- THE BARONIAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL
THE BARONIAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL ANTIQUITIES OF SCOTLAND, 3 VOLUMESThe Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland, 3 Volumes,
- Pair of Baronial-Style Giltwood
Pair of Baronial-Style Giltwood Armchairs, each with a crowned shield-form crest flanked to either side by griffin figures, over a padded rectangular back, joined by imbricate-carved arms terminating in dolphin hand rests, the padded seat raised on an X-form base centered by a carved lion's masque, ending in paw feet, h. 50".
- BETHAM, THE BARONETAGE OF ENGLAND,
BETHAM, THE BARONETAGE OF ENGLAND, 1803 William Betham THE BARONETAGE OF ENGLAND (London: Loyd, 1803) 5 volumes, 4to. Remnants of leather bindings.
- BARON PHILLIPE DE ROTHSCHILD CHATEAU
BARON PHILLIPE DE ROTHSCHILD CHATEAU D'ARMAILHAC RBARON PHILLIPE DE ROTHSCHILD CHATEAU D'ARMAILHAC RED BORDEAUX, Pauillac, France, 1995 (12), in original wood case.
- English School, 19th Century/Portrait
English School, 19th Century/Portrait of a Gentleman/in the robes of a Knight Templar/oil on board, 23cm x 20cm/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
- PAIR ENGLISH ARMORIAL HANDCOLORED
PAIR ENGLISH ARMORIAL HANDCOLORED ENGRAVINGS British, late 18th/early 19th century. "The Right Honourable Nanthaniel Booth, Baron Delamer and Baronet" and "Right Honourable Norborne Berkley, Baron Botetourt", hand colored engravings, framed as pair. Provenance: From the Estate of Aimee Lacey Champion of Fairmount, Georgia. Approx. 26.5" x 18.75" (frame), 17" x 9.75" (sight)
- A quantity of historic documents
A quantity of historic documents and ephemera including 17th century documents on the Restoration of the Monarchy correspondence from Lord to Lady Camarthen etc.
- After Baron Andr? Jolly ''Benjamin
After Baron Andr? Jolly ''Benjamin Franklin at the Court of France, 1778'' 1853 Tinted Engraving Ornate Gilt Framing 34''x47''
- AFTER BARON ALFRED DE MARBOT (1812-1865),
AFTER BARON ALFRED DE MARBOT (1812-1865), A GROUP OF EIGHT IMAGES OF FRENCH SOLDIERS FROM THE VARIOUS REIGNS OF FRENCH KINGS, EACH REPRODUCTION IN COLORS ON PAPER, SIGHT OF EACH: 14.875" H X 10.375" W, 8 PIECESAfter Baron Alfred de Marbot, (1812-1865) A group of eight images of French soldiers from the various reigns of French kings, Each reproduction in colors on paper Each with the printed name of the artist and lithographer in the margin: Alfred de Marbot, del. / Gre David, lith. 8 pieces Each reproduction in colors on paper Dimensions: Sight of each: 14.875" H x 10.375" W Provenance: Jonathan Art Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
- Northern French Provincial Carved
Northern French Provincial Carved Oak Gothic Figure of St. Barbara, fourth quarter 15th century, the figure robed, wimpled and holding a miniature castle, one of her attributes, the surface cleaned and renewed and now in a soft wax finish, h. 32", w. 9", d. 7-1/2".
- English School, 16th Century/Portrait
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
- AFTER ANTOINE LOUIS BARYE (1796-1875):
AFTER ANTOINE LOUIS BARYE (1796-1875): KNIGHT ON HORSEBACKGilded bronze, signed 'Barye' at bottom, on a green marble base.
19 x 13 x 6 in. (with base).
Condition
Some surface soiling and incrustations. Lacking sword in the right hand.
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- Thomas Bardwell/Portrait of The
Thomas Bardwell/Portrait of The Reverend Francis Barton/half length in clerical dress/signed and dated 1765/oil on canvas 76cm x 63.5cm (30" x 25") /Provenance: Property of Sir Thomas Beauchamp-Proctor Bt Langley Park Norfolk and by descent. Sir Thomas Beauchamp-Proctor 2nd Bt (1756-1827) was a notable collector who was advised after his inheritance in 1773 by the artist Henry Walton. Sir Thomas' most celebrated acquisition was Poussin's 'Adoration of the Magi' now in the National Gallery London. The Collection at Langley Park was started by his great-great uncle George Proctor who had acquired a notable group of works by Canaletto while in Venice and purchased the house in 1742/Literature: Catalogue of the Collection at Langley Park
- * (ENGLAND) ASHMOLE ELIAS The Institution
* (ENGLAND) ASHMOLE ELIAS The Institution Laws and Ceremonies of the most Noble Order of the Garter. London: Printed by J. Macock for Nathanael Brooke 1672. Folio 3/4 calf over marbled boards spine tooled and lettered in gilt red leather spine label. With 35 engraved plates including 12 double-page and one fold-out. Wear to boards with corners bumped and some rubbing to edges; renewed endpapers; marginal dampstain affecting first 7 pages; intermittent foxing; toning to some leaves.
