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Click here to subscribeCollection of vintage Magic Roundabout collectables and toys to include boxed Pollux toy, carded / bagged Pedigree Florence etc plus boxed Kohner Mickey Mouse Magic Glove Marionette, 2 x boxed Wombles Jelly, boxed Marx Marlene and Vanity Set, boxed Hasbro The World of Love Flower doll etc (two boxes)
Large collection of children's books, annuals and magazines featuring 10 x early DC Thomson & Co Ltd Dandy and Beano books including 2 x The Magic-Beano Books, 2 x The Dandy Monster Comic, 5 x The Beano Books and 1 x The Dandy Book and Sonic The Hedgehog, Avengers, Batman, MAD, Viz, Film Fun, etc (5 boxes)
This vibrant and surrealistic giclee on canvas entitled Magic Windowsill by renowned Brazilian artist Ferjo captures a whimsical interior scene filled with bright colors, playful light, and surreal elements. The composition draws the viewer into a dynamic interplay between realistic settings and dreamlike imagery, exemplified by the detailed butterfly, colorful tropical fish, and geometric objects scattered throughout the space. The artwork is framed in a gold-tone ornate frame with floral carvings, complementing the luminous tones of the painting and enhancing its display presence. Fernando de Jesus Oliveira, widely known as Ferjo, is celebrated for his distinctively surrealistic and imaginative paintings. His works often merge vivid realism with fantastical elements, creating dreamlike environments that captivate audiences worldwide. A protege of Salvador DalÃ's and a student of cubism, Ferjo incorporates homages to iconic artists like Picasso, Matisse, and Van Gogh in his pieces, often blending their styles with his unique artistic voice. Born in Brazil, Ferjo has exhibited his works internationally, gaining acclaim for his technical mastery and ability to create imaginative worlds. His paintings are widely sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts alike. Signature and edition number on lower edge. Artwork dimensions with frame: 20.75"L x 17.25"H x 1.50"W. Artist: Ferjo (Brazil b. 1946)Issued: 2001Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: BrazilCondition: Age related wear.
Sarcar. An 18ct gold and diamond set quartz wristwatch Magic-Moon, Numbered 9099-451, Circa 1980 Quartz movement, central rotating diamond set panel in the form of a helicopter, black stick hands, case back held by 6 screws, European convention hallmarks, buckle stamped 750, case, crystal and movement signed 32.5mm diameter (VAT charged on hammer price) Please note that the watch straps for this lot will be removed at the time of purchaseCondition Report: Gross weight 44.02 grams. Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece. Not currently running. Battery no longer available, requires replacement movement.
Sarcar. An 18ct gold and diamond set quartz wristwatch Magic Moon, 8104-544, Circa 1980 Quartz movement, blue dial with diamond set faux rotor and central diamond set rotating panel in the form of golf clubs, diamond set bezel, snap on case back, cabochon set winding crown, fixed narrow lugs, buckle stamped 750, case, dial and movement signed 32mm diameter (VAT charged on hammer price) Please note that the watch straps for this lot will be removed at the time of purchaseCondition Report: Gross weight 41.32 grams. Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece. The case is in good condition with very little wear and the strap & buckle is original. The dial and hands are in good order. The watch is currently running, untested for timekeeping and no guarantee as to continued running.
Sarcar. Two small size 18ct gold and diamond set quartz wristwatches Magic Moon, 52241-153 and 52241-41, Circa 1980 Quartz movements, gilt dials with rotating diamond set centres in the form of racquets, black stick hands, one with diamond set bezels, case backs held by 6 gold screws, European convention marks, cabochon set crown, fixed narrow lugs, one plated buckle, one buckle stamped 750, case, crystals and movements signed 26mm diameter each (2) (VAT charged on hammer price) Please note that the watch straps for this lot will be removed at the time of purchaseCondition Report: Gross weight 54.37 grams. Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece. Not currently running. Movements take a 751 battery which is no longer available, requires replacement movement.
