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Lot 28

Adams (Ansel) Yosemite and The Range of Light, first English edition, 1979 § Weston (Edward & Brett) Dune, one of 3500 copies, Kalispell, MT, Wild Horse Island Press, 2003 § Hido (Todd) Roaming: Photographs 1994-2004, one of 3000 copies, signed by Hido on half-title, Nazraeli Press, 1996 § Wyse (Mark) 18 Landscapes, one of 1000 copies, Tucson, AZ, Nazraeli Press, 2005 § Badger (Gerry) The Phenomenal World: Photographs by David Parker, Paris, 2001 § Misrach (Richard) On the Beach, New York, 2007, photographic illustrations, some colour, original cloth or cloth-backed boards with dust-jackets; and 3 others, landscape, 4to & oblong folio (9).

Lot 29

Adams (Robert) Interiors 1973-1974, number 4 of 10 Artist's Proofs signed by Adams, for a special edition of 100 signed copies, photographic plates, loose as issued in original cloth portfolio and cloth drop-back box, Tucson, AZ, Nazraeli Press, 2006; I Hear the Leaves and Love the Light: Sally in the Back Yard, one of 2000 copies, original boards, dust-jacket, very slightly soiled at upper edge, 1999; Commercial Residential: Landscapes Along the Colorado Front Range, 1968-1972, one of 1000 copies, original boards, dust-jacket, [New York], 2003, photographic illustrations, the first two Tucson, AZ, Nazraeli Press; and 3 others by Adams, 4to (6).

Lot 42

Bailey (David) Peter Evans. Goodbye Baby & Amen: A Saraband for the Sixties, London & Glasgow, 1969 § Harrison (Martin) David Bailey: Archive One 1957-1969, signed by Bailey on front free endpaper, 1999 § Bailey (David) Bailey's Democracy, signed and inscribed by Bailey on title, Gottingen, 2006 § Fotographie, Portfolio No.50: David Bailey, signed by Bailey on title, original wrappers, Hamburg, 2007 § Habicht (Frank) Young London: Permissive Paradise, dust-jacket rubbed and price-clipped, 1969 § Muir (Robin) Michael Cooper - The London Sixties, Munich, 1999 § Donovan (D.) & David Hillman, editors. Terence Donovan, Boston, 2000 § Garner (Philippe) John Cowan: Through the Light Barrier, Munich, 1999, photographic illustrations, all but the fourth original cloth or boards with dust-jackets, the first and fifth a little rubbed; and 7 others by or about Bailey, 4to (15)

Lot 61

Cartier-Bresson (Henri ) China in Transition: A Moment in History, first English edition, light spotting at beginning and end, 1956; From One China to the Other, Text by Han Suiyn, first American edition, New York, 1956; The People of Moscow, first American edition, New York, 1955; Photoportraits, 1985 § Kirstein (Lincoln) & Beaumont Newhall. The Photographs of Henri Cartier-Bresson, first edition, New York, MOMA, 1947, photographic illustrations, all original cloth with dust-jackets, most a little rubbed, the first two slightly frayed at edges; and another, Cartier-Bresson, 4to (6)

