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HELY AUGUSTUS MORTON SMITH RBA RBC LSC (1862-1941); watercolour, 'Cornflowers', still life of flowers, signed lower left and with Guaranteed Genuine Original Period Pen and Ink Drawing certificate verso, 24.5 x 35cm, framed and glazed.

Company School, 19th century, an architectural drawing of the Pearl Mosque in the Red Fort, ink and watercolour on paper, inscribed 'The Motee Masjid Agra Fort',17.5 x 23cmProvenance: Arthur Probsthain bookshop, London.Condition ReportSmall tears to the edges, smudges present from the ink, evidence of previous folds present.

NORTH AFRICA -- "ALGIERS 1733". 17??. Drawing (copy of an existing print?) in ink and grey wash depicting the harbour of Algiers, several war ships with full sail on the roadstead, with compass rose and legend in Dutch underneath. (A bit thumbed, margins a bit dam.).

HEMSTERHUIS, Franciscus (Frans/François), (1721-1790). 3 letters in Dutch to Cornelis Nozeman (1720-1786), Leiden 14 December 1742, 6 Jan. 1743 and 4 July 1746. 3 fold. lvs., r°. & v°, all 3 signed. W. 2 loosely inserted lithogr. plates and 1 drawing in ink relating to 2 of the letters.NOTE: Hemsterhuis was the most important Dutch philosopher of the 18th century and an influential thinker in his time. He had a large international network. His work influenced great, especially German philosophers and writers, such as Goethe, Kant, Hegel and Novalis. He also had an interest in natural history as is shown in these letters which refer to a specific type of polyp that he reports to Nozeman. Cornelius Nozeman was a Dutch minister and scholar in the 18th century and author of the monumental work 'Nederlandsche vogelen'.

TIRAQUELLUS, A. De jure constituti possessorii Tractatus. Primus editus anno. 1549. nunc autem ab ipso authore castigatus & auctus. Cum summariis et amplissimo repertorio. Venice, F. Bindoni, 1555. (23), (2), 3-131 lvs. W. printer's device several historiated initials. Cont. limp vellum w. overlapping sides. (Binding w. title & drawing of an amphora(?) in ink, ties fail, upper joint broken, slight waterdam. & wormholes in the first part of the book, a few neat underscores & annots. in ink in an old hand, former owner's autograph 'Fran(cesc)i Vanutij' on title-p.).NOTE: Andreas Tiraquellus (André Tiraqueau) (1480-1558), French humanist jurist, counsellor to the Parlement of Paris. - Walker, 1220. Not in Adams.

STREUVELS -- FONTEYNE, Jules (1878-1964). (In profile portrait of Stijn Streuvels). N.d. Lithogr./photogr. of a drawing (?). 140 x 110 mm. Framed, glazed and under passepartout. (Uninspected out of frame).NOTE: Signed by Streuvels in blue ink and w. annotation "aan Mr. Ed. Verbeek" in lower left corner.

SHIPPING -- KLINCKERT, H(endrik), (????-17??, in the service of the Amsterdam VOC Chamber Jan. 2 1718). "Afbeelding van't wonderlijke Schip gemaackt Tot Rotterdam in den Iaere 1653. De Inventeur van dit Schip Nam aen In Een Dag van Rotterdam na Vranckrijk te connen Vaeren en weder om: & in Ses weeken naer Oostindien". Dated: Amsterdam 1 Febr. 1743. Drawing in brown ink and greyish wash, signed lower right corner in the image. 292 x 400 mm. Hinged to mount, under passepartout. (Surface a bit soiled, ink slightly ran out in places).NOTE: Superimposed model of a paddle boat - a 'hatch' can be opened to reveal the 'engine' of this 'ship' - of an alledgedly fast ship. With legend in the left lower corner.

Striking drawing on ivory paper made with bold color markers, ink pen, and white gouache attributed to Neo-Pop Expressionist artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. This artwork depicts one of Basquiat's synthetized Portraits filled with pink, orange, red, and black marker for the grill-like mouth, spiky short hair, and facial open contours. Signature on lower right: Basquiat with the iconic crown. Stamped on verso: This will certify that it is the oblation of the Authentication Committee of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat it is a genuine work by JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT. Signed in brown crayon: J-M-B with crown design. Housed in a black frame with a ecru mat. Frame size: 16"L x 20"H x 0.75"W. Artwork dimensions: 8"L x 12"H. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment.Artist: Attributed to Jean-Michel Basquiat (American, 1960-1988)Issued: c. 1980Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

A detached album folio : a drawing of a young beauty sleeping under a tree,  Safavid revival style, Qajar Iran, late 19th/early 20th century, ink and gold on paper, under a richly decorated blanket, two standing young suitors and a recumbent deer to her side, a servant behind a tree and a sufi sage asleep against its trunk, within narrow polychrome and gold margins, laid on card, within wide pink borders with an elegant gilt decoration consisting a lion pouncing on a deer, a fox or wolf and fleeing deer in the background above, the sides with a rabbit and recumbent deer, two oxen and a wolf below, the reverse with pencil inscriptions, mounted33 x 20.4cm.Condition Report: The corners and edges are in good condition. The wide borders present as very clean with crisp gilt decoration. The floral margins are in very good condition. The scene is affected by a very slight tarnishing. The most noticeable affected area is in front of the dozing dervish.This works was taped to its mount.

