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Lot 22
GRACE PAILTHORPE (1883-1971)Untitled dated 'April 17 1941' (on the reverse)oil on canvas board35.6 x 25.4cm (14 x 10in).Executed on 17 April 1941Footnotes:ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.ExhibitedBexhill-on-Sea, De La Warr Pavilion, A Tale Of Mother's Bones: Grace Pailthorpe, Reuben Mednikoff and the Birth of Psychorealism, 6 September 2018 - 20 January 2019 (later travelled to London).Dr Grace Pailthorpe (1883-1971) first served as a surgeon in the First World War and later studied psychoanalysis. In 1935, she wanted someone to help her 'prize open' the mind of one of her patients and after meeting the artist Reuben Mednikoff (1906-1972) at a party, she was persuaded that he had the required nature to do so. Together, they spent decades of their lives collaborating and researching how the arts could free individuals and societies from the constraints that ailed them, developing a creative process that combined Surrealism with psychoanalysis. In the process, Grace became an artist too, bringing artistic and scientific thinking together. 'Psychorealism' was the term that Pailthorpe and Mednikoff invented to describe their work. In June 1936, paintings by the two artists were included in the International Surrealist Exhibition in London. Pailthorpe's work was hailed as 'the best and most truly Surrealist' by the leader of the Surrealist movement, André Breton. From this date until 1940 they were key members of the British Surrealist Group.Pailthorpe was convinced that art could provide a direct route to the unconscious, allowing the patient and the analyst to avoid the more time-consuming Freudian processes. Alongside Mednikoff, she produced a huge body of work that included startlingly vivid and wildly experimental paintings and drawings, often paired with in-depth psychoanalytic interpretation. Her intense consideration of her own earliest memories often covered the taboo aspects of birth, infancy, and motherhood. These themes can clearly be seen in her art, as in Untitled (lot X). The imagery here explores an intra-uterine regression and a concern with portraying life at its earliest stages, where the foetus is dependent on the mother for nutrients and life.By the time that she painted Untitled, Pailthorpe and Mednikoff had been living in Berkeley, California where she was conducting research work. On leaving Britain they had initially settled in New York, moving to California in the winter of 1940. Not long before leaving the country, they had ceased their formal association with the British Surrealist group following a disagreement with E.L.T. Mesens, the de facto leader. After the war, the pair returned to the UK. Pailthorpe worked at the Portman Clinic, running art classes for patients. Lot X depicts an image a giraffe from 1948. No doubt still full of symbolism, this painting does however show a lighter side to her work.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 66
A RARE CHARLES II WEST COUNTRY ROYALIST MEMENTO TREFID SPOON PROBABLY SAMUEL CAWLEY, EXETER CIRCA 1670 One mark to the oval bowl only, the top of the front of the stem with a die-struck portrait of Charles II, C and R either side, prick-engraved initials and dated A.S over E.M over 1672 to the back of the bowl 20cm (8in) long 53g See Kent pp. 20 to 21 and 73 to 75. Condition Report: So-called Bridgwater mark only to the bowl, some light scratches and nicks commensurate with age and use, the R side of the portrait lighter struck, good conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 697
A handwritten letter from the Manchester United and England footballer to his fiancée Molly Leech sent from Berlin,the letter commencing My Dearest Molly, and letting her know that the flight arrived safely and immediate plans of a forthcoming match at the Berlin stadium and other football matches in general and that he looks forward to seeing her again soon, signed off with multiple xxx's; sold together with a chrome cased cigarette lighter possibly bought on the same trip with either Manchester United or the England football team, in original box with gilt tooling of makers name Finna Lur, (2)Lots 669 to 710Provenance: The Molly Leech Collection. Fiancée to Duncan Edwards of Manchester United and England. Thence by family descent.
