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AN OLD MASTER STUDY OF A MALE NUDE Pencil, 28 x 24cm; together with a pencil drawing of a hermit (2)

Late 17th century Italian school, an Old Master drawing of a classical fountain, sanguine red chalk on paper, W. 15cm x H. 20.5cm.

Gunn (M.) & Codd ( L.E.) BOTANICAL EXPLORATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA 4to (285 x 205 mm) An illustrated history of early botanical literature on the Cape Flora. Biographical accounts of the leading plant collectors and their activities in southern Africa from the days of the East India Company until modern times. 400 pages, colour frontispiece - painting of a baobab by Thomas Baines, illustrated throughout, green cloth, a good copy in the dust jacket. ‘The story of plant collecting and early illustrations of our flora and, bound up with it, the emergence of the science of botany up to about the 1750’s is told in part one, lavishly illustrated with 81 reproductions of old botanical pictures and maps. In part two there is a wealth of information on the often colourful and adventurous travellers, soldiers, missionaries, VOC officials and master gardeners, naturalists and professional collectors attracted to this fascinating country of exceptional floral diversity awaiting exploration.’ Editor’s note. Very good Cape Town A.A. Balkema 1981 Click here to view further details and to bid

MINIATURE SELECTION Avonside 100 Proof, Highland Fusilier, White Horse, Highland Fusilier 25th Anniversary Blend, Frasers Dew of Ben Nevis 21 Year Old, Black & White, Catto`s Rare Old, Ben Alder, Glen Lindsay, Glen Calder, Old Arthur, The Deerstalker, Mackinlay`s Legacy 12 Year Old, John Barr, Diners De Luxe, Haig Gold Label, Lauder`s, Grand Scot, Highland Clan Special Reserve, John Player Special, Old House, King`s Ransom 12 Year Old, Haig Dimple 12 Year Old, The Antiquary, Spey Cast 12 Year Old, Rob Roy, Old Thurso, Eaton`s Special Reserve, Lamberts Favourite, Oldfield`s Blue Label, Auld Reekie, Ronson 12 Year Old, J & B Jet, James Martin`s 12 Year Old, Wilshire`s Black Bull, The Jacobite, Robbie Burns, Seagrams 100 Pipers, Seann Phortrigh, The Sheiling, Isle of Skye 8 Year Old, Islay Mist Master`s 12 Year Old, Hamilton`s, Cutty Sark, Haig Fine Old, Cairngorm Whisky Centre 8 Year Old, Forth Bridge Centennial Blend. 48 bottles Good Fills, weathering to some labels.

A 19th century miniature portrait in a blue enamel and gilt metal frame, 8.5 x 6.5 cm oval, together with a group of eight miniature oil paintings after old master originals CONDITION REPORT: The former with splits to ivory and case, otherwise ok

His Master`s Voice gramophone retailed by Haldron, Balham SW complete with a collection of old singles

OLD MASTER PEN AND BROWN INK, ON PAPER 18TH.C. H 15" W 11.5": Interior church scene with tabernacle surrounded by saints. Mounted on later paper.

Early 20th Century English School Harbour scene; lake scene; mountainous lake scene and view of a lakeside town, four watercolours, various sizes; together with an `old master` oleograph

A parcel lot of unframed pictures to include GIROLOMO. Signed, wash on paper, Old Master style sketch of St Peter, holding the keys to heaven, three after ALBRECHT DURER (1471– 1528) stipple engravings on paper, two after REMBRANT VAN RIJN (1606 - 1669) stipple engravings, `La Toilette de Venus`, and four other stipple engravings, average: 27cm x 18.5cm, (10).

