20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design
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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design followed by Antiques & Interiors. *Auction will be held in United Kingdom.
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HAZLITT, WILLIAM. A View of The English Stage. A View Of The English Stage;
Lot # 303 (Sale Order: 251 of 694)
HAZLITT, WILLIAM. A View of The English Stage. A View Of The English Stage; or A Series of Dramatic Criticisms. (1821: London). 8vo. DUNLAP, WILLIAM. Memoirs Of George Fred. Cooke. (1813: London) 2 vols. Vol 1 cover detached. COLEMAN, GEORGE, THE YOUNGER. Random Records. (1830: London) 2 vols, rebacked. MURPHY, ARTHUR. The Life Of Garrick. (1801: J. Wright. London) BOADEN, J. Memoirs of The Life of John Philip Kemble. (1825: London) 2 vols. Rebacked. Ex library, stamp to verso of title page on both vols. All 8vo. Selling with 7 books of related interest. #150-200
A Quantity of 19th Century (mainly cloth bound) biographies of theatrical f
Lot # 304 (Sale Order: 252 of 694)
A Quantity of 19th Century (mainly cloth bound) biographies of theatrical figures including: MRS. CORNWELL BARRON-WILSON. Memoirs Of Miss Mellon Afterwards Duchess Of St. Albans. 2 vols. 1886: London. W.T. VINCENT. 1894: London. 2 vols. COMPTON, CHARLES & EDWARD. Memoir Of Henry Compton (1879: London). SIGNED by EDWARD COMPTON to Charles Price. DICKENS, CHARLES. Life Of Charles J. Matthews. (1879: London) 2 vols. POLLOCK, F. Macready's Reminiscences. (1876: London). Signed by Pollock. HATTON, J. Reminiscence of J.L. TOOLE. 1889: London. 2 vols. #120-180
FOOT, Jessie. The Life of Arthur Murphy, Esq. (1811) London: J. Faulder. 4t
Lot # 305 (Sale Order: 253 of 694)
FOOT, Jessie. The Life of Arthur Murphy, Esq. (1811) London: J. Faulder. 4to. Complete with plates. Loss of lettering to spine. Half calf with marbled boards. Some rubbing and scuffing to boards. A little foxing and slight water damage. Only 7 copies in COPAC and 1 in the British Library. RARE. Munden's Memoirs (1846) London: Richard Bentley. Bound in crimson half calf with marbled boards. RARE. Biographica Dramatica or a Companion To The Playhouse. 4 vols. (1812) London: Longman Etc. With 2 other works of related interest in five volumes. #160-220
EDGEWORTH, MARIA. Tales Of Fashionable Life (1813-1814) 6 Vols. 8vo. Fourth
Lot # 306 (Sale Order: 254 of 694)
EDGEWORTH, MARIA. Tales Of Fashionable Life (1813-1814) 6 Vols. 8vo. Fourth Edition. (London: J. Johnson And Co.) In contemporary boards. Some scuffing to boards and spines. Condition: Good. TROLLOPE, Anthony. Hunting Sketches (1865) London: Chapman & Hall. Red cloth boards. 8vo. Selling with 9 books of related interest. #80-150
RALPH, James. The Touchstone or Historical, Critical, Political, Philosophi
Lot # 307 (Sale Order: 255 of 694)
RALPH, James. The Touchstone or Historical, Critical, Political, Philosophical and Theological Essays On the reigning Diversions of the Town. (1728: London) Disbound, lacking final 18 pages. 8vo. VERY RARE. 1 copy in COPAC, which is in the British Library. Selling with 15 other books of related interest, including some plays. #80-150
STOPPARD, TOM. Travesties (1975) London: Faber And Faber. 1st Edition in du
Lot # 308 (Sale Order: 256 of 694)
STOPPARD, TOM. Travesties (1975) London: Faber And Faber. 1st Edition in dust jacket, slightly chipped and slightly stained, otherwise Very good. Inscribed by previous owner: stage and screen actor Angus Mackay, best known for his role as Cardinal Borusa of Gallifrey in the Tom Baker DR WHO story: The Deadly Assasin. VERY RARE. SHAW, GEORGE BERNARD. Fabian Essays In Socialism (1889) London: The Fabian Society. 1st Edition. 8vo. SCARCE. SHAW, G.B. On Going to Church (1896) Roycroft Printing Shop, New York. 1st Edition. 8vo. ELIOT, T.S. Murder In The Cathedral (1935) London: Faber And Faber. In original blue and red dust wrapper. (Chipped 1st Edition, first printing June 1935. Condition: Good. DARLINGTON, W.A. J.M. BARRIE. (1938) Blackie & Son Ltd. 1st Edition. 8vo. Signed by DARLINGTON. Selling together with a quantity of novels. #250-350
