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Lot 542
Rosalba Carriera (Italian, 1673-1757) Portrait of a gentleman, possibly a member of the Wade family Pastel on paper, held in an 18th century gilt wood frame 22 x 16½in. (56 x 42cm.) * Provenance: By descent from the Wade family. This recently discovered portrait is a fine example of Rosalba Carriera's work; the pose being quite typical, with the composition overall reflecting other known works finished during the mid 1720s - though she never appears to have signed, and rarely dated, any of her pastels. Previously unrecorded it has passed by descent through the same family since the 18th century. The identity of the sitter has traditionally been thought to be that of Field Marshal George Wade (1673-1748), but this cannot be possible given various factors most obviously the youth of the sitter and the proposed dateline of the work. Wade died unmarried but left four illegitimate children, including two sons George (1721-1799) and John (1720-1799) both of whom became soldiers. The date proposed for this portrait suggests, however, that it cannot represent either son and is therefore perhaps a record of a more distant relative to the Field Marshal, with an extensive branch of the family having originated from Ireland. Rosalba found great popularity amongst the visiting British gentry and nobility to Venice in the first half of the eighteenth century. Increasingly in demand her studio became a favourite haunt for many Grand tourists who eagerly required their likenesses to be recorded during their time in Italy, perhaps most notably Horace Walpole and Henry Fiennes-Clinton, later 2nd Duke of Newcastle. * CONDITION: Has been examined out of frame - frame had not been disturbed for many decades. No inscriptions or writing to back. Reverse of stretcher lined with cloth to dust proof but paper not laid down. Nail heads around edges of stretcher rusted and have caused small stains and holes to paper above each nail. Right hand margin of paper has white chalked numbers running from bottom to top (1 to 9). Condition overall good and no restoration visible - faults as follows: Vertical 2¼in scratch just before left hand shoulder. Very faint smudge lines across pastel at a 45 degree angle to top of right arm extending into dark background (approx. 3in long). Two very faint 1in. scratch lines at top of right cheek (barely visible). Tiny white dot (possibly mould, possibly a pastel fleck) to right arm, just above robe. There is a pink discoloured band (approx. 1cm. deep) across very bottom margin (not visible when in frame). Faint dark stretcher lines at top left and lower right corners (each approx. 4in long). No other damage, defects or restoration noted.
Lot 346
A multi coloured sapphire bib necklace mounted in 18ct gold, designed as a line of spectacle set oval and round cut stones, predominantly sapphires, of mainly sweet pea colours, separated by fine long links and suspending from the front a tapering bib of further similar stones in diaper formation, clasp hallmarked London 2014; length 43cm, maximum depth of front 4.4cm; colour range of sapphires mainly varying pastel pinks and mauves, also purple, deep- mid- and pale blue, and pale yellow
Lot 889
After Sir Joshua Reynolds, PRA, FRS, FRSA (English, 1723 – 1792) Portrait of the Reverend Laurence Sterne, novelist and clergyman, head and shoulders pastel 52 x 46cm (20 x 18in) Laurence Sterne (24 November 1713 – 18 March 1768) was an Anglo-Irish novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy", "Gentleman" and "A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy". One area of damage/wear to the right of his wig, dirt under the glass, too. Old gilt frame has various chips.
Lot 514
Norman Stansfield Cornish (1919-2014) "THE GANTRY: DEAN AND CHAPTER COLLIERY, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM" signed; inscribed in pencil verso "This drawing was inspired by the Gantry at Dean and Chapter Colliery, Ferryhill, Co. Durham. The Colliery at which I worked for 28 1/2 years. It is now demolished. Norman Cornish." pastel 54 x 74.5cms; 21 1/4 x 29 1/4in. See illustration
Lot 661
A pair of pastel studies of Mediterranean views, one a harbour scene, the other a triple arched bridge, one signed R Simpson bottom right and inscribed with label verso Fishing Village Provence R P Simpson, the other signed with monogram bottom right, with label verso Le Vieux Pont, 34 x 44 cm in cream coloured frames
Lot 695
A collection of pictures and prints including subjects after Kate Greenaway, a set of four 19th century coloured prints of butterflies and moths, an oval bust length pastel portrait of a young girl, signed with initials bottom right DN and dated 1922, a watercolour of the interior of a conservatory, indistinctly signed bottom left and dated 78, an oval gilt mirror, a circular relief moulded plaque with angel carrying children representing night, botanical prints, etc
Lot 696
A collection of pictures and prints including an early 20th century watercolour of a tavern, signed bottom right G J Dodson and inscribed to mount Ye Old Cat and Wheel, 33 x 23 cm, a coloured etching of Corfe Castle, signed bottom right Cyril Fleming, a pastel study of a team of horses drinking at a ford, a coloured print after Margaret Tarrant illustrating All Things Bright and Beautiful, etc
Lot 48
A set of four Meissen Figures,c.1850, modelled as a boy playing a flute, a girl selling flowers from a basket, a boy with grapes and scales, and a girl with a plumed hat at her feet, each in pastel coloured costume standing on a gilt scrolled base, underglaze blue crossed swords mark and impressed numbers,13 to 14cm high (4)
Lot 407
Marjorie Benson (20th Century) - An album of pencil and pastel studies - "Pekoe and Roy" - Studies of a Pekingese and a Golden Retriever" including - "Dinner Ready?" and "The Bumble Bee", each 10ins x 14.5ins, and a small collection of pastel, ink and watercolour subjects, mostly of canine interest
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