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Lot 1522
NAPOLEON I: (1769-1821) Emperor of France 1804-14, 1815. An excellent L.S., `Bonaparte´, two pages, 4to, Paris, 8th June 1802, to General and Minister Berthier, in French. The very interesting content unpublished letter to Berthier refers to creating a new battalion exclusively formed with Corsican soldiers. Napoleon states in part `Vous recevrez, citoyen Ministre, un arrêté qui forme un 3eme bataillon à la 3eme demi-brigade d´infanterie légère. Le battaillon n´est attaché à cette dimi-brigade que pour entrer dans le cadre de l´armée. Son avancement roulera seulement dans le bataillon. Il sera crée une instruction pour former des dépôts à Ajaccio et Bastia et accordé des fonds pour les engagements. Mais les officiers, sous-officiers et soldats de ce bataillon devront tous être corses.´ (Translation: "You will receive, citizen Minister, an order which forms a 3rd battalion to the 3rd light infantry half-brigade. The battalion is only attached to this half-brigade to enter into the framework of the army. Its advancement will only take place within the battalion. An instruction will be created to create deposits in Ajaccio and Bastia and funds will be granted for the commitments. But the officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers of this battalion must all be Corsican.") Further, Napoleon states `Le principal but de cette formation étant d´engager les habitants des montagnes à prendre du service et comme les deux départements de l´île fournissent une grande quantité de bons soldats, il est essentiel de leur offrir un débouché en France afin qu´ils ne prennent pas du service ailleurs ou ne troublent pas le pays.´ (Translation: "The main purpose of this new battalion being to encourage the inhabitants of the mountains to take up service and as the two departments of the island provide a large quantity of good soldiers, it is essential to offer them an outlet in France so that they do not serve elsewhere or disturb the country.") With blank integral leaf. VG Napoleon was aware of the combative value of his compatriots, and bewaring precisely this value, he decided to raise light infantry units on the island of Corsica. The aim, as we see in this letter, was twofold: on the one hand it was a matter of clearly recalling the attachment of Corsica to France, and on the other hand he was trying to avoid any recruitment for the benefit of the English. Hudson-Lowe had created a corps of volunteers which served in Egypt under the name of "Corsican Rangers".
Lot 191
Circulus anatomico-physiologicus seu oeconomia corporis animalis. Scarce and early edition of Bohn's Anatomical works. Lipsiae, Thomam Fritsch. MDCXCVII. 1697. JOHANN BOHN. Bound in a near contemporary full vellum binding with morocco title label in gilt to the spine. Measuring: 19.7cm x 16.cm. Flying horse woodcut to the title page. Text in latin. Pagination: [6], 1-478, [20]pp. Holding firm, a few small holes to the vellum spine, faces a little rubbed with light discolouration. pencil notes to the front pastedown. Text block remains firm, collates complete. old stamp to title. Some light browning, toning and spotting to the text. Short tear to Qq corner [small amount does not effect the text]. Bohn's writings show him to have been "an expert on the then new anatomical and physiological discoveries . . . one of the innovators in physiology who completely forsook the Galenic tradition" (DSB). In his Circulus anatomico-physiologicus, Bohn stated that the reflex action was an entirely material and mechanical phenomenon, and showed that the nerves do not contain a "nerve juice.”.
Lot 170
Clown Land By Vernon Barrett 1894. London: Dean & Son. Ltd. 160a Fleet Street. Designed by Vernon Barrett. colour illustrations throughout, some strengthening to gutter margins, original pictorial covers (title and imprint from covers), later cloth strip to spine edge, slim 4to. Undated. COPAC dated as 1894?. Very uncommon. With COPAC registering just one copy in holding library's [With another 3 registered in Worldcat] Pagination: 10pp [12pp including wraps]. Dean's Gold Medal Series No. 35.**In verse with pictures. Wrappers included in pagination. According to Osborne Coll. (p. 215), Dean's gold medal series was completed in 85 parts and was printed in Holland between 1888 and 1919. Book is cut in the shape of the clown's ruffled collar on front wrapper illustration. Color printed illustrations with captions. Bound in the original colour glazed wraps. Later green cloth spine, small chips, creasing and short tear to the upper "ruffle edge of the clowns collar. Light creasing to the Corners. Some strengthening to pages gutters. all pages present, a few marks and [very] small short tears top the page edges. A rare copy.
