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Lot 43
Francisco Clapera (Barcelona, 1746 – Mexico, 1810)"Virgin and Child"Oil on copper. Signed: "Fco. Clapera".42 x 32 cmFrancisco Clapera was a Spanish painter who, after graduating from the Royal Academy of San Fernando in Madrid in 1768, spent much of his artistic career in Mexico, where he arrived via Peru during the 1770s. He participated in the founding of the Royal Academy of San Carlos, where he also taught painting. There, under the direction of Jerónimo Antonio Gil (the first director of the Academy), Clapera introduced European artistic techniques such as Contrapposto to Mexican painting. These techniques made "his casta paintings more dynamic than those of his Mexican contemporaries," as noted by Joy Davis in her work "Eighteenth-century dress and fashion in the casta paintings of Francisco Clapera" (2015).However, in 1790, "he resigned from his position as head of painting" at the Academy, as reported by art historian Clara Bargellini, who also states that "he is known to have created the altarpiece of Our Lady of Mercy in the Sacristy of Mexico." These two quotes are taken from the publication “Dos series de pinturas de Francisco Clapera” (1994) (Two series of paintings by Francisco Clapera), in the scientific journal Anales del Instituto de Investigaciones Estéticas, where Bargellini reveals "fifteen paintings of the life of the Virgin and ten half-length figures of apostles [that] are currently in the bishop's office in the building annexed to the cathedral in the city of Durango"; two series bearing Clapera's signature that were previously unknown. According to the Doctor, "despite the Neoclassicism of the language, the artist's dramatic handling of light and shadow is striking."Francisco Clapera is also known for being the author of the only complete series of caste paintings in the United States and one of the few that remain intact in the world. It is dated circa 1775, in Mexico, and consists of sixteen oils on copper, two of which are signed (inv. 2011.428.1-.16).It has been on display at the Denver Museum of Art since 1996 and, as explained in its cataloguing information, "depicts families in domestic settings engaged in private activities, providing a rare glimpse into daily life in 18th-century Mexico. Others depict occupations and serve as a document of life in colonial times. The clothing, activities, and utensils reveal the hybridisation of 18th-century Mexican culture in its blend of European, Asian, and Mexican material culture."The collection was one of the main attractions of the exhibition "ReVision: Art in the Americas," organised by the Denver Art Museum (October 2021 - July 2022) and, in partnership with that museum, exhibited again at the Minneapolis Institute of Art very recently (June - September 2023). Reference bibliography:- Bargellini, Clara. (1994). Dos series de pinturas de Francisco Clapera. “Anales del Instituto de Investigaciones Estéticas” (Nº. 65), 159-178. https://dx.doi.org/10.22201/iie.18703062e.1994.65.1702- Davis, Joy. (2015). “Eighteenth-century Dress and Fashion in the Casta Paintings of Francisco Clapera” [Master's Thesis, Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York]. FIT Institutional Repository. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/326- Minneapolis Institute of Art. (8th June 2023). “The Minneapolis Institute of Art’s Newest Exhibition, in Partnership with the Denver Art Museum, Provides a Poignant Look into the History of Latin America”. https://new.artsmia.org/press/the-minneapolis-institute-of-arts-newest-exhibition-in-partnership-with-the-denver-art-museum-provides-a-poignant-look-into-the-history-of-latin-america- Pierce, Donna. (2015). Descriptive file on “De Mulato, y Española, Morisco”, by Francisco Clapera. Denver Art Museum. https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/object/2011.428.5
Lot 8