A preparatory drawing for an illustration for a Krishna Lila series : Radha at her toilet readying herself to meet Krishna, Kangra school, North India, late 18th century,ink and pencil on paper lightly heightened with gouache or water colour, in a courtyard, then seen joining him by a doorway before dancing together surrounded by gopis,  mounted, framed and glazed43.4 x 33.5cm. framed, 23.7 x 17.5cm. visibleProvenance: From the Collection of Francis Golding (1944-2013)Condition Report: Tarnished and stained overall. Slightly warped. Possibly patched to lower left corner.Please note this work was not taken out of its frame and glaze to prepare this condition report. Thus, the department recommends its inspection in person before placing bids.

A drawing of an illustration to a Krishna Lila series : Radha and a companion at a jarokha window look at Krishna below, Kangra or Guler school, North India, 19th century,ink and water colour on paper, 5ll. of black devanagari script above, mounted, glazed and framed32 x 41cm. framed, 19.2 x 28.4cm. visibleProvenance: From the Collection of Francis Golding (1944-2013) Condition Report: Stained, water stained and pitted. Losses. Fold mark.Please note this work was not taken out of its frame and mount to prepare this condition report. Thus, the department recommends a inspection of this work in person before placing bids.

A tethered camel, Probably Isfahan, early 18th century, Ink and colours on paper, in a rocky landscape, his keeper in the background, within gold borders ruled in black, rectangular calligraphic panels containing poetic verses in black nasta'liq script, the reverse with numerals in blue ink and pencil, cropped label, mounted20.8 x 12.4cm. visible, 31.6 x 20cm.  mountedProvenance: Sotheby's Fine Orientalist Manuscripts and Miniatures, 15 October 1984, Lot 133This drawing is a near copy of a watercolour signed by Mu'in Musavvir and dated 1678 (B.W. Robinson, Persian Drawings from the 14th through the 19th century, Boston, 1965, p. 95.)Footnotes: This work is closely inspired from, if not a copy of a work signed by Mu'in Mussavir, dated 1678 and published in B. W.  Robinson, Persian Drawings from the 14th though the 19th Century, p. 95, Boston 1965Provenance : Sotheby's London, Fine Oriental Manuscripts and Miniatures, 15 October 1984, lot 133Condition Report: This work is taped to its mount. The visible edges are in fair condition. It is likely it has been cropped. This work is lightly stained and pitted. It shows some smudging in scattered areas. some minute losses can be noticed. 

A drawing : two women in conversation on a terrace,  North India, late19th century, Ink on paper, possibly an interpretation of Malsri ragini, mounted, glazed and framed35.5 x 31.5cm. framed, 19.3 x 16.4cm. visibleProvenance: From the Collection of Francis Golding (1944-2013) 

Four assorted pictures, comprising a pencil sketch of a cat signed indistinctly lower left, Olga ......,  a Gerald Ososki sketh of nude figures, a Meg Willams pen and ink drawing of a stream and a watercolour nude sketch (4) Largest - 53cm x 73cm

ERNST LUDWIG KIRCHNER (GERMAN 1880-1938) ZWEI FRAUEN IM GESPRÄCH [TWO WOMAN IN CONVERSATION], c. 1921 stamped with the Nachlass E. L. Kirchner mark and numbered P Da/Ba 5 in ink and K6796 and 6450 in pencil (to reverse), Indian ink and wash on paper  30.2cm x 36cm (11 7/8in x 14 1/8in) Theo Hill Galerie, Cologne, 1968;Anthony Hepworth FIne Art, Bath;The Collection of Gillian Raffles. This work is listed in the Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Archives, Wichtrach/Bern and will be included in any forthcoming catalogue raisonnés of the artist's graphic works,Exhibited:Mercury Gallery, London, Summer Exhibition, 11 June - 15 September 1973, no. 191, illustrated in exhibition catalogue. ‘I learnt to value the first sketch, so that the first sketches and drawings have the greatest worth for me. How often I’ve failed to pull off and consciously complete on the canvas that which I threw off without effort in a trance in my sketch…’ Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, ‘Zebdher Essay’, recorded in his diary, 1927 Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s Zwei Frauen im Gesprach is the perfect expression of the ‘modernist primitivism’ that defined German Expressionism in the early 20th Century, both that of the Die Brücke group (of which Kirchner was the founder and leading light) and its Munich counterpart, Der Blaue Reiter, led by Kandinsky. Both groups sought to free art – and life – from the shackles of bourgeois ideals and (in art) stifling Academism, alighting upon the cultures of non-European peoples as ciphers of a more direct and intuitive emotional ‘truth’, in particular the art of the Pacific (inspired by Gauguin) and of Africa. Whilst today we would look at the Expressionists’ approach to non-Europan art as a form of cultural appropriation, based on fundamental misconceptions of this art being ‘primitive’ rather than highly sophisticated in its own right, this approach was, at least, wholehearted in its intention: Kirchner and his contemporaries were genuinely looking to the non-European for something lacking in the West, their ‘primitivism’ beyond a mere imitation – rather  a search for authenticity, a direction of travel to express true modernity.  In Zwei Frauen im Gesprach, we see two young women in conversation in what looks like Kirchner’s studio – which itself was a gesamkunstwerk (total art work) of hand-printed batik hangings, dark painted walls, hand-carved furniture and African objects. In the background, we see one of these objects, a small totemic figure, listening in, perhaps, to what these two thoroughly modern women are discussing. The figure on the left, with her bobbed hair and arch hand gesture looks like she has stepped straight out of a Berlin cabaret. Indeed, she could well be the dancer Nina Hard, renowned for her slick black bob, whom Kirchner had met in Zürich in May 1921 and who was to became an important model and muse for him.  And this sculpture in the background could well be African, brought back by the brother of fellow Die Brücke artist Erich Heckel, who held a job in colonial East Africa, but equally it could be a work of Heckel or Kirchner’s own making, as modern as the women themselves. Kirchner’s sculptures of the 1910s are incredible hybrid works, far beyond imitations of African art and distinctly European, that don’t really find their counterpart until Georg Baselitz’s chainsaw carvings of the 1980s. In Zwei Frauen im Gesprach Kirchner shows his mastery of brush and ink, which perhaps could be said to be the medium of German Expressionism. The brush allows for bold, jagging lines and an emphasis on outline over shading, as sculpting the figures on paper as they would with chisels out of wood; and the ink allows for speed – an idea as modern as modern can be. Brush and ink allows spontaneity, a definitiveness of gesture, that Kirchner, Heckel and fellow members of Die Brücke honed in their ‘quarter-hour’ life drawing sessions, where working quickly became analogous to working without premeditation – or as Jill Lloyd puts it, speed of execution becomes an ‘attempt… to catch modernity on the wing’. (Jill Lloyd, German Expressionism: Primitivism and Modernity, Yale University Press, New Haven & London, 1991, p.45)

