Castilian school. 16th century.‘Temperance’ and “Justice”.Pair of carved, walnut wood reliefs. 47,5 x 42,5 cm. each. This pair of incredible quadrangular white walnut wood reliefs representing Temperance and Justice must have originally belonged to a liturgical piece of furniture which would also have contained the other two Cardinal Virtues, i.e. Fortitude and Prudence. It is most likely that they were part of a set of Renaissance pews - without categorically ruling out their belonging to a cupboard or a door - as representations of the Virtues were quite common in the pews of this period due to their moralising character, as we must bear in mind that the moral conduct of the Human Being rested on them.Given the technical characteristics of both reliefs, the remarkable skill and finesse with which they are carved, and the fact that sculpting in walnut and the making of pews and other ecclesiastical furniture were not commissioned from just any master, it seems clear that their sculptor was a relevant sculptor of the Castilian school and that they were carved around the second third of the 16th century.Both Virtues have been depicted, as is often the case, as women of classical appearance, almost like Roman matrons or noble maidens with sophisticated headdresses. They wear wide, fine garments completely covered with small pleats that make the edges of the garments extremely faceted.The wet cloth technique is simulated in some areas, with which not only the plastic and volumetric values of the reliefs are highlighted but also the voluptuousness of the women, since through these fine garments the rounded forms of their bodies are suggested. As a general rule, they are worked in bas-relief, but in the most relevant areas, such as the heads, hands and attributes, the relief acquires greater volume, close to being in the round, but never quite reaching it.The heads are small, round and have expressive faces, serious in the case of Justice and more serene in that of Temperance. They have slanting eyes, carved with great detail both in the iris and the eyelids, and above them, sharp curved eyebrows that give them personality, as well as a chiaroscuro in the area of the eye sockets that enhances their volume. The facial features comprise smooth foreheads, broad, elongated noses, marked nasolabial folds, small open mouths with thick lips and bulging cheekbones. The ears are not visible due to the elaborate headdresses that almost completely obscure their hair. In the case of Justice, we can see a scarf that leaves free a couple of snaky locks that slide down her temples, and a ribbon that the anonymous sculptor models with great skill, creating a series of curves and counter-curves while displaying it from different profiles with multiple folds. For her part, Temperance also wears a kind of veil that leaves free a pair of locks of similar characteristics to those of Justice. Above the veil, the end of which seems to be moved by the wind, is a winged head of a putti, one of the most characteristic elements of Renaissance vocabulary. This same putti is found on Justice's neckline, almost like a brooch. Finally, Temperance wears a kind of cloth hanging from the ends of the buckles that cover her ears.Both women are perfectly identified both by the Latin signs carved on the upper part of the panels - ‘TEMPERATIA’ and ‘IVSTICIA’- and by the attributes they hold in their hands. Thus Justice elegantly holds a scale in her right hand - the allegory of the equality with which she must act - while in her left hand she wields a sword - the symbol of the strength with which she imposes herself - whose long blade occupies the entire height of the panel. Temperance, on the other hand, is seen pouring water from a jug over a wide goblet filled with wine in order to temper what is too stimulating.The conception of the two figures differs from each other, for while Temperance presents a closed composition, withdrawn in on itself, as well as having a calmer character as it embodies the Virtue it is representing, Justice is conceived with an open composition -see the arms- and shows a more decisive and dynamic spirit. Both differences in state, tranquillity and impetuosity, can be seen in another specific detail that they both share: the way in which the wind moves or waves the scarf or ribbon that covers their hair. We would like to thank Dr. Javier Baladrón, doctor in Art History, for the identification and cataloguing of this work.
