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Lot 178
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Milled coinage, Sixpence, 1561, mm. star, bust A, decorated dress, large rose, 2.96g/6h (Borden/Brown 21, O1/R2; N 2024; S 2593). Good very fine, toned £300-£400 --- Provenance: J. Tooze Collection, DNW Auction 163, 18-19 September 2019, lot 1201; Covent Garden Collection
Lot 15
British Iron Age, Cantii, Amminus, silver Unit, head right, ammi in front, rev. conjoined horses, small bust between e-c above, s below, 0.87g/6h (Coin Register 1992, No. 91, this coin; ABC 459; BMC –; VA –; S –). Reverse well-centred, good fine and extremely rare £200-£260 --- Provenance: Found in Colchester, Essex, 1990.
Lot 243
George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Halfpenny, 1797 (early Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in copper, laureate bust right, 2 berries in wreath, ermined fold of drapery flush, rev. Britannia seated left, soho and triangle of dots on rock, ship with 3 stays from foremast to bowsprit, edge plain, 14.35g/6h (BMC 1157 [KH 7]; ‘Selig’ 1375). Good extremely fine, rare £400-£500 --- Provenance: M.J. Roberts Collection
Lot 483
South Africa, Coronation, 1953, a 3-medal set in gold, silver, and bronze by the South African Mint, crowned bust right, revs. depictions of African wildlife, 18.80g, 16.90g, and 15.80g respectively, all 31mm [3]. Lightly toned but otherwise practically as struck; in original blue case of issue £700-£900
Lot 463
George IV, visit to Scotland, 1822, a silver medal, by W. Bain, laureate bust left, rev. façade of the National Monument, 45mm, 39.35g (BHM.1179; Eimer 1162); Surgeons’ Hall School of Medicine, Edinburgh, a copper award medal, unsigned, named (Practical Chemistry Prize Medal Gained by Robert McLaren...Session 1895-6), 48mm; other base metal medals of Bonnie Prince Charlie and Robert Burns, 19th century; together with a replica in wax of Robert Bruce’s seal [5], Second good extremely fine and cased, others fair to fine, first scarce £100-£120
Lot 183
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Milled coinage, Sixpence, 1562, mm. star, bust D, broader bust, decorated dress, small rose, 2.89g/7h (Borden/Brown 25, O7/R3; N 2027; S 2596). Good very fine and toned £400-£600 --- Provenance: Abp J. Sharp Collection, Morton & Eden Auction 91, 7-8 December 2017, lot 245; Covent Garden Collection
Lot 247
George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Farthing, 1797 (late Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in copper, laureate bust right, 2 berries in wreath, brooch with 6 regular jewels, rev. Britannia seated left, soho and triangle of dots on rock which overlaps shield, ship with 3 stays from foremast to bowsprit, edge plain, 7.50g/7h (BMC 1190 [KF 2]; Cooke 333). Scratch in front of Britannia’s face, otherwise toned with an even dark patina, extremely fine £400-£600
Lot 482
Italy: Papal States, Foundation of the Church of Santa Lucia, Grottammare, 1590, a cast bronze medal by D. Poggini, bust of Camilla Peretti right, rev. façade of the church, 46mm, 47.51g (Pollard 393). Some pitting, otherwise good very fine £120-£150 --- Camila Peretti was the sister of Pope Sixtus V.
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Lot 475
France, The Transfer of Henry III’s Heart to Saint-Cloud, 1627, a bronze medal by P. Regnier, laureate and draped bust right, rev. heart on altar with clergy either side, 34mm, 14.94g (Jones II 109; Mazerolle 890). Attractively toned with some original colour, about extremely fine £100-£120
Lot 162
Two late 19th/early 20th century black painted cast metal equestrian groups of a groom and stallion, on rocky ground and ebonised wooden plinth, 26.5cm high and a simulated bronze bust of a person leaning on clasped hands in simulated bronze finish on a wooden plinth, 41cm high (3) Property of Dunkirk Manor, Theescombe, Stroud
Lot 3
After Michiel Jansz. van Miereveld Portrait of Prince Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange (1567-1625), bust-length, in a gold embroidered doublet with white ruff and wearing the jewel of the Garteroil on panel26 x 21cmProvenance: Believed to have been purchased from the sale 'The Classic Contents of Strawberry Hill Collected by Horace Walpole', held in 1842.Condition ReportFramed: 49 x 41cmBelieved to be late 18th /early 19th century. Fine craquelure. Surface dust and dirt. Two fine scratches to the left of the sitter's beard. Light surface scuffs. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 158
English School, c.1900 Portrait of Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley (1833-1913), 1st Viscount Wolseley, bust-length, in uniformoil on canvas, oval80 x 65cm, in a carved giltwood frameCondition ReportFramed: 82 x 64cmFaint stretcher marks starting to emerge. There is a fine horizonal line crossing the forehead of the sitter which appears to be the weave of the canvas. A little thinning to the paint in places, please see additional condition images. Examined under UV light patches of overpaint fluorese on the left side of the sitter's forehead, at the top of the head on the right side, around the ear, the lapel on the sittter's left shoulder and in the lower centre. The applicaton of varnish is a little patchy which makes further reading difficult and may obscure further restoration.