Lot 194
Pennant (Thomas). Tours in Wales, 3 volumes, London: Wilkie and Robinson, J. Nunn, White and Cochrane.., 1810, 44 engraved plates (some folding), few manuscript notes bound in, mid 19th-century green half morocco gilt, light wear at head of spines, boards lightly rubbed. Bookplate to the front pastedowns. 8vo.
Lot 79
Instrumenta Ecclesiastica. The Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society 1847 John Van Voorst ,London. Large 4to, measuring; 28cm x 22.5cm. Unpaginated, With all 72 plates complete. A collection of church designs, floor plans and ecclesiastical accessories collated by the Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society. Bound in a period dark half Morocco binding, raised bands to the spine, with gilt titles. Some spotting, old light staining to the back board.
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Lot 94
Elephant Folios Letarouilly (Pl.). Edifices de Rome Moderne ou Recueil des palais, maisons, eglises, couvents..., 2 volumes,Liege, D. Avanzo, 1843, with hundreds of engraved architectural plans & plates, tear to the frontispiece of volume 1, some light toning, spotting & wear, marbled endpapers, contemporary uniform gilt decorated half morocco, boards & spines rubbed, loss to the head of the spine of volume 2, Elephant folio’s. 59cm x 42cm.
Lot 54
ß  2007 Mathilde, Chateau La Fleur Morange, Saint-Emilion OCC 12x75cl IN BOND Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, located in the extreme eastern sectors of St. Emilion, is owned by Jean-François Julien and boasts some of the oldest Merlot vines in St. Emilion, as well as in all of Bordeaux, with vines dating back more than 100 years. From the 3.45-hectare vineyard planted to 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the estate makes two unique Bordeaux wines - La Fleur Morange, produced from a tiny, 1.5 hectare section, and Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, named after the owner's daughter and produced from old vines, some approaching an impressive 50 years of age.Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity after 7 to 20 years. Older vintages may need light decanting, just to remove the sediment.
Lot 55
ß  2007 Mathilde, Chateau La Fleur Morange, Saint-Emilion OCC 12x75cl IN BOND Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, located in the extreme eastern sectors of St. Emilion, is owned by Jean-François Julien and boasts some of the oldest Merlot vines in St. Emilion, as well as in all of Bordeaux, with vines dating back more than 100 years. From the 3.45-hectare vineyard planted to 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the estate makes two unique Bordeaux wines - La Fleur Morange, produced from a tiny, 1.5 hectare section, and Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, named after the owner's daughter and produced from old vines, some approaching an impressive 50 years of age.Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity after 7 to 20 years. Older vintages may need light decanting, just to remove the sediment.
Lot 124
A FINE GEORGE III 2.75 INCH TERRESTRIAL POCKET GLOBE NICHOLAS LANE, LONDON, PUBLISHED 1776 The sphere applied with twelve hand coloured engraved printed gores, the equatorial graduated in degrees and hours and the ecliptic graduated in days and showing the symbols and the houses of the zodiac, the prime meridian labelled Meridian of London and the land masses outlined in colour with many countries and states labelled, the oceans showing Cap't Cook's Track, Anson's Going Out and Anson's Return, and the Antarctic labelled FROZEN OCEAN, the North Pacific with cartouche label inscribed A New, GLOBE, of the EARTH, By N. Lane, 1776, the poles pierced for axis pins, contained with original sharkskin covered case lined with twelve hand coloured printed gores and two polar calottes with stars expressed in varying orders of magnitude and allegorical representations of the constellations finely executed, the exterior with twin hook and eye securing latches the sphere 7cm diameter; the case 7.6cm diameter overall Nicholas Lane is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working in London 1776-1783 and is noted as being in the Parish of Christ Church, Surrey, London in 1783. The present globe is the earliest printed by Nicholas Lane which then formed the basis of several slightly amended editions produced by him and his successors as discussed in Van der Krogt, Peter Old Globes in the Netherlands. The celestial gores applied to the inside of the case are believed to be derived from those originally published by Richard Cushee whose business subsequently ceased trading in 1773. Condition Report: Globe is in very fine condition retaining old varnish surface with only light wear evident. There is no visible evidence of cracks, bruises or restoration. The poles a pierced for axis pivots but none are fitted. The case is also in fine original condition although it has shrunk/distorted slightly hence will not quite close around the globe. The celestial papers are in fine condition with strong colouring and only a few small spots of discolouration evident. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 325
A NORTH EUROPEAN BRASS EIGHT LIGHT CHANDELIER POSSIBLY DUTCH, 19TH CENTURY With unusual merman branches issuing from central baluster body, bird surmount beneath suspension loop 86cm high including suspension hoop, 66cm wide Condition Report: Looks to have been cleaned fairly recently- presents well and main image is slightly misleading- taken from below so it appears quite distorted. There is some bending to branches which are hollow and can carry wiring from merman figures. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 105
