LOUIS XI: (1423-1483) Louis the Prudent. King of France 1461-83. A rare L.S., Loys, one page, oblong 8vo, Montils-lez-Tours, on the 5th day of January [n.y.], to `Dear and Beloved Cousin, Count of Comminges, Marshal of France´, in old French. Written in the hand of the clerk, the King offers his help, troops and military weapons to his correspondent, stating `Monsr le mareschal pour ce que aurez besoing d'artillerie et que Jay entendu quil en y a a lyon, Jescriz a ceulx de la ville, quilz facent ce que leur ordonnerez, et me semble que devez faire fondre celle quilz ont faite et en faire faire des pieces quil vous semblera qui vous seront necessaires pour mener avecques vous´ ("Monsieur the Marshal, for what you will need of artillery and having been told that there is artillery available in Lyon, I write to those of the city in order that they do what you will order them. And it seems to me that you must melt down the ones they have made and make them in pieces as you think you will need them to carry with you") Countersigned at the base by Tillhard. A very slightly light signature although perfectly legible and visible by the King. Addressed to the verso. Overall age wear, small staining and slightly trimmed right and bottom edges, with a very small repair to the left edge, otherwise G The castle at Plessis-lez-Tours, near Tours, also known before as Montils-les-Tours, was the Royal residence of three Kings of France, Louis XI, Charles VIII and Louis XII. It was the first building in bricks and stone in the Loire and was initiated by Charles VII and Louis XI, the last bought the estate of Montils in 1463 and finished the building of the castle, making it the Royal residence of the King of France. A small cottage next to the castle gave shelter to Francis of Paula (1416-1507), an Italian mendicant friar and founder of the Roman Catholic Order of Minims. Francis of Paula was never ordained a priest. He died and is buried at Montils-lez-Tours Jean de Lescun d´Armagnac (? - 1473) Count of Comminges, known as the Bastard of Armagnac. Appointed marshal of France in 1461, the year Louis XI ascended to throne. The historically important ordinance of Montils-lès-Tours, well-remembered for the reformation of custom, was promulgated by Charles VII (1403-1461), the father and predecessor of Louis XI, in April 1453. It was an ordinance which defined the jurisdictional competences of the Parliament of Paris, the extent of the Royal domain, the rights relating to Royalty, to Peers of France, to prelates, etc.. It is especially important in the history of law because the King requests the writing down of customs, which till then were almost an exclusive matter of private law.
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MCDANIEL HATTIE: (1895-1952) American actress, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress in 1939 for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind, thereby becoming the first African American to win an Oscar. An excellent vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of McDaniel seated in a cheerful three-quarter length pose. Photograph by Ben Polin for CBS and bearing his credit stamp to the verso. Signed by McDaniel in bold purple fountain pen ink to a clear area of the background. Rare. Some very light, minor surface and corner creasing to the white borders, VG
EINSTEIN ALBERT: (1879-1955) German-born theoretical physicist, Nobel Prize winner for Physics, 1921. A very fine, rare autograph Manuscript Signed, A. Einstein, two pages (feint rule graph paper), 4to, n.p., n.d. The working manuscript, in ink and pencil, features numerous scientific calculations in Einstein's hand, with just a few words (including 'rule') alongside some of the calculations and with the letters R, G, A & B appearing regularly. Signed in ink with his name alone to the lower left corner. Whilst Einstein clearly created many such pages of scientific formulae during his career, they remain highly sought after by collectors, and signed examples are of exceptional rarity, this example having been presented to a family friend. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and one small, neat tear to one edge, otherwise VG
UMEKI MIYOSHI: (1929-2007) Japanese-American actress, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress in 1957 for her role as Katsumi Kelly in Sayonara. An extremely rare vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Umeki kneeling in a full-length pose wearing a traditional Japanese kimono decorated with flowers. Signed in blue ink to a light area at the base of the image, 'To Joe, Miyoshi', and further signed and inscribed in Japanese. A note to the verso indicates that the photograph originates from the collection of the actor and dancer Joe Pas. Autographs of Umeki are of exceptional rarity in any form and signed photographs of this size and quality are very seldom encountered. A couple of very minor, extremely light surface creases, otherwise about EX
KING AND I THE: Yul Brynner (1920-1985) Russian-born actor, Academy Award winner. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Brynner seated in a three-quarter length pose in costume as King Mongkut of Siam, most likely from a stage production of the musical. Signed by Brynner in bold black ink with his name alone to the image; Deborah Kerr (1921-2007) British actress, the recipient of an Honorary Academy Award. A good vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Kerr seated in a three-quarter length pose wearing a large, elegant dress, in costume as Anna Leonowens from the musical film The King and I (1956). Signed by Kerr in bold black fountain pen ink to the base of the image. Signed photographs of Kerr in costume from perhaps her most famous screen role, for which she was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, are surprisingly rare. A good pair of signed photographs. Some minor surface and corner creasing to Kerr's photograph, only very slightly affecting the signature. About VG to EX, 2