Ken Butler (British 20th Century), 'Pot 5', circa 1998, pen and ink drawing, 25 x 25cm. ref 321.

George Adamson, pen and ink drawing, Village Pantomime Rehearsal, 9.5ins x 8ins, together with a copy of The Countryman winter 1974/5 where it was used on the front cover 

Sketched on paper a drawing of 'The Gasworks Restaurant', 87, Waterford Road, S.W.6 with the gasworks on the right-hand side and a diagram indication of North. Also drawn with several people in road. All in black ink against white background by Edward Ardizzone. This is a unique item by Ardizzone whilst a lecturer at art college carrying out commercial work of this type. Extra to his duties at the college, and in these circumstances is a fine example of the type of work he carried out beside his achievement in book illustration. This sheet is eminently frameable. Single vendor book auction. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £7.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg which will take approx. 40 books in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99

FRENCH SCHOOL (EARLY 19TH CENTURY) Design for a decorative wall panel Watercolour, 52 x 42cm Inscribed with 'No. 8', also with collector's stamp recto and numbered '39' Within the arched green foliage border, adorned with small flowers and leaves, and among the stylised lion heads holding yellow garlands, exotic birds, butterflies, and insects, is a panel depicting a parrot harnessed to a chariot, with a grasshopper acting as the charioteer. The whimsical image is based on an etching by Nicola Vanni (1720–1800) after Roccus Pozzi (fl. 1750–1770). The image is inspired by ancient Roman wall paintings discovered in Herculaneum, which were documented in the 18th-century publication Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte, published between 1757 and 1792 by the Regia Stamperia. An example of a completed wall panel featuring the same grasshopper driving a parrot-cart can be found in the Vana-Võidu Manor, Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonia, completed in the mid-19th century.The collectors mark in blue ink (lower right), almost octagonal in form, resembles a mark that has been observed on several drawings spanning a variety of schools by Frits Lugt and recorded in Les Marques de Collections de Dessins & d'Estampes (L. 4792). Its appearance remains somewhat enigmatic. Notably, multiple examples from the renowned collection of Albert Finot (L.3627) bear a mark similar to this lot. Among these are sheets presented at the Drouot Estimations sale held on 18 November 2005 in Paris, including Lot 34, attributed to Roland-Louis Trinquesse; Lot 40, attributed to Louis Tocqué; Lot 87, ascribed to Jan van Huysum; part of Lot 92, attributed to the School of Jean-Baptiste Oudry; and part of Lot 94, from the workshop of Domenico Piola. An earlier appearance possibly of this mark was documented during a sale on 6 December 1982 in Paris, featuring sheets from the same collection. On this occasion, the mark was stamped with the letter “C” at its center, on the recto of a drawing attributed to P. Damini (Lot 16), now part of a private Parisian collection. The relationship between the mark and the letter “C” remains uncertain. Additionally, the mark has been identified on the counterproof of a drawing attributed to Adam Frans van der Meulen, engraved by Jan van Huchtenburg, though the provenance of this example remains unclear (Sanchez-Seydoux Gallery, Paris, 2001).

A RARE CONTEMPORARY PLAN OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE, PEN AND INK WITH WATERCOLOUR ON PAPER, ENGLISH, CIRCA 1798an eye-witness manuscript plan drawing of the Battle of the Nile depicting the height of the action in Aboukir Bay on 1 August 1798 with the coastline and the lines of battle identified by letter, the drawing further annotated with landmarks and some ship names, such as Vanguard 74 flagship and Culloden, grounded on a shoal, inset with a view of a castle, framed and glazed -- 12½ x 16½in. (32 x 42cm.)

Attributed to Carlo Labruzzi, ink drawing, study of a mother and child, unsigned, 13.5 x 10.5cm, gilt framed

Henry Justice Ford, pre-Raphaelite pen and ink, ' Fleece of Gold ', bearing inscription to mount, 25 x 19cmThe image is an original ink drawing in generally good clean condition, signed and inscribed verso. See additional photos showing the general condition

George Soper (1870-1942) ink drawing - 'Well Earned Feed', 12cm x 18cm, in glazed frameProvenance: The Wildlife Art Gallery, Lavenham In good condition, two small pinholes to top. A few scuffs and knocks to the frame.

A QUANTIY OF PICTURES AND PRINTS ETC, to include a watercolour estuary scene by J.C. Salmon, a watercolour of Ludlow signed J. Wainwright 1912, a watercolour of a sunset over a river landscape, a pen and ink drawing of the Gateway Corfe Castle by Walter G Stagg, an unframed oil on canvas Parisian street scene signed P.G. Tiele, together with assorted prints etc

Charles McCall (1907 -1989) Ink and pencil drawing - Languedoc, signed, 26cm x 24cm, in glazed frame.

