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ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM VAN DER HAGEN (FL. 1720-1745)King William III off the coast of Ireland, June 1690, with an English Royal Yacht and the Lord High Admiral’s First-rate Flying the Royal StandardOil on canvas, 85.8 x 142.9 cm The yacht is inscribed on the stern in Latin with the initials of the King and Queen: “W(illiam) R(ex)” and “M(aria) R(egina)King William III set sail for Ireland with the English fleet in the second week of June 1690, arriving off Carrickfergus on 14 June. Here he landed before proceeding to Belfast where he took command of his army and marched towards Drogheda. On the 30 June he faced the combined French and Irish armies of King James II across the River Boyne, where the battle and subsequent rout of the Jacobite army took place the following day. William himself was slightly wounded in the battle, which was the keystone event in securing the Protestant ascendancy for many years to come. It also effectively marked the end of King James's hopes of re-establishing himself on the English throne. After proceeding to Dublin where he entered the city in triumph, William advanced against Limerick, but failed to convert his siege there into capitulation. He returned from County Cork in July after less than two months of campaigning with his throne effectively safe from further opposition.The present painting, which dates from about 1730, is best judged as a ‘fancy’ picture to the extent that it does not rely on an eye-witness account by the artist. Nor indeed was topographical accuracy what viewers of such works demanded. What the painting does is symbolically celebrate the victory of the House of Orange over the Stuart kings in Ireland.In 1728, William Van der Hagen was employed to paint a series of six Irish views for Robert Baillie which were to be reproduced in tapestry. All of the subjects were to be taken from King William's campaign in 1690, but in the event only two were completed, The Defence of Derry and The Battle of the Boyne. These are still preserved in what was the chamber of the Irish House of Lords, now the Bank of Ireland on College Green. However, he did paint a series of such pictures for other patrons, including King William Landing at Carrickfergus (Ulster Museum), and numerous other topographical and fancy landscapes are recorded in historic Irish collections.In the present painting, the richly gilded Royal Yacht in the foreground is flying the pennant which from 1660 indicated that the ship was under independent, rather than fleet, command. Here it is in the personal service of the monarch. The large first-rate on the right-hand side of the composition is flying on its mainmast the Royal Standard of William III which was in use between 1689 and 1702, whilst the fore flies the Admiralty and Lord High Admiral's flag, with its motif of a gold anchor and rope. At the stern is the senior ensign of the Royal Navy (in use from 1625 to 1707) and the stern mast flies the ‘jack’ of the Royal Navy which was in service from the same dates. All this indicates the presence on board of the king himself and the commander of his navy, the Lord High Admiral.In the left foreground the small boat flies the red, white and blue striped Dutch ‘Double Prince’ flag of the Amsterdam Admiralty, which is painted in close contiguity with the naval ‘jack’ flying from the round tower on shore, emphasising thereby the Anglo-Dutch alliance.
A FRENCH TAPESTRY DEPICTING ST CECILIA PLAYING THE VIOLA AT HER WEDDING, PROBABLY 17TH CENTURY,the patron saint of music depicted with her husband Valerian and his brother Tiburtius in the forest, surrounded by trees and flowers. 151 x 178cmSt. Cecilia is one of the most famous virgin martyrs of the Catholic church. She is the patron saint of music and musicians and is often depicted playing the viola (a small organ) or organ pipes in her hands.Despite her vow of virginity, she was forced by her parents to marry a pagan nobleman called Valerian. During the marriage ceremony she is said to have sang to God in her heart and called upon the saints and angels to guard her virginity. Once married, St. Cecilia told her husband that an angel of God was watching over her and if he forced the consummation of their marriage he would be punished. Valerian promised to respect her vow of virginity if he could see proof of the angel but St. Cecilia told him the only way he could see the angel was if he was baptised. After Valerian was baptised, he returned to his wife and saw the angel by her side protecting her. St. Cecilia also converted Valerian's brother Tibertius. The brothers were martyred before she was.Condition Report: Tapestry is in very nice condition - somewhat discolouredParticularly the figures but we are giving no guarantee of the ageSee images
