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Click here to subscribeA Parkins & Gotto's Electrical Cabinet, English, circa 1905,the mahogany case with hinged lid opening to interior fitted with a set of six glass Geissler Tubes, a Ruhmkorff coil and a printed set of instructions, the case 10¾ (27cm) wide For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Stepan, Hana: Satirical photo collages Satirical photo collages. Circa 2000. 3 photo collages using 19th century cabinet portraits. Circa 16 x 11 cm. Rare and curious objects, these portrait photo collages were inspired by Dada and Surrealism. By adding decals, paper objects and string to the images the artist gives new meaning and humor to the rather conventional cabinet portraits of the late 19th century. The wife of Bohumil Stepan, Hana Stepan worked together closely with him up until his death. She is an illustrative artist in her own right and has worked on many animated films. – In very good condition. Stepan, Hana: Satirical photo collages Satirical photo collages. Circa 2000. 3 photo collages using 19th century cabinet portraits. Circa 16 x 11 cm. Rare and curious objects, these portrait photo collages were inspired by Dada and Surrealism. By adding decals, paper objects and string to the images the artist gives new meaning and humor to the rather conventional cabinet portraits of the late 19th century. The wife of Bohumil Stepan, Hana Stepan worked together closely with him up until his death. She is an illustrative artist in her own right and has worked on many animated films. – In very good condition.
BERNHARDT SARAH: (1844-1923) French Actress. A good vintage signed 4 x 6.5 cabinet photograph by Bernhardt, the Atelier Nadar image depicting the awarded stage actress standing in a half-length pose. Photograph by Nadar, Paris, Gold Medal at the World Exhibition 1878. Signed 'Sarah Bernhardt' in dark fountain pen ink to a clear area to the right border of the image. A very slightly light ink signature. To the verso the printed logo of Nadar photographer. Very small stain to the bottom edge, otherwise G to VG. Nadar (1820-1910) French Photographer, Caricaturist and Balloonist. His real name being Felix Tournachon.
[NICHOLAS II & FAMILY]: NICHOLAS II: (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia 1894-1917, assassinated. A good 7 x 4.5 cabinet photograph card, the Steen photograph from Copenhagen, showing Tsar Nicholas II and his spouse Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918) Alix of Hesse, Empress Consort of Russia 1894-1917, in full length poses, alongside several members of the Romanov and Danish Royal families, some standing, some seated, unsigned. Including Nicholas´ mother Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928) Empress of Russia 1881-94 as spouse of Alexander III, Princess Dagmar of Denmark; Alexandra´s elder sister Princess Victoria of Hesse; Nicholas´ sister, Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna, her husband Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich, etc.. The cabinet photograph card bears to the front at the base the Copenhagen photographer´s logo. Some light age wear, otherwise G
GAMAIN FRANÇOIS: (1751-1795) French Locksmith who played a crucial role in the trial against King Louis XVI which ended with his execution. Gamain informed the Convention that he had built a hidden iron cabinet at the Tuileries Palace according to the King´s orders, a cabinet found containing the documents which were the main accusatory evidences used by the prosecutor during the King´s trial. Gamain would be later appointed municipal officer. Rare L.S., `Gamain´, one page, small 8vo, Paris, 3rd July 1794, in French. The letter bears to the heading an ink stamp bearing the motto `Liberty - Equality´ and showing the revolutionary beret, also bearing the written heading of the Public Relief department. Gamain, in his capacity as Municipal Officer at Versailles, certifies that Pierre Etienne Marie Duval was born on 22nd August 1792. Countersigned by two more officers. Irregularly trimmed bottom edge, otherwise G to VG
MUBARAK HOSNI: (1928-2020) Fourth President of Egypt 1981-2011. Egyptian Military Air Force Commander and Politician who succeeded President Anwar Sadat after his assassination. L.S., signed by President Mubarak in Arabic, one page, large folio, Republic Palace at Cairo, 1st day of Muharam 1410, 10th August 1989, to President of Bolivia Jaime Paz Zamora, in Arabic. The carefully written document bearing to the heading the Egyptian coat of arms embossed seal refers to the appointment of a new Ambassador, and states in part `In the name of god, the Merciful… Muhammad Hosni Mubarak, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to His Highness Doctor Jaime Paz Zamora, President of Bolivia… Our Ambassador has been appointed to a new task as plenipotentiary and extraordinary Ambassador. I am very satisfied with the work achieved…´ The document bears at the base the countersignatures of Zakaria Azmi, Chief of the President´s cabinet, and by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, alongside a blind embossed seal. With blank integral leaf. Two binding holes to the left border. VGJaime Paz Zamora (1939- ) President of Bolivia 1989-93.
