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Lot 2634
A pair of late 19th Century/early 20th Century French gilt metal mounted cut glass square inkwells and covers, each foliate scroll moulded cover inset with a miniature head and shoulders bust portrait of a lady, each mount pierced and embossed with scrolling foliage, stamped `AF` to bases, height approx 10cm.
Lot 140
CIRCLE OF THOMAS MURRAY A bust length portrait of a gentleman wearing a powdered wig and a cravat, said to be "Mr Place, father of Mrs Goddard", the reverse extensively inscribed on various labels, oval, oil on canvas, 29" x 24¼", in a carved giltwood frame, apparently with traces of original silvering. See illustration
Lot 176
* French Second Empire Eagle Badge/Insignia. Two large brass French Eagles, one with lightning rods at base, the other with cannons at the base and surmounted by a crown, no visible signs of lugs or fastenings to the reverse, each approx. 14cm tall, together with a commemoration bronze medal for the death of Jean-Sylvain Bailly [1793], obverse with a right-facing bust of Bailly and exergue legend that reads ‘offert a la ville par B. Duvivier’, the reverse with the legend ‘Merite Reconnu’ at upper edge, text concerning Bailly beneath within a floral border, sl. rubbed, 42mm diameter, remains of red, white and blue ribbon still attached, plus two printed French manuscripts with manuscript insertions and wax seals, the first dated 15th July 1757, relating to Le Chevalier du Chatelet & Marechal de Camp, signed by Louis Gabriel, Bailly de Froullay, one page, folio, the second dated 14th February 1801, relating to Alexandre Joseph Pascal and signed by Charles Ferdinand, duc de Berry, one page, oblong folio (5)
Lot 292
GEORGE EDWARD WADE, BRONZE BUST OF IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI, DATED 1891. signed in the bronze `G.E. Wade/ Scr/ 91` and inscribed `Paderewski`, 36cm high, Note: Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941) was a pianist, composer, diplomat, politician, and humanitarian. As Prime Minister of Poland during its independence between the World Wars, he was one of the signers of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles. Paderewski was likely the most famous and admired pianists of all time. His popularity, bolstered by his dynamic personality, reached rock star proportions at the beginning of the 20th century. This bust of him, dated 1891, established the reputation of its sculptor George Edward Wade (1853-1933).
Lot 333
English School (early 19th century). Portrait of a lady wearing a broad rimmed hat with a feather, bust length. Miniature on ivory. 5cm x 4cm, oval. In a gilt metal pendant frame with hair back; and English School (late 19th century). Portrait of an elderly lady. 3.5cm diameter. In a pendant frame (2)
Lot 73
* Clint (George 1770-1854). The Court for the Trial of Queen Catherine from Shakespeare’s Play Henry VIII, pub. William Cribb, Jan. 1st. 1819, mezzotint engraving on laid after G.H.Harlow, proof after letters but before title, small engraved remarque of a bust of William Shakespeare in central lower margin, trimmed to or on plate mark, laid on modern paper, some marginal water staining, together with another copy of a later state with engraved open letter titles with some repaired marginal tears, each approx. 640 x 790mm, with a small etched explanation plate identifying the actors and actresses playing the principal roles, slight spotting, 210 x 255mm. Clint made his name painting and engraving theatrical subjects and this image is arguably his most famous. (3) £150-250
Lot 245
ALFRED DRURY (British, 1856-1944) A bronze bust of Elsie Doncaster, on a green marble square pedestal base, signed to the reverse, 18 1/2" high `The subject of this work is the daughter of the Doncasters who were friends with Drury. He used each of the daughters as the inspiration for one of his works. Clarrie was the model for the sculptures of Morning and Evening in the city square Leeds. Gracie was the model for the bust known as The Age of Innocence, but for this, his most charming work, he gave no allegorical title, just a simple portrait title.` (Robert Bowman, Sir Alfred Gilbert and the New Sculpture, London, 2008 P.22)
Lot 298
* Sinatra v. Karpov. A group of four press photos by John Rimington of Frank Sinatra and world chess champion Anatoli Karpov playing chess at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, [1979], playing with ornate pieces on a raised board with a bust of Caesar on the wall as a backdrop, all photos showing both players smiling and in one shaking hands at the end of the game, John Rimington’s name and indistinct Las Vegas wetstamps to versos, each 20 x 25cm. The Spokesman Review (18 May 1979) reported: “Singer Frank Sinatra has been invited to the Soviet Union for free chess lessons from the world’s chess champion, Anatoli Karpov. A spokesman for Caesars Palace in Las Vegas said Karpov attended a Sinatra performance at the resort and extended the invitation. Karpov presented Sinatra with an elaborate chess set, then proceeded to checkmate him in a quick game”. Provenance: John Rimington, see lot 300. (4)
Lot 575
The Following Three Lots are from a Collection of Early Theatre and Opera Related Photographs, Mezzontints and Engravings, 18/19th and early 20th Century- After John Singer Sargent 1856-1925- Portrait in profile, a gentleman bust-length, signed and date 1912, photogravure, inscribed by the sitter on a separate sheet and attached below, it is plausible that the sitter is connected with either the theatre or the opera as Sargent was a key figure during this period: Note: Sargent refereed to his sketches of the sitters as "Mug`s" and was prolific, dashing them off for clients and many friends throughout his career. Around this time Sargent painted Tamara Karsavina in the title role of "Thamar", C.1911-12. In December of 1887 Sargent attends the first night of Macbeth at the Lyceum Theater with the actors Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in the leading roles. In 1889 he did a painting of sir Henry Irving, now destroyed; and one of Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth which Henry Irving owned and loaned to the World Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 and now owned by the Tate gallery, London.
Lot 631
European School, possibly Italian, mid-late 18th century- Portrait of a composer possibly depicting Michelangelo Rossi 1601-1656, bust-length in a fained oval, holding a quill and sheet music, oil on panel, 29x24cm Note: Although Rossi was famed as an outstanding violinist in his lifetime, today his reputation rests on his Keyboard music. In particular his 10 Toccatas are highly regarded, amongst these Toccata VII with its wildly chromatic ending is best known and they enjoy a reputation as a significant milestone in the development of keyboard composition.
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