English School. Midlands. Nottingham. Gothic. Circa 1350 - 1375."Mary Magdalene"Alabaster sculpture with remnants of polychrome and gilding.Measurements without plinth: 46.5 x 14.5 x 13.5 cm.Height with plinth: 57 cm.From the mid-14th century until the iconoclastic crisis, which occurred with the Anglican Reformation in the 16th century, alabaster sculpture workshops flourished in central England, especially around Nottingham. There was a great boom in monumental and funerary sculptures, as well as in reliefs or altarpieces intended for the local market and for export.Alabaster carving, mainly extracted from the quarries of Tutbury and Chellaston near Nottingham, took on industrial proportions in England between the mid-14th and early 16th centuries. The market for altarpieces and small devotional images was very extensive. It included not only religious foundations but also bourgeois classes. Hundreds of English alabaster sculptures were exported, some as far as Iceland and Santiago de Compostela.Similar examples to this one, representing saints in sculpture rather than the more usual reliefs, include, for example, the wonderful Virgin and Child, which is part of the collection of the British Museum in London, inventory number 2016,8041.1 (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_2016-8041-1) with a face very similar to that of this Mary Magdalene.As indicated in the Museum's description of the sculpture we are comparing, regarding dating: "This places the statue at the very beginning of the period when alabaster began being used as a luxury material for sculptural compositions. The raw material was quarried in Derbyshire and Staffordshire and there is sufficient evidence to suggest that many of the early workers of the stone were based in the Midlands. The condition and technical finesse of this figure represents the highest levels of English sculpture in alabaster.The early artists who worked alabaster in the Midlands attracted the attention of King Edward III who in 1363 ordered a carved alabaster altarpiece from Peter the Maceon of Nottingham. These sculptures from the King’s chapel at Windsor, along with the majority of comparable pieces in situ were destroyed during the English Reformation.."Another sculpture from the mid-14th century, The Virgin and Child, is preserved in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, with inventory number A.140-1946. (https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O70632/standing-virgin-and-child-statuette-unknown/)Other comparable pieces, although from the 15th century and already characteristic of Nottingham production, would be, for example: the mid-15th-century Saint Fiacre, which is part of the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, inventory number: 25.120.227. (https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/472307) or Saint Jude, which is kept in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, inventory number A.60-1946 (https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O70146/st-jude-statuette-unknown/) Bibliography:Cheetham, Francis. English Medieval Alabasters. Oxford: Phaidon-Christie's Limited, 1984. p. 191 (cat. 118)
Lot 527
Europa. Spielkasten aus Bernsteinplättchen mit Schachbrett, ohne Spielfiguren. Rechteckiger Spielkasten mit Schublade und Spielfeld für Schach. Allseitig mit Aufgeklebten Bernsteinplättchen besetzt. Private Anfertigung aus der 2. Hälfte des 20. Jhrdts. Größe 31,5 x 31,5 x 8,5 cm. (60) * Mit aufgeklebten Bernsteinplättchen besetzter Spielkasten mit Schachspielfeld auf der Oberseite. Zustand: Der Spielkasten ist berieben und bestoßen und mit altersbedingten Kratzern und Defekten. Mit Abplatzungen und Fehlstellen an den Ecken und Kanten. Die Schublade ist schwergängig. Privat gefertigtes schönes Sammlerstück. / Europe. Game box with chess board made of glued amber tiles, without playing pieces or chessmen. Rectangular game box with drawer and playing field for chess. All sides decorated with glued amber plates. Private production from the 2nd half of the 20th century. Size 31,5 x 31,5 x 8,5 cm. The box is decorated with glued amber tiles. on top with a chess board. The game box is rubbed and chipped and has age-related scratches and defects. With chips and missing parts on the corners and edges. The drawer is stiff. Privately made - beautiful collector's item.
