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Click here to subscribeNORMAN JAQUES (1922-2014) TWO COLOUR PRINTS Morning Mist Ullswater, (8/12) 21? x 25? (53.3cm x 63.5cm) Sunset in the Snow 17 ½? x 21? (44.4cm x 53.3cm) Both unsigned, untitled, unmounted and unframed, (2) Provenance- from the artist?s studio of works C/R-both with smudges and print marks to the margins
NORMAN JAQUES (1922-2014) TWO ARTIST SIGNED ETCHINGS Mid West, USA 17 ½? x 13 ½? (44.4cm x 34.3cm) Abstract with mountains 15 ¼? x 14? (38.7cm x 35.6cm) Both untitled, unmounted and unframed (2) Provenance- from the artist?s studio of works C/R-both with slightly grubby margins and crease to top right corner
NORMAN JAQUES (1922-2014) TWO COLOUR PRINTS?Autumn?, (17/20), Signed Artist Proof ?Fish Tank?, (10/12) 19? x 24? (48.2cm x 61cm) Both unmounted and unframed, (2) Provenance- from the artist?s studio of works C/R-fish tank with a couple of small foxing spots to the margin, both with smudging and print marks to the margins
BRENDAN NEILAND (b.1941) ARTIST SIGNED LIMITED EDITION COLOUR PRINT ?Citti Corp?, (52/75), dated 1981 25? x 17 ½? (63.5cm x 44.4cm) C/R- very heavily foxed and signature, title and number all faint, creases to the upper left corner of the margin Supplied with a signed copy of the exhibition catalogue, ?Cityscape?, held by the artist in 1983
GERMAN THIRD REICH SA DAGGER, the wooden grip with inset enamel SA badge, an eagle with swastika, the blade etched 'Alles Fur Deutschland' with crossed keys, mark for F Herder and A S Solingen verso, in brown painted and white metal scabbard with suspension ring and belt clip, logo stamped to the back alongside the letters 'D R G N', dagger length 34.5cms overall, 37cms within the scabbard
FISHING INTEREST - product catalogues and books in excess of one dozen including 'Sue Burgess Fly Tying Materials & Game Fishing Tackle', six items 1976 and later, 'Tom C Saville Ltd Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Catalogue 1970', 'Tom Watson's Fishing Annual 1966', Dermot Wilson 'A Choice of Tackle' and 'The Truth About Tackle', 'Return to the River' by Roderick Haig-Brown and an R J W Coleby 1975 catalogue 'Books for the Sportsman's Library'
Two scrapbooks belonging to Betty R Smith 1914 - 1917. Charting her school days at The Manor House, Brondesbury and Fulham Palace sports, school rooms, friends, Switzerland etc. Then as Nurse Smith during The Great War, Hayling Island Military, Real photographic postcards, cuttings, programmes, greeting cards, signatures etc.
Gentlemen's jackets including tweed by Bertie Wooster, Chatsworth and Aquascutum, tweed waistcoat by Ray Ward, Two navy blazers by Gieves and Hawkes and a black blazer by Oliver Brown.Condition report: Aquascutum wool and cashmere check jacket is size 40 Long otherwise 42 R or L . Condition is good to very good.
C. 3rd millennium BC. Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley. A collection of five Indus valley ceramic vessels including (front, L-R): bottle with flaring rim, tapering neck, globular body and simple base; a shallow hemispherical bowl; and a bowl with a hemispherical base and in-turned rim (back, L-R): hemispherical bowl with a ring foot and repeating ibex motif in black paint; jar with a flaring neck, globular body and pedestalled foot. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which these ceramic vessels belong, was in the 3rd Millennium BC. Good condition.Size: L:Set of 5: 25 - 75mm / W:50 - 110mm ; 475g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK and European art market.
