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Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Indigo Bunting" Signed middle right. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This artwork was originally published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for the limited edition collection of The Songbirds of the Fifty States. Each cover was postmarked on the anniversary of statehood in the appropriate state capital. When first encountering the vivid blue Indigo Bunting, people sometimes believe they have spied an exotic bird escaped from the zoo. The songbird is so beautiful in his breeding plumage, he appears to be lost from a tropical homeland. These regally-clothed songsters arrive in late spring from a winter home in Panama. Although they arrive later than most birds in their northern home, the Indigo Buntings make up for lost time by singing from sun up to sun down, all summer long. Even in late August, long after other birds have ceased to sing their joyous summer songs, the persistent Indigo Buntings keep on as if regretful that the season is drawing to a close. As autumn approaches, the birds' vivid blue color dulls to brown. Only faint hints of the deep purplish blue remain as remnants of their previous splendor. These remaining flashes remind the viewer that the Indigo Buntings will return in spring once again to dazzle Americans with their glistening plumage and sweet song. Image Size: 8.5 x 8.75 in. Overall Size: 18 x 18 in. Unframed. (B07411)

Lucy Dawson's Dog Book First Edition 1939

The autographs of over 170 R.A.F pilots as featured in the limited-edition folios ‘So Few’, commissioned by Air Vice-Marshal ‘Freddie’ Hurrell, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, and ‘So Many’ a tribute to Bomber Command pilots; two signed copies of the menu from the Honours Banquet held on 3rd December 1990 as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations to honour the Battle of Britain pilots; one copy signed by 24 pilots, the other signed by 23 pilots. Also included are 4 rolled posters of the Battle of Britain signed by Sir Christopher Foxley Norris, an R.A.F. Pocket Book dated 1937, a signed First Day Cover celebrating Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding of Bentley Priory GCB GCVO CMG, with six signatures, another cover, stamps, and three commemorative coins. Provenance: AVM 'Freddie' Hurrell, Director of Appeals for the RAF Benevolent Fund from 1988 to 1995, thence by descent. All proceeds are to be donated to The RAF Benevolent Fund by the family.

Richard Wagner - "The Rhinegold and The Valkyri", illustrated by Arthur Rackham and translated by Margaret Armour, published by Heinemann, London (one volume in grey cloth binding with dust jacket), Richard Wagner - "Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods", illustrated by Rackham and translated by Armour, first edition published by William Heinemann, London (one volume in brown cloth binding with dust jacket) and "Some British Ballads", illustrated by Rackham, published by Constable & Co Ltd, London (one volume in blue cloth binding)

A volume Part II of two volume treatise ''Epochs of Chinese and Japanese art'' by Ernest F.Fenollosa, first edition 1912.

A collection of 32 Ladybird books to include; Seashore, Road Sense, Soldiers, etc. Together with a First Edition Daily Mail Motorcycling book by Ronald Davies and printed by James Heap (Hanley) 1925.

A first press of Rock 'N' Rolling Stones 1970's, a first edition hardback of Alias David Bowie 1986, a first edition hardback of Shout the True Story of The Beatles 1981, plus 4 Beatles LP's to include; Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Help!, Abbey Road and Let It Be.

MARKHAM (Gervase) A small quarto sammelband comprising 6 works, vide: The English House-Wife, 1 f. blank, pp.[10], 252, woodcut text illus., L., 1649; A Way to Get Wealth . . . seventh time corrected, 14 ff., pp. 188, 1 f. blank, L., 1648; Country Contentments . . . sixth edition, pp. [8], 118, final blank,( n.b. tennis ref. at p. 58), L., 1649; The Enrichment of the Weald of Kent, pp. [4], 24, L., Printed by Eliz. Purslow, L., 1649; Markham’s farewell to Husbandry, pp. [12], 158, woodcut text illus., L., 1649; A new Orchard, and Garden, . . . With the Country House-Wives Garden, pp. [8], 74, 1 f. pp. 77-134, separate title for “Country House-wives,” woodcuts to first title and text, L., 1648.

M[ARKHAM] (G[ervase]) The English Husbandman, drawne in Two Bookes, and Each Booke into Two Parts, 4to, 2 parts in 1, woodcut illustrations in text of knot gardens, etc., 19th c. bookplate of William, Earl Fitzwilliam on front pastedown, contemp. blind-ruled calf (rebacked), L., Sheares, 1635, bound with: The Pleasures of Princes, 1635STC 17358. The second edition, bringing together for the first time Books I and II of 'The English Husbandman', originally published separately in 1613 and 1614. Included in Book II, but with a separate title-page and pagination, is a treatise on angling and cock fighting, 'The Pleasures of Princes, or, Good Mens Recreations'.

MASCALL (Leonard) The Government of Cattell. Divided into three Books, sm. 4to, pp. [4], 308 [2], contemp. calf (rebacked), 17th & 18th c. pen trials, owner names, etc., to front, back, and margins, L., Printed by Thomas Harper, for Martha Harison, 1653; and a copy of the 1661 edition, with first title (dated 1633) and last leaves replaced in ink (2)1653 - pen trials (including names, dates, phrases, doodles etc.) to pastedown, title page, end pages and end pastedown, the occasional ink annotation to margins throughout; toned; fold marks and edge tears; pastedowns taped to text block; rebacked, otherwise bindings worn (see additional images)1661 - title page and pp.305-307 are mansucript replacements of lost pages; occasional fold and tears; end papers replaced; rebacked, boards with chips, rubbed corners and areas of general weakness (see additional images)

SWITZER (Stephen) The Nobleman Gentleman, and Gardener’s Recreation, 8vo, engraved frontispiece, panel calf (hinge repairs; slight waterstaining), 1st Edn., L., 1715First Edition of the author’s first book.

IRELAND] [TULL (Jethro) The New Horse-Houghing Husbandry: or, An Essay on the Principles of Tillage and Vegetation. Wherein is shewn, a method of introducing a sort of Vineyard-Culture into the corn-fields, in order to increase their product, and diminish the common expence, by the use of instruments lately invented, 8vo, pp. xvi, 17-88, woodcut vignettes, later half calf, Dublin, Rhames, 1731First Irish Edition, same year as the London edition which preceded it. RASE bookplate. Bound with a 3 pp. (+1 blank) prospectus, caption title, “October 28, 1731. A Society being formed in Dublin for improving the Husbandry, Arts, and Manufactures of this Kingdom, they have thought proper to communicate their Design to the Publick...,” folded, some dust-soiling. This is the first publication of The Dublin Society, founded in June, 1731, apparently unrecorded.

TWAMLEY (J.) Essays on the Management of the Dairy . . . the Manufacture of Cheese and Butter . . . New edition, 12mo, text illus., first and last pages repaired (silked), recent half-calf, L., 1816; Dairying Exemplified, or the Business of Cheese-Making, 8vo, calf (rebacked, R.A.S.E. copy with occasional ink-stamps), 2nd Edn., Warwick, 1787 (2)

MOUBRAY (Bonington), pseud. [i.e. LAWRENCE (John)] A Treatise on Poultry, Pigeons and Rabbits, with a Practical Account of the Egyptian Method of Hatching Eggs, 12mo, contemp. half calf, L., 1815The First Edition, this copy with the engraved bookplate of the Earl of Ilchester on the front paste-down.

DUHAMEL du MONCEAU (Henri Louis) The Elements of Agriculture, translated and edited by Philip Miller, 2 vols., 8vo, 14 folding engraved plates, contemp. sprinkled calf, labels (spines rubbed), the Pallinsburn set, L., 1764 (2)First Edition in English of an influential work. Fussell pp.48-49.

[ESTIENNE (Charles) & LIEBAULT (Jean) Maison Rustique , or the Countrey Farme, . . . translated by Richard Surflet, . . . edited and augmented by Gervase Markham, sm. folio, title with woodcut printer's device, woodcut illustrations and diagrams, woodcut decorative initials and head-pieces, (lacking initial and final blanks, N4 and 2O1 short repaired tear at foot, within text but with only minor loss to part of the odd letter, some water-staining at head and foot, occasional staining or spotting), rebound in full period-style panel calf binding, new end-papers, London, Printed by Adam Islip for John Bull , 1616STC 10549. Bitting p.146-147; Fussell p.13; Goldsmiths' 451; Hunt 202; Kress 353; Poynter 31.1.; Schwerdt I, 166 (first English edition); Simon, BG, 610 (note). The third English edition, but the first to be edited by Gervase Markham,Provenance Edward ?Sayve (17th century ink inscription to title); 'Thomas Hartt owne this Booke 1625' (ink inscription to A5); 'John Glynn - purchased - 12 January 1822' (ink inscription to title).

HERESBACH (Conrad) Foure Bookes of Husbandry... Conteyning the Whole Arte and Trade of Husbandry, with the Antiquitie, and Commendation Thereof. Newely Englished, and Increased, by Barnabe Googe, sm. 4to, black letter, woodcut arms on verso of title, lacks final 2 leaves (supplied in facsimile), title soiled, occasional light dampstaining, bookplate of Maurice Frost, and Bibliotheca Tiliana (with very small stamp on verso of title), modern half morocco, Richard Watkins, 1577First Edition in English. Westwood & Satchell, pp.116-117; STC 13196; Goldsmiths’ 193. Diverse subject matter besides agriculture, including forestry, bees, gardening, etc.

