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Click here to subscribeA charming sterling silver brooch depicting a cherub in mid-flight, delicately playing a violin. The brooch showcases intricate detailing in the cherub's facial features, flowing hair, and wings. The reverse side is marked 925 England, indicating its sterling silver composition and origin. The piece features a secure pin clasp and can also be worn as a pendant, offering versatile styling options. Total weight 20g.Dimensions: 2.5"HCondition: Age related wear.
Circus acrobatics.- Anonymous (circa 1800) [Advertisement for acrobatic performance], advertisement with three views of circus performers, including one man holding a hoop in his mouth while balancing objects, another with a performer balancing a ladder on his head while a figure stands on top, and another playing the violin while balancing an object on his head, woodcut with letterpress, on paper affixed onto old support, sheet 325 x 203 mm (12 3/4 x 8 in), handling creases, small hole in the lower right corner, minor surface dirt, unframed, [circa 1800] *** Another close variant of this advertisement is held in the Bodleian Library, and is associated with the performer Charles Benjamin Incledon (1763-1826). A limited number of printed catalogues are available to purchase for this auction. UK: £35 (incl. postage) Rest of World: £50 (incl. postage) Please contact info@forumauctions.co.uk to place an order.
Licensed "Early Wood Chess Set" Re-Edition After Man Ray Issued by IC Design, Switzerland Produced in Germany in 2012 under license of the Man Ray Trust, crafted in beech wood to Man Ray's original design of 1920, boxed (without board).King 8.3cm highMan Ray designed this radical and pioneering chess set in 1920 based on Euclidean geometric 'ideal forms' with the knight based on a 'found object' displaying the properties of the Fibonacci sequence defining spiral growth patterns, the head scroll of a violin; for reference an original set is held in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art - https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/480922Light wear to box, set appears unused.
Figurengruppe "Die Tanzstunde". Wiener Manufaktur Friedrich Goldscheider. Stempelmarke GS 22, ca. 1922. Am Sockel signiert "Padola". Modell-Nr. 4676 536 8. Entwurf: Stanislaus CZAPEK (1874-?), ca. 1915/16. Fayence, farbig staffiert. H 31,5 cm. Violinspieler im Biedermeier-Gewand, mit einem kleinen Mädchen tanzend, auf Rundsockel. Knauf restauriert. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 10:20 Uhr (CET)Figure group "The Dance Lesson". Vienna manufactory Friedrich Goldscheider. Stamp mark GS 22, ca. 1922. Signed "Padola" on the base. Model no. 4676 536 8. Design: Stanislaus CZAPEK (1874-?), ca. 1915/16. Faience, color painted. H 31.5 cm. Violin player in Biedermeier garb, dancing with a little girl, on a round base. Knob restored. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 10:20 am (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Geigespieler. Ludwigsburg. Ungemarkt, 2. H. 18. Jh. Entwurf: 1765/67. NEES (?), Joseph (1730 Memmingen - 1778 ebd.) Polychrom bemalt, goldstaffiert. H 10,5 cm. Leger an einem Notenpult sitzender Mann mit Violine. Violinkopf restauriert. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 10:47 Uhr (CET)Violin player. Ludwigsburg. Unmarked, 2nd half 18th century. Design: 1765/67. NEES (?), Joseph (1730 Memmingen - 1778 ibid.) Polychrome painted, gilt. H 10.5 cm. Leger man sitting at a music stand with violin. Violin head restored. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 10:47 am (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Der heilige Franz von AssisiÖl/Leinwand. Unsigniert. 18. Jh. 124 x 87 cm. Gerahmt : 145 x 107 cm (heller Rahmen mit goldfarbener Leiste); 17 kg. Der Heilige als Eremit in der Wildnis, über einem Kruzifix sinnierend und von einem Engel auf der Geige begleitet. Darunter lateinischer Schriftzug zum Leben des Heiligen: "Franciscus assisii Natur Anno 1182. Ordinem Fratrum Minorum 1208 Monialium Vero 1212: poenitentium denique 1221 instituit,; Sacris Stigmatibus insignitus 1224, obiit 1226 et stans assisii requiescit" sowie teils undeutlich "Rdmus Dnus Antonius Ferdinandus Mittermayr [...] Britoniensis Praepositus & Concommisarius polvit Anno 1751". Leinwand doubliert. Abholung erforderlich.Aufrufzeit 01. | März 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:29 Uhr (CET) Saint Francis of AssisiOil/canvas. Unsigned. 