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Lot 127
Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990)Galerie Watari Tokyo Offset lithographic poster printed in colours, 1989, on Japanese pearlescent paper, from the edition of 1,000, published by On Sundays Publications, Tokyo, on the occasion of the artist's first solo exhibition at Galarie Watari, Tokyo, Japan, the full sheet, 680 x 510mm (26 3/4 x 20 1/8in)(SH)(unframed)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 170
Tracey Emin (British, born 1963)Believe in Extraordinary Lithograph printed in colours, 2015, on Somerset wove, signed, dated and numbered XVII/XXX in pencil, a proof aside from the numbered edition of 300, printed and published by Counter Editions, London, on the occasion of Team GB's participation at the first European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan, the full sheet printed to the edges, 760 X 600mm (29 7/8 x 23 5/8in)(SH)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 103
A LATE 19TH CENTURY EMERALD, PEARL AND DIAMOND BANGLESet at the front with a polished emerald bead with rose-cut diamond finials, between bouton pearls and old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold, emerald approximately 20.00 carats, diamonds approximately 3.15 carats total, pearls untested, inner diameter of bangle 6.0cm, case with gilded monogramFootnotes:Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor traditional clarity enhancement. Report number 21020124, dated 3rd March 2021.This bangle and the cameo bracelet, lot 104, were great favourites of the Countess of Rosse and she may be seen wearing them in many society photographs of her. She wore them at the marriage of her son Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Lord Snowdon, to HRH The Princess Margaret in 1960 and both are clearly visible, one on each wrist, in their wedding portrait by Cecil Beaton with HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in attendance. For reasons of copyright we are unable to reproduce the image in the catalogue but it may be searched for and viewed online.LOTS 103 – 104 TWO JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE COUNTESS OF ROSSEINTRODUCED BY DIANA SCARISBRICKWhen I asked the Countess of Rosse what she considered the purpose of jewellery, her answer came swift and sure: 'it is for the beautification of women'. She followed this precept, for the jewels in her collection certainly enhanced her own appearance which was that of a great beauty much photographed by the Royal and society favourite, Cecil Beaton. Leaving nothing to chance, she explained that before each of her many social engagements she would always take the time to plan for it well in advance. She would first choose the right outfit and then with her husband, decide whether her diamonds, her emeralds or her rubies would best suit the colour and design of the dress as well as the circumstances of the particular event. She wore her most important jewels with one of the architectonic satin and tulle ball gowns created for her by the New York dressmaker, Charles James, and the combination made her look as majestic as the Empress Eugénie portrayed in a Charles Worth crinoline by F.X. Winterhalter, circa 1860. Similarly, when her son, Antony Armstrong-Jones, later 1st Earl of Snowdon, married Princess Margaret in May 1960 and their wedding was preceded by a ball at Buckingham Palace, she rose splendidly to the occasion. The invitations read 'tiaras will be worn' and she dazzled in the Rosse family diamond and emerald parure - tiara, long earrings and necklace - with an exquisite black and white organza gown from Victor Stiebel, standing out in the brilliant crowd. Daytime, less formal but official, events connected with the National Trust, the Georgian Group and the world of art and museums brought out her pearls and the Victorian diamond stars which she arranged so often in so many different combinations that they seemed to be part of her personality. They, like these two bracelets, evoke the period after World War 2, chronicled in the inimitable diaries of Henry 'Chips' Channon, when, through her marriage to Lord Rosse in 1935, her connections with royalty and her friendships with the leading figures in the arts, she played the part of an important hostess in London and in Ireland to perfection.In Michael Rosse she had found the ideal partner and would therefore have been particularly attached to the cameo bracelet for it was one of their wedding presents, with an interesting provenance, having previously been given by Adrian Hope to the parents of her