Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967) CAPE TOWN STREET SCENE signed with the artist monogram; signed in pencil on the reverse oil on board 28 by 22cm Ruth Prowse, the daughter of English immigrants, was one of the early students of the Cape Town Art School under the directorship of George Crossland Robinson. After this initial training she went onto study at the Slade School of Fine Art as well as the Royal Academy under the tutelage of John Singer Sargent. Upon returning to South Africa in 1908, Prowse lent the knowledge she had gained by means of teaching, and a year later, by serving on the board of the South African Society of Artists. In 1923 she was elected the keeper of the Michaelis Collection at the Old Town House. This role was to have a profound impact not only on her artistic output, but on her advocacy efforts too, in her fervent work for the preservation of historic buildings in Cape Town. Prowse’s artistic style is reminiscent of the 17th century Dutch golden age artwork with which she became so well acquainted in her work with the Michaelis Collection. Despite her role as a foundational member of the New Group, she did not introduce any sweeping stylistic innovations to the oeuvre of South African 20th century art, making her mark, instead, as a guardian of South African art interests, sitting on various important boards, including that of the National Gallery. Passionately and intimately acquainted with Cape architecture, Prowse is best known for her intricate street scenes – a fine example of which is presented in lot 760 - producing scores of views of Cape Town and its people. Her works are characterised by tonal warmth, beautifully exhibited in A Cottage at Fanehoef, Lot 761, in which one can almost feel the embrace of a hot summer’s day. Rather than sharp contrasts, Prowse’s palette is one of careful grading, with its pinky oranges and blues providing the accent notes. Her composition is sure, with shadows playing an important role, particularly in her street scenes. Her brushwork was direct, but not markedly impressionistic until fairly late in her life. She enjoyed the texture of paint, which she applied lavishly to her works. - Berman, E., Art and Artists of South Africa, A.A. Balkema, Cape Town, 1974, p 245 & 246
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Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967) A COTTAGE AT FANEHOEF inscribed with the title on the reverse oil on board 30 by 22cm Ruth Prowse, the daughter of English immigrants, was one of the early students of the Cape Town Art School under the directorship of George Crossland Robinson. After this initial training she went onto study at the Slade School of Fine Art as well as the Royal Academy under the tutelage of John Singer Sargent. Upon returning to South Africa in 1908, Prowse lent the knowledge she had gained by means of teaching, and a year later, by serving on the board of the South African Society of Artists. In 1923 she was elected the keeper of the Michaelis Collection at the Old Town House. This role was to have a profound impact not only on her artistic output, but on her advocacy efforts too, in her fervent work for the preservation of historic buildings in Cape Town. Prowse’s artistic style is reminiscent of the 17th century Dutch golden age artwork with which she became so well acquainted in her work with the Michaelis Collection. Despite her role as a foundational member of the New Group, she did not introduce any sweeping stylistic innovations to the oeuvre of South African 20th century art, making her mark, instead, as a guardian of South African art interests, sitting on various important boards, including that of the National Gallery. Passionately and intimately acquainted with Cape architecture, Prowse is best known for her intricate street scenes – a fine example of which is presented in lot 760 - producing scores of views of Cape Town and its people. Her works are characterised by tonal warmth, beautifully exhibited in A Cottage at Fanehoef, Lot 761, in which one can almost feel the embrace of a hot summer’s day. Rather than sharp contrasts, Prowse’s palette is one of careful grading, with its pinky oranges and blues providing the accent notes. Her composition is sure, with shadows playing an important role, particularly in her street scenes. Her brushwork was direct, but not markedly impressionistic until fairly late in her life. She enjoyed the texture of paint, which she applied lavishly to her works. - Berman, E., Art and Artists of South Africa, A.A. Balkema, Cape Town, 1974, p 245 & 246