DONAT ROBERT: (1905-1958) British actor, Academy Award winner for Best Actor in 1939 for his role as Charles 'Mr. Chips' Chipping in Goodbye, Mr. Chips. A good vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Donat standing in a half-length pose, in costume from his Oscar winning performance as the elderly schoolteacher Mr. Chipping in a scene from Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Signed by Donat in dark blue fountain pen ink to a light area of the image and dated 1940 in his hand. Signed photographs of Donat in costume from Goodbye, Mr, Chips are extremely rare and highly desirable. One tear to the left edge and some very minor, light corner creases, otherwise VG
CATHERINE DE´MEDICI: (1519-1589) Queen consort of France 1547-59, as spouse of King Henry II. Catherine de Medici saw during her life time three of her sons becoming Kings of France, Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III. Very rare L.S., `Catherine´, one page, folio, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, 23rd June 1566, to Monsieur de Jarnac, in old French. Catherine sends the present letter on behalf of her son, King Charles IX who would be 16 years old three days later. Catherine de´ Medici is concerned regarding the goods arrived to the port of La Rochelle and which have been put under hold, stating in part `Monsieur de Jarnac, la lettre que le Roi monsieur mon fils vous écrit présentement satisfera pour la réponse que je vous pourrais faire à la dépêche que nous avons reçue de vous du XVIIIe de ce mois touchant les navires de La Rochelle qui y sont arrivés chargés de marchandises que l'on prétend être déprédées…´ (Translation: “Monsieur de Jarnac, the letter that the King, Monsieur my son, is writing to you at this time will satisfy the answer that I could give you to the dispatch that we received from you on the 18th of the present month concerning the ships from La Rochelle which arrived there loaded with goods they pretend to hold…” Further again, Catherine sends precise orders, saying `…vous prier bien fort de tenir la main envers les dits juges, à ce qu'ils procèdent en cela avec la meilleure, plus juste et prompte expédition que faire se pourra, cessant tous ports, faveurs, exception de personnes longuement commencées et dissimulations quelconques, sans oublier ce que le dit seigneur Roi mon fils vous mande touchant d'un nommé Guillaume Mesmyn…´ (Translation: “…pray you very much to look over the said judges, so that they proceed in this with the best, most just and prompt dispatch that can be done, ceasing all ports charges, favours… without forgetting what the said Lord King my son tells you about a man named Guillaume Mesmyn…”) Countersigned at the base. With address leaf, stating `Monsieur de Jarnac chevalier de l'ordre du Roi, monsieur mon fils, capitaine de cinquante hommes de ses ordonnances et son lieutenant général au gouvernement de La Rochelle et pays d'Aunis en l'absence de mon fils le prince de Navarre´ (Translation: “Monsieur de Jarnac Knight of the Order of the King, Monsieur my son, Captain of fifty men of his ordinances and his Lieutenant General in the government of La Rochelle and the country of Aunis in the absence of my son the Prince of Navarre”) Also annotated to the verso `De la Reyne Catherine de Medicis mère du Roy Charles 9, 1566´ (Translation: “By the Queen Catherine de Medicis, mother of the King Charles 9, 1566”) Overall age wear, with edges slightly trimmed and repair to the left border, not affecting the text or signature. G Monsieur de Jarnac (1514-1584) Guy 1er de Chabot, Baron de Jarnac. The Abbey of Saint-Maur became very famous in the Middle Ages, and was one of the most famous pilgrimage centers of medieval France. The abbey was secularised in 1531 and a Château was built in 1541 for the Bishop of Paris Jean du Bellay. In 1563 Catherine de Medicis acquired the Château du Bellay and largely rebuilt it. On 23rd September 1568, Catherine de Medicis´ teenage son, King Charles IX, issued the well-remembered Edict of Saint-Maur, which prohibited all religions but Catholicism. Charles IX (1550-1574) King of France 1560-74. He ascended the throne at the very early age of ten years upon the death of his brother Francis II. From 1560 to 1563 his mother Catherine de´ Medici held the regency of France.Guillaume Mesmyn was a Corsair of La Rochelle, acting between 1556 and 1569.
BERGMAN INGRID: (1915-1982) Swedish actress, Academy Award winner. An exceptional book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of Casablanca: Script and Legend by Howard Koch, First edition published by The Overlook Press, Woodstock, New York, 1973 (first printing, as stated on the copyright page), featuring various essays, the script, analysis and original reviews of the American World War II romantic drama film Casablanca (1942), signed by Bergman in bold blue ink to the half-title page, 'To Audrey - Ingrid Bergman and Ilsa Lund'. Bound in the publisher's black cloth, with gilt stamped title to spine, and accompanied by the dust jacket (some very minor, light age wear and the spine a little faded). An extremely rare (quite possibly unique) form of Bergman's signature in which she incorporates the character name of Ilsa Lund, described as her 'most famous and enduring role'. About EXProvenance: The present signed book originates from the collection of Audrey Gilchrist, a well-known in person collector of movie star autographs, based in London.
