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Lot 400
Estate of Dave Prowse - Star Wars - a large collection of x43 original black and white press photographs from the premiere of Star Wars and Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back. Includes photographs of; the main cast, the cast at various press junkets, a majority of images from the London Empire Strikes Back premiere which includes photos of the cast meeting Princess Margaret, red carpet photographs and others. All press images - but some seldom seen (some possibly unpublished). Mostly 8x10", some smaller. All loosely affixed to sheets of paper which have been numbered or annotated by Prowse (possibly for use in a book). Unique collection of images, belonging to one of the key cast members of the franchise.
Lot 14
Dia Azzawi (Iraq, born 1939)From the South: Siesta oil on canvas, framedsigned 'Dia Azzawi' and dated '68' (lower right) and further signed, dated and titled on the verso, executed in 1968100 x 82cm (39 3/8 x 32 5/16in).Footnotes:TWO IMPORTANT 1960'S COMPOSITIONS BY DIA AZZAWI EXHIBITED AT THE IRAQI ARTISTS SOCIETY AND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Provenance:Property from the collection of the renowned architects Nizar Jawdat (1920-2017) and Ellen Jawdat (1921-2020), acquired directly from the artist,thence by descent to the present ownersExhibited:Exhibition of Paintings by Dhia Al Azzawi, The National Gallery of Modern Art, Baghdad, 1968Published:Exhibition Catalogue, Exhibition of Paintings by Dhia Al Azzawi, The National Gallery of Modern Art, Baghdad, 1968, No.16'In [these] works, the topic is related to the south of Iraq rather than Baghdad... very much related to peasant life rather than everyday city life. [The South] is richer than the north.. if we take the intellectual side of things, many of the most important poets are from the South, as well as writers and artists. It is richer in culture in a sense' - Dia AzzawiCompositionally, the two following lots are perhaps archetypal of the artistic milieu that Dia Azzawi was operating in during the mid to late 1960's, the works flawlessly expresses the aesthetic and conceptual agenda of the 'Baghdad Group of Modern Art' which was founded by Jewad Selim and Shakir Hassan Al-Said. The Baghdad group was defined by an attempt to reconcile the grand visual legacy of the past within the contemporary cultural and nationalistic narrative of 20th century Iraq.Mixing traditional Iraqi and Islamic motifs with a modernist visual language, Azzawi weaves a form of 'folk modernism' which is both vernacular and universal. Focusing on recognisable ancient and local symbols, Azzawi's composition is stylised and simplified, almost creating an artistic caricature of Iraqi culture. Formative paintings within Azzawi's body of work, these would set the tone for his later contributions to the progress of Iraqi Modernism. Painted while the artist was still in his 20's, the works are stylistically sophisticated examples of a burgeoning modernist movement in Iraq.In the present works the artist abstracts cultural iconography mixing Islamic and pre-Islamic motifs found in ancient rock reliefs, Islamic manuscripts, metalwork and creates a rich tapestry of varied meaning as a result. In 'From the South: A Siesta', a heavily stylized figure with a rounded face and bulbous eyes reminiscent of ancient Mesopotamian totems reclines sympathetically on a carpet recalling the polychromatic brilliance of Bedouin textiles. Azzawi's abiding love and respect for the tonal characteristics of the natural world and for ancient Iraqi imagery shines through in this important early work, which echoes the formal approach and inimitable style of the 'New Vision' school of painting he would come to found in 1969. Azzawi typically incorporates structures and visual symbolism harking back millennia in his paintings, which is evident here in the pseudo-figurative form depicted in the composition, which recalls ancient Mesopotamian bass-reliefs and their mythological imagery.Azzawi started his artistic career in 1964, after graduating from the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad and completing a degree in archaeology from Baghdad University in 1962. His studies of ancient civilizations and Iraqi heritage had a profound impact on his art, and a key objective in the early formation of his artistic style was to link the visual culture of the past to the present.In 1969, Azzawi formed the New Vision Group (al-Ru'yya al-Jadidah), uniting fellow artists ideologically and culturally as opposed to stylistically. The group's manifesto, Towards a New Vision, highlighted an association between art and revolution, and sought to transcend the notion of a 'local style'—coined by the Baghdad Modern Art Group—by broadening the parameters of local culture to include the entire Arab world.With exhibitions of his work held worldwide, including a landmark retrospective in 2017 at Qatar's MATHAF, his art features in the collections of some of the world's most prestigious museums and institutions. He is also regarded, in the tumultuous post-conflict climate of 2000s Iraq, considered to be the ultimate authority on modernist and contemporary art from the region.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 26
A large Aubusson carpetearly 20th century, Francewith large central flower-filled roundel, each corner bearing elaborate foliate motifs, the whole on rich plum and maroon ground,600cm x 600cm approx, (with some detachment to the border)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 27
A vibrant Serapi carpetNorth West Persia,with typical medallion and lozenges of geometric form, with vibrant blues, reds and greens,390cm x 295cmFootnotes:Please note that this lot is subject to the US embargo on carpets of Iranian originThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 7
A Fine Veramin carpetc.1920, Persia,with typical floral design consisting robust lotus motifs on an attractive indigo ground,316cm x 200cmFootnotes:Please note that this lot is subject to the US embargo on carpets of Iranian origin.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 790
AN AUBUSSON CARPETA large Aubusson tapestry carpet, the brown square field with a large cartouche bearing floral sprays and bouquet, a wide border with acanthus leaves, corner cartouches, 480cm x 458cmAreas of wear, some holes and repairs to centre, replaced section to one side, needs cleaning.
Lot 817
A HERIZ CARPETPersian, the madder field with a bold medallion, ivory spandrels, all with angular vines; a black palmette and vine border, 398cm; 295cmCondition Report: Generally good, there is some fading to one end. There is moth damage which has been treated. The sides need attention and the carpet needs cleaning
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