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Lot 50
Follower of Nicolas de LargillierePortrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a red cloakminiature on ivory, oval6.8 x 5.6cmIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: BXM6UZD9Condition ReportIn good condition in brass mount and custom-made leather presentation box.
Lot 85
Attributed to William Wood (1768-1809)Portrait of John Adamson Rich, bust-length, in a blue coat and white stockinscribed 'John Adamson Rich/1798/painted by the ..... in Lord Clive's family in India (at Madras)miniature on ivory, oval7.6 x 6.1cmIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: MY7NN3RCCondition ReportIn good condition overall. In modern gilt holder. In custom-made red leather covered case.
Lot 207
English School, 19th/20th centuryPortrait of a rabbi, bust-length signed with monogram 'WMC?' u.l., oil on canvas51 x 41cmCondition ReportOverall 56.5 x 45.5cmUnlined canvas with craquelure throughout, some specks of dirt and visible stretcher marks. Unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 61
William Hoare RA (1707-1792)Portrait of a lady, bust-length, in a white dress with pink ribbons and decorated with pearlspastel59.5 x 44cmCondition ReportOverall 89 x 63cmThere are some small specks of dirt trapped between the work and the glazed frame, however the work itself does not appear to be affected. There is a light scratch to the upper right edge and a small brown spot to the bottom left corner but in otherwise apparently good condition. Uninspected out of glazed frame.
Lot 34
Manner of TintorettoPortrait of Antonio Capella, bust-length, in a fur-lined coatwith later inscription verso, oil on canvas61 x 51cmCondition ReportFramed 61 x 71cmThe canvas has been lined, there is craquelure throughout with rubbing to the edges. Unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 118
Continental School, 19th centuryPortrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a black coatoil on canvas60 x 48cmCondition ReportOverall 78.5 x 66.5cmThe portrait appears to have been cut down, there is craquelure and some thinning to the paint, perhaps due to previous restoration. There is a slight ripple to the bottom right corner and visible strecher marks. The canvas is boxed to the reverse, however it does not appear to have been relined. Under UV light the surface is obscured by a thick and dirty varnsh. There are several small spots of retouching apparent to the background near the edges, but there is nothing else that apparent. Presented in a stable condition.
Lot 55
English School, 18th centuryPortrait of a young gentleman, bust-length, in a red coat;Portrait of a lady, bust-length, in a blue dress with white chemisetwo miniatures on ivory, mounted as a pair, but probably by different hands, oval4.1 x 3.4cm and 5 x 4cm (2)IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.These items have been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission references: LJY4T2F8 (man) and E54478TU (woman).Condition ReportIn good condition, in brass mounts
Lot 32
English School, 1584Portrait of a young gentleman, aged twenty-four, bust-length, in a black doublet with white ruffinscribed '1584 AT SVA. 24./AMICO HODIE CRAS MIHI' u.l. and u.r., oil on panel46 x 38cmCondition Reportoverall: 60x 52cmThe panel is in plane. There is a small vertical crack from the top edge approximately 4cm in length. In the past, there has been significant lifting which has been consolidated. This has left the surface quite uneven and there is evidence of significant retouching throughout. A thick varnish obscures much of the background and costume. There is retouching to the face and ruff of the sitter. This is particularly apparent to the forehead.
Lot 51
English School, c.1750Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a grey coat trimmed with gold beading;together with a portrait of a lady, bust-length, in a blue dress with a white veil, probably by different handsminiatures on ivory, oval2.9 x 2.3cm and 3.5 x 2.7cm (2)Provenance: With D S Lavender Antiques.IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this lot prior to bidding.These items have been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission references: B82RJSZE and M22HMD65.Condition ReportBoth present well in paste stone decorated brass mounts. Together in custom-made, leather bound case.
Lot 284
Sir Arthur Stockdale Cope RA (1857-1940)Portrait of William de Wiveleslie Abney (1843-1920), bust-length, in red military uniformsigned and dated 'A.S. Cope/1888' u.l., oil on canvas61.5 x 50.5cmCondition ReportOverall 74 x 63.5cmThe canvas has been lined, its appears that the painting has been restretched on a larger stretcher, meaning that the edges of the canvas now show part of the cnavas that would have previously been hidden. See images. Some peripheral paint loss to the edges. Not examined under UV light. For a full report please contact the department.
