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Lot 4002
Amazonia -- Photographer unknown. Shrunken head of Chief Tibi of the Antipas tribe, Amazon. 1870s. Albumen print. 20 x 14 cm. Mounted to board, annotated in English in ink on mount verso. This early and rare photograph of a shrunken head shows Chief 'Tibi', of an indigenous tribe settled on the upper Amazon called 'Antipas'. He was killed by members of the Aguaruna tribe in 1871 and subsequently prepared in this form. The history of these tribal battles and that of the head are extensively documented on the back of the photograph in contemporary handwritten notes. Headhunters existed in many regions of the world, but the making of shrunken heads from the heads of slain enemies is known only from a few peoples of the Amazon basin. This custom was especially practiced by the members of the Aguaruna and Shuar in Peru and Ecuador. After successful headhunting, the victorious tribe celebrated a series of complex rituals by making the head trophy (tsantsa), during which the life force of the slain person was transferred into the hunter. After the head was appropriately prepared, the eyelids and mouth were sewn closed with needles made of bamboo to prevent the dead man's vengeful spirit from exiting. In the 19th and 20th centuries, shrunken heads were a popular souvenir for sailors and travelers from South America, making them a coveted object of ethnological collectors and museums in Europe and North America. A shrunken head of this type was first displayed in London in 1861 in an ethnological exhibition. – Some light surface scuffing, otherwise a strong print in very good condition.
Lot 4229
Orlik, Emil -- Views of China. Circa 1911/12. 9 vintage unique gelatin silver prints (no existing negatives). Each circa 18 x 13 cm. Most annotated in pencil, each with Orlik estate stamp on the verso.These rare and unique photographs were taken by the artist Emil Orlik on his trip to China in 1911. They show various street views of an unknown city in China, including two studio portraits of a young Chinese woman and a group portrait of Korean students. – Most with some silver mirroring in edges, otherwise many in good condition. – With: Cabinet studio portrait of a Japanese geisha. Circa 1911. Albumen print mounted to original studio cabinet board. Orlik estate stamp on mount verso. - Surface scuff marks, slight soiling.Provenance: Galerie Bodo Niemann, Berlin Errata: This lot has 8 gelatin silver prints, not 9.
Lot 4212
McBride, Will -- "Reinhard H. mit Socke, Casoli". 1973/printed 2014. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle rag paper. 66 x 43,5 cm (81 x 59 cm). Signed, annotated and dated by the photographer in ballpoint pen on the verso.Color photographs by Will McBride are rare on the art market. In 1973 McBride took a series of male nudes in Casoli, Italy but never made prints from the slide negatives. At the request of an enthusiastic collector high quality pigment prints were made of a selection of the images in a small edition of 5 prints in 2014. The subtle colors and fine rendition of the skin's surface are extraordinary and show an undiscovered side of Will McBride's work. – A fine tonal print with strong colors and in excellent condition.Lit.: Will McBride. Mein Italien. Munich 2003. ill. p. 161 (image of the same model).Provenance: Directly from the photographer to the present owner
Lot 4020
Berlin Aquarium -- Photographer: S.P. Christmann. Images of the Berlin Aquarium.1869/70. 12 vintage albumen prints with rounded corners. Each circa 17 x 23 cm. Each mounted to board, title and photographer's name printed below the images on the mount, in original cloth portfolio with gilt-stamped title Berlin, Photographies, Aquarium (time-stained in edges, some damage to back cover).This extremely rare portfolio, which is believed to be the only extant copy, was probably offered for sale in only a few copies on the day of the opening, May 11, 1869. It was likely aimed at mainly English and French tourists, as indicated by the multilingual typographical information. Images of the aquarium also exist as stereo views by Christmann, which were more commercially interesting. Only stereo views can be found in various museums. – Photos in very good condition. – With: Arrival of the African rhinoceros "Drucy" and the dead female Indian rhinoceros at the Frankfurt Zoo, August 24, 1909. 2 vintage gelatin silver prints. Each circa 16 x 22 cm. Each mounted to board and with caption label below image on mount.- Mounts with traces of use, photos with some silvering in edges.
