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Lot 17

Auricoste, Emmanuel (French, 1908-1995); b. Paris FRANCE, Louis Vallon, 1965, a bronze medal by E. Auricoste, outline bust three-quarters right, rev. coin-press, cross of Lorraine below, edge impressed bronze and cornucopia, 68mm, 140.90g (CGMP p.79; Monnaie Exh. Cat. 1965, 29). Matt finish, brilliant mint state £20-£30 --- Provenance: Münz Zentrum Rheinland Auktion 109 (Cologne), 9-11 January 2002, lot 7449 Louis Vallon (1901-81) acted as director of administration of the Paris mint from 1946 to 1951. He was involved in a clandestine resistance network in the second half of World War II, hence the cross of Lorraine on this medal.

Lot 99

Daalen, Da van (Dutch, 1956-present); b. Amsterdam NETHERLANDS, Nescio, 2007, a cast bronze medal by Da van Daalen [Volkers] for the Vereniging voor Penningkunst, bust of ‘Nescio’ left, rev. legend in 8 lines on a background of rippled water, 88mm, 349.80g (De Beeldenaar 5/2007; cf. Schulman 362, 595). Extremely fine; with descriptive leaflet £40-£50 --- Jan Hendrik Frederik Grönloh (1882-1961), from Hilversum, and known by his pen name of Nescio, was a Dutch writer and businessman. A relief artwork of him, executed by van Dalen in 2008, is at Sarphatistraat 252, Amsterdam.

Lot 93

Correia, Joaquim (Portuguese, 1920-2013); b. Marinha Grande PORTUGAL, José Maria de Eça de Queiros, 1973, a light bronze medal by J. Correia, bust right wearing monocle, rev. de Queiros standing right, engaging in conversation with two standing females at a soirée, chairs and other impedimenta in background, edge impressed gravo, 80mm, 206.17g (FIDEM 1979, 1426; cf. Numisma 117, 657). Extremely fine £15-£25 --- Provenance: Münz Zentrum Rheinland Auktion 160 (Cologne), 31 August 2011, lot 6109 José Maria de Eça de Queiros, aka Carlos Fradique Mendes (1845-1900), was an author and diplomat.

Lot 3

Aguiar, Aureliano (Portuguese, 1961-present); b. Coimbra GERMANY, Karl Marx, a bronze medal by A. Aguiar, bearded bust almost full-facing, some elements with no relief, rev. monogram in square cartouche, edge impressed 43, 80mm, 177.23g. About extremely fine £10-£20 --- Provenance: bt Simmons January 2004 Karl Heinrich Marx (1818-83) was a philosopher, economist and political theorist, most well known for his 1848 pamphlet, composed together with Friedrich Engels, The Communist Manifesto.

Lot 384

Steyn, Geer Hendrik (Dutch, 1945-present); b. Amsterdam NETHERLANDS/ENGLAND, Gay van der Meer, 1991, a cast bronze medal by G.H. Steyn for the British Art Medal Society, bust right, rev. Veritas standing facing, holding wreath and palm branch, legend on central foreground, 86mm, 430.04g (Attwood 74; The Medal 19, p.114). Extremely fine, green patina, as made, scarce £80-£100 --- Provenance: bt Simmons, September 2016 Edition of 50. Gay van der Meer (1924-2014), brother of the physicist and Nobel Prize winner Simon van der Meer, is fondly remembered as the multilingual curator of the coin cabinet at the Rijksmuseum in The Hague, a position she held from 1959 to 1988. A strong promoter of the modern art medal and the activities of FIDEM and the VPK, the reverse of this medal alludes to van der Meer’s lifelong fascination with the work of Martin and John Holtzhey, medallists based on Amsterdam’s Herengracht, and is partly taken from the original 1752 prize medal awarded by the Hollandse Maatschappij voor Wetenschappen (Dutch Society of Sciences).

Lot 96

Croker, John, aka Crocker, Johann (German, 1670-1741); b. Dresden, moved to Holland and then England, 1688 ENGLAND, Death of Sir Isaac Newton, 1726 (OS), a copper medal by J. Croker, draped bust left, rev. Science seated left, leaning on a table and holding a plan of the solar system, 52mm, 59.40g (MI II, 469/83; BDM I, 476; E 504; cf. BSJ 52, 14). About extremely fine £100-£150 --- Provenance: bt A.C. Eimer, April 2002 Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1726/7 OS) was a natural philosopher and mathematician, and one of the most influential scientists the world has ever seen. During his lifetime, he also served as the Whig MP for the University of Cambridge between 1689 and 1690, and 1701 and 1702; as Warden of the Mint from 1696 to 1699; as Master of the Mint from 1699 to 1726 (OS); and as President of the Royal Society between 1703and 1726 (OS). He died on 20 March 1726/7.

