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Lot 73
A collection of world stamps, including a large collection of 1937 Coronation commonwealth omnibus issue FDCs, some loose Great Britain stamps spanning from 1840 to the 1970s, including a twopence blue, some 20th century Channel Islands and Isle of Man stamps in an album, and some first day covers. (1 box)
Lot 75
A large collection of stamps, including: a selection of mainly 20th Century Great Britain and Commonwealth stamps, containing some Victorian and Edwardian Cape of Good Hope Stamps, seven albums of QEII stamps, an album of India including some feudatory states, and a small box of British stamp booklets; three albums of Germany, containing some 1851 Wurttemberg stamps; eighteen albums of first day covers, presentation packs, and postal history (mainly 1970s and 1980s FDCs), containing a 2/-6d. Seahorse on cover, a Penny Red cover with a blue Leeds CDS addressed to Surgeon Booth Eddison from his brother Edwin Eddison (Town Clerk of Leeds), and some pre-stamp covers; a large accumulation of loose world stamps to sort; and some postcards. (11 boxes)
Lot 165
A collection of toys, including a Tipp & Co. 'Brooklands Speedway' set containing two cars (an Auto Union and possibly a Citroën Traction Avant) and a circular track, a Nomura Japan battery-operated US Military Jeep, A Faller Motor Sport slot car set no. 4004, a Hot Wheels slot car set, and some Exclusive First Editions buses. (1 box)
Lot 110
A large collection of first day covers, stored in twelve albums, 1970's onwards, mostly British Isles and Canada, covering a broad range of interest areas including aviation, Royal Mail Stamp Card series, Royalty, millenium, Benham silks et al, together with a collection of Canadian stamps on envelopes (1965 onwards 134), (approx. 740 items)Due to large quantity viewing by appointment recommended.
Lot 111
A collection of entertainment industry coin and medallic first day covers, to include; "The Gruffalo" UK stamp and 50p cover, 2 x "The Archers!", 2 x "Puppets", 2 x different "Cats and Dogs", Rudyard Kipling's "Just So" Stories, "Smallfilms", 2 x different "Game of Thrones", "Lord of The Rings", "Thunderbirds Are Go!", "150 Years Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up". (15)
Lot 110
Superman 1940's movie 8x10 photo signed by actor Tommy 'Butch' Bond who starred 'Jimmy Olsen' in the first two Superman superhero films ever made making him the first actor to appear in that role. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 132
Playboy Twins 8x10 photo signed by the very first ever Playboy Twins the late Madeleine Collinson and her sister Mary Collinson, VERY RARE TOPLESS PHOTO. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 198
Albert Scott Crossfield signed 10x8 inches black and white photo. Albert Scott Crossfield (October 2, 1921 - April 19, 2006) was an American naval officer and test pilot. In 1953, he became the first pilot to fly at twice the speed of sound. Crossfield was the first of twelve pilots who flew the North American X15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the United States Air Force and NASA. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 2
Bing Crosby signed 5x3 card. Harry Lillis Bing Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 - October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide.[1] He was a leader in record sales, radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1926 to 1977. He was one of the first global cultural icons. He made over 70 feature films and recorded more than 1,600 songs. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 208
RAF Lightning F6 colour print 35x22 inches by the Artist Tim Nolan limited edition 598/850 signed in pencil by the artist 6 pilots including test and development pilot Jimmy Dell. Special edition print to commemorate the first flight of English Electric P1 WG 760Non the 4th August 1954. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 210
WWII First Strike on Berlin 34x24 inches multi signed artist special reserve colour print by the artist Nicolas Trudgian includes the artist, 5 American pilots and 6 Luftwaffe crew signatures all signed in pencil. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 221
