Heinrich Johann von Zügel (German 1850-1941) A farmhand with horses watering at a stream Oil on canvas 99 x 158cm; 39 x 62in This alluring oil by Zügel is typical of his large rural scenes, which nearly always featured farm animals and livestock. He started his training in Stuttgart in 1867 and it was at this point that he discovered his desire to specialise in painting animals and the countryside. After two years he moved to the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, but later decided to pursue his own direction and moved to Vienna. On returning to Munich he discovered impressionism and after visiting Paris he changed his style to reflect the atmospheric lighting of the impressionist movement. He later joined the Munich Secession movement as one of their first members. A theme to which he returned frequently was the heavy horses of agriculture. He was not alone in this regard as many artists became preoccupied with the debt humans owed to these hard working animals, who kept farms and the food chain working year in and year out. He painted many of his large canvasses on this theme and this work is a delightful depiction of a team of horses watering after a hard days work on the farm, the farmhand capable of controlling the whole team. It is painted on a large scale which reflected the respect that Zügel felt for these creatures. He worked into his eighties and he was unusual in that he mastered the art of painting on a very large and also very small scale with equal skill and success.
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Follower of Peter Tillemans Evelyn Pierrepoint, 2nd Duke of Kingston-upon-Hull and suite with the celebrated pack of pointers which were presented by the court of France at Versailles, 1725, with Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire beyond Oil on canvas 40.5 x 70cm; 16 x 27½in Provenance: W. H. Savill, Esq., The Old Manor House, Upton Grey, 21 July 1936, Lot 116, 145gns and thence by descent Recently removed from Gavelacre House, Longparish. This is the first Thoresby Hall before it was destroyed by fire in 1746, the same year that the Duke fought at Culloden. A second house, completed in 1772 was demolished in 1864 and the current Gothic Victorian house was built. The contents were sold by Sotheby’s, 31st May, 1st and 2nd June 1989
Two Chinese blue and white moon flasks19th CenturyThe first with twin chilong handles, decorated with each side with confronting dragons within a lotus and foliage border, the second with ruyi scepter handles and decorated to each side with a single dragon within a lotus border.Both 21cm high Conditon Report: Ruyi handle vase: Chip to one handle. Minor fritting to the rim.Chilong handle vase: Minor fritting in places.Please refer to images.
A group of four Chinese blue and white vases19th CenturyThe first of bottle form with garlic mouth, decorated with bands of flowers and foliage, 25.5cm high (later metal rim mount), the second of baluster form and decorated with confronting dragons amid clouds, 19cm high (lacking cover), the third of ovoid form and decorated with confronting dragons, 22.5cm high, the fourth of similar shape and decorated with prunus blossom, 20cm high. (4) Conditon Report: Garlic head vase: Metal rim applied later presumed covering chip/damage. Whole garlic head section has been off and cleanly restuck. Fine hairline crack to body.Baluster vase: Probably lacking cover. Minor surface scratches and signs of age.Ovoid dragon vase: No discernible damage.Ovoid prunus vase: Very small chip to foot rim.
Frederick S Beaumont, Portrait of John Martin Davenport, drawn at Thursley Hall, Haslemere, pastel, 48 x 34cm, together with a collection of line engravings with hand colouring, signed Kyd, depicting 18th century characters, a pencil drawing of a duchess, a charcoal drawing of an 19th century lady, a watercolour titled 'the first born' by Gacovaci and two courting scenes in watercolour inscribed verso Ernest William Webster, (Quantity)
WILLIAM ALLEY - The Poore Mans Librarie, Rapsodiae G.A. Byshop of Exceter upon the first Epistle of S. Peter..... 1560, black letter 2 vols in one, iv, 215ll; blank leaf, 110ll, xxiv, Printers Device with Portrait on last page, Printed by John Daye 1571, damp staining in parts, binding split (complete some page numbers corrected)
An early 19thC gold snuff box with blue enamel decoration, engraved inside lid 'L'Empereur Alexandre A L'Abbé Hauy' and with maker's mark MM over 14. By repute presented by Emperor Alexander of Russia to Abbé Rene-Just Hauy.Haüy is regarded as the founder of the science of crystallography through his discovery of the geometrical law of crystallization. His brother Valentin Haüy was the founder, in 1785, of the first school for the blind, the Institute for Blind Youth in Paris, which Louis Braille entered in 1819
Sixteen boxed Zippo cigarette lighters with British Military themed logos including 'RAF', 'Sheffield First Commission 1988', 'Lauzon', 'HMS Bacchante' etc (16). CONDITION REPORT All are in plastic Zippo boxes. One is marked 'Zippo 1950', others 'Zippo Bradford PA' and have various Roman numerals.