Lot 531
Europa. Deutschland. Schachfiguren nach Edward Kienholz aus Metalldraht. Eine Partei in weiß, die andere in schwarz. Produktion aus der Zeit um 1997. Höhe König 10,0 cm; Bauer 3,4 cm.(54) * Spiel Nr. 100 von 150 Exemplaren für Verkauf mit eigenhändiger Unterschrift von Nancy Reddin Kienholz; die Gesamtauflage betrug 200. Der abstrakt und modern gestaltete Figurensatz ist vollständig. "Chess" wurde nach dem von Edward Kienholz gefertigten Gesamtentwurf um 1997 unter Aufsicht von Nancy Reddin Kienholz hergestellt. Die Figuren sind zusammen mit einem gefalteten Schachbrett und einem Erläuterungsblatt in einer bezogenen Kassette. Die Schachfiguren sind original verplombt im Samtsäckchen. "Chess" wurde vom Förderverein Berlinische Galerie aus Anlass der Kienholz Retrospektive 1997 in der Berlinischen Galerie, Landesmuseum für Moderne Kunst, Photographie und Architektur im Martin - Gropius - Bau herausgegeben. Edward Kienholz (1927 - 1994) war Objekt- und Installationskünstler und arbeitete u. a. in Berlin. Zustand: Mit benutzungsbedingten Alterungs- und Schabspuren, sowie kleineren Defekten am gefalteten Schachbrett und der bezogenen Kassette. Seltenes und gesuchtes Sammlerstück. / Europe. Germany. Chessmen made of metal wire after Edward Kienholz. One party in white, the other in black. Produced around 1997. King height 10.0 cm; Farmer 3.4 cm. Game No. 100 of 150 copies for sale autographed by Nancy Reddin Kienholz; the total edition was 200. The abstract and modern chess set is complete. "Chess" was made to the overall design by Edward Kienholz circa 1997 under the supervision of Nancy Reddin Kienholz. The figures are in a covered case along with a folded chessboard and an explanation sheet. The chess pieces are originally sealed in the velvet bag. "Chess" was published by the Berlinische Galerie association on the occasion of the Kienholz retrospective in 1997 in the Berlinische Galerie, state museum for modern art, photography and architecture in the Martin - Gropius - Bau. Edward Kienholz (1927 - 1994) was an object and installation artist and worked e.g. in Berlin. With usage-related signs of aging and scraping, as well as smaller defects on the folded chess board and the covered cassette. Rare and sought-after collector's item.
Lot 532
Europa. Deutschland. Spielkiste aus mittelbraunem Holz mit Schlüssel. Innenliegend u. a. mit klappbarem Spielbrett für Schach und Mühle, Schachfiguren aus Bein im Barleycorn Stil, Spielsteine für Dame, Dominosteine. Produktion aus den 1930er Jahren. Größe 28 x 21 x 14 cm. (60) * Die Spielkiste enthält: Ein klappbares Schachbrett aus Holz (Größe aufgeklappt 25 x 25,5 cm). / Kompletter Schachfigurensatz aus Bein im "Barleycorn - Stil". Eine Partei in rot, die andere naturfarben. Größe: König 6 cm, Bauer 3 cm. / 30 Spielsteine für Dame (15 helle und 15 rote Spielsteine. Durchmesser: 2,8 cm. / 28 Dominosteine mit Plättchen aus Bein auf der Oberseite und Holz auf der Unterseite (Größe 4 x 2 cm) / 1 Würfelbecher aus Leder mit Würfel und eine Spielanleitung auf Deutsch. Zustand: Das Brett ist etwas bestoßen. Alle innenliegenden Teile sind bespielt und haben benutzungsbedingte Schab-, Kratz- und Alterungsspuren. Wenige Figuren und Steine mit kleinen Defekten, ein weißer Läufer und ein Bauer sind sachgerecht geklebt. Die Dominosteine sind auf der Oberseite gebräunt. Die Spielkiste ist gering berieben und bestoßen. / Europe. Germany. Game box made of middle brown wood with key. Inside with game board, chessmen, counters for checkers and dominoes. Produced around 1930. Box measures: 28 x 21 x 14 cm. The box contains: Game board for Chess / Checkers (measure unfolded 25 x 25,5 cm). / Complete chessmen set in Barleycorn Style made of bone stained in red and natural. King 6 cm high, pawn 3 cm. / 30 counters for checkers (15 in red and 15 in natural. Diameter: 2,8 cm. / 28 dominoes made of dark wood and a shield made of bone on the top (Measures 4 x 2 cm) an a small booklet “Gaming instructions” in German. All parts with minor chips and damages, a little bit faded. One white bishop and a pawn with partly glued repair. Box with minor chips, small spallings and damages. Decorative collectors item.
