Drei Bronzebeile Typ Dahouet, bretonisch, späte Bronzezeit bis frühe Eisenzeit Westeuropas, 10. - 5. Jhdt. v. Chr. Gegossene Tüllenbeile mit quadratischem Querschnitt an der Öffnung. Zur minimal gewölbten Schneide hin wird der Querschnitt zunehmend rechteckig. Die Seiten entlang der Beilklinge leicht gewölbt, Ober- und Unterseite leicht zur Schneide hin ausschwingend mit einem Gussgrat in der Mitte, auf einer Seite eine halbrunde Öse. Die quadratische Mündung von einer kräftigen Wulst umgeben, die einen markanten Grat als Umbruch besitzt. Zwischen Mündung und Öse ringsherum eine dünne Rippe. Länge 13,4 - 13,7 cm. Drei ausgezeichnet erhaltene Exemplare des Typs Dahouet mit schöner grüner Patina und geringfügigen Inkrustationen.Provenienz: In Deutschland aufbewahrte Privatsammlung, erworben in den 90er Jahren. Three Breton bronze axes type Dahouet, late Bronze Age to early Iron Age of western Europe, 10th - 5th century B.C. Three Breton bronze axes type Dahouet, late Bronze Age to early Iron Age of western Europe, 10th - 5th century B.C.Gegossene Tüllenbeile mit quadratischem Querschnitt an der Öffnung. Zur minimal gewölbten Schneide hin wird der Querschnitt zunehmend rechteckig. Die Seiten entlang der Beilklinge leicht gewölbt, Ober- und Unterseite leicht zur Schneide hin ausschwingend mit einem Gussgrat in der Mitte, auf einer Seite eine halbrunde Öse. Die quadratische Mündung von einer kräftigen Wulst umgeben, die einen markanten Grat als Umbruch besitzt. Zwischen Mündung und Öse ringsherum eine dünne Rippe. Länge 13,4 - 13,7 cm. Drei ausgezeichnet erhaltene Exemplare des Typs Dahouet mit schöner grüner Patina und geringfügigen Inkrustationen.Provenance: In Deutschland aufbewahrte Privatsammlung, erworben in den 90er Jahren.Condition: I -
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Absatzbeil, späte Bronzezeit, Westeuropa, 13. Jhdt. v. Chr. Leicht einwärts gewölbter Nacken. Schmales Hinterteil mit oberständigen, leicht nach innen gebogenen Randleisten, die bereits in Lappen übergehen. Am Übergang zur Klinge ausschwingend, mittig mit zur Klinge hin gewölbtem Absatz. Die Klinge trapezoid sich zur leicht gewölbten Schneide hin verbreiternd. Minimale Scharten am Rand der Klinge und der Randleisten, sonst sehr gut erhalten und intakt. Dunkelgrüne Patina mit leichten Inkrustationen. Länge 16,8 cmProvenienz: Aus alter belgischer Privatsammlung, erworben im belgischen Kunsthandel in den 80er Jahren. A western European Palstave axe, Late Bronze Age, 13th century B.C. A western European Palstave axe, Late Bronze Age, 13th century B.C.Leicht einwärts gewölbter Nacken. Schmales Hinterteil mit oberständigen, leicht nach innen gebogenen Randleisten, die bereits in Lappen übergehen. Am Übergang zur Klinge ausschwingend, mittig mit zur Klinge hin gewölbtem Absatz. Die Klinge trapezoid sich zur leicht gewölbten Schneide hin verbreiternd. Minimale Scharten am Rand der Klinge und der Randleisten, sonst sehr gut erhalten und intakt. Dunkelgrüne Patina mit leichten Inkrustationen. Länge 16,8 cmProvenance: Aus alter belgischer Privatsammlung, erworben im belgischen Kunsthandel in den 80er Jahren.Condition: II
Ringgeflecht mit Anhängern aus Bronze, Eisenzeit Südosteuropas, 6. Jhdt. v. Chr. Ca. 22 cm breites und 18 cm hohes Bronzeringgeflecht aus übereinander gelegten Ringpaaren, die in der Vertikalen und Horizontalen miteinander verflochten sind. An den untersten, vertikalen Ringpaaren je drei Anhänger mit Ringöse eingehängt: ein langer profilierter Anhänger mit doppelkonischem Knubbel am Ende von ca. 3,5 cm Länge (insgesamt 19 Stück), flankiert von zwei kurzen Anhängern von ca. 1,7 cm Länge mit kugeligem Knubbel an kurzem Steg. Matte olivgrüne Patina. Ausgesprochen seltenes und ungewöhnlich gut erhaltenes Schmuckgehänge der frühen Eisenzeit.Provenienz: Niederbayerischer Privatbesitz, übernommen aus der Sammlung des Vaters. A ring braid with pendants made of bronze, Iron Age of Southeast Europe, 6th century B.C. A ring braid with pendants made of bronze, Iron Age of Southeast Europe, 6th century B.C.Approx. 22 cm wide and 18 cm high bronze ring network of superimposed ring pairs interwoven vertically and horizontally. Three pendants with ring eyes suspended from each of the lowest, vertical ring pairs: a long, profiled pendant with a double conical knob at the end of approx. 3.5 cm in length (19 pieces in total), flanked by two short pendants of approx. 1.7 cm in length with a spherical knob on a short bar. Matt, olive green patina. Extremely rare and unusually well preserved jewellery pendant of the early Iron Age.Provenance: Lower Bavarian private property, taken over from the collection of the father.Condition: I -
Massiver Beschlag in Lunulaform mit stilisierten Wasservögeln, späte Bronzezeit, 10. - 9. Jhdt. v. Chr. Massiver Beschlag in Form einer Lunula. Auf der Schauseite mit drei markanten, phaleraartigen Kreisaugen aus erhabenen Kreislinien mit Dorn in der Mitte, dazwischen gekreuzte Ritzlinien. In den Spitzen der Lunula parallele Ritzlinien mit geritzen Winkelmotiven dazwischen. Mittig vierkantig durchlocht für die Aufnahme eines kräftigen Stifts. Die Durchlochung oben durch einen kurzen Zylinder verlängert, aus dem zwei markant nach außen gerichtete, gewinkelte Fortsätze hervorgehen. Diese waren oben mit stilisierten Köpfen von Wasservögeln mit breitem Schnabel versehen, die jedoch auf beiden Seiten abgebrochen sind. Aufwendiger Prunkbeschlag, wohl von einem spätbronzezeitlichen Wagen (möglicherweise von einem Achsnagel, der durch eine bronzene Nabenabdeckung geführt worden