[QUEEN VICTORIA & TSAR NICHOLAS II]: Exceptional cabinet photograph, an original and very large image, 13 x 17 (32.5cm x 42.5cm), showing Queen Victoria, Emperor William II, Tsar Nicholas II, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, King Edward VII, and a large number, over thirty members of the British, German and Russian Royal Houses, unsigned. The photograph was taken on the occasion of the wedding of Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse, in April 1894 at Coburg. The E. Uhlenhuth image, from Coburg, Albertplatz, bears the Royal photographer´s logo to the base, with the British, German and Russian gilt coat of arms, and is cardboard mounted, with gilt edges. The photograph shows, from left to right, Back row Prince Louis of Battenberg (with beard and bowler hat); Grand Duke Paul of Russia (with moustache and bowler hat); Prince Philip of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (with beard and bowler hat); Count Alphonse Mensdorff (with top hat); Ferdinand, Crown Prince of Roumania (military uniform); Marie, Crown Princess of Roumania; Elizabeth, Grand Duchess Serge of Russia; Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Second row Prince Henry of Battenberg (military uniform, with beard); Louise, Princess Philip of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha: Grand Duke Serge of Russia (with light-coloured tie); Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia (with side whiskers and bowler hat); Arthur, Duke of Connaught (military uniform), Third row Prince Alfred of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (military uniform); Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (military uniform); Beatrice, Princess Henry of Battenberg; Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha; Charlotte, Princess Bernhard of Saxe-Meiningen; Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught, Fourth row Tsarevitch Nicholas of Russia (bowler hat); Princess Alix of Hesse; Victoria, Princess Louis of Battenberg; Irene, Princess Henry of Prussia; Marie, Grand Duchess Vladimir of Russia; Marie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Seated Emperor William II of Germany; Queen Victoria; Victoria, Empress Frederick of Germany, On floor Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha; Princess Feodore of Saxe-Meiningen. An excellent and very attractive image with very good photograph definition. A gold-toned glazed albumen print. Few very small annotations at the base, in German, referring to the personages of the image, and bearing to the bottom right corner a blind embossed seal dated 1894. This photograph shows the guests who were present at the marriage, on 19 April 1894, of Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse, and his cousin, Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. Both were grandchildren of Queen Victoria. The photograph was taken two days after the wedding, in the garden of the Palace in Coburg, where, according to Queen Victoria's Journal for 21 April 1894, `the whole of our large family party were photographed by English, as well as German photographers…´, This kind of gathering was once described by Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse, as a "Royal Mob", and Queen Victoria wrote `Than which I dislike nothing more´. This assembly, while celebrating one marriage, is actually anticipating another. Tsarevitch Nicholas of Russia and Princess Alix of Hesse, had become engaged on 20 April, a day earlier. Queen Victoria was informed of the engagement on the same day and was "quite thunderstruck", although some of the people shown in this photograph played a significant part in helping the engagement to take place. Although in love with the Tsarevitch, Princess Alix, was deeply religious and her distress at the idea of converting from Lutheran to Orthodox, which would be essential if she were to marry the heir to the Russian throne, had caused her to refuse him on an earlier occasion. But finally her relatives managed to persuade her to accept him.
MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. A.L.S. in the scarcer from Monty, two pages, 8vo, Isington Mill, Hampshire, 20th April 1949, to 'My dear Ava' [Anderson, Viscountess Waverley]. Montgomery sends his correspondent a copy of a speech (no longer present) that he is 'going to make in Paris on Saturday night next: St. George's Day' and remarking that 'It is an important occasion and I have taken a lot of trouble to produce a good speech'. The Field Marshal also refers to his son, David, who has returned to Cambridge, also reporting that 'He did a lot of climbing in the vacation: in the Lake District and in Wales'. Two very small staple holes to the upper edge, not affecting the text or signature, VGAva Anderson (1895-1974) Viscountess Waverley, second wife of John Anderson (1882-1958) 1st Viscount Waverley, British Civil Servant & Politician who served in the Cabinet during World War II. Viscountess Waverley was a noted political and society hostess during the war and it has been said that she had 'more indirect influence than any woman of her generation'.At the time of the present letter Montgomery was serving as Chairman of the Western Union Commanders-in-Chief Committee (1948-51) which had been created as a result of the Treaty of Brussels. The founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in April 1949 and the Council of Europe in May 1949, both close to the date of the present letter, left the Western Union devoid of much of its authority.