mother-in-law on their marriage in 1880. As the sister of Oliver Messel, the genius of British theatrical design, heiress to the estate and gardens of Nymans in Sussex, Anne Rosse had been brought up surrounded by beauty, and passed on her feeling for it to her children and grandchildren. Coming from such a cultivated milieu, she would have appreciated that, as the son of Thomas Hope of The Deepdene, famous for its Greek style interiors, Adrian shared the Hope family passion for classical art, which is reflected in his choice of a cameo inspired by an ancient Roman model. Moreover, to friends admiring the bracelet on her elegant wrist, she must have enjoyed explaining the significance of the happy scene of the mischievous little divinity playing with the lion tamed by the all-conquering power of love, so relevant to her own personal experience. © Diana Scarisbrick 2021For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 104
A MID 19TH CENTURY ONYX CAMEO, ENAMEL, PEARL AND DIAMOND BRACELETThe oval sardonyx cameo, an interpretation of an intaglio by Luigi Pichler (see Georg Lippold, 'Gemmen und Kameen des Altertums und der Neuzeit', Hoffman, Stuttgart, 1922, CXXV,/5), depicting a lion fawning over Eros, embodying the notion 'love conquers all', within a border of pearls, old brilliant-cut diamonds and black enamel fleur-de-lys motifs, on a black enamel articulated openwork strap with pearl, old brilliant-cut diamond and black enamel fleur-de-lys quatrefoils, mounted in yellow gold, diamonds approximately 10.10 carats total, pearls untested, cameo dimensions 2.8 x 1.9cm, two black enamel and diamond fleur-de-lys motifs deficient, length 16.9cm, fitted case by Hartley, 45 Albemarle St, London, W.Footnotes:ProvenanceAdrian John Hope (1811-1863), son of Thomas HopeLady Beatrice Lister Kaye (1862-1935), his great-niece and daughter of 6th Duke of NewcastleAdeline de la Feld, (1881-1975), her daughterMichael Parsons, 6th Earl of Rosse, (1906-1979), her nephew, on his marriage to Anne Messel in 1935Anne Parsons, Countess of Rosse, (1902-1992), his wife and mother of Antony Armstrong-Jones, Earl of SnowdonThe bracelet's first owner is said to have been Adrian John Hope, scion of the Anglo-Dutch dynasty of merchant-bankers and patrons of the arts. Adrian was the son of Thomas Hope, the noted scholar, prominent collector, writer, and proponent of Neo-Classicism who filled his London townhouse in Duchess Street, Mayfair and his country mansion, The Deepene in Dorking, Surrey, with his collections of art. Thomas's brother was the gem connoisseur Henry Philip Hope, whose legendary collection of gems, that included the blue Hope Diamond (now in the National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC) and the Hope Spinel (sold at Bonhams for a world record price in 2015), was one of the most important private collections of gems ever assembled. The two brothers would also purchase, share and exchange works of art and jewels with each other and after their deaths, their vast collections were inherited and dispersed by their many relatives and heirs. It is uncertain when or how Adrian acquired this bracelet; perhaps he inherited the cameo from his father or his uncle and had it mounted. It is also possible he purchased the bracelet as a complete piece. Adrian Hope's great-niece, Lady Beatrice Lister Kaye, wore it at her wedding in 1880. In 1935, it was again given at a wedding, this time to Michael Parsons, 6th Earl of Rosse, himself a descendent of the illustrious Hopes, for his bride, the beautiful Anne Armstrong-Jones (née Messel), whose love of jewels is described by Diana Scarisbrick on the previous pages. The bracelet is a fitting marriage token: not only is the lion proffering its paw to Eros an allegory of love but during the 19th century the bracelet was the premier jewel of sentiment.This bracelet and the emerald bangle, lot 103, were great favourites of the Countess of Rosse and she may be seen wearing them in many society photographs of her. She wore them at the marriage of her son Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Lord Snowdon, to HRH The Princess Margaret in 1960 and both are clearly visible, one on each wrist, in their wedding portrait by Cecil Beaton with HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in attendance. For reasons of copyright we are unable to reproduce the image in the catalogue but it may be searched for and viewed online.LOTS 103 – 104 TWO JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE COUNTESS OF ROSSEINTRODUCED BY DIANA SCARISBRICKWhen I asked the Countess of Rosse what she considered