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John Hill & Co ( Johillco): A collection of rare pre war painted lead hunting figures from the 40mm series, 18 figures in total to include 4 standing huntsmen and hounds (each different), 4 hunts ladies and hounds (inc 1 very early red coat), 1 loose hound, 2 standing, 2 galloping hunt ladies, 2 standing, 1 galloping huntsmen and 2 standing huntsmen with horse (18). A rare set generally in good and clean condition with some signs of wear.
Laurence Stephen Lowry RBA, RA (1887-1976) Group of figures young and old (1970) Signed, pencil, 28.5cm by 40.5cmProvenance: The Artist's EstateCrane Kalman Gallery, LondonPrivate Collection, UKIn good overall condition. Superficial scratch to the lower section of the figure smoking a pipe's coat approx 2cm in length. Slight mottling effect in areas, in particular to the lower section of the central figure's coat. The trousers of the figure wearing a hat to the right of this and to the coat of the figure smoking a pipe, this is probably by design. A cluster of very feint foxing spots behind the figure smoking a pipe's head and also next to the head of the tall figure to the extreme right. Not examined out of the frame.
Laurence Stephen Lowry RBA, RA (1887-1976)"A Family Group"Signed, inscribed and dedicated "To Leslie Anthony", dated 13 September 1966, pencil and biro, 18cm by 18cmProvenance: Mr Anthony, Manager of the Seaburn Hotel SunderlandChristie's South Kensington, 20th Century British Art, Thursday 13 July 2000, lot 117Exhibited: Sunderland Museum and Art Gallery, no.68Literature: "L.S. Lowry in the North East" by Juliet Horsley for Tyne and Wear Museums Service 1989, p.50Sold together with four letters from L S Lowry to Mr Anthony at the Seaburn Hotel and a copy of "L.S. Lowry in the North East" by Juliet Horsley for Tyne and Wear Museums Service 1989The work is drawn on the back of a book page. The paper is hinged at the top corners with tape. Very slight time staining to the paper and the odd minor handling crease. The areas of biro have faded. These include the text, signature and areas of the drawing such as the figure's legs and arms right hand side, the central figure's head and hat and the head and arms of the left figures. Some light surface dirt trapped under the glass.
Laurence Stephen Lowry RBA, RA (1887-1976)Street scene with figures (1947)Signed and dated 1947, pastel, 27cm by 35.5cmProvenance: Leigh Gallery, Manchester where purchased by the vendor's father in 1976Thence by descentThe present lot is an exciting discovery as it’s the earliest work so far to appear on the market from a unique, rare group of joyful and vibrant figurative pastel works by Lowry, of which he seems to have made one a year between 1947 (or earlier) and 1950. There are two notable works from the series that have previously come to market namely; "Cowles Fish & Chips, Cleator Moor", 1948, sold for £145,250 in May 2012; and "The Broken Shop Window at Cleator Moor", 1950, sold for £50,000 in July 2020.When comparing these two works with Street Scene with Figures, 1947, it is evident that not only is Lowry’s handling, style and technique the same in all three works, but they are also all the same size, and use the same medium and support, i.e., pencil and pastel on blue paper.Lowry executed these pastels during his annual visits to Cumbria to stay with his friend, Reverend Geoffrey Bennett (1902-1991). Lowry and Bennett first met in 1926 when Bennett worked as a clerk with Lowry's cousin, Grace Shephard, at the London and County Westminster Bank in Manchester. The two men shared a lifelong friendship and over the years Bennett acquired many works from his friend and formed a very significant Lowry collection, which included the above mentioned, "Cowles Fish & Chips, Cleator Moor", 1948. When Bennett married after the War, he moved from Manchester with his wife Alice and son, also Geoffrey, to Cumbria as manager of the National Westminster Bank branch in Cleator Moor. Bennett was ordinated into the Anglican Church in 1962 and he became known to Lowry as the 'Reverend Gentleman'. When Lowry died in 1976, Reverend Bennett conducted the funeral service.Following Bennett’s death in 1991 his collection of works by Lowry was sold in 1995 for a total of £528,440, to benefit Carlisle Cathedral.We are grateful to Jonathan Horwich for his assistance with this catalogue entry.On blue buff paper. Slight cockling to the paper in places. Some very light surface dirt and debris trapped under the glass, mostly to the mount. Good colour depth. There are a number of small spots within the roof of the houses to the left hand side, these appear to be by design. Two pin holes top right corner. Not examined out of the frame.