MURDOCH, IRIS. A quantity of first editions in dust wrappers, 8vo, includin
Lot # 309 (Sale Order: 257 of 694)
MURDOCH, IRIS. A quantity of first editions in dust wrappers, 8vo, including: A Fairly Honourable Defeat (1970) (London: Chatto & Windus). SIGNED on the title page by the author. Also included are: The Sovereignty Of Good (1970) (London: Routledge & Kegan Paul) The Bell (1958) (London: Chatto & Windus) and The Sea, The Sea (1978) (London: Chatto & Windus). A number of the books are signed by the late stage and screen actor Angus Mackay who's long career included roles in DR WHO. #200-300
BHAVSINHJI, H.H. Sir. (1875-1919) Forty Years of the Rajkumar College, an a
Lot # 310 (Sale Order: 258 of 694)
BHAVSINHJI, H.H. Sir. (1875-1919) Forty Years of the Rajkumar College, an account of the origin and process of the Rajkumar College. (c. 1911). Prepared and abridged from the papers of the late Chester Macnaghten M.A. Bound in red cloth with gilt decoration. VERY RARE. A printed notice accompanies this lot, detailing how the BRITISH LIBRARY has only 6 volumes of this set. The notices goes on to say "A desirable and highly sought after work". #80-100
DARWIN, CORNFORD & MEYNELL, SIGNED. A selection of late 19th/ early 20th Ce
Lot # 311 (Sale Order: 259 of 694)
DARWIN, CORNFORD & MEYNELL, SIGNED. A selection of late 19th/ early 20th Century books (8vo) with inscriptions from Bloomsbury set poet and granddaughter of CHARLES DARWIN, Frances Cornford (1886-1960), F M CORNFORD (poet and husband to FRANCES, FRANCIS MEYNELL, founder of the NONESUCH PRESS, WILFRED MEYNELL and VIOLA MEYNELL. Selected Poems of George Meredith (1900: Westminster) bears the inscription: " ELLEN DARWIN from G. DARWIN. ELLEN was married to FRANCIS DARWIN (son of CHARLES). G. DARWIN is the Astronomer and son of CHARLES DARWIN. Also included is S. CHAPMAN (mathematician and geophysicist) and brother ERNEST. The lot includes first editions in original dust wrappers of Louis Macneice, and 1950s reprints of the ANDREW LANG fairy books. #60-100
DRABBLE, MARGARET. A Natural Curiosity. (1989) London Limited Edition. SIGN
Lot # 312 (Sale Order: 260 of 694)
DRABBLE, MARGARET. A Natural Curiosity. (1989) London Limited Edition. SIGNED by the author. Limited edition 94 of 150. FULLER, JOHN. Tell It Me Again. (1988: London, Chatto & Windus). Signed by author, limited edition of 150 copies. (9 copies of the same book in the lot) COLEGATE, ISABEL. Deceits Of Time (1988: London, Hamish Hamilton. Signed by the author, limited edition of 150 copies) (6 copies of the same book in the lot). 15 of the 17 books come in tissue wrappers. #60-80
TRAVEL. A selection of books including works on Lancashire. ROBY, John. Tra
Lot # 313 (Sale Order: 261 of 694)
TRAVEL. A selection of books including works on Lancashire. ROBY, John. Traditions of Lancashire. (1867) London: George Routledge And Sons. 2 vols. Vol 1: both boards detached and missing FEP's and half title. Vol 2: tape repair to FEP's. Also MATEAUX, C.L. Rambles Round London Town (1891) London: Cassell & Company, Limited. #200-300
Karl Schmidt Rottluff (1884-1976), "Die Brücke", oils on board with painted
Lot # 314 (Sale Order: 262 of 694)
Karl Schmidt Rottluff (1884-1976), "Die Brücke", oils on board with painted surround, bears signature centre, bottom of panel, 8½ x 10" (image), framed. #200-300
In the manner of Jean Michel Atla (1913-1960, French), "Sans Titre", an abs
Lot # 315 (Sale Order: 263 of 694)
In the manner of Jean Michel Atla (1913-1960, French), "Sans Titre", an abstract oils on board with a gold leaf ground, signed lower right and dated '54, 11 x 13" in a hand painted mount, and framed, together with a decorative 20th Century abstract study of three heads on a gold leaf ground, signed indistinctly, framed. (2) #300-500
