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Lot 98
A pair of Swedish silver and cut glass figural candlesticks, import stamp London 1928, stamped 925, the central columns of silver form a male and female in mediaeval dress, each figure supporting cut glass drip pans and nozzles, both mounted on fleur de lise pierced silver mounted glass bases raised on four mythical creature feet, 25cm high (2)
Lot 125
A collection of 9ct gold and yellow metal jewellery to include a 9ct. gold twist bracelet with horn of plenty charm, a 9ct gold Pharaohs head pendant and chain, a 9ct gold St Christopher pendant and chain, two gold plated pendants (one with chain) and seven assorted 9ct gold stone set dress rings, total weight 26gms (12)
Lot 186
A single cultured pearl dress ring, the 4mm cultured pearl claw set in yellow metal, the yellow metal hoop stamped 18" weight 3gms and a 9ct. gold single stone amethyst dress ring the oval amethyst measuring 16mm by 12mm is claw set in yellow gold. Hallmarked Birmingham 1965 weight 4gms (2) "
Lot 296
Paul Swan, American School, 1883-1972 `Portrait of Isadora Duncan wearing a blue dress and coloured bead necklace, three quarter length` oil on canvas, signed and dated `22 100cm x 71.5cm Provenance Gift of the artist to Salvatore Cartaino Scarpitta (1887-1948) Enrico Saccone The flamboyant artist and dancer Paul Spencer Swan (1883-1972) had a tempestuous relationship with Isadora Duncan. They first met in Paris where Duncan had moved in 1900. She described Swan famously as `the most beautiful man in the world`. Isadora Duncan completely transformed the concept of ballet, rejecting classical ballet as `ugly and against nature` she introduced the idea of improvisation emphasising emotion and the human form. She gained international fame and became the inspiration for many artists and designers of the day. Such was her fame that by 1913 a portrait of the dancer by sculptor Antoine Bordelle was placed over the entrance of the newly built Theatre des Champs-Elysees. Paul Swan shared Duncan`s philosophy of self- expression both in his work of dancer and artist and in his Bohemian style private life. Both he and Duncan were self confessed bisexuals. It is very probable that they were in sexual relationship however Duncan`s whirlwind personality drew many admirers close only to be dropped again just as quickly. It is alleged that the sculptor Scarpitta made a social visit to Swan`s studio in Los Angeles to find the artist raging before his portrait of Isadora and about to paint it out. Swan had modelled for Scarpitta on many occasions and the two artists were great friends. The sculptor, recognizing the importance of the portrait, persuaded Swan to part with the picture in return for several litres of wine and thus it was saved. The picture remained with the Scarpitta family for many years before being purchased by the present vendor Enrico Seccone. Salvatore Scarpitta had worked on The Victor Emmanuel monument in Rome for the architect Count Giuseppe Seccone (1854 - 1905), the vendor`s grandfather. Reference: Londraville, Janis and Richard - `The Most Beautiful Man in the World - Paul Swan `, published by The University of Nebraska Press, 2006
Lot 175
A fine and exceptionally rare Royal Doulton figurine of `Spring` HN1827 (unmarked) as a table lamp, the lady in a green flowing long dress holding flowers in her two hands, the figurine by Richard Garbe RA, his signature incised to the base with date 1939, 18 ins high, standing on a square mahogany base and with the original flared shade of the period (Provenance: in the present vendor`s family since the date of production and thought by The Royal Doulton Design Studio to be one of only five known in existence), (catalogue illustrated)
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