Two 18th century Famille Rose armorial bowls; one with central terracotta shield with blue and white checkerboard band, three stars with knight's helmet, curling feathers and motto 'Patientia Vincit', within a floral border, paper label to base, diameter 22cm, the other with floral central decoration in enamels, armorial shield to either side of rim, three lions passant and motto 'Nodo Firmo', diameter 22cm (2). CONDITION REPORT First plate has age-related wear, second plate has cracks and repais throughout.
Five mainly first edition books, autobiographies relating to media and film stars, most signed by the author, Michael Buerk; 'The Road Taken', Carol Thatcher; 'A Swim-On Part in the Goldfish Bowl', Christine Hamilton; 'For Better, For Worse' and Anne Diamond; 'Girl Next Door' and five unsigned mainly autobiographical books, Julian Barnes; 'Levels of Life', Chris Gidney; 'Celebrating Secombe', Bob Wilson; 'Bob Wilson: Life in the Beautiful Game', Johnny Dankworth; 'Jazz in Revolution' and a leather-bound school copy of Charles Dickens; 'David Copperfield' dated to fly sheet 1923 (10).
Nine mainly first edition local history and fiction books, signed by the author to include Robert Harris; 'The Fear Index', Susan Hill; 'The Shadows in the Street' and 'The Small Hand Ghost Story', Gervase Phinn; 'The Heart of the Dales', Allan Mallinson; 'An Act of Courage' and 'On His Majesty's Service', John Humphrys and Christopher Humphrys; 'Blue Skies and Black Olives', Harry Foster; 'Southport: A History' and Peter Aughton; 'North Meols and Southport' (9).
Ten mainly first edition books, predominantly travel interest, most signed by the author to include Imran Khan; 'Pakistan', Terry Wogan; 'Wogan's Island', Tim Moore; 'Spanish Steps', Jonathan Femby; 'Tiger Head Snake Tails', Mark Tully; 'India: The Road Ahead', Tim Butcher; 'Chasing the Devil', P B Rogers; 'Restless for Morocco', Chris Morris; 'The New Turkey' and Michael Jacobs; 'Andes' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books, autobiographies and biographies of stage and screen stars, most signed by the author, Michael Winner; 'Winner Takes All', Sheila Hancock; 'Just Me', Larry Hagman with Todd Gold; 'Hello Darlin'', Bruce Forsyth; 'Bruce', Charlotte Breese; 'Hutch', Michael Parkinson; 'Parky', Jean Alexander; 'The Other Side of the Street', Mark Kermode; 'The Good, the Bad and the Multiplex', Anna Massey; 'Anna Massey' and Lauren Bacall; 'By Myself' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books relating to politics, TV stars, autobiographies and biographies, most signed by the author, David Jason; 'My Life', Canon Eric Saxon; 'Careering Around Manchester', Peter Sissons; 'When One Door Closes', Joanna Lumley; 'Absolutely', John Major; 'John Major', John Simpson; 'Not Quite World's End', Michael Palin; 'Halfway to Hollywood', Jeremy Bowen; 'The Arab Uprisings' and Mary Robinson; 'Everybody Matters' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books, biographical and autobiographical, most signed by the author, Tim Collins; 'Rules of Engagement: A Life in Conflict', Canon Eric Saxon; 'Careering About Manchester', Michael Holroyd; 'A Book of Secrets', Phillip Serrell; 'An Auctioneer's Lot', Clive James; 'The Blaze of Obscurity', Bertie Ahern; 'Berie Ahern', Harold Evans; 'My Paperchase', Mary Soames; 'A Daughter's Tale' and Anne De Courcy; 'Snowdon' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books, biographical and autobiographical, most signed by the author, Robert Hardman; 'Our Queen', Robin Knight; 'A Road Less Travelled', William Shawcross; 'Counting One's Blessings: The Selected Letters of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother', Richard Dannatt; 'Leading From the Front', Amanda Barrie; 'It's Not a Rehearsal', Alan Johnson; 'This Boy', Stella Rimmington; 'Dead Line', George Alagiah; 'A Home From Home', Simon Hoggart; 'A Long Lunch', and Cherie Blair; 