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Lot 514

BBR Models - a 1:43 scale model Ferrari 333 SP/96, 24 Hour Daytona 1996 # BG61, team/driver Momo, appears nm in transparent case within vg board double box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 515

BBR Models - a 1:43 scale model Ferrari 360 Modena N/GT, FIA GT France 2001 # EX08, team/driver Pescatori - Terrien, appears nm in transparent case within vg black and red box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 516

BBR Models - a 1:43 scale model Ferrari 360 Modena N/GT, FIA GT Monza 2001 # BG221, team/driver Terrien - Pescatori, appears nm in transparent case within g black and red box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 517

BBR Models - a 1:43 scale model Ferrari 333 SP/98 24 Hour Le Mans 1998, team/driver Moretti - Theys - Baldi, appears nm in transparent case within incorrect red box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 518

BBR Models - a 1:43 scale model Ferrari 333 SP, 12 Hour Sebring 1999 issued in a Limited Edition of 100 (No 46) # BG171, appears m in transparent case within nm blue box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 519

Gasoline Models - a 1:43 scale model Ferrari 333 SP, 1000 Km Monza 2000 issued in a Limited Edition of 100 (No 15) # GASM60, appears nm in transparent case within vg board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 523R

Corgi, Matchbox, Sunny Side, Saico, Oxford Die-cast, Lledo - 16 x die-cast model vehicles presented in cardboard boxes, Corgi Weetabix vehicles in their original boxes, and similar - Lot includes a Corgi Bedford O.B Coach, a Saico 1/26 scale Morris Minor 'OXO Cube' van, a Corgi 'Royal Mail' Model T Ford van, and similar. Boxes range from very good to excellent condition with some minor storage wear. Die-cast models appear in excellent condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 542

Corgi - Vanguards - Dinky - 5 x boxed 1:43 scale vehicles including limited edition Ford Cortina Mk3 in Fern Green number 21 of only 1510 made # VA10303, Ford Cortina Mk3 in Sapphire Blue number 1405 of 5010 made # VA10300, 2 x Land Rover Series 1 models # CC07404. They appear Mint in Very Good boxes, the Dinky box is Poor. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 543

Corgi - Original Omnibus - Base Toys - 6 x boxed bus models in 1:76 scale including Ford R Series Duple Dominant in Smiths Happiways -Spencer livery # B017, DAF Alizee in Eavesway Travel livery # 42709 and similar. They appear Mint in Very Good boxes, two still shrink wrapped. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (6)

Lot 574

Oxford Diecast - Eight boxed 'Super League' themed Oxford Diecast 1:76 scale model trucks. Lot consists of SHL01 - 08 which includes Huddersfield Giants, Hull FC; Warrington Wolves and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition housed in Excellent - Mint rigid perspex cases in Excellent - Mint outer card sleeves. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 575

Oxford Diecast - Seven boxed 'Super League' themed Oxford Diecast 1:76 scale model trucks. Lot consists of SHL09 - 15 which includes Widnes Vikings, Hull KR; Castleford Tigers and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition housed in Excellent - Mint rigid perspex cases in Excellent - Mint outer card sleeves. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 581

Intertrans 148 - Four boxed 1:87 scale (N gauge) diecast MAN model trucks. Lot consists of #512102 ''Brady Distribution'; #512301 'Grocontinental'; #512302 ' Freshlinc Distribution'; and #51220 P&O Trans European'. Models appear Mint within Excellent - Mint boxes with some pen annotations on outer packaging (4) (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 609R

BBR Gasoline Models - A limited edition hand built resin 1:43 scale Ferrari 612 Scaglietti in silver Tour China 2005 livery. # GAS10015. This model is one of only 500 produced. It appears in Mint condition in a Good box. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 625

BBR Models - a 1:43 scale model Ferrari 333 SP LMP, 24 Hour Le Mans 1999 issued in a Limited Edition of 200 (No 46) # BG180, appears m in transparent case within vg blue box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 626

BBR Models - a 1:43 scale model Ferrari 333 SP, 12 Hour Sebring 1999 issued in a Limited Edition of only 50 (No 14) # BG173, appears m in transparent case within nm blue box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 627

BBR Models - an extremely rare 1:43 scale model black Ferrari, Daytona 2013 issued in a Limited Edition of only 20 (No 12) # CDL110, model displayed on a stitched red leather plinth and appears nm (but lacking one wing mirror) in transparent case within m red box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 628

