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International View fall 2009 PHILADELPHIA - CHARLOTTESVILLE - EDINBURGH - LONDON - GLASGOW
Who to contact AMERICANA LYNDA A CAIN
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ASIAN ARTS
ROBERT WATERHOUSE
267.414.1226
ENGLISH & CONTINENTAL FURNITURE, SILVER & DECORATIVE ARTS ROBERT WATERHOUSE
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FINE JEWELRY
KATE WATERHOUSE
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ALASDAIR NICHOL
267.414.1211
FINE PRINTS
LIBIA ELENA MENDEZ
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2009 sales August 17
Wemyss Ware
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
August 17
Scottish Silver & Accessories
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
August 18
The Robert Elliott Meteorite Collection
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
267.414.1217
August 19
Scottish Modern & Contemporary Art
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
September 14
Fine Asian Arts
Freeman's
Philadelphia
LYNDA A CAIN
September 16
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
September 24
Books, Manuscripts & Ephemera
Freeman's
Philadelphia
September 30
Fine Antiques
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
October 02
Modern & Contemporary Paintings & Sculpture
Lyon & Turnbull
London
October 02
No Inhibitions: Snapshots from Movies, Fashion & Rock
Lyon & Turnbull
London
October 06/07 English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts
Freeman's
Philadelphia
October 14
Jewellery & Silver
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
October 15
Paintings
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
October 23
FF: Paintings & Prints
Freeman's
Philadelphia
October 24
Antiques
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
November 01
Modern & Contemporary Works of Art
Freeman's
Philadelphia
November 11
Decorative Arts
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
November 14
Fine American Furniture, Decorative & Folk Art
Freeman's
Philadelphia
November 15
Pennsylvania Sale
Freeman's
Philadelphia
November 24
Fine Jewellery & Silver
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
November 25
Fine Paintings
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
December 06
Fine American & European Paintings & Sculpture
Freeman's
Philadelphia
December 07
Fine Jewelry & Watches
Freeman's
Philadelphia
December 11
Fine Antiques
Lyon & Turnbull
Edinburgh
December 14
Objet de Vertu
Freeman's
Philadelphia
January 10
Oriental Rugs, Carptes & Tapestries
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Philadelphia
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A note from Philadelphia While this is often the time of year when many of us are taking a little bit of time away for some needed rest and relaxation, the fall – the traditional beginning of the auction season – is just around the corner. Looking ahead to sales in the fall and winter at Freeman’s, I am excited about a great many of the offerings that will appear on the auction block here, and am equally optimistic that while we had a very successful round of spring auctions, better times indeed lie ahead for our industry. In fact, our last major auction, ‘Fine American & European Paintings and Sculpture,’ was a rousing success, with nearly 90 percent of the lots, by value, finding buyers, and with two of the better paintings, a great Fern Coppedge oil and an impressive Roy Nuse work selling for in excess of $100,000 each. Of particular interest, Freeman’s is proud to have secured a large and important collection of artworks Freeman’s is proud to announce the appointment of Alasdair Nichol as the company’s Vice Chairman. The appointment not only recognizes Alasdair’s major contribution to the company’s development but also the importance of international specialists in the formation of the new Freeman’s over the last ten years.
Alasdair, who will be familiar to some of you as an appraiser on Antiques Roadshow, began his career in the art world as an award winning artist at Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen, subsequently receiving a Master's degree in Fine Art in Belfast before turning his talent to the world of auctioneering. He was initially based in Scotland with Phillips, where he launched sales of Contemporary art before moving to their London office where he specialized in Modern & Contemporary art.
The American adventure began in 1997 when he joined Paul Roberts in relocating to New York and becoming head of the Fine Art department. In 1999, seeing the potential presented by a revitalized Freeman's, Alasdair left Phillip's to become a central figure in establishing Freeman's as a major center for the sale of Fine American & European Paintings - in particular, leading a new appreciation of the Pennsylvania Impressionists with a series of record breaking sales. In 2006, he created the Modern & Contemporary Art department at Freeman's which has been met with great success.
formerly part of the Lehman Collection. This group of artworks – a potpourri featuring examples ranging from late 19th century paintings to cutting-edge contemporary, will feature ‘something for everyone,’ from the connoisseur to the beginning collector. The first group of these artworks will be included as part of our ‘Modern & Contemporary Fine Art’ auction on November 1st, with some additional paintings to be offered in our December 5th ‘Fine Paintings’ sale. Valued in the aggregate at over $1m, this impressive group of American and European paintings and prints originally hung in Lehman’s offices in New York, Boston and Wilmington.
Additionally, in our November 14th ‘Pennsylvania Sale’ auction we will be offering a historically significant walnut book press believed to have been owned by Philadelphia’s own, Benjamin Franklin, for use during his Atlantic crossings.
While we have been in the business of selling art and antiques for over two centuries, advances in technology are rapidly shaping – for the better – how we conduct our business. I invite you to check out our website, if you have not done so recently. When you log on to www.freemansauction.com, I think you will be impressed by the recent user-friendly changes we have made to the site, which features plenty of topical stories about our auctions, press releases, an array of updated illustrations, and most recently, the inclusion of our auction catalogues online, with features that enable the viewer to both literally read each entry page by page and to magnify any image with wonderful clarity. Our founder, Tristam Freeman, would be quite pleased with these advances.
Again, the highlights contained herein are but a sampling of the offerings at Freeman’s this fall and winter. Our specialists are still accepting consignments of suitable material for many of these sales, so please do not hesitate to contact us.
On a personal note I would like add my own congratulations to Alasdair on his appointment and look forward to working with him in his new role. Best wishes
Beau Freeman Chairman
Freeman's Fall Asian Arts auction will again feature an impressive assortment of fine and important pieces from the Far East
Finely detailed brush pot amusingly disguised as wood Always conscious of the changes and trends in the lucrative Chinese art market, our Asian Arts Department has sought out and acquired those items that continue to draw international buyers and admirers to our Philadelphia showroom.
Fine period porcelain remains a constant top category at auction. Its delicacy, fragility and incomparable cultural and traditional importance make it the cornerstone of the Asian arts market. Freeman's is pleased, therefore, to offer a fine variety of Chinese porcelain that includes several styles and forms. Among the highlights from our collection is a rare Chinese faux bois and famille rose porcelain brush pot. It was likely manufactured at the turn of the 18th century in the waning years of the Qianlong Emperor's reign.
The brush pot demonstrates the skill of porcelain painters and decorators of the period. On its surface, we can see a finely-detailed traditional scene of a mountain hamlet on the banks of a lake. Around it, the painter has employed an amusing illusory technique to disguise the porcelain pot as wood. This type of trompe-l'œil painting -in which one can almost discern texture and depth in the faux grain- was already a proud tradition among Chinese craftsmen.
The Yongzheng emperor, who preceded Qianlong, is credited with first encouraging his artisans to create eyeteasing decorative schemes on porcelain. Fine examples from that period and beyond are treasured by the world's finest collectors.
A similar faux bois brush pot is currently exhibited in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and another Yongzheng mark and period pot, possibly by the same painter, is in the permanent collection in the Shanghai Museum.
This item and many more interesting, exemplary period pieces will be offered September 14th, 2009. As always, the Asian Arts Department at Freeman's invites all who are interested to attend our exhibition and sale.
Highly important and rare Chinese faux bois and famille rose brushpot QIANLONG/JIAQING PERIOD $8,000–10,000 (£4,800-6,100)
Our next sale of
Fine Asian Arts will be held on
September 14th, 2009 Inquiries: Robert Waterhouse rwaterhouse@freemansauction.com Richard Cervantes rcervantes@freemansauction.com FREEMAN’S - FINE ASIAN ARTS
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
FU BAO-SHI CHINESE 1904-1965 Signed, Collector’s seal LONG BOAT UNDER THE WILLOW SHADE PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Pittsburgh, Pa. Previously of the Alice Boney Collection Sold in April 2009 for $115,000 (£70,100)
Large and fine Japanese Seifu porcelain vase 20TH CENTURY PROVENANCE: Private Collection, West Chester, Pa.
QIANLONG PERIOD
Sold in April 2009 for $31,000 (£18,900)
Sold in April 2009 for $79,000 (£48,200)
SIGNED SEIFU, EARLY
Fine Chinese white jade brush washer
FINE ASIAN ARTS - FREEMAN’S
Freeman’s is honored to have been chosen to sell the first tranche of fine art from the Lehman Brothers Collection
The Lehman Brothers Collection celebrating contemporary artists The 650 lots, comprised of prints, paintings, sculptures and drawings, will be sold in three auctions over the course of our Fall and Winter auction season of 2009-10.
Highlights include iconic New York images from the 1930’s WPA era, Pop Art movement through the contemporary 21st Century. Ten lithographs by Louis Lozowick depict various New York City landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Chrysler building and other cityscapes ($1,500 to $9,000, £915 to £5,500). Also from the 1930’s, photographs by Berenice Abbott from her series, “New York in the 30’s” will be represented in a suite of ten gelatin silver prints executed in 1979 ($7,000-10,000, £4,250-6,100). “I Love Liberty”, a bright, graphic screenprint by Roy Lichtenstein, boldly represents New York’s most recognizable landmark, the Statue of Liberty and rounds out this New York selection at $20,000-30,000 (£12,000-18,300). The Collection also celebrates contemporary artists living, working and exhibiting in New York in recent years. A remarkable eight-foot color woodcut and lithograph with gouache and oilstick additions by Louis Bourgeois, “The Song of the Blacks and the Blues” is on offer ($7,000-10,000, £4,250-6,100) along with four prints from her rare suite, “Fugue,” which was published in 2005 in a limited edition of nine ($12,000-18,000, £7,300-11,000). Willie Cole, a celebrated African American artist whose work, like Bourgeois’, whose work is in the N.Y. Museum of Modern Art’s collection, is represented with a 2008 cotton paper assemblage, “Por La Mesa de Mi Abuelita” ($12,000-18,000, £7,300-11,000).