‘I have sworn a great oath never to use or countenance the use of the name “Lawrence”, as referring to me, again, in public or private’ LAWRENCE T. E.: (1888-1935) British army officer, archaeologist, diplomat and writer, renowned for his role in the Arab Revolt (1916-18) and the Sinai and Palestine Campaign (1915-18) against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. An excellent A.L.S., T E Shaw, one page, folio, Karachi, India, 5th January 1927, to an unidentified correspondent (although evidently a writer whom Lawrence held in some esteem). Lawrence announces, 'I have sworn a great oath never to use or countenance the use of the name “Lawrence”, as referring to me, again, in public or private', continuing 'So that would settle the question of my introducing your book, I'm afraid' and explaining 'Of course I write, or rather I try to write, occasionally: unsigned articles, or articles signed by virgin names. They are worth two guineas a thousand words, which I am told is a better rate than usual. They cost me more than that, in trouble, even at my R.A.F. rate of 3/6 a day! And no publisher would be moved to publish your work, because it had an unknown man's introduction before it.' Shaw, however, offers his advice and a further clarification of his decision to his correspondent, 'But why should you think an introduction necessary?......Probably the right man will take what you have written on its merits, and that should be much more gratifying than to be helped. I did twice, in the old days, help people by introducing their books: but one, Richard Garnett, was dead, and that pardoned the offence. The other, Doughty, was a special case: I had been trying to persuade all London to reprint him, and at last one beginning-publisher said “I will, if you'll preface it” :- and what could I do? Doughty was very nice about it: but it felt like scratching one's name on Westminster Abbey. Introductions to publishers I will (and do) willingly give. Several people with good stuff have been helped by me into print. It's a matter of knowing the proper tradesmen. Have you tried Cape? He is enterprising, and the best producer of commercial books in London (for format). If you will send me a sample of your stuff I'll see that it reaches his reader (Edward Garnett, a critic of genius) with my opinion. I have no doubt that it's the right stuff: and it should be exactly right for the particular public. If Cape says “NO”, I'd suggest Faber and Gwyer for second string: but Cape an easy first. Secker is too difficult: and the big men too staid'. A rare letter of fine content in which Lawrence affirms his desire for anonymity and proves himself to be a good guide in the intricacies behind the scenes of publishing. Some very light creasing and a few minor tape stains to the lower central area of the letter, only very minimally affecting a few words of text and part of the signature, otherwise about VGFollowing his legendary exploits in Arabia, Lawrence had become a household name by the early 1920s and enlisted in the Royal Air Force in August 1922 as an aircraftman under the name John Hume Ross. However, less than a year later, his identity was exposed, and he was forced out of the RAF in February 1923. Changing his name once again, to T. E. Shaw, he repeatedly petitioned to re-join the RAF and was finally readmitted in August 1925. Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom was published in December 1926 and the renewed publicity it brought resulted in his assignment to bases as Karachi, from where the present letter was written, and Miramshah in British India, where he remained until the end of 1928. Herbert Jonathan Cape (1879-1960) British publisher who founded the London publishing house of Jonathan Cape in 1921, remaining at the head of the firm until 1960. Cape established a reputation for high quality design and production and published a range of English-language authors including Robert Frost, Ian Fleming, James Joyce and T. E. Lawrence.Edward Garnett (1868-1937) English writer, critic and literary editor who was instrumental in the publication of D. H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers. Edward Garnett was the son of Richard Garnett (1895-1906) English scholar, librarian, biographer and poet, who is also referenced in the present letter.
ROUGET DE LISLE CLAUDE JOSEPH: (1760-1836) French military officer during the French Revolutionary Wars, author of the words and music for the French national anthem La Marseillaise. A.L.S., with his initials R.L., one page, 8vo, n.p., 'Mercredi 28' (28th May 1828), to Francois Mongin de Montrol, in French. Rouget de Lisle writes to his colleague to announce his upcoming arrival in Paris, 'depuis quelques jours....et j'y suis pour quelque temps, ou pour mieux dire, a poste fixe, car il est escrit que je dois y crever' (Translation: 'for a few days…..and I'm there for a while, or better said, in a fixed position, because it is written that I must die there'), continuing 'Je me trouve sous la main cette drogue que j'ai copiee pour vous. Je vous l'enverrais de suite si je n'imaginais que peut-etre n'aimeriez-vous pas qu'elle courut les champs a votre adresse' (Translation: 'I find at hand this drug that I copied for you [most likely the recipe for a medication] I would send it to you immediately if I did not imagine that perhaps you would not like it to run the fields to your address'), concluding by exclaiming 'Sargat Junior. Votre Mar.[seillaise?] vous attend. Si vous la voulez, venez la chercher. Il est bien rare que je sorte avant midi, ou une heure' (Translation: 'Sargat Junior. Your Mar.[seillaise?] is waiting for you. If you want it, come get it. It is very rare that I go out before noon, or one o'clock'). With integral address leaf (small area of paper loss caused by the original breaking of the small seal). VGFrancois Mongin de Montrol (1799-1862) French writer and politician, one of the founders of the French Society for the Abolition of Slavery.
HASENCLEVER WALTER: (1890-1940) German Expressionist poet and playwright. A rare A.L.S., Walter Hasenclever, one page, oblong 8vo, Clamart, 14th December 1925, to 'Mon cher confrere', in French. Hasenclever explains that it was only today that he had had an opportunity to read his correspondent's kind letter, continuing to remark 'Le grand malheur est que je n'ai precisement aucune maxime de vie. Car, si j'ai avais une, je serais oblige de me suicider, persuade, que la vie entiere ne suffirait pas a la realiser' (Translation: 'The great misfortune is that I have precisely no maxim of life. Because, if I had one, I would be obliged to commit suicide, persuaded, that the whole life would not be enough to realise it'). Annotated at the head of the page in the hand of the recipient, 'Maximes de vie des ecrivains contemporains du monde entier' (Translation: 'Life maxims of contemporary writers around the world'). Autographs of Hasenclever are rare as a result of his untimely death, by suicide, at the age of 49. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGHasenclever's books were banned and burned by the National Socialists after they took power in Germany in 1933. The author went into exile in Nice and during World War II he was imprisoned twice as a 'foreign enemy' in France. When France fell to Germany he was in the Camp des Milles prisoner camp and on 22nd June 1940 took his own life with a barbiturate overdose so as not to fall into the hands of the Nazis.
