1988 Lotus Esprit Transmission: manualMileage:65000The 1987 Lotus Esprit benefitted from a far-reaching restyle by Peter Stevens. Out went many of the sharp lines, to be replaced by a more organic aero look. It worked, too - the Esprit certainly looked like a contemporary product when launched, and still looks timeless today. Originally, the name Kiwi was proposed for the Esprit but, in keeping with the Lotus tradition of having all car model names start with the letter 'E', the name became Esprit. There was a little more power and a little more weight, but overall the Esprit experience was uncorrupted by the update. The Citroën SM gearbox was replaced by a Renault GTA unit, along with outboard rear brakes. The interior for both cars was revised and featured new trim; combined with changes to the body moulds this resulted in more headroom and an enlarged foot well.This car started life briefly as a demonstrator with Lotus distributor Malmesbury Specialist Cars. Within two weeks, it was snapped up by Jon Abbot from Devon. Jon owned the car for the next 27 years, until his death in 2015. During this time, it was fully serviced by the renowned Lotus specialist South West Lotus Centre. Upon Jon's death, the car joined the company's prestige collection of Lotus cars and attended many rallies and shows.The current owner had to be very persuasive to let them sell the car to him. He said 'it was like being interviewed for a job"¦it was a treasured car and they wanted to know I would take care of it'.Since then, the car has lived life in a dehumidified garage and only going out on dry days. The current owner says 'this has been a much easier car to own than I expected. The engine is really simple, with no fragile turbo parts"¦its rock solid and fires up first time, even in the depths of winter.'It has been meticulously maintained and in very good condition. This 1988 Lotus Esprit NA is offered in its original gleaming Monaco White paintwork, excellent full leather grey upholstery and factory fitted air conditioning. This car is the only UK Esprit ever made with this combination and is one of only two cars ever made in white with grey upholstery (ref. Certificate of Provenance).Only 290 Stevenson designed Lotus Esprit NA cars were ever made and this car was the 22nd off the production line. It retains its original legendary 172hp 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine for which the Esprit is renowned. The engine runs very smoothly with improved performance and exhaust note from the upgraded stainless steel exhaust system. Recent compression test showed 150psi (+-10%) at each cylinder. The mileage of 65,000 miles is supported by the documentation. The vehicle electrics are all working as they should and a period effect radio is fitted with bluetooth connectivity. The engine bay is clean and well presented. This car has never been off the road or required any major restoration. The headlining has been replaced with stunning grey suede. Brand new top quality carpets have just been fitted to the cabin and boot compartment. The original full leather upholstery is in incredible condition with none of the usual wear and tear evident. The wheels have been replaced (7000 miles ago) and look beautiful and very little wear is evident on the tyres. The rear suspension was replaced last year, with all springs, bushes and dampers replaced. The front suspension was replaced approximately 15,000 miles ago. The car comes complete with a Lotus Certificate or Provenance and all MOT test certificates showing a steady progression of mileage and that it has never been off the road. A comprehensive history file includes all invoices and service history from the date it was first registered.The owner is also including within this sale the optional rear spoiler. He preferred the car without it fitted, but the spoiler includes the fixings to easily reattach it. He is also including his copy of the pricey 500 page Service Notes Manual, detailing every aspect of this car and how to look after it.
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1998 Mercedes-Benz G320 Cabriolet Transmission: automaticMileage:114692Introduced in 1990 as the civilian variant of the military W460, the W463 or Geländewagen, German for 'terrain vehicle' would, somewhat unexpectedly, become Mercedes-Benz's first luxury SUV. In 1994, the 'Geländewagen' name was dropped, and the W463 officially became the 'G-Class' (though it is still commonly referred to as the 'G-Wagen' for short). Offered as a three-door short-wheelbase, two-door short-wheelbase cabriolet, or five-door long-wheelbase, production of the first-generation W463 G-Class would span nearly three decades, ceasing in 2018. Mercedes-Benz offered a wide array of engine, gearbox, and trim levels over the production life of the W463 G-Class. Of the more celebrated models are the cabriolets which combined the practicality of a rugged off-roader along with the refinement and luxury often associated with the Mercedes-Benz brand.Sold new to the German market in 1998, this highly desirable G320 two-door short wheelbase Cabriolet had found its way to the sunnier climate of Mallorca by 2003. It resided there until the vendor spotted it whilst on holiday for sale with a dealership and immediately fell in love with the off-roader. He didn't even try to haggle, (much to the dealer's surprise), happily paying the full asking price. The previous owner in Mallorca had added genuine Brabus wheels, badges and exhaust giving the car enhanced curb appeal. A real head turner, the car enjoys lots of attention and admiring looks wherever it goes. The vendor imported the car to the UK in 2016 and has cherished it here ever since. It has always been serviced and maintained using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and has always had anything required done immediately. The car was kept in storage over the winter period, (as it is every year), and this year has benefitted from having the wheels refurbished, the front seats re-covered and the hood serviced. Everything on the vehicle is reported to work perfectly, with it running and driving very well and is only now for sale to help fund a house purchase.Supplied with a V5C registration document, MoT test certificate valid until February 2023, service history file, book pack and documentation of Majorcan ITV tests, (Spanish version of our MoT tests). Rarer than the G500 on the roads, the G320 cabriolet is a truly unique and attractive car, perfect for enjoying the coming Summer months.
