LALAOUNIS: AN 18K GOLD AND EMERALD NECKLACEComposed of a woven chain of slightly flexible design, suspending two bull heads as terminals, each enhanced with a circular-cut emerald and with rope-twist detailing, to an adjustable barrel-shaped motif of similar detailing, in 18K gold, signed Lalaounis, numbered A21, with partial maker’s mark, French import assay marks, adjustable length, longest length 69cmIlias Lalaounis was born in Athens in 1920, the third generation of a family of goldsmiths and watchmakers from Delphi. After completing his university studies, he joined his uncle’s jewellery firm, where he apprenticed as a goldsmith and honed the skills that would define his future as a master craftsman. Amid the instability of World War II, Lalaounis took over the family business and began exploring the art of his ancestors, driven by a deep passion for history.As Greece recovered from the war, Lalaounis’s vision took shape. He sought to revitalise Greek museum artifacts by transforming them into jewellery. Reviving ancient techniques, he introduced modern technology while focusing on educating his fellow craftsmen in forgotten skills such as granulation, filigree, hand-weaving, and hand-hammering. In 1957, he founded the Greek Jewellers Association and unveiled his first collection, the Archaeological Collection, which drew inspiration from Classical, Hellenistic, and Minoan-Mycenaean art. This fusion of modern jewellery with historical elements garnered international attention. After his uncle’s passing, Lalaounis established his own company, setting up headquarters on Karyatidon Street, at the foot of the Acropolis.Unlike many of his peers, who often preferred diamonds and large gemstones, Lalaounis discovered his passion for gold early in his career, referring to it as "the most human material." His collections, rich in 18- and 22-karat gold, were inspired by a wide range of cultures and historical periods, from prehistoric to Minoan art, as well as Persian, Byzantine, Chinese, and Tudor styles.In the 1970s, Lalaounis continued to innovate, exploring new forms of expression influenced by nature, science, the intricate movements of cells, and celestial themes. As recognition of his work grew, so did his business, expanding across Europe, Asia, and America. He became the first goldsmith to be honoured by the Institut de France, Académie des Beaux-Arts et des Lettres, for his remarkable contributions to the art of jewellery. Since 1998, Lalaounis’s legacy of creativity has been carried on by his four daughters. They continue to uphold a long-standing family tradition, ensuring that the LALAoUNIS legacy is passed down to future generations. Condition Report: Stamped A21, 750Stamped with French assay marks of the owl for imported jewels in 18K goldOne indistinct markSome area on chain slightly stretchedNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 40g
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Ernst Gamperl, Vasenobjekt, 2005H. 85 cm, ø 20 cm.Eichenholz, gedrechselt.Bez.: Ernesto Gamperl, 71/05, A260 J (geritzt).Bei der letzten Zahl in der Bezeichnung handelt es sich um das Alter des Baumes.I first saw Tom’s work for Ingo Maurer and then searched for him to interpret my work.I always had a lot of fun working with Tom! It was a very inspiring exchange and exciting to see his view of my work.It was an honor to exchange objects with you, Tom!
Selection Of Magazines to include. Viz Issues 29, 36 1988: 2000AD Crisis 1988/89 nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 25: Printmedia Strip Magazine Nos 1, 2, 3, 5/6: Fleetway 1991 Comic Relief Comic: The Second Xpresso No3: 2000AD Batman Judge Dredd Judgement On Gotham: The Ultimate Riddle: Hammer Horror First Issue 1995: Pulp 1997 Vol 1 No1. All 18 magazines are bagged VG/NM.
Selection Of Independent Comics to include: First Comics Grim Jack 1986-1990 Nos 23 27, 30, 31, 46, 47, 51, 66, 68-72. Apple Comics Myth Conceptions 1987-1988 Nos 1, 4, 5, 6, 8. Quality Comics Nemesis The Warlock 1984 Nos 5, 6. Quality Comics Judge Dredd 1986 No1: Boom studios Jeremiah Harm 2006 Nos 1, 2., 3: Chaos Comics Lady Death 1998 Nos 1, 3: IDW Comics Magic 2012 No1. Kitchen Sink Comics Omaha The Cat Dancer 1986 Nos 8, 9, 10. All 30 comics are bagged NM.
Selection Of Independent Comics to include: First Comics American Flagg! 1980s Nos 31-38: Vertigo Comics Bite Club 2006 Nos 3, 4, 5, 6: Adventure Comics Deathworld Nos 1, 2, 3: Church State Comics Cerebus 1978 Nos 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8: 1988 No111: Kitchen Sink Comics Alien Fire 1987 Nos 1, 2, 3: All 25 comics are bagged NM.
Selection Of Independent Comics to include: Dark Horse Comics Predator versus Judge Dredd 1997 No3 of 3: Eclipse Comics Laser Eraser 1985 Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: Fantagor Press Rip In Time 1986 Nos 2, 3, 5 of set of 5: Torchwood Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: Eclipse Comics Brian Bollands Black Book No1: Dark Horse Comics Aliens Earth Angel 1994: First Comics Grim Jack 1988 No51: Eclipse Comics Reid Fleming Worlds Toughest Milkman 1990 Nos 1, 2, 3, 5: All 23 comics are bagged NM.
Selection Of Independent Comics to include: Dark Horse Comics Devil 2010 Nos 1, 3, 4 of set of 4: Epic Comics The Last American 1990/91 Nos 1, 2, 3, 4: Dabel Brothers Comics Jim Butcher's Dresden Files 2009 No1 of 4. 2008 No1 of 4: Dark Horse Presents Aliens No34, Predator No35: Prelude Graphics Alternate Heroes No1: Gnatrat Book 1: Crossed Badlands No11: First Comics Dreadstar 1989 No2: Epic Comics Doctor Zero 1989 No8: Ecipse Comics Espers Nos 3, 4 of 4 part mini series: Vertigo Comics Flinch 2001 No16. Apple Comics Blood of Dracula No12: Image Comics Black Kiss 2 No1 of set of 6. All 21 comics are bagged NM.