ist). Ausgesprochen schöne, glänzende grüne Patina. Leichte Korrosionsnarben in den Spitzen der Lunula.Provenienz: Münchner Privatsammlung, erworben in den 90er Jahren im süddeutschen Kunsthandel. A solid lunula-shaped fitting with stylized water birds, late Bronze Age, 10th - 9th century B.C. A solid lunula-shaped fitting with stylized water birds, late Bronze Age, 10th - 9th century B.C.Massiver Beschlag in Form einer Lunula. Auf der Schauseite mit drei markanten, phaleraartigen Kreisaugen aus erhabenen Kreislinien mit Dorn in der Mitte, dazwischen gekreuzte Ritzlinien. In den Spitzen der Lunula parallele Ritzlinien mit geritzen Winkelmotiven dazwischen. Mittig vierkantig durchlocht für die Aufnahme eines kräftigen Stifts. Die Durchlochung oben durch einen kurzen Zylinder verlängert, aus dem zwei markant nach außen gerichtete, gewinkelte Fortsätze hervorgehen. Diese waren oben mit stilisierten Köpfen von Wasservögeln mit breitem Schnabel versehen, die jedoch auf beiden Seiten abgebrochen sind. Aufwendiger Prunkbeschlag, wohl von einem spätbronzezeitlichen Wagen (möglicherweise von einem Achsnagel, der durch eine bronzene Nabenabdeckung geführt worden ist). Ausgesprochen schöne, glänzende grüne Patina. Leichte Korrosionsnarben in den Spitzen der Lunula.Provenance: Münchner Privatsammlung, erworben in den 90er Jahren im süddeutschen Kunsthandel.Condition: II - III
Astragalos-Gürtel, Südosteuropäische Eisenzeit, 7. - 6. Jhdt. v. Chr. Breiter Gürtel aus 92 Segmenten (teils gebrochen, modern aufgefädelt). Schauseitig jeweils vier Buckel, dazwischen gekehlte Querstäbe. Die Buckel jeweils mit Durchzug. Eine Abschlussplatte mit drei Ösen, die zweite, etwas schmalere mit zwei. Breite 6,1 cm, Länge ca. 112 cm.Provenienz: Alte Privatsammlung. A Bronze Age belt, circa 800 B.C. A Bronze Age belt, circa 800 B.C. Belt made of 92 segments (partly broken, modernly threaded). Four humps on each side, with grooved crossbars in between. The humps each with a pull-through. One end plate with three eyelets, the second, somewhat narrower one with two. Width 6.1 cm, length ca. 112 cm.Provenance: Old private collection.Condition: III
Griffangelschwert aus Bronze, Urnenfelderzeit (Stufe Hallstatt A), Westeuropa, 11. - 10. Jhdt. v. Chr. Griffangelschwert typisch westeuropäischer Formgebung. Die oben stumpfe Griffangel geht nach ca. 3 cm in eine dreieckige Platte über, die am Übergang zur Klinge ausschwingt und zwei Nietlöcher bzw. zwei Nietkerben besitzt (in Anlehnung an die früheren Griffplattenschwerter). Ob die Aussparungen für die Nieten am Rand geschlossen waren, ist aufgrund minimaler Ausbrüche am Rand nicht eindeutig zu entscheiden. Beides ist möglich. Von dort aus beginnt die lorbeerblattförmige Klinge mit fast parallelen Schneiden im oberen und mittleren Abschnitt. Die schmalen Fasen deutlich vom leicht gewölbten Mittelteil abgesetzt. Kleinere Scharten entlang der Schneiden. Ansonsten ausgezeichnet erhaltenes Schwert der späten Bronzezeit mit ansprechender "Flusspatina", welche den metallischen Untergrund durchschimmern lässt. Länge 56,7 cm.Provenienz: Aus alter belgischer Privatsammlung, erworben im belgischen Kunsthandel in den 80er Jahren. A Western European hilt sword made of bronze, Urnfield Culture (Hallstatt A period), 11th - 10th century B.C. A Western European hilt sword made of bronze, Urnfield Culture (Hallstatt A period), 11th - 10th century B.C.The grip tang sword in typical Western European design. The tang is blunt at the top, extending down into a triangular plate after approx. 3 cm. The plate has two rivet holes or notches (based on the earlier grip plate swords) and flares out where it joins the blade. It cannot be said with any certainty whether the slots for the rivets on the edge were closed due to minimal chipping along the edge. Either case is possible. From there, the laurel-shaped blade extends with almost parallel cutting edges in the upper and middle section. The narrow chamfers are clearly offset from the slightly domed central part. Minor notches along the cutting edges. Otherwise, excellently preserved sword of the late Bronze Age with an attractive "river patina", which allows the metallic background to shimmer through. Length 56.7 cm.Provenance: From an old Belgian private collection, acquired in the Belgian art trade in the 80s.Condition: II -
Zwei Gefäße, Bronzezeit, östlicher Mittelmeerraum, 2. Jtsd. v. Chr. Großes bauchiges Ritualgefäß mit zwei Ösenhenkeln und zwei seitlichen Schälchen. Höhe 20 cm. Dazu ein kleines dreihenkliges Gefäß. Intakt. Höhe 7,5 cm. Provenienz: Aus alter österreichischer Sammlung. Two Eastern Mediterranean Bronze Age vessels, 2nd millenium B.C. Two Eastern Mediterranean Bronze Age vessels, 2nd millenium B.C.Large bellied ritual vessel with two eyelet handles and two small side bowls. Height 20 cm. Plus a small three-handled vessel. Intact. Height 7.5 cm. Provenance: From an old Austrian private collection.Condition: II
