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Ancent Soi 1995, 'Herds boy taking cows home', oil on canvas, signed and dated, gallery sales label with title verso, 96x61cm, framed Born in 1937 in Yatta, he started selling woodcarvings and paintings at the Nairobi City Market for a politician friend in the early sixties before venturing into art himself under the tutelage of Congolese artist, Banto, who he said in earlier interviews ‘was the best artist in Kenya’ then. It was around this time that he entered a painting in the ESSO calendar competition judged by Joseph Murumbi where he won the first prize. His work was subsequently included in the calendar and that marked the beginning of his long partnership with Murumbi and the African Heritage. Having embarked on his journey as a full time artist, Soi had a prolific career where he made paintings of wildlife and landscapes inspired by the vast Yatta plateau. These were heavily punctuated by the two main ethnic communities that strode the area; Kamba & Maasai, whose traditions and village life form the core of his subject. A highly skilled painter, he was a stickler to detail. This is evident in how he painted his animal coats and the copious hours he’s spend painting the elaborate items of clothing and jewellery that adorn his subjects. Soi’s career continued to flourish at a time when most African countries were gaining independence and with the Munich Olympics (1972) approaching, Africans were allowed to participate in a competition to make the event’s poster. As fate would have it, he won the first prize (1971). This got him worldwide acclaim as Kenya’s (and probably one of Africa’s) most talented artists. He was offered a lucrative residency in Munich in 1972 but had to cut it short and come back home for the birth of his first son towards the end of that year. That son is artist Michael, currently one of the most recognizable artists in the region. Through the seventies into the nineties, Soi exhibited in Japan, the USA, Germany and in Kenya Provenance _ from a private collection located in Totnes. Bought from MAP International Fund Raising Art Dinner 26th May 1995 at the Safari Park Hotel. Sold with a photocopy of the the catalogue
A Rare Omega Speedmaster 'Ed White' Pre-Moon Chronograph Stainless Steel Gent's Chronograph Wristwatch, reference no. ST 105 003-65, movement serial no. 2401134**, circa 1966, tachymeter bezel, matt black 'T SWISS MADE T' dial with chronograph centre seconds, baton markers, minute markers, triple subsidiary dials, cal. 321 17 jewel movement with inner cap, Omega bracelet, boxed, 40mm. Winds and runs. Age related faults, buttons need attention ** In 1965 Edward Higgins 'Ed' White (1930-1967) was the first American to 'walk in space' outside of his Gemini 4 capsule. The Omega 105.003 has been coined the 'Ed White' as it was on the wrist of White during this historic milestone in space exploration ** The production period of the 105.003 was very short, lasting around three years from 1963. In 1966 it was superseded by the 'Professional' ref.105.012 famously worn on the moon in 1969
Jewellery, Watches, Silver, Coins and Stamps
8th July 2024 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
Steiff Peter Rabbit - Beatrix Potter 100 Years Anniversary 2002 White Tag Limited Edition, EAN 354168 - 27cm tall, boxed with booklet and numbered certificate
An 18ct Gold and Diamond Ring, size K, London hallmarks, 4.36g. Sold with IGI certificate stating the 1.04ct brilliant round cut stone is internally flawless and F colour
Day 1 Lots 1-752 Jewellery, Watches, Silver & Coins
3rd June 2024 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
After Pierre Julien (1731 - 1804) a large bronze study, The Dying Gaul, the wounded figure collapsed against an oval shield, on a naturalistic base, unsigned. raised on a reconstituted square plinth with moulded decoration. height of bronze 62cm overall height 107cm.
An Art Deco Diamond Brooch in an unmarked precious white metal setting, set with old cuts, largest stone c. 5.4mm, 48.8x26.6mm, KEE tests as platinum, 13.13g. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, THE KEE TEST IS A SURFACE TEST ONLY AND IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF GOLD PURITY.
Jewellery, Watches and Silver
15th April 2024 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
* Of Canadian Railway Importance _ A Rare "Last Spike" Diamond Brooch engraved 'Craigellachie B.C. 7. NOV. 1885' The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) was completed at Craigellachie, British Columbia, at 9:22 am on November 7, 1885. This brooch (of which three others are known about) contains a piece of the "second to last spike" (which bent when being driven in). The brooch measuring 54.9mm long contains eight principal old cut stones measuring c. 7mm, 6.45, 6.1, 5.5, 5.2, 4.9, 4.4 & 4mm with five smaller old cuts to the head and four additional rose cuts (based on diameter alone in the region of 5.9ct) presented in a high carat gold and platinum setting, 8.3g For further details see: https://www.okthepk.ca/dataCprSiding/cprNews/cpNews60/87030100.htm Provenance _ Charles John Shore, 3rd Baron Teignmouth. (1840-1915) and by decent. This is linked to the Royal Presentation Mirror (lot 170) in the sale and it is possilbe this brooch belonged to Prince Arthur Govenor General of Canada who crossed Canada via the recently completed Canadian Pacific railroad.