Old Master type, pen, ink and wash drawing on woven paper - The Adoration, 20cm x 13cm, in glazed frame, gallery labels verso

Mario Ferreri lithograph (2017) after the original Edvard Munch (1853-1944) Madonna 1895 drawing, signed stamped and numbered 25/30, 60cm x 44cm, in glazed frame. Published Black Ink masterprints.

Local Interest* Alfred Wainwright (British 1907-1991) an original pen and ink drawing 'The Old Grammar School Kendal' unsigned but entitled in ink, within a card mount and slender ebonised frame under glass. 13cm x 20cm & 22cm x 29cm overall. Some yellowing and some white paint corrections typical of his later works, but generally good condition.

Local Interest* Alfred Wainwright (British 1907-1991) an original pen and ink drawing 'Bowfell, from Lingmoor Fell' signed and entitled in ink to card mount, within a slender ebonised frame under glass. 19cm x 19cm & 32.5cm x 30cm overall. Some yellowing and foxing spots, otherwise generally good condition.

Local Interest* Alfred Wainwright (British 1907-1991) an original pen and ink drawing 'The Grammar School Kendal' unsigned but entitled in ink, within a card mount and slender ebonised frame under glass. 13cm x 20cm & 22cm x 29cm overall. Some yellowing and some white paint corrections typical of his later works, but generally good condition.

A DEPICTION OF AN ARTIST, PUNJAB, INDIA, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY colour, ink and gold on paper, the figure wearing pince nez and seated before a low table supporting his painting, an array of utensils around, image 17.7 x 13.9 cm, framed A similar composition appears in a drawing in the collection of Colorado University, acc. no. 1975.38. The manner of the painting is that associated with Punjab artists in this period, most notably the artist Bishan Singh.an area of staining to the left of this head, loss of pigment/abrasion around the feet and on lower edge

Jacques Doucet - Le coupleInk drawing on paper, hand signed by the artist. Unique artwork, framed. Good condition, 28 x 14 cm (paper), 46 x 38 cm (frame)Dessin à l'encre sur papier, signé à la main par l'artiste. Oeuvre unique, encadrée. Bon état, 28 x 14 cm (papier), 46 x 38 cm (cadre)

Ken Long - The village green, Great Bardfield, ink drawing; together with various prints, amateur maritime watercolours etc

A finely executed framed Pen and ink drawing of an ancient tree, unsigned, 11 3/4" x 13 1/4".

Japan - - Konvolut mit 8 Japanischen Zeichnungen, Briefen und einem gerahmten Hozschnitt. Je zwischen 1786 und 1981. Je unterschiedliche Technik, darunter Tusche und Bleistift auf Velin sowie Holzschnitt auf Japan. Je zw. 14 x 9 cm und 49 x 35,5 cm. Teils signiert sowie mit Künstlerstempel. Enthält: Holzschnitt "Kyoto", hinter Passepartout und unter Glas gerahmt - Mappe mit bedrucktem Einband - Zeichnung Hasen - Handkolorierter Druck einer Brücke - Offsetdruck einer Japanerin beim Flötenspiel - 4 originale Postkarten aus der Zeit der Jahrhundertwende. - Ränder teils bestoßen sowie vereinzelt mit kleinen Fleckchen. Insgesamt sehr gut. Convolute with 8 Japanese drawings, letters and a framed woodcut. Each between 1786 and 1981, each in a different technique, including ink and pencil on wove paper and woodcut on Japan. Each between 14 x 9 cm and 49 x 35.5 cm. Partly signed and with artist's stamp. - Contains: Woodcut "Kyoto", framed behind passepartout and under glass - Portfolio with printed cover - Drawing of a hare - Hand-coloured print of a bridge - Offset print of a Japanese woman playing the flute - 4 original postcards from the turn of the century. - Edges partially bumped and with occasional small stains. Overall very good.

Liber amicorum - Lettland - - Sammlung von ca. 90 Stammbuchblättern für den Studenten und späteren Schulinspektor August Gottfried Pacht. Mit 2 Federzeichnungen, 1 kol. Bleistiftzeichnung, 1 hs. Notenblatt, figürl. Papierausschnitten u. 21 Kupferstichen. Um 1809-1851. Lose Bll. (vorw. ca. 10 x 16 cm) tls. mit Goldschnitt in marmor. Kt.-Umschlag (dieser mit kl. Fehlstellen) in 2 teiligem marmor. Pp.-Schuber mit goldgepr. Monogramm "A.P." sowie Jahreszahl 1812 (etw. berieben, obere Kanten des Deckels tls. geplatzt). August Gottfried Pacht (*1785 Göttingen - nach 1838) studierte in Göttingen Bauwissenschaften u. war später Schulinspektor, wiss. Lehrer und Ritter. - Enthält Eintragungen in Deutsch u. vereinzelt in Französisch von Freunden sowie Schülerinnen u. Schülern in Wolmar, u.a. von: Magnus Johann von Drenteln (1774-1828), Henrietta von Drenteln (*1785) in Leipzig, Natalie Hartwiss in Kokenhof, Carl Nielitz in Lemsal, Ida u. Selma Plato in Riga, Heinrich Conrad Poppenhusen (1773-1829, Kaufmann), B. Weyrich in Stürzenhof, Joh. Carl Zimmermann in Pollenhof, in Wolmar von Amalie Blechschmidt, Clara Gessau, Joh. Friedr. Koch, Carl u. Wilhelmine Koehler, Carl Nielitz. - Das Notenblatt von Gregor von Krüdener. - Die Kupferstiche, meist von Wiederhold in Göttingen, vorwiegend mit Ansichten (Der Hardenberg, Plesse, Göttingen, Weende, Halle, Loewenburg etc.) - Blattränder tls. gering angeknickt, ein Kupferstich mit Riss, sonst insg. wohlerhalten. Latvia - Collection of approx. 90 album pages for the student and later school inspector August Gottfried Pacht. With 2 pen and ink drawings, 1 col. pencil drawing, 1 sheet of music, figurative paper cut-outs and 21 copper engravings. Loose leaves, partly with gilt edges, in marbled paper envelope in cardboard slipcase with gilt stamped monogram 'A.P.' and year 1812 (somewhat rubbed, upper edges of cover partially chipped). - August Gottfried Pacht (*1785 Göttingen - after 1838) studied civil engineering in Göttingen and was later a school inspector, scientific teacher and knight. - Contains entries in German and occ. in French from friends and pupils in Wolmar, among others, as listed above. - The sheet of music by Gregor von Krüdener. - The engravings, mostly by Wiederhold in Göttingen, mainly with views. - Margins slightly creased in places, one engraving with tear, otherwise overall well preserved.

