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THEATRE: A matched set of four Staffordshire Figures, all Inkwells or Quill Holders, dressed as Turks,  all seated, with turbans, one plucking a lute, possibly made as portraits of stage actors, 12cm high (4).

THEATRE: Two Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, including Mr Barton as Gaffler; and John Milton, mid 19th century, Mr Barton in 'The Bride of Abydos', Astley's Circus 1847, standing in ermine robes, painted in colours, 20cm high; Milton, leaning against a plinth, 19cm high, both painted in colours (2) Mr Barton based on an etching by the Toy Theatre publisher William West of Gaffier at the moment in Act 2, scene ii, when Gaffier holds up a scroll. See V&A: S.939-1996 Refer: Harding, p.273, fig.985. Milton Refer: V&A C.417-1928. Mr Barton was purchased Christies 4th May, 1982, lot 134

THEATRE: Three assorted Staffordshire Pottery Figures, including a rare supplicant, modelled as Madame Vestris as Paul in Paul & Virginia, also a Drinker, seated and a small figure, possibly Jenny Lind, 15cm high (3). Sword blade missing. The kneeling figure appears to have a repair to his right hand, and the entire hand could be a replacement. 

THEATRE: A fine Staffordshire Theatre Group Figure, modelled as Jenny Marston as Perdita and Frederick Robinson as Florizel in William Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale, both standing hands clasped before a hollow trunk with title 'Winter's Tale', 29.5cm high Refer: National Trust NT 341487

THEATRE: A Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as 'Jim Crow', mid 19th century, standing holding his hat and on a gilt lined base, 15cm high The original source of this figure is an illustrated music frontispiece entitled ‘Jim Crow, sung by Mr T Rice, with the most unbounded applause at the Surrey Theatre'. Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 307, Fig 1124 "Jump Jim Crow", often shortened to just "Jim Crow", is a song and dance by American performer Thomas Rice. The song is thought to be based on Jim Crow, a physically disabled enslaved African-American, who lived in St. Louis, Cincinnati, or Pittsburgh. The song became a 19th-century hit and Rice performed it all over the United States as "Daddy Pops Jim Crow" and in Britian. Today his performance would be considered completely unacceptable and rather than celebrated he would be fragrantly breaking many cultural laws and be reviled. The figure today represents a snapshot in History that surely reminds us of societies past errors.

HISTORICAL: A fine Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as a Seated Ruffian, circa 1850, wearing a mop cap and holding a pistol or kosh,19.5cm Cataloguer was unable to locate the source of this figure and it seems likely to be a theatre portrait or similar

THEATRE: A very rare Staffordshire Theatrical Figure, modelled on Madame Vestris as Paul in Paul & Virginia, mid 19th century, kneeling in supplication, 15cm high (another version in this sale). Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 324, Fig 1188 for a very similar but non identical figure. Potters often re-used moulds and this is perhaps meant to be another stage character.Note this piece is referred to in Sheila Brooks Archive papers. A letter from the well known London dealer Oliver Sutton wrote to her on January 11th, 1989 about this figure. He dates it to circa 1830 and suggests that the known expert Pugh has never seen this figure before. It also highlights that this piece was in the collection 35 years ago.

THEATRE: A fine Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Jenny Lind, in the role of Marie, mid 19th century, attributed to the Alpha Factory, Jenny playing Marie, from ‘La figlia del regimento’ (The daughter of the Regiment), holding her hand to her hat and wearing a colourful costume consisting of waistcoat, jacket, and ankle-length skirt, on a gilt lined base, 20cm high. A number of similar models of Jenny Lind were created and there is another fine example in this collection. Marie is the central character of The Daughter of the Regiment, a work first performed in 1840. The 'Swedish Nightingale', Jenny Lind was born in Stockholm in 1820 and became a leading figures in opera houses in Sweden, Britain and France

THEATRE: A splendid Staffordshire Pottery Theatrical Figurine, modelled as a Lady and Gallant aboard a Horse Headed Ship, he standing in blue tunic with a plaid scarf, she beside him, the elegant craft upon a waved base, 23.5cm The cataloguer was unable to locate a source for this piece, however it is likely to represent two named Victorian opera singers in a staged production. Perhaps it represents Frederic & Mabel aboard HMS Pinafore from The Pirates of Penzance, first staged in 1879. A previous catalogue suggests this may represent the Lifeboat heroine Grace Darling.

