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A terracotta group of bear with cub, assorted carved Black Forest bears and other animals (box)

Castilian school. 16th century.‘Temperance’ and “Justice”.Pair of carved, walnut wood reliefs. 47,5 x 42,5 cm. each. This pair of incredible quadrangular white walnut wood reliefs representing Temperance and Justice must have originally belonged to a liturgical piece of furniture which would also have contained the other two Cardinal Virtues, i.e. Fortitude and Prudence. It is most likely that they were part of a set of Renaissance pews - without categorically ruling out their belonging to a cupboard or a door - as representations of the Virtues were quite common in the pews of this period due to their moralising character, as we must bear in mind that the moral conduct of the Human Being rested on them.Given the technical characteristics of both reliefs, the remarkable skill and finesse with which they are carved, and the fact that sculpting in walnut and the making of pews and other ecclesiastical furniture were not commissioned from just any master, it seems clear that their sculptor was a relevant sculptor of the Castilian school and that they were carved around the second third of the 16th century.Both Virtues have been depicted, as is often the case, as women of classical appearance, almost like Roman matrons or noble maidens with sophisticated headdresses. They wear wide, fine garments completely covered with small pleats that make the edges of the garments extremely faceted.The wet cloth technique is simulated in some areas, with which not only the plastic and volumetric values of the reliefs are highlighted but also the voluptuousness of the women, since through these fine garments the rounded forms of their bodies are suggested. As a general rule, they are worked in bas-relief, but in the most relevant areas, such as the heads, hands and attributes, the relief acquires greater volume, close to being in the round, but never quite reaching it.The heads are small, round and have expressive faces, serious in the case of Justice and more serene in that of Temperance. They have slanting eyes, carved with great detail both in the iris and the eyelids, and above them, sharp curved eyebrows that give them personality, as well as a chiaroscuro in the area of the eye sockets that enhances their volume. The facial features comprise smooth foreheads, broad, elongated noses, marked nasolabial folds, small open mouths with thick lips and bulging cheekbones. The ears are not visible due to the elaborate headdresses that almost completely obscure their hair. In the case of Justice, we can see a scarf that leaves free a couple of snaky locks that slide down her temples, and a ribbon that the anonymous sculptor models with great skill, creating a series of curves and counter-curves while displaying it from different profiles with multiple folds. For her part, Temperance also wears a kind of veil that leaves free a pair of locks of similar characteristics to those of Justice. Above the veil, the end of which seems to be moved by the wind, is a winged head of a putti, one of the most characteristic elements of Renaissance vocabulary. This same putti is found on Justice's neckline, almost like a brooch. Finally, Temperance wears a kind of cloth hanging from the ends of the buckles that cover her ears.Both women are perfectly identified both by the Latin signs carved on the upper part of the panels - ‘TEMPERATIA’ and ‘IVSTICIA’- and by the attributes they hold in their hands. Thus Justice elegantly holds a scale in her right hand - the allegory of the equality with which she must act - while in her left hand she wields a sword - the symbol of the strength with which she imposes herself - whose long blade occupies the entire height of the panel. Temperance, on the other hand, is seen pouring water from a jug over a wide goblet filled with wine in order to temper what is too stimulating.The conception of the two figures differs from each other, for while Temperance presents a closed composition, withdrawn in on itself, as well as having a calmer character as it embodies the Virtue it is representing, Justice is conceived with an open composition -see the arms- and shows a more decisive and dynamic spirit. Both differences in state, tranquillity and impetuosity, can be seen in another specific detail that they both share: the way in which the wind moves or waves the scarf or ribbon that covers their hair. We would like to thank Dr. Javier Baladrón, doctor in Art History, for the identification and cataloguing of this work.

A carved wood Black Forest stick stand, modelled as a bear, its head set with glass eyes and an open mouth, holding a branch-form stick holder in its paws, on a naturalistic base with metal tray insert, 84 cm high.