HOGG (James) The Shepherd’s Guide, 8vo, pp. vi, 338, some foxing, repair to blank margin of pp. 15/16, half calf (rubbed), Edinburgh, J. Ballantyne & Co., 1807The First Edition of the Etterick Shepherd and poet’s third book.

JAMES (Robert) The Rational Farmer and Practical Husbandman. Containing Remarks on the Principles of Vegetation. . . The Reasons and Manner of promoting their Fertility . . To which is added, the British Herbal . . ., 4to, pp. (ii), 171, (1); 92, contemp. calf (rebacked), L., 1743Originally issued in parts, this copy of the First Edition collates with ESTC, which gives 4 locations (3 UK; 1 USA). Attributed, by virtue of the 1747 second edition, to Robert James, friend of Dr. Johnson.

AN ANTIQUE PRINTED MAP BY N. BELLIN / J. VAN SCHLEY, Paris / Amsterdam c.1770. CARTE DE LA BAYE DEHISCE ...; Copperplate coloured. This chart for a Dutch edition of Prevost's 'Histoire des Voyages' first appeared in 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime' which shows the mouth of the Chiang River in the Fujian Province of modern day China. It covers part of the modern day city of Fuzhou on the southeastern coast of China just west of Taiwan or Formosa. Very detailed, it also features towns, fortifications, islands, bridges, rivers and mountains. Depth soundings around the coastline are also marked. 220 by 275mm (8.75 by 10.75 inches).

LAGAVULIN 16 YEAR OLD WHITE HORSESingle malt.The Islay distillery of Lagavulin first gained notoriety in 1862 when it was acquired by the well-known blender, John Logan Mackie. He then passed the reins to his nephew Peter, who is credited with the creation of the highly regarded White Horse Blend. This blend was so successful that by 1924 the Mackie group changed their name to White Horse Distillers, before becoming part of the DCL group a few years later. Lagavulin single malt was still produced under the White Horse Distillers name until the late 1990s when it became part of the Diageo conglomerate.The most famous advocate of Lagavulin is probably fictional character, Ron Swanson, from hit US sit-com Parks & Recreation. However, Nick Offerman (the actor who plays Ron) must also enjoy a drop, as he has partnered up with the distillery to create his own limited-edition whisky.If you were to ask a room full of whisky aficionados what their desert island dram would be, chances are that one of the most popular answers would be Lagavulin’s sublime 16-Year-Old. Its effortless balance of sweet, sherried, dried fruit notes with smoky, savoury undertones has earned it legions of fans worldwide.43% ABV / 70cl

LAGAVULIN 16 YEAR OLD WHITE HORSESingle malt.The Islay distillery of Lagavulin first gained notoriety in 1862 when it was acquired by the well-known blender, John Logan Mackie. He then passed the reins to his nephew Peter, who is credited with the creation of the highly regarded White Horse Blend. This blend was so successful that by 1924 the Mackie group changed their name to White Horse Distillers, before becoming part of the DCL group a few years later. Lagavulin single malt was still produced under the White Horse Distillers name until the late 1990s when it became part of the Diageo conglomerate.The most famous advocate of Lagavulin is probably fictional character, Ron Swanson, from hit US sit-com Parks & Recreation. However, Nick Offerman (the actor who plays Ron) must also enjoy a drop, as he has partnered up with the distillery to create his own limited-edition whisky.If you were to ask a room full of whisky aficionados what their desert island dram would be, chances are that one of the most popular answers would be Lagavulin’s sublime 16-Year-Old. Its effortless balance of sweet, sherried, dried fruit notes with smoky, savoury undertones has earned it legions of fans worldwide.43% ABV / 70clFill level in mid neck.

GLENMORANGIE 10 YEAR OLD GRAND SLAM DRAMSingle malt.Famous for their unique stills, each as tall as an adult giraffe, and their passion for innovation, Glenmorangie remains one of the best-selling single malts in the world. They were one of the first distilleries to experiment with cask finishing; the process of transferring spirit from one cask type to another in order to impart additional characteristics and flavours.To further this agenda of innovation, in September of 2021 Glenmorangie began production at their new “Lighthouse” facility, a futuristic R&D department protruding from the heart of their traditional distillery complex like a monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Off limits to the public, it is home to a “sensory lab” as well as two of Glenmorangie’s signature stills, each of which plays host to several classified modifications. Only time will tell what exciting innovations will filter down to the rest of the industry.A limited edition Glenmorangie celebrating the Scottish national rugby team winning a Grand Slam in 1990.40% ABV / 75clFill level in mid / low neck.

LAGAVULIN 15 YEAR OLD WHITE HORSE DECANTERSingle malt.The Islay distillery of Lagavulin first gained notoriety in 1862 when it was acquired by the well-known blender, John Logan Mackie. He then passed the reins to his nephew Peter, who is credited with the creation of the highly regarded White Horse Blend. This blend was so successful that by 1924 the Mackie group changed their name to White Horse Distillers, before becoming part of the DCL group a few years later. Lagavulin single malt was still produced under the White Horse Distillers name until the late 1990s when it became part of the Diageo conglomerate.The most famous advocate of Lagavulin is probably fictional character, Ron Swanson, from hit US sit-com Parks & Recreation. However, Nick Offerman (the actor who plays Ron) must also enjoy a drop, as he has partnered up with the distillery to create his own limited-edition whisky.45% ABV / 75cl Please note that these decanters were sold unsealed by the distillery. However, while we have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this lot, it is impossible to guarantee the liquid inside.Please see additional image.Weight of decanter: 1374g

LAGAVULIN 16 YEAR OLD WHITE HORSESingle malt.The Islay distillery of Lagavulin first gained notoriety in 1862 when it was acquired by the well-known blender, John Logan Mackie. He then passed the reins to his nephew Peter, who is credited with the creation of the highly regarded White Horse Blend. This blend was so successful that by 1924 the Mackie group changed their name to White Horse Distillers, before becoming part of the DCL group a few years later. Lagavulin single malt was still produced under the White Horse Distillers name until the late 1990s when it became part of the Diageo conglomerate.The most famous advocate of Lagavulin is probably fictional character, Ron Swanson, from hit US sit-com Parks & Recreation. However, Nick Offerman (the actor who plays Ron) must also enjoy a drop, as he has partnered up with the distillery to create his own limited-edition whisky.If you were to ask a room full of whisky aficionados what their desert island dram would be, chances are that one of the most popular answers would be Lagavulin’s sublime 16-Year-Old. Its effortless balance of sweet, sherried, dried fruit notes with smoky, savoury undertones has earned it legions of fans worldwide.43% ABV / 1LFill level in mid neck. There is some minor wear to the carton.Please see additional images.

LAGAVULIN 16 YEAR OLD WHITE HORSESingle malt.The Islay distillery of Lagavulin first gained notoriety in 1862 when it was acquired by the well-known blender, John Logan Mackie. He then passed the reins to his nephew Peter, who is credited with the creation of the highly regarded White Horse Blend. This blend was so successful that by 1924 the Mackie group changed their name to White Horse Distillers, before becoming part of the DCL group a few years later. Lagavulin single malt was still produced under the White Horse Distillers name until the late 1990s when it became part of the Diageo conglomerate.The most famous advocate of Lagavulin is probably fictional character, Ron Swanson, from hit US sit-com Parks & Recreation. However, Nick Offerman (the actor who plays Ron) must also enjoy a drop, as he has partnered up with the distillery to create his own limited-edition whisky.If you were to ask a room full of whisky aficionados what their desert island dram would be, chances are that one of the most popular answers would be Lagavulin’s sublime 16-Year-Old. Its effortless balance of sweet, sherried, dried fruit notes with smoky, savoury undertones has earned it legions of fans worldwide.43% ABV / 70clFill level in high shoulder. Minor wear to carton

LAGAVULIN 16 YEAR OLDSingle malt.The Islay distillery of Lagavulin first gained notoriety in 1862 when it was acquired by the well-known blender, John Logan Mackie. He then passed the reins to his nephew Peter, who is credited with the creation of the highly regarded White Horse Blend. This blend was so successful that by 1924 the Mackie group changed their name to White Horse Distillers, before becoming part of the DCL group a few years later. Lagavulin single malt was still produced under the White Horse Distillers name until the late 1990s when it became part of the Diageo conglomerate.The most famous advocate of Lagavulin is probably fictional character, Ron Swanson, from hit US sit-com Parks & Recreation. However, Nick Offerman (the actor who plays Ron) must also enjoy a drop, as he has partnered up with the distillery to create his own limited-edition whisky.If you were to ask a room full of whisky aficionados what their desert island dram would be, chances are that one of the most popular answers would be Lagavulin’s sublime 16-Year-Old. Its effortless balance of sweet, sherried, dried fruit notes with smoky, savoury undertones has earned it legions of fans worldwide.43% ABV / 70clFill level in mid neck.