the purpose of jewellery, her answer came swift and sure: 'it is for the beautification of women'. She followed this precept, for the jewels in her collection certainly enhanced her own appearance which was that of a great beauty much photographed by the Royal and society favourite, Cecil Beaton. Leaving nothing to chance, she explained that before each of her many social engagements she would always take the time to plan for it well in advance. She would first choose the right outfit and then with her husband, decide whether her diamonds, her emeralds or her rubies would best suit the colour and design of the dress as well as the circumstances of the particular event. She wore her most important jewels with one of the architectonic satin and tulle ball gowns created for her by the New York dressmaker, Charles James, and the combination made her look as majestic as the Empress Eugénie portrayed in a Charles Worth crinoline by F.X. Winterhalter, circa 1860. Similarly, when her son, Antony Armstrong-Jones, later 1st Earl of Snowdon, married Princess Margaret in May 1960 and their wedding was preceded by a ball at Buckingham Palace, she rose splendidly to the occasion. The invitations read 'tiaras will be worn' and she dazzled in the Rosse family diamond and emerald parure - tiara, long earrings and necklace - with an exquisite black and white organza gown from Victor Stiebel, standing out in the brilliant crowd. Daytime, less formal but official, events connected with the National Trust, the Georgian Group and the world of art and museums brought out her pearls and the Victorian diamond stars which she arranged so often in so many different combinations that they seemed to be part of her personality. They, like these two bracelets, evoke the period after World War 2, chronicled in the inimitable diaries of Henry 'Chips' Channon, when, through her marriage to Lord Rosse in 1935, her connections with royalty and her friendships with the leading figures in the arts, she played the part of an important hostess in London and in Ireland to perfection.In Michael Rosse she had found the ideal partner and would therefore have been particularly attached to the cameo bracelet for it was one of their wedding presents, with an interesting provenance, having previously been given by Adrian Hope to the parents of her mother-in-law on their marriage in 1880. As the sister of Oliver Messel, the genius of British theatrical design, heiress to the estate and gardens of Nymans in Sussex, Anne Rosse had been brought up surrounded by beauty, and passed on her feeling for it to her children and grandchildren. Coming from such a cultivated milieu, she would have appreciated that, as the son of Thomas Hope of The Deepdene, famous for its Greek style interiors, Adrian shared the Hope family passion for classical art, which is reflected in his choice of a cameo inspired by an ancient Roman model. Moreover, to friends admiring the bracelet on her elegant wrist, she must have enjoyed explaining the significance of the happy scene of the mischievous little divinity playing with the lion tamed by the all-conquering power of love, so relevant to her own personal experience. © Diana Scarisbrick 2021For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 109
A PAIR OF GEM-SET 'SAPPHIRE FLOWER' EARRINGS, BY BULGARIEach flowerhead set with oval-cut vari-coloured sapphire petals, accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, with a central similarly-cut diamond accent, signed Bulgari, numbered 6363, length 2.2cmFootnotes:Property of a European Private Collector: A Collection of Jewels by BulgariLots 109 – 115Bulgari was founded in 1884 by Sotirio Bulgari, a Greek silversmith who had been displaced by war. Sotirio was robbed of everything in Naples and overcame great adversity to open his first store in Rome. He and his sons initially specialised in silver, largely catering to the tourist market before focusing exclusively on fine jewellery. By the 1930s, Bulgari's distinctive style had begun to emerge with the creation of the first 'Trombino' ('little trumpet') ring. The first 'Serpenti' jewel followed during the late 1940s. As an ancient symbol of rebirth and eternal love, Bulgari paid homage to Rome's ancient origins and the Eternal City's romantic association with Cleopatra. The complex techniques required to imitate the sinous form of a serpent coiling around a wrist were perfected during the 1960s and 1970s and today, the Serpenti collection of jewellery is regarded as one of Bulgari's most iconic lines. During the 1950s and 1960s, Rome become a popular location for shooting