Lot 141
Circle of William Wood (1769-1809) Portrait of Miss Duncan (1780-1858), aged 15, bust-length, in a white dress miniature on ivory, oval 6.5 x 5cm A label verso is inscribed 'Maria Rebecca Davison/(née Duncan) wife of James Davison, died/May 30th 1858 aged 78/& buried in Brompton Cemetery'. Provenance: The estate of Baron John Mauger Langin. IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Condition ReportFramed: 21 x 20cm Rubbing to the left edge. Light surface scuffs. Small abrasions around the eyes and hairline. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Lot 140
â–² Charles Spencelayh (1865-1958), after Carl Jäger Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), bust-length, in a brown coat and white stockminiature on ivory, early 20th century, signed 'C. Spencelayh' l.r.15 x 9.5cmIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportFramed: 32.5 x 27cmOn very close inspection under raking light it is possible to see some light surface scuffs and scratches to the background but overall the miniature presents well. There is a small mark/ abrasion to the left edge, upper centre, which has the appearance of a finger print. There are thunderbugs trapped behind the glazing but the work itself does not appear to be affected. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Lot 10
Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) Portrait of a young lady, said to be Vera, daughter of John, Lord Poulett, half-length, in a green dress with pearl necklacebears later inscription and signature 'Mrs Beal pinxt', oil on canvas, oval77 x 64cmProvenance: Private collection, The Old House, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire.Condition ReportFramed: 87 x 74cmCirca 1670. Craquelure and light surface scuffs with a very small raised bump and abrasion to the centre of the lower edge. A small loss to the bust. Minor abrasions to the edges. The canvas tension is a little loose to the touch with stretcher marks and a few small scattered lumps and bumps to the background. Examined under UV light there are small spots of retouching to the lips, beneath the nose, and also to the bust. There is further overpainting to the dress on the left side, by the beads in the centre, the sitter's left sleeve and around the inscription, please see additional condition images. Much of the background has a thick application of varnish which may obscure further restoration.
Lot 142
English School, 19th century Portrait of a young lady, bust-length, in a green dressminiature on ivory7.8 x 6.4cm, in a gold frame with a lock of hair verso, in a leather caseIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportNot viewed out of case. Ivory a little warped and dished with some light rubbing to the edges. Small spots and speckles of dust/dirt under glass. Presents well overall, please see additional images. Scuffs and light scratches to the case.
Lot 511
Film Song Sheet Music, approximately two hundred and twenty original pieces of Sheet Music from various films including The Dam Busters, Houdini, Gunfight at the OK Corral, Cockleshell Heroes, The Comancheros, Lawrence of Arabia, The Man With The Golden Arm, Road to Rio, Tempest, Tender is the Night, Pillow Talk, The Third Man, Underwater, Pardners, Rio Bravo, Doctor In Love, North West Frontier, Shane, Our Man In Havana, The Paleface, Hollywood or Bust, Never Let Go, Whack-O, The Caine Mutiny, The Alamo, The Great Imposter, The Five Pennies and more - name and original purchase dates neatly stamped or printed on rear of most, otherwise in very good condition
Lot 881
70S ARTISTS LP REISSUE COLLECTION - a collection of approximately 29 LP reissues of 70s artists. Collection to include: T. Rex - The Slider - Demon (DEMRECDLX002) - Electric Warrior - Fly (533 779-7) - The T. Rex Wax Co. Singles A's And B's 1972-77 - Music On Vinyl (MOVLP418), Electric Light Orchestra - Discovery - Out Of The Blue - Face The Music - A New World Record - Time - Wembley Or Bust - Alone In The Universe - From Out Of Nowhere, Stevie Wonder, John Martyn (x4), Elton John (x5), Randy Newman (x6). The collection is generally in Ex to Ex+ condition.