†George III, pattern crown, 1817, by W. Wyon, the ‘Incorrupta Crown’, laur. head r., date below, W. WYON below truncation, rev. crowned shield of arms, edge plain (ESC.229 [R4]; L&S.159), in plastic holder, graded by NGC as Proof 65, beautifully toned, extremely rare *ex Willis II, Glendining’s, October 1991, lot 465 ex Ariagno, Goldbergs, June 1999 lot 1838 (back cover picture) ex Kardatzke III, Goldbergs, June 2000, lot 4663 (front cover picture) ex St James’s Auction 1, October 2004, lot 520 Only 18 silver and 7 gold proof examples struck. This is one of the two 1817 pattern crowns designed and engraved by a young William Wyon as entries in a competition for the production of a new crown coinage for Great Britain to begin in 1818. This would be the first crown coinage struck by the new Tower Hill Mint’s steam presses which began striking other coins in 1816. As all students and collectors of British coinage know, William Wyon went on to a very successful career as the chief engraver for the British Empire, but at this point in his life, having recently gained an assistantship at the Mint under his cousin, Chief Engraver Thomas Wyon, William was in a competitive battle with a foreigner, Italian gem engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, whose beautiful engravings had caught the eye of Sir Joseph Banks, an influential friend of the Master of the Mint. After Thomas Wyon’s death in 1817, Banks determined to make Pistrucci his successor as chief engraver but ran into problems as the law prohibited a foreigner from holding the position. Since the government had decided to produce a new Crown coinage in 1818, both men, Wyon and Pistrucci, were tasked with producing samples for the new coinage. As is well known, Pistrucci ultimately won that competition with his design of St. George and the dragon which appeared on the new crown series of 1818-1820.However, William Wyon’s design entries, the Incorrupta crown in this lot, as well as the 1817 Three Graces Pattern, show clearly the talents for design and engraving that would shortly put an end to Pistrucci’s coinage ambitions, catapult William to fame during the reigns of George IV and, most importantly, Queen Victoria, and establish him forever as one of the pre-eminent engravers in the history of coinage. The popular name of this crown, ‘Incorrupta’, derives from the reverse legend, in Latin, which translates as ‘An Untarnished Faith’, or roughly ‘A Faith that is Beyond Corruption’ or incorruptible. A superb example of this famous rarity with its masterful bust of George III, it exhibits lovely bluish purplish toning acquired over centuries, and its fields and devices show very few distractions and no wear. NGC has graded it PF65, equivalent to gem proof in the American system, FDC in the British. It is the finest graded at NGC and tied for finest at PCGS, the two main US grading services. Its rarity and outstanding condition for a 200-year old coin combine to make this a prize for the advanced collector of British crowns. That this coin’s prior ownership traces to a set of very discriminating collectors also attests to its desirability as does its appearance on the back and front covers of two previous auctions. When bidding on this coin, remember that it is almost impossible to find early 19th century proof coins in such a state of preservation given the sensitivity of proof surfaces and the lack of concern about handling and surface marks that characterized the habits of past generations of collectors.

DUNHILL OLD MASTER Blended Scotch Whisky. For duty free shops in Bangkok Airport. 750ml, 43% volume, in carton. THE WHISKY OF 1990 Blended Scotch whisky. Created by Whyte & Mackay. 75cl, 40% volume. FAMOUS GROUSE 15 YEAR OLD FAMOUS XV Limited edition blended Scotch whisky. A commemorative bottling for Bill McLaren World Rugby Select. 70cl, 40% volume. In tube with Bill McLaren rugby booklet. FLOWER OF SCOTLAND RENFREW GOLF CLUB Blended Scotch whisky, specially produced for Renfrew Golf Club on the occasion of their Centenary 1894-1994. Bottled by The Rutherglen Whisky Co. Ltd. 70cl, 43% volume. WHYTE & MACKAY ROYAL DOULTON CERAMIC GOLDEN EAGLE Blended Scotch whisky. 75cl, 40% volume, in carton. 5 bottles Bottles and cartons are weathered

MACALLAN 1980 JAMES MACARTHUR`S OLD MASTER`S Cask strength single Highland malt whisky. Distilled 1980, bottled 2001. Cask no. 16457. 70cl, 57.8% volume. GLENROTHES 1989 Single Highland malt whisky. Distilled 1989, bottled 2002. 700ml, 43% volume. Comes with small metal plinth. Seal of Glenrothes is slightly broken.

After Murillo (Old Spanish Master), 19th Century oval porcelain portrait study of a young lady, together with another porcelain portrait study after Old Italian Masters. (2)

A selection of antique and Old Master prints, including engraving, woodblock prints, etc, all unframed. (13) The largest 40 x 45cm

PACKET: FIVE OLD MASTER ENGRAVINGS, INCLUDING DURER, assorted sizes, all unframed (5)

After Jacques Callot (1592-1635) French. A good collection of old master prints, and others by various hands, Quantity.

A Set of 12 volumes of photographs of old master paintings, believed to be from ‘The Leger Galleries’.

A pair of modern miniature prints, each depicting old master paintings of children, in elaborate gilt frames, 20cm wide.

After an Old Master, a reposing classical nude and four other paintings. (6)

A wooden box inscribed ''In Memory of the Summer 1945'' with a Harmonica, various small old Tins, belt Buckle, a Awl-V-Need Sewing and stitching outfit and a View Master.

