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Lot 79
United States Travel Diary. A Manuscript Journal of a Tour from New York through New York State to Niagara Falls, 15 August to 1 September 1816, written up circa 1820s, beginning with arrival at New York on the Lord Wellington before leaving on board a steamer for the Niagara Falls, starting up the Hudson to Newburgh, describing the land, timber, description of the boat and meals on board, then after Newburgh crossing to Fishkill by 'horse boat' and continuing by 'wagon' through orchards, describing the journey like that between 'Oswestry and Chirk Castle', with comments on agriculture and clothing, 'My wish in visiting America is to see as much as possible of the scenery and manners as possible', comments that nearly all farmers owen their own land and as a result are 'independent, comfortable and happy', 'Of all the countries in the world, I would say that America affords the greatest advantages to the middles class. There are no idlers here'; arrival at Poughkeepsie where he discussed Great Britain and the colonies with their landlord who gave 'an occasional squirt of tobacco on the carpet'; then continuing to Albany where he attends Episcopal Church, gives comments on government and constitution of the State of New York and has letters of introduction to Mr Van Rensselaer, 'proprietor of the whole town'; to Capitol Building to hear a trial with a disparaging description of the court and participant and comments on the judiciary, describing a dinner conversation with Van Rensselaer on politics and the disastrous state of trade after the last war; took stage for Schenectady (20 August), 'The country upon the whole presents the most undiverting appearance to the eyes of the traveller'; 'The British consul told me a few days before I left New York that he had 3,000 applications for passage to return home or to the British possessions in Canada', and that 'Irishmen however, of the very lowest class are the chief immigrants and these people are as little likely to gain support in the city of New York as they are at home … There is a deadly prejudice against Irish labourers in America'; then on to Utica (22 August), 'The predominance of the mob faction in this country, cannot fail of producing at some future time all the miseries of Greece and Rome, when democracy was led by designing demagogues', discussing hereditary presidency and stating that the 'President is a mere tool of party and that no sooner is he placed in the chair than he is canvassing for re-election'; then onto Canandaigua, Sullivan, Batavia, Buffalo, Chippaway (29 August), Falls of Niagara (30 August), 'To describe my emotions is impossible, no language can do it ... When my friends in Wales speak in raptures of some of the Falls, I before so much admired, I shall Niagara, Niagara, Niagara', the journal ending on 1 September when the author hires a wagon to take them to Newark, with description of people met, places stayed, politics, and personal reflections throughout, a total of 90 pages written in ink in a clear hand, some faded pencil notes on front and rear pastedowns and preliminary blank, seemingly in the same hand, contemporary stitched red wrappers, a little soiled and one short split to lower margin of upper wrapper, 8vo (185 x 115 mm)Qty: (1)NOTESThis articulate account of the author's travels appears to be written up from notes or a diary. There are frequent references to North Wales, being at Eton, and in the military. A more detailed transcription is available from the auctioneers.
Lot 1399
A 20th century and hand knotted and natural dye Persian ( central Persia ) Bakhtiari carpet rug having an impressive large blue medallion with extravagant floral motifs, red field with abandon multicolour floral design, blue corners, foliate decoration to the main border, identical multicolour design inner border and outer border, white and black pile directions and white fringe.
Lot 57
O Yemi Tubi, "The Glamour and the Sexual Abuse in Hollywood", unframed oil on canvas, 2018, 36 x 48in. “I met them all. Some were vicious and crooked. But … you saw Hollywood with their eyes — an overcrowded brothel, a merry-go-round with beds for horses.” Marilyn Monroe. Many aspiring performing artists across the world moved to Hollywood with a dream to be superstars of the silver screens but few ever walked on Hollywood red carpet without the scares of the fame and fortune. This painting was inspired when recent victims of Hollywood sexual predators started to speak out about their ordeals. At the background of this painting, looking through the window, I painted the sunset at the back of the Hollywood landmark to depict the sunset of the careers and lives of many of victims of sexual abuse in Hollywood. The picture of Marilyn Monroe was included in this painting as one of the notable victims of sexual abuse. In the foreground on the luxurious chaise longe is my unique style of rose and stems of thorns woven to a woman. The rose symbolises the glamour and fame of Hollywood actress and the thorns are the painful ordeals of the victim. Located in London, shipping arranged by the artist, charges will depend on location.
Lot 1020
Victorian Maple and Co Ushak pattern carpet, with angular flower head ornament on midnight blue ground, in multiple meander borders, original Maple & Co labels verso, approximately 310 x 263cmCondition report: Good original condition with mainly bright colours and a little fading.No moth ,slightly tatty borders- see images
Lot 2298
A Windsor stained elm and beechwood hoop and stickback armchair, a further example by Old charm, a stripped pine bedside cupboard enclosed by a rectangular panelled door set on a plinth, a Victorian mahogany box commode with serpentine front and carpet panelled lid, a three divisional stationery box, small folding lecturn, etc (7)
Lot 775
An Isfahan carpet, Persian, the madder field with a bold black and ivory medallion, matching spandrels, all with floral sprays; a complementary border, 393cm x 292cm. Condition Report Generally good condition, ends and sides are good and intact, the black is slightly faded at one end and is need of a clean.
Lot 788
An Afghan carpet, the madder field with four columns of eleven single medallions, supporting cross motifs; an ivory barbed vine and diamond border, 338cm x 242cm. Condition Report Generally very good condition, the ends need stopping, there are areas of moth damage which has been treated, requires a clean.
Lot 789
A Tekke Turkman carpet, the madder field with five columns of eleven guls, supporting medallions, a madder sunburst border with skirt ends, 296cm x 220cm. Condition Report Good colour and design, generally in good condition, at the top end there is weare to the skirt end, the ends need attention, the sidecords are generally good (over bound), requires a clean.
Lot 797
A Tabriz carpet, Persian, the dark indigo field with a large faceted central medallion, matching spandrels, all with intricate floral vines, a complementary indigo cartouche border, 350cm x 245cm. Condition Report Small hole in border near lot number, generally very good, some colours fading to one end. End/sides generally good, one corner side corner curls under, needs a clean.
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