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Lot 124
12 BOTTLES SPANISH RED WINEBaron de Ley Varietales Graciano 2018; Vinergia Campos de Luz Garnacha 2020; San Isidro Carta Roja Pura Organic NSA Monastrell 2020; Azpilicueta Reserva 2016; Campo Viejo Gran Reserva 2014, Dominio 2016; Reserva 2016 and Garnacha 2019; Altos de Rioja Viticultores y Bodegueros Altos R Reserva 2017; Finca Sobreno Organic 2020, Ildefonso 2016; Bodegas San Isidro Carta Roja Crianza Monastrell-Syrah 2019
Lot 57
12 BOTTLES SPARKLING WINEPurcari Grand Cuvee de Purcari Extra Brut 2016; Rovellats Col Leccio Gran Reserva Extra Brut 2015; L Francois and Co President Brut 2017; L Francois and Co President Rose Brut; Jaume Serra Gran Reserva Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature 2011; L Francois and Co President Brut 2016; Purcari Cuvee de Purcari Alb Brut; Rogie R Extra Brut; Hubert Blanc de Blancs Cabernet Sauvignon Brut; Roger Goulart Josep Valls Gran Reserva Extra Brut 2014; Torney Hungaria Grande Cuvee Brut; Torley Fortuna Doux
Lot 3
A 19th century pot lid featuring an image of Queen Victoria and the phrase 'England's Pride', together with a lidded pot from F. & R. Pratt & Co Fenton, Manufacturers to HRH Prince Albert, decorated with the interior view of the Crystal Palace, another lidded pot depicting children skating, and a novelty clock
Lot 137
A SILVER BIRMINGHAM MINT 1974 CHRISTMAS PLATE, circular plate with embossed christmas design signed V Danks, hallmarked 'J R Gaunt & Son' Sheffield 1974, approximate diameter 20cm, approximate gross weight 211.3 grams, 6.79 ozt together with an original fitted case and certificate of authentication, number 325 of 750
Lot 1308
° Walpole, Horace. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Oxford: including numerous letters now first published from the original manuscript 6 vols. 24 engraved portraits; 19th cent. half morocco and marbled boards, gilt decorated and panelled spines, gilt tops and marbled e/ps. 1840; together with the following letter series - uniformly bound with the above; Letters of Horace Walpole....to Sir Horace Mann.....now first published from the original mss....4 vols. 7 engraved portraits 1843-44; The Correspondence of Horace Walpole.... and the Rev. William Mason. Edited, with notes, by the Rev. J. Mitford. 2 vols. 1851; Letters Addressed to the Countess of Ossory... now first printed from the original mss. Edited, with notes, by the Rt. Hon. R. Vernon Smith....2nd edition, 2 vols. 2 portraits and a text engraving 1848.
Lot 1276
Antiquarian. Senefelder, Alois - A Complete Course of Lithography: &c. London: Printed for R. Ackermann, 1819. First English edition. Complete with 14 plates, as per directions to binder list at rear. 342pp. Ex-library with old Whitehaven Library bookplate to end paper, no other obvious library markings or stamps etc. Contemporary binding, worn. A scarce work. (1)
Lot 1246
Art & Antiques. A selection, includes; Francis, Grant R. - Old English Drinking Glasses. London: 1926; Cescinsky & Gribble - Early English Furniture & Woodwork. London: 1922. Two vols.; Huish, Marcus B. - British Water-Colour Art. London: A. & C. Black, 1904. Signed, limited edition. Etc. (6)
Lot 1224
First Edition. Tolkien, J. R. R. - The Lord of the Rings. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd. 1954-55. Three volumes. All appear first impressions. Original cloth, worn with some staining/soiling. NO dust wrappers. A few loose pages in volume III. Each with a folding map at rear. (3) Condition Notes: Neat ink signature of former owner to end paper of volume one The loose pages in volume three are 197-204pp, they are not damaged Foxing/spotting present on first and final few leaves of all three books Front inner-hinge of volume one split (webbing exposed)
Lot 761
* LOUISE GIBSON ANNAND MBE (SCOTTISH 1915 - 2012),MINERVA STREET, GLASGOWwatercolour on paper, signed, titled and dated '83, further described label versoimage size 17cm x 16cm, overall size 34cm x 32cmMounted, framed and under glass. Label verso: T & R Annan & Sons, Glasgow. Note: Louise Annand was a Scottish painter and film-maker, she graduated from Glasgow University in 1937 with Honours in English Literature whilst simultaneously pursuing her love of Art and drawing with night classes in Art. She was a major contributor to Scottish documentaries and was an influential female filmmaker in a field that was dominated mostly by males. She mingled with such luminaries as J D Fergusson and Margaret Morris, eventually becoming president of the JD Fergusson Foundation. Despite her dual existence as artist and teacher, Miss Annand found time to act as a member of the business committee of the University of Glasgow and as chairman of the Glasgow Graduates Association. She served on the Fine Art Commission for Scotland and as president both of the Society of Scottish Women Artists (now VAS) and of the Glasgow Society of Women Artists. Her role as an educator was marked with the award of the MBE in 1980, while Glasgow University recognised the artist with an honorary doctorate in 1997. Her book about J D Fergusson (1939 – 61) was published in 2003, while a retrospective exhibition of her painting was held at the Lillie Gallery, Milngavie in 2004.Condition report: Condition is good overall, with no visible signs of restoration, damage, or known issues.
Lot 816
* IAIN R MCINTOSH RSA (SCOTTISH b. 1945),THE GREEK PRIESToak sculpture, carved signature (MCINTOSH) and dated '77 on the side of the sculpturetitled on artist label on the base37cm high.Provenance: The Royal Society of Sculptors.Note: Iain R. McIntosh RSA was born in 1945 in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, and studied at Gray’s School of Art. Trained as a sculptor, he is perhaps best known for his wood-carved boats and sailing vessels, inspired by his coastal upbringing. In recent years he has also begun to create paintings and drawings but his subject matter is still never far from the sea. He was elected Associate of The Royal Scottish Academy in 1981 and full Academician in 2005. His sculptures very rarely appear at auction but in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 9th May 2021 a small 28cm high untitled oak carving by Iain McIntosh sold for £500 (hammer).
