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Click here to subscribeKarl WESCHKE (1925-2005) Cape Cornwall Seascape, circa 1966 Oil on board, 244.5 x 122cm.Provenance - Given to Donald Payne, in lieu of rent for Karl's studio at Nanpean Farm, Cape Cornwall.This oil is in original, unrestored, ex-studio condition. There are peripheral paint losses and some other damage to paint surface. It would benefit from a clean and light restoration.
Joan GILLCHREST (1918-2008) Don't Feed the Seagulls! St Ives Oil on boardInitialledSancreed Studios Framers label to verso21 x 14cm This delightfully detailed early oil is in excellent condition. It may benefit from a light clean if only to remove a tiny spot of household paint upper left. It has its original frame by the artist's friend Michael Truscott of Sancreed Studios. Overall size 30.5x23.2cmIt has no damage and no restoration
Howard HODGKIN (1932-2017) Indian View H, 1971 ScreenprintSigned, dated and numbered 7/75Kasmin Limited New Bond Street gallery label to versoSheet size 57 x 77cmThis piece has not been examined out of the frame and appears to be in good condition. There are some small marks present, yet it is difficult to decipher whether these are present on the piece itself or the inside of the glazing. Please see additional images. We have now included a photograph of the piece in natural light to demonstrate the minor cockling present. The signature and edition is located in the bottom right hand corner of the piece. Photographs of the back are now included, along with the label.
Clare WHITE (1903-1997) Cornish Family Christmas Watercolour, signed, 36 x 49cm.Clare White was visiting friends one Christmas in the 1970s when she captured this homely festive scene. The warm light from the fireplace illuminates this cosy family portrait, with toys and crackers scattered across the table.From the collection of art historian and curator Andrew Pollard, the proprietor of the Clare White Gallery, who studied and exhibited Clare’s work 2002-2013. Andrew knew White and has been a passionate advocate for restoring the artist to her rightful place in Cornish art history. The works were purchased directly from the artist’s god daughter.
Three publications St Ives Revisited - Innovators and Followers. Peter Davies. Published 1994 by Old Bakehouse Publications.The Innocent Eye: Primitive and Naive Painters in Cornwall. Marion Whybrow. Published 1999 by Sansom & Company Ltd. Signed by the author.A Quality of Light: A Collaborative Visual Arts Event 1997. Published 1997 by St Ives International.
Pierre DE CLAUSADE (1910-1976) Le Basse-Bretagne (Lower Brittany), 1972 Oil on canvasSignedInscribed and dated to verso44 x 54.5cmOverall this piece is in very good condition. There are a few very light surface marks, one presents itself in the centre of the right-hand-side as what appears to be a red line- an inadvertent pen or pencil stroke perhaps. (please see additional images).
Clare WHITE (1903-1997) Wedding at Le Corbusier's Chapel Watercolour, 38 x 51cm.Clare’s admiration for architect Le Corbusier’s modernist chapel is evident in all her paintings of this iconic building, The bride and groom in this painting are here to celebrate the joy of this remarkable concrete structure in Roncamp. St Ives artist Clare White watercolour captures their big day in her own inimitable style, with her bold watercolour palette and strong lines, evocation of light and shadow, movement and time which lifts all her paintings above simple illustration.From the collection of art historian and curator Andrew Pollard, the proprietor of the Clare White Gallery, who studied and exhibited Clare’s work 2002-2013. Andrew knew White and has been a passionate advocate for restoring the artist to her rightful place in Cornish art history. The works were purchased directly from the artist’s god daughter.
Clare WHITE (1903-1997) Colourful windows, Le Corbusier Chapel Watercolour, signed, inscriptions to verso, 38 x 51.5cm.St Ives artist Clare White turns her illustrative eye to the architectural detail at the back of Le Corbusier’s Chapel of Sainte Marie de la Tourette in this watercolour. Clare wrote the following on the back of the painting which gives an insight into her forensic eye as an artist and lover of structure and form: ‘holes to let light into small chapel below, curtains drawn across windows of uneven width, mathematical progression with refectory etc. behind.'From the collection of art historian and curator Andrew Pollard, the proprietor of the Clare White Gallery, who studied and exhibited Clare’s work 2002-2013. Andrew knew White and has been a passionate advocate for restoring the artist to her rightful place in Cornish art history. The works were purchased directly from the artist’s god daughter.