A CARVED GILTWOOD AND GESSO SIDE TABLE IN GEORGE II STYLE, OF RECENT MANUFACTURE After designs by William Kent, with a variegated marble top 86.5cm high, 108cm wide, 56.5cm deep Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with lack of age, though with a light 'distressed' finish.The top is rough to touch with discernible cracks and filler, the edges with nibbles and small chips.The back of the table is moulded and gilded but has no carved decoration, though all four feet are carved hairy paws.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 471
A VICTORIAN GLASS TWELVE LIGHT CHANDELIER MID 19TH CENTURY approximately 130cm high, 72cm wide Provenance: Abbotswood House, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire Purchased from Mallett Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The silver plated joint sections with wear, rubbing and oxidisation. Glass- uppermost section of stem section with loss, the whole with edge chips, fritting and losses. The metalwork at joints seemingly not numbered but with later ink numbering- suggesting remedial work has taken place- several branches look to be of similar shape to the others- but different colour. The pinnacle mounts generally also look to be of a different clearer colour suggesting they may have been replaced. Wiring is strapped onto arms- but pans are drilled. The light 'faux candle' fitments are loosely held in with gummy adhesive. . Terminal drop currently not mounted- missing at least one set of small drops that flank it- other drops missing as well and some glass mounts are loose. Wiring will almost certainly require complete replacement and the whole will require overhaul, refitting, remounting and thorough clean ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 489
A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE THREE LIGHT CANDELABRA BY ALFRED BEURDELEY, CIRCA 1870 Each with standing cherubs holding aloft scrolling foliate branches, brocatello marble bases, stamped to bobeches BY 68cm high, bases 13cm wide Provenance: Sotheby's London, Arts of Europe, 15th May 2014, Lot 443 (Sold £6,250 incl. BP) Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. No signs of ever having been fitted for electricity, dirty, gilding rubbed and with scattered black small marks and spotting stains(?), several screws missing which will require replacing as it has led to looseness of mounts. . The marks are varied and sometimes quite faint, 2 unmarked. Distortion to nozzle interiors, some rubbing to bronze patina at exposed edges. Bothe are not sitting true centre on the base marble plinth- suggesting they have been remounted at some point for stability Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 45
A GEORGE II WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK CIRCA 1740 83cm high, 82cm wide, 54cm deepProvenance: Formerly from Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire Condition Report: Kneehole with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits, chips, cracks and losses - see images. Of cleaned/polished appearance overall. Some areas of light 'bubbling'/tarnishing to the polished surface of the top (this should easily polish out). As expected with pieces age, various old veneer and moulding repairs - see images for details. Some ring marks to top. Handles are possibly original or are period replacements using the same holes. Locks appear original. One key is present and operates the top drawer. No key for the cupboard door but lock is open. Later supporting blocks to underside of kneehole and backs of feet. Some old but later strips of tape to joins of backboards. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 39
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT AND UPHOLSTERED CHAIR CIRCA 1710 The high back and seat upholstered in red and gold woven damask 107cm high, 62cm wide, 65cm deepProvenance: From a Private Collection, Berkshire, gathered over several decades Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The upholstery is intact, though the padding is a little light to the seat so that the front seat rail can be felt and the seat fabric is not very tight. The upholstery was possibly done in the last 5-15 years or so. The frame under the upholstery has not been inspected.Some losses and replacements including seat rails, back pad feet and some ears to the tops of the legs.There is some evidence of old worm.The front legs are of impressive shape and carving.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 445
A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FEMALE FIGURAL LAMPS LATE 19TH CENTURY Depicted in Egyptian and Persian style clothing, adapted from oil lamps, flame glass finials, unsigned 85cm high including shades Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Upper light fitments later, and although modern will require checking, replugging by electrician. With filled holes to front of each base and with cut out for prior wiring visible to reverse of each base. Rubbed patina- some edge marks and wear. ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 324
A LARGE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF A CARTOON FOR A TAPESTRY FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY With verdure design encompassing birds and river approximately 190 x 208cm Condition Report: The canvas presents many scattered superficial scratches across the whole surface; furthermore, there are various dotted, but hardly noticeable, losses of paint, and dirt stains. UV light reveals no evident signs of restauration. The canvas has suffered, as scratches and creases seem to indicate that it might have been rolled, hence the various superficial paint losses. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 486
