LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012) Seattle Slew Acrylic, 45 ¾” x 68 ¼” Signed, dated ’77 $90,000. – 120,000.“Of all the horses I’ve sketched from life and painted in depth, the most memorable are:…Seattle Slew, at Belmont, at the Kentucky Derby, and again at Belmont. I sketched Seattle Slew outside the barn at Belmont Park’s stable area. He was standing in conformation (and Seattle Slew has great conformation), something that means more to the horseman than it does to me; I get the sense of form, grace, and beauty from the silhouette and the movement. When I draw a person, hairstyling is important to define the subject’s character and silhouette; the same holds true for horses. Seattle Slew’s mane begins with bangs over his forehead and his tail is almost as long as that of the great horse, Whirlaway. Solid in color, Seattle Slew’s dark coat flattens out his form when he stands still, but after running, when he glistens with sweat, his muscles are highlighted and his powerful form becomes evident. I had Seattle Slew affix his signature to this drawing. His hoofprint is in the lower right corner just over my signature.” — LeRoy Neiman, Horses, Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1979. pg. 21 Seattle Slew embodies the American Dream — a $17,500 yearling purchase who became a Triple Crown winner and earner of more than $1,200,000. His story threads its way from his colorful Kentucky breeder Ben Castleman to the two young couples who owned and raced him — Mickey and Karen Taylor and Dr. Jim and Sally Hill — then finally to the stallion operations of Spendthrift and Three Chimneys farms, where he achieved renown as a major sire. Illustrated: Pg. 20-21 of Horses, by LeRoy Neiman.
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A Coalport China documentary loving cup circa 1859, 'Presented to Joseph Leighton by his friends and fellow workmen at Coalport as a token of respect and esteem 1859' within gilt hop and wheat ear borders, verso finely polychrome enamelled with a still life of fruit and summer blooms, all within gilt lined borders, 14cm high,Note - the 1859 census lists a 'Joseph Leighton aged 37, China Burnisher, estimated birth 1814, Madeley Shropshire'. Following retirement from Coalport Leighton became a farmer. In 1881 aged 65 Leighton is listed as a widower and foreman of China works and similarly listed in 1891. Leighton died in 1892 without issue.
Four plates including Coalport Limited Edition 10 3/4" No 164/2500 by Malcolm Harnett - Still Life of Fruit - A Royal Worcester 11" cake plate with fruit basket design, a Wedgewood 14 1/2" x 8 1/4" rectangular dish with black and white pictorial design and an Aynsley Pembroke design 10 1/4" plate with knife to match - no damage evident
MEDALS/PLAQUE TO BROTHERS INCLUDING AN AIF CASUALTY. A 1914/15 Star, British War & Victory medals named to 2049 Pte L Wood A.I.F. Inset in a glazed frame with a Death Plaque named to Leofric Wood, also an original photograph inscribed with his name etc . Kings letter on the reverse of the frame and partial official letter stating he died of Dysentery whilst serving in the 11th Battalion AIF. Dated 7th August 1915 from his officer Commanding, then later date Melbourne 20th February 1916. With this group is a framed document with inset photograph, of the details of his life and subsequent death in service. Leofric was one of the four sons of Mr & Mrs Frederic Wood of Wrington, who served in the colours. His brother Dubric was serving in the RE as a Motorcycle Despatch rider, before being commissioned. His brother Godric a Despatch Rider in the 10th RE Signal Coy. Finally Wilbric who was undertaking an Officer Training Course, when Leofric died. (Dubrics medals etc are with this group) He left his employment at British Imperial Tobacco Co, having been educated at Clarence School Weston Super Mare, to enjoy an open air life in Australia. Leaving from Avonmouth in April 1912, he landed in Western Australia to stay with his brother who was already there. Enlisting in Perth he started his Army Training in January 1915, sailing from Freemantle with the 11th battalion 3rd Brigade of Australian Forces. Landing first in Cairo at the end of May, he landed with his Battalion on the Gallipoli Peninsula on the 15th June. They received a letter from him in July which was published showing his Vim for life and adventure. All his parents learnt was that he died in August from Dysentery. The document has been pared down for this description. He is commemorated on Panel 34, of the Lone Pine Memorial. Aged 20 years. A 1914 Star and Bar named to 28242 Cpl D Wood R.E. British War & Victory Medals named to Lieut D Wood. Also his Commission Scroll dated 1st April 1916. A University of Oxford scroll named to Dubric Wood stating, born 10th November 1989, passed the Oxford Local Examination in the year 1905. His MIC states serving in the 8th M/Cycle Coy in France from 12/9/1914. Commissioned Lt he claimed his medals in 1920, still living at Wrington nr Bristol. See Illustration
Petrus 1990 Pomerol WS 98/100, RP 100/100 Etichetta lievemente macchiata. Slightly stained label. Collezione privata. Private collection. SF Il grande millesimo - il 1990 per Petrus rappresenta una delleselezioni più prestigiose, osannate dalla critica internazionale -, giustifica pienamente la base d’asta. Bottiglia unica di un vino raffinato ed elegan¬te che, riassaggiato di recente, non ha cedimenti, anzi è vivo ed ancora in piena forma. The great year - 1990 – was for Petrus one of the most prestigious and had the international critics raving. The base price at auction is fully justified. It is a unique bottle of refined, elegant wine that when tasted again recently had lost nothing, and is still in perfect condition, full of life. (1 bt) € 1500
Barbaresco Vursù Vigneto Gallina 1996, La Spinetta Langhe SF 91/100 SF Assaggiato di recente il Barbaresco Gallina de La Spinetta si presen¬ta ancora giovane e pieno di vita. Nella tradizione di vini potenti questo Gallina, uno dei cru più prestigiosi della denominazione, regge il passo con il tempo e offre sensazioni di grande nobiltà. Recently tasted, this Barbaresco Gallina de La Spinetta is still young and full of life. In the tradition of the powerful wines, this Gallina, one of the most prestigious crus of the appellation, withstands the test of time and offers sensations of great nobility. (18 bts) € 750
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