VERNE JULES: (1828-1905) French Novelist. Best known for his science fiction and adventures novels. An excellent signed cabinet card photograph by Verne, the Ch. Herbert image, Amiens, showing the French artist in a head and shoulders pose. Signed `Hommage sympathique de l´auteur - Jules Verne´, ("Pleasing tribute from the author") to the lower white border of the image. Bearing the photographer´s logo at the base of the front image, and to the verso. Stain to the upper right border, not affecting the image, nor the signature. Small age wear, otherwise G
LITERATURE: Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919) American Author & Poet. Vintage signed sepia cabinet photograph of Wilcox in a head and shoulders pose wearing a hat. Photograph by J. F. Green of Meriden, Connecticut, and bearing their imprint to the lower mount. Signed by Wilcox with her name alone to a clear area at the base of the image; Mary A. Ward (1851-1920) British Novelist. A.L.S., Mary A. Ward, one page, 8vo, Stocks, Tring, 11th August 1894, to a gentleman. Ward thanks her correspondent for their letter about her novel Marcella and remarks 'Lord Maxwell's Earldom I corrected for the Fourth Edition, at the time when I made a good many other corrections. But no doubt there are still other mistakes…..'; John Galsworthy (1867-1933) English Novelist and Playwright, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1932. A.L.S., John Galsworthy, one page, 4to, Bury, nr. Pulborough, Sussex, 29th March 1927, to a gentleman. Galsworthy thanks his correspondent for their kind letter which he received on his return from South Africa. Some light age wear, generally VG, 3
LOUIS XVI: (1754-1793) King of France and Navarre 1774-1791, King of the French 1791-92. The only King of France to have been executed. An 8vo hardback edition of the Defense de Louis, Prononcee a la Barre de la Convention Nationale, Le Mercredi 26 Decembre 1792…..Par le Citoyen Deseze…. ('The Defence of Louis XVI as Delivered at the Bar of the National Convention, Wednesday, 26th December 1792…..by Citizen Deseze….'), L'Imprimerie Nationale, by order of the Convention, Paris, 1792. With several pages of engravings and autograph letters etc. tipped into the binding following the front free endpapers including King Louis XVI fragment of an autograph note, unsigned, one page, 12mo, n.p., n.d., in French, being an order for a number of gold locks to be made for several chests, in part, '2 in the private cabinet, 1 between the black cabinet and the corridor to the dining room, 1 between the black cabinet and the jewellery cabinet, 1 between the jewellery cabinet and the private cabinet, 1 between the jewellery cabinet and the library…..there are only three copies, there still must be some in Paris'; Raymond Deseze (1750-1828) French Advocate who defended King Louis XVI when brought before the Convention for trial. A.L.S., Deseze, three pages, 8vo, Brevannes, n.d. ('Le lundi matin'), thanking his correspondent for the information supplied to him and remarking that he 'was right in thinking that I did not read a consultation….I don't even remember very well the evidence I could have had under my eyes and the way I made use of it', further referring to a lawyer in Brussels and a report which should be sent by courier; Francois Denis Tronchet (1726-1806) French Jurist who, alongside Deseze and Malesherbes, defended King Louis XVI when brought before the Convention for trial. A.L., unsigned, in the third person (his name Le Senateur TRONCHET printed at the beginning of the text), one page, small 8vo, Paris, 19 Vendimiaire year 12 of the Republic, to Monsieur Du Poirier, seeking a meeting with his correspondent regarding an urgent matter and suggesting 6pm and, if possible, dinner with his friend. With integral address leaf in Tronchet's hand (small area of paper loss to one corner caused by the original breaking of the seal); Guillaume-Chretien de Lamoignon de Malesherbes (1721-1794) French Statesman and Minister who, alongside Deseze and Tronchet, defended King Louis XVI when brought before the Convention for trial. A.L., unsigned, one page, 8vo, (place indecipherable), 29th October 1775, to a gentleman, in French, forwarding a response he has received and referring to various individuals and a court case. Attractively bound in half-morocco, with raised bands to spine and small gilt stamped title, mottled boards and marbled pastedowns and endpapers. A rare, unusual grouping and presentation related to one of the most important events in French history. Some light age wear, minor foxing in places and a few light stains to some pages, G
