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Viceregal school. Perú. Central decades of the 18th century (reign of King Ferdinand VI, 1746-1749)“Inauguration of the office of alderman of Lima, of the viceroyalty of Peru, Don Fernando de Rojas Marres” and ”The Exaltation of the House of Nobility of the alderman of Lima, Don Fernando de Rojas Marres”Pair of oil paintings on canvas. 100 x 73 cm. each.The first painting is divided into two parts, the upper part possibly showing the swearing-in or oath of office of the new alderman of Lima, Don Fernando de Rojas Marres of the viceroyalty of Peru, as he climbs the semicircular stairs to the throne from which he will make government decisions. The golden throne is topped by a red curtain and an open crown, clear symbols of power. Behind it, the two Tuscan columns symbolise the strength and fortitude that every ruler must have in order to lead their people. Above the crown, apart from the word ‘fortune’, an allusion to this virtue, the scene is accompanied by two other virtues linked to power and dignitaries, science on the left and fame on the right. The two female figures who bestow symbols of power, the ruler's sceptre and the crown are the ruler's acolytes and witnesses to the scene.The central figure is dressed in the fashion of Ferdinand VI's reign, which dates the painting and its companion piece to the middle decades of the 18th century. To complete the parallelism of the central scene at the top, two noble coats of arms are placed at either end. The one on the right, topped by the helmet of a warrior, indicates the rank of knight or order of nobility of the person, who would in turn belonged to the order of knighthood of Santiago, one of the four most important orders of knighthood in Spain along with those of Calatrava, Montesa and Alcántara. During the restoration of the painting, the change in the iconography of the area of the coat of arms where the eagle is located came to light. Initially there were three vertical golden bands which were covered by the bird, although it is not clear whether this change was made while the painting was being executed or after the work was completed. The other coat of arms, this time with the crown of government, shows very different heraldry with no distinction of knighthood.The change the coat of arms underwent in this painting also affected its counterpart in the other painting.The noble coats of arms could have belonged to Rojas Marres' paternal branch, that of Don Feliciano de Rojas Ponce de León, and to his maternal branch, that of Doña Juana de Marres, or it is also possible that the one on the left could have been his own, that of the alderman, and the one on the right that of his wife, Doña María María Ana Concepción del Castillo Castañeda.Whilst the upper part of the painting represents political power and command over the people and the virtues that accompany the governor in order to govern well, the lower part, the most didactic part of the canvas, shows the values and qualities of the new government through the representation of 32 squares with elements divided into two panels of 16 squares each.The panel on the left represents objects that have explanatory symbolism linked to elements of power, while the panel on the right shows scenes with a written phylactery above them. These panels would have helped to explain the iconological programme, which symbolised the political programme of the new ruler, to the illiterate population, who made up the majority of the indigenous or native peoples at the time.The second painting shows that the importance of the family and its service to the empire rests on the Spanish monarchy and the Catholic faith.As if it were a ‘Tree of Jesse’, the distribution of the different elements that make up the rich and varied composition of the painting are arranged in a highly symmetrical and rational order.The base of the tree rises above the strong figure of the Child Virgin Mary on her throne, iconography that was very popular during the 17th and 18th centuries throughout Latin America, partly due to Zurbarán's paintings that came from the old continent to the ‘New World’. The feather below could refer to the feather of the archangel Saint Gabriel in the Annunciation. Given that the dogma of the Immaculate Conception was a matter of State and of protection by the Hispanic monarchy, the weight of the Crown rests on it and rests on the figure of the Virgin Mary; as one of the columns of Hercules in the coat of arms of Spain, legendary founder of the Hapsburg dynasty, acts as the trunk of the tree with the phylactery bearing the motto ‘NON PLUS ULTRA’, before Charles V and the anagram ‘Victor’ in golden letters.This anagram is flanked by the lion of Spain and the eagle of Saint John, protector of the Spanish monarchy, both also with golden crowns. On this rests the royal crown of the Bourbons, thus constructing the trunk of the compositional tree, where monarchy and religion are the pillars on which the family's noble coat of arms rests, which in turn is crowned by a laurel wreath bearing an angel and a scroll with golden symbols.The different branches of the ‘tree’ are divided according to the symbols and their distribution.In the upper part, the elements depicted are linked to the litanies of the Immaculate Conception, symbols related to the Virgin Mary. At the top is the sun, the eight-pointed star which has been linked to the Virgin Mary since antiquity, and the moon. The king of the day and the queen of the night contemplate the scene. Between there and the middle of the painting are a rose bush and an olive tree on the left, and a bunch of lilies and a cypress on the right, flowers and plants associated with Mary. All the iconographic repertoire, together with the symbols of the Marian litanies in the upper part of the painting, the elements of science (the book, the compass, the globe and the candle that is not extinguished by the four winds, also depicted) and the six virtues in the lower part, justify the service and work of this noble house to the royal house and the Catholic religion, the foundations of the Spanish empire in the Latin American colonies.In conclusion, these two paintings present a political programme for the government of the new ruler of Lima in the 18th century. The importance of this pair of canvases lies precisely in the way they represent this political programme by justifying the noble house as being in the service of the King of Spain and the Catholic faith. To this end, it also makes use of a graceful play of symbols, something rare to see in paintings from Spain itself, but common in the Americas, to educate and explain to the people how their new rulers will exercise their power.We are grateful to the art historian and restorer Ignacio Panicello for cataloguing and identifying these paintings.Provenance: Former collection belonging to Adrián de Rojas Maestre (descendant of the regent of Lima, Don Fernando de Rojas Marres).This family, or part of it, with important historical links, settled in Spain before 1950 at the Finca El Maestre in Seville. The paintings have always belonged to the family.The subject of our paintings, Fernando de Rojas Marrés, was born in Ceuta and died circa 1800 in Madrid.There is a record in the Spanish Historical Archive of his transfer to the Americas as a ‘Merchant of textiles, he went to South America on the ship Aquiles under the charge of Captain Martin Joseph de Echenique, bringing cargo directly to the port of Callao Lima. Record of information and passenger licence to the Indies of Fernando de Rojas y Marres’.