Steinerne Hälfte einer Gussform für eine Lanzenspitze, späte Bronzezeit, 12. - 9. Jhdt. v. Chr. Hälfte einer Gussform aus Felsgestein von trapezoidem Umriss. Auf beiden Seiten unten in der Mitte eine rechteckige Knuppe, die bei der Fixierung der verlorenen Gegenhälfte hilfreich war. Auf der Oberseite mit der eingetieften Form für eine Bronzelanze oben und unten außerhalb der Eintiefung eine Bohrung zur Befestigung von Stiften für die exakte Passung mit dem nicht vorhandenen Gegenstück der Form. Spitze der Form abgebrochen. Die Tülle wurde wohl aus dem Gusspropfen am Ende der Lanze getrieben. Auf beiden Seiten der Eintiefung für die Lanzenspitze jeweils vier Gusskanäle. Das Innere der Eintiefung durch die Benutzung schwarz verfärbt. Interessantes und gut erhaltenes vorgeschichtliches Technikum. Länge 7,5 cm.Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung, übernommen aus dem Besitz des vor 30 Jahren verstorbenen Großvaters. Half of a stone mould for a spearhead, late Bronze Age, 12th – 9th century B.C. Half of a stone mould for a spearhead, late Bronze Age, 12th – 9th century B.C.Half of a mould carved in rock, in the shape of a trapezoid. A rectangular nub at the bottom in the middle on both sides, which was used to secure the missing other half mould. On the upper side of the mould, showing the incised form for a bronze spearhead, a hole for fixing pins to ensure the exact fit with the non-existent counterpart can be seen above and below the indentation. Tip of the mould broken off. The socket was probably hammered from the casting plug at the end of the lance. Four casting channels on each side of the recess for the spearhead. The inside of the mould blackened by use. Interesting, prehistoric technical tool in good condition. Length 7.5 cm.Provenance: From a private South German collection. Inherited from the consignor's late grandfather, who died 30 years ago.Condition: II
History The first prototype Land Rover was built up over the summer of 1947 and had been completed by mid-October that year. It was built on the chassis of a war surplus Jeep, and had a 1389cc four-cylinder petrol engine. This prototype had its steering wheel in the middle. This concept proved impractical and was abandoned. The first production Land Rovers retained the 80-inch wheelbase of the prototype and pre-production models. They all had 1595cc the four-cylinder petrol engine. Demands for more power and torque in the Land Rover led to the development of a 2-litre engine, essentially a big-bore version of the older four-cylinder. This was introduced in autumn 1951 on the 1952 models. The 1952 and 1953 models were distinguished visually by a new radiator grille in the shape of an inverted T, which was simpler to manufacture than the 1951 type with its circular cut-outs. These were also the first Land Rovers (Tickford Station Wagons excepted) to have exterior door handles. Bronze Green was still the only standard body colour. Overview 1951 Land Rover Series 1 80” RAF (Manual) – 702 XUVThis car rolled off the production line at Lode Lane on 30th August 1951. Wearing the new inverted T grill and packing a 2.0l engine. It was sold direct to the RAF in its RAF blue colouring. In 1960 it was given a 4th line repair (major overhaul) and put to work on Glider Tow retrieval. It became a civilian vehicle on 2nd January 1968. Eventually this series 1 was parked up in a barn until 2008. In 2009 the car was issued with an age-related plate. However, the certified factory record and other communication explains why this is. The current vendor bought the Landy in 2020 and set to work on a full nut and bolt restoration. There are copious amounts of invoices, as well as other documentation outlining the validity of this very rare RAF 80” 2.0l Series 1 Land Rover. The canvas is supplied by Exmoor Trim and is correct. The car now stands in a freshly restored condition and possibly looks just as good as the day it left the factory. With such rarity in condition and being rarer still due to it RAF lineage. This really is a true enthusiast/ collector’s piece. I doubt we will see this again. View more - https://hansonsclassics.com/car/1951-land-rover-series-1-80-raf-manual/
A pair of Japanese bronze incense burners liners and covers, the latter surmounted by qilin reclining above silver wire inlaid clouds, the tripod bases with lion mask handles flanked by gold, silver and copper inlays of birds amongst flowers. H 32cms.Some light handling wear to patinaOne handle slightly looseOver all good age commensurate condition
ISCHINGER, HANS (1891-1927) "Spatzengruppe auf einem Erlenzweig" Bronze, dunkel patiniert, sign., Serpentinsockel, H: 32,5 cm. (mit Sockel) Leichte Altersspuren. | ISCHINGER, HANS (1891-1927) ‘Group of sparrows on an alder branch’ Bronze, dark patina, signed, serpentine base, h: 32.5 cm. (with plinth) Slight signs of age.
Monstranz, Messingbronze, ovaler, ornamentierter Sockel, Schaft mit Nodus, Reliquienbehälter mit Glas im Zentrum, darin ein fein gesticktes Kreuz, umgeben von Gottvater und Engel, von Strahlenkranz hinterfangen, Altersspuren, H. 31. cm. / Monstrance, brass bronze, oval, ornamented base, shaft with nodus, reliquary with glass in the centre, containing a finely embroidered cross, surrounded by God the Father and an angel, backed by a halo, traces of age, h. 31 cm
Konvolut Uhren, alle Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren (Uhren laufen an, Werke nicht geprüft): Junghans Reisewecker mit Spieluhr, 5 x 13 x 8 cm; Ottoman Osmanli Taschenuhr; Taschenuhrenständer, Adler mit geöffneten Schwingen, Bronze H 15 cm, Taschenuhr, 800er Silber; Reisetaschenuhrkästchen, Holz H 11 cm, mit Taschenuhr, 800er Silber, Zifferblatt bestoßen; Frackuhr, 800er Silber, Kette; Taschenuhr, Vacheron, Geneve. A collection of clocks, all signs of age and wear (clocks tarnish, movements not tested): Junghans travel alarm clock with music box, 5 x 13 x 8 cm; Ottoman Osmanli pocket watch; pocket watch stand, eagle with open wings, bronze H 15 cm, pocket watch, 800 silver; travel pocket watch box, wood H 11 cm, with pocket watch, 800 silver, dial chipped; dress watch, 800 silver, chain; pocket watch, Vacheron, Geneve.
