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Lot 298
New Zealand, George V, proof `Waitangi` crown, 1935, crowned bust l., rev. two figures shaking hands beneath the British crown (KM.6), in plastic holder, graded by PCGS as Proof 64 with a rich silvery grey tone, rare The accord illustrated on the reverse of this classic coin is of course the figurative Crown of England ratifying its treaty of peace with a native chief. The Treaty of Waitangi, signed 6 February 1840 at the village of Waitangi in the Bay of Islands, established British law among the tribal Maori and throughout New Zealand. On that date, it has been recorded, the treaty was signed by 43 Northland Chiefs, and the remainder of some 500 Maori leaders signed it as it was carted around the country over the following eight months. Some chiefs were hesitant, yet they saw that the treaty guaranteed all inhabitants that the indigenous people would retain much in the way of sovereignty over their disparate lands, giving them the assurance that the ancient ways of their culture could continue uninterrupted. Just short of a full century later, this commemorative crown was created as part of a silver set on which images of native culture were shown on the reverses of the four smaller denominations in the set. Only the crown displays the two parties to the treaty, confirming their agreement by clasping hands. The Maori chief wears traditional dress and holds in his left hand a long-shafted spear. The `British Crown` is represented by a uniformed naval officer with his left hand holding a sheathed sword. `Strength with peace` is clearly the motif, with a large crown shielding the agreement and its parties. The treaty itself is one of New Zealand`s most important historical documents. Waitangi Day has become the nation`s national holiday, still celebrated with public events every year on 6 February at the spot where the treaty was made law. Probably taken from an original set, this delightful crown had a mintage of just 468 proof pieces, most of them included in the 364 full sets sold in 1935. The coin has not changed dramatically in value for some years, giving it an added appeal.
Lot 305
South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, proof 2½ shillings, 1892, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags, eagle above (KM.7), iridescent grey toning, extremely fine or better, very rare *ex Noble Numismatics Pty. Ltd., 20 November 2012, lot 4013 ex Jerry Remick collection (Spink London, 29 November 2006, lot 890)
Lot 722
Herbert Gustave Schmalz (fl 1879-1918) Portrait of Mrs Alec Tweedie wearing a red dress with blue ribbon, long bust length, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1894, 64cm x 51cm Ethel Brilliana Tweedie F.R.G.S. (1862-1940) was a prolific English author, travel writer, biographer, historian, editor, journalist, photographer and illustrator. She wrote as Mrs. Alec Tweedie, Mrs. Alec-Tweedie and as Ethel B. Harley
Lot 447
An oval bust portrait miniature of a young lady, watercolour, 5 x 4 cm, cased Condition report Report by MW The portrait is painted on an oval ivory plaque, which has been stuck down to a cardboard backing, the colours have slightly faded, there are no apparent cracks to the oval miniature but the surface of the protective glass has some scratches, and there are some glue marks visible around the edge of the miniature, mostly at the lower left hand area.
Lot 167
Wood & Sons Silver Jubilee tankard and two Silver Jubilee trinket dishes in the original boxes, two Spode mugs "Salvia and Rhododendroni" in one and "Nepeta and Beris" in the other, a Jasper ware dish, ashtray and lidded trinket dish together with two Masons candlesticks, Jasperware table lighter, Goss miniature bust depicting Shakespeare, a porcelain figure of a spaniel together with a "Regnar" London invalid cup.