Lot 9

Gan (Stephen) & others, editors. Visionaire, Nos.1-64 (of 67) in 78, an almost complete set including all variant issues, limited editions, illustrations, various bindings, v.s. New York, 1991-2014. (7 boxes and 1 large roll)⁂ A superb set of this extraordinary and original fashion magazine with all the variant issues. Many of the early numbers sold out very quickly and the variants were sent out to retailers around the world so it was very difficult to assemble a complete set. In this case the vendor was permitted to select the variants from the publishers themselves.No.1, one of 1000 copies, loose as issued in original pictorial wrappers, slightly creased and with short tear to lower edge of upper cover, spine a little worn and split, Spring 1991No.2 Travel, one of 1000 copies, loose as issued in original pictorial wrappers, tied with thread, Summer 1991No.3 Erotica, one of 1000 copies, loose as issued in original corrugated card folder with elastic loop, Fall 1991No.4 Heaven, one of 1000 copies, loose as issued in original pictorial card portfolio, very slightly rubbed at edges, Winter 1991-1992No.5 The Future, one of 1500 copies, loose as issued in original pictorial wrappers, loose in perspex case, Spring 1992No.6 The Sea, one of 1500 copies, folding concertina-style into original pictorial boards, tiny dent to upper cover, Summer 1992No.7 Black, one of 1500 copies, loose as issued in original black board folder with black ribbon ties, Fall 1992No.8 The Orient, one of 1500 copies, loose as issued in original pictorial board folder with ribbon tie, Spring 1993No.9 Faces, one of 1500 copies, loose as issued in foam pocket inside original board folder with cut-out upper cover and elastic loop, very slightly rubbed and creased, Summer 1993No.10 The Alphabet, one of 1500 copies, loose as issued in original pictorial board folder with velcro fastening, 1993No.11 White, one of 1500 copies, loose as issued in original white board folder with velcro fastening, 1994No.12 Desire, one of 2000 copies, loose as issued in original red satin box fastened with toggles, 1994No.13 Seven Deadly Sins, one of 1500 copies, 7 booklets in original wrappers, together in original card slip-case with cut-out, 1994No.14 Hype!, one of 2000 copies, loose in original pictorial card sleeve, 1994No.15 Cinderella, one of 2000 copies, original pictorial wrappers, with original flock portfolio and velvet ribbon tie, 1995No.16 Calendar, one of 2000 copies, loose as issued in original curved perspex stand, 1995No.17 Gold Sun Beams, one of 2500 copies, loose as issued in original gold embossed board box with hologram on lid, 1996No.18 Fashion, one of 2500 copies, loose as issued in original Louis Vuitton-monogrammed wallet fastened with lace and two wooden buttons, 1996No.19 Beauty, one of 2500 copies, loose as issued in original silver board box with velcro fastening and cosmetics mounted or protruding through upper board, 1996No.20 Comme des Garçons, one of 2800 copies, loose as issued in original board box with lid, sealed in original clingfilm, 1997No.21 Deck of Cards/The Diamond Issue, one of 3000 copies, deck of cards loose as issued in original blue jewellery box with key, original white board box with lid, 1997No.22 Chic - Mario Testino, one of 5000 copies, fabric swatches tipped in, original cloth-backed boards, original cloth slip-case, 1997No.23 The Emperor's New Clothes - Karl Lagerfeld, one of 5000 copies, loose as issued with brown flock covers tied with brown ribbon in original hinged wooden briefcase with clasps and leather handle, large label to upper cover, 1997No.24 Light - Tom Ford for Gucci, one of 3300 copies, loose as issued with battery-powered lightbox in black perspex slip-case (batteries removed), with original black board box, 1998No.25 Visionary, one of 5000 copies, loose as issued in original board slip-case and another printed transparent slip-case, 1998No.26 Fantasy, one of 6000 copies, circular cards loose as issued with Hermès silk scarf mask in original circular pictorial board box with lid, 1998No.27 Movement, one of 6000 copies, original ring-bound limp boards, loose in pocket in original boards with Kate Moss hologram covers, 1999No.28 The Bible, one of 6000 copies, original silver boards with white plastic 'cushion' case designed by Philippe Starck, 1999No.29 Woman, one of 6000 copies, original red flock wrappers, loose in original silver plastic hinged box with catch, 1999No.30 The Game, 7 variant copies for USA, Australia, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, France, Japan (the countries competing in the Louis Vuitton Challenge sailing races to qualify for the America's Cup), each one of 6000 copies (across all 7 sets), with 16 pictorial cubes forming 6 different images, loose as issued in original card box (variants depicting the individual flags of each country) with Louis Vuitton-monogrammed perspex box fastened with leather tie and spherical compass, 1999No.31 Blue, one of 6000 copies, 25 posters loose in original board box inside a folded Levi's denim jacket, 2000No.32 Where?, one of 3500 copies, loose as issued in original Hermès calf case with pencil and popper fastening inside Hermès draw-string bag, original board box with lid and slip-case, 2000No.33 Touch, one of 4000 copies, loose as issued with embossed plastic sheet wrapped in goatskin with leather tie in a metal mesh box with slip-case, with original board box, 2000No.34 Paris - Hedi Slimane for Christian Dior Homme, one of 5500 copies, original boards with grey metal box with lid, 2000No.35 Man - Mario Testino, [2 copies], each one of 6000 copies, original pictorial wrappers in pocket of pink plastic sleeve with flap, the second copy in white sleeve, 2001No.36 Power, one of 5000 copies, original pictorial boards, with purple plastic shaped slip-case in 2 parts, 2001No.37 Vreeland Memos, one of 4000 copies, stitched but unbound and tied with red cotton tape, with red cloth memo box with flap fastened with cord, 2011No.38 Love, one of 4000 copies, inserts tipped into old novel in turquoise boards with silver heart-shaped bookmark by Elsa Peretti in turquoise felt draw-string bag, together with invitation to launch loose in glazed boards tied with white ribbon in original Tiffany turquoise board drop-back box with white ribbon ties, 2002No.39 Play, one of 4000 copies, 16 flicker books in original wrappers housed in black wooden case with sliding spine panel, 2002No.40 Roses - David Sims, one of 3000 copies, original cloth with original colour print signed on verso and loose in pocket in flap to upper cover, 2003No.41 World, one of 4000 copies, original orange needlecord inside matching cord & fleece Gap tote bag with straps & buckles and plastic bag, 2003No.42 Scent, one of 4000 copies, original white flock boards, together with 21 fragrance sample bottles & tester sticks in original white vinyl book case, 2003No.43 Dreams, one of 1500 copies, laser-cut paper …

