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Lot 97
Tom Frost (British contemporary) 'Even on calm waters waves will rise' (21st century) Screen print on paper Unsigned Mounted, framed & glazed 14 x 17cm (5.5" x 6.75") Tom Frost studied illustration at Falmouth College of Art, and since graduating in 2001, has worked as a freelance illustrator in Bristol and become a member at the wonderful Snap Studios in central Bristol in order to pursue his love of screen printing. Now living in Pembrokeshire and working from his studio in the garden, his work is inspired by his passion for old match boxes, vintage tin toys, folk art, children’s books and stamps. Utilising screen printing, plywood, vintage Meccano, acrylic paint, Gocco machines and perspiration, he hopes to create items that people will cherish for years to come. This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Lot 966
ELISABETH OF VALOIS: (1545-1568) Also known as Elisabeth of France. Queen of Spain 1559-68 as third spouse of King Philip II of Spain. She was the eldest daughter of King Henry II of France and Catherine de´Medici. Elisabeth died at the very early age of 23. A very rare Autograph letter signed by the Queen, to her mother. A.L.S., `Elisabeth´, one page, folio, n.p., n.d., to the Queen of France and her mother Catherine de´Medici, in old French. Elisabeth asks for an important favour, stating in part `Madame, j'ai su le bien et faveur qu'il vous a plu faire…de certain arrêt duquel il se soit peiné bien fort, moyennant laquelle révision et fasse lui de justifier son innocence qui est cause que de nouveau je redoive vous supplier faire…il a souffert de dommage en sa personne et biens par la malice de ses ennemis. J'ai prié dieu madame qu'il vous tienne en santé très heureuse et longue vie. Votre très humble et très obéissante fille´ (Translation: "Madame, I have learned the good favour you have been kind to do... of certain judgment which he has suffered himself very much, in return for which revision and make him justify his innocence which is the cause that again I must beg you to do… he suffered damage to his person and properties by the malice of his enemies. I prayed to God madam that he keep you very healthy and long life. Your very humble and very obedient daughter") With address leaf stating `A la Reyne, Madame et mère´ (Translation: "To the Queen, Madame and mother") A very rare latter of good association. Overall age wear, with foxing and creases, mostly to edges. About G King Philip II of Spain was very attached to Elisabeth of France, staying close by her side even when she was ill with smallpox. Both were very close to their two daughters, buying them dolls and toys and both rejoiced at the birth of Isabella as if it had been the birth of a son. Elisabeth had another miscarriage on 3 October 1568, and died the same day, along with her new-born infant daughter. After the death of Elisabeth, Catherine de´Medici offered her younger daughter Margaret as a bride for Philip II, but the King declined the offer
Lot 1234
Collection of ten boxed and unboxed Burago diecast models to include 3 x diecast models featuring Jaguar 'E' Cabriolet 1961, Mercedes Benz 500K Roadster 1936 and Alfa Romeo 2300 Spider and 7 x built and unbuilt diecast metal model kits featuring Mercedes-Benz 500k Roadster (unbuilt), Bugatti Type 59 1934, Alfa Romeo 2300 Spider 1932, Jaguar SS 100 1937, 2 x Mercedes Benz SSK (One in white and another in dark blue and purple) and Alfa Romeo 2300 Monza 1934, diecast all vg and boxes vg overall, together with a collection of assorted toys and games to include Picooz R/C Helicopter, West Design 3D Puzzle, etc (3 boxes)
Lot 1314
Collection of around 25 diecast & plastic farming related models to include Britains, Corgi & Matchbox, featuring Britains Massey-Ferguson Combine harvester, Britains L.W.B Land Rover, Britains horse trailers, Britains Mercedez Benz Tractor, Matchbox Lesney, etc; together with a quantity of plastic figures featuring Timpo Toys Medieval knights, Britains Deetail, Lone Star Harvey Series, etc, plus a Timpo Medieval Siege Tower (boxed). (Models & figures showing play wear) (2)
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