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Lot 2269

French WWI Allied victory medal, together with a Croix De Guerre and a Croix Du Combattant (3). P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 2270

1937 Austrian 800 silver shooting medal. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 2272

WWI medal pair and Mons star, to 75879 GNR J Frahill RFA together with his WWII medals and stars and WWII medal, box of issue together with Princess Mary Christmas tin with his name scratched to base and an Old Contemptibles badge. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 566

9k gold medal ‘Bradford District Junior Cup 1902’, 1.25” long, w: 5.2 gms

Lot 567

9k gold medal ‘Bradford Charity Billiard Tournament’, inscribed on back – ‘Runners-Up Moorhouse Shield 1927-28, A. Raynor’, 1.5” long, w: 12 gms

Lot 13

ROYAL MINT FIFTY PENCE AND ONE POUND BU PACKS OF COINS, to include 2006 Victoria Cross 50p, 2004 Four-Minute Mile 50p, 2003 Womens Social Union 50p, 2007 Scouts 100 years 50p, One pound England, One Pound Northern Ireland, One Pound Wales, One Pound Scotland, a 2008 BU one pound, a Britains New Coinage Two One and 50p pack, a Commemorative Medal 2002 Queens Golden Jubilee (11)

Lot 136

A SELECTION OF YELLOW METAL, SILVER, WHITE METAL AND COSTUME JEWELLERY, to include a pair of cubic zirconia yellow metal ear studs, unmarked with odd earring backs stamped 9ct and 375, white and yellow metal rope-twist bracelet, tag to bracelet with maker's mark T&C and stamped str-14k, a silver mother of pearl miniature pendant by M W Crawshaw, hallmarked Sheffiled 1998, a boxed CROSS retractable pencil, stamped gold filled, a PANDORA ring and bracelet each with Pandora box, a white metal hinged bangle, stamped 925 sterling, a gold plated cubic zirconia cross pendant, a silver cap badge, a pair of Rotary International cufflinks, a WWI victory medal, two cased quartz watches with six pence faces, approximate gross weight of silver and white metal items 245.6 grams (condition report: overall conditions vary good to poor, much of silver and white metal tarnished, some items AF)

Lot 147

A BOX OF MISSCELANIEOUS ITEMS, to include a white metal continental embossed bowl unmarked, a white metal continental jar with cover unmarked, a white metal bowl with cover set with semi-precious gemstones unmarked, a white metal mounted pin cushion unmarked, a white metal cup unmarked, a white metal embossed hair brush, two 'Midland Bank Limited' money boxes, small amount of cufflinks, a white metal articulated necklace, a white metal plate, lighter, a boxed 'Papermate' pen, a boxed medal commemorating the total eclipse of the sun 1999, a Royal Interocean Lines medallion etc

Lot 158

MILITARY ITEMS AS FOLLOWS, handmade white metal cigarette case, which has been heavily decorated with scrolled cut out design of a Mosque, with coloured back panels oblong, together with interior design on both panels and Africa Continent flag design on the back with coloured back panels, together with WW2 War Medal and various Cap Beret badges, SAS, RA, War Service 1915, etc

Lot 163

GLAZED FRAME OF WW2 MEDALS, 1939-45, France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medal, together with four cloth Unit/formation badges, Army Side Cap and a large mount of papers and ephemera, including fibre dog tags, which all suggest that this group can be attributed to a Pte 14596174 Frederick HUGHES, black watch, the paperwork also suggests that he was involved in driving a US Sherman Tank, after the D-Day landings in 1944, lots of intersting documents, letters etc, concerning one mans life with 30 Corps

Lot 172

A BOX LID OF COINS AND COMMEMORATIVES, to include a Medal with images of Westminster Abbey, a 1951 Festival etc

Lot 174

A BOX OF COINS AND COMMEMORATIVES TO INCLUDE a HRH Prince Louis 1 ounce Silver Medal 23 April 2018, a set of 5 pictorial Royalty gold flushed coins 110g each, Royal Mint Emblems and Shield of Arms cased sets of Silver proofs 2008, 7 coins in each, a Westminster box of 24 coins with a mixture of silver proofs and Gold flushed copper/nickel coins, 2001 RM annual coin set, remembrance £5 prooflike set, a 2 ounce .925 Silver Queen Elizabeth II 2015 Coat of Arms coin, a large British Legion Medal, others etc (13)