Lot 8000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date gentleman's stainless steel automatic wristwatch, circa 1954, 21 jewels, Ref. 6518, Cal. 1000, Serial No. 33738, black dial with applied sharks tooth markers with luminous dots and hands, the movement numbered 475052, bark effect bezel and lugs, on original Jubilee polished and bark effect bracelet, with fold-over clasp engraved U.S.ACondition Report:Movement currently functioning, hands moving freely, crown screws down tight, dial good with a few light spots, luminosity faded, case diameter = 33mm excluding crown, no box or papers, movement engraved 'Rolex Perpetual', movement and dial possibly not original to each other as dial not stated Perpetual on dial, bracelet and clasp secure,

Lot 8001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust gentleman's automatic wristwatch, circa 1983, Ref. 16030, serial No. 7515270, silvered dial and index hour markers, on stainless steel Jubilee bracelet, with fold-over clasp, boxed with papersCondition Report:Movement currently functioning, crown screws down tight, hands moving freely, clasp secure, some scratches to acrylic cover and light scratches to bracelet and case, case diameter = 35mm (excluding crown)

Lot 8003

Omega Speedmaster stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch, circa 1966, Ref. ST 105.003-65 Cal. 321, serial No. 24013255, black dial with subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, decimal bezel, on stainless steel strap with fold-over clasp, boxedCondition Report:Movement currently functioning and clean, push buttons functioning, when bottom button pushed the sweep back seconds and 30 minute recording jump back to 12, the 30 minute recording jumps back just before 12, hands moving freely, original crown, bracelet and clasp good, no papers, few light scratches to acrylic cover, bezel generally good with some very very light wear - not detrimental, hands luminosity is different colour to the hour markers batons colour indicating replacement hands, some rust to hands predominantly to top of seconds hand, dial good, some scratches to back case, loss to luminosity in hands, bracelet probably not original to watch Omega replacement

Lot 8004

Omega gentleman's 9ct gold manual wind wristwatch, Ref. 331/2541, Serial No. 25106582, Cal. 613, silvered dial with date aperture, case hallmarked London 1968, on 9ct gold strap, hallmarked, boxed with papersCondition Report:Approx 36.05gm (ex movement and front cover - gold weight only), bracelet also hallmarked - non magnetic, movement currently functioning and clean, dial good, original crown, few light scratches to acrylic cover, case diameter - 33mm 9excluding crown), hands moving freely

