Tang Dynasty, Ca. AD 618-907. A pair of terracotta female musicians. The figures are dressed in long dresses with a short-sleeved cropped overcoat, the outfits are painted with red, green and black pigments. Each figure is seated while holding their instruments: a flute and cymbals respectively. Size: 250-260mm x 135-135mm; Weight: 2.5kg Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. The figure on the right has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.
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* Appleton (Honor. C., 1879-1951). "Rose Garden", watercolour on paper, depicting a gentleman wearing a high collared black overcoat, holding a rose head emitting a glow in a flower garden at dusk, signed lower left, some overall toning, image size 19.7 x 15.8 cm, sheet size 28.2 x 24.5 cm, mounted (32.5 x 28.5 cm)QTY: (1)
Henry Bone R.A. (British, 1755-1834)Self portrait of the artist, wearing black overcoat, black coat and white cravat. Enamel on copper, signed, dated and inscribed on the counter-enamel Henry Bone/ Born Feb 6 1755/ London/ Oct 1828/ Painted by Henry Bone RA/ Enamel painter to His Majesty/ & to *** Duke of York &c/ after the Original in my possession/ by John Jackson RA/ painted in 1828, gilded composition frame. Rectangular, 162mm (6 3/8in) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
[DICKENS CHARLES]: (1812-1870) English novelist. A good vintage unsigned stereopticon photograph of Dickens (approximately 17.5 x 8.5 cm), the sepia albumen print featuring two portrait images of the novelist standing in a three-quarter length pose, wearing a distinctive black wool overcoat with a quilted silk lining hand stitched with a scrolled feather design. a dark waistcoat and pocket watch, and resting one hand on the back of a chair. Photograph by Jeremiah Gurney & Son of New York and bearing their imprint to the left border of the photographer´s mount. A few contemporary and later annotations to the verso and with a few traces of former mounting. Some light age wear, otherwise VGThe present image of Dickens was captured in November 1867, upon or soon after Dickens had arrived in America for his second reading tour. From December 1867 until the April of the following year, Dickens performed seventy-six readings, shuttling himself between Boston and New York. The dapper and distinctive overcoat that Dickens can be seen wearing was given by the novelist to the newspaper publisher and philanthropist George W. Childs of Philadelphia, who in turn gifted it to P. T. Barnum´s American Museum. Jeremiah Gurney (1812-1895) American daguerreotype photographer, known for having taken the only known photograph of Abraham Lincoln in death.
COPPENS WILLY: (1892-1986) Belgian fighter ace of World War I, officially credited with 37 victories, thus making him Belgium's most successful ace and the champion 'balloon buster' of the war. An unusual signed 8 x 11 photograph, the somewhat grainy reproduction image depicting King Albert I of the Belgians in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform, overcoat and Adrian helmet, signed (´Willy Coppens de Houthulst´) by Coppens in black ink to the lower white border and with a lengthy statement in his hand to the lower part of the image, in French, ´Le 7 Avril 1917, le Roi Albert eut le bapteme de l´air, pilote par le commandant Jacquet, qui lui fit survoler le front de l´Yser. Ce fut le premier des vols tres nombreux qu´Albert 1er fit ensuite - l´un deux. en Novembre 1917 le conduisant en plein ciel ennemi, au-dessus d´Ostende a bord d´un Bristol "Fighter" britannique de la 48e escadrille du R.F.C.´ (Translation: ´On 7th April 1917, King Albert was baptised in the air by Commander Jacquet, who flew him over the Yser front. This was the first of many flights Albert I made - one of them in November 1917 taking him into enemy airspace over Ostend aboard a British Bristol “Fighter” of the R.F.C.'s 48th squadron´). Together with a signed 9.5 x 7.5 photograph of Coppens in a head and shoulders pose outdoors, in later years. Signed (´Willy Coppens de Houthulst´) by the aviator in blue ink to the base of the image and dated 1970 in his hand. G to VG, 2
CUSHING PETER: (1913-1994) English Actor, famous for his roles in the Hammer Films, as well as portraying Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes and Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars. A good signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Cushing in a head and shoulders pose wearing a black hat and overcoat. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image, ´Barry - May God´s blessing be with you always, In all sincerity, Peter Cushing´. A couple of very light, extremely minor corner creases, VG
Burberrys' Vintage Linwood two piece grey check wool suit size 40 L Burberry black wool with cashmere two piece suit size 44 L plus a charcoal grey overcoat (possibly cashmere).Overall condition is good, no bobbling or other damage. They all have some crumpling from storage and wrinkling from wearing. The only moth damage found is on the coat, see photograph.
