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Lot 65
§ PAUL NEAGU (ROMANIAN/BRITISH 1938-2004) HUMAN FOOT SHADOW, 1973 Signed, inscribed with title and dated '73 lower left, further inscribed 'Human Foot, 35 cells, GENERATIVE ART GROUP', mixed media on paperDimensions:39cm x 27cm (15.25in x 10.5in)Provenance:Provenance: Gifted by the artist to Silvia Radu and Vasile Gorduz, Romanian artists and close friends of Neagu (work bears inscription from Neagu to the pair verso); Gifted by Silvia Radu to the present ownerNote: Note: Paul Neagu’s legacy within the UK artworld is one of quiet but profound impact, with the generation of students he taught – Rachel Whiteread, Antony Gormley and Anish Kapoor (who authored his obituary), attesting to his influence on their own work. His artistic practice was underpinned by his personal philosophical theory of the world; a sophisticated if esoteric approach which, though valued by curators, institutions and centres of education here from the early stages of his career, was out of step with his contemporaries at the time.As a Romanian émigré, Neagu’s output inevitably had a cross-cultural outlook, and his sculpture, drawings and performances were underpinned by an exploration of the metaphysical, and can be described as straddling craft and conceptualism. Though these features distinguished him and set his work apart, it also meant he did not fit within the general trends in the British art world at this point, to the detriment of his standing amongst collectors of British sculpture today. Kapoor in his tribute remarks that, “…inevitably, he struggled against a British art world that preferred to see the artist as a maker of things rather than, as he saw it, art, and therefore the artist, as a generator of a philosophical world view.”Growing up in tough conditions behind the Iron Curtain, the young Neagu enrolled at the Bucharest Institute of Fine Art in 1963. Social Realism was the official visual language under the Communist regime, and so he was forced to make forays into abstraction in secret. These constraints ultimately led to the development of his core belief that art is an expression of 'desire in the face of the systems that attempt to inhibit it'. Throughout the 1960s he developed his ‘palpable objects’: construction-like box assemblages made out of humble materials and traditional Romanian woodworking techniques; a thread to his practise which he never abandoned and can be observed in the work offered here for sale, ‘Ongoing Hyphen’.His ticket to the West came in the form of an invitation from the now legendary art impresario Richard Demarco to exhibit at his gallery in 1969. A powerhouse behind the Edinburgh Art Festival, Demarco was extraordinarily outward looking for the time and made it his mission to discover and expose talent from Eastern Europe over in the West (other names he is responsible for championing include Marina Abramovich and Joseph Beuys). Neagu settled in the UK permanently in 1970, making London his home. Before long he became a well-respected teacher, most notably lecturing at the Hornsey, the Slade and the Chelsea School of Art, and in 1976 becoming Associate Professor at the Royal College of Art.His work encompassed aspects of performance as well as drawing and construction, and explored the relationship between ritualism and sculpture, as well as spirituality. Sculpture, as Neagu saw it, was to be experienced by all five senses and had the potential to have a profound, spiritual, and potentially healing impact on its audience. In order to convey these aims, he developed specific totemic symbols which he then continued to re-work over the course of his career.The first and most significant of these was the Hyphen form. As Kapoor describes, “…in 1975, Neagu made his first Hyphen - it started life as a three-legged workbench assembled somewhat in the folk tradition of Romanian furniture. Quickly Neagu understood the immense metaphysical potential of this tripod structure. From it he evolved a complete anthropocosmic view which, in parallel with Joseph Beuys in Germany and, previously, Yves Klein in France, suggested a spiritual remedy for the ills of contemporary man.” These reference points are notably European, again underpinning that Neagu’s process was something of an anomaly within the British art movements of the period. This though, as I alluded earlier, is to the advantage of discerning collectors with a more internationalistic outlook today, as his work remains accessibly priced.Lyon & Turnbull are pleased to offer for sale ‘On-going Hyphen’, from 1992. Crafted in some of Neagu’s traditional materials, wood and gesso, it represents a later iteration of the original hyphen form, which Neagu approached again with vigour in this year.We are also pleased to offer one of his ‘human cell’ drawings, ‘Human Foot Shadow’, from 1973 – a further aspect of his ‘Anthropocosmic’ concept which he developed in the early 1970s.In 2003 Tate Britain acquired Neagu’s 30-year archive and exhibited some of his work from the 1970s and 1980s, and his work can be found in public collections including, among others, the British Museum, London, le Fond départemental d'art contemporain, Seine Saint-Denis, Bobigny, France, the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, Dublin, the Musee Cantonal de Beaux Arts, Lausanne, Switzerland, the National Museum of Art of Romania, Bucharest, the Philadelphia Art Museum, Philadelphia, USA, and the Tate Gallery, London.
