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WILLIE RODGER RSA RGI (Scottish 1930-2018) *ARR*  The Scottish Historical Playing Cards  Information sheet published by A Stirling Gallery, signed and dated Oct '76, 17cm x 56cm.

Pair of Italian Grand Tour gilded wood Florentine niche or icon panels of angels playing instruments after Renaissance originals by Fra Angelico (Italian 1395-1455), 56cm tall. (2)

Good English mahogany large three train bracket clock and wall bracket, the 9" gilded arched dial with 8.5" silvered chapter ring with Arabic numerals enclosing a gilt foliate engraved centre signed Maple & Co. Ltd, London with subsidiary chime/silent, slow/fast and Westminster chimes/chime on eight bells dials to the arch, the substantial movement playing on a nest of eight bells and striking on one large and four small gongs, also with pull repeat and locking pendulum, within a Chinese Chippendale style carved case surmounted by a fluted acanthus carved cornice, 37" high (pendulum)

French ormolu figural two train mantel clock, the S Marti movement with silk suspension, outside countwheel and striking on a bell, the 3" silvered dial inset into a square pedestal surmounted by a seated classical lady playing a harp, over a stepped base applied with scrolling foliage, 19.25" high (pendulum and key)

Large mahogany triple fusee boardroom gothic bracket clock with bracket, the 7.5" silvered dial signed Langley Bradley, London, with strike silent/Westminster/eight bells subsidiary dials to the foliate engraved arch, the substantial movement playing on eight bells and striking the hours on a large gong, the foliate engraved back plate also signed, within a gothic oak case with cluster columns and carved foliage surmounted by a steepled cornice with carved spires, 29" high (pendulum and keys)

Good mahogany three train longcase clock, the 13" brass arched dial signed Jno Richardson, Bubwith on an arched silvered surround above the moon phase, over a silvered chapter ring enclosing a foliate engraved centre with tune selector dial inscribed Hymn, Somebody, Theadore, What Can the Matter Be, Monney, Musk, Gramagree and Washington, over a subsidiary calendar dial, the movement playing on a nest of eight bells and striking the hours on another, the case with long wavy chevron banded door inlaid with an oval floral panel to the centre, the hood surmounted by a moulded dentil swan neck cornice with two brass rosettes and a central ball and eagle finial, 93" high (pendulum, four weights and keys) **This clock is sold with a valuation for insurance undertaken by the Clock Clinic in Putney, London dated 20th July 1994 for £10,000. There are also various other repair receipts relating to the clock undertaken by various shops over the years This clock is also sold with a framed black and white print illustrating the clock movement and inscribed John Richardson, Bubwith, eight day musical longcase C.1760, seven tunes on eight bells

Six interchangeable musical box cylinders, each playing on four airs with one hundred and twenty notes, 13" long, in good condition (6)

Old two train Black Forest clock movement; also an old table top polyphon musical box playing 8 7/8" discs (2)

French ormolu figural two train mantel clock, the 2.75" gilt chapter ring enclosing an engine turned centre, signed Steffenoni, Paris, also signed on the movement backplate and stamped Guyerdet, no. 2556, with silk suspension, outside countwheel and striking on a bell, inset into a rounded arched pillar surmounted by a seated robed figure playing a flute, upon a stepped base with cast egg and dart border, 15.75" high (no pendulum)

Bank of Rewards, a beautifully produced little note for 1 Penny, date unknown, serial number 1, promising to ‘give, as a reward of Diligence and Good Conduct, the value of one penny’, and made out by hand to Mary Lees, with the signature of A. Bowie, Teacher, with a very sweet vignette of two children, one gardening and the other playing with a bat and shuttlecock, unusual for being printed on both sides, very good and probably a unique survivor Outing unlisted £150-£200 --- It has not been possible to trace either of the two people mentioned, as there is no date on the note and no location mentioned. However, the note is in a format that bears considerable resemblance to several 19th century Scottish notes, so it may be from there.

Two Chinese jade pendants, one of rectangular form carved with a deity and dog beneath a pine tree and mountains, the reverse with a four character seal mark, 6cm x 4cm; the other carved with figures playing Go beneath pine trees, the reverse with four lines of character marks, 5.2cm x 4cm, each pierced to receive a suspension loop

A Chinese famille rose boys vase, Republic period or later, of baluster form, painted with five boys playing in a garden, one child being wrestled whilst peaches fall from his basket, amongst turquoise rocks and bamboo shoots, four character Jurentang Zhi mark, 24cmGilding to the rim slightly rubbed, otherwise in good condition.