Ellmann [Lucy]: Ducks, Newburyport, first edition book, signed back cover, pub by Galley Beggar Press, 2019; Vintage Jaws mug by Coffer Sports. (2)

Attributed to Sir Noel Coward (1899-1973) watercolour painting titled "Samolo" along a first edition South Sea Bubble and Pomp and Circumstance from which the title of the painting is taken - 30cm x 22cm

A TURQUOISE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, 18TH CENTURYPublished: Robert Kleiner, 'The Tuyet Nguyet Collection of Snuff Bottles and Saucers', Arts of Asia, November-December 1998, pp. 50, no. 19.China. Of cylindrical form, supported on a flat recessed foot, the tapered shoulder surmounted by a short cylindrical neck, the turquoise glass with faint swirls of slightly darker hue. Note the wide mouth with 8 mm diameter, typical of early glass wares.Provenance: From the private collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter. Tuyet Nguyet was the founder and chief editor of Arts of Asia. She married Stephen Markbreiter, an English architect, in 1959 and moved to Hong Kong to work as a journalist. Arts of Asia's first regular edition appeared in 1971. In the magazine, Nguyet sought to combine authoritative content from major experts with detailed coverage of the Asian art market. Tuyet Nguyet was an early member of The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, attending her first convention in 1973, and was later elected as an honorary member. Condition: Excellent condition with minor old wear and some manufacturing irregularities.Stopper: Jadeite stopperWeight: 43.2 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 81 mm. Diameter neck 14 mm and mouth 8 mmAuction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Bonhams New York, 12 September 2016, lot 9019Price: USD 3,125 or approx. EUR 3,400 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A Turquoise-Blue Glass Snuff Bottle, Likely Imperial, Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1730-1800十八世紀孔雀藍色料器鼻烟壺中國。圓柱體，圓柱體頸部，圈足。孔雀藍色料器帶有輕微漩渦狀紋理。請注意，直徑為八毫米的壺口，是早期玻璃鼻烟壺的典型特徵。 出版：Robert Kleiner，〈The Tuyet Nguyet Collection of Snuff Bottles and Saucers〉，《Arts of Asia》，1998年11-12月，第50頁，編號19. 來源：Tuyet Nguyet 和 Stephen Markbreiter 的私人收藏。Tuyet Nguyet 是《Arts of Asia》的創始人和主編。1959 年，她與英國建築師Stephen Markbreiter結婚，並移居香港擔任記者。《Arts of Asia》第一期普通版於 1971 年問世。在該雜誌中，Nguyet 致力於將專家的權威內容與亞洲藝術市場的詳細報導相結合。Tuyet Nguyet 是國際中國鼻烟壺協會的早期會員，1973 年參加了協會的第一次大會，後來當選爲名譽會員。 品相：品相極佳，有輕微的磨損和一些製作瑕疵。 壺蓋：翡翠 重量：43.2 克 尺寸：高 （含蓋）81 毫米，頸部直徑14 毫米及壺口直徑8 毫米拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：紐約邦瀚斯，2016年9月12日，lot 9019 價格：USD 3,125 （相當於今日EUR 3,400） 描述：1730-1800年擬御製宮廷作坊北京工松石藍料鼻烟壺

A GREEN JADE 'CLOUD-SCROLL' PENDANT, HONGSHAN CULTUREPublished: Filippo Salviati, 4000 Years of Chinese Archaic Jades, Edition Zacke, Vienna 2017, page 21, no. 20. Salviati notes: “No. 20 has a strongly emphasized abstract look which departs significantly from the general design of most of these ornaments. The abstract shape (…) seems to evoke the profile of an animal.”China, c. 4000-3000 BC. Finely carved in openwork as a single unit of a cloud-scroll with subsidiary arched segments protruding from the corners. The top is pierced with a circular aperture. The translucent stone is of a pale green tone with cloudy-white inclusions.Provenance: From the private collection of Irene and Wolfgang Zacke (1942-2022). The couple has been active in the art trade for well over half a century and were one of the first in Austria to offer Asian works of art in their gallery, starting in 1968. Since the late 1980s, they have been collecting ancient Chinese jades, building an extensive and multiply published collection over the decades.Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear and minuscule nibbling here and there. Some encrustations and minuscule surface alterations.Weight: 21.7 g Dimensions: Length 10.4 cmLiterature comparison: Compare a related cloud-scroll plaque, Hongshan culture, from the Myers collection published in Fillippo Salviati, Radiant Stones: Archaic Chinese Jades, 2004, Hong Kong, no. 1.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 27 November 2019, lot 2711 Price: HKD 175,000 or approx. EUR 23,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A green jade 'cloud-scroll' ornament, Hongshan culture, circa 4000-3000 BC.Expert remark: Compare the closely related color and form. Note the size (12.3 cm).紅山文化勾綠色玉雲紋珮中國，公元前 4000-3000 年。綠色的不透明玉石，夾雜著白色斑點。玉佩中央彎曲鏤空，成勾雲紋，一個穿孔用於懸掛。 出版：Filippo Salviati，《中國古玉4000年》，Zacke藝廊版，維也納， 2017年，頁21，圖 20。Salviati 教授: “編號20 has a strongly emphasized abstract look which departs significantly from the general design of most of these ornaments. The abstract shape (…) seems to evoke the profile of an animal.” （20號具有強烈的抽像外觀，與大多數這些飾品的總體設計大相徑庭。 抽象的形狀（……）似乎像是動物的輪廓）來源：Irene 與Wolfgang Zacke （1942-2022）收藏。這對夫妻一直活躍於藝術品行業已有半個多世紀，自1968年起他們開始在奧地利經營亞洲藝術品，是最早的商人之一。自1980年代末，他們一直在收集中國古玉，數十年來建立了一個大規模的收藏。 品相：狀況極好，有輕微磨損和磕損，一些結殼和微小的表面變化。 重量：21.7 克 尺寸：長 10.4 厘米 文獻比較： 比較一件相近的紅山文化勾雲形珮，收藏於Myers collection published，見Fillippo Salviati，《Radiant Stones: Archaic Chinese Jades》，2004年，香港，編號1。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：香港佳士得，2019年11月27日，lot 2711 價格：HKD 175,000（相當於今日EUR 23,000） 描述：紅山文化青玉勾雲形珮 專家評論：比較非常相近的顏色和外型。請注意尺寸(12.3厘米)。

AN IMPERIAL CARAMEL GLASS FACETED SNUFF BOTTLE, 18TH CENTURYChina, Palace Workshops, Beijing. The opaque caramel glass bottle is of octagonal shape and is carved on either side with a flat, raised oval panel encircled by pentagonal facets. The glass with very faint swirls. Note the wide mouth with 12 mm diameter, typical of early glass wares.Provenance: From the private collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter. Tuyet Nguyet was the founder and chief editor of Arts of Asia. She married Stephen Markbreiter, an English architect, in 1959 and moved to Hong Kong to work as a journalist. Arts of Asia's first regular edition appeared in 1971. In the magazine, Nguyet sought to combine authoritative content from major experts with detailed coverage of the Asian art market. Tuyet Nguyet was an early member of The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, attending her first convention in 1973, and was later elected as an honorary member. Condition: Excellent condition with some old wear as expected, few shallow surface scratches.Stopper: Agate stopperWeight: 52.2 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 62 mm. Diameter neck 17 mm and mouth 12 mmFaceted forms derive from European stylistic and technical influence during the early years of the Beijing Palace glassworks which were set up in 1696. At this time, the workshops were under the direction of a Jesuit missionary named Kilian Stumpf (1655-1720) and there is every reason to expect European influence in design as well as manufacture.Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's New York, 16 September 2015, lot 254Price: USD 3,250 or approx. EUR 3,800 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A small purple glass faceted snuff bottle, Imperial, Palace workshops, Beijing, 1720-1800Expert remark: Compare the closely related form. Note the color of the glass and the size of the bottle (44 mm).十八世紀御製八方式焦糖色料器鼻烟壺中國，北京清宮鼻烟壺造辦處。不透明的焦糖色鼻烟壺為八方式，兩面開光内有一個凸起圓形，周圍環繞著五角形切面。料器有著非常微弱的漩渦紋理。請注意，壺口直徑為 12 毫米，這是早期料器鼻烟壺的典型特徵。 來源：Tuyet Nguyet 和 Stephen Markbreiter 的私人收藏。Tuyet Nguyet 是《Arts of Asia》的創始人和主編。1959 年，她與英國建築師Stephen Markbreiter結婚，並移居香港擔任記者。《Arts of Asia》第一期普通版於 1971 年問世。在該雜誌中，Nguyet 致力於將專家的權威內容與亞洲藝術市場的詳細報導相結合。Tuyet Nguyet 是國際中國鼻烟壺協會的早期會員，1973 年參加了協會的第一次大會，後來當選爲名譽會員。 品相：品相極佳，如預期的有些磨損，表面有少量淺劃痕。 壺蓋：瑪瑙 重量：52.2 克 尺寸：高 （含蓋）62 毫米，頸部直徑17 毫米及瓶口直徑12 毫米 切面式源自於 1696 年成立的北京清宮玻璃造辦處早期歐洲風格和技術的影響。當時，這些工作坊由傳教士 Kilian Stumpf (1655-1720) 指導，所以很可能也是受到歐洲風格的影響。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2015年9月16日，lot 254 價格：USD 3,250（相當於今日EUR 3,800） 描述：1720-1800年北京造辦處御製紫色料八方式鼻烟壺 專家評論：比較非常相近的外型。請注意色料的顏色和尺寸不同(44 毫米)。

