John Behan RHA (b.1938) Western Famine Ship unique bronze signed & dated 71 x 65 x 28cm (28 x 25 x 11in) Acquired directly from the artist; Private Collection John Behan has explored many themes of ancient mythology, literature and legend. Each theme is moved to a depth of exploration, the imbued meaning in the works derive from his own in-depth knowledge of his subject, which is translated into the shape and form of his bronze work. John Behan is renowned for his many themed works, his great Bulls, Birds and Ships, 'Paiste' and 'Family' are other universal themes explored by Behan. In their simplicity of depiction they are created with an energy; great metaphors of life's journey. John Behan first created The Famine Ship to stand at the base of Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo. Fierce in impact, the hull of the boat is birthed at land, the mast laden with the skeleton bodies of lost emigrants. In large or smaller scale The Famine Ship series carries an indescrible depth of history, poignant loss and struggle for life. Commissioned by the Irish government to commemorate the contribution of Irish emigrants worldwide, a 26-by-24-foot bronze themed piece on The Famine Ship entitled "Arrival" now stands in the plaza in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York.
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Del Prado Napoleonic figures, ten mounted, four foot, no boxes, G, seven unmarked mounted figures, G, British Bulldog gun team including two field guns, various smaller scale Napoleonic figures and guns, and nine handmade Napoleonic figures (two mounted), F-G (Est. plus 18% premium inc. VAT)
A George III British military officers' spadroon, the sword having a steel 'stirrup' hilt with finely reeded ivory grip and cross-guard reticulated in a scale pattern, the back-strap and knuckle guard faceted, and the edges of the cross-guard finely knurled, the single-fullered back-sword blade 178 cm long
[Model Railway] A quantity of boxed Tri-ang 00-gauge Precision Scale Models, including R50 4-6-2 Princess Loco in black livery, R30 Princess Tender, R29 Mainline coach, R20 Mainline coach, R28 Mainline coach, R118 Bogie Well Wagon, R124 Brake Van, R11 Closed Goods Van (2), R10 Open 12T Goods Truck (2) and one other boxed Tank Wagon, together with sundry loose platform accessories
George Cannon (Contemporary) Broken Light, large scale panoramic impressionist Lakeland landscape with heavy impasto, oil on board, in wooden frame, 74 x 124 cm George Cannon studied at the Polytechnic, Regent Street, London under Norman Blamey R.A and J.P. Millard. Whilst a student, he was awarded the Bronze Medal for painting. He became a member of the Lake Artists Society in 1962. Exhibitions include the New Art Centre, London; RBA Gallery, London; Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool; Abbot Hall, Kendal; Theatre in the Forest, Grizedale; St Martins College, Lancaster; Castlegate Gallery, Cockermouth.
Vanguards - three Vanguards Precision diecast replicas all issued in a limited edition to include the Ford Classic 109E two piece set and Brands Hatch Diorama, 1:43 scale, boxed a Rover 100 heather brown Earls Court diorama 1:43 scale, boxed and a Rover 2000 Renfrew & Bute Constabulary Jaguar XK120 bronze with diorama 1:43 scale, boxed [3]
Vanguards - a collection of approximately eighteen diecast precision replica Vanguards model motor vehicles to include a 1:64 scale special edition Boots delivery truck of the 1960s, a 1:43 scale special edition Ford Classic and Capri set, special edition Heartbeat collection, special edition St Andrew Ambulance Service vans of the 1960s and similar, boxed
Vanguards - a collection of approximately sixteen Vanguards Design and Built in England diecast model motor vehicles 1:43 scale with some special editions to include Post Office Telephone vans, Mackeson Service Vans of the 50s and 60s, Whitbread Commercial vehicles from the 50s and 60s, police panda cars, Ken Thomas Haulage trucks, all appear mint in excellent plus plus box
Dinky Toys - Ferrari 312P. Red body with white doors and racing number '24'. Appears mint in excellent box. #225 Lotus F1 Racing Car 1:32 scale in original box with insert and unused decals. Appears mint in excellent box. #195 Fire Chief's Car, Range Rover in red, excellent condition in excellent box. [3] Est £80-£120
Corgi Aviation Archive - five 1:144 scale diecast models, Military Air Power (x2) Avro Vulcan # 48302, Lockheed Constellation # 47509, Classic Jetliners / Propliners (x3) DH Comet BEA # 48501, DH Comet BOAC # 48504 and Short Sunderland III Transport BOAC # 48802, all appear mint in box [5] - Est £40 - £60

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