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Click here to subscribeJohn Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865)Highland GamekeeperSigned and dated 1854, oil on canvas, 119.5cm by 181cmProvenance: Private Collection, UKAnonymous Sale, Sothebys, New York, 1987, Lot 233Anonymous Sale, Sothebys, London, 9th July 1986, Lot 144, Lot 144Literature : O. Beckett, "JF Herring & Sons", London & New York, probably no.267
Louis Smets (1840-1896) DutchFigures skating on a frozen lake by a castle Signed, oil on canvas, 59.5cm by 82.5cmProvenance: Hal O' Nians, London 1976Sold together with a copy of the purchase invoiceIn fully restored condition. Slightly stiffly relined, cleaned and re-varnished. The surface is slightly flattened as a result of the restoration process. Surface dirt and discoloured varnish now in evidence. Brown-coloured diagonal surface scuff within sky approx 15cm above the horizon in line with the main figure group towards lower left-hand corner approx 10cm in overall length. Retouching to the lower left-hand corner and some general strengthening through the expanse of ice lower left and across the lower edge. Isolated retouches and strengthening to darker shadows throughout the figure group. Sporadic retouches or infilling to old cracquelure within the expanse of ice moving across the lower edge. Further relatively fine and sporadic retouches across the standing figure between the main group of figures and horse. Further sporadic and fine retouches across the horse sleigh and figure group and within the masonry of the wall behind horse sleigh and figure group mostly contained to right-hand side upper edge cotner and right-hand side edge of the wall. More concentrated retouching to old widely spaced cracquelure throughout the end of the building and general strengthening. lIKELY repair with associated rectangular patch of overpainting within the ice, below and between the standing figure and seated figure in the foreground before the building approx 1.5cm by 6cm overall. Further general strengthening through the ice extending across to lower right-hand corner. Further retouches to old cracquelure and definition across the bridge and far right-hand side building. Essentially circular patch of restoration within the sky above prominent building approx 5cm overall. Some possible further strengthening throughout sky. Small circular patch of retouching immediately above the central tree now more than 0.5-1cm in dia. Patch of more pronounced or slightly lifting cracquelure approx 8cm below the diagonal scuff to sky. Possible push mark area of slightly raised or bruised paint approx 6cm by 5cm overall. Further fine and sporadic retouches to sky. Some of which have deteriorated and are visible by eye etc. Some areas of stable cracquelure.
Follower of Simon Pietersz Verelst (1644-1721) Dutch Glass vase of assorted flowersOil on canvas, 67.5cm by 58cmProvenance: Hal O' Nians, London, 1970WH Patterson, LondonSold together with a copy of the purchase invoiceIn fully restored condition, relined cleaned and re-varnished. Some light surface dirt is now in evident. Fairly delicate and sporadic redrawing and strengthening of the frond of leaves within the upper left part of the arrangement. The outline of the flowers between the zed frond and the upper red flower in full bloom has also been redefined in addition to the outline shadows and definition of the flower immediately below the frond of leaves in this area. Further delicate strengthening to the outer right-hand side to the upper flower, the lower outline of the droopping poppy bud and further outlining and strengthening to the upper right-hand side blooms and minor parts of the flowers below and right of the dominant blooming poppy. A similar level of delicate outlining is also found in the lower part of the flower above the pink rose in full bloom and the general outline of the anemone immediately behind it. Sporadic parts of the white rose to the left of the pink rose have also been strengthened as has the central dark-coloured part of the poppy below and left of this. Small essentially circular patch of retouching approx 1xkm left of the poppy leaves, the darker decoration of the butterfly has been delicately retouched and strengthened. The paint is slightly thin in places and flattened as a result of the restoration process. No further notable overpainting is evident under a UV light but the possibility of this is not precluded particularly if of a different date. Areas of isolated fine stable cracquelure otherwise in a stable presentable state of preservation. See images.