A collection of David Bowie LPs to include (1) Lets Dance (1983 UK Press, EMI America - AML 3029 / OC 062-400 165, Printed Inner Sleeve); (2) The Man Who Sold The World (1984 UK & Europe Reissue Press, RCA International - NL 84654); (3) Aladdin Sane (1973 UK Press, RCA Victor - RS 1001 / LSP 4852, Gatefold, Printed Inner Sleeve); (4) The Rise And Fall OF Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (1980 UK Reissue Press, RCA International - INTS 5063 / NL 13843); (5) The World Of David Bowie (UK Press, date no specified, Decca - SPA 58, Light Blue Label with Dark Blue Print); (6) Space Oddity (1972 US Reissue Dynaflex Press, RCA Victor - LSP-4813); All conditions vary from Good Plus to Very Good Plus with generally Very Good Sleeves. (6)
Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin LP - 1969 First Pressing (588171), Matrix 588171 A//1 and 588171 B//1 1, red/plum Atlantic label with track 3 on Side 1 credited to both Superhype Music and Jewel Music. Laminated sleeve has turquoise Led Zeppelin lettering and has blue "stereo" inner sleeve (British Patent No.500513). Vinyl is in superb Very Good Plus condition with just a few light marks in generally Very Good Plus sleeve.
A collection of Fleetwood Mac, Electric Light Orchestra and related artists LP's to include (1) Bare Trees (K 44181, Repress); (2) 2 Originals Of Fleetwood Mac (REP 64 035, German Press); (3) Balance Of Power (EPC 26467); (4) ELO 2 (SHVL 806, Misprint); other titles to include, Tusk, Fleetwood Mac Greatest Hits, Discovery, Face The Music, No Answer, The Light Shines On including other titles (Some titles have duplicates) All conditions vary from Good to Very Good Plus with Very Good to Very Good Plus Sleeves. (23)
The Beatles, Please Please Me LP (PCS 3042) - RARE Dick James pressing - original 1963 stereo pressing with black/gold Parlophone labels and Dick James credits for A1, A2, A6, A7, B4 and B6, Matrix YEX 94-1 1 R/ YEX 95-1 1 G, ZMT tax code to centre of label. Ernest J Day flip back sleeve with large "stereo" to top right and Angus McBean credit to bottom right. A great copy of this rare pressing, the vinyl does have some light marks/scratches but is generally Very Good in generally Very Good sleeve (does have some wear to edges and original shop sticker to rear bottom right of sleeve), with original Emitex inner sleeve. A superb example of a rare Beatles pressing.
A collection of Classic Pop and Rock LPs and 7" Singles artists to include; The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Diana Ross, The Doors, Searchers, The Shadows, Sandie Shaw, The Mamas & The Papas, Electric Light Orchestra, Rod Stewart, T.Rex, Roy Orbison and others, All conditions from Good Plus to Very Good Plus with generally Good Plus to Very Good Sleeves. (29)
A large collection of Rock LP's and 7" Singles, Artists to include, 10cc, Electric Light Orchestra, America, Chicago, Elton John, The Kinks, The Move, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Gerry Rafferty, Status Quo and others (Some titles have duplicates), All conditions vary from Good to Very Good with Fair to Good Plus Sleeves. (83)
Signed Lindisfarne LPs and Flyers comprising Dance Your Life Away (LINDLP 1) - 1986 release with 2 x Clear White Light flyer insert - Very Good Plus to Excellent in Very Good Plus autographed sleeve; Magic in the Air Live (6641 877) - 1978 double album and printed inner sleeves - Good Plus in Good Plus to Very Good autographed sleeve; Finest Hour (CAS 1108) - 1975 release - Good in Good Plus to Very Good autographed sleeve and Autographed Lindisfarne Christmas 2015 Show - Excellent. (4)
A 19th century wooden cased compass, with pivoting latch, small pin stop button to the inside of the case, approximately 7cm x 7cm, plus another similar smaller example, with pivoting latch, and stop button, this example also non maker marked, approximately 5.5cm x 5.5cm.Condition: some light wear to the external side of the cases, latches work on both, and the needles move freely on both.The stop buttons also appear to work on both.Some foxing / discolouration to the paper dials.