A FACETED AND SANDWICHED 'TORTOISESHELL IMITATION' GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, 18TH-19TH CENTURYPublished: Robert Kleiner, 'The Tuyet Nguyet Collection of Snuff Bottles and Saucers', Arts of Asia, November-December 1998, pp. 50, no. 8China. Of ovoid form, raised on a circular concave foot, with a waisted neck, the four sides carved with raised oblong panels forming a square section. The glass a dark red with black, white, and yellow tones in swirling patterns, in imitation of tortoise shell.Provenance: From the private collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter. Tuyet Nguyet was the founder and chief editor of Arts of Asia. She married Stephen Markbreiter, an English architect, in 1959 and moved to Hong Kong to work as a journalist. Arts of Asia's first regular edition appeared in 1971. In the magazine, Nguyet sought to combine authoritative content from major experts with detailed coverage of the Asian art market. Tuyet Nguyet was an early member of The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, attending her first convention in 1973, and was later elected as an honorary member. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and microscopic nibbling to the rim and edges.Stopper: Glass in imitation of jadeiteWeight: 52.2 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 69 mm. Diameter neck 13 mm and mouth 6 mm Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Bonhams New York, 16 March 2015, lot 1046Price: USD 5,000 or approx. EUR 5,900 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A sandwiched glass snuff bottle with splashed and swirled decoration, 1730-1780Expert remark: Compare the closely related color and swirls. Note the different form and smaller size (53 mm)十八至十九世紀仿玳瑁料器四方開光鼻烟壺中國。撇口，束頸，溜肩，四方圓角，每面開光，圈足。料器呈暗紅色，夾雜著黑、白及黃色漩渦紋，仿玳瑁。 出版：Robert Kleiner，〈The Tuyet Nguyet Collection of Snuff Bottles and Saucers〉，《Arts of Asia》，1998年11-12月，第50頁，編號8。 來源：Tuyet Nguyet 和 Stephen Markbreiter 的私人收藏。Tuyet Nguyet 是《Arts of Asia》的創始人和主編。1959 年，她與英國建築師Stephen Markbreiter結婚，並移居香港擔任記者。《Arts of Asia》第一期普通版於 1971 年問世。在該雜誌中，Nguyet 致力於將專家的權威內容與亞洲藝術市場的詳細報導相結合。Tuyet Nguyet 是國際中國鼻烟壺協會的早期會員，1973 年參加了協會的第一次大會，後來當選爲名譽會員。 品相：品相極好，輕微磨損，邊緣有細微磕損。 壺蓋：仿翡翠綠玻璃 重量：52.2 克 尺寸：高 （含蓋）69 毫米，頸部直徑13 毫米及瓶口直徑6 毫米 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：紐約邦瀚斯，2015年3月16日，lot 1046價格：USD 5,000（相當於今日EUR 5,900） 描述：1730-1780年攪色料胎鼻烟壺 專家評論：比較非常相近絞色和紋理。請注意外型不同和尺寸稍小 (53 毫米)。

A BLUE AND WHITE 'SCHOLARS' SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. Of baluster form, rising from a flaring foot to a straight cylindrical neck, the body finely decorated with a palace garden scene, depicting scholars and attendants in scholarly pursuits, with banana trees, scholar's rock, and pine. The foot and neck with double line borders.Provenance: From the private collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter. Tuyet Nguyet was the founder and chief editor of Arts of Asia. She married Stephen Markbreiter, an English architect, in 1959 and moved to Hong Kong to work as a journalist. Arts of Asia's first regular edition appeared in 1971. In the magazine, Nguyet sought to combine authoritative content from major experts with detailed coverage of the Asian art market. Tuyet Nguyet was an early member of The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, attending her first convention in 1973, and was later elected as an honorary member. Condition: Very good condition with old wear and minor firing irregularities. A very faint and shallow crack near the foot (ca. 1 cm long).Stopper: Glazed ceramic in imitation of coral (with minuscule chips and remnants of adhesive)Weight: 35.2 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 82 mm. Diameter neck 15 mm and mouth 10 mmThe recessed base with an apocryphal six-character mark da Qing Yongzheng nianzhi in underglaze blue within a double circle.Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25 May 2014, lot 1074Price: HKD 37,500 or approx. EUR 5,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A Blue and White Porcelain 'Figure Scene' Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty, 19th century清代青花“學堂苦讀圖”鼻烟壺中國，1644-1912年。長頸，豐胸溜肩，束腹，底足外撇。壺身青花描繪一幅學堂圖，先生坐在中堂，學童們正拿著書籍，或是自己學習，或是詢問師長，四周芭蕉林園假山。 來源：Tuyet Nguyet 和 Stephen Markbreiter 的私人收藏。Tuyet Nguyet 是《Arts of Asia》的創始人和主編。1959 年，她與英國建築師Stephen Markbreiter結婚，並移居香港擔任記者。《Arts of Asia》第一期普通版於 1971 年問世。在該雜誌中，Nguyet 致力於將專家的權威內容與亞洲藝術市場的詳細報導相結合。Tuyet Nguyet 是國際中國鼻烟壺協會的早期會員，1973 年參加了協會的第一次大會，後來當選爲名譽會員。 品相：品相極好，有磨損和輕微的燒製瑕疵。 足部附近有一條非常細微的裂縫（約 1 厘米長）。 壺蓋：仿珊瑚瓷蓋（帶有微小的磕損和修補殘留物） 重量：35.2 克 尺寸：高 （含蓋）82 毫米，頸部直徑15 毫米及壺口直徑10 毫米 圈足内雙圈青花六字款“大清雍正年製”。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：香港蘇富比，2014年5月25日，lot 1074 價格：HKD 37,500（相當於今日EUR 5,500） 描述：十九世紀清代青花人物鼻烟壺

A BLUE AND WHITE 'EIGHT IMMORTALS' SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. Of cylindrical form with straight cylindrical neck, finely painted in underglaze blue with the eight immortals floating above crashing waves, holding their attributes. The shoulder with swirling clouds, the neck decorated with a band of ruyi.Provenance: From the private collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter. Two collector's labels with inventory numbers '51' and '133' to the base. Tuyet Nguyet was the founder and chief editor of Arts of Asia. She married Stephen Markbreiter, an English architect, in 1959 and moved to Hong Kong to work as a journalist. Arts of Asia's first regular edition appeared in 1971. In the magazine, Nguyet sought to combine authoritative content from major experts with detailed coverage of the Asian art market. Tuyet Nguyet was an early member of The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, attending her first convention in 1973, and was later elected as an honorary member. Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear and some firing irregularities, the foot with a minor touchup.Stopper: Glazed ceramic stopper in imitation of coral (minuscule chip, remnants of adhesive)Weight: 26.8 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 75 mm. Diameter neck 10 mm and mouth 7 mmAuction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 31 May 2015, lot 145Price: HKD 37,500 or approx. EUR 5,200 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A blue and white porcelain 'eight immortals' snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, Jiaqing/Daoguang period清代青花“八仙過海”鼻烟壺中國，1644-1912年。圓柱體壺身，直頸，溜肩。頸部如意紋，壺身青花描繪八仙過海場景。 來源：Tuyet Nguyet 和 Stephen Markbreiter 的私人收藏。底部兩個收藏標簽“51”和“133”。Tuyet Nguyet 是《Arts of Asia》的創始人和主編。1959 年，她與英國建築師Stephen Markbreiter結婚，並移居香港擔任記者。《Arts of Asia》第一期普通版於 1971 年問世。在該雜誌中，Nguyet 致力於將專家的權威內容與亞洲藝術市場的詳細報導相結合。Tuyet Nguyet 是國際中國鼻烟壺協會的早期會員，1973 年參加了協會的第一次大會，後來當選爲名譽會員。 品相：品相極好，有輕微磨損和一些燒製瑕疵，足部有輕微的修飾。 壺蓋：仿珊瑚瓷蓋 重量：26.8 克 尺寸：高 （含蓋）75 毫米，頸部直徑10 毫米及壺口直徑7 毫米拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：香港蘇富比，2015年5月31日，lot 145 價格：HKD 37,500（相當於今日EUR 5,200） 描述：清代嘉慶道光青花八仙過海鼻烟壺

