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Lot 340
An emerald and diamond three stone ring in crossover style. Emerald measures approx 6.9 x 5.1 x 3.5mm estimated weight 0.73ct, estimated diamond weight 0.40ct, shank stamped 750 and 18k, gross weight 3.69g, ring size k1/2. Some minor cracks and abrasion to the emerald, diamonds clean and good colour
Lot 108
ASSORTED FOBS & SEALS comprising yellow metal carved carnelian intaglio seal depicting Roman head, yellow metal plain seal, 9ct gold revolving bloodstone fob, two yellow metal revolving carnelian and bloodstone fobs, two yellow metal faceted semi-precious gem stone revolving fobs, and a 9ct gold carnelian claw charm, 48.3gms gross (8)Provenance: private collection DenbighshireComments: hallmarks rubbed, wear and tear overall commensurate with age
Lot 150
15CT GOLD AMETHYST & SEED PEARL PENDANT, with central drop pear shaped amethyst, on yellow metal chainProvenance: private collection DenbighshireComments: light wear and tear overall, all stones present, viewing recommended Condition Report:Stones and pearls all look good.The central pear shaped stone is paler.Some minor variation in colour with the other stones.Clasp functions as normal.The chain is 18.5cms
Lot 77
18CT GOLD OPAL & DIAMOND CHIP CLUSTER RING, ring size R 1/2, 4.3gms, together with 9ct gold opal and white stone cluster ring, ring size M, 5.6gms (2)Provenance: private collection North West EnglandComments: light wear overall, larger opal has black layer backing and stones are not diamonds, viewing recommended
Lot 113
HEROES OF THE FLAMESOne-Sheet (27" x 41")Fine on Linen Universal, 1931The stunning stone litho one sheet offered here from the series' penultimate chapter, bringing the heat with its bold colors and dynamic design, features McCoy performing a heroic and dangerous rescue, a rare piece that shows him in action as something other than a cowboy. Prior to restoration, this poster had previous issues including fold and cross-fold wear, chipping, and pinholes in the corners. There have also been sporadic touch-ups to the backgrounds, plus some airbrushing including to the lower part of the dress around the center point cross fold, and the borders have been airbrushed. The poster now presents splendidly.Heroes of the Flames (1931), a serial starring Tim McCoy, best known for his cowboy roles, is Bob Darrow, the inventor of a new kind of chemical fire extinguisher, who must protect himself and his invention from the depredations of the evil Don Mitchell (Gayne Whitman), who wants not only Darrow's formula but his girlfriend, June Madison (Marion Shockley), as well. Unsurprisingly, many of the cliffhangers in this serial involve major characters trapped in burning buildings, requiring the heroic efforts of local firefighters to rescue them. Though lost for decades, a single print of this film was recently discovered and subsequently preserved by Universal. It's notable for McCoy's performance and early appearances by future Western stars Andy Devine, Walter Brennan, and Bruce Cabot. McCoy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 and passed in 1978, leaving behind a legacy as one of the great Western stars of the silver screen. This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 158
JOSEF JERABEK PRAGUE SMOKED GOODS FACTORY AND HAM EXPORTCzech Advertising Poster (17.75" x 24")Fine Rolled c.1910A unique and detailed advertising poster from 1910, this original vintage Czech poster was for Josof Jerbek Prague Smoked Goods Factory & Ham Export.The poster has some wear, mostly in the borders, including sporadic and scattered light crimping and creasing, staining, discoloration, some surface paper loss, tiny tears, and a pinhole in the upper border. Plus, there have been light touchups to the lower border, one going slightly into the credits. And while there are a few light horizontal creases in the image itself, this piece presents very clean and bright.Although there's little to no documentation available regarding the Josef Jerabek company promoted here, it was, apparently, an important and well-established institution as a smoked goods factory and ham exporter, as the statement "Kaiserl., Konigl., Hoflieferant" ("Imperial, Regal, Purveyor to the Court") indicates. Regardless of its background, the 1910 Czech stone litho poster offered here is a marvel of turn-of-the-century design, with an image of a "modern" airship (similar in appearance to the Italian military aircraft that would be used as bombers to fight World War I) flying high over the factory. This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 161
KING KONGFrench Grande, Full-Bleed (46" x 63"); Style AVery Fine+ on Linen; Artist Roland Coudon RKO, 1933This is one of two styles produced for the first release of this horror classic in France. The other style was a more stylized depiction of the giant ape on the Empire State Building. Artist Roland Coudon created this stone litho image that is arguably the best from this classic title -- King Kong, illuminated by the glow of native torches, as he gazes upon the lovely Fay Wray. Previously folded, this poster is in exceptional condition. There is no paper missing and the colors are bright.A film of profound importance in the annals of moviemaking, RKO Studio knew they had a huge hit on their hands when Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack turned in this legendary fantasy full of dinosaurs and adventure. Not only did they create a tragic version of the "Beauty and the Beast" narrative that has continued to captivate audiences for generations, but they did so by combining numerous technical innovations with awe-inspiring effects. Chief among these was the work of stop-motion animator Willis O'Brien, whose efforts on such projects as The Lost World brought him to the attention of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. It was truly O'Brien's skilled treatment of Kong and Skull Island's dinosaurs that breathed life into the film, keeping audiences' suspension of disbelief in check and thus raising the status of the picture to a true classic.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 163
