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Lot 69
A group of three Attic red-figure krater fragments Possibly by the Dinos Painter, circa 430-410 B.C.most likely depicting an Amazonomachy battle scene, the triangular fragment with a man (possibly Hermes) wearing a petasos and chiton, holding a stick in his right hand, behind him the left knee and shield of a warrior, the second fragment depicting the body of a nude warrior striding forward with his left arm holding a shield and his right a spear, a quiver strung across his chest, in the foreground the arrow and hand of another warrior, the third fragment with the waist and legs of a woman, likely an Amazon, wearing a short dress, a fallen male warrior with arms reaching overhead at her feet 12cm, 11cm and 16.5cm long respectively (3)Footnotes:ProvenanceP. Sharrer, New JerseyA.S. Richter collection, California, acquired from the above 4 May 1989Acquired by the current owner from the above's estate, 2017The ancient Greek male body has been an ideal of Western Art for over 2000 years. The idealised male is nude, his defined muscles and slender body holding an athletic pose to show off the skill of the sculptor or painter. Just as we are inundated with images of the perfected male form in modern advertising media, the ancient Greek would have encountered the idealised nude male body in the vase-painting and statuary that surrounded them. In Classical Greece, male nudity was not the taboo subject it is today. It was common for men to exercise together naked, and participate in sporting events, such as the Olympic games, in the nude. It was this training and exercise that would prepare men for the gruelling nature of war. A soldier needed to be fit to fight. Due to the design of their shields, a warrior counted on the man to his right to protect him from oncoming attacks, just as he was counted on by the man to his left to do the same. It was this trust built up amongst soldiers which the Greeks relied on for their success in battle. A Greek warrior would not enter combat nude, yet warriors were often depicted without clothing when the battle had a semi-mythical setting, as with this Amazonomachy scene. The nudity reflects the combatants' heroism and bravery.In opposition to this was the Greek perception of the female body. In the visual arts the female is pale, her soft skin without muscle definition and her body (almost) always covered. This reflected daily life in Classical Greece, where women were kept behind closed doors, protected their bodies from the sun and had limited interactions with men outside of their family unit. When women were depicted nude in art, it was to show their weakness, vulnerability, or sexuality, with the latter demarcating the woman as an outsider, such as a prostitute or musician. The figure of the Amazon breaks with the norms of a respectable Greek woman. Where the traditional Greek woman was demure and functioned as a bearer of legitimate children, the Amazon was athletic, independent and frequently challenged men in battle. The Amazons were a semi-mythical race of women who were thought to be the offspring of Ares (the god of war) and the nymph Harmonia, meaning they had demi-god status. They lived on the fringes of the known Classical Greek world which reinforced them as an 'Other' in Ancient Greek society. The Amazons did not marry, and were known to cut off their right breasts for greater agility in battle. Battles which took place between Amazons and Greek heroes, such as when the Amazons fought against the Greeks in the Trojan war, are known as Amazonomachies. The Dinos Painter, named for his many depictions of Dionysiac scenes, was a student of the Kleophon Painter.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 4048
Ermakov, Dimitri N. -- Studio group portrait of women in national dress. 1880s. Albumen print. 13,7 x 10,5 cm. Number 12011 and title in lower edge in the negative.Dimitri Ermakov was active as a professional photographer as of 1868. He traveled to various regions of Georgia, the Caucasus, Persia, Turkey and central Asia. Ermakov is the most important documentartist of Georgian life of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. A small part of his negatives are in the collection of the National Museum of Georgia. – Some light handling marks, otherwise a strong print in very good condition.Lit.: Masters of 19th Century Photography. Dmitri Ermakov. Photographer and Collector. Georgian National Museum, Tbilisi, 2014.
Lot 1
An 18ct two colour gold dress ring, of plaited and woven design, with London import marks, ring size approximately LCondition report: Two of the yellow gold woven sections have breaks and splits. The shank is mis-shapen. The mount has scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout, commensurate for use. Sponsor's mark 'CPJ' or 'PCJ' in trefoil punch stamped to interior. Gross weight approx. 9.3gm.