THEATRE: A rare Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure of Jenny Lind in the role of Maria in ‘La figlia del regimento’, circa 1845, the Alpha Factory, she standing and holding her hat, decorated in colours on a gilt titled base, 21cm high. Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 345, Fig 1301 The potters regularly used popular artworks and prints to represent historical figures. In this instance the piece derives from a music frontispiece by John Brandard, for Jullien’s Celebrated Polkas, No 16.

THEATRE: Two Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, including a rare figure of Artaxerxes; also another of possibly 'Lady Hester Stanhope' bearing a flower, possibly Rockingham Factory, mid 19th century, Artaxerxes modelled as a woman playing a guitar and wearing ermine, standing on a gilt lined base, possibly John and Rebecca Lloyd of Shelton, 18.5cm high; the other dressed in a fine robe, on a gilt line base, 18.5cm high (2). Refer: Harding Second Addendum, Page 91, Fig 1228/1229 for similar version of Artaxerxes. Artaxerxes is an opera by Thomas Arne set to an English adaptation of Metastasio's 1729 libretto Artaserse. The title role of the King Artaxerxes was played by female contraltos as Castrarti were outlawed by the time the piece was staged. Stanhope was the first English woman to enter the Great Pyramid at Giza, an explorer and a thorn in the side of William Pitt and the Ottoman Empire.

CIRCUS: A very rare Staffordshire Pottery Figure Group of 'Mr,Van, Amburgh', attributed to John and Rebecca Lloyd of Shelton, circa 1840, modelled standing in a circus gladiator costume, a leopard climbing on his back and flanked by a lion and lioness, a small lamb at his feet, on an oval base, titled in gilt, 15.5cm high, 13cm wide. Isaac van Amburgh, an American lion tamer, in 1838-9 delighted London with his daring performances at venues such as the Drury Lane Theatre and Astley's Amphitheatre. Queen Victoria was an enormous admirer of his show, writing that 'you can never see it too often, for it is different each time.' (Journal, 29 January, 1839). Van Amburgh is usually credited with being the first man ever to put his head into the mouth of a lion.He delighted crowds as he fearlessly wrestled wild ferocious cats and as a finale fulfilled the Biblical prophesy by having them lie meekly down beside a lamb. This figurine is one of two versions created by the Lloyds, here the lamb is included, however more often this element is replaced by a lion cub. (see V&A: S.160-1986 for alternate version) Refer: Pugh, p.461, fig.200 or Harding Book 1, Page 135, Fig 135/5. There is a wonderful portrait of Van. Amburgh, lying in a cage with his animals, in the Royal Collection. Sir Edwin Landseer: RCIN 406346. Condition report The Lion and Lioness both lack section of tail, otherwise the piece is well painted and in good condition, with strong gilt title to the base. There is a firing crack across the wrist of the left hand. Also the lamb appears to have lost an ear, although any break is hard to spot in its ‘fleece;. 

THEATRE: Three Staffordshire Pottery Flatbacks, including The Corsair,a theatrical figure based on a poem by Byron, standing posed with a turban, 20cm high; also Two Scottish Fishwives, 21cm high; and Princess Alice and Louis of Hesse, 20cm high (3).

THEATRE: A Staffordshire Pottery Figure of The Elephant of Siam, mid 19th century,(also known as The Fire Friend), depicting the royal elephant standing before an Indian castle, the Prince Almansor at a window, on a gilt lined base, 16cm high Refer: Harding (A & N) Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875, Book I, p313, It suggests the group is related to an 1829 production at the Adelphi Theatre which is first known production with a live elephant on stage.

THEATRE: A Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Theatre Group, modelled as Catarina and Diavolino from “Catarina, ou la Fille Du Bandit”, by Dudson Factory, mid 19th century, she on point, standing in an arbour, beside a seated minstrel, with a bridge and swan below, 19cm high. Refer: “Dudson Staffordshire Figures c1815-1865 by Audrey Dudson & Alison Morgan” page 77 figure 120. “Catarina, ou la Fille Du Bandit” was a ballet by Perrot. This figure was dubbed the “Blue Parsley” figure by Audrey Dudson. The piece was modelled from a lithograph of the ‘Polka ‘ which shows Catarina and her lover Diavolino. Catarina, was the leader of a band of brigands, loved by both Diavolino and a slave, the artist Salvator Rosa. It was first performed at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 3rd March 1846. Third figure with loss to front, possibly a hookah pipe.

