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**Attributed to Martin Aitchison (1919-2016), Comic Strip depicting the Achievements of Sir Barnes Wallis, pen with ink, in several sections, 12cm h x 43cm w (x3), 12cm x 30cm and 12cm x 12.5cm. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent.
SOLD FOR £240
**Attributed to Martin Aitchison (1919-2016), Comic Strip depicting the Achievements of Sir Barnes Wallis, pen with ink, in several sections, 12cm h x 43cm w (x3), 12cm x 30cm and 12cm x 12.5cm. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent.
**David Shepherd C.B.E. (1931-2017) "Winter of '43, Somewhere in England", limited edition colour print, signed in pencil and with blindstamp, published in 1977, 51cm h x 93cm w, within a stained wood and hessian frame. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note: this work has been on loan with the Royal Air Force Museum. In 1977, to "repay his debt" to the Royal Air Force, David Shepherd painted a picture of a Lancaster bomber at dispersal, titling it "Winter of '43 - Somewhere in England". He donated 850 prints, all signed and numbered, of this painting to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, and the prints raised 96,000 pounds for the institution.
SOLD FOR £500
**David Shepherd C.B.E. (1931-2017) "Winter of '43, Somewhere in England", limited edition colour print, signed in pencil and with blindstamp, published in 1977, 51cm h x 93cm w, within a stained wood and hessian frame. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note: this work has been on loan with the Royal Air Force Museum. In 1977, to "repay his debt" to the Royal Air Force, David Shepherd painted a picture of a Lancaster bomber at dispersal, titling it "Winter of '43 - Somewhere in England". He donated 850 prints, all signed and numbered, of this painting to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, and the prints raised 96,000 pounds for the institution.
**David Poole A.R.C.A. (b.1931) - Portrait of Barnes Wallis, pencil with charcoal, signed and dated 1968, 46cm x 33cm, within a painted wood frame. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent.
SOLD FOR £150
**David Poole A.R.C.A. (b.1931) - Portrait of Barnes Wallis, pencil with charcoal, signed and dated 1968, 46cm x 33cm, within a painted wood frame. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent.
**Alfred Egerton Cooper R.B.A. (British, 1883-1974) Portrait of Barnes Wallis sculpting a wood carving of his wife Molly, watercolour, signed with initals, 30cm x 24cm, within a stained wood frame.** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note: Cooper produced two versions of this tender portrait displaying Wallis' devotion to his wife Molly. The other version painted in oils was sold at Dominic Winter on 17th December 2020, lot no. 331.
SOLD FOR £320
**Alfred Egerton Cooper R.B.A. (British, 1883-1974) Portrait of Barnes Wallis sculpting a wood carving of his wife Molly, watercolour, signed with initals, 30cm x 24cm, within a stained wood frame.** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note: Cooper produced two versions of this tender portrait displaying Wallis' devotion to his wife Molly. The other version painted in oils was sold at Dominic Winter on 17th December 2020, lot no. 331.
Dr Alexander R. Graham, Bust Portrait of Barnes Wallis, painted resin, 1966, 40cm h x 21cm w x26cm d . Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note. Dr Alexander Graham R.M.S., M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H., Barrister-at-Law, served as Medical Officer of Health for Lancaster and later for the Borough of Mitcham. A close friend of Wallis, he was also an accomplished portrait painter and sculptor. Graham took up the study of sculpture later in life at Wimbledon School of Art, exhibiting at the Royal Academy in 1963 and frequently with the Society of Portrait Sculptors. He was elected a member of the Society in 1966 and served as its Honorary Secretary from 1968 until 1980. Following Graham's death in 1986, his widow, Marjorie, presented another cast of the present work to the National Aerospace Library at Farnborough. A photograph of Wallis standing beside the sculpture was likely taken to commemorate its presentation to the Library.
SOLD FOR £130
Dr Alexander R. Graham, Bust Portrait of Barnes Wallis, painted resin, 1966, 40cm h x 21cm w x26cm d . Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note. Dr Alexander Graham R.M.S., M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H., Barrister-at-Law, served as Medical Officer of Health for Lancaster and later for the Borough of Mitcham. A close friend of Wallis, he was also an accomplished portrait painter and sculptor. Graham took up the study of sculpture later in life at Wimbledon School of Art, exhibiting at the Royal Academy in 1963 and frequently with the Society of Portrait Sculptors. He was elected a member of the Society in 1966 and served as its Honorary Secretary from 1968 until 1980. Following Graham's death in 1986, his widow, Marjorie, presented another cast of the present work to the National Aerospace Library at Farnborough. A photograph of Wallis standing beside the sculpture was likely taken to commemorate its presentation to the Library.
