Patrick Heron (British, 1920-1999)White and Green Upright : August 1956 signed and titled 'Patrick Heron/White + Green Upright/August 1956' (on the stretcher)oil on canvas91.4 x 50.8 cm. (36 x 20 in.)Footnotes:ProvenanceWith Waddington, Galleries, LondonPrivate Collection, U.K.ExhibitedSt Ives, Tate Gallery,Patrick Heron: Early and Late Garden Paintings, 20 March-3 June 2001LiteratureAndrew Wilson,Patrick Heron: Early and Late Garden Paintings, Tate Publishing, London, 2001, p.27 (ill.)Mel Gooding,Patrick Heron, Phaidon Press, London, 2002, p.106 (col.ill.) White and Green Upright: August 1956 is a painting that belongs to a key moment in both Patrick Heron's life and the development of British art. In April 1956, just a few months before the present work was painted, the artist and his family settled at Eagle's Nest, the home he purchased from Mark Arnold-Forster. It was here, in close proximity to his friend and fellow artist Bryan Wynter and five miles west of the artists' colony of St Ives, amongst the hills overlooking the Cornish village of Zennor, that Heron found his idyll. This corner of west Penwith had captivated numerous people before, including D.H. Lawrence who wrote 'When I looked down at Zennor, I knew it was the Promised Land, and that a new heaven and a new earth would take place' (James T. Boulton (ed.), The Selected Letters of D.H. Lawrence, Cambridge, 1997, p.123).In January 1956 Modern Art in the United States arrived on British shores and caused a sensation at the Tate. Heron reviewed the exhibition, which included Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Robert Motherwell and Willem de Kooning amongst others, for Arts and there can be little doubt it had a revelatory impact on both him and his peers. The scale of the works and the confidence with which they were composed meant he was 'instantly elated by the size, originality, economy and inventive daring of many of the paintings'. However, as an accomplished artist himself, Heron was confident enough to stress his view that there was a lack of resonance in their colour. This is perhaps not surprising given his grounding in European art, shaped by the formalist criticism of Roger Fry alongside the work of great Cubists and Fauves, their canvases imbued with vivid hues. He was also a keen admirer of another American artist, Sam Francis, who as a Tachiste alongside the likes of Hans Hartung and Pierre Soulages advocated gestural painting of a softer kind than Abstract Expressionism. The arrival at Eagle's Nest in 1956 marked a move away from figuration and the embracement of abstraction as Heron saw it. The property had been described as a 'painter's garden' owing to the spectacular planting undertaken by Arnold-Forster during his prior ownership and Heron clearly felt this to be the case with much of his work from the period drawing on the rich outdoor landscape and his own reference to 'Tachiste Garden Paintings'. White and Green Upright: August 1956 predominantly incorporates the colour scheme of its title in vertical planes across the surface with subtle tones and variations of red, yellow and black also introduced to give layered complexity. We may consider the ocean to also be at play here with Heron describing how it acted as a gigantic mirror around the property, 'brilliantly silver, and reflecting white light upwards. To have the rocks and the bushes illuminated from below, from a glittering reflector which is over 600 feet beneath one, and many miles wide – is a special experience' (Patrick Heron quoted in Michael McNay, Patrick Heron, Tate Publishing, London, 2002, p.38).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Maqbool Fida Husain (Indian, 1915-2011)Mother-V printed Chinese signature upper left and signed and edition 16/100 versohand painted in silk screen203.5 x 101.5cm (80 1/8 x 39 15/16in).Footnotes:CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF THE PROGRESSIVE ARTISTSProvenanceArcher Graphic Studio, Ahmedabad. These works come from Husain's Chinese scroll series that he created between 2005-2009. They are a set of 29 large-scale serigraphs featuring two of his iconic themes, Mother Teresa and horses. Husain painted them, after which they were developed into silkscreens and were mounted onto black scrolls so that they could be hung like traditional Asian paintings. The series which included 18 and 11 prints of Mother Teresa and horses respectively, debuted as a complete collection in an exhibition that travelled to Dubai, Singapore, Beijing and Shanghai.In this series, Husain is paying homage to both East Asian artists and Mother Teresa. It was in 1952 that Husain visited China and was struck by ancient Chinese pottery and paintings, in particular that of the Sung dynasty renderings of horses and by the works of Xu Beihong. The dramatic monochromatic lines had the deftness of certainty yet also the fluidity of motion. Husain remained fascinated with the subject throughout his life, his early encounter with a horse being in his childhood when he saw the procession to mourn and commemorate the Prophet's grandson, Husayn ibn Ali, when an effigy of Husayn ibn Ali's horse was carried through the streets. As Husain has best surmised 'My horses, like lightening, cut across many horizons, hop across spaces, from the battlefield of Kerbala to Bankura terracotta, from the Chinese Tse Pei Hung horse to St Marco's horse, from the ornate armoured Duldul to the challenging white of Ashvamedha...the cavalcade of my horse is multidimensional.' (M.F Husain, 1987)Husain's first encounter with Mother Teresa was in 1979, when he met her at Delhi airport. She left a deep impression on him and become one of his most famous protagonists. The theme of motherhood was close to Husain's heart having felt the absence of his own mother, who died whilst he was an infant. Mother Teresa therefore represents ideal motherhood, nourishment, empathy and strength, however she is always painted without a face, as if to represent all mothers. The children are often seen clinging to her arms and clothes, a closeness that Husain wished he had with his own mother.