BBR Models - an extremely rare 1:43 scale DeLuxe model yellow and black Ferrari, 24 Hour Le Mans issued in a Limited Edition of only 5 (No 1) # CDL127DL, model displayed on a stitched red leather plinth and appears nm (but with glue stained windscreen) in transparent case within g black box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 629

IXO - Aston Martin Racing - a 1:43 scale model Aston Martin, racing no 59 # DBR9, appears nm in presentation case with internal packing piece (n/s wing mirror reattached) with outer protective card sleeve (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 630

DVA Dolermo Models - a hand built resin and white metal 1:43 scale model Ferrari F333 SP, Le Castellet ISRS 1998, Auto Sport Racing # D-0533, appears m in transparent case within m board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 631

DVA Dolermo Models - a hand built resin and white metal 1:43 scale model Ferrari F333 SP chassis 029, BMS Scuderia Italia, Barcelona ATP Trophy 1999 # D-0731, appears m in transparent case within m board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 632

DVA Dolermo Models - a hand built resin and white metal 1:43 scale model Ferrari F333 SP Auto Sport Racing, Practice Monza 500 Km 1999 # D-0802, appears m in transparent case within m board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 633

DVA Dolermo Models - a hand built resin and white metal 1:43 scale model Ferrari F333 SP JB Racing, Monza 500 Km 1999 # D-0734, appears m in transparent case within m board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 634

DVA Dolermo Models - a hand built resin and white metal 1:43 scale model Ferrari F333 SP BMS Scuderia Italia, Monza Test 1999 # D-0746, appears m in transparent case within m board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 635

DVA Dolermo Models - a hand built resin and white metal 1:43 scale model Ferrari F333 SP Auto Sport Racing, Barcelona ISRS 1999 # D-0728, appears m in transparent case within m board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 636

McLaren F1 GTR - a 1:43 scale model McLaren Team Bigazzi SRL - Fina, Le Mans 1996 issued in a Limited Edition of 100 (No 69) # AM024, appears nm in transparent case within vg board double box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 637

AutoBarn Models - an extremely rare 1:43 scale model Bentley EXP Speed 8, 24 Hour Le Mans 2002, drivers Leitzinger, van de Poele, Wallace, issued in a Limited Edition of only 25 (No 02) # ABSS 048, appears m in transparent case (small crack to side of case) within ex+ yellow board box and outer protective sleeve (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 638

BBR Models - a 1:43 scale model Ferrari 250 MM Vignale 1956, dark red, issued in a Limited Edition of 99 (No 85) #BBR240C, appears m in transparent case within m or nm yellow board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 639

DVA Dolermo Models - a hand built resin and white metal 1:43 scale model Ferrari F333 SP chassis 022, JB Racing, Milano ISRS 1998 # D-0690, appears m in transparent case within m board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 640

DVA Dolermo Models - a hand built resin and white metal 1:43 scale model Ferrari F333 SP chassis 024, J MS Scuderia Italia, Press Presentation, Hotel Plandineve 1998 # D-0798, appears m in transparent case within m board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 641

DVA Dolermo Models - a hand built resin and white metal 1:43 scale model Ferrari F333 SP chassis 017, Doyle Risi Racing, Sebring 3 hours 1998 # D-1107, appears m in transparent case within m board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 642

DVA Dolermo Models - a hand built resin and white metal 1:43 scale model Ferrari F333 SP chassis 027, JB Racing, Barcelona Trophy 1999 # D-0727, appears nm (but lacking one fin from spoiler) in transparent case within m board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 643

McLaren F1 GTR - a 1:43 scale model McLaren, West Competition, Silverstone 1996 issued in a Limited Edition of 100 (No 03) # AM026, appears nm in transparent case within vg board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 644

Milano Tecnomodel - a 1:43 scale model Aston Martin DBS, Aviemore blue, silver wheels, 2010 issued in a Limited Edition of 20 (No 04) # T-M123BB, appears m in transparent case within m board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 645

BBR Models - a 1:43 scale model Ferrari 250 GT, Lusso red, # BBR71A, appears m in transparent case within m or nm yellow board box (this does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 89