Lot 8005

Omega Geneve gentleman's stainless steel automatic presentation wristwatch, Ref. 166.0163, serial No. 35435710, Cal. 1012, silvered dial with date aperture, the back case engraved 'Presented to Roy Hammond by Rowntree mackintosh Ltd... 1976', on stainless steel strap, boxed with guarantee dated Feb 1976Condition Report:Movement currently functioning, clean, original crown, hands moving freely, not original strap, clean dial, light scratches to acrylic cover, case diameter = 34mm (excluding crown)

Lot 8006

Lemania British Military Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine single button manual wind chronograph wristwatch, circa 1960's, 17 jewel movement, Cal. 2220, serial No. 1808479, case makers mark HF, issue markings 0552/924-3312 ^ 81169Condition Report:Movement functioning, but sometimes stops when press stop/start function, contentious seconds ticking when wheel functioning but the stop start centre seconds not functioning, movement slight greasy - perhaps been cleaned with oil based substance, case diameter = 37mm (excluding crown), dial generally good some spots - look like grease - perhaps would wipe off, some very very light marks around the edge of the dial, cover with scratches,

Lot 8009

Omega gentleman's stainless steel automatic wristwatch, Ref. 166.0191, Cal. 1012, on original strapCondition Report:Movement currently functioning and clean, wear and scratches to bracelet and case but sound, clasp good, dial with some light marks, replacement crown, hands moving freely, case diameter = 35mm (excluding crown)

Lot 8010

Gucci ladies stainless steel and gold-plated quartz wristwatch, Ref. 126.5, boxed with additional linkCondition Report:Movement currently functioning, overall well presented in good condition, few light scratches to bezel, back case and bracelet, case diameter = 29mm including crown)

Lot 8042

Platinum three stone round brilliant cut diamond ring, total diamond weight approx 0.90 caratCondition Report:Approx 2.35gm, size H, tested platinum, diamonds with some yellow approx L-N, one side diamond with some light inclusions and chip to facet edge, other two in good condition approx SI1 clarity, bright with good movement

Lot 8124

Early 20th century 18ct gold single stone old cut diamond ring, stamped, diamond approx 0.25 caratCondition Report:Approx 2.7gm, size S-T, diamond bright with good colour, some light inclusions under 10x loop

Lot 8170

Longines Les Grandes Classiques ladies quartz wristwatch, Ref. L5.132.3, three pairs of 9ct gold earrings, including knot, pearl and sapphire and a continental silver and turquoise floral pendant, stamped 900Condition Report:9ct non stone set approx 3gm, 9ct stone set approx 2.4gm, Longines currently functioning, back case with teeth marks, dial couple of very light marks

Lot 169

Late Victorian or Edwardian leather hatbox of bucket shape, the cover marked ‘S.M.’, with remains of GWR label to strap and base, the interior with partial silk lining containing gentleman’s top hat by Lincoln Bennett & Co., and a collapsible top hat by Thomas Townend & Co., 38cm high overall and smallerThe collapsible top hat by Thomas Townend & Co, has an internal circumference of 57cm/22inches, (20cm x 16cm). It has a height of 15cm. There is some light wear and creases.The top hat by Lincoln Bennett & Co, has an internal circumference of 57cm/22inches, (19.5cm x 15.5cm). It has a height of 15cm. There is wear to the underside of the rim and the top edge is a little 'fluffy'.

Lot 301

Pair of 19th century Meissen figure, ‘the Race Goer and his Companion’, after Michel Victor Acier, he modelled holding a telescope, she examining the race card she holds in her right hand, with lace detail to the hat and dress, on rococo scroll base with gilt highlights, blue cross swords mark, incised D65 and D66, Pressnummern, 20cm highThe figure of the gentleman has an area of restoration to the left hand. The coat has a chip to one front corner and on the back near the tree trunk. Under UV light the neck area does light up, but to the naked eye we can see no signs of restoration.The figure of the lady has signs of restoration to the hood. There are some minor losses to the lace.Both figures have light surface scratches, nibbles around the base, various minor nibbles to the edges and raised decoration, such as his hat, her cloak. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 302