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)John Hope Esq (1737-1784), profile to the left, wearing black coat, white lace cravat and stock, his powdered hair worn en queue and tied with black ribbon. Enamel on copper, signed, dated and inscribed on the counter-enamel, John Hope Esq. London June 1811. Painted by Hy Bone R.A./ Enamel Painter to His Majesty the Prince Regent, after a miniature, gilt-metal laurel leaf mount. Oval, 73mm (2 7/8in) highFootnotes:Provenance:Chiswick Auctions, 20 March 2018, lot 65Bone's preparatory drawing, squared in ink for transfer and inscribed Mr J Hope 1811, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG D17672).John Hope, also known as Jan Hope, was a wealthy Dutch banker, participating in Hope & Co., a member of the city council and an art collector. In 1770 he was appointed as manager of the Dutch East India Company. He is also known for his Groenendaal Park in Heemstede, where he summered on his estate. Shortly before he died he bought the nearby estate of Bosbeek, which became one of the first examples of a large garden in the 'English Style' in the Netherlands.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)Lady Elizabeth Berkeley née Carey (1576-1635), holding a fan and wearing a black velvet dress with white lace ruff and cuffs, pearls at her neck, three long strands of jewelled linking and a jewelled badge at her shoulder. Enamel on copper, gilt-wood frame, the reverse inscribed (presumably a transcript of the inscription on the counter-enamel) Elizabeth Carey - afterwards/ Lady Berkley/ Painted by Henry Bone R.A./ Enamel=painter to His Majesty/ and Enamel painter to His R.H./ the Duke of York &c &c after/ the Original in the possession/ of the Rt. Honble Countess Berkeley/ Berkeley House/ London/ Jany 1826/ No.15 Berners St./ London. Rectangular, 180mm (7 1/16in) highFootnotes:Provenance:The Collection of Lady Lanesborough, previously at Swithland Hall, Leicestershire Lyon & Turnbull, 14 January 2015, Lot 24Bone's preparatory drawing, squared in ink for transfer, and inscribed From Lady Berkeley Daughter of Lord Hunsdon/ from Berkeley House 1825, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG D17152). The portrait derives from an oil portrait after Marcus Gheeraerts at Berkeley Castle.Elizabeth Carey was the only child of George Carey, 2nd Baron Hunsdon and Elizabeth Spencer. She was a courtier and patroness of the Arts. She married Sir Thomas Berkeley in 1596, aged 19. Her family were patrons of Shakespeare's theatre company, and her wedding has been put forward as one of the possible occasions when A Midsummer Night's Dream was performed for the first time in public. The couple had a daughter, Theophila Berkeley (1596–1643) and a son, George Berkeley, 8th Baron Berkeley (1601-1658). Like her mother, Elizabeth was a highly educated woman and patron of the arts. Due to her husband's financial irresponsibility she took over responsibility for the management of their household. When Sir Thomas died aged 37 in 1611, Elizabeth paid off his many outstanding debts. In 1622, she married secondly, Sir Thomas Chamberlain, a Justice of the King's Bench.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)Baroness Anne Hunsdon née Morgan (circa 1529-1607), holding a fan of feathers, wearing a large white ruff and black dress embellished with the roses of the Carey coat of arms, slashed at the bodice and sleeves to reveal white, her thumb looped through her long strands of pearls, her red hair upswept beneath a delicate pearl headdress and finished with pearl and ruby jewels. Enamel on copper, inscribed on the counter-enamel Lady H, a handwritten label (possibly concealing a further inscription), reads Lady Hudson/ by H. Bone/ From/ the Collection of/ John Swaby Esqr, unframed. Rectangular, 214mm (8 7/16in) highFootnotes:Bone's preparatory drawing, squared in ink for transfer and inscribed Lady Hunsdon - wife of Henry Carey/ Lord Hunsdon -/ Margt - Salisbury, From Hatfield = House, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery (inv. NPG D17151). The original portrait was painted by a follower of George Gower and is displayed at Hatfield House.In 1545, Anne married Henry Carey (1526-1596), son of Sir William Carey and Mary Boleyn, the elder sister of Queen Consort Anne Boleyn. As Carey's mother had once been the mistress of King Henry VIII, there were many at court who speculated that he was in fact, the King's illegitimate son.Carey was created Baron Hunsdon on 13 January 1559 and Anne was styled Baroness Hunsdon. Following her elevation to the rank of a peer's wife, Anne was appointed a Lady of the Privy Chamber to Queen Elizabeth I, who was also her husband's first cousin and held the couple in high regard. When Henry died Elizabeth I paid for his funeral expenses and gave Anne a gift of £400 in addition to an annual pension of £200 from the Exchequer. Shortly before Henry's death, Elizabeth appointed Anne to the office of Keeper of Somerset House, a royal residence where the Queen had lived prior to her accession to the throne. Anne held the post for the remainder of her life. She is buried in Westminster Abbey.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)A pair of enamels: Henry Hope (1736-1811), in double-breasted navy jacket with black tabbed lapel, yellow stand-collar waistcoat, white frilled cravat, powdered hair; together with his niece and heiress, Ann Goddard Hope (1763-1820), in white muslin wrap-front dress with classically-inspired shoulder loops, white double-frilled collar, a sheer white turban in her dark brown hair. Enamel on copper, both signed on the obverse HBone and inscribed, signed and dated on the counter-enamels Henry Hope Esq. Henry Bone pinx.t Oct.r 1802. and 'M.rs Williams Hope Henry Bone pinx.t Dec.r 1802., respectively, gilt-mounted rectangular black frames. Oval, 56mm (2 3/16in) high (2)Footnotes:Provenance:Helfried Krug Collection, Mülheim, nos. 57 and 58, by 1972 until 1993;Lempertz, Cologne, 13 May 1993, lot 172;Christie's, London, 9 December 2008, lot 29Exhibited:Freunde des Museums sammeln, Museum Folkwang, Essen, 1972, nos. 148 and 149.Literature:Walker, R.Henry Bone's Pencil Drawings in the National Portrait Gallery, The Walpole Society, LXI, 1999, p. 330, no. 269Bone's preparatory drawing for the enamel of Anne, squared in ink for transfer and inscribed Mrs Williams Hope 1803, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery (inv. NPG D17328).Henry Hope, born in Boston, Mass., was, together with his first cousin John Hope and Thomas and Adrian Hope, director of the renowned banking house Hope & Co. John Williams (1757-1839), a young clerk from Cornwall joined the firm and married Anne Goddard, the younger daughter of Henry Hope's sister Henrietta, in 1782. Thus John Williams became a partner in the bank and added the name Hope to his own. The Hope family were important patrons of Henry Bone (see R. Walker, op. cit., pp. 330-331, nos. 268-286) and several versions of the present enamels are recorded (he: The Metropolitan Museum, New York (accession number: 24.80.521); Phillips, London, 11 December 1985, lot 332; Phillips, London, 8 July 1997, lot 172; she: Sotheby's, London, 6 June 1996, lot 135; Bonhams, London, 22 April 1998, lot 135). For a version of 1804, see exhibition catalogue Thomas Hope: Regency Designer, The Bard Graduate Center, New York, and Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 2008, no. 6, colour ill. p. 273. This exhibition catalogue (p. 6, fig. 1-2) features a large scale family portrait by Benjamin West, also of 1802, depicting Henry Hope, his sister Henrietta, his heir Anne and John Williams Hope with their five children.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Doccia pair of figures of Arlecchina and Arlecchino from the Commedia dell'Arte, circa 1765-70Decorated in yellow, white and red costumes, standing on naturalistic rocky bases, 11.8cm high, incised '4' to bothFootnotes:Provenance:Carlo Colli Collection, MilanLiterature:Biancalana, Alessandro. Porcellane Ginori a Doccia, La Stanza delle Meraviglie di Carlo Colli, 2023, cat.no. 14, p. 190According to Biancalana (p. 192) the first mention of the Commedia dell'Arte as a subject at Doccia is in 1749, and proved such a popular subject, that it was continued well into the late 18th century.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