E FERRARINI ITALIAN (19TH CENTURY), A CARVED WHITE MARBLE BUST OF A YOUNG WOMAN DATED 1887 Set on polished socle, signed to reverse and dated '87 43.5cm high overall, base 15.5cm diameter Whilst the exact identification of this sculptor has yet to be established it is probable that he was a relative of Agostino Ferrarini (1828-1898), who was active in Parma and Piacenza. Condition Report: With some wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The bust and base are separate. Stone with natural inclusions, some surface dirt and marks, some natural flaws visible under strong light including but not limited to- her wimple lower left corner, section of drapery lower left, along head covering Chip to front lower edge, rear back edge and other nibbles and small losses Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 259
Y A FINE REGENCY KINGWOOD, PARCEL GILT AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED LIBRARY TABLE IN THE MANNER OF MOREL & SEDDON, CIRCA 1815 71cm high, 142cm wide, 71cm deepProvenance: Private Collection, London The present library table relates closely to a group of furniture supplied by the distinguished furniture making firm of Morel & Seddon for the Royal Apartments at Windsor Castle. They specialised in the use of light woods such as thuya, kingwood and amboyna combined with carved giltwood decoration. For comparison see Hugh Roberts, For the King's Pleasure, The Furnishing and Decoration of George IV`s Apartments at Windsor Castle, 2001, pp.317 (fig 399) and pp.332 (fig 413). Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. Fading overall. Some old chips and splits, some old repairs. some minor losses. Various old wear to the gilded areas as expected for age and use. Some old repairs including some small sections of veneer to the outer edges of the veneered plinth elements of the feet (as expected for age and use) These have been fairly well executed in the main. An experienced and qualified restorer could improve the appearance of them without great expense. The repairs there can mainly only be detected upon close inspection currently. Some old ink stains to the top and partial ring marks, some darker scratches (as expected for age and use) The appearance of these could be improved by a suitably qualified restorer if desired. The ink stains are not extensive but visible (please refer to additional images.) One thin section of veneer right at one shorter edge of the top of the table is possibly an old replacement but is extremely well executed and sits in position very well. The grain of the section varies from the remainder of the veneer of the top and appears to have been very skillfully 'grained' to be closer in appearance to the adjacent veneers. The 'graining' is darker in appearance to the adjacent veneers. The table is overall of solid structure. There is only very minor movement to some joints from age and use. The table is of solid useable condition. Some old replacement screws to the underside of the feet securing them. A small number of screws lacking. This table is a very high quality example of its type. The overall quality alongside features that support the high quality include the strips of veneer (providing highly attractive figuring of the fine veneers, solid mahogany drawer linings, very high quality cast metal feet. Please refer to all of the additional images available through the emailed link for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 415
AN ITALIAN PORTOR MARBLE TAZZA CIRCA 1830 The marble with dark black ground and yellow/orange veining 40.5cm high, top 42cm diameter, base 18.5cm square Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Under strong light and UV restoration visible to stem and section of edge of bowl (some glue residue visible to top under gradient light), various small chips together with small patches of infill- some infill from manufacture. Waters staining to bowl interior Some edge chips- several of which have have had remedial restoration, top of cylindrical support with chips and some remedial work Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 466
A CUT GLASS SIXTEEN LIGHT CHANDELIER LATE 19TH CENTURY AND LATER Two tiers of barley twist branches, serpentine below and upswept above, with brass nozzles and cup drip pans, central segmented orb, with dish and knopped terminal below and slender double knopped stem surmounted by dished corona with pendant drops and downswept beaded swags approximately 140cm high, 95cm wide Provenance: Abbotswood House, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire Purchased from Mallett Condition Report: Restorations, and repairs including to at least 5 branches- some of which have been replaced to match, one with old collar repair just by orb arm holder, lowest tier/dish with old repair to break, trailing sections with wear and loss from handling and cleaning, some edge frits, chips and losses and knocks throughout Wiring is applied along arms and not through them- and looks aged and probably in need of rewiring to make safe and ensure domestic use. Several loose sections of chains and drops - some missing drops and a section of cross chain that currently looks to be mismounted. Overall will benefit from a clean. Possibly formerly silvered- this has now been rubbed away or perished With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 381
Mixed lot of silver and metalware including two silver backed dressing mirror, set of six silver egg spoons, two silver salt spoons, cased set of four coffee spoons with playing card suite finials, other silver spoons together with white metal South East Asian dressing table mirror, brush and trinket pot plus Norwegian spoonCondition ReportGlass in mirrors with light surface scratches, one with tiny nibbles to edge. General wear and tear.