Lot 4105
Phaleraförmige Applike mit Büste der Minerva, römisch, 2. - 3. Jhdt. n. Chr. Runde Phalera mit eingekehlter Rückseite und vier mitgegossenen Nieten am Rand. Auf der Vorderseite innerhalb eines ca. 1 cm breiten Rahmens eine Minervabüste, deren Brust und Schulter nur flach ausgearbeitet den unteren Teil der Phalera einnehmen. Aus der Mitte springen vollplastisch gearbeitet der Hals und der behelmte Kopf hervor. Der Kopf hohl gearbeitet. Die Gottheit trägt einen Panzer mit Medusenhaupt auf der Mitte der Brust. Auf den Schultern vollflächig Streifen, die an den Enden in auf die Arme herabhängende "Pteryges" auslaufen. Die Plastik geht hier im Gegensatz zum eher naturalistisch gestalteten Kopf in eine unorganische Reihung von Bildelementen über, welche die Rüstung der Gottheit eher symbolisch darstellen. Helm vom "attischen" Typ mit Stirnschild, seitlich davon die Haare in welligen Strähnen hervorragend. Leicht fleckige olivgrüne Patina und minimale Korrosionsspuren. Eindrucksvolles Beispiel provinzialrömischen Kunstschaffens, das unabhängig von klassischen Schönheitsidealen eigene Ausdrucksformen findet. Durchmesser der Phalera 8,5 cm. Höhe vom unteren Rand zum Helmbusch hin ca. 10 cm. Dazu ein Plexiglasständer zur Präsentation der Phalera auf ebenem Grund.Provenienz: Rheinische Privatsammlung J. K. (nachgelassen). Erworben 2001 beim Antiken-Kabinett Gackstätter in Frankfurt. Dokumentation mit Rechnung und Expertise vorhanden. A Roman phalera-shaped appliqué with bust of Minerva, 2nd - 3rd century A.D. A Roman phalera-shaped appliqué with bust of Minerva, 2nd - 3rd century A.D. Runde Phalera mit eingekehlter Rückseite und vier mitgegossenen Nieten am Rand. Auf der Vorderseite innerhalb eines ca. 1 cm breiten Rahmens eine Minervabüste, deren Brust und Schulter nur flach ausgearbeitet den unteren Teil der Phalera einnehmen. Aus der Mitte springen vollplastisch gearbeitet der Hals und der behelmte Kopf hervor. Der Kopf hohl gearbeitet. Die Gottheit trägt einen Panzer mit Medusenhaupt auf der Mitte der Brust. Auf den Schultern vollflächig Streifen, die an den Enden in auf die Arme herabhängende "Pteryges" auslaufen. Die Plastik geht hier im Gegensatz zum eher naturalistisch gestalteten Kopf in eine unorganische Reihung von Bildelementen über, welche die Rüstung der Gottheit eher symbolisch darstellen. Helm vom "attischen" Typ mit Stirnschild, seitlich davon die Haare in welligen Strähnen hervorragend. Leicht fleckige olivgrüne Patina und minimale Korrosionsspuren. Eindrucksvolles Beispiel provinzialrömischen Kunstschaffens, das unabhängig von klassischen Schönheitsidealen eigene Ausdrucksformen findet. Durchmesser der Phalera 8,5 cm. Höhe vom unteren Rand zum Helmbusch hin ca. 10 cm. Dazu ein Plexiglasständer zur Präsentation der Phalera auf ebenem Grund. Provenance: Rheinische Privatsammlung J. K. (nachgelassen). Erworben 2001 beim Antiken-Kabinett Gackstätter in Frankfurt. Dokumentation mit Rechnung und Expertise vorhanden. Condition: II +
Lot 4083
Karneolgemme mit Büste des Hadrian mit Strahlenkrone, 2. Jhdt. n. Chr. Ovale Gemme mit Büste des Kaisers Hadrian nach links, auf dem Haupt eine Strahlenkrone. Die Seiten nach unten hin abgeschrägt. Winzige Abplatzungen an den Kanten. Maße 19 x 15 mm.Provenienz: Aus rheinischer Privatsammlung, erworben in den 90er Jahren im rheinischen Kunsthandel. A carnelian gem with bust of Hadrian with a radiate crown, 2nd century A.D. A carnelian gem with bust of Hadrian with a radiate crown, 2nd century A.D. Ovale Gemme mit Büste des Kaisers Hadrian nach links, auf dem Haupt eine Strahlenkrone. Die Seiten nach unten hin abgeschrägt. Winzige Abplatzungen an den Kanten. Maße 19 x 15 mm. Provenance: Aus rheinischer Privatsammlung, erworben in den 90er Jahren im rheinischen Kunsthandel. Condition: II +