William Bate (Irish, active 1799-1845)James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde, KG, PC (1610-1688), wearing armour with a lace cravat and a full-bottomed brown wig. Enamel on copper, signed, dated and inscribed on the counter-enamel from Sir Go. Kneller. James Butler, first Duke of Ormond original in the possession of the Earl of Strathmore WBate.1831. Kingstown, gilt-metal mount, parcel-gilt composition frame, rectangular fitted red leather case. Oval, 66mm (2 5/8in) highFootnotes:Provenance:Christie's, London, 16 March 2004, lot 62The original painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller is in the collection of the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford; it was gifted by Sir James Thornhill in 1728.James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde (1610-1688) was a statesman and commander of the royalist forces in Ireland. Styled Viscount Thurles at birth, he inherited the Earldom of Ormond, as 12th Earl, in 1634. He was created Marquess of Ormonde (Ireland) in 1642 and Duke of Ormonde (Ireland) in 1661. An English dukedom, of Ormonde, was conferred in 1682. Ormonde served with distinction in Ireland in the Civil Wars, holding the country for the crown until forced out by Cromwell in 1650. In exile he devotedly served Charles II, and was rewarded at the Restoration with a dukedom and other honours. He was appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland in 1661. Despite his great abilities and integrity he acquired many enemies at court, whose influence led to his dismissal in 1669. He retired to Ireland, but was reappointed Lord-Lieutenant in 1677.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Henry Pierce Bone (British, 1779-1855)William Howley (1766-1848), Archbishop of Canterbury (1828-48), seated in a red uphostered chair, wearing black robed over voluminous white chemise, white jabot and powdered wig. Enamel on copper, signed and inscribed on the counter-enamel His Grace/ The Archibishop of Canterbury/ From the original picture in/ Winchester College, Hants....H.P. Bone/ 12 Percy Street/ Bedford Square, gilded wood frame. Rectangular, 225mm (8 7/8in) highFootnotes:Provenance:Dreweatt Neate, Bristol, 2 November 2004, lot 429William Howley first role was as Chaplain to the Marquess of Abercorn in 1792, whose influence was critical in advancing his early career. In 1809 he was appointed Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford University. He was an active English Freemason, joining the 'Royal York Lodge' in 1791. In October 1813, at Lambeth Palace, he was consecrated Bishop of London, a post he occupied until 1828, when he became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1828. In this position, he presided over the coronations of William IV and Queen Victoria.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)Philip Rashleigh, FRS FSA (1729-1811), wearing black coat, white waistcoat, frilled chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue. Enamel on copper, signed, dated and inscribed on the counter-enamel, Philip Rashleigh/ Esq MP/ Henry Bone pinxit/ Septr 1794, gilt-metal laurel leaf mount within a rectangular gilt-wood frame. Oval, 90mm (3 9/16in) highFootnotes:Provenance:Stanhope Rodd Esq. of Trebathan Hall, North Hill, LauncestonBy Descent to his grandsonBearnes, Hampton & Littlewood, July 1 2009, lot 395Upon the death of his father in 1764 Philip inherited the family seat of Menabilly, near Fowey, Cornwall. His knowledge of Cornish mineralogy procured his election as a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and Fellow of the Royal Society in 1788. Rashleigh's collection of minerals was remarkable and much of it is on display at the Royal Cornwall Museum with portions located at the Natural History Museum. He constructed a remarkable grotto at Polridmouth, near Menabilly. Rashleigh bought and sold minerals, patronised leading chemists and introduced European geological theories to the British Isles. He also collected and published the Trewhiddle Hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure.Henry Bone's connection with the sitter goes beyond this portrait - he was commissioned by Philip to produce the paintings for a first colour-plate-illustrated volume of his mineral collection, entitled Specimens of British Minerals, Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset (1536-1608), wearing tall black hat and black doublet embroidered with gold, white cuffs and pleated ruff, a brown fur stole around his shoulders, the badge of the Order of the Garter on a blue ribbon around his neck, holding a long white staff in his right hand. Enamel on copper, signed on the obverse HBone, signed, dated and inscribed on the counter-enamel Tho.s Sackville Baron Buckhurst, first Earl/ of Dorset Died suddenly [sic] 1608/ A Privy Councellor Knight of the Most/ Noble Order of the Garter - Lord High/ Treasurer of England.-/ 1601 Lord Steward on the Trials of the/ Earls of Essex and Southampton/ Created an Earl by James first.-/ London Oct.r 1814/ Painted by Henry Bone R.A. Enamel painter/ in Ordinary to His Majesty and Enamel painter/ to H.R.H. the Prince Regent after the Original/ in the Collection of His the [sic] Duke of Dorset/ Knole - Kent, carved gilded wood frame. Rectangular, 200mm (7 7/8in) highFootnotes:Provenance: Bonhams, London, 20 May 2009, lot 24Literature:Richard Walker, Henry Bone's Pencil Drawings, The Walpole Society, Volume LXI, 1999, p.323The present work is after the portrait of Sackville attributed to John de Critz the Elder, dated 1601, which is currently in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London (NPG 4024). Bone's pencil drawing, squared for transfer, and inscribed Thos Lord Brockhurst 1st Earl of Dorset/ from the original at Knole - Novr - 16 - 1813, is also in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG D17132).The sitter was the son of Richard Sackville and his wife, Winifred Brydges. Both his parents were extremely well-connected - his father served as Chancellor of the Exchequer whilst his mother was the daughter of the Lord Mayor of London. In addition, he could claim kinship with Henry VIII's ill-fated queen, Anne Boleyn. In 1555, Sackville married Cecily Baker and the pair had seven children. Whilst on a visit to Rome in the mid-1560s, he was detained for a fortnight as a prisoner; although whether this punishment was on account of debt or some other misdemeanour is unclear. Whatever the reason, it did not prevent him from being elevated to the peerage as Baron Buckhurst in 1567. Upon his return to England, Sackville entered into the service of the crown and, in 1571, he was sent on a diplomatic mission to France. The ostensible purpose of the trip was to