MATISSE HENRI: (1869-1954) French Artist. An excellent signed and inscribed programme, 32 pages, 4to, Vence, July-August 1951, in French. Signed to the title page `a M. Wheeler, cordialement H. Matisse´. The exhibition programme is entitled `L´Art Sacré´, (`Sacred Art´), relates to the Vence Chapel, and contains over thirty photographs showing the chapel, Matisse´s works, and few showing the French painter at Vence. Covers bounded with brown lace. VG The chapel at Vence is the Chapelle du Rosaire, a village between Nice and Antibes in the south of France. He worked on the chapel project using the cut-out method from 1948 to 1951. Matisse was diagnosed with abdominal cancer in 1941 and surgery left him chair and bed bound. Painting and sculpture became almost impossible physical challenges which made him turn to creating cut paper collages and decoupages with the help of assistants. His closest collaborator was Monique Bourgeois, a student nurse who helped Matisse after his surgery, also his model, who became a nun in 1946, and the reason of this chapel work by Matisse.
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MATISSE HENRI: (1869-1954) French Artist. An important typed manuscript, with extensive manuscript additions by Matisse, unsigned, one page, folio, n.p. (Vence), n.d. (c.1950), in French. The typed manuscript, evidently prepared by a journalist following an interview with the artist, is entitled An Hour with Matisse, and provides details of Matisse's work at the Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence as it reaches its final stages of decoration, explaining that the eminent architect Auguste Perret has supervised the project, and that Matisse's studio is currently a replica of the chapel's interior with a huge amount of drawings affixed to the walls, many in yellow, green and blue, representing the colours to be used in the stained glass, further describing the position of the altar, the white marble floor, and the black and white ceramic tiles which Matisse is creating. The manuscript continues with several questions posed to Matisse, which he responds to in his own hand, explaining that the square ceramic tiles are to be decorated in black and white in order to strike a balance with the colours of the stained glass, and expressing his view that the hardest challenge in building and decorating the chapel was to fill a relatively small space with the monumental and expressive concept that he wished to achieve. Matisse also states that he has not felt the need to change his religious views in order to create the chapel, and that all of his life his work has been made with the religious feeling of the mystery of nature. Finally, the artist remarks that he has not had time to consider future projects as the chapel has not yet been completed. The final third of the page was originally part of a separate sheet and is now neatly affixed to the base of the primary sheet. VG In 1941 Matisse, living in the south of France, developed cancer and underwent surgery. During his long recovery he was assisted by a young nurse, Monique Bourgeois, who also served as a model for several of the artist's drawings and paintings. In 1943 Bourgeois entered the Dominican convent in Vence and became Sister Jacques-Marie. In due time Matisse bought a house in Vence and remained in touch with the young nun. She told him of the plans the Dominicans had to build a chapel and sought Matisse's help with the design of the building. Matisse agreed and the project commenced in 1947. Over the next four years the artist worked on the chapel, its architecture, stained glass windows, interior furnishings, murals, and the priests' vestments. The chapel features three sets of stained glass windows which Matisse dedicated much of his time to. All three sets make use of just three colours: an intense yellow for the sun, an intense green for vegetation and cactus forms, and a vivid blue representing the Mediterranean Sea, the Riviera and the Madonna. For the walls Matisse designed three murals to be made by painting white tiles with black paint and then firing the large sections of tile. Although Matisse had been baptised a Catholic, he had not practised the religion for many years. The artist had never undertaken work of the kind before, and upon completion Matisse himself declared the chapel to be his 'masterpiece'.
UDERZO ALBERT (1927-2020) French comic book Artist. Best known for his comic book series Asterix in collaboration with René Goscinny. Colour signed 5 x 7 photograph `Uderzo´, the image showing Uderzo in a head and shoulders pose, holding a model of his comic character Asterix in the foreground. Signed in bold black ink, with his name alone, to a clear area at the base of the image. Together with Christian Clavier (1952- ) French Actor and film Producer. Best remembered after starring in the comedy Les Visiteurs (“The Visitors”), 1993. He furthered his popularity by taking the role of Asterix in the screen adaptations of the comic books by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny.Signed postcard photograph `Amitiés, C. Clavier´, the postcard front image showing a colour printed drawing of Astérix. Signed in bold blue ink to clear area of the image. EX, 2
DU GAST CAMILLE: (1868-1942) French celebrity of the Belle Epoque, and one of the richest French widows of her time, known for her important and extensive charity work. Du Gast was a Pianist, Singer, and a pioneer sportswoman, Balloonist and motor Racer, the second woman to ever compete in an international motor race. Du Gast was also a pioneer Feminist, and President of the Society for the protection of the animals. Rare bold dark ink signature with inscription `J´aurais mauvaise grace, Monsieur, a refuser un autographe si aimablement demandé. Camille du Gard´, dated below in her hand in Paris, 19th October 1913, to a 4to page, signed beneath a 1.5 x 2 sepia photograph, the image depicting Du Gard in a half full length pose, to Monsieur Tournant. The collector´s page has been affixed to a larger page. Accompanied by the original letter and postmarked envelope sent together with the autograph, addressed in her hand, affixed to the verso. Overall creasing. G Du Gast was the main figure in the Parisian scandal known as La Femme au Masque (“The Woman with Mask”), when she was intentionally and maliciously named as the nude model in the notorious painting by Henri Gervex.
