SADE MARQUIS DE: (1740-1814) Donatien Alphonse François de Sade. French Writer, Nobleman and Revolutionary Politician. Best-known for his erotic works and sexual fantasies with violence and lack of morality. Author of The 120 Days of Sodom. Sade spent thirty-two years of his life imprisoned and most of his works were written while incarcerated. The word sadism was coined from his name. Rare and lengthy A.L.S., `Sade´, two pages, small 4to, n.p., n.d. [1800], to citizen Dumurier, a Lawyer, in French. Sade sends an interesting content letter, furious for the unfavourable court sentence received in a trial against his bricklayer, whom he calls rascal and thief, and in his usual fine writing, states in part `Je savais bien, Monsieur, que ce maçon favorisé de tout le monde gagnerait son procès. C´est une ligue dont il faut que je sois la victime... Allons Monsieur, je me soumettrai puisqu´il faut. L´homme attaqué dans une forêt doit plier les épaules et donner sa bourse, je la donne, mais prends en même temps un vigoureux parti pour que pareille chose ne m´arrive. Et comme vous n´êtes pas, Monsieur, de la bande de ceux qui m´attaquent dans la forêt mais qu´au contraire j´ai droit et lieu de vous regarder comme mon défenseur (que par unique délicatesse je ne voulais pas employer cette fois.ci) je vous prie seulement et uniquement, Monsieur, d´obtenir de Cartouche maçon, de ce coquin dont je me souviendrai longtemps, ainsi que de son notaire, je vous pri, dis-je, d´obtenir de lui de n´être payé que dans un terme, moitié en 1801 et moitié en 1802´ (Translation: "I knew well, Sir, that this bricklayer favored by everyone would win his case. It's a league in which I must be the victim... Come on Sir, I will submit since I have to. The man attacked in a forest must bend his shoulders and give his purse, I give it, but at the same time take a strong stand so that such a thing does not happen to me. And as you are not, Sir, from the group of those who attack me in the forest but on the contrary I have the right and reason to consider you as my defender (that only for delicacy I did not want to use this time) I beg you only, Sir, to obtain from Highwayman mason, from this rascal who I will remember for a long time, as well as from his notary, I beg you, I say, to obtain from him to be paid only in one term, half in 1801 and half in 1802") Sade was re-arrested in 1801 for his pornographic novels and was eventually incarcerated in the Charenton insane asylum where he died in 1814. With blank address leaf. G to VG
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Nutcrackers - Machirology - an early 20th century paternt combination lever action nut cracker and knife, for two sizes of nut, the blade marked Joseph's Pat. Pending, 21-2-24, Rd. No. 703272, 21cm long; a 19th century steel lever-action nut cracker, of Queen Anne form, 11.5cm long, inlaid brass lozenges initialled M.N and dated 1877; a 19th century plier-form nut cracker, terminating in the head of a bird, 19.5cm long; another, French, for two sizes of nut, 14.5cm long (4)
TAKESADA MATSUTANI (N. 1937)Sans titre 2001 signé et daté 2001 colle vinylique, crayon et pince à dessin en métal sur livresigned and dated 2001 vinyl adhesive, pencil and metal plier on book29 x 22 x 12 cm. 11 7/16 x 8 11/16 x 4 3/4 in.Footnotes:Provenance Collection particulière, France (acquis auprès de l'artiste)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Victorinox Swiss Army knife repair tool, for changing scissor and plier springs, together with various springs. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please note that if you require P&P for this lot, this can only be done using an age verified method.
A 9ct gold charm bracelet with heart shaped clasp, with twenty-five attached charms, all charms and bracelet hallmarked 9ct .375, weight 77.3gms Condition report: "Links are hollow construction & retailed By Georg Jensen Ltd GJLd circa 1966 both end links and clasp stamped GJLd. Heart clasp works ok. Most charms stamped 9ct or 375. I will tell if otherwise.Thistle hollow constr. Light general wear.3 clear stone engagement & wedding ring charm, Light general wear.old telephone, Light general wear.single stone ring, 7 w. ring charm, not a full hallmark, Light general wear.Elephant;-Light general wear.Scooter;Light general wear.£1 glass may have been replaced as plier marks to the back.Lamp; hallmarks rubbed otherwise Light general wear.Love you spinner, Light general wear.Miners lamp; Light general wear.Thistle; Light general wear.Church; Light general wear.10 shilling , appears unfolded, edges crimped overbottleopener; Light general wear.seal; glass gem, all Light general wear.Barrow;Light general wear.Opening clam; pearl inside Light general wear.Fob, blue agate & onyx ok, Light general wear.man with barrow, hollow cons. Light general wear.Bunny, hollow cons.Light general wear. Turtle; cons.Light general wear. Tel dial, Light general wear. Claw with blue gold stone; Light general wear. typewritter; Light general wear. church opens to reveal bride; Light general wear."
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