Josef Reinhardt (Flemish, b. 1918) - A mid 20th Century still life oil on canvas painting study depicting bouquet of centrepiece flowers having a dark finished background drawing attention to the colourful arrangement. Set within a decorative gilt frame. Signed by the artist J. Reinhardt to the bottom. Measures approx; 77cm x 69cm.
Australien und Ozeanien - Tasmanien - - The Hobart Town Almanack for the year 1829. Mit gestochenem Frontispiz, gestochenem Titel mit Vignette, gestochenem "Calendar"-Titel mit Vignette und 3 (1 kolorierte) gestochenen Tafeln. Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land, printed by James Ross, 1828. Drucktitel, 2 Bl., 164 S., 1 Bl., 12 weiße Bl. 13 x 8 cm. Grüner Halblederband der Zeit (etwas berieben, vorderes Gelenk angebrochen). Der erste und seltenste Almanach von Ross. - OCLC Worldcat. Nr. 221511923 (kennt nur ein Exemplar in der Library of NSW) - vgl. Lewin, Subject Cat. of the Library of the Royal Empire Society formerly Royal Colonial Institute, Band 2, S. 353 (Hobart Town almanack für 1830 und 1831). - Ross entschuldigt sich im Vorwort vom 17. Januar 1829 für etwaige Unrichtigkeiten oder Fehlendes: "The present indeed can be considered only as a first essay, and if life be spared, with the help of the corrections, and information which we invite, we hope to make the number for 1830 still more worthy of the public favour." - Alle Kupfertafeln gestochen von Thomas Bock, dabei das Frontispiz (Fall of the Derwent), der reizende Haupttitel und die Ansicht (Macquarie Street Hobart Town) nach George Frankland. Der gestochene Neben-Titel (The Hobart Town Calendar) mit hübscher Vignette, die beiden weiteren Tafeln zeigen "Telegraphic Signals made at Mount Nelson to Mulgrave Battery on the approach of Vessels to the Derwent" und "Signals Made at Mulgrave Battery on the approach of Vessels to the Derwent" (mit 14 kolorierten Flaggen; z.B. rote Flagge "No. 40. From England with Male Prisoners", oder blaue Flagge "No. 41. From England with Merchandize" etc.). - Von besonderem Interesse ist S. 33-71: "Descriptive Itinerary. Of Van Diemen's Land." - Eine ganzseitige Widmung vom 10. Febr. 1829 auf dem vorderen Vorsatz wendet sich ergebenst dankend an den Marquis Camden "In honor of whom the estate of the undersigned is named (Page 73), this little publication, being the first useful production of the Kind in this Colony..." Unterzeichnet von T. Smith. Auf S. 73 findet sich tatsächlich folgender Text innerhalb der "Discriptive Itinerary" zu: "East bay Neck. - Two miles beyond the Carlton, in the direction of East bay neck is Camden Wilderness situated in Breckneck bay, belonging to Mr. Thomas Smith". - Frontispiz und Titel etwas gebräunt, sonst nur teilweise leicht gebräunt, Block etwas gelockert.With engr. frontispiece, engr. title with vignette, engr. "calendar" title with vignette, and 3 (1 col.) engr. plates. Contemp. green half calf (somewhat rubbed, front hinge partly burst). - Some browning to frontispiece and title otherwise only minor browning in places.