The auction
Modern & Contemporary Art including Works from the Lehman Brothers Collection will be held on
November 1st, 2009 Inquiries: Anne Henry ahenry@freemansauction.com T H E L E H M A N C O L L E C T I O N AT F R E E M A N ’ S
ARTURO HERRERA (VENEZUELAN, B. 1959) “MINE” Pigmented abaca watermark on pigmented cotton base with hand-cut collaged pulp painting Executed in 2007 60 x 30 in. (152.4 x 76.2 cm) PROVENANCE: Dieu Donné, New York $10,000-15,000 (£6,100-9,200)
BERNAR VENET (FRENCH B. 1941) “97.5° ARC X 14” Incised with artist’s initials and numbered “BV 6/25” on the underside Rolled steel Executed in 2003 Overall: 7 1/2 x 21 13/16 x 6 13/16 in. (19.1 x 55.4 x 17.3 cm) PROVENANCE: William Shearburn Gallery, New York $25,000-40,000 (£15,250-24,500)
LOUIS LOZOWICK (RUSSIAN/AMERICAN, 1892–1973) “BRIDGE REPAIRS (REPAIRING BROOKLYN BRIDGE)” 1938, Lithograph Signed, numbered and dated From the edition of 15 12 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (32 cm. x 19 cm) $7,000–10,000 (£4,250-6,100)
Celebrated Venezulean contemporary artist, Arturo Herrera’s lavish hand-cut collaged pulp painting, “Mine” ($10,000-15,000, £6,100-9,200)) highlights an international grouping along with conceptual French artist, Bernar Venet’s sculpture, “97.5° Arc x 14” a rolled steel sculpture executed in 2003 ($25,000-40,000, £15,250-24,400). Contemporary South African artist and filmmaker, William Kentridge’s etching from 2003, “Large Typewriter,” is also on offer at an attractive $1,200-1,800 (£730-1,100).
Additional works from the collection will be included in the December 6th “Fine American & European Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture” sale. A February 12th, 2010 singleowner sale, “Works from the Lehman Brothers Collection: Part II” will feature nearly 400 additional lots of prints, drawings and paintings.
LOUISE BOURGEOIS (FRENCH/AMERICAN, B. 1911) “THE SONG OF THE BLACKS AND THE BLUES” 1996, Color woodcut and lithograph with gouache and oilstick additions From the edition of 40 21 3/4 x 96 in. (55.3 x 243.8 cm) $7,000–10,000 (£4,250-6,100)
T H E L E H M A N C O L L E C T I O N AT F R E E M A N ’ S
The art market remains fiercely competitive for top works - nine of the top ten lots exceed the high end of their presale estimates
Modern & Contemporary spirited phone bank bidding Freeman’s spring Modern & Contemporary Art auction of May 17th again enjoyed spirited bidding and saw top prices won for works by American and International artists alike. Proving that the art market remains fiercely competitive for top works, nine of the top ten lots in the sale exceeded the high end of their presale estimates.
An auction world record of $85,000 (£51,800) was set for Eugene Kamrowski, an American painter who worked under great European surrealists such as Andre Breton, Yves Tanguy, Roberto Matta, Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Andre Masson and more while they were exiled in New York City during World War II. Kamrowski was one of the few American artists invited to participate in the International Surrealist Exhibition in Paris in 1947 and his works remain rare and well sought-after.
Spirited bidding from a packed phone bank pushed prices high for works by European artists, several of which were recently authenticated having been discovered by Freeman’s in local estates. French impressionist Jean Dufy’s iconic Les Battages, depicting a French countryside harvesting scene, came from a Main Line, Philadelphia estate and was won for $61,000 (£37,200) by a European bidder. Two oil paintings offered by a local corporation, Le Pantin et le Mouton and
JEAN DUFY (FRENCH, 1888-1964) "LES BATTAGES" Sold in May 2009 for $61,000 (£37,200)
L’Enfant Pauvre est un Arbre d’Images by French/Isreali artist, Theo Tobiasse fetched $37,000 (£22,600) and $23,750 (£14,400) respectively in excess of their presale estimates. Finally, Leonor Fini’s Surrealist Figures fetched $46,000 (£28,050) from a Philadelphia Estate.
THEO TOBIASSE (ISRAELI/FRENCH, 1927) "LE PANTIN ET LE MOUTON" Sold in May 2009 for $37,000 (£22,600)
GEROME KAMROWSKI (AMERICAN 1914-2004) "THE URGENT HOUR" Sold in May 2009 for $85,000 (£51,800) AUCTION WORLD RECORD
F R E E M A N ’ S - M O D E R N & C O N T E M P O R A R Y PA I N T I N G S & S C U L P T U R E
UPCOMING SALE PABLO PICASSO (SPANISH, 1881–1973) “FEMME ACCOUDEE” 1959, Color linocut Signed and numbered in pencil From the edition of 50 Bloch 922 25 3/16 x 20 7/8 in. (64 x 53.1 cm.) $50,000–80,000 (£30,500-49,000)
ALEX KATZ (AMERICAN B. 1927) "JOAN AND CAROL" ca. 1970s, oil on aluminum. 28 7/8 x 28 7/8 in. (73.3 x 73.3cm) PROVENANCE: Robert Miller Gallery, New York, New York. Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $30,000-50,000 (£18,300-30,500)
OLIVIER DEBRÉ (FRENCH, 1920–1999) UNTITLED Signed bottom right, “O.DEBRÉ” oil on canvas Executed in 1956 39 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (100.33 x 118.11cm.) $15,000–25,000 (£9,200-15,250)
Our next sale of
Modern & Contemporary Art including Works from the Lehman Brothers Collection will be held on
November 1st, 2009 Closing date for consignments: September 15th, 2009 Inquiries: Anne Henry ahenry@freemansauction.com
M O D E R N & C O N T E M P O R A R Y PA I N T I N G S & S C U L P T U R E - F R E E M A N ’ S
Freeman's English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts department continues its tradition of offering a wide selection of interesting and desirable objects in its October 5th and 6th sale
Interesting & desirable objects from estates & private owners Of particular note is an impressive group of late 19th and early 20th century Russian silver, enamels and porcelain from three private collections, a number of French bronzes, property of a private collector, and a good assortment of 18th & 19th century English and French furniture from estates and private owners.
In addition, the sale also includes over 100 pieces of English and Continental majolica by such names as Mintons, Joseph Holdcroft, Wedgwood, and others from a private collection. For viewing information, please visit www.freemansauction.com.
Russian silver and shaded enamel sugar basket 11TH ARTEL, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1910 $8,000-12,000 (£4,900-7,300) Louis Chalon (French 1866-1916) OCTOPUS DANCER $15,000-25,000 (£9,200-12,200)
Our next sale of
English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts will be held on
October 6th & 7th, 2009 Regency rosewood, satinwood and brass inlay sofa table in the manner of John McLean CIRCA 1810 $10,000-15,000 (£6,100-9,200)
Closing date for consignments: August 21st, 2009 Inquiries: Douglas Girton dgirton@freemansauction.com
F R E E M A N ’ S - E N G L I S H & C O N T I N E N TA L F U R N I T U R E & D E C O R AT I V E A R T S
Italian marble figure of a nymph 19TH CENTURY $10,000-15,000 (£6,100-9,200)
French silver gilt musical automaton 19TH CENTURY $5,000-7,000 (£3,050-4,250)
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Fine Vernis Martin kingwood and bronze mounted lit d'enfant 19TH CENTURY $8,000-12,000 (£4,900-7,300)
Emile-Edmond Peynot THE TUNISIAN MERCHANT Sold in May 2009 for $17,500 (£10,700)
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
English Regency period brass and ivory orrery CIRCA 1820, HARRIS & CO., 50 HOLBORN, LONDON Sold in May 2009 for $49,000 (£30,000) (consigned via Freeman’s South)
Italian Renaissance carved walnut credenza 17TH CENTURY H: 42, W: 66, D: 19 1/2 in. Sold in May 2009 for $20,000 (£12,200)
E N G L I S H & C O N T I N E N TA L F U R N I T U R E & D E C O R AT I V E A R T S - F R E E M A N ’ S
“Buffalo Bill” Cody earned public recognition as a Western folk hero and became the subject of dime novels and articles
A rare Meerschaum pipe a gift to “Buffalo Bill” Two men, William F. Cody and George O. Starr, unknown to each other at birth, likely crossed paths in the late 19th/ early 20th century in the entertainment worlds of the Circus and Wild West Show.
William Frederick Cody (1846-1917), better known as “Buffalo Bill” Cody, born in Scout County, Iowa, grew up quickly. At six years old, he saw his older brother Samuel killed when a horse he was riding, reared and crushed him to death. His father died when Cody was eleven and the boy set out to support his mother and sisters. By fourteen Cody was riding for the Pony Express and at fifteen he joined the Union Army as a dispatch rider. After the Civil War, he hunted buffalo to feed the construction crews of the Union Pacific Railroad and acted as a scout for United States in their quest to quell Indian resistance. All these experiences honed Cody’s skills as a marksman and gained him knowledge of Indian customs and the geography of the western terrain. Cody earned public recognition as a
UPCOMING SALE
Meerschaum pipe in fitted case CIRCA 1905 Associated with Colonel William F. Cody (1846-1917) carved with horse and American Indians, the leather case bearing plaque inscribed “To Col. W.F. Cody Buffalo Bill from George O. Starr.” $6,000-8,000 (£3,650-4,800)
Western folk hero and became the subject of dime novels and articles.