A pair of cast brass andirons, made in the neo-classical style.With acanthus leaf, tendril, flower and scroll decoration.Iron support attached to the inside.Approximately 46cm H x 29.5cm D x 13.5cm W.Faintly marked to the inside edge of each.Condition: very good.Very light surface rust to the iron supports.
An early 20th Century mahogany Lepidoptery cabinet, single door enclosing ten fitted numbered drawers, ebony turned handles with glazed tops, detachable cover and plinth, with cabinet key, species examples include: Wall Brown, Marbled White, Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Ringlet, Red Admiral, Camberell Beauty, Greasy Fritillary, Queen of Spain, Small Pearl Bordered, Purple Emperor, White Admiral, Peacock, Large Tortoiseshell, Small Tortoiseshell, Painted Lady, Red Sword Grass, Clouded Brindle, Light Emerald, Black Veined White, Large White, Adonis Blue, Brown Argus, Common Blue, Wood White, Pale Clouded Yellow, Large Skipper, Orange Tip, Brimstone Butterfly, Swallow Tail, Privet Hawk, Six-Spot Burnet, Convolvulus Hawk, Bee Hawk, Death's Head Hawk, Gipsy, Pale Tussock, Spurge Hawk, Leopard Moth, Ghost Moth, Tiger, Wood Tiger, December Moth, Water Ermine, White Ermine, Scarlet Tiger, Cinnebar, Buff Arches, Drinker. Dark Dagger, Grey Dagger, Iron Prominent, Knot Grass; the lot also includes Butterfly collecting pamphlets, newspaper cuttings, vintage nets (2)
A nest of two Chinese Hongmu tables, early 20th century,of rectangular form with sunken top, with archaic style frieze, on square legs united by a shaped stretcher, the largest 56.5cm wide, 68cm high & 34.5cm deep; and a Chinese Hongmmu dragon form table light, 20th century, with dragon head terminal on a long shaped neck with pierced brackets above the circular base, on four legs, 72cm highLight missing all electrical fittings.
Hobhouse, John Cam: A Journey Through Albania and Other Provinces of Turkey in Europe and Asia to Constantinople During the Years 1809 and 1810, Second Edition, 2 vols., printed for James Cawthorn, Cockspur street, 1813, 24 plates including two folded maps, plates to the end including two facsimile letters and two of Greek Music (Athens from the foot of Mt. Anchesmus moved to the frontispiece of vol.I and Funeral Dinner opposite title of vol. II), books published by James Cawthorn on final page, tooled and gilt full leather binding (possibly later, some rubbing), printed design edge, bookplates removed.John Cam Hobhouse (later Lord Broughton) travelled to Greece and Constantinople with his Cambridge friend, Lord Byron, who funded the expedition. It not only sheds light on Lord Bryon's life at the time but is also a detailed study of the ethnography and topography of Albania, Greece and Turkey.
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924 - 2005), Central Park in the Dark Some 40 Years Ago (from the Calcium Light Night series), signed and dated 1974, limited edition screenprint 19/200, image 78.5 x 51 cm, framed and glazed 102.5 x 72 cmSealed in frame and glazed. Cardboard corner protectors stapled to the back of the frame. Some discolouring of the paper with some signs of minor foxing near the text. Otherwise, good condition.
