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An interesting WWI & WWII period part completed illustrated autograph album, relating to H.M.Y. Medusa II, contents include pen and ink drawing of the ship, Admiral Lord Charles Beresfords autograph (pasted in), the crews autographs - 1919, a naive pencil sketch of an Orkney lighthouse etc. Notes: launched 1906 built for Alfred Farquar by Day, Summers & Co Ltd, Southampton, a three masted steam yacht, hired by the Admiralty as an auxilliary patrol yacht fitted with a 12 pounder and 6 pounder AA deck gu, renamed Medussa II 6/1915, rehired by the Admiralty 9/1939 and renamed Mollusc, sunk by enemy air attack 3/1941 off Blyth. Consigned by a descendent of the crew.

Edwards, Lionel: 'My Hunting Sketch Book' 2 vols Eyre & Spottiswoode Ltd, 1928, beige cloth, 4to, to/w 'Tally-Ho Back' by Rancher (Edwards ill) Country Life 1931 (1st) and 'Sketches in Stable & Kennel, G P Putnam's Sons, 1933 (2nd) (4)

Geoffrey Crayon, The Sketch Book, new edition in two volumes, 1838, calf, Charlotte Smith, Rambles Farther, second edition in two volumes, bound as one, 1800 and other antiquarian books, (2 boxes).

A framed print of St. John's Church, Richmond, 1840, 14 x 17cm, together with an oval framed portrait of a Victorian lady, a pen and ink sketch of Montepulciano, and a ship in a bottle (4)

Jad Davies (1909-1998) LIGHTNING SKETCHES OF GRAHAM HILL AND FOUR OTHER SPORTSMEN a collection of five original caricatures variously in crayon, ink and pencil, the first of Graham Hill, signed by the subject and artist, also inscribed 'About 60 seconds sketch. As Graham Hill was near me, at the VIP opening of the new Ashford Kent Airport, 1969. A typical very fast sketch with a Biro'; 26 by 19cm., 10 by 7in.; the second of Reg Harris bearing his signature, inscribed 'World Champion Racing Cyclist, President Pickwick Bicycle Club', an irregular shaped cutting, overall 19 by 14cm., 7 by 5in.; two smaller sketches of Allan Watkins, England test cricketer (1948-52), and Derek Ufton, Kent cricketer and Charlton Athletic footballer (1949-60), both signed by the subject, the latter on a 1960 fixture list; plus another of John Blackburn, 1973 captain of Penryn RFC, inscribed and signed by the artist, 29 by 21cm., 11 by 8in.; sold with copies of information relating to Jad's career (6). Although untrained as an artist, Jad Davies made 'Lightning Sketches' of all and sundry that he met, either casually or from a wide circle of friends and acquaintances in the business and sporting worlds. In a career that spanned over 60 years, his subjects eventually numbered the good and the famous in their thousands, most of whom were delighted to autograph their likeness on the spot.

A framed and mounted red charcoaled sketch portrait of a young girl 17" x 20 1/2"

A Belle Roche Charcoal sketch of a lady in a reclining pose also a side profile of a lady - some foxing

The Cliff Foot, watercolour sketch by Henry Barlow Carter 17cm x 24cm

"The Romance of Labrador" by Sir Wilfred Grenfell and signed by him with presentation sketch and "Alone" by Richard E. Byrd with presentation inscription

MANCHESTER UNITED-RILEY From the referee Neil Midgley collection. Framed, mounted sketch by famous artist Harold Riley depicting Pat Crerand showing the match ball to Matt Busby after the European Cup Final in 1968. Several annotations relating to the United triumph by Riley and it is signed by Crerand, Busby and Riley and dated 68. Measures 42cm x 52cm. Good

After JOSEPH WILLIAM RUBIDGE (1802 - 1827) Framed, unsigned, watercolour on pith paper, portrait of Napoleon on his deathbed. Rubidge's original sketch was reproduced as an engraving numerous times, 10cm x 15.3cm.