Around 1872, Cody turned his life experience and exploits into entertainment for the public performing on stage in The Scouts of the Prairie. With the aid of financial backers, Cody was able to launch his own program, called “The Wild West Show.” This show featured displays of sharp shooting, riding, cowboys, Indian War cries, Pony Express ride, and other events, offering audiences throughout the U.S. and ultimately in Europe, a glimpse of 19th century Western America. In 1894, due to illness and other misfortunes, the show experienced logistical and financial difficulties. James A. Bailey of Barnum and Bailey Circus was contacted and received a 50% share of the Wild West show.
Mahogany and pine book press or bookcase LONDON, PARIS OR PHILADELPHIA, 1750-1790 One of two book presses purportedly owned by Benjamin Franklin, the other is in the collection of the Independence National Historical Park. The bookcase is included in the Frankliniana Database, The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary 1706–2006, online interactive exhibit. $50,000-80,000 (£30,500-48,500)
George O. Starr (1849-1915), born in Bethel, Connecticut, was educated as a physician and was commissioned in the New York State National Guard. Mr. Starr soon caught the “circus bug” and eventually joined the Barnum and Bailey Circus starting as a press agent, progressing to foreign representative and after James Bailey’s death, General Manager.
Freeman’s is pleased to offer this Meerschaum pipe - a great example of its type that is historically significant because it links the lives of Cody and Starr.
F R E E M A N ’ S - A M E R I C A N F U R N I T U R E , D E C O R A T I V E & F O L K A R T / P E N N S Y LV A N I A S A L E
UPCOMING SALE Group of carved miniature North American birds 20TH CENTURY H: 1 1/2 in-2 3/4 in. W: 3 in-4 in. $1,000-1,500 (£600-900) each Allen J. King (1878-1963) of North Scituate, Rhode Island carved the majority these miniature North American game birds. Renowned for the intricately painted detail and small scale of his bird carvings, he specialized in family groupings
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Pewter sweetmeat dish ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCIS BASSETT I, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK,
1715-1740 Sold in April 2009 for $85,000 (£51,800)
Our next sale of
Fine American Furniture, Decorative & Folk Arts will be held on
November 14th, 2009
Chippendale walnut tall case clock 18TH CENTURY; CASE WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
WORKS BY SAMUEL BISPHAM,
Sold in April 2009 for $25,000 (£15,250)
Grained and painted cherry corner cupboard 1820
PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA
Sold for $23,750 (£14,500)
and
The Pennsylvania Sale will be held on
November 15th, 2009 Closing date for consignments: October 2nd, 2009 Inquiries: Lynda Cain lcain@freemansauction.com Amy Parenti aparenti@freemansauction.com
George Washington memorial needlework MARY GUILD, MISS REMINGTON’S SCHOOL, HALLOWELL, MAINE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY Sold in April 2009 for $33,400 (£20,350)
P E N N S Y LV A N I A S A L E / A M E R I C A N F U R N I T U R E , D E C O R A T I V E & F O L K A R T - F R E E M A N ’ S
The December 6th ‘Fine American & European Paintings & Sculpture” sale promises to live up to its billing as one of Freeman’s most anticipated annual auctions, with a distinguished rostrum of artists represented
Previous successes and the promise of things to come Freeman’s Fine American & European Paintings & Sculpture sale, held in late June, was a notable success, with a laudable 82 percent sell-through rate by lot, and a nearly 90 percent sold rate by value.
As in our June sale – which realized $1,182,000 (£720,000) including premium for 105 lots sold - the December sale will likely feature a highly selective group of high end paintings, with an emphasis on quality and provenance. In the June sale, the better lots, including Pennsylvania/American and European, found good buyers, including a number of deep-pocketed private buyers. One need only try to buy one of the top lots in that sale’s crowded auction room to know that this market, according to department head Alasdair Nichol, “is proving to be quite resilient, and despite the current economic woes of the past year or so, is certainly on the mend.”
Highlights of the June sale includes lot 111, ‘January Sunshine’ by Fern Coppedge, which realized $109,000 (£66,500) (all prices cited include buyer’s premium) and an important Roy Nuse painting, “The Children of James W. Hunsberger”, lot 116, which sold for $115,000 (£70,1000) following a fierce bidding war. Strength was evident in a number of European pictures, including $26,200 (£16,000) for a fine equestrian painting, lot 37, executed by noted horse painter William Barraud, along with $20,000 (£12,200) paid for lot 42, ManeKatz’s “La Charette de Fleurs” and $28,600 realized for a LePho oil – one of three in that sale. That sale, like all of Freeman’s Fine Painting auctions, included a good assortment of Old Master pictures, with a Cornelis Visscher II “Portrait of a Lady,” lot 7, and “A Village Kermesse,” by Cornelis Droochsloot, lot 10, exceeding estimate, with each hammering down at $16,250 (£9,900).
ROY NUSE (AMERICAN 1885–1975) "THE CHILDREN OF JAMES W. HUNSBERGER" Signed and dated bottom right, oil on canvas 34 x 40 in. (86.4 x 101.6cm) Sold for $115,000 (£70,100)
F R E E M A N ’ S - F I N E A M E R I C A N & E U R O P E A N PA I N T I N G S & S C U L P T U R E
FERN ISABEL COPPEDGE (AMERICAN 1883–1951) "JANUARY SUNSHINE" Signed, oil on canvas 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2cm) Sold for $109,000 (£66,500)
ROSA BONHEUR (FRENCH 1822-1899) OXEN PLOWING. 1875 Signed “Rosa Bonheur” bottom right. Oil on canvas. 27 x 40 inches (68.6 x 101.6cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Virginia $15,000-25,000 (£9,100-15,250)
GORDON HOPE GRANT (AMERICAN 1875-1962) “BENEATH THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE” Painted circa 1930. Signed “Gordon Grant” bottom left. Oil on canvasboard. 19 1/4 x 27 1/2 inches (48.9 x 69.9 cm) PROVENANCE: David Findlay Jr., Inc., New York From the Lehman Brothers Collection
Our next sale of
Fine American & European Paintings & Sculpture will be held on
December 6th, 2009
$4,000-6,000 (£2,450-3,650)
Closing date for consignments: October 23rd, 2009 Inquiries: Alasdair Nichol anichol@freemansauction.com F I N E A M E R I C A N & E U R O P E A N PA I N T I N G S & S C U L P T U R E - F R E E M A N ’ S
UPCOMING SALE
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Platinum and diamond necklace with bow knot and grape bunch drops Sold in June 2009 for $15,000 (£9,150)
Lady’s 18 karat yellow gold and diamond cluster ring $7,000-10,000 (£4,250-6,100)
$2,000-3,000 (£1,220-1,850)
Platinum and diamond ring Sold in June 2009 for $13,750 (£8,400)
Lady's petite platinum and diamond wristwatch, Cartier Sold in June 2009 for $8,125 (£4,950)
Our next sale of
Fine Jewelry & Watches will be held on
December 7th, 2009 Closing date for consignments: October 9th, 2009 Inquiries: Kate Waterhouse kwaterhouse@freemansauction.com
FREEMAN’S - FINE JEWELRY
Traditional platinum 2 carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring
Lady’s contemporary 18 karat yellow gold citrine and pearl necklace Kielselstein Cord $6,000-8,000 (£3,600-4,800)
The Oriental Rugs and Carpets Department at Freeman's enjoyed a lively and successful auction on May 18, 2009
Standing room only for a great variety of rugs & textiles The great variety of rugs and textiles attracted a standingroom only audience of collectors, dealers and designers. Among the fine pieces offered from a private estate was a 19th century West Anatolian rug, lot 112, from the Oushak region. It, along with a number of other ‘collector’ rugs in this sale, attracted the interest of many a rug aficionado both during the exhibition as well as the auction. After much spirited bidding, it realized $13,750 (£8,400). A Northwest Anatolian rug from the same collection, lot 151, sold for $5,938 (£3,620), also eclipsing its estimate. Proof that the decorative carpet market is alive and well was evidenced by the results achieved for a number of lots, including lot 150, a late 19th century Heriz carpet with a design closely related to so-called ‘Bakshaish’ carpets, and a fine late 19th century Ziegler Mahal carpet – named for the English firm that designed and popularized these carpets in the late 1800s - sourced from a home in the Western U.S. The former realized $13,750 (£8,400); the latter realized $18,750 (£11,430).
The sale also featured a number of additional rugs and runners from Persia , the Caucasus, and China , along with a
Ziegler Mahal carpet 19TH CENTURY 13 ft. 5 in. x 11 ft. 3 in.
CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA LATE
Sold in May 2009 for $18,750 (£11,450)
good selection of contemporary rugs and carpets woven in the manner of their antique prototypes.
Freeman’s next auction of Oriental Rugs & Carpets will feature an equally good and diverse selection, including a number of collectible 18th and 19th century examples from China and Turkey. Consignments for that auction are being accepted through the Fall.
Our next sale of
Oriental Rugs & Carpets will be held on
January 10th, 2010 Closing date for consignments: November 30th, 2009 West Anatolian rug OUSHAK REGION, 19TH CENTURY 5 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. Sold in May 2009 for $13,750 (£8,900)
Inquiries: David Weiss dweiss@freemansuaction.com Richard Cervantes rcervantes@freemansauction.com O R I E N TA L R U G S & C A R P E T S - F R E E M A N ’ S
1 piece. (Hand-Colored Engraved Celestial Map.) Cellarius, Andreas. "Haemisphaerii Borealis Coeli et Terrae Sphaerica Scenographia." (Amsterdam ): (J. Janssonius, ca. 1660-1666). 17 1/8 x 19 3/4 inches (435 x 500 mm). $1,500-2,500 (£900-1,500) Cellarius’ celestial maps were executed in colorful French Baroque style. Rarely have the art & science of celestial images been more beautifully depicted.
1 piece. Hand-Colored Lithograph. Currier, N.; Ives, J., publishers. Palmer, F.F. "American Express Train." New York , 1864. 19 x 27 5/8 inches (482 x 701 mm). $8,000-12,0000 (£4,900-7,300) The “New Best 50” rank this print as #14 of the large folios. The train is the West Shore Railroad, the Hudson River is in the background.
