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Lot 95
* ALEXANDER (ALEX) LECKIE (SCOTTISH 1932 - 2010), DUNVEGAN CASTLE watercolour on paper, signed and titled image size 24.5cm x 34.5cm, overall size 43cm x 52cm Mounted, framed and under glass. Note: So far as we can determine, this is the first watercolour by Alex Leckie to be offered at auction. It is assumed that this work dates from around 1950. Note 2: Alex Leckie’s name was inextricably linked to The Glasgow School of Art. It was where he had begun studying in 1950 when, as the then Academic Registrar (Sir) Harry Barnes would later recollect, he was admitted ‘by the back door’, having shown a great deal of promise but possessing none of the normal qualifications to gain entry. It is unsurprising that the young Alex Leckie didn’t take to the disciplines of the post-war British education system, given his rather idiosyncratic upbringing. His father was an ardent communist and political activist who, nonetheless, instilled an appreciation of the arts into his son. The Leckie household library was extensive, containing several thousand books, and there were visits to art galleries and museums where he developed his appreciation of the work of ancient cultures, echoes of which would be found in his own ceramics in later years. Leckie excelled at art school and was offered the chance to complete a Post-Graduate Diploma. In 1955, and in imminent danger of being called up for National Service, Leckie decided to move to Australia. Having relatives in South Australia he settled in Adelaide where he soon found employment throwing garden pots at Bennetts Magill Pottery, a job which he would later describe as providing ‘good discipline’. Enquiries at the South Australian School of Art led him to discover that he was the most highly qualified potter in South Australia, a situation which, rather ironically given his background, led to him being employed in 1956 as a teacher of ‘pottery and sculpture’. The episode of Leckie swimming naked in the River Torrens and of his subsequent arrest (a seemingly trifling incident which provided front page titillation for the tabloid press and ultimately led to Leckie’s dismissal from his teaching post in 1962), introduced a surprisingly productive period during which he exhibited widely, undertaking many important commissions and becoming President of the Contemporary Art Society of South Australia. In 1964, he was one of three Australian ceramicists chosen to represent that country in the International Ceramics Exhibition in Tokyo, with his work, Destroyed City also appearing on the cover of Pottery in Australia. In 1966, Alex Leckie decided to return to Britain. He spent a short time in London at the Central School of Art before returning to Scotland, where he was appointed Head of Ceramics at the Glasgow School of Art in 1968, a position he held for the next twenty years. In an obituary published in The Scotsman, Jimmie Macgregor wrote that Alex Leckie ‘ … took a moribund ceramics department by the scruff of the neck, completely transforming it and turning out students who were a credit to the school.’ Alex Leckie died in Paisley in 2010 aged 77. Three of Alex Leckie's ceramic decanters were sold by McTear's in November 2018 achieving hammer prices of £480, £550 & £650.
Lot 56
Toys & Juvenalia - Dinky Toys 23H Ferrari, blue body with yellow nose cone, yellow racing number '5', yellow ridged hubs, unboxed; Dinky Toys 230 Talbot Lago, pale blue body, yellow racing number '4', pale blue ridged hubs, unboxed; Dinky Toys 233 Cooper-Bristol, green body, white racing number '6',red hubs, unboxed; Dinky Toys 231 Maserati, red body, white racing number '9', red ridged hubs, unboxed and Dinky Toys 108 M.G. Midget, white body with maroon interior, black racing number '28' to bonnet and side door, red ridged hubs, unboxed (5)
Lot 125
Y† A Victorian Satinwood and inlaid bedside cupboard, circa 1870, with a single panel door enclosing a shelf, inlaid throughout with ebonised stringing and the door headed by Kingwood banding, 81cm high, 38cm wide, 34cm deep together with a Victorian Oregon pine bedside cupboard, circa 1860 by Howard & Sons, the moulded top above a single panel door with reel-turned mouldings, the top of the door stamped ' HOWARD & SONS BERNERS ST', 76cm high, 39cm wide, 36cm deep, (2)Condition Report: Satinwood:Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, the lock appears to be original and shutting firmly at time of report, Some minor popping to veneers and inlays, also some small lossesOregon pine: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, the lock appears to be original and shutting firmly at time of report, Some old water damage to the top surface, this may benefit from a clean and polishCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 127
A Scottish late Victorian satinwood wardrobe, Morison & Co Edinburgh, circa 1890, 206cm high, 200cm wide, 71cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, some unevenness to the polish to the surface,The plate to the central mirror is old and with bloom and spottingOld splits and cracksInternally this has a bank of slides and drawers to one cupboard door - the other cupboard door and central mirror enclosing a larger hanging space with hooks and rail. The interior of the large compartment appears to have been fabric lined previously - there are tack marks around the edgesThis wardrobe breaks down into a cornice, plinth, side tall unit (for slides and drawers) and the larger tall unit for the hanging compartment, the doors can be unscrewed from the cupboard's sides, the central mirrored door is pinned and held by the top and plinth - there is a pack of screws provided with this wardrobe, these have not been tried by Dreweatts and we give no guarantees - these would need to be tested by the purchaser and perhaps alternatives sourced.The mirrored door has been supported previously with a hinged bracket which is no present but the timber cut outs remain to the wardrobe and door top. a replacement would need to be sourced by the purchaser if wished. All the other metalware (hinges, locks, handles) appear to be original, Please note however there are no keys present with this lot - all elements are open at time of reportPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 164