18th century 124 x 87 cm. Framed : 145 x 107 cm (light frame with gold-colored strip); 17 kg. The saint as a hermit in the wilderness, pondering over a crucifix and accompanied by an angel on a violin. Below it, Latin inscription on the life of the saint: "Franciscus assisii Natur Anno 1182. Ordinem Fratrum Minorum 1208 Monialium Vero 1212: poenitentium denique 1221 instituit,; Sacris Stigmatibus insignitus 1224, obiit 1226 et stans assisii requiescit" and partly indistinct "Rdmus Dnus Antonius Ferdinandus Mittermayr [...] Britoniensis Praepositus & Concommisarius polvit Anno 1751". Doubled canvas. Collection required.Call time 01 | March 2025 | probably 13:29 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
4/4-Geige mit 2 Bögen im Koffer. Klebezettel "Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer fecit at forman Hieronym. Amati Pestini 1813". Bögen ungemarkt. 19. Jh. SCHWEITZER, Johann Baptist(1790 Pécz/Ungarn - 1865 Pest) Boden und Zarge geriegelter Ahorn, geteilte Fichtendecke, ebonisiertes Holz. Korpus 35,5 cm. Bögen 71 bzw. 72 cm. Violine mit ungeteiltem und geriegeltem Boden. Beiliegende Kinnstütze und Feinstimmer. Alt geklebte Deckenrisse, Schrammen an der Decke und am Bodenlack, 1 Saitenwirbel und Steg fehlen. 1 Bogen minimal verzogen und mit defekter Wicklung, 1 Bogen mit fehlendem Daumenleder, Wicklung und Froschauge. Defekter Koffer.J. B. Schweitzer war einer der besten Geigenbauer der Wiener Schule. Er war Schüler von Franz Geissenhof und begann um 1812 mit dem Geigenbau. 1825 zog er nach Budapest: Schweitzer orientierte sich an verschiedenen Vorbildern, manchmal an Stradivari oder Amati.Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 16:30 Uhr (CET)4/4 violin with 2 bows in case. Adhesive label "Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer fecit at forman Hieronym. Amati Pestini 1813". Bows unmarked. 19th century SCHWEITZER, Johann Baptist(1790 Pécz/Hungary - 1865 Pest) Back and sides of figured maple, split spruce top, ebonized wood. Body 35.5 cm. Bows 71 and 72 cm respectively.Violin with unsplit and ribbed back. Enclosed chinrest and fine tuner. Old glued cracks to the top, scratches to the top and back varnish, 1 string peg and bridge missing. 1 bow minimally warped and with defective winding, 1 bow with missing thumb leather, winding and frog eye. Defective case.J. B. Schweitzer was one of the best violin makers of the Viennese school. He was a pupil of Franz Geissenhof and began making violins around 1812. In 1825 he moved to Budapest: Schweitzer followed various models, sometimes Stradivari or Amati.Call time 26 | Feb. 2025 | probably 16:30 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Boxes and objects - a matchstick craft model of a guitar, 57cm long; miniature violin in case; ukulele, omega 7x50 binoculars, and another pair of binoculars; pair of circular framed portraits, mid 20th century; aneroid barometers, ships wheel mounting; turned wooden vases, and other treen, etc.
Two mother-of-pearl and painted fans, one with pierced and gilt splines, centred with figures holding pets, with further panels of birds, and musical instruments, the reverse with floral swags, cased, stamped ' 'Duvelleroy 17, Passage -Panaromas, 35, Bould Des Capucines', 45cm open,the other, painted with a cherub playing a violin to a lady, lace mounted, with further floral sprays to the reverse, 45cm open, together with further examples, ivorine and ebonised, one painted with Spanish musicians, the other with daisies and blossom, both damaged, 65cm and 60cm approx (4)Condition ReportTwo larger, with damaged splines
A group of eight cushions, comprising a pair of square Aubusson cushions, embroidered with flowers and a violin, edged with tassels, 40 x 40cm, a similar pair of rectangular form, 35 x 50cm, together with a pair of similar bolster cushions, 53cm long, and a pair of smaller rectangular silk, beaded and tasseled cushions, 22 x 42cm (8)Condition ReportWith minor marks and snags.