2 vols. FERRI, Antonio, Elements of Aerodynamics of Supersonic Flows, New York: Macmillan 1949, 8vo, 433 pp, bound in contemporary blue cloth, silver lettering, fold out chart within an envelope on back board, Vickers-Armstrongs stamp to title and Barnes Wallis handwritten note "received 14.vi.49" to title page. POPE, Alan. Aerodynamics of Supersonic Flight an Introduction, London: Pitman Publishing Corp. 1950, 8vo, 184pp, bound in blue and gilt cloth, (spine in poor condition), Vickers-Armstrongs stamp to title page, together with a facsimile of a German article on wing design dated 1957
SOLD FOR £80
2 vols. FERRI, Antonio, Elements of Aerodynamics of Supersonic Flows, New York: Macmillan 1949, 8vo, 433 pp, bound in contemporary blue cloth, silver lettering, fold out chart within an envelope on back board, Vickers-Armstrongs stamp to title and Barnes Wallis handwritten note "received 14.vi.49" to title page. POPE, Alan. Aerodynamics of Supersonic Flight an Introduction, London: Pitman Publishing Corp. 1950, 8vo, 184pp, bound in blue and gilt cloth, (spine in poor condition), Vickers-Armstrongs stamp to title page, together with a facsimile of a German article on wing design dated 1957
**Alfred Egerton Cooper R.B.A. (British, 1883-1974), Half Length Portrait of Barnes Wallis wearing the C.B.E. and DSc robes of the University of London, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1964, 60cm x 50cm, within a painted composition frame. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note: this work has been on loan with the Royal Air Force Museum for over 28 years.
SOLD FOR £1100
**Alfred Egerton Cooper R.B.A. (British, 1883-1974), Half Length Portrait of Barnes Wallis wearing the C.B.E. and DSc robes of the University of London, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1964, 60cm x 50cm, within a painted composition frame. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note: this work has been on loan with the Royal Air Force Museum for over 28 years.
BLUNDELL, H.M., They Flew From Waddington! 463-467 Lancaster Squadrons Royal Australian Air Force, Sydney: W Homer 1975. Ltd Ed no. 445, 8v0, 67pp, a hardback volume commemorating 30 years of VE Day, pastedown and endpaper with signatures and notes of thanks to Sir Wallis from five members of 463-467 Squadron to include John Cole, Art Whitmarsh, John Stokes DFC, Nobby Blundell, John Niedwick and containing a letter from an address in Geneva within
SOLD FOR £280
BLUNDELL, H.M., They Flew From Waddington! 463-467 Lancaster Squadrons Royal Australian Air Force, Sydney: W Homer 1975. Ltd Ed no. 445, 8v0, 67pp, a hardback volume commemorating 30 years of VE Day, pastedown and endpaper with signatures and notes of thanks to Sir Wallis from five members of 463-467 Squadron to include John Cole, Art Whitmarsh, John Stokes DFC, Nobby Blundell, John Niedwick and containing a letter from an address in Geneva within
BONNEY, E. Arthur. Engineering Supersonic Aerodynamics London: Magraw Hill 1950, 8vo, 264pp., bound in contemporary blue cloth, gilt lettering. First Edition. Signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper along with pencil formula and pencilled notes to page 140.
SOLD FOR £460
BONNEY, E. Arthur. Engineering Supersonic Aerodynamics London: Magraw Hill 1950, 8vo, 264pp., bound in contemporary blue cloth, gilt lettering. First Edition. Signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper along with pencil formula and pencilled notes to page 140.
