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Y A CEYLONESE CARVED EBONY BERGERE ARMCHAIR PROBABLY GALLE DISTRICT, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY 103cm high, 67cm wide, 70cm deepA related Ceylonese chair sold in these rooms, Fine Furniture, 26th & 27th March 2025, Lot 80 (£3,800 excl. BP). Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.Losses and restorations include: the caning is later; there is some scratching and wear to some dark staining finish; there are some cracks to the feet and some joints; there is some patching; repairs to the arm support joints; the feet with some lossesA Ceylonese crisply carved robust armchair.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A CEYLONESE CARVED EBONY, SPECIMEN WOOD, IVORY AND METAL LINE INLAID OCCASIONAL TABLE PROBABLY GALLE DISTRICT, AFTER DESIGNS BY THOMAS KING, CIRCA 1835 With solid ebony drawer linings 75cm high, the hexagonal top 62cm wide, 62cm deepThe present table follows a design published by Thomas King, The Modern Style of Cabinet Work Exemplified, London, 1829, pl.87. Please note, Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption certificate for the ivory in this lot (Ref: J3P3S1SP)
An exceptional collection of approximately 95 pieces of vintage travel ephemera featuring hotel luggage stickers, promotional travel labels, and bar coasters from around the globe. Includes at least 27 unique designs, with multiple examples of certain labels. Notable examples include Claridge's Hotel New Delhi, Galle Face Hotel Colombo, Erawan Hotel Bangkok, and George V Paris. These unused paper labels reflect the golden age of luxury travel and hospitality branding. The largest piece measures 6"L x 4.75"H. A vibrant and nostalgic lot for collectors of travel memorabilia or vintage design.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
λ A SINHALESE CARVED EBONY LIDDED BOX WITH IVORY-INLAID FLOWER VASE DECORATION Galle District, Southern Sri Lanka, 19th centuryOf rectangular shape, finely carved from solid ebony, the exterior worked in high relief with lush foliage and dense lotus flower scrolls on all sides, the lid with later-added Western brass hinges and lock plate, the interior of the lid inlaid with a circular medallion infilled with a flowering vase motif with pomegranates and carnations rendered in stained and painted ivory, framed by a geometric fretwork border.32cm x 12.5cm x 14cm This type of box is characteristic of Galle work, a distinguished form of Sinhalese craftsmanship from the southern coastal region of Sri Lanka (then Ceylon), prized in the 19th century by British colonial patrons for its refined ebony carving and intricate ivory inlay. The florals and stylised vase draw from both indigenous decorative vocabulary and European export influences. λ This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK. It is the buyer's responsibility to find out and conform to the specific export requirements of their country and ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping. 32cm x 12.5cm x 14cm Qty: 1
λ A SINHALESE CARVED EBONY PORTABLE WRITING CABINET WITH IVORY-INLAID LIONS Galle District, Southern Sri Lanka, 19th centuryOf rectangular shape, the hinged lid and sides richly decorated on the exterior with deep-relief scrolling palmettes and vegetal meanders, the interior of the lid with an inlaid ivory medallion depicting two heraldic lions upholding a pair of flags above the inscription ‘MATARA’ straigh and in reverse, referencing the historic port city of Matara on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, the fitted interior featuring intricate concentric dot inlay and an elaborately compartmentalised arrangement for writing implements, pens, and documents, with a foldable writing slope lined in blue velvet.39.2cm x 23cm x 13.5cm Matara, one of Sri Lanka’s most important southern cities, held strategic significance throughout the Dutch and early British colonial eras due to its thriving maritime trade, fortified stronghold, and role as a regional administrative centre, its emblem—the two lions—symbolises both local sovereignty and its ties to the Kandyan kingdom. This box is a product of the celebrated Southern Sri Lankan ebony workshops, renowned in the 18th and 19th centuries for their mastery of ebony carving and ivory inlay, merging indigenous Sinhalese craftsmanship with European forms and tastes introduced by Portuguese, Dutch, and British patrons. The distinctive deep-relief carving and meticulous ivory inlay exemplify the “Galle ebonyware” tradition, prized for its technical virtuosity and aesthetic sophistication. These luxury boxes were typically commissioned as prestigious desk accessories or diplomatic gifts, reflecting the cosmopolitan tastes of colonial officials and local elites. λ This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK. It is the buyer's responsibility to find out and conform to the specific export requirements of their country and ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping. 39.2cm x 23cm x 13.5cm Qty: 1
Manner of Émile Gallé (1846-1904)Cameo glass lamp, early 20th centuryacid-etched with foliate motifsin red and yellowbears 'Galle' signature31cm high. Both lights in working order at present however not PAT tested so we are keeping them off. The last test was 2011 so it is due a new test. A few light surface marks otherwise condition appears good.