Lot 56
Two 19th century porcelain chocolate cups and covers, including a Chelsea Derby chocolate cup cover and stand decorated with a repeating pattern of blue and green flowers amongst stars with a gilt scrolling floral border, the cover with feathered loop finial and the body with twin loop handles puce crown mark to base 15cm high and a Coalport porcelain chocolate cup and cover decorated with a band of gold foliage and orange fruits, unmarked. (2) Condition Report Coalport - wear to gilt, tiny nibble to rim, small chip to underside of lid.Derby - Repair to finial, hairline near one handle, chip to rim, two chips to foot, two chips to underside of lid.Both with light surface marks and general wear and tear.
Lot 1208
20th century Waterford crystal six light chandelier type 'C.6', the fluted baluster stem, notch cut, issuing six S-shaped branches, each with diamond cut drip pan, suspending pendant drops, electrified, with chromed fittings and original assembly instructions, approx. 65 cm high x 58 cm wide Condition ReportGood overall condition
Lot 1212
Eastern wool rug of Persian design, having black arabesque to the cherry red field with allover floral filled botehs, flowerhead border, 230cm x 135cm Condition ReportSigns of light wear/uneven wear. Appears to be a small repair. Possibly some fading/discolouration. General wear and tear, see photos.
Lot 82
Pair of late 19th century Bristol pink and white cased glass vases of baluster form with enamelled with floral decoration, 31cm high, together with a pair late 19th century Continental white opaque glass vases with floral and bird decoration, 29cm high (4)Condition ReportThe pink pair - one with very small chip to upper rim, both with light wear to enamels and minor surface scratching - 31cm high. The white glass vases with small chips to upper rim. minor wear - 29cm high. Overall in good decorative order.
Lot 290
19th century miniature portrait on ivory of Sir Walter Stirling, 1st Baronet (Major commandant of the Somerset Place Volunteers, Lieut-Col of the Prince of Wales's Loyal Middlesex Volunteers and member of the London and Westminster Light Horse) 8.5cm x 7cm, with hand written information to verso, contained in an ebonised frame. Ivory registration number: BQ9Q63JD
Lot 1172
19th century chaise longue with scrolling end and buttoned pale green upholstery raised on turned baluster legs with castors,189cm long by 68cm high and 74cm deep, together with a Victorian ebonised piano stool with green upholstered buttoned seat, pierced fretwork carved sides (af) 53cm wide by 46cm highCondition ReportLight fading and discolouration. The scroll end appears to be fairly solid. There has been a repair to one leg, another leg has a section missing and there are generally scuff marks. The music stool has one leg detached and various bits of veneer missing from the sides and inside. Please see additional photographs.
Lot 422
Irish silver bowl, Dublin 1966 with Sheffield import marks, Royal Irish Silver Ltd (with the sword of light marks celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Uprising), the plain body engraved with a crest and with shaped edge, raised on a circular foot, 15cm wide x 9.5cm high, 14.7ozt
Lot 25
North Italian School, 17th century A female figure restraining her loverred chalk14 x 19.5cmCondition ReportOverall: 42 x 45cmDiscolouration and foxing. Staining to the top, please refer to illustration. Light creasing. A diagonal fold mark to the upper right corner. The edges have been cut unevenly. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Lot 66
After Frans van Mieris the Elder A man and a woman enjoying a meal of oysters oil on canvas 31.5 x 26.5cm Provenance: The collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. Condition ReportOverall: 47 x 42cm Craquelure and surface dirt. The work has a high gloss finish. Examined under UV light some overpaint and infilling is apparent, however the extent of this is largely obscured by the thick layer of varnish.