A Chinese hardwood cabinet, circa 1900, the recessed door panels within beaded edges, fitted with a shelf and two drawers to the interior, brass fittings, 124cm high x 98.5cm long x 45cm deepProvenance: Purchased from Altfield Gallery, Hong Kong in 2014 (branch also in Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, Chelsea, London) 民国 硬木双开门柜一件Condition Report: Water stains and cracks commensurate to ageCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 190
A pair of French mahogany and giltmetal mounted bedside cabinets, in Empire style, late 19th/early 20th century, each with marble tops, each 83cm high, 52cm wide, 38cm wide Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThe marble tops with minor old chips to the edges and extremities, also natural variation The interiors with marks and staining and signs of use in a domestic settingThe exteriors appear to have been polished, the gilt refreshed throughoutTo one the cupboard door is slightly warped and is proud at the lower corner - there are also some screws missing to the hinge which when fitted may help to solve this, Dreweatts makes no guarantees howeverPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 279
A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, late 18th century, 232cm high, 114cm wide, 59cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, one bit of veneer is cracked and hanging loose from the lower portion of the door, there are other chips and losses to veneers and timberVarious chips and lossesThe handles are replacements throughout, there are large circular holese to the interior of the doors where these previously sat. The baize to the interior is later, the fall is creeking at the hinges and does not open 'flat' - there are also old cracks and splits in these areas.The doors with bowing to the veneersThe slides to the cupboard are stiff and stickyPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 306
A George II walnut and feather banded kneehole desk, circa 1735, with caddie top, 70.5cm high, 76cm wide, 47cm deep For a desk of closely related form, see Christie's, London, Important English Furniture, 7th June 2007, Lot 72 (£18,000). Provenance:Property from The Manor House, Stanford in the ValeCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. The surface of cleaned/faded appearance. Evidence of old worm with filler used to disguise in areas filler.Later elements to feet. Handles appear original. Lock to upper drawer is a later replacement. No key present, lock is open. Various sections of replacement veneer and some sections re-stuck. Section of loss to one of the hinges of the door. Later tape applied to backboards. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 355
A Regency mahogany twin pedestal partner's desk, circa 1815, possibly Scottish, the central upper drawers to each side fitted with hinged leather inset slides, one side of the pedestals with three drawers, the other with side with three false drawer fronts forming a cupboard door, enclosing sliding trays, 81cm high, 148cm wide, 106cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Some old splits and chips.The leather inset top with the expected wear, abrasion and scratchesSome fading to timber (more so to one side)Ash drawer linings throughoutSolid turned ebony handlesOriginal locks and escutcheons throughoutKey present and operates lockOne handle with loses.One cupboard door with splits and warping of the underlying construction. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionPlease note this does break down into three pieces for storage/transport - the rectangular top section and the pair of drawer pedestals Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 371
Y A pair of French walnut and ebony inlaid bedside cabinets, late 19th century, each with square tops above the bowfront door enclosing a drawer and a shelf, 80cm high, 49cm wide, 41cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useSome minor chips and lossesThese have a varnished appearance overallOverall solid and stableThe handles appear to be original and the catches securing the doors at time of report Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 400
A mahogany eight-day quarter-chiming longcase clock, S. Smith and Son, London, early 20th century, the two train four pillar movement with deadbeat escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and Harrison's maintaining power to the going train and two-in one quarter chime and hour strike on nine goings to the second train, the 10.5 inch engraved silvered brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and inscribed S. SMITH & SON LTD., TRAFALGAR SQUARE, LONDON to the foliate scroll decorated centre within chapter ring comprising roundels applied with vertically orientated gilt Arabic numerals, with pierced blued steel hands and leafy scroll engraved spandrels continuing up into the arch to flank the STRIKE/SILENT selection dial, the case with break-arch cavetto cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by pendant husk carved panels and scroll pierced rectangular side frets to hood over geometric astragal glazed rectangular door centred with a carved rosette to trunk, on plinth base centred with a raised oval panel over ogee bracket feet, 196cm high Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire. The renowned firm of London watch and clockmakers S. Smith & Son was founded in 1851 by the jeweller and watchmaker Samuel Smith. The business became particularly well known for its fine complex watches and also built reliable chronometers which made them a supplier to the Admiralty. By 1885 they were operating from 6 Grand Hotel Buildings, Trafalgar Square and in 1914 became a Limited Company. During this period the firm sought to increasingly diversify into the production of automobile and aircraft gauges and other related instruments creating subsidiary companies for these purposes. During various restructuring programmes of the second half of the 20th century the business was eventually consolidated within the umbrella organisation 'Smiths Group PLC' which was incorporated in the year 2000.
