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Lot 1504
A collection of pictures and prints comprising an oil painting on board of a chimpanzee and young with label verso Mrs K L Hall, Newport address details, 61 x 51 cm approx, a wooden panel with monochrome sketch of an elderly bearded man with indistinct signature Perlito? 66 x 27 cm, an Italian reproduction fresco after Zelotti Giambattista depicting a female character and swags of fruit and flowers 71 x 40 cm, an early 20th century pastel study of a mountainous lake scene with rowing boat signed Winifred Taylor and dated 1903, etc, various sizes, (8)
Lot 29
MODERN FIRSTS: 1- Huxley, A: Brave New World. 1932, 1st. edn. 2- Tolkien, J R R: The Road Goes Ever On: A Song Cycle. 1968, 1st. edn. dw (30s.); a couple of small tears to dw; 3- Waugh, E: Helena. 1950, 1sr. edn. dw (9s 6d) with tears & small loss; 4- Ratcliffe, D U: Nightlights. J Lane, 1929, Signed Limited edn. #89/100, also the front endpaper inscribed & signed by the author; 5- Innes, H: The Mary Deare. 1956, 1st. edn. Dw. Title page Signed by author; 6- “Jonks” J K Spittal: Birds-eye view. Grant, 1937, 1st. edn. Inscribed & signed by author; with newspaper clipping about the author pasted to half title; spine chipped; 7- Bates, H E: In the heart of the country. 1st. edn. Dw; 8- Ferrars, E: Beware of the dog. 1992, 1st. dw. Inscribed & Signed by author; Etc. (14)
Lot 49
Rowling, J K: The Tales of Beedle the Bard. 2008, First edition stated (1-12), Collector's Edition (Offered Exclusively by Amazon). Spine with raised bands, silver-coloured metal corners, centre metal skull vignette and metal clasp, all with blue stones. Ribbon marker. Protected in a maroon velvet string-top bag, bearing the embroidered signature of J. K. Rowling in gilt thread, housed in a book-shaped clamshell box. Also inside in their own printed envelope are ten 7 by 10 inch Collector's Edition Prints. Last page with a tear, otherwise VG+
Lot 289
ARTIST: G. K. BENDA (Georges Klugelmann) PRINTER: Philippe G. Dreyfus, Paris DESCRIPTION: My, is it windy out there! G.K. Benda may well have taken a page from L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz, as he depicts Mistinguett fetchingly pulling a Toto-esque purse pup back from the whipping winds. Over her 50-year career in French song, dance, and cabaret, Mistinguett was known both for her coquettish whimsy and for her flamboyant costumes, which we see here: a red chrysanthemum-like butterfly at the end of her hat, extending from caterpillar-like stripes; ivy on her shoe-buckles; the candy-cane-like line of the dog leash... This costume is perfect for both December and March holidays.Overall Framed Size: 61 x 47 in.
Lot 480
David K. Stone (American, 1922 - 2001) "Henry David Thoreau" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for the Shapers of America Collection produced throughout 1986 and 1987. Although the collected writings of Henry David Thoreau fill some twenty volumes, his name -- and fame -- will forever be linked with Walden: of Life in the Woods. It is no wonder that Thoreau remains an enigma. He lived his life in the shadows. With few intimate friends, Thoreau lived always in Concord -- except when escaping to the greater peace of Walden Pond, but a mile away. And after death, his fame came to rest on the fact that he lived almost independently of familiar civilization, in a way reminiscent of an earlier and simpler time when men built their own cabins and grew their own food. At Walden, Thoreau communed with Nature and with God, testing the Emersonian gospel of self-reliance. Walden Pond was to Thoreau "the earth's eye," there he "looked deep into the secrets of Nature." Thus, the pond provided both a laboratory and a symbol. As Thoreau wrote, "I cannot come nearer to God and Heaven than to live in Walden forever." But it was for only two years (1845-47) that he resided there, studying his peaceful surroundings with the eye of a "Natural" philosopher and the mind of a "Moralist." Having thus contemplated nature and its laws -- laws higher, in Thoreau's mind, than those of society, he preached "civil disobedience." And, though others viewed him as nonconformist when he refused to pay taxes -- in protest of the United States War with Mexico (1846-48) -- Thoreau himself believed that he was merely conforming to "higher" laws than those imposed by constitution or man. Image Size: 18 x 21.75 in. Overall Size: 24 x 27 in. Unframed. (B11610)
Lot 14
George V silver handled dressing table set, Birmingham 1917/18, maker William Neale & Son Ltd, consisting of hand mirror, two hairbrushes, two clothe brushes, the engine turned handles with circular cartouches initialled B, silver handled hand mirror, the reverse initialled K, small silver handled hairbrush, the handle initialled R (7)
Lot 158
1968 Sunbeam Stiletto Transmission: manualMileage:9000The Stiletto is the sporty version of the Imp, the Rootes Group's innovative small car devised to take on the Mini. The new small saloon was launched in 1963 and built at a brand new factory at Linwood, Scotland. It was co-designed by Michael Parkes, a development engineer for Ferrari, and one of its most notable features was the all-aluminium, high-revving overhead camshaft engine mounted at the rear, based on the lightweight Coventry Climax racing engine. The Imp also boasted all-independent suspension, plus access to the luggage tray behind the rear seats via the opening rear window, a very early hatchback. An improved Mk. II version appeared in 1966, which did away with such oddities as the pneumatic throttle control. Sharp rack and pinion steering makes these true driver's cars, with a sprightly turn of speed thanks to a light weight of just 1560lbs. The Stiletto, introduced in 1967, is distinguished from its lesser brethren by a sloping coupé rear roofline (on these the rear window doesn't open) and quad headlights, while it used the Imp Sport engine, producing 55bhp at 6100rpm and giving 90mph and 0-50mph in just over ten seconds. About 8,900 were made.This slightly modified example is presented in blue with black interior. It is fitted with a UNI gearbox which is the same as the one fitted to the Lotus Esprit. The engine is a Rover K Series producing about 120bhp, with fast road cams, forged pistons and has a modified flywheel. It is fitted with Cobra bucket seats, Momo steering wheel and custom-made wheels. The car is tax and MoT exempt and currently SORN. The car comes with some old receipts and MoT test certificates and instructions for parts including the gearbox. A rare coupé which were often campaigned in Hill Climbing in the early 1970s.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
