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Lot 170
Kenner - 5 x loose 3.75" figures, Han Solo in Trench Coat marked LFL 1984, Snaggletooth marked GMFGI 1978 Hong Kong, Bib Fortuna with Cloak marked LFL 1983 Taiwan, Emperors Royal Guard marked LFL 1983 Taiwan, Teebo marked LFL 84 Taiwan. All show some signs of play use with some light rubbing to the painted surfaces, they have no accessories other than those described. They are in Good condition overall. (The originality of the weapons / accessories is untested and unverified by us, buyers need to use the detailed photos to satisfy themselves as to originality and completeness prior to bidding)
Lot 222
Loose Return Of The Jedi Vintage Star Wars Figures, 3 ¾ inches, Bib Fortuna (missing belt & battle staff) @1983 L.F.L Taiwan, Emperors Royal Guard with pike @1983 L.F.L Taiwan, Chief Chirpa (missing staff) @1983 L.F.L H.K, Gamorrean Guard missing Ax @1983 L.F.L Macau, Klaatu missing skirt & vibro ax @1985 L.F.L no coo, Logray figure only @1983 L.F.L H.K. Princess Leia Organa (Boushh disguise) missing electrostaff @83 L.F.L Made In Taiwan, Rebel Commando @1983 L.F.L Hong Kong, Ree-Yees with replacement blaster staff @1983 L.F.L Taiwan, Weequay missing skiff guard Ax @ L.F.L 83 H.K. Klaatu in Skiff Guard outfit, missing pike @1983 L.F.L no coo, AT-ST Driver @ L.F.L 1984 Taiwan, Han Solo In trench coat @ L.F.L 1984 no coo, Princess Leia Organa(missing poncho, belt, with replacement gun) @ L.F.L 84 no coo, Prune Face with cloak @ L.F.L 1984 no coo and Wicket W Warrick, @ L.F.L 1984 no coo, all in fair to good condition (16 items).
Lot 408
A COLLECTION OF SEALED MATTEL 2001 HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE FIGURES, Quidditch Harry (52663), Gryffindor Harry (52664), Slytherin Malfoy (52668), Professor Quirrell (52669), Invisibility Cloak Harry (52671), Remembrall Malfoy (52673) (x2), George (54875) (x2), Harry (56208), all appear complete and still sealed in original packaging, some minor marking and wear to backing cards (10)
Lot 603
THE LORD OF THE RINGS; polystone figures of Gandalf the Grey (af) and Balrog: Flame of Udon, Sideshow Weta Collectibles, height of largest 32cm (2). CONDITION REPORT The Balrog figure is overall in very good condition. The Gandalf figure has some signs of repair to the hem of the cloak and the hand has been broken off and reattached with blu-tack. The boxes are in good condition, but the polystyrene packaging for Gandalf has started to break.
Lot 281
Nicolas Trudgian Multi signed Colour 34x23 Print Titled Into the Cloak Of Darkness. Limited Edition 626/650. Handsigned in Pencil by Three Rare Luftwaffe Pilots Major GÜNTHER BAHR Knights Cross, Leutnant OTTO FRIES Iron Cross 1st class, Oberfeldwebel ALFRED STAFFA Iron Cross 1st class and the Artist. Superb Print, Well Sought After Signatures. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Lot 14
Spanish school, second half of the 17th century"St. Martin of Tours and the Beggar".Oil on canvas, relined.Reinforced on the edges.Frame of the XIX century.Measurements: 33 x 24 cm. 39,5 x 32 cm. (frame).The theme of St. Martin and the Beggar has been treated by great artists, such as Anton van Dyck or El Greco, especially from the Baroque period. In this painting, the saint clearly shows us the gesture of cutting with his sword a piece of his cloak to give it to the poor. The armored clothing of the rider of the beautiful white cord contrasts with the rags of the beggar. The red cloth, being the protagonist of the painting, exerts a studied chromatic attraction in the middle of a landscape dominated by ochre and white tones. The burnished metals have been worked with careful glazes.
