Cabinet of Curiosities | March 25 - 30, 2023

Cabinet of Curiosities

MARCH 25 — 30, 2023

Cabinet of Curiosities

MARCH 25 — 30, 2023

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Lot 801

MASSIVE ROMAN MARBLE COPY OF THE HELLENISTIC HEAD OF THE DYING ALEXANDER, 17TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

front inside cover Lot 811

BELGIAN WORKING PATENT MODEL OF A GAS FIREPLACE, F. VERHOEVEN, ANTWERPEN, LATE 19TH CENTURY

back inside cover Lot 894

GIBSON ES-120 T ELECTRIC ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC GUITAR, 1964

back cover Lot 874

RENAISSANCE STYLE SUIT OF ARMOUR, TOLEDO, SPAIN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

This catalogue and its contents © 2023 Waddington McLean & Company Ltd.

Photography & design by Waddington’s All Rights Reserved. This auction is subject to the Conditions of Sale printed in the back of this catalogue.

MASSIVE ROMAN COPY OF THE HELLENISTIC MARBLE HEAD OF THE DYING ALEXANDER, 17TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

height 23 in — 58.4 cm

LITERATURE:

Haskell & Penny: Taste and the Antique (1981), 134

NOTE:

The interpretation that this is a representation of Alexander the Great in his death throes is derived from the Renaissance desire to find illustrations of history in ancient sculpture. Others have speculated that it may be a dying giant, comparing it to similar figures in the Great Altar of Zeus at Pergamon

$3,000 — 5,000

802

GREEK APULIAN GNATHIAN POTTERY SKYPHOS, LATE CLASSICAL PERIOD, 310-300 BC

attributed to the Knudsen group, with highly stylized vine pattern with leaves, grapes and tendrils, 3.75 x 5.25 in — 9.5 x 13.3 cm

$300 — 400

GREEK CANOSAN POTTERY FUNERARY OINOCHOE, 4TH-3RD CENTURY BC

the tall, slender form with elongated handle, height 10 in — 25.5 cm

$400 — 600

804

ETRUSCAN TERRACOTTA FRAGMENT VOTIVE HEAD OF A MAN, 4TH-3RD CENTURY BC

mounted on stand, fragment height 7.5 in — 19 cm; ovarall height 10.75 in — 27.3 cm

$500 — 700

805

INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION POLYCHROMED POTTERY JAR, MEHRGARH, 2600-2000 BC with blue, red and black fish and geometric band around the ovoid body, with white collection inventory number, height 8.6 in — 21.8 cm, diameter 12.2 in — 31 cm

$800 — 1,200

806

FALASHA OR BETA ISRAEL TERRACOTTA HEAD, ETHIOPIA, 400-700 AD

now mounted on iron stand, overall height 4.75 in — 12.1 cm

PROVENANCE:

Ex Karl-Ferdinand Schaedler Collection, Munich, since 1967

Gorny & Mosch, Munich, July 22, 2020, Lot 443

$600 — 800

807

GRECO-PERSIAN AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL WITH A BULL, 4TH CENTURY BC drilled through for suspension, irregular diameter 1.1 in — 2.9 cm

LITERATURE:

J. Boardman, Greek Gems & Finger Rings, New York, 1972, pp. 320 ff.

$500 — 700

808

TWO ANATOLIAN SYRO-HITTITE CULTURE ARTEFACTS, 14TH-13TH CENTURY BC

including an ivory mother-goddess figure and a pottery bearded figural vessel appliqué, (see note), longest length 5.1 in — 13 cm

NOTE:

This lot is accompanied by two related books:

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York BEYOND BABYLON: ART, TRADE AND DIPLOMACY IN THE SECOND MILLENNIUM B.C.

New Haven and London, Yale University Press, 2008

U. Bahadir Alkim ANATOLIA I, Geneva, Nagel Publishers, 1968

$300 — 400

809

CONTINENTAL CARVED CHERRY

PHOENIX FORM PAP BOAT, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

finely carved detail including prunus blossoms, length 5.75 in — 14.6 cm

$100 — 150

810

STONE HEAD FORM MACE HEAD possibly Cypriot/Phoenician, height 4.7 in — 12 cm

$300 — 400

811

BELGIAN WORKING PATENT MODEL OF A GAS FIREPLACE, F. VERHOEVEN, ANTWERPEN, LATE 19TH CENTURY ormolu mounted lacquered and gilt metal, with engraved brass maker’s label applied verso, 10.75 x 13 x 4.5 in — 27.3 x 33 x 11.4 cm

$300 — 400

812

WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY PROMOTIONAL FRAMED RIVERSIDE 16 SIZE POCKET WATCH PARTS AND CASE, 19TH CENTURY

frame 7.75 x 9.5 in — 19.7 x 24.1 cm

$200 — 300

813

CARNIVAL GAMING DICE CAGE, C.1930 nickel plated, of solid construction with banjo skin heads, and cat-gut deflectors, with four large resin dice and spin activated bell, height 21 in — 53.3 cm

$200 — 300

814

CARVED BONE MODEL OF GULLS AT REST ON A CLIFF FACE, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY

under a glass cloche, height 6.1 in — 15.5 cm

$150 — 250

815

FRENCH GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MELUSINE, 19TH CENTURY

the two-tailed winged mermaid probably a mount from a large vase or urn, now mounted on board for hanging, bronze

9.25 x 6.2 in — 23.5 x 15.7 cm; board 12 x 6.75 in — 30.5 x 17.1 cm

$200 — 300

816

GEORGE WASHINGTON LARGE OVAL PARCEL GILT CERAMIC PROFILE PORTRAIT PLAQUE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

11.25 x 9.4 in — 28.6 x 24 cm

$200 — 300

817

SMALL ENGLISH BRASS DESKTOP SUNDIAL, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

archaic in style and mounted on a conforming oak foot, with 50° N gnomon, 4 x 6 in — 10.2 x 15.2 cm

$200 — 300

818

SCOTTISH TREEN BICKER, 19TH CENTURY

of alternating alder and sycamore feathered stave construction with cane wrapped body, 2.4 x 4.75 in — 6 x 12.1 cm

$150 — 250

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SAND ART BOTTLE, OLÉ ANDERSON/ ANDREW WALD, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

height 6 in — 15.2 cm

$100 — 150

820

VICTORIAN PRESSED HORN BUST OF JOHN WESLEY METHODIST CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE DESK SEAL, 1839

impressed ‘Centenary - 1839’, verso, height 3.1 in — 8 cm

$100 — 150

821

PORTFOLIO OF SIX FOLDING MAPS OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, WILLIAM FADEN (1749-1836), NO. 5 CHARING CROSS, LONDON, C.1783

the large map with inset of Ipswich, with bright, contemporary hand colouring, sectioned and laid onto six linen panels, each with applied numbered label, all contained in original mottled slip case with titled maker’s label, 8.5 x 6 in — 21.6 x 15.2 cm; each map 24 x 22.25 in — 61 x 56.5 cm

$300 — 500

822

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION KEY TO THE CITY OF TOKYO, JAPAN, MID 20TH CENTURY

gilt and enamelled brass in a fitted case, the inner lid with gilt inscription: ‘This Key is Presented to You as a Token of the Friendship of the People of Tokyo - The Governor of Tokyo Metropolis’, 8.1 x 3.9 in — 20.5 x 10 cm

PROVENANCE:

Estate of Dr. Albert M. Schwartz, New York, NY

NOTE:

The current lot was presented by a governor of Tokyo in appreciation for surgery performed at Beth Israel Hospital in NYC.