'Speaking for Myself' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books relating to history, biographical, autobiographical and politics, most signed by the author, John Major; 'John Major', Jon Snow; 'Shooting History: A Personal Journey', Sarah Brown; 'Behind the Black Door', Alistair Campbell; 'Power and Responsibility 1999-2001', Mark Stuart; 'John Smith: A Life', Chris Mullin; 'Decline and Fall', Gyles Brandreth; 'Breaking the Code', Christopher Fildes; 'A City Spectator', Paddy Ashdown; 'The Ashdown Diaries, Vol II 1997-1999', and Tony Benn; 'Dare to be a Daniel Then and Now' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books relating to politics, history, and political humour, most signed by the author, Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw; 'To Talk of Many Things', Matthew Parris and Andrew Bryson; 'Parting Shots', Peter Mandelson; 'The Third Man', Andrew Neil; 'Full Disclosure', Fion Hague; 'The Pain and the Privilege', Giles Radiche; 'Trio', Ferdinand Mount; 'The New Few', John Sergeant; 'Maggie', Vince Cable; 'The Storm', and Rory Bremner, John Bird and John Fortune; 'You Are Here' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books of sporting, biographical and historical interest, most signed by the author, Fred Trueman; 'As it Was', Peter Alliss; 'My Life', Des Lynam; 'I Should have Been at Work', Ian Botham; 'Head On', David Shepherd; 'Shep', Peter Baxter; 'Inside the Box: My Life with Test Match Special', Roy Cavanagh and Brian Hughes MBE; 'Viollete: The Life of a Legendary Goal Scorer', Mike Atherton; 'Opening Up', Anne De Courcy; 'The Fishing Fleet: Husband Hunting in the Raj', and Niall Fergusson; 'Kissinger 1923-1968: The Idealist' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books of sporting and biographical interest, most signed by the author, Colin Schindler; 'Bob Barber: The Professional Amateur', Robin Oakley; 'The Cheltenham Festival', David Gower; 'An Endangered Species', Nasser Hussain; 'Playing With Fire', Colin Montgomerie; 'The Real Monty', Kevin Pietersen; 'K P: The Autobiography', Tom Finney; 'Tom Finney: My Autobiography', Paula Radcliffe; 'Paula: My Story So Far', Bobby Robson; 'Farewell But Not Goodbye: My Autobiography', Jimmy Connors; 'The Outsider', and Dickie Bird; 'White Cap and Bales' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books of historical, political, and biographical interest, most signed by the author, Patrick Lee-Fermore; 'An Adventure, Artemis Cooper', Alistair Horne; 'Kissinger's Year: 1973', Max Hastings; 'Finest Years: Churchill as Warlord 1940-1945', Ben MacIntyre; 'Double Cross', Jonathan Dimbleby; 'Destiny in the Desert', Andy McNab; 'Spoken From the Front: Real Voices from the Battlefields of Afghanistan', Charlotte Mosley; 'The Mitfords, Letters Between Six Sisters', Edith Diana Sauhami; 'Edith Cavell', A N Wilson; 'Our Times: The Age of Elizabeth II', and Simon Winchester; 'Atlantic: The Vast Ocean of a Million Stories' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books to include history, factual and humour, mostly signed by the author, Simon Schama; 'The American Future; A History', Orlando Figes; 'The Whisperers: Private Life in Stalin's Russia', David Turner; 'Last Dawn: The Royal Oak Tragedy at Scapa Flow' 70th Anniversary Edition 1939-2009, 'Peter Hennessy; 'The Secret State', Bill Bryson; 'One Summer: America 1927', Max Hastings; 'The Secret War: Spies, Codes and Guerillas 1939-1945', Christopher Winn; 'I Never Knew that About the English', Andrew Marr; 'The Diamond Queen: Elizabeth II and Her People', Tim Jeal; 'Explorers of the Nile', and Anthony Beevor; 'Ardennes 1944: Hitler's Last Gamble' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books to include factual, fiction and historical, most signed by the author, Antonia Fraser; 'Perilous Question: The Drama of the Great Reform Bill 1832', Boris Johnson; 'Johnson's Life of London; The