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Lot 304
Vintage Chinese Silk Evening Coat Ying Tai Ltd of Hong Kong. Vintage Ying Tai Ltd of Hong Kong Silk Coat Colour Red and Black Fully Lined in Black Silk c.1950's The back of the coat has double inverted pleat UK Size 14/16 or a small 18 Length 100cm - 39 inches Sleeve shoulder to cuff - 19 inches - 3 quarter length sleeves so wrist jewellery will be seen. This is truly a rare and stunning coat from one of the famous Shanghainese Tailors who came to Hong Kong in the 1940's and 1950's. It is in excellent condition after and looks as though it has hardly been worn.
Lot 213
Seltener Porzellanvogel Meissen. 1. Wahl. ''Dommel''. Gattung der Reiher.Circa 38 cm x 19 cm x 16 cm. Porzellan. Unterseitig blaue Schwertermarke. Formnummer: 77182.Rare porcelain bird Meissen. 1st choice. ''Bittern''. Genus of herons.Approx. 38 cm x 19 cm x 16 cm. Porcelain. Blue sword mark on the bottom. Mold number: 77182.
Lot 509
Sarough Perserteppich. Iran. Seltenes quadratisches Format.Circa 100 cm x 98 cm. Orientteppich. Handgeknüpft.- Kein Versand in die Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika –Sarough Persian carpet. Iran. Rare square format.Circa 100 cm x 98 cm. Oriental carpet. Hand knotted.- No shipping to the United States of America -
Lot 607
MEISSEN "Seltene Wasserkanne" 1860-1924 Porzellan, farbig und gold staffiert, Schleifstrich, birnförmiger Korpus mit hochgezogenem Ausguß über rundem Standfuß, ausgestellter Profilhenkel, umlaufend farbige Blumenbemalung, H: 38 cm. Leichte Alters-und Gebrauchsspuren.| MEISSEN "Rare water jug" 1860-1924Porcelain, painted in colour and gold, with abrasive coating, pear-shaped body with raised spout over a round base, flared profile handle, colourful floral painting all around, h: 38 cm. Slight signs of age and use.
Lot 609
SELTENER BLUMENTISCH IM ROKOKO-STIL Wohl Capodimonte, 20.Jh., Keramik, die Beine geschweift, unten eingerollt mit reliefgeschnitzten Blättern und Blumen, Zargen mit durchbrochen gearbeitete Rocaille-Kartuschen mit Blattwerk, Metallbehälter für die Aufstellung von Pflanzen, HxBxT: Altersspuren, Bein rest., kl. best. | RARE ROCOCO STYLE FLOWER TABLEProbably Capodimonte, 20th century, the legs curved, below rolled with leaves and flowers carved in relief, frames with open worked rocaille cartouches with foliage, metal container for the arrangement of plants, HxWxD: traces of age, leg rest., slightly dam.
Lot 455
Rare original needlework sampler from Ashley Down Orphanage Bristol, made by Harriet Ann Ladkin in 1871. Thirteen alphabet and numeral rows above rows of various patterns and pictorial motif of the bible. Royal crest and date beneath. Approximate size 36cm by 28cm not including frame. Good overall condition with light toning to the linen, modern frame.
