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Lot 37

Two  are Top Of The Pops ' Children In Need  ' BBC Elstree Studios Camera Scripts - both signed to front and rear by various bands / singers from the period. The first is from 1996 - autographs, include: Faithless, The Spice Girls (Mel B, Mel C, Victoria, Emma and Geri), E-Motion, Gina G, Suede ( 3 members ), and others. The front and rear pages having become separated, but the script is complete. The second one from 1997 autographed to the front by Pulp - Jarvis Cocker, Candida Doyle, Mark Webber, Steve Mackey and Nick Banks. Both come with a compliment slip from the BBC and original envelope. Rare. 

Lot 4

Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise - ' Morecambe & Wise ' - English Comedians & Actors. Original 6x4" colour publicity photograph of the duo in typical pose, signed to the lower white area in blue and black ink. Along with an accompanying letter from Morecambe on headed paper, which reads ' Thankyou for your very nice letter, and I am pleased to say that I am much better now, hope you will like the enclosed autographed photograph of Ernie and I ' and signed by Morecambe in blue ink to the bottom. Rare.

Lot 40

Arnold Schwarzenegger - Austrian-American Actor - rare signed 11x14" promotional photograph from ' The Terminator ' - depicting Schwarzenegger in a full length pose, in trademark leathers. Neatly signed in blue marker to a white portion of the image. Obtained in person by the vendor. Rare. 

Lot 41

A collection of 1980's ' Frank, Liza & Sammy ' concert memorabilia. Frank Sinatra, Liza Minelli and Sammy Davis Jr at the Royal Albert Hall concert programme, along with the accompanying tickets and a rare ' Frank - Liza - Sammy 'pewter commemorative dish, within it's original presentation box. All obtained by the vendor who was present at the concert. 

Lot 45

A rare original vintage 1960's ' The Beatles Show ' 1963 programme from the Odeon, Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset, where they played six consecutive nights in July of that year. The programme depicts all of the Fab Four to the front and is filled with pictures and details of the tour. Complete. Rare Bristol local interest piece of Beatles memorabilia. 

Lot 5

A rare local interest 1964 tour programme of ' The Beatles '. From their Colston Hall (Bristol) concerts in 1964. The programme depicting all four Beatles to front, and with tour details to inside: ' A Nationwide Tour Presented By Arthur Howes & Brian Epstein '. Billed alongside Mary Wells. Complete with it's original ticket stub from the Colston Hall, dated November 10th 1964. Both belonging to the vendor, who remembers the concert well, stating that 'when The Beatles came on, the crowd went wild. I heard the first few bars of Twist & Shout and that was about all we heard of them that night.' A charming and interesting piece of Beatles memorabilia. 

Lot 50

A rare original hand drawn and painted watercolour painting of Wallace & Gromit by creator Nick Park. The watercolour and ink sketch depicting Aardman Animations' iconic duo in full colour. Signed to the lower right corner by creator Nick Park. On paper. Measures approx; 20cm x 20cm. Obtained via a charity auction by the vendor. A rare and charming Bristol related watercolour. 

Lot 52

King Arthur (2004 - starring Clive Owen, Ioan Gruffudd and Mads Mikkelsen) original production used prop Roman shield. Canvas covered wood construction, with a neatly carved handle to reverse. Painted canvas front in blue and silver, with large central fibreglass boss. With certificate from Rare Props. Measures approx; 108cm tall. Rare. 

Lot 62

A collection of 10x 1980's concert tour crew itineraries / booklets. Tours include; Phil Collins ' No Jacket Required ' Tour 1985 (multiples), Peter Gabriel European Tour Part Two, Genesis Invisible Touch Tour 1987, and Mike & The Mechanics Summer 89 (multiples). Each filled with all tour information - hotels, contacts, venue personnel, etc. A fascinating insight into the organisation behind the tours. Each A5, bound in plastic. Rare. 

Lot 65

Music memorabilia: A presentation of rare original 1970's / 1980's KISS prototype / design sample merchandise items. To include various designs, shapes and patterns. Many showing all members of Kiss with their distinctive makeup. Ex Barry Garratt collection (of Barr Radcliffe). Framed to a total size of: 41cm x 57cm. Label to verso reads: ' Most of the pieces within this collection were originated and designed from the late 1960's by Barry Garratt of Barr Radcliffe, based in Britain. Mostly they are original samples that formed his personal record of designs prior to production. Pieces can be different from any other by colour structure or fault. In the case of 'trial sampling' one may find variations of the same design, which will be 'one-offs'. They can never be reproduced, and reflect a definitive record of a unique and dramatic era'.