Lot 809
POST 1945 MINI ORANGE LALIQUE VASErounded form, the body with a relief of tangerines against a foliate ground, all against a burnt translucent ground, signed R. Lalique in print under base; height: 9 cm (3 1/2 in.)CONDITIONThe vase appears in good condition. Very minor rubbing to the tangerines. With no significant issues to report otherwise.Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Lot 807
LALIQUE CHERRIES BOWL AND MARIENTHAL PLATEcomprising of a shallow bowl, the exterior with cherry branches, the marienthal plate with a conforming design of a grape vine, the cherry bowl, signed R. Lalique and stamped Made in France on exterior of dish, the plate signed R. Lalique on bottom of dish; diameter of bowl: 23.5 cm (9 1/ 4 in.), diameter of plate: 17 cm (6 3/4 in.)CONDITIONThe group appears in good condition. Minor imperfections including air bubbles to the cherries and grapes. Light surface scratches and scuffs, most notably to the cherry bowl. With no significant issues to report otherwise.Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Lot 816
GROUP OF THREE GLASS PERFUME BOTTLES comprising: a) BROSSE "FEMMES AILEES" PERFUME BOTTLE AFTER LUCIEN GAILLARD, REPRODUCED FOR THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, 1986, after 1913 design the body of triangle form, featuring Femme Ailees design by Les Parfums de Clamy Paris, stamped with copyright MMA 1986 and V Brosse all underbase; height: 6 cm (2 4/8 in.), length: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.) b) BROSSE PERFUME BOTTLE AFTER LUCIEN GAILLARD DESIGNED FOR “CLAMY DANS LES AIRS,” REPRODUCED FOR THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, 1992, the bottle of tapered cylindrical form, the body with a pair of etched dragonflies, stamped with copyright MMA 1992 under base; height: 17 cm (6 3/4 in.) c) LALIQUE ‘BACCHANTES’ PERFUME BOTTLE, the body of the vase formed form nude bodies of the young priestess of Bacchus, the stopper of conforming design, signed R. Lalique in script under base; overall height: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.)CONDITIONThe group appears in good condition. A and B, appear in good condition, with no apparent issues visible to the naked eye. C, with scattered chips to the stopper, the stopper with a visible repair. Rubbing to the figures.Otherwise no significant issues to report.Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Lot 124
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Sports SaloonRegistration no. CVG 244F (not registered with DVLA)Chassis no. DB6/3225/ROffered without reserve•Automatic Transmission•Original colour combination•Long-term AMOC member ownership (1985-2011)•Present ownership since 2011Footnotes:'Stage by stage, as the DB has become dominant in the Aston Martin strain, the successive cars have changed their image. Today the aim is to offer the maximum of luxury and refinement as well as the ultimate in road performance. The minor barbarities of so many great sports cars of the past are no longer acceptable – at least in the hand built models now leaving Newport Pagnell. Obviously such a car as the DB6 is expensive and exclusive but the value matches the price.' – Autocar, 1966. Last-of-the-line models are always sought after by discerning collectors, and few are more highly prized that the final flowering of the glorious 'David Brown' six-cylinder series. The culmination of Aston Martin's long-running line of 'DB' six-cylinder sports saloons and thus considered by many to be the last 'real' Aston, the DB6 had been introduced in 1965, updating the DB5. Although recognisably related to the Touring-styled DB4 of 1958, the DB6 abandoned the Carrozzeria Touring-developed Superleggera tubular body supporting structure of its predecessors in favour of a conventional steel fabrication while retaining the aluminium outer panels. Somewhat confusingly, 'Superleggera' badges continued to be applied by the bodyshop until stocks ran out!Increased rear-seat space was the prime DB6 objective so the wheelbase was now 3¾' longer than before, resulting in an extensive re-style with more-raked windscreen, raised roofline, and reshaped rear quarter windows. Opening front quarter lights made a reappearance but the major change was at the rear where a Kamm-style tail with spoiler improved the aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stability at high speeds. These many dimensional changes were integrated most successfully, the DB6's overall length increasing by only 2'. Indeed, but for the distinctive Kamm tail one might easily mistake it for a DB5. The Tadek Marek-designed six-cylinder engine had been enlarged to 3,995cc for the preceding DB5 and remained unchanged. Power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp, rising to 325bhp in Vantage specification, complete with triple Webers. Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF five-speed gearbox, and for the first time there was optional power-assisted steering.The accompanying (copy) guarantee form shows that '3225/R' was delivered new via Broadway Autos to Grants Plastics Ltd of London W2 and was first registered as 'PMT 321F'. The DB6 was finished in Dubonnet Rosso with black leather interior, and left the Newport Pagnell factory equipped with automatic transmission; power steering; heated rear screen; chrome road wheels; 3-ear hubcaps; and front safety belts. The only other ownership record on file is a copy of the car's most recent V5C showing Mr Michael John Collins (an AMOC member) as registered keeper (from 12th March 1985) and before him a Mr Brian Cook of Glasgow. The current owner purchased the Aston at a UK auction in October 2011, at which time it was stated that it had covered a believed-genuine (but not warranted) 51,997 miles. Furthermore, the car was said to have had various works carried out shortly after its acquisition by Mr Collins (re-spray; new fuel pumps; front shock absorbers replaced; brake discs skimmed; brake callipers overhauled; new jacking points; new non-ferrous brake pipes). The DB6 was also understood to have been kept garaged and to have covered a mere 9,000 miles over the course of the preceding 26 years and, earlier in 2011, had completed a 250-mile round trip.Accompanying documentation consists of copies of the 2011 purchase invoice, aforementioned build details, and now expired V5C. Please note this Lot will attract the reduced import tax of 5% if it is to remain in the UK and, as it has been on static display, will require recommissioning prior to road use.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 133
