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Lot 76
‡ Six initials on cuttings, with five humans, including a hunter with a bow and a hare slung over his shoulder, a cat and a finely drawn hunting hound, from two illustrated manuscripts on parchment [France, twelfth century] Six figure initials, each trimmed to edges: (a) fine penwork hound, his fur picked out in lappeting penstrokes, with his torso and front paws through an initial 'O' touched in purple-brown wash, as he turns his head to look at the text behind him, reverse with remains of single column of 8 lines of a good Romanesque hand written with a thin nib, and with a strong ct-ligature, text too slight and obscured to allow identification, mid-twentieth-century "#66" and "ABE" in pencil, initial 42 mm. diameter, whole cutting 70 by 65mm., France, first half of twelfth century; (b) five cuttings from the same manuscript: (i) a hunter cut from an unknown initial, in red robes, leading two dogs by chains and with his bow slung over his shoulder from which hangs a dead hare suspended by its feet, 110 by 75mm., (ii) a 'R' formed by a priest in a red tunic and green and blue robes preaching or blessing two kneeling supplicants (one wearing a pale green robe), the figures linked by a single blue and red acanthus leaf frond, 75 by 77mm., (iii) a 'C' in blue and red enclosing a male saint's bust, he wearing blue robes edged with green with rectangular designs picked out on it, and a pale green halo, this with what is probably a mid-twentieth-century "ABE" on reverse in pencil, 50 by 50mm., (iv) an 'I' formed from a standing saint in green and blue robes, 90 by 125mm., (v) an initial 'I', formed from a stylised lion, rearing up and with foliage emerging from its roaring mouth, on blue, green and grey wash grounds, this with mid-twentieth-century "#66" and "ABE" in pencil on reverse, 95 by 22mm., all apart from hunter with remnants of text on reverse, in good pre-gothic bookhand with capitals stroked with red penwork, that on item (ii) enough to permit identification as from Augustine's Sermo 142 ("... [da]ndo redim[ere. Bonum est ieiunare] fratres; sed me[lius est eleemosy]nam dare. Si quis [sic for 'aliquis'] [utrumque] potest ['facere' inserted here'] [duo sunt bona:] si vero non [potest, melius e]st eleemosynam [dare. Si p]ossibili[tas n]on [fuerit ieiunandi, eleemosyna sufficit sibi sine ieiunio; ieiunium sine elee]mosy[na] ..."), France, mid-twelfth century; all in item (a) here somewhat scuffed, with small stains in places and paper adhering to reverse from previous mounting, overall fair and presentable condition; once framed together and with card mount from that framing with darkened sections showing that they were together in this form for some decades From the collection of Vladimir Gregorievitch Simkovitch (1874-1959), Russian émigré to Germany then America, professor of Economic History at Columbia University, New York. The dog jumping through the initial 'O' here as if it were a hoop is finely executed and suggests Parisian work in its understanding of shading and its use of penwork to create the texture of fur. However, while the other cuttings are more rustic in quality, they also include a rare scene from everyday life: a hunter leading dogs and carrying his bow and a dead hare. The palette, notably the use of vibrant reds alongside dark muted greens finds parallels throughout central and south-western France (see for example W. Cahn, Romanesque Manuscripts, 1996, no. 31 and 26, from south-western France and Tours, respectively). The simplistic facial modelling and the large pupilled eyes are in line with other manuscripts from the same regions, such as the mid-twelfth-century Cartulary of Vierzon (BnF. Lat. 9865: ibid., no. 6). Any examples of drawings of humans of this great antiquity are of significant rarity on the market, while those performing secular tasks such as hunting are almost absent from it.‡: A double dagger (‡) indicates that the lot is being sold whilst subject to temporary importation and that VAT is due at the reduced rate (5%) if the lot remains in the UK.
