (1898-1936) Spanish Poet & Dramatist. An iconic figure of the Spanish literature. An extremely rare signed and inscribed 4 x 7 photograph (10.5 x 17.5 cm), the Estudio Rembrandt photograph from Habana showing Lorca in a head and shoulders close-up portrait pose, wearing his bow tie. Signed and inscribed in bold blue fountain pen ink to the bottom right corner `A Jose maria, con un fuerte abrazo de verdadera y vieja amistad´ ("To Jose Maria, with a strong hug of true and old friendship") Bearing to the lower white border the photographer´s studio blind embossed monogram. Autographs of the Spanish Poet are extremely rare in any form following his murder, at the age of 38, by fascist forces during the Spanish Civil War. His remains have never been found. Small overall minor creasing, with very small corner creases, otherwise G
Lot 930
MONTGOMERY B.L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Vintage signed 6.5 x 5 photograph of Montgomery standing in a half-length pose wearing a white dinner suit and black bow tie, alongside the Captain of the R.M.S. Edinburgh Castle, during the Captain's Cocktail Party on board the ship. Signed ('Montgomery of Alamein') by Montgomery in bold blue fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image and dated 1963 in his hand, and also signed by the Captain, Alan Cambridge (?), in blue fountain pen ink with his name alone. VG
Lot 1244
Mahogany bow fronted chest of two short and two long drawers with oval brass plate handles, H. 79 x W. 84 x D. 51cmCondition ReportSurface scratches, scuffs and knocks to the wood. Chips and areas of loss to the beading. Handles replaced, locks present, Fading, discolouration and staining . Back appears original. General wear and tear. H. 79 x W. 84 x D. 51cm
Lot 1247
Mahogany bow-fronted chest of two short and two long graduated drawers with satinwood banding, circular brass hoop handles, on bracket feet, 91 cms h. x 91cm wide x 51 dCondition ReportOverall good condition, top has small dings and dents as would be expected , top has some sun bleaching, handles not original but not recent replacements
Lot 287
11th-12th century A.D. A group of silver-gilt mounts set on six later leather display backings; four sections displaying rounded pentagonal mounts bearing a figurative foliate design enclosed by pellet borders; two lengths displaying more of the aforementioned mounts; one with the addition of an openwork buckle plate with volute arms arranged into a V-shape and central flower head; one section incorporating a strap end with a domed face, medial channel and pellet border; accompanied by a silver-gilt buckle. Cf. ???????, ?.?., ??????? ???????????????? ???????? ???????? ???????? (X - ?????? XIII ?.), History of the archaeological study of the Volga Bulgarians (10th - beginning of the 13th century, in Russian), Kazan, 2014, figs.179, 759. 285 grams total, 2.2-26.5 cm (7/8 - 10 5/8 in.). Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Ex an important central London gallery, London W1. The belt fittings found various comparisons with non-ferrous belt appliqués found in the territories of the Volga Bulgars, like specimens from the Semenovsky village. These items were parts of long warrior belts, the leather surfaces decorated all over with such bronze and silver appliqués. Symbols of ranks and elite warrior aristocracy, these belts also served a utilitarian purpose of suspending weapons such as a bow, quiver or a sabre. [7]
Lot 77
2nd-3rd century A.D. A bronze lar figure of Pythian Apollo, depicted nude with a tall and slender body, carrying a quiver with bossed shoulder strap on his back; his left arm raised at an angle and fingers forming a circular opening, this would probably originally have housed a bow, the right hand extended forward and holding a patera; the hair gathered in a bun at the nape of the neck with a central partition and long locks falling on his shoulders, the hair skilfully tied in two raised locks on top of the head; mounted on a base and housed in a custom-made leatherette case. See Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques De Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 443; see also for another example of Apollo in a similar pose cf. Zadoks-Josephus, A.N., Jitta Peters, W.J.T., Roman Bronze Statuettes from the Netherlands, vol. I, Groningen, 1967, pp.2 & 3, pl.1; for discussion on statuettes of Apollo with patera in cult places, see Fogolari, G. & Gambacurta, G., Materiali preromani e romani del santuario di Lagole di Calalzo al Museo di Pieve di Cadore (Collezioni e Musei Archeologici del Veneto, 44), Roma, 2001; Bolla, M., ‘Bronzi figurati romani da luoghi di culto dell’Italia settentrionale’ in LANX, 20 (2015), pp. 49-143. 355 grams total, 17.5 cm including stand (7 in.). Weber collection, 1980s. Collection of a Kensington gentleman. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no. 10751-177419. These small statuettes of divinities could have been used in a public cult milieu or for domestic worship. Four statuettes of Apollo were found from the Sanctuary of Lagole, in the province of Belluno (Italy) (Fogolari & Gambacurta, 2001, pp.130-134, nos.150-153), one of noteworthy dimensions (circa 30cm high), also holding a patera in the right hand. Within the small bronze statuettes found in the Lagole Sanctuary, the most commonly represented divinities were Hercules and Apollo. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Lot 114
A RARE 19TH CENTURY SILVER MOUNTED MALAYAN SABRE, 70cm curved single edge blade, silver hilt with embossed and chased grotesque crowned dragon head pommel, green glass (?) device or jewel set behind the pommel, grip strap embossed as long scrolling mane, embossed quillon, langets and engraved guard, foliate engraved silver knuckle bow, one piece black horn grip with three silver bands, in later velvet covered scabbard.