Lot 4248
Pictorialism -- Photographer: Hans Natge (1893 - after 1960). Scene from the film 'Das alte Gesetz' with Henny Porten. 1923. Vintage greent-toned pigment print on chamois paper. 21 x 29 cm (32 x 41,5 cm). Signed and dated (24) by the photographer in pencil below the image in the margin.Hans Natge was one of the major German film photographers between 1920 - 1945. In his early work he incorporated pictorial aspects while experimenting with various pigment processes. His early film stills for Friedrich Murnau's 'Faust' (1925/26) are highly artistic and show his technical talent in creating the atmosphere of the film. The print offered here is one of the photographer's rare fine pigment prints. – Corners bumped, lower right corner with a few creases, otherwise a fine tonal print in excellent condition. Lit.: Jürgen Trimborn. "Hans Natge und die Anfänge der Filmfotografie in Deutschland" in: Timm Starl (ed.). Fotogeschichte. Beiträge zur Geschichte und Ästhetik der Fotografie. Marburg 2000, issue 75, p. 33 ff.
Lot 4176
Industrial Photography -- Souvenir album Werkstoff-Schau Berlin. 1927. 30 vintage gelatin silver prints. Each circa 12 x 17 cm. Mounted to card, bound in leather album with silver embossed title Werkstoff-Schau Berlin 1927 with chord binding.This rare album features the top achievements of the German metal and electrical industry - exhibited in Berlin in 1927. Also featured are Reichspräsident von Hindenburg during his tour along with the leaders of the German metal industry. The album also includes a presentation letter to the presumed owner of the album Dr. Georg Masing (1885-1956), one of the most important inventors and metal experts of his time. – Some with mirroring in edges, otherwise in very good condition.
Lot 100
Glenfiddich Rare Collection-36 year old-1978Distilled, matured & bottled at the Glenfiddich Distillery Dufftown.Cask #28121. Bottle 122 of 150. In original presentation case, accompanied by certificate. Good labelling. Filled to 750ml. Single malt, 54.1% volume1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 109
Ghosted Reserve-26 year old (2)Rare Cask Reserve. Distilled, blended and bottled by William Grant & Sons LimitedBatch 04/2600. Bottle 2565. Source distilleries Ladyburn & Inverleven. In original presentation case accompanied by certificate of authenticity. Good labelling. Filled to 750ml. Single malt, 42% volume2 bottlesFootnotes:The Ghosted Reserve series from William Grant & Sons showcases blended malts from silent distilleries. This 26 year old example, the first in the series, contains spirits from Inverleven and Ladyburn among others.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 146
The Macallan Rare Cask BlackDistilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd.In original presentation case. Good labelling. Filled to 700ml. Single malt, 48% volume1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 147
The Macallan Rare Cask BlackDistilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd.In original presentation case (some minor rubbing and mildew). Good labelling. Filled to 700ml. Single malt, 48% volume1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 148
The Macallan Rare Cask BlackDistilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd.In original presentation case (some minor rubbing and mildew). Good labelling. Filled to 700ml. Single malt, 48% volume1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 153
The Macallan Cask 888Bottled 8.08.2008. Limited Edition, exclusively matured in Oloroso sherry Cask 888. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd.In original presentation case, accompanied by stopper, booklet, USB and two engraved glasses. Engraved labelling. Filled to 0.7ltrs. Single malt, 48.8% volume1 decanterFootnotes:The theme for this extremely rare single cask bottling from The Macallan is centred on the Asian lucky number 8.The Macallan Cask 888, was bottled on 08/08/08, from a single sherry cask with an producing 720 decanters, designed by cosmetic glass manufacturer Stolzle Flaconnag. The lucky number theme for this exclusive Whisky continues with the bottling strength of 48.8% ABV.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 162
Ardbeg-30 year old-1975Old & Rare Platinum Selection, bottled by Douglas Laing.Bottle 104 of 274. In original wooden presentation case, accompanied by certificate of authenticity. Good labelling. Level: into neck. 700 ml. Single malt, 47.8% volume1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 190