Lot 21

A SMALL AMOUNT OF ROYAL MINT SILVER PROOF AND BU COINS, to include Henry VIII and Mary Rose silver two coin set 2009 with certificates, a Nelson-Trafalgar two coin 2005 silver proof set with cetificates, a 2005 HRH Prince of Wales and Mrs Camilla Parker Bowels Marriage Celebration silver proof medal Coa, a BU Emblems and Royal shield of Arms set of coins, etc (4) slight toning

Lot 29

A SELECTION OF ROYAL MINT SILVER AND SILVER PIEDFORT PROOF UK COINS TO INCLUDE: 2009 £5 Accession of Henry V111 Silver Proof Piedfort,A 2009 Robert Burns Piedfort Proof Two Pounds Boxed + Cert,A WWF Silver Proof 50p Coin 2011 Certificate boxed, a 2002 Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Commemorative silver medal for 50 years service in box with coa (3)

Lot 921

Two Waltham pocket watches including black dial military, a stopwatch, Longines Cosmo gold plated watch, lady's watch minor coins and a Fire Brigade medal.

Lot 3082

Konvolut - Münzen & Medaillen, überwiegend BRD beinhaltet u.a. BRD 105 x 5 DM, 21 x 10 DM, sowie 1 x 5 DM Fichte 1964. Dabei diverse Silbermedaillen mit knapp 400 g Feingeweicht, davon 6 x Daimler-Benz Medaille und vieles mehr. Bitte unbedingt besichtigen.| Mixed lot - coins & medals, mainly FRG, Contains i.a. FRG 105 x 5 DM, 21 x 10 DM, as well as 1 x 5 DM Fichte 1964. In addition, various silver medals with almost 400 g fine weight, including 6 x Daimler-Benz medal and much more. Please be sure to visit.

Lot 3039

Konvolut mit Kanada 20 Dollars Calgary 1988 zu 1 oz. fein, Porsche Feinsilbermedaille Modell 928 Jahr 1978, Franklin Mint Edition Flaggen der Vereinten Nationen in Sterlingsilber mit gut 210 g fein (keine Originalschatulle, nur Begleitband erhalten). UK Proof Collection Set 1984 sowie 10 Silber (925/1000) vergoldete moderne Medaillen Thematik Deutsche Geschichte zu ca. 185 g fein. Erhaltungen verschieden| Lot with Canada 20 Dollars Calgary 1988 to 1 oz. fine, Porsche fine silver medal model 928 year 1978, Franklin Mint Edition flags of the United Nations in sterling silver with a good 210 g fine (no original box, only accompanying band preserved). UK Proof Collection Set 1984 as well as 10 silver (925/1000) gilded modern medals topic German history at approx. 185 g fine. Conditions different

Lot 12

Weimarer Republik - Reichswehr : Kronprinz Rupprecht - Medaille in Silber mit zugehöriger Miniatur.Silber, ohne Band. Dazu die Miniatur Silber, am Originalbändchen. Verliehen an Dr. Jäger. Beigefügt großes Geschenkfoto Kronprinz Rupprechts auf Passepartout mit Originalunterschrift und Datierung: "1.4.33". Im originalen Stellrahmen unter Glas (32 x 26 cm). Dazu Geschenkfoto Herzog Albrechts von Bayern mit Originalunterschrift in Tinte. Im originalen Silber - Stellrahmen unter Glas (24 x 18 cm). Beigefügt Fotopostkarte Kronprinz Rupprechts in Uniform sowie gedruckte Tafel mit dem bayrischen Staatswappen und der Genealogie der Könige von Bayern. Weimar Republic - Reichswehr : Silver Crown Prince Rupprecht Medal with Miniature.Silver, without ribbon. Comes with the miniature silver, on the original ribbon. Awarded to Dr. Jäger. Included a large presentation photo of Crown Prince Rupprecht on passe-partout with original signature and date: "1.4.33". In original frame under glass (32 x 26 cm.). Also included a presentation photo of Duke Albrecht of Bavaria with original signature in ink. In original silver frame under glass (24 x 18 cm). Attached photo postcard of Crown Prince Rupprecht in uniform and printed plate with the Bavarian coat of arms and the genealogy of the kings of Bavaria.

