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1934
1934
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1513 MANUSCRIPTManuscript 1513:
1513 MANUSCRIPTManuscript 1513: Questions Morales Magistri Petri Tatareti in octo capita distincter quam doctissime ab codem disputute atique discusse nec seginter an notate: atque nouiter emendate sicut legenti patebit, by Pierre Tataret, Published by pierre Gaudoul in 1513, probably in Paris. This is the amended first edition of Pierre Tataret's discussion of Aristotle's Nichomachan Ethics. The cover has been replaced with a 15th Century page from a dutch book of hours and the front flyleaves and last pages of the index are missing. Superb woodcut illustrations include title page with Virgin and Child in a ship. Dimensions: 5 3/4 by 4 by 3/8 inches. Processing and shipping in the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement insurance cost.
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Cover has been replaced, and there is insect damage and a small hole in the front is piece, which also slightly abraded. Pages have some minor folds and finger marks. The last part of illustration of "Prestre Ichan" is missing. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s. Please be advised that we do not furnish packing materials nor porters for pick up.
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A Molteno Edward IV being
A Molteno Edward IV being introduced to Jane Shore stipple engraving
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1928
1928
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3-18th Century Engravings
3-18th Century Engravings handcolored framed.
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Three-volume 1574 German history:
Three-volume 1574 German history: Germaniae Antiquae Illustrationem Continet in que…MDLXV-MDLXXIIII August 1574 , vellum bindings with gilt embossed coat-of-arms, book plate "Ex Libris Liechtensteinianias", 12-1/2 x 8-1/2 in. Toning, bindings stained and discolored, minor water stains and foxing. The Estate of the Late Reverend O. Leland Gilmore, Maryville, Tennessee
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English School, 16th
English School, 16th Century/Portrait of a Nobleman/possibly Sir Henry Bedingfeld of Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk/half-length, wearing a black doublet and fur trimmed coat, a jewelled black cap and ornate gold chains suspending a seal fob/inscribed upper left An Dn 1566 and upper right Aeta Sua 51/oil on panel, 45.5cm x 31cm, laid on a modern linen backed wood panel/Provenance: from the collection of Harry Wolton QC
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ENGLISH TUDOR TOMB EFFIGY RUBBINGS,
ENGLISH TUDOR TOMB EFFIGY RUBBINGS, PAIR English Tudor period tomb effigy rubbings, a pair, in gold-on-black, one depicting Sir Roger Bellingham of Kendal, Westmorland, the other his wife, Lady Margaret, the effigies of each circa 1500. Images: 40" H x 14" W; frames: 42" H x 16.75" W.
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1 piece. Printed Document
1 piece. Printed Document Signed. Rudolf II, Emperor. N.p., 1583. 1 p., folio sheet, paper & wax seal. Some toning, creases along folds. Signature bold & dark. Rudolf II (1552-1612), Holy Roman Emperor (1576-1612), King of Hungary, King of Bohemia, and Archduke of Austria. He was a member of the Habsburg family.
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15TH C BOOK SHEET (WOODBLOCK) -
15TH C BOOK SHEET (WOODBLOCK) - Double Sheet Page from 'The Nuremberg Chronicle' full folio 1493 in Latin by Hartmann Schedel a world history this sheet depicting the town of Buda (CXXXIX) double glazed with mat in gold frame SS: 14 3/4'' x 21'' OS:
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STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE OF RICHARD III
STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE OF RICHARD III AND TWO SPILL VASES Richard modeled seated on a bed in a tent the others with an inkwell base flanked by seated putti beneath a clock face and tulip stem and a couple seated on an arched bridge enclosing a swan; 8 5/8 to 11 3/4 in.
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An early 18th Century and later
An early 18th Century and later tortoiseshell and silver mounted mirror of arched shape with armorial of Fleming impaling Crowley to the cresting, 69cm x 39cm/Note: The arms of Crowley of Stourbridge, Worcester were granted in 1707 to the Quaker Sir Ambrose Crowley (1657-1713). Sir Ambrose Crowley was one of the wealthiest figures in the city of London having been a successful iron master, member of Parliament and director of The South Sea Company. His fourth surviving daughter Anna married Rich
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LODINUM FERACISSIMI ANGLIAE REGNI
LODINUM FERACISSIMI ANGLIAE REGNI METROPOLIS MAPGeorge Braun and Franz Hogenberg, Published, Cologne, 1579, engraved by Hoefnagel, with four figures in foreground, a decorative cartouche, the arms of Queen Elizabeth displayed in the top left hand corner, with the arms of the City on the right, text in Latin on the reverse. Hand colored later, framed, mounted with conservation back for viewing. Site measurement 12.25 in by 18.5 in.