$200 — 300

823

JAPANESE CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMELLED BRONZE ‘EGYPTIAN’ VASE, C.1922 of typical form, banded with two friezes, each with a parade of figures and chariots, height 13.2 in — 33.5 cm

$200 — 300

824

ASPREY SILVER MOUNTED CROCODILE CASED TRAVEL CLOCK, LONDON, 1902 with Swiss 15 jewel, 8-day movement, the case monogrammed LCM, the mounts with impressed makers marks ‘CAGA’ for Charles and George Asprey, case 47.2 x 41.3 in — 120 x 105 cm

$150 — 250

825

SWISS GILT METAL TABLE CLOCK, JAEGER LECOULTRE, GENEVA, C.1960

with 15 jewel movement, the base impressed with model no. 342, 7.4 x 7.1 in —

18.7 x 18 cm

$200 — 300

826

CANADIAN ART DECO BAKELITE DESK CLOCK, THE HAMMOND CO. OF CANADA LTD., TORONTO, C.1933

the ‘Gregory’ model, with silvered dial, with AM/PM, day and date apertures, 6.5 x 5.75 x 3 in — 16.5 x 14.6 x 7.6 cm

$200 — 300

827

SOUTH AMERICAN CARVED AND SILVER MOUNTED GOURD VASE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

height 10.25 in — 26 cm

$80 — 120

828

VICTORIAN SHADOW BOX FRAMED GILT BRONZE RELIEF OF A STALLION, 19TH CENTURY

the horse mounted in a velvet-lined case with moulded gilt wood frame, with inscription dated 1935, verso, 15.5 x 17.5 x 3.25 in — 39.4 x 44.5 x 8.3 cm

$200 — 300

829

NINE VICTORIAN HUMOROUS ANIMATED MAGIC LANTERN ‘SINGLE SLIPPER’ SLIDES, MID 19TH CENTURY each with two painted glass plates in a mahogany frame, one sliding to create the illusion of movement or change, each 4 x 7 in — 10.2 x 17.8 cm

$150 — 250

830

AMERICAN TWISTED BLUE GLASS END-OF-DAY ‘WHIMSEY’ CANE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

height 33 in — 83.8 cm

$100 — 150

AMERICAN TWISTED CLEAR GLASS END-OF-DAY ‘WHIMSEY’ CANE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY length 39.5 in — 100.3 cm

$100 — 150

832

AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED LINCOLN HEAD ‘DON’T TREAD ON ME’ ELM WALKING STICK, MID 19TH CENTURY

with the president’s head as grip, the shaft naturally entwined by a branch interpreted as a serpent with carved flicking tongue, and with a knot incorporated as his eye, length 35 in — 88.9 cm

$200 — 300

MASONIC FOLK ART CARVED AND POLYCHROMED MEMENTO MORI WALKING STICK FRAGMENT, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY richly carved and coloured, the serpentwound shaft with multiple symbols including the four card suits, a square and compasses, and crossbones all surmounted by a skull form knob, length 29 in — 73.7 cm

$100 — 150

834

IRISH BLACKTHORN SHILLELAGH, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY length 35.25 in — 89.5 cm

$80 — 120

835

CATTLE PROD WALKING STICK WITH HORN GRIP, 19TH CENTURY

of layered leather construction, length 32.25 in — 81.9 cm

$100 — 150

836

VICTORIAN LADY’S AND GENTLEMAN’S WALKING STICKS, 19TH CENTURY

each ebonized shaft with an ornate gold filled knob, his cap engraved ‘Presented By His Three Boys’, length 35.25 in — 89.5 cm

NOTE:

The gentleman’s cane was presented to Benjamin Franklin Carley by his three sons: Abram, Alfred and William. Carley was the son of Abram Carley, a successful farmer who died in 1864. Benjamin Carley was born in New York State in 1814. (He was named after his great grandfather: Benjamin Carley SR.) He was 17 years old when he came to Canada with his parents, taking over the farm at Lot 7, concession 5 of York county, Township of King.

Benjamin Carley belonged to the Methodist Church, was a Reformer in politics and had a common school education. He married Martha Clark in 1837, who originally emigrated from Pennsylvania. They had ten children - nine survived. The children were Abram, Sarah, Charles (who died), Nancy, Alfred, Charlotte, william, Lavinia, Martha and Mary. Benjamin Franklin Carley died on November 20, 1968 at 93 years. Mary - the youngest daughter - married in to the Egan family and by descent it remained in the Harold Egan collection until delivered to you. This information was sourced from “History of Toronto & County of York, 1885, Volume 2

$100 — 150

837

THREE BRITISH GEORGE III AE ‘CARTWHEEL’ TWO PENCE COINS, SOHO MINT, BIRMINGHAM, 1797 each obverse: George III bust right within incuse ‘GEORGIUS III D G REX’, each reverse: Britannia seated within incuse “BRTANNIA 1797’, together with a 1722 George I AE farthing, diameter 1.6 in — 4 cm

$100 — 150

838

VICTORIAN FOLK ART MIXED WOOD PARQUETRY AND LITHOGRAPH INSET VALENTINES BOX, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the exterior with small Victorian romantic lithographs inset under glass, the hinged lid opening to a rose velvet lined interior with albumin print portraits of a couple set into the top, 5.9 x 13 x 7.7 in — 15 x 33 x 19.5 cm

$200 — 300

839

DOLLHOUSE FORM SAFE BOX, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

of wooden construction with hinged roof opening to an interior with a concealed mechanism allowing access to a further interior fitted with removable tray, 16 x 16 x 11.7 in — 40.6 x 40.6 x 29.7 cm $150 — 250