KING KONGNumbered Limited Edition Reproduction Three Sheet. (42" x 82.5"); Style AVery Fine; Artist S2 Art S2 Art Group, 1997Offered is a reproduction of the style A three sheet for King Kong printed using a historical stone lithographic process on antique 19th century presses. The poster comes in 3 panels, as originally printed. The bottom panel is numbered and signed by chromist David Copson.One of the most popular and groundbreaking fantasy-horror films ever made, King Kong featured state-of-the-art stop-motion animation created by Willis O'Brien, which set the standard for decades of imitators.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 174
LIFEBOATOne-Sheet (27" x 41")Fine+ on Linen 20th Century Fox, 1944Posters for acclaimed director Alfred Hitchcock are becoming more scarce, and this is an early one from his American career. This excellent stone litho poster gives us a glimpse of most of the cast, including Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix, Walter Slezak, Mary Anderson, Henry Hull, Heather Angel, John Hodiak, and more.This poster on linen has had some touch-ups to fix previous issues, including wear, light separation, and some paper loss to the fold lines and cross folds. There have also been sporadic touch-ups to other areas, including the four corners, but the images themselves are very presentable.Although Lifeboat was based on John Steinbeck's novel, the author chose to disassociate himself from the film because of its treatment of his material. Nevertheless, the picture is one of Alfred Hitchcock's most innovative films, which takes place almost entirely on a small lifeboat that carries the survivors of a torpedoed freighter during WWII.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 188
MELODY CRUISEOne-Sheet (27" x 41")Very Fine on Linen RKO, 1933The first feature film from director Mark Sandrich, the movie is represented here by a gorgeous, art deco design stone litho one sheet on linen that perfectly captures the glitz and the glamor of both this delightful film and the era from which it hails.With only minor sporadic touchups to center point cross folds and two spots of minor airbrushing in the lower border, this stone litho poster remains in immaculate condition. In this racy Pre-Code comedy, two friends board a cruise from New York to California through the Panama Canal. Not surprisingly, the bevy of eligible - and beautiful - women on board instantly set their sights on the two playboys, causing all kinds of risque hijinks on the high seas. Double entendres abound in a film that couldn't have existed only a year later, as the enforcement of the Production Code virtually eliminated this type of sly sex farce from the screen. This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 195
MYSTERIOUS MR. MOTOOne-Sheet (27" x 41"); Stone LithoVery Fine- on Linen 20th Century Fox, 1938Peter Lorre starred in this famous series, which many agree was an attempt to capitalize on the Charlie Chan series. This stunning stone litho one-sheet is the most striking of any Moto posters.Linen backing and airbrushing have fixed the very few minor issues with this brightly colored poster, including some previous fold wear in the upper half of the poster, tiny center point flecks were touched up, and minor wear and scuffing in the title "Lorre" with slight imperfections smoothed out.The fifth movie in a series of eight crime-mystery films is centered around the character of Mr. Moto, a Japanese secret agent portrayed by Peter Lorre. The film was created by John P. Marquand. In this particular adventure, the ingenious Mr. Moto deliberately lands himself on Devil's Island in order to prevent an international assassination plot from being executed.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 209
THE PALM BEACH GIRLOne-Sheet (27" x 41")Fine+ on Linen Paramount, 1926This gorgeous stone litho poster features a striking image of Bebe Daniels from the heyday of her stardom. This poster on linen has had restoration to previous issues, including corner chipping and pinholes, plus fold line wear. There have been light, sporadic touch-ups, especially on the three horizontal folds, and all the borders have been airbrushed. The Palm Beach Girl is a silent romantic comedy movie based on a short-lived Broadway play titled "Please Help Emily". It stars the famous Bebe Daniels, who was already a major star during that time. The movie tells the story of social classes. Sadly, the film is considered lost as there are no surviving prints found in any archives.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 239
THE SEA BEAST24 Sheet (246" x 108")Fine+ Folded Warner Bros., 1926A vibrant poster in 12 panels and a gorgeous stone litho printing. This magnificent portrait of a young John Barrymore in a vehicle received high praise when it was released and became the top-grossing film among all of Warner Bros.'s 1926 productions. The poster indicates use, such as edge and fold wear, fold separations, creases, and tears. Also present are mostly small chips, noticeable surface rippling, and staining. All of the stone litho billboard-sized posters are included, and all are wonderfully bright in color; an impressive piece.Actor John Barrymore had always wanted to star in a film adaptation of Herman Melville's classic sea-faring novel Moby Dick, and in 1926, he got his wish… sort of. Instead of Melville's tragic tale of obsession and monomania, The Sea Beast, the very first screen adaptation of Moby Dick, is a loosely adapted romance, one that takes great liberties with the famous text and provides a happy ending for Captain Ahab Creeley (Barrymore) and the love of his life, Esther (Dolore Costello), who is reunited with a hale and hearty Ahab at the end of the picture.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 243
