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A 19th Century mahogany cased long case clock, the eight day movement with enamelled dial, the dome painted with portrait of Second Earl Grey PM amongst symbols for Britannia, justice and an angel seraph with pamphlet "Rights of the People" over a circular dial with Roman numerals to the chapter ring enclosing subsidiary seconds dial and date dial inscribed "C. Robertson Blairgowrie" amongst figural symbols for Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales to the spandrels, approx. 50 cm x 24 cm deep x 214 cm high

18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL IN THE MANNER OF SIR GODFREY KNELLER "Miss Margaret Sibthorpe", lady in white silk dress with lace trim, her right arm leaning upon a gilt and marble table, her left hand holding a sprig of flowers, portrait study, three quarter length, oil on canvas, unsigned, 127.5 cm x 102 cm CONDITION REPORTS Has been re-lined, is heavily crazed throughout. There are also some areas of loss to the painting variously. The glass is incredibly dirty to the inside. The painting itself has heavy wear and tear conducive with age and use. Frame is falling apart in various places - see images for more details. The painting and the frame have a black kind of grainy/ashy texture/residue to them as if in a smoky environment/fire, although do not smell of smoke particularly. Have since removed painting from glass - colours are a lot more intense but there are several other areas of damage throughout the painting, particularly to the area around the table top and book and to the left hand side of her cheek and tip of her nose. In need of some major TLC - see images for more details

Norman ROCKWELL (1894-1978)Study for triple self-portrait,1960.Lithographie en couleurs.Signé, numéroté et daté. Edition limité (AP).65 x 49 cm

Collection of portrait miniatures to include an ivorine framed example, a profile portrait set within an ebonised frame, pair of hand coloured prints in oval frames and an oil on board portrait of a gentleman (measures 17.5 x 13.5cm).

Portrait study of a greyhound dog, oil, 23 x 17cm, framed and glazed

Relief moulded plaster wall plaque with a portrait of woman and chickens by a cottage doorway, monogrammed indistinctly lower right, possibly EB, 19.5 x 14.5cm, framed and glazed

Ron Wood, portrait of artist Robert Lenkiewicz, oil on panel, signed lower left, painted seascape verso, 53 x 45.5cm, framed

Portrait of an elderly lady, oil on board, initialled lower right BRL, 18 x 23cm, framed

Caricature portrait depicting a black cat in an Arabic costume, oil,. 23 x 18cm, framed and glazed

Modernist portrait of a girl with tattoo 'Hello Sailor', gouache, 54 x 40cm, framed and glazed

20th century English school, portrait of a bearded man, oil on panel, 52 x 38cm, framed

Portrait of a regal gentleman, oil on panel, 39 x 29.5cm, in pierced swept frame

Portrait of an Indian Empress, oil, 24.5 x 17cm, red velvet framed and glazed

19th century English school, a pair: head and shoulders portrait of a lady and gentleman, each oil on canvas, 74 x 61cm, each gilt framed

David Pollock (British, b.1949), side profile portrait of a young woman, oil on panel, signed lower right, 61 x 45.5cm

19th century cast bronze oval Napoleon Bonaparte in profile relief portrait wall plaque, H 21cm

Sandrart, Joachim (Attrib.) Portrait eines Herren der Nürnberger Patrizierfamilie Voit von Wendelstein (Frankfurt am Main 1606-1688 Nürnberg) Hans Christoph Voit von Wendelstein (1584-1647) oder Johann Christian Voit von Wendelstein; Schulterstück im Dreiviertelprofil, in Rüstung und mit Mühlsteinkragen, rechts oben Wappen Voit-Beheim-Kammermeister mit Dat. "A. 1638". Öl/Eichenholz. 49 x 39,7 cm. - Gereinigt und restauriert. - Aus altem Familienbesitz und PrivatsammlungFranken, Herrenbildnis, Kaufmann

Eisch, Erwin Seltenes Glasobjekt "Telefon" (Frauenau 1927-2022 Zwiesel) Aus farblosem Glas geformtes Scheibentelefon, auf der Scheibe mattgeschnittenes Portrait sowie darunter die Nummer "90217", umlaufend der Spruch "ich höre dein Lachen und trag es nach Hause - my dear - ich höre dein Lachen". Unterseitig Sign. und Dat. "E. Eisch 97". Farbloses und kobaltblaues Glas, teils schwarz bemalt, Goldauflage. Ca. 15 x 20 x 21 cm. - Who's Who in Contemporary Glass Art, 1993, S. 130.

