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Lot 32
NORAH NEILSON GRAY R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1882-1931) 'EXOTIC' Signed, oil on canvas 113cm x 87cm (44.5in x 34.25in) Exhibited:Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts 1924, no.283, Ill.48 Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow Girls - Women in Art and Design 1880-1920, 1990-91, Illustrated fig. 315 Note:The model for the painting was Rita McIlraith but the artist did not want to use her name in the title and hence it was called 'Exotic.' Norah Neilson Gray was a Scottish artist known for her striking portraits, and remarkable ability to capture the essence of the sitter. She achieved international status and recognition during her lifetime, and was one of the most esteemed female painters of the early twentieth century. Born in 1882 in Helensburgh, Gray began her artistic career at 'The Studio'; a private drawing studio where young ladies received artistic instruction before they were granted entry into the schools of art. The studio received notable visits from 'Glasgow Boy' artists, such as Alexander Roche and John Lavery. Soon after, in 1901, Neilson gained entry to the Glasgow School of Art. Impressively, whilst still a student, she exhibited at the Salon in Paris, as well as the Glasgow Institute and the Royal Academy, where she was to continue to show until 1926. After graduating in 1906, she stayed at the school to teach fashion and design. By 1910 Gray had her own studio, and held her first solo show at Warneuke's Gallery in Glasgow. Following the outbreak of the First World War, she went to France to work as a Voluntary Aid Detachment nurse for the Scottish Women's Hospital. During her limited free time she continued to paint, and used her experience to produce some of her most emotionally powerful work. After the end of the war she returned to Glasgow where she quickly began to receive a large number of commissions for portraits, many from well-known Glaswegians. In the spirit of Gustav Klimt, Gray was known for giving prominence to flowers, textiles and other decorative elements. In 1921 her talent was further recognised when she became the first women to be appointed to the hanging committee of the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts. Following this, her successful career continued, and she regularly exhibited in Scotland, London and Paris. At the time of her early death in 1931, she was considered 'the foremost Scottish female painter'. Exotic (1923) was painted at the height of Gray's artistic career - the same year she won her second Bronze Medal at the Paris Salon. The painting was kept as a 'masterpiece' work, on show in her studio to demonstrate her skill to potential patrons. Gray's talent and experience as a design teacher is reflected in the sitter's exquisite yellow dress, fashionable necklace and matching bright earrings. Surrounded by an array of flowers, which subtly echo the patterns on her clothing, the image reinterprets notions of orientalism and the exotic. She is depicted against a stark background which allows the viewer to focus and marvel at her beauty. The dress reveals the sitter's shoulders and pale skin, which is complimented by her dark hair and striking red lips. Depicted sitting down with her hands clasped, her direct gaze confronts the viewer, whilst her rather sombre expression juxtaposes with the bright and colourful clothing. The piece is an excellent example of Gray's masterful handling of paint, and remarkable talent as a portraitist.
Lot 11
WEISSMULLER JOHNNY: (1904-1984) American Actor, famous for his role as Tarzan in various movies. A rare vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph by Weissmuller, the image depicting the swimming champion in an indoor training pool, seated alongside two members of the Illinois Athletic club, Arne Borg and Ethel Lackie, all of them wearing their club swimsuits. Boldly signed in black ink (`Johnny Weissmuller´) across the image to a clear area. Overall age wear and creasing with upper edge slightly trimmed. About G £100-150Weissmuller won five Olympic gold medals for swimming and one bronze medal for water polo in the 1920´s. He was the first man to swim the 100 meter freestyle under one minute, won fifty-two U.S. national championships, set more than sixty world freestyle and backstroke records and was undefeated in official competition for the entirety of his competitive career. Arne Borg (1901-1987) Swedish Swimmer. Borg is a well-remembered swimmer for breaking 32 world records and winning five Olympic medals in the 1920s.