SHADOWSOne-Sheet (27" x 41"); Style AFine+ Folded Preferred Pictures, 1922This gorgeous style A stone litho not only features Lon Chaney in a role that contributed to his being labeled as "The Man of a Thousand Faces."Unrestored, this outstanding style A stone litho one sheet is likely the only surviving one sheet from this movie. The poster has light edge and fold wear, a few micro-tears and chips in the borders, slight fold separation, and thin dust shadows. There are a few strips of archival tape on the verso.Lon Chaney demonstrates his remarkable skill with character makeup in this film, in which he transforms himself into a humble, stoop-shouldered Chinese laundryman named Yen Sin. This was his most elaborate make-up to date - taking more than two hours to apply - one that would only be surpassed in the next year when he created the look of Quasimodo, the deformed bellringer in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). The film opened to rave reviews by critics, who hailed it as Chaney's best performance of his career. This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 28
THE BITTER TEA OF GENERAL YENPre-War Belgian (23.5" x 30.5")Very Fine on Linen Gaumont/ Columbia, 1931Here is a striking pre-war Belgian poster on linen, featuring a lush image of Asther and Stanwyck under the French title La Grande Muraille (The Great Wall). Paper on this title is extremely scarce.A beautiful and rare Pre-War Belgian image, the poster was previously folded in quarters and shows little fold wear. There were a few small chips from the borders but is otherwise in wonderful condition.In this controversial Pre-Code drama directed by Frank Capra and based on the book by Grace Zaring Stone, superstar Barbara Stanwyck plays Megan Davis, a missionary in China who inadvertently gets caught up in the Chinese Civil War and finds herself at the mercy of General Yen (Nils Asther in yellow-face), a local warlord who soon falls in love with her. The film is also notable as being one of the first to deal with the subject of interracial sexual attraction, a focus that contributed to its initial poor box office showing (making it one of Capra's rare commercial failures). In recent years, however, the film has undergone a critical reappraisal, gaining a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest and most daring films of the era. This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 31
BLONDIE OF THE FOLLIESOne-Sheet (27" x 41"); Style D, Stone LithoVery Fine- on Linen MGM, 1932Posters for this title are known to be very scarce and, when found, are kept in collections. MGM was known to produce predominantly white posters, meaning images on white backgrounds. This excellent stone litho, an art deco image, is magnificent and full of color.While there is restoration to the upper part in the white border and blue area, there is still some evident wrinkling and creasing in the center upper area. Otherwise, there has yet to be any touch-up work to the interior artwork, leaving this linen-backed poster displaying very well.Marion Davies and Billie Dove star in this musical comedy, which is about two best friends whose relationship is tested when one of them (Dove) becomes a star of a burlesque show.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 311
UNION DEPOTOne Sheet (27.25" x 40.75")Very Fine- on Linen First National, 1932This lovely example displays all of the cast on the poster, including the young Douglas Fairbanks, Jr and Joan Blondell in full color above the title. This is the first time we've seen another copy of this poster in auction, and believe it may be unique. The poster shows some wear to the lower vertical fold with a small amount of chipping. There is a slight amount of silverfish nibbling in the upper left corner. The studio-applied rubber stamp is slightly bleed-through in the lower left side border. This stone litho one sheet has beautiful colors and displays magnificently.This delightful Pre-Code classic stars Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. as Chic Miller, a drifter recently released from jail on a vagrancy charge, and Joan Blondell as Ruth Collins, an out-of-work chorus girl who will do anything for the price of a train ticket to St. Louis. The elaborate train station set in which much of the action takes place was enormously expensive to build but became a lasting legacy, as it would be seen in many of Warner's pictures for years to come. This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 33
'BLUE BLAZES' RAWDENOne-Sheet (28" x 41"); Tim Matheson CollectionVery Fine on Linen Artcraft Pictures Corp., 1918There were two styles of one sheets to this Western film and this style we've not seen before. A wonderful image of the early Hollywood star in a beautiful stone litho image.The poster had tiny tears on the border. There have been sporadic airbrushing to the borders and slight touchups to fold wear and a small horizontal tear just under the upper border. The poster now presents well and displays beautifully.William S. Hart's success story is rare even today, just as it was back then. In 1907, he left his successful career as a Broadway Shakespearean actor to venture into the unknown potential of the silver screen, appearing as Messala in the first cinematic version of Ben Hur. It wasn't until seven years later, with his leading role in The Bargain, that he gained instant popularity and became one of Hollywood's first big stars at the age of fifty. Hart's focus on historical accuracy, true stories of real-life pioneers, and a gritty morality made his Westerns extremely popular at the box office until newer stars like Tom Mix introduced fast-paced, flashier shows.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 338
ALMOST FAMOUSOne Sheets (2) (27" x 40"); Regular & InternationalMint Rolled DreamWorks & Columbia TriStar, 2000A terrific set of two posters from Cameron Crowe's iconic film both featuring leading lady Kate Hudson. Included here is a U.S. domestic one-sheet and a much more scarce and salacious international style as well.With no evident wear or blemishes, both rolled posters are in mint condition.The movie depicts the story of a young journalist who writes for Rolling Stone magazine in the 1970s. He travels with the band Stillwater during one of their tours. The plot is based on the real-life experiences of writer-director Cameron Crowe, who wrote for the magazine as a teenager. The film features Patrick Fugit, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, and Kate Hudson in lead roles. Additionally, the legendary singer/guitarist Peter Frampton served as a technical consultant for the movie.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, December 8th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 7th.