WWII Multisigned Book We Flew, We Fell We Lived The Remarkable Reminiscences of Second World War Evaders and Prisoners of War by Philip LaGrandeur 2007 First Edition Hardback Book with 406 pages Multisigned by 30 POW's Including Stalag Luft III Veterans Jack Lyon, Tom Wilson and Alfie Fripp, Reg White, Ron Gard, Pilot George Cash D.F.C. Sgt Harry Levy, plus others on the Second and Third page published by Grub Street London spine in good order, good condition. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 222
WWII Multisigned Book Pathfinder Bennett Airman Extraordinary by A S Jackson 1991 First Edition Hardback Book with 162 pages Multisigned by 14 Veterans including Harold Kirby, Jack Watts D.F.M. Rupert Noye D.F.C. George Leash D.F.C. Edwin Perry D.F.C. John Chapman D.F.M. plus others on the Third page published by Terence Dalton Ltd spine in good order, good condition. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 223
WWII Multisigned Book Sinking The Beast The R.A.F. 1944 Lancaster Raids against Tirpitz by Jan Forsgren 2014 First Edition Hardback Book with 191 pages Multisigned by 6 Veterans Linked to the sinking of the Tirpitz including Frank Tilley, Ken Johnson, Benny Goodman, Colin Cole, plus 2 others on the Title page published by Fonthill Media Ltd spine in good order, good condition. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 224
WWII Multisigned Book The Pathfinder Companion War Diaries and Experiences of the R.A.F. Pathfinder Force 1942 1945 by Sean Feast 2012 First Edition Hardback Book with 216 pages Multisigned by 19 Veterans including Harold Kirby, Dick Mayward, John Chapman D.F.M. Doug Reed D.F.M. Mike Bayon D.F.C. George Richard, Charles Parker, plus others on the Third page published by Grub Street London spine in good order, good condition. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 226
WWII Multisigned Book Master Airman A Biography of Air Vice Marshal Donald Bennett CB, CBE, DSO. By Alan Bramson 1985 First Edition Hardback Book with 166 pages Multisigned by 15 Veterans including Flt Lt Don Briggs D.F.C. Harold Kirby, Jim Wright D.F.C. Air Vice Marshal Johnny Johnson D.F.M. Jack Watts D.F.M. Rupert Moye D.F.C. John Chapman D.F.M. plus others on the Fourth page, also Trixi Bennett on the Title page, published by Airlife Publishing Ltd spine in good order, good condition. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 227
WWII Multisigned Book An Airman Far Away by Eric Fry 1993 First Edition Hardback Book with 242 pages Multisigned by Air Vice Marshal Johnny Johnson D.F.M. Les Munro and Ray Grayston, published by Kangaroo Press Pty Ltd spine in good order, good condition. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 228
WWII Multisigned Book Bombers First and Last by Gordon Thorburn2006 First Edition Hardback Book with 418 pages Multisigned by 14 Veterans including Ron Smith D.F.C. Ken Johnson, Sam Thompson, Jim Brookbank, Jack Linaker, plus others published by Robson Books spine in good order, good conditions. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 229
WWII Multisigned Book Target Tirpitz X Craft, Agents and Dambusters The Epic Quest to Destroy Hitler's Mightiest Warship by Patrick Bishop 2012 First Edition Hardback book with 390 pages Multisigned by 5 Veterans including John Bell D.F.C. Frank Tilley, John Laughton, plus others on the Title page published by Harper Press (Harper Collins Publishers) spine in good order, good condition. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 24
Alan Young signed Scrooge McDuck 10x8 illustrated colour photo. Alan Young (born Angus Young; November 19, 1919 - May 19, 2016) was a British born Canadian American actor, comedian, and radio and television host, whom TV Guide called the Charlie Chaplin of television. His notable roles include Wilbur Post in the television comedy Mister Ed (1961-1966) and voicing Disney's Scrooge McDuck for over 40 years, first in the 1974 Disneyland Records album An Adaptation of Dickens' Christmas Carol. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 33
Ahmet Tevfik Pasha signature piece includes signed post card dated 14.2.17 and ALS. Ahmed Tevfik Pasha (February 1845 - 8 October 1936), later Ahmet Tevfik Okday after the Turkish Surname Law of 1934, was an Ottoman statesman of Crimean Tatar origin. He was the last Grand vizier of the Ottoman Empire. He held the office three times, the first in 1909 under Sultan Abdul Hamid II, and from 1918 to 1919 and from 1920 to 1922 under Mehmed VI during the Allied occupation of Istanbul. In addition to his premiership, Ahmet Tevfik was also a diplomat, a member of the Ottoman Senate, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 1496