JOHANSSON SCARLET: (1984- ) American Actress, Singer and Model. Colour signed 8 x 10 photograph by Johansson. The artistic image depicting the American actress standing in a three quarter length pose. Signed in bold black ink with her name alone to a clear area of the image. Autograph obtained in person by collector. EX.
SCHIFFER CLAUDIA: (1970- ) German Model and fashion Designer. Schiffer holds the record with the most magazine covers appearances. Attractive and sensual signed colour 8 x 10 photograph by Schiffer, the image showing the supermodel kneeling on the floor in a full-length naked pose. Signed in bold black ink with her name alone across the image. EX
KARDASHIAN KIM: (1980- ) American Socialite, Model, reality television series Actress and Producer. Colour signed 8 x 10 photograph of Kardashian, the image showing the model in an attractive half-length back naked pose. Boldly signed `Kim Kardashian´, in bold black ink across the image. Autograph obtained in person by collector. EX
1950 Land Rover Series 1 80 inchRegistration number MJB 711Fully restored Ex-Somerset Fire BrigadeLight through Grill Model registered in Somerset where it has spent all its lifeCurrent owner since 1982 after which the vehicle underwent total refurbishment to a high standard including a bare metal respray Re-commissioned in 2003A factory 2lt engine was fitted early in the vehicles life being fully rebuilt along with carburettor in 2010Still presenting very well todayPrivate registration number (hence non-Somerset) is non-transferable
Linguistics.- Lhuyd (Edward) Archaeologia Britannica, giving some Account...of the Languages, Histories and Customs of the Original Inhabitants of Great Britain, vol.1: Glossography [all published], title with engraved vignette of Sheldonian Theatre, list of subscribers, a few contemporary ink annotations, title lightly soiled, occasional spotting or light browning, small paper flaw hole to Xxx1 with loss of a couple of letters, engraved armorial bookplate of Jonathan Rashleigh of Menabilly, contemporary polished calf, a little rubbed, slight worn patch to upper cover, rebacked preserving old green roan label, corners repaired, folio, Oxford, at the Theater for the Author, 1702.⁂* Includes a Cornish grammar and dictionary of the Irish language, as well as the first printed specimen of Manx.The Rashleigh family were wealthy merchants dating back to the sixteenth century who became prominent and influential landowners in Cornwall. Their family seat, Menabilly, near Fowey, was let to the writer Daphne du Maurier from 1943 to 1969. She restored the house and used it as a model for Manderley in her novel Rebecca.
China.- Gospel in Chinese.- Gutzlaff (Karl Friedrich August ) [The Perfect Man's Model], title printed on bright yellow paper, this with a tear and chipped with a little loss, trimmed at outer edge, affecting printed side-notes, lightly browned throughout, ?original stitched plain wrappers, 244 x 134mm., Singapore, Jian xia shu yuan (the publishing arm of American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions), 1836.⁂ Rare Chinese language version of a Christian gospel printed in Singapore. Singapore rapidly became a major trading hub in the 19th century and by the time of the printing of this tract around half of the population was Chinese. Christianity was outlawed in China until 1846 and so missionaries took advantage of the frequent trade made by Chinese merchants and smuggled their publications into China via Chinese junks. Gutzlaff was a German Protestant missionary, who had travelled along the coast of China, breaking the law by preaching Christianity as he went.
Luxury 1400 Natural Tufted Deluxe Double Mattress Natural comfort for cosy luxury. Decadent cashmere and silk is combined with wool and alpaca to offer an all-natural, indulgent nights sleep. A range of four pocket sprung mattresses. The quality fillings include Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk or Wool, depending on the model chosen. Handmade in Wiltshire, this UK manufactured collection is finished with a luxury ticking, reflecting the natural origins of the materials used, giving a luxury feel which is well designed and affordable. Dimensions: W135 x D30.5 x H190cm Spring Count: 1400 Medium Tension Material: Metal Springs / Foam / Silk / Cotton / Wool (5055999257305) - Luxury British Made

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