Revell - Two boxed Revell 1:32 scale slot cars. Lot includes Revell #08358 Jaguar E-Type RN15 Le Mans 1963; with #08353 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe RN54 Nurburging 1965. Both models appear to be in Mint condition housed in Very Good dusty perspex cases in Very Good outer card sleeves with some general storage wear. (2) (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 94

Airfix, Matchbox, Esci - Three boxed HO/OO scale Airfix plastic building model kits, with five boxes of plastic model soldiers. Building kits consist of Airfix Fort Sahara, Roman Fort and Gun Emplacement - all kits have been painted and presented in Poor - Fair boxes and are unchecked for completeness. Also included is an EMPTY box for the Airfix Battle of Waterloo Farm House (HO/OO scale). Boxed soldiers include Airfix #51465-1 1:32 Cowboys; Matchbox 1:76 P-5001 British Infantry; Esci 1:72 #206 Africa Korps and similar. Soldiers appear Good - Fair Plus - Good boxes and are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 349

TWENTY SIX ASSORTED COFFEE CUPS AND SAUCERS, comprising a Coalport bread and butter plate hand painted with pink roses and a cobalt blue and gold beaded border, a Coalport twin handled bread and butter plate decorated with pink roses and a blue, yellow and gold border (crazed), a Limoges red and gilt cup and saucer c1910, a 1930's Empire Ware cream jug, cup and saucer, a Minton's cup and saucer pattern A4807, a 1920's Noritake cream jug, cup and saucer, a Royal Worcester reproduction 'Old Bow' pattern cup and saucer, a Phoenix China cup and saucer, Crown Staffordshire cup and saucer, a Royal Worcester 'Scale Blue' pattern cup and saucer, a Wade black and gold cup and saucer, Copeland Spode 'Indian Tree' pattern cup and saucer, an Art Deco Royal Cauldon 'Gaiety' pattern cup and saucer, a Wedgwood cup and saucer pattern W3983, a Collingwood gilded coffee cup and saucer, etc. (59) (Condition report: cups and saucers have crazing in varying degrees due to age, gilding is worn in varying degrees)

Lot 83

Four sets of kitchen balance scale weight sets, including brass and cast iron designs.

Lot 140

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL FAVRE LEUBA BIVOUAC ALTIMETER BAROMETER BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1960s, REF. 53213Movement: Manual wind, signed Favre-Leuba. Case: Diameter approx. 40mm, screw back, air pressure capsule, emblem embossed on case back, signed Favre-Leuba Bivouac, numbered, altitude scale bakelite bezel.Bracelet: Original stainless steel Favre-Leuba bracelet.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in very good condition, showing some small signs of age.Movement: Running at present, timekeeping and functionality cannot be guaranteed.Case: In good condition, with some scratches and wear due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In very good condition.

Lot 18

John Mooney, 20th century school, 'Scale Drawing', print numbered 3/25, signed in pencil and dated 1978, framed under glass, 35 x 52cm

Lot 189

Dinky No. 2162 Larger Scale Ford Capri. Impressive model is excellent with fair packaging.

Lot 373

Gentle Giant Star Wars issue comprising 1/6 scale Darth Talon Limited Edition 1194/1200 Statue. Item is factory sealed and assumed excellent in box.

Lot 94b

Dolls House Interest comprising Baker Street Post and Telegraph Office, Wine and Spirits Store. 1/12 scale by Valerie Thompson. An exceptional Large Collector's Dolls House, with lights, Furnishings and removable street scene. Continuing with the Sherlock Holmes theme, this house is divided into two stores, both are beautifully furnished and lit throughout. The Post and Telegraph Office depicts a scene of Dr Watson browsing cards - or rather, warming himself in front of the fire! In the Foreign Wine & Spirits Store next door, you will find Sherlock being served by a beautifully attired shopkeeper. Dimensions: Height: 67 cm Width: 79 cm Depth: 40 cm Please note this is an off-site listing and is not at our saleroom.

Lot 94c

Dolls House Interest comprising 221B Baker Street. 1/12 scale by Valerie Thompson. An exceptional Large Collector's Dolls House, with lights, furnishings and removable street scene. Furnished and lit throughout, this wonderful house pays homage to the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, with its rich colours and stylish decor. Completing it are personal effects for which Sherlock is famous, including his deer stalker and magnifying glass. Dimensions: Height: 81 cm Width: 46 cm Depth: 40 cm Please note this is an off-site listing and is not at our saleroom.