An early 20th-century three-piece gilt metal and marble clock garniture by A. Villon (Albert), the clock with a country maiden playing a lute and the case with martial trophies. The white porcelain dial with swags of painted flowers and inscribed for the retailer, Poussin, Cherbourg. Accompanied by a pair of slender two handle urns with cherub decoration All supported on cream and rouge marble bases with gilt scroll feet. 30 cm wide x 17 cm deep x 38 cm high. the clock.Both going and chiming train wind freely, the movement runs but this is no guarantee of reliability or accuracy.The clock chimes the hours and the half hours with a passing strike.The metal elements are gold-painted rather than true gilt.

A Chinese famille rose teapot, Qing, early 20th century, the cover painted with trees and mountains, the body painted with figures playing go and verso a figure playing the Qin with attendants, all before rocks and bamboo shoots, beneath a band of calligraphy to the shoulder, six character Qianlong seal mark, 9.5cm high, approx 13.5cm diaThe gilding is rubbed to the rim of the lid and handle spurs. Otherwise no further obvious faults visible.

A large Royal Worcester figure in original carry box and framed certificate of HRH Prince Charles on Pans Folly, playing polo, model number 84.Condition: no sign of damage or restoration, still in original box

A 19th century polyphon in serpentine-shaped walnut case, original printed label inside lid, Retailer's Douglas & Co of South Street London, playing 9" discs (no discs present), case width 28cm

A 19th century Swiss rosewood musical box, playing 6 airs on a 20cm cylinder

Albert George Stevens (1863-1925). Children playing on a street before washing lines, watercolour, signed, 30cm x 39cm.

Spanish school, following models by LUIS EGIDIO MELÉNDEZ (Naples, 1716 - Madrid, 1780); circa 1800."Couple of still lifes".Oil on canvas.Sizes: 51 x 37 cm (x2); 60 x 46 cm (frames, x2).Both still lifes, which differ slightly from each other, present an identical pictorial conception. Aesthetically, the author has taken the Baroque tradition as his starting point, arranging the elements on a flat surface, using a frontal perspective and playing with the different levels or heights of the composition. The lighting also has certain tenebrist reminiscences, as in both canvases the artist presents us with dark compositions with very well-defined focal points of light. Because of all these characteristics, we can relate this still life to the production of Luis Egidio Meléndez, a continuator of the brilliant Hispanic work of the 17th century and the author of magnificent still lifes, a genre which was his speciality, although he also worked on figure subjects. A Spanish painter born in Italy, he was the son of Francisco Antonio, the miniaturist, and the nephew of Miguel Jacinto, the portraitist. He began his education in Madrid with his father and later attended the classes of the Preparatory Board of the San Fernando Academy, where he was a pupil of Louis-Michel van Loo. His father's expulsion from the board led to his dismissal from academic studies, so the young Meléndez made a trip to Italy to continue his training. On his return to Spain he initially worked as a miniaturist, but he developed his preponderant role in still life painting, becoming one of the most outstanding still-life painters in the history of the genre and undoubtedly the most brilliant in 18th-century Spain. In fact, he is represented in the most important art galleries all over the world, including the Prado and Louvre museums. Meléndez was an expert in the treatment of surfaces, showing an extraordinary ability to give an idea of the qualities of things: fruit, dead animals, ceramics, glass, cork, textiles, metals and stone. Although in some canvases he introduces a landscape background that brings them closer to the Neapolitan still life, most of his works are similar in form and concept to the one presented here, with various elements arranged in a clear structure on the surface of a table placed parallel to the lower edge of the painting, set against a dark background that is directly linked to the Spanish 17th-century masters. A master of expressive force and almost a magician of technique, Meléndez reflects, in his desire for accuracy, the principles of the Enlightenment world in his application to describe the elements in a manner that can be understood as didactic. We can find similar characteristics to those of this still life in works by Meléndez such as "Still Life with Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Containers", "Still Life with Two Partridges, Onions, Garlic and Vessels" or "Still Life with Salmon" (Prado), among others.