Lot 70

Camus, Jean-Marie (French, 1877-1955); b. Clermont-Ferrand FRANCE, Death of Paul Brouardel, 1906, a uniface bronze plaque by J.-M. Camus, central bust left, figures of Truth, Justice and Science around, edge impressed bronze and cornucopia, 90 x 75mm, 217.17g (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.38, 26; Storer –; Brettauer –; cf. DNW 57, 1326). Very fine £50-£70 --- Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 11 February 2006, lot 475 (part) Paul Camille Hippolyte Brouardel (1837-1906) was a pathologist, hygienist, and member of the Académie Nationale de Médecine.

Lot 441

Wyon, William (British, 1795-1851); b. Birmingham ENGLAND, Sir Francis Chantrey, 1846, a silver medal by W. Wyon for the Art Union of London, bust right, rev. James Watt seated left, a drawing of a plan resting on his lap, on which he rests a compass held in his right hand, from Chantrey’s sculptured memorial in Handsworth Church, Birmingham, edge impressed art-union of london 1843, 55mm, 75.35g (Beaulah 1; BHM 2227; BDM VIII, 683; E 1381). Extremely fine and richly toned, very rare; perhaps only 30 struck and awarded as prizes by the Union in 1847 £300-£400 --- Sir Francis Legatt Chantrey (1781-1841) was the leading portrait sculptor in Regency Britain. Intended as the first medal in the Art Union of London series and sanctioned in 1843, it was not until late in 1846 that Wyon, until then heavily involved in producing Indian campaign medals, was able to finalise a working set of dies. Medals were struck in two batches, in 1846 and 1847.

Lot 79

Andrew Robertson (1777-1845)An oval miniature portrait of a young gentleman, reputedly Augustus d'Este, illegitimate son of Augustus Duke of Sussex, brother of George IV, bust length wearing a blue coat with white stock, signed with monogram and dated 1807, watercolour on ivory, in gilt metal frame with elaborate seed pearl and gilt heightened hairwork panel verso, 7.5 x 5.8cm, cased, together with a copy of the book 'Letters and Papers of Andrew Robertson, miniature painter to his late Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex' by Archibald Robertson.Ivory Licence Submission Ref. VX8TDCPG Appears to be in good condition, minor surface dust/dirt beneath the glass.

Lot 425

Circle of John Downman (1750-1824)Bust length portrait of a young boy wearing a lace trimmed red tunic, oil on canvas laid onto panel, 30 x 24cm oval, in carved giltwood and gesso frame 30 x 29cm

Lot 139

18th century Continental schoolPortrait of a lady, bust length wearing a jewelled and lace trimmed blue dress, oil on canvas, 30 x 24cm

Lot 237

A PLASTER BUST traditionally identified as James Medlycott, the builder of Ven House, in classical attire, on a circular socle, 72cm highProvenance: Apparently given to Sir Mervyn Medlycott by A.W. McCaw, Esq. when he sold Ven House in 1983. He had acquired it when he purchased the house in 1957.

Lot 115

A QUEEN ANNE GOLD MEDAL BY JOHN CROKER (1670-1741)minted to celebrate the Peace of Utrecht 1713, the obverse with a draped and laureated bust of the Queen facing left and the reverse with Britannia standing holding an olive branch, a shield and spear with war ships to the left, 34.8mm diameter, in the original shagreen case

Lot 114

A QUEEN VICTORIA SILVER CORONATION MEDAL1838, by B. Pistrucci, the obverse with a bust of the Queen looking to the left, and the reverse with three figures representing Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia crowning the Monarch seated on a throne, 36mm diameter, in the original red morocco case

Lot 118

A GEORGE III GOLD CORONATION MEDAL BY JOHANN LORENZ NATTER (1705-1763) 1761, one of 858 minted, the obverse with a laureated bust of "Georgivs III", the reverse with the King seated on a throne holding a sceptre and being crowned by Britannia standing to the left, a trident and the Union shield to the left, 342mm diameter, in the original shagreen case with a velvet-lined interior

