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Lot 5124

Ring: interessanter Goldschmiedering mit schönem Boulder-Opal, unikate Handarbeit, 14K Gold: Ca. Ø18,5mm, RG58, ca. 11,5g, 14K Gold, Ringkopf ca. 24mm breit, mittig ein schöner Opal-Cabochon, hochwertige, unikate Goldschmiedearbeit.

Lot 100

6 G Scale LGB Coaches/Vans 'Ready-to-Roll' (4400g) All un-boxed LGB 3rd Class 4-wheel passenger coach Green livery LGB Santa Fe Goods Brake van 'ATSF 492679' LGB 1st Class 'Lake George & Boulder' passenger car LGB 'III' Class passenger car (wheels need adjustment) Maroon & White livery LGB 93402 3rd Class red passenger coach 'DB' LGB 'Auto Express' Freight car Red Condition Report - Rolling stock Fair

Lot 93

G-Scale LGB 26171 Lake George & Boulder 0-4-0 Steam locomotive, Red livery, electric without box, Tested Runner(1500g) Condition Report - Locomotive - FairBox - Fair

Lot 391

MASK - Eight Original Kenner MASK vehicles and accessories to include Boulder Hill, Rhino, Stinger, Buzzard, Hurricane, Jackhammer, Stiletto and Switchblade, all complete with figures and helmets, condition vg for unboxed examples, plus 2 x MASK vehicles

Lot 138

An early 20th century 18ct gold boulder opal ring, the single boulder opal collet set in yellow gold to yellow gold shank, hallmarked Birmingham 1912, ring size O, weight approx 2.4gCondition:Hallmarks clear, natural boulder opal, general wear but no significant visible damage, refer to images

Lot 15

A collection of jewellery including glass beads, enamelled pieces, opal boulder pendant, Victorian paste brooch, silver including cufflinks, bangles, rings and brooch, cultured pearls, Victorian locket, silver flapper bangle, amber necklace, Michaela Frey bangle, tiger's eye beads, etc 

Lot 88

Edmund Thomas Wyatt Ware (1883-1960). An Arts & Crafts silver blister pearl and opal necklace, with a bezel set blister pearl within rectangular wire and floral frame with oval cabochon boulder opals, suspending a boulder opal bead drop in foliate setting, suspended on a trace link chain with twisted wire T bar fitting, maker's mark ETWW, pendant length 5cm, chain length 45cmProvenance: a private London collectionEdmund Thomas Wyatt Ware was a student at the Royal Academy Schools in London between 1908 and 1913 and taught jewellery and goldsmithing at the Central School of Arts from 1905 to 1940. In 1911 he received a silver medal from the RA along with a prize of £5.He exhibited his work in the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society (1910) and the Royal Academy Exhibition (1913, 1914, 1934, 1935 and 1940), and the Royal Cambrian Academy of Arts 53rd Annual Exhibition (1935).An engagement ring designed in 1912 by Ware for his future wife, Theodora Margaret Lancaster, is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum collections.During the First World War he served as a Private in the Marine Army Medical Corps and Royal Army Service Corps, and as a Sapper in the Royal Engineers.Elected as a member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1916, he moved to sculpting as a profession following the Second World War. From 1948 to 1953 he became the Vice President of the society.

Lot 68

Andrew Grima. An 18ct gold boulder opal and diamond pendant, the freeform boulder opal in claw setting with brilliant cut diamond set bale, London hallmarks, 1970, maker's mark, signed GRIMA, length 5.5cmCondition Report: Some surface wear/scratches to mount, in wearable condition. Diamond appears bright and lively. Boulder opal with notable surface reaching inclusions and small chips to the sides, small surface reaching inclusions to the reverse, and a small surface reaching fracture to the front of the stone which isn't noticeable with the unaided eye. 

Lot 657

Proceedings of Royal Irish Academy. archaeology, coinage, passage graves, and history of Ireland etc. 1910 to modern. great collection of, many important studies on Newgrange, boulder Burials, Excavations at Howth and elsewhere. approximately 70 individual publications

Lot 72

Boulder opal pendant, with open back measuring 13mmx18mm, in an 18 ct border with chain, measuring 70cm long stamped 18 ct Condition Report: 18 ct gross weight 6 grams

Lot 251

Two carved lapis lazuli pieces. The lot to include a carved dragon boulder and a lion standing on a ball boulder / pendant.Longer measures approx. 8.5cm long.