Portrait des Carl Friedrich Philipp von Redwitz Deutschland. 18. Jh. Halbfigur im Dreiviertelprofil, im rechten Arm ein Jagdgewehr, mit Blick auf eine Waldlandschaft im Hintergrund, rechts oben Wappen des fränkischen Adelsgeschlechts Redwitz an der Rodach. Öl/Lwd. Verso auf Etikett aus dem Jahr 1889 ausführlich beschriftet. 82 x 65,5 cm. - Carl Friedrich (1719-1767) war Brandenburgischer Kammerherr und Oberforstmeister im Dienst der Bayreuther Markgrafen. - Altersspuren mit Retuschen.Adelsportrait, Barockbild, Franken, Gemälde, Malerei Deutschland

Bayros, Franz von Geschichten aus Aretino (Agram/Zagreb 1866-1924 Wien) Gedruckt für Heinrich Conrad und seine Freunde, Siena, 1907. 203 S. mit Titel und 15 Taf. von Choisi-Merac (= Bayros), davon 1 Portrait Aretinos nach Tizian. 8° O-Pergament, Kopfgoldschnitt. Expl. No. 311. - Papier etwas fleckig.Erotik

Jugendstil-Hinterglasbild Um 1900 Überwiegend in Rot und Gelb gemaltes Portrait einer jungen Dame in Birkenwald vor Landschaftshintergrund. Glas, schlichter Holzrahmen. 28,5 x 24 cm.

Portrait des Lorenz von Bibra Deutschland, 19. Jh. Halbfigur im pelzverbrämten Rock und mit roter Kappe, links oben Inschrift "Laurentius de Bibra / Episc. herbi et Franc. Dux / n.14459. den. 1519" über Wappen. Öl/Lwd. 82 x 62 cm. - Lorenz von Bibra war Herzog in Franken, Dompropst und von 1495 bis zu seinem Tod Fürstbischof von Würzburg.Adelsportrait, fränkisches Adelsgeschlecht, Gemälde, Herrenbildnis, Malerei

Rubens, Peter Paul - Kopie nach Ovales Selbstbildnis mit Hut Öl/Holz. 23,5 x 17 cm. - Leichte Flecken.Altmeisterkopie, Herrenbildnis, Portrait

Drei Photographien 19. Jh. 1) Charlotte, Erbprinzessin von Sachsen Meiningen, Prinzessin von Preußen. Um 1890/1900. Photostudio H.S. Mendelssohn London - New York. Ca. 37 x 29 cm. 2) Dame in romantischer Landschaft. Altkoloriert. Um 1850. 21 x 15 cm. 3) Photo von 3 Kindern. Um 1900. Photostudio Böhm Passau. 15 x 10 cm.Adelsportrait, Damenbildnis, Familienportrait, Fotografie, Kinderbildnis, Portrait

Beryl (Trist) NEWMAN (1906-1991) watercolour and pencil portrait of a woman in a Fair Isle cardigan, signed and dated lower right, 24" x 19"

Victorian naive woolwork portrait of an old lady with spectacles reading a John Bull newspaper, in mahogany frame, 23" x 20" inc. frame

Portrait of Arthur Muir esq, M.A.B.Lit, oil on canvas painted by Beryl TRIST (NEWMAN) 1906-1991, signed and dated 1937 lower right, 292 x 25" including frame

ENGLISH SCHOOL (Late XIX Century)Portrait of a Lady, seated wearing a white dress, oil on canvas, unsigned,60 x 50cm. Restoration to back, over painting restoration - especially to her neck

PROBABLY ITALIAN SCHOOL (XIX Century)Portrait of a Lady in Robes, oil on canvas, unsigned,104 x 78cm.

