Private Eye, London, 1961-2024, numbers 1-1,620, 4to, original wrappers. A COMPLETE RUN OF THE WORLD'S MOST CELEBRATED AND LONG-RUNNING SATIRICAL PERIODICAL, INCLUDING THE EXCEPTIONALLY SCARCE FIRST THREE NUMBERS, PRINTED ON YELLOW PAPER.
Private Eye, London, 1961-2024, numbers 1-1,620, 4to, original wrappers. A…
Private Eye. [London: various publishers], Friday 25th October 1961- March 2024. Numbers 1-1,620, 4to (300 x 210mm). The first 3 numbers printed in "off-set litho" on yellow paper, the remainder…
Hammer price: £5,000
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
RAVEN, Simon (1927-2001). The original autograph manuscript of the first three chapters of the novel "Friends in Low Places", written in blue ink on the rectos only of 174-pages, with a typed covering letter from the author, contained in a cloth box.
RAVEN, Simon (1927-2001). The original autograph manuscript of the first…
RAVEN, Simon (1927-2001).  The original autograph manuscript of the first three chapters [as eventually published] of "Friends in Low Places", the second novel in the "Alms for Oblivion" sequence,…
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
RICCARDI PRESS - The Book of Genesis, London, 1914, 4to, 10 mounted coloured plates by F. Cayley Robinson, original limp vellum gilt, ties. LIMITED TO 512 COPIES, THIS NUMBER 174 OF 500 COPIES ON "HANDMADE RICCARDI PAPER".
RICCARDI PRESS - The Book of Genesis, London, 1914, 4to, 10 mounted…
RICCARDI PRESS - The Book of Genesis. Now Printed in the Authorised Version. London: "Philip Lee Warner Publisher to the Medici Society Ltd.", 1914. 4to (265 x 200mm). Half title, title printed in…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
SALAMAN, Michael (1911-87). A collection of letters to Michael Salaman from Charles Aitken (4 letters), Campbell Dodgson (2), Michael Holroyd (6), Eric Kennington (3), Bernard Leach (3), William Rothenstein (1), Randolph Schwabe (1), and many others.
SALAMAN, Michael (1911-87). A collection of letters to Michael Salaman…
SALAMAN, Michael [or Michel] (1911-87, British artist and teacher).  A collection of autograph and typed letters to Michael Salaman, and his wife, from various artists and writers, various dates and…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80). 24 autograph letters & 7 typed letters, signed ("Graham Sutherland" or "Graham"), to Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, West Malling, Cap-d'Ail, Venice, and elsewhere, 1954-64. Together c.80-pages, various sizes. (c.80-pages)
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80). 24 autograph letters & 7 typed letters,…
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80).  24 autograph letters and 7 typed letters, signed ("Graham Sutherland" or "Graham"), to Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, West Malling, Kent, Cap-d'Ail, Venice, and…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83). Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W.") to [Heinrich Szadrowsky], [Zurich, c.November 1856]. In German. Four-pages, 136 x 107mm, blue paper, bifolium. On arrangements for his famous concert at St. Gallen with Liszt.
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83). Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W."…
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83).  Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W.") to [Heinrich Szadrowsky], [Zurich, c.November 1856]. In German. Four-pages, 136 x 107mm, blue paper, bifolium. On…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951). Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, London, 1947, 8vo, original buckram. Provenance: "Kim" Philby (label). With two inscriptions ([?]to Philby) signed "B."