Hollywood's star-studded Roman epics and Bulgari's store on the Via Condotti attracted an impressive and international clientele of high-profile actors and socialites. It was through this highly publicised association that Bulgari came to epitomise La Dolce Vita, then very much in vogue in Europe and America. During this era, Bulgari began to break away from the trends previously set by other European jewellers and the distinctive feature that really came to set them apart was their bold and unrestrained use of colour. Bulgari had become very active in the Indian market during the 1950s, buying up coloured diamonds and gemstones of exceptional quality, some with ancestral provenance. Lots 113 - 115 exemplify this cultural journey and Bulgari's inspired use of colour, evoking the true spirit of Italian glamour.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 111
A MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND DIAMOND 'SERPENTI' RING, BY BULGARIThe sprung band designed as a coiling serpent, the head and scales set throughout with mother-of-pearl panels alternating with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Bulgari, numbered 7846, ring size approx. O (expandable)Footnotes:Please note, this lot will be subject to US Fish and Wildlife regulations if imported into the USA.Property of a European Private Collector: A Collection of Jewels by BulgariLots 109 – 115Bulgari was founded in 1884 by Sotirio Bulgari, a Greek silversmith who had been displaced by war. Sotirio was robbed of everything in Naples and overcame great adversity to open his first store in Rome. He and his sons initially specialised in silver, largely catering to the tourist market before focusing exclusively on fine jewellery. By the 1930s, Bulgari's distinctive style had begun to emerge with the creation of the first 'Trombino' ('little trumpet') ring. The first 'Serpenti' jewel followed during the late 1940s. As an ancient symbol of rebirth and eternal love, Bulgari paid homage to Rome's ancient origins and the Eternal City's romantic association with Cleopatra. The complex techniques required to imitate the sinous form of a serpent coiling around a wrist were perfected during the 1960s and 1970s and today, the Serpenti collection of jewellery is regarded as one of Bulgari's most iconic lines. During the 1950s and 1960s, Rome become a popular location for shooting Hollywood's star-studded Roman epics and Bulgari's store on the Via Condotti attracted an impressive and international clientele of high-profile actors and socialites. It was through this highly publicised association that Bulgari came to epitomise La Dolce Vita, then very much in vogue in Europe and America. During this era, Bulgari began to break away from the trends previously set by other European jewellers and the distinctive feature that really came to set them apart was their bold and unrestrained use of colour. Bulgari had become very active in the Indian market during the 1950s, buying up coloured diamonds and gemstones of exceptional quality, some with ancestral provenance. Lots 113 - 115 exemplify this cultural journey and Bulgari's inspired use of colour, evoking the true spirit of Italian glamour.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 112
A MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND DIAMOND 'SERPENTI' BRACELET, BY BULGARIThe highly articulated bracelet designed as a coiling serpent, the scales, head and tail set throughout with mother-of-pearl panels alternating with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 11.25 carats, signed Bulgari, numbered 7390, coiled inner diameter 4.5cm (expandable)Footnotes:Please note, this lot will be subject to US Fish and Wildlife regulations if imported into the USA.Property of a European Private Collector: A Collection of Jewels by BulgariLots 109 – 115Bulgari was founded in 1884 by Sotirio Bulgari, a Greek silversmith who had been displaced by war. Sotirio was robbed of everything in Naples and overcame great adversity to open his first store in Rome. He and his sons initially specialised in silver, largely catering to the tourist market before focusing exclusively on fine jewellery. By the 1930s, Bulgari's distinctive style had begun to emerge with the creation of the first 'Trombino' ('little trumpet') ring. The first 'Serpenti' jewel followed during the late 1940s. As an ancient symbol of rebirth and eternal love, Bulgari paid homage to Rome's ancient origins and the Eternal City's romantic association with Cleopatra. The complex techniques required to imitate the sinous form of a serpent coiling around a