WILLIAM CHILD (Fl. 1847-51)Portrait of Two Sisters 'Florence and Lilian', each wearing a white lace dress, holding a posy, oil on canvas, signed in monogram and dated 1876 lower left, inscribed verso,60 x 49cm. 1, chips to frame, 2, marks to canvas down forehead - nose of older girl, mark across chest. 3, repair to rhs edge and dress - overpainting.

ENGLISH SCHOOLHead and Shoulders Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman, oil on canvas, unsigned,28 x 24cm. Frame resprayed gold with several cracks Area of loss to the middle left-hand side and restoration / over paints Relined?

"A 20th Century Scottish School Self Portrait oil on board" with signature "Shanks" [59.5cm x 44cm]

Antique Oil on canvas ''Nun portrait'', unsigned.[Frame 37x30cm

CJ Baselve -Portrait of Lady Jane Sinclair and her daughtersWatercolourSigned and dated 1859[58x44cm]

Oil Portrait, signed to the right hand corner.[Frame 40x48cm]

MAURICE DE VLAMINCKJeune Fille se coiffant (Portrait de Femme) 1906 (1957)Holzschnitt auf Similijapan mit Trockenstempel des Verlages. In Blaustift signiert und nummeriert. Ex. 42/100. Bodensee-Verlag, Amriswil, Ausgabe von 1957. 32,2 x 22,5 cm (61 x 49,5 cm). Walterskirchen 3 b.(Leichte Alters- und Montagespuren, schwach gebräunt und lichtrandig, unten links Bleistiftnummerierung.)Provenienz: Sammlung Werner, Wien, Depositum Albertina, Wien (Inventar-Nr. Reg2009/26/31 ).Wien 2012 (Albertina), Kirchner Heckel Nolde. Die Sammlung Werner, Kat. Nr. 83, Farbabb. S. 179.

FERNAND MOURLOTSouvenirs et portraits d’artistes. Jacques Prévert: Le coeur á l’ouvrage. Paris/New York: Mazo/Amiel 1972. 32,3 x 25,3 cm. Mit 24 (von 25; 18 farb., 1 doppelblattgr.) OrLithographien verschiedener Künstler. 245 SS., 1 nn. S., 3 Bll. Lose Bogen in OrUmschlag und OrLn.-Kassette mit Rt.(Umschlag leicht gebrauchsfleckig. Es fehlt die OrGraphik von Miró.)Nr. 354 von 800 Ex. auf Vélin d'Arches. - Freundschaftsbuch der bedeutendsten französischen lithographischen Anstalt des 20. Jahrhunderts. - Mit OrLithographien von Maurice Brianchon (L’Arlequin), André Masson (Le départ), André Beaudin (Feuilles évadées), Apel·les Fenosa (Tramontane), Maurice Estève (Alalito), Henri Matisse (Studie für das Buch „La Religieuse Portugaise“), Paul Guiramand (Intérieur), Kostia Terechkovitch (Cavalier tunisien), Georges Braque (Profil de femme [M. 25]), André Derain (Buste de femme [1950]), Pablo Picasso (Le seigneur et la dame [M. 322]), Paul Jenkins (Composition pour Eric; doppelblattgr.), Jean Cocteau (Manuscrit), André Minaux (La femme et l’oiseau), Jacques Villon (Portrait d’une jeune fille), Marc Chagall (Bouquet pour Fernand), Giacometti (Fleurs), Bernard Buffet (Les ombelles), Paul Wunderlich (Torso sur une pierre bleue), Paul Delvaux (Confidences), Victor Vasarely (Beryll), Alfred Manessier (La tache rouge), Charles Lapicque (Le chant des oiseaux) und Graham Sutherland (Hybrid). - Es fehlt das Farblitho von Joan Miró "Jaillie du calcaire".

RUDOLF SCHLICHTERPortrait Thomas MannBleistiftzeichnung auf chamoisfarbenem Papier. Signiert. 36 x 26,5 cm.(Knickspur an der rechten unteren Ecke.)

