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Lot 193
A Kushutara Kira, Bhutan, circa 1972-76,multiple geometric designs, worked in raw silk of mixed pigments on handspun cotton, 130 x 242cmProvenance:Mrs Joy Watkin, by whom gifted to Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang, the Queen Mother, circa 1972-76acquired by Alain Rouveure in the early 1980s Exhibited:Venice, Textiles du Bhutan pour Expo Venise, 2014Footnote: The present lot was gifted by the Queen Mother, Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Choden, to Mrs Joy Watkin, on one of her numerous visits to the Royal Palace. Whilst the Queen Mother was known to receive guests in her private bedroom, close friends, such as Mrs Watkin, the wife of the private doctor of the Royal family of Bhutan and Sikkim, were often invited to sit at the end of the bed. Despite the seemingly informal nature of these visits, however, strict Royal etiquette was observed by other means, with all guests, including close friends and foreign visitors, being required to wear Bhutanese national dress. At each visit, the female guests would be gifted with a new Kira and the men with a Gho. To avoid any embarrassment, servants were allocated to each guest to ensure the complicated folds at the back of the garments were presentable to the court. Woven in the workshop of Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Choden, the design of this Kushutara Kira was exclusive to the Queen Mother and could not be replicated elsewhere. Condition report: Very good overall
Lot 199
Hotah Jaloh Kira (lady’s dress cloth), Northern Bhutan, mid 20th century,with tigma designs, in sheep's wool, using organic dyes, composed of conjoined panels in worked wool in multi-coloured stripes, all from a narrow strap loom, 120 x 232cmCondition report: Small areas of wear, several holes and thinning in places
Lot 202
Hotah Jaloh Kira (lady’s dress cloth), Northern Bhutan, early 20th century,composed of conjoined panels of worked wool in multi-coloured stripes with tigma designs121 x 245cmProvenance:Acquired in the early 1980s Exhibited:Venice, Textiles du Bhutan pour Expo Venise, 2014Condition report: Some colour run overall and several small holes, slight thinning in places commensurate with age and wear
Lot 205
Hotah Jaloh Kira (lady’s dress cloth), Northern Bhutan, mid 20th century,composed of conjoined panels of worked wool in multi-coloured stripes, all from narrow strap loom, 246 x 125cmProvenance:Acquired in the early 1980sFootnote: Recognised as the national dress of Bhutanese women, the Kira is an ankle-length garment composed of a rectangular piece of fabric woven in three panels on an upright backstrap loom. Traditionally, the Kira is wrapped around the body, secured at the shoulders by Komas (metal buckles) or Tingkhep (metal pins) and cinched at the waist with a Kera (sash/belt). Often used to indicate the social status of the wearer, it is not uncommon for the most intricate Kiras to take more than a year to produce. A variation on the traditional Kira, the Hotah Jaloh Kira is typically manufactured from tightly woven yak or sheep wool and is the favoured winter dress of many Bhutanese women.Condition report: In excess of 10 small holes across the main field, the piece is finished to the reverse with cotton borders
Lot 227
A yak wool Hotha Janchu Kira lady's dress, Northern Bhutan, early 20th century,of mutli-coloured stripes woven on a treadle loom in narrow strips, 215 x 122cmProvenance:Acquired in the 1980s Exhibited:Venice, Textiles du Bhutan pour Expo Venise, 2014Condition report: 5cm x 3 cm chunk out of leading weft edge
Lot 670
Three portrait miniatures; to include, a young gentleman wearing a blue jacket with his hair worn en queue, watercolour on ivory, unframed 6.5 x 5cm; a young lady wearing a pink dress and a lace veil, watercolour on ivory, 4.5 x 3.5cm; and another of a lady, watercolour on ivory, 3.3 x 2.7cm (3)Provenance: Property of the late Michael Stennett, Suffolk
Lot 681
Studio of Sir Peter Lely (British, 1618-1680)Portrait of the Countess of Tweeddale (1628/29-1688) in a pale brown dress, seated, playing a luteoil on canvas121 x 99.5cmProvenance:Lord John Thynne Collection;Sir Hugh Lane Collection by 1917;Louis Breitmeyer Esq., Rushton Hall, Kettering, Northamptonshire, by 1930,His sale, Christie’s, London, 27th June 1930, lot 51,Bought by Sir George Leon, 2nd Bt. (1875-1947) London,Sir Ronald George Leon, 3rd Bt. (1902-1964) 31 Aldford House, Park Lane, London, by 9th May 1938,With Knoedler, New York, On loan to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1947,Sold to Bruce Dodson Reynolds Jr., Court Square, Charlottesville, VA, USA, in 1957;Thence Private Collection, WashingtonFootnote: The sitter, Lady Jane Scott, was the daughter of Sir Walter Scott, 1st Earl of Buccleuch and Lady Mary Hay. On 24th September 1644, Lady Jane married John Hay, son of John Hay, 8th Lord of Yester (later 1st Earl of Tweeddale) and Jean Seton, daughter of Alexander Seton, 1st Earl of Dunfermline. The sitter became Countess of Tweeddale when her father-in-law died in 1653. Her husband was elevated to the Marquessate in 1694, after her death. Condition report: 145 x 123cm (framed) Oil on canvas which has been lined. The paint layer has been slightly softened during the lining process and the canvas weave is now evident in the paint texture. Overall the paint layers appear to be in a very good condition with no flaking. There are localised areas of wear in the lighter paint passages. There are localised areas of overpaint present on the varnish but it is difficult to determine the presence, or extent of further overpaint lying below the varnish. The varnish is thickly applied and has become yellowed with age. There are matte spots and scuffs in the varnish.