Lot 35
THE BOWERYOne-Sheet (27" x 40.5")Fine+ on Linen United Artists, 1933Offered here is the bright and colorful stone litho one-sheet on linen featuring a dynamic image of Beery against a bright orange background. Professional conservation has fixed previous issues on this Stone Litho poster, including fold wear, separation, tiny tears, and chipping and light staining in the borders. There have been sporadic touchups and both the borders and Beery's colored outline have been airbrushed, but the poster now presents nicely. This movie was released as part of a series of "Gay '90s" films, following the success of Mae West's steamy film She Done Him Wrong (1933). The story follows two rivals, Chuck Connors (played by Wallace Beery) and Steve Brodie (played by George Raft), whose competition reaches its peak when Brodie decides to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge to get the money he needs to open a saloon bigger than Connors'. This film also marks Lucille Ball's first appearance on screen, but her role is uncredited.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 396
DON DARE-DEVILOne-Sheet (27" x 41")Fine+ Folded Universal, 1925This killer stone litho one sheet features a heroic and resolute Hoxie as Jack Bannister, protecting the lovely Ynez Remado (Cathleen Calhoun) from the villainous Bud Latham (Duke R. Lee) in a tense standoff. This folded poster has edge wear with small edge tears and chipping. There is also light fold wear with separation on the three center point cross folds. Jack Hoxie (1885-1965) was a major Western star of the silent era. Unlike many of his contemporaries, however, Hoxie was a real cowboy, rodeo competitor, and ranch hand, having honed these skills during his formative years in Northern Idaho. His first leading role came in 1919 as the title character in Lightning Bryce, a 15-episode serial from Arrow Film Corp. His fame grew tremendously during the 1920s when he became a well-known and well-beloved star, as big as any of his Western contemporaries. As one of the pioneers of the Western genre in film, Hoxie's contributions to the medium cannot be ignored. It was Hoxie who helped shape the image of the upright, white-hatted working cowboy hero, and his influence can be seen in such later stars as Randolph Scott and John Wayne, the inheritors of his mantle. This lot will be auctioned on Friday, December 8th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 7th.
Lot 459
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONEOne-Sheets (2) (27" x 40"); Advance & RegularNear Mint Rolled; Artist Page Wood (Advance) & Drew Struzan (Regular) Warner Bros., 2001The advance poster has only some minor wear on the lower edge and a few light sporadic crimps, and the regular poster is mint.One of the most astounding media successes of the current century has been the explosion of the Harry Potter franchise. Based on the books by author J.K. Rowling, "Pottermania" has slipped into virtually every corner of the popular culture universe, inspiring stage productions, video games, spin-off series, toys, clothing, and even theme parks. While the books were the starting point, the series of seven movies kicked the Potter franchise into high gear, starting with the film represented right here, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick David, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, and Maggie Smith. Grossing more than $1 billion at the box office, the film smashed records worldwide, gaining widespread critical and audience acclaim, and paved the way for sequels. This lot will be auctioned on Friday, December 8th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 7th.