wrist were perfected during the 1960s and 1970s and today, the Serpenti collection of jewellery is regarded as one of Bulgari's most iconic lines. During the 1950s and 1960s, Rome become a popular location for shooting Hollywood's star-studded Roman epics and Bulgari's store on the Via Condotti attracted an impressive and international clientele of high-profile actors and socialites. It was through this highly publicised association that Bulgari came to epitomise La Dolce Vita, then very much in vogue in Europe and America. During this era, Bulgari began to break away from the trends previously set by other European jewellers and the distinctive feature that really came to set them apart was their bold and unrestrained use of colour. Bulgari had become very active in the Indian market during the 1950s, buying up coloured diamonds and gemstones of exceptional quality, some with ancestral provenance. Lots 113 - 115 exemplify this cultural journey and Bulgari's inspired use of colour, evoking the true spirit of Italian glamour.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 113
A PAIR OF EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS, BY BULGARIOf chandelier design, each brilliant-cut diamond surmount suspending step-cut and shield-shaped diamond pendants, issuing pear-shaped diamond drops, weighing 1.03 carats, 1.02 carats, 1.01 carats and 1.00 carat, terminating in pear-shaped emerald drops, weighing either 5.95 carats or 6.16 carats, signed Bulgari, numbered 5558, remaining diamonds approximately 3.23 carats total, the emerald weighing 5.95 carats is drilled, lengths 3.4cm and 3.6cmFootnotes:Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the emerald weighing 6.16 carats is of Colombian origin with indications of minor clarity enhancement (oil). Report number 20120022, dated 15th December 2020.Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the emerald weighing 5.95 carats is of Colombian origin with indications of minor clarity enhancement (oil). Report number 20120023, dated 15th December 2020.Property of a European Private Collector: A Collection of Jewels by BulgariLots 109 – 115Bulgari was founded in 1884 by Sotirio Bulgari, a Greek silversmith who had been displaced by war. Sotirio was robbed of everything in Naples and overcame great adversity to open his first store in Rome. He and his sons initially specialised in silver, largely catering to the tourist market before focusing exclusively on fine jewellery. By the 1930s, Bulgari's distinctive style had begun to emerge with the creation of the first 'Trombino' ('little trumpet') ring. The first 'Serpenti' jewel followed during the late 1940s. As an ancient symbol of rebirth and eternal love, Bulgari paid homage to Rome's ancient origins and the Eternal City's romantic association with Cleopatra. The complex techniques required to imitate the sinous form of a serpent coiling around a wrist were perfected during the 1960s and 1970s and today, the Serpenti collection of jewellery is regarded as one of Bulgari's most iconic lines. During the 1950s and 1960s, Rome become a popular location for shooting Hollywood's star-studded Roman epics and Bulgari's store on the Via Condotti attracted an impressive and international clientele of high-profile actors and socialites. It was through this highly publicised association that Bulgari came to epitomise La Dolce Vita, then very much in vogue in Europe and America. During this era, Bulgari began to break away from the trends previously set by other European jewellers and the distinctive feature that really came to set them apart was their bold and unrestrained use of colour. Bulgari had become very active in the Indian market during the 1950s, buying up coloured diamonds and gemstones of exceptional quality, some with ancestral provenance. Lots 113 - 115 exemplify this cultural journey and Bulgari's inspired use of colour, evoking the true spirit of Italian glamour.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 114
AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BY BULGARISet with an alternating graduation of oval-cut emeralds and diamonds, signed Bulgari, diamonds approximately 8.35 carats total, length 17.6cmFootnotes:Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the emerald weighing 2.72 carats has indications of insignificant clarity enhancement (oil). Report number 20120028, dated 17th December 2020.Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the emerald weighing 2.27 carats has indications of moderate clarity enhancement (oil). Report number 20120026, dated 17th December 2020.Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the emerald weighing 2.16 carats has indications of minor clarity enhancement (oil). Report number 20120024, dated 17th December 2020.Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the emerald weighing 1.82 carats has indications of minor clarity enhancement (oil). Report number 20120027, dated 17th December 2020.Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the emerald weighing 1.80 carats has indications of minor clarity enhancement (oil). Report number 20120025, dated 17th December 2020.Property of a European Private Collector: A Collection of Jewels by BulgariLots 109 – 115Bulgari was founded in 1884 by Sotirio Bulgari, a Greek silversmith who had been displaced by war. Sotirio was robbed of everything in Naples and overcame great adversity to open his first store in Rome. He and his sons initially specialised in silver, largely catering to the tourist market before focusing exclusively on fine jewellery. By the 1930s, Bulgari's distinctive style had begun to emerge with the creation of the first 'Trombino' ('little trumpet') ring. The first 'Serpenti' jewel followed during the late 1940s. As an ancient symbol of rebirth and eternal love, Bulgari paid homage to Rome's ancient origins and the Eternal City's romantic association with Cleopatra. The complex techniques required to imitate the sinous form of a serpent coiling around a wrist were perfected during the 1960s and 1970s and today, the Serpenti collection of jewellery is regarded as one of Bulgari's most iconic lines. During the 1950s and 1960s, Rome become a popular location for shooting Hollywood's star-studded Roman epics and Bulgari's store on the Via Condotti attracted an impressive and international clientele of high-profile actors and socialites. It was through this highly publicised association that Bulgari came to epitomise La Dolce Vita, then very much in vogue in Europe and America. During this era, Bulgari began to break away from the trends previously set by other European jewellers and the distinctive feature that really came to set them apart was their bold and unrestrained use of colour. Bulgari had become very active in the Indian market during the 1950s, buying up coloured diamonds and gemstones of exceptional quality, some with ancestral provenance. Lots 113 - 115 exemplify this cultural journey and Bulgari's inspired use of colour, evoking the true spirit of Italian glamour.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 115
A FINE EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING, BY BULGARIThe step-cut emerald weighing 10.04 carats between demi-lune-shaped diamond shoulders, diamonds approximately 1.25 carats total, signed Bulgari, maker's mark, ring size M½Footnotes:Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin with indications of minor clarity enhancement (oil). Report number 20120021, dated 15th December 2020.Property of a European Private Collector: A Collection of Jewels by BulgariLots 109 – 115Bulgari was founded in 1884 by Sotirio Bulgari, a Greek silversmith who had been displaced by war. Sotirio was robbed of everything in Naples and overcame great adversity to open his first store in Rome. He and his sons initially specialised in silver, largely catering to the tourist market before focusing exclusively on fine jewellery. By the 1930s, Bulgari's distinctive style had begun to emerge with the creation of the first 'Trombino' ('little trumpet') ring. The first 'Serpenti' jewel followed during the late 1940s. As an ancient symbol of rebirth and eternal love, Bulgari paid homage to Rome's ancient origins and the Eternal City's romantic association with Cleopatra. The complex techniques required to imitate the sinous form of a serpent coiling around a wrist were perfected during the 1960s and 1970s and today, the Serpenti collection of jewellery is regarded as one of Bulgari's most iconic lines. During the 1950s and 1960s, Rome become a popular location for shooting Hollywood's star-studded Roman epics and Bulgari's store on the Via Condotti attracted an impressive and international clientele of high-profile actors and socialites. It was through this highly publicised association that Bulgari came to epitomise La Dolce Vita, then very much in vogue in Europe and America. During this era, Bulgari began to break away from the trends previously set by other European jewellers and the distinctive feature that really came to set them apart was their bold and unrestrained use of colour. Bulgari had become very active in the Indian market during the 1950s, buying up coloured diamonds and gemstones of exceptional quality, some with ancestral provenance. Lots 113 - 115 exemplify this cultural journey and Bulgari's inspired use of colour, evoking the true spirit of Italian glamour.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 25