A 36-BORE FLINTLOCK OVERCOAT PISTOL SIGNED FLEWITT, no visible serial number, circa 1805, with octagonal laminated 4in. barrel, gold line at breech, bead fore-sight, engraved top-tang with moulded notch rear-sight, flat lock with moulded edge and rounded stepped tail, bolted safe behind the swan-necked cock, rainproof pan with 'FLEWITT' signature beneath, walnut full-stock with chequered bag-shaped grip, iron furniture and brass tipped ebony ramrod.
WWII Nazi German Luftwaffe sheepskin winter coat. Very nice Luftwaffe ÒSheepskinÓ winter coat. The sheep skin overcoat was designed for wear in extremely cold climates. As used in cold theaters of war like ÒNorwayÓ and the ÒSoviet UnionÓ. The overcoat features an overlapping front closure with leather reinforced, wooden dowel "buttons". Luftwaffe patches on sleeves. Great original item for an Eastern Front display. This winter coat is a classic example of Luftwaffe gear, offering a glimpse into the history of WWII for collectors and historians alike. There is damage, see photos.
18th Century British School - Oil Painting - Half length portrait of a gentleman, wearing a white shirt and brown overcoat, unsigned, relined canvas, 30ins x 24ins in gilt moulded frame There is extensive restoration/touch ups to the lower part of the torso as well as to the upper left hand side. It is not possible to state for certain whether this painting has been cut down from a larger canvas, please refer to the condition report images for more detail and to view the reverse of the painting. There is some fine crackling/crazing on various areas on the man's coat, which looks to have a matte surface and may be what appears as lighter patches on the coat. We do not have any provenance for this lot. We are unable to post this item using our in-house service, please contact couriers for packing and transport quotes
Britains - History of the British Army - Redcoats, comprising: 20 x Assorted Models Includes: Model No' 43001 - Private 1st Foot Guards, 1795, Model No' 43006 - Guardsman Grenadier Guards, 1898, Model No' 43008 - Private Btn. Company in Overcoat, 1812-1815, Etc. Mint overall, contained in near Mint Set boxes. [20]
Beautiful flow blue pitcher with some gold on the handle and lip. Features a night watchman with a tan overcoat on one side and the motto, "if any one speaks evil of you, let your life be such that no one will believe him." on the other. Marked Rd No. 383665. Royal Doulton backstamp. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 6"L x 4"W x 8"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Handsome small pitcher from the Night Watchman Series Ware in blue and white. Small black scrolling the mouth of the pitcher and green lines on the rim and handle. The Night Watchman is featured on both sides in his blue overcoat and hat. Marked D4746. Royal Doulton backstamp. Issued: 1928Dimensions: 6.5"L x 5"W x 7.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
This hand painted bone china figurine is part of the Dickens series and depicts Mr. Micawber with a yellow and orange waist coat, black overcoat, and red necktie. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie HarradineIssued: 1952 - 1967Dimensions: 3.75"L x 2.5"W x 7.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
BRUNHOFF (JEAN DE)Le voyage de Babar, FIRST EDITION, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, WITH FULL-PAGE PEN AND INK DRAWING OF BABAR IN A HAT SHOP opposite the title-page, and inscribed on title 'A monsieur et madame Gregory/en souvenir de Montana et de leur excellent traduction/hommage respectueux de l'auteur/Jean de Brunhoff', the original pen and ink illustration (image approx. 190 x 250mm.) depicting Babar in an overcoat talking to a shopkeeper holding up a hat, with 4-line caption below in distinctive cursive script ('Babar - Je voudrais un chapeau pour Mr. Gregory./Le vendeur - Voilà un modèle que je vous recommande./Babar - Très joli! Vous l'enverrez aujourd'hui/de ma part à Mr. Gregory au Chalet La Fenière.-', colour illustrations throughout, pictorial endpapers, contents shaken, occasional light foxing or toning, publisher's cloth-backed pictorial boards, worn and soiled with some abrasions, tears to spine with minor losses, folio, Paris, Editions du Jardin des Modes, [1932]Footnotes:RARE ORIGINAL PEN AND INK DRAWING OF BABAR IN A PRESENTATION COPY OF LE VOYAGE DE BABAR, the second in the series of Babar books. The illustration depicts Babar smartly dressed in overcoat, kerchief and hat in the interior of a milliner's, buying a hat from the shop assistant and requesting it be sent to 'Mr. Gregory au chalet La Fenière'. The book was gifted by Jean de Brunhoff (1899-1937) to the recipients as a souvenir of their meeting at Montana, Switzerland. From an early age de Brunhoff suffered from tuberculosis, and spent much of his time (and eventually dying aged thirty-seven) receiving treatment at a sanatorium in Crans-Montana. In Le voyage de Brunhoff depicts a resort based on the town (with 'Hotel Suisse') where Babar, Celeste and the Old Lady go for 'le bon air des montagnes et faire un peu de ski'.Provenance: Monsieur and Madame Gregory, gift inscription from the author; later inscription ('To my darlingest Winkie, with all my love, Bernard, 1971') beneath a tipped-in bookplate on the verso of the title-page.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