WILHELM FRIEDRICH KUHNERT (1865 - 1926) Framed, signed, pencil sketch on paper, studies of Red Kangaroos, 22.2cm x 29.2cm.

§ Paul Neagu (Romanian, 1938–2004) Hand-drawn diagrams for the artist's 1989 sculpture 'Hyphen', with another sketch for "Fist City" verso inscribed to the top "Hyphen 1989 P. Neagu" pencil 38 x 58cm (15 x 23in) Provenance: Private collection. The vendor's company, Architectural Stainless, made the final stainless steel sculpture of "Hyphen" for the artist from these drawings. The same company made all of Neagu's stainless steel sculptures, including his well know sculpture 'Edgerunner', which was a gift to the people of Islington from the Romanian Cultural Institute, Tony Neagu and the Paul Neagu Estate - "Edgerunner" was erected at Owen's Field, Islington, London, which was near the artist's home and studio. Paul Neagu created his 'Hyphen' sculptures in the mid 1970s, and focused on these forms for the rest of his career. This lot includes photographs from the vendor of the artist with his sculptures at Architectural Steel, one featuring his 'Starhead' sculpture.

Donald Friend (Australian, 1915-1989) "Onward to Victory, Gay Militants !" signed lower right "for Chris Hogwood, Sydney '82, Donald Friend" pen and ink on a leaf torn from a wire-bound notebook, with a sketch of a house on the reverse 18 x 25cm (7 x 10in) Provenance: From the collection of the late Christopher Hogwood, CBE. The page is torn from a notebook. Strong clear image with houses to the reverse.

§ Gloria Jarvis (British, b. 1925) A sketchbook; sketch of a Ballerina, signed lower left "Gloria Jarvis", watercolour, 18 x 14cm; Certificate from the Italian Academy for Gloria Jarvis, 1980, and a wooden portable easel (4) Gloria Jarvis trained at St. Martin's School of Art in London and later at the University of Florence. She later became a lecturer of historic costume and an instructor of costume drawing. However, her real love was for painting. When she married, she moved to Brussels with her husband and much of her work is in permanent collections in Belgium, a variety of oils, water colour, pastel, ink and gouache. She had a very successful career, painting Paolo of Liege and Margaret Thatcher. In her later life, Gloria returned home to England and turned more and more to writing. Ballerina sketch - signature is a little smudged, some foxing to the edges.

Harry John Pearson, RBA (British, 1872-1933) Portrait of Miss Audrey Hughes in boy's dress signed lower right "to my friend Steve, H John Pearson, RBA" oil on canvas, unframed 40 x 33cm (16 x 13in) Provenance: A gift to Steven Spurrier from Harry John Pearson, and by descent. Harry John Pearson, RBA (1872-1933) was known mainly for his portrait and figure subjects, especially of children and society women, many of which were illustrated in periodicals of the day such as Colour Magazine and Woman’s Pictorial. He trained at The Royal Academy Schools and spent some time working in The Netherlands prior to World War I. Pearson exhibited at the Royal Academy 1916-1927, and extensively with the Royal Society of British Artists of which group he was elected a full member in 1915. Pearson also showed his work with the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, the Royal West of England Academy, the International Society, the Walker Art Gallery Liverpool and he was President of the Langham Sketch Club. He lived in Ealing, west London and died in March 1933 aged 61 Unframed and with a scratch approx. 3in horizontally across the sitter's shorts. Scuffed around the edges. Inscribed with the artist's address of 23 Fitzroy Square to the reverse.

§ Monica Rawlins (Welsh, 1903-1990) Study of a small Gypsy Girl in a red skirt and black cloak pencil and watercolour on paper, with another sketch of a girl to the reverse 32 x 17cm (12 x 7in) Provenance: From the collection of Elisabeth Luard, Brynmeheryn. Small tear to the left of her cloak, dirty and with some foxing.