C. 3rd millennium BC. Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley. A collection of five Indus valley ceramic vessels including (front, L-R): a jug with spout; a shallow bowl; and a jar with an out-turned rim and carinated body (back, L-R): a cylindrical bowl with slightly out-turned rim and ring foot; a globular jar with out-turned rim and tapering base. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which these ceramic vessels belong, was in the 3rd Millennium BC. Good condition.Size: L:Set of 5: 21 - 82mm / W:61 - 92mm ; 445g; Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
c. 900-1100 AD. Viking Age. Twisted gold ring comprising of circular hoop comprised of interwoven strands of gold. This ring was intended to evoke the form of a snake. In Norse mythology, Jormungand (pronounced “YOUR-mun-gand;†Old Norse Jörmungandr, “Great Beastâ€), also called the “Midgard Serpent,†is a snake or dragon who lives in the ocean that surrounds Midgard, the visible world. He was so enormous that his body forms a circle around the entirety of Midgard. He is one of the three children of Loki and the giantess Angrboda, along with Hel and Fenrir. In order to confirm its authenticity, this piece has undergone X-Ray Fluorescence analysis by an independent Belgian Laboratory. The samples collected show the chemical composition to reflect the typical metal contents of the described period, whilst also showing no modern trace elements in the patina. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: D: 18.61mm / US: 8 5/8 / UK: R; 10.3g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed before 2000.
CA. 600 AD; GOLD BYZANTINE RING WITH GLASS COBOCHON. In order to confirm its authenticity, this piece has undergone X-Ray Fluorescence analysis by an independent Belgian Laboratory. The samples collected show the chemical composition to reflect the typical metal contents of the described period, whilst also showing no modern trace elements in the patina. Good condition; wearable; Size: D: 18.8mm / US: 8 7/8 / UK: R 1/2; 7.9g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.
100-300 AD. Roman. Gold ring with a D-shaped hoop and bulging elliptical plate bearing an engraved depiction of a cow and her calf below the bow of a tree. This motif of nurturing would have been an appropriate motif for a ring which may have once belonged to a Roman matron. In order to confirm its authenticity, this piece has undergone X-Ray Fluorescence analysis by an independent Belgian Laboratory. The samples collected show the chemical composition to reflect the typical metal contents of the described period, whilst also showing no modern trace elements in the patina. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 18.61mm / US: 8 5/8 / UK: R; 7.1g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.
c. 1000-1100 AD. Viking age. A beautiful silver ring with a D-shaped hoop and an elliptical bezel bearing incised decoration in the form of a hunter and a dragon, probably Sigurd and Fáfnir. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari’s ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. Good condition; Size: D: 17.75mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: P; 3.3g;Provenance: Property of a North London professional; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
100-300 AD. Roman. A gold ring with a circular hoop and elliptical bezel with a black hardstone depiction of Fortuna, holding her characteristic cornucopia. Fortuna was an important goddess in Roman religion, because she was considered to be the provider of material blessing and as the arbiter of human destiny. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 18.61mm / US: 8 5/8 / UK: R; 4g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.
700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Bronze pendant showing a horned, winged beast, probably a dragon, in profile. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin, Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari's ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. Dragons were powerful mythological symbols, embodying power and strength. Good condition, beautiful patina; Size: L:31mm / W:31mm ; 5.3g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Beautiful silver ring comprised of a D-shaped hoop, flaring shoulders with incised decoration and an reverse heart-shaped bezel bearing incised decoration in the form of a beast. this simple yet elegant ornament may have belonged to a Viking warrior. Superb condition. Wearable.Size: D: 18.61mm / US: 8 5/8 / UK: R; 3.6g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
c. 1000-1100 AD. Viking age. A beautiful bronze ring with a D-shaped hoop and an octagonal bezel bearing incised decoration in the form of a hunter and a dragon, probably Sigurd and Fáfnir. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari’s ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. Good condition; wearable.Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 9 5/8 / UK: T; 11.1g; Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed before 2000.
c. 900-1100 AD. Viking age. A rare silver viking pendant with highly stylised, curvilinear representations of a man and a dragon representing Sigurd slaying Fáfnir. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin, Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari’s ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. Good condition; Size: L:33mm / W:27mm ; 8.3g; Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
C. 100-300. Roman. A beautiful terracotta oil lamp with ribbed disk, bearing two registers of alternating circle and triangle decoration, a loop handle and snub spout. Oil lamps like this one were one of the main means of lighting in the Roman world. Excellent condition; on a custom stand.Size: L:42mm / W:104mm ; 80g; Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in before 2000 on the UK art market.