Late 19th or early 20th Century Meissen figure of a shepherdess, after Michel Victor Acier, modelled with a caged dove on her shoulder, a recumbent lamb at her feet; together with a Meissen figure of a young woodman gathering sticks in his hat, each on moulded circular base, blue crossed swords mark, the former inscribed ‘F73’, and painted marks, 17cm high and smallerThe figure of the shepherdess has losses to the flowers and lace. Under UV light the back of the skirt does light up, but to the naked eye we can see no signs of restoration.The figure of the woodman has losses to the top of the stick. There is a chip on the back of his cloak. On his right hip, there is a tool hanging which is missing a section. Two of the lengths of wood in his hat have losses.Both figures have light surface scratches, nibbles around the base, various minor nibbles to the edges, and raised decorations, such as their hats, etc. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 303

Pair of late 19th or early 20th Century Meissen figures of a gallant and his companion, both modelled in 18th Century dress, he holding his flower-filled upturned hat, holding aloft a single bloom in his left hand, she holding a basket of flowers, in underglaze blue decoration with gilt highlights, on moulded circular bases, blue crossed swords, incised C12 and C13, Pressnummern, 17cm high and smallerThe figure of the gallant has losses to the flowers in the basket and the flower stems in his hand. The figure of the lady also has losses to the flowers. There is a missing section to the ribbon on her hat. Both figures have light surface scratches, nibbles around the base, various minor nibbles to the edges, and raised decorations, such as their lace, etc. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 304

Late 19th Century Meissen figure of a lady dealing cards, after Michel Victor Acier, raised on a circular base with moulded scroll decoration, blue crossed swords mark, incised F64, Pressnummern, 16cm highThe cards in the hand have losses to the corner. Signs of possible restoration to the back of the hat. Some losses to the lace.The figure has light surface scratches, nibbles around the base, various minor nibbles to the edges, and raised decorations, such as the lace, etc. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 305

Late 19th Century Meissen figural group of a couple dancing, on square tree-stump base applied with flowers on scroll feet, blue crossed swords mark, incised 174, Pressnummern, 17cm highMost of the flowers have losses to the petals and leaves. The group has light surface scratches, nibbles around the base, various minor nibbles to the edges, and raised decorations, such as the hair, etc. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 306

Late 19th Century Meissen model of ‘the Magic Lantern Seller’, from the ‘Cris de Paris’ series after Peter Reinicke, the figure modelled playing a barrel-organ and with a magic-lantern strapped to his back standing on a tree-stump mound base with rococo scroll surround, blue crossed swords mark, incised ‘N24’, 13.5cm highThere is a production flaw/firing crack to the base.The figure has light surface scratches, nibbles around the base, various minor nibbles to the edges, and raised decorations, such as the lace, etc. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 307

Pair of late 19th Century Meissen figures of a boy and girl, he proferring a single fruit in his left hand, with a basket of apples in the other, she with a basket of roses, on tree-stump and rockwork mound bases with rococo scroll surrounds, blue crossed swords, incised and painted marks, Pressnummern, 13cm high and smallerThe figure of the Boy has losses to the tips of his right-hand fingers, where he would have held something or perhaps a handle.The figure of the girl has losses to the flowers' petals and leaves in both hands.Both figures have light surface scratches, nibbles around the base, various minor nibbles to the edges and raised decoration, such as his hat, her cloak. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 308

Late 19th Century Meissen model of a boy in striped jacket and breeches, on tree-stump mound base with rococo scroll surround, blue crossed swords and painted marks, 11cm high (a/f)There is a receipt relating to restoration on this figure (see image). The figure is missing the plant in the pot and the flowers in his hand.The figure has light surface scratches, nibbles around the base, various minor nibbles to the edges and raised decoration. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 309

Pair of late 19th Century Meissen porcelain oval trencher salts, osier moulded concave sides and top painted with Deutsche blumen, blue crossed swords mark, 10cm long (a/f)One salt has a crack through the bowl but this does not spread to the sides.Losses to the gilding, light surface scratches, nibbles around the base, various minor nibbles to the edges, and raised decorations, etc. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 310