AN INSCRIBED RUBY-RED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, 1750-1850Published: Robert Kleiner, 'The Tuyet Nguyet Collection of Snuff Bottles and Saucers', Arts of Asia, November-December 1998, pp. 53, no. 21.China. Of flattened rectangular form with rounded edges, the long sides each with a raised oval panel neatly incised with a poetic inscription, the short sides each with a raised oblong panel.Expert's note: Many monochrome glass snuff bottles were incised with poems and inscriptions, adding to their attraction for the literati class during the Qing dynasty. This is a good example, the raised panels providing an ideal platform for the incision work, which is of spectacular quality and shows fine gilding as well.Inscriptions: With a poem by Li Yifu, Tang Dynasty “She (the goddess of the Luo river) takes the moon as her fan and the clouds as her dress. She dances and looks at her image mirrored by the river.”Provenance: From the private collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter. Tuyet Nguyet was the founder and chief editor of Arts of Asia. She married Stephen Markbreiter, an English architect, in 1959 and moved to Hong Kong to work as a journalist. Arts of Asia's first regular edition appeared in 1971. In the magazine, Nguyet sought to combine authoritative content from major experts with detailed coverage of the Asian art market. Tuyet Nguyet was an early member of The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, attending her first convention in 1973, and was later elected as an honorary member. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear, few light surface scratches.Stopper: Glass in imitation of jadeiteWeight: 31.0 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 64 mm. Diameter neck 15 mm and mouth 8 mmAuction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's New York, 19 September 2007, lot 689Price: USD 21,250 or approx. EUR 25,900 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A Very Rare Ruyi Guan Inscribed Ruby-Red Glass Snuff BottleExpert remark: Compare the closely related color and calligraphy. Note the different form.1750-1850年寶石紅料詩文鼻烟壺中國。扁平長方形，溜肩，邊緣圓潤，兩面開光雕刻詩文。 出版：Robert Kleiner，〈The Tuyet Nguyet Collection of Snuff Bottles and Saucers〉，《Arts of Asia》，1998年11-12月，第53頁，編號21。 專家注釋：許多單色玻璃鼻烟壺上刻有詩句和款識，這就是清代一個很好的例子。 款識：鏤月成歌扇，裁雲作舞衣。自憐回雪影，孤到（應是“好取“）洛川歸。 來源：Tuyet Nguyet 和 Stephen Markbreiter 的私人收藏。Tuyet Nguyet 是《Arts of Asia》的創始人和主編。1959 年，她與英國建築師Stephen Markbreiter結婚，並移居香港擔任記者。《Arts of Asia》第一期普通版於 1971 年問世。在該雜誌中，Nguyet 致力於將專家的權威內容與亞洲藝術市場的詳細報導相結合。Tuyet Nguyet 是國際中國鼻烟壺協會的早期會員，1973 年參加了協會的第一次大會，後來當選爲名譽會員。 品相：品相優良，小磨損，表面輕微劃痕。壺蓋：仿翡翠玻璃料 重量：31.0 克 尺寸：高 （含蓋）64 毫米；頸部直徑15 毫米 及瓶口直徑8 毫米 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2007年9月19日，lot 689 價格：USD 21,250（相當於今日EUR 25,900） 描述：如意館造寶石紅料詩文鼻烟壺 專家評論：比較非常相近的顏色和書法。請注意外型不同。

AN ETCHED AND ENAMELED GLASS 'WINTER LANDSCAPE' SNUFF BOTTLE, BY DAUM NANCY, EARLY 20TH CENTURYOpinion: The present lot, with its classic round form and short everted neck, is without a doubt a snuff bottle, as opposed to the more common perfume bottles which are always larger in size, typically varying between 12 and 18 cm. This means that the present lot was specifically designed as an export article for the Chinese market and thus must be considered extremely rare.France, circa 1910. Of flattened globular form, superbly painted in bright enamels to depict a winter landscape with bare trees and bushes against a reddish-orange ground suggestive of the evening sky. The swirled opaque glass with orange and yellow streaks, edged, cut, and finely polished. The base with an enameled mark Daum Nancy with the cross of Lorraine.Provenance: From the private collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter. The base inscribed 'Daum & Nancy'. Tuyet Nguyet was the founder and chief editor of Arts of Asia. She married Stephen Markbreiter, an English architect, in 1959 and moved to Hong Kong to work as a journalist. Arts of Asia's first regular edition appeared in 1971. In the magazine, Nguyet sought to combine authoritative content from major experts with detailed coverage of the Asian art market. Tuyet Nguyet was an early member of The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, attending her first convention in 1973, and was later elected as an honorary member. Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear and possibly very light retouching to the mouth rim.Stopper: Pearl stopper with silver mountingWeight: 23.4 g Dimensions: Height 52 mm. Diameter neck 11 mm and mouth 6 mmDaum was created in 1892 by Auguste Daum (1853-1909) and Antonin Daum (1864-1930) in the French town Nancy. They developed the Art Nouveau style for which they received the 'Grand Prix' medal at the world exhibition in 1900. Daum glass works are known for their motifs of scenery and nature with mostly plants or flowers. Daum formed the Ecole de Nancy (Nancy School) together with other glass and furniture factories operating in the French city of Nancy. Acid etching was often combined with carving, enameling, and engraving on a single piece of glass to produce creative glass masterpieces. Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's New York, 23 July 2010, lot 217Price: USD 20,000 or approx. EUR 25,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A French etched and enameled glass 'winter landscape' vase, signed in enamel 'Daum Nancy' and with cross of Lorraine, circa 1910Expert remark: Compare the closely related decoration, the color, and the signature. Note the size of the vase (8 cm). 二十世紀初DAUM NANCY派蝕刻琺琅彩冬景鼻烟壺法國，約1910年。扁平圓形，明亮的琺瑯，描繪了一幅秀麗的冬日夕陽圖，夕陽下掉光了樹葉的樹和灌木叢以及雪地。帶有橙色和黃色條紋的漩渦狀不透明玻璃，經過磨邊、切割和精細拋光。帶有洛林十字架的琺瑯標記和 Daum Nancy款的底座。 專家注釋：本拍品具有經典的圓形、短頸和弦唇，毫無疑問是一個鼻烟壺，而不是香水瓶，後者的尺寸總是更大，通常在 12 到 18 厘米之間變化。這意味著本拍品是專門為中國市場設計的外銷商品，極為罕見。 來源：Tuyet Nguyet 和 Stephen Markbreiter 的私人收藏。底座上標注 'Daum & Nancy'。Tuyet Nguyet 是《Arts of Asia》的創始人和主編。1959 年，她與英國建築師Stephen Markbreiter結婚，並移居香港擔任記者。《Arts of Asia》第一期普通版於 1971 年問世。在該雜誌中，Nguyet 致力於將專家的權威內容與亞洲藝術市場的詳細報導相結合。Tuyet Nguyet 是國際中國鼻烟壺協會的早期會員，1973 年參加了協會的第一次大會，後來當選爲名譽會員。 品相：品相極好，有輕微的磨損，壺口有輕微修飾。 壺蓋：珍珠，鑲銀 重量：23.4 克 尺寸：高 52 毫米，頸部直徑11 毫米 及瓶口直徑6 毫米 Daum 於 1892 年由 Auguste Daum (1853-1909) 和 Antonin Daum (1864-1930) 在法國小鎮Nancy創建。他們創立了新藝術運動風格，並因此在 1900 年世界博覽會上獲得大獎。Daum 玻璃作品以其風景和自然的主題而聞名，主要是植物花卉。Daum 與在法國Nancy市運營的其他玻璃和家具工坊一起成立了 Ecole de Nancy（Nancy派）。酸蝕通常與在一塊玻璃上的雕刻和上釉相結合，以製作出富有創意的玻璃作品。

Merian, Maria Sybilla: De Europische Insecten, naauwkeurig onderzogt, na 't leven geschildert, en in print gebragt ... in't Frans beschreeven door J. Marret ... en door een voornaam Liefhebber in't Nederduits vertaalt. Amsterdam: J. F. Bernard 1730. 52 x 36 cm (Größe der Abbildungen: ca. 17 x 13,5; 15 x 11; 21 x 15 cm). Mit gest. Titelvign., gest. Schlussvign. und 184 Kupferstichen auf 47 Tafeln. HLdr. (Einband stark berieben und angeschmutzt. Beide Spiegel und fliegendes Vorsatz vorne etwas schmutzfleckig. Innen nur sehr vereinzelt Feucht- bzw. Altersflecken.)Nissen 1342 (zählt irrig 186 Tafeln). Horn/Sch. 14993. Hunt 483 Anm. - Die erste Folio-Ausgabe, in der niederländischen Übersetzung, erschien zeitgleich mit der französischen Ausgabe und wurde von Merians Tochter Johanna Helena posthum herausgegeben. Sie umfasst ihr Raupenbuch sowie das Neue Blumenbuch. "... The first folio edition and the first appearance of the full suite of Maria Merian's plates of the European insects, the companion and complement to her great Surinam work ... It is remarkable for its botanical as for its entomological content" (De Belder 238/II). Die Kupfer - zu viert auf 43 Bll. angeordnet und zu dritt auf 4 Bll. gedruckt - zeigen Schmetterlinge und Raupen auf ihren entsprechenden Pflanzen. Die Kupfer sind römisch nummeriert, hierbei gibt es von den Tafeln Nr. 1 und 51 je zwei unterschiedliche Ansichten, die Kupfer mit den Nummern 170 und 172 sind in der Zählung übersprungen, sie bilden zusammen die Schlussvignette auf S. 84 (2 Blumenbouquets mit kleinen Hinweisnummern versehen, die auf den beschreibenden Text verweisen sollen). Daher die abweichende Zählung bei Nissen.