Weinkrug mit Finial eines Wilden: große Schenkkanne, Messingbronze, gehämmert. Mit Drachen als Henkel sowie einem bärtigen, in Fell gekleideten Mann als oberen Abschluss, der einen Knüppel schwingt und ein Schild bei sich hat. Er steht auf einem Aufsatz, der wie ein Turm mit vergitterten Fenstern aussieht, Altersspuren, zweifach gekennzeichnet mit Inventarnummer 2103, H 63,5 cm. Vgl. den Weinkrug im Metropolitan Museum, New York, Akzession Nr. 53.20.2, deutsch, spätes 15 Jh., wahrscheinlich Nürnberg. Wine jug with finial of a savage: large jug, brass bronze, hammered. With a dragon as a handle and a bearded man dressed in fur at the top, wielding a club and carrying a shield. He stands on an attachment that looks like a tower with barred windows, signs of age, marked twice with inventory number 2103, h 63.5 cm. Cf. the wine jug in the Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession no. 53.20.2, German, late 15th century, probably Nuremberg.
Konvolut Schreibutensilien und Bronzen: Victor Heinrich Seifert (1870 Döbling - Berlin 1953), Bronze: anmutige Frauenfigur in Jugendstil-Manier auf Sockel mit Blumendekor sowie Stein-Plinthe, signiert, Altersspuren, H. 17,5 cm. Klassizistisches Schreibzeug mit zentralem Tintenfass aus Messing auf Steinplatte, H. 21 cm; 17,5 x 31,5 cm (Platte); Messingbüste, H. 19 cm; Löschpapier-Roller, drei Brieföffner, alles mit Altersspuren. / Collection of writing utensils and bronzes: Victor Heinrich Seifert (1870 Döbling - Berlin 1953), bronze: graceful female figure in Art Nouveau style on a base with floral decoration and stone plinth, signed, signs of age, h. 17.5 cm. Classicist writing utensil with central brass inkwell on stone plate, h. 21 cm; 17.5 x 31.5 cm (plate); brass bust, h. 19 cm; blotting paper roller, three letter openers, all with traces of age.
Konvolut verschiedene außergewöhnliche Sammlerstücke, unterschiedliche Epochen, Altersspuren: Auf einem Sockel die Büste eines römischen Herrschers, vielleicht Nero (da im Sockel die Buchstaben NER), Bronze, vergoldet, H 19 cm; Spiegel mit reich verziertem Rahmen, Messingbronze, H 28 cm; Art Lohrer Spiegel mit Messingrahmen über Holz, H 22 cm; Applik, Messing, vergoldet, Minerva mit Medusenschild auf dem Streitwagen, gezogen von zwei Pferden und begleitet von drei Kindern als Helfer, 20 cm x 8 cm; Plakette mit römischer Szene, bestehend aus einem Herrscher auf dem Thron sowie diversen Soldaten, von denen einer der Kämpfer seinen Unterarm in eine Schale mit Feuer hält, 11,5 x 17,5 cm. / Mixed lot of various unusual collector's items, different eras, signs of age: On a plinth the bust of a Roman ruler, perhaps Nero (as the plinth bears the letters NER), bronze, gilt, h 19 cm; mirror with richly decorated frame, brass bronze, h 28 cm; Art Lohrer mirror with brass frame over wood, h 22 cm; Applique, brass, gilt, Minerva with Medusa shield on a chariot, drawn by two horses and accompanied by three children as helpers, 20 cm x 8 cm; plaque with Roman scene, consisting of a ruler on a throne and various soldiers, one of whom is holding his forearm in a bowl of fire, 11.5 x 17.5 cm.
Ferdinando Paul Louis Quaglia (Italian, 1780-1853)Ignazio Degotti (d. 1824), celebrated scenographer at the Paris Opéra, wearing fur-trimmed coat, over embroidered red jacket and open-necked white chemise, seated in a gilded Empire fauteuil carved with lion heads. on ivory, signed and dated Quaglia f. 1812, gilt-bronze frame.. Rectangular, 217mm (8 9/16in) highProvenance: Helft Bensimon Collection, Paris With Leo R. Schidlof, from whom acquired by Ernst Holzscheiter in Paris, 5 May 1936 (inv. nos. MD/0682 and 465) Treasured Portraits from the Collection of Ernst Holzscheiter, Christie's London, 4 July 2018, lot 23The Twinight CollectionExhibited: Paris, Salon, 1812, no 750 (as a portrait of M. Degotti) Arenenberg, Napoleonmuseum, Miniaturen und Karikaturen, 1954, no. 33 (as a portrait of Talma) Geneva, Musée d'art et d'histoire, Chefs-d'œuvre de la miniature et de la gouache, 1956, no. 367, illustrated (as a presumed portrait of François-Joseph Talma) Zurich, Haus am Zurich, 1957-58 and 1961 Vienna, Albertina, Meisterwerke der Europäischen Miniaturmalerei von 1750-1850, 1965, no. 311 illustrated fig. 19 (as Talma) London, Royal Academy and Victoria & Albert Museum, The Age of Neoclassicism, 1972, no. 976 (as a portrait of Talma)Literature:Gabet 1831, p. 575Jeannerat 1922, p. 543, illustrated p. 545 (as a portrait of DegottiIsler-Hungerbühler 1961, pp. 32-33, illustrated fig. 4Schidlof 1964, II, pp. 657 (described as 'a masterpiece' and 'important'), and 1026, illustrated IV, pl. 468, fig. 962 (the sitter identified as the actor François Joseph Talma)Cavalli-Björkman 1981, p. 141, illustrated (as a portrait of Talma)Parisio 2012, pp. 35-36, illustrated (as Ignazio Degotti)Footnotes:Ignazio Degotti was born in Turin and was a celebrated painter and scenographer at the Paris Opéra specialising in perspective architecture and landscapes. Under the stewardship of Ignazio Galliari, he learnt the art of perspective painting at the Royal Academy of painting and sculpture in Turin. In 1796, he was appointed dessinateur des decorations at the Paris Opéra for the staging of Gluck's Alceste and he held this position until 1817. The present miniature was painted during this period and suitably positions the scenographer in a suitably theatrical fur lined cape sitting on an ornate gilded Empire fauteuil carved with lion heads.Ferdinando Quaglia was one of the most important miniature painters of the early 19th century. He studied in Parma, Florence and Milan before travelling to Paris in 1805 where he worked in Napoleon's court. There, he worked closely with Jean-Baptiste Isabey and was heavily influence by him. His portraits, much like the present work, are characterised by their level of detail and execution, expression and freshness of colour. The present lot is sold with a DEFRA Ivory Act 2018 certificate for a pre-1918 item of outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historic value. Certificate Number: YE3IML30Date of Issue: 16 November 2023We are grateful to Emma Rutherford of the Limner Company for her further research into the present lot.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
CARL KAUBA (AUSTRIAN, 1865-1922), 'BARE ON BEAR', COLD PAINTED BRONZE METAMORPHIC SCULPTURE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY the erotic sculpture modelled as female in draped gown reclined on a bear pelt, the gown with a hinged belt opening to elevate and reveal the nude female, signed C. Kauba to pelt, on stepped marble base 24cm wide Additional images now available. with some light damage to the corners and edges of the marble base.looks ok other than that with only general age associated wear.Mechanism working.
