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Lot 126
A French late 19th-century ormolu and bronze mantel clock, inscribed 'Rainco a Paris', the figures of a mother and daughter holding a wreath and scales over a foliate scrolling case with fruit swags and ball and scroll base, the dial with enamelled Roman numeral chapters, the French Vincenti & Cie movement, also inscribed 'Rainco a Paris', with count-wheel striking on a bell, 59 cm high, 56 cm wide
Lot 16
Walter Frederick Osborne RHA (1859 - 1903)Early Morning in the Markets, Quimperlé (1883)Oil on canvas 40.6 x 31.8cm (16 x 12 ½ “)Signed, inscribed and dated 1883Provenance: By descent from the owner’s great grandmother, who was a friend of the painter.Exhibited: Dublin, Royal Hibernian Academy, 1884, cat no 256; Dublin, National Gallery of Ireland, The Irish Impressionists, Irish Artists in France and Belgium, 1850 – 1914, Oct/Nov 1984, cat no 69; Belfast, The Ulster Museum, The Irish Impressionists, Irish Artists in France and Belgium, 1850 – 1914, Feb/Mar 1985, cat no 69. Limerick, The Hunt Museum, Lavery and Osborne: Observing Life, May 2019Literature: Jeanne Sheehy, Walter Osborne, Ballycotton 1974, no 71; J. Sheehy, ‘Walter Osborne in Quimper (sic) and Pont Aven, 1883’, in Old Limerick Journal, vol.25, summer 1989, p.28, illustrated; K. McConkey, ‘Early Morning in the Markets’ in ‘Lavery & Osborne, Observing Life’, 2019, p.84-85, illustrated; Dr Julian Campbell, The Irish Impressionists, Irish Artists in France and Belgium, 1850 – 1914, NGI, p.212Early Morning in the Markets, Quimperlé is an attractive Continental street scene such as Walter Osborne loved to paint. It shows several Breton figures at a small market, with a colourful display of vegetables, in Quimperlé on a sunny day. After completing his studies in Antwerp in 1883 Osborne headed south west to Brittany to paint ‘en plein air’. He worked in Dinan, Pont Aven and at Quimperlé, often together with fellow former students from Ireland and England. Early Morning in the Markets, Quimperlé, set in the lower part of Quimperlé, is a companion piece to Osborne’s best-known Breton painting Apple Gathering, Quimperlé, 1883, (NGI), set in the upper town, both pictures featuring a church, and both being inscribed ‘Quimperlé’.Quimperlé had developed around the confluence of the rivers Elle and Isole, which combined to form the river Laita. The church of Ste-Croix was founded in the 12th century, based on the plan of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. It was famous for its magnificent apse, and became one of the most important spiritual centres in Brittany.(1) In the upper part of the town, the church of St Michel, Notre Dame de l’Assomption dated from the 13th and 15th centuries. Quimperlé was a peaceful Finistère town, with a wooded river valley, apple orchards and mild climate, narrow streets cutting down to the lower quarter, bridges, and old houses with gardens by the river. The arrival of the railway line in 1862 made the town much more accessible to visitors. The establishment of schools in the 1870s and 1880s encouraged the education of local girls and boys. (2) Although less well-known as an artist’s colony than Pont-Aven and Concarneau, Quimperlé had a thriving community of British and Irish painters there from the 1880s to the early 20th century, notably Stanhope Forbes, Henry La Thangue, George Clausen, Osborne, J.M.Kavanagh, Blandford Fletcher, Charlotte Benson and Norman Garstin, as well as Norwegian Fritz Thalow.