ENGLAND. Richard II, 1377-99. Gold noble, ND (1377-1399). Type IIIA. Calais. French title resumed. Rare.Crowned King standing facing on ship, with sword and shield of quartered arms; flag at stern; RICARD’ x DI’ x GRA’ x REX x ANGL’ x Z x FRANC’ x DNS’ x HIB’ x Z x AQT [Richard, by the grace of God, King of England and France, Lord of Ireland and Aquitaine]. / R [Richard] within ornamented compartment, within floriated cross; lions passant, crowns and lisses surround; all within tressure of eight arches, with trefoils in angles; ✠ [cross patée] [double saltire] IHC x AUTEM [double saltire] TRANSIENS x PER [double saltire] MEDIV’ x ILLORVM [double saltire] IBAT [double saltire] [But Jesus passing through their midst went on his way].In secure plastic holder, graded NGC AU 58, certification number 2124432-016. Very attractive. Neatly and well struck with considerable lustre. Rare.NGC Census in this grade: 1.NGC Census in higher grade: 6Total NGC Census: 7Reference: Fr-100; N-1307 (1) [R]; S-1662; Schneider-167; WW-3aDiameter: approx. 32.5 mm.Weight: 7.68 g (AGW=0.2456 oz.)Fineness: 23 ct. 3.5 gr. (99.48%)Composition: GoldProduction method: HammeredAlignment: 6hEdge: Plain (hammered)Mint: CalaisPLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold sovereign, 1843/2. London. 3 over 2. Extremely rare, R5. Equal-finest graded.- An equal finest overdate example graded by PCGS, none as high with NGC.- Rated R5, extremely rare. There are only 6-10 examples.First, young head left, hair tied in fillet; date below, with 3 struck over 2; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA [Victoria, by the grace of God]. / Crowned shield within wreath; thistle, rose and shamrock below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: [Queen of Britain, defender of the faith].In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS63 , certification number 45653321. Extremely rare, R5. Equal-finest graded.PCGS population in this grade: 3, equal-finest graded.Reference: KM- 736.1; Marsh-26B [R5]; S-3852Diameter: approx. 22.05 mm.Weight: approx. 7.98 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold sovereign, 1853. London. Proof. Extremely rare, R4.- Rated R4, extremely rare. There are only 11-20 examples. No example is present in the thorough and extensive Slaney Collection.- One of the rarest issues of the extremely sought after, proof sovereign series. - Featuring a strong and full cameo that is so rare for the issue. Second young head left, hair tied in fillet, with W.W incuse on truncation; date below truncation; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA [Victoria, by the grace of God]. / Crowned shield within wreath; thistle, rose and shamrock below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: [Queen of Britain, defender of the faith].In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF63 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 2124460-041. A very attractive example with stunning cameo. The devices are clear of any distractions and the surfaces appear fresh and true. The reverse is superior still. Extremely rare and highly sought after. 11-20 examples known.NGC Census in this grade: 2.NGC Census in higher grade: 11Total NGC Census: 15Reference: Fr-387f; KM-736.1; Marsh-36A [R4]; S-3852C; WR-305 [R3]Diameter: 22.05 mm.Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.The CoinDescribed as “impressive and very elusive” in the Bentley Collection, the 1853 proof sovereign is a wonder of British numismatics. It was originally issued both in sets and singly either for or on behalf of the Royal family through the Court Jeweller “Hunt and Roskell”. The 1853 proof sets are the rarest ever produced by the Mint in all of British pre-decimal coinage. It is quite possible that these sets, with their altered initials, were issued in memoriam of their late designer, the great William Wyon (1795-51).Described conservatively as R3 by Wilson and Rasmussen and later more accurately as R4 by Marsh, the 1853 proof sovereign is very rarely offered and extremely sought after. So rare is this popular issue that no example was included in the extensive Slaney Collection, so praised for its near exhaustive completeness. The coin itself is extremely attractive, featuring a full cameo very rarely seen on other examples. The fields are flashy and unworn perfectly showing the surface texture of the polished dies. Moving the coin around in one’s hand the dark and deeply mirrored surfaces jump to life and glow with a new shade of gold at every angle, while the satiny devices shimmer with a controlled and delicate lustre. The true beauty and rich contrast of a cameo proof is on full display in this so skilfully struck example. No graded example with an Ultra or Deep Cameo designation has been offered publicly in recent history. There are no serious marks or distractions to the design, only light chatter as indicated by the grade. This is a premium example of a legendary proof issue.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
AUSTRALIA. George V, 1910-36. Gold sovereign, 1920 M. Melbourne. A low mintage, rare date from Melbourne mint. As the Western world discontinued gold convertibility due to WWI, many rare dates were created in Australia where sovereigns were still produced in small numbers. Large parts of some mintages were melted and used to pay off war debts, typically to the United States. Bare head left, B.M. on truncation; GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:. / St George on horseback slaying the dragon right; mintmark M in groundline; date and B.P. in exergue. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 62, certification number 2124460-050. NGC Census in this grade: 1.NGC Census in higher grade: 6Total NGC Census: 13Reference: S-3999; Marsh-238; McD-265Mintage: 530,266.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
