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An important series of letters between Bill Naughton and Lewis Gilbert, comprising five one-page autograph letters from Naughton to Gilbert, all on Park-Sheraton Hotel New York headed stationery, one…

A large quantity of production related paperwork, 1963 – 1971, contained within two green card filing cabinet hanging files, both files with original typescript tabs Alfie, containing letters from…

An important collection of 70 black and white contact sheets, majority featuring the main cast including Michael Caine, Julia Foster, Shelley Winters, Eleanor Bron, Vivien Merchant and Jane Asher,…

A red hardback scrapbook compiled by Hylda Gilbert, the 17 pages pasted with numerous press clippings and material relating to the premiere including: two tickets for the Royal World Charity Premiere…

A mimeograph typescript director’s script, undated, 160 pp. fastened with hinged metal clasp between brown card covers, no title page, the first page incorrectly titled For Your Eyes Only, crossed…

An original theatre poster for the Liverpool Playhouse for a production of Educating Rita, 5 February – 14 March 1981 – 76.5 x 51 cm.; a corresponding flyer for the UK National Tour, 30 August 1982…

Two director’s scripts of Willy Russell’s Screenplay, both 117 pp. of mimeograph typescript bound in red card covers: the first with title page dated 16th June, 1982, annotated in an unidentified…

Two photograph albums compiled by Hylda Gilbert, both labelled on the cover in Hylda’s hand, the first LOCATION RITA / IRELAND DUBLIN 1982…, the second Ireland Educating Rita 1982-1983: the first…

A large collection of production material including various paperwork, correspondence and related material including:- A pink folder inscribed on the cover in an unidentified hand ROUGH DRAFT –…

Two signed photographs, one a black and white still of Michael Caine as Frank, signed and inscribed in black felt pen to Gilbert’s granddaughter Justine, Best Wishes Justine, Michael Caine – 18.8 x…

Comprising:-Five large black and white vintage photographs of Lewis Gilbert directing Operation Daybreak on location in Prague, 1974, all either 27 x 37 cm., or 37 x 27 cm., and two smaller black and…

FootnoteAccording to an inscription attached to the backboard the present work was discovered in 2008, behind a painting by Walter Reynolds (British, act. 1859-1888), when the latter was being…

FootnoteThis work is the second, final state, an extremely rare and unrecorded trial proof before the colour stones for the sky, grass and jockeys' trousers, (Wittrock knew of only four trial proofs)…

The board is sound and the paint surface in good overall condition.  Ultraviolet reveals a few flecks of fluorescent paint but this would seem to be the hand of the artist.

Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.

The panelled doors decorated with a pagoda, figures and blossoming trees, side carrying handles, enclosing four drawers, 35.5cm wide; 27cm highCondition report: Sides and top also decorated with…

Backed on linen, 155 x 117cm Condition report:Crease marks, fading and scuffs throughout

Backed on linen, 118 x 170cm

The arched painted dial with Roman numerals and date aperture, signed 'Chaplin's Bury', overall height 215cm 

Condition report: These chests are 20th Century, possibly 30’s reproduction. There is a label to the reverse with the owner’s name and date 1969. General wear, scuffs, rubbing, knocks and general…

Condition report: The printed picture was laid on to canvas and is now lightly lifting to one side, with wear to the edges. Various chips and losses to some of the beaded moulding. Gilt lacquer…

Condition report: The bevelled mirror plate is a replacement, which has been installed or a little time.  Later backboards. Dirt and dust to the plate with a few blemishes. The frame with some wear…

Overall in good condition