Lot 46
CALL HER SAVAGEOne-Sheet (27" x 42")Very Fine- on Linen Fox, 1932The beautiful Pre-Code stone litho one sheet on linen offered here pictures, Bow in all her red-headed glory, a marvelous image of a legendary actress. This is an extremely rare alternate style poster, one far lovelier and more striking than the one sheet more commonly available. It is, therefore, a highly desirable piece celebrating the career of this iconic actress, the ultimate Jazz Age flapper.This poster has been restored to fix previous issues, including tears and fold wear. There have been touchups to cross-fold center points and to sporadic tears, especially in the lower border. The image is clean, and the poster presents well.Clara Bow, known as the "It" girl of the silent era, was a top actress during the 1920s. She was the first female cinema sex symbol and represented the lively Jazz Age. Bow was one of the few Hollywood stars who successfully transitioned from silent to sound films. However, her talking career was short-lived due to the pressures of working with the new technology, and the increasing number of scandals associated with her, both real and imagined. This film was her second-to-last picture, marking the end of an era and a legendary career.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 475
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOMInserts (2) (14" x 36"); From the Collection of Steven BengeVery Fine Rolled; Artist Richard Amsel (Raiders of the Lost Ark) & Bruce Wolfe (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom) Paramount, 1981 & 1984Not surprisingly, paper from these films, especially the original trilogy, are eagerly sought by fans and collectors alike. Here are two original release inserts: iconic key art by Richard Amsel on the Raiders piece and by Bruce Wolfe on its full-bleed Temple of Doom companion.Both inserts only have mild staining and foxing in the lower area but are otherwise in terrific condition.No more true words were spoken than, "If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones." Through five films, eager audiences have followed the adventurers of Henry Jones, Jr., the world's most famous archaeologist, as he has gone in search of some of history's most fabled relics, including the Ark of the Covenant, the legendary Sankara Stone, and the Holy Grail itself, battling Nazi's, thugee cultists, and rival treasure-seekers along the way. One of the most successful franchises in modern cinematic history, Indiana Jones has become a byword for adventure and excitement. This lot will be auctioned on Friday, December 8th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 7th.
Lot 55
COCK OF THE AIROne-Sheet (28.25" x 41.25"); From the Mike Kaplan CollectionFine+ on Linen United Artists, 1932The colorful linen-backed stone litho one sheet offered here is the official United Artists release version, much rarer than the alternative style with art by "Hap" Hadley, which was distributed by Hughes himself. This poster has had light restoration to fix previous issues, including fold wear, slight separation, chipping, pinholes, and tears. There have been mostly touchups slightly evident in the borders, but the poster images themselves are bright and clean.Howard Hughes, producer-director, faced financial losses after the extravagant production of Hell's Angels (1930). To recover some of the expenses, he decided to reuse some of the aerial footage in two other films: Sky Devils and Cock of the Air, both released in 1932. This Pre-Code film follows the story of Lt. Roger Craig (played by Chester Morris), a womanizer pilot who falls in love with a glamorous Parisian cabaret singer named Lilli de Rousseau (Billie Dove). Their romance poses a threat to his military career.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 596
SCARFACE40" x 60"Very Fine- Rolled; Artist Mike Bryan Universal, 1983Using only black and white colors to visually convey the two sides of Al Pacino's power-hungry Tony Montana, artist Mike Bryan created a poster with a striking single image that has become synonymous with Brian De Palma's crime classic. This is the rare and very hard-to-find 40" x 60" version of that poster. This rolled poster has light, general scattered crimping, and some faint sporadic streaks in the black areas. There also is some mild edge wear including some minor smudging in the border, but otherwise, this poster is in incredible condition.Known for its unflinching and decadent depiction of the life of a Miami drug lord, Scarface is a loose remake of the 1929 novel and 1932 film with Paul Muni. Written by Oliver Stone, directed by Brian De Palma, and starring Al Pacino, the film has become a cult classic revered for its memorable dialogue, savvy visual style, and over-the-top violence. This lot will be auctioned on Friday, December 8th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 7th.
Lot 597
SCARFACEOne-Sheet (27" x 41")Very Fine- Rolled; Artist Mike Bryan Universal, 1983Using only black and white colors to visually convey the two sides of Al Pacino's power-hungry Tony Montana, artist Mike Bryan created a poster with a striking single image that has become synonymous with Brian De Palma's crime classic. This rolled poster has only minor wear, including some sporadic edge crimping and creasing on the left and right sides, a few scattered creases, a tiny tear in the upper left border, and a light corner crease in the upper right. Otherwise, the poster is in very nice condition. Known for its unflinching and decadent depiction of the life of a Miami drug lord, Scarface is a loose remake of the 1929 novel and 1932 film with Paul Muni. Written by Oliver Stone, directed by Brian De Palma, and starring Al Pacino, the film has become a cult classic revered for its memorable dialogue, savvy visual style, and over-the-top violence. This lot will be auctioned on Friday, December 8th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 7th.
Lot 598
SCARFACESubway (59" x 44.5")Near Mint Folded; Artist Intralink Film Graphic Design Universal, 1983Not only is this notable for its more scarce Subway-sized format, but this poster also features an actual image of Al Pacino as Cuban gangster Tony Montana.This folded poster is in excellent unused condition.Known for its unflinching and decadent depiction of the life of a Miami drug lord, Scarface is a loose remake of the 1929 novel and 1932 film with Paul Muni. Written by Oliver Stone, directed by Brian De Palma, and starring Al Pacino, the film has become a cult classic revered for its memorable dialogue, savvy visual style, and over-the-top violence. This lot will be auctioned on Friday, December 8th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 7th.