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1873
1873
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Fine 19th century watercolor
Fine 19th century watercolor portrait, "Christophe de Schwarzenberg", titled verso, unsigned, watercolor with gum arabic highlights on J. Whatman Turkey Mill paper, affixed at top to gouache painted and bordered card, Austrian/Hungarian early 19th century, image 14-1/4 x 8-1/4 in; card 18-3/4 x 12-7/8 in.; unframed. Crackle, card with light abrasion. Descended in the House of Schwarzenberg
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Fine early watercolor portrait,
Fine early watercolor portrait, "Adam Comte de Schwarzenberg", standing, leaning on a ledge, unsigned, Austrian/Hungarian, watercolor on paper, "A. Cowan Valley Field 1827" watermark, affixed at top to bordered card, 19th century, image 14-1/4 x 8-1/4 in., card 18-7/8 x 13 in.; unframed. Abrasions, light foxing, card with some staining, abrasion, corner loss upper right. Descended in the House of Schwarzenberg
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INDENTURE ON VELLUM ENGLISH Circa
INDENTURE ON VELLUM ENGLISH Circa 1670 8 x 17 in. Framed and matted.
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Antique engraving by Frans
Antique engraving by Frans Hogenberg, depicting the mutinous troops of the Army of Flanders ransacking the Grote Markt during the Sack of Antwerp in 1576. Framed together with handwritten note. Engraving 8.5” x 11” Overall 15.5” x 14” Condition; good CT Transfer Fee $10
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Early Latin book dated 1288 (?).
Early Latin book dated 1288 (?).
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After Hans Holbein the Younger
After Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/98-1543) Two sets of framed sanguine lithograph portraits of luminaries of the Tudor Court, first quarter 20th century, presented in period reeded oak frames in the Arts and Crafts style and glazed, one with twelve sections including, Edward, Prince of Wales, Lord Russell, Keeper of the Privy Seal, Waramus, Archbishop of Canterbury, Fitz William, the Earl of Southampton, Edward Stanley, the Earl of Darby, Sir Henry Guhldeford, S. George of Cromwell, Southwell Knight, et al., h. 12", w. 106", the other with sections including the Marquis of Ormond, Queen Anna Bollein, the Duchess of Suffolk and a male courtier in a plumed hat, h. 12-1/2", w. 42".
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Indian Illuminated Painting
Indian Illuminated Painting 18th/19th Century Illuminated Mogul manuscript using vegetable dye and gold pigments on paper. The painting depicts a courtyard scene with traditional minute attention to detail with text panel above the painting. The verso with script in black pigment with red highlights. Framed between two glass panels in gilt wood frame with black and red double silk matting with gilt liner. Image measures apprx. 10-7/8" x 6-3/4" and overall framed apprx. 20-5/8" x 16-5/8".
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LUDWIG BURGEL (1901-1972) THREE
LUDWIG BURGEL (1901-1972) THREE ALPINE SCENES Color etching: 8 x 7 in. Framed; all inscribed and signed: L. Burgel
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Attributed to Joshua Cristall
Attributed to Joshua Cristall P.O.W.S (1767-1847) ink and watercolour 'At Tunbridge Wells 1814' 13 x 19.5in. Estimate ?200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?200
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1 vol. (Freind, John.) An
1 vol. (Freind, John.) An Account of The Earl of Peterborow's Conduct in Spain; Chiefly Since The Raising of The Siege of Barcelona, 1706. London: J. Bowyer, 1707. 8vo, contemp. blind-paneled speckled calf, spine gilt, red morocco spine label, edges sprinkled red. Some internal dampstaining.