JEAN COCTEAU (1889-1963)Le Satiricon tous signés et datés Jean Cocteau 1960-1961; inscrit original (au revers)La série de 7 plats en terracotta et engobe partiellement émaillésdiamètre 34 à 36 cm. (13 3/8 to 14 3/16 in.)Exécuté en 1960. Ces œuvres sont les modèles originaux réalisés par Cocteau pour l'édition de 15.all signed and dated Jean Cocteau 1960-1961; inscribed original (underneath)the set of 7 partially glazed terracotta plates with engobeConceived in 1960.These works are the original model made by Cocteau for the subsequent edition of 15.Footnotes:BibliographieA. Guédras, Jean Cocteau céramiques, Paris, 1989, n° 124 à 128, 130 et 131Le Satiricon est considéré comme l'un des premiers romans de l'histoire de la littérature. Ecrit au 1er siècle de notre ère et communément attribué à Pétrone, ce roman satirique est écrit en prose et en vers. Il est constitué d'un récit-cadre « Aventures d'Encolpe » et de trois récits enchâssés « L'Ephèbe de Pergame », « La Matrone d'Ephèse » et « Le Festin chez Trimalcion ».Cet ouvrage conte les pérégrinations de trois jeunes hommes : Encolpe, Ascylte et Giton. L'Italie décadente du premier siècle est le théâtre de leurs aventures tragiques et de leurs amours tumultueuses. Ils font face aux châtiments divins et aux travers d'une société injuste et violente. Le récit de ce triangle amoureux qui évolue entre fuite et errance est une satire et une mise en garde contre cette société qui perverti et voue la jeunesse à une déshérence certaine. « Satiricon » pourrait aussi se traduire de façon littérale comme « histoire de satyres ». Les satyres, faunes et autres chèvre-pieds sont récurrents dans l'œuvre de Jean Cocteau et notamment dans ses céramiques. Passionné de mythologie gréco-romaine, il se plait à représenter les célèbres créatures du cortège dionysiaque comme l'ont fait notamment les étrusques dont il s'inspire tant. « Ce matin, j'ai fait une suite d'assiettes pour les Madeline sur le thème du Satiricon, dessinées, tachées n'importe comment pourvu que l'esprit de Pétrone domine. En revenant dans ma chambre où j'écris cette note, je me suis aperçu que le dessin me grisait, me soûlait, me sortait de ce monde, beaucoup plus que n'importe quel alcool. »Jean CocteauThe Satyricon is considered to be one of the first novels in the history of literature. Written in the 1st century AD and commonly attributed to Petronius, this satirical novel is written in prose and verse. It consists of a framework story, 'Adventures of Encolpe' and three sub-stories: 'The Ephebe of Pergamon', 'The Matron of Ephesus' and 'The Feast at Trimalcion'.This book recounts the travels of three young men: Encolpe, Ascylte and Giton. Decadent Italy of the first century is the scene of their tragic adventures and tumultuous love-affairs. They face divine punishments on the backdrop of an unjust and violent society. The story of this love triangle which unfolds between flight and roaming is a satirical warning against a society that perverts youth and dooms it to a certain fate of disaffection.'Satiricon' could also literally be translated as 'story of satyrs'. Satyrs, fauns and other goat-footed beings are recurrent in the work of Jean Cocteau and especially in his ceramics. Passionate about Greco-Roman mythology, the artist likes to represent the famous creatures of the Dionysian procession as did the Etruscans, the latter being a great source of inspiration to him.This morning, I made a Madeline series of Satiricon-themed plates, drawn and coloured haphazardly, just so long as the spirit of Petronius dominates. Returning to my room where I write this note, I realized that this drawing had intoxicated me, got me drunk, taken me out of this world, much more than any alcohol.Jean CocteauThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Martell-Premier VoyageA fine blend of 18 eaux-de-vie, of which the oldest dates from 1868, to the youngest from 1979.Crystal de Sèvres decanter 111 of 300, fixed on a metal sculpture by French conceptual artist Bernar Venet (b.1941). In original wooden presentation chest (some scratches and chipping to surface). Accompanied by glass pipette. Engraved labelling. Filled to 100cl. Cognac, 40% volume1 crystal decanterFootnotes:In 2014 Martell celebrated their 300th anniversary with the release of Premier Voyage. A limited edition of only 300 pieces paying tribute to the Maison founder Jean Martell's first journey through the Cognac region selecting the best eaux-de-vie he could find. The famous French conceptual artist Bernar Venet, designed and created the distinctive minimalist metal sculpture that encloses the Crystal de Sèvres decanter.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Rémy Martin-Louis XIII Rare Cask 43.8First Edition. Bottled 2004. Grande Champagne.Baccarat black crystal decanter No. 426 of 786. Palladium plated collar neck. In original presentation case (some damage) with lightning system incorporated and outer packaging. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity, booklet and stopper. Engraved labelling. Filled to 70cl. Cognac, 43.8% volume1 Baccarat crystal decanterFootnotes:A single very old tierçon cask held 786 bottles, to create this incredibly rare expression of Louis XIII.The evocative Baccarat decanter is a true spectacular race against time, executed by a team of some twenty master craftsmen working in union to perform more than fifty operations against a perfectly opaque blackness. Each numbered decanter is a genuine work of art in crystal, requiring nearly two weeks of work to complete. Rare Cask was bottled as a special edition in its own right.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Hennessy-Richard HennessyFirst Edition. Jas Hennessy & Co.Crystal decanter No. 59. Hallmarked silver collar. Bottled 1999. In original presentation case (dampness damages) and outer packaging. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity and stopper. Engraved labelling. Filled to 70cl. Cognac, 40% volume1 crystal decanterThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

With original drawing.- Repton (Humphry) Sketches and Hints on Landscape Gardening, first edition, half-title, 16 fine aquatint plates (10 hand-coloured and with overslips, including 4 double-page and 6 uncoloured, all but 2 with overslips), woodcut illustrations and vignette tail-piece, one plate with marginal tear, with an original pen and brush drawing with monochrome wash mounted on front pastedown, some foxing, light browning to edges, uncut in old marbled boards, rebacked, rubbed and soiled, extremities worn, preserved in modern silk-lined brown half morocco drop-back box, [Abbey, Scenery 388; Tooley 400], oblong folio, Printed by W. Bulmer and Co., [1795].⁂ An exceptional copy of the rarest of Repton's landscape books. Only 250 copies were printed and Repton refused to issue a second edition although some of the chapters were re-used in 'Observations' and 'Fragments'. This copy enhanced by the inclusion of the original drawing, signed lower right "H. Repton" and within the original wash border, of plate VIII showing "the effect of cutting down some chestnut trees in the avenue at Langley [Langley Park, Kent, the seat of Sir Peter Burrell, Bart, M.P.], to let in the hill, richly covered with oaks, and that majestic tree, which steps out before its brethren like the leader of an host..."Another original drawing for plate 2 from this work (Rivenhall Place) was sold by Christies NY in 2004 for $16,000.Repton (1752-1818) was the first person to use the term 'Landscape Gardening', explaining in the introduction to this highly important and influential work that "the art can only be advanced and perfected by the united powers of the landscape painter and the practical gardener."

Birds.- Stonham (Charles) The Birds of the British Islands, 5 vol., first edition, half-titles, 318 photogravured plates, captioned tissue guards, 2 folding maps, endpapers browned, scattered foxing and offsetting, some lightly affecting plates, one or two finger-soiling marks to plates, tissue guard corner creased to plate CXXXVIII and plates CLVII & CLVIII detached with tissue guards, original cloth, gilt, faded and a little discoloured, lightly soiled, extremities rubbed, [Nissen IVB 898; Zimmer 604], 4to, 1906-11.

London.- Ackermann (Rudolph, publisher) The Microcosm of London, 3 vol., first edition, wood-engraved titles and engraved dedication leaves, 104 hand-coloured aquatint plates after Rowlandson and Pugin, bookplates to pastedowns, plate 5 splitting along platemark, marginal paper repairs to pp.269-272, some offsetting or occasional foxing, later half morocco with red & green spine labels, g.e., extremities rubbed but still a very bright and attractive set generally, [Abbey Scenery 212; Tooley 7], 4to, [1808-10].