MAXIMILIAN I OF MEXICO: (1832-1867) Emperor of Mexico 1864-67. Brother of the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I. Sentenced to death and executed. L.S., Maximiliano, two pages, 4to, Palace of Mexico, 7th March 1866, to General Vraga, in Spanish. In this black bordered carefully written document Maximilian congratulates General Vraga for his military talent, his patriotism and war experience, and explains how lucky is their Nation having him onboard, stating in part `..and although the military cabinet has been abolished, we want you to keep your military rank to be able to report to us on any military officers matter we may neeed..´ A large bold signature example. Very small creasing to the corners, otherwise VG
[RASPUTIN GRIGORI]: (1869-1916) Russian Mystic who befriended the family of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. A rare vintage unsigned cabinet photograph by A. Brockesch of Regensburg, the albumen print (from a photograph by Karl Bulla) depicting Rasputin seated in a three quarter length pose flanked by Colonel Dmitry Loman (left) and Prince Mikhail Putyatin (right) who both stand in full length poses wearing their uniforms and medals, c.1905-06. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. A few very minor, extremely light stains to the image and lower mount, otherwise VGKarl Bulla (1855-1929) German-Russian Photographer.Rasputin had travelled to St. Petersburg in around 1904-05 where he captivated some social leaders and formed friendships with several members of the aristocracy.At the end of October 1905 Tsar Nicholas II summoned Prince Mikhail Putyatin (seen in the present image), Captain of the Preobrazhensky Life Guards and later head of the Tsarskoe Selo Palace Administration, to meet Rasputin and bring him to the palace at Peterhof. The mystic arrived early in the evening of 1st November and was presented to the Emperor and Empress for the first time.
[TSAR NICHOLAS II & EMPRESS ALEXANDRA]: NICHOLAS II: (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia 1894-1917, & ALEXANDRA FEODOROVNA (1872-1918) Alix of Hesse. Empress Consort of Russia 1894-1917, wife of Tsar Nicholas II. The last Tsarina of Russia, known for her notorious friendship with the Russian mystic Rasputin. Nicholas & Alexandra were assassinated by the Bolsheviks. Attractive original 4 x 6 cabinet photograph card, unsigned, the unusual K.E. von Gan image showing Tsar Nicholas and Empress Alexandra outdoors, walking in the countryside, in full length poses. Nicholas II wears his military uniform and walking few steps behind two head-officers, members of the Romanov family. The cabinet photograph card bears to the front at the base and to the verso the attractive logos of K.E. von Gan photographer in Tsarkoye Selo. VG
[ALEXANDER III & FAMILY]: A good 4.5 x 6.5 cabinet card photograph, unsigned, the image depicts the Romanov Family in a group full length pose, comprising Emperor Alexander III in military uniform and his spouse Empress Maria Feodorovna, both seated, alongside their five children comprising Nicholas wearing a navy uniform, while George and Michael wear sailor suits. Alexander III of Russia (1845-1894) Emperor of Russia 1881-94; Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928) known as Princess Dagmar of Denmark. Danish Princess and Empress of Russia (1881-1894); Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) Last Emperor of Russia 1894-1917. Assassinated by the Bolsheviks together with his wife the Empress and his five children, the four Grand Duchesses and his son the Tsarevich. His assassination put an end to Russian Empire after four centuries; Grand Duke George Alexandrovich of Russia (1871-1899) A much beloved member of the Imperial family. When in November 1894, the Emperor Alexander III died, Nicholas became Emperor, but at that time he had no children, thus according to the laws of succession of the Russian Empire, the Grand Duke George became Tsarevich. George died at the very early age of 28, after nine years ill with tuberculosis; Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia (1875-1960) Elder daughter