Lot 157
AN OMANI NIMCHA OR SWORD, 84cm curving triple fullered blade, characteristic hilt with looping iron side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, broad beaked pommel, tapering grip, the whole wrapped in silver and decorated with panels of geometric designs highlighted with filigree, contained in its partially leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Some crushing to pommel.
Lot 160
AN 18TH/19TH CENTURY ARAB NIMCHA OR SWORD, 71cm curved fullered blade, characteristic iron hilt with down-turned quillon and pair of matching guards with integral knuckle bow, one piece black horn grip with brass pommel plate and zinc ferule, contained in its tooled thin leather-covered wooden scabbard with Omani silver chape chased with flowering foliage.
Lot 208
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 84cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with folding side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-shaped pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its East India Company pattern leather wrapped steel scabbard with engraved copper mounts.
Lot 221
AN INTERESTING LATE 18TH CENTURY VOLUNTEER OFFICER'S SMALLSWORD, 81.5cm tapered shallow diamond section blade etched and gilt with crowned GR cypher, Britannia, trophy of arms, rococo, scrolling foliage and crowned initials BOC (?) and GILL'S Warranted 1796 within lozenges, ormolu hilt, guard quillon block and pommel pierced with scrolling foliage, copper wire and crimped copper tape bound grip. Knuckle bow lacking.
Lot 409
A 16TH CENTURY STYLE VENETIAN BROADSWORD, 91.5cm triple fullered blade incised with opposing crescent forms to either side, characteristic hilt with stepped looping side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and long drooping spatulate quillon, octagonal square section tapering pommel drawn out to a small circular peak with shallow recess on each face. Provenance: A gentleman
Lot 697
A PERSIAN OFFICER'S SABRE, 84cm curved fullered blade etched with panels of calligraphy to either side of the forte, scrolling foliage, a larger panel of calligraphy and a badged crest, regulation silvered brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Crushing to chape.
Lot 702
A FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE (?) BLUED AND GILT OFFICER'S SWORD, 72.5cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, all highligted in gilt on a blued ground, further frost etched panels of scrolling foliage, a stand of arms and a crowned figure, regulation gilt brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow and looping side guard, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. Blade with tip chipped.
Lot 822
EIGHT TITLES RELATING TO ARCHERY, comprising 'From Hastings to the Mary Rose - The Great Warbow', M Strickland and Robert Hardy, 2005 with DW; 'Longbow', Robert Hardy, 1992 with DW; 'The Medieval Archer', J Bradbury, 1983 with DW; 'A History of Target Archery', E G Heath, 1973 with DW; 'Bow Versus Gun', 1590 and 1594, Sir John Smythe and Humfrey Barwick, 1973 reprint; 'The Archer's Guide', by An Old Toxophilite 1883, 1970 reprint with DW; 'The Bowman's Glory - or Archery Revived', Sir William Wood, 1682, 1969 reprint with DW; 'In Pursuit of Archery', Edwards and Heath, 1962. Average good condition (8).
Lot 1384
Postcards, Cinema, a collection of approx. 136 cards of female cinema stars arranged in alphabetical order in modern album. 59 cards are mostly pre WW2 actresses, and are hand coloured and published by a range of film companies. Actresses include Bánky, Bow, Louise Brooks, Crawford, Garbo, Negri, Shearer, Swanson, Florence Vidor etc. 77 cards are b/w mostly post WW2 inc. pin-ups, Bergman, Lucille Ball, Susan Hayward, Lamarr, Bacall, Jayne Russell, Garland, Cyd Charisse, Linda Darnell, Elizabeth Taylor, Betty Grable etc (vg)
Lot 161
FOB WATCH ETC. A 14kt. fob watch with engraved gilt dial. Also, a 19th century Elgin small full hunter fob watch in gold plated case (Bow missing). All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
Lot 2184
Regency mahogany bow front chest of four graduated drawers with oval brass handles and splay bracket feet, 38ins wideDoes have a crack to the top at the back, otherwise in generally good condition. Drawers are a little uneven from use and top drawer sits further out when closed because of shrinkage.
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