JIMMY HAY OF CELTIC F.C., HIS SCOTLAND V. ENGLAND I.F.L. GOLD MEDAL 1910 the obverse enamelled with Scottish and English crests and inscribed INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE MATCH SCOTLAND V ENGLAND, below thistle, football and rose crest suspension, the reverse inscribed J. HAY 1910, in nine carat goldNote: James ‘Jimmy’ Hay was born in Tarbolton Ayrshire in 1881, and signed for Celtic F.C. from Ayr F.C. for a fee of £50 in 1903. He was described as a strong tackler and would go on to captain the side between 1906 and 1911, making a total of 322 appearances and scoring 23 goals.He was part of the iconic team to win six consecutive leagues between 1904 and 1910 under Willie Maley.He would join English side Newcastle United in 1911 after Celtic failed to meet his improved contract demands, though would return to Scotland in 1915, when he was signed for Ayr United.During WWI, he served as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery.He was capped 11 times for the Scottish National team and captained them on three of those occasions. He also represented the Scottish Football League XI six times, for one of which he would receive this medal.Hay was appointed manager of Clydebank in April 1922, and would go on to manage former club Ayr United in 1924. The club were relegated to the Second Division in his first season, and he would later leave the club in January 1926, this being after he accused director Tom Steen of trying to bribe a referee. Hay was then banned indefinitely by the Scottish Football Association after he refused to apologise. The suspension was lifted in November 1927.He later worked as an insurance agent until his death in April 1940.42mm including baleQty: approx. 7g
Lot 1511
ANDY BLACK, HIS S.D.L.C. GOLD MEDAL 1932/33 likely of Shawfield and possibly for the Smyllum Charity Cup, the obverse with lion rampant, partial blue enamel to shield cartouche, the reverse inscribed S.D.L.C. 1932-33 A. BLACK, in nine carat gold, in original caseNote: 'Andrew Black (23 September 1917 – 16 February 1989) was a Scottish footballer, who played as an inside forward. He was born in Stirling.Black was a prolific scorer with Heart of Midlothian before World War II, scoring 29 goals in 34 games in the 1936–37 season, before finishing as top scorer in the Scottish League with 40 goals in 38 appearances in the following season. He was widely credited the following season as being the first player to score a hat-trick against Rangers at Ibrox; however this had been first achieved by Willie Wilson, also of Hearts, in October 1915.Black played as a guest for Chester during the latter stages of the war but the club were unsuccessful in their attempts to sign him permanently.Black transferred to Manchester City in 1946 and between then and 1950 appeared 139 times and scored 47 goals. In a match during the late 1940s at Maine Road, the Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Sam Bartram sliced a clearance from the edge of his penalty area. Black, stood just inside his own half, headed the ball back over Bartram. City's pitch was 115 yards long so the ball must have travelled nearly sixty yards. He finished his career with Stockport County in 1953.Black won three caps for the Scotland national football team and six wartime caps, including one game where he had to be carried off of the pitch by Frank Swift after becoming injured.He died on 16 February 1989 in Bannockburn Hospital.' Refence/Source: Wiki.Provenance: This medal came to the current the vendor through their mother, who was the partner of Black for a number of years.4cm high including baleQty: 2.43g
Lot 1535a
WILLIAM PETTIGREW OF GREENOCK MORTON F.C., HIS SCOTTISH FIRST DIVISION WINNERS GOLD MEDAL 1983-84 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamelled lion rampant motif, surrounded by enamelled thistle motifs and blue enamel border inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP, the reverse inscribed FIRST DIVISION WINNER 1983-84 W. PETTIGREW MORTON F.C., in nine carat gold, 4.3cm including bale, approx. 11g
Lot 1546