Lot 114
Attributed to Thomas Phillips RA (1770-1845) Portrait of George Legge, 3rd Earl of Dartmouth, Lord Chamberlain of the Household of George III, seated half-length, in a black coat and holding an agate snuff box oil on canvas 76 x 63cm, unframedA three-quarter-length portrait of the 3rd Earl, seated in an armchair beside a bust, after an original by Phillips, was engraved by Charles Heath in 1814. The artist records two paintings in his sitter book (nos. 288 and 411) for the years 1810 and 1815.Condition ReportOil on canvas which has been lined. There is water staining on the reverse of the painting which may account for some of the structural issues discussed below. The lining canvas is failing at the right edge with the original canvas coming away. There are also small tears beginning to form in the tacking edges. In the area of the sitter's right shoulder there is blistering in the paint layer leading to paint losses. There are also losses and areas of vulnerable paint along the lower edge. There are localised retouchings in the sitter's face and background covering drying cracks which are well matched to the original. The varnish has been affected by moisture leading to blooming across the surface. The varnish has become yellow as it has aged and dull. There is a layer of surface dust on the front and reverse of the painting.
Lot 35
Manner of Sir Peter Paul RubensPortrait of a lady, bust-length, in a brown dress with white lace ruff and headdressoil on canvas58.5 x 47.5cm Condition Reportoverall: 78 x 67cmThe canvas has been lined. There is retouching in places throughout which has become discoloured in places, see illustration.
Lot 276
Charles Edward Perugini (1839-1918)Portrait of a girl seated on a chair, bust-length in profile, in a blue dress and white blouseinitialled 'CP' l.l., oil on canvas43.5 x 33.5cmProvenance: with Frost & Reed, London.Condition ReportOverall 53 x 43cmThe canvas is lined and there is some thinning of the paint in parts. Under UV light, there is a patch of retouching apparent to the left of the head in the background. There is a small spot of retouching to the hair, and some minimal infilling that corresponds to part of the stretcher mark along the top edge. The restoration has been well executed and the painting is ready to hang. The painting has been in the same family for many years. In gilt composition frame and ready to hang. See additional images online.
Lot 63
English School, late 18th centuryPortrait of Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland, bust-length, in full military regalia with woven hair inset versominiature on ivory, oval6.2 x 5cmProvenance: With D S Lavender Antiques.IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: YQSNTBG9Condition ReportIn good condition, in brass holder. In custom-made burgundy leather-bound case
Lot 88
Circle of William Egley (1798-1870) Portrait of a lady, bust-length, in a red coat and lace bonnetminiature on ivory, oval4.2 x 3.5cm, mounted with a pendant ring, gold surroundIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: 867ZSBKD
Lot 359
AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER'S RAPIER, 96cm flattened diamond section fullered blade incised CLEMENS HENCKELS ME FECIT and CLEMENS HENCKELS SOLINGEN in the central fuller, characteristic hilt with chiselled and pierced disc guard decorated with a profile bust and a cavalryman on horseback, looping side guard, D-shaped knuckle guard with scroll supports, the mid-points ovoid plaques decorated with profile busts, tapering pommel decorated with scrolling foliage and profile busts, cleaned copper wire bound grip with Turk's heads. Purchased Christie's 1998.
![James I (1603-1625), Second coinage, Unite, mm. rose [1605-6], iacobvs. d; g; mag; brit; fran; et. hib; rex., half-length sec](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/676e0195-8fab-4ae4-96dd-af65010fb958/d1e0afc4-5009-40c9-8c1a-afba010bbab3/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1
James I (1603-1625), Second coinage, Unite, mm. rose [1605-6], iacobvs. d; g; mag; brit; fran; et. hib; rex., half-length second bust right with ornate armour, holding sceptre and orb, rev. faciam eos in gentem unam, shield of quartered arms with crown above, i r in fields, 9.81g/9h (SCBI Schneider –; N 2083; S 2618). Slight weakness on face, otherwise very fine, attractive broad flan £2,000-£2,600 --- Provenance: Found in the grounds of Hazelbury Manor near Box (Wiltshire) in 2020 (WILT-0CB2A3)
