‡ SIR DAVID WILKIE (SCOTTISH 1785-1841) THE DEATH OF SIR PHILIP SIDNEY Oil on panel 36 x 25cm (14 x 9¾ in.)Provenance: Commissioned from the artist by Samuel Dobrée (1759-1827), 1818 Thence by descent to his son Bonamy Dobrée (1794-1863), by 1842 Thence by descent to his son Bonamy Dobrée (1818-1907) Thence by descent to his son Bonamy Dobrée, Jr. (1863-1891) Thence by descent to his son Professor Bonamy Dobrée (1891-1974) By whom sold, London, Sotheby's, 19 June 1957, lot 37 There acquired by Harvey Smythe, London By whom subsequently returned to Sotheby's and to Professor Bonamy Dobrée Thence by descent to Georgina Dobrée (1930-2008), London By whom anonymously sold, London, Sotheby's, London, 14 November 1990, lot 62 There acquired by Richard L. FeigenLiterature: S. Dobrée, The Book of Death, London 1819, n.p A. Cunningham, The Life of Sir David Wilkie, London, 1843, vol. II, pp.7-8, 11-13 D. Wilkie, The Wilkie Gallery, a selection of the best pictures of the late Sir David Wilkie, London and New York, 1848, n.p. engraving reproduced W. Bayne, Sir David Wilkie R.A., London, 1903, p.79 H.A.D. Miles et.al, Sir David Wilkie of Scotland (1785 - 1841), exhibition catalogue, Raleigh, 1987, p.85 H.A.D. Miles, Sir David Wilkie 1785-1841, exhibition catalogue, London, 1994, pp. 63-65. cat. no.16Exhibited: London, British Institution, 1842, no. 22 (lent by Bonamy Dobrée) Manchester, Art Treasures Exhibition, 1857, no. 267 (lent by Bonamy Dobrée) London, Grosvenor Gallery, 1888, no. 66 (lent by Bonamy Dobrée, Jr.) London, Richard L. Feigen & Co., Sir David Wilkie 1785-1841, 13 October - 25 November 1994, no. 16Engraved: Abraham, Raimbach, 1819 William Greatbach, circa 1848-50This painting was commissioned by Samuel Dobrée, a distinguished bibliophile and collector of modern masters, who had purchased Wilkie's Letter of Introduction, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1814. In January 1818 Dobrée asked Wilkie for illustrations for his Book of Death, an anthology of the deaths of more than 200 notable persons drawn from Chamber's Encyclopaedia. As the work was of an historical genre Wilkie suggested Thomas Stothard (1755-1834) as a more appropriate artist, but as this was not forthcoming finally Wilkie agreed to help him.The result was the present painting and The Death of the Chevalier Bayard, though only the present work was used as the basis for an engraving by Raimbach, published in 1819.The present work shows the influence of Titian upon Wilkie at this date in both composition and particularly in colour palette. In 1817 and 1818, Wilkie was copying works by Titian in private collections or on loan to National Gallery and National Galley of Scotland.Sir Philip Sidney, poet and diplomat was appointed Governor of Flushing by Queen Elizabeth in 1585, he was shot during the attack on a Spanish convoy, had managed to ride back to camp, but died from his wounds three weeks later. Wilkie in his depiction of the scene technically shows the moment after he has been shot. Dobrée's source for the death was Chalmers's revised edition of The General Biographical Dictionary, XXVII, 1816, p. 510, 'As Sir Philip was returning from the field of battle, pale, languid, and thirsty, with excess of bleeding, he asked for water to quench his thirst - the water was brought, and no sooner reached his lips than he resigned it to a dying soldier, whose ghastly countenance attracted his notice, speaking these words: " This man's necessity is greater than mine."' The noble moral of Sidney's worthiness, even in death, often quoted.A related drawing was offered Christie's, Scotland, 30 October 2003, lot 8. We are grateful to Alex Kidson for his help in preparing this catalogue entry. The work will be included in Hamish Miles' forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the work of David Wilkie.
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Luis Millingalli (Ecuadorian, b. 1959)"Cartuchos"Acrylic on Canvas. Signed and dated (2000) lower right.Presented in a gilt frame.Provenance:- Grey Carter Objects of Art, McLean, Virginia- Private Collection, Raleigh, North CarolinaSight Size: 27 x 27 in.Overall Frame Dimensions: 30.5 x 30.25 in.