A Leica IIIc Rangefinder Camera Body Red Curtain Model, silver, serial number 363280, body G, light marks to front-centre of top plate, and usage marks to bottom plate, shutter works, rangefinder visible.

Two Victorian chenille table covers or hangings in burgundy with flowers, tasselled, an Art Nouveau red wool cover, two heavy tapestry style curtains, or door curtains, each woven with foliate design (5)Condition Reportthe brown /green curtain measures 234 x 230 cms approx, and the all green durtain 231 x 226 cms approx.

Antique printed cotton curtain, possibly French - trimmed with bobble braid, lined with pink figured silk, faded and damaged, with small piece of pelmet (2) 292 x 240 cms approx. 

Five pairs of cotton mix interlined curtains with fixed goblet headings, the green and gold ground set with foliate jacquard weave pattern, each curtain with one edge of braid and tassels, two pairs 209 cm drop x 194 cm wide at bottom and 90 cm wide at top, two pairs 214 cm drop x 262 cm wide at bottom and 129 cm wide at top and one pair 209 cm drop x 264 cm wide at bottom and 127 cm wide at top CONDITION REPORTS GOOD - one pair has significant sun fading to the edge and face Otherwise general wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for further information.

One pair of cotton type lined curtains with fixed triple pencil pleat and button headings, the beige ground with red and green floral / tulip pattern, 225 cm drop x 390 cm wide at bottom and 180 cm wide at top, together with a single cotton type interlined curtain with fixed triple pencil pleat heading, the rust pink ground set with woven floral sprays, 185 cm drop x 400 cm wide at bottom and 150 cm wide at top and a single chenille type lined curtain with fixed triple pencil pleat heading, the mustard ground with teal stripes, 296 cm drop x 596 cm wide at bottom and 242 cm wide at top CONDITION REPORTS Beige, red, green floral / tulip pattern curtains - FAIR - some sun-fading and linings poor Single rust pink curtain FAIR - some sun-fading to the edges and lining Single mustard and teal curtain FAIR - sun-fading in various places General wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for further information.