GREAT BRITAIN. George III, 1760-1820. Gold half-guinea, 1764. Pattern. Extremely rare, R5. Equal-finest graded.- Rated R5, extremely rare. There are only 6-10 examples.- One of two examples graded as Proof 64. None graded higher by either grading company.- Impressive provenance stretching to 1953, including the Slaney Collection.Smaller laureate bust right; GEORGIVS · III · DEI · GRATIA · [George III, by the grace of God]. / Crowned, garnished shield of arms; date divided above; · M · B · F · ET · H · REX · F · D · B · ET · L · D · S · R · I · R · A · T · ET · E · [King of Great Britain France and Ireland, defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburgm, Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire].In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 64 CAMEO, certification number 2124454-038. As attractive as is ever seen of the issue. Unblemished portrait and immaculate reverse with striation marks. Extremely rare. 6-10 examples known. Equal-finest graded.ex. Slaney Collection, SPINK 3024, lot 9, 15th May 2003.ex. H.C. Dangar Collection, Glendining, lot 181, 15 April 1953.NGC Proof 64 Cameo. As attractive as is ever seen of the issue. Unblemished portrait and immaculate reverse with striation marks. Extremely rare. 6-10 examples known. Dual finest graded.NGC Census in this grade: 2, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 2Reference: Bull-864 [R5]; Fr-359 [var.]; KM-599 [var.]; MCE-407 [var.]; S-3732 [var.]; WR-128 [R5]Diameter: 21.5 mm.Weight: 3.92 g. (AGW=0.1155 oz.)Composition: 916.0/1000 Gold.The CoinThis is an extremely rare pattern issue by the great Richard Yeo in his prime. Only five examples, including this one, have traded publicly in the last two decades. This particularly delicate and well-proportioned bust exists on no other issue. This is also the joint finest graded example of this unique bust. The svelte slopes of neck, cheek and shoulder are so perfectly and subtly engraved, giving the impression of freshly pressed snow. A velvet lustre shimmers and dances over each curve breathing life into the regnal depiction. Flipping the coin over, a bold and precisely engraved royal shield meets the eye. This contrast perfectly complements each side of the coin, accenting both the softness of royal flesh and the cold strength of aristocracy. All of this boldly stands out against beautifully reflective fields of a subtle olive tone that under direct light erupts into a blazing yellow. Truly a world class example, having graced the Dangar Collection, Slaney Collection and British Collection. Befitting only of the cream of numismatic collectors. Richard Yeo (c.1720-79)Richard Yeo first came to prominence in 1746 upon his creation of the official medal for the Battle of Culloden. From 1749, he was assistant engraver at the Royal Mint under the great John Sigmund Tanner. In 1775, Yeo officially succeeded Tanner as Chief Engraver at the mint. However, as a result of Tanner’s failing eyesight and other health issues Yeo had been acting effectively as Chief Engraver since 1760 but without the appropriate pay. This was amended in 1768 when he was awarded £500 for past labours. Tanner designed and engraved British coinage as Chief until his death in 1779. Yeo was an extremely accomplished engraver producing several patterns and circulation issues throughout his career and his particularly fine style brought a delicate realism to coins of the period.Yeo was also a member of the Incorporated Society of Artists (1761-91) and founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts. He exhibited his works at the Academy in both 1769 and 1770. The Slaney CollectionThis coin was a member of the prestigious Slaney Collection – one of the most revered collections of British coinage ever assembled. For decades collectors had wondered where the cream of the numismatic crop liquidated in the 40s and 50s had disappeared to, only to find most of it in the Slaney Collection, which was sold by SPINK in two sales in May 2003 and May 2015. The collection sold for over £4 million; broke numerous sale records; is considered a milestone in British coinage; and ushered in a new era of serious growth in the market. PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
GREAT BRITAIN. George II, 1727-60. Gold half-guinea, 1759. - A very high-grade example of a difficult series.- Graded NGC MS63, there are just a handful of examples graded finer.- Featuring an accomplished bust by the great John Croker.Old laureate head left; GEORGIVS · II · DEI · GRATIA · [George II, by the grace of God]. / Crowned, garnished shield of arms; date divided above; · M · B · F · ET · H · REX · F · D · B · ET · L · D · S · R · I · R · A · T · ET · E · [King of Great Britain France and Ireland, defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburgm, Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire].In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 63, certification number 2124450-021. A choice example, with a good strike, minimal wear and considerable lustre. Very rare in this condition. NGC Census in this grade: 4.NGC Census in higher grade: 5Total NGC Census: 29Reference: Bull-660; Fr-349; KM-587; MCE-365; S-3685Diameter: approx. 