BERNARD CASPAR HARDY (1726-1819) A pair of late 18th or early 19th century wax studies of a seated Russian gentleman in a red robe with a bowl on his knee, and a lady carrying wearing a bonnet and shawl stitching a garment, both framed and glazed, 30 x 25cm. Hardy worked in Cologne at the turn of the 18th century, he is considered one of the finest exponents of his craft Two comparable works are in the collection of the Victoria and Albert museum.
Mid Century Modern, Collectables, Ceramics & Glass,
27th February 2024 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
A ROLEX President 18ct Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Wristwatch, ref: 1803, case no. rubbed probably 4233609, 36mm case, caliber 1556 automatic movement no. DD989398. Running
Jewellery, Watches and Silver
26th February 2024 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
A Whitefriars banjo vase designed by Geoffrey Baxter, pattern No 9681 in kingfisher blue, 32cm high.
Collectables. Ceramics & Glass, Coins, Militaria, etc.
9th January 2024 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
A Modern 18ct and Diamond Ring set with twelve brilliant round cut stones in a rub over precious white metal setting, largest c. 3.9mm, Birmingham hallmarks, maker WBB, size P.25, 10.5g
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
8th January 2024 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
A Waltham World War II U.S.A.F. 8-day CDIA aircraft clock, 8cm wide, reputedly from a Hellcat instrument panel.
Antiques & Collectables Sale
14th November 2023 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
A Gent's ROLEX Submariner Wristwatch, ref: 1680, case no 5454390, caliber 1560 movement no.D528594. Boxed with various contemporary leaflets and later receipts, running. Partly restored and sold with original dial and back
Jewellery, Watches and Silver
13th November 2023 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
A Toyota Yaris Hybrid Electric Car. Registration No. WF63 UBA. 1497CC, Automatic, Panoramic sun roof, Turquoise metallic paint, half leather interior, 24,570 miles. First registered 30 September 2013. MOT valid until 14th August 2024 (with just two front tyre advisories). V5 Present, large quantity of Toyota service receipts one owner since new, deceased estate, solicitors instructions
An OMEGA 'Dirty Dozen' WWII Military Wristwatch, the 35mm steel case stamped to the back W.W.W. Y12411 10676610 (dated to 1944), inner case back no. 10676610, 15 jewel manual wind movement no. 10223492
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
18th September 2023 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
A Moorcroft pottery vase with 'Ancient Woodland decoration by Paul Hilditch, released in 2019 for RSPB Collection, limited edition of 20 and signed by artist to the base, 37cm high.
'THE Rarest Rolex _ THE KEW "A"'_ A 1940's Rolex Steel Cased Wristwatch with a Kew A Certificated and Rated Movement from Kew Observatory, London. The watch received this rating on the 26th July 1948 after failing on the 30th May 1947 and again on 11th September 1947 Ref: 5056, 30mm case no. 629997, movement numbered 4213. Rolex submitted 140+ watches to Kew, mostly ref: 5056. This watch is mentioned on page 272 of 'THE BEST OF TIME, ROLEX WRISTWATCHES' by Dowling & Hess. Needs attention
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
7th August 2023 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
A ROYAL CHRISTENING PRESENT:- AN EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT CUP & COVER, maker John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1839, of part-fluted vase form with bifurcated scroll handles hung with pendent bell-flowers, the waisted neck applied with floral swags, the body with broad matted frieze decorated in high relief with children & playful putti, the lower body applied with foliage, on pedestal foot decorated with repetitive flower-heads & winged cherub masks, the cover similarly decorated below a fluted pedestal surmounted by a finial of an angel with attendant putto and inset pearl, engraved with Queen Victoria's crowned cypher & inscribed Victoria Alexandrina Digby From Her Godmother VR, June 22, 1840, 37cm high. contained in its original leather and silk lined case bearing makers name. 2026gms, 65,16ozs. Provenance; By family decent. Given by Queen Victoria to her goddaughter Victoria Alexandrina Digby on the occasion of her christening in 1840. Victoria was the daughter of Edward St. Vincent Digby 9th Baron Digby, she married in 1865, and died in Devon at the age of 77 in 1917.
The Silver Sale
10th July 2023 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
Dinky 252 Bedford Refuse Wagon - bright orange cab and chassis, light grey back, green plastic side shutters and metal rear shutter, window glazing, silver grille, bumper and headlights, green ridged hubs, gloss black base - near mint in excellent box but missing some print to one end
A TAG Heuer AQUARACER Calibre 5 Automatic Gent's Blue Dial Wristwatch, boxed with instructions and guarantee card dated 2016. Running
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
19th June 2023 from 10am
Exmouth, Devon
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