London.- Ackermann (Rudolph, publisher) The History of the Abbey Church of St. Peter's Westminster, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, additional vignette title, engraved plan and portrait, 81 hand-coloured aquatint plates, list of subscribers, occasional spotting and offsetting, modern half morocco, spines gilt in compartments, corners lightly bumped, though an attractive set overall, 4to, 1812.

Ireland.- Davies (Sir John) A Discoverie of the True Causes why Ireland was never entirely Subdued...untill the Beginning of his Maiesties happie Raigne, first edition, with initial leaf blank except for signature 'A', with later ink inscription to verso, woodcut device and decoration on title, dedication leaf within typographic borders, corner of O4 torn away with slight loss to ruled border, tear and printing flaw to Y1, V2 and Bb4 with small holes slightly affecting text, some water-staining, occasional slight worming at inner margin, not affecting text, later calf, gilt, extremities bit worn, upper joint split but covers holding firm, [STC 6348], 4to, Printed for John Jaggard, 1612.⁂ Important work on Anglo-Irish relations. Davies (1570-1652) was an eminent poet, lawyer and political writer. In 1603 he was sent to Ireland as solicitor-general and soon was promoted to Attorney-general and one of the justices of assizes. This work was the result of a judicial circuit round Ireland and on his return to England he wrote an account to the King. He was appointed Lord Chief Justice of England but died shortly afterwards.Provenance: Charles Hughes (bookplate); John Boyle, 5th Earl of Orrery (bookplate to verso of title).

Marchesinus (Johannes) Mammotrectus super Bibliam, collation: A-C8; a10; b-y8; 1 28; 310, double column, 228 ff. (including initial and final blanks), 39 lines and headline, Gothic type, rubricated throughout with alternating blue and red Lombard initials,, A1r richly illuminated with a 7-line initial 'I' in gold and colours with opaque white highlights, a historiated initial 'F' (beginning of the Epistle of St Jerome) also in gold and colours with a representation of St. Ambrose, flourished in red and green, four-sided filigree-work border with tendrils and flowers, gold dots and individual thorn leaves also in gold, and a medallion of green laurel leaves, a red infield and a flowering tree in green and red, occasional light damp-staining to head, the odd patch of light marginal soiling, ink library stamps to A2r and n6v, ink inscriptions trimmed from earlier endpapers and laid onto pastedowns, contemporary blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, possibly a remboitage, with circular pelican and egg-shaped lily stamps, brass clasps, early repairs to spine ends, worm holes to covers, pastedowns and endpapers renewed, preserved in custom drop-back box, 4to (210 x 160mm.), Venice, Franciscus Renner de Heilbronn & Nicolaus de Frankfordia, 1476.⁂ First Venetian edition of this manual for the clergy, containing etymological and grammatical explanations of difficult words in the Bible, along with the liturgical hours, arranged in the order of the Bible and the church year. It is one of the most important Franciscan texts of the later Middle Ages. Our copy with a finely illuminated leaf in an Italian hand. The Mammotrectus was written between 1279 and 1297 as a manual for the clergy, containing etymological and grammatical explanations of difficult words in the Bible along with the liturgical hours, arranged in the order of the Bible and the church year. Very popular during the 16th century, this work quickly became a classic among Catholic priests, and was as such subject to repeated attacks by Luther and protestant theologians.Provenance: "Comparatus sum anno Domini M.V.20" (ink note laid onto rear pastedown); "Duplum Bibliotheca regiae Monac(ensis)" (ink note laid onto front pastedown); Franciscan monastery of Riva del Guarda (ink library stamps); H. Legel (bookplate). Literature: BMC V, 194; HC 10557; Goff M-236; GW M20827; Bod-inc M-083; BSB-Ink 155.050; ISTC im00236000.

Geography.- Dionysius Periegetes. De situ orbis, translated by Antonius Beccaria, first edition, collation: a-d8 e10, 42 ff., the last blank, 24-27 lines, Roman type, text of a1r within woodcut white vine on black border with shield within roundel at foot, woodcut white on black decorative initials, occasional later ink marginalia, outer margin trimmed, just touching printed side-notes in places, foxed, some staining, modern binding of ?older vellum over boards, soiled, small 4to, (200 x 140), [Venice], [Bernhard Maler, Erhard Ratdolt & Peter Löslein], 1477.⁂ Rare first edition of this compendium of geographical descriptions of the known world. Here in its first prose translation by the Veronese humanist Antonio Beccaria, who was secretary to Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, himself a great patron of the humanistic arts. The final two leaves contain a list of countries and islands in Europe, Africa and Asia. As well as one of the earliest references to China ('Thina') in Western literature, we find information on the gems and minerals of various countries. Also, amongst the updated material from our translator, we read about the merits of Ireland's horses and that country's use of peat. Literature: BMC V 244; Goff D-253; H 6226*; Bod-inc D-099; BSB-Ink D-177; GW 8426; ISTC id00253000.

Holy Land.- New World.- Crusades.- Breydenbach (Bernhard von) Le grant voyage de Hierusalem diuise en deux parties, translated and edited by Nicolas Le Huen, second edition of Le Huen's French translation, 2 parts in 1, collation: ✠4 a-c6 d-z A-M8.4, Gothic type, first title in red and black and with a woodcut criblé initial, second title with woodcut printer's elephant device, folding woodcut plan of Jerusalem printed on two conjoined sheets, folding woodcut of the Papal court printed on two conjoined sheets, woodcut illustrations in text, and white on black decorative initials, final f. blank, plan of Jerusalem closely trimmed at head to just outside border, with a short split at a fold and some creasing, but otherwise well preserved, Papal court woodcut trimmed at foot to just within border in places and with a few very short splits / nicks at folds, otherwise well preserved, the odd marginal tear, occasional spotting or mostly light foxing and some staining, lightly browned, 18th century calf, gilt, rebacked, preserving original gilt backstrip in compartments with red leather label (darkened and a little chipped), corners repaired, rubbed and marked, 4to (247 x 177mm.), Paris, [?Antoine Couteau] for François Regnault, [20 March, 1522].⁂ The Boies Penrose copy of the second French edition of Le Huen's translation, which expands the journal of the pilgrimage to Jerusalem and St. Catherine's monastery, Mount Sinai. The second part of this edition is a compendium of other travel literature, principally accounts of the crusades, but also including a description of Gaspar Corte-Real's third voyage to the New World. The two folding woodcuts are often missing or in poor condition and depict a detailed plan of Jerusalem and the Papal court with crusaders facing-off against Turkish opposition. Provenance: Charles, Viscount Bruce of Ampthill, 1712 (engraved armorial bookplate to front pastedown and the lower margin of verso of title); Boies Penrose (engraved bookplate depicting Old East India House to front free endpaper).Literature: Alden & Landis 522/4; Fairfax Murray French, 625.

Erasmus (Desiderus, editor).- Plinius Secundus (Gaius) Historia mundi, edited by Desiderius Erasmus, 2 parts in 1, collation: A-C6 a-z A-Z Aa-Kk6; a b6 c8 d-g6 h10 A-C6, woodcut printer's device to titles and final verso of first part, charming woodcut historiated initials after Hans Holbein the Younger, lacking final f. with woodcut printer's device only, all mentions of Froben scored through, obliterated ink stamp to front free endpaper, outer margin of first title and margin of F5, ink number to head of title, some worming to lower blank corners towards end of part 2, occasional spotting or staining, lightly browned, 18th century German calf, spine in compartments, profusely tooled in black and with double cream leather labels, upper joint splitting, but holding firm, corners worn, both covers with strip of clear tape at foot, small worm trace to upper cover, a few scuffs, rubbed, folio (351 x 225mm.), Basel, Johann Froben, March, 1525.⁂ A wide-margined copy of the first Froben edition of Pliny's Naturalis historia, based on Ermolao Barbaro's text. It was edited by Erasmus, and bears his preferred title. Includes agriculture, horticulture, mining, mineralogy, botany and ethnography. Provenance: Jesuits of Empoli, 1563 (ink inscription to head of first title). Literature: Adams P1560; VD 16 P 3533.