2 vols. NEON. The Great Delusion: A study of Aircraft in Peace and War, London: Ernest Benn 1927. 8vo, bound in blue cloth, signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper together with MORLEY, Arthur. Strength of Materials. London: Longmans Green and Co. 1925. 8vo, 555pp. Original green cloth, gilt lettered spine. Minor rubbing to corners and edges of spine, wear to the edges of the covers. Stamped Airship Company Guarantee Company Ltd to book block
SOLD FOR £120
2 vols. NEON. The Great Delusion: A study of Aircraft in Peace and War, London: Ernest Benn 1927. 8vo, bound in blue cloth, signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper together with MORLEY, Arthur. Strength of Materials. London: Longmans Green and Co. 1925. 8vo, 555pp. Original green cloth, gilt lettered spine. Minor rubbing to corners and edges of spine, wear to the edges of the covers. Stamped Airship Company Guarantee Company Ltd to book block
JUDGE, Arthur W. The Properties of Aerofoils and Aerodynamic Bodies. London: Whittaker & Co 1917. 8vo, 298pp. Original blue cloth, gilt-lettered spine. Some fading to spine, minor rubbing to corners, occasional light foxing with folding diagrams. Signed B.N. Wallis Some written pen notes page 6
SOLD FOR £220
JUDGE, Arthur W. The Properties of Aerofoils and Aerodynamic Bodies. London: Whittaker & Co 1917. 8vo, 298pp. Original blue cloth, gilt-lettered spine. Some fading to spine, minor rubbing to corners, occasional light foxing with folding diagrams. Signed B.N. Wallis Some written pen notes page 6
A collection of Sir Barnes Wallis' school books (6vols.) to include LACHLAN, R and FLETCHER, W. C. Elements of Trigonometry, London: Edward Arnold, 1904, 12mo, 164pp. Original brown cloth with black lettered spine. Rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Second impression. The first blank page with pencil written equations. Signed B.N. Wallis. COCKSHOTT, Arthur and WALTERS, F. B. Rev. A Treatise on Geometrical Conics. London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1902. 12mo, 208pp. Original burgundy cloth bound with gilt lettered spine. Fading to spine and cover, rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Second Edition 1902. Signed B.N. Wallis and also signed J.C. Murray The University Birmingham 1903. HALL, H.S. and KNIGHT, S. R. Higher Algebra A Sequel to Elementary Algebra for Schools. London: Macmillan and Co., Limited 1903. 12mo, 557pp. Original burgundy cloth bound with gilt lettered spine. Fading to spine and cover, rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Fourth Edition. BUDDEN E. Elementary Pure Geometry With Mensuration. A Complete Course of Geometry for Schools. London: W. & R. Chambers, Limited 1904. 12mo, 284pp. Original burgundy cloth bound with gilt lettered spine. Fading to spine and cover, rubbing to corners and edges of spine, severe staining to pastedown and endpaper and back pages, some foxing. Signed B.N. Wallis. HALL, H. S. and KNIGHT, S. R. Elementary Algebra for Schools. London: Macmillan and Co., Limited 1902. 12mo, 392 pp. Original maroon cloth, faded gilt lettered spine, fading to spine and cover, rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Seventh Edition. Signed B.N. Wallis. SALMON, George, A Treatise on the Analytic Geometry of Three Dimensions. Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, & Co., 1882. 8vo, 612pp. Original green cloth, gilt lettered spine, rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Fourth edition.
SOLD FOR £340
A collection of Sir Barnes Wallis' school books (6vols.) to include LACHLAN, R and FLETCHER, W. C. Elements of Trigonometry, London: Edward Arnold, 1904, 12mo, 164pp. Original brown cloth with black lettered spine. Rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Second impression. The first blank page with pencil written equations. Signed B.N. Wallis. COCKSHOTT, Arthur and WALTERS, F. B. Rev. A Treatise on Geometrical Conics. London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1902. 12mo, 208pp. Original burgundy cloth bound with gilt lettered spine. Fading to spine and cover, rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Second Edition 1902. Signed B.N. Wallis and also signed J.C. Murray The University Birmingham 1903. HALL, H.S. and KNIGHT, S. R. Higher Algebra A Sequel to Elementary Algebra for Schools. London: Macmillan and Co., Limited 1903. 12mo, 557pp. Original burgundy cloth bound with gilt lettered spine. Fading to spine and cover, rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Fourth Edition. BUDDEN E. Elementary Pure Geometry With Mensuration. A Complete Course of Geometry for Schools. London: W. & R. Chambers, Limited 1904. 12mo, 284pp. Original burgundy cloth bound with gilt lettered spine. Fading to spine and cover, rubbing to corners and edges of spine, severe staining to pastedown and endpaper and back pages, some foxing. Signed B.N. Wallis. HALL, H. S. and KNIGHT, S. R. Elementary Algebra for Schools. London: Macmillan and Co., Limited 1902. 12mo, 392 pp. Original maroon cloth, faded gilt lettered spine, fading to spine and cover, rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Seventh Edition. Signed B.N. Wallis. SALMON, George, A Treatise on the Analytic Geometry of Three Dimensions. Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, & Co., 1882. 8vo, 612pp. Original green cloth, gilt lettered spine, rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Fourth edition.