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Lot 538
Schachbrett. Duchamp, Marcel [Ronny Van de Velde]. Chessboard 1991. Schachspiel - Holzkassette. Multiple im Leinenschuber. Nummerierte Edition - Exemplar 378 von 850 der Vorzugsausgabe des Ausstellungskataloges der Edition Ronny Van de Velde, Antwerpen, 1991. Verschiedene Materialien. Abmessungen 37 x 37 x 6 cm. Im Schuber. (54) *Marcel Duchamp (1887 – 1968). Posthume Edition mit Reproduktionen des ”Mental Chess Board” von 1937, faksimilierten Beigaben , Fotos, Ausstellungskatalog und Audio Kassette. Zustand: Schachbrett bzw. Holzkassette mit altersbedingten Schab und Kratzspuren. Schuber mit Alterungs- und Benutzungsspuren. Die Beilagen innen bzw. der Katalog und die Audiokassette mit Klebespuren, Fehlstellen und Benutzungsspuren, gelegentlich fingerfleckig. Seltene Zusammenstellung und gesuchtes Sammlerstück. / Chessboard. Duchamp, Marcel [Ronny Van de Velde]. Chessboard 1991. Chess game box. Multiple in linen slipcase. Numbered edition - copy 378 of 850 from the deluxe edition of the exhibition catalog of Edition Ronny Van de Velde, Antwerp, 1991. Various materials. Dimensions 37x37x6 cm. In the slipcase. Marcel Duchamp (1887 – 1968) posthumous edition with reproductions of the 1937 ”Mental Chess Board”, facsimile inserts, photos, exhibition catalog and audio cassette. Condition: Chessboard, wooden box with age-related scrapes and scratches. Slipcase with signs of age and use. The inserts inside or the catalog and the audio cassette with traces of glue, missing parts and traces of usage, occasional finger stains. Rare compilation and sought-after collector's item.
Lot 207
NO RESERVE Original illustration.- Little Red Riding Hood, 7 illustrations of scenes from the fairy tale, pencil and watercolour, each c.260mm x 130mm (10½ x 5¼ in), each on floating mount, framed and glazed, frame 1190 x 420mm (47 x 16½), [20th century]; and 5 others, miscellaneous works on paper, including a Beatrix Potter framed item, a map, and others, v.s., v.d. (6)
Lot 1131
CHINESE LACQUERED GAMES/WORK BOX, MID 19TH CENTURY of octagonal form, the black lacquer with detailed gilt panels of figures in pavilions amongst woodland landscapes, the interior fitted with open and lidded compartments and with original ivory accessories, also including a collection of mother of pearl counters, on paw feet, with original keyThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Several countries, including in the EU and USA, prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.Ivory Act 2018 (2022) compliant with APHA registration reference NTUCZR51. 36cm wide Image of interior available
Lot 1166
CHINESE JADE INCENSE BURNER, AND THREE OTHER FIGURES the jade incense burner with twin handled dragon handlesincense burner 13.5cm highQty: 4Additional images now available.Figure group with loss of horse's left ear and chip to base; spinach coloured figure has lost item held in right hand, some glue repair to this area and further small chips; further general surface wear throughout but no other visible major damages
Lot 197
Aristocraft and other Commercial Manufacturers G Gauge unboxed freight cars consisting of White Pass Box car and Caboose, undecorated Box car together with White Pass Hopper, further example (with detached bogies) and Box car (without bogies both in plain wrap and one other item Good to Excellent. (6)
Lot 271
Hornby 0 Gauge post war Loco & Tender, Rolling stock and Accessories consisting of No.501 Loco & Tender BR Green No.50153, clockwork. Damage to cab roof, Crane Truck, Good Brake van, Flat truck, small quantity od 2-rail clockwork track. Fair to Good in Fair boxes, the lot also includes empty box for Type 40 Goods set, No.2 Signal Cabin on other item and 2 homemade tin tunnels. Fair. (Qty)
Lot 424
An early 20th century silver 5 chain chatelaine with attachments, mark of John Tiley, London 1902, comprising a cast and pierced scrolling buckle section, verso with simple hinged and part marked loop, supporting five lengths of trace link chain, each terminating in a swivel catch and in turn supporting a propelling pencil, marked 'S. MORDAN & CO', a swing handled bucket with hammered finish, mark of Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham 1897, containing an apparently unmarked thimble, a pair of scissors, mark of Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1902, in a friction fitting sleeve with mark of George Unite, Birmingham 1902, a hinged clamshell, apparently