A collection of cigarette and trade cards, all part-sets and odds, including 7 (of 12) Cadbury Bros. Ltd. 'Antarctic Series', 8 (of 50) Thomson & Porteous 'Arms of British Towns', 1 Imperial Tobacco Co. of Canada 'Lacrosse Series', 1 P. Lorillard Co. 'Playing Cards Inset Girls', 1 W. Duke & Sons extra large-size 'Fancy Dress Ball Costumes', 1 W. Duke & Sons extra large-size 'French Novelties' and 1 Taddy & Co. 'Dogs' cigarette cards.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A Medieval style 'Unicorn' tapestry, centred by two ladies, one playing a harp, flanked by a unicorn and a lion, the foreground with a woodland scene and further animals, red foliate surround, 200cm wide, 146cm high Provenance: Edward V. Phillips Collection

A selection of stamps in albums and loose, together with cigarette cards, some silk examples and playing cards

A MID 20TH CENTURY GOLD COLOURED CHARM BRACELET The curb link bracelet stamped 9, suspending a number of various charms, including a number of gold coloured charms including an Edwardian enamelled flower charm, with ruby and seed pearl accent, stamped 9ct; a gold coloured playing card charm; a dog charm; together with various further metal charms including an enamelled fish; a budgie Size/dimensions: 17.5cm long Gross weight: 49 grams Condition Report: Signs of wear and use, the clasp in good working order Condition Report Disclaimer

A BLUE LEATHER BACKGAMMON SET ASPREY With two blue leather dice shakers, dice and magnetic playing pieces 18cm (7in) long (closed) Condition Report: Like new condition Condition Report Disclaimer