50-100 AD. Roman. A gorgeous light brown terracotta oil lamp with a loop handle and snub spout. Oil the lamp’s disk bears a relief decoration of a stalking lion below a tree branch, framed by a corded border. Oil lamps like this one were one of the main means of lighting in the Roman world. Perfect condition; on a custom stand; comes with original paperwork (in German).Size: L:58mm / W:128mm ; 135g; Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market.
300-400 AD. Late Roman. A terracotta oil lamp a flattened, integral handle, bulging body and snub spout; a hole in the centre of the body allows for easy refilling of the lamp. The handle features a raised cross motif; stylised olive branches adorn the body. Oil lamps like this one were one of the main means of lighting in the Roman world. The Cross, the principal symbol of Christianity, recalls the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the faith of Christians. Excellent condition.Size: L:85mm / W:45mm ; 40g; Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in before 2000 on the UK art market.
300-400 AD. Late Roman. A drop-shaped terracotta lamp with a snub spout and extensive geometric moulded decoration, as well as a depiction of the holy flame around the nozzle. Oil lamps like this one were one of the main means of lighting in the Roman world. The Holy Fire is a miracle that occurs every year at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem Holy Saturday, the day before Easter, during which light emitted from Jesus’ tomb is said to set lamps and candles aflame. The first mention of this phenomenon is made by Eusebius, an ancient Christian historian, suggesting this lamp recalls the same miracle. Excellent condition.Size: L:80mm / W:60mm ; 75g; Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in before 2000 on the UK art market.
C. 300-400 AD. Late Roman. A collection of three terra sigillata vessels comprising (L-R): a large bottle with a flaring rim, elongated, bulging neck and bell-shaped body with ribbed walls; a jar with a flaring rim, cylindrical neck, flaring body and single strap handle; a bowl with straight rim, hemispherical body and ring foot. ‘Terra sigillata‘ is a type of fine ware Roman pottery identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy. Excellent condition; Size: L:Set of 3: 55 - 150mm / W:40 - 85mm ; 230g; Provenance: Previously with R.U., Parthenon Gallery, London; formerly in the 1990s UK collection.
100-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful terracotta oil lamp decorated with floral and linear motifs. The oldest Roman lamps date to the third century BC when the Romans adopted the idea from the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. By the first century BC, it became popular to use lamps in funeral ceremonies and for public celebrations. As the empire grew, the manufacture of lamps increased dramatically, as did the variation in decoration. Common decorative themes included gladiators in combat, mythological scenes, and animals. Excellent condition.Size: L:90mm / W:55mm ; 65g; Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in before 2000 on the UK art market.
100-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful terracotta oil lamp decorated linear motifs. The oldest Roman lamps date to the third century BC when the Romans adopted the idea from the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. By the first century BC, it became popular to use lamps in funeral ceremonies and for public celebrations. As the empire grew, the manufacture of lamps increased dramatically, as did the variation in decoration. Common decorative themes included gladiators in combat, mythological scenes, and animals. Excellent condition.Size: L:65mm / W:50mm ; 40g; Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in before 2000 on the UK art market.
C. 3rd millennium BC. Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley. A collection of five Indus valley ceramic vessels including (front, L-R): a jar with flaring mouth, constricted neck and cylindrical body; a hemispherical bowl with out-turned rim (back, L-R): a jar with an out-turned rim, constricted neck, globular body and pedestalled foot; a cylindrical bowl with a ring foot and black-painted gate motif and a small bowl with a spout. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which these ceramic vessels belong, was in the 3rd Millennium BC. Good condition. Size: L:Set of 5; 20mm/ 75mm / W:50mm/ 90mm ; 450g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
C. 3rd millennium BC. Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley. A collection of five Indus valley ceramic vessels including (front, L-R): hemispherical bowl; jar with cylindrical neck and carinated body (back, L-R): goblet with an out-turned rim, carinated body and pedestalled base, featuring painted line and dot motifs; a jar with an out-turned rim, constricted neck and piriform body; and a jar with an out-turned rim, constricted neck and globular body. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which these ceramic vessels belong, was in the 3rd Millennium BC. Good condition.Size: L:Set of 5; 55mm/ 60mm / W:40mm/ 90mm ; 365g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
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