Nan Goldin (b.1953) American, 'Clemens at Lunch at Cafe de Sade, Lacoste, France', 1999, signed and numbered 71 of 500 verso, Cibachrome print, 33 cm x 22 cm framed and glazed.Stamped on the reverse 'Special Benefit Edition for Whitechapel Art Gallery, produced on occasion of Nan Goldin: Devil's Playground 26 January - 31 March 2002'Framed with anti-reflective glass, and sandwiched in mounting board. Some residual mounting glue and fingerprints to the border of the print, some minor finger markings to the image noticeable under light (see additional images)
Art déco-Diamantohrhänger mit ConchperlenLänge: ca. 4,8 cm. Gewicht: ca. 8.6 g. Platin.Um 1920.Elegante bewegliche Art déco-Ohrhänger besetzt mit Diamanten im Alt, Baguette-, Karree- und Achtkantschliff, zus. ca. 2,7 ct mit hohem Farb- und mittlerem Reinheitsgrad, sowie eingehängte feine ovale Conchperlen in hellem Rosa, ca. 9,45 x 6,4 – 7,2 mm bzw. ca. 9,35 x 6,55 – 7,2 mm, mit feiner Flammenstruktur. Steckbressur. (1350763) (16)Art Deco diamond drop earrings with conch pearls Length: ca. 4.8 cm. Weight: ca. 8.6 g. Platinum.Ca. 1920.Elegant flexibly mounted Art Deco drop earrings set with old-, baguette- carre- and octagon-cut diamonds, totalling ca. 2.7 ct with high colour and medium clarity grades and fine pendant oval conch pearls in light pink, ca. 9.45 x 6.4 – 7.2 mm and ca. 9.35 x 6.55 – 7.2 mm, with fine flame structure. Stud closures.
BrillantringRingweite: 43. Ringkopfbreite: ca. 1,3 cm. Gewicht: ca. 10,6 g. GG 750.Beigefügt eine Expertise von DPL Nr. TX 876 vom Januar 2023.Klassisch-eleganter Bandring mit einem zentralen Very Light Yellow Brillantsolitär, 1,55 ct N-O/VS2, keine Fluoreszenz, umrahmt von Brillanten, ca. 2,9 ct G-I/VVS-SI. (1350404) (16))
dating: Second quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Sardinian Kingdom, Slightly, curved, tipped, single-and short false-edged blade, ribbed in the middle at the weak, with fuller for the rest of the length, tang marked 'RP' and with marking 'W&Co.' (probably: Wester & Co. of Solingen). Small signs of use to the edge. Wide iron hilt with drop-shaped slot. Long, smooth iron cap, almost straight, grip with earlier leather covering and brass wire binding. Iron scabbard with two lugs (two light bumps on the back only). Minor pitting. Interesting. length 104,5 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Belgium, Smoothbore, round barrel with octagonal breech (bore needs cleaning), 17.5 mm cal. at the nozzle, provided with foresight and clutch for the bayonet, marked at the base with the Liegi test bench and with crowned 'Y', crowned 'A' and 'D' in a circle. Tang with fixed rear sight. Working backward spring lock; lock-plate marked 'E. MONSEUR A LIEGE' and crowned 'B' mark. Working mechanism. Three-quarter stock of light wood stamped 'MONSEUR A LIEGE'. Iron mounts with crowned 'B' and 'D' marks in a circle. Iron ramrod. The screw of the butt plate marked with a dot (most probably of Pontifical use). Socket bayonet with marks 'K', '1' and 'S' under star; length: 52.8 cm. See the articles 'I Mazzocchi e l'Armeria Pontificia' and 'Belle da Abbordare'by Carlo de Vita and Alfredo Bartocci respectively, published on Diana Armi. These articles describe the peculiar procedure of marking weapons used in the Papal States. length 115,3 cm.