WENLOCK OLYMPIAN GAMES INTEREST - LARGE PRESENTATION PADLOCK a large presentation wrought iron padlock and key, possibly a winning entry for the industrial element of the Games later presented to founder William Penny Brookes, inscribed 'Presented to W. P. Brookes Esqr. by a Member of the Wenlock Olympian Class May 18th 1869', the slide catch enclosing keyhole also engraved 'WEN', the padlock 15.5cm high, 11cm wideFootnote: The Wenlock Games were a forerunner to the modern Olympics founded in 1850 by Dr. William Penny Brookes 'for the promotion of the moral, physical and intellectual improvement of the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood of Wenlock and especially of the working classes, by the encouragement of outdoor recreation, and by the award of prizes annually at public meetings for skill in athletic exercise and proficiency in intellectual and industrial attainments' (source: Wikipedia). Baron Pierre de Coubertin visited the Wenlock Games in 1890 and founded the International Olympic Committee four years later with his obvservations of the Wenlock Games fundamental in his vision for a modern Olympics, later writing 'If the Olympic Games that Modern Greece has not yet been able to revive still survives there today, it is due, not to a Greek, but to Dr W P Brookes' (source: Wikipedia); sadly Dr. Brookes died just four months before the first modern Summer Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896 but his influence lived on, not least in the naming of Wenlock, one of the mascots of the 2012 London Games.Condition is generally good to fair. It is subject to typical age related wear as evident in images, including some minor pitting and gouges to inscribed side (noticeable around the date). Soldered areas evident to front, also a minor (stable) split. Functions well.
Lot 1561
RARE & POSSIBLY UNIQUE - WILLIE BROWN OF GLASGOW SELECT XI, HIS MATCH WORN SHIRT & CAP VS. IRISH SELECT XI, 1917 the crest inscribed GvI 1917 bordering the central town crest, the cap with white metal bullion tassle and same inscriptionNote: The following lots, 1561-1573, have come to the current vendor by descent, and were proudly displayed at the Hampden Scottish Football Museum up until recently. The above is a stand out rarity. It was worn during a Glasgow Select XI game against Ireland arranged during WWI in 1917. Records are scant and it is unknown whether another exists. It is a standout early piece of Scottish footballing heritage.Willie Brown, as per the Celtic Wiki:'Local lad Willie Brown signed for Celtic from Parkhead Juniors in 1916 as a “crack inside-forward“.He made just two starts for the Bhoys but had a good debut having scored Celtic’s goal in a 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock in October 1918. David Syme & James Price also debuted that day, but not one of the three went on to have a long-term career at Celtic.He followed that debut appearance a week later but Celtic crashed 3-0 to Rangers at Parkhead, in what was to be his last and only other appearance for Celtic’s first team. Celtic were now 3pts behind Rangers (2pts for a win in those days), and so didn’t have the same leeway as before.In fairness, Celtic had actually lost to Rangers 2-0 the week before his debut too, so can’t put the 3-0 defeat to Rangers in the league as being due to the inclusion of Willie Brown & David Syme (who also played).Celtic however recovered and went on to regain the league title, so Willie Brown can be proud to have played a part in this. His goal on his debut in that draw with Kilmarnock won another point that helped to make a difference, as Celtic went on to win the league title by just the 1pt in season 1918/19.After failing to win a regular starting spot he departed Celtic Park for Dundee at the end of the season.He played for Lochgelly Utd (the ‘Happylanders‘) against Celtic in the Scottish Cup in Fife on 13 Jan 1923, but Celtic still triumphed 3-2 and went on to win the Scottish Cup that season, Celtic’s first Scottish Cup title in 9 years. The match v Lochgelly Utd is reputedly one of the first ever matches filmed.However, Celtic was his love and he was even writing to the Celtic View in 1967.Sadly he passed away in 1972 from alzheimer’s disease. He is buried in Janefield Cemetry. His career memorabilia was donated to and is held in the Scottish Football Museum at Hampden Park, including on display is his Glasgow select jersey and cap v Ireland in 1917.'