People Who Made the City that Made the World', Catherine Bailey; 'The Secret Rooms', Diane Cooper; 'Darling Monster: The Letters of Lady Diana Cooper to her Son John Julias Norwich 1939-1952', Alan Whicker; 'Whicker's War', Anna Reid; 'Leningrad: Tragedy of a City Under Siege, 1941-1944', Graham Robb; 'Parisians: An Adventure History of Paris', Susie Harries; 'Nikolaus Pevsner: The Life', Orlando Figes; 'Crimea: The Last Crusade', and Douglas Hurd; 'Robert Peel: A Biography' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books, most signed by the author, to include historical, geographical, gardening and other subjects, Andrew Marr; 'A History of the World', Gordon Corrigan; 'Waterloo: A New History of the Battle and its Armies', Paddy Ashdown; 'A Brilliant Little Operation', Hugh Cavendish; 'Life and a Time to Plant: Life and Gardening at Holker', Christopher Wynn; 'I Never Knew that About England', Ian Kershaw; 'To Hell and Back', Richard Holmes; 'In The Footsteps of Churchill', Robert Sackville-West; 'The Disinherited', Ben Shepherd; 'The Long Road Home' and Andrew Marr; 'The Making of Modern Britain: From Queen Victoria to VE Day' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books of historical interest, most signed by the author, to include Deborah Cadbury; 'Princes at War', Giles Tremlett; 'Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen', Lisa Jardine; 'Going Dutch', Marc Morris; 'A Great and Terrible King: Edward I and the Forging of Britain', Norman Davis; 'Vanished Kingdoms: The History of Forgotten Europe', Alison Weir; 'Elizabeth of York: The First Tudor Queen', Andrew Roberts; 'Napoleon The Great', Kate Williams; 'Becoming Queen', Flora Fraser; 'Venus of Empire: The Life of Pauline Bonaparte', and John Sugden, 'Nelson: The Sword of Albion' (10).
Ten mainly first edition books of historical interest, most signed by the author, to include The Duchess of Rutland with Jane Pruden; 'Belvoir Castle', Janice Hadlow; 'The Strangest Family: The Private Lives of George III, Queen Charlotte and the Hanovarians', John Julias Norwich; 'A History of England in 100 Places, From Stonehenge to The Gherkin', Charles Spencer; 'Killers of the King: The Men Who Dared to Execute Charles I', Peter Ackroyd; 'The History of England Vol. 1' and 'The History of England Vol. 3 Civil War', A.N. Wilson; 'The Elizabethans', David Starkey; 'Henry Virtuous Prince', David Owen; 'In Sickness and in Power' and Simon Jenkins; 'A Short History of England' (10).
Collection of First World War medals presented to: '28383.2.AMEG Griffith, RAF', with silver winning medallion for musketry, the 16th Battalion Welsh Regiment, G. Richards, bar brooch for 'King and Empire, Services Rendered', 1 Rupee 1840, together with assorted tin of cigarette cards to include: Wills and Players and Japanese photograph of vessel.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Number on back of Services rendered badge - B188870
Vintage black enamelled small two handled chest containing a large collection of ephemera, including an early 19th Century hand written lease on a house in Islington, London, large collection of personal letters and many hand written invoices, particularly from the 1930s. Together with some unframed, topographical engravings, French 'Le Temps' newspaper from 1915 detailing the development of the First World War, album of John Player and Sons cigarette cards, international airliners etc. Together with a bag of aluminium National Transport tokens.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
19th Century British School, portrait of Emma Anderson, latterly Mrs Dannley, watercolours with highlighting, together with a set of three Chinese rice paper portraits of jugglers in one frame, watercolours, first picture - 21 x 16cm, rice paper pictures are 10 x 8cm. (2)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
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