Lot 249

A carved lapis lazuli boulder, depicting two gold fishes in a lotus pond.Meaures approx. 11cm tall x 16cm long.

Lot 172

MATCHROOM LEAGUE SNOOKER CUE, ALONG WITH AN ART NOUVEAU STYLE LAMP AND SET OF MARBLE COASTERS the cue numbered 63/100, in travel case, the lamp with floral formed base, the coasters of graduated size and in the formation of a boulderthe case 81cm long

Lot 327

A turquoise matrix necklace, turquoise ring, opal ring and other costumethe boulder turquoise matrix on a fine chain a/f., turquoise matrix ring, opal cluster ring, marcasite and mother of pearl necklace, cultured pearl necklace and two other necklaces (7)Condition:The first necklace broken and in need of a repair.

Lot 394

AN OPAL PENDANT, the pear cut cabochon 'boulder' stone in a plain close back mount with plain bale, stamped 9ct, pendant from a fine chain stamped 375 (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: chain 3.3g, pendant 3.5g gross, good. The opal is close back set with a collet and so it is impossible to see whether it is a dohublet or triplet. The stone is 1.8cm drop and 1.2cms wide

Lot 314

A boulder opal and gem-set pendant by Andrew Grima, 1984, the cabochon emerald and brilliant-cut diamond surmount suspending a polished boulder opal cabochon drop, mounted in 18ct gold, signed ‘GRIMA’, maker’s mark ‘AJ.Ltd’, London hallmark, length 5.5cm. £2,000-£3,000 --- Andrew Grima (1921 - 2007) was born in Rome to Italian-Maltese parents. Raised in London, he studied mechanical engineering at the University of Nottingham and during World War II, joined the Royal Engineers and served in Burma. After the war he started working in his father-in-law’s London jewellery firm. From 1951, when his father-in-law died, Grima took over the business, selling it to a gemstone dealer in Knightsbridge on the condition that he stayed on as a designer. Entirely self taught, his limitless imagination led him to create bold and striking designs – each piece being hand wrought, and typically only creating one of each design. In 1960 Grima’s talent was spotted by the Art Director at Goldsmiths’ Hall, Graham Hughes, who introduced his protégé to many of the rich and famous people who were to become his clients. In 1966 his success was sealed when Prince Philip chose one of his pieces, a stunning ruby brooch, as a present for the Queen, 1966 also being the year that Grima received his royal warrant. In the late 1960s he opened his exclusive gallery in Jermyn Street, Mayfair – the opening event being hosted by Lord Snowdon, then married to Princess Margaret, and his reputation continued to grow, attracting a clientele of royalty and society jet-setters of the day. Winner of numerous awards for his contribution to the jewellery industry, including the Duke of Edinburgh Prize for Elegant Design in 1966, and the De Beers Diamonds International Award – he won it 13 times (more than any other jeweller) – today Grima is recognised as being one of the great modernist jewellery designers of the 20th century. Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The emeralds with inclusions typical to the nature of the stone and the diamonds bright. The boulder opal with veins of green and blue. Gross weight 9.8gm.

Lot 729

Raleigh Boulder Mountain cycle

Lot 273

A collection of eleven silver and white metal brooches. Including a boulder opal, seed pearl set flying insect brooch, width 32mm, an Art Nouveau medallion brooch, a paste set floral spray brooch etc.

Lot 245

HELEN FEILER, NEWLYN, boulder opal necklace with silver pair of earrings A unique Helen Feiler necklace with drop pendant boulder opal 5.7cm in length and 4cm in width encased with silver wirework on leather thong with coiled silver wirework and beads, 16" in length.. Also a pair of Helen Feiler silver earrings with applied coils and bead work, 5.7cm drop and 2cm in width.

Lot 86

HELEN FEILER - A unique boulder opal silver mounted pendant necklace. Length of pendant 8cm, on a leather thong with silver ring mounts, length 45cm.

Lot 35

HELEN FEILER - A unique silver-mounted boulder opal. The large boulder opal encased in wire-work, the cotton thong applied with silver wire-work and with loop clasp, within original blue baize pouch, length of pendant 60mm, length of thong 47cm.