Lot 208
Rare oil on canvas dated towards the end of the Viceroyalty of Peru and in the middle of the first government of Agustín Gamarra (1829 - 1833). Interesting composition where we see Jesus, with a black robe and an angel behind looking at the viewer under a red cloak. Measurements: 116 x 85 cm
Lot 822
Marvel Comics, A very large quantity of assorted Marvel comic books dating from the 1970s through to the 1990s. Titles include Avengers, Dr. Strange, Excalibur, Guardians Of The Galaxy, Uncanny X-Men, Marvel Team Up, Captain America, Generation Next, Cyberspace 3000, Silver Surfer, Fantastic Four, West Coast Avengers, ROM, Spider-Woman, The New Mutants, Ka-Zar, Crystar, Cloak and Dagger, Micronauts, X-Men Alpha, X Factor, Gambit and The Externals, Weapon X, X-Man, Amazing X-Men, Spectacular Spider-Man, Amazing Spider-Man, Mighty Thor, Strange Tales, Fantastic Five, Marvel: The Lost Generation, Power Pack, X-Men The Hidden Years, Clan Destine, Infinity War, Warlock and The Infinity Watch, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Galactic Guardians, Daredevil, Galactus The Devourer, Wild Thing, Moon Knight, Magik, Alpha Flight, Star Lord, Vision and Scarlet Witch, Tales of Asgard, Marvel Fanfare, Wolverine, Phoenix, Longshot, Thing, Conan The Barbarian, Nightcrawler, Kitty Pryde and Wolverine, Strikeforce Morituri, Black Knight, Marvel Age, Marvel Saga, What If, the Infinity Gauntlet, etc. Together with a quantity of Index and Handbooks. Approximately 1100 books. (10 boxes)
Lot 192
A collection of eight Star Wars Episode One toys, complete in box, unopened with Comm Talk Chip, to include :RD-D2 with Booster Rockers (no. 84095 / no. 84104)Anakin Skywalker Naboo Pilot with Flight Simulator (no. 84085 / no. 84246)Darth Maul Sith Lord with Lightsaber and Removable Blade (no. 84085 / no. 84247)C-3PO (no. 84095 / no. 84106)Darth maul Jedi Duel with Double-Bladed Lightsaber (no. 84085 / no. 84088)Darth Maul Tatooine with Cloak with Lightsaber (no. 84085 / no. 84134)Jar Jar Binks with Gungan Battle Staff (no. 84085 / no. 84077)Electronic Comm Talk Reader (no. 84151)
Lot 51
After Charles Dupuis Princess Maria Clementina Sobieska, wearing blue and gold dress with ermine trim and cloak, pearl detailing, her powdered hair upswept and adorned with black feather Watercolour on card, oval 8cm (3 in.) high In a metal mount with pierced spiral cresting After the engraving by Charles Dupuis, which in turn is after the portrait by Francesco Trevisani. Princess Maria Clementina Sobieska (1702 - 1735) was the wife of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (1688 - 1766), son of King James II and VII of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Lot 52
Jacques Bisson (French d.1737) A gentleman, wearing pink edged grey coat with red cloak over his shoulder, his powdered wig curled and worn long Bodycolour on paper, oval Signed and dated 1723 (verso) 8.5cm (3¼ in.) high In a wood turned frame Provenance: Sale, Bonhams, Portrait Miniatures, 13 June 1994, lot 35
Lot 56
William Robins (British active 1713-1715) A Lady, wearing low cut dress trimmed with lace, cloak draped around her left shoulder, her hair worn long and curled Plumbago on vellum, oval Signed and dated 1715 (mid-right) 9cm (3½ in.) high In a turned pearwood frame Provenance: Dr George C. Williamson, No. 212 Sale, Bonhams, Fine Portrait Miniatures including the collection of an American Gentleman formed over thirty five years, 21 November 2007, lot 21 Condition Report: Appears to have had some previous restoration, most noticeably to the upper right quadrant. Undulation to the sheet and surface scratches throughout with two stronger scratches vertically to the sitter's head (approx. 1.5cm) and horizontally to the sitter's left breast (approx. 1.5cm). There appears to be a repaired tear (approx. 4cm) to the lower left framing edge. Unexamined out of glazed frame. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 1525