Lot 141
An Edwardian silver vesta case, 45mm, by T Heatley, Birmingham 1905, a silver compact, thimble in leather case, cigarette lighter and watch and a suede covered wood cigarette case with giltmetal and blue guilloche enamel panel to the lid (6) Vesta case slightly dented and worn. The other items good save for the watch that is not in working order and lacks seconds hand
Lot 325
A George III mahogany secretary's cabinet,of plain rectangular form with two fielded panelled doors, brass loop handles and bracket feet, the interior fitted with an arrangement of pigeon holes and five drawers named for Pelling, Defries & Co Nabobs Papers, India Letters, Antonio D Souza & Co and Lawrence Bowden & Co.,W.61cm D.37cm H.78cmOverall of a rich reddish brown mahogany tone, the top a little lighter with some surface scratches, scuff marks to the left side and a small bit of moulding missing from the top of the right side, later but old lock fitted with working key, interior divisions look original, there may well of been a large base drawer at the bottom, short named drawers have original handles and locks.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. W.61cm D.37cm H.78cm
Lot 334
A 1790's French Directoire period brass mounted mahogany commode,with veined white marble top over three frieze and three graduated long drawers, raised on toupie feet,W.146cm D.65cm H.95cmOverall looks to be in good honest condition, mahogany is of a dark rich brown tone, perhaps a little lighter to the front than the sides, marble top may be the original, has a number of fine surface scuffs and scratches and some small chips particularly to the front left and right corners, ormolu mounts with a dull bronzed tone but all in good condition, locks look original and come with a variety of keys.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. W.146cm D.65cm H.95cm
Lot 503
A 1930's silver spherical gimbal club lighter, with tusk handle, by Padgett & Braham Ltd,London, 1933, overall length 26cm.Large dent to spherical lighter. Two large split to handle. Silver quite tarnished. Hallmarks clear.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 98
A 48-key C. Wheatstone English model rosewood concertina,with twenty four buttons to each side, original label and numbered 1638,diameter 18cm, housed in the original rosewood caseOuter case now faded to a lighter tone and looks to be lacking an original loop handle to the lid, internal red velvet now tatty, lock is present but no key, concertina has damage to the original green leather loops and some fine marking and tiny flaws to each rosewood side, main body looks to be in good order.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. diameter 18cm, housed in the original rosewood case
Lot 517
THREE BOXES AND LOOSE RECORDS, TYPEWRITER, VINTAGE SUITCASE, TREEN, METALWARES AND SUNDRY ITEMS, to include a cased Remington Rand Deluxe Model 5 typewriter, a small vintage leather suitcase monogrammed A C with key, approximate size 40cm x 25cm x 10cm, a pair of bronzed figures, one converted into a lamp base, a lazy Susan with serving dishes, a President of Burma cigar box holding President of Burma, King Edward, Benson and Hedges and Fonseca cigars (FOR SALE TO OVER 18s ONLY), a wooden cased Ronson table lighter, brass bowls, bells and decorative items, a Staiger carriage clock, vintage Starluk and The Crime Club card games, forty vinyl singles artists to include the Bay City Rollers, Donny Osmond, Cilla Black, The Carpenters, musicals and children's records, boxed vintage pinking shears, etc (sd) (3 BOXES + LOOSE)
Lot 194
A BOX OF ASSORTED WHITE METAL WARE, to include a silver-plated pierced bonbon dish, four silver-plated rose bowls, two sugar scuttles, a table lighter in the form of a trophy cup, a boxed EPNS sugar basket, three white metal cigarette cases, a silver-plated double folding photo frame, two silver-plated circular trays, a EP pierced basket tray with handle, together with a miniature white metal four piece tea service set with rectangular tray etc
Lot 323
Simply gorgeous, 1930s Anglo-German creation and one of only 19.The result of an agreement between BMW and AFN of Middlesex in 1934Basically a late-thirties 327 built by BMW and supplied to Frazer Nash already badged as Frazer Nash–BMW, with Imperial instruments and in right hand drive. Fitted with the 328's 1971cc straight-six generating 80bhp (327/80)Only 19 were imported with around 12 believed to have survivedUnderstood to have been fully restored by the TT Workshop around 2005Part of BMW UK's Historic Fleet since 2015 and displayed at various eventsCurrently being recommissioned by BMW and will be offered running and drivingAbsolutely stunning but some cosmetic detailing would return it to a Concours standardBMW’s reputation as a manufacturer of sporting motorcars really started with the annual Eifelrennen event, held at the Nürburgring on 14th June 1936. Here Ernst Henne beat a field that included 1½-litre single-seat racing cars driving the prototype of what would become one of the most iconic sports cars of all time – the legendary ‘328’. The fact that this victory had been achieved only eight years after BMW’s establishment as an automobile manufacturer is all the more remarkable.Capitalising on this success, the company launched a new range of models that would become the foundation of their reputation as a manufacturer of the highest quality cars with power and style. The flagship of the range was the 328 which incorporated a lightweight tubular chassis and a powerful straight-6 engine with overhead valves and triple carburettors. Alongside the 328, BMW offered the 327, a delightful sports tourer based on a shortened, boxed, ladder-type chassis with semi-elliptic rear springs, a Hurth 4-speed gearbox and hydraulic brakes all round.The 327 was available with a choice of two engines, one was BMW's standard 6-cylinder but, for an extra few Deutschmarks, the car could be fitted with the 328’s 80bhp unit. This engine was the masterpiece of designer Rudolf Schleicher and although only displacing 1,971cc, it utilised hemispherical combustion chambers, inclined valves and twin downdraught inlet ports generating a very credible 80bhp in standard tune. This design had two rocker shafts, one situated above each bank of valves, giving the engine an external appearance almost indistinguishable from that of a twin-overhead-cam design but with considerable cost saving. It proved capable of developing even more power and after the war would be used by Cooper, Bristol and Frazer Nash with great racing success.In 1934, a cooperation agreement was concluded with BMW, which made Middlesex-based, Frazer Nash the general