Lot 94d

Dolls House Interest comprising Smuggler's Cottage. 1/12 scale by Valerie Thompson. An exceptional Large Collector's Dolls House. Inspired by Val’s love of literature, specifically with a nod towards de Maurier’s Jamaica Inn, this 18th century Cornish cottage depicts a cosy smuggler’s abode. The fire is lit, the lights are on and supper is ready for the imminent return of the felon himself, if he is not captured or killed by the redcoats. Dimensions: Height: 38 cm Width: 51 cm Depth: 36 cm With a removable base, width is 52 cm, depth 45 cm. Please note this is an off-site listing and is not at our saleroom.

Lot 94e

Dolls House Interest comprising Hay Travel. 1/12 scale by Valerie Thompson. An impressive depiction of a Georgian Travel Shop in Hay on Wye. With a beautiful bay window and tasteful blue paintwork, Hay Travel is a very attractive property. On the ground floor there are customers in the form of a young couple, complete with cases, perhaps calling to the shop to collect their tickets. Upstairs is a warm and welcoming living room. Dimensions: Height: 46 cm Width: 39 cm Depth: 42 cm Please note this is an off-site listing and is not at our saleroom.

Lot 94f

Dolls House Interest comprising Chemist Shop. 1/12 scale by Valerie Thompson. An impressive depiction of an Edwardian Chemist Shop. J. F. Davies - Chemist is a delightful dolls house. The ground floor displays the chemist behind his wooden counter, with a customer to the other side. Val filled shelves with medicines, powders and pills, not sparing on detail to ensure she produced an authentic scene. Behind the green curtain is the dispensary. Upstairs a lady sits in her living room, playing Solitaire at her dining table. Dimensions: Height: 67 cm Width: 46 cm Depth: 49 cm Please note this is an off-site listing and is not at our saleroom.

Lot 94g

Dolls House Interest comprising Victorian Street Scene. 1/24 scale by Valerie Thompson (the only scene she created in 1/24 scale). This is the only house Val created in the 24th scale. It is an absolute delight, with a small shop on the ground floor and basic living quarters to the first and second floors. It is lit both inside and outside, to create real atmosphere. The snow on the ground and roof, together with the Christmas tree, ensure this would make a wonderful Christmas decoration or a unique and special Christmas gift. Dimensions: Diameter: 40 cm Height: 42.5 cm Please note this is an off-site listing and is not at our saleroom.

Lot 94h

Dolls House Interest comprising Victorian Horse and Cart Scene. 1/12 scale by Valerie Thompson. Dimensions: Length: 79 cm Height: 33 cm Depth: 27 cm Please note this is an off-site listing and is not at our saleroom.

Lot 441

‡ KEVIN SINNOTT oil on board - two seated figures under a tree in an embrace, entitled 'Study for Sacred Love', signed with initials, dated 1996Dimensions: 29 x 39cmsProvenance:private collection Carmarthenshire, consigned via our Carmarthen office, purchased from the artistAuctioneer's Note:The first full scale version of 'Sacred Love' (56" x 68") was shown in the artist's catalogued solo show at the Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London in 1990. This study was for a large version, in a sylvan setting, painted after the artist's return to Wales in 1993.Condition Report:framed, no problems

Lot 93

An Omega nickel chromium cased stopwatch, circa 1980s, the white dial with black Arabic numerals, outer seconds track, the scale marked '10 to 100', subsidiary minute dial with scale marked '3 to 30', signed 'Omega Prestons Timer Division Bolton', 7 jewels manual wind movement, cal. 8300, serial 2713176, sliding stop/start button and crown to wind and reset, belt loop, 51mm case,together with a modern Rapport gold plated pocket watch, 45mm case, with chain, cased.Notes: both in good working condition, however Batemans cannot guarantee their continued operation.

Lot 652

A white metal patent watch aneroid barometer, early 20th century, keyless pocket watch with combined barometer, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the silvered scale calibrated in Barometric inches, marked BAROMETER-UHR PATENTIRT and with German readings, no. 1216, case no. 840794, 5.3cm diameter Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece offered for sale.White enamel dial in good condition with only minor wear around centre hole. The barometer ring with scuffing, rubbing and losses to silvering. Scratching and tarnishing to case. Currently ticking when wound but Roseberys cannot guarantee the working order of any timepiece offered for sale.

