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Lot 1
A stuffed perch by Cooperwith Cooper and sons label dated 1910 34cm high by 59cm wideCooper and SonsThe business that became known as Cooper and Sons is the most famous name inthe history of fish taxidermy and is recognised throughout the world. Thecompany lasted for over 100 years. In fact there were three Coopers. The first,and founder of the company, was John Cooper (1807 -1872). At his death in 1872,what had become something of a family concern, was taken on by his son, alsonamed John (1840 - 1916). Due to the continuing high standards of the specimensthe company produced, it flourished. At the death of the second John his ownsons continued to run the business, but the effects of World War I led to adecline in business opportunities and the firm began to flounder, eventuallybeing taken over by William Griggs.All these fish (lots 1- 68) come from the celebrated collection which for many years decorated the famous Flowerpot Inn near Henley. This inn was a mecca for those interested in fishing as it was situated just a few yards from a beautiful stretch of the River Thames and contained a very extensive collection of preserved fish trophies. Those interested, can find a variety of videos on YouTube by searching for The Flowerpot near Henley. Two of the most informative videos featuring the collection are: https://youtu.be/dmcjQ1xF2Es and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6a4hnsDoPMNatural History, Taxidermy, Fishing
Lot 119
Jules Pierre van Biesbroeck (Belgian, 1873-1965)Mother and child; Sisters two works, both signed 'JBiesbroeck' (lower left); both with artist's exhibition labels (on the reverse)oil on panelone 85.5 x 34.5cm (33 11/16 x 13 9/16in); the other 86 x 28.5cm (33 7/8 x 11 1/4in). (2)Presented in the artist's original frames.Footnotes:Born in Italy in 1873, Jules Pierre Van Biesbroeck was the son of the painter Jules Evarist Van Biesbroeck. The family re-settled in Ghent when Jules was two, and like his father, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent, exhibiting his first painting at the age of just 14. On his Salon debut in 1888, Van Biesbroeck created a scandal with his large scale work, Le lancement d'Argos, which depicted nude figures, which had to be covered with drapery in order to be shown. Despite this, the young artist received 'special mention'.Van Biesbroeck was recognised for both his painting and sculpture, receiving awards and recognition throughout his career, as well as regular commissions. He was chosen to represent Belgium at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900. Fleeing Belgium on the onset of the First World War, the artist settled in Bordighera in Northern Italy.Van Biesbroeck's first exposure to Orientalism came with a visit to North Africa in 1926, followed by a visit to Algeria in 1927, which radically altered the artist's style. The artist lived and worked in Algiers from 1929-1938, establishing a studio, 'La Volière', which became famous throughout the city.In 1938 Van Biesbroeck returned to Ghent where he remained until his death in 1965.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 128
Jean-Baptiste-Arthur Calame (Swiss, 1843-1919)'Depuis les toits, Port de Genoa' signed 'Arthur Calame' (lower right); inscribed 'Depuis les toits/(Port de Genoa)/peinture de Arthur Calame/Valeur Fr' (on old label attached to the stretcher verso)oil on canvas61.3 x 101cm (24 1/8 x 39 3/4in).Footnotes:This view painted from a rooftop overlooking the harbour at The Port of Genoa depicts one the most important and busiest seaports in Italy and historically the Mediterranean, handling around 7.5 million tons of cargo at the beginning of the First World War.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 156
José Weiss (British, 1859-1919)Landscape with cattle grazing; River landscape, a pairboth signed 'Jose Weiss' (one lower right, the other lower left) oil on panel the first 16.5 x 27.3cm (6 1/2 x 10 3/4in); the second 13.6 x 23.5cm (5 3/8 x 9 1/4in). (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 171
Henri Farré (American, 1871-1934)Le cygne; jalouse indiscretion - The swan signed and dated 'HFarré/1909' (lower right)oil on canvas181 x 231cm (71 1/4 x 90 15/16in).Footnotes:ProvenanceAnon. sale, Sotheby's, London, 19 March 1986, lot 119.ExhibitedParis salon, Société des Artistes Français, 1909, no.658.LiteratureCatalogue illustré du Salon, 1909, p.83 (illustrated b/w).Born in Foix in 1871, Farré studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. The present work shows the influence of the French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements with the sumptuous use of colour and dappled sunlight.The painting was a noted exhibit at the Salon of 1909. At the onset of war, Farré enlisted and was quickly promoted to observateur-bombardier. He flew in the cockpits along with the pilots of the famed Lafayette Escadrille and was able to capture and record a first-hand view of aerial combat. He received the Légion d'honneur and the Croix de Guerre from France for his war efforts. After the Frist World War, he settled in Chicago and married the heiress Marguerite Grassino. Lieutenant Henri Farré died in Chicago on 6 October, 1934, at the age of sixty-three.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 2