(3) Forbes had moved to tranquil Quimperlé because Pont-Aven and Concarneau had become too crowded, and because studios were cheap. It is possible that Osborne may have done so for the same reasons.Early Morning in the Markets, Quimperlé features several figures: a girl and elderly woman, a boy, a woman shopping and a stall holder. The cheerful whites and blues of the Breton costumes and the green canopy in sunlight attract our attention. In the foreground a young girl and woman are seated behind a colourful array of vegetables, waiting for customers. The cheerful rosy-cheeked child contrasts with the elderly woman, whose headdress casts a shadow on her face. The woman at the stall with white bonnet and collar, faded garments and shopping basket, viewed from behind, is an archetypical Breton figure by Osborne. To her right is a boy in dark Breton hat, face in profile, and smock. Behind them the market woman stands under the green sunlit canopy; although in shadow, her face has a smiling Oriental calmness. The edge of another stall can be seen to the left, perhaps with another stall-holder present.Early Morning in the Markets, Quimperlé is set in front of the east door of the church of Ste-Croix. It is a fine example of Osborne’s early Realism. He applies loving detail to every part of the picture – not just to the figures, but to the freshly picked vegetables arranged along the pavement, the wickerwork baskets, earthenware jar and weighing scales, cobblestones and weathered stone and woodwork of the church, even to a few scattered cabbage leaves. The textured brushwork and variety of delicate colours: blues, beige, white, pinks, greens, russets and ochres, bring the surface of the canvas alive. Yet, together with the meticulous Realism, a narrative element is present: the theme of youth and age, the ‘conversating piece’ between the woman at the stall and the youth looking on and reaching out his arm. The difference in postures suggest that Osborne may have based his figures on preliminary pencil drawings, then assembled them together in the painting. (4)Osborne rarely identified the location of his pictures, so the fact that he inscribed the name of ‘Quimperlé’ on both Early Morning in the Markets, Quimperlé and Apple Gathering indicates the importance which he attached to these paintings. Early Morning in the Markets, Quimperlé was exhibited at the RHA in 1884 and has remained in the same Co Dublin family collection since, or almost since, the artist’s lifetime.Julian Campbell, April 20241. Emmanuelle Yhuel-Bertin, Quimperlé en Images, Quimperlé 2008, p.132. Quimperlé en Images, 2008, p.173. see: Michel Colardelle, Denise Delouche et al, La Route des Peintres en Cornouaille, Briec-de-L'Odet, 1997; C. Puget and J. Campbell, Peintres Irlandais en Bretagne, Musée de Pont-Aven, 1999; C. Puget and J. Campbell, Peintres Britanniques en Bretagne, Musée de Pont-Aven, 2004; and Andre Carion and Beatrice Rion, Les Peintres de Quimperlé, 1850 – 1950, 20044. Similar Breton women and a boy are featured in, for example, Osborne’s Pont-Aven painting, Driving a Bargain, (sold in these rooms, May 2002), and in a small sketch, (Osborne’s sketchbook, NGI, cat.no.19,201, p.21
Lot 299
The Security of Britain, 1689, bronze Medal by PH Muller, dual busts of William III and Mary II right, initials P.H.M. below, Latin legend GVILIELMVS ET MARIA REX ET REGINA BRITANNIÆ. surrounding, rev. Britannia seated holding cap of liberty and scales of justice below united orange and rose tree, Latin inscription AUREA FLORIGERIS SUCCRESCUNT POMA ROSETIS above round, SECURITAS BRITAN NIAE RESTITUTA .1689 below, edge, by F Klienert, EXTERNO MALE PRESSA IUGO BRITANNIA PRIDEM, IN PRISCAS ITERUM RESPIRAT LIBERA LEGES, 55mm, 62.74g (MI 681/60;Eimer 313). Deep brown patina across devices, about extremely fine.The Latin legend translates as "William and Mary by the Grace of God, King and Queen of Britain." The reverse inscriptions translate as "golden apples grow in flowering rose bushes," and "Security in Britain Restored in 1689." The edge inscription translates as "The foreign yoke have been suppressed; Britain breathes free again."
Lot 194
A large collection of assorted diecast models, various scales to include Auto Club Speed Champions, Solido Metal 1:43, Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, Matchbox Superkings, Vanguards, New Ray City Cruiser Collection etc, also a large group of Lledo diecast Promotional Vehicles, all boxed. (126)
Lot 80
A COLLECTION OF THIRTEEN COLLECTORS MODEL AEROPLANE MODELS, to include a British Airways, Monarch Airlines, Lockheed Tristar, Wooster Virgin Airlines, various scales, all the kits have been opened, also included are two built War Ships, the HMS Hood and the Bismarck, the model kits have all been opened and are in fair condition, the contents have not been checked for completion, outer boxes are in used condition with wear to sharp edges and some light scuffs and crushing in places, light dust
Lot 126
A QUANTITY OF BOXED ASSORTED UNBUILT KITS OF VARIOUS SCALES, to include kits by Airfix, Hasegewa, Heller, Italeri, and Revell, contents of sets not checked for completion, some boxes are sealed, pieces are attached to sprues and/or inside plastic bags with instructions, all the boxes are complete but have some damage, marking and wear (1 box)
Lot 127
A QUANTITY OF BOXED ASSORTED UNBUILT KITS OF VARIOUS SCALES, to include kits by Airfix, Revell, Heller, Matchbox, Hasegawa, contents of kits not checked for completeness, some boxes are sealed, pieces are attached to sprues and/or inside plastic bags with instructions, all boxes are complete but have some damage, marking and wear (1 box)
Lot 62
Vase, Savona, Italy | height: 26.5 cm | glazed majolica decorated with castella blue monochrome, scales and date 1749. Jug with twisted snake ears. An identical jug was used by the Order of Minimes in the monastery pharmacy between 1730-1750 in Grosso Albiolia in northern Italy. Today in the collections of the Science Museum, London. | 20th century |
Lot 789
Corgi - Matchbox - BBC - Lledo - Diecast - 15 boxed diecast items in varying scales to include two factory sealed Blister Packed (worn backing card) race cars from the Nigel Mansell collection word Championship '92. A Limited edition Dad's Army J. Jones Family Butcher van with certificate. Four 1/50 Corgi vehicles and others. Items appear to be in good-excellent condition in boxes ranging from worn to excellent, some storage wear. Contents not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Lot 636
Vanguards - Minichamps - Hot Wheels - Corgi - A boxed group of diecast model vehicles in various scales. Lot includes Vanguards VA 05205 Ford Granada Ghia; Minichamps #400015200 Audi 100; Vanguards VA09500 Ford Escort MkI and similar. Majority of models are very display dusty, and most sit loose within boxes, otherwise conditions appear Very Good - Excellent. Boxes appear Fair Plus - Good on the whole with some general wear. All items are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Lot 838
Oxford Diecast - Maisto- Corgi - Norev - Other - A predominately boxed group of diecast and plastic model vehicles in various scales. Lot includes Maisto 'Premiere Edition' BMW M5 Moto GP Safety Car (loose in box); Oxford Diecast Limited Edition 1:76 SCA03FR Scania Fridge Trailer 'Scott Trawlers'; Norev #880004 DAF LF truck and similar. Some of the group have missing / broken parts and one is in an unassociated box and conditions generally range Fair Plus - Very Good some slightly display dusty. Boxes appear Fair - Good with storage related imperfections. Models are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Lot 756
Corgi - Vanguards - NewRay - Others - A mixed group of over 20 diecast vehicles in varying scales including MP1002 Metropolitan Police Traffic Patrol 75th Anniversary set, CC07710 Land Rover Defender Lancashire Constabulary and 00502 Ford Zephyr 6 Mk3 from Z Cars. Items appear to be in good to very good condition. Some items are loose on their plinths and most don't include their certificates. Boxes are in good to excellent condition with some storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Lot 747
Matchbox - Models of Yesteryear - Shell Sportscar - Diecast - A collection of over 30 diecast vehicles in different scales to include MB4 London Taxi, MB47 Autobus Scolaire School bus, Shell Ferrari 288 GTO and other similar items. Items appear to be in good-excellent condition in worn to excellent boxes, some boxes have torn flaps. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Lot 754