Lot 10
Follower of François Clouet (Tours 1522-1572 Paris)Portrait of a lady, possibly Marguerite de Valois, bust-length, in black costume and a feathered hat oil on panel35.2 x 25.3cm (13 7/8 x 9 15/16in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 72
Sir Thomas Lawrence P.R.A. (Bristol 1769-1830 London)Portrait of Caroline Upton, bust-length, in profile to the left pencil and black chalk on paper21.8 x 17.9cm (8 9/16 x 7 1/16in).Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Collection John M. SchiffSale, Sotheby's, London, 10 November 1994, lot 49Private Collection, UKThe present work has traditionally been identified as 'Mrs Fitzhugh', according to an erroneous inscription on the mount. However, the sitter is certainly Caroline Upton (d. 1862), second daughter of the 1st Baron Templeton, who married James Singleton in 1804. Following the death of Lawrence's lover, Sally, Mrs Siddons's eldest daughter, in 1803, he formed a close attachment to both the Upton sisters, Caroline and Sophia and painted both their portraits (see: K. Garlick, Sir Thomas Lawrence, Oxford, 1989, pp. 274-5, nos. 780, 781). A very similar drawing of Sally Siddons by Lawrence, also from the collection of John M. Schiff, was offered at Sotheby's, London 11 April 1991, lot 35.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 559
MANNER OF ANDREA SOLARIO (1460-1524) PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN Bust length, wearing a dark cloak and cap, gold neck chain, oil on panel, unframed 55.5 x 43cm. * Red wax collector's seal verso. Also, an old printed label, probably from an inventory or catalogue, reading ANDREA DEL SOLARIO - Portrait of the Artist ++ Much repaint on the cloak, cap and hair; some bitumen damage and evidence of old paint separation
Lot 753
FRANTA BELSKY (1921-2000) - LARGE BRONZE BUST OF CECIL DAY-LEWIS a large bronze shoulder length bust of Cecil Day Lewis, with a signature to the reverse F Belsky, 52, and monogram mark. 37cms high, 43cms across *Franta Belsky was a Czech sculptor best known for his large abstract works, and his busts of Winston Churchill and members of the Royal Family. A similar resin bust was sold by Mallams of Oxford, 25th of April, 2017, lot 4, and a similar bronze bust is held in the National Portrait Gallery. Cecil Day Lewis CBE, was an Irish born Poet and Poet Laureate, and also an author. *Artist Resale Rights applies to this lot
Lot 754
FRANTA BELSKY (1921-2000) - BRONZE BUST OF WINSTON CHURCHILL a small bronze cast portrait bust of Winston Churchill, with signature to the reverse F Belsky. 15cms high *Franta Belsky was a Czech sculptor best known for his large abstract works of art, and for his busts of Winston Churchill and members of the Royal Family. *Artist Resale Rights applies to this lot.
Lot 935
MASONIC INTEREST; a Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 9ct gold Masonic jewel, the raised diamond shape with a central bust of Queen Victoria, within a border of white stones (some missing), with a crown and compass above, set square below and enamelled dates 1837-197 either side, on a blue ribbon with '14th June 1897' bar, the back of the jewel marked '925'. CONDITION REPORT Overall weight including ribbon and non-gold is approx 26g. The ribbon is detached from the pin. The jewel is 9ct yellow gold, marked 375. Five small white stones missing.
Lot 545
A 1960s full-length wedding dress, with fitted bodice and V-neck collar, long sleeves with long pointed buttoned cuffs, with train, bust approx 36", waist approx 26", with the original large rectangular net and lace veil (2). CONDITION REPORT The bag the dress and veil were wrapped in had a note inscribed 'My wedding dress and veil 1961'. Some light staining, including to the hem of the dress and cuffs. There is a small paper note pinned to the interior neck of the dress, stating 'We regret that the stains on this article cannot be removed, although every effort has been made', which would imply that the dress was professionally cleaned after being worn. Further paper label attached to inner neckline with safety pins. Possibly hand made, unlined, with hand sewn hem. No labels. Creased from storage. The veil also with some light staining. Otherwise good condition.
