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*Sir Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi RA (1924-2005),'Count Basie', bronze, signed and dated 1987, numbered 2/2,39cm highDuring the 1980s, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi produced a series of bronze cast heads. 'Count Basie' is one of these and was produced in a numbered edition of just two. Each bust has a different patina. Number 1/2, held by the Tate, is green; 2/2, from the Barbara Holliday Collection and offered here at Sworders, is brown; a further unnumbered multiple held by the National Galleries of Scotland is brown-green. The technique of collage is one that Paolozzi explored throughout his artistic career. He drew inspiration from Picasso's Cubism and the photomontage of Dadaism. It was only natural that his exploration of collage evolved from the two-dimensional surface of paper to the three-dimensional area of sculpture. His exploration of man, robot and machine during the 1960s and 70s clearly influenced the fragmented, angular bronze busts that he produced in the 1980s. Paolozzi experimented at length with the deconstruction of the classical face; he took shop window dummies and enlarged the features, incorporated found objects and fragmented the classical lines, which left them modified beyond recognition. The resulting heads were thoroughly expressive, sometimes alarming and somewhat psychotic. The nightmarish, exaggerated faces reflected his interest in Surrealism, which he studied in Paris, and his exploration of childish art. The psychotic heads sprung into realisation in the 1980s. He sculpted the busts in plaster and clay and embedded them with found objects, before casting them in bronze. Paolozzi began the series with a bust of Yukio Mishima, the Japanese writer. Count Basie, the American jazz pianist and bandleader, also became a subject. The musician was a favourite of the artist (Paolozzi included a record by Count Basie in his Desert Island Discs selection). In continuation of his career-long interest in the found object, the artist found a plastic toy harmonica which he incorporated into the mouth of this bust. He enjoyed the link this created between voice, sound and music. It is particularly fitting that these busts, of creative and expressive individuals, have exaggerated mouths for communication, eyes for observing and ears for hearing. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
An artist's vintage Japanned metal paint box with Winsor & Newton ceramic palette, mahogany box containing artist materials, Hohner harmonica, cased Rimlock medical instrument, The Johns Hopkins Hospital bronze 75th Anniversary medallion, slide rule, dressing table set and other items (qty).
A good mixed lot of collectables to include four clay pipes, four pipe tampers / cleaning accessories, vintage enamel lapel badges (Everton, Manchester United, Butlins, etc), Blue Rhythm harmonica, tuning pipes gor guitar, Thunderer whistle, pre-decimal UK coins and more - Est £30 - £50 This lot MUST be paid for and collected, or delivery arranged, no later than close of business on Tuesday. Please do not bid if you are unable to comply
A 1930s Tyrol carved wooden whistling tramp automaton, The man in carved and painted dented top hat, red bow tie, brown jacket, belted trousers, bottle in his pocket, hole in his shoe, leaning agains a lamp post with a wood and ivory guitar leaning against it, when wound up, his head turns and he whistles into a harmonica held in his left hand on a stick, lamp post lit by battery —19½in. (49.5cm.) high
AN EPNS MOUNTED METTLACH BISCUIT BARREL AND COVER, 6.5CM H EXCLUDING SWING HANDLE, A DECORATIVE BRASS PERPETUAL CALENDAR FOR 100 YEARS, 1945 - 2044, A MID CENTURY KIENZLE WALNUT MANTEL TIMEPIECE, A HOHNER CHROMIUM PLATED HARMONICA, APPARENTLY UNUSED, BOXED AND SEVERAL UNOPENED PACKETS OF VINTAGE PLAYERS AND OTHER CIGARETTES, 1930'S - 50'S
Ed Sheeran's harmonica, Hohner Cross Harp, signs of use, cased. All of the Ed Sheeran Collection has come from Ed Sheeran himself and is to be sold at auction to support the Zest Charity, Bishop & Miller Auctioneers is delighted to be working in partnership with Zest and the St Elizabeth Hospice Family to raise much needed funds. Each lot will come with a Bishop and Miller signed certificate of authenticity.
Ed Sheeran's harmonica, Horner Adventure, stainless steel, used . All of the Ed Sheeran Collection has come from Ed Sheeran himself and is to be sold at auction to support the Zest Charity, Bishop & Miller Auctioneers is delighted to be working in partnership with Zest and the St Elizabeth Hospice Family to raise much needed funds. Each lot will come with a Bishop and Miller signed certificate of authenticity.
Ed Sheeran's harmonica, in red and bronze effect metal, worn and damaged . All of the Ed Sheeran Collection has come from Ed Sheeran himself and is to be sold at auction to support the Zest Charity, Bishop & Miller Auctioneers is delighted to be working in partnership with Zest and the St Elizabeth Hospice Family to raise much needed funds. Each lot will come with a Bishop and Miller signed certificate of authenticity.
Ed Sheeran's harmonica, in blue plastic and white inner. All of the Ed Sheeran Collection has come from Ed Sheeran himself and is to be sold at auction to support the Zest Charity, Bishop & Miller Auctioneers is delighted to be working in partnership with Zest and the St Elizabeth Hospice Family to raise much needed funds. Each lot will come with a Bishop and Miller signed certificate of authenticity.
Boosey & Hawkes 'Regent' flute in fitted case, Art Deco mantle clock with British made movement, Corgi 'Plaxtons Paramount 3500' model coach, Accurist watch, Ricardo his and hers watch set, four decanter collars, 'Victory' harmonica, Bacon's gem map of London, pocket knife and miscellanea in two boxes Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
AN EPNS MOUNTED METTLACH BISCUIT BARREL AND COVER, 6.5CM H EXCLUDING SWING HANDLE, A DECORATIVE BRASS PERPETUAL CALENDAR FOR 100 YEARS, 1945 - 2044, A MID CENTURY KIENZLE WALNUT MANTEL TIMEPIECE, A HOHNER CHROMIUM PLATED HARMONICA, APPARENTLY UNUSED, BOXED AND SEVERAL UNOPENED PACKETS OF VINTAGE PLAYERS AND OTHER CIGARETTES, 1930'S - 50'S
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