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Lot 285
JAZZ - A diverse collection of around 80 x LPs. Artists will include Steve Kuhn - Raindrops, Steve Reich - Octet • Music For A Large Ensemble • Violin Phase, Buddy Rich, Johnny Griffin/Eddie Davis playing Thelonious Monk, Gerry Mulligan, Dexter Gordon - Go! (Blue note reissue), Sidney Bechet, Stan Getz, Dizziee Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Cannonball Adderley and Oscar Peterson Trio. Condition can be from VG to Ex.
Lot 420
LOUIS ARMSTRONG ACETATE RECORDS - A highly unusual and potentially the only recording in existence of Satchmo playing at the Manchester Free Trade Hall in 1962. The records are issued on 2 x 12" acetate discs with 'AB316' stamped in the centre. Both records are in excellent condition with only a couple of very minor marks on the actual playing surface. The records are housed in plain cardboard sleeves, with one of these having a ticket for the concert attached which states 'Louis Armstrong, Saturday, May 12th, 1962, Second House'.
Lot 180
KEITH CHRISTMAS - 2 x rare LPs from the widely recognised singer-songwriter who found fame playing on the David Bowie's Space Oddity. Titles are Stimulus (SF 8059, VG/VG with two hairline marks on side 1/some ringwear but a solid copy) and Fable Of The Wings (B&C Records, CAS 1015, lovely Ex+ vinyl with very few marks/VG sleeve with minor wear to the delicate textured sleeve).
Lot 1178
A 19th century marquetry card table The shaped hinged top with floral inlays, enclosing a baize lined playing surface and with gilt metal mounts, standing on sabre legs with brass sabots. 92 cm wide. CONDITION REPORTS: Some bubbling, scuffing and scratching, small dent with slight veneer loss to top, some small veneer splits and losses, restoration to one back leg, baize probably replaced, general wear.
Lot 1067
A Chinese famille rose baluster vase, Qianlong seal mark and of the period, enamelled with a scene of two ladies surrounded by six playing boys and with two cranes flying overhead, 28cm high/Provenance: John Sparks Ltd/Note: A related lantern-shaped vase is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Porcelains with Cloisonné Enamel Decoration and Famille Rose Decoration, Beijing, 1999, no.93. Condition Report: Condition appears generally good for age and usage. The only noticable damage is a shallow chip which has been filled just below and to the right of the cranes (see image). There is a score mark in the glaze to the inside of the neck (not visible from exterior).
Lot 416
A Chinese export white metal box, of rectangular shape, the hinged cover depicting armed horsemen in a landscape within a border of birds and flowering branches, the sides depicting various scenes including figures playing cuju (football), marked beneath, 26.5cm wide Condition Report: Lot 416 is in generally good condition with no obvious splits or dents. The lid closes snugly. The total weight is 1325gm.
Lot 1
Amarna Period, 18th Dynasty, 1353-1336 BC. A rectangular limestone relief fragment depicting a profile head facing left with full lips, heavy jawline and lentoid eyes, hatched ties to the rear, six rays terminating in elongated hands extending from the upper edge, the upper part of a frieze of lotus flowers beneath. 7 kg, 56cm overall (22"). Fine condition; repaired. Property of a London gentleman; acquired Bonhams, New Bond Street, London, UK; 1 May 2008, Lot 43; with a print-out of the catalogue entry and a copy of the purchase invoice. The head is that of Nefertiti, queen and Great Royal Wife, of the Pharaoh Akhenaten, and whose name means the beautiful one is here. Nefertiti and her husband were known for a religious revolution, in which they worshipped one god only, Aten, or the sun disc. Akhenaten and Nefertiti were responsible for the creation of a whole new religion which changed the ways of religion within Egypt. With her husband, she reigned at what was arguably the wealthiest period of Ancient Egyptian history. Some scholars believe that Nefertiti ruled briefly as Neferneferuaten after her husband's death and before the accession of Tutankhamun. Her husband abandoned the old royal capital of Thebes due to its association with the old gods, particularly the state deity Amun. Akhenaten issued a ban on the worship of the gods and had the temples closed down, thus marginalising the wealthy and powerful priesthood. As part of his religious revolution Akhenaten built a new capital several miles north of Thebes at a site called Akhetaten, meaning the Horizon of the Aten, now modern Amarna. The new capital had a number of important open air shrines dedicated to the Aten which were profusely decorated with scenes depicting the royal family making offerings to the sun disc. The architects employed a new way of constructing and decorating the temples by using small stones that were carved with sections of the larger friezes, which are known today as talatat, of which this is an example. The scene on this relief depicts Nefertiti standing before an altar table, the top part of which is visible as a line, and offering lotus flowers to the Aten. The Aten was depicted as a disc from which descend beams of light that end in