THEATRE: Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Marietta Alboni as Cinderella, mid 19th century, she is standing in a carriage with scalloped hood and drawn by a prancing horse on a grassy base, gilt lined white oval base, 24cm high. Maria Anna Marzia (called Marietta) Alboni (1826-1894) was apparently considered one of the greatest contraltos in operatic history. While this figure is usually catalogued as Cinderella, it appears she never performed in this role and it is more likely depicting a moment in one of her many dramatic operas.

THEATRE: A Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Jenny Lind, in the role of Alice in Meyerbeer’s opera Robert Le Diable, circa 184, seated with her arms around a Celtic cross, wearing a short sleeved bodice and full length skirt, a sash across her shoulder, 24cm high. Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 352, Fig 1332 Jenny Lind was born Johanna Maria Lind and often called 'The Swedish Nightingale' a celebrated soprano in Europe and the USA, touring widely with showman P.T. Barnum. There is a possible repair to the cross where it meets the base, the left hand appears to have lost a thumb, and some areas of loss to paint. 

THEATRE: Three Staffordshire Pottery Figures, including Carlotta Grisi as 'Giselle, circa 1842, a Highland Gentleman; also Lady Amelia Bloomer, 25.5cm - 24cm high (3). Refer: V&A Museum. C.53-2013 (Giselle)

THEATRE: A Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Equestrian Figure, possibly modelled as Falstaff, mid 19th century, a bearded gentleman mounted holding a shield, on gilt lined base, 16.5cm Unrecorded figure? Possibly a known Shakespearean actor or similar

THEATRE: Two Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Figurines, Carlotta Grisi in the role of Giselle, and Two Lovers, mid 19th century, Carlotta dancing in a wide dress, 21.5cm; the lovers seated, 18cm high (2) Carlotta Grissi was a prominent Italian ballet dancer and the very first to play the role of Giselle, which may have been written for her.

THEATRE: Three Staffordshire Pottery Theatre Figures, Mrs Siddons as Lady Macbeth and John Philip Kemble as Hamlet, circa 1845, each dressed in ermine edged clipped clay cloaks, he holding a skull, she a piece of cloth, 21cm high; also William Charles Macready as James V of Scotland, standing beside a plinth, 21.5cm high (3). Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 317, Fig 1156 (Macready), Macready, neck repaired, base and pillar restored. Condition report Macready, neck repaired, base and pillar restored.

THEATRE: Two Staffordshire Pottery Theatre Figures, including Jenny Lind as Marie; and a Stage Dancer, mid 19th century, Jenny standing holding a pamphlet, as Marie in La Figlia del Reggimento, 19.5cm high; The male dancer, with arm raised, 22cm high (2). Refer: Pugh Page 453, Plate 82, Fig 160

THEATRE: Three Staffordshire Pottery Theatre Figures, including a group of Mrs Vining & Miss M Glover, playing Yourawkee and Peter Wilkins, mid 19th century, arm in arm, apparently on stage at Drury Lane, 16cm high; also a fine pair of William Shakespeare & John Milton, all painted in colours on gilt line bases, 17.5cm high (3). Refer: Pugh Page 431, Plate 24, Fig 49 (Glover); Harding Book 1, Page 128, Fig 320, Page 86, Fig 202P (Milton/ Shakespeare).

THEATRE: A matched pair of Staffordshire Pottery Theatre Figures, Madam Catalani; with Prince Charming,Angelica Catalani (1780-184) an Italian Soprano, standing in a ballgown, 17.5cm high; also an actor playing Prince Charming, 17.5cm high (2).

THEATRE: A finely modelled Staffordshire Pottery figure of James Quin as Sir John Falstaff, possibly the Turquoise Factory, modelled standing bearing a sword and shield, on a turquoise painted base, 21.5cm high Refer: This figure was copied from a Derby figure circa 1766 to mark the death of actor James Quin, the source being an undated mezzotint by J. McArdell. Condition report Sword blade missing.

