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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…

A collection of production material including:- Two file copies of a ‘Memorandum of Agreement’, 15 February 1988, both 23 pages, with attached Schedule A and B, Subject: “Shirley Valentine”/ Lewis…

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…

An artist's proof of the present work is held in the V&A collection

FootnoteThe Rising City was first exhibited at Alex Reid & Lefevre, London, April 1927 while a related drawing (dimensions and whereabouts unknown) was first exhibited at the Leicester Galleries,…

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…

FootnoteAccording to the Sotheby's sale catalogue from 3rd December 1980, this work was executed circa 1882 and Francois Daulte refers to this drawing, in a letter dated 2nd December 1976, as follows…

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)…

FootnoteRennbahn Camp was a prisoner of war camp in Germany in the Fisrt World War.

Condition reportThe board is generally sound, the paint surface is dirty, some discoloured varnish.  Ultraviolet reveals no sign of retouching.

Condition reportEach element of the work is in good, overall condition.  Held in the original box frame, under glass in good condition.

FootnoteCarved out of the mountain on the banks of the Nile between 1274-1244 BC, the Great Temple at Abu Simbel was dedicated as much to Ramesses II himself as to the three Egyptian deities that it…

Condition reportOriginal canvas.  The work is good, original condition, clean and ready to hang.

Decorated overall with floral inlay, with hinged top compartment and lid, the silk lined interior with two loose covers flanking a tray of various silver sewing implements, including a tape measure,…

FootnoteThe present work is accompanied by a letter from Miss G Shadwell (undated) outlining how she witnessed Sir John Lavery paint this picture of the sitter who occupied the houseboat next to her…

The Bohemian goblet has been broken through at the top of the stem with some small losses of glass around the breaks.Minor losses to the `jewelling'. Minor wear to the gilding. One of the miniature…

One pot pourri vase has restoration to the sides including through the bird panel. The same vase with some restoration to the handles and a haircrack across the base extending up the side. There has…

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…

Vases- one with repair through socle foot. The other vase with chips to top of socle. Both vases with wear to the gilding. One vase with small flaking to the enamels.Derby putti- one putto with…

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 cushion frame decorated with Chinoiserie figures and motifs, With an applied wool-work arched crest above, 47cm wide; 73cm high Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis…

Condition Report: The Chinese rug is in generally good with some wear. The ends need attention. The mat is in generally good condition, there is a brown stain to one end - needs cleaning. Provenance:…