congratulate King Charles IX on his marriage to a daughter of the Austrian Emperor. However, it seems likely that he also entered into negotiations connected with the proposed alliance of Elizabeth I with Charles' brother, the Duke of Anjou.In 1572, Sackville was one of the peers who sat in on the trial of the Duke of Norfolk for high treason (he was found guilty and subsequently beheaded). This was but one of a number of occasions when he found himself caught up in the domestic turmoil of the period. In 1586, for example, he was chosen to convey to Mary, Queen of Scots, the tidings of her imminent execution. His reward for the completion of this unhappy duty was an appointment to the position of Ambassador to the United Provinces. Although he generally acquitted himself well, the Queen's favourite, the Earl of Leicester, used his influence to have him recalled and he found himself placed under a form of house-arrest for having presumed to criticise Elizabeth's own abilities as a diplomat. However, in the closing years of the 16th century, he returned to favour, succeeding Lord Burghley as Lord High Treasurer in 1599, besides assuming the chancellorship of the University of Oxford.In addition to his career as statesman, Sackville was also a writer of some note. Together with Thomas Norton, he co-authored the 1561 play Gorboduc, which was the first English drama to be written in blank verse and which dealt with the consequences of political rivalry. Two years later, he made a contribution to the Mirror for Magistrates, with his poem entitled Complaint of Henry, Duke of Buckingham. However, his first truly significant work was Induction, in which he describes a poet's harrowing journey into Hell, where he encounters all manner of allegorical figures representing suffering and despair.In 1608, Sackville (who had latterly been created Earl of Dorset by the new king, James I) had a massive stroke whilst seated at the council table and died quite suddenly. His remains were buried in Westminster Abbey.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Sarah, Countess of Essex (British, circa 1761-1838)Wriothesley Russell, Marquess of Tavistock, later 2nd Duke of Bedford (1680-1711) and his wife Elizabeth Howland (1682-1724), he standing to the left, in a brown coat, white chemise with cravat and a crimson drape, presenting flowers to his seated wife, in a blue dress and white chemise, column and rust-coloured drapery background. Enamel on copper, signed, dated and inscribed on the counter-enamel S ESSEX/ Pinxt./ Cassiobury/ May 27/ 1810 and ... Duke ... Duchess/ of Bedford, gilt-metal mount, large gilt-wood frame. Rectangular, 125mm (4 15/16in) highFootnotes:Provenance:with Vincent Freeman, August 2004The original portrait by Godfrey Kneller was painted in 1695 to commemorate the marriage of Wriothesley Russell, Marquess of Tavistock and Elizabeth Howland, daughter of John Howland and granddaughter of Sir Josiah Child of Wanstead Park, Essex. In honour of this union Lord Russell was created Baron Howland of Streatham. At the time of the union both of the sitters were under age: Narcissus Luttrell observed in his diary 'They both make but 28 years. She will be worth the best part of £100,000.'Born in St Helena, Sarah Bazett (d. 1838), married firstly Edward Stephenson, and secondly, in 1786, George Capel-Coningsby, Viscount Malden, later 5th Earl of Essex. She was a prolific miniature painter working in both watercolour and enamel, specialising in copies of old portraits, of which the present work is an excellent example. Cassiobury, mentioned in the inscription, was the family seat of Lord Essex which he reconstructed extensively, advised by James Wyatt for the building and Humphrey Repton for the grounds. Three months after the death of his first wife in 1838 Lord Essex married Kitty Stephens, an actress and operatic singer. He died the following year.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester (1773-1884) seated before a red curtain wearing a white dress with ruff collar, and pearl waistband, she wears pearl choker and several strands of pearls in her brown upswept hair. Enamel on copper, signed on the obverse, signed, dated and inscribed on the counter-enamel Her Royal Highness The/Princess Sophia of Gloucester./London March 1803/Painted by Henry Bone, A.R.A.,/Enamel Painter to HRH The/Prince of Wales. After a/ Picture/ by Sir William Beechey, portrait/Painter to her majesty, original ormolu frame surmounted with crown, the border with raised laurel leaves. Rectangular, 140mm (5 1/2in) highFootnotes:Provenance:Bonhams, London, 22 April 1998, lot 141Bone's preparatory drawing, squared in ink for transfer and inscribed Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester/ After Beechey 1801, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery (inv. NPG D17282).Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester was the niece of George III, daughter of his brother Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and Maria, Countess Dowager of Waldegrave. Sophia was considered as a potential bride for her first cousin Prince William, Duke of Clarence and St Andrews (who later ruled as King William IV), but she expressed no enthusiasm for the match and remained unmarried.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), dramatist in the English Renaissance theatre, wearing black silk robe over purple doublet and white lace collar, his left hand on his hip, his right hand outstretched with two fingers bent. Enamel on copper, signed on the obverse HBone, signed, dated and inscribed on the counter-enamel Francis Beaumont - Dramatic Poet/ Born at Grace Dieu in Leicestershire/ an Ancient Seat of the Family in 1585/ or 1586 - Died March 1615-/ Educated at Cambridge-/ Admitted a Student in the Inner Temple/ The inseperable [sic] companion of Fletcher/ Their joint Plays were published in 10 Vols/ His sole Works - The Masque od the Inner/ Temple & Grays Inn - A Poem the Herma-/ =phrodite - a Poetical Epistle to Ben Jonson/ Verse to his friend Master John Fletcher/ and other Poems./ London Feby 1816/ Painted by Henry Bone R.A. Enamel painter/ in Ordinary to His Majesty & Enamel painter/ To H.R.H. the Prince Regent after the/ Original in the Collection of his Grace/ the Duke of Dorset/ Knole - Kent, gilded composition frame. Rectangular, 18mm (11/16in) highFootnotes:Provenance:Purchased in January 1995Bone's preparatory drawing, squared in ink for transfer and inscribed Beaumont the Poet/ Septr 1815 from Duke of Dorset, Knowle, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG D17160).Francis Beaumont was the son of Sir Francis Beaumont of Grace Dieu, a justice of the common pleas and Anne, the daughter of Sir George Pierrepont. After a short career in law, he was quickly attracted to the theatre and became a student of poet and playwright Ben Jonson. Beaumont's first work was Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, in 1602 and by 1605, Beaumont had written commendatory verses to Volpone one of Ben Jonson's masterpieces. Soon after, he met John Fletcher and together they formed one of the most dynamic and productive of writing teams that English theatre has ever produced. In 1609, the two collaborated in earnest on Philaster. The play was performed by the King's Men at the Globe Theatre and at Blackfriars. It was a great success. Their careers were now well and truly launched and into the bargain they had ignited and captured a public taste for tragicomedy. There is an account that at the time the two men shared everything. They