ANTON ENDSTORFER (AUSTRIAN 1880-1960); a bronze and ivory figure of a young woman wearing a cloak set on a green marble base, signed, height 36cm. (D)Additional InformationA good medium/dark brown patination throughout. The ivory face is very slightly dirty but not damaged at all. There are no losses or damage to the figure nor to the base. As well as being signed, there are a pair of initials within a square engraved to the bronze. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org
Lot 325
Francois Clement Sommier, called Henry Somm (French 1844-1907)A lady in the street by moonlightWatercolour and inkSigned (lower right)20 x 15cm (7¾ x 5¾ in.)Exhibited: Hazlitt, Gooden and Fox, 19th Century French Drawings, 15th June - 15th July 1988, No. 31 Condition Report: The colour is generally good. Some light brown spots scattered to the background but these are very light and barely noticeable. There is a small spot of what appears to be a water mark to the centre of the sitter's cloak (approx. 3cm), and some very light, fine cracking to two areas of the black pigment in the cloak (lower right), which create a slightly uneven finish to the surface. Unexamined out of glazed frame. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 151
75x The Classic Marvel Figurine Collection by Eaglemoss. Magazine issue partwork collection issued in 2007-10. Including model issues between 60-130 complete with magazines, plus additonal figures. Including; Klaw, The Hulk, Grim Reaper, Kingpin, Destroyer, Captain America, Cloak and Dagger, Banshee, Taskmaster, Madrox, Union Jack, Viper, Chameleon, etc. 4x display stands (10 figures per stand). Plus 3x files designed to hold the magazines, a number of posters and a few other items. VGC-Mint. Figures all still in boxes. £60-80
Lot 150
Emile Pinedo (French 1840-1916), a bronze figure of Napoleon, in standing pose resting against a tree stump, wearing bicorne hat, cloak and boots, arms folded on his chest, legs crossed, with fragment of a wheel at his feet, raised on a three tier stepped marble plinth with a crown over N to the front, the bronze signed behind his right boot and with foundry mark verso flanked by the numbers 36 and 5, h.38cm.
Lot 280
A Meissen group of Leda and the Swan, late 19th centuryAfter the 18th century model by J.J. Kaendler, Leda draped in a blue cloak, seated on rockwork and draping a flower garland around a swan's neck, a winged putto kneeling beside her, a quiver of arrows in front of him, on a gilt-edged rockwork base, 18cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised model number 433, impressed numeral and painter's number (minor restoration and chips)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 195
A Meissen figure of Mercury, mid 18th centuryProbably modelled by J.J. Kaendler, seated on clouds wearing a cloak decorated with indianische Blumen and a winged helmet, the caduceus in his left hand and his right arm raised holding a money sack, on a gilt-edged flared plinth base, 16cm high (some old restoration and minor losses)Footnotes:For a discussion of the model see Katharina Christiane Herzog, Mythologische Kleinplastik in Meißener Porzellan 1710-1775 (2012), no. 110.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 36
English School (19th century) Portrait of an early 17th century Gentleman, plain white long collar, black cloak Oil on canvas 59 x 49cm (23 x 19¼ in.) In a contemporary gilded frame Condition Report: Uv showing small areas of retouching to eyes, mouth and left of face- also what seems to be retouching to paint lifting around upper right hand corner and vertical strip to left hand margin (both of which are still showing signs of abrasions and loss) greenish wash to lowest section of painting Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 232