Lot 66

The Shining (1980, directed by Stanley Kubrik starring Jack Nicholson). An original press pack from ' The Shining ', which include; original booklet, caption sheet and x9 original film stills. Rare. 

Lot 70

Sir Roger Moore (1927-2017) - James Bond 007 - signed 16x12" colour photograph of Moore in a head and shoulders pose, with gun. Signed neatly by Moore in black marker, to a light portion of the image. Obtained in person by the vendor. Wonderful signed photo, rare. 

Lot 75

An incredibly rare and unique original sketch by Batman co-creator Bob Kane. The sketch, depicting Batman and Robin, has Robin saying ' Holy Higgins Ink Batman - Did You Know That Bob Kane Buys All His Art Supplies At Charrette's?' and Batman responding ' Naturally, Robin! They Are The Best Art Store In Town!'. Originally drawn by Kane for the art store as a gift. Kane has signed the sketch to the base in typical form, and dated 1977. A faint dedication remains to the right hand side ' To Daniel Spiro '. Professionally framed and glazed to a total size of: 41cm x 48cm.An incredibly rare and important Batman sketch.Robert Kane  October 24, 1915 – November 3, 1998) was an American comic book writer and artist who co-created, with Bill Finger, the DC Comics character Batman. He was inducted into the comic book industry's Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1994 and into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1996.

Lot 8

A presentation of rare original 1960's / 1970's Led Zeppelin prototype / design sample merchandise items. To include; pin badge, enamel badge, pewter necklaces, and a small original piece of artwork, with designer notes beneath. The artwork showing the Led Zeppelin emblem, painted in mixed media. Ex Barry Garratt collection (of Barr Radcliffe). Framed to a total size of: 37cm x 32cm.Label to verso reads: ' Most of the pieces within this collection were originated and designed from the late 1960's by Barry Garratt of Barr Radcliffe, based in Britain. Mostly they are original samples that formed his personal record of designs prior to production. Pieces can be different from any other by colour structure or fault. In the case of 'trial sampling' one may find variations of the same design, which will be 'one-offs'. They can never be reproduced, and reflect a definitive record of a unique and dramatic era'. 

Lot 80

Ridley Scott - British Producer & Director - autographed 8x10" colour ' Blade Runner - The Final Cut ' photograph. Signed in blue marker across the lower portion of the image. Obtained in person by the vendor. Rare. 

Lot 81

The Crazy Gang - a rare full signed black and white postcard photograph of ' The Crazy Gang '. Autographs in blue in to the front, including: Jimmy Nervo, TEddy Knox, Bud Flanagan, Jimmy Gold and Charlie Naughton. Along with a programme from the Victoria Palace. 

Lot 88

Michael J Fox - American Actor - stunning 16x12" colour image of Fox as Marty McFly in Back To The Future II. Depicting him aboard the famous ' Hoverboard '. Signed by Fox in blue marker across the central portion of the image. Well sized signature, obtained in person by the vendor. Rare. 

Lot 96

Minder - a wonderful autograph presentation of George Cole & Dennis Waterman, the stars of ' Minder '. Comprising of signed album pages by the duo, neatly mounted beneath a colour image from the series. Unframed. 16x12". Rare. 

Lot 99

A rare vintage Lake Pillsbury Properties American cheque signed by Wizard Of Oz Tin Man actor Jack Haley. Signed in ink to the lower right corner, on the signature line. Professionally matted beneath an image from The Wizard Of Oz. Total size: 16x12".

Lot 1

A rare full set of Hamilton Gifts made 1991 ' The Beatles ' action figures / 1:6 scale (approx) figures. Each mounted on it's original 'autographed' display base - with accessories. All unboxed, but all appearing complete (Ringo is missing a cymbal stand) . x3 with original tags present. Only ever displayed (some dust present). Great Beatles figures. Each approx; 28cm tall. 