Naunton (Sir Robert) Fragmenta Regalia, first edition, first issue with "father" for "mother" on verso of second f., title with woodcut decoration, the odd spot, later mottled calf by F. Bedford, rebacked preserving original backstrip, little rubbed, [Grolier, Wither to Prior 631; Wing N249 & N250A], small 4to, no printer, 1641. *** A good account of Queen Elizabeth's courtiers, including Sir Robert Cecil, Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Philip Sydney. A variant edition with "Observations on the late Queen Elizabeth" on the title-page was printed in the same year, although "this is probably the second edition and was reprinted with a similar title in 1642" [Grolier, Wither to Prior 632].
Raleigh (Sir Walter) The History of the World, first edition, initial "The Minde of the Front" f. (lower-margin extended), engraved allegorical title, 8 double-page engraved maps and plans, errata f. with additional slip of errata pasted on and colophon and printer's device verso, with blank 3K4 but lacking final blank, 18 leaf "The Life of Sir Walter Raleigh" bound in after title and before prelims (not called for), title with ink-stamps, trimmed to border and laid down, plate at 5P5 trimmed very slightly into image at fore-edge, C3, 3I5 & 4E2 very small [rust-]hole within text, trimmed a few times just into Chronological Table at fore-edge, errata f. with light staining around printer's device, few instances of early ink annotation or underlining, few neat marginal repairs, occasional spotting or light staining, some light browning, later blind-stamped panelled calf, rebacked preserving gilt backstrip, rather worn, [Pforzheimer 820; STC 20637], folio, [William Stansby] for Walter Burre, 1614. *** Raleigh's ambitious project in which he sought to tell the history of the world from Creation up to his own times. It was written whilst he was imprisoned in the Tower of London, after being charged with conspiracy by James I. Provenance: S.L. Cohen (bookplate); Ex Oblatorum S. Caroli Bibliotheca (bookplate, ink-stamps to title)
Spenser (Edmund) The Faerie Queen: The Shepheards Calendar: Together with the Other Works of England's Arch-Poët, Edm. Spenser, general title within woodcut border (laid down with portion of loss), Faerie Queene with woodcut cartouches to head of each canto, Shepheards Calender with woodcut illustrations, divisional titles, woodcut initials and head- and tail-pieces, with blanks 2H6 & F4, Sig.[par] (Letter to Raleigh & commendatory sonnets) bound at end and lacking final blank [par]9, FQ M6 small loss to inner-margin, O6 with few ink marks mostly to margins, Z6 portion of loss affecting 2 stanzas with text supplied in later ink manuscript (affecting also cartouche to verso), [par]6 small loss to head affecting woodcut head-piece, FQ with occasional marginal annotation (slightly trimmed), very occasional minor worm trace to head of gutter, some light damp-staining to final few Sig. and ink splashes to final few ff., occasional spotting and the odd light stain, some light browning, 19th century half calf, stain to spine foot, quite worn, especially to corners, upper cover detached, [Pforzheimer 973; STC 23084], folio, H.L. for Mathew Lownes, 1611-13 [but later ?1615]. *** First collected edition of Spenser's works, second (?1615) issue with the title to the second part of the Faerie Queene dated 1612 and the colophon "16012" [sic]. With the Prosopopoia. Or Mother Hubberds Tale consisting of a single gathering A of 8 leaves and dated 1613 on the title, not found in the first issue. Provenance: "G.W. & B. Frere, E dono Johannis Frere vicesimo & nono die Januarii ad 1789" (gift inscription to front free endpaper, ownership name "Geo: Frere" also to head of general title).
Raleigh (Sir Walter) Judicious and Select Essayes and Observations, By that Renowned and Learned Knight. Sir Walter Raleigh. Upon The first Invention of Shipping. The Misery of Invasive Warre. The Navy Royall and Sea-Service. With his Apologie for his Voyage to Guiana, 4 parts in 1, first edition, engraved portrait frontispiece, title within typographic border, woodcut decorations, G8 blank, 4 advertisement ff. at end, ownership inscription of Lloyd Kenyon to title, few marginal annotations or underlinings in an early hand, couple neat marginal repairs, a good copy, contemporary sheep, old paper spine label, few tears to leather, rubbed, [Pforzheimer 822; Sabin 67561; Wing R170], small 8vo, T. W. for Humphrey Moseley, 1650. *** The first appearance of Raleigh's account of his second voyage to Guiana, which was an attempt to excuse his final failure. It includes one of the earliest appearances of the word "tobacco" on pp. 24 (spelt "tobaccho") & 34 of the fourth part.