Italien - Rom - - Carl Friedrich Beisbarth. (1808 - 1878). Ansicht des Tempio della Pace in Rom. 1835. Lavierte Federzeichnung auf J. Whatman Velin (m. Wz.). 43 x 49 cm. Signiert und datiert. Im oberen weißen Rand mit Künstlerblindstempel. Mit eingezeichneter mehrfacher Rahmung. Ausgesprochen feinzeichnerische Arbeit des württembergischen Architekten Carl Friedrich Beisbarth. Unsere Arbeit entstand während seiner mehr als drei Jahre währenden Studienreise nach Italien, welche ihn nach Verona, Venedig, Bologna, Florenz, Rom sowie weiter in den Süden nach Neapel über Kalabrien und schließlich auch nach Sizilien sowie schlussendlich wieder nach Rom führte. - Papierbedingt minimal angebräunt, im Blattrand tls. mit kurzen Einrissen (diese meist hinterlegt), obere linke Ecke mit kl. Abschnitt, minimal fleckig. Insgesamt gut. Ausgesprochen fein nuancierte architektonische Zeichnung. Pen and ink drawing washed on J. Whatman wove paper (w. watermark). Signed and dated. Artist's blindstamp in upper white margin. - Exceptionally finely drawn work by the Württemberg architect Carl Friedrich Beisbarth. Our work was created during his study trip to Italy, which lasted more than three years and in which he travelled to Verona, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and further south to Naples and Calabria and then to Sicily before finally returning to Rome. - Minimally browned due to paper, some short tears in margins (mostly backed), upper left corner with small section, minimally stained. Good overall. Exceptionally finely nuanced architectural drawing.

Landschaft - - Landschaft mit Boot. Um 1800. Federzeichnung aquarelliert auf Bütten (mit Wz. Lilie im bekrönten Schild). 19,5 x 30 cm. Für das Wasserzeichen siehe Stabi Berlin, Mus.ms.autogr. Graupner, C. 2 Bl. 4. - Papier etw. gebräunt, oben links mit kl. hinterlegter Fehlstelle. Insgesamt gut. Idyllische Landschaftsszene. Pen and ink drawing, watercoloured on laid paper (with watermark, lily in crowned shield). - Slightly browned due to paper, in the upper left with small backed defect. Good overall.

Trompe-l'oeil - - Cornelia Raeder. (1943 München). Aus dem Rubensnachlass (3 Kinderbildnisse). 1989. Collage. Mischtechnik mit Rötelzeichnung, Kohle und Tinte, partiell in Weiß gehöht, auf Unterlage kaschiert. 54 x 43 cm. Signiert und datiert. Zusätzlich verso auf der Rahmenrückwand mit Etikett der Künstlerin, dort betitelt, datiert und mit weiteren Werksangaben. Unter Glas gerahmt. - Papier technikbedingt leicht gewellt. Mit werkimmanenten, punktuellen Klebespuren durch die Collagierung. Insgesamt sehr gut. Raffinierte Arbeit, die klassische Portraits mit der Technik der Collage ergänzt. Wie ein liebevolles Sammelsurium und gleichzeitige Hommage an den Meister Peter Paul Rubens besticht Cornelia Raeders Arbeit durch ihren Witz und Mehrschichtigkeit: In feinzeichnerisch-klassischer Manier fertigte sie Zeichnungen nach Rubens an, die seinen Sohn in verschiedenen Ansichten darstellen. Raeder arrangierte diese Zeichnungen im Stil der Collage, ergänzte sie um Kupferstiche, die angedeutet hervorblitzen. Ihre Arbeit wirkt wie ein künstlerisch dokumentierter Prozess, der den Zugang der Malerin zu Peter Paul Rubens aufzeigt. - Raeder erhielt Ihre Ausbildung an der Deutschen Meisterschule für Mode in München, wandte sich jedoch der Malerei zu. Hierbei faszinierte sie die stetige Auseinandersetzung mit der Tradition und der Klassischen Kunstgeschichte. Ausstellungensbeteiligungen von ihr sind in der Galerie Beck, Augsburg, dem Kunstverein Regensburg und in dem Ulmer Museum nachzuweisen. Collage. Mixed media with red chalk drawing, charcoal and ink, partially heightened in white, mounted to underlying mat. Signed and dated. Additionally with artist's label on frame's verso, there titled, dated and with further work details. Framed under glass. - Paper slightly buckled due to technique. With traces of glue in places due to collage. Very good overall. Sophisticated work that complements classical portraits with the technique of collage. - Like a hodgepodge and simultaneous homage to the master Peter Paul Rubens, Cornelia Raeder's work captivates with its humour and multi-layered quality: in a finely drawn classical manner, she produced drawings after Rubens, depicting his son in various views. Raeder arranged these drawings in the style of a collage, adding copperplate engravings that peek out to the viewer. Her work has the effect of an artistically documented process that reveals the painter's approach to Peter Paul Rubens.