Our next sale of
Rare Books, Manuscripts & Ephemera will be held on
September 24th, 2009 Closing date for consignments: August 15th, 2009 Inquiries: David Bloom dbloom@freemansauction.com Joe Huenke jhuenke@freemansauctioncom
1 vol. (Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, illustrator.) Clemenceau, Georges. “Au Pied de Sinai.” Paris , 1898. #299/355 (of 380) on Velin d'Arches. With 10 lithographic plates, plus an extra suite of the plates in various shades of black, green & brown. $4,000-6,000 (£2,450-3,650) An account of Ghetto life in Poland in the 19th-Century. Lautrec spent hours in the Tournelle quarter of Paris, sketching poor Russian & Polish Jews.
FREEMAN’S - RARE BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS & EPHEMERA
Ten years may be a relative blink of an eye in the long histories of Lyon & Turnbull of Edinburgh (established in 1826) and America’s oldest auctioneers, Freeman’s of Philadelphia (established in 1805).
But this brief passage of time has seen remarkable changes for the two sister firms – in terms of technology, in terms of presentation and in terms of ambition. Most of all it has seen the building of a creative and motivated team that visitors to salerooms and offices on both sides of the Atlantic frequently cite as the one thing that they value most. Ten years ago there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air as the first private view at the newly re- formed Lyon & Turnbull went underway.
These were humble beginnings for a group of auction house specialists who talked of creating an international auction house in Scotland but a taste of things to come was a crowd of over 700 at 33 Broughton Place, including the late First Minister, Donald Dewar.
At the time this handsome neo-Classical temple designed in 1823 by Archibald Elliott was still in the early phases of development, the offices for the small team of ten cramped in a space upstairs. It has now served as a venue for over 250 sales. Lyon & Turnbull promised to do things differently and they have. The gallery in London ’s Pall Mall opened in 2007. Working as a base for a range of sales and departments, highlights so far have included both the Deloitte Collection (January 2008) and the Chen Collection (November 2008). The London presence continues to generate much business in a difficult market: the Squire Collection coming up in September is testament to this. 2009 also marks the 10th year of the marketing alliance between Lyon & Turnbull and Freeman’s – a reciprocal relationship that has been the centre of some of the most memorable sales of the last decade, from the combined sale of the contents of Keith Skeel’s Suffolk and New York residences to the world tour of the Drambuie Collection and, of course, the 200th anniversary celebrations at Freeman’s. It might still have been a dream in 1999 but in 2009 they really are an acknowledged force in the international art market.
Roland Arkell (Deputy Editor, Antiques Trade Gazette)
10 1999-2009
CELEBRATING THE LAST TEN YEARS
10
years of collections
1999-2009
Over the past 10 years Lyon & Turnbull have become known for their innovative approach to special collections.
Choosing the right venue and marketing approach to suit each individual project is a Lyon & Turnbull specialty and they believe this approach makes all the difference in achieving the best possible results for their clients. The combination of stunning photography and pioneering catalogue design brought the Andrew McIntosh Patrick Collection of
JOHN LINNELL (1792-1882) STORM IN AUTUMN Signed and dated 1856 91cm x 134cm (35.75in x 52.75in)
Sold in January 2006 as part of the Drambuie Art Collection for £160,550 ($263,300)
Christopher Dresser Metalwork to life, a tribute to Dresser’s own design ethic.
In 2006 the MacKinnon family, owners of The Drambuie Liqueur Company, asked Lyon & Turnbull to bring their corporate collection of fine paintings, works of art and antiques to auction. A world tour that brought the work of some of Scotland ’s finest artists to the far shores of Hong Kong and east coast America , in conjunction with Freemans’s of Philadelphia , culminated in a hugely successful two day sale
THE COOTE CANDELABRA A pair of important Regency silver-gilt seven light candelabra Benjamin Smith, London 1812-13 91cm high, 932oz
Sold in November 2008 as part of the Chen Collection for £145,250 ($238,200)
2008 saw two collections offered in London , part of the companies growing presence in the UK capital. The first in January of that year was another corporate collection. This time it was Deloitte who asked Lyon & Turnbull to sell their collection of Modern & Contemporary art, the magnificent surroundings of Burlington House were chosen as the perfect setting for the collection. The second was the Chen Collection of Russian enamels and English silver, a splendid selection of the finest quality which was exhibited and sold at the Caledonian Club in Belgravia after exhibitions at the Forbes Gallery in New York and at the main Edinburgh saleroom. These were two very different sales that greatly exceeded expectations after the Lyon & Turnbull treatment!
2000
The contents of Carradale House, home of Naomi Mitchison
2002
The Estate of the late Alfred Esdaile
2003
The Murray Collection
2004
The contents of Jordanstone House, Perthshire Whytock & Reid
2005
Christopher Dresser Metalwork
An important Russian silver-gilt and plique-à-jour enameldecorated dinner service 11th Artel, Moscow, 1908-1917 Sold in November 2008 as part of the Chen Collection for £325,250 ($533,400)
The contents of Pallinsburn House, Northumberland
2006
The Drambuie Collection
2007
The library of Robert O. Lenkiewicz
Gramercy Park, the New York residence of Keith Skeel Loudham Hall, the Suffolk residence of Keith Skeel
The Lord Constantine Collection
CHRISTOPHER DRESSER (1834-1904) TOAST RACK designed circa 1879
JOHN HOYLAND (b. 1934) 17.7.69 Acrylic on canvas
Sold in April 2005 as part of the Christopher Dresser Metalwork Collection for £25,850 ($42,400)
198.1cm x 365.8cm (78.5in x 145in)
Sold in January 2008 as part of the Deloitte Art Collection for £186,000 ($205,000) (world record)
2008
The Deloitte Collection of Contemporary Art, London The contents of South Hall, County Durham
The Chen Collection, London
2009
The Ainslie Collection
The Robert Elliott Meteorite Collection
10
years of house sales
1999-2009
House sales often take on a life of their own. The ‘house sale effect’, when the historic significance of a house and the people who lived there sends interest soaring also means there is a significant effect on the financial outcome!
One of Lyon & Turnbull’s earliest house sales was the contents of Carradale House, home of Naomi Mitchison. Amongst the eclectic works in the house was the large portrait of Andrew Samson with a comic by Joan Eardley (see image on front cover), which sold for a then record price of £91,700 ($150,400). It was recently loaned to the Scottish National Gallery’s recent exhibition of her work.
The first London house sale came soon after with the Hyde Park apartment of the late Alfred Esdaile. Esdaile, a flamboyant impresario of the 1950s and 60s had decorated his flat in luxurious style – a look which suited the surroundings of our saleroom and which resulted in an astonishing 99% selling rate. Closer to home, when the famous Edinburgh firm of Whytock & Reid closed its doors for the last time, a record attendance with standing room only resulted in s similar sell-out result.
The first house sale on the premises was at Jordanstone, the home of the Duncan family and most recently to Lady Duncan. The imposing house set in the Perthshire hills boasted a fine library; the marquee on the lawn was packed for the sale. Just south of the border Lyon & Turnbull were asked to sell the contents of Pallinsburn, home of the Coltman-Rogers family. This grand house with its 19th century Jacobean style frontage yielded some great treasures, the most notable of which was the 16th century Codex Stosch manuscript, which contained architectural drawings of the Roman Forum. This manuscript, undiscovered since it came to the house in the 18th century, was found in the library and caused great excitement in architectural circles. After extensive research, and with a separate facsimile catalogue, this lot broke the then house record. It is now in the RIBA collection in London .
COSWAY BINDING. ARETZ Gertrude Napoleon and his women friends ... London: 1927 Sold in July 2004 as part of the Jordanstone House sale for £18,800 ($30,800)
A George III parquetry Pembroke table in the manner of John Linnel 117cm wide (open), 71cm high, 91cm deep
Sold in May 2005 as part of the Pallinsburn Collection for £44,215 ($75,500)
TEN YEARS OF HOUSE SALES
The Codex Stosch: GIOVANNI BATTISTA DA SANGALLO (1496-1548) Discovered at Pallinsburn and sold in July 2005 for £261,350 ($428,600
GEORGE ALEXANDER NAPIER THE SCREW STEAMER ‘COLUMBIA’ PASSING THE PORT OF GREENOCK Oil on canvas 90cm x 165cm
Sold in October 2007 as part of the Constantine Collection for £64,800 ($106,250)
The Old Manse, Bute January 2009
Drambuie January 2006
Jordanstone July 2004
Pallinsburn May 2005
Crosshall Manor October 2007
TEN YEARS OF HOUSE SALES
10
years of excellent prices
1999-2009
A stunning Art Deco diamond bracelet Length 19cm, estimated weight of principal diamond approximately 4.50cts
Sold in November 2006 for £33,460 ($54,875)
CHARLES FRANCIS ANNESLEY VOYSEY (1857-1941) TABLE SECRETAIRE, CIRCA 1900 45.5cm wide, 50cm high, 30.5cm deep
Sold in our Decorative Arts sale in November 2008 for £85,250 ($140,000)
The Leith Goblet, circa 1765 19cm high
Sold in January 2006 as part of the Drambuie Collection for £13,145 ($21,550)
An Imperial Chinese celadon moonflask, Yongzheng mark and period 30cm high
Sold in March 2006 for £311,750 ($511,300)
A George II mahogany dumb waiter Sold in July 2000 for £117,000 ($191,900)
TEN YEARS OF EXCELLENT PRICES
GIOVANNI SCHRANZ (1794-1882) VIEW OF GRAND HARBOUR, VALETTA FROM CORRADINO Oil on canvas 91cm x 132cm (36in x 52in)
and a companion a pair 'View of Grand Harbour during a Storm' (2) Provenance: Blair House, Ayrshire Sold for in December 2002 for £110,050 ($180,500)
JOSEPH FARQUHARSON R.A. (SCOTTISH 1846-1935) BENEATH THE SNOW ENCUMBERED BRANCHES Signed, oil on canvas 51cm x 76cm (20in x 30in)
Sold in December 2008 for £145,250 ($238,200)
SIR EDUARDO PAOLOZZI R.A. (1924-2005) MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE Bronze, signed in the cast, edition of four 145cm x 183cm x 101cm (57in x 72in x 43.6in)
Sold in September 2006 for £138,150 ($226,600)
Lewin, William The Birds of Great Britain, with their eggs, accurately figured. London, 1789-1794, 7 volumes 322 original body-colour paintings by Lewin Sold in January 2007 for £17,300 ($28,400)
TEN YEARS OF EXCELLENT PRICES
10
years of support and events
1999-2009
As auctioneers we are regularly out and about assisting charities with auctions, antiques valuation days and other fundraising events.