Lot 48

Orden und Ehrenzeichen - Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 : Ordensspange mit 3 Dekorationen. 1. Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939 (Schinkelform). 2. Medaille zum 1. Oktober 1938 mit Spange Prager Burg. Buntmetall. 3. Bulgarien: Militär-Tapferkeitsorden 4. Klasse, 2. Stufe. Versilbert und emailliert. An rückseitiger Quernadel. Dazu Ostmedaille 1941/42, am Originalband mit Verleihungstütchen. Dazu vierteilige Feldschnalle. Interessante, ungewöhnliche Ordensspange.Orders and Decorations - Iron Cross 1939 : Three piece medal bar.Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Schinkel form); Medal for October 1, 1838 with Prague Castle clasp. Tombac. Bulgaria: Military Order of Bravery 4th class, 2nd grade. Silver plated and enameled. Reverse fitted with pin. Comes with Eastern Medal 1941/42, on original ribbon with original award paper bag. Alsom included four piece ribbon bar. Interesting, unusual medal group.

Lot 307

A silver medallion, inscribed Brownscombe Mayor of Maidstone, 0.4oz; together with a Victorian silver Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee commemorative medal, 2.9oz (2)

Lot 389

A Cased Railway Centenary Medal 1825-1925.

Lot 23

Selection of collectable items includes Vintage rulers, cheltenham lodge no 3210 medal, hip flask etc

Lot 489

Large selection of commemorative coins and uncirculated coins to include Military pageant, Battle of Britain, Queen mother coins, souvenir medal of lady Diana and Prince Charles wedding etc

Lot 508

Vintage 1940 Italian war medal and 1 other

Lot 1045

Three World War II Medals to include The War Medal, The France and Germany Star and The 1939-1945 Star along with a cap badge for The Royal Pioneer Corps. In O.H.M.S original box sent to W.F. Williams.

Lot 1046

Four World War II Medals to include The 1939-1945 Medal, The 1939-1945 Star, The Italy Star and The Africa Star with 8th Army clasp. In O.H.M.S. original box sent to Mr. M. Powell.

Lot 1047

Two Queen Victoria 60th year commemoration 1897 medals, King Edward VIII 1937 coronation medal, cased skiing medal, and a boxed 'Convent of the Holy Sepulchre New Hall Essex' medallion.

Lot 1152

A coronation of King George and Queen Elizabeth 12th May 1937 medal with ribbon, in case.

Lot 1268

A quantity of Military Badges and Buttons including a Royal Navy enamel pin badge, Royal Engineers badge, Navy buttons, red cushion Crown Major metal badge, British legion enamel badges, St. Georges Medallion, Church of England Temperance Society medal etc.

Lot 1313

An RAF long service medal in the name of K4039272 Cpl. D. R. Marlow and miscellaneous cufflinks and studs.

Lot 1336

An officer's dress Suit with RAF cloth badge, medal ribbons, cap and beret, light infantry pin badge, etc.

Lot 1125

A 1940 - 1945 French resistance medal.

Lot 1127

A mixed lot of mainly re-strike medals.Victory medal copy. 1914/15 star stamped, 76940 CPL P.J.R ALLSOPP R.E

Lot 306

Football Mark Hughes signed Manchester United 12x8 colour photo. Leslie Mark Hughes, OBE (born 1 November 1963) is a Welsh former football manager and player, who most recently managed Southampton. During his playing career he usually operated as a forward or midfielder. He had two spells at Manchester United, and also played for Barcelona and Bayern Munich, as well as the English clubs Chelsea, Southampton, Everton and finally Blackburn Rovers. He made 72 appearances for Wales scoring 16 goals. He won a host of winners' medals during his playing career, including two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two European Cup Winners' Cups. He also collected an FA Cup runners-up medal and a League Cup runners-up medal. Hughes was the first player to win the PFA Players' Player of the Year award twice, in 1989 and 1991. He retired from playing in 2002. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 36

Collection of mixed British coinage to include George V Silver 1935 crown, Victoria 1887 silver half crown, Victoria jubilee medal and 1837 'To Hanover' token coin etc.

Lot 37

Antique Stirlingshire Constable police baton, Special Constable and Inspector collar badges and Long service medal belonging to Tom Watson. Together with Boys Brigade badges and silver medal.