Lot 101
An aquamarine and ruby dress ring, the octagonal step-cut aquamarine in raised part-collet setting, between stepped shoulders of rectangular step-cut rubies, 18ct white gold mounted, hallmarked for Birmingham 2010, with maker's mark A&W, numbered, aquamarine dimensions approximately 14mm length x 12.5mm width x 8.1mm depth, ring size Q½Condition report: The aquamarine has a light greenish-blue hue with shallow scratches and scuffs to the surface and small nicks/chips to facet edges. Rubies have slightly variable orangey-red and pinkish-red hues, of good transparency, some stones with small faint inclusions, some stones with small surface nicks/chips when viewed under magnification. One of the rubies appears to be chipped to the pavilion. The ring mount is modern, with light surface wear. Width of setting approx. 2cm. Gross weight approx. 11.2gm.
Lot 135
A collection of dress rings, comprising a sapphire and diamond triple row half hoop ring, stamped '10k', an opal and diamond abstract cluster ring, 9ct gold mounted, (one opal deficient), a white stone half hoop ring, 18ct gold mounted, and a cluster ring, 9ct gold mounted, first ring size L½ (4)Condition report:Gross weights only approximately: sapphire ring 2.1gm, opal ring 2.4gm, white stone ring 3.2gm, cluster ring 3.6gm.
Lot 144
A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire claw set between wishbone-shaped shoulders of single-cut diamonds, 18ct white gold mounted, with London import marks for 1975, total diamond weight approximately 0.10ct, ring size KCondition report: The sapphire has chips to both ends and further chips/nicks and scuffs throughout. It has a greenish-blue hue, with areas of straight colour zoning. Diamonds are well matched and fairly bright, occasional stones with small fractures/nicks to the surface. The ring mount has general surface wear throughout and the shank has possibly been re-sized. Gross weight approx. 3.2gm.
Lot 149
A collection of garnet dress rings, comprising three garnet and white stone cluster rings, each 9ct gold mounted, a garnet cluster ring, with scrolled shoulders, 9ct gold mounted, and a garnet flowerhead cluster ring, yellow precious metal mounted, together with a smoky quartz single stone ring, 9ct gold mounted, and a cultured pearl single stone ring, stamped '9ct' (7)Condition report: Approximate gross weights and ring sizes only: garnet & white stone 5 stone ring 2.8gm, size O; garnet & white stone 11 stone ring 2.7gm, size N; garnet & white stone 9 stone ring 3.7gm, size N; garnet cluster ring 3.2gm, size M; garnet flowerhead ring 5gm, size M; smoky quartz ring 7.1gm, size K-L; cultured pearl ring 2.2gm, size K.
Lot 150
A collection of jewellery, comprising a turquoise flowerhead dress ring, a shell cameo dress ring, stamped '9ct', a 22ct gold wedding band, a fancy-link bracelet, stamped '9ct', and a ropetwist-link chain, stamped '15c', first ring size J (5)Condition report:Approximate gross weights only: turquoise flowerhead ring 1.1gm, shell cameo ring 2.2gm, 22ct gold wedding band 4.2gm, bracelet 3.6gm, ropetwist-link chain 5.4gm.
Lot 174
A collection of jewellery, comprising a single strand graduated pearl necklace, with diamond set foliate panel clasp, a half pearl and diamond cluster stick pin, with detachable fitting, a garnet and half pearl dress ring, 15ct gold mounted, (partial hallmark), a garnet set clasp, gilt metal mounted, a shell cameo set clasp, gilt metal mounted, a 9ct gold leaf brooch, hallmarked for Birmingham 1893, (pin deficient), and a hardstone mounted watch key, (all pearls untested for natural v/s cultured origin), necklace length 33cm, ring size J½ (7)
Lot 176
A cultured pearl and diamond dress ring, of crossover design, stamped '14k', together with a yellow precious metal wedding band, with interior inscription, (marks worn), and a band ring, first ring size Q (3)Condition report:Approximate gross weights only: cultured pearl ring 3gm, wedding band 6.5gm, band ring 0.7gm
Lot 186
Three dress rings, comprising an 18ct gold tapered band ring, of astrological design, hallmarked for London 1997, a cultured pearl dress ring, of textured abstract design, 9ct gold mounted, hallmarked for London 1976, and a shell cameo ring, stamped '750', first ring size Q½ (3)Condition report:Approximate gross weights only: astrological ring 9gm, cultured pearl ring 7gm, cameo ring 3.7gm
Lot 191
Four diamond set dress rings, comprising a sapphire and diamond flowerhead cluster ring, 18ct gold mounted, a diamond single stone ring, with engraved and textured shoulders, 18ct gold mounted, a smaller diamond single stone ring, stamped '9ct', and a diamond crossover ring, stamped '18ct', together with a white stone ring, 9ct gold mounted, and two full hoop rings, first ring size M½ (7)Condition report: Approximate gross weights and ring sizes only: sapphire & diamond ring 3.6gm, size M½; diamond single stone ring with textured shoulders 3.7gm, size M; diamond crossover ring 2.1gm, size L; smaller diamond single stone ring 1.7gm, size M; white stone solitaire ring 2gm, size N.