HENRY WILLIAMSON: "A CHRONICLE OF ANCIENT SUNLIGHT", 15 titles: THE DARK LANTERN, London, MacDonald, 1951, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (losses); DONKEY BOY, London, MacDonald, 1952, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses); YOUNG PHILIP MADDISON, London, MacDonald, 1953, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (part losses); HOW DEAR IS LIFE, London, MacDonald, 1954, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses); LOVE AND THE LOVELESS, London, MacDonald, 1958, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses and tears); A TEST TO DESTRUCTION, London, MacDonald, 1960, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (part losses and losses to laminate); THE GOLDEN VIRGIN, London, MacDonald, 1961, 2nd impression, original cloth, d/w (part losses); THE INNOCENT MOON, London, MacDonald, 1961, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (very small part losses); A FOX UNDER MY CLOAK, London, MacDonald, 1962, 2nd impression, original cloth, d/w (v small part losses); IT WAS THE NIGHTINGALE, London, MacDonald, 1962, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w; THE POWER OF THE DEAD, London, MacDonald, 1963, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses); THE PHOENIX GENERATION, London, MacDonald, 1965, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses); A SOLITARY WAR, London, MacDonald, 1966, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w; LUCIFER BEFORE SUNRISE, London, MacDonald, 1967, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses); THE GALE OF THE WORLD, London, MacDonald, 1969, 1st edition, original cloth, 2nd state d/w (v small part losses) (15)
Lot 96
STAR WARS NOVELS: 7 titles: JAMES LUCENO: CLOAK OF DECEPTION, London, Century, 2001, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w; ALAN DEAN FOSTER: THE APPROACHING STORM, London, Century, 2002, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w; R A SALVATORE: ATTACK OF THE CLONES, London, Century, 2002, 1st editionn, original cloth, d/w; DAVID SHERMAN AND DAN CRAGG: JEDI TRIAL, London, Century, 2004, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w; STEVEN BARNES: THE CESTUS DECEPTION, London, Century, 2004, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w; MATTHEW STOVER: REVENGE OF THE SITH, London, Century, 2005, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (minor faults); JAMES LUCENO: LABYRINTH OF EVIL, New York, Random House, 2005, 2nd printing, original cloth, d/w (7)
Lot 385
Peter Paul Rubens (1577 – 1640) und Werkstatt, zug.MINERVA, DIE DEN FRIEDEN VOR DEM MARS SCHÜTZT Öl auf Leinwand. 165 x 185 cm.Das vorliegende Gemälde ist ein Ausschnitt eines vergleichbaren Werkes von Peter Paul Rubens, dessen Original sich in London befindet. Es zeigt Minerva, die Göttin des Verteidigungskrieges, der Weisheit und des Handwerks, in Rüstung und Helm, bei der Vertreibung des Kriegsgottes Mars, der hier in Rüstung mit rotem Umhang wiedergegeben ist. Minerva schafft so die Voraussetzung für den aus dem Frieden erwachsenden Überfluss, der durch die ein Kind nährende nackte Frau, sowie durch die Gartenfrüchte, um die eine Schar von Kindern steht, symbolisiert wird. Auch der am Boden liegende Leopard gehört zu dem friedlichen Miteinander. Malerei in der typischen Manier des berühmten Künstlers.Anmerkung: „Minerva, die den Frieden vor Mars schützt“, oder „Frieden und Krieg“, ist ein Gemälde von Peter Paul Rubens. Er schuf es zwischen 1629 und 1630 in London während einer diplomatischen Mission der spanischen Niederlande bei Karl I von England. Es befindet sich heute in der National Gallery in London. (1291941) (1) (18)Peter Paul Rubens (1577 – 1640) and workshop, attributedMINERVA PROTECTING PEACE FROM MARS Oil on canvas.165 x 185 cm.The present painting is a detail section from a comparable work by Peter Paul Rubens, which is held in London. It shows Minerva, the goddess of defensive war, wisdom and trade, in armour and helmet, during the expulsion of Mars, the god of war, who is shown here in armour with a red cloak.Notes:“Minerva protecting Peace from Mars”, or “Peace and War”, is a painting by Peter Paul Rubens. He created it in London between 1629 and 1630, during a diplomatic mission from the Spanish Netherlands to Charles I of England. It is now in the National Gallery in London.
