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Click here to subscribeJosé Campeche (San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1751 - 1809)“St. Anthony of Padua and the Virgin Mary.”Oil on canvas, protected by water glass. Signed: “Josef Campeche fc.”. Framed in an imposing carved, gilded and polychrome wooden cornucopia.28 x 22 cm.Cornucopia measurements: 71 x 55 cm.Exquisite canvas signed by the Puerto Rican painter José Campeche, an intellectual painter who studied Latin and philosophy at the Royal Convent of the Dominican Fathers. Between 1776 and 1778 he was in contact with the Spanish court painter Luis Paret y Alcazar (1746-1799), who came to the island exiled by King Carlos III and from whom he learned techniques, colors and styles.Campeche was one of the most recognised Puerto-Rican artists. The Puerto Rico Art Museum has some of his works of art in their collection. His biographical index card there explains: "He mainly developed religious themes and portraits in his painting. His work is considered to be rococo because of its interest in detail and ornamentation. Bluish greys and pinks dominate his palette, which he assimilated from Paret. In 2006 the Ponce Museum of Art organised an exhibition which travelled to the prestigious Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts and which included paintings by Campeche, Francisco Oller and Miguel Pou. Campeche has great mastery in portraits and miniatures, characteristics which lead him to be one of the most exalted and outstanding Hispanic-American painters of the late 18th century."Returning to this painting, it has a dove-necked frame, profusely carved in garlands and scrolls, polychromed in reddish tones and gilded on the corners and curled edges, with a shield plume that tops it with the Virgin Mary's monogram. The delicate oil painting depicts the Portuguese saint being regarded and blessed by the Virgin Mary from heaven, to whom he dedicated several sermons to praise her and sing her glories, all surrounded by putti and angels.As one of his many religious themes, Campeche depicts a specific saint, here the Franciscan saint of Lisbon, next to the Virgin Mary, like so many other parallel paintings currently in the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico that we have mentioned. Two stand out there, one of “The Vision of St. Simon Stock” and another of “Sacred Conversation with St. Joseph and St. John Nepomuk”, among others.Among the trades he learned and practiced in the family workshops, one was the design of coats of arms. It is therefore quite probable that he also designed the period frame with the coat of arms in which this devotional work is presented, possibly as a commission from a prominent family.Be that as it may, this work is of rococo character for all its interest in detail and ornamentation of the sky and clothing, colors and movement of fabrics and figures, dominating the palette of bluish grays and reds and pinks that, as reported by the Puerto Rican museum, relates it directly to de Paret and Alcazar.This painting comes from the Miguel Iglesias collection (Celendín, 1830 - Lima, 1909). He was a Peruvian military officer and politician who held the presidency of Peru between 1882 and 1885, in what is known as the Government of Miguel Iglesias or Regenerating Government of the Peruvian Republic. This government was established in the middle-low phase of the War of the Pacific, an armed conflict between Chile and allies Bolivia and Peru (1879-1884). That is: from his rise to power by designation of the constituent assembly in 1882, a year after the Chilean occupation of Lima, until his exile to Spain in the Peruvian civil war of 1884-1885.Highlights of his political-military legacy is the "Grito de Montán" (Montán´s call), a manifesto in which he proclaimed the necessity of agreeing peace with Chile, even if this implied the cession of the southern provinces; the Treaty in Ancón or Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the republics of Chile and Peru, that put an end to the War of the Pacific and stabilized the post-war relations between them, where Peru ceded territory to Chile; and the Peruvian Civil War, between Montán´s faction and that of the military leader Andrés Avelino Cáceres. The end of that war led to the exile of Iglesias to the south of Spain, where he moved with his descendants and his significant art collection. He returned to his native country when he was elected senator for Cajamarca and died in Lima in 1909. His remains, which had been buried in a mausoleum in the Presbítero Maestro Cemetery in Lima, were transferred in 2011 to the Crypt of the Heroes, within the same cemetery.Despite his return to Peru, his descendants continued to reside in Andalusia. There, his art collection has been preserved and has remained in the family, generation after generation, until the present day. Several lots from this collection are featured in the auction, from 92 to 111.Provenance:- Collection of Miguel Iglesias, military man and president of Peru (1882 - 1885). Ayacucho Estate. Peru.- From the end of the 19th century the descendants and the collection moved and settled in the south of Spain until the present day.Bibliographic reference:- Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. (n.d.). "José Campeche". https://www.mapr.org/es/museo/cede/artista/campeche-jose