Lot 100

An incredible original 1960's autograph book from an employee at the Bournemouth Winter Gardens in the mid-late 1960's. The autograph book is completely filled with autographs from stars of stage, screen, music and other personalities. Signatures include; Jimi Hendrix (signed To Jane, Love & Happiness, Jimi Hendrix '), The Troggs, Roy Orbison, The Fourmost, The Berries, The Barron Knights, Ted Rogers, Morecambe & Wise ( Eric & Ernie - both signed on different pages), Harry Worth, Tony Hancock (nice undedicated example in blue pen), The Castaways, The Grumbleweeds, The Beverley Sisters, The Move, The Settlers, Dave Dee - Beaky - Mick & Tich (Mick, Beaky & Dave Dee only), Gene Pitney, Tom Jones, Leslie Crowther, Maurice Chevalier, The Bachelors, Dusty Springfield, The Jimi Hendrix Experience (another Hendrix autograph signed on the same page as Noel Redding, with Mitch Mitchell on a separate page earlier in the book), The Shadows, Terry Scott, Al Read, The Dave Houston Four, Engelbert Humperdink, Cat Stevens, Roger Webb, Pete Murray, Hugh Lloyd, Staggerlees, Lance Percival, Tommy Trinder, George Meaton, Anita Harris, Ronnie Hilton, Audrey Jeans, The Walker Brothers, and others. Many autographs to the verso of others, some signed upside down in the book. Contains TWO Jimi Hendrix autographs, both with others to the reverse. Owner's original address in Melton Mowbray present to inner cover. All obtained in person, by the owner's Aunt, in Bournemouth in the 1960's. A rare and important autograph album. 

Lot 121

Massive Attack - Bristol Band - autograph collection, two signed album pages by Massive Attack members Robert Del Naja, Andrew 'Mushroom' Vowles, and Grant ' Daddy G ' Marshall. Supplied with an original ' Access All Areas ' pass from 1998, where the vendor obtained the autographs. Slight water damage to one page, as per photos. Rare. 

Lot 125

Alexander - (2004 starring Colin Farrell and Angelina Jolie) - original production used prop Macedonian Archery set. Comprising of a bow, x5 prop arrows and a leather quiver. All beautifully made for production. With certificate from Rare Props. Bow measures approx; 110cm tall. 

Lot 129

An original sketch by Aardman Animations film maker Nick Park . The sketch of his most famous duo - Wallace & Gromit. Drawn in pen, the sketch depicts Wallace with his arm around Gromit. Signed and titled to the bottom. Obtained in person by vendor. Mounted. Measures a total size of: 8x10". Rare. 

Lot 13

A rare original ' Official Beatles Fan Club ' Christmas Flexi Disc 33 1/3  record ' The Beatles' Christmas Record '. c1963. Gatefold paper cover featuring images of the Fab Four with faux signatures. Record appears very good, cover near mint. Generally very good example. With it's original cardboard mailing envelope also present (postmarked 2nd Jan, 1964). Rare. 

Lot 131

Angus McBean (1904-1990) - Welsh Photographer and cult figure. 6.5"x4.5" photograph of an unknown actor. Signed to the margin by McBean with ' London & Bath ' added. Autograph in pencil. Angus McBean Photographer stamp to verso. Fold running across the upper left corner. McBean famously photographed The Beatles for their first album ' Please Please Me '. Rare. 

Lot 133

A rare Bradford Exchange made Limited Edition ' Perpetual Calendar ' commemorative collectable plate display. Comprising of a wooden calendar with removable dates, and a full set of 12x Bradford Exchange ' Date ' plates. Some still within their original boxes. 

Lot 140

King Arthur (2004 - starring Clive Owen, Ioan Gruffudd and Mads Mikkelsen) original production used prop Envoy shield. Canvas covered wood construction, with leather handles to reverse. Painted canvas front with a torch and broken arrow emblem, Roman numerals to base, with large central fiberglass boss. With certificate from Rare Props. Some marks from 'battle' use during production, but generally very good condition. Measures approx; 109m tall. Rare.

Lot 145

Venom (2018) - A rare pre production Venom character concept panel entitled ' pose options_001 with tentacles depicting the Marvel comic anti hero symbiote on gray ground. Notation ' reading venom_WIP image 27_A ' anti.dote. Set to an ebonised frame. Obtained by the vendor from Celebrity Authentics Auction. Frame measures 71cm x 52cm

Lot 146

Venom (2018) - A rare pre production Venom character concept panel entitled depicting the Marvel comic anti hero symbiote on gray ground. Plain with no notation. Set to an ebonised frame. Obtained by the vendor from Celebrity Authentics Auction. Comes with certificate. Frame measures 60cm x 52cm

Lot 147

A John Hughes pottery Grogg of Elvis Presley. Makers marks to back, limited edition No. 103. Dated '96. Measures approx; 30cm tall. No cracks / chips or repairs. Rare. 