An Art Nouveau Amphora Pottery vase, ovoid with swollen neck, cast in low relief with Art Nouveau foliage stems, in colours, highlighted in gilt, an early Emile Galle enamelled glass vase, an Austrian iridescent glass bowl, a Secessionist enamelled glass vase, a Liberty Tudric Pewter dish designed by Archibald Knox and two continental pewter pieces impressed factory marks, Galle vase repaired,19cm. high (7) ProvenanceThe Estate of Sheila Harrison.
An Empire ormolu mantel clock, late 18th/early 19th century, French, by Claude Galle, the white enamel dial signed 'Galle Rue Vivienne à Paris', the case with eagle and hoop crest and raised on four helmeted paw feet, with twin-train movement, silk suspension with pendulum, striking on a bell,23.5cm wide13.5cm deep43cm highCondition ReportWITH PENDULUM AND WINDER. The eagle finial a little wobbly but secure. Light tarnish and rubbing to gilding. Some chips around the winding holes and light marks to the enamel dial. Ticks when wound but would recommend being seen by a professional clock restorer to ensure accurate time keeping. Bell is striking clear on the hour. Overall in good mechanical and cosmetic condition. See additional images for reference.
Galle - An early 20th Century Cameo glass vase circa 1906, the footed ovoid form with an everted rim, cased in a burnt orange over clear and cut back with thistles, made to commemorate 'XIII Concours National et International de tir de Nancy - 1906' with a cameo banner design within the decoration, cameo signature with Galle tar mark, height 25.5cm.
EDWARD LEAR (BRITISH 1812 - 1888) ON THE ROAD TO GALLE, CEYLON Watercolour, pencil and gum arabic, heightened with white Signed with monogram and dated '1876' (lower right') and inscribed and dated 'Road near Galle Decbr.1874' (lower left) 40 x 26cm (15½ x 10 in.) Provenance: Sale, Christie's, London, 20 March 1990, lot 97 Bill Thomson, London Sale, Christie's, London, Visions of India Including the Paul F. Walter Collection of Indian Photographs, 5 June 1996, lot 68 From an important collection in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, USALear went to India at the invitation of his friend, Thomas George Baring (1876-1904), later first Earl of Northbrook, who was then Viceroy of India (1872-1876). He spent the summer of 1872 in England and received so many commissions for his Indian trip that he knew it would be churlish not to go. After a false start in the autumn of 1872 he set out a second time the following year and reached Bombay on 22 November 1873. His first response to India was one of 'Violent and amazing delight at the wonderful variety of life and dress'. He felt 'nearly mad from sheer beauty and wonder of foliage! O new palms!!! O flowers!! O creatures!! O beasts!! - anything more overpoweringly amazing cannot be conceived!! Colours, and costumes, and myriadism of impossible picturesqueness!!!'. Lear travelled to Lucknow, Benares, Agra, Gwalior, Delhi, the Himalayas, Simla, Poona and Hyderabad. It was a demanding trip for someone of his age, he spent days in trains and gharries in oppressive, overwhelming tropical heat and freezing Himalayan winds. By November of 1874 when he arrived in Ceylon, he was absolutely exhausted but he still marvelled at the luscious foliage that had so struck him when he had first arrived in India. His trip had taken fifteen months in all and was the last and the longest trip of his life. Other versions of this work are in the collections of the National Galleries of Scotland and the Government Art Collection. Condition Report: The sheet is in good overall condition and the colours are strong and fresh. There is slight discolouration visible in the lighter area of the sky. The watercolour is fitted into conservation housing and could be hung without further attention. The watercolour was not taken out of the frame in the preparation of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
EMILE GALLE - ST CLEMENT CARTEL CLOCK. EMILE GALLE - ST CLEMENT CARTEL CLOCK. A late 19thc/early 20thc rococo style faience Cartel clock, the pottery case painted and modelled with flowers and foliage in blue, white and yellow colours. With a 14cms enamel dial with roman numerals, and in a silvered metal surround. With painted marks to the surround, 'Galle Nancy, D.P, St Clement. Approx 69cms high, approx 47cms across at widest point. *CR Some small chips to the flowers and leaves in places, a couple of larger leaves have been broken off (one restored, one stuck back on) down one side. The back plate of the mechanism is missing and a little out of shape, some filler has been used in a couple of places I think to hold the mechanism in place, the mechanism still feels a little loose in it's socket and needs some attention, mechanism doesn't seem to be working at present and not striking.
