* DAVID SASSOON (BRITISH 1888 - 1978),DRUMMORE VIADUCT, BY GATEHOUSEwatercolour on paper, titled label verso image size 26cm x 36cm, overall size 46cm x 56cm Mounted, framed and under glass. Handwritten labels verso.Note: a rare auction appearance for a work by the Kirkcudbright resident. Sassoon came to Kirkcudbright about 1920. He lived firstly in a studio in Castle Street, then at 3 High Street. His wife found it less easy to adjust to living in the tiny artist colony and encouraged her husband to buy the house next door and convert the two properties into one home. David Sassoon was a man of means and his financial independence allowed him to work as he chose and not pay undue deference to whether his pictures sold or not. However, his work was well collected and he was both popular and respected by the other Kirkcudbright artists. Mrs Sassoon eventually persuaded her husband to move back to the south of England but he returned from time to time and used a hut at Carrick Shore as a holiday home and studio.
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HANDWRITTEN DIARIES of Major-General Bertram Reveley Mitford, CB, CMG, DSO, FSA, FRGS (1863-1936) of the Buffs and East Surrey Regiment. 8 volumes covering sixteen years: 1908-09, 1912-13, 1920-21, 1922-23, 1926-27, 1928-29, 1930-31 and 1932-33. Each volume covers two years and contains between 270-300 pages and about 50,000-70,000 words. The total number of words in the eight diaries is around half a million. There are entries for every day of the year with a report on the weather at the end of each entry. Interspersed between the leaves are newspaper cuttings (mainly obituaries), photographs, pictures, letters, lists of dinner guests and other ephemera.As the diary was written up each day many of the entries are necessarily mundane. The following are fairly typical:Aug 17 Wed. [1932] Spent a quiet morning. Soon after 1.30 we left via High Ercall for Shrewsbury, and reached the Quarry at 2.15: here the Show was taking place. We went round the five tents devoted to the Flower Show, watched the dancers and acrobats on the stage, listened to the three Guards Bands, admired the Dingle, and, best of all, sat in peace on the banks of the Severn. Saw Jocelyn, Offley and the two boys, Frances and Honor, Luke, Linnie Mather, and several others. Were home by 5.15, & glad to get back, the heat was trying. Very hot day. 85 degrees.Jan. 20 Fri. [1933] In the morning I went to the Library, returned home and proceeded to the Union Club to lunch with Ritchie; Ritchie and his wife are leaving tomorrow for Ceylon, taking their three eldest children with them as far as Toulon. I then went to the British Museum where I saw Ean Tinnachy, and asked hm to get me a lucid account of the Tiki, Maori God, sent me by Vernon Mitford. Then I saw Allen in the Coins department and presented him, for the Museum, with the die blocks of a one piastre that I got out of the Beit el Amana at Omdurman in Sept ’98; then home. Clearer day, but no sun; dry and cold; 38 degrees.Jan 21 Satur. [1933] I went to the Electric Light Co in the morning to pay their bill, and complain about the front door bell, which their employee failed to put in order. Then I went to a couple more shops down that way. I did not go out again. Eric Luke, recovering from a cold & indistinct of speech, came to tea. I have been very much better all this last week. A gloomy day, cold, east wind. 37 degrees.The diary for 1908-09 was written when he commanded the 9th Infantry Brigade at Portsmouth.Mitford served in Egypt and the Sudan in the Eighties and Nineties and later in South Africa. During the First World War he commanded the 72nd Infantry Brigade from 1914-1917, taking part in the battle of Loos and the Somme, and was then appointed commander of the 42nd Division and was present at Passchendaele. He was mentioned three times in despatches. He married in 1891 the Hon. Etheldreda Mary Manners, youngest daughter of the second Lord Manners, and had three daughters. One of his daughters married Sir Offley Wakeman, Bt., of the Grenadier Guards. In 1912 he was appointed to the King’s Body Guard, the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms, established in 1509. In his later years he joined the Society of Antiquaries, serving on its council, and devoted himself to the study of heraldry and tracing the family trees of the Mitford and Broughton families, the latter being his mother’s family. He was described as a devoted husband, son and brother, and it was said the happiest time of his life was when he was in the Egyptian army with his beloved IX Sudanese Battalion.General Mitford’s diaries for 1883-93 and 1900-1917 are at the National Army Museum. A book entitled ‘The Real General Mitford’ by Michael Lucas was published this summer, but the author did not have access to the diaries now offered for sale.8 vols bound in full brown morocco, with ‘BRM’ initials on the covers (8)
A mid-19th century mahogany longcase clock, the arched painted dial inscribed 'J. Hulme, Stretford' above short door to plinth base, height 211cm (af).Additional InformationThe clock has been reduced in height, there is a section that has been cut from beneath the door before the plinth, it is missing its feet or plinth base at the bottom, the dial has been repainted, the case, dial and movement are associated, it is missing the finials and at some stage has been polished but not particularly well, there are flecks to the veneer and old repairs throughout.