Lot 202
An emerald and diamond dress ring, the oval mixed-cut emerald claw set between stepped shoulders of baguette-cut diamonds, 18ct white gold mounted, signed Iliana, total diamond weight approximately 0.25ct, ring size O½Condition report: The emerald is untested for origin and treatments and has a light to mid bluish-green hue, with chips and fractures to the surface and a larger chip to one edge of the central table facet. The emerald contains fracture, fissure and mineral inclusions, some of which are surface-reaching, located mostly to one side of the stone. The emerald measures approx. 8mm length x 6mm width x 4.5mm depth. Diamonds are well matched and fairly bright. The mount has scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout and will require re-polishing. Gross weight approx. 4.4gm.
Lot 224
An emerald and diamond dress ring, the square step-cut emerald with canted corners, measuring approximately 8.7mm length x 8.5mm width x 6.4mm depth, claw set between trios of round brilliant-cut diamonds, yellow precious metal mounted, stamped '18kt', (emerald untested for origin and treatments), total diamond weight approximately 0.18ct, ring size R½
Lot 234
A ruby and diamond set collar necklace/brooch, the tapered herringbone-link collar centred with a detachable ruby and diamond set pendant/brooch, of abstract spray design, horizontally claw set with a line of pear-shaped mixed-cut rubies framed by scatter set round brilliant and circular-cut diamonds, on a hinged double pin fitting, accompanied by a ruby and diamond set dress ring, of tapered fluted design, horizontally claw set with a line of circular mixed-cut rubies, bordered by rows of single-cut diamonds, stamped '18ct', in fitted case, total diamond weight approximately 0.80ct, collar length 41.5cm, pendant/brooch length 3cm, ring size M (2)Condition report: Collar necklace: kinked to one side of the central panel fitting, further shallow kinks throughout. One of the woven strands is broken to the underside of the collar, just over 3cm from the clasp. The central panel fitting has a split and crease to one corner. The clasp is tight fitting. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 40.5gm. Pendant/brooch: rubies are well matched, of pinkish-red hues, with small natural inclusions and light surface wear visible under magnification. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, estimated VS1 to SI2 clarity and H to J colour, assessed mounted. The mount has light surface wear and the double pin fitting/safety clasp are functioning. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 13.6gm. Ring: rubies are well matched, of pinkish-red hues, with natural inclusions, surface wear and occasional small chips visible under magnification. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, estimated VS1 to SI2 clarity and H to J colour, assessed mounted. The mount has surface wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips, commensurate for use. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 11.1gm.
Lot 237
A late Victorian ruby and diamond five stone ring, with gypsy style setting, 15ct gold mounted, a turquoise and diamond three stone ring, with similar setting, yellow precious metal mounted, a half pearl set dress ring, stamped '18ct', (one stone deficient), a foliate engraved wedding band, stamped '9c', and two further rings, first ring size P (6)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: ruby and diamond ring 2gm (shank split); turquoise and diamond ring 2.7gm, size S; half pearl set ring 3.1gm, size L½; wedding band 2gm, size K½; panel ring stamped '9ct PALLADIUM' 2.1gm, size O½; other ring stamped '15ct' 1gm (shank split).
Lot 276
A gentleman's 18ct gold dress watch by Audemars Piguet, the cushion-shaped gilt dial with tapered hands, to a herringbone design case, with 18ct gold convention mark and Swiss gold mark, numbered B61047 and 047, the jewelled manual wind movement numbered 210816 and 2003/1, dial, case and movement signed, on a later unassociated leather strap, case width 2.8cmCondition report: Minimal wear to dial. Small nick/chip to outer edge of glass, light surface wear to remainder of glass. Light scuffs, scratches and nicks to case, patchy light tarnishing. Some deeper scuffs, scratches and knife marks to case back. Marks to case are clearly struck. Winder is not signed but appears to be functioning. Movement runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight including strap and movement approx. 28gm.