Antique brass double bed frame with curtain rails to the headboard, all castors present, two brass bolts missing and straps present but not secured

*RICHARD SMITH (1931-2016) 'Sun Curtain', 1971, signed and dated in pencil lower left,two sheet lithograph with collage on wove, each sheet 61cm x 91.5cm (unframed)

Philip Jones (1933-2008) Sea Curtain with Breakwater signed and dated 'Philip Jones 03' (lower left)gouache, chalk and mixed media29 x 41.5cm

λ&nbspDAVID HOCKNEY (BRITISH B. 1937) COLOURED CURTAIN STUDY Pencil and coloured crayon Signed with initials, titled and dated 63 (lower right) 43 x 31.1cm (16¾ x 12 in.)Provenance: Paul Kasmin, London Ronald B. Alley, London Private Collection Sale, Christie's, London, 20th Century British Art, 9 June 2006, lot 18 Jack Kirkland, London Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2013 Exhibited: London, The Whitechapel Art Gallery, & travelling, David Hockney: Paintings, Prints & Drawings 1960-1970, 1970, no. D9Literature: David Hockney, David Hockney, London, 1976, p.80, illus. Condition Report: Examined out of glazed frame. Light discolouration to the sheet, most notable at the upper edge and lower left corner. The sheet is stuck down at two points along the upper edge, far right and left with mounting tape. Some mounting tape also stuck to the underside of the lower edge at two points, far right and left. Very light handling creases and undulation scattered throughout the sheet. There is a horizontal crease approx. 4cm up from the lower edge running across the sheet. There is a very small vertical tear approx. 0.5cm to the right side of the lower edge. There is an indistinct inscription verso but does not appear to be in the artist's hand. The lower edge is not cut straight, consistent with the original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A COLLECTION OF VARIOUS GILT METAL CURTAIN TIE-BACKS Comprising two pairs with Prince-of-Wales feathers and motto Ich Dien, 22cm high, a set of four modelled with stiff laurel leaves, 22cm wide, a set of three with 'cabochons', and a further later pair in the form of classical warrior heads Condition Report: One of the feather's has broken and been repaired previously, requiring further attention, all with dirt and discolouration and clear signs of age and use in a domestic setting, rubbing, wear, etc. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y &nbspEARLY 19TH CENTURY SCHOOL- A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF TWO CHILDREN Of rectangular form, white vestments, red curtain and landscape beyond, in a later glazed gilt metal frame Watercolour on ivory image 6cm high, frame 6.5cm high AND AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SCHOOL- A MINIATURE OF CLASSICAL SCENE Of rectangular form, cherub figures attending woman resisting the advances of a soldier, in a later glazed gilt metal frame Watercolour image 5.5cm high, frame 6cm high Please note: Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption for this lot. Ref:JV9HRCNY Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. First- colours muted and bleached from sunlight, scattered spotting throughout painted surface Second- seems to be painted on surface, possibly artificial, and designed to look like ivory. colour muting, losses notably to lower corners, frame tired 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

A box containing assorted glass light shades, a box containing various brass and glass wall lights and a box of wrought iron curtain pole fittings (3 boxes)

Three pairs of shot silk slubbed interlined curtains with fixed triple pencil pleat headings in bronze / olive colour, one pair 220 cm drop x 187 wide at bottom and 100 cm wide at top, the two other pairs 224 cm drop x 188 cm wide at bottom and 91 cm wide at top, together with a set of three mahogany curtain poles with turned finials, rings and fixings, 190 cm, 180 cm and 170 cm wide respectively CONDITION REPORTS First pair - GOOD - very small pulls to the face, very slight sun fading to the liningsThe two other pairs - FAIR - small pulls and some sun fading to the linings, some stains and foxing

Seven curtain poles (one in two parts) and a bag of curtain rings

Two pairs of cotton type curtains with taped pencil pleat headings in blue, white and fawn floral design, 205 cm drop x 136 cm wide at bottom, together with matching valance, coverlet and tie backs CONDITION REPORTS Blue, white and fawn floral curtainsGOOD to the curtain faces, some marks to the linings. General wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for further information.

