Philip Alexius de László, PRBA, Hungarian / British 1869-1937- Portrait of Paul Leonardo de László, the artist's son; oil on canvas, signed, inscribed, and dated 'To Stephen / de László / 1932' (lower left), 77.8 x 62.2 cm. Provenance: Stephen de László, son of the artist. By descent; Anon. sale, Christie's, London, 12 December 2013, lot 27. Private Collection, Spain. Literature: The de László Archive Trust, 'The Catalogue Raisonné of Works by Philip de László (1869-1937) [online]', no.8354. Note: Paul Leonardo de László (1906-1982) was born in Vienna, the third son of Philip de László and his wife Lucy, née Guinness. His second Christian name was given to him in honour of Leonardo da Vinci, (1452-1519) whom his father much admired. The family moved to England in 1907 and Paul was educated at Twyford School, near Winchester, Rugby (where he was known for his debating skills) and Balliol College, Oxford. At Oxford he was a keen boxer, and very much involved in the Oxford Union Debating Society. After graduating from Oxford he taught history at Eton for a term, and was asked to join the permanent staff. He declined the offer and spent a year (1927-1928) in New York working in the bank of Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. Philip de László was extremely proud when his son was called to the bar in 1929 and painted a number of portraits of him in his wig and gown. The sitter joined solicitors Gregory Rowcliffe & Co. in London, who would later act as executors of Philip de László’s estate after his death in 1937. In June 1933 Paul married Josephine Vavasour McConnell. They had three children, Christopher (born 1936), Ann (born 1938) and Jane (born 1942) and lived in Tite Street and later, Southcote Lodge, Camberley. During the war Paul served as a Lieutenant Commander Royal Naval Volunteer based at Bletchley Park. He served in North Africa, inspected Naval Radio stations and worked in the special section of the Admiralty. He was awarded an OBE. He was a close friend of General Montgomery’s Chief of Staff, Freddie de Guingand. After the war he joined 'English Electric' as personal assistant and legal advisor to the chairman, Sir George Nelson. He became a director of the company. He retired in 1969. His interests included photography, cine-photography, woodwork, clocks and watches, and natural history. During his schooldays he knew Harry Abrahams and they shared a job collecting films to be developed. At the age of 14 he became a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society. He took many of the photographs in John Ramsbottom’s book 'Mushrooms and Toadstools'. A keen amateur conjurer, he was very skilled with his hands. During the war, when he was at home and had the time, he taught carpentry to his son Christopher and his contemporaries in his workshop. He enjoyed designing and building electrical gadgets. Visitors to Orchards, Godalming (where he moved in 1946) were fascinated by the movie screen which was hidden behind the panelling in the hall, and which would appear at the press of a button as the lights dimmed. He took a great interest in his family which included many cousins with whom he remained in touch until he died. He was referred to as 'The Rock of the Family' and took great pleasure in his eight grandchildren. He lived at Orchards until 1974 when he moved to Haslemere, Surrey. He died in December 1983, twenty two months after his wife Josephine. In this highly engaging portrait study, the sitter is shown half-length, seated and to the left at a table, wearing a barrister's black gown, wing collar and a grey wig. His left elbow rests on the table with his hand raised, his right forearm across a group of papers. The portrait is inscribed to Stephen, the elder brother of the sitter. We are grateful to Katherine Field for writing the catalogue entry for this portrait, which is included in the Philip de László catalogue raisonné, currently presented in progress online: www.delaszlocatalogueraisonne.com (no.8354).
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After Frans van Mieris, Dutch 1635-1681- A woman standing before a mirror; oil on panel, 33.4 x 27.6 cm. (unframed). Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: The present work appears to be a copy, in reverse, after Van Mieris's original, which is held in the Leiden Collection [FM-121]. The theme of a lady at her toilette is one that often featured in the paintings of Van Mieris and his contemporaries, such as Gerard ter Borch (1617-1681) and Gabriel Metsu 1629-1667). This subject allowed these artists to exhibit their significant technical proficiency, particularly in the depiction of a range of surfaces and fabrics, from the shimmer of satin and pearls to the fur and velvet of the lady's cape, and the weave of the carpet on the table.
Manner of Jan Miense Molenaer, Dutch, early 19th century- A Cottage interior with a family seated around a table; oil on panel, 44.1 x 55.7 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: The present work is executed in the manner of the Dutch artist Jan Miense Molenaer (1610-1668), whose output is characterised by his scenes of merry company in an interior. Here, a family group are seated around a table, admiring the plate of meat which seats in the centre, whilst a serving-girl holds a bowl above the table. The only figure who does not appear to be preoccupied with the meal is the mother, seated to the left, who looks directly out at the viewer. The plates and cutlery balance precariously on the edge of the table, very much recalling the tendencies of many 17th-century Dutch still life artists such as Jan Havicksz. Steen (1626-1679).
Manner of David Teniers the Younger, late 18th / early 19th century- The interior of a tavern with figures; oil on panel, oval, 27.2 x 36.6 cm., (unframed). Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: The present work is clearly influenced by the approach of David Teniers the Younger (1610-1690), whose tavern scenes, filled with figures drinking, gambling, and smoking pipes, are highly distinctive. This painting depicts figures seated at a table, smoking pipes, whilst a barmaid approaches them from the left of the composition and a standing violinist serenades them.
A QUANTITY OF BOXED AND UNBOXED 1970'S PEDIGREE SINDY DOLLS AND ACCESSORIES, two unboxed dolls, one marked '2 GEN 1077 033055X' to back of neck and 'Hong Kong' to buttocks, the other marked 'Sindy 033055X' to back of neck and 'Hong Kong' to buttocks, the third doll is a Hong Kong made copy, all dolls complete but one has a split to left knee, all with marking and wear, boxed accessories, Shower, Wardrobe, Magic Cooker and Home, contents not checked but all appear largely complete but may be missing some small accessories, quantity of unboxed accessories including bed, dressing table, damaged ironing board and iron, rotary clothes line and damaged patio set, small quantity of Fairie Glen and other unmarked clothing and accessories, boxes damaged
A BOXED PENGUIN SERIES 4 RUBBER BAND DRIVE FORD V8 'TUDOR' SEDAN, No.459 V, not tested, appears complete and in fairly good condition, has crack to bottom of n/s windscreen pillar and possibly some plastic deformation to roof, box with missing flaps, damage and wear, with a boxed Vulcan Child's Sewing Machine, appears complete and in fairly good condition, with table clamp and instructions, box damaged and an Amazing Dip-er-Do- II Stunt Plane, still sealed in original packet (3)
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