Lot 29
A pink sapphire and diamond dress ring, the oval mixed-cut pink sapphire in foiled closed-back setting, to an earlier scroll decorated mount with table-cut diamond set shoulders, ring size approximately P - QCondition report: The ring mount is possibly Georgian in date, with later repairs to the setting, shoulders and shank, and the pink sapphire appears to be later replaced. The pink sapphire has light surface wear and nicks, probably with a coloured foil backing, and measures approx. 8mm width x 5mm length. Diamonds have a dull yellowish-greyish apeparance, with discolouration of the foil backing, and both are chipped. The ring mount is heavily worn and one of the scrolled shoulders has discoloured, due to repair. The back of the shank has been re-sized with a later added panel. Gross weight approx. 2.6gm.
Lot 292
A collection of jewellery, comprising a diamond and red stone crossover dress ring, a diamond and red stone cluster panel ring, (adapted), a 9ct gold horseshoe-shaped pendant, with presentation inscription, hallmarked for Birmingham 1929, a 9ct gold panel brooch, (clasp fitting deficient), two half pearl set brooches, a fancy-link chain, the clasp stamped '9ct', a fish pendant, and a hat pin, first ring size M½ (9)Condition report:Approximate gross weights only: first ring 2.3gm, second ring 2gm, horseshoe pendant 11gm, three brooches 6.5gm, chain 4gm, fish pendant 0.5gm.
Lot 45
A collection of antique and later jewellery, comprising a 19th century dress ring, with central knot motif and turquoise cabochon flowerheads, on a foliate scroll engraved hoop, (drop deficient), together with a turquoise cabochon single stone ring, a pair of turquoise cabochon earrings, an 18ct gold mounted watch head, and a 9ct gold fancy-link chain, first ring size H (5)Condition report:Approximate gross weights only: 19th century dress ring 2.1gm, turquoise cabochon single stone ring 6gm, turquoise cabochon earrings 3.5gm, 18ct gold mounted watch head (including movement) 18gm, 9ct gold fancy-link chain 3.2gm
Lot 56
A collection of jewellery, comprising a 22ct gold wedding band, a hardstone and stone set dirk brooch, (one stone deficient), a banded agate panel brooch, a fine fancy-link chain, the clasp stamped '9ct', a lady's bracelet watch, an expanding watch bracelet, stamped '9ct', a purple stone dress ring, 9ct gold mounted, and assorted earrings, first brooch length 9.5cm (12)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: 22ct wedding band 3.5gm, dirk brooch 13.1gm, agate brooch 19.2gm, chain 1.8gm, bracelet watch (with gilt metal strap) 14gm, sprung watch bracelet 5gm, purple stone ring 7.1gm, odd earrings 4.2gm.
Lot 57
A small collection of jewellery, comprising a green hardstone set dress ring, of bamboo design, yellow precious metal mounted, a freshwater pearl pendant, stamped 'K18', suspended from a ropetwist-link chain by Mikimoto, also stamped 'K18', and a cultured pearl bracelet, the clasp stamped '9ct', ring size L (3)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: ring 12.3gm, pendant on chain 7.8gm, bracelet 10.1gm.
Lot 59
A collection of rings, comprising two 9ct gold engraved wedding bands, three further 9ct gold wedding bands, a 9ct gold heart-shaped signet ring, two further signet rings, stamped '9ct', and three 9ct mounted gold dress rings (11)Condition report:Combined gross weight only approximately: 38.3gm.
Lot 77
A diamond set knot ring, designed as a reef knot of part-ropetwist design, centred with a round brilliant-cut diamond, 9ct gold mounted, hallmarked for London 1979, and a smaller knot-shaped dress ring, ring sizes L and G respectively (2)Condition report: General surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips throughout both rings. The diamond is fairly bright and lively. Approximate gross weights: diamond set ring 0.9gm, smaller ring 0.6gm.
Lot 82
Two 19th century panel brooches, comprising an oval portrait miniature brooch, the oval panel painted to depict the profile of a lady in 18th century dress, to a frame of sinuous flowerheads and foliage, and an oval shell cameo brooch, carved to depict Hebe, the Greek goddess of Youth, ministering nectar to Zeus, the Greek King of Olympus, in the guise of an eagle, lengths 5.2cm and 5.5cm respectively (2)
Lot 85
A pair of 9ct gold cufflinks, the oval panels with chequered decoration, on chain-link fittings, hallmarked for London 1948, together with three 18ct gold dress studs, and a further dress stud, stamped '10ct', cufflinks panel length 1.85cm (5)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: 9ct cufflinks 8.8gm, 18ct dress studs 3gm, '10ct' dress stud 1.1gm.
