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Thursday 02nd September, 2010
image POLAROID PORTRAITS BY ANDY WARHOL These pictures were taken by Andy Warhol in the late 70s (apart from the McEnroe / O'Neal shot which was taken later in 1985). Polaroids posess an uncontrived raw immediacy and also (particulaly with work by Warhol) have the advantage of being definite one off originals. Clockwise from top left: Muhammad Ali, Rod Gilbert, Chris Evert, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John McEnroe & Tatum O'Neal and Dorothy Hamill. Avaialble from Danziger Projects. Direct link
http://www.danzigerprojects.com/artists/
Wednesday 01st September, 2010
image CAPTAIN SCOTT'S SILK UNION JACK Captain Scott's Silk Union Jack taken on the British National Antarctic Expedition, 1901-03, and on the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910-13. A gift from Admiral Sir George Nares KB and fellow officers of the National Arctic Expedition, 1875-76, to Commander Robert Falcon Scott, 29 July 1901 presented on the day Discovery sailed from London. A letter from Nares to Scott dated 29 July 1901 detailing the gift is in the Scott Polar Research Institute (Ms366/15/71), 'Dear Captain Scott I am commissioned by the members of the Arctic Exp. of 1875-76 to request you will accept from them, for use during your Antarctic cruizes in the "Discovery", the accompanying Union-Jack; with their hearty wishes for a successful voyage and a safe return Home from what must necessarily prove an eventful National undertaking in which many hardships will have to be encountered. Yours very sincerely G.S. Nares'. To be sold by Christies on 22nd September in king Street, London at the 'Exploration and Travel including the polar Sale'. Direct link
http://www.christies.com
Thursday 19th August, 2010
image MIKE D'S VW MEDALLION On September 3rd at Freeman's Auction House in Philidelphia a glorious item comes up for sale in lot no. 217; the iconic VW medallion and chain worn by Mike D (Diamond) of the Beastie Boys during the mid 1980s. From the Collection of photographer Ricky Powell. Chain length: 21 in. Medallion width: 3 1/2 in. Direct link
http://www.freemansauction.com/asp/fullcatalogue.asp?salelot=1377+++++217+&refno=++740819&image=0
Wednesday 18th August, 2010
image COURT FAVOURITES - RECIPES FROM ROYAL KITCHENS, 1953 Court Favourites, Recipes from Royal Kitchens, 1953. From the jacket; "Queen Victoria kept a household scrapbook. It had belonged to Royal ladies before her and it passed into the hands of others after her, but it was she who made the most use of it. In it she entered recipes of her own and earlier times, and useful household hints. A friend of Elizabeth Craig's (the author) was graciously given permission to copy material from the scrapbook for Miss Craig's use. It has been the basis for 'Court Favourites." Written by Elizabeth Craig. Published by Andre Deutsch, London, 1953. 187 pages. Hard cover with pictorial dust jacket. Some wear and chips to the dust jacket, now protected in a Mylar cover. Direct link
http://www.parishotelboutique.com/store/product1432.html
Tuesday 17th August, 2010
image 1970S MONTBLANC DEMONSTRATOR FOUNTAIN PEN If you like pens Thursday 19th August sees the auction of 'Pens From the Collection of Michael A. Tucci and the Clavius Collection', Part III, 580 Madison Avenue, New York' through Bonhams. It is a remarkable collection with over 400 lots. Our choice is lot no. 267 a Montblanc No. 221 Demonstrator Fountain Pen which, as the catalogue states is from the 1970s and fashioned from transparent acrylic so that the piston mechanism and all parts are visible. 5 3/8" (13.5 cm). Medium 14 k gold nib. This pen is in pristine, unused condition. Direct link
http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/WService=wslive_pub/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=USA&screen=lotdetailsNoFlash&iSaleItemNo=4682929&iSaleNo=18505&iSaleSectionNo=1
Monday 16th August, 2010
image 1950'S MILITARY R.A.A.F JAEGER LECOULTRE MARK XI 1950`s Military R.A.A.F Jaeger LeCoultre Mark XI, Caliber: JLC 488/SBr. Water Resistance: 10 meters Dimensions: 34.7mm case (without crown), 38.4mm case (with crown), lug-to-lug 43.5mm, height 12.6mm, 17.0mm lugs. Antimagnetic dust cover made of soft iron encloses the movement, protecting it from magnetic fiels. Only 2700 ever made, issued in two batches. An RAF batch in 1948, and an RAAF batch in 1953 (aprox 2000 RAF, 700 RAAF) Direct link
http://www.scopetica.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=256&osCsid=298bg8k4r8uoimiisf0vnimlc3
Friday 13th August, 2010
image MAJA, 1956 FRENCH PILOT BOAT "Maja is a very interesting and good looking craft. Built as a pilot boat in Marseille in 1956, she was recently completely rebuilt. The only original part of the boat is the mahogany hull which has been professionally sheathed in epoxy inside and out. No expense was spared in her rebuild and as a consequence, this 10 metre long boat really turns heads wherever she goes. Powered by twin Volvo 140 hp turbo diesels she's no slouch either with a top speed of nearly 20 knots. Her sleek underwater shape, that was so necessary for her job as a pilot boat also means that she's very efficient and amazingly economical for such a fast boat." It's also extremely well priced. Direct link
http://www.woodenwidget.com/maja.html
Thursday 12th August, 2010
image CHAPLIN / KEATON LITHOGRAPH, 1968 Grooms Moderna Museet Stockholm, lithograph. Image Size: 27.5 x 19.5 in. Paper Size: 27.5 x 19.5 in. Year: 1968. Direct link
http://www.rareposters.com/index.php/style/pop-art/grooms-moderna-museet-stockholm.html
Wednesday 11th August, 2010
image HERMAN MILLER BOOKCASE Herman Miller Bookcase, USA, 1950's. Rare Herman Miller office unit or bookcase. Measurements: height: 4 ft. 9.5 in. / depth: 12 in. / width/length: 47.5 in. Materials/Techniques: Walnut, aluminum. Direct link
http://www.lawsonfenning.com/
Friday 06th August, 2010
image DON BRADMAN, 'HOW TO PLAY CRICKET'. How to play cricket by Don Bradman, revised edition. Publisher: Adelaide: Rigby Limited, 1963. This copy inscribed on the front free endpaper. Bradman signed or inscribed material is far from common. Octavo. Original brown boards, title in silver to the spine. In the dust jacket. Portrait frontispiece and 14 other plates, 6 of them double-folding. Tape residue to the endpapers, the jacket just a touch rubbed, but overall a very good copy. Direct link
http://www.peterharrington.co.uk/store/autographs-signed-books/product/how-to-play-cricket/
Thursday 05th August, 2010
image INDUSTRIAL SQUARE GLASS LIGHT Industrial Square Glass Ceiling Pendant, Italy Circa 1940. Industrial square glass ceiling pendant with rod and matching canopy, unusual blackfrosted bulb. Materials/Techniques: glass and metal/brass Direct link
http://www.obsoleteinc.com/website/collections/main2.php?Category_Id=6&Page_Number=1
Wednesday 04th August, 2010
image FRENCH PUZZLE SCULPTURE French Puzzle Sculpture, France, 1970's. Attributed to Guy de Richmond. Colorful and fun, each piece of the puzzle is able to be manipulated. Direct link
http://mantiquesmodern.com/itemdetails.php?id=402177