George Marks (British, active 1876-1922)Spring blooms, The lily pond; a pair the first signed 'GEORGE MARKS.' (lower left); the second signed 'GEORGE MARKS.' (lower right)watercolourthe first 38.1 x 52cm (15 x 20 1/2in); the second 35.2 x 54.3cm (13 7/8 x 21 3/8in). (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 207
Pierre Laprade (French, 1875-1932)Still life of flowers, ceramics and books, a pair both signed 'Laprade' (lower right)oil on canvasthe first 49.5 x 126.4cm (19 1/2 x 49 3/4in); the second 48.2 x 115.5cm (19 x 45 1/2in). (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceAnon. sale, Christie's, London, 27 June 2002, lot 64.Private collection, UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 217
Zoran Antonio Music (Slovenian, 1909-2005)Cavalcata solitariasigned and dated 'Music/1948' (lower right) oil on canvas 55.9 x 67.3cm (22 x 26 1/2in).There is an additional preparatory sketch of horses on the reverseFootnotes:ProvenanceWith Raccolta Lizzola, Milan.With Galleria Arte Contini, Venice.With Galleria Schettini, Milan, no. 42.Private collection, Greece.Zoran Antonio Music was born in 1909 in Austria-Hungary, now Slovenia. After facing several difficult times during his childhood, including having to flee his country, Music went on to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb from 1930. After graduating, he travelled across Europe and it was in Italy where he had his first solo exhibition outside Yugoslavia. During World War Two, Music was arrested by the Nazi regime and was transferred to the Dachau concentration camp in 1944. During his time at Dachau, Music drew excessively and when he was released in 1945, he had over 100 drawings depicting his time at the camp. These were later exhibited in the 1970s. Music is a talented figure of the Ecole de Paris school, and his works are held in the collections of major museums such as the MoMA, New York, Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Bologna and the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam. This present picture depicts two horses with a rider and was one of Music's favourite subject matters. They move slowly in a grey landscape, with mountains in the background. This scene, executed in 1948, captures two important themes for Music: the beauty of the landscape and the essential isolation of the individual.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 62
Briton Riviere, RA (British, 1840-1920)The Twa Corbiesigned with monogram and dated twice '1863' (lower left) oil on canvas 39.4 x 54.6cm (15 1/2 x 21 1/2in).framed as archFootnotes:ProvenanceWith Cider House Galleries Ltd., Surrey, no. F7593.Anon. sale, Sotheby's Belgravia, 18 April 1978, lot 96a.Private collection, UK.Briton Riviere's work, like many who followed them, shows the influence of the Pre-Raphaelites and in particular John Everett Millais. This influence can be seen in Riviere's paintings of edifying subjects grounded in literature and poetry - often concerned with love and death – set to the backdrop of the meticulously observed natural world.The present work is a prime example of this Pre-Raphaelite influence, as he has taken the subject from the Scots ballad 'The Twa Corbies'. This song probably dates from the 18th century and was first published in Sir Walter Scott's Minstrelsy in 1812. 'The Twa Corbies' is derived from the English folk ballad 'The Three Ravens', however it uses a darker, more cynical tone and tells the story with a morbid twist. This song tells the story of a mortally wounded knight whose hawk and hound have deserted him to chase game, and whose mistress has left him for another lover. The ravens are therefore given an undisturbed meal, as nobody else knows where the man lies, or even that he is dead. They talk in gruesome detail about the meal they will make of him, plucking out his eyes and using his hair for their nests. Riviere depicts the moment before the ravens reach him, one just taking flight. The knight lies amongst nature with his sword discarded by his side and his eyes remaining slightly open. Riviere cleverly depicts this work on the brink of sunset which could mimic the end of the knight's life and subsequently his dark fate to follow.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 10
Hobbes (Thomas) Elementa Philosophica de cive, engraved pictorial title, one or two instances of light spotting or damp-staining, later vellum backed boards, corners a little rubbed, Amsterdam, Henr. and Vidaum Th. Boom, 1696 § Ferguson (Adam) Grundätze der Moralphilosophie..., first German edition, bookplate to title verso, contemporary half calf, extremities a little rubbed, Leipzig, 1772 § Collins ([Anthony]) Paradoxes Métaphysiques sur le principe des actions humaines..., contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt with red morocco label, Eleutheropolis, [1776]; and 2 others eighteenth century continental, mathematics and astro-theology, 12mo & 8vo, (5)
Lot 101
NO RESERVE Prophetess.- Southcott (Joseph) Mr. Joseph Southcott, the brother of Joanna Southcott, will now come forward as Dinah's brethren did; that they shall not deal with his Sister, as they would with a Harlot, first edition, title with some marginal tears / chipping, final f. with repaired tear within text, with loss of the odd letter, but with seemingly no loss of sense, some spotting or staining, lightly browned, crude stitching, Printed by S. Rousseau, 1804; and 2 others, Southcott and miraculous cure, 8vo (3)⁂ Joanna Southcott (1750-1814), self-proclaimed religious prophetess from Devon.