Lot 320
Circle of Thomas Buttersworth (1768-1842) A ship in a storm off a rocky coast oil on canvas23 x 30.5cmCondition ReportOverall: 43 x 48cmSurface dirt with patchiness and discolouration to the varnish. The painting is sitting loosely in the frame. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 311
French School, late 19th century A nude on a branch over a pool;A nude amongst rocksa pair, oil on canvas30.5 x 20.5cm (2)Condition ReportOverall: 28 x 38cmThe paintings have a thick glossy varnish which has a slightly textured surface. The paint appears a little thin in places. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 381
▲ Willem Dolphyn (Belgian, 1935-2016) 'Days Gone By'signed, inscribed and dated 'W Dolphyn 2006 Excudit' l.l., oil on board70 x 60cmProvenance: With W H Patterson, London.Condition ReportOverall: 87 x 77cmAppears to be in good condition and ready to hang. Not examined under UV light, for full report please contact the department.
Lot 434
Ayerst Young (early 20th century) After the hunt, horses by a stable oil on canvas51 x 66.5cmCondition ReportOverall: 58 x 73.5cmSome spots and speckles of very light surface dirt. Under raking light a faint stretcher marks is starting to emerge to the top edge. A couple of minor losses to the top right. Presents well overall. Examined under UV light the application of varnish appears a little patchy. There is a small spot of touching up to the bottom of the gate. There is a further spot of retouching to the horse's rear, however this is not visible to the naked eye. Please refer to additional condition images.
Lot 327
▲ George Shaw (1929-1989) A fishing boat, a tug and sailing vessel in the distancesigned 'GEORGE SHAW' l.r., oil on canvas30 x 40cmCondition ReportOverall: 45 x 55cmAppears to be in good condition. Well presented and ready to hang. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 26
Charles-Nicolas Cochin (French, 1715-1790) Venus surrounded by puttisigned 'Cochin...' l.l., pencil7 x 13cmCondition ReportOverall: 33 x 41.5cmLight cockling and foxing. Staining to the lower and left edges, please refer to illustration. The work is lifting in the corners but appears to be stuck down. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Lot 90
Follower of Francesco Zuccarelli A mountainous landscape with figures near a waterfall;A mountainous landscape with figures by a pool and a distant villagea pair, oil on canvas77 x 64cm, in carved giltwood Maratta frames (2)Condition ReportOverall: 94.5 x 81cmCraquelure and surface dirt. Stretcher marks. A small tear crossing the arm of the figure on the left side of the lansdcape with a waterfall. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 348
Percy Leslie Lara (1870-1951) Harvestingsigned 'P. Leslie. Lara' l.r., oil on canvas61 x 92cmCondition ReportOverall: 86 x 115.5cmLight surface dirt. There is a slight undulation to the canvas visible in the bottom right corner and some craquelure starting to emerge. There is dust trapped behind the glazing. Not viewed out of glazed frame or examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 135
Attributed to Anton von Maron (Austrian, 1733-1808) A portrait study of a man, bust-length, in a red coat oil on canvas46 x 35cmCondition ReportOverall: 57 x 46cmCraquelure and light surface dirt. There are some faint lines (creases) throughout which appear to be due to relining. Some slight thinning of the paint to the collar. Examined under UV light a thick patchy later of varnish obscures much of the background. Please see additional condition images.
Lot 279
Joseph Clark (1834-1926) 'Sharing Between Friends'signed and dated 'J. Clark 1897' l.l., oil on canvas46 x 60cmProvenance: With Gladwell & Patterson, London.Condition ReportFramed: 67 x 79cmA very small scratch to the cheek of the girl on the right but appears to be in otherwise good condition. The work presents well overall and is ready to hang. Not examined under UV light. For full report, please contact department.
Lot 78
H... M... (19th century) A still life of poppies in an ornamental vase on a wooden ledgesigned with initials and dated '1889' l.l., oil on canvas77 x 64cm, in a carved giltwood frameCondition ReportOverall: 92 x 80cmFine craquelure. There is more obvious craquelure and shrinkage to the white paint. Stretcher marks starting to emerge. A small tear 2cm in length at the top of the vase just beneath the red poppy. A small pierced hole to the leaves above the same poppy. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 244
Thomas Valentine Garland (fl.1868-1914) 'Left in Charge' - a child and small dog beside a cradle with a sleeping infantsigned and dated 'T. Valentine Garland 1871' l.l., oil on panel25 x 20.5cmCondition ReportOverall:37 x 32cmPresents well with no obvious condition issues. Viewed under UV light no retouching or restoration is apparent.