Lot 51
DEAN'S RAG BOOK COMPANY LTD, THE URI GELLER COLLECTION, FORTUNE TELLER, 32/1111, CIRCA 2001 Black mohair bear with blue lined black velvet cloak, holding a crystal ball, with rock crystal pendant around its neck, the foot signed Uri Geller, jointed, with bent spoon signed Uri Geller, 12 1/2in. (32cm), with original box signed Uri Geller DEAN'S RAG BOOK COMPANY LTD, SELWYN, 71/500, CIRCA 2001 Grey mohair with blue ribbon, jointed, growler, 21in (54cm) (2) Condition Report: Some signs of having been on display, biro initials on tag Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 318
A Meissen porcelain figure of 'The Racegoers Companion'late 19th centurydressed in a lace bonnet, purple shawl and fur trim, with one hand in a muff and the other holding a race card, on a moulded rococo-style base,incised D.66, underglaze blue crossed swords, 20cm highCondition report: The majority of the lace appears to be in a good condition, but there are a few small areas of losses/breakages to: the rear of the bonnet, lower right and lower left edges of her yellow cloak, one 1cm wide section to the lower reverse edge of her purple shall and to one side of the hood. Otherwise, the figure is in a good condition with no further cracks, chips, damages or repairs. Please see the additional images for some of the most significant losses to the lace detail.
Lot 342
An early 19th century painted, carved treen, advertising figure, probably for tobacco, of a man standing with his left foot forward and right arm raised in the air, wearing a gold waistcoat and long black cloak, with a contemporaneous iron staple in the back, s/d, probably lacking its pipe, 61cm highFootnote: These smaller advertising figures would have stood on the shop counter, or in the shop window. Given the staple this may well have been above the fascia. Larger ones, sometimes life size would have been placed on the pavement, outside the shop. The oldest examples are black boys, or blackamoors. In the 17th century they were modelled on men from Guinea, but later depicted European type figures, such as this example.Pinto, Edward, H. Treen. London: 1968. Chapter 26, page 412.Condition report: Lacking pipe in right hand. Paint chips and dents all over.Hairline cracks and some losses, including around the join between the right arm and torso and across the head. Overall condition ok and consistent with age and use.
Lot 295
A large and rare Minton parian group of Venus and Cupid after A. Carrier-Belluesefirst shown at the 1862 London Exhibition, impressed 'Minton & Co' to verso, incised '1858' to the base40cm high and 50cm wideCondition report: Restoration to two of Cupid's fingers (now yellowed). The quiver in Venus's hand has had the arrows broken and re-glued. One of Venus's big toes is also restored. Firing crack to the reverse of the cloak. Overall, some grubbiness and a few scuffs - the discolouration appears to come with a gentle clean and this group would therefore benefit from a professional cleaning. There is also damage to the tip of one bird's ring and a couple of nibbles around the base. Please see the additional images.
Lot 204
A pair of Derby porcelain figural candlesticks modelled as Venus and Mars, circa 1770, Mars wears armour with shield to his right, Venus in robe with gilt floral decoration and Cupid by her side, both with openwork sconces above stems applied with bocage on scrolling raised bases, gilt heightened, 28 cm high (2) - Condition Report: Condition Report: VENUS: chip & losses to Cupid's fingers chips and losses to flowers in Venus's hand socle loose in setting some wear to gilding chips to bocage chip and losses to rim on drip pan crack to glaze backMARS: overpainting to socle chips and loss to flag/drapery end behind figure chip and loss to cloak back left wear and gilding to paint in places crack and repair to scrolling section of base crack to glaze at back paint from bocage running back section
Lot 237
A pair of 19th Century Staffordshire figures modelled as Autumn and Winter: Autumn carries a scythe and bunch of wheat, she wears a bonnet and dress with sprig decoration on naturalistic base, raised on square plinth; Winter wears a black hat, with a puce cloak and waistcoat with spot decoration, mustard breeches, on naturalistic base with square plinth (2) 20cm high
Lot 77