Pair of late 19th or early 20th Century Meissen oval salts, each painted and gilded with insects and floral sprays, raised on cruciform mask base, blue crossed swords mark, 9cm highBoth bowls are heavily restored with large areas showing a different colour from the repair. One salt is missing one scroll foot. The other salt has a glued repair where one scroll foot has been off.Some light surface scratches, various minor nibbles to the edges and raised decoration, and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 311

19th Century Meissen figural sweetmeat basket, modelled as a recumbent maiden supporting pierced and floral encrusted oval basket, on rococo scroll base, blue crossed swords mark, incised 2875, Pressnummern, 18cm wideThere are losses to several flower petals and leaves. Some cracks to the basket, from the corners of the pierced work, but these appear to be from production.Some light surface scratches, nibbles around the base, various minor nibbles to the edges and raised decoration, such as her cloak. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 312

19th Century Meissen yellow ground chamber candlestick painted in a Kakiemon palette with floral decoration within brown line border, blue crossed swords mark, 11cm diameterSome light surface scratches and nibbles around the base.

Lot 313

Meissen teabowl and saucer, painted in puce camaïeu with Indianische Blumen with gilt highlights within black enamel line border, underglaze blue crossed swords mark, the teabowl 7cm diameterThe bowl has a hairline crack running from the rim down, approx 1cm long. The top rim is a little rough and there are losses to the glaze finish.The saucer rings well. The top rim also is a little rough and there are losses to the glaze finish.Some light surface scratches, various minor nibbles to the edges, and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 314

Late 19th or early 20th Century Meissen miniature vase, of baluster pedestal form painted and gilded with floral panels within moulded and encrusted floral borders, on square base, blue crossed swords mark, incised ‘A44.X’ and painted marks, 10cm highThere are losses to a lot of the flower petals and leaves. Some light surface scratches, nibbles around the base. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 316

19th Century Meissen bowl and cover, modelled con basso-relievo with classical figures and amorini in sea foam, 15cm diameterThe handle has been fully restored and/or replaced. The bowl and lid 'ring' well and we can find no evidence of cracks.Some light surface scratches, various minor nibbles to the edges, and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 321

Ludwigsburg porcelain figural group, modelled as a young lady and two suitors on a rocky outcrop, underglaze blue crown mark to base, 16cm highThe man with the tray has his left little finger missing. Some minor losses to the flowers and leaves.The lady has losses to the ribbon on her hat.The man with the hat has his right thumb missing and losses to the ribbons on his shoes.Some light surface scratches, nibbles around the base. Some similar losses and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 324

Vienna 'Spanish Riding School' equestrian figure after the design by Prof. Albin Döbrich at the Riding School in Hofburg, Vienna, titled to the oval base, printed marks, mounted on wooden stand, 33cm high overallSome fine glaze crazing. Some wear to the glaze and gilt decoration. Would benefit from a clean.Some light surface scratches, various minor nibbles to the edges, and wear to the glazed finish.

Lot 33

Masonic Interest - Edwardian 9ct gold circular 'Royal Arch' Aurora Chapter Lodge No. 3195 breast jewel, 9ct M.E.Z, 1910 clasp, red ribbon with 'Heavens Light Our Guide' enamel badge, London 1909, sponsor's mark for George Kennings & Son, 20g approx (jewel only)

Lot 362

Early 20th Century Chinese hardwood and mother-of-pearl inlaid three-tier occasional table, the rectangular top with inset pink marble panel within inlaid border over pierced and inlaid frieze and two under tiers, raised on square section supports with block feet, 65cm x 40cm x 76cm highThe pink marble top has a crack through it and shows signs of a glued repair. Some of the inset mother-of-pearl decoration is missing and has losses. The table is structurally sound but some of the panels are warped. Light surface scratches and wear from age and use.There are paint spot all over.

