Y Nathaniel Freese (British 1761/2-1831) A double-sided portrait of a boy, wearing blue coat with gold buttons, and white frilled edge shirt; and a girl in a blue dress with white slip, black necklace tucked in at corsage, dark curled hair Watercolour on ivory, oval 5.8cm (2¼ in.) high Gilt metal frame with plaited hair surround Provenance: Sale, Christie's, London, Important Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes, 10 June 2008, lot 57 Condition Report: Boy: Some light surface dirt throughout. There is a slight discrepancy to the pigmentation in the sitter's face but this is very subtle and not clear whether this was the artist's intention rather than later restoration. Some very slight bowing to the ivory sheet. Girl: Some light surface dirt throughout. The miniature has slipped in the mount a little but there is no obvious bowing. There is a small white blemish to the left of the sitter's right shoulder but this looks like it might have been part of the artist's original intention. Unexamined out of glazed frame. The glaze with some surface scratching. The mount with one holding pin missing. Otherwise no significant condition issues, commensurate with age. Condition Report Disclaimer
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English School (18th century) Double-sided portrait miniature of a lady and a gentleman; she wearing red dress with white underslip, her brown hair upswept; he wearing brown coat, blue waistcoat, white stock and chemise, his powdered wig curled and worn long Oil on metal, oval 5.2cm (2 in.) high In a gilt metal mount
English School (late 16th/early 17th century) A lady, dressed for court, wearing white dress lined with gold and embellished with pearls, white lace-trimmed ruff, her hair upswept and adorned with pearls Oil on vellum, oval 4.5cm (1¾ in.) high In a wood turned frame with gilt banding Condition Report: Some light surface dirt throughout. Otherwise, the work appears to be in good condition commensurate with age. The frame with a number of losses and patches of repair. The reverse applied and stuck with layers of uneven varnished paper meaning the work has not been examined out of its glazed frame. Condition Report Disclaimer
Thomas Peat (British fl.1791-1831) A young girl, holding a book in a landscape, wearing white dress with lilac sash, her hair worn long Enamel, oval Signed (lower right) 6cm (2¼ in.) high In a gilt metal frame with blue glass reverse Condition Report: Some very light, small black soot marks throughout however these are barely noticeable. Otherwise the work appears to be in good condition commensurate with age. Unexamined out of glazed frame. The mount in good condition commensurate with age. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y English School (c.1800) A double-sided portrait miniature; the obverse with a lady, wearing white dress, her powdered hair with blue ribbon; the reverse depicting Venus and Cupid in a landscape Watercolour on ivory, oval Reverse inscribed Hope Springs Eternal In The Human Breast 6cm (2¼ in.) high In a gilt metal mount Condition Report: Lady: There is a vertical crack running the length of the right side (3.8cm). Some very light discolouration to areas of the background, together with some light surface dirt and scratching. The miniature has slipped in the frame slightly and there is a very slight hint that the ivory is starting to bow. Unexamined out of glazed frame. Hope Springs: Some discolouration to the green pigment in the trees which has now turned brown. Some of the applied detail to the forest floor has been lost at the extreme edge but this is barely noticeable. There are also traces of associated glue residue, but this will have been present since the works conception. There is no crack to this miniature, and therefore this is on a separate ivory sheet to the portrait to the obverse. The miniature has slipped in the frame slightly. Unexamined out of glazed frame. The mount with some general wear, nicks and tarnishing commensurate with age. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y English School (18th century) A lady, wearing lace trimmed dress, floral embroidered shawl, holding a single strand of pearls and wearing four strand pearl choker, her upswept hair tied with a ribbon and embellished with peal decorations Monochrome watercolour on ivory, oval 4cm (1½ in.) high In a gilt metal frame