Lot 4077
Buntes Mosaik mit Orpheus in Tondo, römisch, Ende 2. - 3. Jhdt. n. Chr. Mehrfarbiges Mosaik aus kubischen Tesserae in Originallage, modern auf Betonplatte montiert. Breite 75 cm. Höhe 76,5 cm. In einem zentralen Tondo Brustbild des Orpheus mit phrygischer Mütze, mit nach halbrechts gerichtetem Antlitz eine Lyra spielend. In den Zwickeln des Rechtecks, in welchem das Tondo mit Brustbildnis eingearbeitet ist, vier Dreiecke. Links unten und rechts oben auf Schwarzweißtöne reduziert, links oben und rechts unten hingegen mit zusätzlichen braunen und rötlichen Farben. Das Tondo eingerahmt von einem weiß gehaltenen äußeren Kreis und einem bunten inneren Kreis aus ineinandergreifenden Haken. Die beiden Kreise durch schwarze Linien eingefasst. Das Brustbild des Orpheus mit Gelb-, Rot- und Brauntönen gestaltet, die Linienführung durch schwarze Steine hervorgehoben, Glanzlichter durch helle und weiße Steine. Unter der phrygischen Mütze fällt dem Sänger und Dichter das lange Haar auf die Schulter. Um den Rand der phrygischen Mütze ein Lorbeerkranz, dargestellt mit Tesserae in Grüntönen. Über seinem Gewand trägt Orpheus einen Mantel, der an der Brustmitte von einer Scheibenfibel zusammengehalten wird. Abgesehen von geringfügigen Fehlstellen attraktives römisches Mosaik der mittleren Kaiserzeit.Provenienz: Rheinische Privatsammlung, erworben um 1990 in der Aachener Dependance eines Brüsseler Kunsthändlers. A colourful Roman mosaic with Orpheus in tondo, late 2nd - 3rd century A.D. A colourful Roman mosaic with Orpheus in tondo, late 2nd - 3rd century A.D. Multi-coloured mosaic made of cubic tesserae in original position, mounted on a concrete slab in modern times. Width 75 cm. Height 76.5 cm. In a central tondo, a bust portrait of Orpheus with a Phrygian cap, playing a lyre with his face turned half-right. Four triangles in the spandrels of the rectangle in which the tondo with the bust portrait is incorporated. Bottom left and top right reduced to black and white tones, top left and bottom right with additional brown and reddish colours. The tondo is framed by a white outer circle and a colourful inner circle of interlocking hooks. The two circles are bordered by black lines. The bust of Orpheus created with tesserae in shades of yellow, red and brown, the lines emphasised by black stones, highlights by light and white stones. Under the Phrygian cap, the long hair of the singer and poet falls onto his shoulders. Around the edge of the Phrygian cap is a laurel wreath, depicted with tesserae in shades of green. Orpheus wears a cloak over his robe, which is held together at the centre of his chest by a disc brooch. Apart from minor losses, an attractive Roman mosaic from the Middle Imperial period. Provenance: Rhenish private collection, acquired circa 1990 in the Aachen branch of a Brussels art dealer. Condition: II +
Lot 709
ANTHONY REDMILE: A WHITE COMPOSITE FAUX MARBLE BUST OF THE GODDESS VENUS, AFTER THE ANTIQUEModern With A.R monogram to reverse of the socle base, 59cm highCondition reportOverall in good decorative order, but with some very minor scuffs of dirt. Please see additional images to illustration the few marks, including slight mark to the bottom right and a few marks to the back of the socle.
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