**Alfred Egerton Cooper R.B.A. (British, 1883-1974) Half Length Portrait of Barnes Wallis in Army Uniform smoking a Pipe, oil on canvas, signed with initials, 32cm h x 23cm w. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note: this work was most likely painted in 1915, while Cooper and Wallis were serving in the Artist Rifles. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot
SOLD FOR £5200
**Alfred Egerton Cooper R.B.A. (British, 1883-1974) Half Length Portrait of Barnes Wallis in Army Uniform smoking a Pipe, oil on canvas, signed with initials, 32cm h x 23cm w. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note: this work was most likely painted in 1915, while Cooper and Wallis were serving in the Artist Rifles. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot
**Arthur Easton (1939-2024), Abstract with Figure, Bird and Plant in a Landscape, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1986, 71cm x 66cm. ** Please note, Artists Resale Rights may be payable on this lot
SOLD FOR £140
**Arthur Easton (1939-2024), Abstract with Figure, Bird and Plant in a Landscape, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1986, 71cm x 66cm. ** Please note, Artists Resale Rights may be payable on this lot
John Deschamps, "The Galle-face Esplenade, from Middleburg Counterguard", "Colpitty, from the Cinnamon Gardens", "The Lake of Kandy", three stone lithographs with hand-colouring, published for "Scenery and Reminiscences of Ceylon" by Ackermann & Co 1845, each 22cm x 32cm, all within matching painted wood and gilt frames. Note: "Scenery and Reminiscences of Ceylon" was an important and ambitious survey of mid-19th century Sri Lanka, where Deschamps spent nine years as an officer in the Royal Artillery
SOLD FOR £280
John Deschamps, "The Galle-face Esplenade, from Middleburg Counterguard", "Colpitty, from the Cinnamon Gardens", "The Lake of Kandy", three stone lithographs with hand-colouring, published for "Scenery and Reminiscences of Ceylon" by Ackermann & Co 1845, each 22cm x 32cm, all within matching painted wood and gilt frames. Note: "Scenery and Reminiscences of Ceylon" was an important and ambitious survey of mid-19th century Sri Lanka, where Deschamps spent nine years as an officer in the Royal Artillery
Ethel Luella Curry (Canadian, 1902-2000), "Eastlake North Haliburton County", oil on board, signed recto, titled and dated July 1932 verso, 20cm x 25cm, within a painted wood frame. Note: Ethel Curry was a Canadian painter, printmaker, potter, and educator. Born in Irondale, Haliburton County, Ontario, in 1902, she studied at the Ontario College of Art beginning in 1924, where she learned from and worked alongside members of the Group of Seven, including Arthur Lismer and J.E.H. MacDonald. While in Toronto, Curry formed a lifelong friendship with fellow artist Doris McCarthy; the two met as students in the 1920s and later both taught in Toronto high schools. Curry spent much of her professional life as an instructor at Northern Vocational School before retiring in 1965 and returning to Haliburton, where she remained active in the local art community until her death in 2000. References: Robert Popple, "Northern Belle: The Life Story of Haliburton's Ethel Curry, Including Her Connections to the Group of Seven" (RTP Publications, Haliburton, Ontario, 2003).
SOLD FOR £540
Ethel Luella Curry (Canadian, 1902-2000), "Eastlake North Haliburton County", oil on board, signed recto, titled and dated July 1932 verso, 20cm x 25cm, within a painted wood frame. Note: Ethel Curry was a Canadian painter, printmaker, potter, and educator. Born in Irondale, Haliburton County, Ontario, in 1902, she studied at the Ontario College of Art beginning in 1924, where she learned from and worked alongside members of the Group of Seven, including Arthur Lismer and J.E.H. MacDonald. While in Toronto, Curry formed a lifelong friendship with fellow artist Doris McCarthy; the two met as students in the 1920s and later both taught in Toronto high schools. Curry spent much of her professional life as an instructor at Northern Vocational School before retiring in 1965 and returning to Haliburton, where she remained active in the local art community until her death in 2000. References: Robert Popple, "Northern Belle: The Life Story of Haliburton's Ethel Curry, Including Her Connections to the Group of Seven" (RTP Publications, Haliburton, Ontario, 2003).
Isabel Wrightson (British, 1890-1971), "French Crabbers in Newlyn Harbour", watercolour with gouache, signed and dated 1961 recto, titled label verso, 55cm x 75cm, within a painted wood and hessian frame. Exhibited: The Royal Society of British Artists 237th Exhibition in 1962, catalogue no. 196; Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Sussex Artists Exhibition 1968.
SOLD FOR £680
Isabel Wrightson (British, 1890-1971), "French Crabbers in Newlyn Harbour", watercolour with gouache, signed and dated 1961 recto, titled label verso, 55cm x 75cm, within a painted wood and hessian frame. Exhibited: The Royal Society of British Artists 237th Exhibition in 1962, catalogue no. 196; Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Sussex Artists Exhibition 1968.