![Charles I (1625-1649), Tower mint, Double Crown, Gp A, class II, mm. lis [1625], ..carolvs. d. g. mag. br. fr. et. hib. rex.,](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/676e0195-8fab-4ae4-96dd-af65010fb958/e044065d-789e-4047-9f93-afba010ba6a7/468x382.jpg)
Lot 10
Charles I (1625-1649), Tower mint, Double Crown, Gp A, class II, mm. lis [1625], ..carolvs. d. g. mag. br. fr. et. hib. rex., bust left in coronation robes, rev. cvltores svi devs protegit, quartered shield of arms, crown above, 4.41g/8h (SCBI Brooker 130; N 2159; S 2698). Signs of double strike, about very fine £700-£900 --- Provenance: Found in the grounds of Hazelbury Manor near Box (Wiltshire) in 2020 (WILT-0CB2A3)
Lot 100
Early Anglo-Saxon Period, Sceatta, Secondary series K, type 42, draped bust right, hair knotted behind, holding flower, rev. panther or beast bounding left with tightly curled tail, head reverted, branch with berries behind, 1.08g/3h (SCBI Abramson 435; Abramson 41-10; N 101; S 803A). Minor flan flaw on edge at 3 o’clock, otherwise good very fine and well struck up £600-£800 --- Provenance: From the collection of a Yorkshire detectorist
Lot 101
Early Anglo-Saxon Period, Sceatta, Series L, type 15a, tall bust right with large eye, unknotted diadem ties and pyramidal torso, long cross before face, rev. figure standing within crescent (boat), holding two long crosses with looped arms, 0.93g/6h (SCBI Abramson 483; Abramson 34-20; N 68; S 804C). Very fine and neatly struck; of unusual style and rare £240-£300 --- Provenance: From the collection of a Yorkshire detectorist
Lot 102
Early Anglo-Saxon Period, Sceatta, Secondary series L, type 19, diademed bust left, long cross pommée in front of face, rev. standing figure in crescent boat, holding long cross formed of pellets and bird of prey, 1.01g/6h (SCBI Lyon 33, same dies; Abramson –; N 73; S 804G). Scratch in centre of reverse, otherwise about very fine, rare £200-£260
Lot 1087
London County Council, 1910, King Edward VII Medal for Attendance, a silver award by Wright & Son, crowned bust left, rev. legend within wreath, named (E. Morse), 39mm. Lightly brushed, otherwise extremely fine and toned, with suspension bar; in original case by Wright & Son, Edgware, Middlesex £60-£80
Lot 1099
Siege and Battle of Saint-Quentin, 1557, a gilt-silver medal by J. Jonghelinck, armoured and laureate bust of Philip II right wearing ruff, rev. small half-length bust of St Quentin in centre of 16 lines of inscription, 35mm, 13.97g (MI I, 84/47; van Loon I, 17, 2; Smolderen 226/13). Marked at top of both sides where loop removed, some original gilding, about very fine £300-£400
![Charles I (1625-1649), Tower mint, Double Crown, Gp A, class II, mm. lis [1625], carolvs d: g: mag: br: fr: et hib: rex., bus](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/676e0195-8fab-4ae4-96dd-af65010fb958/de57942d-a4e0-481e-94ef-afba010ba4f7/468x382.jpg)
Lot 11
Charles I (1625-1649), Tower mint, Double Crown, Gp A, class II, mm. lis [1625], carolvs d: g: mag: br: fr: et hib: rex., bust left in coronation robes, rev. cvltores svi devs protegit, quartered shield of arms, crown above, 4.47g/1h (SCBI Brooker 130; N 2159; S 2698). Peripheral double-strike and weakness across king’s face, otherwise good fine £600-£800 --- Provenance: Found in the grounds of Hazelbury Manor near Box (Wiltshire) in 2020 (WILT-0CB2A3)
![Marriage of Princess Mary and William of Orange, 1677, a silver medal, unsigned [by N. Chevalier], armoured bust of William r](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/676e0195-8fab-4ae4-96dd-af65010fb958/370cc41a-62d9-46f1-96bc-afba0104243f/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1103
Marriage of Princess Mary and William of Orange, 1677, a silver medal, unsigned [by N. Chevalier], armoured bust of William right, rev. bust of Mary left with pearl necklace, no brooch to mantle, 42mm, 35.27g (MI I, 569/236; E 256; v.L. III, 222). Numerous surface and edge marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine £300-£400
Lot 1108
State of Britain, 1760, a white metal medal by J.C. Hedlinger, laureate, armoured and draped bust of George II left, rev. incomparabilis, British Isles on globe, 68mm, 121.91g (Felder 189; MI II, 712/449; BDM II, 464; cf. DNW 199/871). Fields brushed, some minor marks on obverse, otherwise extremely fine, very rare £2,000-£2,600
![George III, Accession, 1760, a copper medal, unsigned [by T. Pingo], armoured and draped bust left, rev. Britannia standing f](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/676e0195-8fab-4ae4-96dd-af65010fb958/45881010-2d72-47a3-8424-afba010419c2/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1123