Corgi - Schuco - Solido - Minichamps - Diecast - Eight 1/43 scales diecast vehicles including Two Schuco Vauxhall Vectra's; #450419100 Metropolitan police 1997 with damaged antenna and #04181 Police Lancashire both loose on plinths. Two Solido Alfa Romeo's ; #1852 1300 Junior Coupe 1960 and #4579 Guilietta Sprint 1957. Items appear to be in fair to very good condition in good to excellent boxes, some storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Lot 837
Corgi Classics - Vitesse - Conrad - Others - A boxed group of diecast and plastic model vehicles in various scales. Lot includes Conrad #6107 MAN F2000; Vitesse Lancia Delta Integrale; Corgi #97369 Eddie Stobart AEC truck & trailer and similar. Some of the group have missing / broken parts and conditions generally range Fair Plus - Very Good slightly display dusty. Boxes on the whole appear Fair Plus - Very Good. Models are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Lot 760
Dinky - Corgi - Vanguards - Diecast - A selection of over 20 boxed and unboxed vehicles in varying scales, predominantly Police vehicles including DY5 Ford V-8 Pilot 1949, Jaguar Mk2, Ford Zephyr Mk2 and similar items. Most Items appear undamaged and look to be in fair-very good condition. Missing certificates and display cards. Boxes are fair to very good. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Lot 252
A BLUE AND WHITE BASKET SHAPED JAR Japan, globular basket form jar with figural twin serpent handle, rounded opening to one side, decorated in moulded scales and blue underglaze foliate scrolls and clouds, unglazed concave base, seal mark to sides Provenance: The collection of Adrian Zecha, acquired 1960-80s 20cm high, 20cm wide Condition: Condition Report Fine condition with no visible damage or restoration. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
Lot 182
Copper repousse giltNepal or Tibet 18th century Dimensions: Height 18 cm Wide 30 cm Depth 3 cm without baseWeight: 789 grams with base The makara is the vehicle of Goddess Ganga and also often used as ornamental element.Half-terrestrial and half-aquatic animal it can sometimes be found with various other characteristics like a peacock tail.This depiction shows a body with scales, a fish-like body, short legs, a coiled trunk, fangs, a mane and small ears.The repousse is attached to a rod on a plinth.
Lot 18
u.a. SCHUCO/WELLY 30-tlg Konvolut Fahrzeugmodelle in verschiedenen Maßstäben, darunter im Maßstab 1:24: BURAGO Ferrari, GAMA 3er BMW, PLAYBEAR Truck mit Friktionsmotor und Polizeiauto (Akku fehlt) sowie 1 Off-Road Buggy (Akku und Schachtel fehlt); 1:18: SOLIDO VW-Bus; 1:32: 7 Modelle WELLY; 1:90: SCHUCO 4 x piccolo sowie andere Maßstäbe von SCHUCO 1 x Goggomobil, 1x 'Examico 4001' mit Schlüssel, Anleitung und Box sowie eine Schachtel mit Ersatzteilen für 'Schuco Studio' (Werkzeuge, Reifen, etc. mit Gebrauchsspuren, kein Fahrzeug!); dazu PREISER: 3 Kutschen; MAN 1. Büssing Omnibus (Verpackung ungeöffnet, vergilbt, besch.); sowie 6 weitere Fahrzeuge verschiedener Hersteller und Größen, je mit Orig.-Verpackung (Verpackungen mit Lagerspuren), Fahrzeuge überwiegend unbespielt.| a.o SCHUCO/WELLY 30-piece collection of vehicle models in various scales, including 1:24 scale: BURAGO Ferrari, GAMA 3 Series BMW, PLAYBEAR truck with friction motor and police car (battery missing) as well as 1 off-road buggy (battery and box missing); 1:18: SOLIDO VW bus; 1:32: 7 models WELLY; 1:90: SCHUCO 4 x piccolo as well as other scales from SCHUCO 1 x Goggomobil, 1x 'Examico 4001' with key, instructions and box as well as a box with spare parts for 'Schuco Studio' (tools, tires, etc. with signs of wear, not a vehicle !); plus PREISER: 3 carriages; MAN 1st Büssing Omnibus (packaging unopened, yellowed, damaged); as well as 6 other vehicles of different manufacturers and sizes, each with original packaging (boxes with storage marks), vehicles mostly unused.
Lot 117
A mixed group comprising, a Postal Rates for Letter brass scales in the style of art deco base with various weights, a handmade Grandfather wooden clock decorated with white paint base and blue floral sprays to face and base with WP 1813 to body (no actual clock) (h-27cm) and a collection of various black and white militaria photos etc.
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