ACTORS PORTRAYING HISTORICAL FIGURES: A good selection of signed 8 x 10 photographs and very slightly smaller (1) by various film, television and stage actors and actresses, each of the images depicting them in costume as different historical figures, comprising Liv Ullman (as Pope Joan from the British historical drama film Pope Joan, 1972), Mark Rylance (as Thomas Cromwell from the British television series Wolf Hall, 2015), Richard Todd (as Sir Walter Raleigh from the historical drama film The Virgin Queen, 1955), John Gielgud (as Benjamin Disreali from the film The Prime Minister, 1940), Simon Ward (as Winston S. Churchill from the British film Young Winston, 1972), Warren Clarke (as Winston S. Churchill from a stage production of Three Days in May, 2011), Alexandra Roach (as the young Margaret Thatcher in the biographical drama film The Iron Lady, 2011), Ben Kingsley (as Mahatma Gandhi from his Best Actor Oscar-winning performance in Gandhi, 1982), and Igal Naor (as Saddam Hussein from the British television miniseries House of Saddam, 2008). All are boldly signed (two in fountain pen inks) to largely lighter areas of the images, and none are inscribed. Colour (6). VG, 9
Two vintage child's tricycles by Sunbeam Raleigh and Triang - 1950s-60s, the Sunbeam Raleigh 'Winkie' in metallic red and light blue with a white vinyl seat, chrome spoked wheels with solid rubber Dunlop tyres and a single rod brake on the front wheel (56cm wide, 71cm high), in good original condition; the Triang in a similar style, for restoration.
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Pelagosa 29 Novr 1811 (Thomas Watling.) small bruise to obverse rim, otherwise good very fine £2,000-£2,400 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Colin Message Collection, August 1999. Thomas Watling does not appear anywhere on the Admiralty roll and this may be a claim allowed after the books were officially closed. It is known that some 200 medals come into this category, but no documentation remains. However, a search of the books of the three ships involved in the action reveals Thomas Watling serving as a Landsman aboard Unite, a ship which he joined at Deptford in July 1805 as a volunteer Boy 2nd class, and was still serving aboard in 1812. He came from the Ceres, having joined for the first time in April 1805. His age was given then as 18 and his place of birth as ‘Raileigh’, or later ‘Raleigh’; this is probably Rayleigh, Essex. The Pelagosa clasp was the only one earned by the Unite which was not present at the battle of Lissa (March 1811), which had taken place in the same area. The action off Pelagosa involved the Active, Alceste and Unite which set off in pursuit of two French frigates, Pauline and Pomone, which were escorting the store-ship Persanne. Pomone was captured but the Pauline escaped to Ancona. Persanne also tried to get away but was overhauled by Unite and after a couple of broadsides she surrendered and her crew of 180 were taken prisoner. Sold with copied muster list for Unite October/November 1811 and log of the Unite for November 1811.
A 17th century fine gold silk thread embroidery, worked on a hand spun linen ground, depicting scrolling three feather motifs, rose shaped flower heads and Persian inspired Botha. Framed.56cm high x 78cm wide. (Provenance to reverse).Condition - there are brown stains to the linen cloth and smaller rust stains, also lighter stains and two darns. The brown stains maybe created from the wooden back board. These maybe removed with professional conservation cleaning. In 1642 Charles II, then Prince of Wales fled to Jersey, Elizabeth Castle and stayed at the Governor’s house for two months before fleeing to France. The governor’s house was where Sir Walter Raleigh lived in 1600. Charles then returned in 1649 after his father’s death and was proclaimed King there. The three feather motifs in the embroidery may represent Prince of Wales Feathers. Embroideries etc were often displayed in private spaces like bedchambers to show importance of rank and title. (Please read reverse note.)