lived together in a house on the Bankside in Southwark, ' they also lived together in Bankside, sharing clothes and having 'one wench in the house between them.' Or as another account puts it 'sharing everything in the closest intimacy.'This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A documentary Meissen artist's proof of a model of a badger from the Reinicke Fuchs, circa 1922, modelled by Max EsserSigned in gold at the base 'M. Esser 1922', decorated in brown and black tones, standing on an oval base with four feet picked out in gilding, leaning its front paws of a tree stump, 28cm high, crossed swords in underglaze-blue, incised H.244., impressed 128 and 'von 11 Uhrstücken no 1', impressed crossed swords and dot and fox, 'M Esser' incised to the front of the base, (small sprig to the back restuck)Footnotes:Provenance: The Twinight CollectionThis model is the first of 11 Artist's proofs, painted and signed by Max Esser himself.The Berlin sculptor Max Esser was the most closely related independent artist working for the Meissen factory. From 1919 Max Esser was paid by Meissen for various models, including the famous Mandarin Duck and the large table centerpiece of Reinicke Fuchs, the fable made famous by Goethe. He would be paid 10% of any profit made on any of his models for 20 years to come, a clear sign of the value he had as an artist to the factory. The complete table-centrepiece, including flower and fruit baskets, comprised 75 pieces, and in a letter from 1 June 1919 Esser writes about the modelling process: 'Was nun den Tafelschmuck 'Reinicke Fuchs' betrift, bin ich intensiv dei den Entwürfen im Massstab 1:2. Die ersten 13 Stücke, darunter die Haubtteile, stehen im Entwurf da, und gedenke ich in den nächsten Wochen den Gesamtentwurf fertig gestellt zu haben. [As for the table decoration 'Reineke Fuchs,' I am currently working intensively on the designs at a 1:2 scale. The first 13 pieces, including the main parts, are already drafted, and I plan to complete the overall design in the next few weeks.].' Esser became thus involved in the designs for Reinicke Fuchs that he decided to move to Meissen temporarily in 1920. In a reviewed contract between factory and artist, it is mentioned that a maximum of 11 'Uhrstücke' or artists proofs may be made and for these pieces Esser would receive 25% of the sale price. The entire project took Esser until 1926, and soon after the great recession of the late 1920s led to enormous inflation. It is not known if the entire table-centrepiece was ever sold commercially. (see: Marusch-Krohn, Caren, Meissener Porzellan 1918-1933. Die Pfeifferzeit,1993, pp.105-108). 'Reinicke Fuchs' or Reynard the Fox is a literary cycle of medieval allegorical anthropomorpic fables which were widely popular througout Europe.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)Sir Henry Sidney (1529–1586), standing before green drapery, a marble pillar to his left, wearing black stockings and dark brown breeches slashed to reveal black, black embroidered doublet with ermine trim to the shoulder, white collar and cuffs, ermine waistcoat, black hat with red and gold embroidered trim and large black plume, gold collar of the Order of the Garter, black belt and sword belt with gold clasps, his decorated sword hilt at his right hip, his right hand upon his hip, his left hand resting on the base of the plinth and holding a piece of green material trimmed with gold . Enamel on copper, signed on the obverse HBone., inscribed on the counter-enamel Henry Sydney, Educated with Edward VI in the/ third Yr of his reign he Knighted him & made/ him first Gentleman of his Bed Chamber - Sent/ Sent afr to France - Edward died in his arms.-/ Sent to Ireland by 2. Mary - Made Lord Justice -/ Queen Elizabeth in 1564 made him a Knight/ of the Garter - Lord President of Wales - Deputy/ of Ireland, (which Offices he held at the same time)/ Ambafr to France, Scotland &c &c Died May 1586/ aged 57 years.-/ On the Original picture,/ Sir Henry Sydney Ano dni 1573. 20 die Tulli die/ nativitatis & ætatis suce 44.-/ London/ July-1823/ Painted by Henry Bone RA Enamel-painter/ to His Majesty & Enl. painter to His R.H. the/ Duke of York &c &c - after the Original/ in the Collection of the Earl of Egremont/ Petworth - Sussex.-, gilt-metal mount engraved ENAMEL. HBONE. R.A., gilded composition frame. Rectangular, 212mm (8 3/8in) highFootnotes:Provenance:Bonhams, London, 23 November 2011, lot 6Henry Sidney was an English soldier, diplomat, and courtier, known for his significant contributions during the Elizabethan era. He was born into a prominent family, the son of Sir Henry Sidney and Lady Mary Dudley, and the brother of the celebrated poet Sir Philip Sidney. Henry was appointed as the English ambassador to the Netherlands, where he worked on maintaining alliances and navigating the complex political landscape of Europe.Another version of the present enamel is in the collection at Kingston Lacey, Dorset (NT 1250543) and the original painting is at Petworth House (PET/P/498). Bone's preparatory drawing, squared in ink for transfer and inscribed Sr Henry Sydney after the Original/ in the Collection of the Earl of Egremont and annotated in pencil Nov 1822, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG D17113).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827) decorated with the breast star of the Order of the Garter and collar of the Order of the Bath, wearing his scarlet Field Marshal's uniform beneath a white silk-lined black velvet mantle. Enamel on copper, signed on the obverse, HBone, signed and inscribed on the counter-enamel, His RH the late/ Duke of York &c &c &c/ London/ Febry 1827/ Painted by Henry Bone RA &c &c/ Enamel Painter to His Majesty/ and to the late Duke/ of York after/ Sr Thos Lawrence PRA, ormolu slip and rectangular gilded composition frame with scrolling foliate and floral motifs. Oval, 165mm (6 1/2in) highFootnotes:Provenance:(Possibly) The artist; his sale, Christie's, London, 7 June 1836, lot 29;Christie's London, 2 June 2020, lot 47Bone's preparatory drawing, squared in ink for transfer and inscribed HRH the Duke of York after/ Sr T. Lawrence for HR the Princess/ Sophia April 1821, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG D17427).This impressively large enamel, housed in the original presentation frame, is one of several derivations by Bone after Sir Thomas Lawrence's full-length portrait in the Waterloo Chamber in Windsor Castle.Bone's first version of the present portrait (of rectangular format) was enamelled for Princess Sophia in 1821. This was exhibited at the Royal Academy, London in 1822 and is possibly the same enamel, dated October 1821, sold at Christie's, 28 November 1978 (lot 58). Bone's squared-up drawing for this example is in the National Portrait Gallery Library, London and is inscribed '...for H.R.H. the Princess Sophia - April 1821.'The current work was executed the month after Frederick's death, likely from cardio-vascular disease, at the home of the Duke of Rutland in January 1827. A small head and shoulders example dated February 1827 is in the Royal Collection (RCIN 421865), which was possibly acquired from the Duke of York's own collection.Frederick was the second son of King George III and Queen Charlotte. In 1784, he was created Duke of York and Albany and Earl of Ulster. He married, in 1791, Fredericka Charlotte (Hohenzollern), Princess Royal of Prussia; their marriage was childless. He was Colonel of several regiments and was created Field Marshal (1795) and Commander in Chief (1795-1809) and (1811-27). Frederick was the 'The Grand Old Duke of York,' celebrated in the nursery rhyme for marching his men up to the top of the hill and marching them down, a commentary on his unsuccessful Flanders campaign of 1793-99.