CLASSICAL LP PACK (INC STEREO PRESSINGS). A quality pack of 16 classical LPs, includes many stereo pressings. Composers/ performers include Milstein - Mendelssohn/ Bruch (SP8518), Monteux - Stravinsky: The Rite Of Spring (SB-2005), Cliburn/ Kondrashin - Tchaikovsky: Concerto No.1 (SB2006), Boult - Rachmaninov (SB-2035), Heifetz - Sibelius: Violin Concerto (SB-2101), Haskil/ Markevitch - Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 (835 040 AY), Ormandy - Prokofiev: Peter And The Wolf (SABL 109), Stravinsky - Le Sacre (AMS 16065), Telemann - I Musici (SAL 3737), Dorati - The Miraculous (SAL3569), I Musici - Vivaldi (SAL 3582), Walton/ Previn (SB-6691), Rita Streich (136 011, red stereo), Finzi/ Yo Yo Ma (SRCS 112), Ricci Plays Bach: Vol 3 (MUCS 122), Milstein - Bach (CTL 7088). Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
50s/ 60s - 7" TEST PRESSING/ ACETATES PACK. A quality selection of 10 7" acetates & test pressings, mostly 50s and 60s releases. Artists/ titles include The Big Bopper - Chantilly Lace (MV 1367, record strong VG), Tommy Bruce - Ain't Misbehavin (MV 1232, 2x s/sided), Bernie Marsden (R6047, 2x s/sided), McGuiness Flint inc Ride My Rainbow (s/sided acetate), Ride My Rainbow (BRON 8, 2x s/sided), Ken Dodd inc Love Is Like A Violin (s/sided acetate), I Give This Song To You (EMI 2241), Hollies - Don't Say Another Word (acetate), Dane Curtis - You Girl (MV 410) and The Vigin Brothers - Temptation Bout To Get Me (MV 355). Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
CLASSICAL/ EASY LISTENING - LP RARITIES PACK. A smashing pack of 5 classical LPs. Artists/ titles include Nathan Milstein - Mendelssohn/ Bruch: Concertos (SP 8518, American stereo. Record VG+, has a couple of light surface marks. Sleeve VG+), David Oistrakh - Beethoven: Violin Concerto (x2) inc (SAX 2315, blue & silver label. VG/ VG) & (SAX 2315, black postage stamp label. Ex+/ Ex), Christian Ferras - Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto (ASD 278, white/ gold labels. Ex/ VG+) and Joan Regan - Just Joan (LK4153, unboxed Decca. VG/ G).
CLASSICAL LP RARITIES PACK - a collection of 9 Classical LP rarities. Collection to include: Dvořák - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra A Minor - Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGM 18152), Haydn/Schumann - Concerto For Violoncello and Orchestra, D Major /A Minor - Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGM 18222), Bruch/Glazunoff - Violin Concerto No. 1 G Minor/A Minor - Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (LPM 18577), Benjamin Britten - Noye's Fludd - Argo (NF 1), Khachatuian - Concerto For Violin & Orchestra - Decca (LXT 5259), Handel - Organ Concertos No. 1 Op. 4 - Decca (SXL 2115), Birgit Nilsson - Sings German Opera - Decca (SXL 6077), Handel - Arias From Julius Caesar - Decca (SXL 6116), Britten - Cantata Misericordium & Sinfonia Da Requiem - Decca (SXL 6175), The collection is generally in VG to Ex condition.
DECCA SXL - LP RARITIES PACK. A quality pack of 3 classical LP rarities. All UK stereo Decca SXL pressings. Composer/ performers include Campoli/ Boult - Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto (SXL 2026, ED1. Record VG/ sleeve VG+), Ansermet - Debussy: La Boite A Joujoux (SXL 2136, ED1. Ex/ Ex, pen circle on the back cover) and Ansermet - Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade (SXL 2268, ED1. Ex/ VG+).
CLASSICAL LP, 10" AND 7" COLLECTION - a collection of approximately 700 LPs, 67 10"s, and 200 &2s. Collection to include: Heifetz - Concert Encores, Bruckner - Symphony No. 3 in D Minor - Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, Elgar - Cello Concerto, Beethoven - Sonatas for Violin and Piano, Beethoven - Symphony No.1 In C Major + Leonore Overture No. 2, Brahms - Quartet In B Flat, Bach - Sonate Nr. 3 C-Dur - Suites For CelloBeethoven - Cello Sonatas Vol. 1 and 2, and more. The collection is generally in Vg to Ex condition.
° ° Thomson (George, editor). A Select Collection of Original Scottish Airs for the Voice, with Introductory and Concluding Symphonies & Accompaniments for the Piano Forte, Violin and Violoncello by Pleyel, Kozeluch and Haydn [...] including upwards of One Hundred New Songs by Burns, [First Volume], folio, half red morocco, (worn and scuffed), engraved frontispiece 'The Birks of Invermay' by Paton Thomson after Hamilton, title page with editor's signature to foot 'G Thomson' in ink, preface, indices, 100pp of engraved music and printed text, T. Preston, London, 1797-99, together with Illustrated Songs of Robert Burns, frontispiece portrait after Nasmyth, folio, original green cloth, 1861, (2).