Novo-Hispanic school. Mexico. 18th century.Table-blazon or crowning piece of a reredos, depicting St. Thomas Aquinas”.124 x 93 cm. Blazon or altarpiece painting, profusely carved and gilded, with incised decoration of scrolls, flowers and geometrical designs made in polychrome and estofado technique, with a biretta in black centered above it. It has a central cartouche with an oil painting on panel of the Saint and Doctor of the Dominican Church (since 1567, proclaimed by Pope St. Pius V), known as the Angelic Doctor, Common Doctor and Doctor of Humanity, whose work is fundamental for the study of philosophy and theology. He was the main defender of natural theology.With the characteristic carving style of New Spanish Mexican art, we contemplate “a complex artifact” that encloses St. Thomas Aquinas, a painting with a frame forming part of a coat of arms, or an isolated crowning piece from an altarpiece or the door of a library or a refectory or chapter room, to which it would have been integrated (in the manner of the doors of the Library of Coimbra of the Jesuit Fathers).This is a baroque artwork that shows unity and coherence, having a style which is difficult to include within formal canons. This clearly baroque piece is not very dogmatic in its artistic execution, because it shows an extraordinary eagerness for novelty and, in the process of its creation, limitless fantasy that makes it exceptional, unique and unrepeatable.In the center, on a plain panel in the middle of this elaborate frame, we contemplate St. Thomas Aquinas, full-length and standing, depicted in a Dominican monk´s habit, wearing a white tunic with a scapular, and a black cloak with its hood thrown back. With his right hand he holds a pen from which a halo of light or fire emanates, referring to his books and written doctrine.With the left hand he holds a monstrance. This refers to his devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, which manifested itself in particular in his magnificent composition of his Eucharistic Hymn "Adoro Te Devote."On his chest hangs a sun, which is an attribute to show his wisdom, and behind his back two large wings protrude, which allude to the moment when the angels girded the saint with the symbol of chastity. Above his head is Christ crucified surrounded by putti, who descend from the heavens to inspire him. The figure of the saint is depicted as a young man, beardless and with a monastic tonsure. He is superimposed on a landscape in which, at his feet, he treads and defeats the Moors and infidels, in the manner of Santiago Matamoros, as defender of “la verae doctrinae”.In the words of St. John Paul II and Benedict XVI, St. Thomas Aquinas is “the model of the correct way of theology”. He showed that there is harmony between faith and reason, that faith is not contrary to reason. St. Thomas not only dedicated himself to study and teaching, but also preached to the people. He was a theologian who knew how to speak with simplicity and kindness. His feast day is celebrated on January 28. Provenance:- Large estate. Seville.'
AMSTERDAM -- THEOPHILUS ANTECESSOR. Paraphrasis Graeca institutionum Caesarearum: (Gr. & Lat.) cum not. integr. Nannii, Curtii, Gothofredi e.a. Lect. var. et prim. edit. et Pithoeano Ms. inseruit, novam vers. concinnavit, suasque animadv. add. G.O. Reitz. The Hague, O. & P. Thollios, 1751. 2 in 1 vol. lxxx, 612; (2), 613-1327 pp. W. 2 engr. ti-vign., 1 engr. vign. & 2 full-p. engr. 4°. Cont. vellum w. raised bands, dec. gilt back & gilt coat of arms of Amsterdam on both sides, surrounded by 2 fillet borders. (Ties & prize fail, a bit browned/foxed).NOTE: Until to-day the best complete edition of the Greek paraphrase of Justinian's Institutiones. Theophilus Antecessor was a contemporary of Justinian. - Spoelder 491 (Amst. 10); Hoffmann III, 520; Brunet V, 796: "Édition la meilleure et la plus complète."
LOW COUNTRIES -- LEIDEN -- "LUGDUNUM BATAVORUM". (Leiden), 1675. Engraved plan of the city by C. Hagen on 3 loose sheets: I. City map in bird's-eye view with 4 family coats of arms. 525 x 613 mm. - II. City coat of arms 'anno Lugdunum 1675' (on top of the map) & panorama of the city from the north side (at the bottom of the map). 315 x 625 mm. - III. 17 in 16 views of churches, gates, the Academy Building, etc. (left & right of the map). 492 x 600 mm. (Small marginal tears on the fold of the map, slightly rust-stained).NOTE: So-called 'Kleine Hagen', a reduced-in-size edition of the same plan which was published in 1670. Total image size: c. 80 x 90 cm. - Overvoorde, 86; Groenveld/Van Maanen/Penning, Lei 021.