Lot 1092

Hand made wooden 1/84 scale full hull model of the tea clipper Cutty Sark, overall length approx 102cm, height from base to mainmast top 69.5cm, on rectangular base.

Lot 2030

The Grange Goathland - Samson Chinese export style circular bowl, enamelled in famille rose style with figures in landscapes and interiors on a scale ground, with brass rim, interior decorated with a profuse flower basket, D29cm H12cm

Lot 2124

The Grange Goathland - Collection of 19 vintage cast metal American WW1 era toy soldiers and 5 Cowboy figures (Horse figure missing right rear leg). All hollow cast and no makers marks, larger scale than Britain's/Johillco (approx 1/24).

Lot 2126

The Grange Goathland - Vintage cast metal Cierva C.30 autogyro model with pilot figure, scale approx 1/32. Length approx 15cm. Missing propeller, rotor blades and tailplane.

Lot 2137

The Grange Goathland - Collection of vintage Meccano small scale cast alloy ship models with boxes No 50 and 51. Also 5 carved wood models of passenger ships and a Stillman freighter by Wiking.Condition mostly extremely poor.

Lot 324

LOT OF LARGE SCALE MODEL RAILWAY,including Bachmann Thomas the Tank Engine loco, boxed, and further loose

Lot 14

ENSEMBLE DE QUATRE IMPORTANTES TAPISSERIES SUR LE THEME DES BACCHANALESIMPORTANT SET OF FOUR TAPESTRIES OF THE SERIES 'BACCHANALIA' PROBABLY WOVEN FOR CARDINAL MAZARIN, OFFERED AS DIPLOMATIC GIFT ON REQUEST OF LOUIS XIV TO DON LUIS DE HARO, MARQUIS DE CARPIO, FIRST MINISTER OF THE KING OF SPAIN, FOR THE CONCLUSION OF THE TREATY OF THE PYRENEES. PROBABLY MANUFACTURE DU LOUVRE, WORKSHOP OF PIERRE AND JEAN LEFEVRE, CIRCA 1648-1659Probably based on designs by Giulio Romano and/or Bartolomeo GuettiWoven in wool, silk, gold and silver thread, later mounted on red velvet panels and framedThe first panel: 'A Concert of Satyrs and Maenads.' To the foreground there are three figures leaning on a balcony, behind them a satyr plays the flute and a woman sings holding a book of music in her hand, they are surrounded by three figures, one of whom is playing classical bagpipes, in the background there are rustic figures in a bucolic landscape including some aqueduct-type ruins, the coffered ceiling and figures leaning on the balcony add to the feeling of three dimensionality, the whole enclosed by a coffered ceiling and two columns.The second panel: 'Council of the Gods and Goddesses.' Including Jupiter with his sceptre, Mercury with his caduceus slung over his right shoulder and distinctive winged helmet, Neptune with his trident, Mars resplendent in his armour and helmet and Selene or Diana with her crescent moon diadem on top of her head, there is also a small winged putto, probably Cupid, and a drunken curly haired semi-nude male to the lower left hand edge, possibly Bacchus, the pillared portico looking out to a bucolic landscape with various outbuildings and a lone tall tree in the middle distance, the scene enclosed by two columns and an elaborate foliate border to the top edge with swags and winged putti, later added.The third panel: 'The Procession of Silenus.' The main figure of Silenus appearing to be supported by two satyrs, his feet resting on the balcony edge, while a Maenad crowns him with a crude wreath, the other satyrs playing 'conch-shell' trumpets to the top and the two to the bottom pouring wine into a libation bowl and eating grapes, the one to the bottom left with a particularly animalistic expressiveness to his face, the landscape to the distance with working villagers and famers, the whole set between two columns and a coffered ceiling.The fourth panel: 'The Companions of Bacchus.' Including two female figures, one squeezing grapes into a cup, the male figure next to her, probably representing Bacchus, one of the loosely robed females holds a bowl of fruit above her head and offers fruit to a child, possibly Cupid, under a coffered ceiling again but with pilaster supports with inset affected marble diamond and triangle additions to the middle and top and bottom corners.This last panel is probably a fragment of a larger composition which is depicted in a later Paris edition of the set. The larger composition also depicts a concert panel to the right of our fragmented section.