A 19th Century curtain pole with carved wood and gesso acanthus ends, pole is fabric covered and approx 89 cm long, approx 152 cm long overall

A gilt curtain pole of reeded form and with knop finials and rings, approx 266 cm long

Textiles - a large interlined curtain, art nouveau design, pinched pleats. Approximately 120cm across the top and 207cm drop.

Mixed lot of brassware including two Victorian style ink standishes, towel rail, hanging porch bell, set of eight C-scroll curtain tie-back brackets, six pierced edge wall mounted candle sconces, various other hooks and brackets, clocks, etc Property of Dunkirk Manor, Theescombe, Stroud

A Victorian mahogany serpentine front sideboard in George III style, 19th century; the gilt brass openwork gallery back with urn finials, a vacant curtain rail and reeded columnar supports to square socles; the shaped top with rosewood banded edges; above two bowfront central drawers, the lower one disguised as an arched moulding; flanked by a concave panel fronted door and a conforming deep drawer with zinc lined interior; on straight legs to spade feet; 127cm high overall, 183cm wide, 76cm deep

A quantity of cushions and a Colefax and Fowler printed floral curtain, (two boxes), curtain 180cm wide x 207cm long. Condition - fair

Pair of 19th century giltwood curtain pelmets, 155cm long and a silvered pair of wooden curtain pelmets (one damaged), 162cm long 

Vintage curtain pole furniture

Vintage curtain poles

Pair of thermal-lined floral patterned curtains, pale green background with white and beige blossom motifs, curtain top with triple pinch pleat, heading 91cm, drop 195cm

Pair of floral patterned curtains, warm yellow background with multi-coloured floral motifs, curtain top with pencil pleat, heading 116cm, drop 225cm, together with two additional curtains in the same design, red valances, floral valances and eyelets

A LARGE AFRICAN KUBA-KASAI CLOTH CUSHION MODERN approximately 170 x 65cmTOGETHER WITH OTHER TEXTILES; A geometric pattern cushion; sections of printed scarlet floral silk; a cream and black printed quilted bed cover with a label for 'Raag AHMEDABAD INDIA'; two machine made rugs; a section of machine woven indigo, cream and iron red fabric; and a machine made verdure tapestry fabric curtain by repute from Robert Kime Ltd.

A VICTORIAN BAMBOO AND GILT METAL MOUNTED CURTAIN POLE SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY 242cm long (This lot is offered without reserve)

This extraordinary piece is an external curtain, known as a Burqa', originally used to cover the door of the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam. This curtain is meticulously crafted from silk and richly embroidered with metal threads, featuring intricate calligraphic inscriptions and elaborate floral and geometric patterns that exemplify the pinnacle of Islamic textile artistry. The curtain is dominated by Quranic verses and invocations, all skillfully rendered in gold and silver thread against a deep black background. These inscriptions are not only decorative but also hold profound religious significance, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the Kaaba. The central portion of the curtain features an elaborate cartouche with the Shahada (Islamic declaration of faith), surrounded by a series of medallions and arabesques that are symmetrically arranged. The borders of the curtain are similarly adorned with Quranic verses and intricate scrollwork, providing a framing effect that emphasizes the grandeur of the central designs. The lower portion is divided into two panels, which would have allowed the curtain to be parted when placed over the door of the Kaaba. H: 360cm, W: 172cm 

Large Brass & Mahogany Magic Lantern, English, c.1890, unsigned, the lantern of typical form, constructed of French polished mahogany with lacquered brass fittings, on mahogany base board, mahogany housing with double opening doors, tinplate liner and chimney with original gas limelight , brass lens with rack and pinion focusing on double drawer tube, in a large pine case with later electric illuminant and other fittings, lantern length without curtain 70 cm