VLADIMIR ALEKSANDROVICH SHATALOV (1927-2021) | AUTOGRAPH ON A POSTCARD (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Vladimir Aleksandrovich Shatalov (Владимир Александрович Шаталов) | profession: Astronaut | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard with signature | Lot information |Postcard featuring a portrait of Vladimir Alexandrovich Shatalov, Soviet cosmonaut and commander of the Soyuz-4 spacecraft, one of the pioneers of the Soviet manned space program. The text on the postcard in Cyrillic states his title: "Гражданин Союза Советских Социалистических Республик, командир корабля 'Союз-4', летчик-космонавт, подполковник"Which translates to: "Citizen of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Commander of the Soyuz-4 spacecraft, Pilot-Cosmonaut, Lieutenant Colonel."The autograph on the right side of the postcard is the handwritten signature of Vladimir Shatalov, who completed a total of three space missions and made significant contributions to the development of orbital docking technologies.

ALEXANDER SERGEYEVICH PUSHKIN (1799-1837) | PORTRAIT BY LITHOGRAPHER THOMAS WRIGHT (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1837 | Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (Александр Сергеевич Пушкин) | profession: Poet | country: Russia | signature: Printed autograph | size: 200 x 135 mm | technique: Lithograph on paper | Lot information |Rare lithograph depicting the portrait of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, one of the most prominent Russian poets and the founder of modern Russian literature. The artwork is by lithographer Thomas Wright, whose delicate graphic rendering highlights the poet's distinctive features, including his iconic hairstyle and attire. At the bottom, there is a reproduction of Pushkin's signature. This print is a valuable collector's artifact, paying tribute to the legendary author of works such as Eugene Onegin, Boris Godunov, and The Captain's Daughter.

VAHAN MIRAKIAN (1936-2014) | TWO AUTOGRAPHS (ARMENIA / ARMENIAN) | 1973 | Vahan Mirakian (Ваган Миракян) | profession: Opera singer | country: Armenia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Autographed newspaper clipping with a portrait | Lot information |Handwritten signature of Vahan Mirakian, dated November 26, 1973, accompanied by a newspaper clipping featuring his photograph. Vahan Mirakian was an Armenian composer, conductor, and educator, renowned for his compositions and exceptional interpretations of classical music. He performed on various international stages for many years, and his work was highly regarded in the field of contemporary music. Mirakian was also a prominent educator who influenced many young talents.

DAVID ALFARO SIQUEIROS (1896-1974) | AUTOGRAPH (MEXICO / MEXICAN) | David Alfaro Siqueiros (Jose de Jesus Alfaro Siqueiros) | profession: Painter | country: Mexico | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten signature on a newspaper clipping | Lot information | Black and white newspaper clipping with a portrait photograph of David Alfaro Siqueiros, accompanied by his handwritten signature in blue ink.David Alfaro Siqueiros was one of the most prominent Mexican muralists, alongside Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco. His monumental wall paintings are known for their political engagement, expressive style, and innovative approach to painting techniques. He was strongly influenced by Marxism and actively involved in leftist movements, which greatly impacted his artistic work.

STANISLAW FELIKS PRZYBYSZEWSKI (1868-1927) | DEDICATION WITH SIGNATURE (POLAND / POLISH) | 1923 | profession: Writer | country: Poland | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten text with signature | Lot information | Collection containing the handwritten signature and dedication of Polish writer, playwright, and poet Stanislaw Feliks Przybyszewski, a key figure in the Decadent and Modernist movements. The signature and dedication, addressed to Mr. Cech, originate from Prague and are dated April 19, 1923.The collection also includes a reproduction of a portrait photograph of the author with an additional printed signature, presented in monochromatic tones. Przybyszewski was a central figure in the European literary movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his fascination with mysticism and the psychology of the darker aspects of the human soul.

ALEXANDER ILICH RODIMTSEV (1905-1977) | DEDICATION WITH SIGNATURE (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1964 | Alexander Ilich Rodimtsev (Александр Ильич Родимцев) | profession: General | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Newspaper clipping with portrait and handwritten text with signature | Lot information |A newspaper clipping featuring a portrait of Soviet General Alexander Rodimtsev, accompanied by his handwritten dedication in Russian. Original text in Russian: "Дорогому чехословацкому другу Карелу Шафаржеку. В честь годовщины двадцатилетия разгрома немецко-фашистских захватчиков и освобождения Чехословакии. Генерал-полковник А. Родимцев 5.9.64."Translation in English: "To my dear Czechoslovak friend Karel Safarik. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the defeat of the German-fascist invaders and the liberation of Czechoslovakia. General Colonel A. Rodimtsev 5.9.64."