Glenfarclas-58 year old-1953Limited Edition for Wealth Solutions. Distilled 20th November 1953 and bottled 13th February 2012 by J & G Grant, Glenfarclas.First Fill Sherry Butt #1674. Bottle 383 of 400. In original wooden presentation case, accompanied by booklet. Good labelling. Level: into neck. 700ml. Single malt, 47.2% volume1 bottleFootnotes:This rare single cask bottling of Glenfarclas was released and sold exclusively by Wealth Solutions, Poland and was selected from four casks distilled in 1953. Cask #1674 was chosen by an expert panel including Serge Valentin from WhiskyFun.com, Sales Director for Master of Malt Ben Ellefsen, Michał Kowalski of Wealth Solutions and George Grant himself.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 201
A.E. DOR-1818Driven cork, wax seal. Vintage stamped on seal. Labelling foxed and slightly stains from dampness and rubbed edges. Small handwritten vintage rear label. Level: very top shoulder. No capacity stated. Cognac, 40% volume1 bottleFootnotes:This incredibly rare cognac is one of the oldest A.E. DOR in existence and, if not the oldest vintage, one of the most ancient in existence from this highly regarded Cognac Maison.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 23
Hillside-25 year old-1970Limited Edition, Rare Malts Selection. Distilled by Hillside Glenesk Distillery.Bottle No. 2585. In original carton. Good labelling. Level: into neck. 70cl. Single malt, 60.10% volume1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 75
Dalmore-45 year old2018 Release. Distilled and Bottled at Dalmore Distillery, Alness.In original presentation case and stopper, accompanied by booklet and outer leather carrying case. Engraved labelling. Filled to 750ml. Single malt, 40% volume1 baccarat crystal decanterFootnotes:Note from Dalmore DistilleryAn assemblage brought together by The Dalmore Master Distiller, Richard Paterson, created using some of the distillery's most rare and exquisite casks.Initially matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, the whisky then matures in Cabernet Sauvignon barriques. It is transferred back into American white oak ex-bourbon casks before maturing in Tawny port pipes which have held 20 year old port for the penultimate stage.The precious liquid is then married together with aged whisky matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and aged Port Colheita pipes.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 10
MENTAWAI MEMORIAL CANOE PADDLE SIBERUT ISLAND, INDONESIA carved wood and pigment, the broad paddle blade with central ridge, the long shaft leading to crescent handle, painted white with a black hand at the centre of the blade, raised on a bespoke mount(127cm tall)Provenance: Private collection, London, United Kingdom, formed over the past fifty years Note: This rare paddle was carved to commemorate a Mentawai elder, represented by his hand. Once painted, the paddle could no longer be used as a functional object. A similar example can be seen in Feldman, J., “Arc of the Ancestors: Indonesian Art from the Jerome L. Joss Collection at UCLA”, 1994, p. 48-50.
Lot 4
ANDAMAN ISLANDS BOW INDIAN OCEAN carved wood, of characteristic double leaf-shape, cylindrical handle with fibre binding and pointed ends, raised on a bespoke mount(152cm tall)Provenance: Private collection, London Private collection, United Kingdom Note: Recalling the form of Brancusi’s Bird in Space, bows from the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean are rare. These elegant weapons, with their broad oval blades, are amongst the most sculptural bows in the world. Literature: c.f. Living Races of Mankind: Vol. 1, 2010. Hutchinson & Co: London, p.318
Lot 45
A rare Wemyss pottery "Earlshall" pattern twin-handled vase, early 20th century, painted with nesting rooks in a continuous polychrome landscape with windmills, impressed and painted marks. Width across handles 26.5cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, The Iris Fox Collection, Edinburgh 7th/8th November 1994, lot 233. Exhibited Wemyss Exhibition 1976, Sotheby's Belgravia, Rogers de Rin, 76 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea SW3.
Lot 219
Space Cover Signed Crew of Soyuz 14 Pilot Pavel Popovich engineer Yury Artyukhin Rare Space Cover dated 18 10 Mockba Personally Signed by Pavel Romanovich Popovich (1930-2009) Ukrainian pilot cosmonaut. Flew on Vostok 4, Soyuz 14. Commander of first military space station mission. Graduated from Military Pilot School, Grozny, 1954. Graduated from Air Force Academy, Monino, 1968. Cosmonaut training March 1960 - 18 January 1961. Was to have been commander of the first crew for Salyut 2 in April 1973. Call sign: Berkut (Golden Eagle). Director of AIUS Agroresurs, lmoscow. Detachment: TsPK-1. Departed Date: 1982-01-26. Marital Status: Deceased. First date: 1930-10-05 Died 2009-09-29. Duration: 18. 69 days. Yury Artyukhin Pilot Cosmonaut flight engineer Soyuz 14 was the first successful Soviet mission to a space station. Commander Pavel Popovich and flight engineer Yuri Artyukhin boarded and spent 15 days on the space station Saylut 3. Details enclosed. Good condition Est.