A large French Empire gilt bronze and marble mantel clock, the enamelled dial signed 'Rocquet à Paria' for Jacques-Claude-Martin Rocquet (1765 - 1816) with Roman and Arabic numerals, the case attributed to Claude Galle (1759 - 1815) depicting Hector's Departure from Andromache, above an octagonal clock case, over a green marble base with a panel depicting Hector urging Paris to join him in war, Helen by Troy's side, on stylised paw feet, the twin train French movement with silk suspension and count wheel striking on a bell, movement diameter 12 cm, case 61.5 cm high 49 cm wideFootnote: A similar clock with the same modelling signed 'Galle/ rue Vivienne à Paris' is illustrated in 'Vergoldete Bronzen' (Ottomeyer, P. Proschel et al - Munich 1986 p. 36). Another, signed Lepaute à Paris, was delivered to the Grand Salon of the Petit Trianon in 1805, before being located at Rambouillet in 1806 and the Palais de L'Elysée in 1832 - 'Pendules du Mobilier National 1800 - 1870 (Marie-France Dupuy-Baylet - 2006 pp. 110-112). A further similar example was sold at Sotheby's Paris in 2016 (Lot 252 Robert De Balkany - Day sale 28th Sept.)Scratch to the enamel dial to the left of the right winding aperture. Marble has been repaired on the bottom right corner, and left corner has been chipped. Very slight chips can be felt on the edges of the marble. Back left foot is slightly bent. There is no back cover on the case to enclose the movement. Good colour and burnishing to the gilt bronze. Lot includes a pendulum, but no key. The movement has not been tested.
Sadeler I, Johannes -- König Salomon auf seinem Thron. Kupferstich nach Maarten de Vos. 21,3 x 26,7 cm. Hollstein (Sadeler) 111, Schuckman/Scheffer (New Hollstein, Vos) 132. Johannes Sadeler gilt als Erfinder der Motettenbilder, einer seit 1584 in Antwerpen aufkommenden Tradition des bebilderten, multimedialen Notendrucks. Die dargestellten musikalischen Kompositionen der Motettenbilder sind neue, eigenständige Kompositionen, die ausschließlich in dieser Form überliefert wurden. Das erste Blatt der Folge, das hier vorliegt, zeigt eine solche Bildmotette.- Ganz ausgezeichneter Druck mit schmalem Rand. Etwas fleckig, angestaubt, geglättete vertikale Mittelfalte, links entlang der Plattenkante dünne Papierstellen und stellenweise gebrochen, in der rechten unteren und linken oberen Ecke je ein Nadellöchlein, links dünne Papierstellen, verso Leimreste, sonst gut erhalten. Beigegeben ebenfalls nach Maarten de Vos von Jan Sadeler der Kupferstich "Gefangennahme Christi" (NH 424) und von Cornelis Galle der Kupferstich nach Stradanus "Festmahl mit Enthauptung Johannes des Täufers" (NH 133). - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Bruegel d. Ä., Pieter - nach -- nach. Fortitudo. Kupferstich von Philips Galle, aus der Folge der Die sieben Tugenden, wie auch die folgende Losnummer. 22,3 x 29 cm. (1559). Hollstein 137, Bastelaer 137, Riggs 32, Orenstein (New Hollstein) 18 I (von II), Sellink (New Hollstein, Galle) 314 I (von II), Bassens/Grieken 13 f. Wz. Gotisches P. Blatt 6 der Folge. Einziger Zustand - wie Bassens/Grieken anmerken, beruht die Beschreibung des 2. Zustandes im NHD auf ein in Feder und Tinte überarbeitetes Exemplar in Brüssel. Ganz ausgezeichneter, samtener Druck mit schmalem Rand um die Plattenkante. Insgesamt leicht fleckig sowie unten rechts etwas fingerfleckig, minimal vergilbt, oben links hinterlegter Wurmgang im weißen Rand, rechts weiterer kurzer Wurmgang, unten links im weißen Rand kurzer Randeinriss, schwache vertikale Mittelfalte mit zarten Trockenfältchen verso, unten links alte Federpaginierung "22", sonst sehr gut erhalten. - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Galle, Philips -- Der Tod der Jungfrau. Kupferstich nach Pieter Bruegel. 