unmarked and a swivel notebook, mark of Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1902, 5.8ozt gross A chatelaine (from the French term châtelaine meaning wife of the lord of a château) is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn at the waist with a series of chains suspended from it. Attached to the end of each chain is a useful item of household equipment.In the 19th century the chatelaine was also used by women as a key-chain and as an indication of their status. The woman with the keys was 'the woman of the household', having absolute control over who had access to any locked item in the house, from the pantry to the jewellery boxes.Younger women and daughters in the house often wanted the appearance of this responsibility and would often wear decorative chatelaines with a variety of small objects in the place of keys, especially bright and glittering objects that could be used to start a conversation, as with this example. Overall in good condition with no obvious signs of repair. Some light surface scratches to the belt clip as to be expected and commensurate with wear and use. Chain links and catches all in good condition and operational. Some very light rusting to the scissor blades. Some deterioration to the felt Inner of the thimble holder. Hinge to the clamshell rather loose.
Lot 506
A Victorian silver bachelor's teapot, mark of Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox, London 1849, of squat bullet type shape, the side with two oval vacant cartouches within decorative surrounds, part marked flush fitting hinged cover topped with a decorative finial, capped scroll handle with two ivory insulators, panelled spout with foliate engraving and leaf capped spout, 14.5oztThis item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate Ref No: ED4SVAKF
Lot 524
A Victorian silver four-piece tea and coffee set, mark of William Hunter & Son, London 1867, the teapot of circular form, decorated all over with bright cut style engraving and foliage around two circular cartouches, one crested, part marked flush fitting cover topped with a cast foliate finial, capped handle with ivory insulators, the coffee pot, milk jug and two handled sugar bowl to match, 61.6ozt gross (4)This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate Ref No: ZYTK71W2Overall in fair to good condition with no obvious sign of repair. Some surface scratches and minor dents and dings as to be expected and commensurate with use. Hallmarks clear and readable.Teapot: Hinge rather loose but still functional. One or two minor bruises to the body. Handle firm in the sockets, though the insulators show signs of deterioration.Coffee pot: Four very obvious dents to the body. (See images). Handle firm in the sockets, though the insulators show signs of deterioration.Sugar bowl: One or two minor bruises to the body.Milk jug: Some bruising and dents to the body.
Lot 535
An Edward VII silver tea kettle and stand, mark of James Ballantyne & Son, Sheffield 1903, the kettle of baluster panelled form, monogrammed to the side, raised and scrolling parapet, part marked side hinged cover similarly decorated and topped with a rosette finial, the handle with ivory insulators on double scroll supports, raised on a pierced foot with hinge and retainer sockets; the stand similarly decorated, raised on four paw feet with tapering and reeded legs, hinge pin on a short length of belcher link chain, retaining pin lacking, four arm inner frame supporting the spirit burner, 37ozt grossThis item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate Ref No: KMEGE731G
Lot 500
A George IV silver teapot, mark of Benjamin Smith II, London 1829, of circular panelled form with applied cast foliate parapet, part marked, domed and panelled flush hinged cover topped with a foliate finial, leaf capped handle with ivory insulators, raised on an applied foliate foot, signed to the underside, 31.8oztThis item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate Ref No: 4GNJATAKOverall in fair to good condition. Some minor surface scratches, dents and dings as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Hinge to the cover a little loose but still fully functional. Some wear to the underside of the foot, as to be expected. Stands well on a flat surface with no wobble. Hallmarks and signature clear and readable. Some minor deterioration to the ivory spacers, but they are still complete and functional and the handle is firm in the sockets.