Lot 1570
CELTIC F.C., FOUR PHOTOGRAPHS EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY the first depicting James McGrory and with inscription verso This picture taken in Philadelphia May 23rd 1931. Celtic player Philadelphia all Stars. Jimmy McGrory. Glasgow Celtic [indistinct] Result of game Celtic 6 philadelphia 1, the second depicting the team with trophies in 1966, the third with Sean Fallon and Willie Brown, the fourth with Jimmy McGrory and Willie Brown (4)
Lot 1575
BRIAN LAUDRUP OF RANGERS F.C., SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP FINAL COMMEMORATIVE SHIRT 1996 signed by the player, embroidered crest, Adidas, 'The Coca-Cola Cup Final 1996' and printed sponsor to front, S.F.L. branding to sleeves, mounted with plaquette, framed and under glass, 94cm x 94cm overallNote: Brian Laudrup is a Danish former footballer who is often regarded as one of the most talented players of his generation. He played for a number of clubs including Bayern Munich and Fiorentina, before he was signed by Rangers in 1994.He would spend a total of four years in Scotland, winning numerous trophies and accolades including three League titles, one Scottish Cup and one League Cup. He would look back upon his time with Rangers as ‘the best four years of my career.’ Certainly, the fans were of the same mind, Laudrup later inducted into the Hall of Fame upon its inauguration in 2000.This shirt was won as part of a competition when it was billed as the player’s match worn shirt from the 1996 Scottish League Cup final. Following further research, we can confirm that this shirt is not a match worn or issued example and is rather a commemorative piece.The game was played against Hearts, a team looking sharp, having already seen off Celtic enroute to the final. For Rangers, this season held a particular importance. This League Cup was a chance to set the tone during a year that would see them lift their celebrated ninth-League title in a row.The match itself was fiercely contested. Two goals from McCoist in the first half proving insufficient when Hearts drew level at 59 minutes. After a bust up and a dram at half time, Gazza was there though. Two quickfire goals at 64’ and 66’ looking enough to secure the game. Or was it? A 90th minute goal from future Rangers man Davie Weir would draw Hearts to within touching distance. Ultimately it wasn’t enough though, as the quality of that legendary Rangers squad shone through. Another trophy in what was, a most dominant period.Provenance: This shirt was won in 1996 as part of a competition ran by the Daily Record and was sent by the 1873 Rangers Superstore. It is presented alongside the prize-winning letter.
Lot 1613
HAMILTON ACADEMICAL F.C., FIRST DIVISION GOLD MEDAL 1985/86 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamelled lion rampant motif, surrounded by enamelled thistle motifs and blue enamel border inscribed Scottish Football League Championship, the reverse inscribed FIRST DIVISION 1985/86, in nine carat gold, fitted S.F.L. branded caseNote: Awarded to unknown.Qty: approx. 7g
Lot 1632
PEDRO MENDES OF RANGERS F.C., CARLING MAN OF THE MATCH MAGNUM OF CHAMPAGNE V. CELTIC 31ST AUGUST 2008 the botlle with Carling cover, visible M. Hostomme cap, presented alongside a signed picture (with Certificate of Authenticity) and a boxed Rangers Europa League v Sporting Clubbe de Portugal engraved crystal Chapagne flute (3)Note: Mendez was awarded this MOTM bottle after scoring his first goal for the club in the first Old Firm match of the season on 31th August 2008. Mendes scored the fourth goal of the match (and Rangers' third) when he received the ball from a Steven Davis corner and drilled it from 25 yards out into the Celtic goal. He was named SPL Player of the Month for August after a string of impressive performances. Rangers would go on to win the 2008/09 title on the last day of the season, with goals from Lafferty and Mendes securing this. It was their first title in four years.Provenance: Gifted to the vendor by a friend of Mendes.