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O/B PORTRAIT OF MAN DATED
O/B PORTRAIT OF MAN DATED 1587Miniature oil on panel portrait, dated 1587, of a bearded man, manner of Michiel Jansz Van Mierevelt (Dutch, 1567-1641). Inscribed Aetatis Suae 67 (At the age of 67). Self-frame is part of the wood panel. 6-1/4" x 4-1/4" overall. Continental.
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Some warping to panel, overall cracquelure, 1" area of edge chipping at right side of painting near frame edge; overall good condition.
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Mughal School, Portrait of a
Mughal School, Portrait of a Gentleman, 17th Century Portraying a high-ranking noble, possibly Mahabat Khan, standing in profile with a truncheon in his hand, on the back, stamped 'Collection of Maharaja Bikaner, 1963'; gilt and gouache on paper, set within a silk framed wood case
image 10.4 x 5.6 in — 26.3 x 14.3 cm
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Fine 1671 betrothal needlework, man
Fine 1671 betrothal needlework, man and woman in court attire separated by a shield and "1671", distant castle, birds and flowers in corners, partial sun at top, silk thread and purl with raised work, some painted details, on ivory satin ground, British, circa 1671, 8 x 9-3/4 in.; modern frame. Losses to silk thread, some areas unfinished, fading, shattering to silk ground, needle holes along edges, possibly formerly attached to a pillow. Edyth Medlin Antiques, Raleigh, North Carolina
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ALBRECHT DURER (GERMANY, 1471-1528)
ALBRECHT DURER (GERMANY, 1471-1528) "Saint George Standing", ca. 1507/1508, engraving on heavy wove paper, thread margins, J. Assenheim & Son of 17 New Street, New York label verso, in black stick frame, matted and glazed, OS: 10 1/4" x 7 1/2", impression: 4 3/8" x 2 7/8", burn to right edge, corner mount impressions at top.
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Beswick Red Pigeon 1383 and Grey
Beswick Red Pigeon 1383 and Grey Pigeon 1383 (2)
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17TH CENTURY RELIGIOUS PORTRAIT,
17TH CENTURY RELIGIOUS PORTRAIT, PRAGUEOil on canvas painting of Joes Cztiborius Kotva. Inscription at bottom states he is a theologian during the time of "Ferdi. II" or Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II (1619-1637). Painting is set in Bohemia (today Prague, Czech Republic) as the Church of Our Lady before Tyn can be seen over the subject's shoulder. A small suit of armor stands on the table next to a goblet. Well stabilized and relined. Some loss at bottom along with wear and visible repairs. Modern frame with period styling.
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17th Century English Parchment
17th Century English Parchment Documentwith seal framed fine pen & ink of king beautiful calligraphy approx. 30'' x 32''.
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AFTER BROOKS ENGRAVED BY FOUGERON
AFTER BROOKS ENGRAVED BY FOUGERON VIEW OF THE RIGHT HONERABLE EARL OF BURLINGTON along with another print Hand colored engraving: 11 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. Framed; Boudin and Fletcher; ''A View of the Great Clock St. Mark's place Venice '' hand colored engraving: 15 x 19 1/2 in.
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Continental watercolor and ink
Continental watercolor and ink fraktur dated 1818 having trumpeting angels on upper and lower borders with German text 13" x 16". ?
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AFTER BROOKS ENGRAVED BY FOUGERON
AFTER BROOKS ENGRAVED BY FOUGERON VIEW OF THE RIGHT HONERABLE EARL OF BURLINGTON along with another print Hand colored engraving: 11 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. Framed; Boudin and Fletcher; ''A View of the Great Clock St. Mark's place Venice '' hand colored engraving: 15 x 19 1/2 in.
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After Nicholas Hilliard, 20th
After Nicholas Hilliard, 20th Century/Portrait of Elizabeth I/half-length, wearing a pearl choker and holding a purse in her left hand/textured oleograph, 91.5cm x 60cm
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Rapin de Troyas, History of England
Rapin de Troyas, History of England British, mid 18th century, translated from the French with notes by Nicolas Tindal, five books (volume 4 bound in two parts), London, printed for John and Paul Knapton, 1743 and 1744, copper plate engravings of maps (volume 3 with map of North America showing California as an island), genealogical tables, monarchs and monuments, leather-covered boards, ridged spines with gilt lettering, 15-5/8 x 10-5/8 in.