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Jules Pierre van Biesbroeck (Belgian, 1873-1965)Mother and child; Sisters two works, both signed 'JBiesbroeck' (lower left); both with artist's exhibition labels (on the reverse)oil on panelone 85.5 x 34.5cm (33 11/16 x 13 9/16in); the other 86 x 28.5cm (33 7/8 x 11 1/4in). (2)Presented in the artist's original frames.Footnotes:Born in Italy in 1873, Jules Pierre Van Biesbroeck was the son of the painter Jules Evarist Van Biesbroeck. The family re-settled in Ghent when Jules was two, and like his father, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent, exhibiting his first painting at the age of just 14. On his Salon debut in 1888, Van Biesbroeck created a scandal with his large scale work, Le lancement d'Argos, which depicted nude figures, which had to be covered with drapery in order to be shown. Despite this, the young artist received 'special mention'.Van Biesbroeck was recognised for both his painting and sculpture, receiving awards and recognition throughout his career, as well as regular commissions. He was chosen to represent Belgium at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900. Fleeing Belgium on the onset of the First World War, the artist settled in Bordighera in Northern Italy.Van Biesbroeck's first exposure to Orientalism came with a visit to North Africa in 1926, followed by a visit to Algeria in 1927, which radically altered the artist's style. The artist lived and worked in Algiers from 1929-1938, establishing a studio, 'La Volière', which became famous throughout the city.In 1938 Van Biesbroeck returned to Ghent where he remained until his death in 1965.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
NO RESERVE Norfolk.- Milne (Thomas) A Topographical Map of the County of Norfolk, Reduced... from the Large Map in Six Sheets, engraved county map with outline hand-colouring, 605 X 895 mm (23 3/4 x 35 1/4 in), dissected and mounted on linen, some spotting and surface dirt, minor offsetting, folding into marbled slipcase with owners printed label to upper cover 'Frederic Lane, Lynn', spines splitting and very worn, 8vo, William Faden, 1803; together with 2 parts only (of 3; lacking western section with calligraphic title) of Greenwood's large scale map of Somerset, with fine vibrant hand-colouring, in book-style slipcase, and a two-sheet Ordnance Survey map of Lincoln and Hull, published by J. Wyld, folding into slipcase, 8vo, 19th century (3)
NO RESERVE Yorkshire.- Teesdale (Henry) To the Nobility, Gentry & Clergy of Yorkshire, this map of the county constructed from a survey commenced in the year 1817 & corrected in the years 1827 & 1828 is respectfully dedicated by the proprietors, large scale county map in 3 sections, engravings with original hand-colouring, each section approx. 1830 x 735 mm (72 x 29 1/2 in), each section dissected and mounted on linen and edged with green linen, some missing, several splits and tears to folds crudely repaired verso, scattered spotting and browning, some off-setting, surface dirt, folding with marbled end, very worn, 4to, 1828.
A collection of brass snuff boxes, mid 18th century to mid 19th century, to include an oval example inscribed 'Thomas Glyde 1727', 10cm wide, a rectangular example dated 'January 1842', 11cm wide, and another rectangular example inscribed 'Europe & America United 1858', 7.5cm wide,together with two brass pocket sovereign scales, comprising an example dated '1782', and another with foliate engraving, each 13cm wide (16)Condition ReportThe hinge section is not attached to the 1782 sovereign scale and requires attention. Knocks, wear and tarnishing throughout commensurate with age and use.
An ebony and ivory octant,mid 19th century, by Norie & Co, London, with an ivory scale and name plate, housed in a fitted ebonised case stamped 'S.F. Harrison', 9.5inches wide (24cm) IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 3 March 1947 with less than 10% ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference: CQ14N495.Condition ReportRegister 8 plaque worn, paper label to inside of case worn, discoloured and with losses.Case worn, catch missing, wooden panels loose.
A scale model of a twin piston four stroke engine, 3 inch brass flywheel, green painted rocker cover and block with steel rockers, brass side exhausts, central brass carburettor, copper water pipe and brass fittings, rectangular black pained water tank and polished steel fuel tank on bracket supports, the whole mounted on a wooden base with perspex cover, size of base 32 x 20cm.