![Poetry.- [Croker (John Wilson)] The Amazoniad; or, Figure and fashion: a scuffle in high life, first edition, a few pseudonym](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/b76c68e7-ed31-4f63-82dc-af4e00b3afa9/c9ae5013-4f2c-4c8c-9458-af4e00bbf7fc/468x382.jpg)
Lot 104
Poetry.- [Croker (John Wilson)] The Amazoniad; or, Figure and fashion: a scuffle in high life, first edition, a few pseudonyms identified in pencil, some foxing, modern red half morocco, spine gilt, spine faded, Dublin, Printed by John King, 1806 § Cabanel (Daniel) Poems and imitations, first edition, presentation copy from the author, half-title, spotted, original drab boards, original pink printed paper label to spine, central crease to spine, joints split, but holding firm, spine ends and corners worn, lightly stained, rubbed, Printed for R. Bickerstaff, 1814 § Infant death.- [Moir (David Macbeth)] Domestic verses, first edition, presentation copy from the author, original purple limp cloth, titled in gilt on upper cover, spine faded, Edinburgh, no printer, 1843; and 20 others, 19th century Poetry, v.s. (23)⁂ The second mentioned includes an Elegiac tribute to Prime Minister Spencer Perceval shortly after his assassination.
![Brothels.- [Mandeville (Bernard)] Venus la Populaire, or Apologie des Maisons de Joye, first edition in French, wood-engraved](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/b76c68e7-ed31-4f63-82dc-af4e00b3afa9/3787811c-16e0-4a1d-9001-af4e00bc05ae/468x382.jpg)
Lot 11
Brothels.- [Mandeville (Bernard)] Venus la Populaire, or Apologie des Maisons de Joye, first edition in French, wood-engraved device to title of a winged head with single layer of wings and head and wings detailed with fine lines, wood-engraved tail-piece to p.130 of two seated cherubs (without instruments), title with 'ignibus extinguitur', manuscript ink inscriptions to front pastedown, some very light browning, ?near contemporary wrappers with manuscript paper label to upper joint, spine rubbed, uncut, [STC N504777], 8vo, ?London, ?Moore, 1727.⁂ Rare first edition in French of Mandeville's libertine text, originally published in 1724 in English as, 'A Modest Defence of Publick Stews: or, An Essay upon Whoring, arguing for the establishment of state-regulated brothels', under the pseudonym of 'Phil-pornix'. Three editions were published of the French in 1727 - with an fictitious London imprint; most likely done in either France or Holland - each of which have slight variations in design of title vignette and end tail-piece, as well as one or two minor text differences.
Lot 114
NO RESERVE Southey (Robert) The Life of Nelson, 2 vol., first edition, second issue with p.258 correctly numbered, half-titles, frontispieces, light offsetting, 1p. advertisements at end of each vol., armorial bookplate of Sir Robert Eden to front pastedowns, original purple calf, gilt, spines gilt in compartments, slight rubbing to extremities, a very good set generally, [Cowie 139], 8vo, 1813.
