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A vintage Mole-Richardson studio lamp with stand used to light Ingrid Bergman in test-shots,1950's,no. 406, made in London, the 500/750 watt studio lamp with stand, barn doors, and diffusion holder, affectionately known as 'the pup', it became the workhorse illuminant for smaller lighting tasks. Used by Sir Sydney Samuelson at Samuelson Film Service / Samuelson Lighting Ltd on hundreds of assignments during its years, including its final assignment in 1981 when it was used by Paramount Television and Oscar® winning cinematographer Freddie Young to carry out some test-shots on actress Ingrid Bergman for a mini-series A Woman Called Golda. Now converted to a 240volt / 13amp domestic power supply it's accompanied by an extension cable, an Arri foldable reflector, a DVD for A Woman Called Golda, a rotatable lamp diffuser, and a comprehensive folder with memoir, full provenance, a letter and images from Sir Sydney Samuelson, (Qty)Footnotes:Ingrid Bergman died in 1982. Three weeks later she posthumously won a Golden Globe for 'Best Actress' for the mini-series A Woman Called Golda.Provenance:Kindly donated by Sir Sydney Samuelson CBE to BAFTA for this sale, proceeds of which will go towards the Illuminating BAFTA campaign, expanding BAFTA's learning and new talent programme.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 180
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), founder of modern nursing, known as "The Lady with the Lamp". Two association copies bearing gift inscriptions from Florence Nightingale to 'Mrs Lowe', 13th and 14th November 1878: Our Coffee-Room, by Elizabeth R. Cotton, London: James Nisbet, 1877; Ecce Homo, London: Macmillan, 1878 (2)
Lot 61
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), founder of modern nursing, known as "The Lady with the Lamp". Original autograph letter in bold pencil, signed and dated 17 August 1892, headed '10, South Street, Park Lane. W.' The letter, which is addressed to Mrs Walker, expresses concern for the welfare of 'Sister Hannah Allen'. 'Thank you for your very kind note about a woman to wash & clean for Sister Hannah Allen. But you do not tell me the name of the woman...The main thing, of course, is to have a person whom Sister Allen will like & not suspect. Please be so good as to assure me of this...I shall be so very glad to secure our good old friend some comfort. You will excuse my short pencil note for I am as usual overwhelmed with work & illness & very unequal to writing a single unnecessary line. Yours faithfully, F. Nightingale'. Two sheets, inscribed on three sides; well-preserved with some general discolouration and light wear around fold-linesProvenance: By descent. The recipient of the letter (Mrs Walker) was vendor's great-grandmother. Mr & Mrs Walker lived in Holloway, just outside the grounds of Lea Hurst, and Mr Walker was a farmer and butcher
Lot 62
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), founder of modern nursing, known as "The Lady with the Lamp". Original autograph letter in bold pencil, signed and dated 20 August 1892, headed '10, South St. W.' The letter, which is addressed to Mrs Walker, seeks to ensure the welfare of 'our old friend, Hannah Allen'. 'I am very glad that there is a woman whom Miss Allen can trust, & that she has white washed & cleaned her house so nicely. I should like her (Mary Ann Laking) to wash for Miss Allen once a week...I should be very glad if you would kindly from time to time give me news of our old friend, Hannah Allen, & believe me with thanks & faithfully yours, F. Nightingale'. Two sheets, inscribed on three sides; some general discolouration and handling marks; some splitting to edges of fold-lines and a central tear through the first sheetProvenance: By descent. The recipient of the letter (Mrs Walker) was vendor's great-grandmother. Mr & Mrs Walker lived in Holloway, just outside the grounds of Lea Hurst, and Mr Walker was a farmer and butcher
Lot 63
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), founder of modern nursing, known as "The Lady with the Lamp". Original autograph letter in pencil, signed and dated 7 January 1894, on headed paper (10, South Street, Park Lane. W.). The letter, which is addressed to Mrs Walker, seeks to ensure the welfare of 'Hannah Allen'; Nightingale lists some flannel she has sent, and requests that it be made up for Allen to wear. 'I am told that her house & clothes are now always clean. But I should be glad if you could kindly tell me what you think about this - whether she trusts the women who clean & wash for her...I wish you & her a happy & peaceful new year. I am much obliged to Mr Walker for the good meat he supplies & I am yours faithfully, Florence Nightingale'. Single sheet, inscribed on both sides; creasing and wear from age/handlingProvenance: By descent. The recipient of the letter (Mrs Walker) was vendor's great-grandmother. Mr & Mrs Walker lived in Holloway, just outside the grounds of Lea Hurst, and Mr Walker was a farmer and butcher
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