Although the salerooms are primarily used for auctions, both Lyon & Turnbull and Freeman’s try to help various charities raise money and profile by giving their space along with the services of an auctioneer, a speaker or other backup support and host a variety of exhibitions throughout the year.
In June this year in Edinburgh an evening was held to celebrate fifty years of The Samaritans when an auction of contemporary works was conducted by Lyon & Turnbull’s busiest charity auctioneer, Campbell Armour. Charities helped by Lyon & Turnbull over the years include Erskine, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Epilepsy Scotland, Macmillan Cancer, Marie Curie Cancer Care, The Sick Kids Friends Foundation, the Tom Hunter Foundation as well as organisations with an arts profile. Freeman’s is proud to have sponsored several events to benefit various charities including research for breast cancer, PAWS and the Morris Animal Refuge.
Exhibitions, too, have featured over the years and Lyon & Turnbull have regularly held exhibitions on their premises during the Edinburgh Festival. The exhibition of the contents of Lennoxlove, seat of the Dukes of Hamilton was certainly memorable, not least for the record turnout at the private view when 1000 people attended! A fascinating exhibition of Scottish Vernacular Furniture organised by Dr Bill Cotton was a highlight of last years exhibition programme. Each year Freeman’s award the Samuel T. Freeman Memorial Scholarship to an outstanding graduate at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and host an exhibition of his or her work.
Freeman’s sponsors an annual lecture series for The Appraisers Association of America. The series is committed to ongoing education for appraisers and includes a six-part slide lecture series at the National Arts Club in New York City, given by specialists in the fine and decorative arts focusing on specific areas in depth. Within the context of the talk the expert provides historical background, an overview of the field, establishes current values and trends, addresses problems of copies and forgeries and often considers a variety of issues including conservation, as well as insuring the appraised property.
TEN YEARS OF SUPPORT AND EVENTS
TEN YEARS OF SUPPORT AND EVENTS
10
years of our international alliance
1999-2009
Over the past 10 years a strong alliance has built up between Lyon & Turnbull and Freeman’s of Philadelphia.
Building a bridge across the Atlantic has created an international marketing base to support and attract a global range of clients. The trans-Atlantic connection has been the basis of several successful world tours, including both the Drambuie and Chen Collections and the joint sale of the contents of Keith Skeel’s Suffolk and New York homes [see below].
Various single items have flown back and forth throughout the last decade from a stunning oil by Breanski, brought home to Scotland from the American East Coast, to Buffalo Bill’s pipe, a Scottish discovery currently being offered in Freeman’s fall Americana sale. Both Freeman’s and Lyon & Turnbull are looking forward to the next 10 years of their happy alliance, with a number of exciting new projects in the pipeline.
John Mackie and Paul Roberts celebrate Freeman’s bi-centenary in 2005 by presenting a silver gavel to the company’s chairman Samuel M. (Beau) Freeman II.
A set of sixteen mahogany dining chairs in the manner of Thomas Chippendale Sold in June 2007 as part of the Keith Skeel Collection for £42,000 ($68,900) The Collection was sold in two parts - at Gramercy Park, New York (left) and Loudham Hall in Suffolk, England (right)
T E N Y E A R S O F I N T E R N AT I O N A L A L L I A N C E
Mr and Mrs Chen chat with Paul Roberts (Lyon & Turnbull) and David Bloom and Jim Buckley (Freeman’s) during the exhibition of the Chen Collection in Philadelphia.
A pair of fur gloves given to David Steuart Erskine (17421829), the 11th Earl of Buchan, by George Washington, America's first president, circa 1794 The gloves are accompanied by a note “Gloves presented by the late General Washington to the late Earl of Buchan.” Erskine, an eccentric, well-educated Scot loved America and frequently corresponded with Washington. Washington proposed Erskine for membership to the American Philosophical Society in 1794, and the Earl was elected that same year. The gloves were discovered by Lyon & Turnbull earlier this year and will be offered by Freeman's of Philadelphia in their November American Furniture and Decorative Arts sale with an estimate of $3,000-$5,000 (£1,800-3,100).
Meerschaum pipe in fitted case CIRCA 1905 Associated with Colonel William F. Cody (1846-1917) carved with horse and American Indians, the leather case bearing plaque inscribed “To Col. W.F. Cody Buffalo Bill from George O. Starr.” Consigned via Lyon & Turnbull to be offered in Freeman’s American Decorative & Folk Art sale on November 14th with an estimate of $6,000-8,000 (£3,650-4,800)
ALFRED DE BREANSKI SENIOR (1852-1928) A PERTHSHIRE VALLEY Signed, signed and inscribed verso, oil on canvas 75cm x 127cm (30in x 50in)
Consigned via Freeman’s and sold by Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh for £40,630 ($66,600)
SCOTTISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY AFTER JEAN BAPTISTE NINI PORTRAIT OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790) Unsigned, oil on panel, feigned oval, framed 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
Consigned via Lyon & Turnbull and sold by Freeman’s in Philadelphia for $33,460 (£20,400)
T E N Y E A R S O F I N T E R N AT I O N A L A L L I A N C E
“I’m very much looking forward to the Fall Sales – I have some incredible property from good estates ... along with individual items coming up - something for everyone”
Notes from Charlottesville mixing modern & traditional While some areas of the mid-Atlantic and South still have a reputation in the minds of many as being quiet and sleepy, a number of Southern cities and towns are proving to be fertile areas for finding interesting, very saleable high-end art and antiques.
Recent Southern discoveries of note sold at Freeman's include a fine Bernard Buffet cabinet picture, “Still Life with Glass and Lemon,” which realized $18,750 (£11,450). The same consignor, from a small north Georgia town, sold a platinum, emerald and diamond bracelet for $9,500 (£5,800), and an Emile-Edmond Peynot bronze of a “Tunisian Merchant” for $17,500 (£10,700). A fine Hughie Lee-Smith painting, consigned from another seller, “Dock Scene,” realized $26,200 (£16,000). The latter, quite evocative of a sense of place, yet with a modern sensibility, was given directly by Lee-Smith, an important African American artist, to the owner's mother. Finally, an impressive KPM porcelain plaque depicting Queen Louise, based on a painting by A. Richter, brought $12,500 (£7,600).
BERNARD BUFFET (FRENCH, 1928-1999) STILL LIFE WITH GLASS AND LEMON Sold in May 2009 for $18,750 (£11,450)
HUGHIE LEE SMITH (AMERICAN, 1915-1999) DOCK SCENE Sold in May 2009 for $26,200 (£16,000)
Colin Clarke, who heads up Freeman's Charlottesville, Virginia, office, regularly travels about 50,000 miles annually, visiting every state from Pennsylvania to Florida. Notwithstanding his many years of experience in the art and antiques field, Mr. Clarke sums up his recent experiences overseeing what is, in effect, a satellite branch of an established Philadelphia institution: “What never ceases to amaze me is the extraordinary variety of people and property located throughout the southern regions. I'm very
HARRIET WHITNEY FRISHMUTH (AMERICAN 1880-1980) "DESHA" Sold in July 2008 for $15,000 (£9,150)
Impressive lady's platinum emerald and diamond bracelet CONTEMPORARY
Sold in June 2009 for $9,500 (£5,800)
F R E E M A N ’ S - C H A R LOT T E S V I L L E
much looking forward to the fall sales - I have some incredible property culled from good estates, along with individual items from private collections that will be featured in upcoming Freeman's sales. There really will be something for everyone.” Southern collectors and estate executors seeking either an appraisal or advice about selling a single item or an entire collection are encouraged to contact Colin Clarke, at cclarke@freemanssouth.com
Sale results most clearly indicate the old proposition that estate property - property fresh to the market and reasonably estimated - trumps the market so to speak
Trusts, Estates & Appraisals lead to successful sales Freeman's Trusts, Estates & Appraisal Department has been busy.
The recent sale in late May featured property from the Estate of the late William R. Frazier Jr. - and it was one of the most successful sales in the Spring. The original estimate for the collection was $222,000 to $331,000 and the sale realized a very healthy $ 328,000. While there has been - across the board - a general weakening of demand and, consequently, price weakening most especially with lower levels of property, it has not been experienced with estate property. Estate property sells well if properly presented, properly marketed and properly estimated. In the past several months Freeman’s have sold property from several estates - and they have uniformly proved the adage as outlined herein.
AFTER CLODION “THE ABDUCTION” Bronze Sold for $8,125 (£4,950)
The department offer a full range of services, from estate appraisals to estate clearance - and for estates of every size. Please feel free to contact them with any and all of your estate needs. Christian Jussel 267.414.1227 cjussel@freemansauction.com
Samuel T. Freeman III 267.414.1222 sfreeman@freemansauction.com
Thomas B. McCabe IV 267.414.1235 tmccabe@freemansauction.com
Pair of Vienna porcelain urns-on-stand Sold for $6,875 (£4,200)
F R E E M A N ’ S - T R U S T S & E S TAT E S
APPRAISALS Two words, two companies Whether your home is in York or New York our international valuations/appraisals department can offer you the breadth of service
and specialism required to ensure you are fully covered in every
situation.