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951). Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, London,…
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951).  Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus ... With an Introduction by Bertrand Russell, F.R.S. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & So., Ltd, 1947. 8vo (223 x 133mm). Half…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LARGE MAHOGANY SHOP WINDOW BAROMETER
Lot 1253 - Fine Clocks Sold
A LARGE MAHOGANY SHOP WINDOW BAROMETER
By J. Hicks, 8,9,10 Hatton Garden, London
The glazed upper part with porcelain scales and brass verniers, the lower part with a solid door, the original mercury tube now replaced by a blue-coloured spirit in a replacement tube169cm…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A ROSEWOOD THREE-TIER DECK WATCH CASE
Lot 1259 - Fine Clocks Sold
A ROSEWOOD THREE-TIER DECK WATCH CASE
Circa 1860
The stop-hinged lid opening to reveal a glass observation panel, the mid-section, also stop-hinged, with brass star-inlaid push-piece, opening to reveal a dished compartment and key recess, the lock…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GILT METAL-MOUNTED MAHOGANY DROP-DIAL WALL CLOCK
Lot 1270 - Fine Clocks Sold
A GILT METAL-MOUNTED MAHOGANY DROP-DIAL WALL CLOCK
In the George III style, inscribed Martins Bank, London, circa 1900
The circular case with swan-neck pediment centred by an eagle and ball finial, above a convex glazed cast-brass bezel, and moulded cirrcular dial frame, above a protruding trunk with pierced gilt…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £300 - £500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK
Lot 1275 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK
Second half 17th Century
With slender turned finial above the four straps and bell, with pierced cresting pieces, the 6 1/2in dial with foliate-engraved centre and associated alarm disc, the movement now with anchor…
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A RESTAURATION ORMOLU AND GRIOTTE MARBLE MANTEL TIMEPIECE
Lot 1322 - Fine Clocks Sold
A RESTAURATION ORMOLU AND GRIOTTE MARBLE MANTEL TIMEPIECE
The movement by Barwise, London,
The case surmounted by a model of the Crouching Venus, after the Antique, with a rectangular case, the base with a pair of recumbent dogs centred by a box ‘ BÖETE AUX LETTRES’ above a stepped plinth,…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE MINIATURE GARDEN SEAT
Lot 1077 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE MINIATURE GARDEN SEAT
19th century
The sides pierced with cash and enamelled with a bird in flowering branches, the top painted with flowers on a blue ground, 22cm high
Overall in good condition with a tiny amount of wear
Estimate: £500 - £700
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A CANTON ENAMEL LOZENGE-SHAPE BOTTLE VASE
Lot 1097 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A CANTON ENAMEL LOZENGE-SHAPE BOTTLE VASE
Late 18th/early 19th century
The sides enamelled with the Immortals and two deer beneath a pine tree, 30.25cm high
The base has previously been drilled for electricity and has now been well restored. Some typical cracks to the enamel above the foot. 
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
TWO SIMILAR JAPANESE PATINATED SPELTER VASES
TWO SIMILAR JAPANESE PATINATED SPELTER VASES
Meiji period
Slender ovoid form, each decorated in high relief with two warriors and two tengu, raised on four tengu mask feet, 21.5cm high; also a Japanese mixed metal bottle vase decorated in…
Two vases- one vase has a stress break across the top of one foot and a shallow dent to the rim. On the other vase, there is a glued stress break across the top of one foot which has now come apart…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
BOUKE DE VRIES (DUTCH, B. 1960)
BOUKE DE VRIES (DUTCH, B. 1960)
Dead Nature with celadon bowl, fruit, insect and butterfly
mixed media
mounted on a square marble base beneath a glass case
27cm wide x 13.5cm high
ARR

Provenance
The Estate of the Late Meredith…
FootnoteBourke de Vries is a Dutch ceramic conservator and artist, who studied at West Dean College after an initial career in the fashion industry. He is now highly successful and represented by…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A 9CT GOLD ST CHRISTOPHER PENDANT AND FIVE FURTHER ITEMS (6)
A 9CT GOLD ST CHRISTOPHER PENDANT AND FIVE FURTHER ITEMS (6)
The St Christopher pendant London 1954, weight 5 grams, also a small pendant locket designed as a mussel shell, a spherical compass pendant, a turquoise pendant, a paste fob seal and an oval pendant…
Condition ReportThe glass oval pendant has had sellotape on it in the past,  it does not stay shut, so will need a new clasp.  The hinge is lose, the fRame of the pendant is very worn and scratched.
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £150 - £250
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CERAMIC BALUSTER ‘GINGER JAR’ TABLE LAMPS (2)
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CERAMIC BALUSTER ‘GINGER JAR’ TABLE LAMPS…
Modern
Of baluster form with dogs of foo masks, mounted on hardwood bases, 75cm high including light fitting.