Lot 239
1972 Fiat 500 Cabriolet Transmission: manualMileage:8900The Fiat 500 was produced between 1957 and 1975 with limited production of the Fiat 500 K Estate continuing until 1977. Despite its diminutive size, the 500 proved to be an enormously practical and popular car throughout Europe capturing the hearts and minds of the public. Launched as the Nuova 500, it was marketed as a cheap and practical town car. They only measured three metres long and were originally powered by a tiny 479cc two-cylinder, air-cooled engine, the 500 redefined the term 'small car' and is considered one of the first city cars.On a kilo for kilo basis, this fabulous little Fiat 500 Supern convertible must be about as much fun as any car can be and perfect for the small streets and summer motoring. A showstopper that the vendor informs brings people out of shops and restaurants to take pictures and elicits waves from just about every passing car. Finished in beautiful unmarked yellow paintwork, we are informed this car has been fastidiously rebuilt with the engine sporting 695cc and an exhaust note to turn heads. The conversion by Supern was carried out in Germany and coupled to a total engine rebuild with new pistons, sports camshaft, electronic ignition, reinforced driveshafts and disc brakes to ensure the lively performance is kept in check. This car is unique and will certainly be the centre of attention, no matter the Ferraris and McLaren’s are parked alongside. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
Lot 355
Original vintage Nazi National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) cut-out toy soldiers - Laubsäge Vorlagen Nr. 381 K - featuring Third Reich Sturmabteilung Brownshirts in uniforms, standing still, saluting, walking, and riding a motorcycle. Creasing, small paper losses in bottom right corner. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 40.5x34, year of printing: 1940s
Lot 356
Original vintage Nazi National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) cut-out toy soldiers - Laubsäge Vorlagen Nr. 382 K - featuring Third Reich Sturmabteilung Brownshirts in military uniforms, saluting, walking, holding swastika flag and Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei banner. Good condition, creasing, small tears, staining. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 40.5x34, year of printing: 1940s
Lot 98
Original vintage educational poster Children of Many Lands featuring a great illustration of children from around the world - Ngondo of Africa, Marie of France, Sonia of Rumania, D'Mitri of Greece, Sam and Little Red Horse of America, Kak of the Far North, Sumiko of Japan, Ching of China, Suzette of Switzerland, Ivan of Russia, Anna of Sweden, Mina of Holland, Guido of Italy, Carlotta of Spain, Gretel of Germany, Kandoni of India and John of England. Each child is dressed in traditional style to represent the culture of each nation. Posters fit into a sleeve cover titled Child Education, Horizontal. Nina Kennard Brisley was an established and prolific illustrator of the 1930s and '40s who worked on Elsie Oxenham's Abbey School stories and Elinor M. Brent-Dyer's Chalet School books. Good condition, folds, tears, staining, pin holes, small paper losses, writing in pencil on cover. Country of issue: UK, designer: Nina K Brisley, size (cm): 32x99 (set of two, same size), year of printing: 1933
Lot 29
A vintage pearl, ruby and diamond ring, with a central 6mm pearl, surrounded by calibre-cut rubies and three graduated diamond to each shoulder. Estimated ruby weight 0.45 carats on a yellow gold shank, unmarked, tests for 18ct, size K, 2.23g with a Safe Guard insurance valuation dated 2020 for £325
Lot 339
Linden, K. (20. Jahrhundert) "Allee" mit Personenstaffage, im Hintergrund Berge, Öl auf Leinwand, links unten signiert, 70x80cm (Gemälde), schöner GoldrahmenLinden, K. (20th century) "Avenue" with people scenery, in the background mountains, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 70x80cm (painting), beautiful gold frame
Lot 16
A set of 12 early 20th century fine Coalport porcelain dessert plates: raised, beaded gild rims; triform design with hand-decorated vignettes of floral sprays flanked by blue ground and gilt panels, gilded initial K to the centres (some plates with wall-hanging adhesive and one plate with crack across its centre) (23cm wide)Condition Report: It is noted on some plates there is minor gilt rubbing mostly to the insides of the gilding at the centre where the gilding meets the blue cobalt panel reserve. Some minor knife marks noted on middle of some plates. Some plates have adhesive plate hangers to the back. Plates appear quite dirty and grubby to the underside but easily remedied. One plate has prevalent glaze crazing mostly confined to the centre, one plate has a large approx. 16cm crack running across the middle and through the initial 'K' which is seen both from the front and the underside. One plate has a 6cm/7cm crack mostly visible from the underside and running from the edge of the plate into the foot rim. Otherwise in general good overall original condition.