A substantial late Victorian/Edwardian mahogany longcase clock with elaborate scroll dial set with rolling moon, silvered chapter ring, Arabic numerals and three subsidiary dials, signed 'Lees, Nottingham', with eight day movement striking on nine graduated tubes, the case with shaped hood and glazed door above a plinth base and two carved bun feet, height 248cm, depth 53cm, width 74cm, complete with three weights and pendulum.
SCHUCO; two tinplate clockwork vehicles comprising a Radio 4012 musical car and a 1750 car (2).PROVENANCE: The Collection of Jack Tempest. Additional InformationBoth lacking key. Both vehicles do wind and run and the musical mechanism of the Radio car does wind and play. One section of the windscreen to the musical car is lacking and the other is fragile. Crack to the top of the steering wheel. General light marks and scuffs to the paint throughout but nothing overly heavy. Slight wear around the winding aperture on the back wing. Some light rusting to metal sections and a slight dent to one of the headlights. The 1750 car with some light scuffs and scratches, one slight knock below the passenger door, and wear to both Schuco registration plates.
Japan, twee Imari porseleinen geplooide schalen, Meiji periode (1868-1912), beide verschillend gedecoreerd met centrale bloemenmand omgeven door panelen met feniksen en bloemen diam. 30-31,5 cm Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar. [2] Japan, two Imari porcelain lobed bowls, Meiji period (1868-1912), both variously decorated with central flower-basket surrounded by panels of phoenix and flowers (condition: some surface wear and rubbing to the gilt as expected)
Sino-Tibet, thangka met voorstelling van Guandi, ca. 1800, omgeven door krijgers en ruiters, ingelijst achter glas (slijtage) 50 x 31 cm [1] Sino-Tibet, thangka depicting Guandi, ca. 1800, surrounded by warriors and equestrians, framed behind glass (condition: wear and creases as expected, some damage to the gilt of the frame)
Japan, met zilver ingelegde zwartgepatineerde bronzen vaas, gesigneerd door Living National Treasure Eiichi Kanamori (1908-2001), de schouder ingelegd met een band van zilveren driehoeken, de ronde stam met horizontale zilveren ring h. 16 cm [1] Japan, silver-inlaid black-patinated bronze vase, signed by Living National Treasure Eiichi Kanamori (1908-2001), the shoulder inlaid with a band of silver triangles, the circular stem with silver band (condition: some surface wear as may be expected)
Birma, Shan-stijl bronzen figuur van Boeddha, laat 19e eeuw, zittend in vajrasana, zijn rechterhand in bhumisparsamudra en de linker met medicijnpot, met gestileerd gezicht met serene uitdrukking, de ushnisha bekroond door gestileerde vlam (lichte slijtage, enkele defecten aan onderrand) h. 18 cm [1] Burma, Shan-style bronze figure of Buddha, laat 19th century, seated in vajrasana, his right hand in bhumisparsamudra and the left holding a medicine jar, his face with stylised features and serene expresiion, the ushnisha topped with a stylised flame (condition: some surface wear, some losses to the base)
Japan, twee Imari porseleinen borden, 19e eeuw, een gedecoreerd met centrale bloem omgeven door panelen met geisha's op de rand, de ander met pioenen en prunus diam. 24-25 cm Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar. [2] Japan, two Imari porcelain plates, 19th century, one decorated with a central flower surrounded by panels with geisha's on the border, the other with peony and prunus (condition: wear as expected)
Japan, thangka met voorstelling van Boeddha, vroege Edo-periode, 17e/18e eeuw, voorstelling met centrale Boeddha omgeven door bodhisattva's en wachters, met kalligrafische toelichting, opgeplakt op zijde (beschadigingen) 110 x 29 cm Herkomst: particuliere collectie, uit de collectie van G.F. Bakels, geveild bij Paul Brandt 25-27 mei 1955 [1] Japan, thangka depicting Buddha, early Edo-period, 17th/18th century, showing Buddha surrounded by bodhisattva's and guardians, with calligraphic commentary, glued onto silk scroll (condition: some damages)
Zuidoost-Azië, deels verguld bronzen figuur van Shiva Nataraja, 20e eeuw, de dansende godheid verguld met in zijn armen de drums en het vuur, omgeven door een vlammend halo h. 58,5 cm [1] Southeast Asia, parcel gilt bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, 20th century, the dancing deity gilt and holding the drums and the fire, surrounded by a flaming halo