hands; these hands hold the ankh, hieroglyph for life to the noses of the royal family. In scenes found on the talatat, Nefertiti appears almost twice as often as her husband. She is shown appearing behind her husband the Pharaoh in offering scenes in the role of the queen supporting her husband, but she is also depicted in scenes that would have normally been the prerogative of the king. After the death of Akhenaten it is believed that Nefertiti may have started the process of abandoning the worship of the Aten and a return to the old gods, a move that was essential for the political stability of Egypt that had started to disintegrate under the rule of her husband, particularly diplomatic contacts with neighbouring kingdoms. This scene clearly displays the so-called Amarna style in art which broke with long-established Egyptian conventions. Unlike the strict idealistic formalism of previous Egyptian art, it depicted its subjects more realistically. These included informal scenes, such as intimate portrayals of affection within the royal family or playing with their children, and no longer portrayed women as lighter coloured than men. The art also had a realism that sometimes borders on caricature, but which had a lasting effect on Egyptian art.
Lot 1432
3rd-7th century AD. A drum-shaped amethyst seal matrix with intaglio image of an advancing lion with a putto on its back playing a lyre. 2.47 grams, 14mm (1/2"). Extremely fine condition. Property of a retired London collector; acquired before 1990. The image of a putto or Cupid riding on the back of a lion is one that first appears in the Hellenistic period, but found greater popularity in the Roman Empire. The message of this imagery is love conquers all and is found in mosaics, such as that from the House of the Faun in Pompeii, the reverse of coins, such as that of the Emperor Diadumenianus, and also jewellery, mostly cameos and intaglios. It is a motif that found renewed popularity in the Victorian period.
Lot 574
A box containing a quantity of vintage puzzles, games, etc to include a complete turned timber chess set, a game of Scrabble, cased dominos, crib boards, playing cards, glass marbles, further bone work and ebony dominos, timber ruler, volumes on cricket, etc (chess set and bone dominos displayed behind miscellaneous cabinet)
Lot 687
An eastern timber box with painted geometric design and sliding lid containing a model procession of approximately thirty two figures, all crafted from clay with brightly coloured painted finishes including approx twenty six figures in green livery to include examples carrying lanterns, flags, playing instruments to include flutes, drums, etc together with seven examples in white livery playing symbols, carrying effects, also together with ten stained timber oriental figures with incised facial and other detail, etc (possibly Chinese)
Lot 738
A collection of etchings, engravings, etc, including example showing Edinburgh Castle, signed in pencil bottom right R Matthews, an 18th century engraving after Van Dyck showing three quarter length study of a man playing bagpipes, engraved by P G Langlois, 35 x 25 cm approx in gilt frame, a signed black and white print of Gloucester Cathedral after Jack Russell and a pair of black and white engravings of Scottish landscapes, signed bottom right James Reid, etc, various sizes, all framed
Lot 319
PAIR RARE KANGXI PERIOD CISTERNSPair of extremely rare, Chinese Kangxi Period, Famille Verte enameled porcelain wall-mounted cisterns; each decorated with figural scenes of young boys playing in gardens, beyond a courtyard wall; with flowering precious vessels; with moulded lion's heads as spouts; each with original pewter cover; late 17th Century; H: 20 1/2" (overall, one cover slightly taller)
Lot 334
Peter Spicer: A George III style burr walnut and satinwood strung neoclassical style urn and cover, of vase form, on square plinth base, the cover with turned knop and gilt brass finial. 43cm high. Notes Peter Spicer was born in Folkestone in 1930 where he lived until the evacuation of Dunkirk when his family moved to Tunbridge Wells. As a boy he went to watch his fathers friends at work, many of whom were craftsmen in various branches of woodwork. It was in their workshops that he learnt his woodworking skills, during this period, he has access to antique furniture and the restoration of antiques. On examining these items, he was often disappointed in the standard of workmanship in the backs, interiors and bottoms. He decided that whatever he made in the future would be of the same standard of workmanship and finish throughout. After National Service, he established a workshop at his home in Tunbridge Wells where he made many items to furnish his own home and for exhibition and competition. He gained many awards, gold and silver medals and prizes at National level for his work. Spicer studied music and violin playing and was able to combine this with his love of woodwork, for many years he was in demand as a repairer and restorer of old and valuable instruments of the string family. For more than twenty five years he cared for the stringed instruments of of The Royal Marines musicians on the Royal yacht Britannia.