Lot 222
Rare 50st Annivy Air Raid Pearl Harbor Alex Vraciu US Navy fighter Ace 19 Victories WW11. shot down six Japanese dive bombers in eight minutes, 7 Dec 1992 - Mildenhall CDS pmk. 50st anniversary Air Raid Pearl Harbor - This is No Drill Signed Hirata Matsumra Japanese Bomb Aimer Special cover showing Curtiss P-4O aircraft added cachet 07. 58 (Local Time) Emergency broadcast by Commander Logan C. Ramsey from Marine Air Base at Ewa Ford Island, Air Raid Pearl Harbor - This is No Drill. 7 Dec 1992 - Mildenhall CDS pmk. Personally Signed by Personally Signed by Alex Vraciu US Navy fighter Ace 19 Victories WW11. shot down six Japanese dive bombers in eight minutes, Enclosed Details. Good condition Est.
Lot 385
Rare Original 1932 Zeppelin Weltfahrten (Graf Zeppelin) Collectors Book. This Fantastic Book Has 264 Silver Bromide Images and a Metal Foil Image of the World Flight Commemorative Coin, Maps and Info. Images of the world travels of the 1st Airship 1899 to the LZ127 Graf Zeppelin. Complete with all image cards. Showing signs of age otherwise. Good condition Est.
Lot 203
Very Rare Operation Frankton The Cockleshell Heroes. Bill Sparks RM Cockleshell Heroes. and Lt Gen Sir H Beverley 11 Dec 92 - Gibraltar - 4p 150th Anniversary of the Diocese in Gibraltar in Europe - the Attack on Enemy Shipping at Bordeaux - 50th Anniversary of Operation Frankton immortalised in the film The Cockleshell Heroes. Personally Signed by Bill Sparks DSM Royal Marines The last of the Cockleshell Heroes. Escaped from enemy occupied France into Gibraltar and Signed by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Beverley KCB OBE Commandant General Royal Marines. Certified Copy 15 of 150. Good condition Est.
Lot 227
Rare 50st Annivy Air Raid Pearl Harbor Signed Hirata Matsumra Japanese Bomb Aimer 7 Dec 1991 - Mildenhall CDS pmk. 50st Anniversary Air Raid Pearl Harbor - This is No Drill Signed Hirata Matsumra Japanese Bomb Aimer special cover showing Curtiss P-4O aircraft added cachet 07. 58 (Local Time) Emergency broadcast by Commander Logan C. Ramsey from Marine Air Base at Ewa Ford Island, Air Raid Pearl Harbor - This is No Drill. 7 Dec 1992 - Mildenhall CDS pmk. Personally Signed by Hirata Matsumura. Officer in command of Torpedo carrying aircraft Japanese Carrier Hiryu Pearl Harbour 7 December 1941. Photo copy of letter in Japanese. Details enclosed. Good condition Est.
Lot 237
Barbara Harmer Rare BA Concorde The Monaco Grand Prix 1993. Personally Signed Senior First Officer Barbara Harmer Female Concorde Pilot. Barbara Joined the Concorde Fleet in 1992 and her elevation in 1993 to First Officer on Concorde Barbara Harmer, who left school at 15 and became a trainee hairdresser. A few decades later, she became the first woman to pilot Concorde, after obtaining her type rating on the supersonic jet on March 25, 1993 Died 20 February 2011 age 57. Details enclosed. Certified Copy no 4 of 6. Good condition Est.
Lot 337
Two trays of porcelain, many having come from the Audrey White Collection, to include: small bowl labelled underneath 'Z Factory 1795 v rare', Spode 2 handled oval shaped sucrier or sauce boat having white embossed decoration and gilt edges, 2 handled sucrier decorated with flowers and fruits and gilt edging a collection of small Spode coffee mugs, many from the beginning of the 19th century, 1 from the Hester Savory Service, 1 decorated with Samuel Hewitt engraving, 1 with a sepia coloured recumbent ox, 2 small platters decorated with blue and white scenes (2) (B.P. 21% + VAT) All grubby/dusty. 3 coffee cans cracked, circular cover cracked
Lot 390
3 boxes of books, various War books, to include: British Battles and Medals by Major LL Gordon published in 1971, Guns of the Third Reich John Walter, Cheshire Bantams Stephen McGreal, Headdress Badges of the British Army Volume 2 from the End of the Great War to the present day Arthur L Kiplin and Hugh L King 1st Edition published 1979, Bombers over Sand and Snow 2005 RAF Group in WWII Alun Granfield, Hitler's Jet Plane Mano Ziegler and A Collection of Images of War rare photographs from wartime archives various (3) (B.P. 21% + VAT)
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