MONTEGRAPPA FOUNTAIN PEN "VATICAN PAPAL".Silver embossed and rose gold-plated barrel.Limited edition. Exemplary 410/476.Two-tone gold nib. Tip M.Screw cap. Piston loading.No box.Dimensions: 14 cm in length, 14 mm. in diameter.Uniquely captures the essence of the last two millennia by depicting the origin of this recorded time. Through the use of intricate engravings, it celebrates and commemorates the basis of the calendar by which we have achieved and marked this milestone.This numbered limited edition bears the signature of Pope John Paul II and the seal celebrating the Great Jubilee. The body and cap are overlaid with hand-engraved sterling silver 1.In a tapestry of images, hand-engraved into the precious metals of the cap and body of the pen, are the cherished values and images of the church.Turning the cap counterclockwise from the clip reveals the unmistakable silhouette of St Peter's Basilica. The name of the engraver's workshop is accompanied by the pen's serial number. An exclusive image of Pope John Paul II in front of the Holy Door at the opening of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000 is central to the design of the cap, followed by the official logo of the Great Jubilee Celebrations of the Year 2000.Below the logo, the Latin inscription reads "PER CHRISTVM - IN SPIRITV SANCTO - AD DEVM PATREM" (FOR CHRIST - IN THE HOLY SPIRIT - TO GOD THE FATHER), quoted from the Apostolic Letter "Incarnationis Mysterium". The lower part of the cap proudly bears the signature of the Holy Father, Joannes Paulus II, who stamps this edition.The body presents the Holy Trinity: God the Father (top), Jesus Christ (centre) between Mary and John, the Holy Spirit represented by a dove (bottom). A multitude of angels surround the Holy Trinity, and the four angels near the dove hold the Gospels.Technically, the Papal Pen represents the latest advances in modern technology. It features a two-tone nib crafted in solid 18k gold, tastefully engraved to reproduce the keys of St. Peter's Basilica, masked platinum and an iridium tip for smooth writing.These piston-fed fountain pens employ a state-of-the-art ink feed system using hand-turned ebonite for uninterrupted ink flow, complemented by a high-capacity ink reservoir.
A ROYAL DOULTON/ MINTON 'TAPESTRY' S770 PATTERN DINNER SET, comprising two covered tureens, two gravy boats with stands, one serving dish, a covered sugar bowl (marked as second quality), a small teapot, a standard teapot ( marked second quality), large jug, a covered soup tureen (second quality), four crescent shaped salad plates, one bread and butter plate, seven dinner plates, diameter 28cm, three large plates, diameter 35cm (one marked as second quality), ten finger bowls (three second quality), thirteen dessert dishes, two sets of salt and pepper pots, two mustard pots, one dish, thirteen soup dishes (one chipped, seven marked as second quality), one sugar bowl, thirteen twin handled soup bowls (one second quality), fourteen saucers, thirteen side plates (seven seconds), twelve tea plates, fifteen cups (six seconds), eighteen saucers (ten seconds) (146) (Condition report: obvious damage and second quality are mentioned in description, some pieces have surface scratches, medium to heavy use on some pieces)
THREE BOXES OF CERAMICS, to include two Villeroy & Boch coffee cups and two saucers, a Coalport 'Country ware' lidded pot, three Wedgwood 'Japonica' pattern mugs, a Villeroy & Boch 'Christmas' plate, 'Noah's Arc' pot and a 'Farm Yard' lidded pot by Laplau, a Coalport 'Oceanside' white coffee pot, Minton 'Tapestry' pattern plate, a Royal Doulton 'Camelot' tea set, etc (s.d) (3 boxes)
Assorted prints to include:- After Kirchner Raphael, "Expiation", framed and glazed, Print of a photograph Josephine Baker, three prints framed together, mounted, of children in various dress, early 20th century, framed sailor's knots, photograph of Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Stuffy "Dowding", limited edition print after Baldock Marshal of the Royal Air Force Arthur Harris BT, a framed photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1892-1945 and two other prints and a tapestry of the American War of Independence 1776-1976 (10)
A Victorian mahogany tapestry Pole Screen, with turned column on carved tripod base, the tapestry depicting the Royal Coat of Arms with motto 'DIEU ET MON DROIT', H 186cm, together with a pair of watercolours, moorland scenes, one indistinctly signed, 10.5cm x 18.5cm, framed, together with a large framed print, 'When the Sun is Low' (4)
AN 18TH CENTURY WALNUT COUNTRY HOUSE SETTEE. with a tapestry seat and back depicting a rural scene, the scrolling arms with leaf and fish scale carving on square section supports, height 98cm, width 139cm, depth 63cm. * Tapestry seat and back with significant damage, tears, holes etc and faded/discoloured, arms repaired and unstable. **BP 22.5% inc VAT + Lot Fee of £8

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