1959 Raleigh RM1 mopedRegistration number 311 EYDFrame number M50272Engine number 6.59 6959Original machineTotally restored by the present ownerRecently started, runs wellThe vendor has mislaid the V5, and has applied for a V5C, which should be with the bike by the time of the auctionAll lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions This lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 6th June. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £60 + VAT. Combinations will be charged at £100 + VAT. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice
Lyonel Feininger, Fischer-KutterAquarell, Gouache und Tuschfeder auf faserhaltigem Bütten. 27,8 x 32,9 cm. Unter Glas gerahmt. Unten mit Tusche signiert, betitelt und datiert 'Feininger Fischer=Kutter d. 23. Sept. 1922'. - Das Papier schwach gebräunt, die Farben frisch erhalten. Minimale Randmängel.Achim Moeller, Direktor des Lyonel Feininger Project LLC, New York – Berlin, hat die Echtheit dieses Werkes, das im Archiv des Lyonel Feininger Project unter der Nummer 2003-03-12-25 registriert ist, bestätigt. Ein Zertifikat liegt der Arbeit bei.Zusätzliche Informationen wurden von Achim Moeller, The Lyonel Feininger Project, New York – Berlin, zur Verfügung gestellt.ProvenienzGalerie Nierendorf, Berlin; William R. Valentiner, Detroit; Estate of William R. Valentiner, Detroit; The J.L. Hudson Gallery, Detroit (1963); Staempfli Gallery, New York; Helen W. and Robert Benjamin, New York (1977); Bonhams & Butterfields, San Francisco, 22.5.2007, Lot 57; Privatsammlung Rheinland-PfalzAusstellungenNew York 1929 (The Museum of Modern Art), Paintings by Nineteen Living Americans (Collection of Dr. W. R. Valentiner, Detroit), Kat. Nr. 22; Detroit 1942 (Detroit Institute of Arts), Five Centuries of Marine Painting: Twenty-third Loan Exhibition of Old Masters, Kat. Nr. 124; Raleigh 1959 (North Carolina Museum of Art), Masterpieces of Art: In Memory of William R. Valentiner 1880-1958. Representing his Achievements During Fifty Years of Service in American Museums, Kat. Nr. 161, S. 185 (mit rückwärtigem Etikett); Detroit 1963 (The J. L. Hudson Gallery), The W.R. Valentiner Memorial Exhibition, Kat. Nr. 8 (mit rückwärtigem Etikett); New Haven 1967 (Yale University Art Gallery), The Helen W. and Robert M. Benjamin Collection: A Loan Exhibition, Kat. Nr. 54; New York 1977 (Whitney Museum of American Art), 20th Century American Art from Friends' Collections, S. 5 (mit rückwärtigem Etikett)Das farblich reizvolle Aquarell "Fischer-Kutter" gehörte ehemals dem renommierten Kunsthistoriker und Direktor des Detroit Institute of Arts William R. Valentiner (1880-1958). Valentiner war der erste Museumsdirektor, der schon 1921 ein Gemälde von Lyonel Feininger für ein amerikanisches Museum ankaufte. Damals erwarb er das Gemälde "Raddampfer II" (Moeller 127) von 1913 für das Detroit Institute of Arts.
Raleigh (Sir Walter) The History of the World, additional engraved title (dated 1614) with corner defective (just touching platemark), 'The Minde of the Front' leaf at beginning soiled and laid down, printed title with engraved portrait water-stained, 8 double-page and/or folding maps and plates, some shaved at edges, a few rust holes, occasionall yslightly affecting text, table at end with some leaves shaved at edges causing slight loss of text, some foxing and light staining, bookplate of Ferguson of Raith,18th century mottled calf, joints cracked and worn, [STC 20639], folio, Printed by William Jaggard for Walter Burre, 1621.
Bachmann Branchline OO gauge model railways locomotives to include 31405 4-6-0 Sir Walter Raleigh tender locomotive 30852 BR green, 31226 4-6-0 The Green Howards tender locomotive 6133 LMS black, and 31777 4-6-0 Rood Ashton Hall tender locomotive 4965 GWR green, also Dapol 0-4-2 tank locomotive D97 1466 GWR green, each boxed. (4)
Charlie Bears Travel Buddies to include TB2011004 Columbus, TB2014008 Scott, TB2011005 Polo, TB2014012 Oates and TB2011001 Raleigh, each boxed, also three keyrings CB615008 Bag Buddy JoBo, CB615010 Bag Buddy Lou and CB615006 Bag Buddy Tiny, two 10th anniversary edition catalogues, Love Dreams & Bears Celebrating the first five years of Charlie Bears book by Charlotte and William Morris, There's Always Room for one More Bear A Decade of Bears with Personalities Charlie Bears by Charlotte and William Morris, a limited edition print titled 'The Secret Garden' etc.
A QUANTITY OF BOXED DIECAST VANS, TRUCKS AND WAGONS, approx 65 Lledo models along with a Lledo Promovers 'Truckfest' Truck and Trailer, a Castrol 100 set of three Castrol vehicles, a Days Gone Age of Steam Collection Limited Edition set of three, certificate no. 187 of 1500, no. GO51006 in presentation box, and a Lledo The Raleigh Collection set of 5 vehicles in presentation box, all are in good condition showing slight wear on corners and edges from storage and handling, unchecked for completeness
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