Sarcar. Two small size 18ct gold and diamond set quartz wristwatches Magic Moon, 52241-30 and 52241-22, Circa 1980 Quartz movements, one with pavé diamond dial with rotating sunburst centre, the other with diamond set golf clubs rotating centre and Roman numerals chapter, case backs held by 6 gold screws, European convention mark, fixed narrow lugs, one plated buckle, one buckle stamped 750, cases, dial or crystal, and movement signed 26mm diameter each (2) (VAT charged on hammer price) Please note that the watch straps for this lot will be removed at the time of purchaseCondition Report: Gross weight 55.54 grams. Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece. Not currently running. Movements take a 751 battery which is no longer available, requires replacement movement.
Illustration for The Colour Of Magic book by Terry Pratchett. Ill Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Twoflower the tourist in a shop. 40 x 50 cm. Not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.
Children's books includes Rev.W.Awdry engine books, with inscriptions from 1952, Ladybird books, Walt Disney's Donald Duck full speed ahead Jenny Wren book, Toby Twirl, Sooty's adventures in mystery mansion, Peter and his magic pebble, Nicholas catches the crooks and Enid Blyton 1-16 Noddy books
Quantity of children's books to include:- Rackham, Arthur (ills), Barrie J M "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens", Hodder & Stoughton, n.d., plates with lettered tissue guards, front hinge cracked, original publisher's cloth with the gilt figure of Peter Pan playing pipes, gilt titles to backstrip, spine chipped, "Peter and Wendy", Hodder & Stoughton, n.d., illustrated by F D Bedford, condition poor, with a loose mounted plate 'Wendy's Story' Graham, Kenneth "The Wind in the Willows", Methuen & Co 1922, illustrated by Nancy Barnhart, frontis with tissue guard, colour plates, front board detaching, original publisher's blue cloth with gilt titles, the backstrip is separating Blyton, Enid "The Green Goblin Book", with two d-w, inked inscription dated 1940 on ffep, George Newnes Ltd, colour plates and illustrations, other Enid Blyton titles to include "Marigold Story Book", "Daffodil Story Book", "Mr Tumpy and his Caravan", "The Magic Far Away Tree", "The Folk of the Far Away Tree", "The Teacher's Treasury" in 3 vols Milne, A A "The House at Pooh Corner", Methuen & Co 1934, blue cloth, d-w, "The World of Christopher Robin", Methuen & Co Ltd 1968, "When We Were Very Young", Methuen & Co 1929, 19th edition, original publishers cloth showing characters on front board, "Mr Pym Passes By", Methuen & Co 1929, two box sets of "The Complete Series of Winnie the Pooh", "The Hums of Pooh", music by H Fraser-Simpson, decorations by E H Shepard, Methuen & Co, d-w and "A Gallery of Children Illustrated by H Willebeek le Mair"
Various modern firsts to include:- Hemingway, Ernest "A Movable Feast", Jonathan Cape 1964, d-w Francis, Dick "Enquiry", Harper & Roe 1969, d-w with some loss at the top of the spine Deighton, Len "Horse Under Water", G P Putnams Sons 1968, d-w Harris, Molly "A Kind of Magic", Chatto & Windus 1969, d-w price clipped Galsworthy, John "Swan Song", William Heinemann 1928, d-w, some slight chipping, not price clipped Byatt, A S "Angels and Insects" Forster, Margaret "The Battle for Christabel" Lodge, David "Nice Work", Secker & Warburg 1988, d-w and other authors to include Rebecca West, Elizabeth Bowen, John Brain, Rosamond Lehmann, Graham Greene, etc (1 box)
Everett's Plain and Coloured Juvenile Dramas x five, includes: Skelt's Harlequin & Little Tom Tucker; Green's & Pollocks Harlequin and the Magic Horn or Sleeping Beauty in the Woods; Green's Harlequin and the Giant Helmet; Green's The Lord Mayor's Fool; Skelt's Harlequin Jack Sheppard; Good Plus to Excellent Plus; (5).
Walk Disney - a collection of vintage 1930s Walt Disney toys / memorabilia comprising; Mickey Mouse and The Three Little Pigs magic lantern glass slides, Mickey and The Beanstalk card game, Three Little Pigs biscuit tin, a small plastic Mickey Mouse puppet, x2 childrens stainless steel cutlery pieces and a pewter Mickey Mouse shovel.