Lot 112

A WILLIAM IV SILVER CORONATION MEDAL1831, the obverse with a bust of the King and the reverse with a diademed Queen Adelaide, 33mm diameter, in the original red morocco case

Lot 113

A GEORGE II SILVER MEDAL 1745, commemorating the Battle of Culloden, the obverse with a bust of the Duke of Cumberland facing to the right and the reverse with a lion subjugating his prey, 33mm diameter, in a shagreen case with an 18th century label inscribed "Given by George II to my uncle, Thomas M, on ye Battle of Culloden"

Lot 1439

A GOOD BUST OF A BOY. 12ins high.

Lot 16

A Wedgwood tri-colour dice pattern commemorative plate, limited edition 189/250, 1981, in sage green, white and lilac jasper, commemorating the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, with central relief bust of Prince Charles, 23 cm diameter, with gilt inscription and impressed factory mark to underside, in original padded box

Lot 243

Pre-Columbian pottery to include an aztec carved stone figure 11.5cm high, an aztec carved stone bust 7.5cm high x 8cm wide and a terracotta polychrome painted bird 10cm high x 13cm wide

Lot 2411

George II 1758 plain angles shilling, F++, together with a 1787 George III cuirassed bust, no hearts sixpence

Lot 405

A 19th Century carved lava cameo brooch, depicting a Classical male bust, in 9ct gold mount; and a pendant on chain.

Lot 160

WILLIAM III Shilling third bust 1697 vf/ef with tape residue

Lot 633

Four Gerry Anderson’s Thunderbirds Robert Harrop Hand-painted Figures,TBHG01 Scott Tracy Bust Limited edition 150/150, TBHG02 Virgil Tracy Bust Limited edition 028/150, TBF14 Grandma Tracy Limited edition 201/250 and TBF16 Lady Penelope Thunderbirds are Go Limited edition 134/250, all in mint boxed condition. (4 items)

Lot 407

Interior Design - Faux Taxidermy - a composite stag bust, 83cm high, 60.5cm wide, 32cm deep

Lot 124

Treen - a large carved hardwood bust, of a bearded gentleman, 41cm high; an olive wood pedestal vase, 31.5cm high; a pair of Australian mulga wood bookends; carved wooden bowls, etc, qty

Lot 344

A contemporary Art Deco style bronzed resin bust, of a lady of fashion, marked to verso, Austin Sculptures, 42cm high; another, after Fisher, A Lover's Embrace, 51cm high; a pair of floor standing models, of cats, glazed in white, 49cm high; another, bronzed cast metal model, of a stylised cat, 21cm high (5)

Lot 94

Mixed collectibles to include art glass, an African-style carved wooden bust, height 63cm, compacts, a Bakelite box, 'Walpamur Quality Paints' advertising playing cards two-pack set, two cigarette cases, magnifying glass, papier-mâché box, hairbrush, etc.

Lot 613

A Victorian 1845 uncrowned head silver crown, an 1890 veiled head half crown, and an 1886 Gothic florin (3).Condition Report: Crown - minimal flats to head, clear writing, some edge knocks,Half crown - good bright and sharp to touch, minimal wear, good definition, some edge knocksGothic florin - wear to bust, all text legible, shields are clear

Lot 237

Silver Schraubtaler medal with copper engravings, Johann Melchior Mörikofer, Bern 1759. Silver Schraubtaler medal depicting an armored bust depicting Frederick II the Great of Prussia. The back features a repoussé image of the muse Clio and the god Saturn. The medal was made by Johann Melchior Mörikofer and contains 39 original copper engravings by Bartholomäus Hubner of the events of the wars between Prussia and Silesia (1740-1763), city views and 39 numbered explanations of Frederick II's life. Germany, Bern, Silversmith Johann Melchior Mörikofer, Copper engravings by Bartholomäus Hubner, 1759, hallmarks: maker's mark - one engraving missing. 28.4 grams, 15 löthige = 937½/1000. Diameter: 5 cm.