840

AUSTRIAN MAHOGANY MUSICAL AUTOMATON MINIATURE ORGAN FORM TANTALUS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

playing two airs including Wagner’s ‘Bridal Chorus’ (Here Comes the Bride) with six glasses, 11.8 x 8.3 x 5.7 in — 30 x 21 x 14.5 cm $100 — 150

841

‘WHITE HOUSE’ PROHIBITION ERA PRESENTATION HIP FLASK, 1930

enamelled brass with cartouche inscribed ‘Compliments of the White House, Season 1930’, height 6.3 in — 16 cm

$100 — 150

842

SMALL INDIAN IVORY FIGURE OF MAHATMA GANDHI, MID 20TH CENTURY

on a rosewood base, height 6.4 in — 16.3 cm

$80 — 120

843

VIENNESE NEW YEAR’S DAY KUNSTBILLET, 1823

framed 4 x 4.5 in — 10.2 x 11.5 cm

NOTE:

‘Art Cards’ or calling or greeting cards are often replete with symbolism and were fashionable among the Viennese elite classes in the early to mid 19th century. This example was likely presented on a New Year’s Day visit to a friend or acquaintance, as was the tradition at the time.

$250 — 350

844

THREE KÖNIGLICH BAYERISCHE

POSTSTALLHALTEREI (ROYAL BAVARIAN POSTAL STABLES) BRASS POST HORNS, 1856 each cord-wrapped, with knots, applied crest and engraved, each height 9 in — 22.9 cm

$150 — 250

845

BRONZE TRIPOD BRAZIER, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

the heavy walled bowl raised on scrolling legs and flanked by bale handles, height 6 in — 15.2 cm, diameter 14.6 in — 37 cm

$300 — 400

846

FRENCH OR BELGIAN ALABASTER MOUNTED WOOD YARN SWIFT, 19TH CENTURY

height 14.8 in — 37.5 cm; adjustable diameter -18+ in — 0-45.7 cm

$150 — 250

847

ITALIAN SILVER TABLE BOX WITH RELIEF PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON, 20TH CENTURY

with impressed AM maker’s mark, 2 x 4.3 x 5.25 in — 5.1 x 11 x 13.3 cm, 11.7 oz. — 364 grams

$200 — 300

848

PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF NAPOLEON I, AFTER PAUL DELAROCHE, 19TH CENTURY

oil over-painted print, laid down on panel, in shadow box frame, 10.25 x 8.25 in — 26 x 21 cm

$150 — 250

LARGE PATINATED PLASTER BUST OF NAPOLEON, EARLY-MID 20TH CENTURY

height 25 in — 63.5 cm

$300 — 400

850

AFTER MATTHEW NOBLE (BRITISH, 1817-1876)

BUST OF ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON, 1852

patinated bronze, titled and signed verso, height 10.5 in — 26.7 cm

$400 — 600

851

FOSSILIZED CRINOID, MOROCCO, ORDOVICIAN PERIOD

13.5 x 8.5 in — 34.3 x 21.6 cm

$150 — 250

852

FOSSILIZED MANTICOCERAS, MOROCCO, DEVONIAN PERIOD

diameter 6 in — 15.2 cm

$100 — 150

853

BULL WALRUS (ODOBENUS ROSMARUS) SKULL, JAW BONE AND TUSKS, MID 20TH CENTURY

see note, height 19 in — 48.3 cm; longer tusk length 13.5 in — 34.3 cm

NOTE:

Please note that the lot does not include the photography stand.

$1,000 — 1,500

854

JUVENILE ELEPHANT TUSK, 19TH CENTURY

length 15.5 in — 39.4 cm

$200 — 300

855

WELSH SILVER MOUNTED PRESENTATION ELEPHANT TUSK PAPER KNIFE, 1890

plaque inscribed to: Sir John Jones Jenkins KNT., High Sheriff of Glamorganshire, 1889-1890, From His Undersheriff, R.P. Morgan, Neath length 19.75 in — 50.2 cm

$300 — 500

856

AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED BOAR’S TUSK CORKSCREW, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

with continuous pull or ‘cloche’ mechanism, with impressed maker’s mark, 7 x 7.5 in — 17.8 x 19.1 cm

$100 — 150

857

AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED BOAR’S TUSK SIMPLE CORKSCREW, DOMENICK AND HAFF, NEW YORK, N.Y., C.1900 with impressed maker’s marks

$100 — 150

858

THREE RUSSIAN DOUBLE SIDED LACQUER TRAVELLING ICONS, 19TH CENTURY

each parcel gilt tempera on lacquer panel depicting: 1)The Entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem and the Resurrection of Lazarus, 2)The Ascension of the Lord and The Week of All Saints, and 3) Transfiguration and the Miracle of St. Michael, respectively, 6.9 x 6 in — 17.4 x 15.2 cm

$600 — 800

859

PAIR OF RUSSIAN ICONS: CHRIST PANTOCRATOR AND THEOTOKOS THE PETITIONER, 19TH CENTURY

each a tempera on panel with gilt highlights, each 13.75 x 10 in — 34.9 x 25.4 cm

$600 — 800

860

THREE RUSSIAN ‘MOTHER OF GOD’ TRAVELLING ICONS, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURIES

comprising two enamelled bronze examples and a miniature tempera on lacquered panel in a tooled leather frame, largest 4.25 x 3.7 in — 10.8 x 9.3 cm

$100 — 150

861

CONTINENTAL EMBROIDERED VELVET DOSSAL PANEL, 18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

probably French or Italian, the divided panel with two coats of arms, now mounted in an acrylic case frame, 75.5 x 22 in — 191.8 x 55.9 cm

$300 — 500

862

ALBANIAN SILVER ‘RAT-TAIL’ MIQUELET LOCK PISTOL, EARLY 19TH CENTURY length 20 in — 50.8 cm

$600 — 800

863

SYRIAN PERSIAN GEM SET SILVER, BONE AND HORN KHANJAR DAGGER, DAMASCUS, 1922`

signed and dated on the nielloed silver sheath and the front quillon, the gold fullered, coral and turquoise inset curved blade on an intricately pieced hilt mounted with rubies and pearls, all on a leather suspension belt, length 10.6 in — 27 cm

$800 — 1,200

864

FILIPINO MORO PUNAL DAGGER, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the double-edged wavey knife blade in a nickel silver repoussé decorated sheath and on a similar grip, length 14 in — 35.6 cm

$100 — 150

865

CINGALESE SILVER AND BRASS DAMASCENED PEHA KAETTA (DAGGER), 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

the ornate blade on a carved black coral grip with a finely worked ‘liya-pata’ collar, in a silver clad filigreed and fluted sheath, overall length 12.5 in — 31.8 cm

NOTE:

Most certainly made in one of four Royal workshops, for courtiers, diplomats and officials. Production came to an abrupt end with the British invasion of Kandy in 1815, and the end of Royal Patronage.

