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Lot 6018
Circle of Pietro Longhi- a full length oil on canvas portrait of a dwarf female opera singer (Clorinda).People with dwarfism have a long history of being associated with Royal courts and the aristocracy. In Europe they were admired and used as a display of status. Pietro Longhi depicts dwarfs in four genre paintings, 'The Tooth Drawer', 'The Lady's Toilet', 'The Interrupted Game of Cards' and 'The Visit from the Domino'. This arguably highlights their presence in 18thC aristocratic Venetian households. The singer is depicted wearing an extravagant pannier dress with red and white ruched sleeves and jewelled and tasseled decoration an ermine cape around her shoulders. Plumes of feathers adorn her head, in one hand she holds a jewelled scabbard and the other she brandishes a sword. An engraving of the opera singer Julie d'Aubigny depicts a similar style of dress and she has become famous historically for her sword skills off stage. This portrait could be based on her particular representation of the character of Clorinda.Portrait of female dwarfs are much less frequent than their male counterparts. Her status as an opera singer adds additional intrigue as to her identity. There were close links between Carlo Goldoni and Pietro Longhi. Both Pietro and his son, Allessandro, carried out commissions for the Grimani family who also had theatres in Venice. Provenance- the painting has been part of the private collection of Georgina Fairholme since the 1960's and was reputedly acquired in America. Georgina was a celebrated interior designer and worked with clients such as Jackie Onassis bringing English sophistication into American homes.There is craquelure all over the surface and possible areas of overpainting to the right hand space as well as an old graze scar. A small dent in the canvas to the left hand space near the sword. An old repair patch to the reverse. The frame has gilding and moulding loss and old woodworm in some areas. There is just one old label remaining with the number that looks to be 8128. 63cm x 48cm image size.
Lot 80
A Capodimonte pair of shepherd and shepherdess figurines, on wooden plinths, 31cm; and a Capodimonte Sartori group of a boy and children by fruit tree, 31cm.Qty: 3Condition report:Large group - some firing cracks, for instance in the pink folds of the girl's dress, but no evident post-production chips or cracks. Some surface wear.Male figure - boy's hat has a reglued chip to the brim. No other evident damages.Female figure - Appears in good condition, no chips, damages, or repairs.
Lot 206
A GROUP OF EIGHT WATCHES (8)Comprising; a 9ct gold circular cased lady's wristwatch, fitted to a gilt metal expanding bracelet, Chester 1929, a 9ct gold circular cased lady's wristwatch, import mark London 1911, a Capital gilt metal fronted and steel backed wristwatch, four further ladies wristwatches, one wristwatch case and a gilt metal, keyless wind openfaced dress watch
Lot 232
A GROUP OF WATCHES AND MOVEMENTS (12)Comprising; a German keyless wind, openfaced dress watch, the case detailed 0,900, a base metal openfaced pocket watch, the dial detailed Superior Aeroplane Timekeeper, a silver cased wristwatch, import mark London 1916, four silver cased fob watches, three base metal cased fob watches and two watch movements and a few further items
Lot 281
A GROUP OF JEWELLERY AND FURTHER ITEMS (QTY)Comprising; two varicoloured agate brooches, probably Scottish, a mauve paste cameo brooch, fifteen further brooches, a bloodstone and jasper pendant cross, four further pendant crosses, two bracelets, a pair of cufflinks, a pair of imitation pearl eaclips, a pair of earrings, three pendants, two neckchains, a paste small dress clip, a beadwork purse and three Elizabeth II crowns
Lot 399
A ROSE DIAMOND SET AND ENAMELLED OVAL PENDANT AND AN ENAMELLED CIRCULAR FITTING (2)The gold backed and silver set rose diamond pendant mounted with an enamelled portrait of a lady wearing a pink dress and a blue hat within a surround of rose diamonds, 2.3cm across, gross weight 5.4 gms, the enamelled circular fitting depicting the portrait of a lady wearing a mauve dress with blond hair, detailed to the back BENQUE PARIS 2504, diameter 2cm
Lot 43
BENOIST BENJAMIN BENVOISIN (FRENCH, 1788-1860) (2)Portrait of a gentleman in a black coat with a gold pin; Portrait of a lady in a blue dress with lace collar, a pair one signed and dated 'Benvoisin 1825' (lower right) oil on canvas each 61 x 49.5cm (2) Provenance Sale, Christie's, London, 24th March 2009, lot 271; Property from a deceased estate
Lot 487
A SMALL QUANTITY OF LADIES AND GENTS CLOTHING ETC, comprising a Berketex size 10 wedding dress, Eres cashmere blend ladies coat approximate size 14/16, men's clothing includes a grey Crombie jacket -42, Rohan blue linen jacket - 44, Jaeger checked jacket - 54r, Jaeger houndstooth two piece suit - jacket 54r trousers 54r, Bugatti 95% wool coat - 40r, Rainman overcoat - 42r and four pairs of trouser, waist size 38, clothes appear to be in good condition