A European bronze spiral arm-guard Late Bronze Age, circa 1400-1200 B.C.16.5cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, formed from 1970s onwards.Cf. A. MacGregor, Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of The Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, p. 94, no. 8.7.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Egyptian bronze mirror New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, circa 1550-1292 B.C.18.5cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Mansoor Abd Essayid collection.Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 22 October 1934, likely lot 22 (part).Edward Towry-Whyte and Sir William Palin Elderton, K.B.E. (1877–1962) collection, formed from the 1890s onwards; and thence by descent to Mrs Belinda Kirby. A large portion of the original collection was given to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge in the 1950s.The Property of Mrs Belinda Kirby; Christie's, London, 3 July 1996, lot 231.M.H. collection, the Netherlands, acquired at the above sale.with Alexander Ancient Art, the Netherlands.Private collection, UK.Cf. R.E. Freed, Egypt's Golden Age. The Art of Living in the New Kingdom 1558-1085 BC, Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, 1982, p. 185-186, no. 214 and another example at the British Museum, London, acc. no. EA32583.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A European bronze sword Late Bronze Age, circa 13th-10th Century B.C.57cm longFootnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, acquired in Austria 7th July 1982.Swords such as the above lot were made in two parts, the grip and blade being joined together with rivets with slight variations to the decoration and form of the hilt. It was a popular type of sword from the Middle Bronze Age period onwards and was found across Europe.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A European bronze sword Late Bronze Age, circa 13th-10th Century B.C.66cm longFootnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, acquired in Austria 29th November 1980.Swords such as the above lot were made in two parts, the grip and blade being joined together with rivets with slight variations to the decoration and form of the hilt. It was a popular type of sword from the Middle Bronze Age period onwards and was found across Europe.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A European incised decorated socketed spearhead and three other spearheads Late Bronze Age, circa 13th-9th Century B.C.18.4cm-25.9cm high (4)Footnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, formed from 1970s onwards.Two acquired in Dortmund 4th November 1989; another on 9th December 1993; and one in 1996.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two European socketed spearheads Late Bronze Age, circa 13th-9th Century B.C.one iron, one bronze, 24.4cm and 29.7cm high (2)Footnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, acquired in 1990 and 2005.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two European bronze swords Late Bronze Age, circa 13th-10th Century B.C.62cm and 57.8cm long (2)Footnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, acquired in Austria 6th March 1987 and in Germany 28th August 1990.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two European bronze socketed spearheads Late Bronze Age, circa 13th-9th Century B.C.30cm and 27.3cm high (2)Footnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, acquired in Dortmund 4th March 1993 and 12th December 1994.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A large Cycladic marble kandila Early Cycladic I, circa 3000-2800 B.C.26cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Eli Borowski (1913-2003) collection, Switzerland.Alexander Iolas (1907-87) collection, prior to 1973-1982.Ophiuchus Collection, New York, 1982-2010.David and Corina Silich collection, Switzerland, since 2010.Exhibited:The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Virginia, 10 November 1987-10 January 1988.The Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, 5 March-15 May 1988.The Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, California, 25 June-25 September 1988.On loan:The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1992-2010.Published:P. Getz-Preziozi, Early Cycladic Art in North American Collections, Washington, 1987, p. 277, no. 101, figs. 101a-d.I. Love, Ophiuchus Collection, Florence, 1989, p. 10, no. 1.P. Getz-Gentle, Stone Vessels of the Cyclades in the Early Bronze Age, Penn State University, 1996, p. 249, no. B29.The sizes of kandiles can vary considerably, from approximately 7cm-37cm in height, of which the above collared vase is a sizeable example. The lack of metal tools made hollowing out the interiors of these vases particularly time-consuming and as a result the vessels remain thick-walled. Despite such challenges, the symmetry and pleasing form indicate the artistic skill of the sculptors. The name 'kandila' refers to Greek church lamps which are similar in shape although it is unlikely that ancient kandiles were ever used in this way. For a discussion on kandiles see L. Fitton, Cycladic Art, The British Museum, 1989, p. 27-29.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two European bronze swords Late Bronze Age, circa 13th-10th Century B.C.61.5cm and 58cm long (2)Footnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, acquired in Austria 17th February 1989 and 18th April 1985.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Three Central European bronze 'ritually broken' swords Late Bronze Age, circa 13th-10th Century B.C.47.3cm, 42.5cm and 29cm long (3)Footnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, formed from 1970s onwards.Acquired in Austria 11th July 1987; 26th May 1989; and 1st December 1990.There are various theories on why hoards of Bronze Age swords may have been broken: perhaps they belonged to vanquished enemies and by breaking and bending weapons it ensured that they could not be used in the afterlife. They may have been offered as a sacrifice to the gods or perhaps were simply scrap metal. For a discussion of the idea that weapons, in their capacity as extensions of warriors' bodies, and may have substituted for humans in ritual depositions, see C. Horn &L Melheim, 'Tales of Hoards and Swordfighters in Early Bronze Age Scandinavia: The Brand New and the Broken', The Norwegian Archaeological Review, vol. 47 (1), 2014, pp. 18-41.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
DC Comics: a group of 110 approx. mixed Bronze-age titles and issues (DC Comics, 1970 onwards).Titles included:Action comics, Superman, The Adventures of Superman, Superboy, Catwoman, The Flash, Justice League International, The Crimson Avengers, Cyborg, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Star Trek and others.Vast majority of copies all 1st print, cents copies. Price stickers to a few copies included in lot.~(110 approx.)Condition Report: Majority of lot in Mid Grade condition.Price stickers to a very few copies included in lot.