30,6 x 41,8 cm. 1574. Hollstein 155, Sellink/Leesberg (New Hollstein) 229 II.Prachtvoller, scharfer und gleichmäßiger Druck mit feinem Rändchen um die Plattenkante. Minimale Erhaltungsmängel, sonst vorzügliches Exemplar. Selten. - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Stradanus, Johannes - nach -- nach. Pulvis Pyrius - Die Erfindung des Schießpulvers. Kupferstich. 20,1 x 26,7 cm. Um 1591. Hollstein (Th. Galle) aus 410-430, Leesberg (New Hollstein, Stradanus) 325 I (von III). Wz. Gotisches P (?). Blatt 3 der Folge Nova Reperta. Vor Änderung der Adresse. Ganz ausgezeichneter, kräftiger Druck knapp bis an die Plattenkante geschnitten, partiell auf diese. Etwas angestaubt, verso geglättete vertikale Mittelfalte, links geglättete diagonale Faltspur, an den linken Eckspitzen verso auf einen Untersatz montiert, unten mittig kleine ausgebesserte Stellen, verso mittig kleine Rostfleckchen (?), sonst sehr schön. - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
[*] Dyck, Anthony van - nach -- nach. Künstlerporträts und andere Bildnisse. 19 Kupferstiche bzw. Radierungen. Je ca. 22,6 x 16,8 cm. Wz. Bekröntes Lothringerkreuz; Fünf- und siebenzackige Schellenkappe; Wappen von Amsterdam.Sämtlich aus der Folge der "Icones Principum Virorum". Vorhanden sind: Turner (New Hollstein) 19, 26, 32, 40, 49 (J. B. Barbé), 55 (A. Cornelissen), 63 (T. Galle), 69 (P. de Jode), 83, 84 (T. Rambouts), 88 (C. Saftleven), 89 (C. Schut), 90 (G. Seghers), 169, 170, 176 und 178. Ausgezeichnete bis ganz ausgezeichnete Drucke, 13 Blatt mit breitem bis schmalem Rand, 6 Blatt mit meist schmalem bis feinem Rändchen. Leichte Alters- und Handhabungsspuren, vereinzelt fleckig sowie stockfleckig, NH 84 und 89 partiell braunfleckig, wenige Blatt gering gebräunt, ein Blatt stärker, sonst in überwiegend sehr guter Erhaltung. - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Bruegel d. Ä., Pieter - nach -- nach. Temperantia. Kupferstich von Philips Galle. 22,4 x 29,2 cm. (1559). Hollstein 138, Bastelaer 138, Riggs 32, Orenstein (New Hollstein) 19 I (von II), Sellink (New Hollstein) 315 I (von II), Bassens/Grieken 13 g. Wz. Gotisches P. Blatt 7 der Folge. Einziger Zustand - wie Bassens/Grieken anmerken, beruht die Beschreibung des 2. Zustandes im NHD auf ein in Feder und Tinte überarbeitetes Exemplar in Brüssel. Ausgezeichneter Druck mit schmalem Rand um die Plattenkante, oben knapp an die Darstellung geschnitten. Insgesamt leicht fleckig, minimal vergilbt, zarte Trockenfältchen verso, winzige Löchlein (Wurmlöcher?) unten rechts, entlang des oberen Randes mit einem Papierstreifen hinterlegt, alte Federpaginierung unten links "23", kleine Montierungsreste verso, sonst sehr gut erhalten. - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
A Monogrammed Galle Liqueur set in amber glass C1878 This set was exhibited in Paris 1878 consisting of a stoppered decanter and 6 shot glasses decanter signed E Galle, Nancy to base. Decorated with flowers and a pink and clear glass chequer board rim Measurements:- Decanter excluding stopper stands 17 1/2 cm tall and each shot glass 6cm Condition:- Good, some wear to rim gilt, from use, please note the pictures showing the base of the handle , do not think its an imperfection, but shown for transparency for detail, its smooth and polished with no rough edges View all all pictures provided
POLYCHROME GLAZED EARTHENWARE HANGING MONKEY FIGURE ATTRIBUTED TO EMILE GALLE (1846-1904) CIRCA 1890 in mottled glazes of treacle and yellow, modelled dangling from a hoop with one arm, with knees bent and feet gripping a coiled tail, unmarked 51.5cm high Collection of a Scottish Borders gentleman It is believed that this model was designed as part of a larger composition evoking tropical animals.