Lot 311
1976 Daimler Sovereign LWB, Automatic, 4,235cc. Registration number NFP 752P. Chassis number 2S-7616BW. Engine number 8L-36811. Based on the Jaguar XJ6 that was launched in 1969, the Daimler Sovereign was a badge-engineered version built under Leyland?s tenure of the company that was that bit more exclusive than the Jaguar offering. The Series II model was built from 1973 to 1979 and was offered in both short and long-wheelbase versions with the longer body becoming standard by 1974 and boasting an extra four inches of cabin length. Compared to the Series I model, the second generation versions gained a narrower grille and more elegant chromed blade bumpers that gave it handsome lines. Four engines were offered in the model ? three six-cylinder models in 2.8-litre, 3.4-litre or 4.2-litre capacity and a 5.3-litre V12. Naturally all models feature the convenience of twin fuel cap fillers. While some 50,912 Series II Jaguar XJ6 LWB 4.2-litres rolled off the line at Browns Lane, the Daimler variant is far rarer with only 16,929 made (with less than 100 thought to be currently licensed). NFP was registered to Messrs Dick Protheroe & Co. Ltd., Jaguar/Daimler main dealers of Leicestershire on the 14th July 1976 selling it to our deceased vendor on the 15th. He had had a bumper potato crop and treated himself, used on special occasions, to go to the races and on holiday in the West Country, the mileage rose gently over the years as shown by the 8 stamps in the service book up to 21,810 miles in July 1986, MOT's from July 1991 at 29,780 and July 1992 at 31,057 complete its history as it was taken off the road due to ill health in 1993 and dry stored ever since. When collected by our transport firm it rolled out of the garage with ease. This rare find, with an incredibly low milage of only 31,143 miles, with solid history, will resurrect to being one of the most original examples on the road today. Sold with the V5, two old MOT's, Passport to Service history book, unused Daimler tax disc holder, various maintenance leaflets and two sets of keys. Spicers have not tried to start the engine.
Lot 312
2005 Mercedes Benz E220 CDI Elegance, 2148cc. Registration number BYZ 2903. VIN number WDB211 0062A780628. Engine number 64696130382287. The W210 E-Class, launched in 1995, brought the E Class into the upper end of the mid-size luxury market. It made major changes compared to the earlier version, including four large oval headlights, it was 1.6 inches longer and 2.3 inches wider and offered significantly more interior room but was still considered mid-size. The third generation (W211) launched in 2002, was another evolution of the previous model. This rare manual version comes with a duplicate Mercedes service book from 2007 when the mileage was 21, 124, a further 8 stamps in the book take the mileage to 123,000. In May 2022 it passed its MOT at 124,301 when it also had the front brakes stripped, cleaned and new rear pads and sensor were fitted. Sold with the V5C, current MOT, service book and manual, the car drove very smoothly on a test run.
Lot 420
972 Ducati Mk 3 450 Desmo Silver Shotgun, 435cc. Registration number Q304 CVN. Frame number DM450 M3 *700890*, DGM8586-0M. Engine number DM450, 457710.A major factor in Ducati’s destiny had been the US Berliner Corporation, importers of the brand since 1959 and dictators to a large extent on company policy. It was at the behest of the Berliner brothers that the 1200 cc V-4 Ducati Apollo was conceived, two examples being constructed before the pin was unceremoniously pulled. The Apollo project soaked up an enormous amount of Ducati’s capital and development resources, but an even bigger blow was when Berliner cancelled an order for 3,500 motorcycles in early 1967, which were ready for dispatch from Bologna. The all-new 450 Desmo, made its European debut in 1968, and soon after, regular production of the desmodromic engines in 250, 350 and 450 form commenced. The new Desmo 450 featured a slightly garish silver metalflake paint scheme for the fibreglass fuel tank, front mudguard and side covers, leading to the nickname ‘Silver Shotgun’, which has stuck in more recent times. The styling was a café racer’s dream, with rear set footrests, a racing style hump-back seat, clip-on handlebars, Borrani 18-inch alloy rims and snazzy Grimeca double-sided single leading shoe front brake. Front forks were 35 mm Marzocchi, with a white-faced Veglia tachometer (red-lined at 8,500) mounted on top of the steering head. Rear shock absorbers were also Marzocchi, with unusual full-length springs with a wire loop pre-load adjuster. The swept-back exhaust finishes in a Silentium silencer with a chopped-off tail.The final version of the 450 Desmo appeared in 1974, now yellow in colour and with Ceriani forks and a disc front brake. The example offered is from the preferred early production in silver, made in 1971-72. It was made for the Australian market which is where our vendor found it when he was working at the Caiguna Roadhouse in Nullarbor Plain, Western Australia, a huge flat plain, in 1981. At this time it was painted blue and yellow but the silver paint was visible in places. He repainted it red and then had it shipped home to the UK in 1983. A replacement speedo was fitted and it was MOTed at 28 miles in July 1983, being registered Q304 CVN (at the time all imported vehicles were given a Q plate, it may be possible now to get an age related one). Ridden for another 760 odd miles it was then laid up and has remained in storage ever since.Sold with the V5C, V5, 1983 MOT, Australian Title, the machine has lost its head lamp and will require restoration, buyers should satisfy them as to the completeness of this rare project.