Battista Guarini. Il Pastor Fido. Tragicommedia Pastorale ... Ora in questa XXVII impressione di curiose, & dotte Annotationi arrichiotto, & di bellissime Figure in rame ornato. Con un Compendio di Poesia ... Mit Titelblatt und 7 weiteren kupferradierten Tafeln, wovon 1 Porträt des Autors nach Zeichnung von Lucas Killian, die anderen von Francesco Valegio, sowie zahlr. Holzschnitt-Zierleisten und Initialen mit Bildeinschluss (teilw. wiederholt). Venedig, Ciotti, 1602 (recte 1603). 8°. 260 num. Bl. Etw. spät. Pgmt. mit goldgepr. RTit. auf Ldr.-Schildchen und gesprenk. Schnitt. Zweite Auflage der ersten illustrierten Ausgabe des wohl einflussreichsten Hirtenspiels der Literaturgeschichte. - Brunet II, 1775, Crescimbeni, II, 479, Folger 515, Gamba 556, Adriano Cavicchi: La Scenografia dell' Aminta e la tradizione scenografica pastorale ferrarese del sec. XVI. Firenze: 1971, S. 63-8 (Dank an Diana Parikian). - Von Guarini (1538-1612) als Drama in 5 Akten in Versform geschrieben. Übersetzt in zahlreiche Sprachen, sogar in das Persische und das Indische. Crescimbeni zufolge ist die vorliegende Ausgabe die bemerkenswerteste, was die Genauigkeit des Textes und die Schönheit der Illustrationen betrifft. Auch für die Theatergeschichte von größter Bedeutung, da die von Francesco Valegio gestochenen Tafeln detailliert die von Aleotti für den mantuanischen Hof im Jahr 1598 vorbereiteten Bühnenbilder zeigen: "La scenografia cosi detta 'didascalica' si trova impiegata - forse per la prima volta in maniera cosi sistematica - nel Pastor Fido di G. B. Guarini nell' edizione Ciotti di Venezia, stampata in 1602... La consideraione attenta di una serie di documenti... ci ha permesso di stabilire con tutta certezza che le scene e gli apparati spettacolari di questa rappresentazione del Pastor Fido furono opera dell'ingegnere ferrarese G. B. Aleotti detto l'Argento..." (Cavicchi) - Provenienz: 1) Etikett der Libreria Cecchi, Florenz, aus dem 19. Jh. auf dem vorderen Einband. 2) Karl Schalk (1851-1919), bekannter österreichischer Historiker, mit seinem Besitzeintrag von 1909, sowie seinen Anmerkungen mit Tinte und Bleistift auf dem Vorsatzblatt recto und verso. - Wie oft ohne das angehängte "Compendio di Poesia" (70 S.). Einige Paginierungsfehler. - Der Einband berieben und mit Kratzspuren. Pergament mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren. Titelblatt mit einer Fehlstelle aufgrund eines rasierten Besitzervermerks (der den Druck nicht beeinträchtigt) und einem Einriss, leichter Beschnitt am oberen Rand, sonst gut erhalten. With 8 etched plates, where of 1 title page and 1 a portrait of the author after a drawing by Lucas Killian, the others by Francesco Valegio, as well as numerous wood-cut head- and tail-pieces and initials with pictorial inclusion (partly repeated). - Second imprint of the first illustrated edition of what is probably the most influential pastoral play in literary history. - Written by Guarini (1538-1612) as a drama in 5 acts in verse form. Translated into numerous languages, even into Persian and Indian. - According to Crescimbeni, the present edition is the most remarkable in terms of the accuracy of the text and the beauty of the illustrations. It is also of great importance for the history of theatre, as the plates engraved by Francesco Valegio show in detail the stage sets prepared by Aleotti for the Mantuan court in 1598. - Provenance: Label of the Libreria Cecchi, Florence, from the 19th century on the front cover; Karl Schalk (1851-1919), well-known Austrian historian, with his ownership entry from 1909, as well as his annotations in ink and pencil on the recto and verso of the flyleaf. - As often without the appended 'Compendio di Poesia' (70 pp.). Some pagination errors. - Binding worn and with scratches. Cover with slight signs of wear. Title page with a small fault at bottom left due to a removed owner's remark (which does not affect the printing), slight trimming at the upper edge, otherwise a well preserved copy of this important edition.