$500 — 700

866

INDO PERSIAN GOLD DAMASCENED PROCESSIONAL TABAR, 19TH CENTURY

length 31.25 in — 79.4 cm

$300 — 400

867

QAJAR STEEL KHULA KHUD, PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY

with overall arabesque and calligraphic engraving and an adjustable nose guard, plume holders and chain mail neck, overall height 22.5 in — 57.2 cm

$300 — 500

868

INDIAN TULWAR AND SCABBARD, EARLY/MID 19TH CENTURY

the 32.25 inch straight fullered single edged blade on a gilt iron hilt and in a ray skin covered wooden hilt, diameter 31.75 in — 80.6 cm

$300 — 400

869

PAIR OF ENGLISH FLINTLOCK TARGET PISTOLS, JOHN BLANCH, LONDON, C.1830

each 4.75 inch octagonal Damascus steel barrel inscribed ‘London’ on a mahogany full stock with ram rod and signed engraved lock plate with safety slide, all in a facsimile fitted baize lined case with period accessories, pistol length 9.25 in — 23.5 cm; case 2.9 x 14.25 x 7.6 in —

7.4 x 36.2 x 19.3 cm

$2,000 — 3,000

870

AUSTRIAN FLAT POWDER HORN, EARLY-MID 19TH CENTURY mounted with gilt metal military trophy, length 10.5 in — 26.7 cm

$200 — 300

VICTORIAN MEDIEVAL STYLE IRON STRAP HELMET (SPANGENHELM), 19TH CENTURY

leather lined with adjustable nose guard, adjustable height 11 in — 27.9 cm

$200 — 300

872

GEORGIAN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD BY OSBORN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

the 32 inch blued straight blade with royal cypher among military trophies, and maker’s mark OSBORNS WARRANTED to one side, and owner’s monogram SD below royal arms to the other on a gilt metal hilt with fouled anchor, lion head pommel and cross hatched ivory grip, with gilt metal mouned leather scabbard, length 38.25 in — 97.2 cm

$200 — 300

873

PAIR OF AMERICAN 1860 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORDS, MID C.1864

one unsigned, one signed Mansfield and Lamb and dated 1864, $200 — 300

874

RENAISSANCE STYLE SUIT OF ARMOUR, TOLEDO, SPAIN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

with acid etched decoration overall, mounted on wooden armature on an ebonized block plinth, height 74 in — 188 cm $2,000 — 3,000

875

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT TUNIC, C.1946

small, wool and cotton with silk lining

$150 — 250

876

‘THE SHRAPNEL STAND’ ARTILLERY SHELL LAMP, 1916

incorporating an 18 pound shrapnel round, fixture height 9.3 in — 23.6 cm

$100 — 150

877

SMALL GERMAN TERRESTRIAL DESK GLOBE, LUDWIG JULIUS HEYMANN FOR ERD GLOBUS, BERLIN, C.1900

height 11.4 in — 29 cm; diameter 5.9 in — 15 cm

$100 — 150

878

FRENCH RAYSKIN DRAWING INSTRUMENT ETUI, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

height 7 in — 17.8 cm

$100 — 150

879

THREE BRASS INSTRUMENTS: STANLEY LONDON, POCKET SEXTANT, COMPASS AND DESK LOUPE, 19TH/20TH CENTURIES

largest diameter 3.1 in — 7.9 cm

$100 — 150

880

ENGLISH LACQUERED BRASS FOUR DRAW MARINE TELESCOPE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

with hide grip, collapsed length 12.7 in — 32.3 cm; extended length 45.5 in — 115.6 cm

$150 — 250

881

ENGLISH EBONY AND BRASS QUADRANT, THOMPSON, LONDON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

with inset ivory Vernier scale and maker’s label, length 12 in — 30.5 cm

$100 — 150

882

AMERICAN BRASS MARINE COMPASS, MERRILL NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, NEW YORK, N.Y., 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

numbered 638, signed on the case and compass rose, exclusive of handle height 10 in — 25.4 cm

$100 — 150

WALKER’S ‘EXCELSIOR’ MK.IV PATENT SHIP-LOG, THOS. WALKER & SON LTD., BIRMINGHAM, MID 20TH CENTURY

an ‘Outrigger pattern’, numbered 369 on the screw, complete in a fitted case

$200 — 300

884

WWII US NAVAL BRASS STADIMETER, SCHICK INCORPORATED, STAMFORD, CONN., 1942

serial no. 7901, with US Navy and maker’s applied metal labels in associated oak case, 6 x 12.25 x 6.25 in — 15.2 x 31.1 x 15.9 cm $100 — 150

885

WWII US ARMY AIR FORCE AVIONIC COMPASS, BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION, NEW JERSEY, 1941 type D-12, serial no. AC-41-11204, now mounted on a curly maple base, instrument height 4.5 in — 11.4 cm, diameter 7 in — 17.8 cm

$100 — 150

886

LEITZ ‘STAND IV’ REPLICA LACQUERED BRASS MICROSCOPE, ARTHUR SEIBERT, EMO-OPTIK, WETZLAR, WEST GERMANY, 1980

numbered 361/1000 and modelled after the 1899 original, complete with two eyepieces, two objectives and six sample slides, all in a fitted mahogany case with dated manual, instrument collapsed height

10.6 in — 27 cm; case 11 x 30 x 19 in —

27.9 x 76.2 x 48.3 cm

$500 — 700

887

GLAZED MAHOGANY CASED ANALYTICAL BEAM BALANCE, VOLAND & SON, NEW ROCHELLE, NY, EARLY-MID 20TH CENTURY with applied retailer’s label for Canadian Laboratory Supplies Ltd., MontrealToronto, 17 x 16.5 x 9.5 in — 43.2 x 41.9 x 24.1 cm

$200 — 300

888

ENGLISH PLOUGH GAUGE (LEATHER STRAP CUTTER) 19TH CENTURY

8 x 7 in — 20.3 x 17.8 cm

$80 — 120

889

BRASS AND WALNUT MILLINER’S HAT SIZER, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY with metric and American measurements, 7 x 8.4 in — 17.8 x 21.3 cm

$80 — 120

890

MITS ALTAIR 8800 8-BIT MICRO-COMPUTER, C.1975

the front panel with 36 LEDs and 25 switches, under a removable metal shroud, with ‘Altair Documentation’ binder, 7.1 x 17 x 17.5 in — 18 x 43.2 x 44.5 cm