Y English School (18th century) A young woman, wearing blue dress with lace trim and floral corsage pinned to her breast, red shawl, her fair hair upswept and embellished with flowers Watercolour on ivory, oval Indistinctly initialled F(?)W (lower right) 4.8cm (1¾ in.) high In a gilt metal reeded frame Condition Report: Horizontal surface scratches throughout, these are light but uniform and it is not clear what has caused these. Some light spots of white surface mould but this should be easily removed by a soft brush. Some light rubbing to the framing edge, and the lower left edge also with an area of minimal possible retouching. Light surface dirt throughout, most of which is concentrated at the framing edges. Unexamined out of glazed frame. The mount with heavy surface scratching verso. There is also a large amount of unidentified smooth residue, as well as traces of glue from previous stickers (see online illustration). Light nicks commensurate with age. Condition Report Disclaimer
John Hoskins (British c.1590 - 1665) A lady, wearing embroidered dress with gold trim, white ruff and gem stone earrings, her hair worn long Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, oval Signed with monogram (centre left) 3.9cm (1½ in.) high In a gold frame, the enamel reverse indented with a crucifix Condition Report: The pigments to the sitter's face are a little down. Some light surface dirt, and fine craquelure throughout. There are some small areas of flaking/associate loss to the red pigment around the sitter's outer hairline. Some light undulation to the vellum predominantly to the lower right corner. The enamel later applied to the reverse flaking to the edges with some associated losses. Unexamined out of glazed frame. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y English School (18th century) Mary Alsager, wearing grey dress and white shawl, her hair powered and upswept Watercolour on ivory, oval 2.3cm (0¾ in.) high In a gilt frame, engraved Mary Alsager, died 10th Dec 1822 Condition Report: Some light discolouration to the blue background. Surface dirt lightly scattered throughout and largely concentrated to the framing edges. The reverse of the ivory sheet with a small patch of glue residue (approx. 3mm). The hair backing with some loss and a large patch of glue residue visible. The miniature and hair backing have come away from the mount and the lot is in 4 pieces (front and back of mount, hair detail backing, and ivory miniature). Will need re-framing. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y Andrew Plimer (British 1763-1837) A lady, wearing white dress and fichu, a spray of flowers attached at her décolletage Watercolour on ivory, oval Signed with initials and dated 1786 (lower left) 5cm (1¾ in.) high In a gilt frame with applied beaded border, a vacant glazed cartouche verso Provenance: Sale, Sotheby's, London, Important Miniatures From A Private Collection, 16 April 2008 lot 47 Condition Report: The miniature is sitting slightly unevenly in its frame but does not appear to have bowed. Light surface dirt throughout. Otherwise, the work appears to be in good condition commensurate with age. Unexamined out of glazed frame. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y Nathaniel Plimer (British c.1777 - 1822) Jane Lascelles,(d.1839), Lady Wraxall (from March 1789), wearing white dress, frilled fichu, her wig powdered and worn in the à la conseilleur style Watercolour on ivory, oval Signed with initials and indistinctly dated 178[?] (lower right) 4cm (1½ in.) high In a gilt metal mount, the reverse with cartouche glazed to reveal inscription to the backing card identifying the sitter Jane Lascelles was the daughter of Peter Lascelles. She married Sir Nathaniel William Wraxall, 1st Baronet on 30 March 1789. Condition Report: Some very light surface dirt/mould which should be easily removed with a soft brush. Otherwise, the work appears to be in good condition commensurate with age. Unexamined out of glazed frame. The mount in good condition commensurate with age. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y English School (late 18th century style) A lady, wearing blue dress, white fichu, her powdered hair worn à la conseilleur with white ribbon Watercolour on ivory, oval 3.5cm (1¼ in.) high In gilt metal bracelet clasp mount Condition Report: Some light wear as associated losses to the framing edges (visible in online illustration at '7 o'clock'). Otherwise the work appears to be in good condition. The mount in good condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y Attributed to Nathaniel Plimer (British 1757-1822) A man and a young lady among clouds, he wearing red robe, she wearing a white dress Watercolour on ivory, oval 8.5cm (3¼ in.) high In a Papier-mâché frame Provenance: Sale, Bonhams, Knightsbridge, Fine Portrait Miniatures, 19 March 1996, lot 80 (offered as fully attributed to Nathaniel Plimer) Condition Report: Very light scattered surface dirt throughout, with a small brown spot to the right of the lady's head (visible in online illustration). Light surface scratches throughout. Some loss to the paint at the extreme edges, and this is most heavy to the lower left edge. Small area of possible retouching to the sky left of the man's head. The miniature as been laid down to the card backing. The mount with some nicks to the corners and general wear throughout commensurate with age, would benefit from being re-glazed. Condition Report Disclaimer