Clemens Pasch (1910 Sevelen - 1985 Düsseldorf) (F)Mädchen im Mantel, 1962, Bronze, grün-braun patiniert, auf Steinsockel, Höhe (mit Sockel) 76 cm, signiertLiteratur: Wvz. Gertz/Günther 73Der Düsseldorfer Bildhauer Clemens Pasch schuf überwiegend Figuren in betont gelängter Statur, die in statuarischer Positur, oft mit gestreckten Gliedmaßen, oder in lässiger Beiläufigkeit dastehen. In späteren Arbeiten finden sich Körperrundungen wie Oberschenkel und Hüften des weiblichen Körpers stark betont. Eine Reihe seiner Arbeiten finden sich als Großskulpturen im öffentlichen Raum. Es geht dem Künstler nicht um die Abbildung individueller Figuren und Modelle, sondern um den Körper als plastische Erscheinung in seiner Beziehung zur räumlichen Umgebung. Das sitzende "Mädchen im Mantel" setzt dazu gewissermaßen einen Kontrapunkt. Ihr Körper ist von einem Kapuzenumhang vollständig verhüllt, der in seiner ästhetischen Beschaffenheit die Grenze zwischen Abbildfunktion und der reinen schrundigen Materialität der rohen Bronze markiert, während die im Schoß ruhenden Hände und das Gesicht naturalistisch ausgebildet sind. Materialität, Bearbeitungsspuren und aufgerissene Oberflächen sowie der rohe Natursteinsockel treten in ein spannungsgeladenes Verhältnis zur grazilen Ausarbeitung der offenen Körperpartien des Mädchens. Clemens Pasch (1910 - 1985)Girl in a cloak, bronze with greenish brown patina on a stone base, height with base ca. 74 cm, signedLiterature: Wvz. Gertz/Günther 73The Düsseldorf sculptor Clemens Pasch mainly created elongated figures of statuesque posture, often standing in casual poses. In later works, curves of the body such as thighs and hips of the female body are strongly emphasized. A number of his works can be found as large sculptures in public spaces. The artist is not concerned with the depiction of individual figures and models, but with the body as a sculptural form in its relationship to its spatial environment. The sitting ''Girl in a Coat'' sets a counterpoint to this, so to speak. Her body is completely enveloped by a hooded cloak, which in its aesthetic quality marks the boundary between the function of the image and the pure, rounded materiality of the raw bronze, while the hands resting in the lap and the face are naturalistically formed. The materiality, the traces left by tools, the roughness of the surface as well as the raw natural stone base are placed in a tense relationship to the gracefully rendered uncloaked parts girl's body.
Lot 2448
Michael Smith. New Cloak, Old Dagger. A Former WW2 Army intelligence corps officer. Signed and dated by the officer. Good condition with 338 pages. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Lot 780
AN UNUSUAL ALEXANDER RITCHIE SILVER CLOAK CLASP of round shield shape with the bosses formed of leafy branches forming a celtic knot, diameter 6cm. With cast in A.E.R IONA for Alexander and Euphemia Ritchie, further stamped A.R Iona, I.C.A, hallmarked Birmingham 1936-7. Weight 73.8gms Condition Report: Available upon request
Lot 1
English SchoolPortrait of Tsar Peter the Great as the Grand Czar of Muscovy, c. 1698 oil on canvas laid down22.5 x 19.8cm (8 7/8 x 7 13/16in).Footnotes:ProvenancePossibly Christie's, London, 17 July 1807, lot 28 (sold by Mallough to Seguier for three pounds) – 'Czar Peter by Rembrandt'.This rare image is connected to Tsar Peter's stay in London during his Grand Embassy of 1698. Furthermore, it relates directly to several engravings of the Tsar made during Peter's visit by the likes of Robert White, William Faithorne and Jacob Gole.Although only Godfrey Kneller's portrait in the Royal Collection is the only official image made of the Tsar during his visit to London, it seems that the appearance of the Russian ruler was captured in another unofficial image. Unlike Kneller's highly westernised depiction, this rare depiction shows the Tsar in the traditional guise of a Muscovite Tsar bedecked in opulent furs, diamonds and a gold threaded cloak. The exotic appearance of the Tsar in traditional Russian dress caught the imagination of Londoners and resulted in the demand for popular images such as this one.Both scholars Anthony Cross (2000) and Dmitrii Rovinskii (1888) were unaware of a surviving painting connected to the aforementioned engravings. Notably, Faithorne's version showing the Tsar in his robes and fur hat bears the inscription that it was 'Drawing by the life Since his Imperial Majesty Came into England'. Rovinskii had connected the engravings to a reworking of Kneller's portrait, however, the reappearance of this painted portrait adds further complexity to this suggestion.Pigment analysis favours a dating to c. 1698 and has identified no later synthetic materials dating from post 1715. Furthermore, the blue pigment in the Tsar's jacket is comprised of the costly natural ultramarine (lapis lazuli).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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