Lot 68

A gold-mounted boulder opal pendant. Showing greens, blues and a small amount of orange, length including bale 35mm, 5.7g.

Lot 228

Antiker Ring mit seltenem Koroit-Boulder-Opal, ca. 4 ct, um 1900585/- Gelbgold; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 4,1 g; seltener Koroit-Boulder-Opal von ca. 4 ct mit Matrix und intensivem grünem, rotem und blauem Farbspiel; Maße des Steins: ca. 14,6 x 10,6 mm; Höhe: ca. 5,36 mm; gefasst von 8 Krappen mit bogenförmigem Garder und vertikal gerilltem Ringschienenansatz; Maße der Ringmitte: ca. 15,3 x 11,7 mm; Ringgröße: 58.

Lot 80

Collier mit Boulder-Opal, 4 Diamant-Trapezen, zus. ca. 0,5 ct und 7 farbigen Brillanten, zus. ca. 0,28 ct, Juwelierarbeit, 80er Jahre585/- Weißgold; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 18,4 g; unterteilter Anhänger in stilisierter Tropfenform mit gefasstem Boulder-Opal; changierendes Farbspiel in Grün und Blau; drapierte Aufhängung aus 4 Diamant-Trapezen, zus. ca. 0,5 ct; Farbe: Top Wesselton, Reinheit: VVSI; 7 farbige (gelbe) Brillanten, zus. ca. 0,28 ct; Collierkette im stilisierten Flechtmuster mit satinierten und polierten Seiten; verdecktes Kastenschloss mit seitlicher Sicherheitsacht; Maße des Anhängers: ca. 35,9 x 12 mm; Collierlänge: ca. 46 cm; alle Angaben lt. Zertifikat 2714, Maria Knerr, Schönenberg von 1980.

Lot 378

14k yellow gold ring set with carved boulder opal and matrix depiction of Hermes/Mercury in his winged helmet. Carving attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt (1845-1938), a Victorian German cameo carver. famous for his pioneering work with carved opal. The carving in a modern setting of a gold cup set at and angle to a simple gold band. The setting unmarked, tested 14k.Ring size: 2 US. Gross weight: 3.0 g.Condition: The crest of the helmet and some of the wings' tips have broken off.

Lot 662

One 1.55 carat pear shaped cabochon boulder opal.Length: 11.93 mm x width: 6.29 mm x depth: 3.38 mm. Gross weight: 1.55 ct.Condition: No major chips or cracks.

Lot 203

Taxidermy: A Large Cased Pair of Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), 21st century, a pair of high quality full mount adults, the cockbird stood high upon a large simulated rock boulder, the hen below stood upon moss covered highland groundwork, enclosed within a large ebonised five-glass table display case with taped frame, 60cm by 54.5cm by 76cm

Lot 244

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), circa 1870-1900, a full mount antique adult with head turning to the right, wings aloft, a 2lb Perch prey underfoot, stood upon a large painted simulated boulder, amidst enhanced tall grasses throughout, set above painted soil groundwork below, mounted against a graduated dusk sky back drop, enclosed within an ebonised James Hutchings style three-glass display case, 81.5cm by 40.5cm by 90.5cm

Lot 328

A contemporary Chinese composite 'boulder' moulded as faux lapis lazuli with a village scene, 18cm wide, 15cm high

Lot 652

A CHINESE CARNELIAN BOULDER CARVINGQING DYNASTY OR LATERCarved with an equestrian figure below a steep cliff face beneath a pine tree, with a pavilion on an outcrop above, together with a wood stand raised on four ruyi-form feet, 12cm. (2) OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 本拍品不設底價。

Lot 712

HEMMERLEOpal-Diamant-Collier. Herkunft: Deutschland. Datierung: Um 1960/1970. Material: 750/- Weißgold, Punze. Gesamtgewicht: ca. 32,5 g. Maße: Länge 41,0 cm. Diamanten: 32 Brillanten zus. ca. 1,0 ct., H-I/VVS-VS. Edelsteine: 1 Boulder-Opal ca. 10,5 ct., sehr schönes Farbspiel, Trocknungsrisse. Beschreibung: Signiert "Hemmerle". Voraussichtliche Versandkosten für dieses Los: Deutschland: 100,00 Euro inkl. 15,97 Euro MwSt EU: 32,00 Euro inkl. 5,11 Euro MwSt Weltweit: 80,00 Euro inkl. 12,77 Euro MwSt zzgl. VersandversicherungErläuterungen zum Katalog#Hemmerle #Deutschland #Schmuck #Moderner Schmuck #Collier #Weißgold #Opal #Deutschland