Lot 385

Early 19th Century English School - Oil on ivory - Half-length portrait miniature of a lady, circa 1830, in finely cast ormolu frame under glass, 10cm x 8cmSold with AHPA ivory permit V8VEU7YU.Successful bidders must organise shipping and any relevent documentation (including for resale if applicable)The ivory has not been removed from the frame as it is securely fixed behind a piece of board. From the front, we are unable to see any cracks. The ivory appears to be fairly flat, with just a little rippling. The colours look good, though we assume there is some slight fading. We can make out some light surface scratches to the surface of the painting.The frame has damage to the back around one of the screw fixings. Some light wear, which is heavier to the back, but the finish is generally in good order. The back has a stamped mark reading 'JA'.

Lot 386

Good second quarter 19th Century watercolour on ivory, 'Eliza Georgina Richardson, daughter of General Richardson, married Major Ellis' (as detailed on handwritten label verso, see footnote), the lady depicted seated, her hair in a chignon, wearing a pale blue gown with toile sleeves, 12cm x 9.5cm, in swept gilt frame under glassThe sitter's obituary is recorded in the 'Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review', Vol. 192, 1852, p. 533;"At Mill Hill House, West Cowes, aged 41, Eliza-Georgina, wife of Major Eliis, of the 13th Dragoons, and eldest dau. of the late Gen. Richardson" AHPA certificate 2U68A14VBidder must arrange shipping, export and any additional documentation.The ivory has not been removed from the frame. From the front, we are unable to see any cracks. The ivory is bowed with just a little rippling. The colours look good, though we assume there is some slight fading. We can make out some light surface scratches to the surface of the painting, most noticeably to the right of the hair.The frame has some light wear, which is heavier on the back, but the finish appears to have been replaced and is generally in good order.

Lot 478

Eric Ravilious for Wedgwood, oval serving plate printed and painted in the 'Garden' pattern, printed and painted factory marks, 37cm diameterThere are some surface scratches and light wear to the surfaces, decoration, and edges from use. The plate rings well and we can find no evidence of cracks or repairs.

Lot 479

Studio Pottery - Shigeyoshi Ichino for Leach Pottery St Ives stoneware squat baluster vase having a brown glaze with Ju type splashes, impressed marks, 15cm high; together with a Leach Pottery stoneware small footed bowl having cream glaze with iron glaze abstract decoration, 13.5cm diameter together with a footed bowl marked with painted mark C7 and PF (3)The general condition is good for all pieces, but the vase does have some light crazing.

Lot 79

Charles Robert Ashbee (1863-1942) for the Guild of Handicraft silver porringer or butter dish, in the Arts & Crafts style with elongated looping handle set at the shoulder with a green chrysoprase cabochon, London 1903, 18.5cm long, 140g approxThere is wear to the piece including several small dings and some surface scratches. Wear to the base where the item stands. The piece has been polished and there is some loss to the definition of the planished finish. Hallmarks are clear (see image). The cabochon has some light surface scratches, but does not appear to be replaced or damaged.

Lot 891

An early 20th century Meissen Leuteritz rococo relief moulded plate, circular dished form, decorated with floral sprays within foliate cartouche on a light blue ground, underglaze crossed swords mark, 30cm diameter

Lot 880

A William Whiteley novelty French porcelain oil lamp, late 19th Century, the base in the form of an owl, glass eyes, on a naturalistic plinth, printed marks to base, with metal light fitting, glass chimney and opaque glass shade, 45cm high including chimney

Lot 594

Max Le Verrier, an Art Deco patinated art metal figural bracket light, circa 1925, modelled as a Medieval lady reading, with glass lantern shade, 26cm

Lot 668

Norman and Ernest Spittle, a monumental Arts and Crafts copper and opalescent glass pendant light, the large ovoid shade with vertical striped design, on a tubular shaft with spade pierced hexagonal splayed fitting, 119cm long

Lot 664

A French Art Deco wrought iron and pink glass pendant light fitting, in the style of Majorelle

Lot 666

Henri Petitot, a French Modernist ceiling light, circa 1930s

Lot 1007

MARQUEZ, Gabriel Garcia, One Hundred Years of Solitude. Jonathan Cape, 1st UK edition 1970. In dust wrapper with a few short tears to the top of front panel. Lamination beginning to peel on lower panel.Top of dust wrapper has a couple of small tears. Lamination beginning to lift on lower panel. Light uneven fading to purple border on lower panel.