Emil Orlik u.a.. Freundschaftsalbum mit 15 Original-Zeichnungen verschiedener Künstler. 1906-1937. 12° (14,5 x 11 cm). Blattmaße Ldr. d. Zt. mit dreis. Goldschnitt und Buntpapiervorsätzen (mit größeren Defekten). Enthält signierte Arbeiten folgender Künstler: Emil Orlik, William Strang, Walther Caspari, Fritz Ernst Rentsch, Leonhard Fanto, Walter Sintenis, Franz Hein, Hermann Sandkuhl, Harald Pickert, Dora Seifert und (Eugenie?) Hauptmann-Sommer. Desweiteren zwei unleserlich signierte Zeichnungen. Der erste Eintrag, datiert auf den 18. Feb. 1906 könnte Aufschluss über die vermeintliche Besitzerin des Albums geben. Er beinhaltet Geburtstagwünsche samt einer Blumenzeichnung von einer Tante gerichtet an eine Person namens "Phoebe". Alle Zeichnungen bis auf zwei sind datiert, die Mehrheit zwischen 1906 und 1915, nur die Zeichnung von Pickert zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt, nämlich 1937. Die Arbeiten sind ausgeführt in verschiedenen Techniken, darunter Feder, Gouache, Bleistift und Aquarelle, und zeigen u.a. Porträts, Landschaften, symbolistisch angehauchte Szenerien. - Zwei Lagen lose. 3 Bll. lose. Die doppelblattgroße Zeichnung von Orlik lose und in der Mitte getrennt. Die Zeichnungen insgesamt wohlerhalten. Friendship album with 15 original drawings by various artists. 1906-1935. 12° (14,5 x 11 cm). Folio size printed boards with three gilt edges and coloured paper endpapers. gilt edges and coloured paper endpapers (with larger defects). - Contains signed works by the following artists: Emil Orlik, William Strang, Walther Caspari, Fritz Ernst Rentsch, Leonhard Fanto, Walter Sintenis, Franz Hein, Hermann Sandkuhl, Harald Pickert, Dora Seifert and (Eugenie?) Hauptmann-Sommer. Furthermore, two illegibly signed drawings. The first entry, dated 18 Feb. 1906, could provide information about the supposed owner of the album. It contains birthday wishes including a flower drawing from an aunt addressed to a person named "Phoebe". All but two of the drawings are dated, the majority between 1906 and 1915, only the drawing by Pickert at a later date, namely 1937. The works are executed in various techniques, including pen and ink, gouache, pencil and watercolours, and show portraits, landscapes, scenes with a symbolist touch, among others. - Two layers loose. 3 fol. loose. The double-page drawing by Orlik loose and separated in the centre. The drawings overall in good condition.

Zoologica Specifica - - Joseph Oberthür. (1872 Rennes - 1956 Cancale). Migration saisonnière d'Elephants d'Afrique. Original-Zeichnung. Um 1947. Kreide und Federzeichnung, teils laviert und in Weiß gehöht auf leicht chamoisfarbenem Velin. 21 x 27 cm. Mit Künstlerstempel. Gesteckt unter Passepartout Vorzeichnung zu einer Illustration, vgl. "L'activité migratoire" (Rennes, Oberthur, 1947), S. 221. - Oberthür war ein französischer Maler, Tierzeichner und Jagdschriftsteller. - Verso mit Bezeichnungen in Bleistift und Buntstift. Technikbedingt nur vereinzelt mit leichten Verwischungen, die Ecken minimal bestoßen. Insgesamt sehr gut erhalten. Feinlinig-lebendige Zeichnung. Original drawing. Chalk and pen and ink drawing, partly washed and heightened in white on light buff wove paper. With artist's stamp. Under mat. - Preliminary drawing for an illustration, see 'L'activité migratoire' (Rennes, Oberthur, 1947), p. 221. - Inscriptions in pencil and coloured pencil on verso. Due to the technique with only occasional slight smudging, the corners minimally bumped. Overall in very well preserved condition. Fine, vivid drawing.