Lot 274

A large Chinese green jade 'Buddha Shakyamuni' boulder carving, in Tang style, but 20th century, the boulder with a grey/russet skin, carved wood stand, total height 33.5cmNatural inclusions, vein into the stone and a skin to natural skin to the boulder, in good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

Lot 2629

A yellow metal abstract boulder opal and diamond pendant, the boulder opal measuring approx 32 x 13mm and mounted in a bezel setting with a concealed clip bale, displaying blue to green colour flashes, the diamond diameters each approx 1.95mm, total weight estimated as 0.04 carats, gross weight 7.9g, stamped and tested as 18ct goldThe ironstone matrix is cracked underneath.

Lot 400

Jan J : Figure on a road pushing boulder, oil on canvas, 81cm x 100cm.

Lot 660

Boulder-Opal-Brosche GG 585/000 ungest., gepr., mit einer ovalen Boulder-Opal-Scheibe 20 x 15 mm in gutem, blaugrünem Farbenspiel, L. 30 mm, Handarbeit, 13,6 g

Lot 700

Mittelteil-Collier GG 750/000 mit einem ovalen Boulder-Opal 25 x 7 mm mit gutem rot-blau-grünem Farbenspiel und 2 Brillanten, zus. 0,14 ct TW/Lupenrein (punziert), mit Karabiner, L. 44 cm, Goldschmiedehandarbeit, HE gestempelt, 20,0 g

Lot 436

Two Chinese scholar's rocks, 20th century, comprising one turquoise boulder, and the other of blackish-grey tone with narrow white veins and a rich surface texture, in irregular form,12.5 and 16cm long, wood stands (4)Condition ReportTurquoise - cracks to stone. Wood stand with surface scratches. Black - cracked to stone with small chips; small chips to wood stand.

Lot 371

Metal : Sterling Silver Designer : Alfred Martinez Navajo Gemstone : Boulder Measurements : Bracelet will fit approx. 7-7.5" wrist, center is 2" wide. Marked: : A M Sterling. Weight: : 116.4 grams Condition: : Excellent. Additional: n/a

Lot 477

A polished geode together with a opal boulder, 9cms, a fossilised section of wood and a cross section of fossilised wood. Estimate £20-40.

Lot 242

Unikat Opalcollier mit 8 einzigartigen Boulderopalen von tiefvioletter teils türkiser Farbe, in verschiedenen Größen und Formen, sowie ein kleiner Brillant von 0,09 ct, ca. WEISS (H)/SI, GG 14K, 34,6 g, L: 44 cm, 21. Jh., guter Erhalt, Anfertigung im Designateler Kristina Strinz/Pforzheim, mit Originalrechnung von 2008: 3.500 €.| Unique opal necklace with 8 boulder opals in different sizes and shapes, deep violet and partly turquoise and 1 small brilliant-cut diamond ca. 0.09 ct, ca. WHITE (H)/SI, 14K yellow gold, 34.6 g, L: 44 cm, 21st century, good condition, crafted in design atelier Kristina Strinz/Pforzheim, including original sales receipt 2008: 3,500 €.

Lot 175

A Chinese celadon green jade boulder carving of a 'Thousand Li' recumbent mare, first half of the 20th century, with full mane and tail, her head turning to regard her rear quarters, on a shaped hardwood base. 9 cm high x 17 cm x 6.5 cm (excluding base).Good order, with no apparent damage or repair

Lot 714

Lego - x4 factory sealed Lego Ninjago sets comprising; 70739 Airjitzu Kai Flyer, 70747 Boulder Blaster, 70752 Jungle Trap and 70753 Lava Falls.