The ex-London Motor Show1961 Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide SaloonRegistration no. Not UK RegisteredChassis no. LR/105/ROffered without reserve•Retained by the factory as a demonstrator and development car•Known ownership history•Factory-fitted DB6 engine•Automatic transmissionFootnotes:'It has long been my ambition to produce a car which would be equally suitable to drive or to be driven in, great comfort, large luggage carrying capacity yet still be exhilarating to the owner driver and capable of effortless sustained high performance. There is such similarity between modern cars that one is fearful of the day when all will look, and be, alike.' - David Brown on the Lagonda Rapide.Aston Martin revived the famous Lagonda name in 1961 with a luxurious four-door sports saloon – the Rapide – that took its appellation from one of the marque's most exalted models of the late 1930s. It had been David Brown's intention that the Rapide should be the 'most mechanically advanced car available', offering effortless acceleration to 130mph. Beneath the Rapide's Superleggera aluminium coachwork (by Touring of Milan, the carrozzeria responsible for the Aston Martin DB4 sports car) was a lengthened (by 16') DB4 platform-type chassis reconfigured to accept De Dion rear suspension, the adoption of which allowed rear compartment space to be maximised. Powered by a 4.0-litre (236bhp) version of the Aston Martin DB4's twin-cam 'six' that would later power the DB5 and DB6, the Rapide certainly lived up to its name with brisk acceleration and a 130mph-plus top speed. Dual circuit, servo assisted disc brakes restrained this excellent performance, while fittings to the traditional interior included electric windows, picnic tables to the rear, filler cap remote opener, and a radio as standard. The Rapide's price when new was £5,000, some 25% higher than that of the Aston Martin DB4, which itself was not exactly a cheap automobile. A mere 55 units, almost all of which were equipped with Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission, were built before production ceased in 1964. Today, 47 of the original 55 Rapides are known, 'LR/105/R' being the fifth built. Displayed at the 1961 London Motor Show and kept by the factory as a demonstrator and development car, '105/R' was first registered to Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd (as '92 MY') on 11th October 1961. Its original colour scheme was Dubonnet with fawn leather interior trim. On 10th December 1962 the car was registered to David Brown Tractors Ltd followed by AML Ltd (for the second time) on 7th February 1967. Later that same year the Lagonda was registered to its first private owner, Thomas Crumbie of Leicester. Mr Crumbie was followed by Cavendish Press Ltd of Leicester and then Peter Biggs of Cambridgeshire, who is the previous keeper listed on the accompanying V5C document (please note that, as the car was subsequently exported, an application will need to be made to retain the registration number). Registered to Desmond J Smail Ltd, '105/R' was sold by them to the current vendor in November 2010. Copies of factory paperwork on file record the fact that the engine (originally '400/105') has been changed twice by the factory, the unit currently fitted ('400/1655') being that of a DB6, as is the Borg Warner Type 8 automatic gearbox. Interestingly, the AMOC Register states that '105/R' was treated to a modified front end and changed from a De Dion to a 'beam' rear axle by the factory, and that it is the only example of the proposed Mark 2 series. Its provenance and unusual specification make 'LR/105/R' an extremely interesting and significant example of this rare and wonderful car, which was the personal project of David Brown himself. The Rapide has been on static display for a number of years and will require recommissioning prior to road use. Please also note the Lot will attract the reduced 5% import tariff if it is to remain in the UK.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 125
1965 Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports SaloonRegistration no. GPA 655CChassis no. DB5/1845/R•Matching numbers•Only four owners from new•Professionally restored from 'barn find' condition 2014-2018•Concours condition•The most famous of all 'James Bond' Aston MartinsFootnotes:'Racing has played a major part in the development of all Aston Martin engines since Frank Halford designed the original 1.5-litre unit for Bamford & Martin. The 3,995cc 6-cylinder light alloy engine fitted to the DB5 is in all major respects the same as that which powered the 4-litre prototype which ran in the 1962 and 1963 Le Mans 24-Hour races.' – Autocar, 21st May 1965.Aston Martin's post-war evolution had taken a giant step forward in 1958 with the launch of the DB4. Classically proportioned, the Touring-designed body established an instantly recognisable look that would stand the marque in good stead until 1970 and is still being referenced in today's Aston Martins. At its launch in October 1958, the DB4 marked a major turning point for Aston Martin as it was the first car of the David Brown era which neither used a chassis derived from the experimental Atom of 1939 nor an engine co-designed by W O Bentley. Moreover, it was the first Aston Martin to carry Carrozzeria Touring's 'Superleggera' bodywork, in which light alloy panels were fixed to a supporting framework of light-gauge steel tubes. Although styled by Touring, the DB4's gorgeous fastback coachwork was built under license at Newport Pagnell by Aston Martin, which employed some of the finest panel beaters in the industry. The result was a car whose sleek lines were described as 'unmistakably Italian and yet... equally unmistakably Aston Martin'. When the DB4 was introduced, it was Britain's most powerful and fastest production car, and its aerodynamically styled, all-aluminium, Superleggera coachwork looked sensational, establishing a look that would endure for the next dozen years. Touring's Superleggera body construction had been deemed incompatible with the DB2/4-type multi-tubular spaceframe, so engineer Harold Beach drew up an immensely strong platform type chassis for the DB4. The DB2/4's trailing-link independent front suspension gave way to unequal-length wishbones while at the rear the DB4 sported a live axle located by a Watts linkage instead of its predecessor's Panhard rod. The Aston Martin DB4 was also the first of the DB models to employ the entirely new engine designed by Tadek Marek, which had first been seen at Le Mans the previous year in the DBR2. A Polish engineer who had joined the company in 1954, Marek had previously enjoyed a racing career and posts with General Motors and FIAT in Poland. He had designed tanks during WW2 and had arrived at Newport Pagnell from Austin. An all-alloy, twin-overhead-camshaft six like its predecessor, Marek's new 3,670cc engine featured 'square' bore