Various antique related collectors books, to include Millers, Painting and Drawing, Teddy Bear Encyclopedia, Antiques Detective, etc., railway books, Grimsby Town 2006 calendar, Discovery of Britain, Royal Sevres China, and other books. (all under one table)

ROYAL DOULTON FIGURINE, CHESS BOARD WITH PIECES, OLD ANTIQUE BEAR 

TRY CONTAINING LIDDED AINSLEY DOUBLE HANDLED TABLE VASE, USSR DANCING BEAR, 3 PIECES OF ROYAL CHELSEA GOLDEN ROSE TEA WARE, 6 PIECE VICTORIAN FRUIT SET, PAIR OF PARAGON CABINET CUP & SAUCERS, HAMMERSLEY SUGAR & CREAM Condition

Cartoons (SIGNED): Charles Knevitt: One's Life. SIGNED, Plus a 4 line postcard Signed. Soft covers, fine; Law, Roger: A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image. 1st. Edn. DW, Inscribed & SIGNED BY Law. Fine; Hughes, David: Gilroy was good for Guinness. 2013, 1st. Inscribed, Signed & dated; Caroline G. Bott: The Life and Works of Alfred Bestall illustrator of Rupert Bear. 1st. Edn. Dw. Signed by author, fine; Grin and Blair it! Ten Years of Tony Blair through the Eyes of political Cartoonists. SIGNED by five of the contributors. 4to. Fine; Benson, T S: Butterworth. The Political Cartoons. 2007, 1st. Edn. Signed. Fine; Plus 3 others all Signed: Gerald Scarfe; Bill Tidy; & Michael Cummings. (9)

A Pelham Puppet of Wuff, boxed and a Barnsbury puppet of Yogi Bear,boxed

Chessell Pottery dragon, lion paperweight on marble base, Casige toy sewing machine, Welsh Guards tankard and a heavy enamelled bear plaque

Collection of assorted dolls and a large teddy bear

Printed pictures (5) including a miniature seascape by Sheila Sandford in a resin "fossil" frame, a plastic lobster and a knitted Paddington Bear

Steiff Birthday Bear (Beige 26cm) Dressed in a dress with white pinny, blue shall with safety pin and three matches in pocket in original bag and with certificate [No. 00558], together with Kastelruther Spats, dressed in his traditional costume - his shirt, waistcoat & leather trousers come from Kastelruth and his tie is from Vienna - musical box plays Spatzen hit " White Rose"[No.01879] in original box

Steiff Teddy Bear (Reddish brown 58cm) limited edition 2006 pieces worldwide, Teddy bear has brown wooden eyes, brown claw stitching, fully jointed, working tilt growler, comes with cheat and ear tag. [No.00745] in original box and with certificate

Steiff Daddey Growler Bear , white ear tag No. 01977 in original box along with steiff Appolonia margaete - 125 years (Golden 27cm) [No.00255], and with Hermann musical teddy, mechanical head [No.0226]

The Artist Steiff bear (Dark Brown 27cm) for the very first time this bear proudly hold a tribute t his creator - his very own sketch book, comes with ear tag, [ no. 00827] along with Teddybar ( Black 32cm) wearing a stylish red leather collar decorated with nine stainless steel"elephant Buttons" [No. 01893]

Steiff Auction Bear (Caramel 28cm) Wearing his black waist coat with his champagne coloured bow tie, in his right hand he holds his wooden auction hammer with a brass head, A small teddy bear made of red mohair sits on his walnut coloured stained beechwood desk. [No.00467]

Steiff Baby hot Water Bottle Bear (14") has original metal hot water bottle [No.01889] together with Angus The Steiff Scottish Bear (brown 27cm) wearing his charming tartan waist coat [No.191]

Dorothy, The Stieff Wizard of Oz Musical Bear - 75 year anniversary bear, comes wearing her famous cornflower blue gingham pinafore with white blouse and her sparkling red shoes, (white 28cm) [No.188] together with a mini Dorothy steiff bear wearing her famous outfit and red shoes (Cream 14cm) [No.607]. Both in original boxes and certificates

Steiff British Collectors Teddy Bear 2006 " Old Brown Bear" (caramel tipped 40cm) with Growl [No.00073] together with The Bear of the Year 2004 (reddish Brown 32cm) [No.00073] in original bag & Box with certificates

Steiff's Pudsey bear with his famous poka-dot eye patch, Yellow [30cm] comes with original box & certificate. [No. 1073] together with Stieff Exhibition Bear (white 21cm) holding multi coloured ball [No.00779] and miniture White Steiff 10cm

Steiff Belfry Teddy Bear ( Blue 24cm) Made in the Belfy BLue colour, this bear comes with his own personalised steiff golf ball. [no. 00845] along with The english

Steiff "Joshua" (Black 35cm) With original chest & ear tag [No.636] together with Steiff "Grizzly Ted" (Caramel tipped 40cm) Growling bear with ear tag [No.00725] both in original box and certificates