Condition report: Overall, in good decorative condition. Various dirty marks which could probably be cleaned off. See images. But there are areas with deeper roughness / imperfections to the glaze.…
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £150
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
THREE ROBERT PLANT GOLD AND PLATINUM DISC AWARDS (3)
THREE ROBERT PLANT GOLD AND PLATINUM DISC AWARDS (3)
Modern
Each presented to Joan Hudson, including a gold sales award for ‘Lullaby And... The Ceaseless Roar’ 2014, 40.5cm x 40.5cm, and for ‘Shaken 'N' Stirred’ 1985, as well as a platinum sales award…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £200 - £400
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF FRENCH TOLE PEINTE COLUMN TABLE LAMPS WITH SHADES (2)
A PAIR OF FRENCH TOLE PEINTE COLUMN TABLE LAMPS WITH SHADES (2)
20th Century, the square based column candlesticks decorated with gilt anthemion, torches and bows, 87cm high including shades
Condition Report: Decorative with dirt, discolouration and wear in areas, commensurate with use and age. The shades are dirty and some bruises and dents. The electrical wiring will need to be redone …
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £80 - £120
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF BRONZE PATINATED SPELTER MOUNTED SEVRES BLUE CERAMIC TABLE LAMPS (4)
A PAIR OF BRONZE PATINATED SPELTER MOUNTED SEVRES BLUE CERAMIC TABLE LAMPS…
Early 20th Century
Modelled with cavorting cherubs to the base of each, 48cm high excluding shades; and a pair of gilt-metal mounted etched glass decanters, early 20th Century, with sinuous foliate…
Condition report: Overall, in reasonably good decorative condition. There is old damage / an old break to the handle of the one, which is taped up and secured to the lot. There is also a crack /…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £100 - £150
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GROUP OF AMERICAN POLITICAL PROTEST AND SATIRICAL POSTERS MOSTLY ANTI NIXON (16)
A GROUP OF AMERICAN POLITICAL PROTEST AND SATIRICAL POSTERS MOSTLY ANTI…
Including; ‘Ratman and Boobin’, copyright 1970 Sunset Marketing, 58.5x89cm; ‘King Richard Nixon’, copyright 1970 Westpac Visual Communications (Blacklight), 58x88.5cm; ‘Smile Things Could be Worse’,…
Together with three with images to the reverse comprising: ‘I lost my job through The New York Times’ further ‘This Recycled Poster Helps Reduce Economic and Ecological Waste’, image to the reverse,…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £120 - £180
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GROUP OF AMERICAN ANTI-VIETNAM AND PROTEST POLITICAL POSTERS (15)
A GROUP OF AMERICAN ANTI-VIETNAM AND PROTEST POLITICAL POSTERS (15)
Including: 'I've Kicked the Habit', designed by Sam Lawson, 76.5 x 102cm; ‘Cry Freedom’, Published by East Totem West, Mill Valley, CA, 1967, 59 x 89cm; 'Right On‘ 51 x 71cm and the Fist of…
ProvenanceFrom the Estate of the late Hilary Gerrard (1933-2023), formerly Business Manager to Ringo Starr from the 1970s onwards.Condition Report: Generally these  posters are worn commensurate with…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £100 - £200
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GROUP OF POLITICAL ANTI-WAR PROTEST POSTERS (12)
A GROUP OF POLITICAL ANTI-WAR PROTEST POSTERS (12)
Including ‘War is Good Business Invest Your Son’, copyright 1979 Lambert Studios x 2, 56 x 71cm, ‘Oxfam Back to Britain’ , Unicorn Bookshop Brighton, 1968, 51 x 77cm, 'Patience, my ass! Let's Kill…
Together with ‘Avoid Drafts’, copyright 1967, American Newsrepeat; ‘The Army Takes Care of Its Own’, copyright 1971, Young Distributed by Synergisms, 56.5x71cm; ‘Draft the Fuzz they are violent &…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST

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