Lot 76

A contemporary Chinese composite 'boulder' moulded as faux lapis lazuli with a village scene, 18cm wide, 15cm high

Lot 1785

Barbara Tribe RWA, FRBS (1913-2000), watercolour, ‘Outcrop Boulder, Mojave Desert, Nevada’, signed, 28 x 37cm. Condition - fair/good

Lot 1023

A large boulder opal with blue/green flashes, 4.5g, 4.2cm

Lot 88

Wilhelm Schmidt: A boulder opal cameo pendant/ brooch, late 19th century The large oval opal and opal matrix cameo, carved to depict a warrior in profile looking right, within an engraved border with geometric detailing, unsigned, cameo 7.0 x 4.2cm, pendant length 9.6cm Wilhelm Schmidt (1845-1938) was a German cameo carver, born in the global centre of gem cutting, Idar Oberstein. In 1874 he pioneered a novel new technique of carving opal cameos to also display the natural gem matrix. This use of the original opal matrix, traditionally discarded by carvers, allows for depth of field in the cameos. This technique lets the opal's play of colour spring forth against a dark background.The first example of Schmidt's opal carvings was exhibited by John Brogden at the Paris Exhibition in 1878. Although by this time the trend for cameos was in decline, the admiration for Schmidt's unique work garnered him many high profile patrons and admirers such as the late Victorian art critic John Ruskin.Schmidt very rarely signed his work but this cameo is highly representative of his style. In particular the imagery of various exotic and classical warriors, and the delicate carving of feathers. 

Lot 1373

LEIBKÜCHLER, Paul(1873 - 1938) Jugendstil-Bronze: SteinwerferBronze schwarz patiniert, grüne Marmor-Plinthe. Bezeichnet, undeutliche Gießermarke "Akt.-Ges. vorm. H. Gladenbeck u. Sohn Berlin-Friedrichshagen". H 33 / 36 cm. Athletischer Mann im Lendenschurz (Sisyphos?), der entschlossenen Blickes im Begriff ist, einen Felsblock zu werfen. Bildhauer und Medailleur, Ausbildung an der Akademie Berlin.Aufrufzeit 24. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 15:30 Uhr (CET) LEIBKÜCHLER, Paul(1873 - 1938) Art Nouveau bronze: Stone throwerBronze with black patina, green marble plinth. Inscribed, indistinct foundry mark "Akt.-Ges. vorm. H. Gladenbeck u. Sohn Berlin-Friedrichshagen". H 33 / 36 cm. Athletic man in a loincloth (Sisyphus?) about to throw a boulder. Sculptor and medalist, trained at the Berlin Academy.Call time 24 | Oct. 2024 | probably 15:30 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 7189

Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Classics bundle (PAL) Includes: High Speed, Blaster Master and Boulder Dash Games are complete, boxed and in good condition

Lot 209

TWO JADEITE CARVINGS 20th century, green and honey-gold jadeite, two qilin climbing a vase beside a lingzhi tree and peacock. A monkey climbing a boulder beside an auspicious bat and set of lucky coins I 9.5cm high and 4.5 x 8cm respectively Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

Lot 5022

Ring: interessanter Goldschmiedering mit sehr schönem Opal, 14K: Ca. Ø16,5mm, RG52, ca. 11,2g, 14K Gold, schauseitig ca. 19mm breit, Ringschiene im Verlauf gearbeitet, mittig ein besonders schöner Opal-Cabochon, farbenprächtiger Boulder-Opal, ca. 14 x 9,45mm, hochwertige Handarbeit.

Lot 98

Jay Vollmar (American, 20th / 21st century), 'Moe', Boulder, CO, 2008, limited edition screenprint, numbered 52/175 and signed in pencil, 43x59cm, framed and glazed

Lot 101

AN OPAL RING AND PAIR OF EARRINGS The circular cabochon opal collet set between bifurcated 9ct gold shoulders, to a reeded shank, London 1981 hallmark; the earrings set with shaped boulder opals in an 18ct gold closed back setting, hook fittings, London 1963 hallmark, EBC maker's mark Size/dimensions: ring size O; earrings 4.2cm long Gross weight: 13.8 grams Condition Report: The earrings have some light wear, a few scratches and a couple of light scuffs to the opal panels, makers mark EBC The ring has some light wear, the opal has some fractures across the stone Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 264

Ten mixed gemstone and sterling silver pendants - including examples with Amethyst; Turquoise; Rose Quartz; Tiger's Eye; Blue Rainbow Moonstone; Rutilated Quartz (Angel Hair); Lapis Lazuli; Prehnite; Boulder Opal; and Dendritic Agate (Merlinite), the largest 7.3cm drop inc. the bale, the smallest 4cm.