An ebony and specimen wood centre table, mid-19th century, Galle, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), the octagonal top inlaid with twenty-four segment starburst panels, over a pierced and carved apron, all raised on an intricately pierced triform stand carved with water lilies and hanging bellflowers, united by a triform stand with carved elephant feet, each fitted with carved wooden tusks,87cm diameter70cm highCondition ReportSmall splits to some of the vaneers on the top of the table, expansion gaps in the top, the frieze complete with light wear and engrained with dust, the base, overall fair order with signs of historic restorations the central flower stem, reattached, the legs reattached evidence of knocks and small crack visible, tusks made of painted wood not ivory
Große Gallé-Stangenvase mit Sonnenblumen-Dekor ("Tournesol")Zum Stand ausschwingend, unterhalb gerillte Form. Rauchfarbenes, transparentes Glas. Geätzter Dekor kombiniert mit polychromer Emailmalerei und Gold aus Kapuzinerkresse-Ranken mit Blättern und Blüten in verschiedenen Stadien vor eisglasartig rauem Grund. Große, japonisierende Sign. "Galle" (hochgeätzt und vergoldet). H. 43,5 cm.A large French Art Nouveau glass vase by Emile Gallé with acid-etched, enamel and gold decor of sunflowers (Helianthus). Signed. Frankreich. Nancy. Emile Gallé. Um 1895.
Charles X-FigurenpenduleRot gemaserter Marmor sowie Bronze, dunkel patiniert und teilw. vergoldet. Über querrechteckig angelegtem Sockel mit Löwenfüßen vollplastische Darstellung einer antikisierend gekleideten Dame mit Schriftrolle, als Allegorie der Wissenschaft auf das rechteckige Uhrengehäuse gestützt. Profilgerahmtes Zifferblatt mit Emailziffernring, bez. Galle Rue de Richelieu. Pendulenwerk mit Fadenaufhängung sowie Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke. H. 51 cm. 36 cm x 15 cm.Vgl. Tardy, S. 243.A French marble and bronze mantel clock. Strikes half hour on a bell.Frankreich. Paris. 2. Drittel 19. Jh.
1 bt Châteauneuf du Pape Le Chemin des Mulets 1993 Pierre Perrin vts, bs 1 bt Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Mangouste 1999 Marc Galle vts, bs 2 bts Châteauneuf du Pape 2001 Dom des Sénéchaux i.n, vsl bs 1 bt Châteauneuf du Pape 2002 Dom du Rempart Marc Galle ts, vsl bs 1 bt Châteauneuf du Pape Les Closiers 2006 hf/i.n, vsl bs Above 6 bottles
A dummy display 6-liter Methuselah bottle of Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Champagne, a celebrated cuvee renowned for its delicate floral and fruity profile. The bottle is decorated with the iconic Art Nouveau anemone blossom design, originally created in 1902 by Emile Galle. This etched and enamel-painted bottle features gold foil wrapping over the cork and collar, with the inscription Cuvee Belle Epoque and the classic Perrier-Jouet branding from Epernay. A collector's display piece and statement of luxury.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 8"dia. x 23.75"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
A GEORGE III GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MINERVA ON A BLUE JOHN BASE ATTRIBUTED TO MATTHEW BOULTON, LATE 18TH CENTURY Figure standing, Medusa shield by her side, base engraved Minerva 35cm high overall, the base 10 x 10cm Matthew Boulton's inventory of stock in 1782 lists '1 small figure of Minerva". (cf. Nicholas Goodison, Ormolu: the Work of Mathew Boulton, 1974, p. 276). An example, attributed to Matthew Boulton, was sold by Sotheby's New York, NY, November 19, 1993 lot 13. This current lot may be the same example that was sold at Christie's on 16 November 89 - which was noted to have a base "inscribed Minerva". Another example was sold in Christie's "Important English Furniture", London 15 November 1990, lot 2. Condition Report: With wear to gilding from handling, age and cleaning and small scuffs around exposed areas of anatomy. Shield is loose and with remnants of old solder visible to hands and base. figure is currently separate from base- see images, base with some edge wear and small chips and signs of remedial restoration throughout in the last 20 or so years. It has been suggested that although the dating is correct- late 18th century the fineness of execution may indicate a French foundry- possibly working after designs attributed to Claude Galle Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Condition Report Disclaimer
STRADANUS, Giovanni (Jan v.d. Straet), (1523-1605). (Elephant Hunt). (Antwerp, 1578). Engr. by Ph. Galle w. engr. caption in Latin. 212 x 296 mm. Hinged to mount, under passepartout. (Rep. on v° lower margin, soiled). -- Frans FLORIS (I) (1517-1570). "Arithmetica". (Antwerp), H. de Cock, 1565. 1 (of 7) engr. dep. the Liberal Arts by C. Cort., w. engr. caption in Latin. (Margins gone, caption cut out). -- And 4 o. added. (6).NOTE: Ad 1: New Hollstein, Stradanus, 422/3(3). Ad 2: New Hollstein, F. Floris, 131/1(4).