A rare mid 17th century Interregnum stumpwork portrait depicting a child dressed in richly articulated costume, holding a small dog beneath his left arm. In his hands he carries a quill and a letter inscribed "Give Thy selfe to learne my slam (psalm, 1656". Enclosed within an oval cartouche of leaf and berry motifs, further flanked in each corner by four winged angels. Composed of raised work consisting of collage and embroidery, using various fabrics, silk, coloured wool and metallised threads, on a pale gold silk ground, printed extract from Sir Matthew Hale's diary verso, 20cm x 17.5cm, within a dark stained wood frame.
SOLD FOR £1200
A rare mid 17th century Interregnum stumpwork portrait depicting a child dressed in richly articulated costume, holding a small dog beneath his left arm. In his hands he carries a quill and a letter inscribed "Give Thy selfe to learne my slam (psalm, 1656". Enclosed within an oval cartouche of leaf and berry motifs, further flanked in each corner by four winged angels. Composed of raised work consisting of collage and embroidery, using various fabrics, silk, coloured wool and metallised threads, on a pale gold silk ground, printed extract from Sir Matthew Hale's diary verso, 20cm x 17.5cm, within a dark stained wood frame.
Gaylayde, a 1930's Art Deco inlaid figured walnut 5 piece bedroom suite comprising triple wardrobe, 1 section fitted 2 recesses and 2 trays, raised on bracket feet 189cm h x 146cm w x 50cm d, dressing table with hexagonal bevelled plate mirror above 1 long and 2 short drawers raised on square tapered supports 145cm h x 106cm w x 55cm d, rectangular dressing table stool with upholstered seat on square supports with H framed stretcher 44cm h x 75cm w x 41cm d, a tallboy fitted 4 drawers above cupboard enclosed by panelled doors with ivory handles raised on bracket feet 113cm h x 68cm w x 52cm d and a panel end bedstead 119cm h x 152cm w Ivory Exemption Certificate 2LNC4TWT
SOLD FOR £480
Gaylayde, a 1930's Art Deco inlaid figured walnut 5 piece bedroom suite comprising triple wardrobe, 1 section fitted 2 recesses and 2 trays, raised on bracket feet 189cm h x 146cm w x 50cm d, dressing table with hexagonal bevelled plate mirror above 1 long and 2 short drawers raised on square tapered supports 145cm h x 106cm w x 55cm d, rectangular dressing table stool with upholstered seat on square supports with H framed stretcher 44cm h x 75cm w x 41cm d, a tallboy fitted 4 drawers above cupboard enclosed by panelled doors with ivory handles raised on bracket feet 113cm h x 68cm w x 52cm d and a panel end bedstead 119cm h x 152cm w Ivory Exemption Certificate 2LNC4TWT
A Steiff 925 silver pendant in the form of an articulated bear hung on a white metal chan together with a Steiff 925 silver brooch in the form of a bear holding a Steiff Club sign
SOLD FOR £90
A Steiff 925 silver pendant in the form of an articulated bear hung on a white metal chan together with a Steiff 925 silver brooch in the form of a bear holding a Steiff Club sign
The Durer Society 1905, a very large card bound loose leaf folio of Durer's art works as tipped-in plates
SOLD FOR £260
The Durer Society 1905, a very large card bound loose leaf folio of Durer's art works as tipped-in plates
An Asprey, Art Deco, 6 piece silver gilt backed dressing table set comprising hand mirror, hair brush, clothes brush, square cut glass jar with silver insert 5cm x 9cm x 8cm and 2 rectangular cut glass scent bottles, London 1935, with Jubilee hallmark
SOLD FOR £420
An Asprey, Art Deco, 6 piece silver gilt backed dressing table set comprising hand mirror, hair brush, clothes brush, square cut glass jar with silver insert 5cm x 9cm x 8cm and 2 rectangular cut glass scent bottles, London 1935, with Jubilee hallmark
An Art Deco octagonal silver powder compact with engine turned decoration Birmingham 1948 by Deakin & Francis, monogrammed DEB, 86 grams including mirror
SOLD FOR £75
An Art Deco octagonal silver powder compact with engine turned decoration Birmingham 1948 by Deakin & Francis, monogrammed DEB, 86 grams including mirror
An Art Deco shaped silver cigarette box with engine turned decoration, marks rubbed, 4cm h x 13cm w x 8cm d
SOLD FOR £150
An Art Deco shaped silver cigarette box with engine turned decoration, marks rubbed, 4cm h x 13cm w x 8cm d
Four Country Artists Sterling silver filled hallmarked figures - cock pheasant, owl, pair of king fishers and pair of ducks 5cm
SOLD FOR £130
Four Country Artists Sterling silver filled hallmarked figures - cock pheasant, owl, pair of king fishers and pair of ducks 5cm