of Emperor Alexander III. Mother-in-law of Felix Yusupov and cousin of Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich who, together, killed Grigori Rasputin. Her grandson Prince Andrew is a head of the Romanov family since 2016; Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia (1878-1918) Youngest son of Emperor Alexander III. After the assassination of his grandfather Alexander II in 1881, he became third-in-line to the throne and, in 1894, after the death of his father, second-in-line. When his brother George died in 1899, Michael became heir presumptive until 1904 when the son of Nicholas II was born. Nicholas abdicated on March 1917 in favour of his son, but few hours after reconsidered his decision and Michael was named as his successor instead of Nicholas´son Alexei. On 16th March 1917 Michael was proclaimed as "Emperor Michael II" to Russian troops and in cities throughout Russia. Michael was Emperor for few hours. He would however deferred acceptance of the throne, and was never confirmed as Emperor. Following the Russian Revolution of 1917, he was imprisoned and murdered; and Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia (1882-1960) Youngest child of Emperor Alexander III. Olga escaped revolutionary Russia with her second husband and their two sons in February 1920. Very small age toning and staining, with two very small scratching to the upper left corner, otherwise G
ROSTAND EDMOND: (1868-1918) French Poet and Dramatist of Cyrano de Bergerac. Vintage signed and inscribed 4 x 5.5 cabinet photograph by Rostand, the Reutlinger image depicting the French author seated, wearing his academic uniform, in a three quarter length pose. Signed and inscribed in bold black fountain pen ink, stating in French `A Madame Rita Jumel, don't les pins landais voisinent avec nos chênes basques, homage de bonne et profonde amitié. Edmond Rostand´, also dated 15th July 1914 in his hand. The present photograph was signed the day the Income Tax was approved in France. Small damage to the bottom edge verso, otherwise VG
KING FAISAL OF SAUDI ARABIA: (1906-1975) Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. King of Saudi Arabia 1964-75. A good 6 x 8 photograph by King Faisal, the image depicting the King seated in a formal half length pose. Signed in bold blue ink to the lower white border of the image. Dated 22nd September 1970, also dated according to Islamic calendar 21st July 1290. The photograph is cleanly affixed to the inside of a white folding card, bearing to the front cover an embossed monogramme of Saudi Arabia, with a palm tree and two swords. Accompanied by the original envelope poststamped. Also including an attractive card sent by the King´s chief of the Royal cabinet. VG
NANSEN FRIDTJOF: (1861-1930) Norwegian Explorer and Scientist. Nobel Peace Prize in 1922. Former champion Skier, he led the team that made the first skiing crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888, and won international fame after reaching a record northern latitude during his North Pole expedition. His techniques of polar travel and his innovations influenced a generation of subsequent Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. A fine and rare signed cabinet photograph by Nansen, 5 x 7.5, the attractive image depicting the humanitarian explorer, a youthful looking Nansen, standing outdoors, alongside another gentleman, standing on the steps of a railroad car. Signed in bold black ink `Fridtjof Nansen´, to the lower light grey stiff sheet mount. VG
[HOUSE OF EMPEROR]: A curious document issued by the Grand Chamberlain, at the service of the Emperor Napoleon I and King´s House, one page, folio, Paris, October 1813, in French. The partially printed document, bearing the heading ''House of H.M. the Emperor and King - Service of the Grand-Chamberlain'', reports on the expenses approved. The expenses being the allocation to attend the rental of the chamber secretary, for Mr. Dequeranvillere, for the chamber accounting expenses, and for Isabey as `Cabinet Designer´. The document bears the total amount approved per year , per month, and the amount to pay on this date. Paper with attractive watermark. VG Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855) French Painter. Isabey was patronized by Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine and was in charge of their ceremony of coronation.