Lot 115
NO RESERVE Byron (George Gordon Noel, Lord) The Works, 10 vol., 1815-1823; Don Juan, 3 vol., 1820-1823; The Works, 17 vol., edited by Thomas Moore, 1833, engraved plates, some offset, some light foxing, some vol. with bookplate of Sir Robert Johnson Eden to pastedown, contemporary calf, first two sets rubbed, some joints cracked, last set gilt in compartments with green morocco spine labels; and 5 others by Byron, 8vo (35)
Lot 116
NO RESERVE Auxiliary Bible Societies.- The first report of the committee of the Vale of Aylesbury Auxiliary Bible Society..., Aylesbury, library stamp to lower margin of A2v, occasional spotting, loose in original blue printed wrappers, little chipped and creased, Printed and sold by J. H. Marshall, 1816; and 8 others, similar, 8vo (9)
Lot 12
Frasso (Antonio de lo) Los Diez Libros de Fortuna de Amor, 2 vol., second edition, engraved portrait frontispiece, 8 engraved plates, ink ownership inscriptions front endpapers, vol. 1 with extended manuscript note front endpaper, a few ff. browned, occasional instances of minor isolated spotting or soiling, contemporary vellum, spine with red and green morocco labels, some light surface toning, [Palau p. 496 94692], 8vo, Londres, Henrique Chapel, 1740.⁂ Originally published in Barcelona in 1573. This second edition was printed under the direction of Pedro Pineda, to whom a note in English at the end of vol. 2 is attributed. Here he explains how, the first edition of the text is "one of the greatest rarities in the Spanish tongue", a copy of which being "one of the scarcest [...] in the world". He also states he has "tried all sorts of methods to get it for five and twenty years."
Lot 120
Scott (Sir Walter) Tales of My Landlord. Second Series, 4 vol., second edition, 19th century half calf, joints rubbed, Edinburgh, 1818; Tales of My Landlord. Fourth and Last Series, 4 vol., first edition, 19th century aubergine calf, gilt, spines gilt in compartments, light fading to spines, extremities a little rubbed, 1832; The Lay of the Last Minstrel, a Poem, sixth edition, half-title, some light scattered spotting, contemporary tree calf, gilt, spine gilt in compartments with red morocco label, 1807; and 10 others Scott, 8vo (19)
![Angling.- [Boaz (Herman)] The Angler's progress...Developing the pleasures the angler receives from the dawn of the propensit](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/b76c68e7-ed31-4f63-82dc-af4e00b3afa9/c46aea87-0639-4cb8-8668-af4e00bc07b5/468x382.jpg)
Lot 121
Angling.- [Boaz (Herman)] The Angler's progress...Developing the pleasures the angler receives from the dawn of the propensity in infancy, till the period of his becoming a complete angler, second edition, half-title, charming wood-engraved vignettes, 2 advertisement ff. of Angling books at end, some offsetting and light staining, lightly browned, modern blue wrappers, [W&S p.35], Printed for J. H. Burn, 1820 § Dickens (Charles) Barnaby Rudge, first American edition in book form, wood-engraved frontispiece and illustrations, occasional staining / water-staining, contemporary black half calf, gilt, corners worn, rubbed, [Gimbel A63], Philadelphia, Lea & Blanchard, 1842; and 13 others, 19th century English, v.s. (15)
Lot 122
Women novelists.- Hawkes (Lætitia Matilda) Heraline; or, opposite proceedings, 4 vol., first edition, half-titles to all but vol.1, vol.2 conjugate P4&9 misbound and loose (consequently with a little dust-soiling to edges), some spotting and light staining, contemporary half calf, gilt spines in compartments, vol.2 lower joint splitting, but holding firm, rubbed, joints heavily so, [Blain, Clements & Grundy, Feminist companion to literature in English, p. 500], Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington; and T. Hookham, 1821; and 12 others, Women novelists, including 2 family sets of works by Frances Rose, large 12mo (16)
Lot 123
Military.- The Soldier's companion or martial recorder, consisting of biography, anecdotes, poetry, and miscellaneous information; peculiarly interesting to those connected with the military profession, Vol.1 [all published], title lightly soiled, occasional spotting or mostly light foxing (the latter most noticeable on final few ff.), endpapers foxed, contemporary dark blue straight-grain morocco, gilt, upper joint splitting, but holding firm, foot of spine and corners worn, rubbed, g.e., For the Editor, by Edward Cock, 1824 § Anthropology.- Murray (Hugh) Enquiries historical and moral, respecting the character of nations, and the progress of society, first edition, lacking half-title, some spotting, lightly browned, contemporary blue half calf, spine richly gilt, spine ends and corners little worn, rubbed, Edinburgh, printed by James Ballantyne and Co., 1808; and c.20 others, mostly miscellaneous 19th century, v.s. (c.22)
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