THEATRE: Two Staffordshire Pottery Figures, including 'The Maid of Athen's', and 'The Prince', the 'Maid of Athen's' refers to a famous poem by Byron, whom is usually paired with this figure, 17cm high; the Prince of Wales, as a child, holding a toy boat, on titled base, attributed to the Alpha factory, 16cm high (2). Refer: Harding Book Second Addendum, Page 39, Fig 82 (Maid); Harding Second Addendum, Page 55, Figs 566 (The Prince)

THEATRE: Three Staffordshire Figures, dressed as Turks, including two inkwells or quill holders,both seated with legs crossed and wearing turbans; the other similar, 13-12cm high (3). Condition report Third figure with loss to front, possibly a hookah pipe

THEATRE: Four Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, including Shakespeare & Milton; and two of Mr & Mrs Caudle, Shakespeare standing bedside a plinth, with a manuscript, 22cm high; paired with Milton, similar, all painted in colours, 22cm high, Alpha Factory; and two versions of Mr & Mrs Caudle, both seated, 19cm and 14cm high (4)

THEATRE: A pair of Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, modelled as Cinderella; & Prince Charming, mid 19th century, both standing wearing ermine robes, the Prince played by Luigi Lablance and Cinderella by Mrs. Edwards, 19cm high (2) Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 339, Fig 1250/1251 Luigi Lablache (6 December 1794 – 23 January 1858) was an Italian opera singer of French and Irish ancestry. He taught singing to the future Queen Victoria. The cataloguer thinks that these figures may represent one of the other popular opera's he sang. He was noted for his role in the Opera Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn and perhaps these figures should be re-titled?

THEATRE: Two Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, modelled as John Philip Kemble as 'Hamlet'; and James Quinn as 'Falstaff, Kemble, standing with ermine robes, painted in colours, 25cm high; Quin, standing bearing a sword and targe (shield), also painted in colours, 22cm high (2) Similar figure of Kemble in National Trust Collections: NT 341465

THEATRE: A fine pair of Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, modelled as Stage Minstrels, mid 19th century, she dressed in blue and strumming a guitar; he wearing a long cape and similar guitar, 19cm & 17cm high (2). The figure of the lady appears to have a small chip to the back of her hat.

A large papier-mâché green chilli pepper stage prop from a Nottingham theatre, 110cm

Brian Edwards, 20th Century; Design for the National Theatre 1965, pencil and watercolour the design with Brutalist overtones, 59x78cms, signed to reverse, framed and glazedNB Brian Edwards is a retired architect whose practice and teaching exploit the interface between art, nature and architecture. His colourful paintings explore how buildings sit in the landscape and seascape of North Norfolk. He is the author of the much acclaimed book ‘Understanding Architecture through Drawing’ and is currently Emeritus Professor at ECA Edinburgh University. He has exhibited in the Architecure Section of Royal Academy summer exhibition and also at the RSA and Edinburgh Festival’ 59x78cms good condition

Wade, Two Models of Toad from The Wind of the Willows. Including one for the New Vic Theatre. (2)

A French Continental 20th century giltwood & gess odecorative theatre chair. The chair having turned finials atop over a carved drape theatre curtain effect back rest. Reeded side columns. Upholstered seat. Raised on reeded tapering supports. Measures approx. 115cm x 46cm x 48cm.

(ARR) John Tunnard (British, 1900-1971) – Theatre, from the believed Media series - A 20th century pencil, watercolour, ink & gouache on paper Surrealist abstract painting. Unsigned. Mounted, framed & glazed. Measures approx. 37cm x 54cm excluding frame. From the Cooke Estate Private Collection. The painting having passed down through three generations.

Interesting Box of Collectables. Includes Various Collectable Coins, ' Dunkirk ' Read all about It Newspaper, Dunkirk Commemorative Coin, Royal Mint Diamond Jubilee Coin, 1986 Commemorative £2 coins, Gemstones of Southern Africa 1995 Untied Kingdom Coin Collection, Theatre Programmes etc.

Postcard Album: Music Hall Actors, Actresses, Opera Singers, Theatre - to include a signed Isabel Jay postcard, a collection of #148 cards, postally used and unused

Mixed Collectables: to include coin set, Clint Eastwood scrapbook, playing cards, magazine and theatre programmes, postcards, theatre tickets, a Laystal advertising paperweight, darts, badges, Perkins sign, books and more

Guernsey Theatre Programmes and Scripts Dick Whittington, Sleeping Beauty, Babe in the Wood scripts, Programmes from Little Theatre Guernsey together with a selection of German Film-Kurier magazines