Lot 150

An incredible rare and original James Bond 007 Pinewood Studios sound stage hanging light-up sign. Reading ' Albert R. Broccoli - 007 - Stage. Aluminium and persex construction, the sign would've hung outside the stage doors of the soundstage set. This was reputedly removed when the logo branding for all signage at the studios changed slightly. In working order. A rare piece of Bond / Pinewood studios memorabilia. Single sided. Hanging hooks to top. Measures 100 x 65 x 12cm. 

Lot 153

Al Pacino - American Actor & Filmmaker - Scarface - autographed colour 8x10" photograph from the movie. Signed by Pacino in blue marker to a light portion of the image. Obtained in person by the vendor. Rare.

Lot 165

Venom (2018) - A rare original Malaysian street shop sign prop from the opening scene set in Sarawak, Malaysia. The sign having white lettering on red ground held within a weathered metal frame. Obtained by the vendor from Celebrity Authentics Auction. Comes with certificate. Measures 99cm x 60cm including frame.

Lot 17

Abba - Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson autographed 8x10" photograph of the pair. Signed neatly in black marker across a light central portion of the image. Obtained in person by the vendor. Rare. 

Lot 171

A rare original 1992 ' Home Alone 2 - Lost In New York ' movie promotional t-shirt / shirt. Size L 14-16 to label. Made by Oneita. Features the Home Alone logo to front. Some light staining (requires a wash) to front, otherwise very good. 

Lot 173

Venom (2018) - A rare original Malaysian street shop sign from the opening scene set in Sarawak Malaysia. The sign having gilt character lettering on red ground. Obtained by the vendor from Celebrity Authentics Auction. Comes with certificate. Measures 123cm x 60cm

Lot 176

An interesting collection of vintage 1960's local interest (largely Bristol Colston Hall ) concert tour programmes. All obtained by the vendor, whom attended all these concerts. Programmes include; - A Revue type programme featuring The Hollies, Freddie & The Dreamers, Marianne Faithfull and others.- A Revue type programme featuring Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Kinks, Gene Pitney etc- ' The Beat Scene ' featuring The Honeycombs, Lulu and The Luvvers (signed by members of The Luvvers), the Apple Jacks and others- a revue show starring The Searchers, Dusty Springfield, Bobby Vee and others- The Walker Brothers Show with special guests ' The Troggs '.- Cliff Richard & The Shadows- The Dave Clark Five- WingsA rare and interesting collection of vintage concert programmes, with local interest. 

Lot 18

A rare vintage 1960's Selcol made The Beatles ' New Sound Guitar '. The face decorated with caricatures of all four Beatles, with printed signatures beneath each. Ukulele style guitar. Measures approx; 58cm tall. 

Lot 180

Chronicles Of Narnia - Prince Caspian (2008) - A Telmarine helmet and mask from the 2008 epic fantasy film The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. This Telmarine helmet and mask were custom-made by the production for use by various actors on set. The helmet is made of fiberglass with foam lining and leather chin strap. The mask is made of fiberglass with elastic straps attached to secure the mask to the actors head. Both the helmet and mask have minor wear from use. A rare and impressive display piece. 

Lot 19

Damien Hirst - English Artist - incredibly rare hand drawn ' Shark ' sketch. Drawn in black marker on blue paper, the large sketch measures approx; 18.5cm x 30.5cm. Neatly drawn and signed underneath, in typical form. Obtained in person by the vendor. Rare. 

Lot 196

Friday The 13th (1980 Horror Film) - original press information booklet detailing a brief synopsis and cast list etc, along with x6 original black and white film stills - each with information to verso. Rare. 