- School of Jacques Courtois, called
School of Jacques Courtois, called Le Bourguignon (French, 1621-1676) "Cavalry Scenes - The Thirty Years War", pair of oils on canvas laid down, 15-1/2" x 15-1/2". Presented in later carved giltwood frames.
- (LEATHER BINDINGS) A group of eight
(LEATHER BINDINGS) A group of eight leather bound books. Abbeys Castles and Ancient Halls of England and Wales. By John Timbs. London n.d. 3 vols. 12mo bound by Zaehnsdorf in 3/4 blue calf over marbled boards. The Tales of a Traveller. By Washington Irving. New York 1895. 2 vols. 8vo 3/4 morocco over blue cloth. The Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair. By Henry Morley. London 1859. 8vo bound by Frost in 3/4 red morocco over red cloth. A Johnson Sampler. Henry Dacy Curwen editor. Cambridge 1963. 8vo 3/4 morocco with foliate stamped design extending from raised bands to boards. L'Aiglon drame en six actes en vers. By Edmond Rostand. Paris 1900. 8vo quarter navy morocco over marbled boards.
- FRENCH AND ITALIAN SCHOOL: TWO
FRENCH AND ITALIAN SCHOOL: TWO STUDIES OF TOMBS One signed Le Barbier Lanné 1810 pen and brown ink and wash; 17 x 12 1/4 in.
- COLLECTION OF THIRTY ARMORIAL BINDINGS
COLLECTION OF THIRTY ARMORIAL BINDINGS All volumes are from European royal libraries most dating from the 18th century. Provenance: Estate of Louis S. Auchincloss
- 18TH C. ENGLISH NOBILITY PRINTSFive18th
18TH C. ENGLISH NOBILITY PRINTSFive18th C. English nobility prints. Family crests with name & rank of person. The Right Honorable "Margaret Tufton" Baronnes "Clifford", 3 Barons and 1 Duke. Plate marks visible all 16.5" x 9.5" plate size, matted and framed in carved gilt wood frames.
Condition:
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- EUROPEAN SCHOOL: MAN IN ARMOUR
EUROPEAN SCHOOL: MAN IN ARMOUR Said to be Baron Christof Von Degenfeld (1656-1683); oil on canvas relined 41 x 33 in. the family crest on recto.
- A panelled oak ''Monk's'' bench
A panelled oak ''Monk's'' bench of ''17th Century'' design with Gothic panelled back
- French School (16th century) Nobleman
French School (16th century) Nobleman in Doublet, decorated with passamenterie braid and ruff collar, unsigned, oil on canvas, 21 x 17-1/4 in., 19th century frame with velvet-covered liner,
- A quantity of 18th Century portraits/Kings
A quantity of 18th Century portraits/Kings and Queens of England, Noblemen, etc/black and white engravings
- A Barr, Flight & Barr part dessert
A Barr, Flight & Barr part dessert service, circa 1805-1810, with borders and sprays of flowers in red, blue and gilt, comprising twelve plates, two shell-shaped dishes and a pedestal tureen with eagle mask ring handles on a square base
- A group of Worcester (Flight, Barr
A group of Worcester (Flight, Barr & Barr and Chamberlain's) topographical vases, comprising a Flight, Barr & Barr pot pourri vase with gilt griffin handles, painted with views of 'Lee Castle, Worcestershire', reserved against a gilt seaweed pattern ground (one handle restored), 11.5cm high and an assembled garniture of three Chamberlain's vases painted with views of Cheltenham, Malvern and Waterloo Church (restored), painted marks, circa 1800-15
- POSSIBLY BARON FRANCOIS GERARD
POSSIBLY BARON FRANCOIS GERARD (FRENCH, 1770-1837) PORTRAIT D'UN OFFICIER 121EME REGIMENT OIL ON CANVAS: 9 3/8 X 7 1/2 IN.POSSIBLY BARON FRANCOIS GERARD, (FRENCH, 1770-1837) PORTRAIT D'UN OFFICIER 121EME REGIMENT, Oil on canvas: 9 3/8 x 7 1/2 in. Framed; upper right signed: BGerard
- RABUTIN Roger de Comte de Bussy:
RABUTIN Roger de Comte de Bussy: ''''Historie du Palais Royal'' N.1 n.p. n.d. (Holland circa 1667). Duodecimo original mottled calf gilt stamped spine marbled endpapers (ii) 3-96 pp. Avery nice copy bearing the bookplates (two different) of the prominent collector and philanthropist Grace Whitney Hoff. A novelette purporting to relate the affair of Louis XIV and his mistress Louise de La Valliere (1644-1710). This title published without indicating a place or date was according to Brunet printed in Holland about 1667. Pages 77-96 of the book include the title ''Historie de l'amour feinte du roy pour madame.'' Both pieces are ascribed to Roger de Rabutin Comte de Bussy and published with his ''Historie Amoureuse de Gaules''.