Edward Gordon Craig, Holzriss aus Hamletder in einem Buch lesende Hamlet, beim Herabschreiten einer Treppe, Holzschnitt in zwei Farbtönen auf Japanpapier, um 1918, rechts unten in Blei signiert "ECraig", leicht braunfleckig, Darstellungsmaße ca. 24,8 x 8 cm, Blattmaße ca. 36 x 24 cm. Künstlerinfo: eigentl. Edward Henry Gordon Godwin, britischer Schauspieler, Bühnenbildner, Autor, Illustrator und bedeutender Theaterreformer sowie Theatertheoretiker (1872 Stevenage/Hertfordshire bis 1966 Vence/Cote d´Azur), 1889 debütierte er im Lyceum Theatre in London, ab 1900 als Regisseur tätig, 1904 Bekanntschaft mit Henry Graf Kessler, ab 1907 in Florenz ansässig, 1913 Gründung einer Theaterakademie in Florenz, Herausgeber der Zeitschriften The Mask und The Marionnette, 1912 in Moskau Zusammenarbeit mit Konstantin Stanislawski zu Hamlet, welches seine letzte praktische Arbeit sein sollte, ab der 1930er Jahre intensive Beschäftigung mit der Theatergeschichte, 1957 erschien seine Autobiographie, Quelle: Wikipedia.

MID VICTORIAN SCHOOL Entrance to the New Strand Theatre with top hatted theatre crowd and newspaper sellers, watercolour, indistinctly signed and dated July 1862 Thos Agnew & Sons Ltd. gallery label verso, 4.5" x 4.75" (11.5cm x 12cm)

EARLY 20TH CENTURY SCHOOL "Packhorse bridge and theatre Stratford-upon-Avon", linocut, unsigned but titled and inscribed to margin, 18 cm x 12 cm, together with two others similar "Shakespeare's House" and "Parish House Stratford-upon-Avon" and DOROTHY M LANE "Bust of young woman", scissor cut, signed in pencil lower right, 13 cm x 8 cm, together with a companion "Pair of gentleman" and another of "Small child" (6)

Sir Sidney Nolan OM AC RA,  Australian/ British 1917-1992,Ned Kelly, 1971;lithograph in colours on wove, inscribed 'Charles a good day for literature, Sidney and Cynthia, 1st Oct 1971' also further signed and inscribed 'Artist's proof', sheet: 57.5 x 78 cm, (unframed) (ARR)Note: The 'Charles' in the inscription is Charles Osborne the Australian music writer, theatre and opera critic and journalist. He was good friends with Nolan, this work is a rare artist's proof.  

Two autograph albums circa 1950s including Laurel & Hardy autographs with attached print, collected by the vendor in 1952 at The Garrick Theatre, Southport, and various footballer signatures mainly Everton and four loose signed photographs.

1977 Theatre programme multi signed including names of William Lucas, Charles Stapley, Margo Johns and more. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

1977 Theatre programme multi signed including names of Maggie Ryder, Eileen Bell, David Roper and more. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

AN ASSORTMENT OF BINOCULARS TO INCLUDE A PAIR OF THEATRE BINOCULARS WITH CASE

AN 1847 POSTER FROM THE THEATRE ROYAL, MANCHESTER, FRAMED, 32CM X 58CM

AN 1833 POSTER FOR BUXTON THEATRE, 23CM X 26CM

AN 1850 POSTER FOR THEATRE ROYAL, MANCHESTER, FRAMED, 32CM X 58CM

[THEATRE] Six volumes bound in half-leather of copies of the Theatre Magazine 1881-1886, each containing over 20 Woodburytype photographs of actors and actresses of the day. (6)

Original watercolour, fan or theatre design (unframed).

[THEATRE] G. F. SCOTSON-CLARK, a collection of colour lithographs of actors, including George Robey, Vesta Tilley and a signed ink drawing by Robey (Q).

[THEATRE] A collection of theatrical ephemera.

[THEATRE] A quantity of theatre programmes and memorabilia, some of Australian / NZ interest (Q).

An unusual early 20th century photograph of an armless barber; a Scaramanga cork Gladstone type bag; newspaper cuttings;  a saltglazed ewer stamped with four leaf clovers, signed to base; early dolphin mask pottery fragment; theatre posters; vintage tins; paintings, prints, etc

Wyndhams Theatre token, with further 19th and 20th century tokens (6). UK P&P Group 0 (£6+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Five mixed tokens, including Barratt & Co Sweets, Burman & Sons and Wyndhams Theatre. UK P&P Group 0 (£6+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

A photograph album of 1920's amateur dramatic theatre actors in costume.