Steiff Livingstone bear 9 Caramel 28cm) Wearing his beige coat with belt and matching cap. [No.798] Together with Bocuse d'or Steiff (Blond 35cm) Dedication to French chef de cuisine Paul Bocuse, wearing his traditional chefs jacket and 2003 medal. [No.00948] comes in original box / Bag & with certificate

Battery operated mechanical bear with tin drum

A Moorcroft pottery figure of a polar bear with cub dated 2009 5" high

A vintage teddy bear, Daveny of Scotland bear

λ&nbspSTEVEN SPURRIER (BRITISH 1878-1961) THE CRITICS Oil on canvas Signed and dated 53 (lower right) 71.5 x 92cm (28 x 36 in.)Exhibited: London, Royal Academy, 1953 London, The Arts and the Cafe Royal,1956 (1st prize) Condition Report: Light surface dirt throughout. An area of loss to the theatre programme being held by the lady in white, approx. 2cm, bear canvas showing. An area of paint thinning to the lower right corner. Inspection under UV reveals some very light scattered retouching. Condition Report Disclaimer

A matching set of large carved oak angel corbels circa 1450-1480, each holding a polychrome painted heraldic shield, the angels with hair in wavy rolls and with feathered wings, each surmounted by a crenelated parapet, one shield indigo with a gilt cross motif and the other red shield with a central horizontal gilt line and three gilt carved buckles, 53cm high and 50cm high The Cell, Wyesham, Monmouthshire. During the Medieval period Wyesham was the site of a chapel, the Church of St Thomas the Martyr; the site is first mentioned in 1186 in a papal bull of Urban III and was known as the King's Chapel by 1500. Its later history is somewhat chequered; it remained in use as a place of worship until becoming the vicarage of Dixton Church in 1740, subsequently by 1815 the local Poorhouse. It has been a private house since the end of the nineteenth century. This pair of corbels exhibit characteristics which are typical of 15th Century workmanship including the arrangement of hair in rolls and the carved feathering detail seen here on the wings. Also characteristic are the crenelated parapets, which can be seen on three 15th Century angel corbels in the V&A Museum Collections (collection number W.21-1911; W.22-1911 and W.23-1911).The red shield appears to bear the arms of Sotterley (Soterly) of Suffolk. The Dictionary of British Arms (Vol. III, p.379) notes the arms as: ‘Gules a fess between three buckles argent’ (ref. Ca Ms. L1 603, 4 and Suff. HN 26 - Suffolk Heraldic Notes by William Hervey [Society of Antiquaries Ms. 676]) where the buckles in Sotherley [sic] Church are described as ‘flory’. The church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Sotterley, Suffolk was built in the 14th century and corbel heads there depict the three buckles as the arms of the Sotterley family. Various other ecclesiastic artefacts and carvings have been documented at Sotterley church bearing the family arms.Although the family that originated with Edmund de Soterle in the early part of the 14th century was based mainly in Suffolk and Norfolk, they also owned further estates in Cheshire. The present corbels would most likely have originated from the Sotterley church or an associated building or tomb.The indigo shield bears a medieval merchant mark. Merchant marks are regularly found in everyday medieval life as carvings above door frames or in letters and deeds validated by these distinctive devices in lieu of signature. Merchants’ marks may also be found inside churches - either engraved in stone or rendered upon stained-glass - to indicate donation toward restoration or otherwise an endowment. Upon the passing of a merchant, their mark would occasionally appear on their gravestone. It is likely that this mark may either refer to the merchant mark of a member of the Sotterley family, another possibility may be that the mark was used as an emblem of a non-armigerous benefactor's generosity. An interesting parallel may be found in Lavenham Church, Suffolk, which owes its building chiefly to the rich clothiers who took advantage of the wool trade. His merchant's mark is on the plinth of the tower and at that time he had no coat of arms. A tantalisingly close design of a merchant's mark can be bound in that of John Gosse (Ipswich 15th century, see: Harleian Society vol. 108 (1959) ed. by Leslie Dow, Mark #84We are indebted to Thomas Lloyd and Robert Colley for their kind assistance in this research.

Stephen Jenner (1796-)"They are Kings, but shall die like men"The flight from Acton Hallsignedtwo satirical watercolour drawings31cm x 25cm and 25cm x 31cm (2) Framed. Both drawing bear extensive wear, including foxing, spotting and cockling to the sheets.

