John Bellany CBE RA HRSA, Scottish 1942-2013 - Self-portrait, 1984; charcoal on paper, signed and dated upper left 'Bellany 84', 57.5 x 40 cm (ARR) Provenance: private collection, UK Note: One of the most celebrated Scottish artists of the 20th century, Bellanys deeply symbolic work contains an unrivalled intensity and power. Using a distinctly Scottish iconography, Bellany works explore questions of the human condition, Celtic history and our relationship with the sea. Alongside Alexander Moffat and the poet Hugh MacDiarmid, Bellany sought to create a renaissance in Scottish culture from the 1960s. Inspired by the symbolism of Alan Davie, his work has also been highly influential on a generation of artists, including Damien Hirst who has been a major collector of his work. Bellanys work is held in collections across the world, including the Tate, the Museum of Modern Art, New York and the National Galleries of Scotland. Recent exhibitions of his work have been held at Fortnum & Masons in 2017 and the National Gallery of Scotland in 2012-13.
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John Bellany CBE RA, Scottish 1942-2013 - Two figures by a harbour; ink on paper, signed lower left, 82.7 x 57.8 cm: together with another work on paper by the same artist 'Mary Rose, 1983' of a similar size (2) (ARR) Note: one of the most celebrated Scottish artists of the 20th century, Bellanys deeply symbolic work contains an unrivalled intensity and power. Using a distinctly Scottish iconography, Bellany works explore questions of the human condition, Celtic history and our relationship with the sea. Alongside Alexander Moffat and the poet Hugh MacDiarmid, Bellany sought to create a renaissance in Scottish culture from the 1960s. Inspired by the symbolism of Alan Davie, his work has also been highly influential on a generation of artists, including Damien Hirst who has been a major collector of his work. Bellanys work is held in collections across the world, including the Tate, the Museum of Modern Art, New York and the National Galleries of Scotland. Recent exhibitions of his work have been held at Fortnum & Masons in 2017 and the National Gallery of Scotland in 2012-13.
John Bellany CBE RA HRSA, Scottish 1942-2013 - Harbour scene; oil on canvas, signed on the reverse 'John Bellany', 65.4 x 91.5 cm (unframed) (ARR) Provenance: the Collection of Bernard Sheridan (1927-2007) and thence by descent Note: one of the most celebrated Scottish artists of the 20th century, Bellany's deeply symbolic work contains an unrivalled intensity and power. Using a distinctly Scottish iconography, the artist explores questions of the human condition, Celtic history and our relationship with the sea. Alongside Alexander Moffat and the poet Hugh MacDiarmid, Bellany sought to create a renaissance in Scottish culture from the 1960s. Inspired by the symbolism of Alan Davie, his work has also been highly influential on a generation of artists, including Damien Hirst who has been a major collector of his work.
Clear faceted crystal figure of a lute with Celtic style etched design. Swarovski mark. Part of the Crystal Melodies collection. This item has its original box: 6"H x 3.25"dia. Issued: 1992-1997Dimensions: 3"L x 1.25"W x 2.5"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Hammered and later coinage to include low mintage 1946 threepence, 1941 half crown, 1919 silver threepence, Napoleon III 1861 one centime, low mintage Jersey 2005 round pound near uncirculated, 1812 Walthamstow British Copper Company Rolling Mills one penny token, King John of England 1199-1216 short cross hammered penny type 56 London Mint 1205-1207, five cut halves including Winchester and a cut quarter, three bronze Celtic coins and a fragmented silver Aetherlred II crux type penny, together with twelve metal detecting bridle/ leather decoration mounts, most with location of find on bag and a miniature enamelled 1937 coronation medal
A RARE GOLD & ENAMEL RUGBY UNION MEDALLION awarded to Welsh International player Percy Bush (1879 - 1955) after the 1905 'Match of the Century' against New Zealand, in which Bush played, having red enamel Welsh dragon above 'Wales v New Zealand' within red enamel ribbon above relief and bejewelled Prince of Wales feathers, flanked by two blue enamel ovals featuring New Zealand 'Silver Fern' and the four Southern Cross stars, aforementioned above two relief decorated leeks and a pale blue ribbon with 'Cardiff 1905', affixed with pin arm and with believed original fitted case 'J W Song & Co, St Mary Street, Cardiff', marked for Birmingham, 15ct, 11.4gms totalProvenance: purchased by vendor's father from Phillips, Cardiff, 1st October 1995 within catalogue section 'The Percy Bush Collection', catalogue for this auction and receipt to accompanyComments: in remarkable condition without notable enamel loss, a fine and rare medallion from one of Wales's most celebrated pre-War players. Percy Bush was educated at University College, Cardiff and won 8 caps as an outside-half between 1905 and 1910. He was a remarkable character, full of humour and the unexpected on the rugby field. He was completely self-possessed and independent. He first played for Cardiff in November 1899. He was a member of the British team in Australia and New Zealand in 1904, where he was considered to be one of the best outside-halves ever seen there. He scored 104 points on that tour, 17 of them in one match. He captained Cardiff in 1905-06.. He played a key role in Wales ' historic (3-0) victory over the All Blacks on December 16th 1905 for which the medallion commemorates. In 1907, he was the captain of Cardiff when they defeated South Africa 17-0. Bush was a schoolmaster until 1910, when he settled in Nantes, where he continued to play rugby. In 1918, he was appointed British Vice-Consul in that city. He returned to Wales in the mid-1930s, and was awarded the Médaille d' Argent de le Reconnaissance Française in recognition of his services to French relations with the Celtic nations. He died in Cardiff on May 19, 1955.