Lot 90
A collection of gem set dress rings, comprising a diamond and red stone double cluster ring, white precious metal mounted, a sapphire and diamond abstract cluster ring, stamped '750 18K', a citrine single stone ring, stamped '9ct', and an emerald and diamond abstract cluster ring, stamped '585 14K', first ring size K (5)
Lot 296
A pair of Tibetan childs leather shoes, striped red white and blue toes; a pair of leather beadwork topped moccasins; hand stitched table runners etcFashion & Textiles - a 19th century hand made christening gown; others, table linens, doilies, mats, ladies night dress, children's clothes etc qty
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Lot 136
Strutt (Joseph). A Complete View of the Inhabitants of England, 3 volumes, London: Benjamin White [& Walter Shropshire], 1775-76, 158 sepia engraved plates, occasional spotting, together with: Ibid., The Regal and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of England ... from Edward the Confessor to Henry the Eighth, new edition, to which is now added a supplement, London: Benjamin & John White, 1793, 72 sepia engraved plates, occasional spotting, Ibid., A Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, from the establishment of the Saxons in Britain to the present time, 2 volumes, London: J. Nichols for J. Edwards, R.Edwards, B. & J. White, et al., 1796-99, sepia engraved frontispiece to both volumes, 142 sepia engraved plates only of 153 (numbered 1-93 & 95-143), some offsetting and occasional spotting, Ibid., The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England: including the rural and domestic recreations, May-games, mummeries, pageants, processions, and pompous spectacles..., London: T. Bensley for J. White, 1801, sepia engraved frontispieces and 39 plates, scattered spotting and light toning, contemporary uniform light brown calf (faintly diced), gilt decorated spines and ruled borders to boards, joints rubbed and few lightly cracked, 4toQty: (7)NOTESProvenance: John Lea Nevinson (1904-1986); Donald King (1920-1998) & Monique King (1922-2020).
Lot 390
* Heath (William). A Sketch of the Row in Parliament Street, T. McLean, circa 1829, etched caricature with contemporary hand-colouring, slight dust soiling to margins, 255x 370 mm, together with Holland (W. publisher). The Departure, a scene in the Beggars Opera! W. Holland, 1803, etched caricature with contemporary hand-colouring, slight staining to margins, 259 x 350 mm, with Rowlandson (Thomas). The Scotch Ostrich seeking Cover [and] A Scotch Sarcophagus, 1805, two etched caricatures with contemporary hand-colouring, slight browning and toning, each stuck to the verso of later mount board, each approximately 230 x 330 mm, plus Cruikshank (Issac). Major Sturgeon, O such Marchings and Counter Marchings from St James to Tottenham Court! from Tottenham Court to St James's !!! [with an additional inset title) Military Portraits - or a Race of Heroes. Inscribed upper right, 'Sarjeant I desire you will back upon that Old Woman facing the front rank the glare of her red cloak will put the Gentlemen out'.S. W. Fores, 1798, etching with contemporary hand-colouring of a nervous mounted officer wearing the high plumed hat of a St. James's Volunteer, he sits astride an old ungainly horse of dubious lineage and despite being in dress-uniform, with a drawn sabre, his appearance is the antithesis of military, trimmed to neatline with margins extended and with slight loss to the letters below the image, 320 x 355 mm, mounted, and John Bull tipping all Nine, T. Williamson, 1803, etched caricature, some staining, trimmed to image, several closed tears and torn with slight loss to lower-left corner, 235 x 330 mm, with Rowlandson (Thomas). John Bull Listening to the Quarrels of State Affairs, R. Ackemann, 1803, etched caricature with contemporary hand-colouring showing Napolean dictating terms to Addington, slight staining, 245 x 315 mm, together with Cruikshank (Robert). Paul Pry at Widow C - 's, G. Humphrey, 1826, etched caricature with contemporary hand-colouring, slight abrasion to the printed image, one closed tear affecting image, repaired on verso, 255 x 355 mm, with another six caricatures, including examples by Caldwell, Cruickshank (George), Robert Sayer (publisher) and John Doyle, various sizes and conditionQty: (14)
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