Lot 171
Two rings: one coronet-set with three cultured pearls to the shank engraved '14k', size N, (gross weight 2.2g), together with a dress ring modelled as a leaping dolphin, the shank engraved '9k', size K, (gross weight 2.2g) (The cost of UK postage via Royal Mail Special Delivery for this lot will be £20 inc. VAT)
Lot 174
A small collection of assorted jewellery including an Art Deco-style octagonal plaque ring set with a central line of calibré-cut rubies (untested, possibly synthetic) and single-cut diamonds to either side, 18-carat hallmark setting, size K (gross weight 2.1g); together with three 9-carat yellow gold rings (one stone-set) (combined gross weight 4.9g) (The cost of UK postage via Royal Mail Special Delivery for this lot will be £20 inc. VAT)
Lot 105
NO RESERVE Decorative Arts.- Bergdoll (Barry) & Leah Dickerman. Bauhaus 1919-1933: Workshop for Modernity, New York, 2009 § Livingstone (K.) & Linda Parry, editors. International Arts and Crafts, 2005 § Snodin (M.) & Elisabet Stavenow-Hidemark. Carl and Karin Larsson: Creators of the Swedish Style, 1997 § Kaplan (W.) Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow, 1996 § Greenhalgh (P.) Art Nouveau 1890-1914, 2000 § Bréon (E.) & Rosalind Pepall. Ruhlmann: Genius of Art Deco, Paris, 2004 § Wilk (C.) Modernism 1914-1939: Designing a New World, 2006, illustrations, many colour, the first three original cloth or boards with dust-jackets, the rest original wrappers; and c.10 others on modern decorative arts and design, 4to (c.15)
Lot 113
NO RESERVE Italian Art.- Ajmar-Wollheim (Marta) & Flora Dennis. At Home in Renaissance Italy, original boards, dust-jacket, 2006 § Rubin (Patricia Lee) & others. Renaissance Florence: The Art of the 1470s, 1999 § Martineau (J.) Andrea Mantegna, 1992 § Syson (L.) & others. Pisanello: Painter to the Renaissance Court, 2001 § Christiansen (K.) From Filippo Lippi to Piero della Francesca: Fra Carnevale and the Making of a Renaissance Master, New York, 2004 § Ferino-Pagden (A.) Arcimboldo 1526-1593, Milan, 2007 § Bambach (Carmen C.) Leonardo da Vinci: Master Draftsman, New York, 2003 § Brown (B.L.) The Genius of Rome 1592-1623, 2001, illustrations, many colour, all but the first original wrappers; and c.35 others on Italian art, mostly Renaissance, 4to & 8vo (c.40)
Lot 153
OTOMAN: A MASTERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF HOTEI WITH TWO CHILDREN By Matsushita Otomitsu (Otoman), signed Otomitsu 音滿Japan, Hakata, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Joly, H. L. (1913) Catalogue of the H. Seymour Trower Collection of Japanese Art, no. 165B.Davey, Neil K. (1974) Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson Collection, p. 264, no. 818.Barry Davies Oriental Art (1995) 100 Selected Pieces from the Netsuke Collection of Scott Meredith, no. 66.A compact, well-carved and above all spirited carving of the lucky god Hotei pulling at his treasure bag with his teeth and revealing two young boys inside, one lying on his back and both smiling. The individual expressions are full of character and charm, one cannot help but smile when picking up the netsuke. The face of Hotei is very typical for Otoman, who is regarded as one of the greatest netsuke-shi of all time, with the eyes set wide apart and a broad nose.Otoman’s netsuke are immediately recognizable as they possess a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ – as is the case with this piece. One does not need to see the signature, nevertheless it is boldly incised in the typical manner on the underside with two characters – OTOMITSU. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside. The wood bearing a good color and patina.HEIGHT 3.1 cm, LENGTH 3.5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor associated surface wear.Provenance: Ex-collections H. Seymour Trower, M. T. Hindson, G. Alessi and Scott MeredithAuction comparison:Wood netsuke by this most celebrated Hakata carver are extraordinarily rare. For a very similar, yet larger, and in our opinion much less spirited carving by Otoman see Sotheby’s, The Cornelius V. S Roosevelt Collection of Netsuke, 2 June 1992, New York, lot 170.