importer of these German vehicles for the British market and at the same time allowed them to sell the cars under their own brand name as ‘Frazer Nash-BMW’. The cars were built by BMW and supplied to Frazer Nash already badged as Frazer Nash–BMW, with Imperial instruments and in right hand drive. When fitted with the 2-litre engine, they were known as ‘Frazer Nash-BMW 327/80’. This arrangement continued until the outbreak of war in 1939 when, unsurprisingly, it was rapidly terminated. Only 19 Frazer Nash-BMW 327/80s were imported and, it's believed, only 12 remain.The stunning piece of automotive artwork on offer here is indeed one of those surviving 12. AFN imported DAK 760 into Isleworth in early 1939 and it would be wonderful to tell you that we know all about the car's history since then, but we don't as very little documentation exists. We do know, however, that it was fully restored around 2005 by marque specialists, TT Workshop, and judging by a very similar car also restored by TT Workshop, the restoration costs would certainly exceed the car's guide today. It has formed part of BMW UK's Historic Fleet since 2015 and has been displayed at various events over the years.Attractively finished in Midnight Blue over Cream with blue pinstripes, the car has real presence displaying none of the stately Teutonic pomp normally associated with pre-war German cabriolets, but echoes the elegant lines of thirties' Alfas with styling cues that suggest the work of those ‘swoopy’ blue and cream creations beloved of the French coachbuilders. The story is continued throughout the interior. Lavish Navy Blue leather and luxurious matching pile await you as you open the door and the whole thing is capped with one of the most beautiful dashboards we have ever seen with cream-faced Art Deco-style instruments and clocks surrounded by an array of Bakelite switches and knobs echoing the beautiful wireless radios of the era. The folding soft-top appears in excellent condition and the jack etc. are neatly stashed in the tidy engine bay. One can only imagine the reactions of people when this cabriolet was first released in 1937, it still draws gasps today. It’s a design that’s very much of its time, yet an enduring one. 32,586 miles are indicated on the odometer, naturally not warranted, and the car will be offered running and driving with the braking system currently being overhauled by BMW and general recommissioning works being undertaken. It's an older restoration with limited recent use and inevitably there will be certain items that may be inoperative, for example we have been made aware that the clock and cigar lighter are inoperative and the fuel gauge a little temperamental. There are one or two areas in need of further cosmetic detailing but overall this remains a stunning example of 1930s automotive elegance and your personal inspection is welcomed and encouraged. SpecificationMake: BMWModel: 327/80 CABRIOLETYear: 1939Chassis Number: 74554Registration Number: DAK 760Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 100A/3004Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 32586 MilesMake: RHDIntClick here for more details and images
Lot 643
A striking example of the rare and desirable, UK-spec GTS 'QV'.Traditionally finished in Rosso Corsa with a Crema interiorOne of just 233 right-hand drive, UK-market examples producedComplete with its original book pack and the desirable tool kitOn offer from long-term family ownershipSuperbly presented with a recent cambelt service and fresh MOT CertificateOctober 1975, saw the debut at the Paris Motor Show of the most successful shape ever to wear the Cavallino Rampante emblem, the Ferrari 308, and during its comparatively long production run from 1975-89, the model was consistently popular and kept the factory busy. This new car was constructed on a traditional steel tube chassis, but its beautiful body was initially manufactured in GRP before, after two years, Scaglietti started making GTBs in steel. The 3-litre, four-cam V8 was more or less unchanged until March 1981 when Bosch fuel injection was added in place of the 4 double-choke Webers, reducing the engine's power output significantly, although the final drive was altered on these cars to give similar acceleration to a carburettor car. Two years later, the 4-valve per cylinder Quattrovalvole or 'QV' model pushed output back up to 240 hp restoring the status quo. European-spec cars boasted higher horsepower than cars built for the American market and were somewhat lighter. Only 3,042 Spider Quattrovalvoles were produced, with just 233 RHD examples supplied to the UK and they are considered by many to be the most desirable of all the 308 variations as they are the fastest and most subtly styled with a deep front valance, racing mirrors, and short lightweight bumpers.This superb example has been in the hands of the current family owners for some twenty years and has patently been well cared for during that time. Classically finished in Rosso Corsa with a Crema interior, this QV is an original right-hand drive, UK-market car forming part of a very small production run of just 233 ordered with factory-fitted options including 16’’ Speedline Wheels, Air Conditioning, Deep Front Spoiler and a Sports Exhaust System. Reassuringly, it has a detailed service history and comes complete with its original book pack, the, now rare, tool kit and benefits from a recent cambelt service and a set of new P7 Pirellis within the last 1,400 miles.The 308 was a head turner in period and just seems to get better looking as the years go by. With current values continuing to firm, this sensibly guided GTS QV is one for the true Ferrari enthusiast to use and enjoy in the knowledge that it may turn out to be a very sensible investment.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 308 GTS QVYear: 1983Chassis Number: ZFLA13C000047343Registration Number: WIL 2767Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 47343Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 63882 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Crema HideClick here for more details and images
Lot 96
A magnificent collection of more than 250 corner blocks of six (or occasionally eight) virtually all different cylinder/dot/control combinations, with as far as we can see everything in pristine mint never hinged condition. Values to the 1/- bistre-brown (cyl. 19 dot perf type 5, cat. £150), including great displays of the lighter colour issues with for example 1d pale scarlet perf type 6 cyls. 171 dot and 174-181 (four blocks) all with both dot and no dot varieties. Total catalogue is over £7,700.
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