21 mm.Weight: 4.12 g. (AGW=0.1237 oz.)Composition: 916.0/1000 Gold.Edge: MilledDesigner/engraver: John Croker (1670-1741)The CoinThe half guineas of George II are a series plagued with surface issues, with a large number of examples having been found in water and exhibiting related surface problems. This coin features no such issues and with just a handful of examples graded higher (undoubtedly including resubmissions) this is one of the best examples of the issue available to collectors. The coin has beautiful surfaces that glint and glimmer with a subtle, swirling lustre - extremely rare on these issues. The strike is good for the issue and Croker’s strong and characterful design exists here proudly. A world-class example of a problematic series.John Croker (1670-1741)Johann Croker, who later anglicised his name to John, was born in Dresden, Saxony in 1690. As a child, Croker lost his father, an accomplished cabinet maker, and was then taken under the wing of his goldsmith and jeweller godfather. The budding artist flourished under this apprenticeship and upon its completion made his way to England, via the Netherlands, where he worked as a jeweller and medallist until becoming an assistant to Henry Harris, Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint, in 1697 – not long after a not-yet-knighted Isaac Newton joined the mint as Warden. In 1705, the same year Mr Newton became Sir Isaac, Croker was appointed as Chief Engraver. Croker, working closely with Newton, engraved nearly all dies of Queen Anne, King George I, and many of George II. Few engravers have left as great an impact on British coinage as John Croker. In 1729, a 24-year-old John Sigmund Tanner (1705-75) was appointed his assistant. With Croker’s death in 1741, Tanner carried on the torch of Chief Engraver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
English Sixpences, Elizabeth I, milled 1562; hammered issues 1563, 64, 71, 74 (2), 79, 82, 83, 84, 87, 1600/1590 overdate, rare, 1696, various low grades, some holed; Charles milled issue mm Anchor with star / anchor vg-F, others (3); with low grade Scottish hammered, inc 1603 ½ Thistle Merk 5.9gm (*17) (*35)
1940's-1960's Toys and Games including rare Dan Dare Landing Mats, wooden Dominos set in Selfridges Box (26 pieces), BGL London Diablo Set, Nulli Scecundus Remote Control Helicopter set, four Landing mats incl Col Dan Dare and mail and red cross crates, Chad Valley Escalado, including five horses and linen race sheet (elastic deteriorated), all in original boxes, Pelham Puppet Clown with lead Hands, all wood Dog with white snout and furry Dog, all in one Pelham box (probably for clown) and unbranded Male waiter poppet and Britains lead Shire Horse, F-VG, boxes F-G (qty)
BUDDY HOLLY - LISTEN TO ME (EC 81169 - US OG - 'NO GLASSES' SLEEVE). Lovely rare EP by Buddy Holly entitled 'Listen To Me' with the famous 'no glasses' sleeve (US OG, EC81169). In Ex condition with a few hairlines and scuffs, the label is bright and clean. Sleeve is in Ex condition with slight wear to the corners and edges.
COUNTRY G-J'S - BEFORE THE WAR / GO GIRL GO 7" (VALLEY No. 250). Outstandingly rare cut by Country G-J's to include Before the War / Go Girl Go (Valley No. 250). The A-Side is in Ex condition with some whispy hairlines and scuffs and the B-Side is in VG condition with visible marks and scuffs on the playing surface. The label is sharp and clean.
ROCKABILLY/ ROCK N ROLL/ COUNTRY - 7" P/S / EPs. A fine selection of 13 7" singles. Artists/ titles include Billy Merman - 900 Miles (1009, rare with picture sleeve), Wanda Jackson - S/T (EAP 1-1041), Jimmy Williams - Let's Go Bop Bop Boppin, Joe Griffith - Sincerely Yours (J8OW 1216), Wayne Raney - Fox Chase (EP 235), Jackie Wilson - The Versatile (EB 71040), Junior Kimbrough - Keep Your Hands Off Her (High Water 418), Buddy Shepherd - I'm Hypnotized (3517), Dance Annette - Rock A Cha (DSP 206), The Rivingtons - The Bird's The Word (Liberty 55553), Jim Breedlove - Rock N Roll Music (CAE 447), Fats Domino - Getaway With (ABCS 510), Wade Mainer - My Soldier Boy (KEP 478), Pat Kelly - She's A Devil (45-1009). Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
TOMMY HARBIN - ARE YOU WILLING TO TRY 7" (VALIANT - WCP 9) A superbly rare cut by Tommy Harbin to include Are You Willing to Try / Lovers Lane Blues (Valiant WCP 9). The record is in VG condition due to some minor manufacturing defects visible on the record - highly unlikely to disturb playback. The centre label is bright and clean.
Marion Adnams, British 1898-1995 - La Ronde, 1963; oil on board, signed lower left 'Marion Adnams' and inscribed with title, date and artist's address on the reverse of the frame, 76 x 101.8 cm (ARR) Note: this enigmatic, large work focuses on anthropomorphised trees, a subject that the artist would return to throughout her career. In her earlier works, such as 'L'infante égarée', 1944 (Manchester Art Gallery) and 'Medusa Grown Old', 1947 (Rediscovering Art by Women Collection), these would serve as a backdrop to her figures, their winding forms and shadows creating an additional tension to the work. Here, however, these leafless trees or perhaps vines become the subject themselves, twisting like ancient figures in an expansive landscape. Standing in a ring, one coloured deep red, they become evocative of an ancient ritual. Similar works by the artist, 'For lo, winter is past', 1963 and 'A Time to Be Born and a Time to Die', 1965 can be found in Derby Museums, near where the artist lived. The artist stopped painting in the late 1960s due to her deteriorating eyesight, sadly shortening her career as she was making some of her most important works and making her intricate works quite rare. Marion Adnams was a highly significant British artist associated with Surrealism and had her first solo show at Jack Bilbo's celebrated Modern Art Gallery, London, in 1944. Artists including Emmy Bridgewater and Max Ernst were also exhibited at the gallery during this period. Recently her work was included in the Dulwich Picture Gallery show 'British Surrealism' in 2020 alongside Ithell Colquhoun and Leonora Carrington, and a solo show at Derby Museum in 2017-18.
A rare four-bells-in-sight rosewood and ebonised musical box,late 19th century, Swiss, playing eight airs, the bells struck by two automaton seated Arabian figures, within a rosewood and line inlaid case with transfer-printed decoration within ebonised borders, the lid with a paper tune sheet, cylinder 6in (15cm) longcase 42.4cm wide28cm deep22cm highCondition ReportOld stains and wear to case. Movement works, start stop does not.Sides and rear of case with grained decoration.