Lot 277

GEORGE SPENCER WATSON ROI, RP, ARA, RA (1869-1934) Portrait of William Tisdall, c.1914, bust length, sanguine chalk on paper, 16 1/2 x 14 in; together with a pencil portrait study by the artist depicting Jack Allen (Major R.W. Allen) circa 1920; two (2) Provenance: The Artist's family, by descent.William Tisdall (1876-1954) was educated at Malvern and Cambridge. He inherited Charlesfort after the loss of his elder brother Charles at the Battle of Mons. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1916 and served as High Sheriff in 1921 He was to continue to live at Charlesfort, Co.Meath until the end of his life

Lot 247

An 18th Century Italian dome topped metal Casket with relief brass designs of Gladiatorial scenes and bust of a female within circular reserve surrounded by leafage design, the hinged lid enclosing an original fabric lined interior, all raised on paw feet (both back feet broken off but present) 6 1/2in W x 4in H

Lot 152

Follower of Alessandro AlloriPortrait of a lady, bust-length, wearing a red dressOil on panel, roundel19.4 x 19.6cm; 7¾ x 7¾in

Lot 348

Shirley Slocombe (1872-1935)Portrait of a lady, bust-length, wearing a white dress and black feathered hatSigned and dated Shirley Slocombe 1901 (lower right)Oil on canvas laid on board45.3 x 40.2cm; 17¾ x 15¾in

Lot 211

English School c.1800Portrait of Elizabeth Barratt, bust-length, wearing a white dress and yellow shawlOil on panel39.8 x 31cm; 15¾ x 12¼inProvenance:By family descent from the sitter

Lot 352

Φ Eric Kennington RA (1888-1960)Portrait of Thomas Benjamin Kennington (1856-1916), the artist's father, bust-lengthOil on canvas, laid on board53.3 x 40cm; 21 x 15¾inProvenance:Property of Eric Kennington;And by family descent

Lot 905

Two mid 20th century African Makonde carved floor standing tribal standard lamps. Depicting human bust to top with more carved figures to central column with pierced decoration on. Measures approx. 176 x 30 x 30cm

Lot 858

A 20th century pine torchere bust / plant stand. Circular top with carved turned and stepped detailing, supported by a barley twist stem with further carved and stepped detailing to base. Raised upon a carved circular plinth base. Measures approx. 100cm x 29cm diameter.  

Lot 27

Simulated marble bust of an ancient Greek man with beard on stained square base. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Lot 330

A Victorian shell cameo brooch and other jewellery, the oval cameo carved with a classical female bust, in a Pinchbeck mount, a ceramic cameo, small jewel box, spinner fob, signet ring, studs, etc.

Lot 427

A late 19thC parian bust of Clyte, raised on a socle base, 28cm high.

Lot 380

A cameo ring, bust portrait of a lady, in a yellow metal claw mount, stamped 9ct, size P, 1.7g, together with two silver and gem set rings. (3)

Lot 506

A Beswick pottery skewbald horse, matt black and matt white horses, together with a matt brown bust of The Minstrel, wooden backed with title plate. (4)

Lot 85

Includes cased blue glass figural with 2 babies within (signed on base), small clear unicorn rearing up and unicorn bust. Largest piece: 3.75"L x 3.5"W x 5.5"H. Issued: 20th centuryCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 446

A vintage Staffordshire pottery bust of President Abraham Lincoln. 14x24cm.

Lot 713

A collection of Star Wars Micro-Bust Model Kits.

Lot 744

A bust of a young girl attributed to Sophia Rosamund Praeger, and a pair of bookends in the manner of Sophia Rosamund Praeger.

Lot 1144

Victoria, Coronation, 1838, a silver medal by B. Pistrucci, diademed bust left, rev. Victoria seated left, being offered the crown by Britannia, Scotia, and Hibernia, 37mm, 19.51g (BHM 1801; E 1315). Good very fine, toned £200-£260

Lot 1098

Frederick, Prince of Wales, [c. 1744-7], a copper medal by J.-A. Dassier, armoured bust left, rev. Prince of Wales’ feathers supported by two cherubs, 54mm (Eisler 344; E 631). About extremely fine £150-£180

Lot 1244

Sir Francis Chichester, 1967, a set of two silver medals by J. Pinches, bust right, rev. sail boat, 56mm, 101.30g, 45mm, 51.15g; Investiture of Prince Charles, 1969, a set of five silver medals by C. Colley for Slade, Hampton & Son, various obv. types, each 40mm, c. 31.00g; Men in Space, 1969, a set of five silver medals by Slade, Hampton & Son, various types, each 40mm, c. 31.00g [12]. Extremely fine, some toning; all sets in cases of issue £150-£180