A scale model of the 37 foot 'Rother' Class lifeboat 'Horace Clarkson' RNLN 37-34: fully detailed with radar masts and aerials, hatches , buoys and fittings, fitted for remote control, in RNLB orange, red, blue and white, raised on turned column supports on a plinth base, overall size, 70 x 96cm.
A scale model of the 16th century Merchant House, Exeter 'The House That Moved' with title roof and brick chimney over to timber framed three story house with fitted interior and fixtures and fittings, on a flagstone base 87 x 43 x 46cm.*Notes- 16 Edmund Street, Exeter was originally known as 'Merchant House' and was built around 1450. A new traffic scheme in the 1950s posed a threat to the house and after a successful local campaign it was moved 70m to West Street.
A CASED PRESENTATION GILT BRASS INERT SCALE MODEL OF A 9 PDR. FIELD-GUN, approximately 1/10th scale with 6in. gilt brass barrel, ebonised trolley with gilt brass spoked wheels, ebonised side panniers and gilt loading rods, complete with its matching ammunition limber and mounted on a hardwood board with applied brass plaque reading 'PRESENTED TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL M. SMYTHE ROYAL ARTILLERY, COMMANDING OFFICER 94 LOCATING REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY, BY HIS SNCO'S NOVEMBER 1988', the ensemble together with a brass cornered plate-glass cover approximately 22in. x 10in. x 10in..
BENELLI ARMI S.P.A A 12-BORE (3IN.) '828U' SINGLE-TRIGGER TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. BS027309N18, for 2018, 30in. steel proofed nitro barrels (numbered CS027727V18) with no mid-rib and 8mm ventilated carbon fibre top rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open crescentic tapering toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, patented steel locking system and plate, detachable trigger mechanism, twin-tone blacked aluminium action, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with inlaid padded cheekpiece, fish-scale chequering to the grip and fore-end, including 1in. 'Progressive Comfort' recoil pad, weight 6lb. 11oz., in its makers tartan-lined universal case with accessory box containing spare chokes, trigger assembly removal tool, and stock 'shims'. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
Dragon - An unboxed Dragon WWII German Forces 1:6 scale #70020 "Horst Vogel & Blitz", Wehrmacht 3.Kavallerie-Division, Eastern Front 1944. Both items show signs of display, the horse has a couple of stress cracks around the front knees, otherwise both appear to be in Very Good condition, and are unchecked for completeness. (2) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Dragon - A boxed Dragon #710150 WWII German Forces 1:6 scale Kubelwagen Type 82. The model appears to be in Good very dusty condition, with detachable door mirrors (present) and has a broken rear internal rear door handle. The model is housed in a Fair Plus window box with some general storage and age related ear. The model is unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Hasbro - An unboxed Hasbro GI Joe Classic Collection 1:6 scale US Willys Jeep with .30 Calibre Machine Gun. The model shows signs of display, and has some bending to the steering wheel, otherwise appears to be in Good slightly dusty condition, and is unchecked of completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Aero Classics - Dragon Wings - Tucan Line - A collection of 6 boxed diecast 1:400 scale model aircraft in various carrier liveries. Lot includes Aero Classics Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30 #AC1506. Dragon Wings China Eastern #55061. Tucano Line Swiss MD-11 #55435-03. Models appear in Mint condition in Very Good - Excellent boxes with some minor storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Gemini Jets - W Aircraft Model - A collection of 5 boxed, diecast 1:400 scale model aircraft in various carrier liveries. Featuring Asiana Airlines HL7634, Lufthansa A380-800 D-AIMD, British Caledonian DC-10 #G-BHDI. Models appear in excellent condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Phoenix - W Aircraft Model - A collection of 7, diecast 1:400 scale model aircraft in various carrier liveries. Featuring MASkargo M-MPS Malaysia. Aeroflot VP-BDQ, Babgkok Air A-340. Models appear in excellent - mint condition. 3 are boxed and 4 are in the bubble. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Gemini Jets - Dragon Wings - A collection of 7 boxed diecast 1:400 scale model aircraft in various carrier liveries. Lot includes Sun County DC-10 #35557365. United DC-10-10 #55496. Monarch DC-10-30 #G-DMCA. Models appear in Mint condition in Very Good - Excellent boxes with some minor storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
W Aircraft Models - A collection of 5 boxed diecast 1:400 scale model aircraft in various carrier liveries. Lot includes Avianca, Asiana Airlines Unicef, Copa Airlines HP-1716CMP. Models appear in Mint condition in Very Good - Excellent boxes with some minor storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Gemini Jets - Aero Mexico - A collection of 5 boxed diecast 1:400 scale model aircraft in various carrier liveries. Lot includes Aero Mexico McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30. ONA DC-10-30 McDonnell Douglas #GSONA005. Biman DC-10 McDonnell Douglas #GJBBC353. Models appear in Mint condition in Very Good - Excellent boxes with some minor storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee).
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