Spofforth (Reginald) Sheet Music The Twelfth Cake a Juvenile Amusement consisting of little Ballads to be sung by the following Characters viz King, Queen, Sailors Wife, Match Girl, Simon Pure, Ballad Singer and Harlequin with a Finale and Introduction, The Music with an Accompaniment for the Piano Forte... London: Longman & Broderip No. 26 Cheapside & No. 13 Haymarket. NB to be had of the Author No 10 Hyde Street, Bloomsbury, n.d. [1797], folio; together with Spofforth (Reginald) The Newest Christmas Box containing a Variety of Bagatelles arranged for one, two or three voices and the Piano Forte for Juvenile Amusement set to Music by Reginald Spofforth, Op. 2, London: Longman & Broderip, n.d., folio including Lady-Bird Lady-Bird, O Rare Henry Parry, Anthony White's Epitaph, Little Robin Red-Breast, I married a Wife, Curley Locks, I had a little nut tree, I had a little hobby-horse, I had a little husband, Fla lal la, A Medley, two pages of advertisement of musical publications (2)Both volumes bear wear and tear consistent with age, including tearing and loss to the edges of the pages, as well as creasing (as evidenced in the accompanying condition report images). Internally, there is general foxing, but overall the contents are fairly clear and well preserved. There does not appear to be evidence of previous adhesive tape repairs. Some soiling to page edges.

ARR Lionel Dalhousie Robertson Edwards (1878-1966)Old Berkeley Huntsigned in pencil to lower right marginoffset lithograph in colours24.5cm x 36cmwith another signed offset lithographic hunting print by the same artist (2) Framed and glazed. Both prints are quite faded, with undulation to the sheets. The paper mounts are clearly foxed; these are inetgral to the artworks as they bear the artist's signature in both cases.

After Charles Marion Russell, a bronze model of a mother bear and cub, impressed mark of a buffalo and signed 'Russell' to the base,30cm wide16cm deep22cm highProvenance: The property of a gentleman.

A Lalique 'Circus Bear' glass figure, c.2003, frosted and clear glass, engraved 'Lalique France', with original box and paperwork,15cm wide8.5cm deep20cm highCondition ReportAppearing as new with no obvious faults. The box with some wear and surface marks.

Harry Bertoia (Italian-American, 1915-1978), c.1970, a set of six 'Wire' chairs, each black wire frame complete with a red vinyl pad,53cm wide42cm deep77cm high, seat 43cm high (6)Condition ReportSome minor chips to the paint work. Structurally sound. The chairs do not bear any maker's stamps.

Gary Hodges, 'Sitting Pretty', pencil signed limited edition print of a brown bear, 160/1250, 33cm x 23cm, in mount

Set of four oval gilt framed antique engravings - 'Buffet the Bear', '5th November', 'Out of School', 'Off to School', 13cm x 15.5cm, titled verso (4)

Porcelain model of a bear and cubs, possibly Russian, bearing Gardener marks beneath, and a large pottery model of a parrot, indistinct impressed marks beneath, H35cm (2)

A Large Collection of Prints, including Teddy Bear and nursery, photographic shipping etc:- Two Boxes

Hotel Plate Tea Service, coinage, Paddington Bear money box, brass candlesticks, metalware:- One Tray.

Five vintage Snoopy dog soft toys wearing costumes with a Snoopy chair and a Ty beanie bear

A George V silver and mother of pearl teddy bear baby's rattle - Crisford & Norris Ltd, Birmingham 1922, with two bells (one a/f) and suspension ring, 12.2 cm long.

Percy Tarrant (British, fl. 1881-1930) 'The Dancing Bear' oil on board, signed with initials l.l., swept frame 4 3/8 x 5 7/8in (11.1 x 14.9cm), the frame 25 x 29.5cm * Some paint loss

A quantity of sports gear, including Pro Power boxing gloves and judo/karate suit, some large Nevados, size 12 walking boots, with overalls and gloves, together with a quantity of framed prints, a teddy bear and some garden boules.