Magic The Gathering - WWF - Mickey Mouse - A boxed Magic The Gathering Arena Of The Planeswalkers game, a group of wrestling belts, a Mickey Mouse soft toy, Dr Who items, a Sonic The Hedgehog figure and others. They items show signs of use and appear Fair to Good overall, unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [ba]
MAGIC THE GATHERING - TERMINATOR - X-FILES - TRADING CARDS - A collection of 3 sealed trading card games, together with a sealed X Files video trivia game. The trading card games comprise: Magic the Gathering Starter Gift Box including instructional video from about 1999, Terminator Skynet 50-card starter deck, Terminator Resistance 50-card starter deck. Each item appears to be factory sealed in shrink wrapping, some with prices or security tags. One or two small holes noted in the shrink wrap on the Terminator card games and the X-Files video trivia game but otherwise the shrink wrapping generally appears intact and the contents are therefore presumed to be mint. The boxes are generally in about excellent, and as sold, condition. The items have not been checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee.) [GM]
Base Set - Skyridge Vintage Collection - This collection features cards from the original 1999 Base set all the way through to Skyridge, the last set produced by Wizards of the Coasts. The collection has some highlights such as two non-holo Gengars from Skyridge, three reverse holos from The Legendary Collection (Beedrill, Machamp & Dark Slowbro), Blaine's arcanine, a Base Set Venusaur and many more. The collection also features a number of other trading cards such as Magic the Gathering, Yugioh and Duel Masters. The cards in this collection range from near mint to poor but all cards come complete in a 9-pocket page binder. While this set contains roughly 55 Pokémon cards the dollar amount of just a fraction of these cards is well over $500. The Collection contains a number of high value Skyridge cards such as the holo Piloswine, holo Starmie, two non-holo gengars, a reverse holo Moltres and many more. A true treasure trove of a collection.
Swarovski Crystal - Magic of Dance 'Isadora' issued in a limited edition in 2002 only and contained in a blue, fitted presentation box with certificate of authenticity and outer blue sleeve, approx 20 cm (h) - condition excellent with no apparent faults (this does not constitute a guarantee) [b]
Swarovski Crystal - Magic of Dance 'Antonio' issued in a limited edition in 2003 only and contained in a blue, fitted presentation box with certificate of authenticity and outer blue sleeve, approx 21 cm (h) - condition excellent with no apparent faults (this does not constitute a guarantee) [b]
Swarovski Crystal - Magic of Dance 'Anna' issued in a limited edition in 2004 only and contained in a blue, fitted presentation box with certificate of authenticity and outer cream sleeve, approx 17 cm (h) - condition excellent with no apparent faults (this does not constitute a guarantee) [b]
First of the Magic of Dance trilogy. Features the majestic dancer Isadora Duncan, the mother of modern dance. She wears a blue crystal scarf completed by small sparkling blue crystals. Includes original box which measures: 11"L x 6"W x 5.75"H. Swarovski mark on base. Artist: Adi StockerIssued: 2002Dimensions: 4.5''L x 3.25''W x 7.25''HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Anna was designed to represent the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova and is made from clear and yellow crystals. From the Magic of Dance Trilogy. This item has its original box which measures 9.75''L x 9.5''W x 4.75"H. Swarovski backstamp. Certificate of Authenticity included. Artist: Anton HirzingerIssued: 2004Dimensions: 7.5''L x 2.5''W x 6.5''HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
A late 19th century mahogany and brass Ross Magic Lantern, the mahogany base with inset 'ROSS LONDON' makers plaque, with brass bound ROSS lens with rack and pinion focus, wooden slide changer, cover and chimney, electrified illumination with concave mirror, metal carbon arc marked 'PATENT 9225 1910', lacking glass cylinder and possibly some other components, contained in a red painted pine crate, lantern base 58cm long x 30cm wide, 43cm high with chimney, together with a quantity of paper bound printed glass slides, with subjects including, Little Red Riding Hood (12 slides), a Polar expedition (12 slides), chickens, chicken rearing, early church organs, misfortunes at home, a quantity of photographic slides of landscapes, and others. (qty)Condition: Very good - excellent condition with ware commensurate with age and use. Rust spots to cover and chimney, and other tinplate parts, spotting to brass lacquer and various scratches and small shallow dents to wood. Some slides with bubbling and losses to paper.Shipping We are sorry but this lot cannot be shipped by our in-house packing and shipping department. Therefore, it must be collected from our premises in Royal Tunbridge Wells, or you can nominate a third party packer and shipper of your choice. We recommend Mail Boxes Etc in Tunbridge Wells. To obtain a quote and engage their services, please contact Greg or Kim on +44 (0) 1892 510 155 or via info@mbetunbridgewells.co.uk. Please note that you must inform us in writing by email using the email account that you registered to bid with that you are giving your permission for any third party to collect your items. You must include the name of the third party collecting, the date and time they will be collecting and send them an email which they can use as proof of ID. Lots must be paid for in full before they will be released.