(the first 140 x 225, the frame 181 x 250cm) (the second 143 x 224cm, the frame 188 x 250cm) (the third 143 x 224cm, the frame 250 x 188cm) (the fourth 133 x 235cm, the frame 179 x 267cm) . (4)Footnotes:Provenance:Probably commissioned by Cardinal Mazarin, as directed by Louis XIV as a diplomatic gift (1648-1659);Don Luis de Haro, Marquis de Carpio, (1598-1661) First Minister of the King of Spain;Private European Collection and thence by descentWe would like to thank Professor Guy Delmarcel, Professeur emerite en Histoire de l'Art, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Membre de l'Academie royale des Sciences de Belgique for his time and help with this important set of tapestry panels. The present lot represents an intriguing and potentially significant discovery. Thought to pre-date the famous Gobelins manufactory these tapestries were most probably woven in the Manufactures du Louvre at the Atelier de Pierre et Jean Lefèvre between 1648 and 1659. The inclusion of metal threads suggests a high-status set. Although the attribution of tapestries is seldom simple, the absence of City 'hallmarks' or weavers' marks on the present lot poses a particular challenge. There is enough documentary evidence in this case, however, not only to attribute them with some certainty to a maker but also to shed light on their important provenance, which demonstrates the importance of art in European diplomacy in the 17th century.THE BACCHANALIA SET OF FRANCOIS I:The composition of these panels is based on a suite of seven 'Bacchanalia' tapestries woven in gold and silver thread in Brussels between 1530-1535. This set was recorded in 1542 in the inventory of King Francois I of France (1494-1547) where they were called 'Histoire à Plaisirs' (the 'Story of the Pleasures'). They were described again in more detail in the inventories of Louis XIV (1638-1715) in 1716:'une tenture de tapisserie toute de soie rehaussée d'or ,dessein de Julles Romain, fabrique de Bruxelles, représentant des Baccanales, dans une bordure d'architecture à pilastres de grisaille sur fonds marbré, la tenture en sept pièces , contenant vingt-une aune de cours sur trois aunes un tiers de hault.....21 aunes sur 3 aunes 1/3'This describes the tapestries all woven in silk and enhanced with gold, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546) and made in a factory in Brussels, representing the Bacchanales in an architectural border with pilasters and a marbled background, in seven pieces, measuring 21 aunes by 3 aunes 1/3.Like many others, these tapestries (the set of Francois I) were burned in June 1797 with a view to extracting the precious metal. This method did not work, and countless treasures were lost as a result. The size is remarkable: the tapestries measured 400cm – what would now be referred to as monumental – while the present lot is considerably smaller. THE SET OF CARDINAL MAZARIN:Cardinal Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino was born in 1602 in Pescina, Italy. Over the course of his career, he served as chief minister to Kings Louis XIII and XIV of France. After starting as a Papal diplomat, Mazarin moved to Paris in 1640, where he offered his diplomatic services to Cardinal Richelieu. Upon the death of Richelieu, Mazarin became the first minister of Louis XIII in 1643. After twenty years of devoted service and numerous diplomatic successes, such as the Peace of Westphalia, the Treaty of the Pyrenees, and the marriage of Louis XIV with Maria Theresa of Spain, Mazarin died in 1661. As well as being an accomplished diplomat, Mazarin was an important patron of the arts.Despite their destruction in 1797, it is known that the tapestries of Francois I were copied on a smaller scale (250cm high) in Paris between 1648 and 1659, probably in the Manufactures du Louvre in the workshop of Pierre and Jean Lefevre. This smaller set, of which the present lot is thought to be part, was commissioned by Cardinal Mazarin.At the King's request, the set was offered as a diplomatic gift to Don Luis Méndes de Haro y Guzmán, 6th Marquis de Carpio (1598-1661), the first minister of Spain at the time of the conclusion and signing of the Treaty of the Pyrenees on November 7, 1659. The peace treaty, which was signed between Louis XIV and Philip IV and brought an end to the Franco-Spanish War (1648-59), is said to herald the be... This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP 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 91

DES A COUDRE DECORES DE FLEURS, MEISSEN, VERS 1760-70TWO MEISSEN THIMBLES DECORATED WITH FLOWERS, CIRCA 1760-70Each painted with flower garlands and gilt interiors, one with panels with blue-scale pattern and a gilt scrollwork border, the other with a band of puce scale pattern and lobed edge, the top painted with fruit and flowers, 1.9-2cm high (minor wear to gilt interiors) (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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