A SILVER LION RING, BY MOSHEH OVED, CIRCA 1945-50Of hammered finish with a gold mane, the band forming its front and back legs and tail, unsigned, ring size K½Footnotes:Mosheh Oved (1885-1958), the charismatic owner of Bloomsbury antique shop, Cameo Corner, was an authority on cameos, antique watches and clocks as well as being a writer, sculptor and poet. Whilst sheltering in the basement of Cameo Corner during the blitz, he modelled the first of his animal ring designs out of wax - a lamb on wobbly legs - in order to steady his trembling hands. Later he would add many more animals to his menagerie of rings in both gold and silver. This lion is a rarely seen example.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 5
A DIAMOND HEART RING, FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURYPavé-set throughout with cushion-shaped diamonds, diamonds approximately 2.00 carats total, ring size J-½Footnotes:Lots 1 to 11 were inherited by the current owners from various lines - both male and female - of their family. The majority of jewels were owned by members of the Surtees family; a prominent family from County Durham whose ancestry may be traced back to William the Conqueror. The surname Surtees, is derived from 'sur-Tees' or 'sur-Tays', in reference to the rivers Tee or Tay, near where the family anciently settled. The Surtees' family home was the 17th century Jacobean manor house, Redworth Hall, sold in the mid 20th century and now a luxury hotel. Some of the jewels in this collection, notably the three pendants with Royal connections, were owned by the Shaw Stewart family of Scotland, descended via the male line from Sir John Stewart, illegitimate son of Robert III of Scotland. The ownership of the jewels by individuals is stated where possible.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 57
A FANCY-COLOURED DIAMOND BROOCH, BY J. FRIEDMAN, CIRCA 1970Designed as a tiered series of textured plaques and polished batons, accented by pear-shaped, brilliant, marquise and step-cut diamonds of various tints, signed J. Friedman, length 6.3cmFootnotes:Property of an International Collector.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.04 carat is natural Fancy Intense Blue colour. Report number 6213135669, dated 18 September 2020.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the step-cut diamond weighing 0.13 carat is natural Fancy Intense Green-Yellow colour. Report number 2215135650, dated 21 September 2020.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.13 carat is treated Fancy Deep Yellowish Green colour. Report number 2215135645, dated 28 September 2020.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.21 carat is natural Fancy Deep Yellow-Orange colour, SI1 clarity. Report number 5211133867, dated 17 September 2020.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.22 carat is natural Fancy Intense Yellow colour, VS2 clarity. Report number 2211133861, dated 17 September 2020.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.22 carat is natural Fancy Vivid Orangey Yellow colour, I1 clarity. Report number 221533961, dated 17 September 2020.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.22 carat is natural Fancy Dark Orangy Brown colour, SI1 clarity. Report number 6214133965, dated 17 September 2020.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.23 carat is natural Fancy Dark Orange-Brown colour, SI2 clarity. Report number 5211133946, dated 18 September 2020.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 0.26 carat is natural Fancy Intense Purplish Pink colour, SI2 clarity. Report number 2215134067, dated 18 September 2020.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the marquise-cut diamond weighing 0.94 carat is natural Fancy Intense Yellow-Orange colour, SI1 clarity. Report number 1216133623, dated 16 September 2020.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the step-cut diamond weighing 1.81 carat is L, Faint Brown colour, VVS1 clarity. Report number 1216132982, dated 15 September 2020.Jack Friedman is an award-winning South African jewellery house specialising in diamond jewellery. Established in 1933 by the Latvian native Jack Friedman, the brand has been prominently featured in award shows including the Miss South Africa, Miss World and Miss Universe pageant competitions. In 2012 the brand won first place in the Anglo American PlatAfrica Competition for the design of a necklace worn by South African-American actress, Charlize Theron.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 74