$1,000 — 1,500

891

IMSAI 8080 MICRO-COMPUTER, 1975 with 22 toggle switches and numerous LEDs under a removable metal shroud, with user manuals, 7.1 x 17.25 x 19.5 in — 18 x 43.8 x 49.5 cm

$500 — 700

892

PHILIPS DOUBLE BEAM OSCILLOSCOPE PM 3231, C.1970 with manual and schematics, 11.8 x 8.5 x 17.7 in — 30 x 21.5 x 45 cm

$200 — 300

893

PAIR OF CLAIRTONE PROJECT G ‘G2’ GLOBE SPEAKERS, 1966

$200 — 300

894

GIBSON ES-120 T ELECTRIC ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC GUITAR, 1964

serial number 169079, arch topped the ‘thinline’ body with sunburst finish, length 37.5 in — 95.3 cm

$500 — 700

895

PAIR OF TIBETAN SILVER MOUNTED BURL WALNUT CEREMONIAL TEA BOWLS, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY height 2.1 in — 5.3 cm, diameter 4.5 in — 11.4 cm

$200 — 300

896

ELEVEN ALBUMEN PRINT PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHS OF ISRAEL, 19TH CENTURY largest 3.3 x 11.5 in — 8.5 x 29.2 cm

$100 — 150

897

PAIR OF PHOTOGRAPH PORTRAITS OF NAWAB RUKNUL MULK KHANE AND NAWAB ZUFFER JUNG SHUMSOOL, 19TH CENTURY

framed 17 x 14.25 in — 43.2 x 36.2 cm

$100 — 150

898

PERSIAN SCHOOL PAINTING OF THE JAMA MASJID MOSQUE, OLD DELHI, INDIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

gouache on leather, signed Bashir Ahmad, titled and dated 1643 and with texts from the Qur’an in the gilt highlighted border, in contemporary frame, 19.75 x 25.25 in — 50.2 x 64.1 cm

$300 — 500

PERSIAN CEREMONIAL SILVER DAMASCENED IRON BULL HEAD FORM MACE HEAD, 19TH CENTURY height 5.5 in — 14 cm

$80 — 120

900

PERSIAN ISLAMIC MYSTIC’S KASHKKUL (BEGGAR’S BOWL), 19TH CENTURY the coco-de-mer nut shell relief carved with Islamic script, birds and animals among foliated scrolling vines, and a large figure of the Sufi poet Rumi, length 13 in — 33 cm

$$700 — 900

LARGE MOROCCAN BLUE AND WHITE GLAZED POTTERY VASE OF ALHAMBRESQUE DESIGN, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY

with nickel silver web overlay, height 16.75 in — 42.5 cm

$200 — 300 902

KASHAN TURQUOISE BLUE GLAZED MOULDED POTTERY BOWL, CENTRAL IRAN, 12TH/EARLY 13TH CENTURY

height 4.3 in — 11 cm, diameter 7.1 in — 18 cm

$500 — 700

903

THREE PERSIAN POTTERY BOWLS, NISHAPUR, NORTH EASTERN IRAN, 10TH CENTURY

each with painted decoration including calligraphy, the largest with the silhouette of a duck, largest height 2.5 in — 6.4 cm, diameter 7.5 in — 19.1 cm

$300 — 400

904

TURKISH SILK NEEDLEWORK TUGHRA PANEL

30.5 x 29.3 in — 77.5 x 74.4 cm

$300 — 400

905

THREE ISLAMIC QU’RAN MANUSCRIPT LEAVES, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

each with gold illumination and framed separately, each frame 17 x 14 in — 43.2 x 35.6 cm

$300 — 500

906

NORTHERN PLAINS INDIAN WAR CLUB, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTUY

with spherical stone head on a hidecovered haft with horse hair and beadwork drop (detached), length 33.75 in — 85.7 cm

$200 — 300

907

PAIR OF DAYAK MAN’S CARVED HORNBILL CASQUE EAR ORNAMENTS, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

each relief carved with anthropomorphic mythical creatures, and volutes, length 4 in — 10.2 cm

$300 — 400

908

EDO IVORY ELEPHANT TUSK ‘SIDE BLOWN TRUMPET’ OR FLUTE, BENIN WEST AFRICA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY with ringed and cross hatch decoration, now mounted on stand, instrument height 11.5 in — 29.2 cm; overall height 12.5 in — 31.8 cm

$300 — 400

909

FIJI ISLANDS IRONWOOD THROWING CLUB (I ULA DRISIA), 19TH CENTURY of ironwood fabrication with irregular ovoid head, length 15.5 in — 39.4 cm

$300 — 400

910

AUSTRALIAN CENTRAL DESERT ABORIGINAL SHEILD, C.1880 bearwood, natural red ochre pigment, height 26 in — 66 cm

PROVENANCE:

Private collection, New York, NY; Private collection, Toronto, ON

$300 — 500

AUSTRALIAN CENTRAL DESERT ABORIGINAL SHIELD WITH FIRE STARTER GROOVES, C.1880 bearwood, natural red ochre pigment, pitch, height 25 in — 63.5 cm

$300 — 500

912

EAST INDIAN LIMESTONE SPICE METATE, 19TH CENTURY

3 x 13.75 x 8.5 in — 7.6 x 34.9 x 21.6 cm

$200 — 300

913

THREE PIECES MALUK REVIVAL ‘CAIROWARE’, C.1900

comprising a vase and two small trays, each piece of silver and copper inlaid brass, vase height 8 in — 20.3 cm

$100 — 150

914

ANGLO-INDIAN ROSEWOOD DAY CRIB, 19TH CENTURY

the blind fretwork carved frame with abalone inlay and turned latticework, 28.3 x 16 x 32 in — 72 x 40.6 x 81.3 cm

$200 — 300

915

SEVEN IMPERIAL ETHIOPIAN MEDALS, MID 20TH CENTURY

Star of Ethiopia, Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Star of Victory 1941 Cross, Star of the Seal of Soloman - Commander, Order of the Queen of Sheba, Medal of the Campaign (or the Patriot Medal) Medal for the United Nations Mission to the Democratic Republic of The Congo, largest diameter 1.6 in — 4 cm

$250 — 350

916

CHORRERA POTTERY FIGURE, 9TH-4TH CENTURY BC of hollow construction with a bichromed and burnished surface, height 13.5 in — 34.3 cm

$500 — 700

917

NARIÑO RED SLIP POTTERY FOOTED

BOWL, 800-1500 AD

the inner rim with negative resist geometric band, height 4.5 in — 11.4 cm, diameter 7.75 in — 19.7 cm