Whitney (Geoffrey) A Choice of Emblemes, and Other Devises, 2 parts in 1, first edition, collation: *-2*4 3*2 A-Z4 a-f4, lacking final blank, title with woodcut printer's device and typographical border, dedication to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester with full-page woodcut coat of arms, title to second part with woodcut bear and the ragged staff enclosed by garter belt, 248 woodcut emblems within woodcut typograhical borders after Plantin, Alciati, Faerno, Sambucus and Junius, each with a Latin caption and with explanatory text in English or Latin, part II with repaired tears to d3&4, touching text, but with no loss and to f1-3, mostly marginal, but touching a few letters of sidenotes and just touching 2 typographical borders, occasional marking or light soiling, but generally a very good copy, nineteenth century brown crushed morocco, gilt, rubbed, [Landwehr, Low Countries, 898; Praz p.535; Green, Alciati, 111; Freeman pp.56-61; STC 25438], 4to (222 x 165 mm.), Leiden, In the House of Christopher Plantin, by Francis Raphelengius, 1586.⁂ The first Emblem Book in English. Dedicated to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester (1532? -88), favourite of Elizabeth I. In 1585 Leicester was appointed as commander of the English expedition to the Low Countries to aid the fight against The Duke of Parma, nephew of Philip II of Spain. On arrival Leicester was received with great hope and offered the absolute government of the States-General, which he accepted much to Elizabeth's displeasure. Despite this honour Leicester was not a competent General and the campaign faltered, so much so that in under a year he had left the country and England had offered to make peace with Spain. A 12 plate work was published in 1586 which depicted Leicester's triumphant entry at The Hague (see Landwehr, Splendid Ceremonies, 48 ).The emblems are split into three distinct kinds as Whitney describes in his preface, ' Historicall , as representing the actes of some noble persons, being matter of historie. Naturall, as in expressing the nature of creatures, for example the love of the yonge Storkes.... Morall , pertaining to vertue and instruction of life, which is the chief of the three...'Included is an emblem representing the achievements of Sir Francis Drake.Provenance: Fontaine Walker; John Landwehr (sold his sale, Bloomsbury Auctions, 15th November, 2006; bookplates).

ben Israel (Menasseh) De Creatione Problemata XXX, first edition, printer's device to title, contemporary ink noting to title and a couple of instances of underlining, one or two light stains, paper flaw to K¹ margin, small wormholes throughout, modern cloth, 12mo, Amsterdam, by the author, 1635.⁂ The first of Menasseh's philosophical texts, focusing here on the Jewish notion of creatio ex nihilo. Following in the footsteps of Maimonides, Menasseh sought to disprove the Aristotelian notion of the pre-eternity of the world.

Birds.- [Syme (Patrick)] A Treatise on British Song-Birds. Including Observations on their Natural Habits, Manner of Incubation, &c., first edition, half-title, 15 hand-coloured engraved plates, occasional light browning, attractive blue calf by Asprey, covers ruled in gilt with birds and leafy sprays, spines gilt in compartments with birds and leaves, g.e., 8vo, 1823.

Merian (Matthaeus) Todten-Tanz / La Danse des Morts, text in French and German, roman and blackletter type, French letter press title with woodcut vignette, German title engraved, dated 1744, with upper margin trimmed (?to remove previous ink ownership inscription, visible offsetting to French title; no loss to plate), woodcut head- & tail-pieces, 43 engraved illustrations, a couple of minor instances of light spotting or soiling, occasional light browning, contemporary brokatpapier boards depicting two allegorical figures representing Spring and Summer within foliate borders, rebacked in modern morocco, three very small abrasions to lower cover, small discrete repairs to lower corners, 4to, Basel, Jean Rodolphe Imhof, 1756.⁂ Bilingual edition, with French text by Jacques Anthony Chauvin. The engraved illustrations here present were slightly revised by Chauvin from the final state of Matthaeus Merian's own originals. First appearing in 1621, Merian's illustrations were taken from a fresco of the Totentanz (c.1440) on a cemetery wall in Basel, which thereafter itself became renowned accross Europe, although was sadly demolished in 1805. Provenance: ?J Newton (ink ownership inscription front endpaper)

Botany.- Darwin (Charles) The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants, second edition, revised, but, first edition in book form, half-title, illustrations, contemporary ink ownership inscription to title, partially erased, 32pp. publishers advertisements at rear, spotting to half title, otherwise a few other minor light instances, original cloth, joints and extremities lightly scuffed and bumped, 8vo, 1875.⁂ This first appeared in volume 9 of the 'Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society of London' in 1865, and was also printed as a pamphlet and offprint in the same year.Provenance: Bernard Coleridge, 2nd Baron Coleridge (bookplate to half-title verso).

Crompton (Gigi, née Richter, art conservator, botanist and author, 1922-2020).- Collection of material from the archive of Gigi Crompton, including a first edition of A Visit to Morin with a presentation inscription from Greene, printed ephemera, 2 loose photographs, and c.30 letters from various correspondents, letters autograph or typed and signed, some scribbles or creases, folds, v.s. v.d., 1942-1966 (sml qty).⁂ A fascinating and assorted archive of letters with notable correspondents as Graham Greene, Valentine Penrose (née Boué, poet, surrealist artist and first wife of Roland Penrose), Sir John Rothenstein (longest standing director of the Tate Gallery from 1938-64), Gian Carlo Menotti (Italian-American composer and playwright), and Dojean and Peter Smithers (conservative politician and possible inspiration for Ian Fleming's James Bond). Other notable features include a scarce a Penang postage stamp to the Greene postcard, and various curious mentions of Picasso - another figure on the periphery of this group.Though lesser-known herself, Crompton cultivated a close friendship circle of artistic and literary luminaries who write fondly and extensively of their lives across the early 1940s to the 1960s. Highlights of some of the Greene letters include invitations from the writer "is there any chance of tempting you and Gigi on a holiday with me and Catherine? by the luck of the game I've got a lot of kroner in Sweden...", and a brief update regarding his refuge in France after he was swindled by his financial advisor, Tom Roe in 1965 "circumstances have driven me to take up residence in France....I'm not allowed back to England for about fifteen months". The postcard from Graham Greene has a desirable Malaya/Penang postage stamp. Her sister-in-law, Catherine Walston, had a 14-year affair with Greene and the Cromptons rented a cottage on the Walston estate for many years.Other notable mentions feature from Dojean Smithers, "Warsaw tomorrow. Picasso and Eluard are here. Picasso has brought some of his pottery (magnificent). I asked Leger what he thought of it. He said 'trés joli'. Another picturesque figure is to Davidson, American sculptor, who looks exactly like Karl Marx..."; and in another letter she notes "Picasso's play was quite wonderful, though I can't imagine how the London Gallery was able to clean up the mess. WHO played La Tarte?...". Letters from Menotti excuse himself for his late note "I have a weakness for old maids and unanswered letters which explains my aversion to marriage and correspondence"; and copious mentions of concerts - "I've corrected so many pages of score that my eyes began to revolt".Overall an expansive and delightful insight into the lives of a close-knit artistic circle.

Henry VIII's Primer.- Church of England. The Primer, set foorth by the Kynges maiestie and his clergie, to be taught lerned, & read: and none other to be vsed throughout all his dominions, first edition, black letter, printed in red and black, title and later ink ms. additions within woodcut ornamental border, woodcut historiated and decorative initials, some criblé, F3 blank, lacking H4, fragment only of final f. (2L2), title frayed at head, wormed and with repair verso, ⁂1 3 lines of text obliterated and with 17th century note next to them, L1 lower margin torn and with large repair, M1 lower margin torn away, affecting signature mark, M4 torn with loss of text, tears, occasional wormholes / small traces, some water-staining and soiling, occasional spotting, lightly browned, later endpapers, later mottled calf, spine in compartments, ?later blind-stamped decoration, rubbed, [STC 16034], small 4to, [VVithin the precinct of the late dissolued house of the] Gray friers by Richard Grafton printer to the Princes grace, [29th May, 1545]. sold not subject to return. ⁂ The first edition of the first Primer in English, which was authorised by the king and prepared under his supervision. Rare in any condition, with no copy of this first edition traced at auction. Indeed, we find only a handful of later issues of 1545 or 1546 sold since the beginning of the 20th century.

Bible, English.- The Bible. That is the Holy Scriptures conteined in the Olde and Newe Testament, titles with woodcut illustration, general title with first two words of title within woodcut entablature, woodcut initials and numerous illustrations in text, double page woodcut plan depicting the temple at Jerusalem, double-page woodcut map of the Holy Land, general title mounted on stub with some restoration to inner margin, [Herbert 144, STC 2118], Christopher Barker, 1576 bound with The Whole Booke of Psalmes, collected into englishe by Thomas Sternh, title within architectural woodcut border, musical notation, final f. creased, [STC 2446], John Day, 1576 together 2 works in 1 vol., double column, ruled in red, the odd chip or tear to margin, occasionally straying into text but without significant loss, occasional light foxing or soiling, ink family notes to endpapers dating from the early 18th century, later morocco, gilt, fillet and roll borders, central decoration with ornamental thistles, neatly and sympathetically rebacked, retaining original backstrip, some rubbing, g.e., folio.⁂ A very good, complete copy of an early folio edition of the Geneva Bible, either the first or second to be printed in England.

Livius (Titus) The Romane Historie, first edition in English, translated by Philemon Holland, large woodcut device on title, woodcut portrait of Queen Elizabeth on title verso and of Livy on verso of A4, lacking initial blank but with final blank, first few leaves with chipping to fore-edge, title with a few light creases, small holes to H2, 2S2 and 5M, each affecting a letter or two of text, light spotting at beginning and end, the odd spot or mark throughout, occasional slight browning, some damp-staining to lower margin, final blank creased with paper repair to inner margin on verso, generally a good, crisp copy, contemporary calf, rebacked preserving part of original spine, worn, [STC 16613; Pforzheimer 495], folio, Printed by Adam Islip, 1600.⁂ A very good copy of this important Shakespeare source book, used in particular for Coriolanus.