Richard Ansdell RA (1815-1885)"Going to the Lodge - Scotch Shootings"Signed and dated 1860? oil on canvas, 75cm by 132.5cmExhibited: Royal Academy 1861, No.376This charming picture was painted at a time when Richard Ansdell was embarking on a life-long love affair with the Scottish Highlands. For four months every year, he would visit from London where he happily mixed with the local people, sensitively recording their daily lives in oils on canvas together with their animals, amidst the dramatic Scottish landscape. Ansdell built a lochside lodge that he shared with his large family and artist friends at a time when the Highlands were being recognised by fashionable London society due to the visits to Balmoral by Queen Victoria. When this picture was painted, Richard Ansdell had been elected as an Associate of the Royal Academy; he became an Academician in 1870. It was, consequently, of paramount personal importance to impress at the annual Exhibition; he was in the prime of his career; he had made it in artistic circles and he was painting subjects that he loved in the place that he loved. This picture is a fine example of a combination of these skills and exuberant aspirations.This painting is unusual in that the two main figures and the dogs share centre-stage – usually the figures in Ansdell’s paintings are secondary to the animals but this makes a charming exception. Here we see a distant shooting lodge at the foothills of what I believe to be the Cuillin Mountains on the Isle of Skye. The gentleman and his lady who will be staying at the lodge are riding towards its shelter before the coming storm arrives, but they have to wait for the ghillie and his boy to catch up before they can attempt to cross the fast-flowing burn. They will be relying on the ghillie for all practical help and guidance throughout their stay whether they are deer-stalking or grouse and partridge shooting.The ghillie, his boy and trusty collie dog are making slow progress over the rough terrain accompanied by two sure-footed Highland ponies loaded up with all the paraphernalia needed for a sporting break in this remote place. The collie dog’s startled gaze back at the main group links the subjects together.The young couple are seen privately exchanging glances surrounded by a group of dogs required for the ensuing days of sport. Here we see, in finest of detail, a pair of glossy-coated Setters chained together; a pair of Pointers; a pair of Springer Spaniels, a single black Spaniel and the ubiquitous Highland Terrier that was a pet of the Ansdell family, appearing in so many of his paintings! The young man is the gamekeeper, and the young woman (his sister, wife or sweetheart) will be the maid at the lodge, carrying out all the housekeeping and catering duties. We must guess at their conversation.With thanks to Sarah Kellam (great, great granddaughter of Richard Ansdell RA) for her catalogue entry.In fully restored condition, relined cleaned and re-varnished. Substantial essentially vertical patch of restoration potentially from old damage which runs effectively from the horizon line to approx 5cm adrift of the top edge is mostly no more than 4cm at the widest point and is mostly positioned approx 2cm from far left-hand side edge. Other finer retouches in general area. The mountain which can be seen rising above the horizon far left-hand side edge has been retouched and strengthened throughout. Essentially fine retouches can be found through approx 50% of the standing highlanders' right arm coat sleeves positioned on the left-hand side of the painting. With further retouching throughout the lower part of his overcoat and trousers. Retouching of a similar character can be found approx 85% of the coat of the dog positioned front and right of zed highlander. The essentially fine and sporadic retouching which can be found within the baggage of the loaded pack horses is less pronounced. Sporadic and essentially fine retouches elsewhere across the sky with a more concentrated band along the upper right hand 30cm and corner. The outstretched foot of the female crofter shows signs of retouching and overpainting. A further notable concentrated area of retouching can be found within the lower part of the mountains approx 6cm right of the horse-mounted gentleman wearing a hat and is approx 3-4cm in length overall and in a slightly horizontal band no more than 1cm in width. The generic retouches are slightly more concentrated along the right-hand side in general. This would mostly take into account more significant or concentrated patches of retouching but the majority of the surface otherwise shows fairly delicate retouches throughout most likely the old flaked paint. The surface is somewhat flattened and the paint is thin in places as a result o the restoration process. Some surface dirt and discolored varnish. The varnish appears to be deteriorating somewhat inconsistently as seen under the UV. Areas of fine and sporadic cracquelure within across the standing female crofter's knapsack. Some areas of the surface have a slightly wrinkled quality which may also be a result of the relining process. New canvas used for reline likely having been aged. For more information please contact the department.