Lot 223
Charlotte Nasmyth (1804-1884) A view of Rome with travellers on a road at sunsetsigned and dated 'C Nasmyth/augt 1838' l.r., oil on canvas 71 x 91.5cmCondition ReportOverall: 83.5 x 104cmRelined and cleaned. Craquelure. Presents well when viewed on the wall. Examined under UV light there is extensive infilling and retouching to the sky, trees and landscape. Please refer to additional condition images.
Lot 210
Antonietta Brandeis (Czech-Italian, 1849-1926) The Rialto, Venicesigned 'A Brandeis' l.l., oil on canvas50 x 60cmCondition ReportOverall: 61 x 72cmSome very slight thinning to the paint in the sky but appears to be in otherwise good order. Examined under UV light a think layer of varnish fluoresces in places at the bottom of the painting however there is no obvious retouching. Please see additional condition images.
Lot 134
English School, early 18th century Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a dark green coat and white stockoil on canvas60.5 x 50.5cm, unframedCondition ReportRelined. Craquelure and surface dirt with some restoration evident to the sitter's forehead. Some small losses to the bottom. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 15
Dutch School, 17th century Portrait of a lady, bust-length, in a white lace ruff and headdressoil on canvas61 x 49cmCondition ReportOverall: 79 x 67cmRelined. Craquelure. Some areas of restoration visible to the face and background. A thick varnish has been applied. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 322
William Widgery (1826-1893) A shipwrecked boat in rough seas with Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, beyond oil on canvas 77 x 123cm A typed note verso states: 'This is a reply to my note to F. J. Widgery./14/12/1933./Dear Mr Chalk, "From the description given/I have no doubt the locality is Tintagel.N.Cornwall. My/late father did a lot of work, both there and at Bude. I/also remember that the size was one he favoured for coast/scenes. Yours Sincerely. F. J. Widgery."' Provenance: Bonhams, London, 24 November 2009, lot 15. Condition ReportOverall: 92x 140cm Relined. Craquelure and crazing with shrinkage to the paint. Light surface dirt. Rubbing to the right edge. The canvas tension is a little loose to the touch. There are ridges in the paint to the upper left corner, please see additional images. There is some overpainting to the lower left corner which under UV light appears to be a repaired jagged tear. Some further touching up to the smaller boat on the right side is also apparent.
Lot 394
English School, 19th century The day's catch;Fish on the bank of a river, a castle beyonda pair, the first indistinctly signed l.r., oil on canvas laid on board20 x 25cm (2)Condition ReportOverall: 32 x 36cmCraquelure. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 19
Follower of Nicolas de Largillière Portrait of a young lady, half-length in a gold-embroidered red dress and blue wrap; Portrait of a young lady, half-length in a white dress and blue wrap a pair, oil on canvas laid on panel, oval 39.5 x 32cm, in ornate 19th-century gilt gesso frames (2) Condition ReportOverall: 63 x 49cm Craquelure and light surface dirt. Slight thinning to the paint in places, with rubbing to the edges. Under raking light some small bumps in the canvas can be seen (believed to be due to being laid down on board) and the finish appears a little patchy and uneven. There is a very tiny loss to the background in the upper left of the portrait of the young lady in a white dress. Not inspected under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 117
George Engleheart (1750-1829) Portrait of a man, bust-length, in a brown coat and white stocksigned with initials 'G. E.' l.r., miniature on ivory, oval 3.5 x 3cm, in a 9-carat gold frameIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, 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.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportThe ivory is slightly 'dished' at the edges but appears to be in otherwise good overall condition without any cracks or warping. Slight fading. A light scratch to the background in the lower left. On close inspection under raking light some superificial surface scuffs are visible and there are some tiny white speckle to the background but these imperfections are not overly distracting.
Lot 338
▲ Antoine Bouvard (French, 1875-1957) A Venetian backwatersigned 'Bouvard' l.r., oil on canvas27 x 34cmCondition ReportOverall: 41 x 50cmLight surface dirt. Overall the work appears to be in generally good order. A clear, even varnish has been applied. Examined under UV light no obvious retouching.
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