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Late 1960's/early 70's cotton maxi dress labelled 'Fashioned by Alexander Clare', empire waist with rather jolly psychedelic printed pattern in greens, oranges and yellows to the ruffled hem, ruffled square neckline, a full-length knitted skirt in bright pinks and purples, a full-length silk skirt in Liberty-style pattern, a matching jacket, skirt and scarf in red abstract pattern on grey ground, a Dreta apricot-coloured Safari-style shirt with matching scarf, and a 1970's black net with silver thread maxi dress, full skirt, full length sleeves, back zip fastening (7)
An embroidered large fichu that the vendor has added that was 'embroidered to wear on her wedding day in 1819, Polly Mercy Riley...' , a Honiton undyed lace collar, a small Honiton lace piece, another small scarf, parts of an embroidered lappet, part of net and lace veil, a pair of lace cuffs with drawstring fastening, a pair of cotton and embroidered sleeves with crochet trim, a pair of cotton and pin tucked sleeves, an embroidered shawl, part of an embroidered shawl modified to a fichu, and other lace and cotton pieces ( 1 bag)
*VALERIE BARDEN (BUSTON) (b. 1938) Still life study of gloves and a purple scarf on a circular table with yellow tablecloth, 1997, monogrammed and dated lower left, oil on board, 69cm x 80cm, Framed dimensions: 86.5cm x 98cm Provenance: The estate of the late Brian Phelan (1934-2024) and Dorothy Bromiley Phelan (1930-2024). Note: Valerie Barden is a figurative artist who paints the contemporary world as she sees it in as real and direct way as possible. Subjects include shop fronts and ladies at Ascot.Brought up in Buckinghamshire and Sherborne, Dorset, Valerie developed her artistic ability and met her husband, the artist Robert Organ, then moved to Cornwall and brought up four children. In 1973 the family moved to rural East Devon, where Valerie achieved a B.A. Hons in Art History of the Renaissance and Modern Art and Design.
A collection of Art Deco wall masks, comprising a painted plaster mask and hands of a lady wearing a head scarf, 54cm high; a mask of Vicky Lester by Jon Douglas, 32cm high; and two further Art Deco style female wall masks (4)The mask with the hands with a crack through her true right hand, the Vicky Lester mask with additional later porcelain bow tie (tied with string, not fixed), and with some overpainting. The mask with the purple flowers modern, the other overpainted and later embellished.
A collection of four designer silk scarves, to include: Hermès, 'Cuiveries', designed by Françoise de la Perriere, circa 1963, 90 x 87cm; Hermès, 'Gibier', designed by Henry de Linares, circa 1966, 89 x 84cm; Salvatore Ferragamo, an untitled scarf printed with a design of stylised ducks, 87 x 82cm; and Perry Ellis, an untitled scarf printed with a design of grouse within a marbled border, 89 x 85cmCuiveries: With a couple of make-up stains, one within the central roundek behind the horse, others outside the roundel to 3 and 4 o'clockGibier: Generally good, clean condition, slight blune tinting around the edge.Ferragamo: Some light staining to centre.Ellis: Frayed to top edge, a pull in the silk to left side, generally a little tired and stained.
Mixed Lot of Football related items To include Atletico De Madrid vs Leicester City FC 12/4/2017 Program and Scarf, Everton vs Arsenal women's Cup Final 2010 scarf, Manchester United Champions 2006 scarf, Wimbledon FC Centenary 1889-1989 book and medallion, Dudley Town Centenary program and badges plus tie framed, football FDCs, England silk scarf together with 6 replica Charity Shields Leicester City v Liverpool (box)
HERMÈS, EARLY AMERICA, A SILK SCARF The blue ground with light beige foliate borders, with red and purple figural and fauna detail, designed by Françoise de la Perriere, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89 x 89cm Condition Report: Some slight marks to the scarf, but only really noticeable under close inspection. The card box has damage Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, L'ARBRE DE SOIE, A SILK SCARF The white ground with a dark blue border, with blue tone leaves and red berries and beige moths and birds, designed by Antoine de Jacquelo, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89 x 89cm Condition Report: A few light marks visible under close inspection, it will benefit from a dry clean. The box has damage Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, DÉCOUPAGES, A SILK SCARF The white ground with burgundy border decorated with traditional Scandinavian style scenes, designed by Anne Rosat, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 88.5 x 88.5cm Condition Report: A couple of small picks towards one corner of the scarf, but generally appears to have only had light