$200 — 300

918

NARINO RED SLIP POTTERY FOOTED

BOWL, 800-1500 AD

the interior with geometric painted decoration, height 3.6 in — 8.9 cm, diameter 6.75 in — 17.1 cm

$300 — 400

NARINO RED SLIP POTTERY PEDESTAL BOWL OR CHALICE, 800-1500 AD

the negative resist banded foot supporting a bowl with geometric decoration, height 4.9 in — 12.4 cm, diameter 6.9 in — 17.5 cm

$300 — 400 920

NARINO RED SLIP POTTERY FOOTED BOWL, 800-1500 AD

the interior with bichrome banded with four monkeys, the rim with negative resist geometric border, height 4.1 in — 10.4 cm, diameter 7.5 in — 19.1 cm

$300 — 400

921

NARINO RED SLIP POTTERY FOOTED BOWL, 800-1500 AD

the interior paint banded with lines and feathers, height 3.5 in — 8.9 cm, diameter 6.75 in — 17.1 cm

$200 — 300

922

NARINO POTTERY FOOTED BOWL, 800-1500 AD with interior and exterior negative resist geometric decoration

$200 — 300

923

NARINO RED SLIP POTTERY JAR, 850-1500 AD

the body decorated with geometric negative resist band, height 4.75 in — 12.1 cm, diameter 5.5 in — 14 cm

$200 — 300

924

AREQUIPA PRE COLUMBIAN RED SLIP POTTERY BOTTLE

the shoulder black outlined scrolling motif, height 5.75 in — 14.6 cm

$200 — 300

925

GUANACASTE NICOYA

ZOO-ANTHROPOMORPHIC JADE AXE

GOD CELT, 100 AD-500 AD

modelled with monkey form head-dress, drilled eyes, and arms at the sides, drilled through the neck for suspension as a pendant, height 3.9 in — 9.8 cm

$500 — 700

926

GUANACASTE NICOYA ZOOANTHROPOMORPHIC AVIAN JADE AXE

GOD CELT, 100 AD-500 AD with string cut detailing, height 3.3 in — 8.4 cm

$400 — 600

927

GUANACASTE NICOYA CARVED STONE AGGEGATE FIGURAL PENDANT, 100 AD-500 AD

carved in the round, modelled standing with upturned arms, height 1.8 in — 4.5 cm

$300 — 400

928

TUNCAHUAN POTTERY GLOBULAR JAR, 500 BC-800 AD

height 6.1 in — 15.5 cm

$200 — 300

THREE PRE-COLUMBIAN TERRACOTTA

FIGURE FRAGMENTS

including a Jama Coaque head with headdress, and two masks: Guayaquil and La Tolita, tallest height 4.25 in — 10.8 cm

$100 — 150

931

THREE PRE-COLUMBAIN TERRACOTTA ARTEFACTS

including a monkey form ocarina, a figural rattle (Costa Rica), and a dog with incised decoration (Peru), whistle height 5 in — 12.7 cm

$200 — 300

932

TWO PRE-COLUMBIAN STONE AXE HEADS (CELTS), COSTA RICA

longer length 6.1 in — 15.5 cm

$200 — 300

933

PRE-COLUMBIAN REDWARE POTTERY BOWL

with lizard (?) relief handle and painted black line cross hatch panelled band, height 3.5 in — 6.25 cm

$200 — 300

934

FIVE COSTA RICAN PRE-COLUMBIAN POTTERY VESSELS, 300 BC-1000 AD including two tripod jars, two tripod bowls, one with zoomorphic legs, the other with painted geometric band, and a pot with incised decoration, tallest height 5 in — 12.7 cm

$300 — 400

935

MIKHAIL GORBACHEV MEMOIRS

4to., signed first English edition, Doubleday, 1996, 9.5 x 6.5 in — 24.1 x 16.5 cm

$200 — 300

936

CRUISE OF THE ROYAL NAVY’S ‘FLYING SQUADRON’, SECOND FOMATION: SHIP’S SURGEON WILLIAM ANDERSON’S PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM AND JOURNALS, 1870-72

album 10.5 x 13 in — 26.7 x 33 cm

PROVENANCE:

Estate of William Anderson, thence by descent through family.

$300 — 400

937

AMÉDÉE-FRANÇOIS FRÉZIER (1682-1772)

A VOYAGE TO THE SOUTH-SEA AND ALONG THE COASTS OF CHILI AND PERU IN THE YEARS 1712, 1713, AND 1714

4to., first English edition, chart frontispiece, red and black title, 335pp plus index, 37 engraved illustrations, plans, charts and maps (18 fold-out) in later calf boards, London, printed for Jonah Bowyer, 1717, 94.5 x 70.9 in — 240 x 180 cm

$600 — 800

938

SIR JOHN FROISSART (1337-1405)

CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN AND THE ADJOINING COUNTRIES

2 vols., 4vo., colour half title, full title, illustrated throughout, in full calf boards with ribbed, tooled and titled spines, London, William Smith, Fleet Street,

$200 — 300

939

AUSTIN FLINT, M.D. (AMERICAN, 1812-1886)

A TREATISE ON THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MEDICINE

8vo., full title, 1002pp. plus publishers catalogue, Philadelphia Henry C Lea, 1868, 9.5 x 6.25 in — 24.1 x 15.9 cm

PROVENANCE:

Cornell University Library (bookplate)

$100 — 150

940

DR. OLIVER GOLDSMITH (BRITISH, 1730- 1774)

THE ROMAN HISTORY FROM THE FOUNDATION OF THE CITY OF ROME

2 vols., 8vo., illustrated titles, pp. 485; 487, plus indexes) in tooled calf boards, London, printed for Leigh and Sotheby et al., 8.5 x 5.5 in — 21.6 x 14 cm

$150 — 250

941 (ETON COLLEGE FORE-EDGE PAINTING) THOMAS GRAY (1716-1771)

POEMS AND LETTERS

4to, Eton College graduation gift with fore-edge painting of the building and grounds, latin inscription to recipient by headmaster John Jacob Hornby dated 1870, in aubergine Morocco leather boards, London, Chiswick Press, 1867, 11.4 x 9 in — 29 x 22.9 cm

PROVENANCE:

Ex Libris: Charles J. Dobson (bookplate)

$400 — 600

942

SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE (1772-1834)

POETICAL WORKS

3 vols.,12mo

$100 — 150

943

LORD BYRON (1788-1824)

BYRON’S WORKS

17 vols., 18mo, John Murray, Albemarle Street, London, 1832, 6.6 x 4.3 in —

16.8 x 11 cm

$300 — 400

944

THOMAS WILLIS (BRITISH, 1621-1675)