Lot 20

An incredibly rare original vintage 1960's (1964) ' Walt Disney Productions ' licensed ' Mary Poppins ' promotional kit. Blue cotton, with red ' Walt Disney's Mary Poppins ' notation to top and a large central pictorial of Poppins. Complete with both original sticks, and the colourful tail piece and original wooden winder. No tears to the fabric, but some staining to the lower point. Rare. Measures approx; 87cm tall (kite body)

Lot 200

An incredibly rare and important part of British Comedy history: a full scroll of original end-credits from ' Monty Python's Flying Circus ' Series 3, Episode 4 "Blood, Devastation, Death, War and Horror". Originally broadcast on 9th November 1972. The episode famously featured the Eric Idle penned sketch ' The Man Who Speaks In Anagrams ', and the end credits rather uniquely followed the theme of this sketch in that they were all written in anagrams. These credits - silver-printed onto black card - are the original credits as seen in-camera at the end of the episode. They feature the original ' Flying Circus ' artwork as designed by Terry Gilliam, with a list of the main cast, producer, director and assorted crew members. The credits are separated into two piece - namely the ' Flying Circus ' section to the top, and then the entire scroll. One name, approx halfway down has worked loose, and another name towards the end has been later-added (likely due to a last minute change in technical staff working on the episode). The scroll measures approx 15 feet in length, with a large portion towards the end remaining blank. A charming and important surviving relic of Monty Python and British Comedy history. Obtained personally by the vendor, who writes: In the early 1970s, I worked for a leading advertising agency in London as a media assistant. One of my colleagues invited me to attend the BBC’s live filming of a Monty Python TV show. It was episode 30, recorded on 11th December 1971. The show included the sketch: ‘The Man Who Speaks in Anagrams’. At the end of the show, I was introduced to the cameraman, who was a friend of my colleague’s, and he gave the credit scroll to me as a souvenir of the show. It is unique in that it was produced in anagram form, to match the sketch! Final images show the credits as broadcast - copyright BBC. 

Lot 204

A vintage style contemporary ' With The Beatles ' LP album cover woven throw / blanket - depicting the famous black and white image of all members from their second album. Rare. 

Lot 205

Daniel Radcliffe - British Actor - autographed 8x10" colour photograph of him as Harry Potter. Signed in black marker by Radcliffe to a light portion of the image. Obtained in person by the vendor. Rare. 

Lot 206

A rare Telemania made ' Elvis Presley ' dancing telephone. Officially authorised / licensed, Elvis sings and dances when a phone call is received. Unboxed. Measures approx; 37cm tall. 

Lot 211

An original screen used movie prop costume helmet from ' Timeline ' ( 2003 starring Paul Walker, Gerard Butler etc). Made of plastic painted to look like metal, the helmet features very realistic detailing, and moves exactly as the real helmet would. Foam padding to interior. Display some signs of wear from production use, but generally good condition. Rare. With certificate. 

Lot 220

Two vintage 1960's Beatles concert programmes / brochures. Comprising: a rare original vintage 1960's ' The Beatles Show ' 1963 programme from the Odeon, Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset, where they played six consecutive nights in July of that year. Along with an original ' The Beatles Show ' silver-fronted programme, from the Bristol Hippodrome (likely from their next visit the year after). Centrally folded. Retains its rare ' Coming Soon ' type leaflet for the next show at The Colston Hall including: Billy Fury, Marty Wilde and others. Likely one of the only programmes still retaining this slip-in leaflet from Bristol. 

Lot 224

Alma Cogan (1932-1966) - English Singer - autograph presentation, comprising of a signed album page, mounted beneath a photograph of her with The Beatles. Mounted, ready for framing. 16x12". Rare. 

Lot 225

Looney Tunes - two original panels of artwork featuring Sylvester & Tweety and Bugs Bunny. Likely from an annual. Both oddly cut, each with words added. Signed by the artist to the lower corner ' Mevin '. Wonderful pieces. Measure approx; 8x12" (oddly sized). Rare. 

Lot 228

A rare original ' Official Beatles Fan Club ' Christmas Flexi Disc 33 1/3  record ' Another Beatles' Christmas Record '. c1964. Cardboard cover featuring images of the Fab Four with fan club logo to top. With it's original ' Merry Christmas ' gatefold insert present. Appears unused, and generally excellent condition. Rare. 

Lot 236

Cher - American Singer & Actress - beautiful signed 11x14" colour photograph of Cher. Signed to a light portion in blue marker. Obtained in person by the vendor. Wonderful image. Rare. 