E.S. England (fl.1890-1910)A Study of British Bulldogs, with Roundhay Park, Leeds in the distanceSigned and dated 1916, signed, dated 1915 and extensively inscribed verso, oil on canvas, 69.5cm by 110cmExtensively inscribed verso with the details of the Bulldogs"The Markham" "Markham Minor"sired by Hollywell British. 1912"Markham Monarch" Winner. First Crystal Palace 1919& over 500 other prizes. "Champion Markham Tommy"Tremendous Winner - takingChampionship of America 1912Special for best in Show.Stud Bull Dogs"Markham Supreme"Winner of over 108? Prizesin England & America."Hollywell British"Winner of over 400 prizesConquerer of 14 Champions. Chicago5,000 entries. In fully restored condition, slightly stiffly relined, cleaned and re-varnished. Surface is slightly flattened from the restoration process. Surface dirt and discoloured varnish now in evidence. Possible intersecting damage with repair and associated retouching mostly within the background, right, the upper part and lower standing side bulldog and approx 10cm on the horizontal and 8cm on the vertical. Sporadic retouching within foliage upper left-hand corner. Likely general strengthening throughout the darker tones between the two back standing bulldogs. Concentrated patch of retouching to the left-hand side paw o standing bulldog lower right and further retouches in a diagonal swaive within the background between the two front legs of the standing bulldog lower right hand corner approx 7cm in length. The tan colour to denote the darker tone of the bulldog's coat lower right-hand corner, generally strengthened. Horizontal patch of overpainting or strengthening within the background right of the back left leg of the white bulldog upper right-hand corner, retouching to edges, general strengthening to foliage upper right-hand corner etc. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish.
A Kerr & Binns Worcester Porcelain Plate, circa 1862, painted and gilt with a crowned VR monogram within a pink band gilt with paterae and with floral meandering border, printed and impressed marks24cm diameterPossibly a sample plate for a service for Queen VictoriaTypical minor surface wear, mainly to the gilding. Hair crack to the rim at approx 1 o clock. No restoration.
A Steel and Gold "Thunderbird" Bezel Automatic Calendar Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, model: Datejust Turn-O-Graph, ref: 1625, 1974, (calibre 1570) lever movement signed and numbered D607154, adjusted to five positions and temperature, sunburst grey coloured dial with baton markers, date aperture, screw down crown, gold "Thunderbird" bezel, screw back stamped inside with maker's mark Montres Rolex S.A Geneva Switzerland and numbered 1625, case serial number 3777062, Rolex steel and gold jubilee bracelet with a deployant clasp numbered 62523H 14 and letter date code B6 for 1977, with Rolex boxes, guarantee paperwork, booklet and three spare bracelet links34mm wideCase and bracelet with surface scratches, case with small dents around the case, back cover milled edge is damaged in parts, case bakc with minor dents throughout which need polishing out, case is dirty, bezel is dirty and not rotating, crown is screwing down correctly on the threaded tube, bracelet links are stretched, one of the links with the pin broken and needs repairing, plexi glass with scratches and one crack next to the date window, original dial looks clean, hand setting correctly and date is changing correctly, movement needs cleaning, movement in going order.
the emerald-cut yellow sapphire within a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, in white millegrain settings, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.55 carat approximately finger size OThe ring is in fair condition, one diamond is chipped. It is stamped 'PLAT' and in our opinion would test as platinum. The yellow sapphire measures 6.70mm x 5.66mm x 3.55mm approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 4.8 grams. CR made 20.09.22.
the oval cut emerald within a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, in white millegrain settings, to a yellow tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.00 carat approximatelyfinger size OThe ring is in good condition. It is stamped '18CT' and 'PLAT' and in our opinion would test as gold and platinum. The emerald measures 7.10mm x 5.17mm x 3.65mm approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 4.1 grams. CR made 20.09.22.
the oval cut sapphire within an undulating border of round brilliant cut diamonds, in yellow claw settings, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.75 carat approximately finger size OThe ring was valued for insurance purposes in 2001 at £1600. The ring is in good condition with slight abrasion to the facet edges of the sapphire. It is stamped '750' and in our opinion would test as gold. The sapphire measures 7.31mm x 6.06mm x 3.78mm approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 4.2 grams. CR made 23.08.22.
the oval cut aquamarine within a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, with baguette cut diamonds above the shoulders, in white millegrain settings, to a yellow tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.55 carat approximatelyfinger size OThe ring is in good condition. It is stamped '18CT' and in our opinion would test as gold. The aquamarine measures 8.10mm x 6.20mm x 3.68mm approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L (some tinted), clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 3.3 grams. CR made 20.09.22.