Lot 333
Peter Spicer: A George III style mahogany and kingwood marquetry inlaid urn and cover in the manner of Robert Adam, of vase form on square plinth base, the domed cover with turned finial, stamped P. S Spicer. 39cm high. Notes Peter Spicer was born in Folkestone in 1930 where he lived until the evacuation of Dunkirk when his family moved to Tunbridge Wells. As a boy he went to watch his fathers friends at work, many of whom were craftsmen in various branches of woodwork. It was in their workshops that he learnt his woodworking skills, during this period, he has access to antique furniture and the restoration of antiques. On examining these items, he was often disappointed in the standard of workmanship in the backs, interiors and bottoms. He decided that whatever he made in the future would be of the same standard of workmanship and finish throughout. After National Service, he established a workshop at his home in Tunbridge Wells where he made many items to furnish his own home and for exhibition and competition. He gained many awards, gold and silver medals and prizes at National level for his work. Spicer studied music and violin playing and was able to combine this with his love of woodwork, for many years he was in demand as a repairer and restorer of old and valuable instruments of the string family. For more than twenty five years he cared for the stringed instruments of of The Royal Marines musicians on the Royal yacht Britannia.
Lot 628
An 18th century twin fuse eight day bracket clock, the silvered Roman numeral dial, signed Charles Clay of London, with a matted brass centre with date aperture, all below a silent/strike dial flanked by music playing putto, the movement with turned pillars, engraved back plate and movement striking on a bell, all in an ebonised case with inverted bell shaped top with brass loop handle, 40cm to top of the handle (possibly converted from a repeating movement and with overhaul to case)
Lot 2090
VINCENZO BUSCIOLANO (ITALIAN, B. 1851), OIL ON CANVAS, 1906, 14" X 10", SEATED MUSICIANAn older man seated on a wood bench playing a guitar. Signed and dated lower right, in a gilt wood and gesso frame of the period.Small spots of paint loss lower right corner; faint marks to the canvas from the stretcher bars; small areas of loss and repair to the gesso frame. Chs (Additional condition info as viewed under UV light in the unopened frame: UV clean; not lined or patched; frame with damage is period. Rf, 2-3-2016)- For High Resolution Photos visit Dumouchelles website.
Lot 254
Huge African tribal mask, scratch carved with 3 birds to the forehead surmounted by 3 carved figures playing drums and 2 upside down figures at the chin. This mask was collected on safari by Peter Parnwell, who was noted in the 1969 Guinness World Record Book as being on the world's longest safari, lasting 365 days and embracing 37 African countries and territories over 30,000, this lot comes with the 1969 Guinness World Record book with reference.