A finely crafted ceramic figurine depicting the legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This beautifully sculpted piece captures Mozart seated on an ornate bench, dressed in an elegant blue coat with gold detailing, holding sheet music. At his side rests a violin, symbolizing his profound impact on classical music. The high-gloss glaze enhances the intricate details, adding depth and realism to the composition. Reginald Johnson is renowned for creating expressive ceramic figures that celebrate historical and cultural icons. This figurine perfectly encapsulates Mozart's legacy as a musical genius of the Classical era. Studio Pottery Reg Johnson marked. Artist: Reginald JohnsonDimensions: 7.5"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Rebecca Horn (Michelstadt 1944 – lebt in Berlin und Paris). „Beethovens Violin Concerto in N.Y.“. 2000C-Print auf Kodak-Fotopapier, in Original-Leinenmappe. 60 × 79,8 cm (23 ⅝ × 31 ⅜ in.). Betitelt, signiert und datiert.Eines von 50 nummerierten Exemplaren. Ein Blatt (von 9) der Folge: Beethoven 2000 ... diesen Kuss der ganzen Welt. Bonn, Dirk Monreal, 2000. [3480]Zustandsbericht: Ex. 27/50. Sehr schöner harmonischer Gesamteindruck. Die Blattkanten ohne Einrisse oder Fehlstellen. Die obere linke Ecke minimal bestoßen mit einer winzigen Knickspur. Das Papier im unteren Blattrand leicht gewellt.Wir berechnen für Privatpersonen innerhalb der EU auf den Hammerpreis 32% Aufgeld, welches die Mehrwertsteuer beinhaltet. Käufer, die außerhalb der EU angesiedelt sind und das Werk aus der EU exportieren zahlen 27% Aufgeld. Für EU-Unternehmer, die zum Vorsteuerabzug berechtigt sind, kann die Regelbesteuerung angewendet werden. Für zusätzliche Informationen lesen Sie bitte §4 unserer Versteigerungsbedingungen.
Y William Gear R.A., F.R.S.A., R.B.S.A. (Scottish, 1915-1997), a folio of works on paper, c. 1936-38 contained in a cardboard folio inscribed "Gear Paris Sept. Oct. 1937", comprising: "The Process of Thought", preparatory pen and ink sketch, verso pen and in preparatory sketch for "The Sick Person", unframed 37.5cm by 27.5cm; pencil sketch for "The Sick Person", signed lower right and dated (19)38, unframed 37cm by 27cm; three pen and ink sketches of nude figure studies, one playing a violin signed and indistinctly dated, the second a standing figure, her hands upon her head, signed and dated (19)36, the third standing and leaning in profile, unsigned, 20cm by 17cm, 34cm by 17cm and 37cm by 26cm, each unframed; an abstract figure group, pen and ink, signed and dated (19)36, 37cm by 26cm; "Anno XVII", pen and ink sketch 37cm by 26cm; "A Cat sat on a Mat", signed William, pen and ink with a further unsigned pen and ink sketch verso 37cm by 26cm; an abstract composition of blocks in colours, unsigned, mixed media 31cm by 38cm; an abstract composition in red and blue, signed and dated (19)38, mixed media 27cm by 37cm; an abstract monochrome composition of lines, signed lower right watercolour, 31cm by 38cm; an abstract composition in browns, greens and reds, signed and dated (19)38 31cm by 38cm; abstract composition in red, blue and black, signed, crayon 31cm by 38cm; abstract composition with chainlink, indistinctly titled, crayon 31cm by 38cm; together with a catalogue of "Retrospective Exhibition from the Artist's Studio" held at Talbot Rice Art Centre, University of Edinburgh 5-15th May and 19th May-5th June 1982, also at the Ikon Gallery Birmingham. Note: the sketches date from the period when Gear took his travelling fellowship in Italy, Greece, The Balkans and finally Paris where he studied under Fernand Leger at the Academie Colarossi. The finished works, some from the sketches in this lot, were included in the first Surrealist Exhibition to be held in Britain under the banner of "The New Era Group". The exhibition was held at Gladstone's Land Galleries, Edinburgh in 1939 and also included works by Hugh Crawford, Joseph Forrester, Tom Pow and Rendall Wells. Provenance: Rendall Wells - Gear rented studio space from Wells at Church Lane, Inveresk, Musselburgh between 1935 and 1949. This lot may be subject to ARR.
HISTORICAL: Two interesting Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures modelled as a Violinist; and a Turk, mid 19th century, she standing with a bonnet, and holding her violin (possibly a guitar), on a gilt scroll decorated base, 20cm high, he wearing a helmet, uniform and set on a gilt and scroll base, 29cm high. (2) Both are possibly figures based on Victorian stage actors, but unknown.