Lot 381

ER.11 Cadet forces medal to flying officer l i allen rafvr(T)

Lot 382

ER.11 G.S.M Malaya medal to 23374069 pte r.j drake r.a.o.c

Lot 383

ER.11 r.a.f medal pair to 4235029 a.g.i b.m.blanshard r.a.f

Lot 384

ER.11 C.S.M northern ireland medal to 24180650fusilier t.a.grimshaw r.r.f

Lot 386

ww1 trio medal to 51717 cpl j.stevens r.a.m.c

Lot 389

mounted ww2 canadian medal group

Lot 405

Limited edition solid 22ct Gold Medallion of Simon de Montfort, this is a large medallion struck in 22 carat gold by the well-known London form of medallists, John Pinches. The certificate which accompanies the medallion states:-Commemorative Medal of the 700th Parliament of Sir Simon de Montfort, We hereby certify that this medal, 2 1/4" in diameter, struck in 22ct. hall marked approximate weight (4.00 oz.) is number 104 of an issue of 250 only. In original box with original purchase receipt in 1965

Lot 294

Mary Costa (Sleeping Beauty) signed 6x4 inch Pink Autograph Card. Signed in blue ink. she is the last surviving original voice actress of the first three Disney Princesses created in Walt Disney's lifetime and for which she was named a Disney Legend in 1999. She is a recipient of the 2020 National Medal of Arts. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 440

WW2 multisigned DM cover The Award of the Military Medal signed by Fl Lt Edward R. R Cerely, Srg John W McFarlane, Corp Elspeth. C. Green, Sq Ldr William J. O Magrath, W. O Roy Marlow, FL Serg Harry Simster and Srg Walter Thomas Simpson. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 441

Award of the George Medal to Airmen cover RAF(DM)15, Signed by 7 Holders: AVM R Bullen, AM Sir Geoffrey Dhenin, AVM J A Grey, Sq L M J Lakey, Master Air Electronics Operator J Reeson, Flt Lt D Oliver, AC J A McCarthy. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 442

WW2 multisigned DM cover The Defence Medal signed by A. V. M Sir Alan Boxer, A. C. M Sir Brian Burnett, Fl Lt T. Franks, A. C. M Sir Peter Le Cheminant, Wg Comm P. Belgrave Lucas, A. V. M Sir Laurence Sinclair and A. M Sir Peter Wykeham. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 533

Usain Bolt signed 10 x 8 inch colour photo holding up his gold medal from 2016 Rio Olympics. Very . Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 341

Masonic, medals and badges etc. - A Masonic silver gilt medal, Birmingham 1938, original box, together with six other medals and a brass and enamel badge, an 18ct gold and turquoise collar stud, weight 1.5g and a small wooden box inscribed 'Nice' with hand painted floral decoration, width 6.3, depth 5.2cm.

Lot 552

Daren Bread gold and silver medals - Two .375 gold medals, dated 1932, weights 22g and 22.2g, two silver examples, dated 1932 and 1933, weights 27g and 27.5g and a bronze medal, dated 1932, all awarded to H. Bedford and in fitted red leather cases, together with a silver 'Master Baker's Competition' medal, dated 1933, weight 26g and a George V Silver Jubilee commemorative medal, cased.

Lot 573

Silver - A silver cased lighter, Birmingham 1971, maker's mark for Deakin & Francis Ltd, a silver handled button hook and a Guide Dogs medal 1931-1991.

Lot 116

1914-18 MEDAL AND A CIVILISATION MEDALalong with a memorial plaque, awarded to 4019 Pte. D. Graham, 8-Lond. Reg. and a silver Securicor medal (4)

Lot 244

ST JOHNS AMBULANCE SILVER MEDAL,in original fitted case, along with two silver medallions (3)

Lot 351

TWO WWI MEDALS,the War Medal awarded to 953 Bmbr. W. McGowan R.A., the Victory Medal to S-11976 Pte. W. Kean Camerons, together with an enamelled 1887 crown in brooch mount (3)