Hermès Leather Belt reversible in grey and black, impressed to one end 'Hermès, Paris, Made in France' 'o' in a square, '95 T' '4' beneath a diamond and Hermès Collier de Chien Palladium Belt Buckle, with central ring, stamped to the reverse 'Hermès' 'Made in Switzerland', 8cm by 3cmin original box Couple of scratches to the buckle and slight wear to the belt. Length of belt only, 110cm by 2.5cm
Model railway interest: A Bassett-Lowke 'O' gauge scale model Six couple tank locomotive, in original box with instruction booklet; A Hornby 'O' gauge clockwork reversing tank locomotive in original box, two other Hornby 'O' gauge clockwork locomotives; several goods wagons; a quantity of 'O' gauge tack; together with a quantity of Triang 'OO' gauge track and two 'OO' gauge train carriages etc
An early 20th Century sapphire and diamond ring, having two rows of three old cut diamonds (approximately 0.2 carat aggregate weight), between adorsed triangles of sapphires (approximately 0.3 carat aggregate weight), between the trifurcated shoulders of an 18 ct gold shank, Birmingham, 1901, 2.94 g, size O
Southern Railway Bulleid Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive Nameplate shield depicting the RAF crest. A number of B-O-B locos carried this generic RAF Crest, primarily the ones named after Airfields, Fighter Aircraft and some Personalities. Vitreous enamel centre with gunmetal frame in good condition with one small face chip repair in the light blue background.
Worksplate BRUSH SULZER No 577 1965 ex British Railways Diesel Class 47 numbered D1815 and 47334 in 1974. Allocated new to D16 Nottingham Division, named P&O Nedlloyd from 10-1997 to withdrawal in July 2001 after which is was scrapped. Oval cast aluminium, in face restored condition with 47334 stamped in the back. Measures 9.25in x 5.75in.
Shaw (George Bernard, playwright and polemicist, 1856-1950) Autograph Postcard signed to Carl Hertschl, Jr., 1 side, 85 x 132mm., Whitehall Court, [London], 31st October 1929, at The O. P. Club, "No use Carl. I simply WON'T", postmarked "London, W.W.1, Oct 3, 1929", on verso a photograph portrait of Shaw.
NO RESERVE Second World War.- Ali Goes to Town. A Musical Frolic in 3 Acts, typescript, signed presentation inscription "Charles - a momento of rough passage with Houston (bald headed old - !). Frank C. Hamel. Christmas 1944", 1p. supplied in manuscript, a few pencil notes or markings, marginal toning, original boards, printed label "P. O. W. Pantomime "Ali Goes to Town" Christmas 1944. Marlag, Germany" on spine, folio, 1944.⁂ An original script from a prisoner of war pantomime inscribed from the producer to the scriptwriter. Amongst the credits is listed a "G. Place", likely Godfrey Place, commander of Submarine X7 which took part in the 1943 attack on the warship Tirpitz, for which Place was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Noy [Noye] (William, lawyer and politician, son of Edward Noye of Carnanton, Mawgan in Pyder, Cornwall, 1577-1634).- Letter from an unidentified writer to William Noy, as attorney general, 1p. with conjugate blank, folio, Salisbury, June, 1632, thanking him for looking after "o[u]r churches busines nowe in yr. handes... God send the Kinge, the churche and Mrs Noy... all together respectively interest:d prayers and thanks with diligence... & must needes be mixt to make a sweete smellinge incense", left margin strengthened with later paper, folds, creased; and 10 others, comprising 7 other early 17th century letters, including mentioning "a bottell of sack against Christmas", a barn falling down and bad trade in hides, and 3 sets of 17th century notes, including one relating to Homer, folds, creased, browned, v.s., v.d. (11).
Varia - Gebet- und Andachtsbücher - - Parizek, Alex. Kern der christlichen Andacht, zum täglichen Gebrauche katholischer Christen größtentheils aus den besten Gebetbüchern gezogen. Mit gestochenem Frontispiz und 5 Kupfertafeln. Prag, Haase, 1812. 133 S., 1 Bl. - Angebunden: Der kleine Baum-Garten. Darinnen überaus nützliche Morgen-Abend-Meß-Beicht- und Kommuniongebete...Mit Holzschnitt-Frontispiz. Glogau, o. Dr., um 1810. 278 S., 1 Bl. 10 x 5,5 cm. Hellblauer Seideneinband der Zeit mit Rücken- und Deckelkantenvergoldung, Goldschnitt, lose in Silbereinbanddecke um 1700 mit reicher filigraner Rücken- und Deckelverzierung und 2 Schließen.Die sehr fein gearbeitete, wohl in Norddeutschland, Holland oder Schweden entstandene Silberdecke wohlerhalten. Eine ähnliche Arbeit wurde am 10.5.1985 bei Sotheby's (Silver and Enamel Bindings) unter der Nr. 44 angeboten. - Der Seideneinband wenig fleckig und etwas berieben.