Rock, Indie, Grunge Interest LPs, twelve noteworthy LPs comprising of Gruntruck - Push (Roadrunner RR91301, 1992), Afghan Whigs - Gentlemen (Blast First BFFP90, 1993), Snakerattlers - All Heads Will Roll (DWC 1114LP, 2019, new and sealed), Red Hot Chili Peppers - Mothers Milk, The Jesus Lizard - Liar (picture disc), Anthrax - Attack of the Killer B's, Pro-Pain - Foul Taste of Freedom, Wool - Budspawn, Bad Religion - Recipe For Hate, Faith No More - Live at the Brixton Academy, The Cross - Shove It, Rev Hammer - Industrial Sound and Magic, generally all very good - very good plus
Rock and Prog Interest LPs, Twenty albums to include, Roger Waters - The Pro's and Con's of Hitch Hiking, Pink Floyd - Meddle (reissue), Dark Side Of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, The Allman Brothers - Live At Fillmore East, John Mayall - The Turning Point, Notice to Appear, Primal Solo's, Uriah Heep - Demons and Wizards, Jack Bruce - Harmony Row, Queen - A Kind Of Magic, News Of The World Jazz, Supertramp - Fee As a Bird, Even In the Quietest Moments, Crisis What Crisis, Crime Of The Century, Foreigner - Double Vision, Wings - At the Speed Of Sound, generally very good - very good plus.
FRAZER, SIR JAMES GEORGE: 'THE GOLDEN BOUGH'comprising 'Adonis, Attis and Osiris' volumes 1 and 2, 'Spirits of the Corn' volumes 1 and 2', 'The Magic Art' volumes 1 and 2, 'Balder the Beautiful' volumes 1 and 2, 'The Dying God', 'The Scapegoat', 'Taboo and the Perils of the Soul' and Bibliography, 8vo, published by Macmillan and Co, London 1936-8, green cloth bound (12)
* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), FROM THE EVIL WITHIN limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Seriesmounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cmNote: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot.Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
* ALAN DAVIE CBE RA HRSA RWA (SCOTTISH 1920 - 2014), MAGIC VILLAGE NO.7 oil on board, signed, titled and dated 1994 versoframedimage size 29cm x 38cm, overall size 34cm x 43cmLabel verso: Gimpel Fils, London Note: Davie was a Scottish painter, he as a painter at Edinburgh College of Art from 1938 to 1940, initially favouring poetic imagery and coming into contact with modernism at exhibitions held in London of works by Picasso (1945; V&A) and Paul Klee (1945; Tate). He explored a diverse range of activities, however, before returning to painting from 1949 to 1953 he earned his living by making jewellery and in 1947 he worked as a jazz musician, an activity he continued in later life. He wrote poetry during the early 1940s. From 1953 to 1956 Davie taught in London at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, where he became interested in African and Pacific art. As early as 1958 Davie emphasised the importance in his work of intuition, as expressed in the form of enigmatic signs. During the 1960s, both in paintings and in coloured lithographs, he represented such images with increasing clarity at the expense of gestural handling. In 1971 he made his first visit to the island of St Lucia, where he began to spend half of each year and which brought Caribbean influences to bear on his suggestive imagery, as in Bird Gong No. 10, Opus 730 (1973; London, Brit. Council). Taking on the role of a disinherited shaman, Davie created a synthesis of mythologies from a variety of cultures for a modern civilisation devoid of its own village myths.
* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), SPELLBOUND IN MOTION limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Seriesmounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cmNote: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot.Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), HYPNOTIC REVEAL limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 58/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic seriesmounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cmNote: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot.Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
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