Lot 115

STEINWAY pianola-piano, first quarter of the 20th century.Measurements: 134 x 159 x 77,5 cm.Early 20th century pianola-piano with Aeolian's Metrostyle Themodist Temponamic playing system, in use between approximately 1913 and 1923. Aeolian Company mechanisms were mainly installed in pianos manufactured by the Aeolian Company, such as the Weber, Steck, Wheelock and Stroud. They were also available on Steinway pianos through an exclusive agreement. Aeolian had been under pressure to manufacture the mechanism for Steinway pianos, but Aeolian had no interest in establishing a relationship with a company it saw as direct competition. So, to satisfy Steinway, Aeolian agreed to stop promoting its Weber brand as a luxury piano firm, and also to stop sponsoring concerts by Paderewski and other great pianists of the day. The agreement also stipulated that Aeolian was to purchase a certain number of Steinway pianos per year, regardless of market demand.The mechanical piano was invented in Paris by Debain around 1850. His system consisted of adding to an upright piano a second set of hammers set in motion by a system of levers. Other pianos were later built on similar principles. The model known simply as the handle piano became very widespread in Italy and England, and from the end of the 19th century a large number of different systems were produced, which competed for the clientele of non-musician amateurs, cafés, etc. Later, the pianola, patented in 1898, would work with a compressed air mechanism.Founded in 1853 in New York by the German immigrant Heinrich E. Steinweg, who by then had already made almost five hundred pianos, Steinway & Sons was one of the main firms responsible for the development of the modern piano, especially during the forty years following its founding, when the company developed almost half of the one hundred and twenty-five patents it holds. Steinway's revolutionary designs, as well as the exceptional quality of its workmanship, earned the firm important international recognition from the very beginning. From 1855 onwards, it won gold medals at many exhibitions in the United States and Europe, most notably the Grand Gold Medal of Honour at the Paris Exposition of 1867. Steinway & Sons was the first American company to receive such a medal, and soon became the favourite of many members of the European aristocracy and the world's greatest pianists. To avoid import costs, Steinway opened its first European factory in 1880, in the German city of Hamburg. Ten years later, the company obtained its first royal warrant, from Queen Victoria of England. In the following years, Stewinway's client list would include the Prince of Wales and other members of European royalty and nobility. Soon it would also become a supplier to many other European royal houses, including Italy, Norway, Russia, Spain and Sweden, and even, in the East, to the Persian royal house.

Lot 131

Female figure with dog in the style of KARL HAGENAUER (1898-1956), 20th century.Patinated wood.Measurements: 42 x 34 x 12 cm.The modelling of this sculpture is essential and synthetic without leaving aside the naturalism, typically Art Deco. Thus, in general, the details are left to one side, the meticulous rendering of the real model, although the author, a follower of Karl Hagenauer's style, pays special attention to capturing the movement of the animal's anatomy. These characteristics ascribe the piece to Art Deco, an artistic style that emerged in 1920 and whose influence continued until the mid-20th century in some countries. It sought to renew all disciplines, championing the value of the technological progress of the time and the new sciences of the day. The son of the goldsmith Carl Hagenauer, Karl studied at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts, where he was taught by Josef Hoffmann and Oskar Strnad and imbued with the spirit of the Wiener Wekstätte. After obtaining his diploma in architecture, he did military service between 1917 and 1919, and on his return he began to work as an architect and in his father's studio. During these years he created numerous pieces in silver, brass, copper, enamel, ivory, stone and wood. In 1928, after his father's death, he took over the management of the workshop and was responsible for the expansion of the firm, extending production to cabinetmaking and opening shops in Vienna and Salzburg. Since then he has exhibited his best pieces both in Austria and abroad, was twice awarded the gold medal at the Milan Triennale and was made a member of the Austrian Werkbund and the Werkstätte. His works are now in collections all over the world, including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the MoMA and the Jewish Museum in New York, the Casa Lis in Salamanca and many others.

Lot 72

JOSEP LLIMONA BRUGUERA (Barcelona, 1864 - 1934)."Modèstia", 1891.Sculpture in polychrome stucco.Signed.With Esteva & Cia stamp on the back and reverse.Work catalogued in "Una passejada per l'obra de Josep Llimona, 150 anys", MEAM, 2015, Barcelona, p. 104.Measurements: 42 x 32 x 18 cm.The sculpture "Modèstia" is evidence of Josep Llimona's most personal characteristics: naturalistic idealism, an inclination towards the gentle side of reality and, above all, a great delicacy and beauty in his female figures, always slender and innocent, enveloped in a veil of mystery.Josep Limona is remembered as the most important Catalan sculptor of Modernisme. Trained at the Escola de la Llotja in Barcelona, he obtained a pension to go to Rome in 1880. During his stay in Italy he was influenced by Florentine Renaissance sculpture. With the works he sent from there he already won prizes (gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in Barcelona in 1888), as well as a great reputation. With his brother Joan he founded the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, a Catalan artistic association of a religious nature (the two brothers were deep believers). By the mid-1990s his style was already drifting towards full modernism. He received the prize of honour at the International Exhibition of Fine Arts held in 1907 in Barcelona. From 1900 onwards he concentrated on his famous female nudes, and in 1914 he created, in collaboration with Gaudí, his impressive "Risen Christ". His artistic genius also manifested itself in large public monuments such as the equestrian statue of Saint George in Montjuic Park in Barcelona, as well as in works of funerary imagery, such as the pantheons he created for various cemeteries. In addition to exhibiting in Barcelona and other Catalan cities, he exhibited his work in Madrid, Brussels, Paris, Buenos Aires and Rosario (Argentina). He was president of the Barcelona Museum Board from 1918 to 1924, and again from 1931 until his death in 1934. Throughout his life he received numerous decorations, including those awarded by the French and Italian governments. He was also awarded the Gold Medal of the City of Barcelona in 1932, in recognition of his extraordinary work in the development of museum activity. Llimona's work can be found in the Monastery of Montserrat, the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Reina Sofia Museum, among others.