ZEELAND -- (REYGERSBERCH, J.). Dye Cronijcke van Zeelandt. (Antwerp, Widow of Henrick Peetersen, 1551). 204 unnumb. lvs. W. ti. within woodcut border, 1 fold. map, 1 portr. in the text, 4 large city arms (of Middelburg, Zierikzee, Veere & Kortgene), arms of Zeeland (repeated), large heraldic coat of arms, & several initials, all executed in woodcut. 4°. Cont. vellum. (Ties fail, last free endpaper lacks, blank corner last leaf torn off, sm. owner's entry on ti., some sl. foxing, a few lvs. w. waterstains in lower blank corner, but else a good copy).NOTE: Meertens, Letterk. leven in Zeeland, pp. 52-3: "Reygersberchs kroniek is nog geheel en al middeleeuws van opzet. (...) Het is het eerste geschiedwerk (over Zeeland) dat aan de niet-politieke geschiedenis wat meer plaats inruimt (...); naast gewone geschiedkundige feiten bevat het hoofdstukken over bodemveranderingen, bedijkingen, overstromingen, opkomst van steden, handel, visserij en andere onderwerpen op het gebied der economische en beschavingsgeschiedenis in 't algemeen." - Rare first edition. Haitsma Mulier/v.d. Lem 397a; Nijhoff/v. Hattum 262.
CRANACH, Lucas (1472-1553), after. ("Christ and the Apostles"). N.d. (c. 1550?). Series of 13 woodcuts of Christ and the Apostles portrayed in full, all v°'s blank. Each c. 315 x 180 mm. All hinged to cardboard mounts, divided over three separate 19th c. gilded oak wooden frames w. red velvet striping, each 'portrait' having its own glass window. (Margins trimmed/cut close to/on/over border line, some foxing/browning, and slight staining in places).NOTE: Very rare series, strongly resembling the series by Cranach, but with considerable differences (i.a. the adding of 'landscapes' at the foot of each print). Despite our efforts we have not been able to detect a similar series, neither in a collection, nor in auction. Our series does not include St. Peter. Each woodcut carries in the left outer section a 'stamp' which could be seen as a monogram? Thanks to the kind assistance of Frans Laurentius we could identify a watermark in 1 woodcut (most likely - as a coat of arms together with a rooster). This type of paper originates from Troyes in Champagne and was probably produced by the Nivelle family of papermakers, dates range between 1546 and 1557. - Cf. Dodgson, Early German & Flemish woodcuts, 103-116; Hollstein, German, 31-44.
BELGIUM -- "LEODIUM/LIEGE". (Cologne, Braun & Hogenberg, 1574). Engr. cold. by hand. 335 x 484 mm. (Browned, outer right margin a bit brittle). Bird's eye view of the city of Liège with the inscription 'Civitatis Leodienses genuina delineato (…)'. The coat of arms of Prince-Bishop Gerard of Groesbeek at the top left; on the right those of Liège and, in the centre, those of Austria. -- Added: "LEODIUM/Liege/Lütich". (Frankf. a/M., Merian, c. 1650). Plain engr. view of the city in bird's eye perspective. 240 x 336 mm. -- And 3 o. views on Belgian sites on 2 lvs. (5).
ZEELAND -- SMALLEGANGE, M. Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland, Dl. 1 (=all publ.). Middelburg, J. Meertens & A. v. Someren, 1696 (=1700). (10), 774, 12, (1) pp. W. engr. front. by Mulder, engr. vign. on ti. (coat of arms), 1 engr. headpiece, 1 map in the text, 3 double-p. maps (1 lge-fold.), 73 double-p./fold. plans & views, 8 full-p. engr. Fol. Cont. blind tooled vellum, spine w. raised bands. (View of Middelburg, p. 422: tear in the fold, ca 7 cm into the image, fortified w. Japan tape; former owner's stamp on french title, otherwise a well-preserved copy with only the usual yellowing). -- (Id). Beschryvinge van den Zeelandschen adel. (Haarl., B. Kleynhens, (Between 1735 and 1779). 6 lvs. of text (printed on r° side only), & 7 broadsheets w. coats of arms all beautifully cold. by hand. Fol. Modern hcf. extra w. marbled sides, uncut. -- (2).NOTE: Ad 1: The most extensive description of Zeeland based on the chronicles by Eyndius and Reygersberch. The 'Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland' remained unfinished due to disagreements between the towns of Zeeland regarding its content. - Cf. at length Verkruijsse, Mattheus Smallegange (1624-1710): Zeeuws historicus, Genealoog en Vertaler, 1983, p. 343-400; Nijhoff/v. Hattum 282; Haitsma Mulier/v.d. Lem 445d. - Ad 2: Usually bound up with the 'Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland'. The plates can also be put together to form one large heraldic map according to a fixed scheme. - Verkruysse 1058.