Lot 1113

Grand National Jubilee, 1814, a bronze medal, unsigned, 45mm; War for the Independence of Italy, 1860, a bronze medal by T.R. Pinches, bust of Garibaldi right, rev. two ships at sea, 41mm; Visit to Worsley, a silver medal, unsigned, 36mm, 23.33g; John Anderson College, Glasgow, a bronze medal by J. Macdonald, edge named (William Ralstom Bungan Hamilton, Class of Diseases of the Skin, Summer 1917), 51mm; George VI, Coronation, 1937, a silver medal by P. Metcalfe, 32mm (BHM 4314; E 2046b); RHODESIA, Independence, 1965, a silver medal, 38mm, 26.03g; together with other miscellaneous medals (3) [9]. Varied state; the majority cased £120-£150

Lot 1095

John, Duke of Argyll, 1743, a copper medal by J.-A. Dassier, bust right, rev. legend within decorated border, 55mm (Eisler 333; E 577). About extremely fine £100-£120

Lot 1158

War for the Independence of Italy, 1860, a bronze medal by T.R. Pinches, bust of Garibaldi right, rev. two ships at sea, 41mm; Centenary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, 1925, a bronze medal by G. Bayes, 45mm (BHM 4205; E 2001b); David Lloyd George, a silver medal by F. Bowcher for Spink, 45mm (BHM 4130; E 1959b); National Association of Colliery Managers, a bronze award medal by Vaughton, named (Awarded to Mr A. Beeston for his paper on “Surface Condensing Plant” May 1914); National Emergency Medal, 1926, a bronze award by E. Gillick, 51mm (BHM 4210); Oxford Old English Game Fowl Club, 1935, an unsigned bronze medal, 51mm; Liverpool, 1796, a gilt bronze medal by A. Seward, lunatic hospital, 43mm; SOUTH AFRICA, Visit of Joseph Chamberlain, 1903, a plated bronze medal by J. Fray, 51mm (BHM 3888; E 1876) [7]. Generally extremely fine, all cased £120-£150

Lot 1258

AUSTRIA, Coronation of Ferdinand I in Prague, 1836, a bronze medal by J.D. Boehm, crowned bust right, rev. lion, crowned arms behind, 47mm (Mont. 2556; BDM I, 203). Extremely fine £200-£260

Lot 1137

Majority of Princess Victoria, [1837], a copper medal by J. Davis, bust right with head turned facing, rev. Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia offering wreath and scroll to seated Victoria, 52mm (W & E 3B.2; BHM 1736). Extremely fine £150-£180

Lot 1256

AUSTRIA, Maria Theresa, 1745, a copper medal by J. Dassier, bust left, rev. Minerva seated on cloud, holding spear and shield, 54mm (Eisler 263). Good very fine £100-£120

Lot 1162

Visit of Sultan Abdul Aziz to the City of London, 1867, a copper medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, bust right wearing fez, rev. Londinia greets figure of Turkey, symbolic buildings behind, 76mm (W & E 1065.1; BHM 2872; E 1591). Extremely fine £300-£400 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---

Lot 1101

George III, Coronation, 1761, a silver medal by L. Natter, armoured bust right, hair ties straight, rev. Britannia crowning king, 35mm, 22.41g (BHM 24; E 694; Nau 42 var.); Queen Charlotte, Coronation, 1761, a gilt-silver medal by L. Natter, bust right, rev. Fame crowning queen, 34mm (BHM 66; E 696; Nau 43) [2]. First pierced otherwise good very fine, scarce, second set in Georgian brooch-mount, fine £100-£150

Lot 1024

Local, LANCASHIRE, Manchester School of Design, Primrose Medal (founded 1848), a silver award by W. Wyon, bust of Raphael right, rev. three standing figures, edge named (Presented to Mary Shaw for Excellence in Design 1907), 51mm, 60.90g (cf. DNW 123, 499). Nearly extremely fine, scarce £50-£70

Lot 1171

Dedication of Epping Forest, 1882, a copper medal by C. Wiener for the Corporation of London, crowned and draped bust of Queen Victoria left, rev. view of the forest, Londinia standing at left, Victoria seated at right, 76mm (W & E 1400; BHM 3128; E 1689). Extremely fine £300-£400 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---

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