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Click here to subscribeA George V silver and tortoiseshell dresser set, Lionel Smith & Co., Birmingham, 1927, comprising: a hand mirror, a hair brush and two clothes brushes, each inlaid with swag cartouche; a silver posy vase, London, 1906, of plain trumpet form, loaded; a silver and tortoiseshell brush, Birmingham, 1928; a silver posy vase, Birmingham, 1989, loaded; and a pair of silver-plated candlesticks (9)
A George V silver dresser set, A & J Zimmerman Ltd, Birmingham, 1924, comprising: a hand mirror, a hair brush and a clothes brush, each with engine-turned decoration; a silver-mounted glass scent bottle, probably Henry Perkins & Sons, Birmingham, 1920, the removable lid with green guilloche enamel; a silver thimble, Chester, 1922; a cameo pendant/brooch, in 800 standard silver; etc
Frank Meisler (b 1929) mixed metal figure, Picasso Sculpture’ depicted standing holding is brush, the other hand holding a picture, his chest opens to reveal a women in the bath surrounded by motifs of his life, on revolving hard stone base, signed in script and numbered 140/280 with certificate, 60cm high
LIU KUO-SUNG [GUOSONG] (CHINESE B. 1932)Silvery Cloud on Top of Mountain, 1968ink and color on paper72 x 52.5 cm (28 2/8 x 20 5/8 in.)signed and dated lower center rightPROVENANCEGifted to the present owner by the artist in the early 1970sLOT NOTESInitially considered as a political subversive due to the westward leaning language of his work, Liu Guosong [Kuo-Sung] has since come to be seen as a major contributor to the development of 20th century Chinese art and even as the "father of modern Chinese painting." Stressing the importance of experimentation, Guosong`s work embodies the fusion of eastern and western traditions, at once recalling Tang Dynasty landscapes and the work of Abstract Expressionists. As the artist famously put it: To imitate the new cannot substitute for imitating the old; and to copy the West cannot substitute copying the Chinese.Guosong`s paintings have an undeniable presence that is in no small degree due to the materiality of their surface. During the 1960s the artist developed a style utilizing bold gestural brushwork and eventually embraced surface manipulations -- applying collaged elements as well as removing fibers directly from the surface to mimic brush lines and create a delicate sculptural quality. This approach lends itself to the otherworldly, diaphanously textured landscapes that have made Guosong famous -- often featuring rocky terrain and orbs representing the moon, Earth and sun, in part inspired by the photographs taken during the 1968 Apollo Space Mission.
LIU KUO-SUNG [GUOSONG] (CHINESE B. 1932)Metamorphosis of the Moon, circa 1970ink, color, and collage on paper22.5 x 28 cm (8 7/8 x 11 in.)signed middle leftPROVENANCEAcquired by a Private American Collector at a retrospective solo exhibition of Liu Kuosung's works in London circa 1971LOT NOTESInitially considered as a political subversive due to the westward leaning language of his work, Liu Guosong [Kuo-Sung] has since come to be seen as a major contributor to the development of 20th century Chinese art and even as the "father of modern Chinese painting." Stressing the importance of experimentation, Guosong`s work embodies the fusion of eastern and western traditions, at once recalling Tang Dynasty landscapes and the work of Abstract Expressionists. As the artist famously put it: To imitate the new cannot substitute for imitating the old; and to copy the West cannot substitute copying the Chinese.Guosong`s paintings have an undeniable presence that is in no small degree due to the materiality of their surface. During the 1960s the artist developed a style utilizing bold gestural brushwork and eventually embraced surface manipulations -- applying collaged elements as well as removing fibers directly from the surface to mimic brush lines and create a delicate sculptural quality. This approach lends itself to the otherworldly, diaphanously textured landscapes that have made Guosong famous -- often featuring rocky terrain and orbs representing the moon, Earth and sun, in part inspired by the photographs taken during the 1968 Apollo Space Mission.
Regency mahogany wheel barometer signed G Croce, broken pediment with urn finial over rosette inlay trunk thermometer, further shell inlay, brush metal dial, H 97cm CLOCKS & BAROMETERS - as we are not a retailer, these items are sold as seen and may or may not be in full working order, if you would like any advice on buying clocks or barometers, or a full condition report, please contact our valuation team Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Pistol: A Webley & Scott 'SENIOR' Air pistol, Cal.177. Plastic Webley grips. In very good working order and good condition (some wear to finish). In its original box with the following accessories: 1) Spare .22 cal barrel. 2) Tin of pellets & box of pellets. 3) Cleaning brush. 4) Price list of Webley parts (qty)
HORNBY R782 BR Black 0-4-0ST 'Smokey Joe' and R6421 Tanker (both Excellent Boxed), LIMA 205114 Class 33 'Earl of Mountbatten' (varnished otherwise Good), a PLAYCRAFT Locomotive and 3 x Excellent TRIANG/ROVEX R20 Maroon Coaches without bowed roofs, 4 x Goods Wagons, Scenic Items and a Badger Air Brush Set (Excellent Boxed)
A CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POT, QING DYNASTY, 19TH C carved with two figures afloat in a lotus, the reverse with finely cut poetic inscription of Su Shi and signature Yong Fang, on three feet, the whole of fine patina, 15.5cm h ++A few minor ascending shrinkage cracks, not chipped, cleaned or restored and of pleasing colour and old patination
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