Lot 312

A boulder opal and 9ct gold pendant, length approx 23mm, along with a 9ct gold oval locket, combined total gross weight approx 5.7gms together with a gold plated metal core hinged bangle and a early 20th century paste set silver brooch  (4 items). Further details: wear and tear commensurate with age, brooch stone abraded wear commensurate with age 

Lot 877

Three First Nation rings, thunderbird signed Shube's Manufacturing Inc, turquoise signed SY, boulder opal unsigned, the turquoise set bangle signed Terry Williams Navajo, together with further items to include a silver marine style chain, two lighters Colibri vista and Ronson etc Condition Report:No condition report available.

Lot 83

Lego Ninjago - Masters of Spinjitsu group to include (1) #70747 Boulder Blaster; (2) #70748 Titanium Dragon; (3) #70750 Ninja DB X, plus others - generally Good, not checked for completeness/correctness, within Fair to Good open original boxes - see photos. (5)

Lot 211

RAMSAY RICHARD REINAGLE (BRTISH 1775-1862) A HUNTING DOG HOLDING A CAT AT A BAY IN A WOODLAND, 1793 Oil on canvas Signed, dated, and inscribed 'R. R. Reinagle 1793 AE: sui 18' (centre left) 150 x 120cm (59 x 47 in.) Provenance: Sale, Christie's, London, 19 November 1982, lot 8 Sale, James Adam & Sons, Townley Hall, 10 October 2017, lot 422. Private collection, UK, acquired at the above sale Exhibited: (Probably) London, Royal Academy, 1793, n. 282, as 'Portrait of a favourite dog' Son of the painter Philipp Reinagle (1749 - 1833), Ramsay Richard executed this picture at the precocious age of 18 and had begun exhibiting at the Royal Academy five years earlier. The sure handling of composition and chiaroscuro belies the artist's youth. Taught by his father, Ramsay Richard was strongly influenced by 17th century Dutch painters of nature such as Ruisdael, Potter and Wouwerman, and he occasionally reproduced their works. Reinagle was an adept painter of animals, hunting scenes and landscapes, and the influence of these earlier artists is often detectable in his paintings during a period when earlier Dutch art was highly collectable in Britain. Adapting these modes to appeal to a contemporary audience, Reinagle made sure to depict subjects and themes which could appeal to the English country gentleman and often portrayed hunting scenes prominently featuring English breeds of dog. In this composition a water spaniel has cornered a wild cat up an oak tree and a standoff has ensued. The scene has been caught with a theatrical spotlight effect using the backdrop of a large sandstone boulder. The spaniel has chased the cat away from its prize of a dead bird which now lies before the spaniel's front paws, its feathers littering the ground. The spaniel, however, appears to be less interested in stealing the cat's kill than in enjoying having cornered the furious feline, which scrabbles and hisses angrily on a tree branch. Beneath them both the broken body of the bird lies suspended by foliage over a pool of water which separates the viewer from the battle. One might read this scene as a metaphor for the struggle between civilisation and wilderness: the well-groomed, domesticated spaniel tackling a savage, leering cat. A feather of the innocent bird dangles from the cat's claws, evidence of its crime.   

Lot 269

TWO EARLY ASIAN HARDSTONE FITTINGS AND BOULDER. The fittings of Taotie mask form with cylindrical open sections, possibly Chinese pre Han dynasty; Together with an uncarved white crystal stone, probably quartz. Masks 6.5cm tall. Provenance: Property of a Sussex gentleman Condition: In good order with no major losses of damage.

Lot 166

Arthur John Seward, an Arts and Crafts silvered brass and copper tea caddy, planished cylindrical form with riveted plates, embossed with motto There is No Herb Like it Under the Canopy of Heaven, the domed lid with boulder form knop, 12cm high

Lot 115

A black boulder opal and diamond dress ring, the circular black opal cabochon on diamond shoulders, in 9ct yellow gold, size V, 3.1g gross.

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