Lot 681
A white metal double row half eternity ring set with step cut diamonds, to an estimated approx total of 1.40 cts, the edge of the ring engraved with a wave pattern, size N1/2, weight 4gms Condition Report:These look to be hand cut diamonds, nothing like modern baguettes, nice quality diamonds, no hallmark to the mount
Lot 451
Green tourmaline and diamond cluster ring with a large rectangular step cut green tourmaline measuring approximately 13.5mm x 8.5mm x 4.6mm, surrounded by a border of twenty brilliant cut diamonds in claw setting on 18ct white gold shank. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.2cts. Ring size K½.Good condition commensurate with age. The tourmaline is in good condition, very minor abrasions and scratches. The diamonds are all lively bright well matched stones and of good colour and clarity. Not hallmarked but stamped 18ct. Gross weight approximately 9.5 grams.
Lot 338
Scalextric - A boxed vintage Scalextric 1962-68 C64 Bentley 4.5. The model in black appears to be in Good - Good Plus condition and comes devoid of main decals, with some wear and paint loss to the grey tonneau as well as to drivers helmet, missing drivers side step and rear exhaust, and has some surface wear to main body. The model is contained within a Fair Plus original box with insert plus correct colour spot - with a split to one corner of lid and both with staining, creasing, and wear commensurate with age and storage. (This does not constitute a guarantee
Lot 340
Scalextric - A boxed vintage Scalextric 1962-68 C64 Bentley 4.5. The model in green with RN4 and Union Jack decals, grey tonneau, green interior, green spoke wheels, white driver wearing brown helmet appears to be in Very Good condition overall missing the step on the drivers side and with some damage to windscreen. The model with some wear and signs of use would benefit from cleaning. The model is contained within a Fair Plus original box with possible reproduction insert - both with some storage and age related wear and tear. (This does not constitute a guarantee
Lot 721
A 1950s Moderne oak cased figural mantle clock, having a three train movement striking and chiming on gongs, the square case having a step to one side with a cold painted spelter figure of a nonchalantly leaning lady, 33 x 12 x 29 cm, (running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability un-tested)
Lot 233
AN EMERALD HALF ETERNITY RING The channel set row of step cut emeralds in a gold coloured setting, stamped 750 18k, with RAM maker's mark Size/dimensions: finger size O Gross weight: 3.5 grams Condition Report: There are some large chips to the emeralds, they are bright and well matched in colour, the ring has some light wear commensurate with age and use, scuffs Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 288
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY EMERALD AND DIAMOND SQUARED CLUSTER RING CIRCA 1920 The step cut emerald with canted corners, in a claw setting, within a surround of old European cut diamonds, approximately 0.36 carats total, to a pierced gallery Size/dimensions: finger size L 1/2 Gross weight: 1.7 grams Condition Report: The emerald is bright, some natural inclusions, there is some nibbling to the facet edges, the diamonds are all present and correct, bight and lively. There is wear to the setting, there is one claw tip missing to the emerald, the others have shortening and thinning, the emerald may not be original to the setting, it doesn't quite fill the hole. There is some thinning to the shank, although it will have originally been of a narrow construction, it has been sized. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 289
A 1940S BLUE ZIRCON AND WHITE STONE DRESS RING The step cut blue zircon with canted corners, between a trio of circular cut white stones, in a gold and silver coloured setting; and a hessonite garnet single stone ring, the cushion cut garnet in a four claw setting, stamped 9ct; and a bar brooch set with nine graduated hessonite garnets in a silver coloured setting Size/dimensions: first finger size L 1/2; second K; brooch 6.1cm long Gross weight: 3.2 grams Condition Report: The zircon has abrasion to the facet edges, there is a chip to one of the white stones, there is some wear to the setting commensurate with age and use, the shank has been sized. Garnet ring has been sized, there is abrasion to the crown facets. Brooch, there is a claw missing from one of end garnets. There is wear to all items commensurate with use. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 290
TWO GEM SET 1920S ETERNITY RINGS AND A 1940S BAND RING The first with eight cut diamonds, approximately 0.20 carats total, with scrolled sides, etched 'W.K.M. to V.M. Nov. 11. 1926; together with s step cut sapphire eternity ring, the sapphires in channel settings, to etched sides; and a band ring with etched decoration, with inscription to the inner shank 'E.G de P to V.M. 10-17-46', stamped Platinum Size/dimensions: first N 1/2; second M; third M Gross weight: 6.7 grams Condition Report: The diamond ring has some light wear, some rubbing to the sides, the diamonds are all present. The inscription is to the outside of the band, it is 2.4mm wide and 1.4mm high (off the finger). The sapphire ring is missing two stones, there is some abrasion to the tops of the sapphires, it has some wear commensurate with use. The band ring has some wear, possible rubbing from being worn with another ring, or it could be from construction. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 321