A captivating collection of approximately 42 vintage travel ephemera pieces, primarily unused hotel luggage stickers from iconic international destinations. This eclectic assortment includes a diverse array of 37 different designs with minimal duplication, plus two vintage bar coasters and one illustrated drink menu. These bold graphic designs represent legendary hotels such as Claridge’s in New Delhi, Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, and Hotel Phoenicia in Malta. An ideal set for collectors of vintage travel memorabilia or graphic design enthusiasts. The largest piece measures 6.75"L x 9.5"H.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
An exceptional collection of approximately 95 pieces of vintage travel ephemera featuring hotel luggage stickers, promotional travel labels, and bar coasters from around the globe. Includes at least 27 unique designs, with multiple examples of certain labels. Notable examples include Claridge’s Hotel New Delhi, Galle Face Hotel Colombo, Erawan Hotel Bangkok, and George V Paris. These unused paper labels reflect the golden age of luxury travel and hospitality branding. The largest piece measures 6"L x 4.75"H. A vibrant and nostalgic lot for collectors of travel memorabilia or vintage design.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
An Empire eight-day ormolu clock the case surmounted by a figure of La Liseuze after Jean-Andre Reiche (1752-1817) attributed to Claude Galle, the woman seated at a desk reading a book with Classical lamp, the white enamel dial inscribed 'a Paris', no visible name, the movement with silk suspension and outside count wheel, striking on a bell, 32.5cm high, 32cm wideWhite enamel dial has vertical hairline cracks, chipping around winding holes. Dent to top of case front edge. Some slight surface wear in line with age and usage. We do not guarantee working order but it is going at time of report.
Medizin - - Recept-Buch den 21.ten Febr. 1838. aus dem Buche "die entschleierten Geheimnisse oder Sammlung 72 nützlichsten Mittel. Dritte Auflage ... Berlin 1837 im Verlage des Herausgebers. Tit. u. 24.95 beschr. S. auf 15 fadengehefteten Doppelbl. (Einzelblattmaße ca. 21 x 16 cm) Bütten mit Wz. (Schriftzug "CWL Elsner Egelsdorf"). Auszüge aus o.g., anonym, in mehreren Auflagen erschienenen, im Handel nicht nachweisbaren Buches. - Enthält u.a. Rezepte für: Mittel, die zu sehr in das Gesicht gewachsenen Haare, auch an anderen Stellen sicher zu vertreiben / zur Erlangung eines ausserordentlich guten Gedächtnisses / riesenstarke Kraft zu erlangen und daß man beim Marschieren u. Laufen weder schwach noch matt werde / womit glatte Haare schön lockig werden / Obstbäume schnell tragbar zu machen / gegen die Lungensucht, Zehrfieber, schmelzenden nächtlichen Schweiß, Schwäche, Brustschmerzen, Krampfhusten, Bluthusten u. Störungen der Galle / Geflügel, auch Rindviech ... in wenigen Tagen sehr fett zu machen. - Deckblatt etw. fleckig u. mit vereinzelten geringen Randläsuren, sonst insg. wohlerhalten.