SUKARNO: (1901-1970) First President of Indonesia 1945-67. Vintage signed 7.5 x 10 light cardstock photograph of Sukarno, the image depicting him standing in a formal three quarter length pose in uniform. Signed in blue ink to the image and dated 1954 in his hand. With an official circular stamp to the verso. Accompanied by a T.L.S. by Mualeiff Nasution, Director of the Cabinet of the President, one page, 8vo, Jakarta, 9th November 1954, forwarding the photograph to a collector. Together with Ali Sastroamidjojo (1903-1975) Indonesian Prime Minister 1953-55, 1956-57. Vintage signed 5 x 8 photograph of the Prime Minister in a formal head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower white border. Some light creasing and minor age wear, G to VG, 2
ELISABETH OF ROMANIA: (1894-1956) Romanian Princess, Queen consort of Greece 1922-24. A fine, rare early signed cabinet photograph of the young Princess standing in a pensive three quarter length pose. Photograph by Alfred Brand of Ploesci (Ploiesti) and bearing his imprint to the lower photographer's mount and verso. Signed ('Elisabeta') by the Princess in dark fountain pen ink at the head of the image. Some very minor, light spotting to the image and a few very small chips to the edges and corners of the photographer's mount, about VG
HUMBOLDT ALEXANDER: (1769-1859) Prussian Geographer, Naturalist and Explorer. A.L.S., `A.V.H´, one page, 12mo, n.p. [Paris], Friday, n.d., in German. In his usual small and difficult writing, Humboldt states in part `I am happy my dear friend that you could postpone your departure. You torture yourself too much. Today takes place the Academy meeting, exactly today Friday. You will find me close to three before the cabinet´s place...´ Humboldt adds his address at the conclusion `Quai Malaquais nº 13´. VG
JOHN AUGUSTUS: (1878-1961) Welsh Painter. A.L.S., Augustus John, one page, 8vo, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, 8th January 1944, to Lady Anderson. John informs his correspondent that he has been detained with flu, but will be back in Tite Street this week and hopes that she will be able to visit, continuing 'I shall get on with the Spanish muchachas I hope. I did one of the Alba girl but want to do another. I found her very sweet & sympatico. I do not know their styles & titles so don't know how to ring them personally for sittings' and concluding by remarking 'I have the Horizons waiting for you in London. You must realize they will need drastic revision'. About EX Ava Anderson (1895-1974) Viscountess Waverley, second wife of John Anderson (1882-1958) 1st Viscount Waverley, British Civil Servant & Politician who served in the Cabinet during World War II.
[ALEXANDRA FEODOROVNA]: (1872-1918) Empress Consort of Russia, spouse of Tsar Nicholas II. The Empress engaged in a notorious friendship with the Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin. Assassinated. A good vintage unsigned cabinet photograph by Carl Backofen of Darmstadt, the albumen print featuring a vignette head and shoulders study of the young Princess Alix of Hesse in February 1887 wearing a fancy dress representing the period of the Thirty Years' War. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. Some mottling to the image, otherwise VGCarl Backofen (1853-1909) German Photographer.
LLOYD GEORGE DAVID: (1863-1945) British Prime Minister 1916-22. An unusual D.S., D Lloyd George, one page, 4to, n.p. (Paris?), 17th January 1920, on the blind embossed stationery of the British War Cabinet Offices at the Villa Majestic, Paris (struck through). The manuscript document, in an unidentified hand, is a statement prepared by Lloyd George as a birthday message to be printed in the Daily Graphic and states, in full, 'The tumult of human anger and unrest is settling down to an assured peace. The weather indications are becoming more and steadily more favourable'. Signed and dated by Lloyd George at the conclusion. With blank integral leaf. Some light age toning. Accompanied by a small news clipping from the Daily Graphic reproducing the message. G, 2