With more than a thousand visits annually sister companies Lyon & Turnbull and Freeman's have become market leaders in the world of specialist valuations, offering a wide range of services including full insurance valuations/appraisals, inheritance tax/probate work, family division and tax planning. Our international team are recommended by leading insurance companies and brokers throughout the U.S. and Europe, including AXA Art, Hiscox, Sterling and Chubb.
We are able to value household contents including pictures, furniture, silver and jewellery, ceramics and glassware, Asian art, antiquarian books, rugs and carpets, coins and medals, works of art and 20th century design.
Our specialist valuers/appraisers work in the privacy of your home in a discreet and unobtrusive manner. We always try to complete our work as quickly as possible to minimise disruption and pride ourselves on a reputation for integrity, courtesy and professionalism.
Discretion, confidentiality and security are integral to the service we offer and our systems and procedures have been developed with this in mind. We use the most current technology available to guard and achieve an exemplary security.
LYON & TURNBULL ACQUIRES ANDREW COLVIN FINE ART VALUATIONS
With the ongoing success of the Valuation Department Lyon & Turnbull has acquired Andrew Colvin Fine Art Valuations, in February this year, with the view of increasing their services in the South of England.
Started in 1975 by picture specialist Andrew Colvin, who was joined in 1989 by Andrew Marshall, this practice has produced more than 7000 valuations throughout the British Isles and across Europe. They felt the need to pool resources with Lyon & Turnbull to meet the ever increasing demand for valuations and greater range of expertise. The presence of both Andrew Marshall and Andrew Colvin strengthens the Lyon & Turnbull team and makes it a much more formidable force
VA LUAT I O N S
VALUATIONS – one international service We are always happy to visit and discuss a client's requirements with them and providing, where requested, a written quotation for any of our services. For further information please contact:
U.S.A.
U.K. AND EUROPE
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BENEFITS OF A VALUATION/APPRAISAL • It has been shown that more than 75% of clients we visit are
underinsured. A full and up-to-date valuation/appraisal will ensure any settlement would accurately reflect your loss.
• A current and precise report can greatly expedite the settlement process.
• An increase in the value insured does not automatically mean an increase in premium. The majority of Art & Antiques are classified as low risk and having correct categorisation separate from General Contents may attract lower premiums. • Fully illustrated valuations/appraisals make keeping track of your possessions easy.
VA LUAT I O N S
The Life & Times of a High Net Worth Insurance Broker Insurance is dull, isn’t it? When perhaps working in a large call centre handling call after call to those wanting “the cheapest car insurance” it could very well be. Maybe not if you are Robert Spear, Private Clients Regional Manager for Oval Insurance Broking Ltd. In Robert’s world, it’s all Picasso, Pininfarina and Period Property. Robert is a specialist Fine Art & Private Client insurance broker with a client base that even the finest retail establishments would covet. When quizzed about what he does and the clients he looks after, Robert remains very coy; “Confidentiality is paramount in my position” he says “I am trusted with some highly confidential information”. What he will talk about is his passion for providing “world class service” and “professional advice”. “People choose to deal with me because their needs are far more complex than any price comparison web site could handle, or perhaps are outdated and in need of reviewing. I provide an advice based service that helps clients procure the best that is available in the insurance market. I am not an insurance salesman.” “The owner of a large country estate with a fine art collection that runs into the millions requires a totally bespoke insurance programme tailored specifically to their needs. This is not something that can be purchased off the shelf.” “Getting people to insure correctly can be tough as cost is always at the forefront of people’s minds. However, when I explain the perils of underinsurance and the potential losses that a client could have, that quest to save of a few quid tends to be forgotten.” Robert and his colleagues have been asked to insure some weird and wonderful things over the years, he adds “Recently we received a request from a father treating his daughter to a lavish 18th Birthday party which meant that we had to source event cancellation insurance for the pop stars £1m contract to sing at the event, on behalf of the client.” “It’s all about advice” Robert stresses, “Personal insurance is becoming all about price which is a shame, clients do not always realise that the insurance they have bought could be woefully inadequate for their needs.”
Robert also comments on the Oval group’s holistic approach on the more complex of cases, “it’s not just about making sure that our Private Clients are protected at the time of a loss. One of our clients has a substantial fine art collection, which is open to public viewing. To ensure that all aspects of the risk are considered, we involved not only our Corporate team, who ensure that the business activities are adequately insured, but also Oval’s specialist Risk Services team, who have undertaken consultancy work with the client on fire prevention, fire design issues and security strategies. In addition Oval Financial Services have provided advice on potential tax issues and equity release opportunities.” Robert adds, “It’s a comfort knowing that my colleagues in other parts of the business share a similar passion for their chosen fields and are able to provide a level of expertise second to none.” “Our service is completely focused on each individual’s requirements, providing advice on all aspects of private insurance, complemented by risk advice and professional diligence that ensures we match innovative insurance solutions to your portfolio. With this approach to simplifying an insurance programme, we work to improve cover avoiding common pitfalls such as under insurance with an ultimate aim of saving those two most precious of commodities, time and money.” Robert admits that he is different to other insurance brokers, but he is not entirely unique in Oval. “Within Oval Private Clients we all share the same ethos towards looking after our clients. Our business is regional to ensure we can deliver a local service and respond quickly to our clients needs and we have 8 regional hub offices throughout the UK.”
With 8 regional hubs around the UK and offices in most major towns and cities, we have local knowledge as well as insurance and financial services expertise. For an informal chat about your requirements or simply some advice, please contact Robert Spear on 07825 746106 or 01924 433119. Alternatively Robert can be contacted by email on Robert.Spear@theovalgroup.com or visit us at www.theovalgroup.com.
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Welcome Welcome to our special anniversary edition of International View.
hard to see that these could become a new milestone to be reflected upon at future anniversaries.
It hardly seems that a decade has passed since the relaunch of Lyon & Turnbull - so many targets set and surpassed, so many milestones reached. The centre section of this issue is dedicated to these milestones – from stunning collections to those single lots that flew out of the saleroom in a flurry of bidding.
Notwithstanding this speculation it is certain that whatever developments occur over the next decade we can predict that clients will remain at the centre of our world, and we will continue to serve them to the best of our ability with all the modern, and ancient, tools at our disposal.
During the preparation for our tenth anniversary celebrations I thought I would take a moment to think about the future, a landscape that seems to be changing on a daily basis. The current economic climate has inflicted major changes on the way art and antiques are bought and sold across the world. I found myself dreaming of a world with no printed catalogues, one of three-dimensional images and even virtual salerooms. Whilst not yet a reality it is not too
Best wishes
Paul Roberts
Vice Chairman
FRONT COVER The Royal Presentation silver-gilt tray to H.R.H. Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith, London 1805 75cm across handles, 55cm high, 250.5oz
Part of the Chen Collection sold in November 2008 for £133,250 ($218,500) ‘Greenery’ - A Morris and Company tapestry designed by John Henry Dearle, 1892 (detail) 217cm (high), 460cm wide (approx.)
Sold in April 2004 for £200,250 ($328,400) JOAN EARDLEY R.S.A. (1921-1963) ANDREW WITH A COMIC Signed, oil on canvas, Sold in December 2000 for £91,700 ($150,400) A Regency period walnut, rosewood veneered satinwood crossbanded and parcel gilt side table, circa 1810 198cm wide, 92cm high, 41cm deep
Sold in March 2007 for £125,100 ($205,200)
RIGHT An early 19th century gold mounted hardwood cane relating to Capt. James Cook Sold in March 2003 for £150,750 ($247,250)
w w w. l y o n a n d t u r n b u l l . c o m Photography: www.johnmckenziephotography.co.uk Printing: Pardy & Son (Printers) Ltd., Ringwood, BH24 3EH
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Letters from a 35-year friendship between James Veitch and David Brewster inspire an interest in scientific matters which lead to many experiments on the polarization of light and the invention of the kaleidoscope
Sir David Brewster important scientific correspondence Lyon & Turnbull are pleased to announce the inclusion of an important archive of Scottish scientific correspondence, between the Scottish physicist David Brewster (1781-1868) and astronomer James Veitch (1771-1838), in their forthcoming sale of Rare Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photographs.
David Brewster was born in Jedburgh in 1781. The son of the rector of the local grammar school Brewster was destined for academia. At the age of 12 he was sent to the University of Edinburgh to study for the clergy. However, he had already shown a strong inclination towards the natural sciences - spurred on by his friendship with local astronomer and telescope maker James Veitch. With James Veitch, Brewster built many optical devices such as microscopes and sundials, developing an expertise that resulted in the invention of the kaleidoscope in 1816. In trying to improve lenses for microscopes, he became interested in optics and particularly in the polarization for
light that transverses it. Brewster then sought an expression for the polarization of light by reflection and found, in 1815, that the polarization of a beam of reflected light is greatest when the reflected and refracted rays are at right angles to each other. This is known as Brewster's Law, and it may be stated in the form that the tangent of the angle of polarization is numerically equal to the refractive index of the reflecting medium when polarization is maximum. Brewster was awarded the Rumford Medal by the Royal Society in 1819 in recognition of his findings. Brewster then worked on the polarization of light reflected by metals, and established the new field of optical mineralogy. During the 1820s he studied colour in the optical spectrum and worked on absorption spectroscopy of natural substances. One of Brewster's other major concerns was increasing the public awareness of the importance of science. He edited a number of scientific periodicals and wrote many books and articles on science. He was also instrumental in the foundation of several academic organizations including the Edinburgh School of Arts in 1821, the Royal Scottish Society for Arts in 1821, and the British Association for the Advancement of Science in 1831.