dating: about 1845 provenance: Austria, Round, rifled barrel, 18.1 mm cal. at the nozzle, with octagonal breech (some pitting inside especially at the nozzle, well visible rifling along the entire length) with foresights and clutch for the bayonet, with rear sight with foldaway sight leaves, remains of marks including 'V' and 'E' surmounted by crown. Augustin-system lock, lock-plate dated '845' and with imperial mark. Working mechanism. Light-wood, long full stock with remains of stamps. Brass mounts. Various screws and marks numbered '55'. Mouthpiece with hook for the bayonet. Iron ramrod, tipped with openwork. Butt stock with patchbox. Iron parts with some pitting. With bayonet 'Haubajonett' (length: 72 cm) with markings '...8 ... 3C' (not clearly legible) and provided with scabbard. length 122,4 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Rome, Smoothbore, round barrel, with octagonal breech (the bore needs light cleaning), featuring the date '1860', remains of mark shaped as decussate keys and mark 'C.15.2', with 15 mm cal. at the nozzle. Forward spring lock marked 'F.lli Mazzocchi Roma'. Three-quarter wooden stock, numbered en suite with the mounts and marked 'A'. Interesting brass mounts all with matching numbering, like the screws (also numbered). Working mechanism. Iron ramrod. length 24,2 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Austria, Almost-straight blade, with yelman and thickened back. Light pitting. Iron hilt with wide guard, three loop-guards and two valves, small, counter-curved, iron quillon. Handle with fish skin covering and with copper wire binding. Long, smooth cap. Without scabbard. length 76 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: France, Smoothbore, round barrel with octagonal breech, with clearly visible marks such as 'C' and 'S' surmounted by a crown as well as 'D', bearing the date '1844', numbered, and with other marks, with 15 mm cal. at the nozzle. Tang with clearly visible model inscription. The bore needs a light cleaning. Backward spring lock with mark 'G' surmounted by crown and marked 'M.re R.le de Mutzig'. Working mechanism. Stock numbered like the barrel. Iron mounts with marks. Ramrod. The numbering on the barrel and the stock indicate they were probably used by papal troops. length 24,5 cm.
dating: early 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Black felt bicorn with silver-and gold-threaded decorations and ranks, ostrich's feathers and complete with the rare aigrette of heron feathers. The lining with the gold stamp of the Beretta tailor of Turin. The jacket featuring black fabric decorations, clack velvet collar and sleeves with red piping. The front part with the orders' ribbons: Military of Savoy, Mauriziana Medal, of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, of the Crown of Italy, Seniority Cross, Cross of War Merit, commemorative medal of the wars for the Unity and Independence of Italy, commemorative medal of the Unification of Italy; above the ribbons a badge for a promotion. With light-blue silk scarf. Label of the same tailor with the owner's name 'Gen. Sircana' inside. Complete with trousers. Together with General Sircana's 1937 Artillery Association membership card and a b/w photograph of him with autograph. dimensions various cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Round, rifled barrel (few signs of use and pitting at the nozzle, clean bore and visible rifling), provided with adjustable rear sight, 18 mm cal. at he nozzle. Working, sliding-revolving bolt, with mark 'MG' and remains of other marks. Wooden full stock with remains of numbering on the butt stock. Iron and brass mounts with remains of marks. Socket with clutch for the bayonet at the nozzle, also provided with foresight. Iron parts with light pitting. Iron ramrod. Bayonet with a double-edged blade (some pitting) and brass hilt, working spring; without scabbard. length 108,7 cm.
dating: 1860-70 provenance: France, Counter-curved and grooved blade, tip with light pitting. With mark 'S' under star and 'F' at the base. Iron crossbar numbered and marked 'G'. Brass grip with stamps on the groove. Iron scabbard numbered en suite. Old finishing. Pontifical use? length 69,7 cm.
dating: Second half of the 19th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Beautiful, curved, made of fine damask, single-and-false-edged blade, with fuller at the center that doubles towards the weak, the first part with beautiful gilt engraving on a light matt ground with a Savoy eagle under crown, trophies and floral motifs, the base marked 'VERO DAMASCO TURCO' and 'COUPANT LE FER', the tang with maker 'C. PUTSCH SOHN'. Iron hilt with four loop-guards, the wider loop-guard with beautiful carving depicting a trophy and floral motifs, the long cap with a trophy and floral motifs, all in bas-relief. On the pommel button a monogram 'A' under crown. Ebony grip with coils and metal wire binding. Iron scabbard with two suspension rings marked at the top 'SCHENONE'. Two suspension rings. length 102 cm.
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