Czeschka, C. O. - - Keim, Franz. Die Nibelungen dem deutschen Volk wieder erzählt. Bilder und Ausstattung von C.O. Czeschka. Mit Buchschmuck und 16 farbigen, teils mit Goldbronze gedruckten blattgroßen Illustrationen von Carl Otto Czeschka. Wien/Leipzig, Gerlach & Wiedling, 1908. 67 S. 15 x 14 cm. Original-Leinwand mit Rücken- und Deckeltitel (Rücken minimal berieben, leicht angestaubt).Gerlach's Jugendbücherei 22. - Erste Ausgabe. - Heller 105R - Ries 479: "Was den Rang von Czeschkas 'Nibelungen' angeht, so zählen sie zu den Spitzenwerken der Buchillustration schlechthin." - Spiegel und Vorsätze in blau-weißem Bandmuster mit den "weißen gezaddelten Streifen", das nur für die erste Auflage verwendet wurde. - "Nach strengen druck-ästhetischen Maßstäben kann nur die Erstauflage als restlos gelungen bezeichnet werden: in ihr sind die großartigen, auf starke Flächenkontraste hin angelegten Farbbild-Vorstellungen Czeschkas drucktechnisch und in der Papierqualität optimal reproduziert" (Heller). - Gutes Exemplar.
Neue Werkkunst - - Salvisberg, O. R. Neuere Arbeiten. Mit einer Einleitung von Paul Westheim und zahlreichen Abbildungen. Berlin, Hübsch, 1927. 108 S., 1 Bl., 8 Bl. Verlagsanzeigen. 26,5 x 20 cm. Original-Leinwand (gering berieben und angestaubt, Beschriftung gering abgeblättert).Am Ende mit dem unfangreichen, mehrfarbigen Verlagsprospekt. - Innen sauber, insgesamt gut.
Technik - Handwerk - - Sprengel, P. N. Handwerke und Künste in Tabellen. Fortgesetzt von O. L. Hartwig. Neunte - Zwölfte Sammlung in 4 Bänden. Mit zusammen 26 (auf 25) meist gefalteten Kupfertafeln. Berlin, Realschulbuchhandlung, 1772-1774. 18 x 10,5 cm. Halbpergamentbände der Zeit (angestaubt, Rücken mit Papieraufkleber). Graesse VI/1, 474 - Engelmann 362 - Humpert 4734. - Band 9: Bearbeitung der Erd- und Steinarten. - Band 10: Bearbeitung der Erdarten. - Band 11: Bearbeitung des Pflanzenreichs. - Band 12: Beschluß des Pflanzenreichs (mit Register). - Die Tafeln zeigen Werkzeuge und Produkte der Handwerker. - Teilweise etwas braunfleckig, Tafeln teils etwas knittrig, Innengelenke teilweise gelockert.
Zero - - Revue Nul = O. Tijdschrift voor de nieuwe komnseptie in de beeldende kunst. Herausgegeben von Armando, H. Peeters und H. de Vries. Heft 4 (von 4)). Mit Original-Graphiken von Hans Bischoffshausen, Herman de Vries und Antonio Calderara sowie einigen Abbildungen. Arnhem u.a., 1964. 113 S. 28 x 22 cm. Farbig illustierte Orignal-Broschur mit Klammerheftung (etwas angestaubt).Letzte Nummer der Zeitschrift der niederländischen Zero-Gruppe. - Mit Texten von Mathias Goeritz, D. Saerbier, O. Pinedo, W. E. Simmat, J. Verheyen und Illustrationen von Goeritz, Hans Haacke, Yayoi Kusama, Getulio Alviani u.a. Mit den drei Graphiken von Hans Bischoffshausen, Herman de Vries und Antonio Calderara. - Papierbedingt etwas gebräunt, sonst gut erhalten.
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