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)Edward Coke (1552–1634), wearing white fur trimmed red robes, ruff and black cap, he holds his gloves in his right hand, his left hand resting on a skull. Enamel on copper, signed on the obverse HBone, inscribed on the counter-enamel Sir Edward Coke, Lord Chief Justice,/ Recorder of the City of Norwich &c./ Ot. Septr 3, 1634 æt. 83/ London April 1813-/ Painted by Henry Bone RA Enamel/ Painter in Ordinary to His Majesty-/ and Enamel painter to HRH the/ Prince Regent after the Original in/ the Town Hall of Norwich, gilded composition frame. Rectangular, 200mm (7 7/8in) highFootnotes:Provenance:Bonhams, London, 25 November 2009, lot 120Literature:Richard Walker, Henry Bone's Pencil Drawings, The Walpole Society, Volume LXI, 1999, p.320Bone's pencil drawing, squared for transfer and inscribed Sr. Edwd. Coke Ld. Chief Justice/ Recorder of Norwich 1587/ from the Town Hall of Norwich/ Novr 1812 is in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG D17128).Edward Coke developed ties with Lord Burghley, and after a succession of minor positions, he was appointed Solicitor General by Elizabeth I in 1592. She named him speaker of the House of Commons the following year, and in 1594 chose him over Francis Bacon to be attorney general. As Attorney General he conducted several trials of treason, prosecuting the Earls of Essex and Southampton, Sir Walter Raleigh and the conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot in 1605. When his first wife died, he married Elizabeth Cecil, granddaughter of Lord Burghley and niece of Robert Cecil, the most influential minister of the Queen and, for a while, James I.Coke was a champion of Common Law and held the belief that it was more powerful than the King, which upset James I. He stated that 'the King cannot change any part of the common law nor create any offence by proclamation which was not an offence before.' James appointed Coke Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, believing that he would be bound to look after the King's interests, but Coke continued to maintain the supremacy of the common law. The Privy Council brought several charges against Coke and on 14 November 1616 he was dismissed. By 1617 Coke was back in the Privy Council and in the Star Chamber. He re-entered Parliament, opposed Prince Charles' proposed marriage to a Spanish princess and took part in drawing up bribery charges against Francis Bacon.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO FIRST WORLD WAR PERIOD BRONZE MEMORIAL PLAQUES (2)The first detailed Bhima (there are several recorded Indian names, on The CWGC database), the second detailed Khem Ram (we could not locate this name of The CWGC database)Provenance: Estate of the Late Michael Leonard (1933-2023),who used these for inspiration with his highly detailed ''Portraits in Time’series.
A GROUP OF NINE FIRST WORLD WAR AND LATER MEDALSSee description belowComprising; a 1914 Star and bar to 20600 SAPR;E.S.BUTCHER. R.E., A 1914-18 British War Medal and A 1914-19 Victory Medal with M.I.D spray to 20600 A.SJT.E.S.BUTCHER. R.E., A 1939-45 Star, A 1939-45 Defence Medal, A 1939-45 War Medal, A 1935 Silver Jubilee Medal, A 1937 Coronation medal and an Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V Field Marshall's bust issue to 2306282 W.O.CL.11. E.S.BUTCHER. R.SIGNALS, the nine corresponding dress miniature medals mounted on a bar, two identity discs, a cap badge, two collar badges, two Royal Arms badges and a visitor's card
A 1930s Merrythought Teddy Bear, with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with brown felt pads, inoperative squeaker, woven label on foot and celluloid covered button in ear —16 ½in. (42cm.) high (thinning and wear to back, some general wear) - Designed by Florence Atwood in 1930, this is an example of one of their first bears, which made its debut in their 1931 catalogue. Merrythought used this actual bear as a prototype for an edition of The Merrythought Bear, made for TBW in 2022.
Four historic postcards relating to Theodore Roosevelt and the Teddy Bear, 1904 and 1905, a Foster & Reynolds postcard of President Roosevelt (19.), inscribed on front ‘June 12. 04 - Dr Flo, you had better come over and I will take you into the daily reception at the White House to shake a paw with Teddy. I tried the sensation the other day and I came away impressed ore by the damp moisture connected with the shake than anything else. Yours, Will’, postmarked from Washington D.C., June 14th, 1904 and addressed to Miss F.I. Proverbs, 7 Sefton Rd, Reservoir Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England; a Lust Postcard of President Roosevelt’s Home, Oyster Bay, L.I, inscribed on front ’17.9.05 - Dr Pater, Called here today by Teddy was too busy to see us. Will’, addressed same as above, but to Mr W.G. Proverbs; a Rotograph Co postcard of Miss Alice Roosevelt, inscribed on the front ‘2.17.05 - Dr Flo, I saw a little of the wedding at the White House today. Yours, Will’ and a Rotograph Co postcard of The Roosevelt Family, inscribed on front ’12.9.05 - Dr Flo, Call at Teddys place today, but not having letter of introduction and being a suspicious looking characters could not get by secret service men, Will (best love)’, both addressed to Miss F.I. Proverb - Mr William Proverbs, who wrote these postcards to his daughter and father was attached to the British Embassy in Washington D.C. - Both the Websters (US) and Oxford dictionaries record the first use of the term ‘Teddy Bear’ as having occurred in 1907, the toy manufacturer E.I. Horsman, advertised ‘Teddy Bear’ in the US trade magazine Playthings in November 1906. Could these postcards be the earliest known record of the term? Another interesting note in history, the wedding of Alice Roosevelt in 1905 famously had the Wedding Breakfast tables decorated with bears (Teddy) dressed as hunters and fishermen
Various Teddy Bear reference books, Hug of Teddy Bears, 1984 with interesting inserted letter to Mollie and Patrick Matthews; a limited edition copy of More Merrythought Magic signed by Pat Rush and Oliver Holmes; Steiff Teddy Bears Price Guide by Jean Wilson (USA); Antique & Modern Teddy Bears Price Guide, 1991, Inscribed by Carol-Lynn Rossel Waugh; Bear Memorabilia by Dee Hockenberry, 1992, inscribed by Dee; and Teddy Bears by Peggy and Alan Bialosky, 1980, the first ever price guide
A DeHaven Originals Adeline Nall artist Teddy Bear, by Marsha DeHaven, one of one with burgundy mohair, swivel head, jointed limbs, black net dress, accessories, card tag and label to back seam —20in.(51cm.) high; and copies of letter from Marsha DeHaven, confirming that Adeline Nall was her drama teacher who also taught James Dean - the bear is dressed in clothes and accessories from the estate of Mrs Nall - At Fairmount High School, Indiana, James Dean was one of the first pupils to be taught speech and drama by Adeline Nall. Marsha was one of the last. Mrs Nall taught James Dean the fundamentals of his craft and instilled confidence in him to become an actor. The black dress was made from the one Adeline Nell wore to the premiere of East of Eden, and which Marsha bought at the estate sale of Mrs Nall’s effects in 1995. In the James Dean Gallery in Fairmount, a room is dedicated to his favourite teacher, Adeline Nall.