Preußen - - Album des preußischen Ministers August Graf zu Eulenburg (1838-1921) mit ca. 150 Einträgen und eigenhändigen Unterschriften sowie 3 Zeichnungen von Mitgliedern verschiedener Adels- und Königshäuser und einigen anderen bedeutenden Persönlichkeiten. Um 1896-1900. 8°. Geflammtes Kalbsldr. d. Zt. mit dreis. Goldschnitt, blindgepr. Filete auf dem Rückdeckel sowie goldgepr. Fileten u. Bordüren mit Eckfleurons u. alternierenden floralen Plattenstempeln auf dem Vorderdeckel (gering berieben). August zu Eulenburg (1838 Königsberg - 1921 Berlin) war preuß. General der Infanterie und Minister des königlichen Hauses. Von 1883-1914 hatte er das Amt des Oberzeremonienmeisters inne und war zwischen 1890 und 1914 Oberhof- und Hausmarschall Wilhelms II. - Mit zahlr. Einträgen vorgenommen auf Schloss Erdmannsdorf, außerdem Kiel, Bayreuth, Breslau, Windsor Castle, London, Venedig, Sinaia, Zülzhoff (Sulislaw) u.a. Adelssitzen von Elisabeth von Hessen-Darmstadt (1864-1918) mit Großfürst Sergei Alexandrowitsch von Russland (1857-1905), Ferdinand Fürst von Bulgarien u. Prinz von Sachsen-Coburg (1861-1948, spät. Ferdinand I von Bulgarien), Carol (1839-194) u. Elisabeth von Rumänien (1894-1956), Irène Luise Maria Anna von Hessen und bei Rhein (1866-1953), Mark Twain (1835-1910), Margarete Prinzessin von Preußen (1872-1954), Friedrich Karl Prinz von Hessen (1868-1940, König von Finnland), Christa Gräfin Eickstedt-Peterswald (1852-1940, geb. Eisendecher), Mathilde von Pless (1861-1943), Siegfried Wagner (1869-1930), Daniela Thode (Stieftochter Wagners), Isolde Bülow (Tochter Wagners), Franz Graf u. Helene Gräfin von Waldersee (1850-1917, Schriftstellerin), Mathilde u. Victor von Ziethen, Wilhelm Moltke, Prinz u. Prinzessin Reuß, Ada (d.i. Albertine Christine Henriette Adolfine) von Abeken (1864 - nach 1843, Hoffräulein am sächs. Königshof), Philipp Prinz von Sachsen-Coburg u. Gotha, Adolf Prinz zu Schaumburg-Lippe, Freiherr Dieskau, von Welczek, George Duke of Cambridge, Georke Duke u. Victoria Mary Duchess of York, Alexandra Princess of Wales, Marie Prinzessin von Rumänien, Friedrich von Mellenthin, Frhr. von Freytag-Loringhoven, von Beneckendorff, von Websky u.v.m. - Die signierten Zeichnungen u.a. von Conrad Freyberg u. André de Nouy . - Vorsatz mit mont. Ausschnitt eines Portraits von von Eulenburgs. - 1 Bl. mit Zeichnung lose, papierbedingt gering gebräunt, gelegentlich Tintenverwischungen, vereinzelt fleckig, insgesamt wohlerhalten. Album of the Prussian minister August Graf zu Eulenburg (1838-1921) with approx. 150 entries and handwritten signatures as well as 3 drawings of members of various aristocratic and royal houses and some other important personalities. Contemp. calf with gilt edges, blind tooled fillets on back boars and gilt stamped fillets and borders with corner fleurons as well as alternating floral plate stamps on front board (slightly rubbed). - August zu Eulenburg (1838 Königsberg - 1921 Berlin) was a Prussian General of the Infantry and Minister of the Royal Household. From 1883-1914 he held the office of chief master of ceremonies and between 1890 and 1914 was House Marshal of Wilhelm II. - With numerous entries, among others, as listed above. - The signed drawings by Conrad Freyberg and André de Nouy. - Front endpaper with mounted cut out of a portrait of von Eulenburg. - 1 leaf with drawing loose, slightly browned due to paper, occ. ink smudges, sporadically stained, overall well preserved.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Art sketchbook, circa 2004-05Colour pencil, ink, graphite pencil & more on paper To include sketches of religious icons, portraits of famous figures such as Frida Kahlo, still life scenes, studies after Picasso, erotic & nude scenes, studies of animals etc; three-quarters full.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Portfolio of circa 100+ life drawing sketches, 2008-2015, some double-sided.Graphite pencil, ink, watercolour, charcoal, colour pencil & sepia pencilUnframedUnsigned To include models such as Magdalena, Ronnie, Neil, Judith, Matthew, Tom, Chiara, Alan, Marcus, Liz, Emma, George & John, depicted in full body, portraits, anatomical body part studies etc. Studies include a pig and a goat, dancers, flute player.Largest measures approx. 85cm x t0cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Drawings at the Breakfast Table, 17 Gay Street Bath 2015Folder of studies & sketchesWatercolour, ink & pencil studies, many on newspaper To include studies of Queen Elizabeth II, sporting stars studies after classical scenes such as the disrobing of Sebastian, etc. Album appearing full but many leaves blank. Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Large collection of circa 80+ life drawing sketches, one dated 2009, some double-sidedGraphite pencil, sepia pencil, ink, watercolour, charcoal & moreUnframed, rolledUnsigned Sitters including Liza, Marcus, Alice, Neil & Tinka. Studies of various positions of the sitters in various settings & styles.Largest measures approx. 65cm x 44cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Folder with drawings and sketches, 2015Watercolour, ink, pencil & other mediums To include sketches of religious icons, still lifes, classical scenes, historical characters, mythological, etc.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Three folders of original sketchesInk on napkin paper, ink and pencil on paper, & more To include sketches on napkins of people, still lives, profiles and views of cafes and bars. To include some handwritten lists on the included sketches.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Portrait of a young man Black ink & gouache on paperUnsignedMounted, framed & glazedMeasures approx. 75cm x 69cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Abstract Male sitter nude studyBlack ink on paperUnsignedFramed & glazedMeasures approx. 37cm x 45cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Portfolio of circa 100+ life drawing sketches from the Royal Drawing School (Prince's Drawing School), Spring Term 2009. Soe double-sided.Graphite pencil, ink, watercolour, charcoal, colour pencil & sepia pencilUnframedUnsigned To include models such as Ashley, Ken, Chiara, Agnieska, Alexia, Liz, Mitch, Christian, Judith, Phillip, Susan, Tom, Benjamin as John the Baptist, depicted in full body, portraits, anatomical body part studies etc. Largest measures approx. 85cm x 60cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Sue Larner (circle of Robin Symes)Seven untitled abstract nude paintingsWatercolour, ink & charcoal on paperOne signed to lower right, annotation reading: ' To Robin, Sue Larner 1/5 '.Mounted, framed & glazed Sue Larner and Robin attended some classes together in Bath. Signed piece measures approx. 39cm x 50cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Collection of original sketches / drawings on paperGraphite pencil, colour pencil, ink & more on paperUnframedApprox. 50+ sketches The collection to include life drawings of female & male models, anatomical studies, still life & more. Largest sheet measures approx. 46cm x 30cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Portfolio of circa 100+ life drawing sketches, c2008, some double-sided.Graphite pencil, ink, watercolour, charcoal, colour pencil & sepia pencilUnframedUnsigned To include models such as Katja, Alicia, John, Benjamin, Glen, Tom, Claire, Caterina, Liza, Ashley, Roisin, depicted in full body, portraits, anatomical body part studies etc. Studies including Greek cavaliers. Largest measures approx. 84cm x 60cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Folder of original drawings & sketches, 2013Colour pencil, ink, graphite pencil & more on paper, including digital artworks created using Paint software. To include sketches of portrait studies, still life scenes, country and city views etc.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Two artist art sketchbooksColour pencil, ink, graphite pencil & more on paper To include sketches of city scenes, scenes from abroad, country side views, etcRobin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Three folders of original sketches & drawings from HMS Pentonville PrisonPencil, ink, graphite pencil & other mediums; some being photocopies To include still life sketches, animal studies, military and political studies, nude portraits, etc.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Study of seated figures at tableWatercolour and ink on paperUnsignedFramed & glazedMeasures approx. 63cm x 87cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Portrait study of sleeping female sitter Pen & ink on paper Unsigned Mounted, framed & glazed.Measures approx. 45cm x 32.5cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.