Lot 233
* 'During a period of five days in France, this officer destroyed one enemy aircraft and shared in the destruction of four others. Since the return of the squadron to this country, Flying Officer Sizer has taken part in a large number of patrols and has personally destroyed at least a further six enemy aircraft. During one patrol he was attacked and shot down by five Messerschmitt’s. Landing two miles outside La Panne, he swam across a canal and was taken to a casualty station suffering from facial wounds, and thence to England. After only two days sick leave he again participated in patrols with his squadron.' DFC London Gazette: 11 August 1940The Battle of France and then Battle of Britain DFC and Invasion of Sicily Second Award Bar group to Spitfire and Hurricane pilot Wing Commander Wilfred Max “Wilf” Sizer, the three-times shot-down Battle of Britain Ace who served in four campaigns during WWII and is credited for the destruction of 7 enemy aircraft and 5 sharedThis remarkable group, together with its logbooks and related items, is being sold on behalf of the recipient’s family and offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of the last Battle of Britain Ace’s groups to have remained in private handsa) Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1940', Second Award Bar officially dated '1943' b) 1939-1945 Star with Battle of Britain clasp (copy clasp) c) Atlantic Star with Air Crew Europe clasp (copy clasp) d) Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp e) Defence and War Medals, mounted for wearing, good very fine or better; together with the recipient’s Caterpillar Club badge, gilt metal with 'ruby' eyes, the reverse engraved 'P/O. W. Sizer. Pres. By. Irving Co.', in original Irving Air Chute of Gt. Britain Ltd box of issue, and his miniature dress awards (the Atlantic Star with incorrect clasp and also including a GSM, clasp Palestine) and his original full size ribbon. Also included with the lot are a series of logbooks, comprising:Logbook 2 – commencing 26 April 1941 – 30 October 1943 Logbook 3 – commencing 1 November 1943 – 7 January 1944 Logbook 4 – commencing 12 January 1948 – 20 March 1951 Logbook 5 – commencing 7 March 1951 – 12 December 1951 Logbook 6 - commencing 3 March 1952 – 23 October 1955 Logbook 7 – commencing 1 November 1955 – 4 December 1959QTY: (7)NOTE:Wilfred Max "Wilf" Sizer (1920-2006) was born in Chelmsford and educated at the King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford.Sizer joined the RAF in 1938 and, after completing his training, joined 17 Squadron at Kenley and, early in 1939, moved to 213 Squadron at Wittering.The squadron was sent to France on 17 May 1940 to support others during the Battle of France. On the 19th, Sizer shared in the destruction of two Hs126s and damaged another, and the following day he shared a Do17. On this patrol Sizer was attacked by five Me109s and was shot down. He landed two miles from La Panne and swam across a canal before being taken to a casualty clearing station with facial wounds after hitting his head on a gun sight. He swiftly returned to his unit two days later and was back in the air immediately.213 Squadron flew constantly over the French coast during the evacuation of Dunkirk and, on 28 May, he destroyed an Me109 whilst on the 31st he shot down another Me109 and damaged yet another. He himself was shot down south of Dunkirk and made a crash landing in Hurricane P2434.The following day Sizer attacked an He III which had started bombing the beaches at Dunkirk and sent it away with engines ablaze. Three days later his squadron was involved in a furious dog fight when German fighters were escorting a bombing formation which were preparing to bomb the evacuation convoys. Sizer attacked another Me109 and shot it down but was himself attacked from the rear. He still managed to damage another Me109, but was outnumbered and his Hurricane was hit and set alight. He crash-landed south of Dunkirk and Sizer fortunately remembered to take his parachute from the wreckage. A man