Lot 467
1973 Seeley Mk4/G50, 496cc. Registration number not registered, Frame number MK4 CS 359N. Engine number RLE 18 (Ron Lewis Engineering). Gearbox N 11763 (Schafleitner).British sidecar champion Colin Seeley bought AMC racing department when the company went into receivership in 1966. In 1965 year he had constructed the first Seeley frame to house a G50 (500cc) engine, and the purchase enabled him to produce complete Seeley G50 and 7R machines. Each frame was recorded in his ledger.Before long, the basic Seeley design was being wrapped around other types of engine: Norton Commando twin, QUB single, Yamaha TD/TR twin, URS four, and the Suzuki TR500 twin. The frame progressed from the duplex cradle original to the similar but lighter Mark 2 before the down-tubes were abandoned with the Mark 3, the headstock and swinging arm pivot of which were linked solely by tubes running diagonally above the engine. Introduced in May 1971, the Mark 4 featured a revised tubing layout and continued in production until 1973.Only around 180 original G50s were built in AMC's East London Plumstead factory during the five years of production, from 1958-1963, developed from the AJS 7R, the original stroke of the 7R was kept, combined with a wider bore of 90mm which gave 496cc. It kept the same basic architecture, with magnesium crankcases and cam chain covers highlighted with corrosion-inhibiting gold paint. This paint has given rise to the nickname “Golden Eagle”.According to the Seeley ledger, 359N was finished by Colin on the 16th February 1973, probably just as a frame as there is no name listed against the frame number in the inventory book. The N relates to Norton as Commando engines were a common fitment although whether this was what was originally fitted we cannot be sure.Our vendor bought it from Bill Smith Motors of Chester in the winter of 1977/78 and was told it had belonged to Dave Gandy of London. It has the following features; 1960 Matchless G50 engine with Ron Lewis Engineering alloy crankcases, Carrillo conrod and Cosworth piston, the 5 speed gearbox is by Peter Schafleitner and was overhauled by Ray Petty in 1984, AMC 3 plate clutch, Lucas 2MTT magneto, 1 ½” GP” carb, 11” front brake and Manx drum rear. After its last race in 1986 the oil was drained and it was put into storage. He raced it Nationally at such circuits as Oliver’s Mount, Oulton Park, Sntterton, Cadwell, Donnington, Mallory Park, Aberaman, Aintree, Croft and Knockhill.Offered with the following spares; new piston with rings, used piston with rings, GP2 carb parts, various engine spares, bearings, sprockets, valves, cables, steering damper, rear wheel sprockets and engine and gearbox information, together with the Seeley Authentication letter dated 11th May 2022.A rare opportunity to be the next custodian of a very original race machine now in need of recommissioning.
