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Lot 220
A collection of vintage and antiquarian books on architecture and design including; Old Domestic Architecture of Holland by F.R Yerbury, Stone's Bronze Propellers, Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh, A Short History of Costume & Armour Chiefly in England by Francis M Kelly & Randolph Schwabe, Chinese Hade Throughout the Ages, The Trinity Hospital in Mile End, Pleasures of the Telescope etc.
Lot 223
λ ROBERT BAIN (BRITISH/SOUTH AFRICAN 1911-1973)MADAME SOULLIER Bronze Signed, titled, inscribed and dated Aug 1969 (to base)57 x 21 x 16.5cm (22¼ x 8¼ x 6 1/5in.)Robert Bain rose to prominence in 1948 when he beat Pietro Annigoni to the Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze's gold medal for his interpretation of Michelangelo's David. The work was later exhibited in 1962 at the Association of Arts Gallery in Cape Town. Born in Edinburgh in 1911 Bain went on to marry Mary Lochiel in 1932 and after the birth of their son Robbie they moved to South Africa. On arrival Bain took up the post of senior lecturer at the Port Elizabeth School of Art. After further study and practice in Italy Bain returned to South Africa and started as head of the Johannesburg School of Art. Bain exhibited widely throughout his career across South Africa and completed important commissions including the bronze relief doors for the South African Reserve Bank in Port Elizabeth and a monumental sculpture of King George IV, for which preparatory studies were made during the royal tour of South Africa in 1947. Robert Bain worked with wood, bronze and marble frequently experimenting with forms in Gesso before producing finished carvings in marble. Bain drew on religious topics, figural depictions and members of his local community. The Immaculate Conception cast in bronze was cast in 1968 and larger version was carved in marble in 1971. These sculptures encapsulate purity, fertility and motherhood. Transcendental flight signifies strength and power. The form twists with smooth curves creating a tall, standing structure which reflects Bain's reoccurring exploration of African iconography through tribal totems and tablets.
Lot 225
λ ROBERT BAIN (BRITISH/SOUTH AFRICAN 1911-1973) GROWTH & SECURITY, WALL HANGING Bronze with green patina Signed and dated 1950 to lower edge 92 x 1cm (36 x 0¼ in.)Condition Report: Some marks and scratches across the surface. Light surface dirt throughout. Some colour discolouration and mottling to the surface. Overall original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 227
λ ROBERT BAIN (BRITISH/SOUTH AFRICAN 1911-1973)MISCHIEF, PORTRAIT OF A BOY Bronze Height 20cm (7¾in.)Robert Bain rose to prominence in 1948 when he beat Pietro Annigoni to the Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze's gold medal for his interpretation of Michelangelo's David. The work was later exhibited in 1962 at the Association of Arts Gallery in Cape Town. Born in Edinburgh in 1911 Bain went on to marry Mary Lochiel in 1932 and after the birth of their son Robbie they moved to South Africa. On arrival Bain took up the post of senior lecturer at the Port Elizabeth School of Art. After further study and practice in Italy Bain returned to South Africa and started as head of the Johannesburg School of Art. Bain exhibited widely throughout his career across South Africa and completed important commissions including the bronze relief doors for the South African Reserve Bank in Port Elizabeth and a monumental sculpture of King George IV, for which preparatory studies were made during the royal tour of South Africa in 1947. Robert Bain worked with wood, bronze and marble frequently experimenting with forms in Gesso before producing finished carvings in marble. Bain drew on religious topics, figural depictions and members of his local community. Condition Report: Light surface dirt throughout. White blemish to front of base of neck. Some scratches and knocks scattered across the surface with a larger area of imperfection to the base of back of neck. Likely caused at the casting stage. Overall in original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 224
λ ROBERT BAIN (BRITISH/SOUTH AFRICAN 1911-1973)THE IMACULATE CONCEPTION , 1971Carrara marble Signed 45cm (17½in.) Height inc. base Provenance:Direct from the artist's family Robert Bain rose to prominence in 1948 when he beat Pietro Annigoni to the Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze's gold medal for his interpretation of Michelangelo's David. The work was later exhibited in 1962 at the Association of Arts Gallery in Cape Town. Born in Edinburgh in 1911 Bain went on to marry Mary Lochiel in 1932 and after the birth of their son Robbie they moved to South Africa. On arrival Bain took up the post of senior lecturer at the Port Elizabeth School of Art. After further study and practice in Italy Bain returned to South Africa and started as head of the Johannesburg School of Art. Bain exhibited widely throughout his career across South Africa and completed important commissions including the bronze relief doors for the South African Reserve Bank in Port Elizabeth and a monumental sculpture of King George IV, for which preparatory studies were made during the royal tour of South Africa in 1947. Robert Bain worked with wood, bronze and marble frequently experimenting with forms in Gesso before producing finished carvings in marble. Bain drew on religious topics, figural depictions and members of his local community. The Immaculate Conception cast in bronze was cast in 1968 and larger version was carved in marble in 1971. These sculptures encapsulate purity, fertility and motherhood. Transcendental flight signifies strength and power. The form twists with smooth curves creating a tall, standing structure which reflects Bain's reoccurring exploration of African iconography through tribal totems and tablets.Condition Report: Light surface dirt throughout. Glue residue visible to lower edges where the sculpture attaches to the platform. Some evidence of light staining and marks scattered across the surface. Please see additional images by contacting pictures@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 1099
Maurice Delannoy (1885 - 1972, French sculptor and engraver of coins and medals). An early 20th Century Christian religious bronze medallion, depicting the Virgin Mary standing mourning at the foot of the Cross, with legend "Mater Dolorosa", verso a vacant reserve framed by a Crown of Thorns plant, 59 mm [Delannoy studied at the Ecole Germain Pilon where he was a pupil of Charles Valton & Jules Edward Roine. He was an associate of and exhibited at the Society of French Artists and received a bronze medal in 1923 and a silver medal in 1926. He designed coins for Morocco, Lebanon & Monaco and was made a Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur in 1947. See https://en.medaillescanale.com/blog/maurice-delannoy-b71.html]
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