on a motorcycle and side-car rescued him, but then he left his parachute in the side-car and had to go back for this precious item. He arrived in Dunkirk still clutching his parachute and started to board a destroyer but, at the last moment was told to disembark and board instead the River Clyde paddle steamer Plynlimmon. As the paddle steamer departed, the destroyer was attacked by a swarm of Stuka dive bombers which blew the ill-fated destroyer apart. When Sizer returned to 213 Squadron he found that he had been posted as “missing” from the morning flight (an emotive account written by his wife Nita in May 1940 is included with the lot).At the start of the Battle of Britain, Sizer’s squadron was based at Exeter. German squadrons were attacking southern England, and, on 11 August 1940, Sizer destroyed a Ju88 when the squadron intercepted a large raiding force over Weymouth. The following day he shot down an Me110 which was heading towards Portland. On 15 August he shot down two Stuka’s and on 5 October damaged a Ju88. He was awarded the DFC (London Gazette: 8 November 1940).Sizer was then posted to 58 OTU at Grangemouth as an instructor and after a series of other positions with 56/57 OTU, he joined 152 Squadron equipped with Spitfires in April 1942. It went to North Africa in November 1942 and on 25 November, he damaged an Italian Mc202 and three days later a Ju88.Sizer was given command of 93 Squadron at Souk-el-Khemis in Tunisia from February 1943 and flew low-level sorties until the defeat of the Axis forces in Tunis, after which he was transferred to Malta to prepare for the invasion of Sicily.On 10 July 1943, he was leading his squadron over the beaches of Southern Sicily when he damaged a Ju88; he then damaged an Me109 on the 12th and destroyed another Mc202, probably another and damaged four more Mc202s on the same day, resulting in his award to the Bar to his DFC (London Gazette: 28 September 1943).He then remained in the Middle East as a fighter instructor and subsequently commanded a photo reconnaissance squadron in the Canal Zone.Sizer left the RAF in 1946, but rejoined two years later when he resumed his role as fighter instructor. In 1953, he commanded 54 Squadron flying Meteor F.8 jet fighters and later the supersonic Hunter F.1.After spending two years in Hong Kong before returning to the Air Ministry in 1961, he retired from the service two years later with the rank of Wing Commander.Once asked if he had enjoyed his wartime experiences, Sizer replied;Absolutely, looking back we certainly enjoyed it, in fact we enjoyed it then, because we were young you know, I mean we were only 19, 20 years old, crikey you look at them now days and they’re all doing silly things aren’t they. All the lads round here are knocking things down, driving fast cars or making a nuisance of themselves which is exactly what we were doing. Yes it was good fun, there were terrible moments and sometimes very upsetting. Wilf Sizer, April 2005.
Lot 976
Rembrandt Van Rijn (Dutch 1606 - 1669 Manner of) Antique Etching - Self Portrait With Plumed Cap, 5 inches (13cms) x 4 inches (10cms) approx. image size, oval, bears signature and date of 1634; possibly the work of Chevalier Ignace Joseph de Claussin (1766 - 1844); no further provenance, but an interesting item
Lot 844
Edmund Blampied RBA, RE, (Jersey, 1886-1966) Skiing. "The background is Pontresina - the foreground, Cupid chaperoning two amateurs", pencil and gouache on toned paper, signed 'Blam' lower centre, framed, 13 1/8 x 20½in. (33.3 x 52cm.). *Original artwork for an illustration in the British tabloid magazine "The Bystander", 2nd December 1925, vol.88, No. 1148, pp. 720-721. The Bystander was published weekly from 1903-1940. Accompanied by correspondence about this item from Dr Andrew Hall, author of "Edmund Blampied, an illustrated life", 2010. Pontresina is a skiing resort in Switzerland. *Acidity in the support has darkened the background creating an imbalance which could be corrected by conservation treatment. Otherwise the colours are strong.