Lot 523
2008 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 1 bottle1999 Mills Reef Moffat Road Sauvignon Blanc, Hawkes Bay, 1 bottle1997 Three Valleys Shiraz, Miranda Wines, 1 bottleGreat Western Seppelt Brut Sparkling, 1 bottle1993 De Bortoli Rare Botrytis Semillon, 1 bottle1982 Brown Brothers Reisling, 1 bottle (6)
Lot 109
Gill, Eric (1882 - 1940) 'The Dancer' (1925) Wood engraving on paper Edition of 12 Signed and framed This work is part of Gill's suite of illustrations for the Song of Songs and is a very rare signed example Catalogue number: Physick 328 Dimensions: (Frame) 11 in (H) x 8.75 in (W) (Paper) 6.5 in (H) x 4.5 in (W)
Lot 87
Maillol, Aristide (1861 - 1944) Baigneuse debout, first version 'Statue femme debout le bras derrière le dos', 1898 / 1901 Bronze, height: 66.5 cm, 26.1 in Monogram 'AM' [cast by Florentin Godard between 1909 and 1938 without foundry mark] Property of a Gentleman Provenance: Sotheby's London, c. 1976 [5000 guineas] Lot Essay: We thank Dr. Ursel Berger for confirmation of the attribution (M 7/2016). "Maillol's first figurative sculptures were carved from wood - see for example the Standing Bather in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, originally in the collection of Prince Antoine Bibesco. It was the dealer Ambroise Vollard who first suggested to Maillol that bronze casts could be made from his woodcarvings. Maillol subsequently produced two versions in plaster from the wood carving of the Standing Bather: this present model is almost identical to the wood carving (the second the sculptor reworked, removing the drapery over the right arm and remodeling the right hand in a more outstretched position). On September 10th, 1902, Maillol sold a group of sculptures to Ambroise Vollard, including these two models, listed as follows: Statue femme debout le bras derriere le dos. (the present cast) Autre statue femme debout le bras derriere le dos aussi According to their 1902 agreement Vollard bought all the rights of reproduction of these sculptures - 'en toute propriété et avec le droit d'édition' and therefore, the casts that Vollard produced of the 'Baigneuse debout, first version', are from the only legal edition. In signing this contract with Vollard, Maillol relinquished his rights to reproduce these works himself. The contract of 1902 gave no limit to the number of bronzes which could be cast - this was usual for this period. The number of casts Vollard edited is unknown and whilst some of the small models such as 'Baigneuse sé coiffant' were rather popular, examples of the present work are rare. In 1907 Ambroise Vollard began using the Florentin Godard foundry to cast these Maillol models and from 1909 to 1939 he used them exclusively, as the papers in the Vollard estate prove. Florentin Godard was a sand cast foundry, they rarely marked their casts with their name and never numbered them. This 'Baigneuse debout' is a good and typical bronze of the Vollard edition, cast by Florentin Godard, and carefully chiseled and patinated."
Lot 330
A rare inter-War Transjordan Frontier Force officer's traditional Jordanian clothing and accoutrements group with dagger, comprising a keffiyeh and agal, with a waist sash bearing TFF buttons, the accoutrements comprising a white metal and niello mounted leather belt, holster and ammunition pouch, together with a riding whip, also a fine kindjal like dagger, its niello and white metal mounts incorporating the inscription "Major J R Lupton, TJFF. 32 38", the group is accompanied by a period print of a watercolour depiction of a TJFF unit and a copy of Brigadier John Bagot Glubb's "The Story of the Arab Legion" bearing a tipped-in photograph.
Lot 280
LARGE COLLECTION IMPERIAL RUSSIA & SOVIET STAMPS, c. 1858 to 1987, mint and used, including 1863 5k black & blue with rare red town postmark (Moscow), revenue stamps, war charity stamps, many commemoratives (Olympics, Space, aviation, etc.) in 8 numbered albums; and 2 others containing 1918-20 'Northern Army' & 'Western Army' issues, German occupation (Ostland, Ukraine), 1899-1920 Russian post offices in China/Turkey/Rethymnon etc., various central Asian & Baltic Soviet republics,etc. (10)
Lot 489
BIGGAR AND THE HOUSE OF FLEMING. Published Edinburgh 1867 in Edinburgh and Biggar by William Paterson. A superb original archaeological, historical and biographical account of the town and district of Biggar. 2nd Edition, hardcover. Slight wear to covers but a superb rare local interest volume.