use. Some signs of storage to the box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, EGYPTE, A SILK SCARF The pale pink ground with burgundy border, with ochre tone Egyptian motif detail, signed Hermès, designed by Caty Latham, with hand rolled and stitched edges Dimensions: 90 x 90cm Condition Report: A few small marks, the scarf would benefit from a clean as it has a slight damp smell. No box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, EQUATEUR, A SILK SCARF The white ground with navy border decorated with various jungle animals and birds, designed by Robert Dallet, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 88.5 x 88.5cm Condition Report: A small brown mark near the monkeys to the bottom left corner, another light brown mark near a monkey top left corner, but generally only appears to have had minimal wear, no noticeable picks, it will benefit from a dry clean. Some signs of storage to the box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, TWO SILK SCARVES Comprising: HERMÈS, LA CHASSE A TIR, A SILK SCARF The cream ground with green border, with ochre and black guns and pastoral hunting scene detail, signed Hermès, designed by Philippe Ledoux, with hand rolled and stitched edges Dimensions: 86 x 88.5cm HERMÈS, GIBIERS, A SILK SCARF The brown ground with russet border, with a still life of various game, signed Hermès, designed by Henri de Linares, with hand rolled and stitched edges Dimensions: 86 x 88.5cm Condition Report: Both have marks. the first scarf has a couple of small pulls Condition Report Disclaimer
FERRAGAMO, GANCINI, A NAVY LEATHER HANDBAG: AND FERRAGAMO, GUCCI, AQUASCUTUM AND LIBERTY, FOUR SILK AND OTHER SCARVES The navy blue bag with gold tone chain handle, Gancini clasp, to a fabric interior with smaller zipper pocket, with Ferragamo dust bag Dimensions: 22 x 21 x 8.5cm Scarves: Ferragamo, a silk scarf with blue ground and yellow border, decorated with shoes, butterflies and daises; Gucci, a silk scarf with cream ground and blue border, decorated with grapes and vines; Aquascutum, a peach coloured silk scarf; and Liberty, a forest green, burgundy and brown foliate scarf Condition Report: Bag has some slight disintegration to the clasp, slight verdigris and pitting towards the hinge section noticeable under inspection. a few small scratches to the back of the bag, interior has light use The Ferragamo scarf has minimal wear, the other scarves have some signs of occasional use, the liberty scarf has some marks and a pick Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, LES CAVALIERS D'OR, A PLISSÉ SILK SCARF The white ground with navy blue border, with ochre tone detail, signed Hermès, designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko, hand rolled and stitched edges, in Hermes orange card box Dimensions: 88 x 87cm Condition Report: Minimal wear, some signs of storage to the box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, TWO SILK SCARVES Comprising: HERMÈS, LA CHASSE A TIR, A SILK SCARF The cream ground with blue border, with brown guns and pastoral hunting scene detail, signed Hermès, designed by Philippe Ledoux, with hand rolled and stitched edges Dimensions: 86 x 88.5cm HERMÈS, GIBIERS, A SILK SCARF The cream ground with olive green border, with a still life of various game, signed Hermès, designed by Henri de Linares, with hand rolled and stitched edges Dimensions: 86 x 88.5cm Condition Report: Both scarves have some marks, they both have a couple of small picks Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, LE BAL DES OISEAUX, A SILK SCARF With cream ground decorated with numerous birds, designed by Jeff Fisher, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89 x 89cm Condition Report: There is one very small slightly dark spot, the scarf otherwise appears to have had minimal use. The box has some scuffing to the corners Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, LIBRES COMME L'AIR, A SILK SCARF The light blue ground with various numerous water birds with navy borders, designed by Annie Faivre, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 88.5 x 88.5cm Condition Report: Minimal wear, no noticeable picks. Some signs of storage to the box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, COSMOGRAPHIA UNIVERSALIS, A SILK SCARF The mythological theme in blue, green, teal, white and ochre colourway, designed by Sebastian Münster, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 88.5 x 89.5cm Condition Report: The scarf appears unused. Some signs of storage to the box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, CHEVAL FLEURI, A SILK SCARF With green ground and navy blue borders, with floral design horse and rider decoration, designed by Henri d'Origny, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89 x 89cm Condition