STEJSKAL -- OFFICIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT on the occasion of the retirement of Franz Ritter von Stejskal. (Vienna, 1 January 1898). W. 3 calligraphed lvs. in German script with red and gold initials, two of which with elaborate floral borders heightened with gold (one with allegorical woman with naked little child with a view on Vienna at the background and the headquarters of the Sicherheitswache in Vienna in a medallion), both signed by 'K.k. S... Inspector Jos. Kumpost'. Lge-fol. (45 x 33 cm). Cont. pigskin over wooden boards, spectacular front cover divided in 10 partly raised compartments, partly w. cloisonné and cold. enameled decorations/coats of arms, with double raised brass bands and a circular raised armorial centre piece in the central panel with the coat-of-arms of Franz Ritter von Stejskal, paste downs and 'ivory' endpapers covered w. red watered silk. The binding is signed by August Klein, Wien. In modern cloth covered box.NOTE: Spectacular decorated presentation binding from the time of the Habsburg dual monarchy which contains the three leaves of the official acknowledgement by the officials and employees of the Viennese 'Sicherheitswache', and its 'Ausschuss des Unterstützungs-Institutes' and 'Pensionszuschussfondes' on the occasion of the retirement of the Prefect Franz Ritter von Stejskal (1829-1898), president of the 'Sicherheitswache' in Vienna. The three leaves contain: 1) the opening words 'Seiner Hochwohlgeborenem Herrn k.k. Polizei-Präsidenten Franz Ritter von Stejskal', together with all his awards, titles and ranks, a.o. knight in the Austrian Leopold order, the order of the Eiserne Krone (the Iron Crown), etc., within elaborate border drawn in watercolour and heightened with gold, signed by Jos Kumpost; 2) Calligraphed acknowledgement, with borders drawn in watercolour and heightened with gold by Jos. Kumpost, with an allegorical woman with a naked little child standing on a balcony with a view on Vienna in the background and a view of the headquarters of the Sicherheitswache in Vienna in a roundel; 3) Calligraphed leaf with the signatures of the members of the 'Ausschuss des Unterstützungs-Institutes der k.k. Sicherheitswache in Wien', within a triple border heightened with gold.
ATLASES -- SCHOTANUS À STERRINGA, B. Uitbeeldinge der Heerlijkheit Friesland. Zoo in 't algemeen als in haare 30 bijzondere Grietenijen. (Leeuw.), Fr. Halma, 1718. (2) lvs. W. fine engr. allegorical front. by Folkema, full-p. engr. coat of arms of Friesland, 2 full-p. dedicatory engr. consisting of coats of arms (i.a. of noble Frisian families), 1 general map of 'Friesland' in cont. handcolouring, and 38 engr. double-p. plain maps, of which 2 extra large. Lge-fol. Cont. mottled cf. w. raised bands, dec. gilt spine, gilt coat of arms of Friesland on both sides, surround by 2 gilt borders. (Some paint stains in front side, top of spine sl. dam., corners a bit worn/dam., occasional splits on central folds).NOTE: Second revised and enlarged edition of the first atlas of the Dutch province of Friesland, the pictorial decoration of 22 maps being executed by the brothers Jan and Caspar Luyken. - Koeman III, Schot2.
