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Lot 37
Agustin Arrieta (Santa Ana Chiautempan, Tlaxcala, Mexico, 1803 - Puebla, Mexico, 1874)"Still Life with Prickly Pears"Oil on canvas.80 x 106 cm.As indicated in the report by art historian José Gómez Frechina:"The 19th-century painter José Agustín Arrieta, son of the Basque Tomás Arrieta and María Rita Fernández, lived in the Mexican city of Puebla from an early age, where he began his artistic training at the Academy of Fine Arts under the supervision of painters such as Julián Ordóñez and Lorenzo Zandejas at the time of the recent independence of Mexico.Arrieta painted portraits (Portrait of General Don Felipe Codallos's Family, Soumaya Museum) and religious paintings in the early years of his artistic career. Later, distancing himself from academic influences, he captured passages of sociological value on his canvases, reflecting the reality of the society of Puebla, especially the lower classes (Pulquería Gathering). He became famous for his paintings of "chinas poblanas" (women from Puebla) and especially for his still life paintings, known at the time as "dining room paintings."Examples of his still life work and social-themed paintings were shown in exhibitions at the Academy of San Carlos in Mexico in 1850 and at the Academy of Fine Arts in Puebla in 1851, 1853, and 1855. Despite being one of the principal artists working in Angelópolis, as stated by his biographer Francisco Pérez Salazar, he faced certain difficulties: "However, his talent and skill were not enough to secure him a comfortable position, and around 1852, he had to take on the role of caretaker at the Congress to make a living."The importance of the culinary world and the inclusion of fruits and crafts typical of Puebla and Tlaxcala are reflected in José Agustín Arrieta's still life paintings, as in this unique "Still Life with Prickly Pears," the symbolic nature of which is quite clear due to the presence of the nopal (prickly pear cactus) and its fruits. This sacred cactus, related to an Aztec legend identifying it with the founding of Mexico-Tenochtitlan, appears on the National Coat of Arms of Mexico. This native species of cactus, also known by other names such as xoconostle or chumbera, found in dry and semi-desert environments, was introduced to many areas of the Mediterranean by the Spanish in the 16th century.The presence of fruits native to Mexico, such as limes, papayas, pitahayas, mameyes, and prickly pears, is often accompanied by other elements such as bottles, crystal glasses, pots, or baskets in Arrieta's still life work.The still life in question features a jug in the central axis of the composition and two wicker baskets full of prickly pears (also known in the Hispanic world as higos chumbos) - one of them overturned. The popularity of the nopal and its edible fruit in Mexico is well-known, as are the fleshy paddles of the plant, highly appreciated for their healing properties.In the foreground are two clay pots, common ceramic plates with floral decoration, a polychromed clay oil bottle and an oil lamp with glass sections. Various types of prickly pears with white or orange-reddish peel are depicted. It is also worth mentioning the scissors, the prickly pear sliced at both ends, and sectioned to show the edible part, and the presence of two snails (Helix aspersa Maxima).As is customary in Arrieta's paintings, there is special attention to the depiction of objects and textures, observed in the glass, the clever arrangement of scissors with their shadows, and in the clay pots with water droplets." Reference bibliography:Castro Morales, Efraín, Homenaje Nacional a José Agustín Arrieta (1803-1874), Museo Nacional de Arte (México) INBA 1994; Fraile Martín, Isabel, "Pintura y pintores en Puebla: Una revisión a los modelos y tendencias del siglo XIX" Estudio, 2015, n. 20, p.17-31. The study by José Gómez Frechina is included with the lot.
Lot 243
Ω ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL SEA-DWELLER, REF. 126600 A STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE, NO. H64F9054, CIRCA 2021 Movement: Cal. 3235, automatic, 31 jewels Case: Stainless steel case, rotating bezel with black ceramic insert, screw down crown, screw down case back Dial: Black Bracelet: Rolex Oyster stainless steel bracelet with Oysterlock clasp Size: 43mm, bracelet 20cm Signed: Case, dial, movement, crown, clasp Accessories: Rolex box, guarantee card, instruction booklet, swing tag, outer card packaging Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement appears to be in a generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Rotating bezel rotates. Crown screws down and has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Bracelet appears to be in a generally good condition, with light scratches and no signs of significant stretching, twisting or distortion of the links. Clasp is currently functioning and appears to be in good condition. Bracelet measures approximately 20cm including case.This lot comes with boxes and papers Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 296
A FINDLATER'S FIRST XI BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY AGED 11 YEARS CERAMIC FOOTBALL DECANTER AND CONTENTS, together with a Bells Christmas 1995 decanter of Extra Special Old Scotch Whisky and a Bells commemorative decanter and contents 'To Commemorate the birth of Prince William of Wales 21st June 1982' (3)
Lot 1039
A pair of Staffordshire figures of royal children with sheep, circa 1860, modelled as royal portraits of the Prince of Wales (Edward Albert 1841–1910) shown in Scottish dress leaning against a ram and the Princess Royal (Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise 1840–1901) leaning against a ewe, granulated clay applied to the bodies of both sheep, polychrome enamel painted with gilded details on white, oval, gilt-lined bases, 20cm high (2).Female figure recorded as having been restored by Ceramic Restoration Studios in 2000.
Lot 870
A men's Rado DiaStar gold plated and ceramic bracelet watch bearing the logo of the Omani Olympic team on the face purchased by the Omani Olympic Committee, guarantee dated "01-07-85" and stamped "Crown Enterprises Sultanate of Oman", back of watch stamped "11-85, 114-0173, 3-040", in fitted box. * Not tested, appeas to be good.
Lot 1171
Five pin cushions together with seventy-three vintage and antique hat pins comprising two novelty white metal pin cushions in the form of a boot, one octagonal embroidered silk cushion and two silver mounted pin cushions, Birmingham, the hat pins of varying styles, sizes, ages and materials including glass, ceramic, jet, enamel, pearl and two of rolled gold in their original box. * Pin cushions showing wear, some stones missing from pins etc, overall fair.
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