Superman Family, a group of 45 Bronze age (DC Comics, 1974 onwards).Superman Family was a monthly comic by DC comics often focusing on characters central to Superman such as Jimmy Olden, Supergirl, Lois Lane and others. Many 100-page giant-size issues included.This lot features:Superman Family (1st series) Nos. 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 174, 175, 177, 180, 183, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 217, 218, 219, 220, 222.All issues 1s prints, US Cents and UK Pence copies included. Complete without coupons cut. Price stickers applied to some covers.~(45)Condition Report: Majority of lot in Mid-Grade condition.
Marvel Comics: a mixed group of 58 early-bronze age issues. Notable issue included (Marvel comics, 1978 onwards).This lot features:Including titles such as Captain America, Daredevil, The Defenders, the Eternals, The Fantastic Four, the Inhumans, The Invaders Machine Man, The Master of Kung Fu, The Mighty Thor and others.All copies 1st print, pence and cents copies included. Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages. Price stickers to some covers. Comics bagged in brand new polypropylene comic bags.~(58)Condition Report: Majority of comics in lot in Mid to High-Grade
Marvel Comics: a group of 53 Bronze-age comics from popular titles featuring notable issues (Marvel Comics, 1974 onwards).This lot features:Captain America (1st series) Nos. 216, 235, 263, 270, 284, 304, 306, 309, 323, 324.Daredevil (1st series) Nos. 184, 186, 200, 206, 223, 224, 244, 256, 257, 258.Dazzler (1st series) Nos. 1, 11, 10The Eternals (1st series) Nos. 1, 2, 3Fantastic Four (1st series) Nos. 82, 169, 174, 228, 231, 236, 290, 291, 292, 318.Hercules Prince of Power (1982) Nos. 1, 4.The Inhumans (1st series) No. 1The Punisher (2nd series) Nos. 13, 16, 17, 22, 24, 25.The Punisher War Journal (1st series) Nos. 1, 6.What If..(1st series) No. 3 What If..(2nd series) Nos. 14, 22, 39.X-Terminators (1st series) Nos. 1, 2All copies 1st prints, pence and cents copies included.All issues bagged in brand new polypropylene comic bags.Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.~(53)Condition Report: Majority of comics in lot in Mid-Grade condition.
A group of 27 Marvel Bronze-Age issues including Thor, Captain America, Captain Marvel and others (Marvel Comics, 1978 onwards).This lot features:Titles include: The Avengers, The Defenders, Tarzan, Marvel Team-up featuring Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, The Mighty Thor, Captain America, Luke Cage, Daredevil, Ghost-Rider, All copies 1st print, US Cents and UK pence copies included.~(27)Condition Report: Low-Grade condition.
DC Comics: a group of 65 mixed Bronze-age Issues with some complete series included (DC Comics, 1987 onwards).Titles included:Checkmate (1st series) Nos. 1-20.The Prisoner (1st series) Nos. 1, 3, 4.Black Orchid (1st series) Nos. 1-3. Complete set. By Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean.Gilgamesh (1st series) Nos. 1, 1 (duplicate), 2, 3, 4.Justice League Europe (1st series) Nos. 1, 1 (duplicate), 2, 3, 4Outcasts (1st series) Nos. 1-12 (complete set) by John Wagner and Alan Grant.Cinder and Ashe (1st series) Nos. 1-4 (complete mini-series) by Gerry Conway and Jose L.Garcia Lopez.Some additional DC issues contained within lot.All copies 1st print, cents copies. ~(65)Condition Report: Majority of Lot ranging from Mid to High-Grade condition.
Batman: Detective comics, a group of 70 Bronze age comics featuring notable issues (DC Comics, 1981 onwards).Batman (Bruce Wayne) is one of the most distinctive, recognised American superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Bill Finger (1914 1974) and famed artist Bob Kane (1915-1998) first appearing in Detective Comics No.27 (1939).This lot features:Detective Comics (1st series) Nos. 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 511, 513, 514, 515, 515, 516, 518, 519, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 526 (Anniversary 50 appearance), 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 569, 570, 571, 572 (50th Anniversary), 573, 574, 575.All issues 1s prints, US Cents and UK Pence copies included. Complete without coupons cut. Price stickers applied to some covers.~(70)Condition Report: Majority of comics in lot in Mid-Grade condition.
DC Comics: a mixed group of 47 early-bronze age issues (DC comics, 1976 onwards).This lot features:Including titles such as Aquaman, Arion, Action Comics, Adventure Comics, All star Squadron, Blue Beetle, Blue Devil, Booster Gold, The Flash and others. Some duplicates included.All copies 1st print, pence and cents copies included. Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages. Comics bagged in brand new polypropylene comic bags.~(47)Condition Report: Majority of lot in high-Grade condition.
Marvel Comics: a group of 45 Bronze-age comics from popular titles (Marvel Comics, 1976 onwards).This lot features:Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) Nos. 214, 251 270, 284, 288Captain Marvel (1st series) Nos. 52.Ghost Rider (1st series) Nos. 19Invaders (1st series) Nos. 11Web of Spider-Man (1st series) Nos. 6, 34, 64Other issues included in lot.All copies 1st prints, pence and cents copies included.All issues bagged in brand new polypropylene comic bags.Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.~(45)Condition Report: Majority of comics in lot in Mid-Grade condition.