GOUTHOEVEN, W. v. D'oude Chronijcke ende Historien van Holland (met West-Vriesland) van Zeeland ende van Utrecht. Van nieus oversien, vermeerdert, (etc.). Beginnende vanden Jare onses Heeren 449 tot (...) 1636. The Hague, H. v. Wouw, 1636. 2 parts in 1 vol. (18), 626; (12), 391 pp. Ti. within woodcut border cold. by hand, 36 woodcuts in the text (noblemen & 1 plan), of which the coats of arms are cold. by hand & num. coat of arms skilfully drawn in the outer margins and beautifully cold. by hand. Fol. Cont. blind tooled vellum w. raised bands. (Upper joint partly split, w. a few marg. stains, a bit browned in places).NOTE: Contains a "verdeelinghe van alle de Steden ende Dorpen in Hollandt midtsgaders de Lijste vande Sloten ofte Edel-luyden Huysen te Lande-waert (...), ende wie die toe-behooren" with many genealogical details. Based on Cornelis Aurelius's 'Divisie-Chronyck'. - Haitsma Mulier/v.d. Lem 187a; De Wind 349-351.
ZEELAND -- WATER, W. te. Het Hoog Adelyk, en Adelryk Zeelant. Vertoont uit eenige ongedrukte lysten der Ridderschappe, en Edelen v. Zeelant, (...). Middelburg, P. Gillissen, 1761. (2), 158; 186 pp. W. engr. title-p. & 2 fold. engr. w. 146 coats of arms (some blank). Cont. marbled cf., spine w. raised bands & gilt dec. -- KEUREN ENDE PRIVILEGIEN des Lands ende Heerlijckheyts van Voorne. Rott., P. v. Waesberge, 1717. W. engr. coat of arms on ti. 292, (12), 27, (3) pp. 4°. Cont. vellum. (Lower corner cut neatly from title-p. (without loss of text or image), some annot. in pencil in the margins, text block very bright). -- J.J. BRAHE. Kerkelyke redenvoering, t.g.v. het tweede eeuwgetyde der Vlissingsche Vryheid. Vlissingen, Th. Corbelyn, 1772. xii, (6), 108, 28, (2) pp. Later h. vellum w. marbled sides. (Neatly rebound). -- And 2 o. (5).NOTE: Ad 1: Haitsma Mulier/v.d. Lem, 514-b; Nagtglas, II, 929. Ad 3: De Bie & Loosjes I, 559.
TRAVELLING -- LYCKLAMA a NIJEHOLT, T.M. Voyage en Russie, au Caucase et en Perse dans la Mésopotamie, le Kurdistan, la Syrie, la Palestine et la Turquie exécuté pendant les années 1866, 1867 et 1868. Par., Amst., 1872-75. 2 in 4 vols. W. steel-engr. portr. of the author, 1 cold. fold. chromolithogr. plate, 1 fold. plate & 1 cold. fold. map. Lge-8°. Cont. cl., spine w. raised bands, gilt lettering and w. gilt coat of arms of the Lycklama à Nijeholt Family on spines, blind ruled sides and marbled edges. (Wear to spine ends, discreet ex library stamp Hageveld seminary on first free endpapers, otherwise very well-preserved indeed).NOTE: First edition of an account by T.M. Lycklama à Nijeholt (1837-1900) of his exploration through the Middle East from 1866 to 1868. The two plates relate to the tomb of Esther and Mardochee at Hamadan, modern-day Iran. - Atabey 738; not in Blackmer.
CALEPINO, A. Dictionarium, nunc demum post omnes editiones, quae hactenus in lucem prodierunt, (…) Venice, J. Gryphius, 1557. 499, (1 blank) lvs. W. woodcut printer's mark on ti. & num. initials. Fol. 17th c. full cf. w. raised bands & gilt coat of arms of the Antwerp Augustine Gymnasium on both sides. (Extremities dam., bind. chafed/worn, free endpapers gone, old name entry on ti., upper margin cut short, some wormholes in lower blank margin).NOTE: Rare edition of this famous Latin dictionary, only 1 copy found by us in Edit16.