A folio of engravings, including Old Master subjects, engraved by Guibert, Ackermann, Lutz, Kruger, Portbury and others (qty)

Attributed to Andrew Carrick Gow [1848-1920]- Infant study:- pencil 11 x 14.5cm together with an Old Master drawing of a child (2)

Half length portrait after an Italian old master, 18th/19th Century oil on canvas, unframed

AN EARLY 19th.C.DUTCH SCHOOL OLD MASTER MONOCHROME WATERCOLOUR OF A RURAL SCENE INSCRIBED ANDREAS SCHELFHOUT. 8"X11.5"

A 17/18th.C.FLEMISH SCHOOL OLD MASTER WASH DRAWING OF A RIURAL INN BY A WOODED TRACK. 8.25"X11"

AN 18th.C.FRENCH SCHOOL OLD MASTER DRAWING OF A KNEELING MAN, LABEL WITH PROVENANCE ON REVERSE. 18"X11.5"

THREE FRAMED OLD MASTER PRINTS, A PORT SCENE. A GIRL WITH A UNICORN AND A GROUP OF NUDE FIGURES.

A 17/18th.C.FLEMISH OLD MASTER PAINTING OF THE HOLY FAMILY IN A LANDSCAPE, OIL ON COPPER IN A MOULDED AND EBONISED TORTOISESHELL FRAME. 7.5"X 9.5"

A FLEMISH SCHOOL OLD MASTER PAINTING OF A TAVERN INTERIOR. OIL ON PANEL. 11.5"X 14"

AN 18th.C.CONTINENTAL OLD MASTER PORTRAIT OF AN ELDERLY GENTLEMAN. OIL ON CANVAS. 18"X 14.25"

A 17/18th.C.FLEMISH OLD MASTER PAINTING OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD WITH A LAMB AND OTHER FIGURES IN AN EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPE. OIL ON CANVAS. 13"X 17.25"

AN OLD MASTER WASH DRAWING OF A RELIGIOUS SCENE, EARLY FRENCH INSCRIPTION ON REVERSE. 13.5"X 10"

AN OLD MASTER PORTRAIT OF A CLASSICAL WARRIOR, RED CHALK DRAWING, COLLECTOR`S MONOGRAM. 10.25"X 5.75"

AN 18th.C.OVAL OLD MASTER DRAWING OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD FLANKED BY ANGELS. 11"X 9.75"

A SMALL COLLECTION OF UNFRAMED OLD MASTER PRINTS TO INCLUDE SCENES OF VENICE, PORTRAITS AFTER DURER,ETC

A 17/18th.C.DOUBLE SIDED OLD MASTER INK WASH DRAWING OF HORSES AND MOUNTED HORSEMEN WITH DOGS. 5.75"X 7.5"

AN 18th.C.FLEMISH OLD MASTER CHALK DRAWING OF CLASSICAL REVELLERS. 22.75"X 18" TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER INK DRAWING OF A SIMILAR SUBJECT

AN 18/19th.C.FLEMISH OLD MASTER PAINTING OF A KITCHEN MAID WITH HANGING GAME. OIL ON PANEL IN GILT MOULDED FRAME. 13.25"X 10.5"

A 17/18th.C.FLEMISH OLD MASTER PAINTING OF GRAPE HARVESTERS. OIL ON PANEL. 13.75"X 11"

AN 18th.C.ITALIAN OLD MASTER PAINTING OF FISHERMEN ON THE SHORE WITH CLASSICAL RUINS IN THE BACKGROUND. OIL ON CANVAS. 7.5"X 9.75"

AN OLD MASTER LINE DRAWING OF CLASSICAL FIGURES. VARIOUSLY INSCRIBED VERSO AND WITH ATTRIBUTION, COLLECTOR`S STAMP REPUTED TO BE THAT OF SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS

AN ITALIAN OLD MASTER INK WASH DRAWING OF A CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE, ATTRIBUTED TO PAOLO CALIARI (IL VERONESE). THE REVERSE SIGNED WILLIAM BAYNTUN, GRAY`S INN. (WILLIAM BAYNTUN WAS ADMITTED TO GRAY`S INN 28th MAY 1746. HE WAS A FELLOW OF THE SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES AND DIED 18th. FEBRUARY 1785.) 8.5"X 11.75"

19th.C.CONTINENTAL SCHOOL. WATERCOLOUR MINIATURE AFTER AN OLD MASTER PORTRAIT. 4.75"X 4"

A 19th.C.ITALIAN MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD AFTER THE OLD MASTER ORIGINAL, IN CHASED ORMOLU FRAME, SHAPED MOUNT. 3.3/4"X 2.7/8"

A19th.C.ITALIAN MINIATURE MADONNA AND CHILD AFTER THE OLD MASTER ORIGINAL, CIRCULAR OIL ON BOARD, FLORENTINE CARVED GILT FRAME. D 4"

CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN PLAQUE. A SAINT IN THE WILDERNESS AFTER THE OLD MASTER ORIGINAL. 9.75"X 7.75"

(FOLIO SOCIETY) THE BIBLE - WITH THE APOCRYPHA - King James version, and seven similar works including `The Bible designed to be read as literature` two volumes illustrated with Old Master drawings (8)

An 18th century Old Master drawing of figures by a tree in a classical landscape, mounted in an ornate carved giltwood square frame - 25 cm x 25 cm overall

CAMPBELL MALCOLM: (1885-1948) British Land & Water Speed Record Holder. T.L.S., M. Campbell, two pages, South Kensington, London, 6th January 1926, to M. Beachcroft ('Dear Bro. Beachcroft') on the attractive printed stationery of Malcolm Campbell Automobiles and featuring a small illustration of the Blue Bird. Campbell thanks his correspondent for their letters and refers to some notices of Lodge meetings having gone astray in the post ('…so many letters have been lost in the past that I have had to complain very seriously to the Postmaster General…') although adding that he is making arrangements to attend a Meeting on 13th January, 'and I shall be bringing my father-in-law, Major Whittall, with me. I presume that a dinner jacket will suffice - if not, will you kindly let me know whether evening dress means full dress.' In concluding Campbell states that he has not subscribed to any charity and proposes sending a cheque for £10 'for you to devote to any charity which you think most suitable, or would it be better to forward this amount to the Worshipful Master of the Old Uppingham Lodge.' In a holograph postscript, signed with his initials MC, Campbell writes, in full, 'My Father in law has just rung me up on the telephone & told me he has seen you today. I am afraid I am a very bad mason but I never seem to get a spare moment for anything: actually by the time I get home I have worked between 11 & 12 hours a day.' A few small staple and pin holes to the left corner of each page, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG

A pencil signed limited edition print of English churches and abbeys, a still life study of fruit and stone jug on a table attributed to John Saunders, a gilt framed print after an old master, an oil on board study of a seated poodle and other pictures and prints.

A pair of reproduction miniatures old master portraits in ebony frames

AN EARLY GEORGIAN SCOTTISH BASTING SPOON, master`s mark Archibald Ure, maker`s mark James Tait, Edinburgh, c.1730, in Old English pattern, 12 1/2" wide, 5ozs

ATTRIBUTED TO COENRAAT ROEPEL STILL LIFE WITH FLOWERS ON A STONE LEDGE with signature and date 1791(?), panel, 60 x 39.5cm ++Some overpainting and restoration, a decorative old master and not of recently cleaned appearance, in 18th c style gilt frame

QI BAISHI (1864 - 1957) & QI LIANGCHI (1921 - 2003) CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND GRASSHOPPER "135.5 x 29 
cm. Ink and colours on paper. Hanging scroll, brocade mounting. Signed in the lower right corner with a seal: Dajiang zhi men (Student of the great master). The seal was engraved by Qi Baishi for his son Liangchi. Inscription: Jiushisi sui Baishi laoren ti (Inscribed by 94 year old man Baishi). Provenance: Collection of a Czechoslovak diplomat.

Heath Robinson (2 items) Perrault, Master Charles w/trans. by A. E. Johnson Old-Time Stories London : Constable 1921. 4to. First edition. Pp. xi, 200. 6 cold plates. 43 black and white drawings. Red cloth with gilt titles. Spine underlayed. and Kipling, Song of the English. Illust. Heath Robinson. Hodder & Stoughton. 4to. Original binding. excellent. 18 of 30 plates present. (2)

OLD MASTER ETCHINGS; “Eaux-Fortes et Gravures Des Maitres Anciens. ND. Late 19th c. 20 plates in original half leather portfolio. Large folio spine defective, mounts spotted.

Albrecht Dürer (German 1471-1528), SAINT GEORGE ON HORSEBACK (B. 54; M., Holl. 56; S.M.S. 41) Engraving, 1505/8, a fair Meder B or C impression, with thread margins 107 x 84mm Provenance: Sotheby's, Old Master Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, 1966, lot 7. CONDITION REPORT: Overall good crisp impression. Foxing to the mane of the horse and to the head of the dragon. Very faint spots in the background. Slight horizontal creasing across the centre. Indistinct blue circular collectors stamp to the top right corner. Print held by two (presumed acid-free) tape to the top.

OLD MASTER STYLE, OIL ON CANVAS, H 28" W 22 3/4", CUPID WITH PUTTO: Framed.

"Christies auction catalogues, mostly 1980s, including Old Master Paintings, Victorian Paintings, Continental Pictures, etc (qty)"

"Christies auction catalogues, including Old Master, Irish, and British paintings, 1980s-1990s (qty)"