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National Covenant Document on vellum signed by over 100 Covenanters. Renfrewshire, 1638, signatures include the Earls of Montrose, Cassillis, Eglinton, Wemyss, Rothes, Lindsay, Lothian, Lord Blamerino, et al. The initial document was neatly written and signed by a large gathering on February 28th 1638 in Greyfriar’s Kirkyard, Edinburgh. The leading Covenanters - Rothes, Montrose, Eglinton, Cassillis, et al - then created duplicate copies to be dispatched “by the considerable persons themselves” into every shire, presbytery and parish of Scotland for signature. The copy shown here is the Covenant of Renfrewshire. Sold in June 2009 for £31,250 ($51,250)
James Veitch was a self-educated polymath, who while earning his living as a ploughwright, also found the time to dabble in mathematics, mechanics and astronomy. He set up a scientific workshop on the Jedburgh turnpike where he gave lessons to local educated men in these subjects. By the late 1820s he had stopped making ploughs and devoted his time to making telescopes and clocks. His customers for telescopes included Brewster, Sir Walter Scott, the Earl of Hopetoun, the Earl of Minto, and Professor Schumacher of the Altona Observatory in Germany.
years [the last three letters are undated]. With Veitch's help, Brewster had made his first telescope by the age of ten. Veitch was known to major public figures such as Walter Scott and Francis Jeffrey, editor the Edinburgh Review and, amongst others, Mary Somerville, also a native of Jedburgh, the first woman to have a work published in the Royal Society of London's Philosophical Transactions.
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Veitch's early encouragement inspired David Brewster to take an interest in scientific matters and, as this correspondence shows, the friendship lasted more than 35
Our next sale of
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs will be held on
September 16th, 2009 Enquiries: Simon Vickers simon.vickers@lyonandturnbull.com Alex Dove alex.dove@lyonandturnbull.com
Churchill, Sir Winston London to Ladysmith via Pretoria. First edition, presentation copy. Sold in June 2009 for £7,750 ($12,700)
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In the forthcoming September Fine Antiques sale, Lyon & Turnbull are delighted to be offering a small collection of porcelain from the Sèvres factory in France
Sèvres porcelain bearing a mark of quality The Sèvres factory was originally founded in Vincennes in 1740 with the support of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour.
In 1756, the factory moved to larger premises in Sèvres, near Madame de Pompadour's Bellevue Castel. Louis XV became the sole owner of the factory in 1759. He insisted that only the finest pieces were produced and also legislated a near monopoly in France for the factory. Sèvres became one of the foremost porcelain manufacturers in Europe in the second half of the eighteenth century, rivaling Meissen and Dresden. An early 19th century Sevrès plate from the Barton family dinner service, together with and oval platter (2) £500-700 ($820-1,150)
Sèvres would almost certainly have outstripped the two Saxon factories towards the end of the century if it had not been for the French Revolution. Instead, with the removal of its royal patronage and the economic devastation of the Revolution, the factory was almost ruined by 1800.
In 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte named himself Emperor of France, and about the same time, Alexandre Brongniart was named the director of the Sèvres factory. Brongniart was responsible for reversing the fortunes of the factory over the following four decades. He produced porcelain, not only for Napoleon himself, but also the more financially profitable emerging middle classes. It was during the Empire period (1804-14) that the plate featured here and the dinner service from which it comes were manufactured by Sèvres. The coat-of-arms belongs to the Barton family of Ireland, and bears the motto 'Fide et Fortitudine' (Fidelity and Fortitude). Tom Barton, whose family were landowners in Fermanagh and Donegal, settled in Bordeaux in 1725 and established himself as a wine merchant. His grandson, Hugh, inherited the wine estates on his grandfather's death in 1780. Hugh was arrested and imprisoned during the reign of terror in Bordeaux. With the assistance of his wife, however, he managed to escape to Ireland. As a foreigner he was no longer allowed to own property in France, but arranged for a French man, Daniel Guestier, to take over and manage the business there on his behalf. Eventually, in 1831, he purchased the estate of Staffan, County Kildare, which remained in the Barton family until 1949. The choice of Sèvres to produce his dinner service was clearly made on the basis of his connections with France and also the quality of the workmanship of the factory.
Our next sale of
Fine Antiques will be held on
September 30th, 2009 Enquiries: Lee Young lee.young@lyonandturnbull.com Victoria Crake victoria.crake@lyonandturnbull.com
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A Chinese brown mottled jade recumbent water buffalo, early Qing Dynasty 25cm wide
Sold in June 2009 for £22,500 ($36,900)
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A 19th century giltwood and gesso console table and pier mirror In the manner of Robert Adam Provenance: Lothian Estates Crailing House, Jedburgh £3,000-5,000 ($4,900-8,200)
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A Hispano Moresque Valencia (Narbonne) maiolica albarello, second half of the 16th century 27.5cm high
Sold in April 2009 for £20,000 ($33,000)
A late 17th century walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock By Andrew Broun, Edinburgh 235cm high
Sold in March 2009 for £7,250 ($11,900)
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An aura of grandeur and opulence created by interminling classic period pieces with items of contemporary design
The Squire Collection an eclectic eye The offices of Squire & Co in St. John’s Square, London are a treasure trove of surprise and intrigue.
The interiors were designed in two phases by Christopher Nevile and his business partner Justin Meath-Baker, the first reflecting the French Provinical style and the second a more eceletic, contemporary approach. An aura of grandeur and opulence is created by intermingling classic period pieces, such as the magnificent
16th century Spanish walnut refectory table, with items of contemporary design by figures such as Mark Brazier Jones and Oriel Harwood.
Nicolas Squire’s office is housed at the top of the building, a microcosm of the eclectic taste that has helped inspire the extraordinary nature of Nevile’s commission - Tibetan works of art vie for space with a sheet glass chair by Amos Marchant, from the design agency Blue, and a fablous winged papier mache vase by Marion Elliot. There is no mistaking the function of the St John’s Square premises, everywhere you look there are visual jokes pertaining to the legal profession - the secret doors of the boardroom have handles cast as wigs. The combination of Christopher Nevile’s design talent and the taste of Nicolas Squire has created a fascinating feast for the eye, leaving one question for the onlooker, “if this is the office collection, I wonder what he has at home!” For those interested in viewing the collection in situ there will be a limited opportunity in mid September when a private view has been arranged before its is moved to Edinburgh for sale on September 30th.
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“It was 11a.m. on a hot New York July morning when the 16ft doors of the Hobbs Mansion on a quiet 93rd Street opened to admit me to a ‘world of wonders’ - everywhere the eye alighted upon another treasure”- Paul Roberts
Bits and Hobbs fascinating insights & moments to savour Over the last 25 years, however, Carlton has been building up an accumulation of fascinating objects in the company's London warehouse as a sideline to the extraordinary items of furniture and objects for which he is known. “These are primarily things acquired as a corollary to our main business,” he comments, “most of which have been gathering dust for more than 20 years. They were bought, often on a whim, for their charm or their unusual design. We thought it was time they saw the light of day and gave pleasure to someone else.”
Rather than spoil the pleasure with too much preamble Lyon & Turnbull invite you to join them in Edinburgh where, like Lily Young (pictured), you can enjoy your own treasure hunt of these conservatively priced curiosities, all from Carlton Hobbs’ journey through the world of art and antiques throughout the last three decades. Curiosities from the London Warehouse of Carlton Hobbs will be offered in Lyon & Turnbull’s forthcoming September Fine Antiques sale in Edinburgh on September 30th.
Both collections will be sold in our next sale of
Fine Antiques to be held on
September 30th, 2009 Enquiries: Lee Young lee.young@lyonandturnbull.com Victoria Crake victoria.crake@lyonandturnbull.com B I T S & H O B B S - LY O N & T U R N B U L L
The worlds of Fashion, Hollywood and Rock form the tantalising backdrop to Lyon & Turnbull’s forthcoming photographic sale
No Inhibitions: Snapshots from Fashion, Hollywood & Rock The sale includes a collection of classic vintage fashion photography from the 1950s to 1970s. The work of the hugely influential photographer John French simply oozes the style and sophistication of the 1950s. French, perhaps more than any other photographer, helped to define and develop modern fashion photography by recognising early on the importance that newsprint and magazines would have, consciously adapting his style to match. Although pieces by French appear on the market and his name is perhaps less well known than those of later fashion photographers, his work is still instantly recognisable.
John French
NO INHIBITIONS offers collectors and photographic enthusiasts alike a unique opportunity to buy rarely seen, and in some cases totally unseen, prints by some of the greatest photographers to work in these genres.
The generation that followed French – Norman Parkinson, Lord Snowdon and Terry O’Neil – succeeded in defining the visual look of London from the 1960s through to the 1970s and no sale of fashion photography would be complete without them. Their work has withstood the test of time and
Modern & Contemporary Art and
Snapshots from Fashion, Hollywood and Rock
Bert Stern
No Inhibitions: will be held at 88 St. James’s Street, London, on
October 2nd, 2009
Enquiries: Ben Hanly ben.hanly@lyonandturnbull.com
Harold Lloyd
Closing date for Modern & Contemporary Art entries: August 28th, 2009
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George Chin John French
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remains as iconic now as when originally created.
A behind the scenes look at Hollywood in its heyday is presented through the work of silent movie star Harold Lloyd, who created a huge body of material during his career which is still largely unknown. Taken during his ‘off time’ these images gives us a wonderfully relaxed and spontaneous insight into Hollywood and its stars, in particular Marilyn Monroe. Monroe is the iconic subject of Bert Stern’s work. Six weeks before her death Stern took more than 2,500 images of the actress - this body of work known collectively as The Last Sitting - shows Monroe at the very height of her fame and sexuality and are amongst the most beautiful images ever taken of her. The sale finally looks at the world of Rock & Roll and presents an intriguing collection of images of the bands and singers that have shaped the past forty years. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Blondie, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Grace Jones, the Eurythmics and Michael Jackson all appear in the sale; some represented in images that are so famous they have become icons of our age, others in footage that has never been seen before and certainly never available for purchase.