and stroke dimensions of 92mm and developed its maximum power of 240bhp at 5,500rpm. The David Brown gearbox was a new four-speed all-synchromesh unit.Five (unofficially designated) series were built as the model gradually metamorphosed into the DB5. Introduced in July 1963, the Aston Martin DB5 boasted a 4.0-litre engine, this enlarged unit having been seen first in the Lagonda Rapide of 1961. Equipped with three SU carburettors, the '400' engine produced 282bhp at 5,500rpm and was mated to a four-speed/overdrive gearbox, a 'proper' ZF five-speed unit being standardised later. The DB5's distinctive cowled headlamps had first appeared on the DB4GT and the newcomer was the same size as the lengthened, 'Series V' DB4. Outwardly there was little to distinguish the DB5 from the last of the DB4s apart from twin fuel filler caps, though these had already appeared on some cars. Beneath the skin, however, there were numerous improvements including alternator electrics; Girling disc brakes instead of Dunlops; Sundym glass; electric windows; and an oil pressure gauge as standard equipment. From September 1964 the 314bhp, triple-Weber Vantage engine became available and was fitted to a total of 95 cars. The DB5 was also offered in convertible form (the 'Volante' name would not be applied to the soft-top Aston until the DB6's arrival), while independent coachbuilder Harold Radford offered a shooting brake conversion. 1,021 DB5s were manufactured between July 1963 and September 1965, a total that included 123 convertibles and 12 shooting brakes. The DB5 was the first and remains the most famous of all the 'James Bond' Aston Martins, having appeared in no fewer than five movies of the series beginning with Goldfinger in 1964. Equipped with rocket launchers and sundry other gadgets, 007's DB5 was finished in Silver Birch with red interior, in which specification it was later issued by Corgi Toys. This matching-numbers DB5 has had only four owners from new. The Aston spent 32 years off the road before being rescued as a 'barn find' some seven years ago. It was then treated to a body-off, chassis-upwards, full restoration by renowned marque specialist Rikki Cann, which took four years to complete and included rebuilding the engine to 4.2 litres capacity. The restoration cost almost £400,000 and is fully documented by invoices and photographs. Finished in its original exterior colour of Dubonnet Rosso, with Magnolia hide trim, and described by the private vendor as in concours condition throughout, 'GPA 655C' represents a wonderful opportunity to own what for many enthusiasts is the ultimate Aston Martin. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 103
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Vantage Sports SaloonRegistration no. Not UK RegisteredChassis no. DB6 MK2/4241/ROffered without reserve•One of 71 DB6 Mark 2 Vantages•Long-term AMOC member ownership (1974-2012)•One of only three DB6 Mark 2s in Bahama Yellow•Featured in the factory's Millennium Calendar, 'A Celebration of Craftsmanship'Footnotes:Introduced in July 1969, the DB6 Mark 2 incorporated many components shared with the new DBS, most obviously the latter's wider wheels, which necessitated flaring the front and rear wheelarches. All Mark 2 Vantages came with the highest (325bhp) 'C' state of tune, while all cars benefited from power-assisted steering as standard. Production lasted until November 1970, during which time only 240 DB6 Mark 2s were manufactured, 71 of which were to Vantage specification. Chassis number '4241/R' is one of only three DB6 Mark 2s originally finished in Bahama Yellow and the only example to have the high-performance Vantage engine. The Aston was first registered (as 'UKX 644J') on 1st December 1970 and retailed by Maurice Leo Ltd. In July 1974 the DB6 was acquired by AMOC members Mr & Mrs Ian Moore of Middlesex (also owners of a DB6 Mark 1), who would remain its custodians for the next 38 years. The Moores had purchased 'UKX 644J' from sometime Wiscombe Park competitor and commentator C A R Elwell, the first owner's son-in-law. Thereafter the Aston was used sparingly, seldom, if ever, venturing out in the rain. The current owner purchased 'UKX 644J' via a UK auction in April 2012, by which time the car had covered only some 38,800 (warranted) miles from new. At that time the DB6 was described as 'never allowed to deteriorate to the point of needing restoration', while its exceptionally original 'time warp' condition (paintwork, upholstery and major mechanical components) was also commented on favourably (2012 catalogue description on file). The engine was said to start readily and show over 100psi oil pressure when warm. A measure of this DB6's then exceptional quality may be gained from the fact that Aston Martin archivist and historian, the late Roger Stowers, selected 'UKX 644J' for inclusion in the factory's Millennium Calendar, 'A Celebration of Craftsmanship'. This wonderful and extremely rare DB6 is offered with an old UK V5C Registration Certificate and a copy of the 2012 purchase invoice. Please note the car will be subject to the reduced import tariff of 5% if it is to remain in the UK and, as it has been on static display for the past nine years, will require recommissioning prior to road use.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 116
1971 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Sports SaloonRegistration no. Not UK RegisteredChassis no. DB6MK2/4320/ROffered without reserve•One of only 240 DB6 Mark 2s built•Original colour combination•Present ownership since 2009Footnotes:In 1958 Aston Martin introduced its DB4 model, the first of a line which culminated in the DB6 built between 1965 and 1969. A key factor in the success of the DB6's DB4 progenitor was general manager John Wyer's decision that the new car be styled in Italy, rather than by the works, and the commission was superbly executed by Touring of Milan. The platform chassis was the work of Aston Martin's chief engineer Harold Beach, while the new twin overhead camshaft engine had been conceived by his colleague, Tadek Marek, and race tested in the DBR2 before its production debut in the DB4. With the arrival of the DB5 in 1963, engine capacity was upped, by enlarging the bore from 92 to 96mm, from 3.7 to 4.0 litres and this power unit was carried over to the DB6 for 1966. Power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp, rising to 325bhp in Vantage specification on triple Webers. Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF five-speed manual gearbox, and for the first time power-assisted steering was an option.The DB6 differed from its predecessors in having a longer wheelbase, which, at 8' 5¾', was 3¾' longer than that of the DB5. This meant more room for rear passengers, making the DB6 more of a family man's car, and helped it sell better than the earlier models in the series. The bodywork was distinctive, with a slightly higher roofline than the DB4 and DB5, and featured an aerodynamically efficient, abbreviated 'Kamm' tail. In the summer of 1969 the Mark 2 DB6 was announced in saloon and convertible versions. Distinguishable by its flared wheelarches and DBS wheels, the DB6 Mark 2 came with power-assisted steering as standard and could be ordered with AE Brico electronic fuel injection. When DB6 production ceased in 1970, a total of 1,567 saloons had been made, only 240 of which were to Mark 2 specification.First registered on 16th March 1971, this late DB6 Mark 2 was first registered (as 'EPY 501J') to S F Craggs Esq of East Yorkshire, while the AMOC Register records a subsequent registration as 'GPE 650J'. The car was built with the optional Borg Warner automatic transmission, and left the factory finished in the classic combination of Silver Birch with black Connolly leather interior. Purchased from marque specialist Desmond Smail in September 2009, the Aston is offered with copies of the sales invoice, factory guarantee form, and its last - and expired as it has been exported - V5C Registration Certificate.This rare MK2 has been on static display for a number of years and will require recommissioning prior to road use. Please also note the Lot will attract the reduced 5% import tariff if it is to remain in the UK.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 130
c.2001 Ducati 748 R Series 2Registration no. Not UK RegisteredChassis no. ZDMH300AA1B008413•Sold new in Italy•Only 200 kilometres recorded•Offered from a respected UK Ducati collection•Requires re-commissioningFootnotes:Introduced in 2000, replacing the 748 SPS, the 748 R was built in order to homologate parts which Ducati required for their World Supersport Championship contender. The frame was borrowed from Ducati's 996 World Superbike racer, permitting the use of a much larger (14-litre) airbox and throttle body with a single shower-type fuel injector. Cams, valves, con-rods, etc were all up-rated and the 996-based engine produced a remarkable 106bhp at 11,000rpm from its 748cc. Other notable features included a slipper clutch, different chassis settings and lightweight Marchesini wheels. For 2001, a second series was introduced, with Öhlins forks and rear shock absorber replacing the previous Showa items. The frame was lightened and at the same time stiffened by using a carbon fibre airbox. There were also detailed improvements to the engine.This machine is one of the desirable 2nd Series, which we understand was limited to circa 1,500 units, this one being number '475'. Released from a respected UK Ducati collection, it is effectively new, having covered only 200 kilometres since it left the Bologna factory. As the machine is virtually unused, it should require light re-commissioning before use. This rare and desirable modern Ducati is offered with its original Italian registration papers; original owner's manual and service book; UK Nova declaration; and two keys.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 132
1992 Bentley Continental R CoupéRegistration no. K623 JHJChassis no. NCH42107•Meticulously maintained example•£60,000 spent with marque specialists during its current ownership•New transmission•Full service historyFootnotes:Bentley's 1980s resurgence had hitherto relied exclusively on models whose basic architecture was shared with other Rolls-Royce products, but on display at Geneva in 1985 was 'Project 90': a mocked-up coupé styled by Messrs John Heffernan and Ken Greenley, which was intended to gauge public response to the idea of a high-performance car unique to Bentley. When the real thing - the Bentley Continental R - was unveiled six years later, the waiting crowd burst into spontaneous applause. Again the work of Heffernan and Greenley, the Continental R benefited from computer-aided design and wind tunnel testing in the devising of its sleekly streamlined shape. Despite the need to incorporate non-traditional features such as doors recessed into the roof, the result looked every bit a Bentley, albeit one restated for the 1990s. Also new was the gearbox, a four-speed automatic with 'overdrive' top ratio, but the main focus of interest was the newcomer's performance. Needless to say, this was outstanding, the combination of the Turbo R engine in the new wind-cheating shape cutting the 0-60mph time to 6.2 seconds and boosting top speed to in excess of 150mph. Costing nearly £200,000 when new, the Bentley Continental R was the world's most expensive production car at that time.One of only 1,335 built, this Continental R has belonged to the current vendor for the last 10 years and 50,000 glorious miles of UK and Continental motoring. Finished in British Racing Green with Magnolia leather upholstery and beautiful wood veneers, the Bentley has covered 105,000 miles from new (averaging 3,600 annually) and is presented in stunning condition.During the vendor's ownership some £60,000 has been spent on refurbishment and restoration by well-known marque specialists including P&A Wood and Phantom Motors. This year's works included a complete suspension rebuild, a new transmission, and new 17' wheels and tyres at a cost of £25,000. Highlights include: Rebuilt engine management ECU, new air conditioning compressor, new alternator, new power steering pump, new radiator, replacement of flexible hoses where necessary, brakes, pumps, new active-ride ECU and rewiring where necessary, new valve stem oil seals, new air/fuel metering head and a new Alpine stereo head unit with Bluetooth connectivity Provenance is everything with these cars, and this example comes with extensive and very detailed full service history (29 service stamps). This very attractive Grande Routière represents exceptional value for money, as well having the magical 'Bentley Continental' name.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 109