Lot 118

A Royal Crown pottery Trentham coffee service, light green, to include a coffee pot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl, six cups with matching saucers

Lot 119

Print "Evening Light Buttermere" by William Heaton Cooper

Lot 31

Three glass bowls, washbasin and light fitting

Lot 449

Home Light Simply Reliable 33 cc chainsaw

Lot 522

Fluorescent light tube fittings and lamps

Lot 28

A pair of cloisonné vases of baluster form, each set with rose decoration, 9 cm high, housed in a fitted case CONDITION REPORTS One has a large bruise to the main body. The other has a chip to the underside rim and some cracking in the same area. Otherwise general wear and tear to include firing faults, some light surface scratching, etc. See images for further detail.

Lot 461

A modern pine rectangular kitchen table on square supports, 100 cm long x 81 cm wide x 76 cm high, together with four panel seat ladder back chairs and a wrought iron six light floor-standing candle holder

Lot 35

Four works on China. ALEXANDER HOSIE. 'three Years in Western China; A Narrative of Three Journeys in Ssu-Ch'uan, Kuei-Chow, and Yun-nan,' rubbed extremities to an otherwise vg original decorative cloth, slight fading to spine, contemporay owner signature to half title, frontis and plates, George Philip & Son, London, 1890; LADY (Dorothea) HOSIE. 'A Portrait of A Chinese Lady and Certain of Her Contemporaies,' original cloth, sun bleached spine panel, light spotting to title page, frontis and plates, Hodder and Stoughton, London, n.d; Rev R. J. L. M'Ghee. 'How We Got To Pekin. A Narrative of the Campaign in China of 1860,' origial cloth rubbed and bumped, spine lossening from the textblock, frontis engraving, contemporary signature to titlepage, plates, Richard Bentley, London, 1862; Rev J. MacGOWAN. 'Pictures of Siythern China,' original cloth with bevelled edges and gold tooled pictorial front board, rubbed with fading, photogravure frontis and plates, The Religious Tract Society, London, 1897. (4)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 639

A Chinese jian hare’s fur pottery tea bowl, Song Dynasty. Height 7cm, diameter 12cm.Some crazing and light scratches in the glaze. No chips or nibbles. Please view extra images.www.davidlay.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-639---a-chinese--jian-hares-fur-pottery-tea-bowl-song-dynasty/?lot=111773&so=0&st=639&sto=0&au=215&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=24&pn=1&g=1

Lot 33

LAURENCE OLIPHANT. 'Narrative of The Earl of Elgin's Mission....'. 'To China and Japan in the Years 1857, 58, 59,' two volumes, half green leather with green cloth boards and gilt compartmentalized spines, some light spotting, toning to edges of leaves, frontis and engraved plates, William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh, 1859. (2)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 164

Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) six Japanese woodblock prints, Kabuki actors. Frame size 46 x 38.5cm. (6)From the estate of Edward Leslie Costigan.Edward Costigan was born in London in 1939. He and his whole family were evacuated to St. Just in West Cornwall, where he spent his early years.He was educated at the Humphrey Davy Grammar School in Penzance where he won a scholarship to study English Literature at Magdalen College, Oxford through the Violet Vaughan Morgan national competition. He became a Professor after his degree, and taught both in the UK and in Europe. He went on to teach for the British Council in Africa, Canada and Japan.His interests were in film, music and architecture, and he travelled widely. He learned Japanese and particularly enjoyed walking in the mountains of Japan.Upon his retirement he returned to Cornwall, setting up home in Sancreed, West Penwith, where he continued walking and cycling until becoming ill. He died at home in February 2022.There is some discolouration to the paper and some light foxed marks on each. The margins have been irregular trimmed. One is heavily creased. The colours are good.

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