Lot 1653
RANGERS F.C., TWO SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS AND A PROGRAMME the first depicting the 1972 ECWC team and signed by Stein, Greig and Johnston, the second depicting Greig shaking hands with Hurst and signed by Greig, both with certificate, along with a 1972 ECWC semi final 2nd leg programme vs Bayern Munich (3)
Lot 114
RANSEN: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRUNKEN TANUKI HARA NO TSUZUMIBy Ransen, signed Ransen 蘭川Japan, Kyoto, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The jovial badger sitting on an emptied sake bottle (tokkuri), one paw resting on its bushy tail, forming the cord attachment, and drumming on its bloated belly, raising its head, the mouth slightly opened with visible teeth, as if about to let out a drunken howl. The eyes are inlaid dark horn and the fur is finely incised. Signed underneath the sake bottle RANSEN – a pupil of the Hogen Rantei of Kyoto.HEIGHT 3.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with only very minor surface wear.The tanuki possesses magical powers and can change forms, sometimes into Buddhist monks; they are jovial, but also dangerous, as they have been known to suffocate hunters with their enormous scrotums. The act of drumming on the belly, according to legend, was used by tanuki to beguile travelers and hunters to lead them astray. However, it has also been said that tanuki would get together just for fun, drumming on their bellies under the moonlight, perhaps even with some sake involved.Literature comparison:Compare to a closely related wood netsuke of a belly drumming tanuki without the sake bottle, by Ransen, illustrated in Davey, Neil K. (1974) Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson Collection, p. 90, no. 248. Auction comparison:Compare to an ivory netsuke of a belly drumming tanuki with the sake bottle, by Rantei, sold at Sotheby's, The Carlo Monzino Collection of Netsuke, Inro and Lacquer, 21 June 1995, London, lot 335 (sold for 3,220 GBP).
Lot 142
KOKEI: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A TIGER AND CUBBy Kokei, signed Kokei 虎溪Japan, Kuwana, Ise Province, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A beautifully refined and compact wood netsuke of a tigress snarling and protectively placing one paw on her cub's back, while the young tiger nestles up against her body, the head raised in order to lick its mother's neck. The fur is achieved in the typical manner of the artist through alternating areas of incision work and polished sections. Note also the superbly carved tail which curls around over the mother tiger's back. The underside shows the many well-carved, chubby paws and the signature KOKEI within a polished reserve. Natural himotoshi.LENGTH 3.8 cmCondition: Very good condition with only very little wear. Possibly a tiny chip to the very edge of the tail.Provenance: A noted private collection, USA.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a tigress and cub, by Kokei, sold at Bonhams, The Julius & Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part II, 10 May 2017, London, lot 60 (sold for 4,375 GBP). Also compare to a closely related wood netsuke of a tiger and cub, by Kokei, sold at Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from a French Private Collection, 4 November 2020, London, lot 48 (sold for 5,312 GBP).13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium – only for buyers within the EU.
Lot 152
A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TOAD ON A LOTUS LEAFUnsignedJapan, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved and attractively stained, the toad clambering on an upturned furled lotus leaf well-executed with both raised and subtle ukibori veins, one of its hands placed on the stem, the other superbly carved splayed across the leaf, the toad's warty skin carved in masterful ukibori. Natural himotoshi through the curved stem. The large eyes of the amphibian are inlaid in lustrous, dark buffalo horn. LENGTH 4.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, few light scratches. Provenance: Bondu, Paris, December 1986. French private collection, acquired from the above. Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from a French private collection, 4 November 2020, London, lot 112. German private collection, acquired from the above.The present netsuke is difficult to place in a particular school, but perhaps Nagoya fits best due to the type of wood and staining used. The superior level of ukibori, particularly the subtle veining to leaf, however, strongly suggests the Iwami school.