1930 Bentley 4½-Litre Vanden Plas-style TourerRegistration no. GC 7379Chassis no. PB 3544•Originally a saloon by Harrison•Present ownership since 1987•Carefully stored for the last 25 years•Requires re-commissioningFootnotes:W O Bentley proudly displayed the new 3-litre car bearing his name on Stand 126 at the 1919 Olympia Motor Exhibition, the prototype engine having fired up for the first time just a few weeks earlier. In only mildly developed form, this was the model which was to become a legend in motor racing history and which, with its leather-strapped bonnet, classical radiator design and British Racing Green livery has become the archetypal vintage sports car. Early success in the 1922 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, when Bentleys finished second, fourth and fifth to take the Team Prize, led to the introduction of the TT Replica (later known as the Speed Model). However, by the middle of the decade the 3-Litre's competitiveness was on the wane and this, together with the fact that too many customers had been tempted to fit unsuitably heavy coachwork to the excellent 3-Litre chassis rather than accept the expense and complexity of Bentley's 6½-Litre 'Silent Six', led to the introduction of the '4½'. The new 4½-Litre model effectively employed the chassis, transmission and brakes of the 3-Litre, combined with an engine that was in essence two-thirds of the six-cylinder 6½-litre unit. Thus the new four-cylinder motor retained the six's 100x140mm bore/stroke and Bentley's familiar four-valves-per-cylinder fixed-'head architecture, but reverted to the front-end vertical camshaft drive of the 3-Litre. Bentley Motors lost no time in race-proving its new car. It is believed that the first prototype engine went into the 3-Litre chassis of the 1927 Le Mans practice car. Subsequently this same engine was fitted to the first production 4½-Litre chassis for that year's Grand Prix d'Endurance at the Sarthe circuit. The original 4½-Litre car, nicknamed by the team 'Old Mother Gun' and driven by Frank Clement and Leslie Callingham, promptly set the fastest race lap of 73.41mph before being eliminated in the infamous 'White House Crash' multiple pile-up. The 4½-Litre was produced for four years, all but ten of the 667 cars being built on the 3-Litre's 'Long Standard', 10' 10'-wheelbase chassis. Purchasers of the 4½-Litre model were, in common with those of all Vintage-period Bentleys, free to specify their preferences from a very considerable range of mechanical and electrical equipment, in addition to whatever body style and coachbuilder might be required. This 4½-Litre Bentley is one of the 657 built on the long (10' 10') chassis and originally carried saloon coachwork by R Harrison & Son of Stanhope Street, London NW1, a relative stone's throw from Bentley's factory in Cricklewood. Its first owner was one E B Graham and the Bentley retains its original registration, 'GC 7379'. At an unknown date, the original body was removed and a Vanden Plas-style tourer body fitted.'GC 7379' was purchased by the vendor's deceased husband in 1987 (carbon-copy purchase invoice on file). The history file's contents show that various works were undertaken thereafter, including replacing the wheel hubs, rebuilding the wheels, and other mechanical refurbishment as detailed in sundry invoices. Its late owner used the Bentley to attend shows and rallies, and drove the car as often as he could; indeed, he attempted to use all his cars at least once a month. The vendor's husband died in 1996, and his collection of cars remained mostly unused thereafter. This car, together with others from the same vendor, has been standing for up to 25 years and like the others, was running and usable when laid-up. They were all stored in a purpose-built, heated and dehumidified building, which the deceased gentleman had commissioned solely for the purpose of housing his cars. Having been standing for that period of time, they will require careful re-commissioning and safety checks prior to use by a new owner. Presently on SORN, the Bentley is equipped with a full hood, hood cover, and tonneau cover. Accompanying documentation includes a current V5C; a copy old V5; a quantity of expired MoT certificates; some photographs; an original Bentley 4½-Litre sales brochure; miscellaneous papers; and the aforementioned assorted invoices, etc. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 110
1928 Bentley 6½-Litre TourerRegistration no. PF 6205Chassis no. TW2702•Competed in the first BDC race at Brooklands in 1936•Modified and tuned by L C 'Mac' McKenzie•Present ownership since 1990•Carefully stored for the last 25 yearsFootnotes:With characteristic humility 'W O' was constantly amazed by the enthusiasm of later generations for the products of Bentley Motors Limited, and it is testimony to the soundness of his engineering design skills that so many of his products have survived. From the humblest of beginnings in a mews garage off Baker Street, London in 1919 the Bentley rapidly achieved fame as an exciting fast touring car, well able to compete with the best of European and American sports cars in the tough world of motor sport in the 1920s. Bentley's domination at Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930 is legendary, and one can only admire the Herculean efforts of such giants as Woolf Barnato, Jack Dunfee, Tim Birkin and Sammy Davis, consistently wrestling the British Racing Green sports cars to victory. W O Bentley proudly unveiled the new 3-litre car bearing his name on Stand 126 at the 1919 Olympia Motor Exhibition, the prototype engine having fired up for the first time just a few weeks earlier. Bentley's four-cylinder 'fixed head' engine incorporated a single overhead camshaft, four-valves per cylinder, and a bore/stroke of 80x149mm. In only mildly developed form, this was the model that was to become a legend in motor racing history and which, with its leather-strapped bonnet, classical radiator design and British Racing Green livery, has become the archetypal Vintage sports car. Early success in the 1922 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, when Bentleys finished second, fourth, and fifth to take the Team Prize, led to the introduction of the TT Replica (later known as the Speed Model) on the existing 9' 9½' wheelbase, short standard chassis. However, by the middle of the decade the 3-Litre's competitiveness was on the wane and this, together with the fact that too many customers had been tempted to fit unsuitably heavy coachwork to the excellent 3-Litre chassis, led to the introduction in 1926 of a larger car: the 6½-Litre. Known as the 'Silent Six', the latter perpetuated the 3-Litre's mechanical theme but with greatly increased refinement. Although the 6½-Litre had been conceived as a touring car to compete with Rolls-Royce's New Phantom, in Speed Six form it proved admirably suited to competition: in 1929 Barnato/Birkin's Speed Six won the Le Mans 24 Hour Race ahead of a trio of 4½-Litre Bentleys, while Barnato/Kidston repeated the feat in the following year's Grand Prix d'Endurance at the Sarthe circuit ahead of similarly-mounted Clement/Watney. Small wonder then, that the fast yet refined 6½-Litre Speed Six was W O Bentley's favourite car. The 6½-Litre was produced for four years, during which time 544 chassis were completed, the Standard/Speed Six split being 362/182. This particular 6½-Litre, registration number 'PF 6205', is one of only 21 erected on the short