Report: There is a water/perfume mark to one edge in the green near the border, a couple of other small marks, benefit from a dry clean, some light wear to the box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, AZULEJOS, A SILK SCARF The cream and ochre ground with nautical designs and a navy border, designed by Catherine Baschet, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89 x 89cm Condition Report: Minimal wear. Some signs of storage to the box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, COURONNES, A SILK SCARF The red ground with navy blue border, with ochre tone crown detail, signed Hermès, designed by Julia Abadie, with hand rolled and stitched edges Dimensions: 87.5 x 91cm Together with chromed and gold tone Hermès scarf clips, both stamped Hermès Condition Report: The scarf appears to be slightly faded Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, FANTAISIES INDIENNES, A SILK SCARF With cream ground with bright green borders, decorated with the Tree of Life, designed by Loïc Dubigeon, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89.5 x 89.5cm Condition Report: The scarf has some signs of use, some small brown marks, would benefit from being dry cleaned. Some light wear to the box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, TWO VINTAGE SILK SCARVES Comprising: HERMÈS, BRIDES DE GALA, A SILK SCARF The white ground with blue border, with ochre and black bridle detail, signed Hermès, designed by Hugo Grygkar, with hand rolled and stitched edges Dimensions: 86 x 88.5cm HERMÈS, TRIBORD, A SILK SCARF The light beige ground with burgundy and blue border, with ochre and brown tone ship and rigging detail, signed Hermès, designed by Julia Abadie, with hand rolled and stitched edges Dimensions: 86 x 88.5cm Condition Report: The first scarf has fading, some marks. Second has some staining and fading Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, LES JARDIN DE LA MAHARANI, A SILK SCARF The white ground with a paisley style pattern in greens, blue, pink and red, exotic animal border, designed by Annie Faivre, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89 x 89cm Condition Report: Appears unused, box has some light rubbing to corners Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, PLUMES ET GRELOTS, A SILK SHAWL The cream ground with navy blue border, with ochre tone, burgundy and blue detail, with holly leaf decorative twill, signed Hermès, designed by Julia Abadie Dimensions: 30 x 178cm Condition Report: The scarf has minimal wear, no box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, FLEURS ET PAPILLONS DE TISSUS, A SILK SCARF The dark turquoise ground decorated with flowers and fan like butterflies, designed by Christine Henry, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89 x 89cm Condition Report: The scarf has minimal wear Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, OISEAUX MIGRATEURS, A SILK SCARF The blue tonal ground with white birds in flight with navy borders, designed by Caty Latham, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 88 x 88cm Condition Report: There are some small marks and signs of use, it will benefit from a dry clean. Some signs of storage to the box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, FLOWERS OF SOUTH AFRICA, A SILK SCARF With blue ground decorated with protea flowers in an autumnal palette, designed by the Ardmore Artists, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89.5 x 89.5cm Condition Report: Appears unused, some light wear to the outer box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, LES SANGLES DE PHOEBUS, A SILK SCARF The royal blue, red, pink and orange scarf with sunburst and belt decoration, designed by Joachim Metz, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 88.5 x 88.5cm Condition Report: One very small pen mark on the blue, but otherwise minimal signs of use Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, LE LAISSER COURRE, A SILK SCARF The light blue ground with navy blue border, with brown tone hunting and hound head detail, signed Hermès, designed by Jane de Fougerolle, with hand rolled and stitched edges Dimensions: 88 x 89cm Condition Report: There are some marks and makeup marks to the scarf, no major picks or damage Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, LE LABORATOIRE DU TEMPS, A SILK SCARF With red ground and beige, black and orange decoration, designed by Pierre Marie, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89 x 89cm Condition Report: A couple of small dark spots near the border, not very noticeable, the box has some light wear. Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, CARROUSEL, A SILK SCARF The green ground with grey border with a central beige tone horse within a surround of blue tone horses, designed by Christiane Vauzelles, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, with Hermes How to tie a scarf booklet, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89 x 89cm Condition Report: Some marks and fading, it will benefit from a dry clean. Some signs of storage to the box. The booklet has some marks Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, GRAND APPARAT, A SILK SCARF The cream ground with blue and yellow border, signed Hermès, by Jacques Eudel; together with Hermès, Selles A Housse, a silk scarf, with pale pink ground and border; Bulgari, a cream silk scarf, decorated with hot air balloons and a border of pale blue tents; and Moschino, a black and grey velvet and sheer fabric long scarf, decorated with various motifs including smiley faces, hearts and cows Dimensions: square scarves approximately 88 x 88cm Condition Report: The square scarves have signs of use. They will benefit from cleaning. Moschino scarf has had the label removed, slight fraying where it was taken off, appears virtually unused Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, CASQUES ET PLUMETS, A SILK SCARF The beige tone leopard print ground with purple borders, decorated with ochre tone plumed helmets, designed by Julia Abadie, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89 x 89cm Condition Report: There is minimal wear but there is a slight fault with the fabric where a small knot of silk is present and has been printed over, however it isn't very noticeable. Some wear to the card box. Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, BELLES DU MEXIQUE, A SILK SCARF The teal ground with variously coloured dancers, designed by Virginie Jamin, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89 x 89cm Condition Report: The scarf has a few small light marks, light use Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, FEUILLES D'AUTOMNE, A SILK SCARF The navy scarf with blue, green, beige and ochre tone swirling leaves, designed by Christiane Vauzelles, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89.5 x 89.5cm Condition Report: Appears unused Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, A GREEN AND CREAM SILK SCARF The cream ground with blue, burgundy and brown tone tack and buckle motifs, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges Dimensions: 88 x 87cm Condition Report: The scarf has a pick and pull towards the centre, a slight pull towards a corner, some marks commensurate with use Condition Report Disclaimer
MICHAELA FREY WIEN, HOMMAGE Á VENISE, A SILK SCARF AND HINGED BANGLE The scarf with decoration inspired by the Clocktower of St. Marcus, Venice, in a M. Frey box; together with a matching bangle with gold tone hardware and printed enamel decoration, stamped Michaela Frey Wien S, with clip clasp, in fitted M. Frey box with instruction booklet Dimensions: 90 x 90cm, inner width of bangle 5.8cm Condition Report: Appear unused Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, FEUX DU CIEL, A SILK SCARF With a cacophony of swirling colours and star detail, designed by Kwumi Setedin, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 88.5 x 88.5cm Condition Report: Minimal wear. Some signs of storage to the box Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, SPLENDEUR DES MAHARAJAS, A SILK SCARF The cream scarf with black detail, designed by Catherine Baschet, signed Hermès, hand rolled edges, in an orange card Hermès box Dimensions: 89.5 x 89.5cm Condition Report: minimal wear, there are a couple of very small light brown marks Condition Report Disclaimer
An Assortment of Costume Jewellery, to include gilt colour Monet collarette style necklace, Rosita imitation pearl necklace, Modernist Studio style cuff bangle, floral spray brooch, Celtic Sea Gems enamel inlaid scarf ring, cloissone drop earrings, etc, with an EPNS coin purse and a small collection of wristwatches :- Two Trays
Y LATE 19TH CENTURY SCHOOL- A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF AN FASHIONABLE 18TH CENTURY LADY White dress, pale blue scarf, within a millefiori surround, in a glazed gilt metal frame with textile backing Watercolour on ivory image 12.5cm high, frame 15.5cm high including suspension loop Please note: Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption for this lot. Ref: AZRFUKG1
CAPTAIN E. GASKELL, 255874, Royal Engineers, a most complete collection of Captain Gaskell's WWII military effects comprising dress: from socks, scarf and boots to mess uniform, great coats and helmets and including folding clasp knife, lecture books and other ephemera, camp bed, gas mask, mess tines, enamel bowl, restricted military books, Urdu text books, etc. contained in a camphorwood chest and two metal trunks, with a photograph and dog tags.
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