Lot 284
Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian bowl, the interior decorated with fleur-de-lys and stylised flower heads on a bronzed lustre ground, base with impressed marks and monogram for Richard Joyce, 12.5cm diameter Condition: Some oxidation to the glaze meaning that from the outside one half is a lighter gold in colour where the other half is a much darker bronze, the interior of the bowl is uniformly coloured - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 339
Chinese bronze rectangular vessel, the interior walls and base with a sixty five character inscription in Greater Seal script, the exterior decorated with creatures amongst waves in relief and having mask head handles, 18cm wide exclusive of handles, on a hardwood stand Condition: Some verdigris giving a 'distressed' appearance, otherwise sound - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 341
Chinese bronze Elephant tripod censer, the pierced cover decorated with a recumbent elephant, conforming handles and triple supports, inset with cabochon 'jewels', marked with a flower head to the underside, 38cm high Condition: Many of the coloured paste cabochons are missing to both cover and body - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 484
Bronze R.I.B.A. Architectural Medal awarded to Charles Cowles-Voysey and R.G. Brocklehurst in 1932 for the design of The Municipal Offices, High Wycombe, engraved 'The Municipal Offices, High Wycombe, Bucks. Messrs C. Cowles Voysey, F.R.I.B.A. & R.G. Brocklehurst L.R.I.B.A., 6.25cm diameter, in the original case of issue Condition: Possible light surface to medallion from light handling, light wear to the case and case ribbon is broken - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 9
Large pair of classical style cast bronze figural pedestals, each modelled as a semi-naked cherub with floral swags and garlands, one holding a small lizard, both holding baskets upon their heads, each on integral circular base, each engraved to base edge 'VITTOZ bronziers a Paris', 33cm diameter x 102cm high Condition: One planter has bruise to rim where hand is holding basket, general green verdigris, some of this is probably 'distressed', general weathering from outdoor use - Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department if you require further information
Lot 28
Ancient coins, Roman Republic, Selection of Roman Imperial bronze coins, comprising: Hadrian (117-138 AD), bronze as, IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, laur. head r., rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS III, S-C across field, BRITANNIA in ex., Britannia seated slightly l., head facing and resting on r. arm, with spear, foot set on rocks, round shield to r., wt. 6.30gms. (RIC.II 577a); Commodus (177-192 AD), bronze sestertius, M COMMODVS ANT ON AVG PIVS BRIT, laur. head r., rev. PM TR P X IMP VII COS IIII PP, S-C across field, VICT BRIT in ex., Victory seated r. on shields, holding long stylus in r. hand, shield set on knee, wt. 21.56gms. (RIC.452); Maximianus (287-293 AD), antoninianus, London, struck by Carausius, IMP C MAXIMIANVS PF AVG, rad. cuir. bust r., rev. PAX AVGGG, S-P either side of Pax standing left holding olive branch and vertical sceptre, in ex. MLXXI, wt. 3.96gms. (RIC.34), fine or better (3)
Lot 29
Ancient coins, Roman Republic, Selection of Roman silver and bronze coins, including: Severus Alexander, silver denarius; Herennia Etruscilla, silver antoninianus; Pompey the Great, Æ as, scarce; Vespasian, brass dupondius (Samosata in Commagene); Nerva, Æ sestertius; Tetricus I, Æ antoninianus (Braithwell hoard); Tetricus II, Æ antoninianus (Braithwell hoard); Aurelian, billon antoninianus; Probus, billon antoninianus; Constantine I, Æ follis; Constantine I, Urbs Roma type Æ 3 (Killingholme hoard), generally fine to very fine (11)
Lot 5
Ancient coins, Greek, Selection of Greek and miscellaneous coins, comprising: Calabria, Tarentum, silver didrachm; Argolis, Argos, silver hemidrachm; Euboia, Histiaia, silver tetrobol; Parthian Kingdom, Mithradates II, silver drachm; Bactria, Menander I, silver drachm; Sarmatia, Olbia, cast bronze dolphin money, fine or better (6)
Lot 560
Masonic Jewels, A Royal Arch jewel of office, triangular form in gilt- and dark metals, the centre with seal and rule, ‘Sceau et Archives’, 73mm.; another, linked rectangles, 90mm.; a third, cast bronze, emblems on star-burst, wreath border, phoenix suspender, 78.5mm., 19th century, perhaps European, very fine (3)
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