CIRCLE OF GODFREY KNELLER (BRITISH 1646-1723) PORTRAIT OF GENTLMAN WEARING A RUST COAT BESIDE A RED CURTAIN Oil on canvas 124 x 98.5cm (48¾ x 38¾ in.) Condition Report: The canvas has been relined and presents a subtle craquelure across the whole surface. UV light reveals a 12 cm long retouch, where previously, most likely, there was a tear; and various retouches in the lower right corner, the biggest of which is of about 5cm in width. To conclude, a few dotted retouches are present in the background, especially in the upper section of the painting. Condition Report Disclaimer

A large quantity of various curtain tassel tie backs together with a vintage blanket.

A BRONZE AND GOLD COLOURED BED SPREAD PLUS CURTAIN TIE BACKS

A Russian silver cigar case and match box sleeve, engraved with flowers and dates 1888-1906, the cigar case with presentation inscription in Cyrillic and English "To Mr J Heard from the employees of the Moscow Lace and Curtain Factory Fletcher", 11.5cm l, Cyrillic maker's mark, Moscow 1899-1908, 8oz 12dwt, a Russian gold mounted amber cigar holder, standard 56 and Cyrillic maker's marks, and a typed foolscap testimonial (in Cyrillic and English) signed by employees of the Factory Fletcher, Moscow June 10th, 1906 Lace manufacturers W & T Fletcher of New Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire (established 1871) rapidly expanded, buying larger premises in Osmaston Road, Derby and 1887 they built a factory in Moscow. The partnership between William Fletcher and his brother Thomas was dissolved in 1896, William continuing as sole proprietor in Derby and "profiting from his experiences in Moscow" providing both houses and an employee's works institute in 1904. All products were sent to Nottingham, where Fletcher established an office and warehouse. https://calmview.derbyshire.gov.uk/CalmView/Record.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&id=D5237 (Archive Ref D5237) Good condition

A Pair of Victorian Brass Wall Hanging Curtain Pole Supports together with a Brass Curtain Pole, 146cms Long (No End Finials)

An Earnemann Stereo Klap Kamera, shutter curtain not attached to bottom roller, body G, some paint wear to edges, with Carl Zeiss Jens 5.5cm f/4,5 Tessar lenses, elements F-G, fungus, film pack back, focus screen back, film plate back and two film plates, in unbranded case

Two Magic Lanterns, a wood and brass lantern, two side doors, with brass portholes, electric illuminant, curtain back, with rack & pinion focusing 14in brass lens G and a tin lantern, with electric illuminant. In wooden boxCondition Report - Please see additional images.

An Ernemann Klapp 8 x 10.5 Camera, serial no 1040535, shutter not working, no curtain, body G, missing pin from L/H strut, bellows G, with Ernemann 15cm f/3.5 Ernon lens, elements G

An Ensign Focal Plane Roll Film Reflex Camera, shutter cocks, fires, shutter curtain sticks, body G, some scuffs & wear, viewing hood F-G, with 100mm f/4.5 Ensar lens, elements F-G

A Van Neck 9x12cm Press Camera, shutter not working, shutter curtain deteriorated, body G, bellows F-G, with Ross Xpress 6in f/4.5 lens, elements P-F, fungus

An Ernemann Ermanox 4 X 5.5 Reflex Camera, shutter AF, no curtain, body F, brassing and wear, with Ernemann 7.5cm f/4.5 Earnoplast lens, paint wear to bezel, elements G and three cased Ernnemann film plates

A Pentacon FM SLR Camera, shutter working, some creasing to shutter curtain self timer working, body G, three small bumps to film door, with Meyer Optik 50mm f/3.5 Primotar E pre set lens, barrel F-G, elements G

An Ernemann Klapp 7.5 x 10 Camera, serial no 1131485, shutter working, creasing to curtain, body G, with Zeiss Ikon finder, Zeiss Ikon focusing screen back, Goerz 13.5cm f/4.5 Dogmar lens, elements G,

Supplement to The Oxford English Dictionary, quantity of plate stands and curtain rings in a wicker basket

A collection of curtain tie backs

A pair of brass curtain holders; various advertising items etc.