LOW COUNTRIES -- LEIDEN -- "LUGDUNI BATAVOR[UM] Leyden in Hollant". (Leiden), P. Bast, 1600. Engr. plan by Pieter Bast of the city w. large title/dedicatory cartouche, compass rose, coat of arms of the city, and scale indicator. 367 x 440 mm. (Without margins, but w. later added margin extensions in order to 'frame' the plan in a passepartout, tiny holes visible in the image, heavily browned, 2 rep. to central vertical fold on v°).NOTE: Very rare plan of Leyden which - to the best of our knowledge - has not been in auction for a long time. It is claimed that the house where Rembrandt was born can be determined on this plan which became famous for its detailed view of the city. Pieter Jacobsz Bast (1569-1605), son of Jacob Bast and Josyntje Plantin, was a Dutch engraver, publisher, surveyor, and geographer who came from Antwerp where he lived from 1591 to 1598. He most probably lived in Leiden in 1601 where he also died in 1605. - Cf. Groenveld, a.o. Leiden, p. 42-43: "Basts kaart, getekend op schaal 1:3500, vertoont een aantal opvallende kenmerken. Zij is een plattegrond met alle gebouwen en vestingwerken in opstand. (…) Evenals in zijn andere kaarten geeft de tekenaar steeds blijk van buitengewone precisie". - Van Overvoorde 47-48.
WEST INDIES -- "OCCIDENTALIS AMERICAE PARTIS, vel, earum Regionum quas Christophorus Columbus primu[m] detexit (…)". (Frankfurt a/M.), Th. de Bry, 1594. Engr. map of the West Indies w. compass rose, coat of arms, large title cartouche, sea animals, ships, etc. 331 x 435 mm (image size). (Connected to old passepartout along upper margin, severely browned, splits in margins (however not into image), 2 repairs on v° which show as white 'patches' (on the v° side), in need of restoration).NOTE: Created to accompany Girolamo Benzoni's account of his travels in the Caribbean between 1541 and 1556. The account appeared in the fourth volume of De Bry's Grands Voyages. - Church I, p. 350 (n° 153). - Sold w.a.f., not subject to return.
ROLEVINCK, Werner. Fasciculus temporum (Dutch transl. with additions). Utrecht, Johann Veldener, 14 Febr. 1480. (7 (of 8)), cccxxx lvs. Printed in Gothic type, w. 38 lines & beautifully illustrated: a large woodcut at the end, first leaf of preface and first leaf of main work both within woodcut border, numerous woodcuts in the text (incl. views of towns, coats of arms, chronological and geographical schematic figures, Tower of Babel, Noah's Ark, the Destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, etc.), all in cont. handcolouring. Rubricated in red throughout (except lvs. 267 and 274). Fol. 18th c. vellum. (Ties fail, without the first preliminary leaf w. Veldener's device surrounded by the text of the Gospel of John 1, margins cropped (affecting woodcut border of first leaf of preface and printed marginalia in a few places), the first leaf of the main work has a larger size: the margins are folded (and w. sm. tears), a few (ink)stains, 1 margin repaired, bit soiled/thumbed).NOTE: First and only Dutch translation of the "Fasciculus" by the Cologne Carthusian Rolevinck (c. 1425-1502), one of the most important world chronicles of the 15th century. The first Latin edition appeared in Cologne in 1474. This version was adapted to the Low Countries and contains textual additions relating to the history of the dioceses of Utrecht, Brabant, Holland and Zeeland and was also augmented with an extensive Chronicle of the Kings of France and England. The work is illustrated with numerous woodcuts, from the blocks used in Veldener's 1475 Louvain editions, but with the addition of 12 new ones, and of a set of coat of arms used only in the supplementary chronicles. - Goff R-278; Polain 3379; GW M38760; Hain-Copinger 6946; Campbell 1479; Holtrop 51 (p. 20).
BINDINGS -- CICERO. Opera omnia quæ exstant. Ex sola fere Codd. Mss. fide emend. studio atq. industria J. Gulielmii & J. Gruteri. Hamburg, Ex bibliopolio Frobeniano, 1618-19. 5 parts in 2 vols. (16), 34, (2), 255, 590; (8), 365, (3), 417, 461 pp. W. 2 engr. ti. containing i.a. a view on Hamburg and a small portr. of the author. Fol. Beautiful 19th-century Spanish green mor. binds., sides paneled with double gilt fillet, at the center gilt coat of arms of the Marquis de Morante, with his motto "Gomez de la Cortina et amicorum fallitur hora legendo", spine with four raised bands and gilt-lettered title, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers, a.e.g. (Old name entries on first ti. (partly scratched out), some marg. stains, 1 leaf w. tear, browned/foxed as usual).NOTE: This set comes from the vast library of a great Spanish book collector, the Marquis Joachim Gomez de la Cortina (1808-1868), rector of the University of Madrid and Senator in Spain. He had most (if not all) of his books rebound with his arms. - Schweiger II, 106.