Lot 24

Russell Crowe - Actor, Producer & Musician - autographed boxing glove. Obtained in person by the vendor at the Cinderella Man movie premiere in London (Crowe plays boxer James J. Braddock in the film). Signed in silver marker to the main body of the glove. Rare. 

Lot 250

A charming 1940's school girl's exercise book, belonging to a Pat Truscott of Horfield, Bristol. The exercise book is filled with various poems, verses and other related school work. Laid within the album are two letters from noted poets / short story writers, who responded after being sent ' Pat's Poems '. The first letter being from Walter de la Mare and reads, in part, 'many thanks...for letting me see a copy of PAT'S POEMS. That she should have written so much and have taken so much pains with what she has done at the age of eleven is certainly remarkable.' The letter then goes on with some words of encouragement, and is signed by de la Mare in fountain pen to it's end. His personal address is typed to the top. Over the page is another laid-in letter by Enid Blyton - fully handwritten in ink, with her address to the top of the headed paper. In part, she writes, ' Dear Mr Lewis, Thank you very much for Patricia's Poems which are certainly very good for her age...I am sure she thoroughly enjoys writing them. Give her my love and best wishes '. A printed pamphlet of ' Pam's Poems ' is also included loose within the book. A charming and fascinating wartime child's book. Rare. 

Lot 404

A Good Collection Of Wade Pintrays/Ashtrays (Some Rare Examples)

Lot 266

A rare 19th Century Victorian salesman miniature carriage trunk being metal and wooden strapped with brass drop handles to the sides. E.L. notation to sides. Hinged lid opening to reveal a spacious interior. Measures 25cm x 36cm x 23cm deep.

Lot 73

A rare and important mid 19th Century Victorian Markwick and Markham of Borell London Ottoman Empire Turkish Market full hunter silver double cased Verge movement pocket fob watch having a silver engraved decorated case with white enamel face and signed dial. The gilt movement signed and numbered 25679. Hallmarked for London 1842 watch case by John Phillips. Weighs 64.8 grams. Face measures 30mm wide. Case measures 40mm across without bale.

Lot 59

ROBERT BROUGH R.A., A.R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1872-1905)ROWING BOATS BY A HARBOUR QUAY, CONCARNEAU Oil on panel, also painted verso 'Fishermen on the quay'26.5cm x 35cm (10.5in x 13.75in)Note: Robert Brough's art is often overshadowed by the trauma and tragedy of his untimely death; after suffering horrific burns in a train collision outside of Sheffield. A great friend and protégé of Singer Sargent, the older artist rushed to be with his friend in his final days and following his death curated a memorial exhibition in celebration of the young artist's talent. Brough's life was cut short during a steep upward career trajectory; he was very much a rising art star, working alongside Sargent and having recently been made an associate of the Royal Scottish Academy.Brough displayed a talent for both art and music from a young age, and was greatly encouraged by the family's neighbour, the painter Sir George Reid. With this support Brough found an apprenticeship as a lithographer in Aberdeen and used his earnings to fund trainings at Gray's School of Art in the city, before applying to the R.S.A. Schools in Edinburgh in 1891. By the end of his first year, he had been awarded three prestigious prizes, thus beginning a notable career. Brough completed further training in Paris, enrolling at the Acadamie Julien in Paris with Scottish Colourist S.J. Peploe, before travelling on in search of Sisley at Moret-sur-Seine and then Gauguin at Pont Aven in Brittany. By 1894 he had returned to his native Aberdeen and his steady progress was being closely monitored by the local press, 'When only three-and-twenty years of age Mr. Brough created some sensation and scored an undoubted triumph with two pictures shown at the Grafton Exhibition of the Society of Portrait Painters. His reputation already extended far beyond the confines of his native land. He had important pictures in Munich, Moscow, and in other leading Continental Galleries' (1895 Aberdeen Daily Journal). Then by 1897, and the age of 25, he was in London working on society portraits alongside Sargent. A Scottish artist, with a particular European flair, Brough's modern French training combined with a range of influences and inspirations from Raeburn to Velazquez to create a sophisticated and flamboyant approach. Close engagement with the selection of offered works by this intriguing artist reveal his true talent and dexterity; his lightness of touch and sophistication across mediums particularly apparent. Rowing Boats by a Harbour Quay, Concarneau atmospherically evokes the Brittany coast and the quick, deft brushwork is handled with a charming lightness. An unfinished working sketch still visible verso reveals the artist's working practice. In Rowing Boats, and Figures on the Harbour Wall, Brittany, Brough beautifully balances the compositions and utilises the unique qualities of the differing mediums. Within the offered group a particular preoccupation with ripples and reflections is visible, elegantly captured by the artist in a variety of media, from directly applied waving lines of pastel pigment to a patterning of daubs of fluid watercolour. Overall it is his dexterity with pastel that is a true delight to witness, with his lightness of touch allowing him to delineate the patterning of architecture and greenery in South of Concarneau, the colourful, graphic topography rising elegantly out of the buff paper surface, and the sparseness of a Parisian winter in Bulb Planting in the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, the effortful gestures of the workers clear in their brief outlines and the elegance of the city visible in the grey and white distance. Brough's talent and approach was beautifully summarised by his friend and mentor, Sargent: '. . . the grace, the fluidity, the lightness of touch that are so delightful in Brough; that very rare quality of surface that seems to make the actual paint a precious substance.'