Lot 700
YANK IN THE R.A.F., AOne-Sheet (27" x 41"); Style AFine+ Folded 20th Century Fox, 1941This is a gorgeous stone litho poster that only 20th Century Fox was still producing by the 1940s. The other photographic style was less attractive than this.A folded poster with lovely colors with scattered pinholes in the borders and a few in the image. Also, there is fold and cross-fold wear, including chipping and separation, plus edge wear with light chipping and tiny tears. Finally, a V-shaped tear in the upper right background is backed with tape. In this romantic wartime drama, Tyrone Power is an American pilot who hopes to impress his girlfriend (Betty Grable) by joining the Royal Air Force. His arrogance and indifferent attitude towards the war earns him no goodwill amongst his fellow flyers. Will he earn respect when he's forced to fly in combat conditions? Grable, who's a nightclub chanteuse, sings tunes such as "Another Dream Won't Do Us Any Harm."This lot will be auctioned on Friday, December 8th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 7th.
Lot 98
THE GIRL IN THE PULLMANOne Sheet (27" X 41"); Style AVery Fine+ Folded Pathe, 1927The lovely stone litho one sheet offered here is a very rarely seen style spotlighting Prevost in a stylish yellow and red ensemble. This vibrant and very rare poster has the most minimal fold and edge wear.Marie Prevost began her film career as one of Mack Sennet's "Bathing Beauties," but moved on to Universal and then Warner Brothers, where her status as a leading lady took off, with essential roles in such Ernst Lubitsch classics as The Marriage Circle (1924), Three Women (1924), and Kiss Me Again (1925). Her career was short-lived, however, as a series of increasingly crushing personal issues, as well as the advent of sound, led to a deep depression, which ended her career entirely by 1936. She passed the following year at the age of 40, a victim of acute alcohol poisoning and malnutrition. This film, however, captures Prevost at the height of her stardom, still a headliner and a famous leading lady. This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 8th.
Lot 40
RAOUL DUFY (1877-1953)Nature morte aux fruits cachet de l'atelier de l'artiste (en bas à droite)aquarelle, gouache et fusain sur papier stamped with artist's atelier stamp (lower right)watercolour, gouache and charcoal on paper39.5 x 56 cm. 15 9/16 x 22 1/16 in.Footnotes:L'authenticité de cette œuvre a été confirmée par Madame Fanny Guillon-Laffaille et Monsieur David Guillon. ProvenanceCollection particulière, France.Collection particulière, France (acquis auprès de celle-ci). Raoul Dufy a apporté une contribution significative au monde de la mode et des textiles à travers ses collaborations avec des maisons de couture renommées. A partir de 1905, Dufy chercha à transposer depuis la peinture, son esthétique à différents supports. Il élargit alors son éventail de techniques avec une maîtrise virtuose : gravure, illustration, céramique, décors de théâtre, décorations murales, tapisserie, ou encore textile, soulignant un attrait particulier pour les arts décoratifs. A ce titre, la création textile constitua une partie importante dans sa production artistique qui fut marquée par des collaborations prestigieuses avec le célèbre couturier Paul Poiret et avec la maison de soierie Bianchini-Férier. C'est à partir de 1910 que Paul Poiret et Raoul Dufy s'associèrent et fondèrent ensemble « La petite Usine », un modeste atelier artisanal boulevard de Clichy où l'artiste réalisait l'ensemble des étapes de la création : le dessin, la gravure sur bois puis l'impression sur tissu. Cette collaboration fut un tremplin pour Dufy qui poursuivit ses créations textiles à l'échelle industrielle avec la manufacture Bianchini-Férier. Il s'exprima « Me voilà donc amené à la décoration et à la mode, non par délassement ou par amusement mais pour une expérience sérieuse. Que d'échos cette période de ma vie ne réveille-t-elle pas en moi ! Grâce à Poiret et à Bianchini-Férier, j'ai pu réaliser cette relation de l'art et de la décoration, surtout montrer que la décoration et la peinture se désaltèrent à la même source. » Ses motifs floraux aux couleurs audacieuses transposées sur des tissus imprimés, contribuèrent à la création de textiles luxueux et élégants. Le style de Dufy, reconnaissable à ses couleurs vives, ses lignes fluides et des motifs inspirés de la nature, a été particulièrement bien adapté au monde de la mode. Ses œuvres ont été intégrées dans la conception de robes, foulards et accessoires, marquant une influence artistique dans ce domaine. Son esthétique joyeuse, vibrante et sa capacité à capturer le mouvement ont ajouté une dimension artistique aux vêtements et aux textiles, faisant de lui un artiste prisé dans le contexte de la haute couture.Raoul Dufy made a significant contribution to the world of fashion and textiles through his collaborations with renowned couture houses.Starting from 1905, Dufy sought to translate his aesthetic from painting to various mediums. He expanded his range of techniques with virtuoso mastery, including engraving, illustration, ceramics, theatre set design, murals, tapestries, and textiles, emphasising a particular attraction to decorative arts. In this regard, textile creation played a significant role in his artistic production, marked by prestigious collaborations with the famous fashion designer Paul Poiret and the silk house Bianchini-Férier.It was from 1910 that Paul Poiret and Raoul Dufy partnered and together founded 'La petite Usine', a modest artisan workshop on Boulevard de Clichy