Early Photography. A group of 9 salt, carbon and albumen prints, c. 1855-65, including a tree study by Stephen Thompson, carbon print, 19.5 x 14 cm, titled 'The Monarch of the Woods' to mount beneath, 4 salt prints by Louis Robert, 25 x 31 cm and similar, images of Windsor and Hampton Court, a small still life and a carbon print of David Roberts by Thomas Annan from a negative by Hill and Adamson, c. 1890, 19 x 14 cmQTY: (1)
A late 19th Century oil on canvas, 16 x 22cm, of a country cottage scene, framed, along with two early to mid 20th Century oils on board, bearing initials JB, 21 x 28cm, an oil on canvas of a still life by R W Ball, 'Antirrhinums' exhibited at the City of London Art Exhibition, 40 x 30cm, and an amateur watercolour by W Wigley
James Stuart Park (British, 1862-1933)A still life of cream and red roses signed 'Stuart Park' (mid left)oil on canvas, circular39.5 cm diam. (15.5')Footnotes:ProvenanceSale; Bonhams, Edinburgh, 22-24 August 2002, lot 1110Private collection, UKFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell RSA RSW (British, 1883-1937)Still Life with Ranunculus signed 'F.C.B.Cadell' (lower left), inscribed 'Still life/Ranunculus' (verso)oil on panel44 x 37.5 cm. (17 5/16 x 14 3/4 in.)Footnotes:ProvenanceSale; Sotheby's, Glasgow, 9 February 1988, lot 291With David Messum, LondonPrivate Collection, AustraliaMédecins Sans Frontières, AustraliaThe proceeds of sale of this work will support the work of Médecins Sans Frontières, a global organisation who offers assistance to populations in distress, victims of natural or man-made disasters and armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.Cadell is often said to be the most elegant of the Colourists and Still Life with Ranunculus is a stylish image which epitomises this. During the immediate pre-war period, Cadell established himself as an artist of note and a figure of standing within Edinburgh society. He developed a palette based on white, creams and black, which may have been influenced by the work of Éduoard Manet. The appreciation of this colour scheme was also reflected in the carefully constructed environment of his studio at 130 George Street in Edinburgh. A black polished floor enhanced the rich effect of pure colour emerging from the pale white and mauve colour scheme. Although loosely painted, the overall composition is carefully considered. Here he dramatically crops his painting, boldly chopping the top section of the mirror out of the frame, to create a highly modernist aesthetic, which echoes the techniques of artists such as Van Gough and Matisse. The overall effect of this daringly simplified still life is one of sophistication and elegance.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Georgios Jakobides (Greek, 1852-1932)Nature morte aux coquillages signé en grec et daté '1917' (en bas à droite)huile sur toile40 x 54cm (15 3/4 x 21 1/4in).Peint en 1917.signed in Greek and dated (lower right)oil on canvasFootnotes:ExpositionAthens, Zappeion Hall, Greek Artists Association, Fourth Art Exhibition, April 5 - May 15, 1917, no. 56 (listed in the exhibition catalogue, p. 4).A small collection of beautiful seashells, diligently kept by the artist in a wooden display cabinet in his Athens studio along with awarded exhibition medals and other precious objects,1 posed for this charming still life of deft brushwork and sensitive colour. As noted by O. Mentzafou-Polyzou who prepared the artist's monograph, 'clearly a master of the rules of composition regarding object arrangement, Jakobides employed classic models in his approach to still life, as these were sanctioned by tradition. Yet, he also assigned a leading role to the light falling on them and sought through stark contrast and glowing colour the greater possible fidelity in their description. His main preoccupation was to highlight the tactile quality of objects, in tune with his search for a painting true to reality.'21 Shown in a c.1928 photograph illustrated in L. Iakovidi, Georgios Jakobides, from his Life and Art [in Greek], Diogenis editions, Athens 1984, p. 164. See also O. Mentzafou-Polyzou, Jakobides, Adam editions, Athens 1999, p. 381.2 O. Mentzafou-Polyzou, 'Still Life and Flower Paintings, a Constant Occupation', in Iakovidis, a Retrospective, exhibition catalogue, National Gallery - Alexandros Soutzos Museum, Athens 2005, p. 263.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Panagiotis Tetsis (Greek, 1925-2016)La table orange signé en grec (en bas à droite)huile sur toile150.5 x 148cm (59 1/4 x 58 1/4in).signed in Greek (lower right)oil on canvasFootnotes:Nourished by the Greek light, Tetsis's famed tables captivate the viewer with a festive ritual of blazing colour and, at the same time, a deep feeling of calm and reverie. Disarmingly beautiful and irresistibly seductive, the work offered is easily recognizable as a representation of three tabletops under the sun but it can also be read as a nearly abstract sum total of rounded shapes. The cascading rhythm of the composition emphasizes the picture's still atmosphere and imparts a sense of monumentality and timelessness, while the large areas of undifferentiated colour enhance the effect of unity.Without sacrificing visual reality, the artist boldly treats colour as a structural element in building up form and deals with light as being assimilated into his painted surfaces. 'Tetsis muses over colour, loses himself in its depths, and seeks to reach beneath the skin of the world of appearances, beyond colour, chroma, a word which derives from the ancient Greek chros meaning skin. A sense of unity and balance, a discreet, subtle classicism lies beneath the romanticism of colour. His eye, well-trained and scholarly, yet innocent and lyrical, contemplates the world through a strong and resolute will for life.'1 1 H. Kambouridis, 'A Gymnasium for the Gaze' in P. Tetsis, Thalassa, exhibition catalogue, Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation Museum of Contemporary Art, Andros, 2006, p. 66.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Angela Argent (20th Century)Still Life with Teacupartist's label (to reverse)oil on canvas22 x 29cm.The condition of the painting appears to be good - the canvas is sound with no damage and there is no paint loss. Perhaps it needs a light clean. The frame has some minor scuffs, most noticeably to the top edge.
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