Pitt Club, an oval gilt badge, bust in white onyx on black onyx field, rev. named (John Garrard Esqr), 45 x 40mm (D & W 176/582; MG 1117). Very fine, the onyx free of any faults, with integral loop and ring for suspension; in later fitted case £200-£260 --- Provenance: DNW Auction 122, 2-3 April 2014, lot 783 (without case)
Lot 1133
George III and Queen Charlotte, a pair of uniface oval portrait medallions by Wedgwood, in black basalt, armoured bust of George III right, 50 x 43mm, stamped ‘Wedgwood’ on back; draped bust of Queen Charlotte left, 50 x 43mm, stamped ‘Wedgwood & Bentley 36’ on back [2]. Good very fine; each mounted in glazed wooden frame £80-£100
![William Wellesley Pole, Lord Maryborough, 1823, a copper medal by B. Pistrucci [on behalf of the moneyers at the Royal Mint],](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/676e0195-8fab-4ae4-96dd-af65010fb958/46d43faa-932e-48c3-8ec1-afba0103eb8a/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1137
Royal Astronomical Society, Newton Medal, 1820, a silver award by G. Mills, bust of Sir Isaac Newton left, rev. Herschel’s telescope, named (Struck by permission of the Council for the Collection of Samuel Holehouse, Esqr, 1836), 48mm (BHM 1058; MI II, 472/88; E 1137). Scuffed, otherwise very fine and toned, very rare £300-£400 --- Provenance: Spink Smythe Auction 312 (New York), 16 January 2012, lot 1441 Samuel Holehouse (1791-fl.1850), amateur astronomer and archaeologist, Islington, London, member of the Royal Astronomical Society, who reported his occultation observations made a with 7-foot refractor on 23 October 1831
![Irish Art Union, 1840, a silver award medal by W. Woodhouse [after J. Barton], bust of Henry Dawson left wearing clerical gow](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/676e0195-8fab-4ae4-96dd-af65010fb958/c2ec7b06-5cab-4df5-a03d-afba0103e0f7/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1140
Irish Art Union, 1840, a silver award medal by W. Woodhouse [after J. Barton], bust of Henry Dawson left wearing clerical gown, rev. classical semi-draped figures weeping around tomb, edge inscribed prize medal royal irish art union 1842, 43mm, 33.99g (BHM 1961). Good fine, very rare £80-£100 --- BHM states that only 25 were struck in silver.
Lot 1145
Bath and West of England Society, a glazed silver medal by J. Milton, bust of the Duke of Bedford right, rev. Britannia seated right, awarding laurels to man with cow and youth with sheep, named on band (Awarded to Messrs Smith & Ashby, at Yeovil Meeting, 1856, for a Haymaking Machine), 60mm (BHM 547). About as struck with matt surfaces; the lunettes held by silver band, with loop and ring for suspension £100-£120
Lot 1146
Bath and West of England Society, a glazed silver medal by J. Milton, bust of the Duke of Bedford right, rev. Britannia seated right, awarding laurels to man with cow and youth with sheep, named on band (Awarded to Messrs Smith & Ashby, at Yeovil Meeting, 1856, for an Oil Cake Crusher), 60mm (BHM 547). Minor spotting, otherwise about as struck with matt surfaces; the lunettes held by silver band, with loop and ring for suspension £100-£120
Lot 1157
Royal College of Science for Ireland, 1897, a silver award medal by F. Bowcher, crowned and veiled bust of Victoria left, rev. crowned harp above legend, all in wreath, edge named (Awarded to Joseph J. Foster, June 1902), 39mm (obv. as W & E 3035; rev. as BHM 2880). About extremely fine, very rare; in contemporary case £200-£240
![Royal Society of Arts, 1952, a matt silver award medal, unsigned [by P. Metcalfe for Pinches], bust of Prince Philip left, re](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/676e0195-8fab-4ae4-96dd-af65010fb958/5ce3804b-0780-4868-ad02-afba0103ba04/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1160
Royal Society of Arts, 1952, a matt silver award medal, unsigned [by P. Metcalfe for Pinches], bust of Prince Philip left, rev. frontal elevation of the Society’s building, edge named (Mrs Shirley Williams M.A., M.P., for her Edmund Rich Memorial Lecture “Relevance and Truth: Are Educational Objectives in Conflict?” Session 1969-70), 57mm (MJP p.176; E 2082; cf. DNW 86, 138). Extremely fine, small edge bruise and other stains, rare; cased as issued £80-£100 --- Baroness Williams of Crosby (1930-2021) was a British politician and academic. Originally a Labour MP and cabinet minister, she left the party to help found the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 1981.
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