Lot 490
RARE! LOCAL PEEBLES INTEREST BOOK 'HISTORY OF PEEBLESSHIRE' by William and Robert Chambers 1864 and PERSONALLY SIGNED BY WILLIAM CHAMBERS November 4th 1865 - with note signed 'To Peter Scott Fraser Esq with friendly regards - printed by R and R Clark, Edinburgh - several sheets have been sellotape repaired especially the first 5 pages in are frayed and in poor condition, but the rest of the book is in poor condition - the front cover will also require a repair to attach to the spine of the book, the spine is 95% missing - book dimensions 9" x 11.5" approxApprox 1 pieces
Lot 15
STIK (B. 1979)Children of Fire 2011 spray paint on steel garage door 211.3 by 211.2 cm.83 3/16 by 83 1/8 in. This work was executed in 2011. Footnotes:Provenance Private Collection, UKLamberty Art Gallery, LondonAcquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2013LiteratureJack Fogg Ed., STIK, London 2015, p. 114, 117, illustrated in colourInsightful and unwavering, Children of Fire is a masterful meditation on our political moment by the renowned street artist STIK, capturing a sense of community and the significance of togetherness in the face of political and social strife. Created in response to the infamous London Riots which took place across the capital in August 2011, Children of Fire documents the civil unrest, triggered in the wake of the death of 29-year-old British man Mark Duggan, who was fatally shot by police in north London. It is a work that distils an unnerving sense of despair and yet exudes an unshakeable hope. It is as invigorating as it is simple and reticent. In the nascent history of contemporary Street Art, few works embody the spirit of the street artist as a documenter; a phantom beyond reciprocity, creating artworks in the public sphere that stand to call attention to the architecture, the arbitrators, and headlines of our day. Children of Fire is such a work. A 'street' piece – such examples are rarely granted permission to be sold publicly – it is testament to its time and the importance of the movement over the last two decades. Lasting for five days, the London Riots in 2011 sparked outrage and shook London, with widespread violence, looting, arson and ultimately five fatalities. A chain reaction of unrest took hold of the nation as the violence spread across the country, raising fists and fire in protest against perceived injustice. Images of burning vehicles and damaged buildings are reminiscent of an apocalyptic scene from a movie rather than the streets of the country's capital. STIK experienced the riots first hand in his home borough of Hackney in East London. Taking to the streets, he was surely one of the only artists to have documented this historic event in the moment. Preparatory studies were drawn amid the riots, and the present mural was painted in the following days on the garage door of Pogo Café, a vegan café and anarchist information centre. Two years later, Pogo Café sold Children of Fire to fund proceeds for related social causes. In the present work, the artist sets the scene against a vibrant canary yellow backdrop. A bright flame rises from the bottom of the composition surrounding three children in a golden, fiery halo. With proportions that are distinctly childlike, the figures are depicted in STIK's iconic, rudimentary, and enigmatic style. An array of emotions are subtly implied. Bewildered, and imbued with a vulnerable innocence, the children glance at their surroundings in apparent dismay. There is a whisper of sadness emanating from the hunched figures, yet there is, nonetheless, a defiance and ambition that shines through. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, those who have burnt the city to the ground are countenanced by those who would build it from its rubble. It illustrates a city and generation in flux. Many of the perpetrators of the London Riots were adolescents and young adults. The legacy of the events of August 2011 has undoubtedly been one of horror, of the brutality that gripped a country and the criminal opportunism that led to the snowballing of an initial spark. Yet the riots left the country with a deeper sense of obligation and community, and in Children of Fire this feels asserted in the most striking of images.STIK's dynamic six-line two dot figures have become superbly iconic, with their friendly figures appearing across buildings and walls across the globe. Like other acclaimed street artists such as Banksy and his emblematic Girl With Balloon or OSMGEMEOS' memorable cartoon-like characters, STIK's figures are much loved landmarks and members of the community in their own right. Despite their seemingly simplistic form, each figure possesses its own distinguishable character as the artist assembles them with idiosyncratic personalities. A tilt of the head, a slight curve in the back, a raised arm, or the positioning of their remarkably expressive eyes can communicate as much emotion as a fully painted portrait. It is testament to STIK's ability as an artist and his sensitivity to body language and sentiment. Executed in 2011, this impressive work by STIK is arguably the most significant piece to come to market. It