AN AGRA CARPET Approximately 523 x 318cm The collection from Trethill House, Cornwall Condition Report: Carpet with significant wear overall commensurate with age and use. Wear reveals underlying warp/weft and knot heads in areas throughout. Some areas of losses to pile which appear to be from old moth damage - see images. Longest edges have been re-bound in varying colours of thread. They are slightly untidy and have wear, fraying and losses. Fringed ends are short and bear the expected wear, fraying and some losses. One fringed end has moved into the guard stripe slightly. Both ends have strips of later fabric applied to the undersides to help secure. Two old stitched repairs to what appear to be cuts to one side border (possibly cuts to fit the carpet around a fireplace).Some surface dirt, could benefit from cleaning. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A LATE GEORGE III IRISH GREEN BLACK AND GILT JAPANNED 'ROYAL PORTABLE HARP' BY JOHN EGAN DATED 1819 Decorated overall with trailing shamrocks with an open soundbox, the brass plates blank but with inscribed paper label to interior "John Egan 30 Dawson Street, June 1819 Dublin" 93cm high Provenance: Mrs J W Mackail (nee Margaret Burne-Jones) (1866-1953); By descent to her daughter Clare Mackail (1896-1975); Thence by family descent. Harps of this form, of varying degrees of sophistication, were made by John Egan of 31 Dawson St, Dublin from 1801-1841. Generally decorated in black, blue, and green and with distinctive shamrock gilding, some of the best examples bear Egan's name inscribed on a brass plaque that proclaims 'Maker-by Special Appointment to his Most Gracious Majesty George IVth'. A comparable harp with similar paper label is held in The National Trust Collection at Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire with label dated for April 1819 (NT 1335364). Other examples are in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge; the Smithsonian, Washington D.C; and the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin. Condition Report: With dents marks and scratches and shrinkage cracks due to age and frequent use. Chips, rubbing, small scratches and wear to the decoration throughout and accretion of surface dirt. Some strings broken. Has a later triangular plate set to upper corner of one side- presumably to stabilise previous shrinkage faults which are visible to the other side. Some loss to one upper corner around final pins. Replacement pins with colour and style variances to tops, some internal taping- which may be later for greater stability. Bottom edge worn and some loose veneer and moulding Provenance: Mrs J W Mackail (nee Margaret Burne-Jones) (1866-1953); By descent to her daughter Clare Mackail (1896-1975); Thence by family descent. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. Condition Report Disclaimer

Badges and Coins - a George III silver shilling, 1787, mounted as a pendant; a silver coloured metal Scottish plaid brooch, with clan motto Sapienter Si Sincere; a cap badge, Irish Lights; enamel badges, 1848 Matthew Hall; Safety First Aid Squad; Daily Herald Bobby Bear Club; Rochester Pageant & Civic Week 1931; etc

A Royal Crown Derby paperweight, Rocky Mountain Bear, designed by Sue Rowe, third in the series of Imari Bears comminssionedby Govier's of Sidmouth, exclusive signature edition 56/500, gold stopper, certificate, boxed; another, Old Imari Honey Bear, date code for 1997 (LX), printed marks in red, silver stopper, boxed (2)

A Royal Crown Derby paperweight, Imari Honey Bear, Goviers exclusive signature edition 154/250, gold stopper, certificate, boxed; another, Old Imari Honey Bear, Goviers exclusive signature edition 429/500, gold stopper, certificate, boxed (2)

Rupert the Bear, Daily Express and other Annuals, books, Purnell colour Library, puzzle books, etc qty; others novels, Jane Austin, Charles Dickens, Daniel Dafoe, Robert Louis Stevenson , Disney, Enid Blyton etc

A Royal Crown Derby miniature bear model, Edward, boxed; others, William, Alice and Victoria, all boxed (4)

Box with Harrods 2005 bear and a collection of soft toys

A large vintage Teddy Bear and two dolls.

Large Paddington Bear in a blue jacket and red boots, height 53 cm and a smaller one in a red coat and blue boots.

A vintage 1940's German girl doll; a vintage teddy bear, jointed legs and arms (both worn).

A boxed climbing panda bear tin plate toy, a Charlie Chaplin tin plate toy and others.

Mixed lot of collectables including Trix Express 00 gauge passenger train set, walking sticks, fishing rods, old teddy bear, Bayard art deco marble clock, boxed set of six Bryn Parry country sports mugs, wicker picnic basket, riding crop, etc

Collection of coins including Victorian silver crown 1894, two George V crowns dated 1921 and 1922, twelve collectable 50 pence coins including Beatrix Potter, Paddington Bear, etc, two Churchill crowns and other coins

Group of seven Royal Crown Derby porcelain paperweights including large fish, a teddy bear and a badger

Two vintage teddy bears, together with five hickory shafted golf clubsThe eyes are glass. Left bear is 50cm and the right bear is 45cm tall. The name on the foot label of the left hand bear is ' By appointment to H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother ___ The ___Valley . CO. LTD '

Small quantity of various Prattware pot lids, stoneware bottles etc.Some grazing to edges of bear pot lid, as shown in photos