A MID 20TH CENTURY CITRINE DRESS RING The step cut citrine with canted corners in a scrolled gold coloured setting, to geometric shoulders, stamped with Chinese gold marks Size/dimensions: citrine 15mm wide, finger size K 1/2 Gross weight: 9.7 grams Condition Report: The citrine has a couple of small nicks to the crown and table. There is some light wear to the setting and the shank has been resized. The marks are rubbed. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 322
A DIAMOND CROSSOVER RING the crossover panels set with brilliant cut diamonds to a raised terminal with a step cut diamond accent, approximately 0.50 carats total Size/dimensions: finger size J Gross weight: 4 grams Condition Report: The diamonds are all present and correct, bright and lively, there are some signs of use, some abrasion to the settings, the shank has been sized Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 337
AN 18 CARAT GOLD AND EMERALD BAND RING LONDON 1994 The step cut emerald with canted corners set to a two colour tapered band, stamped with maker's mark MW Size/dimensions: finger size K Gross weight: 7.5 grams Condition Report: The collet setting holding the emerald has worn through in points, the emerald is very abraded and worn with chips. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 341
AN AQUAMARINE DRESS RING The step cut aquamarine with canted corners, estimated to weigh 12.43 carats, to a gold coloured four claw setting, stamped D Or 14K Size/dimensions: finger size L Gross weight: 6.8 grams Condition Report: Some wear commensurate with use, a couple of nicks to the shank, the aquamarine has some small inclusions, a couple of small nibbles to the stone Approximately 12.43 carats, measuring approximately 15.1mmx 12.85mm x 9.35mm Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 125
An emerald and diamond three stone ring, the central rectangular step cut emerald measuring 4.5mm x 3.5mm x 3.0mm, with a brilliant cut diamond to each side weighing 0.13 carats, claw set to tapering shoulders and plain polished shank, stamped '18ct & PT' and 'SB&SLd', ring size P 1/2, weight 2.0gmsCR: Two notable chips to the emerald, one to the bottom right corner, the other just off to the bottom right corner of the table. Moderate abrasion and nibbling to the facet edges. Claws show some loss, but the stone appears secure. One diamond shows some nibbling/abrasion to the girdle between one set of claws, and the other shows two minor chips to the table - there are visible at 10x, not with the naked eye. Claws appear in good order, stones are secure. Shank shows some thinning. general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use, but no splitting, resizing or repair. Piece would benefit from professional cleaning.
Lot 140
An Amethyst and diamond ring, the central rectangular step cut amethyst measuring 11.5mm x 8mm, claw set to a diamond set twist shoulders, plain polished shank, stamped '18ct', with later 9ct gold sizing band, together with a sapphire and diamond 9ct gold ring, comprising four round mixed cut sapphires interspersed by brilliant cut diamonds, all claw set to a tapering 9ct gold shank, ring size O 1/2, gross weight 7.8gms (2)
Lot 160
An emerald and diamond 18ct gold cluster ring, the central rectangular step cut emerald measuring 6.88mm x 6.20mm x 4.50mm, claw set to a cluster surround of fourteen brilliant cut diamonds, set to tapering shoulders and plain polished 18ct yellow gold shank, marks for 'S&A', Sheffield 1983, ring size O 1/2, weight 5.5gms
Lot 36
A pair of George III silver candlesticks, John Hyatt & Charles Semore, London 1760, each with knopped step on hexafoil foot with embossed acanthus detail, detachable drip pans (unmarked), each approx. 23cm high, gross weight 35.04oztCR; Both examples have applied pads to the bases (see pictures for illustration). Both examples wobble slightly on a level surface. Bases are in good order, no large or obvious dents or repairs, both show some minor splits, general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use. The stems are largely in good order - there are some areas that differ in colour and texture slightly, possibly indicating a casting fault which has then been filled (see pictures). Stems show some small dents, pin prick marks, general scratching and wear throughout. Both sconces are dented (see pictures), and this seems as though one drip pan doesn't sit flush in the sconce as a result (see pictures). Drip pans are in good order, some light denting, but no signs of splitting, major damage or repair.
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