ACTORS: A good, interesting selection of A.Ls.S. (9) and T.Ls.S. (3) by various English actors and entertainers, most dated during the 1960s, including Douglas Wilmer (briefly referring to Sherlock Holmes and also remarking 'Yes, I enjoyed knowing Charlton Heston very much - a delightful man. The medium I prefer is films….' , 22nd January 1965), Ron Moody (stating, in part, 'It was certainly a very nice experience to meet the Queen Mother because she is such a sweet woman and genuinely interested in everyone', 11th April 1961), Jack Wild, Edward Fox, Richard O'Sullivan (stating, in part, 'I am off to America on Sunday….to play Hawkins in Treasure Island, at the moment I am with B.B.C…..but they were good enough to release me. My latest picture is Women Shall Weep. Yes I like Jazz, I also like Judo very much….I must now rush off to the studios, do please excuse me won't you & another thing I hate writing….', 8th February 1960), Richard Wattis (2; in one stating 'I think of all the films, I enjoyed "The Prince & The Showgirl" most….', 1st August 1959), Norman Wisdom, Dennis Waterman (in part, 'I am very sorry I am unable to send you a photograph as I am afraid there hasn't been anyone brave enough to take any of me as yet….My hobbies are playing most sports, horse riding especially, my favourite actor is without doubt Sir Laurence Olivier and my favourite actress is Elizabeth Sellers (sic)….', 30th April 1962), Donald Pleasence, Christopher Lee (referring to his Fan Club and also commenting 'When I played Sherlock Holmes in Berlin, Dr. Watson was played by Thorley Walters', 28th February 1966) etc. Most of the letters have two file holes to the upper edges, generally not affecting the text or signatures, and a few with some light age wear and creasing, generally VG, 12
THE DEFEAT OF FRANCE AND SURRENDER OF THE FRENCHFine photograph album containing about 190 original photographs, each 3 1/2" x 2 1/2", depicting the initial German invasion of France in the region of Strasbourg and the surrender of French forces in the vicinity. The album opens with images of a giant railroad-drawn artillery piece firing from just across the border, in Ettenheim, Germany. The French are shown having surrendered in droves, with thousands of rifles stacked in piles. Defensive bunkers are shown blown to pieces, and men are also shown crossing the Rhine via ferries and pontoons. The Mayor of St. Die is shown surrendering the town, and German officers are shown cavorting about the empty town, even playing on children's swings. Other images show wrecked bridges, captured artillery pieces, destroyed fuel dumps, and victory parades. Fine condition, mounted to album pages with contemporary typed captions.
Nicole Frere Cylinder Music Box No.35783 C1860 Gamme No.1093, key wind, playing 8 aires, with single piece comb, makers name engraved in frame, with tune sheet to lid; inlay to stained wood case 13'', 33cm cylinderAll teeth and pins present, plays but a little stiffly, Stop/Start mechanism damaged, case worn
Thomann Flugelhorn FH-600G rose brass finish with nickel plated slides, requires some work to be in playing order, some small dents, trigger on 3rd valve slide, with mouthpiece and music lyre, in manufacturers case; together with Tenor Saxophone Hoosier Elkhart Ind. lacquered body with rolled tone holes, white metal plated keywork, No 5131, neck has corresponding serial number, requires work, in hard case (2)
Freddie Cowan of The Vaccines signed colour 10 x 8 inch photo. Lead guitar and vocalist with The Vaccines. The band have toured extensively, playing with and opening for acts such as The Rolling Stones, Arcade Fire, The Stone Roses, Arctic Monkeys, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Muse amongst others. The bands debut album was the best-selling debut album of 2011, drawing comparisons to The Ramones and The Jesus and Mary Chain
Max George of The Wanted signed colour 10 x 8 inch photo. British singer, songwriter and actor. George started his career as a footballer, playing for Preston North End. After an injury ended his football career, he decided to pursue a music career. George made his singing debut with the band Avenue. After the group disbanded in 2009, George joined the newly formed band, The Wanted. In 2014, he landed his first acting role in the sixth season of Glee in the role of Clint (a bully), the leader of Vocal Adrenaline.
A Beswick pig band, to include Andrew PP4 playing cymbals, Daniel PP5 playing violin (AF), Matthew PP2 playing trumpet, Thomas PP11, special edition 440/2000 playing guitar, Thomas PP11, special edition 409/2000 playing guitar, Richard PP8 lacking instrument, John PP1 conductor, Michael PP6 playing drum, Christopher PP9 playing guitar, David PP3 playing clarinet, Benjamin PP12, special edition 276/2000, George PP10 playing cymbals and James PP7 playing the triangle (13)
A Beswick pig band, to include PP7 James playing triangle, PP4 Andrew playing cymbals, PP10 George playing cymbals, PP8 Richard playing tuba, PP6 Michael on drum, PP2 Matthew on trumpet, PP3 David on flute, PP9 Christopher on guitar, PP5 Daniel on violin, PP1 John as conductor, PP12 Benjamin on tuba (11), boxed
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