Linda Thorson signed 12x8 colour photo. Thorson is a Canadian actress, known for playing Tara King in The Avengers. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Peggy Mount signed album page cutout. Mount OBE was an English actress. In 1955, she got her big break in the comic play Sailor Beware!: she created the leading role in a repertory production and, though unknown to London audiences, was given the part when the play was presented in the West End. She became known for playing domineering middle aged women in plays, films and television shows. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Dave Lombardo Signed 10x8 colour photo. Lombardo is a Cuban American drummer, best known as a co-founding member of American thrash metal band Slayer. He is currently playing drums with Testament, Fantômas, Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Cross, Mr. Bungle, and the Misfits. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Christopher Plummer signed 10x8 colour photo. Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer CC (December 13, 1929 – February 5, 2021) was a Canadian actor. His career spanned seven decades, gaining him recognition for his performances in film, stage, and television. He received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award nominations?making him one of few recipients of the Triple Crown of Acting to also acquire a Grammy nomination. He made his Broadway debut in 1954 and continued to act in leading roles on stage, playing Cyrano de Bergerac in Cyrano (1974), Iago in Othello, as well as playing the titular roles in Hamlet at Elsinore (1964), Macbeth, King Lear, and Barrymore. Plummer performed in stage productions, including J. B. , No Man s Land, and Inherit the Wind. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Carol Marsh signed 10x8 black and white photo dedicated. Carol Marsh (born Norma Lilian Simpson; 10 May 1926 – 6 March 2010) was an English actress, best known for playing the part of Rose in the 1947 film Brighton Rock. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Linda Thorson signed 10x8 black and white photo. Linda Thorson (born Linda Robinson; June 18, 1947) is a Canadian actress, known for playing Tara King in The Avengers (1968–69). Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Melvyn Hayes signed 10x8 black and white vintage photo dedicated. Melvyn Hayes (born Melvyn Hyams; 11 January 1935) is an English actor and voice over performer. He is best known for playing the effeminate Gunner (later Bombardier) Gloria Beaumont in the 1970s BBC sitcom It Ain t Half Hot Mum, for appearing in the Cliff Richard musical films The Young Ones, Summer Holiday and Wonderful Life as well as Here Come the Double Deckers (1970–1971). Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Only Fools and Horses Actor, Paul Barber signed 7x5 colour photograph pictured during his time playing Denzil in the British television sitcom, Only Fools and Horses. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Actor Frank Williams signed 10x8 black and white image from Dad s Army. Frank J Williams is an English actor best known for playing vicars and other members of the clergy, most notably Timothy Farthing, the vicar in the BBC comedy Dad s Army. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Actor George Cole signed 7x5 black and white image. George Edward Cole, OBE was an English actor whose career spanned 75 years. He was best known for playing Arthur Daley in the long running ITV comedy drama show Minder and Flash Harry in the early St Trinians films. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Actors Kevin Whatley and Tim Healy signed 10x8 colour photo from the comedy drama Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Kevin Whately is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Neville Hope in the British comedy drama Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Robert Lewis in the crime dramas Inspector Morse from 1987–2000 and Lewis from 2006–2015. Timothy Malcolm Healy is an English actor, best known for playing Dennis Patterson in the comedy drama series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and Les Conroy in the comedy series Benidorm. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Actor Phil Daniels signed 12x8 black and white photo from the set of Blur s Parklife music video. Philip William Daniels is an English actor, most noted for film and television roles playing Londoners, such as the lead role of Jimmy Cooper in Quadrophenia, Kevin Wicks in EastEnders, DCS Frank Patterson in New Tricks, and Grandad Trotter in the Only Fools and Horses prequel Rock and Chips. He is also known for featuring on Blur s 1994 hit single Parklife. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Actor Paul Barber signed 10x8 colour photo from the 1997 British comedy film The Full Monty. Paul Barber is an English actor from Liverpool. In a career spanning more than 45 years, he is best known for playing Denzil in Only Fools and Horses and Horse in The Full Monty. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Actors Phil Daniels and Gary Shail signed 12x8 colour image from the 1979 film Quadrophenia. Quadrophenia is a 1979 British drama film, loosely based on The Who’s 1973 rock opera of the same name. Philip William Daniels is an English actor, most noted for film and television roles playing Londoners, such as the lead role of Jimmy Cooper in Quadrophenia. Gary Shail is an English actor, director, producer and musician. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Actress Barbara Windsor signed 12x8 black and white photo from the 1969 British comedy film Carry On Camping. Dame Barbara Windsor DBE was an English actress, known for her roles in the Carry On films and for playing Peggy Mitchell in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Actress Barbara Windsor signed 10x8 black and white photo from the Carry On British comedy film series. Dame Barbara Windsor DBE was an English actress, known for her roles in the Carry On films and for playing Peggy Mitchell in the BBC One soap opera East Enders. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Actress Barbara Windsor signed 10x8 colour photo with her BBC TV Personality of 1998 award which she won at the 47th Variety Club Showbusiness Awards. Dame Barbara Windsor DBE was an English actress, known for her roles in the Carry On films and for playing Peggy Mitchell in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Musician George Benson signed 12x8 black and white photo. George Washington Benson is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He began his professional career at the age of 19 as a jazz guitarist. A former child prodigy, Benson first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Actor Jamie Farr signed 10x8 black and white photo. Jamie Farr is an American television and film comedian and theatre actor. He is best known for playing the cross dressing corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger in the CBS television sitcom MASH. He was inducted to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Football Gordon Strachan signed 23x17 Legends Series Big Blue Tube pictured playing for Leeds United in 1990 limited edition 74/500. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Football Sir Bobby Robson signed 23x17 Legends Series Big Blue Tube colour print pictured during his playing days limited edition 114/500. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Football Denis Law signed 20x13 colour print pictured during his playing days with Manchester United. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Football Paul Gascoigne signed 16x12 colour photo pictured during his playing days with Glasgow Rangers. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Football Peter Shilton signed 15x12 colour photo pictured while playing for England. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Football Careca signed 16x12 colour photo pictured while playing for Brazil in the 1986 World Cup Finals. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

A quantity of vintage playing cards and games.

Symphonion walnut cased penny-in-the-slot music box, retailed by Herbert Ellis, Foregate Street, Chester, playing 19'' discs, width 63cm, height 89cm

Chinese soapstone carving, featuring three Immortals, on a base, height 18cm; also two carved soapstone figures of Shoulao, 12cm; and a terracotta model of a baby playing with its feet, unmarked, 10cm (4)

A COLLECTION OF ITEMS TO INCLUDE VINTAGE TINS, RINGTONS, SAVILLE, ETC, NATIONAL TRANSPORT TOKENS, PLAYING CARDS, ETC

A GIUSEPPE ARMANI CLOWN PLAYING AN ACCORDIAN FIGURE

Tray of mixed collectables including fossils, playing cards etc. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)

Box of assorted items to include a Zeiss Ikon Goerz Frontar baby box miniature camera, a stylophone, Texas instruments T1-25 calculator, Kodak pocket Instamatic 50 camera in original case with original film, etc. Omega stereo model 8023 cassette player, Kodak six-XX Brownie D camera in original case, selection of old postcards and playing cards including possibly original Jaques' Games set of Happy Families in original box, Pass the Pigs game, etc.(B.P. 21% + VAT)