DAME ELISABETH FRINK (BRITISH, 1930-1993) BIRDMAN, C. 1958 Unique uncast plaster with full body colour 190cm high (75in)
Sold in April 2009 for £145,250 ($238,200)
NO INHIBITIONS is the essential sale for anyone who has a deep appreciation for, and fascination with, popular culture of the past forty years. The sale is scheduled to take place in London on 2nd October, to coincide with our sale of Modern & Contemporary Art.
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Miss Cranston’s commission to re-design her tea rooms leads George Walton to give up his banking career to launch his highly successful design business and a chain of shops for Kodak
George Walton king of shops This fine oak cabinet with its distinctive stained glass doors was designed by George Walton in 1900.
Born in Glasgow on 3 June 1867, Walton was the youngest of twelve children - the painter Edward Arthur Walton was his elder brother and the flower painter Constance Walton his sister. His father died in 1873 leaving the family in reduced circumstances and Walton had to leave school aged thirteen to become a clerk with the British Linen Bank, but while working there he also studied at Glasgow School of Art (as the School of Design had become in 1869). In 1888 Miss Catherine Cranston commissioned Walton to re-design the interiors of the tea rooms at 114 Argyle Street, Glasgow. Walton gave up banking and opened showrooms entitled George Walton & Co, Ecclesiastical and House Decorators, at 152 Wellington Street. The Walton firm
GEORGE HENRY WALTON (1867-1933) BOOKCASE CABINET, CIRCA 1900 Oak, stained and leaded glass, copper and brass Bears maker's label ÂŁ4,000-6,000 ($6,550-9,850)
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CLARICE CLIFF SQUARE STEPPED BOWL, EARLY 20TH CENTURY shape 367, decorated in the 'Apples' pattern 23cm across
£800-1,200 ($1,300-2,000)
quickly expanded into woodwork, furniture making and stained glass. In 1896 Walton received a further commission from Miss Cranston, to decorate the Buchanan Street premises. His collaborator was Charles Rennie Mackintosh, for whom Walton made some early pieces of furniture. In 1897 Walton followed his brother Edward to London where he set up house and studio at 16 Westbourne Park Road, Bayswater. The catalyst appears to have been the commission to design the Photographic Salon in the Dudley Gallery which came to him through his friendship with the Glasgow photographer James Craig Annan. It led to a further commission from George Davison for the Eastman Exhibition in the New Gallery in Regent Street in the same year, and in turn to a series of Eastman Kodak showrooms in London, Glasgow, Brussels, Milan, Vienna and Moscow – bringing him international fame.
The bookcase offered in Lyon & Turnbull’s November sale comes from this period and may have been made for a Kodak showroom. A contemporary photograph from 1900 shows a very similar bookcase in the interior of the Kodak showroom at 72-74 Buchanan Street, Glasgow. From the opening of the first showroom in Clerkenwell Road, London, in 1898 the success of Walton’s designs meant that showrooms began to open at the rate of two a year. By the time the Buchanan Street branch had opened circa 1900 his showroom designs were following a familiar pattern. Delicate stencilled friezes in the ‘Glasgow Style’ ran around above the picture rail and below were specially fitted cabinets in mahogany or oak. The cabinets had stained glass images derived from plant forms, with copper and brass onlay, relating to designs being produced by Charles Rennie Mackintosh at the same time (although without the details). It may be that the present cabinet was in fact a domestic piece produced around the same time although it is compelling to imagine that it may have formed part of the interior of one of these remarkable series of shops. Walton’s domestic style interiors were relaxing and unthreatening, an innovation that has influenced retail design ever since.
CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH COAT AND STICK STAND, CIRCA 1904 202.5cm high, 30cm diameter at base, 15cm across column
Sold in April 2009 for £16,800 ($27,700)
Our next sale of
Decorative Arts will be held on
November 11th, 2009 Closing date for entries: October 2nd, 2009 Enquiries: John Mackie john.mackie@lyonandturnbull.com D E C O R A T I V E A R T S - LY O N & T U R N B U L L
The sapphire and diamond ring illustrated opposite is a wonderful example design and craftsmanship from Boucheron, from one of Europe ’s leading names in jewellery.
A unique piece of jewellery Boucheron at their finest Boucheron has just celebrated 150 years of excellence and this stunning ring – it almost seems a rather insignificant word for such a piece of the jeweller’s art – exemplifies the French company’s approach to design, stone selection and craftsmanship.
The principal sapphire of 10.4 carats is certificated and the diamonds are also graded to a very high standard, another feature of Boucheron’s work.
This piece is unique and you can be sure you will be buying a piece of jewellery that will be a source of pleasure for many years. It also comes with the original drawings and if you are worried about gift wrapping; the packaging is like all things by Boucheron is of a very high standard. Also illustrated is a good example of a brooch from the Art Deco period, known as a giardenetto brooch. Although this
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An Art Deco giardenetto brooch £2,000-3,000 ($3,300-4,900)
particular piece is not signed it is very similar in style and quality to pieces by Cartier, the most famous producer of this type of design. The carving of the coloured gemstones is rather unusual, giving them a more sculptural feel than normal faceted gems. Amongst the many other items of jewellery, there are diamond pieces by Cartier including a novelty brooch of a winter owl wearing a coral sleeping hat. There is also an unusual diamond set necklace and matching pendant earrings. Estimates range from £1,000 to £9,000.
A 19th century Viennese silver and enamelled cornucopia vase 38cm high
In November we will be holding viewings of the jewellery and selected silver items in our Pall Mall gallery and the Glasgow Art Club.
Sold in May 2009 for £12,500 ($20,600)
Our next sale of
Fine Jewellery & Silver will be held on
November 24th, 2009 Closing date for entries: October 9th, 2009 An antique gold Jewish wedding ring 12g
Sold in May 2009 for £18,750 ($31,000)
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Enquiries: Trevor Kyle trevor.kyle@lyonandturnbull.com Colin Fraser colin.fraser@lyonandturnbull.com
www.johnmckenziephotography.co.uk
A sapphire and diamond ring by Boucheron principal sapphire 10.4cts
ÂŁ50,000-70,000 ($82,000-115,000)
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William Gillies's still lifes are exemplary of his immense talent, understanding of the pictorial space and ability to produce modernist yet strongly figurative canvases
William Gillies eloquent example of merging genres Haddington-born, William Gillies attended Edinburgh College of Art, where his teachers included Annie Morton, David Alison and Adam Bruce Thompson.
His studies were interrupted by the Great War - as a young man he served in France in 1918 with the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians), returning to finish his degree and receive his Diploma in 1922, winning a travelling scholarship to Europe. The journey allowed him to see first hand the work of CĂŠzanne, Picasso and Georges Braque as well as sketch in the Louvre and see the churches of Florence and Venice. Gillies used the genre of still life to explore ideas, compositions and distil new methods of painting. Everyday objects which surrounded him in his studio could easily be manipulated in order to achieve a particular arrangement of volume, light and shade; unlike his numerous landscapes
where he painted the already assembled components of verticals, undulating lines and squares. Still life, Blue and Red dates from 1957 and is an eloquent example of the merging of the two genres, with carefully assembled compositional elements in the foreground against a backdrop which effortlessly transforms into a landscape.
An early interest from his student days Gillies continued to be inspired by Braque into the 40s and 50s. The French artist's tendency to present the pictorial space as a series of interconnecting planes against which the still life is arranged can be observed in this painting. Just as important, was the influence of the work of Giorgio Morandi. Gillies became fascinated with the Italian's work in the late 1940s and continued to be inspired by his grouping of objects in the immediate foreground of the painting for the rest of his career.
SIR WILLIAM GEORGE GILLIES C.B.E., L.L.D., R.S.A., R.S.W., R.A. (SCOTTISH 1898-1973) STILL LIFE, BLUE AND RED Signed, oil on canvas 91.5cm x 99cm (36in x 39in)
ÂŁ10,000-15,000 ($16,400-24,500)
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FORTHCOMING SALE JOHN MACLAUCHLAN MILNE R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1886-1957) WINTER IN ARRAN ABOVE SANNOX LOOKING TO CIOCH NA OIGHE Signed, oil on canvas 71cm x 91cm (28in x 36in)
£15,000-20,000 ($24,500-33,000)
ADAM DE COLONIA (DUTCH 1634-1685) A SNOW COVERED RIVER LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES AND ANIMALS Oil on canvas 88.5cm x 104cm (34in x 41in)
£6,000-8,000 ($11,000-13,000)
Our next sale of
Fine Paintings will be held on
November 25th, 2009 Closing date for entries: October 9th, 2009 Enquiries: Nick Curnow nick.curnow@lyonandturnbull.com Elena Ratcheva elena.ratcheva@lyonandturnbull.com F I N E PA I N T I N G S - LY O N & T U R N B U L L
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS WILLIAM MCTAGGART R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1835-1910) PICKING SHELLS Signed and dated 1875, oil on canvas 62cm x 102cm (24.75in x 40in)
Sold in May 2009 for £42,000 ($69,300)
IVON HITCHENS (BRITISH 1893-1979) FLOWER-PIECE Signed, oil on canvas 51cm x 75cm (20in x 30in)
Sold in May 2009 for £49,250 ($81,300))
ROBERT GEMMELL HUTCHISON R.B.A., R.O.I., R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1860-1936) TUG OF WAR Signed, oil on canvas 57cm x 95cm (22.5in x 37.5in)
Sold in May 2009 for £97,250 ($160,500)
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Wemyss Ware
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August 17
Scottish Silver & Accessories
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August 18
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Fine Asian Arts
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
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September 24
Books, Manuscripts & Ephemera
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September 30
Fine Antiques
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October 02
Modern & Contemporary Paintings & Sculpture
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October 02
No Inhibitions: Snapshots from Movies, Fashion & Rock
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October 06/07 English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Pennsylvania Sale
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