Lot 162
KANMAN: AN EXCEPTIONAL AND LARGE KUROGAKI (BLACK PERSIMMON) WOOD NETSUKE OF A FROG ON A LOTUS LEAFBy Kanman (1793-1859), signed Iwami no ju Kanman 石見住貫満 […] with kakihanJapan, Iwami Province, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Rokusho (1996), Vol. 20, p. 48, no. 59.Earle, Joe (2000) The Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke, Vol. II, p. 278, no. 247.Burditt, David (Spring 2000) The Iwami Carvers: Kanman, International Netsuke Society Journal, Vol. 20, No. 1, p. 53, no. 15.Superbly carved as a frog standing foursquare on a furled lotus leaf, its skin smooth at its back and detailed with ukibori warts elsewhere, the leaf meticulously carved with veins and venules in fine ukibori, the underside also well detailed and showing the attractive grain of the wood as well as the large asymmetrical himotoshi. Carved on the stem with the signature in partially worn ukibori characters Iwami no ju KANMAN […] with a kakihan.LENGTH 11.1 cmCondition: Excellent condition with only minor wear and traces of use.Provenance: Ex-collection Joe Kurstin. Ex-collection Robert S. Huthart, acquired from the above. Dr. M. Joseph 'Joe' Kurstin (1931-2021) was a prominent Miami ophthalmologist who arguably built one of the greatest netsuke collections of all time. He was known by netsuke and inro lovers worldwide and made many lifelong friends in this tight-knit community. He published several books and articles on the subject and generously lent his collection for exhibitions at the Yale University Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Epcot Center at Disney World, and The Tobacco and Salt Museum, Tokyo.Kanman (1793-1859) was a Japanese netsuke carver of the Iwami school, which was founded by Seiyodo Tomiharu. Most of his work was designed in the first three decades of the 19th century. According to Anne Hull Grundy, "His netsuke [...] are extremely rare." David Burditt has described him as one of the greatest of the Iwami carvers. A hallmark of Kanman's work is his understanding of the materials he uses. His woods demonstrate wonderful undercutting, deep incisions, copious ukibori, and detailed overall carving. By contrast, his horn netsuke show more restrained carving, but careful finishing and polishing so that their surfaces are smooth and glow with the sheen only such material can produce.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related dark wood netsuke of a toad on a lotus leaf by Kanman, illustrated in Gould, Irving (1987) The Gould Collection of Netsuke, p. 367. Auction comparison: Compare a related ebony netsuke of a frog on a lotus leaf by Tomiharu, 7.5 cm long, dated late 18th to early 19th century, at Bonhams, The Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke Part I, 15 May 2019, London, lot 20 (sold for 11,312 GBP).13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium – only for buyers within the EU.
Lot 164
MIWA KATSUSUKE: A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN WITH HUGE TOADBy Miwa Katsusuke, signed Miwa Katsusuke 三輪勝助 with kakihanJapan, Edo (Tokyo), c. 1800, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 572 (not illustrated).International Netsuke Society Journal (2001) Vol. 21, No. 3, p. 28. (advert by Sydney Moss Ltd.)Sydney L. Moss Ltd. (2004) Outside the Box, p. 42, no. 18.A remarkably powerful netsuke carved from plum or isu wood, of an attractive grain and color, depicting a seated Gama Sennin wearing a thick mugwort leaf skirt spreading about him and leaning against the gigantic toad behind him, the expressions of both forcefully dyspeptic and disagreeable. The flattened base with large asymmetrical himotoshi and the signature MIWA KATSUSUKE, the last character of which is written to resemble a kakihan.LENGTH 4 cmCondition: Very good condition, appealingly worn, few tiny nicks, few light surface scratches.Provenance: Ex-collection W.W. Winkworth. Sotheby's, 27 June 1979, London, lot 99. Ex-collection Raymond Bushell. Sydney L. Moss, London, 2004. French private collection, acquired from the above.The present netsuke was recorded by Frederick Meinertzhagen in his Card Index, wherein he noted, very interestingly, that it was shown to him on 27 June 1951 “by Winkworth who wrote this characteristic commentary:'… a small seated Gama looking rather like a determined Rationalist standing up for Individualism and the 'scientific approach' in controversy with a bigoted Catholic; I and my toad don't believe any nonsense about Transubstantiation! My toad says if you'd been a tadpole once you'd have more sense than to believe in Purgatory!' (too profound for my understanding, F.M.)”Katsusuke, or Shojo, can be translated as 'worthy follower', and those enthusiasts who study the early masters have concluded that in the few work's signed 'Miwa's worthy follower' we very probably see a hand which may be categorized as a direct pupil of the master. Indeed, Meinertzhagen's estimation of the carver seems to have been ratcheted up a notch between his June 1951 introductory card, explaining that only three works were known, which “show true artistic feeling, but lack originality of design, subtlety and fine craftsmanship”, and his handwritten note of May 1955, “Might this carver be Miwa 2nd, or even the first Miwa?”Literature comparison:Compare two related wood netsuke by Miwa Katsusuke, illustrated in Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 572.