SCHWARZER, BERND SCHWARZER, BERND 1954 Weimar Titel: "Deutscher Vulkan (Flammenbild) (Schwarz-Rot-Gold)". Datierung: 1988-1998. Technik: Öl auf Leinwand. Maße: 148 x 100 cm. Bezeichnung: Signiert, datiert und betitelt verso auf Leinwand oben links: Bernd Schwarzer 1988-1998 Deutscher Vulkan (Flammenbild) (Schwarz-Rot-Gold). Nochmals signiert, betitelt und datiert auf Keilrahmen oben rechts. Sockel/Rahmen: Kastenrahmen. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen. Erläuterungen zum Katalog Bernd Schwarzer Deutschland Abstraktion Nachkriegskunst Unikate 1990er Abstrakt Gemälde Öl SCHWARZER, BERND SCHWARZER, BERND 1954 Weimar Title: "Deutscher Vulkan (Flammenbild) (Schwarz-Rot-Gold)". Date: 1988-1998. Technique: Oil on canvas. Measurement: 148 x 100cm. Notation: Signed, dated and titled verso on canvas upper left: Bernd Schwarzer 1988-1998 Deutscher Vulkan (Flammenbild) (Schwarz-Rot-Gold). Once more signed, titled and dated on stretcher top right. Frame/Pedestal: Cabinet frame. Provenance: - Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia. Explanations to the Catalogue Bernd Schwarzer Germany Abstraction Post-War Art Post War 1990s Abstract Painting Oil
BERG, HANS CHRISTIAN BERG, HANS CHRISTIAN 1971 Espoo/Finnland Titel: Visual Vortex - Sun Flowers. Datierung: 2006. Technik: Acrylglas in Acrylglaskastenrahmen, partiell graviert. Maße: 150 x 100 x 33cm. Bezeichnung: Signiert und datiert verso oben rechts: HC Berg 06. Provenienz: - Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki (Aufkleber) - Unternehmenssammlung Deutschland. Erläuterungen zum Katalog Hans Christian Berg Finnland Zeitgenössische Kunst Objekte 2000er Abstrakt Objekt Plexiglas Blumen BERG, HANS CHRISTIAN BERG, HANS CHRISTIAN 1971 Espoo/Finland Title: Visual Vortex - Sun Flowers. Date: 2006. Technique: Acrylic glass in acrylic glass cabinet frame, partially engraved.. Measurement: 150 x 100 x 33cm. Notation: Signed and dated verso upper right: HC Berg 06. Provenance: - Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki (label) - Corporate collection Germany. Explanations to the Catalogue Hans Christian Berg Finland Contemporary Art Sculptures 2000s Abstract Object Flowers
FONTANA, LUCIO FONTANA, LUCIO 1899 Rosario/Argentinien - 1968 Comabbio, Varese/Italien Titel: Ohne Titel. Aus: "Apocalissi e sedici traduzioni". Datierung: 1965. Technik: Gestanzte Löcher und Bleistift auf UMBRIA ITALIA (Wasserzeichen). Blatt mittig gefalzt. Maße: 52 x 35,5cm Bezeichnung: Signiert unten rechts: L Fontana. Sockel/Rahmen: Kastenrahmen. Eines von 150 signierten Exemplaren, die im Buch von Giuseppe Ungaretti eingebunden waren. Jedes Exemplar der Auflage ist durch die individuelle Bearbeitung ein Unikat. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen Literatur: - Ruhé, Harry/Rigo, Camillo: Lucio Fontana - graphics, multiples and more..., Amsterdam 2006, WVZ.-Nr. U-4. Erläuterungen zum Katalog Lucio Fontana Italien Zero Nachkriegskunst Unikate 1960er Abstrakt Papierarbeit Mischtechnik FONTANA, LUCIO FONTANA, LUCIO 1899 Rosario/Argentina - 1968 Comabbio, Varese/Italy Title: Untitled. From "Apocalissi e sedici traduzioni". Date: 1965. Technique: Punched holes and pencil on UMBRIA ITALIA (watermark). Sheet folded in the centre. Measurement: 52 x 35,5cm Notation: Signed lower right: L Fontana. Frame/Pedestal: Cabinet frame. One of 150 signed copies included in the book by Giuseppe Ungaretti. Each copy of the edition is unique due to the individual working. Provenance: - Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia Literature: - Ruhé, Harry/Rigo, Camillo: Lucio Fontana - graphics, multiples and more..., Amsterdam 2006, cat. rais. no. U-4. Explanations to the Catalogue Lucio Fontana ZERO Post-War Art Post War 1960s Abstract Works on paper Mixed media
FONTANA, LUCIO FONTANA, LUCIO 1899 Rosario/Argentinien - 1968 Comabbio, Varese/Italien Titel: Ohne Titel. Aus: "Apocalissi e sedici traduzioni". Datierung: 1965. Technik: Gestanzte Löcher und Bleistift auf UMBRIA ITALIA (Wasserzeichen). Blatt mittig gefalzt. Maße: 51 x 35cm. Bezeichnung: Signiert unten rechts: L. Fontana. Rahmen/Sockel: Kastenrahmen. Eines von 150 signierten Exemplaren, die im Buch von Giuseppe Ungaretti eingebunden waren. Jedes Exemplar der Auflage ist durch die individuelle Bearbeitung ein Unikat. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen Literatur: - Ruhé, Harry/Rigo, Camillo: Lucio Fontana - graphics, multiples and more..., Amsterdam 2006, WVZ.