Rake of Seven EWS Rolling-stock, Boxed and 'Ready to Roll'(1100g)Bachmann Branchline 37-850 104 ton Thrall HTA bulk coal hopper in EWS livery 310222Bachmann Branchline 37-625 102 Ton Thrall BYA steel strip carrier in EWS livery 960015Bachmann Branchline 37-603 46 Ton VGA sliding wall van 'EWS'Hornby R6137 45 Ton ZRA Curtain Sided Van - EWS English Welsh & Scottish Railway - DC201008Bachmann Branchline 38-040 31-tonne OBA open wagon in EWS livery 110678 (2)Bachmann Branchline 38-057 31-tonne OCA dropside open wagon in EWS livery 112256Some dust & discolouration to clam-shell packaging - Rolling-stock - GoodBoxes - Good

A quantity of wooden Curtain poles and a blind.

Two boxes of glass decanters, vase, iron, Ernesto insulated jug, King Size bedding set and valance sheet, curtain pole

Metal curtain poles with fixtures and fittings and small rug

Ruskin Pottery, three miniature Crystalline vases, circa 1930, including ginger jar, gourd vase and barrel form vase, each with curtain banded cream over speckled blue, impressed marks, 4cm high (3)

Ruskin Pottery, a miniature Souffle glazed vase, shouldered ovoid form, circa 1905, mottled green over apple green with brown curtain band, paper label underside, 4cm high

Ruskin Pottery, a High Fired vase, circa 1927, slender shouldered barrel form, marbled dove grey with flame curtain bands of blue and sang de boeuf flambe hares fur, impressed mark, 16cm high

A PAIR OF CURTAINSPOSSIBLY BY COLEFAX & FOWLERin a green and pink floral squiggle design, lined and interlined, together with a collection of cushions, a bed valance and headboard in the same fabric (8)each curtain 195cm drop, 210cm wide max, tops 100cm pleatedProvenanceGlen House, Bruton.

A steel fire fender together with three brass fire fenders, brass trays and a curtain pole

A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas wardrobe trunk, c.1925, painted with owner's initials E.H.R., with two leather handles and brass hardware, the interior with four drawers and small case, hanging rail with eight wood hangers, two flat hangers and one curtain frame, with Louis Vuitton label and stamped 775006, 113cm high, 56cm wide, 44cm deepProvenance: Eric Hamilton Rose (1872-1947) of Leweston Manor, Sherborne, Dorset, and by descent to the current owner.   Footnotes: Note: A similar example with the same label sold at Christie's Paris, Legendary trunks : A European Private Collection, 19 June – 3 July 2024, lot 44. Condition Report: In very good condition overall. This trunk has not had heavy use however there are some inevitable knocks, scratches and marks to the exterior in areas overall. Notably the handles are fully intact and have a pleasing blonde lightly worn patina, which is rare for a trunk of this age. The interior in very good overall condition, with some inevitable minor marks and blemishes to the drawers. The hat/shoe case with minor bowing to lid. The hangers and curtain frame in very good condition. The fabric of the curtain however with discolouration. The mechanism for clothes rail is in good functional order. There is a vacant space beneath clothes rail which would have originally held a case, but the strap remains in very good condition. The back wall of the left side of the interior with minor white residue, in need of a light clean. No key.

Textiles - a large interlined curtain, art nouveau design, pinched pleats. Approximately 120cm across the top and 207cm drop.

A pair of Past Times manuscript tab top curtains, a single curtain in Jacobean style fabric, a Klimt style crewel work wall hanging and an Art Room Beethoven Frieze wall hanging Condition Report:No condition report available.

US outline Lima Bachmann Revell Hong Kong and other H0 gauge freight cars (68), comprising Fuel and chemical tank cars (10), caboose, timber flats (3), coal and open gondolas (5), very long curtain side, hoppers (5), stake side (3), crane, general and refrigerated box vans (39), maintenance wagon, F-G, (68)