Lot 91

MATEO INURRIA LAINOSA (Cordoba, 1867 - Madrid, 1924)."Lady".Figure in bronze.Signed on the base.Size: 96 x 18 x 23 cm.Mateo Inurria Lainosa was a Spanish sculptor. He was born in Cordoba, the city where he was educated and where he developed most of his activity as a sculptor, teacher, restorer and decorator. Until 1883 he attended courses at the Provincial School of Fine Arts, where he also received artistic training from notable artists of the last quarter of the 19th century: Lorenzo Coullaut Valera, Rafael García Guijo, and the Romero de Torres brothers. Between 1883 and 1885 he studied at the Special School of Painting, Sculpture and Engraving in Madrid. Due to his progress in academic learning, the Cordoba Provincial Council granted him a pension to continue his studies in Madrid until 1890, the year in which Inurria presented his work "Un náufrago" ("A Shipwrecked Man") at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts, which was so realistic that some of the members of the jury considered it to have been painted from life.Between 1891 and 1901, Inurria lived in a provincial environment, not very open to critics and the public, and began to work as a restorer and teacher. His sculpture overcame the restrictions of academicism and tended towards a sober naturalism, simple in expression and lacking in anecdotal details, in which we can already see the tendency to idealise his models that was to permeate his mature work. Inurria considered himself a self-taught artist, going so far as to state: "I had no teacher, I taught myself". He worked on religious and commemorative sculpture, and throughout his career, in Cordoba and Madrid, he received numerous monumental commissions to pay homage to local and national celebrities, which were not always completed. During this period he also lived temporarily in Rome, where he coincided with other artists of his generation such as Rafael Romero de Torres, also from Cordoba, and the artist from Burgos, Marceliano Santa María.His vocation as a teacher was of great significance to him. He firmly believed that teaching could contribute to the improvement of the individual and society, economically, industrially and artistically. He became a professor of Figure Modelling and Drawing of the Ancient at the Municipal School of Arts and Crafts in Cordoba, and in 1901 he was appointed director of the Cordoba School of Industrial Arts, with powers to programme the studies of Silversmithing, Guadamecilería, Blacksmithing, Carpentry, Stonemasonry and Ceramics in schools-workshops. He produced some works along the lines of the social denunciation that triumphed at the end of the century, such as La mina de carbón ("The Coal Mine"), and designs and decorations with a modernist influence for the library of the Círculo de la Amistad, Liceo Artístico y Literario de Córdoba, where he joined in 1900.In 1905 the sculptor Rodin arrived in Spain accompanied by his close friend Ignacio Zuloaga. Inurria had the opportunity to meet him and to be his cicerone on his visit to Cordoba. From this time onwards, Inurria regularly took part in the juries of the sculpture section of the National Exhibitions of Fine Arts in Madrid.In 1911, Inurria was appointed professor of Modelling and Casting at the School of Arts and Crafts in Madrid, initiating a new stage in which his dedication to sculpture became more intense. The fact that he lives in Madrid gives him greater contact with the cultural and artistic world, as well as greater recognition of his work. He concentrates more and more on his favourite theme: the female nude, as the materialisation of an aesthetic ideal in which formal perfection, idealised and sober naturalism, sensuality and eroticism merge. Examples of this are: "Ídolo eterno", "Deseo", "La parra" and "Forma", the last two of which are currently in the collection of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía.He won a Medal of Honour at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1920, and two years later he was admitted to the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts.

Lot 282

WWI trio of medals for 733 Cpl T Salisbury R.E, a George V medal for bravery in the field and original Active Service documents

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