Lot 170
SHUGETSU: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF THE SAMBIKI SARU (THREE WISE MONKEYS)By Shugetsu, signed Shugetsu 舟月Japan, Edo (Tokyo), first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A compact and finely carved netsuke of the sambiki saru, also referred to as the three wise monkeys. The three primates are huddled together, each using their hands to cover the others' ears, eyes, or mouth. Their fur is neatly incised and their features, such as the eyes, fingers, and toes, are well-detailed. Signed on one of the monkeys' backs SHUGETSU – probably Shugetsu II. Himotoshi underneath between one of the paws.HEIGHT 3.8 cmCondition: One foot with old repair to the toes, otherwise in excellent condition with minor wear.Literature comparison: Monkeys appear to be a rare subject for the Shugetsu line of carvers. For an example of a single monkey performing the sambiki saru by Shugetsu I, see Scholten Japanese Art (2001) Expressions of Style, p. 123, no. 152.
Lot 174
AN AMUSING EDO SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A MOXA CONTORTIONISTUnsignedJapan, Edo (Tokyo), first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)An amusingly crafted wood netsuke of a contorted man lying on his back, crossing his arms and legs, one foot touching a straw basket which he wears as a hat. The man is visibly in pain, his face twisted in a grimace. The cause is quickly revealed when turning the netsuke as six moxa pellets are inlaid in dark horn to his back. Natural himotoshi. The wood bearing a good patina.LENGTH 3 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor typical surface wear.Provenance: From the collection of Gaston Lazard (1878-1956) and his wife Jane Levy (1886-1985) and thence by descent within the same family.Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy used to heat particular points of the body by using burning dried mugwort.Museum comparison:Compare to an ivory netsuke depicting the same subject in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), accession number M.91.250.130.
Lot 177
A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI AT SETSUBUN, ATTRIBUTED TO ROKKOAttributed to Rokko, unsignedJapan, Tokyo, late 19th century Finely carved as a running oni attempting to flee as he is being pelted with soybeans, holding a large straw hat over his back and head, his two horns poking through the hat, which has already suffered some well-executed 'damage', the demon's muscles well detailed and heightened by skillful staining. His hair, brows, and garment are neatly incised. The eyes are inlaid with dark horn, the mouth agape in an agonized expression showing teeth and sharp fangs. HEIGHT 4 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minimal wear. Provenance: Van Ham, 8 June 2017, Cologne, lot 1520 (sold for 2,193 EUR). A noted private collection, USA, acquired from the above.The Setsubun festival is celebrated during the first day of spring and includes the rite of oni-yarai or mame-maki, where roasted beans are thrown at oni to rid the coming year of any demons and disease-bringing spirits. Sometimes, families also hang sardines and holly outside their doors, both of which were traditionally deemed unappealing to demons and thus also contribute to keeping the home free of evil spirits. Literature comparison: Compare a closely related wood netsuke of an oni at Setsubun by Rokko, 4.5 cm high, dated 19th century, illustrated in Sagemonoya (2001) Netsuke That Never Left Japan, no. 25. Compare a closely related wood netsuke of an oni at Setsubun by Rokko, 5.7 cm high, dated 19th century, illustrated in Galerie Zacke (1982) Netsuke, no. 112.13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium – only for buyers within the EU.
Lot 179
MIWA: A CHARMING WOOD NETSUKE OF HOTEI YAWNINGBy Miwa, signed Miwa 三輪 with kakihanJapan, Edo (Tokyo), first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The pot-bellied lucky god wearing a loosely fitted robe and holding both hands to the side of his face as he lets out a cavernous yawn. The well-toned wood bearing a good patina. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi underneath, the smaller hole ringed in stained bone, and signed MIWA with a typical square seal-shaped kakihan.HEIGHT 3.1 cmCondition: Excellent condition, minor wear.Provenance: From the collection of Gaston Lazard (1878-1956) and his wife Jane Levy (1886-1985) and thence by descent within the same family.
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