A ROCK CRYSTAL AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BY SEAMAN SCHEPPSComposed of alternating pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond and carved rock crystal curb-links, signed Seaman Schepps, maker's mark, numbered J102, diamonds approximately 17.50 carats total, length 20.7cmFootnotes:Seaman Schepps (1881-1972) opened his first store in California in 1904 before relocating to his native New York in 1921. Schepps expanded his business and acquired a second location a few years later but the economic crisis of 1929 forced him to close his doors. He used this time to reassess his strategy and focus on new designs, eventually reopening at a prestigious address on Madison Avenue in 1934 with renewed energy and direction. His imaginative designs featured a bold combination of precious, semi-precious and organic gems that would define his style and earn him a loyal following amongst high profile socialites and cultural icons. Beloved by Katherine Hepburn, the Roosevelts, the Rockefellers, the Duchess of Windsor and Andy Warhol, Seaman Schepps came to be crowned, 'America's Court Jeweller'. Upon his death in 1972, his daughter, Patricia Schepps Vaill took over the running of the business, honouring her father's distinctive flair for creating bold statement jewels of which the present lot is a fine example.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 308A
Children's and Juvenile Books - Anon, A.L.O.E., Claudia: A Tale, first and ?only edition, London: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1881, contemporary pictorial cloth binding, 8vo, (1); Aesop's Fables, Illustrated, Edinburgh: Nimmo, [n.d.], green cloth, 8vo, (1); further 19th century and later pictorial bindings; Thomas the Tank; Winnie the Pooh; etc., [1 box]
Lot 47
A Royal Crown Derby miniature model of an iron, Traditional Imari pattern, first quality, boxed; a Lotus Blossom pattern miniature garden roller, first quality, boxed; a miniature champagne bottle and ice bucket, first quality, boxed; a miniature Kimono pattern mantel clock, first quality, boxed (4)
Lot 115
A pair of Royal Crown Derby Imari palette 1128 pattern rounded rectangular trinket dishes, solid gold band, 9.5cm, printed marks, first quality; a pair of 1128 pattern shaped oval trinket dishes, second quality; a pair of 1128 pattern five petal dishes, one first, one second quality, printed marks (6)
Lot 655
Dokka Pendant Light by Northern Petrol Blue This Dokka pendant was the first lamp from Norway to receive a Golden Medal award at the prestigious Triennale di Milano. Dokka is a small light with a big history. Designed in 1954, Dokka was the first lamp from Norway to receive a Golden Medal award at the prestigious Triennale di Milano. It had the potential to become a design classic from day one. 25.5 x 16.5cm flex 250cm ( CL/369)First designed in 1954 & relaunched in 2007 by Northern lighting in new colourwaysFirst lamp to receive a golden medal award at the Triennale di MilanoPerfect for hanging in kitchens or living areasSpun Antique brass detailing on neck
Lot 745
Original And Authentic Balinese Bicycle, A Mythical Object In Asia ! Dating From The First Half Of The 20th Century, It Has Probably Travelled Many Kilometres With A Merchant To Transport Charms And Little Merchandise From One Village To Another In Bali. Adorned With A Lateral Leather Satchel Attached To The Luggage-Carrier, Decorated By Its Little Flags, It Has 3 Horns That Work ! And Its Own Bicycle Pump H105 X 185 X 47cm
Lot 115
An artist's easel, a folding washing/drying stand and a large twin handled basket. The easel is 171cm h x 56cm w at the widest point, together with A June 1900 Royal Naval and Military Bazaar souvenir of sketches and drawings by John Charlton, A/F together with a 1955 Post Office map of London, a Royal Military College Atlas with historical supplement, a 1936 First Edition of Progress at Pelvis Bay by Osbert Lancaster and a 1908 book in German, printed in Berlin entitled Geschichte der Erotischen Kunst by Eduard Fuchs with erotic illustrations and a mixed lot comprising a decoupage style fire guard and a wrought iron guard, mixed metalware, mixed 78's, two vintage tripods and two prints of cattle of H.R Halls original paintings together with a collection of prints to include three on 19th century women's costume and a charcoal sketch on paper of a Middle Eastern manLocation: LWM
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