DMITRY SERGEYEVICH MEREZHKOVSKY (1865-1941) | AUTOGRAPH (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1933 | Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky (Дми́трий Серге́евич Мережко́вский) | profession: Poet | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten autograph on a paper card | Lot information |Handwritten signature of Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky from 1933, a Russian writer, philosopher, and literary critic. The autograph is elegantly placed in a mat along with a period portrait of the author, on which his printed signature also appears. Merezhkovsky was one of the key figures of Russian symbolism and literary modernism. His works focused on historical and philosophical themes, often analyzing the relationship between religion, culture, and politics. An interesting collectible artifact presented in a representative style.

FEODOR IVANOVICH CHALIAPIN (1873-1938) | AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1937 | Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (Фёдор Иванович Шаляпин) | profession: Opera singer | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Newspaper clipping with original signature | Lot information |Newspaper clipping featuring a portrait of the legendary Russian opera singer Feodor Ivanovich Shalyapin, accompanied by his handwritten signature in black ink. Shalyapin was one of the most important basses of his time, renowned for his charismatic performance and innovative approach to operatic acting. He was most famous for his role as Boris Godunov (M.P. Mussorgsky), which he considered his defining role.

ANDRIYAN GRIGORYEVICH NIKOLAYEV (1929-2004) | AUTOGRAPH (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Andriyan Grigoryevich Nikolayev (Николаев Андриян Григорьевич) | profession: Astronaut | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Autograph on newspaper clipping with likeness | Lot information |Newspaper clipping with a black-and-white portrait of Soviet cosmonaut Andriyan Nikolayev, accompanied by his handwritten signature in blue ink. Nikolayev was the third Soviet in space and participated in the Vostok 3 (1962) and Soyuz 9 (1970) missions, where he set a record for the longest time spent in orbit.

MAX SVABINSKY (1873-1964) | AUTOGRAPH WITH DRAWING (CZECH/ BOHEMIAN) | 1915 | profession: Painter | country: Czechia | signature: Original signature | size: 210 x 160 mm | technique: Ink on paper | Lot information |Hand-drawn and signed portrait of renowned Czech painter, graphic artist, and illustrator Max Svabinsky. This ink drawing on paper portrays a man wearing a historical hat, accompanied by the artist's signature and dated "6/1915". The work demonstrates Svabinsky's masterful handling of lines and his keen sense of detail.

SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (1769-1830) | FOUR PAGE LETTER WITH SIGNATURE (ENGLAND / ENGLISH) | profession: Painter | country: England | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten letter | Lot information | Handwritten letter from Sir Thomas Lawrence, one of the most prominent English portrait painters of the Romantic era, known for his portraits of members of the British royal family and significant figures of his time. The letter is dated and includes his signature, which adds historical value to this correspondence.The letter pertains to business matters and mentions his current work commitments and plans, which is consistent with his role as a painter frequently employed by nobility and government officials. The letter is written on four pages, reflecting its detailed nature and content.Sir Thomas Lawrence was elected president of the Royal Academy in 1820, thus solidifying his position among the leading European artists. Handwritten documents from this painter are rare and hold high collectible value, especially considering his historical significance.

GEORGY TIMOFEYEVICH BEREGOVOY (1921-1995) | AUTOGRAPH ON A POSTCARD (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Georgy Timofeyevich Beregovoy (Георгий Тимофеевич Береговой) | profession: Astronaut | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Autograph on a postcard | Lot information |Color postcard with a portrait of Soviet cosmonaut Georgiy Timofeyevich Beregovoy, signed with his handwritten autograph in blue ink. Beregovoy was a World War II veteran and an experienced fighter pilot before becoming a cosmonaut. In 1968, he completed his only space mission aboard Sojuz 3, where he attempted to dock with the unmanned Sojuz 2 module.