§ Duncan Grant (British, 1885-1978) The White Coffee Pot signed lower right "D Grant", inscribed with title on the reverse, and with a sketch of a girl on the reverse oil on board, in a green and gold painted frame 81 x 60cm (32 x 23in) Provenance: The Bloomsbury Workshop, 12 Galen Place, London, WC1. Born in 1885, Duncan Grant spent his early life in India, returning to Britain in 1893. Grant was encouraged by the French painter Simon Bussy, who later introduced Grant to Matisse in 1909. Grant, along with Maynard Keynes, Roger Fry and Vanessa Bell (whom Grant had a daughter with, Angelica Garnett), was a central figure of the organisation of artists and writers called Bloomsbury. Perhaps a little dirty but fine.

Edmund BLAMPIED (1886-1966) charcoal sketch, backing a horse and cart, signed, 21cm x 27cm,

Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929). Two studies of a young man on the beach. Oil on board, unsigned. Early 20th Century. Both studies are painted on the either side of the same board. One a study of a young boy seated on rocks showing his head and torso, also painted verso with a sketch of a boy bending forwards on the beach. 33cm x 24cm. These studies are believed to have been painted as studies for Tuke's works depicting young boys bathing in the open air around Falmouth Harbour in Cornwall in the early 20th Century. Tuke's works are held in major collections worldwide and similar works include 'Head of T .C. Tiddy', 'Aquamarine (study)', and 'August Blue (study)' housed at the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society. Tuke was educated at the Slade School of Fine Art and was considered a founder member of the Newlyn School.Provenance: purchased amongst a large group of paintings at a car boot sale by the vendor within the last five years.

Alberto Vazquez, 'Naked couple', pencil sketch, signed 35cm x 45cm,

Rob Butler Framed Pencil Sketch Depicting A Muscular Middle Eastern Holding Back 2 Hunting Dogs, Dated 1927, 11 x 15 Inches

Five assorted watercolour landscape studies and a pencil sketch signed 'G.Moreland', framed, (6)

A pencil sketch depicting a young lady wearing a tiara, seated, mounted and framed.

Two boxes of books to include London Illustrated News, The Sketch, The Art Journal, Robinson's New Family Herbal.

James Herbert Snell ROI (1861-1935), oil on canvas, Worcester Cathedral and bridge, signed, inscribed verso with date 1929 and another sketch verso, 12" x 16", framed.

A pen and ink sketch in the manner of Mabel Lucie Attwell, framed, unsigned 31 x 31cm.

‡ Ken Adam Spectre HQ from Thunderball an original pen sketch on paper for the Spectre HQ in the James Bond film Thunderball, sold with two letters from Ken Adam and a signed photo of Ken Adam (4) monogrammed and titled in pen framed 31 x 20cm (image) Sir Ken Adam OBE was Production Designer on James Bond films from Dr No (1962) to Moonraker in (1979).

Pictures - Angela Dickinson, 1981, a needlework applique, embroidered with captive song birds, flying from a cage, framed; a set of three Japanese flower prints; a sketch of an ancient tree; etc (6)

MONOGRAMMED YB, Mediterranean Estuary scene, watercolour, monogrammed lower right, 30cm x 46cm, and a pencil sketch of fishing boats (2)

Walter Greaves (1846-1930)watercolour,'Nocturne, Thames', signed, 7.25 x 11in. and a monochrome sketch of Thameside jetties,signed in ink,12.5 x 9in.

Late 18th century English Schoolpastel on paper,Sketch of a mother and her two children,12.5 x 10in.

# ALBERT THOMAS PILE (1882-1981); workmen repairing a WWI damaged town, Pen and Sepia, 10 1/2" (27cms) x 14 1/2" (37cms); a watercolour sketch of St. Juliots, another of the Valenlay Valley in one frame and another watercolour of a moorland village scene by the same artist .

ILLUSTRATED:1. Edwards, Lionel: My Hunting Sketch Book. 1928, 1st edn. With coloured illustrations, original cloth. Foxing (some heavy);2. Robinson, W Heath: Hunlikely! Duckworth, 11916, rep. VG;3. Reynolds, Frank (illustrator): Three works by Charles Dickens: David Copperfield; Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club; and Old Curiosity Shop. Hodder & Stoughton, nd, c.1912. With coloured tipped-in plates, 4to. matching original pictorial cloth, gilt. The second work with inner hinges cracked; o/w VG+;4. Birds of the Sea Shore. SPCK, nd (inscribed 1867); with 12 colour plates. Original boards; loose, but complete;5. Plus one other (7)

BINDING AND ILLUSTRATION:1. Rackham, A (illustrator): Ingoldsby Legends. 1910, half leather prize binding. Covers little worn;2. Burke J: Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Extinct and Dormant Baronetcies of England, Ireland and Scotland, 1844. 2nd edn. illustrated. Half leather, aeg. G+/VG;3. Cockton, H: Life and Adventures of Valentine Vox, The Ventriloquist. R Tyas, 1840, 1st edn. illustrated. Half leather, covers worn; some heavy foxing;4. Wright, G N: Life and Reign of William the Fourth. In two volumes. Fisher, 1837, 1st edn. illustrated. Half leather, worn and labels chipped; o/w G;5. Edwards, L: My Irish Sketch Book. NY, Scribner's Sons, 1938, 1st 4to. colour plates, etc. Original cloth, worn; o/w G+ (6)

BERNARD LEACH DRAWING. Bernard Leach brush & ink drawing from a sketch book of two vases, a bowl & mountains with trees. With BL monogram, twice. Paper size 21 x 15cm. Provenance: From the estate of a personal friend of Bernard & Janet Leach.

BERNARD LEACH DRAWING. Bernard Leach brush & ink drawing from a sketch book of a dove, olive branches & a jug. Unsigned. Paper size 21 x 15cm. Provenance: From the estate of a personal friend of Bernard & Janet Leach.

BERNARD LEACH DRAWING. Bernard Leach brush & ink drawing from a sketch book of a fritillary flower. With BL monogram. Paper size 21 x 15cm. Provenance: From the estate of a personal friend of Bernard & Janet Leach.

BERNARD LEACH DRAWING. Bernard Leach brush & ink drawing from a sketch book of a willow tree & a fritillary flower. With BL monogram. Paper size 21 x 15cm. Provenance: From the estate of a personal friend of Bernard & Janet Leach.

BERNARD LEACH DRAWING. Bernard Leach brush & ink drawing from a sketch book of a vases. Unsigned. Paper size 21 x 15cm. Provenance: From the estate of a personal friend of Bernard & Janet Leach.

BERNARD LEACH DRAWING. Bernard Leach brush & ink drawing from a sketch book of a willow tree. With BL monogram. Paper size 21 x 15cm. Provenance: From the estate of a personal friend of Bernard & Janet Leach.

BERNARD LEACH DRAWING. Bernard Leach brush & ink drawing from a sketch book of a figure. With BL monogram. Paper size 21 x 15cm. Provenance: From the estate of a personal friend of Bernard & Janet Leach.

JOHN BOLAM. 'Great Oaks.' Oil on board. Monogrammed & dated '57. 51 x 61cm. To the reverse, an oil sketch, unsigned. Unframed.

EDMUND DULAC? Female nude. Pencil sketch on tracing paper, laid down. Unsigned. Dealer's numbers & labels to the reverse. 27 x 18cm, tipped in. Unframed.

CHRIS INSOLL. Still life. Mixed media. Signed & dated '02, 20 x 9cm & a signed pencil sketch, 9 x 7cm, by the same.

GEORGE FAGAN BRADSHAW. 'Schooner at Dawn.' Oil on wooden panel. Signed. To the reverse, an oil sketch, fishing boats, unsigned. 39 x 49cm.

ETHELBERT WHITE. Wooded glade. Oil on canvas. Signed. Charcoal sketch to reverse. 39 x 49cm.