where the artist carried out all stages of creation: drawing, wood engraving, and fabric printing. This collaboration served as a stepping stone for Dufy, who continued his textile creations on an industrial scale with the Bianchini-Férier manufacture. In his own words: 'So here I am led to decoration and fashion, not for relaxation or amusement, but for a serious experience. What echoes this period of my life awakens in me! Thanks to Poiret and Bianchini-Férier, I was able to realise this connection between art and decoration, especially to show that decoration and painting draw from the same source.'His bold, colourful floral motifs transposed onto printed fabrics contributed to the creation of luxurious and elegant textiles. Dufy's recognisable style, characterised by vibrant colours, fluid lines, and nature-inspired motifs, was particularly well-suited to the world of fashion. His works were integrated into the design of dresses, scarves, and accessories, marking an artistic influence in this field.His joyful, vibrant aesthetic and ability to capture movement added an artistic dimension to clothing and textiles, making him a sought-after artist in the context of haute couture.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
Lot 644
HAY, Robert (1799-1863). Illustrations of Cairo, London, 1840, folio, additional lithographed title, 30 lithographed views on 29 plates (one plate heavily spotted, some other spotting and staining), contemporary roan-backed boards (worn). FIRST EDITION.HAY, Robert (1799-1863). Illustrations of Cairo ... Drawn on Stone by J. C. Bourne, under the Superintendence of Owen B. Carter, Architect. London: Printed by Tilt and Bogue, 1840. Folio (545 x 380mm). Additional tinted lithographed decorative title, lithographed dedication from the author to Edward William Lane, and 30 tinted lithographed views of Cairo on 29 plates after Robert Hay, Owen B. Carter and C. Laver (one plate heavily spotted, mainly light and marginal spotting and staining throughout). Contemporary roan-backed blue cloth boards lettered and ruled in gilt (worn and stained, inner hinges split, joints heavily rubbed). FIRST EDITION. The author was "... a pioneer of Egyptian exploration ... In 1840 [he] published a folio volume of 'Illustrations of Cairo', lithographed by J. C. Bourne from drawings by O. B. Carter and others. Some of the original drawings for this work are in the print room at the British Museum" (DNB). Abbey Travel 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; not in Brunet.
Lot 634
FARJEON, Eleanor (1881-1965). Mrs Malone. London: Oxford University Press, 1962, 12mo, illustrations by Edward Ardizzone, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR. With 2 other illustrated books. (3)FARJEON, Eleanor (1881-1965) & Edward ARDIZZONE (1900-79, illustrator). Mrs Malone. London: Oxford University Press, 1962. 12mo (140 x 110mm). Half title, illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. Original coloured pictorial paper boards, orange endpapers, dust-jacket with price unclipped (backstrip of jacket rubbed). A FINE COPY, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR ON THE TITLE PAGE. The work was first published by Michael Joseph in 1950 with illustrations by David Knight. This is the first edition to include the illustrations by Ardizzone, "... one of the most talented of English illustrators ..." (John Lewis, The 20th Century Book (1967)). With 2 other books, namely Edward Ardizzone's The Young Ardizzone. An Autobiographical Fragment (London, 1970, tall 8vo, original green cloth, dust-jacket, FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY THE ARTIST on the front free endpaper), and Alan Garner's The Stone Book (London, 1976, 8vo, illustrations by Michael Foreman, original cloth, dust-jacket, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, the title inscribed by the author, "For Elaine, Alan Garner", and further SIGNED on the title by the illustrator Michael Foreman). Provenance: Elaine Moss (1924-2020). Please see lot 607 for a biographical note on Elaine Moss. (3)
Lot 125
§ CHARLES OPPENHEIMER R.S.A., R.S.W. (BRITISH 1876-1961) ON THE GRAND CANAL, VENICE Signed, oil on canvas Dimensions:76cm x 76cm (30in x 30in) Note: Though his name is inextricably linked with the Kirkcudbright School of artists, the half-German, Manchester-born-and-raised Oppenheimer did not in fact settle in this region until the end of World War One. Over time he became a respected stalwart of the Scottish art world and a Royal Scottish Academician. His oeuvre is firmly and famously associated with the depiction of Galloway. Less well known perhaps is the fact that, as his biographer Euan Robson puts it, “Italy was as much his muse as Galloway”. As a body of work, they are much less frequently seen outside private collections comparative to his Scottish subject matter. Lyon & Turnbull are therefore delighted to offer a scarce and significant Italian painting by the artist, the most monumental in scale and sophistication to be seen on the market for some years.Oppenheimer’s love affair with Italy was a long and enduring one. In 1896 at the age of 21 he won a funded prize to travel to Florence and Venice. A deep passion for the country began. He was, in fact, retracing the steps of his father Ludwig Oppenheimer, a diversely talented individual who reputedly studied mosaic design and manufacture in Venice in the 1860s. It is thought the artist and his wife Connie travelled to Italy on honeymoon in 1903 and continued to do so frequently after the interlude of WW1, visiting throughout the 1920s and 