Lot 549
A GROUP OF PORCELAIN FIGURES, comprising a pair of Irish Dresden figures - Romeo and Juliet (Juliet missing two fingers), a pair of Sitzendorf gardening figures, an Unterweissbach figure of a woman in a blue dress, and an unmarked figure group of two small children (chips to bonnet, some gilding wear/loss) (6) (Condition Report: generally good condition, specific obvious damage as stated, some age related wear)
Lot 556
TWO BOXES OF MISCELLANEOUS SUNDRIES, to include a black Bakelite converted telephone 312F PL53/3A (hand piece is chipped), a vintage bugle, pewter tankard, a vintage 'Economical Cookery' book menus for every day of the year, two framed Art Deco style prints, a 'Roses' print of a young woman in a flowing blue dress, a group of four circular framed prints of cherubs, a black and white painting of a single tree, etc. (s.d) (2 boxes + loose)
Lot 12
Beautiful bronze framed beveled mirror with a red patinated finish. The base of the mirror is designed with Art Deco style women in a flowing dress with their arms outstretched over their head. The beveled mirror is securely mounted on a heavy chrome base. Dimensions: 10.5""L x 6.75""W x 22""HProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Good.
Lot 218
Jeweled Tinkerbell Figurine with reflective crystal dress and wings on vibrant ground. This item has its original box which measures 5"L x 5"W x 2.5"H. Certificate of Authenticity included. Issued: 2000Dimensions: 2"L x 2"W x 3"HEdition Number: 01346/10,000 Manufacturer: The Arribas BrothersCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 278
A porcelain figure of a beautiful slender 1920s woman in a short ruffled dress, standing beside a chair. Figure attached to a black lacquer base. Giuseppe Armani plaque on the front. Etrusca Arte Giuseppe Armani marked on the side. Artist: Giuseppe ArmaniIssued: 1990Dimensions: 5.75"L x 4.5"W x 15.75"HManufacturer: Etrusca ArteCountry of Origin: ItalyCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 3
An abstract sculpted figure of a woman in a long yellow and red striped dress and a peach-color headdress. With pale blue arms and head, she stands on a brown glass base. Artist signed on the base. Includes certificate of commercial value declaration from New Murano Gallery S.R.L. for 8,400 Euro. Dimensions: 7.5"L x 6.5"W x 21.5"HManufacturer: Murano GlassCountry of Origin: ItalyCondition: Good.
Lot 309
This figurine beautifully captures the essence of a lovely young woman, savoring the gentle breeze as it playfully moves her dress and bonnet. This item has its original box which measures 10"L x 7.5"W x 16.5"H. Artist signed to bottom. Artist: Vincente MartinezIssued: 1974-2004Dimensions: 7"L x 5"W x 14"HManufacturer: LladroCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 533
British School (18th Century) Portrait of a young girl, three quarter length standing, with a basket of flowers Oil on canvas, 64cm by 57cm Provenance: Purchased on Jersey as by Edward Byng The frame is plausibly 18th century. It is certainly a good quality, hand carved frame of some age, which would appear to have been around the painting for some time. In fully restored condition. Stiffly relined, cleaned and revarnished. The canvas and surface is somewhat flattened and the paint is thin in places as a result of the restoration process. Areas of varying sized, stable craquelure. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish. There is a reasonable amount of retouching and general infilling to old craquelure throughout the background. The top of the young girl's hair and the slight right hand side of her forehead has two more notable areas of retouching and restoration, possible to old damages. There is a further slightly more concentrated, essentially vertical area of retouching running from the right hand side of her top lip to her chin. Further more delicate but consistent infilling mostly throughout the craquelure of her face and hair, and to a lesser extent through her decolletage area. Further fairly consistent infilling to old craquelure through the red satin shawl, her dress and bodice, her right hand and arm, and elsewhere. The lower left hand corner has consistent infilling with additional more concentrated retouching to corner, and to a lesser extent upper left hand corner. The shadow between her bodice and the red shawl is generally strengthened, as is the outline of her neck and shoulder. A more concentrated, essentially vertical patch of repainting towards the lower left hand corner, approx. 3cm in length within the red shawl. This may be a more notable historic damage as are one or two of the more significant linear patches of evident retouching and restoration. For more information please contact the department.
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