- 23 vols. (Leather Bindings.) Doran,
23 vols. (Leather Bindings.) Doran, (John). [English Subjects]: Habits and Men. London: R. Bentley, 1855. 3rd ed. * Queens of England. London: R. Bentley, 1855. 2 vols. Frontispieces. * Knights and Their Days. London: R. Bentley, 1856. * Monarchs Retired from Business. London: R. Bentley, 1857. 2nd ed. 2 vols. Frontis. * The Bentley Ballads. London: R. Bentley, 1858. Additional decorated title page, text illus. * The History of The Court Fools. London: R. Bentley, 1858. * New Pictures and Old Panels. London: R. Bentley, 1859. Frontis. portrait. * Table Traits. London: R. Bentley, 1859. 3rd ed. * The Book of The Prince of Wales. London: R. Bentley, 1860. * "Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of The English Stage. London: Wm. H. Allen, 1864. 1st ed. 2 vols. Frontispieces. Author ALS, 1 p., 12mo, hinge-mounted to front blank. * Saints and Sinner. London: Hurst and Blackett, 1868. 2 vols. * London in The Jacobite Times. London: R. Bentley, 1877. 2 vols. * "Mann and Manners." London: R. Bentley, 1876. 2 vols. * A Lady of The Last Century. London: R. Bentley, 1873. * Memories of Our Great Towns. London: Chatto and Windus, 1878. * In and About Drury Lane. London: R. Bentley, 1881. All 8vo or tall 8vo, all uniform full triple gilt fillet paneled polished tan calf, gilt floral spines, inner dentelles gilt, t.e.g., red & dark brown morocco spine labels; occasionally scuffed, joints & spine ends often rubbed, a few spine heads rubbed away, several joints tender.
- The Pashley Manor collection of
The Pashley Manor collection of forty deeds and manorial records 14th century onwards to include a charter of Free Warren to Sir Edmund de Passeleye of the Warren of Pashley with the great seal of King Edward II 1317; a grant in fee conditional Sir Geoffrey de Boleyn and Thomas de Boleyn to John Leukenore and his wife Joan 1455; through to records from the 1950's. A full inventory of the documents is available. Estimate ?8 000-12 000 PLEASE NOTE: Prospective buyers should note that these documents are governed by the The Manorial Documents (Amendment) Rules 1967 and CAN NOT be removed from England or Wales. The successful buyer is required to provide details to The Secretary of Commissions at The National Archives Kew of where they are going to be kept. No none domestic buyers will be allowed to bid on this lot. 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 ?8 000
- A large quantity of postal covers
A large quantity of postal covers with letters from historical and other correspondents further extensive legal documents and correspondence of the nobility and others on diverse subjects.
- Flemish School, 16th Century/Portrait
Flemish School, 16th Century/Portrait of Baron Von Passchendaele/three-quarter length, wearing a black coat and cap and holding a pair of gloves in his right hand/inscribed upper left Ano 1558 and upper right with a painted crest of a dragon atop a coronet and helmet, with the motto Le Bon Tamps/oil on oak panel, 49.5cm x 38cm/Provenance: from the collection of Harry Wolton QC
- (LOT OF 12) A GROUP OF CHATEAU
(LOT OF 12) A GROUP OF CHATEAU DUHART-MILON 'BARON DE MILON' PAUILLAC FRANCE BORDEAUX (lot of 12) A group of Chateau Duhart-Milon 'Baron de Milon' Pauillac France bordeaux, each 750ml
- Pair of French Baronial style wrought
Pair of French Baronial style wrought and cast steel andirons late 19th century; baluster-form finials with double scroll feet, 31 in. H.
- BAYARD “GAME OF ROYAL CURRENCIES.Bayard
BAYARD “GAME OF ROYAL CURRENCIES.Bayard “Game of Royal Currencies.? France, ca. 1816. 12/52. Excellent. Designed on the occasion of the advent of Louis XVIII. Instead of traditional suit signs we have lilies, pansies, hearts and roses. Bayard is on the Chevalier of Roses and Marie Antoinette on the Queen of Pansies. Verame, pg. 98.
- LE BAHANS DU CHATEAU HAUT BRION
LE BAHANS DU CHATEAU HAUT BRION RED BORDEAUX, PESSLE BAHANS DU CHATEAU HAUT BRION RED BORDEAUX, Pessac-Leognan, France, 1994 (6) and 1995 (12), in two original wood cases.
- Dramatic Arts: Vere Brabazon Ponsonby,
Dramatic Arts: Vere Brabazon Ponsonby, 9th Earl of Bessborough's Fair Copy of the Letters Patent Incorporating the Governors of the Dominion Drama Festival, 1935 4 pages, folio, ribbon bound with Great Seal facsimile, quill, endorsed by Bessborough, Hugh Guthrie (Attorney General), Charles H. Cahan (Secretary of State), and Ephraim Coleman (Deputy Registrar General of Canada)