‘Theodore’ Peter Bull’s favourite Teddy Bear, circa 1948, a Steiff miniature Teddy Bear with black eyes, remains black stitched nose, swivel head and jointed limbs —3 ½in. (9cm.) high (restitched mouth and general wear and thinning); a Teddy Bear shop ‘Mr. Theodore’ with miniature bears —8in. (20cm.) high, a framed horoscope chart with label ‘This horoscope chart belongs to: T. Bull Esq., 149, Kings Road, Chelsea, London’; a cast-metal telephone given to him by Gerald Durrells, a Lilliput Modern Greek/English dictionary, a cast-metal sword, a Lincoln Penny inscribed To Theodore from Theodore, various other furniture and accessories, a letter from Theodore dated 1969, to another Teddy on Peter Bull headed paper, a quantity of Christie’s postcards featuring Theodore; an article about ‘Peter’s Favourite!’, photographs and negatives of Ian Pout with Edith Love and the shop and a copy of the Christie’s catalogue where he was sold - Peter Bull’s 1st Teddy Book, Bear With Me was published in 1969. In this as in his subsequent books, as well as on radio and television, Peter Bulls charm, wit and enthusiasm encouraged thousands of others to appreciate and collect Teddy Bears’ - (1912-1984), the English character actor and wit, has been described as the catalyst for propelling the Teddy Bears renaissance in the 1970s and beyond. His well-researched books and entertaining promotional television performances drew huge audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. His constant companion was his tiny bear, Theodore, he was given him by his friend Maurice Kaufmann to celebrate a first night. Peter wrote of Theodore ‘To me he is as factual and as real as anything I possess…I would no more dream of going away without him, even for a night, than flying to the moon… I suppose he’s a symbol of unloneliness’
A 1950s British Teddy Bear, the cover bear of Teddy Bears of Witney first catalogue in 1985, with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, jointed limbs, hump, inoperative squeaker and red and white spotted neckerchief —21in. (53.5cm.) high (missing eye, pads replaced and some general wear); and copy of the 1985 three-fold catalogue with price list
Marie Robischon’s first ever Teddy Bear she made when she was just 6 years old, the yellow cloth bear with stitched eyes, nose and mouth and dressed in pink printed material made from scraps of her mother’s clothes —4in. (10cm.) high; with a Ustoria tobacco tin, a scrap of pink material, small piece of embroidery and a marble; and a postcard from Marie to Ian gifting the bear; and Robin the Bear, Marie’s book where this bear is included, page 17, printed by Verlag Marianne Cieslik
A very rare childhood letter to Marjorie Darlington from Christopher Robin, on ‘Bad Sir Brian Botany’ headed paper with Ernest Shepard illustrations, ‘Dear Marjorie, Thank you for the camel with love from Billy - p.s. Anne and I are having a lovely time’, in original illustrated envelope of Christopher Robin on a tricycle addressed ‘Mrs Darlington, 75 Beaufort Mans, Chelsea, SW3, London’ —8in. (20.5cm.) high x 6 ¾in. (17.5cm.) wide - purchased in the same lot as Kanga and Roo from Christie’s South Kensington, 11th December 1995, lot 17 - Christopher Robin was called ‘Billy’ as a baby, he was later called ‘Moon’, after his early attempts at saying Milne - This letter was written when Christopher Robin was six, and just six months after Winnie the Pooh was first published. (The letter is postmarked April 1927. Christopher Robin was born August 1920.)
‘Bo’ - Paul Volpp’s favourite bear, a cinnamon centre-seam Steiff Teddy Bear, circa 1905, with black boot button eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, central seam down the front of face, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs with felt pads, hump and inoperative squeaker —24in. (61cm.) high (thinning to backs of legs, gone into three tiny holes, slight general wear and thinning, small stain to one hand pad and small holes to tips of feet pads); and cotton collar - this bear was Paul Volpp's first-ever vintage bear and the start of his collection. Very much his pride and joy.
A rare Marie Robischon first-ever leather artist Teddy Bear, circa 1994, of beige leather, black boot button eyes, black stitched mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs with light brown leather pads, lace up front, hump, leather lederhosen, floral printed scarf and leather label on back of head —13 ½in. (34.5cm.) high; and Robin the Bear, Marie’s book where this bear is included, page 50 and 51, printed by Verlag Marianne Cieslik
Large caged singing bird automaton, with two birds, 56cm, with key. Condition report:The mechanism does work - please see uploaded video showing demonstration. The cage wires have some distortion to the overall shape. The gilt base has some cracking but it is otherwise in good order. Some general tarnishing to the gilt metal ware. Likely first half 20th century. Cage measures 40cm high, diameter 23cm.https://youtube.com/shorts/q7UhDtnwpTA
BLERIOT LOUIS: (1872-1936) French pioneer aviator, the first man to fly across the English Channel, 1909. D.S., L Bleriot, two pages, small 4to, Paris, 27th April 1931, in French. The typed document, completed in Bleriot´s hand, is issued by the Comptoir des Approvisionnements de l'Aviation et de l'Aerostation and is a subscription form incorporating a power of attorney in which Bleriot provides details of his profession (´Aviateur - Constructeur´) as well as his address in Paris, further stating that it has been decided by the Board of Directors ´d´augmenter de 200,000 francs le capital social, pour le porter de 800,000 frs. a 1,000,000 de francs, par la creation de 200 actions de mille francs chacune´ (Translation: ´increase the share capital by 200,000 francs, bringing it from 800,000 francs to 1,000,000 francs, by the creation of 200 shares of one thousand francs each´) and continuing ´Je verse a l´appui de ma souscription, la somme de quinze cents francs representant, a raison de 250 frs, par action, le quart du montant nominal de chacune des actions par moi souscrites, et m´engage a les liberer du surplus au fur et a mesure des appels de fonds qui seront faits ulterieurement par le Conseil d´Administration´ (Translation: ´In support of my subscription, I hereby pay the sum of fifteen hundred francs, representing one quarter of the nominal value of each of the shares I have subscribed, at the rate of 250 francs per share, and I undertake to release the remainder as and when the Board of Directors subsequently calls for funds´) and further adding ´En outre, en ma qualite de proprietaire de cinq actions anciennes de mille francs, et de souscripteur de cinq et une soit: six actions nouvelles de mille francs du Comptoir des Approvisionnements de l´Aviation et de l´Aerostation, Je donne, par les presentes, pouvoir Monsieur Fernand Liore a l´effet de me representer dans toutes les Assemblees Generales Extraordinaires des actionnaires de la dite Societe.....En consequence, assister aux Assemblees, prendre part a toutes deliberations, emettre tous votes sur les questions a l´Ordre du Jour, adopter toutes resolutions, signer toutes feuilles de presence, registres et proces-verbaux, accepter en mon nom toutes fonctions, remplir toutes formalites, substituer tout ou partie des presents pouvoirs, et generalement faire le necessaire´ (Translation: ´In addition, in my capacity as the owner of five existing shares of one thousand francs, and as a subscriber to five and one, i.e. six new shares of one thousand francs in Comptoir des Approvisionnements de l'Aviation et de l'Aerostation, I hereby give Mr Fernand Liore authority to represent me at all Extraordinary General Meetings of the shareholders of the said Company......In consequence, to attend the Meetings, to take part in all deliberations, to cast all votes on the matters on the Agenda, to adopt all resolutions, to sign all attendance sheets, registers and minutes, to accept on my behalf all functions, to fulfil all formalities, to substitute all or part of the present powers, and generally to do all that is necessary´). Signed by Bleriot at the conclusion and also signed by Fernand Liore with his name alone in the margin of the first page. With two official circular French revenue stamps. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGFernand Liore (1874-1966) French pioneer aviator and aeronautical engineer. Liore´s aeronautical vocation was inspired on the day he witnessed a failed takeoff by Louis Blériot at the Issy-les-Moulineaux aerodrome, two years later unveiling the first biplane of his design.