Reproduction gilt wood games table with printed playing surface. 52 x 52cm approx.(B.P. 21% + VAT)

"THE AGE OF INVENTION", a Victorian card game, 19th century, comprising twenty printed cards, each illustrated with a comic vignette, to a slip case with applied illustrated title label, published by D. Carvalho, London, together with a Victorian bridge set comprising two decks of playing cards, the jacks illustrated as servants, the queens as a young Queen Victoria and the kings as a young Prince Albert, both sets complete but unboxed, a further Victorian card game comprising sixteen sets of four caricature cards, an unopened sealed pack of Charles Goodall & Son playing cards, a 19th century mug decorated with playing cards, and two Victorian crest albums (7) CONDITION REPORT:The Age Of Invention: Slip case worn and bumped to corners. Cover print worn and somewhat grubby. Cards bumped to corners and marked from use, some with the odd small stain or fox mark.Mug: Shows four descending hairline cracks to the rim, the longest 2cm. The body shows rubbing to the gilt highlights and wear to the printed card design. No maker's marks. 

Nouvelle Maniere de Jouer aux Echecs (New Way To Play Chess). Sieur Philippe Stamma. Printed in Utrecht, Holland at JV Schoonhoven & Comp. Essay on the game of chess, where we give some rules for playing it well and winning the advantage by fine and subtle moves, which we can call the secrets of this game. . Title decorated with a vignette by J. de Wit Jansz.  An In-12 volume of XXXI p. + 1 p. + 163 p. + 1 p. Half calfskin, spine with raised bands and gilt lettering, beige cloth board, embossed with crest and title in gilt of the Edinburgh Chess Club, instituted 4th November 1822. Pastedown has a small reference label. Old Chrsitie's lot label 171/2 25th May 1988.  

JOAN MIRÓ I FERRÀ (Barcelona, 1893 - Palma de Mallorca, 1983)."Quatre colours aparien le mon", 1970.Lithograph on paper, H.C. copy.Signed and justified in pencil.Work published in "Miró engravings vol. 3 (1973-1975)". Jacques Dupin, Ed. Polígrafa S.A., Barcelona 1992. Fig. 826.Size: 90 x 62.5 cm; 108.5 x 81 cm (frame).Miró began to produce graphic work in 1928 and 1929. It was after the Civil War that lithography took pride of place in his production, and he devoted himself to it with the same intensity as if it were a painting or a drawing. The simplification of forms, the strength of colour, the appreciation of the background of the paper and his particular signs and symbols are interwoven in a plastic and poetic whole that takes us back to his particular universe. Black and night blue confront red and yellow, playing with the star, the dot, the moon and the hair, some of his characteristic signs. The beauty of the work lies in its graphic and colourful rhythm, in its visual impact, which is alien to the attempt to understand what the images represent.Joan Miró trained in Barcelona, between the Escola de la Lonja and the Galí Academy. As early as 1918 he held his first exhibition at the Galeries Dalmau in Barcelona. In 1920 he moved to Paris and met Picasso, Raynal, Max Jacob, Tzara and the Dadaists. There, under the influence of the surrealist poets and painters, he gradually matured his style; he tried to transpose surrealist poetry to the visual, based on memory, fantasy and the irrational. From this point onwards his style began to evolve, leading him to more ethereal works in which organic forms and figures were reduced to abstract dots, lines and patches of colour. In 1924 he signed the first Surrealist manifesto, although the evolution of his work, which is too complex, makes it impossible to ascribe him to any particular orthodoxy. His third exhibition in Paris in 1928 was his first great triumph: the Museum of Modern Art in New York acquired two of his works. He returned to Spain in 1941, and that same year the museum devoted a retrospective to him which was to be his definitive international consecration. During the 1950s he experimented with other artistic media, such as engraving, lithography and ceramics. From 1956 until his death in 1983, he lived in Palma de Mallorca in a sort of internal exile, while his international fame grew. Throughout his life he received numerous awards, such as the Grand Prizes at the Venice Biennale in 1954 and the Guggenheim Foundation in 1959, the Carnegie Prize for Painting in 1966, the Gold Medals of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1978) and of the Fine Arts (1980), and was named Doctor Honoris Causa by the universities of Harvard and Barcelona. Today his work can be seen at the Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona, inaugurated in 1975, as well as in major contemporary art museums around the world, such as the Thyssen-Bornemisza, the MoMA in New York, the Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid, the National Gallery in Washington, the MNAM in Paris and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo.