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Lot 641
English School (19th/early 20th century)Man is a Spirit, Spriritualism Triumphant! End of Sectarian Differences 20th Century, an allegorical girl stands atop the mountain, lighting the ruins of the fallen templeinscribed, oil on canvas, 87cm x 112.5cmNote: The banners held by the onlooking figures appear to be inscribed with eminent names from the Spiritualist Movement in Britain and America, with 'Eglinton' referring to William Eglinton (1857 - 1933) and 'Fox' to the Fox Sisters of Rochester, New York.
Lot 557
An 18th century Creamware tea caddy of squat circular form with moulded panel detail of buildings in landscape, height 10cm, together with an early 19th century blue and white spirit flask with moulded decoration of a maiden, initials JB to the underside, height 13cm (2).Tea caddy with a chip and several small nibbles / grazes to the rim. Two slight hair line cracks at rim. A few glaze imperfections and minor crazing to the underside. Small firing flaw to bottom edge. Flask with fine crazing throughout, some grazing to the raised area of the detail.
Lot 31
JOAN PONÇ BONET (Barcelona, 1927 - Saint-Paul, France, 1984)."Don Quixote Series, 1979. Complete collection. 20 etchings. Numbered I/XV.Hand signed and justified by the author at the bottom.Size: 42 x 26cm (plate) ; 63 x 44,5 cm (white).In 1979 he created the series of etchings on the figure of "Don Quichotte", with 20 etchings and made in Atelier Rigal (France). The etchings of "Don Quichotte" selected by Ponç are some of the most significant to discover the artist's interest in Cervantes' characters, the result of his youthful reading of Unamuno's "The Life of Don Quixote and Sancho".A painter and draughtsman, he trained in Barcelona, in the studio of Ramón Rogent and at the Academy of Plastic Arts with Ángel López-Obrero. After devoting himself to painting and drawing in anonymity, he held his first individual exhibition in 1946, at the Galería Arte in Bilbao, which was to be his definitive establishment on the national art scene. In 1948, together with Tharrats, Puig, Cuixart, Tàpies and Brossa, among others, he founded the avant-garde group Dau al Set. Selected by Eugenio D'Ors, he took part in the Salón de los Once in Madrid in 1951 and 1952. In 1952 he took part in the Hispano-American Biennial, and the following year he spent some time in Paris, where he met Joan Miró and managed to exhibit at the Musée de la Villa. On the latter's recommendation, Ponç gained access to Brazilian artistic circles, settling in São Paulo from 1953 to 1962. In 1954, the year of the dissolution of Dau al Set, he held an exhibition at the city's Museum of Modern Art, which was so successful that the organisation acquired all the works. In Brazil he visited the equatorial jungles, where he was impressed by their fauna, especially insects, which he incorporated into his imagery. In 1955 he founded the Taüll group with Marc Aleu, Modest Cuixart, Jaume Guinovart, Jaume Muxart, Mercadé, Tàpies and Tharrats. After returning to Catalonia due to illness, as a fully established artist he shows his work in New York, Rio de Janeiro, Bonn, Paris, Frankfurt, Geneva, Antibes and various Spanish cities. In 1965 he won the International Grand Prize for Drawing at the São Paulo Biennial. Ponç's paintings present phantasmagoric images that are both painful and tortured, in which the subconscious is the protagonist. For the painter, art is nothing more than an introduction to the mystery and secrets of the spirit. More of a draughtsman than a painter, his work is extremely detailed and meticulous. Ponç's production can be divided into six periods: the Dau al Set period (1947), the Brazilian period (1958), the metaphysical-geometric period (1969), the period of the metaphysical characters (1970), the acupainting period (1971) and a final period of synthesis (1972). He is currently represented at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de la Universidad de São Paulo, the Museo Patio Herreriano in Valladolid, the MACBA in Barcelona, the Centro-Museo Vasco de Arte Contemporáneo in Vitoria, the Museo de L'Empordà and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía.
Lot 145
The unique ‘Gedid operations 1899’ D.C.M. group to three awarded to Quartermaster Sergeant Instructor (later Captain) S. W. McConnell, Army Gymnastic Staff, attached XIII Sudanese Battalion, Egyptian Army, late Durham Light Infantry Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (St-Sjt: S. W. M’Connell. A. Gym: Staff.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (Q.M. Sjt: Instr. S. W. McConnell. A. Gym: St.); Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 3 clasps, Gedaref, Gedid, Sudan 1899, unnamed as issued, contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine or better (3) £5,000-£7,000 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 2018. D.C.M.: London Gazette 13 March 1900: ‘Final pursuit and defeat of the Khalifa, Soudan, November 1899.’ A unique pre-Great War award to the Army Gymnastic Staff. The original recommendation by Major Doran, Royal Irish Regiment, attached 9th Sudanese Battalion, states:
‘For his excellent instruction in fire discipline which has improved the Bn [9th Sudanese] so very much - and for his steadying effect on the men in the face of the enemy.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 30 January 1900 (Colonel F. R. Wingate, Battle of Gedid). Samuel W. McConnell was born in Sunderland, County Durham, and attested for the Durham Light Infantry at Redcar in June 1893 aged 18. Trade given as labourer. Declared service in the Militia. He was promoted to Corporal in June 1896, and transferred as a Sergeant to the Army Gymnastic Staff in December 1897. McConnell was appointed Drill Instructor to the Egyptian Army in August 1898, and served with them in the Sudan from that month until March 1900. McConnell is listed as attached to the 13th Sudanese Battalion, Egyptian Army, but he served with the 9th Sudanese Battalion, Egyptian Army, during the Gedaref operations and at the battle of Gedid, 22 November 1899. At Gedid, the Khalifa and Ahmed Fedil were both killed, and the reconquest of the Sudan was complete. The part played in the battle by the 9th Sudanese under Major Doran, is recorded in the despatch of Colonel Sir Reginald Wingate: ‘Major Maxse (Coldstream Guards), Brevet Major Doran (Royal Irish Regiment) and Brevet Major Gorringe (Royal Engineers) commanded the 13th, 9th, and Irregular Sudanese Battalion’s respectively, and I cannot speak too highly of the excellent behaviour on the line of march, and the gallant conduct in action of every officer, non-commissioned officer, and man composing this infantry brigade. Such results can only be obtained by constant drill and attention to discipline, and the gallant and able commanders of the 9th and 13th deserve special commendation for the high state of efficiency of their battalions. It was in front of the 9th that the Khalifa met his death... Immediately in front of the line of advance of the 9th Sudanese, and only a few hundred yards from our original position on the rising ground, a large number of the enemy were seen lying dead, huddled together in a comparatively small space; on examination these proved to be the bodies of the Khalifa Abdulla et Taaishi, the Khalifa Ali Wad Helu, Ahmed-el-Fedil, the Khalifa’s two brothers, Sennousi Ahmed and Hamed Mohammed, the Mahdi’s son, Es-Sadek, and a number of other well-known leaders. At a short distance behind them lay their dead horses, and, from the few men still alive - amongst whom was the Emir Yunis Eddekein - we learnt that the Khalifa, having failed in his attempt to reach the rising ground where we had forestalled him, had then endeavoured to make a turning movement, which had been crushed by our fire. Seeing his followers retiring, he made an ineffectual attempt to rally them, but recognising that the day was lost, he called on his Emirs to dismount from their horses, and seating himself on his ‘furwa’ or sheepskin - as is the custom of Arab chiefs, who disdain surrender - he had placed Khalifa Ali Wad Helu on his right and Ahmed Fedil on his left, whilst the remaining Emirs seated themselves round him, with their body-guard in line some 20 paces to the front, and in this position they had unflinchingly met their death... The Khalifa’s death was the signal for the wholesale surrender, and by the afternoon we had collected upwards of 3,000 men and 6,000 women and children, besides quantities of rifles, swords, spears, cattle, etc.’ McConnell advanced to 1st Class Sergeant Instructor in November 1902, and was promoted to Quarter Master Sergeant Instructor in October 1912. He was discharged as Quarter Master Sergeant Instructor on 12 June 1914, having served for 21 years. McConnell was commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant, Educational and Training Gymnasia, in August 1915. He advanced to Temporary Captain, without pay and allowances whilst employed on Gymnastic Staff in September the following year. In October 1917, ‘a party of officers and 19 A.G.S. instructors proceeded to the U.S. [El Paso, Texas] to assist in training their newly raised armies. The officers included Capt. McConnell. The part deserves much credit. Their work and spirit appealed to the American temperament and wherever they went they won excellent opinions. Many of the American divisions refused to part with their British instructors when ordered to France and took them with them.’ (Extract from the History of the A.P.T.C. refers). McConnell was not one of those who went to France, and indeed given his unpaid capacity it would appear that he was not entitled to any Great War Medals. Long Service Medal awarded in AO 99 of 1914. Sold with copied research including Wingate’s despatch saved to C.D.
Lot 151
A most unusual Great War D.C.M. group of seven awarded to Sergeant W. A. Taylor, Border Regiment, late Hampshire Regiment, who, hearing that the officers and senior N.C.O’s of his company had become casualties, immediately took command of the company during a heavy barrage; later, during lulls in the action, he ‘produced a piccolo, and by playing popular airs cheered and put new spirit into his men’; he afterwards joined the Royal Air Force and received one of only 8 Army L.S. & G.C. medals named to that unit Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (10575 Sjt: W. A. Taylor. 8/Bord: R.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Transvaal (5144 Dr. W. Taylor, 2nd Hampshire Regt.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5144 Dmr: W. Taylor. Hampshire Regt.); 1914 Star (10575 Pte. W. A. Taylor. Bord: R.); British War and Victory Medals (10575 Sjt. W. A. Taylor. Bord. R.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (345492 Sjt. W. A. Taylor. R.A.F.) mounted as worn, the Boer War medals with edge bruising and polished, fine, others nearly very fine, the last very rare (7) £2,000-£2,400 --- Provenance: From the collection of Long Service Medals formed by John Tamplin, Dix Noonan Webb, December 2008. D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of stretchers. Hearing that all his company officers and senior N.C.O’s. were down he left his job and went forward to take charge of the company at great personal danger, passing through a heavy barrage. He took charge of the remainder of the company, collected stragglers, organized them into bombing and Lewis gun sections, with the result that when another came he found all the work had been done. During lulls he produced a piccolo, and by playing popular airs cheered and put new spirit into his men’. Regimental History confirms award for Vaulx Wood, 21-22 March 1918. William A. Taylor served as a Drummer in the 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment during the Boer War. He served in France with the 2nd Border Regiment from 5 October 1914, and won the D.C.M. whilst serving as a Sergeant with the 8th Battalion, Border Regiment. He subsequently served in the Royal Air Force and was awarded the Army L.S. & G.C. through Army Order 388 of October 1924, one of only eight such awards given to the R.A.F.
Lot 557
Various boxed 00-gauge model railway locomotives and stock, to include a Dapol Class 121/122 Diesel Railcar, Heljan Class 27 - 27029 - BR blue, Hornby Northern Rail Class 156 "Spirit of the Royal Air Force" pack, Bachmann Branch-Line MK1 Coach Pack BR blue and grey Scotrail branding; and others Condition Report:Available upon request
Lot 181
Freddie Mercury "The Great Pretender" shaped picture disc, a selection of 12" singles, including: Tottenham Hotspurs FA Cup Final Season 1986/87 with Chas N Dave, Dr & The Medics "Spirit in the Sky", Frankie Goes To Holywood "Relax", Spandau Ballet "Through the Barricades", Anita Baker "Sweet Love", Rod Stewart "Sweet Surrender" & "Your Song/ Broken Arrow", Billy Joel "Uptown Girl" EP, and Maxine Brown "Like Never Before"
Lot 564
To comprise Old Spinning Wheel (2); Old Etching Press (2); Still Life with Old Silver Teapot; Cheers; Hair Plaiting Version Three; Woman Before a Mirror; The Priest and a Woman Possessed; Sacrifice to the Earth Goddess; Sacrifice to the Malignant Spirit Eleven, each signed and dated (1971-1977), each titled, numbered from editions of 50 or Artist's Proofs Each 45 x 65cm approx. or smaller. ** Generally at least satisfactory; some foxing, pale staining and/or handling marks.
Lot 1227
THREE BLUE GLASS SPIRIT DECANTERS AND STOPPERSEarly 19th centuryOf barrel form, with gilt octagonal labels for `Hollands', `Brandy' and `Rum', 21cm high (6)The Rum decanter has a large chip and glued repair to the rim. Chip to the end of one stopper. Some overall scuffing and abrasions. Minor wear to the gilding
Lot 1481
THREE SILVER MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES AND TEN FURTHER ITEMS (13)The largest frame 14cm x 20cm, two book markers, a silver spirit tot, height 4.7cm and plated wares, comprising; a faceted glass claret jug, a pair of game bird ornaments, a photograph frame, a cigarette case, a small dish and a coaster
Lot 1488
A GROUP OF SILVER, FOREIGN AND PLATED WARES (7)Comprising; a spirit tot, London 1923, a pair of hexagonal salt and pepper pots, with a box and a Georg Jensen condiment spoon, combined weight 93 gms, also a set of three Christian Dior plated dishes, comprising; one larger rectangular, length 35.5cm and a pair of square, length 18.5cm
Lot 17
Five bottles Viña Ardanza, Reserva 1987, Rioja.Category: Red wine.Level: A/B.The Sociedad Vinícola de La Rioja Alta was founded in 1890 in the Barrio de la Estación in Haro. In these early years, the Frenchman Vigier was hired to take charge of the technical management, and soon the winemaking process that we now call classic was mastered. In 1891, the company was renamed La Rioja Alta. Today the company continues to defend the initial idea of its foundation, jealously preserving the creative and enterprising spirit of its founders.
Lot 252
A bottle of Martínez La Cuesta, 1981, Rioja.Category: Red wine.75 cl.Level: B.A winery founded in 1895, Martínez Lacuesta specified the Rioja origin of its wines from the very beginning, before the creation of the designation of origin in 1926. This anecdote describes the spirit of the winery, rooted in Rioja tradition.
Lot 131
AURORA "FIRENZE, FLEUR DE LIS" FOUNTAIN PEN.Red resin barrel and silver decoration and ornamentation.Limited edition of 90.Nib in 18 kts gold. F point.Screw cap. Piston loading.No box.Dimensions: 13.5 cm. length; 12 mm. diameter.Creativity, tradition and refinement: the Turin-based company presents a unique and precious collection dedicated to the city of Florence.A tribute to the "Cradle of the Italian Renaissance", a special edition celebrating the spirit of the perfect city: masterpieces such as the Ponte Vecchio, Michelangelo's David, the Cathedral, the Palazzo della Signoria and the fleur-de-lis adorn the cap of the pens in this precious collection, immortalised in a work of fine sculpture worthy of the master goldsmiths of Italy.The symbols of Florence are reproduced in 18 Kt. solid gold, sterling silver or vermeil (gold-plated on solid silver) using a fusion technique, in a harmonious interweaving of styles. The barrel is made of Terra di Toscana resin with a refined fleur-de-lis design.On the upper version of the fountain pen, three refined fleurs-de-lis are engraved in gold on the underside; the cap head is made of solid gold.
Lot 373
TWENTY ROYAL DOULTON AND COALPORT FIGURINES, comprising Royal Doulton: Ballet Shoes HN3434, Julie HN2995, Pretty Ladies 'Good Friend' HN5578 height 14cm, Forever Young HN5577, Celebration HN5574, and Classics 'Free Spirit' HN4609 (mark/hairline on right upper arm), together with Coalport: limited edition Angela Debutante of the Year 2004, numbered 2928/5000, Victorian Elegance 'Miss Sarah' from a limited edition of 15000 (missing parasol, glue residue in hand), Heart to Heart 'Congratulations To You', three Penelope figurines - one in a purple dress with a black backstamp, one in pink and one in yellow with a red backstamp, Rosalinda, three Breeze figurines - wearing turquoise, burgundy (hairline to arm) and brown dresses, Judith Ann, two Jennifer Jane figures - in pale yellow (chip and nibbles to base) and pink, and Ladies of Fashion Lucy height 22cm (several hairlines, neck broken and repaired) (20) (Condition report: generally ok, specific obvious damage as stated, a couple of figurines also have crazing/hairlines to bases, crazing, scratches and wear, would benefit from a clean)
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