is an artwork that establishes some wonderful dichotomies: undoubtedly one of the rarest and most monumental paintings by the artist, it is humbly executed on a commonplace garage door. Making it rarer still, additional elements including the backdrop with the burning flame are scarcely seen, the artist generally favouring a single or two-figure image set against a monochrome surround. The inclusion of a rare third character is a composition STIK only employed in a short period of his output. Furthermore, this particular garage door became a repeat canvas for STIK at the Pogo Café, where he would revisit and paint three separate works over three years. The first mural was to appear in 2008, Radical, a painting showing a defiant vegan holding an asparagus raised high and proudly above the figure's head. The second mural titled Woman featuring a lone figure on the garage door, and the third and final work Children of Fire were both executed sequentially in 2011. Originally found in the artist's neighbourhood in East London, STIK's connection to this object as a surface and message-board for his paintings makes it a piece that is utterly unique amongst comparable works to be offered. Signalling the importance of community, brotherhood, and political action, Children of Fire is unquestionably one of the great works by STIK and represents an opportunity to acquire a painting that is laden with history and lore by one of the definitive street artists of the last two decades.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR TPAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 5
Tony Cragg (B. 1949)Pair 2018 incised with the artist's signature and stamped with the foundry mark SCHMAKE DUSSELDORFbronze100 by 50.4 by 24.5 cm. 39 3/8 by 19 13/16 by 9 5/8 in. This work was executed in 2018, and is from an edition of 6. Footnotes:ProvenanceGalleri Andersson/Sandström, Stockholm (#7924)Acquired directly from the above by the present ownerTony Cragg is one of Britain's greatest living artists. His pieces are transcendent and beautiful. They capture radical bodies that are at once both mathematic and corporeal. These jettisoned figures are precise and defy the human hand yet remain some of the most compelling abstract sculptures to have ever been produced. Pair, presented here, from 2018, is an elegant example of the British artist's work. Impressive in its scale and wonderfully finished in a rich brown patina that gives incredible depth to the bronze surface, it is a remarkable example of Cragg's Rational Beings series that has become so beloved by collectors around the world. There is an intriguing dialecticism in Cragg's practice. Dealing with organic forms, and often being inspired by the human body in flux, facial expressions and raw emotion, the artist has been a pioneer of sculptural techniques and technologies that isolate, manipulate, and render impossible objects in breath-taking exactitude. Like the pair of towering forms presented here, the artist is consistently placing meaning in dialogue with process – colliding and balancing these two key tenets to his practice. Cragg is one of those rare artists for whom the immaculate finish and refinery of his work only stands to heighten the power of its impression upon a spectator. 'There is this idea that sculpture is static, or maybe even dead, but I feel absolutely contrary to that,' Cragg has stated in a 2007 interview. 'I'm not a religious person – I'm an absolute materialist – and for me material is exciting and ultimately sublime. When I'm involved in making sculpture, I'm looking for a system of belief or ethics in the material. I want that material to have a dynamic, to push and move and grow,' (the artist in: Robert Ayers, 'The AI Interview: Tony Cragg', Art Info, 10 May 2007, online).Cragg has been one of the world's foremost sculptors for more than three decades, bursting to prominence in 1988, the year in which he won both the Turner Prize and was selected to represent the UK at the Venice Biennale. Not only has his work helped to define the plastic arts in museums and within the art market for the past quarter century, but his profound engagement with sculpture has also served to influence subsequent generations of artists as a result of his roles as Professor at Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts, Paris, France (1999-2009) and Professor at Kunstakademie, Dusseldorf, Germany (2009 to present). He has shown in many of the world's most prestigious and important museums and his works are in many of the world's major collections including the Tate London, MoMA New York, the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris and many more. The present work, Pair, is a bronze that is uniquely liveable as an indoor sculpture. It demonstrates the perfectionism and incomparable achievements of Cragg's sculptural output, producing works that are completely singular in their approach to humanity and technology. It is an exceptional example, finished in a rarely seen patina, and a centrepiece for any discerning collector.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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