THE ANATOMY OF THE BRAIN AND NERVES

two slipcased vols, tercentenary edition (1664-1964), illustrated, Montreal, McGill University Press, 1965

$100 — 150

945

THOMAS ALLOM (1804-1872) AND GEORGE NEWENHAM WRIGHT (1790-1877)

THE CHINESE EMPIRE, ILLUSTRATED: BEING A SERIES OF VIEWS FROM ORIGINAL SKETCHES, DISPLAYING THE SCENERY, ARCHITECTURE, SOCIAL HABITS, ETC., OF THAT ANCIENT AND EXCLUSIVE NATION

in seven original divisions, 4to., 159 aquatint engraved plates, three foldout maps, hand coloured in outline, in publisher’s gilt pictorial red cloth boards, London, The London Printing and Publishing Company, 1860, 11 x 8.75 in — 27.9 x 22.2 cm

$500 — 700

946

BASIL OF GEMONA (1648-1704)

DICTIONAIRE CHINOIS, FRANÇAIS ET LATIN PUBLIÉ

folio, red leather boards, Paris, De L’Imprimerie Impériale, 1813 together with Supplément volume, 1814

18.25 x 12.5 in — 46.4 x 31.8 cm

$200 — 300

947

JAQUES LENFENT (1661-1728)

HISTOIRE DE CONCILE DE PISE

4to., 1st edition, French text, portrait frontispiece against an illustrated red and white full title, illustrated throughout, three volumes bound together in 19th century tooled leather boards, Amsterdam, Chez Perre Humbert, 1724

$200 — 300

948

SIR FRANCÇOIS JULIEN DUCROS

HISTOIRE DE HENRY II. DERNIER DUC DE MONTMORENCY, PAIR ET MARECHAL DE FRANCE, GOUVERNEUR & LIEUTENANT

GENERAL POUR LE ROI, EN LANGUEDOC 16mo., 544pp., plus publisher’s advertisements, in full calf boards with marbleized end papers and bookplate, Paris, Jean Guignard, 1699, 7 x 4 in — 17.8 x 10.2 cm

PROVENANCE:

Armourial bookplate: Sir James Stuart, 1st Baronet, Chief Justice of Lower Canada

$200 — 300

949

LÉOPOLD VICTOR DELISLE (FRENCH, 1826-1910)

HISTOIRE DE PARIS: LE CABINET DES MANUSCRITS DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE NATIONALE

3 vols., folio, in publisher’s boards, Paris, Impremierie Nationale, 1868, 1874 and 1881, 13.75 x 10.5 in — 34.9 x 26.7 cm

$300 — 400

950

CATALOGUS CODICUM MANUSCRIPTORUM BIBLIOTHECAE REGIAE (4 VOLUMES)

CATALOGUE DES LIVRES IMPRIMÉS DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE DU ROY (6 VOLUMES)

10 vols, folio, with woodcut Royal Arms on titles, in publishers boards, Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1739-53., 17.5 x 11.25 in — 44.5 x 28.6 cm

$500 — 1,000

951

GEORGE III MORTGAGE INDENTURE, 1744

between John Hudson, Esq. and Sir William Pennyman, 4th Baronet (1695–1768), High Sheriff of Yorkshire, 29 x 36 in — 73.7 x 91.4 cm

$100 — 150

952

TWELVE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING FIRST DAY OF ISSUE POSTAGE STAMPS ON NASA PHOTOGRAPHS, SEPT. 9, 1969 each double cancelled: July 20 and September 9, 1969

$100 — 150

953

THREE FLEMISH TOPOGRAPHICAL CITY MAPS: FLANDERS, OUDENAARDE AND NAMUR, 17TH AND 18TH CENTURIES

each a copper plate engraving, framed, comprising:

Isaac Basire (British, 1704-1768)

DUNKIRK, A STRONG SEAPORT TOWN, London, 1744-47

Isaac Basire (British, 1704-1768)

NAMUR, A VERY STRONG CITY IN THE LOW COUNTRIES, London, 1744-47

Johannes (Joan) Blaeu (Dutch, 1596-1673)

ALDENARDA vulgo AUDENAERDE (Oudenaarde), Amsterdam, after 1649, largest frame 23.2 x 25.6 in — 59 x 65 cm; largest sight 15 x 18.75 in — 38.1 x 47.6 cm

$100 — 150

954

PAIR OF TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS OF NAPLES AND TURIN, JOHN STOCKDALE, LONDON, 1800

each framed, hand-coloured copper plate engraving with a decorative title cartouche, frames 15 x 17.5 in — 38.1 x 44.5 cm; sights 7.25 x 9.8 in — 18.4 x 25 cm

$100 — 150

Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art

APRIL 15 — 20, 2023

HENRI LE SIDANER

PETITE PLACE AU SOLEIL COUCHANT, 1901

Estimate: $100,000-150,000

All lots will be offered and sold subject to the Conditions of Sale which appear in this catalogue as well as any Glossary and posted or oral announcements. By bidding at auction, bidders are bound by those Conditions and Glossary, as amended by any announcements or posted notices, which together form the contract of sale between the successful bidder (buyer), Waddington’s™ (auctioneer) and the consignor (seller) of the lot. Description or photographs of lots are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.

condition of lots

All of the items are to be considered, unless otherwise noted in the catalogue description or condition report, in good condition. The definition of “good” when used in reference to condition, describes an object as having had no major damage or repair but as with the nature of the material, may show minor surface wear, discolouration etc., which indicates the acceptable wear that the piece may acquire with age. If you are particular about minor flaws, you should have our staff answer any questions before bidding. Sizes are approximate. Frames on artwork are not included as part of purchase or condition. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to inquire as to the condition of a lot before bidding. Condition reports are available upon request by phone, fax, email or in person. You are advised to make any requests well in advance of the sale.

buyer’s premium

Waddington’s charges a buyer’s premium of 20% on the hammer price. Buyer’s premium and applicable Canadian taxes are added to the hammer price. Taxes are exempt for any items directly shipped from our premises out of Canada.

A charge of 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) is applicable on the hammer price and buyer’s premium, except for purchases exported from Canada. In the case where purchases are shipped out of the province of Ontario, the HST or GST is charged based on the tax status of that province.

payment

Payment for purchases must be by cash, INTERAC direct debit (CDN clients in person only), certified cheque (U.S. & Overseas not applicable), bank draft, electronic transfer (fee applies), VISA or Mastercard (up to $25,000).

all transactions are conducted in canadian dollars (cad)

shipping

The auctioneers will not undertake packing or shipping. The purchaser must designate and arrange for the services of an independent shipper and be responsible for all shipping and insurance expenses. The auctioneers will, upon request, provide names of professional packers and shippers but will not be held responsible for the service or have any liability for providing this information. Reliable preauction estimates of shipping costs of lots offered in this sale may be obtained from:

PakShip

905-470-6874 / 416-293-8225 / 905-470-6875 taurus@pakship.ca / www.pakship.ca

Safer Shipping Inc.