Gourlay Steell R.S.A., watercolour sketch of dead game

Small gilt framed watercolour, coastal inlet with boats, gouache of a sailing ship in heavy seas, signed F. Norris and a 19th Century watercolour sketch of figures in a horse drawn carriage (a/f) and three various other pictures

Oil on canvas of a bridge over a river, another framed oil on canvas, quantity of unframed watercolours etc including a sketch of Richard and Judy with Jerry Springer, signed and a pair of gilt and oak picture frames

A circular sketch, The Carmanian, Workington, framed in the form of a painted life belt

A pair of pen and ink sketches, 19th century Chinese engraving, indistinctly signed and blind stamped ESK and a similar sketch, Bubble Boy

A pencil sketch, Annie King, Nether Bridge, Kendal, signed and dated 1835 and a similar sketch, Halton, two other decorative prints and an oil painting in the style of Romney, portrait

A selection of ephemera, newspapers and magazines including War and Titanic interest, Daily Sketch and Graphic

Martin Brothers of London and Southall; an original sketchbook containing pencil drawings of various pottery forms and decorations, 25 x 17.5cm. Provenance: Formerly the property of A M Richardson. Purchased at Sotheby's, 1972. CONDITION REPORT: Much of the condition can be seen on the additional images. Canvas binding is worn. Most pages are there. Some of the drawings are on the sketch book pages and some loose on scraps of paper in the book. Most drawings are pots, jugs, vases, etc, shapes. some floral drawings, some plain figures, not grotesque. Two drawings of vases with faces. The additional images are indicative.

A GROUP OF EIGHT ASSORTED CARICATURES & DRAWINGS to comprise a watercolour of George, Prince of Wales as a jester surrounded by fancing elves, by J. L. Marks (possibly Lewis Marks), 34 x 22.5cm.; a `Parisian Group` by Henry Monnier, 11.5 x 11.5cm.; two drawings by John Leech (including `The Young Model`), 10.5 x 15cm approx; `French Ambassador`, c.1792, after an etching publ. by William Dent, 1792, 27.5 x 19cm.; an ink drawing of `Dignitaries in Profile`, c.1780, 22.5 x 18cm.; a watercolour of a theatrical lady, sketch from Madame Josephine, c.1790, 18 x 13.5cm.; and an ink sketch of `Battle of Titan` (?) by a follower of Edward Lear, 8.5 x 12.5cm. (8) ++ Satisfactory but a little grubby, foxed and worn

SIR CHARLES D'OYLY, Bt. (1781-1845) V. C. DRIVING G CHINNERY IN A BLANKET Inscribed with title and further inscribed Sir C D'Oyly [pupil of George Chinnery], pen and brown ink 14.5 x 12.5cm.; with three further drawings by or attributed to George du Maurier (characters in `Trilby`, authenticated by Gerald du Maurier), 18.5 x 24cm.; Charles S Keene (`first sketch of `Demoralising Effect of the Review`), 17 x 10cm.; and a wash drawing of figures in an interior attributed to Jean Louis Forain, 12 x 20.5cm. (4) ++ First two items creased/folded; some foxing and light staining

CIRCLE OF JOHN OPIE, RA (1761-1807) PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN Bust length, bears inscription verso: The Hon. Spencer Perceval/ Sketch by/ John Opie RA/ The Hon. Spencer Perceval was assassinated by John/ Bellingham in the Lobby of the House of Commons/May 1812, oil on board 47.5 x 37.5cm. ++ Damage/tear near right ear; losses/breaks at left corners; bloom; needs renovation

Just Dennis Hank Ketcham. A beautifully hand drawn p/c sized sketch of Americas Dennis the Menace drawn by his creator, Hank Ketcham. Excellent.

Captain Pugwash John Ryan. A beautifully drawn p/c sized sketch of Captain Pugwash drawn by his creator and animator, John Ryan. Excellent.