William Robins (British active 1713-1715) A Lady, wearing low cut dress trimmed with lace, cloak draped around her left shoulder, her hair worn long and curled Plumbago on vellum, oval Signed and dated 1715 (mid-right) 9cm (3½ in.) high In a turned pearwood frame Provenance: Dr George C. Williamson, No. 212 Sale, Bonhams, Fine Portrait Miniatures including the collection of an American Gentleman formed over thirty five years, 21 November 2007, lot 21 Condition Report: Appears to have had some previous restoration, most noticeably to the upper right quadrant. Undulation to the sheet and surface scratches throughout with two stronger scratches vertically to the sitter's head (approx. 1.5cm) and horizontally to the sitter's left breast (approx. 1.5cm). There appears to be a repaired tear (approx. 4cm) to the lower left framing edge. Unexamined out of glazed frame. Condition Report Disclaimer
Gervase Spencer (British 1715-1763) A lady, wearing white dress with pearl detail at her décolletage, blue jacket with ermine trim, lace choker and pearl drop earring, her hair upswept Enamel, oval Signed with initials and dated 1752 (lower left) 5cm (1¾ in.) high In a gilt metal mount Condition Report: Some light surface dirt to the enamel under the glaze, however most of this should be easily wiped away with a soft brush. There is a small brown/green blemish to the sitter's waist (lower left as you look at it, approx. 3mm) together with some associated clear residue moving left to the sitter's right arm - it is unclear what has caused this. The clear residue at least, looks like it could be removed with restoration. Unexamined out of glazed frame. The mount with a number of small dints throughout, and nicks around the edges, the backing seam also with some splitting. The reverse with two areas of glue residue where previous labels have been removed. Condition Report Disclaimer
* Dolls. A bisque head doll, French, early 20th century, composition character doll with articulated limbs, bisque head impressed 'SFBJ 230 Paris 2', brown wig, weighted glass eyes, slightly open mouth showing upper teeth, wearing only a beige knitted short-sleeved top, limbs somewhat soiled with a little surface paint loss, height 25cm, together with : A Hermann Steiner bisque head doll, early 20th century, composition character doll with articulated limbs, bisque head impressed 'Made in Germany 129 HS[monogram] 7/0', brown wig, weighted glass eyes, slightly open mouth, wearing a cream open weave undergarment with a dress comprising a cream felt top section and patterned taffeta skirt, and a short green felt cape, socks and buckle-decorated white leather shoes, some light marks or soiling, the felt cape faded, a little wear to skirt, shoes worn, height 26.5cm, plus 5 other similar dolls, three bisque head, two wax, one with 'SFBJ 301 Pris 5' mark, another made by Armand Marseille, with 'DRGM' mark and number 390, with a collection of slips from the Dolls Hospital (Midlands), relating to each doll, dated 1995-1997, and 5 late Victorian miniature bisque dolls, contained together in two card boxes, with: Jigsaws, 15 wooden jigsaw puzzles, 20th century, including one double-sided, pictures include: worldwide cable and wireless communications, trains, ships, world maps, humorous and rural scenes etc., brands or makers include Victory, Photochrom, Intalok, Hall-Court (made by Simpkin Marshall), and Imperial and International Communications Ltd. (made by Chad Valley), five with original boxes (worn and soiled), none checked for pieces, also a few packs of playing cards and card games, including 'Grandfather's Whiskers', a part set of wooden pictorial alphabet blocks, c.1880, lacking probably 5 blocks, the block for 'QX' depicting 'Gollywalk', and a few other games, including 'Touring England', (some defective)Qty: (approx. 30)