Lot 546
A c1920s pale green beaded evening dress with single off-centre front pleat detail, heavily beaded all over with small white beads, with floral and feather details in blue and gold beads, with further blue and gold beaded detail to the V-neck and hem, bust approx 36", waist approx 36". CONDITION REPORT Some staining, including staining under arms and to hem. Several patches of the background white beading missing - mainly around the feather and frond detailing at the waist, each patch approx 10cm long. Some fraying and missing beading to the hem. Some mismatched beads in odd colours.
Lot 1012
A Charles II 1681 silver crown, with laureate bust and crown cruciform shield to reverse, with edge tricesimo tertio. CONDITION REPORT The bust has good definition, some flats to the laurels, writing legible, some faint edge knocksReverse - good definition clear date and text, minor flats to he surface possibly fine condition
Lot 1014
A George IV 1821 silver crown with George and the Dragon to the back, a George IV silver half crown 1820, obverse shows laureate head, reverse with crown shield with coats of arms to each quadrant, and a George III 1817 half crown, with laureate head looking right and verso crowned shield (3). CONDITION REPORT A George IV 1821 silver crown - can see the definition of the writing and bust, flats to the head, reverse only outline of George and dragon
Lot 255
A number of collectables to include A white bust of a girl with flowers in her hair on plinth, 22cm High, with wear, a tobacco jar with bird lid , a pair of Gallipoli candle holders, and old rusty bell, a pair of candlesticks in the form of owls, a glass-rod container as a planter and a glass container with chrome handle and a lion figurine; a table clock with brass bound dial and black numerals, stamped Chuler. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO OPERA GLASSES IN THIS LOT
Lot 59
ARISTIDE DE RAINERI (Viareggio 1865 - 1929 ?)Bust, Art Nouveau, ca. 1905 .Patinated terracotta. Terracotta bust, Art Nouveau period, signed by Aristide de Raineri, representing a young warrior woman in profile with a dagger in front of her. It is patinated in various colours.Signed A. de Raineri on the right side and numbered on the reverse.Provenance: Private Spanish collection, formed between 1970 and 2010.Good condition Normal wear and tear due to use and the passage of time.Measurements: 62 x 43 x 28 cm .Aristide De Ranieri comes from a dynasty of Tuscan marble sculptors. His father, Angiolo De Ranieri de Querceta (1834-1911), a sculptor trained in the workshops of Pietrasanta and Carrara. His brothers Ermemegildo (1862-1919) and Ferruccio (1867-1957), adorned the main monuments in the towns and cemeteries of Viareggio and Pietrasanta. Trained in the Pietrasanta family workshop, he was sent to Paris by his father to open a branch of the firm Angiolo De Ranieri and Sons in 1893. In addition to his activities as representative of the family firm in France, Aristide De Ranieri set up a sculpture and ceramics workshop where he created his own works in the then emerging Art Nouveau style. A member of the Society of French Artists, he appeared regularly at the Paris Salons where he was awarded an Honourable Mention in 1899. Quickly, given the success of his creations among Parisian art lovers and art dealers, the production of ceramics became Aristide De Ranieri's main activity until the declaration of war in 1914.
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Lot 361
MEDALLIONS ETC:- surrender of Napoleon Bonaparte, 15th July 1815, by F.Webb, 41mm diameter; Royal Agricultural Soc. visit, County Hall Chelmsford, July 1856, 51mm diameter; Commemorative medal with draped bust of Richard Fox, designed by Edward Avern C.1817, 69mm diameter, a 1951 Five Shillings piece and a modern silvergilt electrotyped copy of an earlier medal; 10 oz weighable silver
Lot 2601
A 19th century painted plaster bust of the young Queen Victoria, the crown painted in gilt, remnants of original paint elsewhere, 21¾in. (55.25cm.) high, losses to socle. * Surface dirt overall. Losses from front of socle and chip to surface of plaster to right shoulder and crown. Old repair to flake on left shoulder. Original paint to surface has heavy wear.
Lot 2621
A fin de siècle white marble bust of a young maiden, with long hair looking left, wearing low cut dress adorned with flowers and bows, 17 ½in. (44.5cm.) high. * The base with add-on to back right corner, put in place for enabling stability, light nibbles to edges etc, otherwise appears good.
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