-Nr. U-5. Erläuterungen zum Katalog Lucio Fontana Italien Zero Nachkriegskunst Unikate 1960er Abstrakt Papierarbeit Mischtechnik FONTANA, LUCIO FONTANA, LUCIO 1899 Rosario/Argentina - 1968 Comabbio, Varese/Italy Title: Untitled. From: "Apocalissi e sedici traduzioni". Date: 1965. Technique: Punched holes and pencil on UMBRIA ITALIA (watermark). Sheet folded in the middle. Measurement: 51 x 35cm. Notation: Signed lower right: L. Fontana. Frame/Pedestal: Cabinet frame. One of 150 signed copies included in the book by Giuseppe Ungaretti. Each copy of the edition is unique due to the individual working. Provenance: - Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia Literature: - Ruhé, Harry/Rigo, Camillo: Lucio Fontana - graphics, multiples and more..., Amsterdam 2006, cat. rais. no. U-5. Explanations to the Catalogue Lucio Fontana ZERO Post-War Art Post War 1960s Abstract Works on paper Mixed media
Photographs, an interesting collection of images dating from approx. 1900 onwards. Some signed to include Stanelli, Johnnie Ray, Yolande Donlan, Pearl Bailey. Subjects include Roundhill Reservoir construction (1909), football, advertising, cabinet cards, The Greyhound Hotel Kirk Deighton in the 1900s to include a cycling club visit. Some loose and some laid down in albums (gen gd) (100+)
Postcards, an RP selection of 13 cards of Middlesex inc. Laundry Worker (female) Stuart Rd Wealdstone, 'The Duck in the Pond' Wealdstone, Broadway Hatch End, Harrow FC Group, High St Wealdstone, St Aslom's Hall Hatch End, Forward Cabinet Co Fire Harrow, High St Wealdstone, Harrow Weald Rd Bushey Heath, Boys Brigade Cadets near Drill Hall Wealdstone etc (mainly gd)
A late Victorian rosewood salon side cabinet, shallow superstructure with a glazed vitrine compartment flanked by mirrors, the projecting base with frieze drawer above a niche, flanked by further display cabinets and small drawers, tapered square legs, spade feet, outlined throughout with boxwood stringing, 143cm high, 137cm wide, 48cm deep, c.1900
A Victorian parcel-gilt amboyna and marquetry inverted break-centre library side cabinet, in the manner of Lamb of Manchester, crossbanded top above a pair of bookcase section with a pair of glazed doors enclosing shelves, flanked by arched doors inlaid with flowering urns, reeded pillars to angles, plinth base, 105cm high, 204cm wide, 53cm deep, c.1880
A 19th century mahogany and marquetry cabinet on stand, moulded outswept cornice above a pair of panel doors, each inlaid with a traveler, enclosing twelve collector's drawers, the base with long drawer to frieze, outlined throughout with barber-pole stringing, turned legs, 170cm high, 99cm wide, 33.5cm deep (alterations)
A Black Forest desk top writing and stationery cabinet, hinged cover above a pair of doors carved and applied with game birds, nesting song birds and flowers, enclosing well apertures, tiered divisions, gilt metal pen rests, stamp drawers and a lidded compartment, palmette feet, 45cm high, 40cm wide
A Sheraton Revival satinwood connoisseur's display cabinet on stand, moulded cornice above a glazed rectangular door, the base with deep frieze and open undertier, inlaid in rosewood with anthemions and outlined throughout with ebony stringing, tapered square legs, 173cm high, 111cm wide, 45cm deep, c.1890
A fine pair of Vienna porcelain shaped circular cabinet plates, signed by Deluc, each decorated to the centre with Nymphe Lutinant L'amour de Perrault and L'amour d'sarmie de Meunier, ruby borders with gilt and white dolphins, leafy scrolls and urns, the rims with gilt and black lappet, 24cm diam, titled in gilt, retailer in gilt for Le Rosey XI, Rue de la Paix, c.1900
An unusual William IV oak portable cabinet on stand, moulded cornice above a pair of rectangular doors applied with lotus bosses and enclosing adjustable bookcase shelves, brass swan neck carrying handle, the slightly projecting base with turned legs, incurved plinth, bun feet, 144cm high, 62cm wide, 23cm deep, c.1835
A German porcelain cabinet ogee-shaped teacup, saucer, and tea plate, painted in the manner of Sèvres with Watteauesque lovers, gros bleu ground richly gilt with leafy foliage, C-scroll cartouches, and diapers, the tea plate 18cm diam, underglaze blue crowned monogram mark, late 19th/early 20th century
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