SCOTTIE WILSON (BRITISH 1891-1972) THE SCORPION AND THE LEOPARD (AESOP'S FABLES), 1946 signed in ink (lower right), titled in pencil (lower centre), dated and inscribed WINDSOR - ONTARIO in pencil (to reverse), ink and watercolour on paper, 37.8cm x 52cm (14 7/8in x 20 ½in);together with THE LEOPARD AND THE MONKEY (AESOP'S FABLES), 1944, signed in ink (lower right), inscribed A versatile mind is better than a variegated coat. Aesop in pencil (lower centre); further titled, dated and inscribed SASKATOON CITY in pencil (to reverse), ink and watercolour on paper, 37.5cm x 51cm (14 ¾in x 20in) all unframed (2) The Collection of Gillian Raffles.
Benjamin Vulliamy of London- a small Regency 8-day ormolu and black marble mantle timepiece c1820, circular movement with a drum housing cradled on decorated scroll supports and a stepped marble plinth, the front of the plinth faintly incised with an armorial coat of arms, 3-1/2" circular engine turned gilt brass dial with Roman numerals and "heart" shaped steel hands within an ouroboros snake motif, makers name and movement serial No 537 engraved on the backplate, with the original rear case cover, pendulum and key. The Vulliamy family were a notable four generation family of English clock makers and suppliers of clocks to the Royal family during 18th and 19th century.Dimensions: Height: 25cm Length/Width: 14cm Depth/Diameter: 9cmCondition Report:Minute hand missing.
'A helmet for Oldenburg 91st Infantry Regiment Officers Black lacquered leather body; front visor with green underlay, rear visor with red underlay; gilt: round spike base, stars, rear spine, spike and front visor trim; gilt officer front plate of Prussian Line Eagle with a single banner inscribed with the words "MIT GOTT FÜR KÖNIG UND VATERLAND" and the silver Oldenburg coat of arms on an eight-pointed star on the chest of the eagle, attached by two splintas; gilt flat chin scales with rosette side posts; Imperial Officer and Oldenburg cockades; dark brown leather sweatband, worn ochre silk lining. Size circa 55 cm. Cf. "Buyer''s Guide for Headgear of The Imperial German Army circa 1914", James D. Turinetti, 2015-16 edition, pg. 25.USA-Los – weitere Infos hier'
'A helmet for Saxon Officer Beamte Black lacquered leather body; front visor with green underlay, rear visor with red underlay, silver: round spike base, rear spine, spike and front visor trim; officer front plate of silver star with gilt Saxon coat of arms and Beamte shield, attached by two screw posts; silver chin scales with rosette side posts; Officer Imperial and Saxon cockades; tan leather sweatband, green silk lining. Size circa 55 cm. Cf. "Buyer''s Guide for Headgear of The Imperial German Army circa 1914", James D. Turinetti, 2015-16 edition, pg. 70. USA-Los – weitere Infos hier'
'A helmet for Mecklenburg Field Artillery Regt. 60 Reserve Officers Black lacquered leather body, front and rear visor; front visor with green underlay, back visor with red underlay, gilt: round spike base, stars, rear spine, ball and front visor trim; gilt officer front plate of Mecklenburg star with silver reserve cross over coat of arms and crowned wreath, attached by one screw post, one post unsoldered, one post gone; gilt rounded chin scales with rosette side posts; Imperial Officer and repainted Mecklenburg cockades; one post unsoldered, brown torn leather sweatband, brown torn silk lining. Size circa 52 cm. Cf. "Buyer''s Guide for Headgear of The Imperial German Army circa 1914", James D. Turinetti, 2015-16 edition, pg. 62.USA-Los – weitere Infos hier'
King James Bible: The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament and the New. Facsimile of the first impression of the original 1611 edition. Produced for the World Publishing Company, Cleveland, Ohio, by George Rainbird Limited, London. Numbered LIMITED EDITION, #1037 OF 1500 copies. Printed by offset lithography and bound in Italy, in a faithful replica of an original contemporary full leather binding with a slipcase, which has King James coat of Arms. Folio (40x27 cm). VGFrom the library collection of Mulberry House, a former rectory of High Ongar church.