A Scottish silver carnelian Celtic brooch, by Robert Allison, Glasgow 1959, 48mm, together with another Scottish silver paste set thistle brooch, by Ward Brothers, Glasgow 1953, a silver thistle brooch, by Ortak Silvercraft, Edinburgh 1979, and a silver paste set pin brooch, by H Wright & Son, Edinburgh 1958, 46gm.
A pair of late Victorian silver circular napkin rings, maker's mark illegible, London 1873, in a leather covered case from Noble & Chivers, Bath; a pair of oval napkin rings by Adie Bros, Birmingham 1960, with Celtic borders, initialled; a Victorian oval example by William Hutton & Sons, London 1887; and two further oval rings, 218g (7 oz) gross (8)
THREE ITEMS OF SILVER, to include a polished cigar case, personal engraving reads 'J.H.C.H 21ST Aug 1912', gilt interior, hallmarked London 1910, makers mark rubbed, approximate dimensions length 11.5cm width 7cm, approximate gross weight 130.7 grams, a white metal rectangular cigarette case, polished exterior with a wooden interior, stamped to the base 'Sterling Silver', approximate dimensions length 13cm x width 9cm, together with a silver plate tankard, decorated with a shell pattern rim to the top and bottom, personal engraving reads 'Leamington College Consolation Stakes Won By H.H.Goldwell April 15th 1973', Celtic style handle
A very large collection of Trade/Collectors Cards of Sports, Marvel, Disney, Tv programme, Topps sets, not individually checked, to include Lord Of The Rings, Intrepid (approx 300), Dr Who (approx 1300), Disney (approx 500), Batman Returns, Planet of the Apes, Futera Fans' Selection Celtic, Leeds, Chelsea, An American Tail etc. 5600+ cards.
Two sets of Sterling Silver Spoons boxed. There is a set of Six 1977 Silver Jubilee Sterling Silver Tea Spoons with a Sterling Silver Sugar Scoop. The Sterling Silver Tea Spoons have the makers marks 'CB&S' in a shield for Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd, the 'Rose'; assay mark for Sheffield, the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver, the date letters 'C' for 1977 and then Queen Elizabeth II hallmark for the Silver Jubilee. There is Celtic decoration to the stem, handle and terminal of each Sterling Silver Tea Spoon. The Sterling Silver Sugar Scoop has the makers marks 'CB&S' in a shield for Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd, the 'Rose'; assay mark for Sheffield, the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver, the date letters 'B' for 1976. There is Celtic decoration to the stem, handle and terminal of the Sterling Silver Sugar Scoop. Total approx. weight of the set of Six Sterling Silver Tea Spoons and Sterling Silver Sugar Scoop is: 115.21 grams. The Sterling Silver Tea Spoons and Sterling Silver Sugar Scoop are all in good condition. There is also a set of Twelve Sterling Silver Tea Spoons with a pair of Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs. The set of Twelve Sterling Silver Tea Spoons are of plain design. The Sterling Silver Tea Spoons have the makers marks 'J.G LTD' for Joseph Gloster, the Anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver and the date letter 'S' for 1942. The Pair of Sterling Silver Tongs has the makers marks 'J.G LTD' for Joseph Gloster, the Anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver and the date letter 'S' for 1942. Total approx. weight of the set of Twelve Sterling Silver Tea Spoons and pair of Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs is: 155.75 grams. The set of Twelve Sterling Silver Teaspoons & Pair of Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs come in their original box. They are all in good condition commensurate with the age of them. No visible dents or damage. Total approx. weight of the Sterling Silver is: 270.96 grams.
Selection of Costume Jewellery to include a pair of 925 Sterling Silver Celtic Earrings, a pair of '950' marked Earrings (One of them missing a butterfly back), an Unmarked White Metal Filigree Flower bracelet, a Rolled Gold Heart Locket Pendant, an odd 9ct Gold Butterfly Earring and some Silver Tone Celtic design brooches. There is also three Quartz watches to include Lorus, Citizen Quartz and Sekonda quartz watch. All untested. The Silver and Unmarked White Metal Jewellery gross weight is approx. 30.48 grams.
Scottish Football Programmes To include Celtic v Third Lanark 25th November 1960, Hibernian v Queen of the South 7th October 1950, Heart of Midlothian v Third Lanark 5th February 1949, Heart of Midlothian v Partick Thistle 4th November 1950, St. Mirren v Hibernian 24th March 1951, Airdrieonians v Hibernian 10th march 1951, Stirling Albion v Queen of the South 23rd September 1950, Celtic v Third Lanark 30th August 1950, Celtic v Dundee 21st October 1950, Celtic v Hearts 30th December 1950, Celtic v Rangers 23rd September 1950, Rangers v Dunfermline 16th September 1964 (League Cup - Quarter Final, Second Leg).Please see all images, some foxing and annotations.
Football Programmes from Various European Competitions 55 total, loose and in one binder, competitions include the Inter-Cities Fair Cup, European Cup Winners Cup and European UEFA Cup. Highlights Birmingham City v Barcenola 1960 (both legs), Atletico Madrid v Fiorentina 1962, Benfica v Real Madrid 1962, TSV Munchen 1860 v West Ham United 1965, Newcastle United v Ujpest Dozda 1969, Celtic v Inter Milan 1972, Leeds United v Glasgow Celtic 1970, Liverpool v Borussia Monchengladbach, Clyb Brugge KV v Liverpool, Barcelona v Aston Villa 1978PSV v Bastia 1978, Nottingham Forest v Hamburg 1980 and more.
A silver-mounted cowrie shell snuffbox, 'I.L' maker's mark, late 18th century,the hinged cover later engraved 'W. Porter' above a Celtic cross and circle enclosed with an egg-and-dart border,8.5cm long3cm highCondition ReportA patch of restoration to one edge of the shell which has slight cracks to the edges. The engraving is likely later. Minor knocks and wear throughout.
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