Zoologie - Herpetologie - - Francesco Redi. Osservazioni intorno alle vipere. Mit radierter Titelvign. u. Schlussvign. im Holzschnitt (Signets der Accademia della Crusca), sowie illustr. Initiale u. ornament. Zierleiste im Holzschnitt. Florenz, All'Insegna della Stella, 1664. 1 Bl. (Vors.), 91 (5, u.a. Errata) S., 1 Bl. (Vors.) Kl.-4°. Flex. Pgt. d. Zt. m. hs. RTit. Erste Ausgabe der ersten methodischen Arbeit über Schlangengifte. - Garrison, F.H. Medical bibliography, 2102. - Hirsch, A. Biographisches Lexikon der hervorragenden Ärzte aller Zeiten und Völker, Bd. IV, S. 686. - Osler, W. Bibliotheca Osleriana, 3774. Wood, C.A. Introduction to the literature of vertebrate zoology, S. 530. - "The first methodical treatise on snake-poison. Redi demonstrated for the first time that, for the poison to produce its effects, it must be injected unter the skin." (Garrison-Morton) - Francesco Redi (1626-94) war Leibarzt zweier Großherzöge der Toscana, Mitglied der ältesten italienischen Sprachgesellschaft "Accademia della Crusca" und Prof. für Medizin in Pisa. Er ist vor allem für seine "musterhaften Forschungen über das Viperngift" (Hirsch) ein Begriff. Insbesondere fand Redi heraus, dass das Gift der Viper nicht in der Galle des Tiers, sondern in zwei Drüsen hergestellt wird, welche in den Reißzähnen münden. - Das Titelblatt im Zweifarbendruck, schwarz-rot. - Rücken und hinterer Spiegel mit alten Bibliotheksetiketten, die Spiegel mit verschiedenen mit Bleistift von alter Hand vorgenommenen Einträgen, u.a. Bibliothekssiglen. - Einband gering berieben, einige Seiten an den Rändern geringfügig finger- und stockfleckig, sonst sauberes, breitrandiges Exemplar. Zoology. - Herpetology. - First edition of the first methodical work on snake venoms, with an etched title vignette depicting the mark of 'Accademia della Crusca'. - "The first methodical treatise on snake-poison. Redi demonstrated for the first time that, for the poison to produce its effects, it must be injected unter the skin." (Garrison-Morton) - Francesco Redi (1626-94) was physician to two Grand Dukes of Tuscany, member of the oldest Italian linguistic society 'Accademia della Crusca' and professor of medicine in Pisa. He is best known for his 'exemplary research into viper venom' (Hirsch). In particular, Redi discovered that the venom of the viper is not produced in the animal's bile, but in two glands that open into the fangs. - The title page is printed in two colours, black and red. - Spine and rear paste-down with small old labels of a private library, paste-downs with various old entries in pencil, including library sigla. - Binding slightly worn, some pages slightly finger-stained and foxed at margins, otherwise a clean copy with wide margins.
Gerard Van Groeningen - Theatrum Vitae Humanae, The age of seventy / Description: The seventh plate from a suite of eleven, including title plate, showing the ten ages of man entitled 'Theatrum Vitae Humanae'. Flemish, 1569-1575. in an oval frame decorated with ornaments a representation of an old man together with his wife at the table by the fireplace. Servants serve them food and drink. The print has a Latin and French caption. This print published by Philips Galle is probably from the time he was active in Antwerp. / Dimensions: 20,40 x 24,40 cm / Condition: A good impression on foolshead watermarked laid paper with full plate border and tread margins. Excellent condition with no folds, tears or stains. / Literature: New Hollstein Dutch 20 / Medium: Engraving /Circa: 1569-1575
Maarten van Heemskerck, Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert - Patientiæ Triumphus, 1559 - Complete series (8) / Description: The complete series of eight plates showing figures that have reaped the rewards of patience: Plate 1: The Triumph of Patience; Patience, a female personification, holding an anvil and banner, rides in a chariot led by 'Spes' (Hope) and 'Desiderium' (Longing) with blindfolded 'Fortuna' (Fortune) behind; Plate 2: The Triumph of Isaac; he rides atop a camel and holds a long cross with a banner over his shoulder; behind is a small chariot with a sacrificial goat and sword; in the background is the scene of Abraham sacrificing Isaac and the intervention of an angel; Plate 3: The Triumph of Joseph; he rides on a bull and a female figure labelled "Zephirach" tugs on his cloak with "Invidia" (Envy) gnawing a heart behind; Plate 4: The Triumph of David; he rides on a lion with a harp between his legs and holding a banner; tethered to a rope behind are Saul, about to hurl a spear, and Semei; on a mound in the distance are David and Goliath; Plate 5: The Triumph of Job; he rides on the back of a large turtle holding a banner with five figures tethered behind, including Satan and his wife; Plate 6: The Triumph of Tobit; he rides a donkey with a tethered old pauper and elderly woman behind; Plate 7: The Triumph of St Stephen; he rides on an elephant in his ecclesiastical garb and behind are two tethered figures hurling rocks at him; Plate 8: The Triumph of Christ; He sits on a globe wearing a crown and rides on a carriage drawn by two lambs; tethered behind are four