A rare and exclusive edition of the Royal Doulton Bunnykins figurine, featuring a unique and vibrant colorway in tartan plaid with light blue coat and black cap. This exclusive design elevates the beloved Bunnykins character into a standout collectors item, showcasing meticulous hand-painted details and rich, unique tones that differ from standard production models. The figurine captures the whimsical charm of Bunnykins in a dynamic pose, with fine craftsmanship that exemplifies the artistry of Royal Doulton. The rare colorway adds significant appeal for discerning collectors seeking exclusivity and originality. Royal Doulton backstamp. Marked Colourway Exclusive to bottom base.Artist: Martyn AlcockIssued: circa 1999Dimensions: 2.25"L x 1.75"W x 3.75"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
This hand painted and hand modelled figure depicts an artillery officer in 18th-century uniform, standing with one hand on his hip and the other resting on a sheathed sword. The uniform features a blue coat with gold trim, white cravat, red sash, and knee-high black boots. A plumed hat in red and white rests atop his head. The figure stands on a circular porcelain base edged in gilt, inscribed with the title "Train of Artillery 1700". Michael Sutty backstamp.Artist: Michael SuttyIssued: 20th centuryDimensions: 7.75"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
The figure depicts a standing character from the "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" narrative, dressed in a long green coat with vertical brown striping. The character wears a multicolored turban and carries a pair of sacks at his side, with one hand extended. The figurine is glazed in a polychrome finish with high gloss, and the base is marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp.Artist: Harry TittensorIssued: 1921 - 1938Dimensions: 8"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
The figure portrays a woman holding a child, finished in polychrome glazes including a green coat, multicolored dress, and purple scarf. The child is wrapped in purple fabric with blonde hair. Painted mark C.V. Chelsea.Issued: 1922Dimensions: 9.5"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
A rare colorway version of the Beefeater large character jug by Royal Doulton. Part of the London Collection series. This striking design features an unpainted handle, white coat and ruffled collar, contrasted with a black hat adorned with white and blue accents. The white handle is detailed with the ER Royal cipher, a reference to the distinguished Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London. Crafted from fine porcelain, this jug showcases exceptional hand painted details, making it a sought-after variation for collectors.Artist: Harry FentonIssued: c. 1946Dimensions: 6.5"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Miniature figurine crafted in sterling silver, depicting a fox standing upright on its hind legs. The figure is designed in anthropomorphic form, wearing a red enamel coat and white enamel shirt, and holding a sterling silver walking stick in its right paw. The fox features detailed fur texture, an upright posture, and a bushy tail with a white enamel tip. The walking stick is cast in silver and appears to be fused with the hand. The enamel work covers the coat and front torso, providing contrast against the silver structure. The piece is free-standing and designed as a decorative miniature. No visible maker's mark is present on the underside. 925 embossed under the tailDimensions: 1.25"HCondition: Age related wear.
Early English pearlware Toby jug depicting a seated man holding a mug of ale, modeled in traditional form. The figure is dressed in a coat patterned with blue, orange, and brown floral or foliate motifs, along with striped breeches and a black tricorn hat. The jug spout is integrated into the hat brim, with the handle applied to the rear of the figure's back. The face and features are hand-painted.Dimensions: 9.75"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Early English pearlware Toby jug, hand-painted in a palette of blue, orange, brown, and cream. The jug is modeled as a seated figure of a jovial man dressed in a tricorn hat, striped breeches, and patterned coat, holding a tankard of ale in both hands. The molded spout forms the brim of the hat, and the handle is integrated into the back of the figure. Glazed earthenware body with visible crazing consistent with age. This jug exemplifies traditional English Toby jug design popularized in the late 18th and 19th centuries.Dimensions: 9.75"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Handcrafted porcelain figurine by Michael Sutty depicting a British Royal Artillery officer in full uniform. The officer stands at attention with one hand on a sword, dressed in formal regimental attire featuring a red coat with white crossbelt, epaulettes, white trousers, and black boots. The uniform includes a tall shako with badge and plume. Mounted on a circular porcelain base inscribed with Royal Artillery 1820. One of a limited number of military figurines produced by Michael Sutty, a ceramic artist known for detailed portrayals of British military regiments.Artist: Michael SuttyIssued: 20th centuryDimensions: 9"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear. The feather in the hat is detachable for shipping purposes.
A Special A George V Special Constable 1914-1919 Truncheon for Edinburgh, number 389, in dark hardwood with transfers in colours and gilt of crowned GR cypher, above the Edinburgh city coat of arms, and Special Constable 1914-1919, number 389 under, ribbed grip and leather thong handle, 39cm long.