c. 1100 AD. Seljuk. This beautiful iron spearhead comprises a leaf-shaped blade with a slightly raised midrib, and a short geometric neck with incised decoration terminating in a spheroid guard which marks the beginning of socket. The socket itself bears decorative incised bands. This Item comes mounted on a stand. The Seljuks were a Turkic dynasty who swept out of Central Asia in the early 10th century and conquered an enormous expanse, covering most or all of present-day Turkmenistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey and beyond. After inflicting crushing military defeats on a host of rivals, the most famous of which was perhaps that against the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Seljuk sultans became major patrons of art and architecture. This beautiful spear embodies the need for medieval Seljuks to be armed and ready in order to survive and thrive. Superb condition. Size: L:320mm; 279g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
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c. 900-1100 AD. Viking Age. An iron bearded axe head with a heavy curved blade, a round socket and rectangular flanges. The item is mounted on a custom-made stand. The bearded axe, or Skeggøx (from Old Norse Skegg, "beard", and øx, "axe") was common from the 6th century AD onwards in Scandinavia, but made most famous by the Vikings, who used these axes in battle to terrible effect. Bearded axes are named for the fact that the main part of the axe blade extends below the butt of the axe, creating a large cutting blade and allowing a fighter to hook onto the shields or weapons of his (or her) opponents. Further information on axes of this type can be found in H. Arbman, Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940. Excellent condition. Size: H:135mm/L:110mm/H:110mm (without stand); 500g. Provenance: From the private collection of a Cambridgeshire gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK /European art markets.
1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period. A large bronze dagger with a pointed, tapering, bevelled blade, four perforations at the base of the blade and a short tang for affixing a handle to the blade. This item is mounted on a stand. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition; on a custom stand. Size: L:300mm; 232g. Provenance: Property of a North London professional; previously acquire on the UK/European art market before 2000.
C. 1526 - 1857 AD. Mughal Empire. A iron spiral tanged spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib and lentoid section. This item is mounted on a stand. The Mughal Empire, was an early-modern empire in South Asia stretching from the Indus basin to northern Afghanistan, Kashmir, the highlands of Assam and Bangladesh to the Deccan plateau in south India. During its expansion the Mughal military used a variety of weapons including swords, spears bows and arrows, cannons, muskets and flintlock blunderbusses. Superb condition. Size: L:390mm / W:40mm ; 358g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period. A tanged bronze sword comprising a leaf-shaped blade with a raised midrib, and a beautiful green patina. This item is mounted on a stand. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition. Size: L:320mm / W:50mm ; 237g. Provenance: Property of a North London professional; previously acquire on the UK/European art market before 2000.
C. 1526 - 1857 AD. Mughal Empire. A iron spiral tanged spearhead with a lozenge-shaped blade, raised midrib, lentoid section, slightly serrated shoulders transitioning into a decorative diamond-shaped neck. This item is mounted on a stand. The Mughal Empire, was an early-modern empire in South Asia stretching from the Indus basin to northern Afghanistan, Kashmir, the highlands of Assam and Bangladesh to the Deccan plateau in south India. During its expansion the Mughal military used a variety of weapons including swords, spears bows and arrows, cannons, muskets and flintlock blunderbusses. Superb condition Size: L:290mm / W:60mm ; 364g. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period. A bronze sword with a pointed, lanceolate-shaped, bevelled blade with flaring shoulder and a short tang with a perforation and pin for affixing the blade to a pommel. This item is mounted on a stand. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition. Size: L:430mm; 316g. Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
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Artist: Andy Warhol (American, 1928 - 1987). Title: "Dollar Sign - $ [on laundry bag]". Medium: Black marker drawing on green rip-stop nylon laundry bag. Date: Composed 1982. Dimensions: Overall size: 44 x 27 in. (1118 x 686 mm).Lot Note(s): Signed by Warhol twice, dated, and dedicated to "Liz". Unique. Fine condition with no issues. Literature/catalogue raisonne: See Feldman/Schellmann IIIC.49 (pg. 304) for examples of screenprints on laundry bags. Comment(s): A unique, classic, and very rare item. Our example is one of only three known original drawings that Warhol executed on a laundry bag, all of the few other bags bearing silkscreened images. The silkscreened bags themselves have fetched as much as $193,000 at auction in the past few years. Beginning in the late 1970s, Warhol and his master printer Rupert Jasen Smith worked together to produce a very small number of silkscreens on green laundry bags. The screenprinted images included those of ‘Joseph Beuys’ and Warhol’s celebrated ‘Cow.’ Our particular example (unused before the drawing) was probably left over from one of these printing sessions, at which time Warhol drew the image and signed it twice, as well as dedicating and dating it. Warhol’s dollar signs are among his “signature” images. Image copyright © Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. [29391-7-40000]
Artist: Keith Haring (American, 1958 - 1990). Title: "Fertility Suite #1". Medium: Original offset lithograph. Date: Composed 1983. Printed 1983. Dimensions: Overall size: 4 3/4 x 5 3/8 in. (121 x 137 mm).Lot Note(s): Signed by Haring in black marker. Edition c200. Light cream smooth stiff wove paper. The full sheet. Fine impression. Fine condition. Literature/catalogue raisonne: Littmann 31. Comment(s): A very rare and highly sought after item, especially since the set of five regular edition screenprints fetched $161,000 at Christie's, New York, 10/23/2014, lot #252. “Gordon’s” does not locate any of the individual cards from the miniature suite at auction, from 1985 to the present. Image copyright © The Keith Haring Foundation. [29788-1-500]
Chris Farlowe - English rock, blues and soul singer - unique signed ' World Cup 1966 ' commemorative ice bucket in the form of a football, with footballer to top. Signed by Farlowe in black marker across the front. Farlowe's famous song ' Out Of Time ' was No.1 in July 1966, the same time as the famous World Cup. Rare and unusual item. Measures approx; 29cm tall.
Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) - American professional boxer, and boxing legend - an incredibly rare and original autographed ' Superman Vs Muhammad Ali ' comic book. The comic signed by Ali in black ink just above his image. The comic book comes with a photograph of Ali reading it, as well as a certificate of authenticity from KO Collectibles (30 Years Experience Of Ali Autographs). The comic being a complete used example, with some light edge wear / loss and general use marks present. DC Comics, New York, 1978. A rare and impressive autographed item from the world's most iconic boxing legend.
Alien Covenant (2017) - a rare cast autographed 12x8" colour poster photograph from the movie, signed by many of the cast - Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride, Demian Bichir, Jussie Smollett, Nathaniel Dean, Benjamin Rigby, Uli Latukefu, Tess Haubrich and director Ridley Scott. All obtained in person by the vendor at the UK Premiere in London. Impressive item. Supplied by an AFTAL registered dealer.
Beatles Interest - a rare original 1967 ticket for the premiere of the movie ' How I Won The War ' starring Michael Crawford, John Lennon and Roy Kinnear. The ticket with text ' The Directors Of United Artists Corporation Ltd Cordially Invite You To Attend A Special Preview Of.... ', the venue being the London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus, London on Weds 11th October 1967 at 11pm. The ticket itself being printed on card, with a depiction of the movie poster to front. Centrally torn (by means of marking entry to the event). Rare item. Measures approx; 7x5".
Patricia Routledge - British Actress - a rare official BBC sitcom ' Keeping Up Appearances - Hyacinth Bucket's Book Of Etiquette For The Socially Less Fortunate ' signed book. Autographed to the frontis by Routledge in blue ink, adding her character name. Rare autograph on a Keeping Up Appearances item.
Dambusters / 617 Squadron - a 617 Squadron commemorative ceramic mug, autographed by x3 617 veterans - Bomb Aimer John Bell, Pilot Benny Goodman and Dambuster Bomb Aimer George Johnny Johnson. Signed by all three in black marker to the sides. Obtained in person by the vendor. Great WWII related autographed item.
Much Binding In The Marsh - 1944-54 - BBC radio comedy series - A rare early original 1940's (1949) theatre programme signed by the entire cast (plus others) from the popular post-WWII radio comedy series. Autographs include; Richard Murdoch, Kenneth Horne, Sam Costa, Maurice Denham, John Dean, Maureen Riscoe, as well as many of the dancers from The Squadronaires Dance Orchestra. All signed to various parts of the programme, all in blue fountain pen. A rare full cast signed item.
Quadrophenia (1979) -A beautiful 16x12" Quadrophenia photographic montage photo, signed by many of the original cast. All obtained in person by the vendor, and each signed in either blue or black marker. To include; Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Phil Davis, Toyah Wilcox, Garry Cooper, Mark Wingett, John Altman, Trevor H. Laird, Gary Shail and director Franc Roddam. x10 autographs in total. Wonderful presentation item. Rare.
Star Wars - Darth Vader - a rare and impressive 8x10" colour photograph from of Darth Vader, signed by actors David Prowse (body) and James Earl Jones (voice). Signed neatly by both in black and silver marker respectively. A stunning image. Both autographs obtained in person by the vendor, an AFTAL registered dealer. Rare item.
David Prowse (also known as Dave Prowse) - Star Wars - Darth Vader - an impressive autographed photograph of Darth Vader. Signed neatly by Prowse in silver ink, adding ' Darth Vader ' to his signature. Impressive display item from the sci-fi classic, obtained in person by the vendor. Framed. Total size approx; 45cm x 37cm.
The Beatles - an original vintage 1960's Broadway bass drum in pearlescent silver colourway. The front skin being painted with ' Ludwig ' and ' The Beatles '. Based on those similarly used by Ringo Starr throughout the period. Ex-display item. The rear skin AF. Wonderful display piece for a Beatles fan. Measures approx; 51cm diameter.
David Prowse (also known as Dave Prowse) - Star Wars - Darth Vader - an impressive autographed replica Darth Vader gauntlet / glove, signed neatly by Prowse in silver ink to the cuff, adding ' Darth Vader ' to his signature. Impressive display item from the sci-fi classic, obtained in person by the vendor.
Back To The Future (1985) - an impressive dual autographed prop replica ' Oh Lala ' magazine cover. Signed to the front by Tom Wilson (Biff) and James Tolkan (Strickland). Both adding their character names underneath their autographs. Tolkan adding ' You're a SLACKER! '. Signed in blue and black ink respectively. Obtained in person by the vendor at a Hollywood Collectors Convention. Rare and impressive item.
NO RESERVE Feint (Andrian) Bookplates, number 1 of 125 copies, 21 tipped in bookplates (9 coloured), ink givt inscription "For Richard Smart, the first copy of the first book from the Palmtree Press, 1928" to endpaper, bookplate to pastedown, original cloth-backed boards, margins darkened, Sydney, Palmtree Press, 1928; and 3 others, private press, 8vo (4)⁂ Richard Smart's bookplate is the first featured in the first item.
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