DC Comics: a mixed group of 44 early-bronze age issues. Notable issue included (DC comics, 1976 onwards).This lot features:Including titles such as Kung-Fu Fighter, Masters of the Universe, Millenium (a complete set included), The Secret Society of Super Villains, Superman, Sword of the Atom, Hawkman and others.All copies 1st print, pence and cents copies included. Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages. Price stickers to some covers. Comics bagged in brand new polypropylene comic bags.~(44)Condition Report: Majority of comics in lot in Mid to High-Grade condition.
Marvel and DC Comics: a group of 120 approx. mixed issues and titles (Marvel/DC publishing, 2011 - 2023).This lot features:A selection of titles, predominantly ultra modern Marvel and DC Comics from the last few years. Lot includes many artist, blank, and cardstock variant covers with a heavy focus on Batman. A few earlier late bronze-age issues included.Titles included:Batman/Catwoman (Tom King), Just League of America, Justice League, JLA, Batman, Batman/Spawn (2023), Detective comics, Fantastic Four, New Mutants, She-Hulk, Uncanny X-Men, Wonder Woman and others.Vast majority of copies all 1st print, High-Grade condition cents copies. Some Variant covers and special editions included. Some duplicates included. Approximate retail value: £450.00All issues bagged and boarded in brand new polypropylene comic bags and acid-free boards.Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.~(120 approx.)Condition Report: High-Grade condition.
The Avengers: a group of 34 Bronze-age comics featuring notable issues (Marvel Comics, 1977 onwards).This lot features:The Avengers (1st series) Nos. 162, 199, 202, 203, 210, 212, 213, 214, 216, 220, 225, 226, 229, 231, 233, 237, 308, 309, 310. Annual No. 1.The West Coast Avengers (1st series) Nos. 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 25, 28, 37, 38, 48. Annual No. 2All copies 1st prints, pence and cents copies included.All issues bagged in brand new polypropylene comic bags.Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.~(34)Condition Report: Majority of issues in Mid-Grade condition.
Marvel Comics: a group of 57 mixed Bronze-age titles and issues (Marvel Comics, 1970 onwards).Titles included:The Invincible Iron Man, GI. Joe, The Punisher, Cloak and Dagger, Conan, Captain America, silver Surfer, Daredevil and others.Vast majority of copies all 1st print, cents copies. ~(57)Condition Report: Majority in Mid Grade condition.Price stickers to some covers.
Batman: Detective comics, a group of 44 silver and Bronze age comics featuring notable issues (DC Comics, 1968 onwards).Batman (Bruce Wayne) is one of the most distinctive, recognised American superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Bill Finger (1914 1974) and famed artist Bob Kane (1915-1998) first appearing in Detective Comics No.27 (1939).This lot features:Detective Comics (1st series) Nos. 358 (no cover), 380, 415, 426, 430, 436, 437, 437, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 447, 449, 450, 453, 456, 457, 458, 473, 474, 475, 477, 478, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500.All issues 1s prints, US Cents and UK Pence copies included. Complete without coupons cut. Price stickers applied to some covers.~(44)Condition Report: Majority of comics in lot in Mid-Grade condition.
Independent Comics: a group of 108 mixed Bronze-age issues (DC Comics, 1987 onwards).Some complete mini-series and extensive runs included. Publishers included: First Comics, Valkyrie Press, Eclipse Books, Marvel Comics, Epic comics and others.Titles included:Marshal Law (1st series) Nos. 1-6.Badger (1st series) Nos. 5, 23-28, 37-49, 51-53.Badger Goes Beserk (Mini-series) Nos. 1, 2.The Adventures of Luther Arkwright (1st series) Nos. 1-5. By Brian Talbot.Redfox (1st series) Nos. 1, 5-9, 12-19.Terminator (1st series) Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 (The first Terminator comic adaption).Scout: War Shaman (1st series) Nos. 1-6 .New York: Year Zero (1st series) Nos. 1-4.Team Yankee (1st series) Nos. 1-6 (complete set).Doctor Zero (1st series) Nos. 1-3.The Trouble with Girls (1st series) Nos. 1-12, Annual No.1. Second series: No. 1.A large quantity of additional independent issues contained within lot.All copies 1st print, cents copies. ~(108)Condition Report: Majority of lot ranging from Mid to High-Grade condition.
The Mighty Thor: a group of 62 early Bronze-age comics featuring notable issues (Marvel Comics, 1971 onwards).A significant group of issues from one of Marvel Comics' most enduringly popular superhero characters Thor Odinson, The Mighty Thor.This lot features:The Mighty Thor (1st series) Nos. 196, 207, 217, 219, 220, 230-233, 235, 236, 239, 245, 247-250, 255, 257, 258, 259, 260, 262, 263, 264, 265, 272-279, 282, 285-288, 291, 292, 294, 296-301, 306, 315, 322, 325, 326, 328, 331, 334, 335, 336Marvel Spectacular (1st series) No. 17.All copies 1st prints, pence and cents copies included.All issues bagged in brand new polypropylene comic bags.Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.~(62)Condition Report: Mid-Grade condition.
These seven antique sepia photographs on board include views of The Great Mosque in Cairo; The Milan Cathedral; The Altar in Santa di Maggiore; Michelangelo's Final Judgment in the Sistine Chapel; The Dying Gaul; The Statue of Frederick the Great in Berlin and A Bronze Candelabra by Fontana. Average size: 4.25"L x 6.50"H. Issued: 19th & early 20th centuryCondition: Age related wear.