standard ST1 (11') chassis. First owned by H B Pope of Woking, the car is illustrated in Dr Clare Hay's Bentley: The Vintage Years (illustration 122 in the 1997 edition). The notes to the illustration state: 'A drop-head coupé by Freestone & Webb, here fitted to a 11' 0' chassis photographed February 1927. By elimination this would appear to be Chassis no. TW2702, originally registered PF 6205. The body is described as a Weymann pattern leather covered sports, the very compact appearance disguising the size well. PF 6205 was rebuilt by McKenzie for Noel Sissons, with raised compression and triple carbs, and took part in the first all-Bentley race at Brooklands in 1936. The chassis was later reregistered as PPH 222 with a two-seater body, which has since been restored as a four-seater and re-reregistered PF 6205.' An earlier (1985) edition of Hay notes the owner at that time as one R T E Creswell Esq.Another document on file states that the original Freestone & Webb body was replaced in the mid-1930s with a lighter sports body for competition work. The engine was said to have been modified and tuned by the ace Bentley tuner L C 'Mac' McKenzie to produce more power that the 'Works' Speed Six cars. 'PF 6205' was not only said to have competed in the first BDC race at Brooklands in 1936 and but also at the Lewes Speed Trials. The aforementioned Richard Timothy E Cresswell is recorded as previous keeper on an old V5 in the history file, which also contains two old log books, an RF60 dating from 17th February 1954, and a VE60 dating from 6th April 1976, both relating to the registration 'PPH 222', chassis number 'BR1234', and engine number 'WK2675'. An auction listing included in the history file suggests that the car was 're-registered as PPH 222, presumably (as was done in many cases) to take advantage of the £10.00 tax concession, but the present owner restored the registration in 1984'. Given the different chassis number recorded in these logbooks, it would seem that the car was not reregistered, but simply run carrying the plates belonging to 'PPH 222'!The history file contains a photocopy of a Bentley ledger recording the car's history up to 1937 and includes a reference to an accident in 1932, which may be when it was first re-bodied. Another type of body appears to have been fitted when it was masquerading as 'PPH 222', while another photocopied photograph in the history file has been inscribed 'Lewes Speed Trials 1937 Autocar' and shows the 'PF 6205' registration. In the 23rd November 1988 issue of Autocar & Motor, 'PF 6205' was road-tested alongside the then current Bentley Turbo R (copy on file).'PF 6205' was purchased by the vendor's deceased husband in February 1990 (purchase invoice on file). Its late owner used the Bentley to attend shows and rallies, and drove the car as often as he could; indeed, he attempted to use all his cars at least once a month.This car, together with others from the same vendor, has been standing for up to 25 years and like the others, was running and usable when laid-up. The vendor's husband died in 1996, and his collection of cars remained mostly unused thereafter. They were all stored in a purpose-built, heated and dehumidified building, which the deceased gentleman had commissioned solely for the purpose of housing his cars. Having been standing for that period of time, they will require careful re-commissioning and safety checks prior to use by a new owner. Presently on SORN, the Bentley is equipped with a full hood, hood cover, and tonneau cover, and is fitted with triple SU carburettors. Accompanying documentation includes a current V5C; an old V5; a quantity of expired MoT certificates; some photographs; miscellaneous papers; and the aforementioned invoice and copy items.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 118
1933 Bugatti Type 46S Two-Door CoupéCoachwork by by James YoungRegistration no. AGO 37Chassis no. 46587•The first Bugatti Type 46S imported into the UK•One of only 18 supercharged models made•Known ownership history from new•Spare engine included in sale•Exceptional history fileFootnotes:'(The Bugatti Type 46) ...combines the luxury of a large limousine, the perfect flexibility and top gear performance of a thoroughbred low carriage with the perfect roadholding, the speed and acceleration of the best type of sports model.' – The Motor, 1930. By the early 1930s, Ettore Bugatti had established an unrivalled reputation for building cars with outstanding performance on road or track. Indeed, the world's greatest racing drivers enjoyed countless successes aboard the Molsheim factory's products and often chose them for their everyday transport. Although Bugatti is best remembered for its racing models, most of the 6,000-or-so cars produced at the Molsheim factory were touring cars of sporting character. Produced from 1929 to 1932, the Type 46 exemplified Bugatti's policy of building fast and exciting touring cars possessing excellent handling and brakes. The Type 46 was powered by a 5.4-litre, single-overhead-camshaft, straight-eight engine - effectively a short-stroke version of that found in the stately Type 41 Royale - while the axles, brakes, cast-alloy wheels and rear-mounted transmission were other Royale carry-overs. Because of its lengthy run of success, Ettore Bugatti had remained stubbornly committed to his single-cam engine as found in the Type 46, only adopting the more advanced double-overhead-camshaft method of valve actuation, after much prompting by his eldest son Jean, on the Type 50 of 1930. But of all the many and varied car designs that he produced, it is the elegant and handsomely proportioned Type 46 that the legendary artist/engineer is said to have favoured most. Unlike the Royale, only six of which found customers, the Type 46 proved far more saleable, a total of 444 (plus 18 of the supercharged Type 46S) leaving the Molsheim factory by the time production ceased. The Roots-type blower provided the Type 46S with markedly superior acceleration and increased the car's top speed by around 5-10mph depending on the type of coachwork fitted, with some closed cars capable of reaching 100mph. The first Bugatti Type 46S imported into the UK, '46587' had been ordered in December 1932 by the British Bugatti agent, Colonel Sorel, and was delivered as a rolling chassis fitted with engine number '16S' on 20th January 1933. The Bugatti was bodied by coachbuilders James Young of Bromley, registered as 'AGO 37', and first owned by Percy Fawcett. Following Fawcett's death, in 1942 his daughter Enid sold the Type 46S to Colonel G M Giles, founder of the Bugatti Owners' Club in Britain (it was his last Bugatti). Colonel Giles sold the car to Bugatti collector Peter Hampton in February 1946, by which time it