Lot 691
English Provincial School, 18th CenturyPortrait of a girl, believed to be Susannah Brooke, in a white dress, standing full length in a landscapeoil on canvas76.5 x 60cmProvenance:Cuerden Hall, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire;H Kenyon Antiques, Chester, from whom acquired in 1947Footnote: The parish register for Chorley, St Lawrence only holds one record during the 18th century of a 'Susanah Brook', daughter of Peter, who was baptised on 19th May 1762. She was an heiress of Peter Brooke of Astley in Chorley, Charnock Richard (see The Victoria History of the County of Lancaster, 1911, vol. 6, p. 25). She married firstly, in 1787, Thomas Townley Parker who succeeded to Cuerden Manor in 1788. After his death, she married in 1794 Sir Henry P Hoghton.Condition report: Oil on canvas which has been lined. The lining is poorly done and has created lumps and undulations in the canvas, particularly in the upper half. At the upper right corner the paint layer has an even texture, possibly caused by the use of too much heat during lining. In the thinly painted dark passages there is wear. Thick, pasty overpaint covers areas of damage and in some areas such as the flesh has darkened overtime. The varnish layer is thick and glossy. Framed 92 x 75cm
Lot 212
Victorian 8th (Kings Royal Irish) Hussars Officers Attributed Pill Box Cap. This example is attributed to Major Arthur Mark Crofton, of the 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars Dark blue melton cloth with wide 2 inch band of bullion regimental pattern lace of shamrock design. The crown with bullion cord loop decoration and central pearl button. The interior with leather sweatband and crimson silk lining. Some age wear and dulling to lace. Button damaged. Accompanied by an original photograph of Major Crofton wearing the pill box cap and another image of him in full dress uniform. (3 items) Attributed to Major Arthur Mark Crofton, 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars. (1852-57)
Lot 338
Royal Navy Officer cocked hat, epaulettes and belt boxed set A good group attributed to Captain T.G.B. Pearce RN. ADCComprising: fine black beaver skin cocked hat, to the left side a black silk rosette with a single twist loop mounted with a gilt post 1901 gilt button to the centre. The interior is with leather sweatband and silk pleated lining. Tailor label for Gieves London ... Full dress sword belt with gilt buckle sword slings and two lines of bullion indicating a junior Officer .... Full dress bullion epaulettes with silver bullion foul anchor and bullion twist tassels. Housed in the original black tin transit/storage box. The lid with painted name of T.G.B. Pearce RN. Clean condition some storage wear. In 1944 he was serving as an Engineering Commander and in January 1964 with the rank of Captain he was appointed ADC to Queen Elizabeth II
Lot 366
Army Service Corps Officers Pre WW1 Full Dress Tunic. A good example, blue uniform with white facings and piping, gold Staff pattern lace to collar, gold cord on collar-seam and complete with gilt and enamel collar badges. Sleeves with Austrian knots and retaining gilt ASC buttons. Universal pattern twisted gold shoulder-cords bearing Lieutenant Colonel Kings Crown and rank stars in silver embroidery. The interior with quilted lining. Overall GC stitching faults to the attachment of the shoulder cords and small hole to the right shoulder.
Lot 367
Army Veternary Corps Officers Edwardian Full Dress Tunic. A good example, blue uniform with cherry facings to the collar and cuffs, the forma complete with silvered and gilt badges. Sleeves with Austrian knots and retaining regiment EVIIR buttons. Universal pattern twisted gold shoulder-cords bearing Captain rank stars in silver embroidery. The interior with silk lining, now shot poor condition. Overall GC stitching faults to the attachment of the right shoulder cord. Interior age wear.
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