A mid 20th Century oils on board of a walking man in white, mounted in a he
Lot # 316 (Sale Order: 264 of 694)
A mid 20th Century oils on board of a walking man in white, mounted in a heavy bronze frame, signed indistinctly lower right, "Lyrdi" and dated '54. #120-180
A hard cased Spanish 'Admira' classical guitar, model - Estrella. #70-100
Lot # 317 (Sale Order: 265 of 694)
A hard cased Spanish 'Admira' classical guitar, model - Estrella. #70-100
A pair of 20th Century mahogany and crossbanded bookcases, three shelves, w
Lot # 318 (Sale Order: 266 of 694)
A pair of 20th Century mahogany and crossbanded bookcases, three shelves, width (98cm, height 29cm). (2) #70-100
An early 20th Century hallmarked silver photograph frame, a Birmingham 1939
Lot # 319 (Sale Order: 267 of 694)
An early 20th Century hallmarked silver photograph frame, a Birmingham 1939 silver match holder, two cosmetic jars, having silver top, etc. (6) #50-70
A framed oil painting portrait of a welsh poet and writer, Dylan Thomas (19
Lot # 320 (Sale Order: 268 of 694)
A framed oil painting portrait of a welsh poet and writer, Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) #150-250
Russell Flint, coloured print of semi-naked maidens, published in 1959 by F
Lot # 321 (Sale Order: 269 of 694)
Russell Flint, coloured print of semi-naked maidens, published in 1959 by Frost and Reed, signed in pencil (41 x 73cm). #80-120
Three 19th Century Meissen hand painted porcelain plates decorated with bir
Lot # 322 (Sale Order: 270 of 694)
Three 19th Century Meissen hand painted porcelain plates decorated with birds in centre and butterflies to rim (diameter of plates 24cm), sold together with a pair of Meissen tea plates with floral sprigs, an Austrian cabinet plate by Adler, printed centre image from the "Cries of London" series, a pair of continental cabinet plates, olive green ground with centre and vignettes revealing floral sprays, a Nymphenberg cream jug with puce floral decoration, a framed oval porcelain plaque with musician and maid, and a demi-tasse cup (AF). (Qty) #250-350
An 18th Century glass picture of aristocratic lady, gilt framed, picture si
Lot # 323 (Sale Order: 271 of 694)
An 18th Century glass picture of aristocratic lady, gilt framed, picture size (31.3 x 23cm), sold together with a framed still life watercolour of feathers in vase, picture size (23 x 17cm). (2) #100-120
Three Indian court scene paintings on silk, all within repoussé brass and c
Lot # 324 (Sale Order: 272 of 694)
Three Indian court scene paintings on silk, all within repoussé brass and copper mihrab frames, picture size (30.5 x 20cm). (3) #50-80
A hallmarked silver salver, ribbon edge, supported on four shaped feet, dia
Lot # 325 (Sale Order: 273 of 694)
A hallmarked silver salver, ribbon edge, supported on four shaped feet, diameter 25cm (London 1914/15). #100-120
A collection of hallmarked silver items to include toast rack, dwarf candle
Lot # 326 (Sale Order: 274 of 694)
A collection of hallmarked silver items to include toast rack, dwarf candlestick, various apostle spoons, napkin rings, sauce ladle, shallow twin handled dish, ring, glass inkwell with silver top (AF) and repoussé bowl. (Qty) #100-120
A very unusual early 19th Century Berlin Royal Works (KPM) 'Konigliche Porz
Lot # 327 (Sale Order: 275 of 694)
A very unusual early 19th Century Berlin Royal Works (KPM) 'Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur' hard porcelain novelty pair of tapering oviform vases and covers on square light blue stand, painted to both sides, with romantic courting couples after Watteau, garland of flowers and insects on an ivory ground, enriched with scrolling gilding, the cover to be turned as candlesticks, circa 1800-1820, with blue underglaze sceptre mark to the base, 21cm high. (2) #250-350