416-299-3367 / 416-299-9750 perry@safershipping.ca / www.safershipping.ca

removal of purchases

Purchases must be paid for within 48 hours of the date of the sale, and removed from premises within 10 days of the date of sale (see Conditions of Sale, conditions 8 to 15). Clients are advised that packing and/or handling of purchased lots by our employees or agents is undertaken solely as a courtesy for the convenience of clients.

cites

Restrictions exist regarding the import and export of species protected under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). This includes but is not limited to items made of or containing bone (whalebone etc.), ivory, tortoise shell, seal skin, rhinoceros horn and any other animal part and is strictly controlled or forbidden by most countries.

Please review your country’s laws before bidding on pieces made of or containing these restricted items. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to inquire about and obtain the proper permits for artwork purchased that may contain restricted materials, if such permit can be obtained.

Please contact the department for further assistance. Failure to obtain necessary import/ export permits will not void any sale.

All Narwhal Tusks must have a Marine Harvest Number or a Marine and Mammal Transport number to be sold at Waddington’s.

For more information please visit: www.cites.org

insurance

A 1% insurance charge, based on the hammer price of the property, will be applied to all accounts.

auction advice

For auction advice on paintings, drawings, prints, jewellery, and various forms of decorative arts and other collectibles, please contact us via email or telephone.

We are pleased to review emails containing photographs and information on your pieces in order to provide auction estimates for you to consider.

For collections with a variety of objects, please contact our Appraisals and Consignments department (consignments@waddingtons.ca). For department-specific inquiries, please contact the specialist and/or department directly. All contact information can be found at www.waddingtons.ca.

Our offices are located in Toronto and Vancouver, but our specialists occasionally travel to major Canadian cities to meet with prospective consignors. To receive more information on Valuation Days across Canada or to arrange an appointment, please contact our Toronto office (416-504-9100).

Please note that property typically arrives at Waddington’s at least three months before the sale in order to allow our specialists time to research, catalogue, photograph and promote the items. Consignors will receive a contract to sign, setting forth terms and fees for our services.

Conditions of Sale

1. Each lot sold is subject to a premium of 20% of the successful bid price of each lot as part of the purchase price.

2. Unless exempted by law, the buyer is required to pay Ontario Retail Sales Tax and Federal Goods and Services Tax on the total purchase price including the buyer’s premium.

3. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot from sale at any time, to divide any lot or to combine any two or more lots at his sole discretion, all without notice.

4. The auctioneer has the right to refuse any bid and to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion. The auctioneer reserves the right not to accept and not to reject any bid. Without limitation, any bid which is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, or which is merely a nominal or fractional advance over the previous bid may not be recognized.

5. Each lot may be subject to an unpublished reserve which may be changed at any time by agreement between the auctioneer and the consignor. The auctioneer may bid, or direct an employee to bid, on behalf of the consignor as agreed between them. In addition, the auctioneer may accept and submit absentee and telephone bids, to be executed by an employee of the auctioneer, pursuant to the instructions of prospective purchasers not in attendance at the sale.

6 The highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer for any lot shall be the buyer and such buyer shall forthwith assume full risk and responsibility for the lot and must comply with such other Conditions of Sale as may be applicable. If any dispute should arise between bidders the auctioneer shall have the absolute discretion to designate the buyer or, at his option, to withdraw any disputed lot from the sale, or to re-offer it at the same or a subsequent sale. The auctioneer’s decision in all cases shall be final.

7. Immediately after the purchase of a lot, the buyer shall pay or undertake to the satisfaction of the auctioneer with respect to payment of the whole or any part of the purchase price requested by the auctioneer, failing which the auctioneer in his sole discretion may cancel the sale, with or without re-offering the item for sale.

8. The buyer shall pay for all lots within 48 hours from the date of the sale, after which a late charge of 2% per month on the total invoice may be incurred or the auctioneer, in his sole discretion, may cancel the sale. The buyer shall not become the owner of the lot until paid for in full. Items must be removed within 10 days from the date of sale, after which storage charges may be incurred.

9. Each lot purchased, unless the sale is cancelled as above, shall be held by the auctioneer at his premises or at a public warehouse at the sole risk of the buyer until fully paid for and taken away.

10. All lots are sold “AS IS”. Any description issued by the auctioneer of an article to be sold is subject to variation to be posted online and/or announced via email prior to the time of sale. While the auctioneer has endeavored not to mislead in the description issued, and the utmost care is taken to ensure the correct cataloguing of each item, such descriptions are purely statements of opinion and are not intended to constitute a representation to the prospective purchasers and no warranty of the correctness of such description is made. Some lots are of an age and/or nature which preclude their being in pristine condition and some catalogue descriptions make reference to damage and/or restoration. The lack of such a reference does not imply that a lot is free from defects nor does any reference to certain defects imply the absence of others. It is the responsibility of prospective purchasers to inspect or have inspected each lot upon which they wish to bid and to bid accordingly.

11. Payment for purchases must be by cash, INTERAC direct debit (Cdn clients in person only), certified cheque (U.S. & Overseas not applicable), bank draft, electronic transfer (fee applies), and VISA or Mastercard (up to $25,000).

12. In the event of failure to pay for or remove articles within the aforementioned time limit, the auctioneer, without limitation of the rights of the consignor and the auctioneer against the buyer, may resell any of the articles affected, and in such case the original buyer shall be responsible to the auctioneer and the consignor for:

(a) any deficiency in price between the r e-sale amount and the amount to have been paid by the original buyer

(b) any reasonable charge by the auctioneer for the storage of such articles until payment and removal by the subsequent buyer and

(c) the amount of commission which the auctioneer would have earned had payment been made in full by the original buyer.

13. It is the responsibility of the buyer to make all arrangements for insuring, packing and removing the property purchased and any assistance by the auctioneer or his servants, agents or contractors, in packing or removal shall be rendered as a courtesy and without any liability to them.

14. The auctioneer acts solely as agent for the consignor and makes no representation as to any attribute of, title to, or restriction affecting the articles consigned for sale. Without limitation, the buyer understands that any item bought may be affected by the provisions of the Cultural Property Export Act (Canada).

15. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse admission to the sale or to refuse to recognize any or all bids from any particular person or persons at any auction.

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