figures, Satan, Death, "Peccatum" (Sin) and a female with pigtails supporting an orb on her head; in the background are images from the Passion, including Christ carrying the Cross, Christ on the Cross and the Ascension. A complete set of this famous suite with the publishers address of Theodor Galle. Signed in the bottom right corner by the engraver, poet and freethinker Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert, the tutor of Goltzius. Rare to be found in these good impressions and excellent condition. / Dimensions: 21,00 x 26,00 cm / Condition: The completer series in a very good impression on full sheets of watermarked laid paper with wide margins. Condition is excellent with no folds, tears or stains. Good untouched condition with occasionally some mild foxing in the wide margins. / Literature: New Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish) / The New Hollstein: Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts 1450-1700 (436.III/IV)Riggs 1977 / Hieronymus Cock, Printmaker and Publisher (115) / Medium: Engravings /Circa: 9999
Theodore Galle (1571-1633) - Mortem timet, quem terret conscientia / Description: Fear death, whose conscience terrifies. Engraving from the first edition of Verdicus Christianus by Jan David (1545-1613). Music making was associated with the vices at that period. We see a luxurious young coule with their music instruments and music books before them on the ground. They are terrified by death as a skeleton taking them by the hand. As they don't liver devout, they fear death. / Dimensions: 16,00 x 8,00 cm / Condition: Good impression on a sheet of laid paper with full margins. Condition is good with slightly thumbed margins. / Literature: / Medium: Engraving /Circa: 1601
Philips galle - Nova reperta: Distillatio - 1591 / Description: Various chemists and assistants distilling in a laboratory; to left a man with glasses seated on a chair reading a thick manual, another man standing by his side; behind, at center, a large stove heated by a flame and connected to flasks; to right, in the foreground, a boy with a large pestle and mortar and various machines. On image, bottom: 'Ion.Stradanus Invent.' and 'Phls. Galle excud.'. This is a plate from the famous series of twenty prints showing the new inventions and discoveries from the 16th century. The prints were designed by Jan van der Straet and engraved by Philips Galle around 1591. This is a first state still with the publishers address of Philips Galle. / Dimensions: 20,10 x 27 cm / Condition: Very good impression on laid paper with full plate border and small margins. Tipped with top left corner on a support sheet. / Literature: New Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish) / The New Hollstein: Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts 1450-1700 (329.I) ---- Baroni Vannucci 1997 / Jan van der Straet, detto Giovanni Stradano, flandrus pictor et inventor (697.7) / Medium: Engraving /Circa: 1591
Hieronymus Wierix -Zephyrus fertilizes a mare - 1578 / Description: Zephyros, the West wind blows his breath from over the head of a Mare and fertilizes her thus. Engraving made by Hieronymus Wierix (1553-1619) around 1578 after the design drawings by Jan van der Straet (1523-1605) from the first part of ' Equile Ioannis Austriaci Caroli V. Imp' a series about the royal stables of Don Juan of Austria. Signed above the textline "Ioan. Stradan. invenor. / Phls Galle excud.". From a series of forty horses from the stable of Don John of Austria. / Dimensions: 20,30 x 25,80 cm / Condition: Excellent outstanding impression on wide margined laid paper with Gothic P watermark (not on this sheet). Moderate age toning of the margins, sepia number top right margin and a blue collection stamp. Closed tear in bottom left margin far away from the image .Overall in a very good untouched condition. / Literature: Hollstein 2207.I / II (The Wierix Family), ----- New Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish) 539.I / II (Johannes Stradanus). ----- Maquoy-Hendricx 1726 I / II, ----- Alvin 1571. / Medium: Engraving /Circa: 1578-1582
Giovanni Battista Paggi, Cornelis Galle - Amore embracing Venus / Description: Venus lying half-length on her bed wearing only a jeweled belt kissing Cupid. Engraving made by Cornelis Galle I, after Giovanni Battista Paggi, published by Philips Galle. 'Jo. Bapta Paggius patritius Genuensis, Picturae studiosus inventor. / Corn. Galle sculpsit / Phls Galle excudit". This must be one ogf the masterpieces by the artist. / Dimensions: 26,50 cm x 19,50 cm / Condition: A very good brilliant impression with full plate border and good margins on a full sheet of watermarked laid paper. In excellent condition. / Literature: Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (275) --- A number of versions of the Paggi painting are known, including a now lost one listed in the pre-1621 inventory of Giovan Carlo Doria and another in the collection of the Banca Carigi, Genoa, see M. Ciampolini, exh. cat., Carrara, Palazzo Binelli, 'Pittura fra Toscana e Liguria nel'600', 2015, pp. 26-7 / Medium: Engraving /Circa: 1597-1610

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