Harold Riley DL, DLitt, FRCS, DFA, ATC (1934-2023) Man in a WheelchairSigned by Harold Riley and L S Lowry, dated (19)60, oil on board, 25cm by 14.5cmProvenance: Purchased from Harold Riley by the vendor's father in the 1970'sThence by descent Lowry and Harold Riley first met in 1945 when the former presented Riley with an award for first prize at a Salford Grammar School art exhibition. They went on to be close friends and painting companions for over thirty years. They more usually painted works on paper together, thus making this fully finished oil painting a rarity. I have seen a number of these ‘joint ventures ‘ over the years and I imagine both artists had great fun deciding who would paint what, perhaps swapping their usual subjects to tease us…… Judging from the positioning of Lowry’s signature on the wall to the right, and evidence of his usual pigments and trademark scratching out technique, then my best guess is that Lowry has deliberately avoided painting the figures altogether to keep us guessing and has gone for the pavement, wall, windows and the wheelchair contraption and Riley has painted all the figures. Now with the sad passing of Harold Riley only last month we no longer have anyone to ask, so we will never know for sure, which would probably amuse both artists greatly! We are grateful to Jonathan Horwich for his assistance with this catalogue entry.
A BILSTON ENAMEL PATCH BOX, CIRCA 1790 of oval form, the hinged cover printed and hand-coloured with 'A Trifle from London / Carlton House', the Royal residence with figures in the foreground, opening to reveal a mirror, the base blue. 5.4cm wideCarlton House was The Prince of Wales' ever-evolving London residence on Pall Mall between 1783 and 1826. It was demolished the next year and replaced with Carlton House Terrace, which stands today.
AN EDWARDIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELLERY BOX by Joseph Cook & Son, Birmingham, possibly 1907, rectangular, the hinged cover decorated with 18th Century figures fishing, the interior velvet lined, weighted. 12cm wideThe marks are rubbed. The base panel is loose. Surface wear. Enamel in good condition. A couple of tiny splits to the corners of the cover but nothing to worry about too much. No personalised engraving.
A VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED DOUBLE PHOTOGRAPH FRAME by William Comyns & Sons, London 1891, rectangular, pierced and chased with Classical figures amidst dense scrolling foliage and flowers, easel back. 19cm high, 26cm wideThe original back is a little tired but the easel is ok. In generally good condition commensurate with age.
A VICTORIAN SILVER MUG by Robert Harper, London 1871, of baluster form, chased with two figures holding guns and a group of figures dancing around a fire, in a landscape. 12cm high, 5.3 troy ouncesThe marks on the base are clear. Numbered 3375. Presentation inscription dated 1873. In generally good condition commensurate with age.
Roy de Maistre (1894-1968 Australian/ British)Three nude female figures, ink and pencil on paper, 28 x 24cm, framedProvenance Celia Broadbent who was Roy de Maistre's cousin once removed and the artists executor. Celia Broadbent's mother was the subject of La Folie c 1946-47 considered to be one of the artist's major works. The picture passed by family descent to the present owner
A pair of 19th century Continental Chelsea-type porcelain models of sheep, each with brown sponged white fleece, before a flowering bocage pseudo gold anchor marks, 9.5cm, together with a pair of figures each with goat and two other pairs of Continental porcelain figures (8)One goat missing a horn, sheep missing an ear, bocage damage and other small damages
A collection of four stylised Spanish figures by The Sargadelos Pottery, the largest of a standing bull, length 30cm; together with a similar smaller model of a horse, and a Nao glazed pottery model of a duck (with chip to underside of one wing), printed marks verso, length 24cm (6)
Attributed to William Patrick Roberts (1895-1980) - Possible Study for a Mural with Nude Figures, pencil and watercolour, with typical grid tracery, bears signature lower left, full sheet dimensions 30 x 24cmUnframed and mounted on a card backing.Small areas of curling to paper at top edge.Surface colours appear general bold and original.Single pin holes to the top corners.Rippling to the surface of the paper.
Louis-Albert Carvin (1875-1951) - a large Art Deco gilt spelter sculpture modelled as a pair of alsatians, one in standing pose and the other of recumbent form, each signed 'L. Carvin' to collar, raised on two-tone variegated marble stepped base to a gilt metal toupee flattened feet, max. h.55cm, w.44.5cm, d.21.5cmSpelter figures both good, complete and original.Small surface nick to front left hand lower corner.Overall very good condition.A nice decorative piece.
Attributed to James Guthrie PPRSA (Scottish, 1859-1930), sketchbook containing predominantly preparatory pencil studies, inscribed 'J.J.Guthrie Album' to front inner board,7x10ins, plus an ink and graphite illustration depicting two seated figures, indistinctly monogrammed to lower right, framed and glazed, 5x7ins. Plus an etching depicting a view over the coast with moored boats in the foreground, 6x7ins, framed and glazed (3)

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