30s. Verona and Venice were his main destinations of choice. This makes great sense: Oppenheimer was a master of depicting water and the play of light and shadow, and Venice especially with its canals and densely arranged architecture would have provided endless compositional inspiration to tempt his brush.In 1913 Oppenheimer exhibited Italian pictures at Doig, Wilson and Wheatley gallery on George Street, Glasgow, as well as at the RSA. It was a significant exhibition and he received numerous positive reviews. The Glasgow Herald’s critic remarked: “Mr Oppenheimer’s work impresses by way of its distinguished draughtsmanship and a refined sense of colour…[The painting]…possesses exhilarating sparkle and there is a subtle restraint in colouring: there are none of those lurid splashes which give some pictures of Italy the effect of mere garishness.”These words could quite easily be applied as a descriptor to the later painting of c.1928, On the Grand Canal, Venice, that we offer now for sale. Here we have a tranquil depiction of Venice’s most famous waterway, quiet and calm in the afternoon heat, the only sounds evoked being the lap of water against stone. Redolent, as the critic would have it, “…[of]…the drowsy felicity which belongs to life in these pleasant places.” The water is masterful; ripples and reflections rendered with comprehensive realism and skill. The light and heat of the day glare and glance off the stone walls whilst darkened alcoves and interiors coolly and enticingly recede into cleverly described shadow. Oppenheimer, as the Herald critic alluded, did not have a hyperbolic artistic vocabulary. This is attested to by the subtle tonalities of the palette here, which allow Venice to weave its romantic magic simply and on its own terms, free from excessive artistic licence.Oppenheimer’s artworks were sketched en plein air, indeed sometimes painted outdoors too before finishing in the studio from earlier studies. One certainly senses that immediacy here; the plein air approach almost certainly responsible for rendering this painting so very transportive and truthfully evocative. One such working sketch for this painting is recorded in Robson’s monograph of the artist (Euan Robson, Charles Oppenheimer: From Craftsman to Artist, Atelier Books, Edinburgh, 2012, p.73, pl.s39), a watercolour c.1928, held now in a private collection.The subject, Palazzo Contarini Fasan, is an unusual 15th-century Venetian gothic structure. It is also known as Casa di Desdemona for its famed associations with Shakespeare’s Othello. Legend has it that Nicola Contarini, a famous heroic leader in the wars against the Turks in the 1500s, once lived in the palazzo. He was said to have had dark skin, subsequently nicknamed "Moor". Contarini's wife, Palma Querini, was the inspiration, possibly, for the character of Desdemona. Exhausted by the brutal jealousy of her husband, she fled the marriage to return to her family. Furthermore, John Ruskin wrote in his The Seven Lamps of Architecture that the palazzo was "the most elaborate piece of architecture in Venice." Little wonder then, that the romanticism of the building’s legendary history and its unusual and beautiful façade captured the attention of Oppenheimer, who afforded it a substantially sized stretch of canvas.
Lot 306
William Brodie R.S.A., Scottish, 1815-1881, a marble bust of Corrina, the Lyric Muse, third quarter 19th century, the Classical maiden depicted with her down cast head wearing a laurel wreath and her hair arranged in a loose trailing chignon, titled and signed to reverse CORINNA WM. BRODIE A.R.S.A. Sculpt. ROME., with inset hand-written dedication plaque to reverse To George F. Barboi. from Jane Buchanan dated 13th May 1873, on socle, 53cm high, 35cm wide, 18cm deep Provenance: Joanna Barnes Fine Art, London, November 1995. The Property of the Late Reverend John Watson. Footnotes: Note: William Brodie is reputed to have worked on the original marble model of Corinna, alternatively known as Corinna the Lyric Muse, whilst studying in Rome in 1853 under the supervision of the renown Scottish sculptor Lawrence Macdonald (1799-1878). A carved marble or stone head entitled 'Corinna' was apparently then exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in Edinburgh (known as 'The Twenty-Eighth') in 1854 which was presumably a fragment of the later finished work. A completed marble sculpture was then exhibited in the Academy's exhibition the following year (known as 'The Twenty-Ninth') in 1855.
Lot 65
DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RINGThe step-cut diamond, weighing 3.99 carats, mounted in platinum, partial UK hallmark, ring size L½ Footnotes:Accompanied by a report from HRD stating that the diamond is H colour, SI1 clarity. Report number 13026254001, dated 12th September 2013.Please note, this report is over five years old and may require updating.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 148
DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RINGThe brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 11.69 carats, issuing from a reeded band of polished finish, ring size JFootnotes:Accompanied by a report from the GIA stating that the diamond is K colour, VS2 clarity. Report number 2231112233, dated 1st November 2023.Please note, this lot has VAT at the prevailing rate on both the Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. Additional duty of 2% will apply to the VAT. Please contact the department for further information.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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