STREISAND BARBRA: (1942- ) American singer and actress, Academy Award winner. A good signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of the actress in a head and shoulders pose in costume as Fanny Brice in the American biographical-musical film Funny Girl (1968). Signed by Streisand in bold blue ink with her first name only to a light area of the image. It was for her performance in this role that Streisand won her Best Actress Oscar. EX
PENNEY WILLIAM: (1909-1991) English mathematician who was head of the British delegation working on the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II, and also had a leading role in the development of High Explosive Research, Britain´s clandestine nuclear programme that began in 1942 and which produced the first British atomic bomb in 1952. A good vintage signed 4.5 x 6 photograph of Penney seated in a three-quarter length pose at his desk, with a pen in one hand as he signs the letter before him. Signed by Penney with his name alone in blue fountain pen ink to a light area at the head of the image. About EX
BAILLY JEAN SYLVAIN: (1736-1793) French astronomer and mathematician, a political leader during the early part of the French Revolution who served as the first Mayor of Paris 1789-91. Bailly was guillotined during the Reign of Terror. L.S., Bailly, as Mayor of Paris, one page, 4to, Paris, 6th August 1791, to unidentified correspondents, in French. Bailly states, in part, ´Le Bureau Municipal, Meisseurs, a recu avec le plus vif interet votre arrete et les deputes que vous nous avez envoye pour reclamer les restes d´un Citoyen estimable dont vous regrettez......une deputation tres nombreuse de la Garde N[ationale]. a accompagne son convoi avec les drapeaux, ils l´ont accompagne jusqu´a la barriere ou elle l´a remis entre les mains du detachement qui vous avez envoye. La Municipalite a ete charmee de trouver l´occasion de rendre a la memoire d´un Citoyen estimable les honneurs qui lui sont dus et de vous donner une assurance des sentiments fraternels de qui l´animent´ (Translation: ´The Municipal Office, Gentlemen, has received with the greatest interest your decree and the deputies that you sent to us to claim the remains of an estimable Citizen for whom you regret...... a very large deputation of the N[ational] Guard accompanied his convoy with the flags, they accompanied him to the barricade where they handed him over to the detachment that you had sent. The Town Council was delighted to find this opportunity to pay due homage to the memory of an esteemed Citizen and to give you an assurance of its fraternal feelings´). A collector´s small ink stamp to the verso has very slightly bled through to the recto and only very slightly affects the paraph of Bailly´s signature. Some light dust staining to the right edge. About VG
GAGARIN YURI: (1934-1968) Soviet cosmonaut, the first human to journey into outer space, travelling on Vostok 1, 12th April 1961. A rare book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of Doroga v Kosmos - Zapiski letika-kosmonavta SSSR (´Road to Space - Notes of a USSR´s pilot-cosmonaut´), First Edition published in Russian text by Izdatel stvo ´Pravda´, Moscow, 1961. The volume features numerous images and illustrations as well as a foreword by Nikolai Kamanin, manager of the Soviet space programme with the responsibility of selecting Gagarin for the flight on Vostok 1, and recounts the story of the modest young man from humble beginnings, and his path from a war-torn Russia, through his work as a mechanic and later an aviator, to his epoch making journey into space. Signed by Gagarin in bold, dark fountain pen ink to the front free endpaper with an inscription in Russian to Vladimir Petrovich Konobeev and dated at London, 14th July 1961 in Gagarin´s hand. Bound in the publisher´s original cloth and accompanied by the dust jacket. A rare signed presentation copy of Gagarin´s memoir, dated just a few months after his historic spaceflight, and with an interesting association. Some light age wear, largely to the edges of the dust jacket, ond one bump to the upper right corner of the front board. About VGYuri Gagarin visited the United Kingdom three months after his Vostok 1 mission as part of a world tour. On 14th July 1961 (the same day that the present book was signed) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip hosted Gagarin and a Soviet delegation to breakfast at Buckingham Palace. A total of sixteen people attended the reception, including Nikolai Kaminin, the Soviet ambassador to London Alexander Soldatov, and his deputy, Soviet assistant air attache Vladimir Petrovich Konobeev, to whom Gagarin inscribed the present book.
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[BEATLES THE]: A 10 x 8 photograph depicting an early 1960s line-up of the Beatles comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best, in head and shoulders poses together wearing identical black leather jackets, individually signed by Allan Williams (1930-2016) British promoter, the original booking agent and first manager of the Beatles, and Alf Bicknell (1928-2004) British chauffeur to the Beatles during the height of their fame, who also made an appearance on the single Yellow Submarine (1966). Signed by Williams in bold blue ink and by Bicknell in bold black ink, the former also adding the observation ´I thought they were a load of layabouts´ in his hand to the lower white border. EX
BATES KATHY: (1948- ) American actress, Academy Award winner for Best Actress in 1990 for her role as Annie Wilkes in Misery. Signed 10 x 8 photograph of Bates, the promotional First Independent press-kit showing Bates seated, in a half-length pose, in costume from her Oscar winning performance as the torturous nurse Wilkes, petting his pig, in a scene from the psychological thriller film Misery. Signed by Bates in bold black ink with her name alone to a light area of the image. About EX
APOLLO XI: A small oblong 8vo partially printed official invitation card, in Croatian, issued by Councillor Marko Bule and his wife to comrade Dusan Papic, requesting their presence at a reception in honour of the three crew members of Apollo XI, being held by Bule on Saturday, 18th October 1969, at 9pm in the rooms of the Federal Council, individually signed by both Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) American astronaut, Commander of Apollo XI, the first man to walk on the moon, and Buzz Aldrin (1930- ) American astronaut, Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo XI, the second man to walk on the moon. Both astronauts have signed with their names alone in black ink to clear areas at the head of the card. Accompanied by the original envelope. Some minor age wear and a couple of very light, minor water stains, one only very slightly affecting one letter of Aldrin´s signature, otherwise about VG
ROBBIE MARGOT: (1990- ) Australian actress, an Academy Award nominee. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of the actress standing in a three-quarter length pose wearing a red coat, in costume as Annie, holding a gun in one hand and with a bank of television screens in the immediate background, from the neo-noir thriller film Terminal (2018). Signed by Robbie with her first name only in blue ink to the centre of the image. EX
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