Lot 61

ROBERT BROUGH R.A., A.R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1872-1905)CONCARNEAU FERRYMAN 1894 Signed with a monogram, pastel40cm x 55cm (15.75in x 21.75in)Note: Robert Brough's art is often overshadowed by the trauma and tragedy of his untimely death; after suffering horrific burns in a train collision outside of Sheffield. A great friend and protégé of Singer Sargent, the older artist rushed to be with his friend in his final days and following his death curated a memorial exhibition in celebration of the young artist's talent. Brough's life was cut short during a steep upward career trajectory; he was very much a rising art star, working alongside Sargent and having recently been made an associate of the Royal Scottish Academy.Brough displayed a talent for both art and music from a young age, and was greatly encouraged by the family's neighbour, the painter Sir George Reid. With this support Brough found an apprenticeship as a lithographer in Aberdeen and used his earnings to fund trainings at Gray's School of Art in the city, before applying to the R.S.A. Schools in Edinburgh in 1891. By the end of his first year, he had been awarded three prestigious prizes, thus beginning a notable career. Brough completed further training in Paris, enrolling at the Acadamie Julien in Paris with Scottish Colourist S.J. Peploe, before travelling on in search of Sisley at Moret-sur-Seine and then Gauguin at Pont Aven in Brittany. By 1894 he had returned to his native Aberdeen and his steady progress was being closely monitored by the local press, 'When only three-and-twenty years of age Mr. Brough created some sensation and scored an undoubted triumph with two pictures shown at the Grafton Exhibition of the Society of Portrait Painters. His reputation already extended far beyond the confines of his native land. He had important pictures in Munich, Moscow, and in other leading Continental Galleries' (1895 Aberdeen Daily Journal). Then by 1897, and the age of 25, he was in London working on society portraits alongside Sargent. A Scottish artist, with a particular European flair, Brough's modern French training combined with a range of influences and inspirations from Raeburn to Velazquez to create a sophisticated and flamboyant approach. Close engagement with the selection of offered works by this intriguing artist reveal his true talent and dexterity; his lightness of touch and sophistication across mediums particularly apparent. Rowing Boats by a Harbour Quay, Concarneau atmospherically evokes the Brittany coast and the quick, deft brushwork is handled with a charming lightness. An unfinished working sketch still visible verso reveals the artist's working practice. In Rowing Boats, and Figures on the Harbour Wall, Brittany, Brough beautifully balances the compositions and utilises the unique qualities of the differing mediums. Within the offered group a particular preoccupation with ripples and reflections is visible, elegantly captured by the artist in a variety of media, from directly applied waving lines of pastel pigment to a patterning of daubs of fluid watercolour. Overall it is his dexterity with pastel that is a true delight to witness, with his lightness of touch allowing him to delineate the patterning of architecture and greenery in South of Concarneau, the colourful, graphic topography rising elegantly out of the buff paper surface, and the sparseness of a Parisian winter in Bulb Planting in the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, the effortful gestures of the workers clear in their brief outlines and the elegance of the city visible in the grey and white distance. Brough's talent and approach was beautifully summarised by his friend and mentor, Sargent: '. . . the grace, the fluidity, the lightness of touch that are so delightful in Brough; that very rare quality of surface that seems to make the actual paint a precious substance.'

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