had covered some 38,000 miles. First stamped 'Ettore Bugatti Automobiles' on 31st March 1933, and recording the aforementioned changes of ownership, the original old-style buff logbook is in the history file, the latter being one of the biggest and most comprehensive Bonhams has ever seen. A typewritten sheet on file states that that 'AGO 37' passed to Robert Pattenden on 9th January 1953. It then became the property of The Half Way Garage in December 1953 before passing to dealers Metcalfe & Mundy Ltd in August 1956. According to this typewritten sheet, and contrary to the book Bugatti Type 46, La Petit Royale by Klein, Saunier et al, the car became the property of Miriam Louise Burnett on 23rd October 1956, with a change of address noted in August 1957. In actual fact, the car had been purchased by Miriam's husband, Charles Burnett II, lately domiciled in London, whose recollections of how he came to acquire the Bugatti were reproduced as part of an article by Allan McNab published in Bugantics (spring 2020 edition, copy on file). Burnett's Canadian wife, Miriam, was the daughter of W Garfield Weston, boss of the Weston group of companies, whose British business interests included Allied British Foods, Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason, and Heal's.Having just missed the opportunity to buy the Type 46S from Metcalfe & Mundy, Charles had the good fortune to spot the car six months later driving down London's Oxford Street. Flagging it down, he spoke to the owner, Trevor Thornlow, a musical director at the BBC, who was willing to sell it. 'The car lived up to every expectation and upon further reading Bugatti literature, I find that the Type 46 is indeed the choice family car that Bugatti manufactured,' declared its delighted new owner. The car was next registered to one of the family firms - Weston Biscuit Co Ltd of Slough - in 1958 before being registered to Charles Burnett II on 3rd January 1963. '46587' took part in the International Bugatti Touring Rallye in May 1963 (event programme and correspondence on file). A letter on file from the American Bugatti Owners' Club, dated December 1963, confirms that Burnett moved to Ontario, Canada and left the 46S in England. There is correspondence on file relating to servicing work carried out in the UK. The file also contains correspondence between Charles Burnett II and the VSCC during the 1960s, plus various bills and import paperwork for parts sourced from Garage Della Torre, Zurich. Burnett was temporarily living in Bermuda when he received a letter from the famous American Bugatti aficionado Gene Cesari, offering him a brand new Type 46S engine. Knowing it was probably the only specimen like it in the world, Burnett purchased it. Hidden in the Bugatti factory during the war, the engine arrived packed in thick grease and was later restored. This engine is included in the sale. Also contrary to the aforementioned Bugatti Type 46 book, correspondence on file from Burton's Gold Metal Biscuits Ltd, Weston, Slough dated March 1972 shows that the car was shipped on the Helene Roth of Gulf Containers Lines from Felixstowe to Miami, Florida to join Mr Burnett in Fort Lauderdale. A copy collection note is on file together with a State of Florida title in the name of Charles Burnett dated 27th April 1972. Also dating from the Bugatti's time in the USA is an invoice dated October 1989 from Abacus of Tidewater, Virginia for service work.The Bugatti next passed to Charles Burnett II's son, Charles Burnett III. British-born but mainly resident in Houston, Texas, Charles Burnett III was an avid collector of all kinds of transport: aircraft, tanks, speedboats and, of course, fast cars. In 2009 he set a new world speed record of 139.8mph for a steam-powered car (the British built and designed 'Inspiration'), breaking the existing record set by a Stanley Steamer in 1906! Tragically, he died in a helicopter crash in January 2018 aged 61. It is not known exactly when Charles Burnett III became owner, though there is a letter on file to DVLA, Swansea dated December 30th 1991 from A B Price Ltd asking the DVLA to reassign the registration 'AGO 37', so presumably the car was back in the UK by this time. There is further paperwork on file dating from the early 1990s, including correspondence with the Bugatti Owners' Club. Another document offers a breakdown of restoration and improvements made over the course of the next 20-or-so years: some £72,000 was spent with marque specialist Ivan Dutton over the period 2005-2008, while Don Law Racing carried out various works in 2013 and 2014 at a cost of £68,000 prior to the Bugatti being shipped to New Zealand (correspondence and reports available). While in Australia in 2017, '46578' had one of the 'suicide' doors fly open while travelling, causing some damage to the body. The Bugatti was r... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 95
Arnulf Rainer (1929 Baden bei Wien) (F)'Violette Zudeckung', Farbradierung auf BFK-Rives, 1971, 63 cm x 45 cm Blattmaß, 40 cm x 27,8 cm Plattenmaß, signiert, 26/100 nummeriert, leicht gewellt, minimal knickfaltig, partiell leichte GriffspurenLiteratur: Wvz. Breicha R 167Der österreichische Maler Arnulf Rainer ist bekannt für seine in den 1950er Jahren entwickelten "Übermalungen", in denen eigene und fremde Fotos, Illustrationen oder manchmal ganze Blätter mit Farbe überdeckt wurden. Rainer war einer der Hauptbegründer des Wiener Informell, unterhielt aber auch regen Kontakt zu den Künstlern der Wiener Schule des Phantastischen Realismus wie Ernst Fuchs, Anton Lehmden und Arik Brauer. In seiner gesamten Karriere widmete er sich der Suche nach neuen Ansätzen in der Malerei und mit seinen innovativen und gleichzeitig provokativen Arbeiten sicherte er sich seinen Ruhm auf dem internationalen Kunstmarkt. Arnulf Rainer (1929 Baden near Vienna) (F)'Violette Zudeckung', etching in colours on BFK-Rives, 1971, sheet size 63 cm x 45 cm, plate size 40 x 27.8 cm, signed, numbered 26/100, slightly cockled, minor creases and with minor handling dentsLiterature: cat. rais. Breicha R 167The Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer is known for his ''overpaintings'' developed in the 1950s, in which he covered his own and other people's photographs, illustrations or sometimes entire sheets of paper with colour. Rainer was one of the main founders of Viennese Informalism, but also maintained active contact with the artists of the Viennese School of Fantastic Realism such as Ernst Fuchs, Anton Lehmden and Arik Brauer. Throughout his career he devoted himself to the search for new approaches to painting, and his innovative, provocative works secured his fame in the international art world.
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