GAZETTE TWGAZE GAZETTE AUTUMN 2018 ISSUE 62
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The Robert Barley Sale ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The Robert Barley Sale: auction of items from his personal and stock collections Friday 21 September 2018 For those who knew Robert Barley, and there are many, news of his recent death signifies the loss of a unique individual and the extinction of a very colourful, characterful wellspring in the antiques world; and those who knew him well are eager to pay tribute to him as one of a rare breed who will be greatly missed within the industry and beyond. As one close friend admitted this week, “Robert was a great dealer but not a naturally good business man; he was never precious or selfindulgent. He had an extraordinary type of integrity, told the truth and was never apologetic about who he was. He had an innocent heart, an intelligent mind and a fantastic sense of fair play”.
Robert was totally self-taught about antique artefacts, objects d’art and collectables. He had a diverse and eclectic interest in objects from across the globe, and was “responsive to the spirit of an object more than the academic importance of it; he seemed to have a sensitivity for things”.
just off Fulham Palace Road (part oasis, part Aladdin’s Cave) as well as sitting on vetting committees for several of the ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ large international antiques fairs “Mr Barley has been a client of held in London. He also stood at ours for several years and we were London fairs and his unique delighted to receive instruction to multi-cultural display was one market many of the items which always drew attention: his remaining in his estate. It is bound stand was one not to be missed. to be an exciting event, full of Robert’s business cards always colour and surprises; very much like sported the words “Never the man himself, so hopefully a Boring” and it is this subtext fitting tribute.” which defines an auction of Auction Rooms Manager items from his personal and Matthew Brand ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ stock collections to be held at TW Gaze Diss Auction Rooms on Friday 21 September. Over During his trading days Robert 500 lots of pictures, sculpture, was entirely London-based, furniture, textiles, architectural including running a stall on features and artefacts spanning Portobello Road Market on 2,000 years of world culture are Saturdays and his famous shop to be offered for sale in a bespoke event in the newly-built Waveney Room on Roydon Road in Diss, Norfolk. Viewing will take place on Thursday 20 September 2pm – 8pm or by appointment only. Catalogues will be available online twgaze.co.uk or by post and all lots will appear on www.the-saleroom.com Further details can be obtained from James Bassam, Edward Smith and Elizabeth Talbot 01379 650306.
Can You Provide a Home for a Hare? 50 individually and uniquely decorated sculptures of hares, stars of a summer trail around Norwich, will be auctioned off on 11 October to raise valuable funds for Norfolk children’s charity Break. Having successfully conducted all the major art trail auctions in the city over recent years including GoGo Elephants for the Born Free Foundation, GoGo Gorillas and GoGo Dragons, we at TW Gaze have again teamed up with our friends at Break to conduct this one. Directors of the firm Mike Sarson (we can’t keep him away) and Elizabeth Talbot will take to the stage on what is sure to be a real Autumnal highlight.We hope you can join us to share this special occasion; leaving with a hare is optional. For more information visit: www.gogohares.co.uk and follow @GoGoHares2018 on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram. #GGH18
Team GoGo Gaze. It’s no wonder they wanted us back!
Auction Thursday 11 October The Forum Norwich
Coins Friday 5 October, Saleroom 3 Friday 5 October offers our next Card Sale, only this time it will be joined by Coins. It will Include a private collection of coins formed during the 1980’s with many purchased from a rival auctioneers here in Diss. From Roman to the 20th Century there are examples for all fields of interest and budgets, from gold sovereigns, silver crowns, a Victoria Jubilee set to bronze & copper. Oh, and there’ll be plenty of postcards and cigarette cards too!
Clocks & Watches 4 October, 5pm A fine selection of 18th-20th Century timepieces, horological machinery, tools and literature. Entries closing Wednesday 26 September contact Oliver Allen
The Gallery Sale 29 September, 10am Our next Gallery Sale on Saturday 29 September will be held in TW Gaze’s very own gallery, The Waveney Room. It will feature many local artists including this Jeremy Barlow scene of the famous Cley Mill. So be sure to check out the catalogue at www.twgaze.co.uk
wines & spirits Post sale report 7/9/18 The Wines & Spirits auction on Friday 7 September got corks popping when a sought after bottle of vintage champagne sold for £2,000. The 1952 Krug Champagne Private Cuvee attracted numerous online bidders alongside a room full of keen clients in the Waveney Room. A bottle of Macallan 18 year single Highland Malt Scotch whisky, distilled 1977, also exceeded the estimate fetching £1,500. Lisa West, sale organiser and auctioneer, said:“You don’t often see this vintage Krug and the bottle was in really good condition. It could either be a collector or someone who wants it to drink for a special occasion. “We weren’t expecting the Macallan to sell for that price, but we had interest on the internet. Perhaps it was just missing from someone’s collection.”
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Other notable sales were a 12-yearold bottle of Springbank Campbeltown Malt Scotch whisky for £700, Scottish Wildlife Port Ellen 10year-old single malt for £550, and a bottle of Bunnahabhain 17-years old Gordon & MacPhail at £550.