Rare 19th Century Japanese Shaku Dokei timepiece, the hardwood case enclosing the floral engraved enamel dial above a single calendar plate and pointer connected to the concealed weight, the dial flanked by a pair of miniature turned pillars, the verge movement with baluster turned crown wheel post (the key drawer and key lacking), 30cms high
A rare Worcester Club Rock pattern patty pan, c.1756-60, painted in underglaze blue to the interior with The Club Rock vignette, with foliate border no. 85, old label for Albert Amor, 9.9cm diameter, short hairline cracks.cf. Branyan, French and Sandon, Worcester blue and white porcelain 1751-1790, New Edition, page 136, ref. I.B.37.***CONDITION REPORT***There are two short hairline cracks to the cavetto of the bowl measuring 22mm and 11mm long, occasional minor scratches and imperfections to the glaze, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A rare Chinese export mother-of-pearl and reverse painted glass mounted casket, late 18th century, the cover and front panel carved and pierced with peonies with birds amongst peonies flowers and foliage in mother-of-pearl, inset with reverse painted glass portraits of Chinese court figures, the sides inset with reverse painted glass panels of birds and peonies, the back panel inset with a mirrored glass panel, enclosing a later velvet lined interior, on four white metal hairy lion paw feet, 27.5cm wide at feet, 15.5cm high, some damage***CONDITION REPORT***The portrait to the cover has been cracked in several places, and there are losses to some of the fretted mother-of-pearl sections to the left of the portrait, some splits and re-gluing to the border of the cover. The front carcass wood beneath has probably moved a little bit and there are some splits losses and reglued areas to the mother of pearl decoration, the left hand side is in reasonable condition, the right-hand side panel has a crack to the reverse painted glass inset and the back panel has some possible re-glueing to some of the mother of pearl. The interior is later lined obscuring the construction of the inside, the hinges are possibly replacement. The bottom panel now later covered in baize, the feet screwed on on top of the baize with later screws, but the feet are of the period.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A rare Chinese yellow and russet jade figure of a boy holding a parrot, 18th/19th century, standing on one leg holding the parrot by a cord, 5.6cm high, wood stand***CONDITION REPORT***Provenance - the former owner collected jades and snuff bottles in the 1960s and early 1970s while living and working in Hong Kong.Some slight abrasion to the russet edges of the carving and a few white surface inclusions down the back of his right arm, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A rare English creamware ‘crucifixion’ teapot, c.1780-1800, each side depicting Christ with Mary Magdalene in a landscape, bifurcated handle, the spout painted with a crude portrait of Christ, the domed cover with flower finial, 20cm spout to handle, tiny chips***CONDITION REPORT***There are numerous small splinter chips around the edge of the cover and there is a small section on the inside of the cover that may have been ground off, there are small flakes/splinters chips to the tip of the spout, no cracks or restoration detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A rare Worcester polychrome 'flower and rockwork' small mug, c.1753-54, painted with rockwork, scrolling foliage, flowers and butterflies to a continuous scene, applied S scroll handle, label for the Wills Collection of Worcester Porcelain, Albert Amor Ltd 1984 exhibition, 9cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Typical minor glaze and firing imperfections, slight wear to the brown enamel on the rim, occasional minor scratches to the glaze and enamels, otherwise in good condition with no chips, cracks or restoration detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A rare Chinese underglaze blue and copper red 'dragon' vase, tianqiuping, 18th century, painted with a ferocious scaly dragon chasing a flaming pearl, on an incised wave ground, the eyes of the dragon picked out in underglaze blue, the neck with keywork and cellular banded decoration, underglaze blue double circle around the edge of the foot, 38cm high, firing faults, hairline cracks***CONDITION REPORT***The vase has an over-glazed firing crack extending around the join of the neck to the body, there is a slight lean to the neck of the vase as viewed from several directions. The glaze has some black speckling to the surface in the firing, particularly noticeable around the neck and around the base. There are a few burnt orange biscuit unglazed patches to the flames on one side. There are hairline star cracks to the base and two hairline cracks to the neck. No restoration or chips detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese blue and white inscribed ‘Ode to the Red Cliff’ bowl, Kangxi period, painted with Su Shi and his scholarly friends looking toward the Red Cliff across a channel of water, the moon above them, the reverse inscribed ‘Chibifu’ (for the poem Qian Chibifu by Su Shi (1037-1101) with a thirty one column version of the poem Ode to the Red Cliff, the interior painted with ‘fu’, birds, rabbits, cliffs, celestial star formations, an axe and other motifs, emblematic of good luck, longevity and safe travel, the base with six character mark ‘Qi yu bao ding zhi zhen’ (Precious as a treasured ding of rare jade), 15.7cm diameter, 7.5cm high***CONDITION REPORT***There is a small 4mm x 2mm glaze chip to the rim, an over glazed splinter chip to the inside of the foot, another firing indentation to the inside of the foot, other glaze imperfections to the underside of the bowl next to the foot. There is some scratching to the glaze on the interior and to an imperfection