Lot 157
HEIZO: A DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF TWO SHOJO WRESTLING AND TORTOISE REFEREE By Heizo, signed Heizo 柄造Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The mythical drunkards standing in a circular straw dohyo (sumo ring) and engaged in a wrestling match, a tortoise holding a small fan and standing upright, acting as referee. The underside with a single himotoshi and the signature HEIZO.WIDTH 3.6 cm, HEIGHT 3 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, occasional light scratches.Provenance: Ex-collection Raymond Bushell, sold at Sotheby’s, 21 March 2000, New York, lot 216 (part lot).Literature comparison: A related wood netsuke of a warrior sharpening an implement on a stone, likely by the same carver and showing a similar signature, is illustrated in Davey, Neil K. / Tripp, Susan G. (1993) The Garrett Collection, p. 227, no. 248. The present netsuke is the only other netsuke recorded by this artist.
Lot 38
YOSHITOMO: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO FROGS WRESTLING ON A LOTUS LEAF By Yoshitomo, signed Yoshitomo 吉友Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Barry Davies Oriental Art (2002) Netsuke & Inro from European Collections, p. 16, no. 7.Two frogs locked in combat on a veiny and crumpled lotus leaf, their long legs straining to maintain grip on the slippery surface. Their markings are boldly stippled, and the large eyes are inlaid in dark-reddish horn. The ivory bearing a very good patina. The himotoshi formed by the stalk of the lotus leaf underneath and signed within a typical oval reserve YOSHITOMO.LENGTH 6.4 cmCondition: One leg restored. Otherwise good condition with few age cracks and a fine patina.Provenance: Sotheby's, 19 June 2001, London, lot 27 (sold for 7,680 GBP). Purchased by Barry Davies Oriental Art.Auction comparison:A related netsuke by Yoshinaga was recently sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 27 March 2020, Vienna, lot 28 (sold for 4,204.80 EUR).Literature comparison:Compare with a single frog on lotus by Yoshitomo in Davey, Neil K. (1974) Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson Collection, p. 60, no. 146.
Lot 47
OKAKOTO: A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO MONKEYS By Yamaguchi Okakoto, signed Okakoto 岡言Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The two monkeys seated, one male and the other female, grooming themselves and each other, their fur finely incised and inked, their legs and feet well placed to the underside, forming many ‘natural’ himotoshi, their facial features neatly detailed, one of the legs with the signature OKAKOTO to the underside. Superb golden-brown patina.LENGTH 4.4 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural age cracks.Provenance: Ex-collection Karl-Ludwig Kley.Okakoto was an important member of the Kyoto school, a pupil of Yamaguchi Okatomo, and teacher to Okatori.Literature comparison: A closely related netsuke by Okatori is illustrated in Davey, Neil K. (1974) Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson Collection, p. 77, no. 203. The same netsuke is illustrated in Sydney Moss Ltd (1993) Zodiac Beasts and Distant Cousins: Japanese Netsuke for Connoisseurs, no. 23, and Sydney Moss Ltd (2004) Outside the Box, pp. 60-61, no. 28.
Lot 72
ANRAKU: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A PIGEON ON A ROOFTILE By Shukosai Anraku, signed Anraku 安乐Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Davey, Neil K. (1974) Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson Collection, p. 32, no. 55.Rutherston & Bandini (2013) Japanese Netsuke, no. 42.A lightly stained ivory netsuke of a pigeon perched on a rooftile, the end carved in sunken relief with a triple comma, mitsutomo-e. The feathers are neatly engraved and stained with sumi-e, providing an appealing contrast to the smooth, carefully polished body of the bird. The large eyes are inlaid in lustrous dark horn. Himotoshi through the rooftile and signed underneath in neatly incised characters ANRAKU.LENGTH 4 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: Ex-collection M. M Hepworth and M.T. Hindson, sold at Sotheby’s, 25 November 1968, London, lot 738. Then collection B. Gilbert and Raymond and Frances Bushell, sold at Sotheby’s, Japanese Works of Arts, Prints and Paintings, 20 June 2002, London, lot 633 (sold for 3,055 GBP).
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