* Peg Dolls. A Victorian wooden peg doll, with painted hair, face and shoes, the lower limbs painted pale white, wearing a cotton head covering, a plaid dress with plain apron over, a cotton petticoat with crochet border over a red underskirt and cotton drawers, with a necklace of coloured wooden beads, one arm detached, a little spotting and toning to clothing, height 36.5cm, together with: a Victorian wooden peg doll, with painted hair, face and shoes, the lower limbs painted white, wearing a red dress with crochet collar and cuffs, a small handkerchief in one pocket, a knitted woollen underskirt in a striped pattern, and a full length cotton undergarment with crochet collar, plus a straw boater with navy band, ribbons and edging (one ribbon with some loss), legs detached, some dust-soiling and light surface wear, some surface loss to one foot, height 42cmQty: (2)
* Brock (Henry Matthew, 1875-1960). Passing the Judges, 1900, pen, black ink and grey wash with white bodycolour, depicting a group of young ladies waiting in line while being observed by two older gentleman sitting on a bench, signed to lower margin, inscribed with title and 'Summer No. 1900' to verso, 28.5 x 38cm (11 2/8 x 15ins), framed and glazed (47 x 57.3cm), together with: 'Begged for a Story', 1912, pen, black ink and grey wash with white bodycolour on artists' board, depicting a gentleman in evening dress seated on a bench with a young boy and girl looking affectionately at him (illustration for Won By Valour in Quiver Magazine, 20 August 1912), signed lower left, image size 14 x 19cm (5 4/8 x 7 4/8ins), sheet size 18.5 x 26.5cm (7 2/8 x 10 4/8ins), plus other drawings and sketches by H.M. Brock, some signed, pencil and pen and black ink, including aircraft, animals, people, and artwork for A Troublesome Daughter by Katharine Tynan and Pamela Calling, various sizesQty: (21)
* Rackham (Arthur, 1867-1939). Intent on her book, pencil on tinted paper, depicting a young lady in contemporary dress with her head slightly tilted looking off to the side, 24 x 11.4cm (9 3/8 x 4 4/8ins), mounted, framed and glazed (48.6 x 38cm), Chris Beetles gallery label to versoQty: (1)Footnote: Exhibited: Chris Beetles, The British Art of Illustration 1800-1995, 513.
* Hale (Kathleen, 1898-2000). Tinkle Goes to School, 1950s, two preliminary sketches for an unpublished Orlando book, both watercolour and pencil on paper, each with pencilled artist's notes, the first depicting Tinkle possibly receiving a delivery of ice cream, the second showing Grace (possibly sewing), with the 3 kittens misbehaving nearby, mount apertures 17.1 x 19.8cm (6 6/8 x 7 3/4ins) & 17.0 x 19.8cm (6 3/4 x 7 3/4ins) respectively, framed and glazed (39.6 x 41.0cm & 39.6 x 41.1cm respectively), the first with title inscribed on verso, both versos with inscribed exhbition number relating to the Kathleen Hale Memorial Exhibition held at the Redfern Gallery in 2001 (no.'s 94B & 94A respectively), together with a small collection of 14 pencil or pen & ink sketches, on 5 sheets of paper (rectos and versos, 2 folded), being rough preliminary drawings for Orlando books, 3 with touches of watercolour and/or coloured crayon, most with pencilled artist's notes or captions, which include: 'Miss. TT (presumably Miss Topsy-Turvey) reads stories'; 'two children, boy & girl,dressed as P. & B. [Pansy & Blanche] - dancing in fancy dress [with the kittens] while TT. plays the piano'; 'Why can't I have a prize too?'; 'Sad Tinkle', the other scenes including: a Christmas Tree scene; a theatre scene; kittens serving at a sweet shop; the kittens and children playing musical instruments, plus a small watercolour sketch of a house and garden, with artist's pencilled notes on verso relating to an Orlando story: 'O's Pantomime / for a moment Grace disappears, then at height of anxiety - several Graces appear - which is the real one? ...', and an uncut printed full sheet of Orlando Goes to the MoonQty: (9)Footnote: Miss Topsy-Turvey was a character in Orlando the Marmalade Cat: The Frisky Housewife, (1956). The pencilled notes relating to 'O's Pantomine' would have been written during the 1950s when Rupert Doone asked Kathleen Hale to write a Christmas pantomime for the Group Theatre to perform. The project was never completed, but the book Orlando and the Three Graces was born out of the ashes and eventually published in 1965.
Memorabilia - Aphex Twin - Original and unique items related to Aphex Twin to include letter of provenance from Rich's girlfriend of the time. Items include original CDR of track written by Rich for his girlfriend Nannou after the loss of her father, the original Aphex Twinopette dress (3 pieces), and an original AFX bear. This lot comes with an accompanying letter for provenance from Nannou
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