Lot 53
A 19th Century Davenport "Japan" pattern tureen and cover, a Davenport floral spray decorated plate, ironstone tureen base and similar plate, a pottery soap dish and cover, two pottery candlesticks, Derby floral spray decorated platter, three various stoneware jugs, three Parian ware figures, two Staffordshire figure groups, etc CONDITION REPORTS Tureen and cover - the tureen has been broken around the rim in several places and restored, has general wear and tear to include loss to the enamel and gilding. Davenport plate has been heavily restored to include re-spraying and there is also a large crack visible at the back. Tureen base has a large star crack to base and a hairline fracture down one side, various chips and firing faults to base in particular, loss to the gilding and enamel , heavy scratching and discolouration. Similar plate has several hairline fractures and chips to both the underside and upper side of rims, heavy wear to the gilding and enamel, knife marks, etc. The soap dish and cover have crazing, the dish has several chips and losses to base, wear to the glaze, various frits, etc. The cover's handle has been off and reapplied and there is discolouration. The pottery candlesticks - Imari palette example has various hairline fractures and appears to have been repaired around the sconce / neck of candle holder and there is discolouration and crazing. The cream floral decorated candlestick has crazing, hairline crack running down the edge of the sconce, various losses to the enamel ware, etc. The Derby floral decorated platter has firing faults, signs of crazing and there is a star crack to the base and a large crack running along the base. The Imari style tureen stand on a yellow ground has two large cracks and old repairs with iron staples. The three jugs all have crazing, various hairline cracks, firing faults and extensive wear to the enamel and gilded decoration. The three Parian ware figures - on the one playing the lute there is heavy restoration to the hands and lute - all three are discoloured and have various knocks, etc. The Staffordshire spill vase with a courting couple - the top has been broken off, there are losses to the enamel decoration. Clock holder - the top has been broken off and re-glued, the eagle's head is missing and there are various knocks and crazing all over. All items have wear to the decoration, knocks, surface scratches, etc, conducive with age and use. See images for more details.
Lot 61
A Victorian crystoleum depicting Jesus amongst animals, 16.5 x 24.5cm, a further crystoleum depicting an interior scene with monk playing violin, 14.5 x 24cm, both framed, also a VWA Macclesfield silk "The Wizard, Nether Alderley", and a further black and white example "108 Steps, Macclesfield", and a small Oriental watercolour depicting a bird and lake, 18.5 x 5cm, framed and glazed (5).
Lot 779
A large Lladro figure group of a seated ballerina with flowers and a jester standing beside her playing a violin, height 39cm, with a warranty of authenticity. CONDITION REPORT: Tiny nibbles to the encrusted flowers, surface dirt, otherwise appears good with no further obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.
Lot 877
A Chinese blue and white fine porcelain conical bowl, the interior painted with a child holding a parasol, the exterior with numerous children playing instruments and dancing, with painted six character mark and double ring mark to the base, diameter 16.7cm. Provenance: From the Professor B. Lofts Collection.
Lot 910
A group of six various Chinese ceramic bitong vases/brush pots, including a hexagonal Republic style example depicting boys playing in a garden, height 12cm, a cylindrical crackle glazed example painted in enamels with dragons amongst clouds, height 11cm, a Canton example (af) and a Famille Noir example, height 12.5cm (6). CONDITION REPORT: Canton brush pot has a crack spreading from the edge of the rim, approx 8cm, rubbing to some parts of the enamel, the crackle glaze base also has five small hairlines to the edge of the rim and some rubbing to the surface. The Republic style pot has a single crack. The other vases have some manufacturing imperfections. Peach coloured example has a chip to the base. Yellow transfer decorated example has wear and dirt to the edge of the base. Famille Noir is in a similar condition with some surface dirt.
Lot 987
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure of a seated man playing a flute, on lobed oval base and rectangular stepped pedestal, height excluding base 11cm. CONDITION REPORT: Several splits to the base and some areas to the body particularly to the right shoulder and arm. A tiny loss to the top of the head, some surface dirt and wear.
Lot 1009
A Japanese Meiji period ivory tusk trinket box, the sides decorated with two scenes with a tiger and a monkey, the top of the detachable lid depicting two monkeys playing with a basket of fruit, surmounted with a carved figure of a seated monkey, with oval seal mark underneath, also with an incised image of a cricket underneath the base and to the inside, height including finial 7.5cm, aperture approx 8.5 x 7cm. CONDITION REPORT: General condition is good. The bottom comes off, needs re-gluing. Some scratches and minor wear to the surface and a bit of dirt. No major losses visible.
Lot 1017
A Japanese Komai cigarette case of rounded rectangular form decorated with a river architectural landscape with Mount Fiji in the background, signed to the back, 12 x 8cm, and an Eastern white metal example, an incised decorated with oval panel depicting people playing various instruments centred with a shield shaped cartouche within a floral decorated border, 8.5 x 7.5cm (2).
Lot 185
A late 19th century Swiss cylinder musical box playing twelve airs and striking on a drum, five bells and castanets, with original tune sheet, diameter of 6.5cm, width of case 64cm. CONDITION REPORT: Working but needs restoration. Drum not quite working. One tooth broken. Case needs renovation.
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