European School (18th Century) Portrait of an elegant lady, three-quarter length, seated, wearing a white satin dress, with a blue overcoat trimmed with ermine Oil on canvas, 127cm by 102cm Lined, all keys present, good tension. Some mould on the back of the canvas. The edge of the canvas is visible at the top.Brittle age craquelure throughout, with stretcher bar and impact cracks. All stable, but slightly elevated in thicker passages of the paint.Scattered minor retouched losses mostly in the background, particularly to the top right and left corners, and down the left and right sides. A thicker band of old overpaint/varnish at the top and left edges. There is one 1cm retouched loss to the left thumb, and below this a patch of impact cracking with a couple of tiny unrestored losses, and below this there is a line of unrestored losses.There has been Some abrasion to the thin delicate passages in the hair, a little in the background, the halftones/glazes in the face and in the fur edge to the drapery (see images). It appears the at the rose might have had the glazes removed, as the leaves now appear blue. The fur edging has patches of suppressing overpaint, particularly in the chest area, but there are no other attempts to suppress abrasion.There are a few dark spots in the lighter passages of background, it is not clear what these are.The picture has been unevenly cleaned in the past, with patches of thick old yellowed varnish left on in areas such as in the blue drapery and fur bottom right quadrant. It has been partially put into solution and wiped around, and is visible with the naked eye as slightly milky/uneven area, and ingrained in the troughs of the canvas. There is an upper, even, glossy varnish, not discoloured, with minor fresher scuffs to the varnish at the edges. Light surface dirt.
Continental School in the Late 16th Century StyleA Portrait of G.Vallotier (by repute) three-quarter length standing wearing a fine lace ruff with a long gold chain over a black overcoat and gold embroidered dressInscribed and dated 1584, with inscribed label affixed verso, oil on panel, 32.5cm by 23.5cmWith Christie's stencil 46STH? to reverseSitter born in Lantages according to later inscribed label to reversePanel held in the frame by pins cross-grain. Minor old knocks and damages to edges of panels and wear to the corners. Very slight convex curvature in top right and bottom left corners where the framing pins are further from the corners. The panel is likely under a little tension. There are two splits 1.5cm long top centre with minor loss of paint and ground, and possibly a further smaller split centre bottom. Finescale brittleage craquelure throughout, not elevated and all secure. Scattered fairly minor losses of paint and ground from knocks, scratches etc, including a 10cm scratch running slightly diagonally to the right of the sitter, and a further 5cm curving scratch above left of the sitter. All are retouched. There has been some abrasion to the delicate paint layers, including to the chain, around the inscription, shadows of drapery etc. This has been suppressed by retouching, and there is a fair amount of retouching in the background together with strenghtening on the face and drapery (see images in UV). Much of the overpaint in the background is slightly grey or pink. Possibly more than one campaign of retouching. A slightly uneven varnish, not appreciably yellowed. Thick surface dirt. Likely remnants of an older varnish layer.
DUNKIRK (2017) - Commander Bolton's (Kenneth Branagh) Military Overcoat, Hat and Jumper - Commander Bolton's (Kenneth Branagh) military overcoat, hat and jumper from Christopher Nolan's World War II drama Dunkirk. Commander Bolton oversaw the evacuation of Allied troops from the town of Dunkirk while the German army closed in on them. The matching overcoat and hat are both made from wool, with metal features such as buttons and emblems. The coat also has military badges at the shoulders. The jumper is made of white wool, and is marked size "2". Some of the military badges have become partially unstitched from the coat.Estimate: £3,000 - 6,000 † Bidding for this lot will end on Saturday, November 16th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th or Sunday, November 17th.
PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005) - Elizabeth Bennet's (Keira Knightley) Dress and Coat - Elizabeth Bennet's (Keira Knightley) dress and coat from Joe Wright's Academy Award-nominated romantic drama Pride & Prejudice.Elizabeth wore a purple dress and green overcoat throughout the film, sometimes separately, other times as an ensemble. She wore the purple dress when she rejected Mr Collins' (Tom Hollander) marriage proposal, and the green coat when she did the same to Mr Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen) later in the filmBoth garments are made from wool, with the purple dress featuring a string fastener at the chest and the green coat buttons at its midsection."MBKK" is handwritten on the inside of the purple dress, while "BPPP" is handwritten inside the green coat.Estimate: £3,000 - 6,000 † ΔBidding for this lot will end on Sunday, November 17th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th, or Saturday, November 16th.
Four aerobatics pilot's flight books belonging to Captain Robert M Veenhuysen, circa 1960, with a Caterpillar Club badge with mount, two RAF pilot wing brooches, a tie clip, a fur lined Kattenburg pilot's overcoat and trousers. (qty) Condition reports for each lot are available on our website.

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