Lot 536
Amendment: Please note, this work includes ARR.Banksy, British b.1974-Black Spray Can, 2019;metal cylindrical can, signed Banksy in white paint against a black background, sold by the Gross Domestic Product online store in an edition of circa 50 pieces, size: 19 cm high, Note: this work comes with printed emails confirming purchase from Gross Domestic Product and Banksy paint item code 1168 (on a label).
Lot 148
Cartier - a pair of trinity clip-on earrings, each comprising three intertwined bands in different colours, completed with omega clip fittings, signed 'Cartier 1997', struck with maker's mark and French eagle head assay marks (indicates 18ct), measuring 2.0 x 0.8 cm, total weight of item 13.5 grams.Together with a Cartier official valuation for insurance, dated 2014. No boxes.
Lot 342
A diamond trilogy ring, comprising three old-European-cut diamonds in coronet settings with millegrain details, with an estimated total weight of 0.88ct, between tapered shoulders to D-section shank, metal marked '18ct Pt', ring size P, total weight of item 2.7 grams.approximately dimensions for the three diamonds:3.9 x 4.0 x 2.8 mm 0.28ct4.3 x 4.2 x 3.0 mm 0.35ct 4.0 x 4.1 x 2.4 mm 0.25ct
Lot 184
A cultured pearl and diamond chain necklace, comprising a series of cable link segments, interspaced with eleven cream-coloured cultured pearls of 9.4 mm, and polygonal spacers set with brilliant-cut diamonds, with an estimated total weight of 1.78ct, finishing with a charm and lobster clasp, yellow metal stamped with Italian assay marks for 18ct, signed 'Mimi Milano', overall length 102.0 cm, total weight of item 26.6 grams.
Lot 237
Lucien Piccard - a cultured pearl and garnet bracelet, comprising three rows of individually linked round pearls with silver body colour, with garnet cluster intervals, to a box clasp set with a split pearl, yellow metal signed and marked '14kt', 18.5 cm long, total weight of item 21.3 grams.
Lot 304
Van Cleef & Arpels - a diamond-set lotus openwork pendant on chain, mini model, flowerhead motif set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, attached to a fine faceted cable link chain with lobster clasp, signed and numbered, white metal struck with Swiss convention marks for 18ct gold, overall length 43.0 cm, total weight of item 5.2 grams.Together with original papers, authenticity certificate, receipt and cased in travel pouch. Date of purchase June 2023 RRP £5,400 26 round diamonds with total weight of 0.16 carat; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. Condition: like new
Lot 124
A George Jensen silver tie clip and a Niels Erik From necklace; the tie clip designed by Ole Kortzau for George Jensen, No. 162, signed with post-1945 maker's mark, struck with London import marks for silver, 1993, 6.0 cm long; a foliate link necklace with beaded details by Niels Erik From, fastened with a toggle clasp, stamped 'Sterling Denmark' and 'N.E.FROM', overall length 38.5 cm, total weight of item 40.2 grams.
Lot 253
A sapphire and diamond line bracelet, articulated collets alternating with sixteen oval-cut sapphires with a total of 4.80ct, and seventeen round brilliant diamonds with an estimated total weight of 0.32ct, completed with a concealed box clasp and figure-of-eight catch, yellow metal struck with French eagle head assay marks for 18ct, and maker's mark 'G ste V', overall length 19.7 cm, total weight of item 24.3 grams.
Lot 52
A tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring, the oval panel centred with an oval green tourmaline cabochon of 12.9 x 9.7 mm, flanked by two rose-cut black diamonds, within a diamond frame with pink tourmaline accents, to shank with bifurcated shoulders, unmarked metal testing 18ct, ring head 4.0 x 3.0 cm, ring size M, total weight of item 19.6 grams.
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