Thailand, bronzen altaar met Boeddha, eerste helft 20e eeuw, Boeddha gezeten op een troon ondersteund door olifanten en omgeven door mandorla en acolyten (herstellingen, slijtage) h. 30 cm [1] Thailand, bronze altar with Buddha, first half 20th century, Buddha seated on a throne supported by elephants and surrounded by mandorla and acolytes (condition: top part broken and reglued, surface wear)
China, bronzen wierookbrander, 19e/ 20e eeuw, gemodelleerd met eekhoorns en prunus, de opengewerkte deksel bekroond door een leeuw, met zegelmerk (slijtage) l. 37,5 cm [1] China, bronze censer, 19th/ 20th century, modelled with squirrels and prunus, the openworked cover surmounted by a lion, with seal mark (condition: some wear)
Tibet, thangka met voorstelling van Ekadashalokeshvara, ca. 19e eeuw, de godheid met elf hoofden en acht armen met verschillende attributen, omgeven door Boeddha's en godheden (slijtage) 90 x 70 cm [1] Tibet, thankka depicting Ekadashalokeshvara, ca. 19th century, the deity with eleven heads and eight arms holding various attributes, surrounded by Buddha's and deities (condition: wear and creases as expected)
Japan, Arita blauw-wit porseleinen 'VOC' bord, laat 17e eeuw, beschilderd met het VOC-monogram omgeven door ho-o vogels en bloemen in vakken (beschadigd) diam. 32 cm Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar. [1] Japan, Arita blue and white porcelain 'VOC' dish, late 17th century, decorated with the VOC-monogram surrounded by ho-o birds and flowers in cartouches (condition: large chip of ca. 21 x 7.5 cm broken and reglued)
Japan, set van drie diepe blauw-wit porseleinen Arita borden, 19e eeuw, elk gedecoreerd met een fazant in een tuin omgeven door ruyi-vormige panelen (een met chip aan voetrand) diam. 22,4 cm [3] Japan, set of three deep blue and white porcelain Arita plates, 19th century each decorated with a pheasant in a garden surrounded by ruyi-shaped panels (condition: one with chip to footrim, otherwise in good condition)
Japan, grote Imari porseleinen dekspelpot, Meiji periode (1868-1912), de geribde zijden beschilderd met panelen met vogels en bloemen, de deksel bekroond door een vergulde leeuw h. 70 cm Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar. [1] Japan, large Imari porcelain jar and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912), the ribbed sides painted with panels of flowers and birds, the cover with finial shaped as a lion (condition: some wear as expected, losses to enamels of cover)
China, paar blauw-wit porseleinen 'Madame de Pompadour' borden, Qianlong periode (1736-1795), gedecoreerd met chrysanten en granaatappels, omgeven door vier panelen met vissen en vogels (haarlijn, kleine chipjes) diam. 21,8 cm [2] China, pair of blue and white porcelain 'Madame de Pompadour' plates, Qianlong period (1736-1795), decorated with chrysanthemum and pomegranate, surrounded by panels of fish and birds (condition: one with a hairline rim crack of ca. 5 cm, both with small rim chips)
Japan, set van twaalf Kutani porseleinen borden, Meiji periode (1868-1912), elk beschilderd met een bloementuin omgeven door panelen met waaiers en granaatappels op de rand (kleine chipjes, een met sterbarst, een met chips aan standring) diam. 21,6 cm [12] Japan, set of twelve Kutani porcelain plates, Meiji period (1868-1912), each painted with a flower garden surrounded by panels of fans and pomegranates to the rim (condition: some small rim chips, one with star crack to the centre of ca. 8 x 7 cm, one with large parts of standring chipped away)
Cambodja, zandstenen reliëf van Boeddha Muchalinda, 13e eeuw, Boeddha gezeten op een opgerolde slang en geflankeerd door Lokeshvara en Prajnaparamita h. 18,5 cm [1] Cambodia, sandstone relief of Buddha Muchalinda, 13th century, Buddha shown seated on a coiled snake and flanked by Lokeshvara and Prajnaparamita
Cambodja, zandstenen reliëf van een asceet, 13e eeuw, de figuur zittend op een troon geflankeerd door acolieten (hersteld) h. 13,5 cm x b. 22 cm [1] Cambodia, sandstone relief of an ascetic, 13th century, the figure shown seated on a throne flanked by acolytes (condition: broken in half and repaired)
Japan, Imari porseleinen plooibord, 18e eeuw, gedecoreerd met centrale pioenroos en rotstuin, omgeven door florale panelen (kleine randbeschadigingen) diam. 24 cm Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar. [1] Japan, Imari porcelain moulded plate, 18th century, decorated with central peony and rockwork, surrounded by floral panels (condition: small rim chips and frits, some retouches to the gilt of the rim)
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