on the glaze on the underside otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A collection of 13 autograph letters and telegrams to Lionel Jeffries, from 20th century film and theatre celebrities, consisting:- Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) - a two page manuscript telegram, from Los Angeles, dated 12th March, 1971, ‘’Dear Jeff, You have not half made a mess of my private projection room at the studio stop. After seeing your delightful and charming film [‘’The Railway Children”] I have to call in the studio fire brigade to pump the water out because I had with me a very lachrymose pair in Alma and Pat [Hitchcock’s wife and daughter] stop. Congratulations on your water dividing [sic] power. Hitch’’Fred Astaire (1899-1987) - a telegram, from Beverly Hills, undated, circa 1970, to Mr and Mrs Lionel Jeffries, Little Prestwick, St. Huberts Lane, Gerrard Cross, Bucks, ‘’Loved Railway Children. Congratulations. Christmas greetings all family, Fred Astaire’’; a 2 page autograph letter, from Beverly Hills, dated 25th March, 1972, explaining why he turned down the offer to play Mr. Blunden, in The Amazing Mr. Blunden, signed, ‘’As ever - Fred’’. Together with original air mail envelope. And a postcard, ‘’Dear Friend, Sorry missed you. We never heard a word after receiving your telegram. Am leaving this weekend, but Ava is going on to London & will give you a ring. All best, Fred’’Sir Richard Attenborough (1923-2014) - Two typescript letters, from Old Friars, Richmond Green, Surrey, dated 21st July, 1972, thanking Jeffries for sending a telegram in support of Attenborough’s production, as director, of ‘’The Young Winston’’ and a further typescript letter, from the same address, dated 18th June, 1993, thanking Jeffries for his congratulations upon receiving the title Baron Attenborough.Leslie Caron Hall (1931-) Two autograph letters, both from Flat 8, 24, Hyde Park, London, one dated 22nd April [1957] acknowledging the congratulations on the birth of her son, Christopher Hall. The other, a note offering sympathy for an accident suffered by Jeffries, [During location filming for a 1983 episode of Tom, Dick and Harriet, a stunt involving a car and a lake went very badly wrong, ending up with Jeffries only just managing to get out of the car's front window before the vehicle sank in 45 feet (14 m) of water]Bryan Forbes (1926-2013) - a 2 page typescript letter, from Seven Pines, Wentworth, Surrey, dated 26th November, 1972, congratulating Jeffries for his directorship of the film ‘’The Amazing Mr. Blunden, and 2 page manuscript letter, dated 20th October, 1981, relating to their mutual collaboration for the film, directed by Forbes - ‘’Better Late Than Never’’.Diana Dors (1931-1984) - a 2 page manuscript letter, on Yorkshire TV letterhead, dated 18th July, 1972, thanking Jeffries for offering her the role as Mrs. Wickens, in ‘’The Amazing Mr. Blunden’’, together with a receipt relating to a Mink coat, which was sold to Lionel’s wife, Eileen.Lord Cecil Douglas (1898-1981) [Lord Cecil Douglas was the grandson of Oscar Wilde’s lover Lord Alfred Douglas] - a 2 page typescript letter, from 3, Chesham Street, London, dated 12th April, 1960, addressed to ‘’Lionel Jeffries Esq., posing as John Sholto, Marquis of Queensbury (Anti-Sodomite)’’ - a satirical piece concerning Oscar Wilde. (Lionel Jeffries played Lord Queensbury in ‘’The Trials of Oscar Wilde’’), together with a rare historic framed photograph (annotated by Jeffries) of the opening night party of the Golden Globe and British Academy Award (now BAFTA) winning film - The Trials of Oscar Wilde, with the film’s director Ken Hughes, producer Irving Allen, actors John Frazer, Peter Finch and Lionel Jeffries - joined by Lord David Douglas, Lord Cecil Douglas and Vyvyan Holland (Oscar Wilde’s son), (14).Provenance: Lionel Jeffries (1926-2010) - all items from the personal collection of his son, Ty Jeffries.***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Manjit Bawa's "Untitled" from 1979 is a stunning example of the artist's signature style. The 47" x 35" oil on canvas painting showcases Manjit's unique use of color and form, creating a vibrant and eye-catching piece. The piece is a must-have for those who appreciate contemporary Indian art and the versatility of the oil medium.Manjit Bawa was a prominent Indian artist who was known for his bold and vibrant use of color. His works have been widely recognized and are highly sought after by collectors. This piece, with its certificate of authenticity, is a rare opportunity for art collectors to own a piece from the acclaimed artist. Manjit's works are a valuable investment and have been known to appreciate in value over time. If you're looking to invest in contemporary Indian art, this piece by Manjit Bawa is a must-have.
A G-Plan bedroom suite comprising a dressing chest with adjustable mirror plate, containing four ling drawers on a plinth base, 76cm wide, a dressing cupboard, with two cupboard doors and three short drawers, 88cm wide, a bedside cabinet 38cm wide and a rare cheval mirror with no makers marks, 155cm high.
WW2 British rare De Haviland Aircraft Company Internal Information Memorandums. No's 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, & 37. Dating from 6/11/42 to 18/11/43. Illustrated. Mosquito aircraft content. Technical info, humour, company news, RAF feedback on company products, etc. Size 12cm x 8.5cm. Eight in total. And an enamel DH Company lapel badge. (8)
WW2 Third Reich Reichssportabzeichen DRL Sports badge in Gold complete with original award citation qualification book. Badge is maker marked "Wernstein, Jena" along with DRGM 35269. The rare award book is complete with a photo of the holder and is fully filled out and dated 30th September 1937. Also comes with a post war DSB Sports badge in Gold.
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