THE OLYMPIC GAMES CLUB HOUSE: THREE RUNNING VESTS FOR KEN JONES, three running vests of Kenneth Jeffrey Jones (1921-2006), Olympic Games London, 1948, a white light weight, Umbro, 'Taneru' label, with a separate hand written label ' Ken Jones GB, with red and blue bands across the chest, covered by a white patch with 'Olympic Games 1948' above on Union flag on a left hand hoist, European Championships Bern, representing Wales, 1954, a Welsh, red, Unwin label vest, with a red patch centre chest, with embroidered Prince of Wales feather, and Vancouver 1954, British Empire and Commonwealth Games white vest, labelling from Green Sports Outfitters, Coventry and Birmingham, with red and blue cross bands. together with two award shields to Ken Jones, from The Welsh A.A.A. For 'Meritorious Service to Athletics in Wales 1954' and acknowledging 2nd in 2220 yards at 'Athletics Match Great Britain v France, London August 1st 1949'Provenance: private collection Monmouthshire, consigned by Ken Jones' nephewAuctioneers note: Ken Jones will forever be remembered as the man who scored the vital try that helped Wales to beat New Zealand at Cardiff Arms Park in 1953 - the last time Wales beat the All Blacks. The flying Newport winger latched on to a cross-kick from Clem Thomas with five minutes left to play and transformed an 8-8 draw into a famous 13-8 Welsh victory. Yet there were many more golden moments in one of the greatest British sporting careers of the past 60 years. Unquestionably Wales's greatest all-rounder, Jones was often asked to name his finest achievement. It was a task he warmed to, had to take his time over, but he always came up with the same answer. Was it that try against the All Blacks in 1953, or the near length-of-the-field score against New Zealand for the British and Irish Lions in 1950 - still recalled as one of the greatest tries ever scored at Auckland's Eden Park? It could have been any of the eight tries he scored to help Wales win Grand Slams in 1950 and 1952. In fact, he could have picked any one of the record-equalling 17 Welsh tries he scored in a then-world-record 44 appearances for his country between 1947 and 1957. And there were countless heroic deeds for his club in a 293-match career that included 145 tries and two seasons as captain. It was not, however, his rugby achievements that received top billing from the man himself, but his exploits on the athletics track. He had started out as the All-India sprint champion during the Second World War and graduated to become the captain of the British track and field team at the 1954 European Championships, where he won a silver medal in the sprint relay. He was a bronze medallist at the 1954 Commonwealth Games over 2,300 metres for Wales and the proud owner of four Welsh sprint record and 17 domestic titles. The ultimate thrill was competing at an Olympic Games. "When I think back on my career as both a rugby player and an athlete, I would have to pick the 1948 Olympic Games as the highlight," said Jones: Reaching the semi-finals of the 100 metres, and being among the 12 fastest men in the world, as well as winning a silver medal in the relay, has to top the lot. At first, Jones and his team mates Alistair McCorquodale, John Gregory and John Archer were presented with the gold medal, despite finishing behind the American quartet. The United States team finished six yards ahead of the home team - 40.6sec to 41.3sec - but were disqualified for allegedly running out of the change-over box on the first baton-change between Barney Ewell and Lorenzo Wright. Wembley Stadium was the home of athletics at the London Games of 1948. "It was fascinating being able to run there - the atmosphere was electric and it was a bit scary initially," Jones said: To be elevated into first place was a marvellous bonus. Unfortunately, it only lasted for a few days. The Americans appealed and three days later a jury of appeal viewed films of the race and ruled the change-over was legal. We were called back to Wembley from our Uxbridge camp and asked to hand back our gold medals. It took almost a month for us to have our silver medals sent to us. Even so, coming through two rounds of the 100 metres and reaching the semi-final gave me just as much of a thrill.Born in Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, in 1921 and a product of West Mon Grammar School, Ken Jones spent most of his working life as a teacher at Newport High School. During the war he served in India as a sergeant in the RAF, and it was a victory over 100 yards at the All-Indian Olympic Games at Christmas 1945 that kick-started his athletics career. The following year he won the Welsh 100m and 200m crowns for the first time - titles he would go on to win every year up to 1954, except 1950, when he was on tour in New Zealand with the Lions. "Those victories in 1946 got me selected for the British team to run in Oslo and Cologne and that really was my big breakthrough," Jones recalled. "I got picked as an Olympic possible."Ken Jones also reported on rugby and athletics in Wales for the Sunday Express from 1958 until 1985, he became President of Newport Athletic Club, which incorporates Newport Rugby Club, but resigned in 1995, having served the club for almost 50 years. "I cannot accept or live with the professionalism in rugby now," he said:Condition: viewing advised, vests commensurate with age, staining, sun fading, Olympic Vest has foxing, and a hole above waist level (please see images)
Large original bronze sculpture of a dignified peasant girl walking back from the fields with ears of wheat in one arm and a caldron in the other. French Realist artist George Demange used two colors patina on the bronze to convey her sun drenched skin and her darkened dress, apron and wooden clogs. Signature carved on back of bronze: G. Demange. Sculpture dimensions: 11"L x 11"W x 26"H. Artist: George Demange (France 1865-1945)Issued: c. 1900Country of Origin: FranceAge related wear.
Elegant French Art Deco wrought iron and bronze accents console table with a top that features two marble pieces on each side of a glass covered design made of flowers and fleur-de-lis patterns. In between each legs, curvilinear patterns form a large planter filled with stylized flowers and a central fleur-de-lis motif. Issued: Early 20th centuryDimensions: 53"L x 30"H x 18"WCountry of Origin: FranceAge related wear.
Two sculptures of the cellist on black base - can be used as bookends - impressed J. Ruhl mark. Bronze sculpture of poet sitting with his journal, pen and book on side - no mark. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 6.25"L x 3"W x 7.25"HManufacturer: J. RuhlCountry of Origin: United StatesAge related wear.
A COPPER ALLOY SPEARHEAD, POSSIBLY LURISTAN CIRCA 1300-900 B.C., ANOTHER, LATER, AND THREE AXE HEADS, IN LURISTAN BRONZE AGE STYLE, 20TH CENTURY the first with tapering blade of hollowed diamond-section (the edges with small chips), and short rounded tang with spatulate terminal; the second with two long central ribs (cracked through and repaired) and short tang; the third and fourth cast with zoomorphic formed in relief and with multi-spiked rear peans and the fourth incorporating an adze at the rea and short socket cast with whirls, the first: 38.0 cm overall (5)
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