Lot 407
An Aesthetic Movement walnut, parcel gilt and polychrome painted side cabinet, last quarter 19th century, attributed to Collier & Plucknett, with floral painted panels throughout, the painted panel to the cresting centred by a portrait roundel of a maiden, 238cm high, 170cm wide, 50cm deep Provenance: By family repute, purchased from a sale a Wood Norton, Worcestershire in 1912 when Prince Philippe, Duke of Orléans left the estate. A bedroom suite with near identically decorated panels by Collier & Plucknett of Warwick & Leamington sold in these rooms in May 2021James Plucknett was originally in partnership with Frederick Collier with showroom in Leamington Spa and workshops in Warwick. The firm advertised in various trade directories between 1872-1880 and gained many commissions from well healed local families as well as from further afield. They advertises themselves as '...Manufacturers of rich carved furniture in the peculiar styles characteristic of the Gothic, Tudor and Elizabethan ages' Perhaps Collier and Plucknett's best known commission was for Tyntesfield, the celebrated Victorian Mansion, which was re-modelled for William Gibbs (1790-1875). Collier and Plucknett supplied much of the Gothic revival furniture to Tyntesfield. Today Tyntesfield is owned by the national trust and as well as examples of furniture visitors can also view the fully fitted Collier and Plucknett bathroom of Matilda Blanche GibbsCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useSome old chips and losses to timber and also to some areas of the decoration, the concave gilt and painted element with a significant old loss to the surface toward one corner, some of the other panels with old marks, scratches, and areas of lossThe handles and locks appear original throughout, there is one small key present that operates the lock to one of the small glazed cupboards, the other one remains locked, the lower cupboard doors are open at time of report, there are no locks to the drawers by design, one lower door appears to have been forced open at some point and there are knocks, indentation and damage to timber here. One escutcheon to a glazed cupboard is loose - it requires a pin to straighten and secureThe gilt to the recesses is worn Some marks scratches and staining to the topPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionThe provenance came from the vendor, a copy of the book Wood Norton Hall by John Richard Hodges is provided along side with an illustration of the cabinet and a note about it's reputed provenance. The copy of the page (46) is provided in the additional images onlineCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 43
A Regency mahogany side cabinet, circa 1820, with marble top, 88cm high, 106cm wide, 31cm deepCondition Report: There are marks, scuffs, knocks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The marble top has chips to the back corners and small chips 'visible' to touch and some scratching.The material behind the brass grilles is later (and a bit shiney) the pattern if offset, not fitting the diamond grilles.The left door has a sliding catch to the side of the door at the base; the right door is not quite straight as it does not engage smoothly and flush.There are more knocks and scuffs to the base than elsewhere.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 433
Y A French tortoiseshell and 'Boule' marquetry mantel clock, 19th century, the eight-day bell striking movement with outside countwheel stamped by the maker S. Marti et Cie and serial numbered 2145, the dial with enamel Roman numerals and plaque inscribed Thuret / A Paris, the gilt metal mounted case 33.5cm highCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,Some old splits and cracks, some lifting and losses to veneers and inlays,The finials are bent out of shape to the top of the case but all seem firmly in place, The metal areas with dirt and discoloration, The cartouche numerals are slightly loose to the dial surround but do not appear to be in danger of falling out.The rear door catch is loose and there is losses to the timber around this partThe pendulum is almost certainly original, it is serial numbered to match the movement, the movement has a bell and retaining nut. The suspension is twisted and the pendulum does not swing smoothly. There is a winding key present that turns both chains. Dreweatts have not tested the movement and give no guarantees or comments as to whether it is working order or not. We would recommend getting it appraised by a professional clock restorer.Condition Report Disclaimer
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