Lot 526
Santo Varni (Genova 1807-1885). Busto in marmo di Nicolò Paganini, 1844. Alt. cm 50. La base reca iscrizione: Nicolò Paganini. Su colonna in legno dipinto e scolpito con motivo a racemi vegetali, alt. cm 110. Esposizioni e bibliografia:. Onoranze a Niccolò Paganini nel primo centenario della morte sotto l’alto patronato del duce. Mostra di Cimeli Paganiniani organizzata dall’ente provinciale per il turismo, Milano 1940, pp. 31-32, p. 39 n. 33. Concerti e Cimeli di Nicolò Paganini appartenenti alla famiglia dei Baroni Paganini, Parma (Italia). Parma, 27 aprile 1911: n. 2 Busto di Nicolò Paganini eseguito da Santo Varni in marmo di Carrara. Catalogo n. 84. Collezione del celebre violinista Nicolò Paganini: Musica inedita, doni regali e principeschi, un grande mosaico fiorentino, preziosi gioielli, ritratto di G. Patten […]in vendita al pubblico incanto, Firenze casa di Vendite Luigi Battistelli. 24 gennaio 1910, n. 226, p. 15. Collezione Nicolò Paganini per l’Esposizione di Torino 1898. Catalogo, Parma premiata tipografia G. Donati, 1898, p. 28, n. 2. Catalogo della Collezione del defunto Comm. Santo Varni di Genova, La vendita al pubblico incanto avrà luogo in Genova nel villino Varni, Via Ugo Foscolo, n. 15, Milano 1887, p. 8, n. 55. . Il gesso del busto in oggetto era già stato completato da Santo Varni nel 1836 con Niccolò Paganini ancora in vita, ed esposto all’Accademia Ligustica in quello stesso anno (cfr. : M. G. Canale, in: Magazzino Pittorico Universale, 13 aprile 1836, tav. 4, p. 14 e Santo Varni Scultore (1807-1885), Catalogo della Mostra, Genova Museo dell’Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti, 1885, pp. 81-82, n. 19). Santo Varni formatosi con il maestro Giuseppe Gaggini a Genova, si aggiornò al Romanticismo e del Naturalismo proprio nella seconda metà degli anni Trenta grazie alla frequentazione a Firenze dello studio di Lorenzo Bartolini. Il modello rimarrà di proprietà dello scultore e sarà venduto all’asta della sua collezione nel 1887. Il marmo che qui presentiamo, commissionato dal figlio Achille, venne completato già nel 1844, quando Giuseppe Banchero visitò lo studio dello scultore e lo vide esposto (cfr. : Giuseppe Banchero, Di una visita fatta nello studio dello scultore Santo Varni, lettera estratta dal Corriere Mercantile, 1844, p. 11, XX, nn. 214-222-224-229). In effetti Paganini, per nulla idealizzato nei tratti somatici, appare molto immediato nell’espressività del volto, i capelli gli cadono sulle spalle in modo scomposto, l’espressività del volto e il naso sono ben caratterizzati, il marmo è levigato in modo da rendere viva la superficie. . - Santo Varni (Genoa 1807-1885). Marble bust of Nicolò Paganini, 1844. Height cm 50. Engraved on base: Nicolò Paganini. Start Price: € 8. 000,00
Lot 700
Constantine VIII (AD 1025-1028), AV Histamenon, 4.41g, Constantinople, facing bust of Christ, nimbate, right hand raised in benediction, holding book of Gospels in left hand, rev. crowned facing bust, holding labarum and akakia (Ratto 1969; Sear 1815), extremely fine provenancePhillips, 1 October 1997, lot 77Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 702
Tiberius, Billon Tetradrachm of year 14 = AD 27/8, laureate head right, LI before, rev. radiate head of Divus Augustus left (BMC 39; Köln 49), Claudius, Billon Tetradrachm of year 4 = AD 43/4, laureate head right, L before, rev. Messalina standing left, holding two small figures (Britannicus and Octavia?) on right hand, and corn ears in left (BMC 73; Köln 81), and Nero, Billon Tetradrachm of year 12 = AD 65/6, radiate head right, aegis round neck, rev. draped bust of Africa right, wearing elephant-scalp headdress, LIB before (BMC 163; Köln 172), almost very fine to good very fine (3) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 703
Nero, Billon Tetradrachm of year 11 = 64/5, radiate head right, rev. draped bust of Poppaea right (BMC 124; Köln 168), another, year 13 = 66/7, radiate head left, LI before, rev. radiate head of Divus Augustus right (BMC 112; Köln 177), and a Billon Tetradrachm of Galba, year 1= 68, laureate head right, LA before, rev. draped bust of Africa right, wearing elephant-scalp headdress (BMC 199; Köln 217), average very fine (3) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 704
Vespasian, Billon Tetradrachm of year 1 = 69, laureate head right, LA before, rev. Eirene standing left, holding flowers and caduceus (BMC 229; Köln 266), Hadrian, Billon Tetradrachm of year 6 = 121/2, laureate head right, rev. Canopus of Osiris right, L - Z in field (BMC 628 var.; Köln 825), and another, year 12 = 127/8, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. ATHR ATPIO, clasped hands, L / IB in field (BMC 670; Köln 979), good fine to very fine (3) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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