The MGB By Andre Ling The MGB was first thought up back in 1958 by Syd Enever and came to life as a replacement for the MGA in 1962. This popular two seater sports car was a staple of the British Leyland forecourt for nearly 20 years. The enhanced MGBGT first went into manufacture in 1965 before both models ceased production in 1980. MG was founded by Cecil Kimber in the 1920’s and went on to be one of the best loved sports car manufacturers until its demise under the ownership of Leyland in 1980.
a.ling@twgaze.co.uk
After a period of being left in the pits,The Rover Group revived the MG in 1989 with launch of the MGRV8. Yet, even with the updated V8 engine proved that the sports car buying public had fallen out of love with the marque.
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Thursday 18 October sees the next Automobilia sale held in the Blyth Barn. This popular sale covers an array of vehicle related items to include a 1951 Ambassador motorcycle that has been fully restored, a 1958 Francis Barnett, an Austin Big 7, MGB’s along with early Shell oil jugs, enamel signs, ephemera, badges and mascots etc.
In recent years MG has arrived back. Now owned by the Chinese (SAIC) they have designed and introduced a range of MG vehicles including two seater sports cars such as the TF and F. However for me The sale starts at 5pm personally the magic of the with viewing from 12noon. original styling has been lost in translation. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Two partly restored MGBGT’s Thursday 18/10
Cross Green Farm, Thelnetham
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It is our pleasure to offer for sale Cross Green Farm,Thelnetham, set in over 330 acres. The farm has been in the same family ownership for over 60 years and retirement brings about the sale. The property is set in a picturesque area of north Suffolk and provides you with a first class proposition to acquire an arable farm, alongside a substantial pig unit and a let free-range poultry unit. There is a detached four bedroom period residence standing in grounds of just under 1 acre to complete the offer. The land is mainly arable and benefits from flexible field size and fertile soil to make for an outstanding commercial arable unit. The pig unit is a fully equipped 250 place sow unit with facilities to house all progeny to approximately 100kg liveweight. The property is being offered as a whole or in eight Lots. With a Guide Price of £3.75 million for the whole
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With items ranging from an Edwardian confirmation dress to a modern vintage Alexander McQueen coat, circa 1990’s, the Vintage Fashion and Furnishings sale is sure to be an enthralling and eclectic one. The McQueen coat is a particularly wearable piece. After founding his own award-winning label in 1992 and working for Givenchy during the late nineties, McQueen’s collections continue to honour his name by exhibiting a timeless sophistication.The high-class tailoring of the men’s Crombie coat encapsulates such timelessness, with the classic cream colour ensuring wearability and elegance whatever the occasion.
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An equally sophisticated women’s piece can be found in a 1950’s pleated skirt and matching suit jacket. Featuring it’s original label from Lillywhites Piccadilly - a brand historically eminent within the world of sportswear - the skirt suit is a lightweight silk piece with a green, floral design that emanates spring time, and which is ideal for warmer evenings. Although perhaps not suitable for sports, the jacket and skirt may be worn together for a formal occasion, but may serve equally well when worn separately for a more casual situation. As well as clothing, the sale includes an assortment of footwear from far-flung eras and places: from a 70’s style pair of 3½ inch, glitter plastic platforms, to a pair of Oriental embroidered shoes. Of Eastern origin, the shoes are of a slipper style but with soles thick enough to be worn outside. They are fit for a child and can be slipped easily on and off the foot. They feature a roughly 2cm gap at the heel of the shoe, overlaid with a ladder of thread so that the shoe may be widened slightly if needed.The extravagant needlework exhibits an intricate and beautifully designed wreath of flowers around the sides of the shoe and across the low vamp, which culminates sleekly to a raised point.The pastel green base and soft pink floral design complement each other to create an ornate piece of art, whether worn or displayed. In regards to accessories, a particular piece to pay attention
to would be an Hermès scarf. Still in its original box, the scarf is one-sided and depicts an intricately symmetrical design. It is 89x89 cm and a sense of congruence runs throughout it. Overlapping panels of flowers and wreaths form a grid shape in a crisp off-white colour against a pale yellow background, framed by a similar border in yellow and red. Dispersed amongst the labyrinthine design are various, brightly coloured butterflies, beetles and dragonflies, enhancing the opulence of the scarf overall.This exquisite silk scarf is entitled ‘Joyaux de l’ètè’ (jewels of summer) and was designed by French artist, Antoine de Jacquelot in the mid 1990s.
Opportunity for consignment is available until Monday 1 October. Please contact Debra Brown
First World War Armistice Talk To be given by
Dr John Greenacre, University of Suffolk
Wednesday 14 November at 7pm Incorporating Private Viewing of Centenary Militaria Sale The Waveney Room, Diss Auction Rooms, Roydon Road IP22 4LN
www.twgaze.co.uk Proceeds to the restoration of the Saint Felix School First World War Memorial Sunk Garden Charity no. 310482
The Great War Centenary Sale on Saturday 17 November. With a feature on 1914-1918, yet still with all-things military from the 20th Century and hundreds of years prior, this sale has already begun consignments including the British tank splatter mask (pictured). The sale is also set to feature a collection of Naval family items spanning hundreds of years and deactivated weapons incl Thompson SM6 and Lee Enfield .303. Edward Taxil Webber (Auctioneer & Valuer) GAZETTE Issue 62 Autumn’18
TW Gaze Diss Auction Rooms, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4LN www.twgaze.co.uk
All tickets ÂŁ5.00