HENRYK BOLESLAW SZERYNG (1918-1988) | TWO AUTOGRAPHS (POLAND / POLISH) | 1973 | profession: Violinist | country: Poland | signature: Original signatures | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten dedication with signature | Lot information | Set containing two original signatures of Polish violinist Henryk Szeryng, one of the most prominent violinists of the 20th century. The signatures are made on two cards with attached portrait photographs, one accompanied by a dedication "With good wishes" and dated 1974, the other dated 1973.Henryk Szeryng was an outstanding virtuoso who began his musical career studying with Bronislaw Huberman and Carl Flesch. After the outbreak of World War II, he served as the cultural attache of the Polish exile government in Mexico, where he later became a citizen and significantly contributed to the development of Mexican musical culture. As a soloist, he performed with leading world orchestras and was known for his brilliant technique and precise interpretation of repertoire ranging from Baroque to Romanticism.

IVAN IVANOVICH PETROV (1920-2003) | AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO AND DEDICATION (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1965 | Ivan Ivanovich Petrov (Иван Иванович Петров) | profession: Opera singer | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard with dedication and signature and written text with signature | Lot information |Set containing a portrait photograph and a dedication, both hand-signed by renowned Soviet opera singer Ivan Ivanovich Petrov. Petrov was one of the most distinguished bass singers of the Soviet era, a longtime soloist at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, and an interpreter of both Russian and international opera repertoire. His voice was praised for its power, depth, and dramatic expression. Dedication text:"На память о славном пребыванииСоветских артистов в дружескойЧехословакииИ. Петров"Translation in English:"In memory of the glorious stayof Soviet artists in friendlyCzechoslovakiaI. Petrov"Photograph:Petrov in the role of Philip II in Don Carlo (Giuseppe Verdi) at the Bolshoi Theatre.Signature on the photograph:"Bolshoi Theatre, Don Carlo - Philip II - I. Petrov, 19.5.65"

ALEXANDR I. PAVLOVIC (1777-1825) | PORTRAIT BY LITHOGRAPHER FRANCESCO VENDRAMINI (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Alexandr I. Pavlovic (Александр I Павлович) | profession: Tsar | country: Russia | signature: Marked in the board | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Lithograph on paper by Francesco Vendramini (1780 - 1856) by drawing by Louis de Saint-Aubin | Lot information |Rare lithograph depicting the portrait of Tsar Alexander I Pavlovich, who ruled the Russian Empire from 1801 to 1825. The artwork was created by renowned Italian lithographer Francesco Vendramin, whose precise technique emphasizes the tsar's majestic expression and his ornately decorated military uniform adorned with orders. Based on the original artistic model, the lithograph was dedicated to Empress Maria Feodorovna, the mother of Alexander I. This graphic print is a significant historical artifact, commemorating the reign of a ruler who played a key role in the Napoleonic Wars and the formation of the Holy Alliance.

ANDREY YANUARYEVICH VYSHINSKY (1883-1954) | AUTOGRAPH (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1947 | Andrey Yanuaryevich Vyshinsky (Андрей Януарьевич Вышинский) | profession: Politician | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten autograph on a paper card | Lot information |Clipping with a portrait and handwritten signature of Andrei Vyshinsky, a Soviet lawyer, politician, and diplomat, who was known as the chief prosecutor during Stalin's purges in the 1930s. Vyshinsky was the author of the theory of socialist legality and served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the USSR from 1949 to 1953.

SERGEY VLADIMIROVICH MIKHALKOV (1913-2009) | POSTCARD WITH AUTOGRAPH (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1963 | Sergey Vladimirovich Mikhalkov (Сергей Владимирович Михалков) | profession: Playwright | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard with handwritten text | Lot information |Black and white postcard with a portrait of Sergei Mikhalkov, famous Russian poet, playwright and author of the lyrics of the Soviet and Russian national anthems. Handwritten text in Russian: "Autograph Greetings from Moscow 21.III.63." Czech translation: "Autograph, greetings from Moscow, 21 March 1963".

ALEKSANDR ALEKSEYEVICH BORISOV (1866-1934) | POSTCARD WITH AUTOGRAPH (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Aleksandr Alekseyevich Borisov (Александр Алексеевич Борисов) | profession: Painter | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard with portrait and autograph | Lot information |Black-and-white postcard featuring a portrait of Russian painter Aleksandr Alexeyevich Borisov, hand-signed with his autograph. Borisov was a renowned landscape painter and explorer, best known for his paintings of polar landscapes and depictions of the indigenous peoples of the North. He participated in several Arctic expeditions, and his work made a significant contribution to capturing the beauty and harshness of the Russian North.

LUDWIK SOLSKI (1855-1954) | LETTER WITH SIGNATURE (POLAND / POLISH) | 1949 | Ludwik Solski (Ludwik Napoleon Karol Sosnowski) | profession: Actor | country: Poland | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten and signed autograph accompanied by a photo with a handwritten description | Lot information | Handwritten and signed autograph of renowned Polish actor and theatre director Ludwik Solski, accompanied by a portrait photograph with his handwritten inscription.The autograph is dated 1949 in Warsaw and contains a dedication referencing the friendship between Poland and Czechoslovakia:"Polska i Czechoslowacja - dwa bratnie Narody - to wieczny symbol polaczenia i zgody."("Poland and Czechoslovakia - two brotherly nations - an eternal symbol of unity and harmony.")Warsaw, January 1949Ludwik Solski (Ministry of Culture)Ludwik Solski was one of the most significant figures in Polish theatre at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. His career spanned over eight decades, and his contributions to Polish dramatic arts were fundamental.This autograph is a rare document reflecting his cultural and historical legacy.

WLASTIMIL HOFMAN (1881-1970) | HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE AND PORTRAIT SKETCH (POLAND / POLISH) | 1935 and 1967 | profession: Painter | country: Poland | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Original pen drawing and handwritten signature | Lot information | Set containing an original handwritten signature of Wlastimil Hofman, dated 1935, Krakow, and a hand-drawn self-portrait, signed and dated 12. II. 1967.The sketch, made in blue ink, portrays Hofman in a contemplative pose.Wlastimil Hofman was a renowned Polish painter of Czech origin, a representative of Symbolism and the Young Poland movement. A student of Jacek Malczewski, his work was characterized by spiritual themes and poetic stylization.After World War II, he lived and worked in Szklarska Poreba, where he became a respected figure in the Polish art scene.

ALEKSEI STANISLAVOVICH YELISEYEV (1934*) | AUTOGRAPH ON A POSTCARD (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Aleksei Stanislavovich Yeliseyev (Елисеев, Алексей Станиславович) | profession: Astronaut | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Autograph on a postcard | Lot information |Color postcard with a Portrait of Soviet cosmonaut Alexey Stanislavovich Yeliseyev, signed with his handwritten autograph in blue ink. Yeliseyev participated in three missions within the Sojuz program (Sojuz 5, Sojuz 8, and Sojuz 10) and was one of the first engineer-cosmonauts, playing a key role in the development of Soviet orbital technology.

JANIS RAINIS (1865-1929) | POSTCARD WITH AUTOGRAPH AND HANDWRITTEN LETTER (LATVIA / LATVIAN) | 1927 | Janis Rainis (Janis Plieksans) | profession: Poet | country: Latvia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard with portrait and autograph and handwritten letter | Lot information | Set containing a postcard with a portrait and a handwritten letter by Janis Rainis, a renowned Latvian poet, playwright, and politician.Rainis played a key role in the cultural and political life of Latvia in the early 20th century.The letter, written in Latvian, expresses his admiration for the Czech nation and his hope for continued cultural and economic cooperation between Latvia and Czechoslovakia:"Priecajos, ka latviesu tika speja sabiedriba, kur varu izteikt savu sajusmu par Cechi - s lovibu zemi un tautis un ceru, ka musu tautu kulturala un saimnieciska turpinasies."Translation in English:"I am glad that Latvian society has the capacity where I can express my enthusiasm for the Czechs - with love for this land and its people, and I hope that our national culture and economy will continue."The letter is dated June 15, 1927.Rainis was one of the most significant figures in Latvian literature, contributing greatly to the formation of the modern Latvian state. His work continues to be recognized not only in Latvia but also in the international literary context.