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18th May 2005

Sporting Memorabilia 18th May 2005

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Sporting Memorabilia 18th May 2005

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Artists Resale Rights (ARR):

Some lots as indicated in the catalogue may be subject to Artists Resale Rights (ARR).
This was introduced by a European Directive in 2006 to ensure that artists receive a royalty when their work is resold by an auction house or gallery. This Right applies to living artists and to those who have died within the last 70 years who are from applicable countries.

This royalty is paid by the purchaser on top of the hammer price if the sale price reaches or exceeds 1000 euros. The amount payable is on a sliding scale e.g. up to 50,000 euros, the royalty rate is 4% of the sale price. The maximum royalty a work can earn is capped at 12,500 euros.

    Lots (732)

    Showing 680 of 732
    Ten books signed by Barry Sheene, Barry Sheene's Book of Motoe Cycling (two), Charles E. Deane's Motorcycles (introduction by Sheene), Michael Scott's Barry Sheene A Will To Win (three, hardback, limp linen & paperback, Barry Sheene's The Story So Far (two, paperbacks) & Barry Sheene's Leader of the Pack, variously signed on the title page, fly leaf, frontispiece or front cover
    Lot 636

    Ten books signed by Barry Sheene, Barry Sheene's Book of Motoe Cycling (two), Charles E. Deane's Motorcycles (introduction by Sheene), Michael Scott's Barry Sheene A Will To Win (three, hardback, limp linen & paperback, Barry Sheene's The Story So Far (two, paperbacks) & Barry Sheene's Leader of the Pack, variously signed on the title page, fly leaf, frontispiece or front cover

    Hammer Price:

    £100

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £300

    Eleven signed books/magazine signed by Barry Sheene, sports annuals, souvenir magazines, race day programme etc., all variously signed on covers, over illustrations, title pages etc.
    Lot 637

    Eleven signed books/magazine signed by Barry Sheene, sports annuals, souvenir magazines, race day programme etc., all variously signed on covers, over illustrations, title pages etc.

    Hammer Price:

    £110

    Estimated Price:

    £180 - £220

    An autographed b&w photograph with the rare Barry Sheene signature including ''MBE'', 10 by 8in photo signed in 1978 shortly after his award, but a signature convention that he did not adhere to thereafter, framed & glazed
    Lot 638

    An autographed b&w photograph with the rare Barry Sheene signature including ''MBE'', 10 by 8in photo signed in 1978 shortly after his award, but a signature convention that he did not adhere to thereafter, framed & glazed

    Hammer Price:

    £100

    Estimated Price:

    £100 - £150

    A colour race action photograph signed by Barry Sheene, contesting the Spanish GB in 1982 the year of his horrendous crash, the image 12 1/2 by 8 1/2in.; sold with a small poster and an artist drawn print, both signed by Sheene, all framed; & unsigned race-action colour poster, in a clip frame, various sizes (4)
    Lot 639

    A colour race action photograph signed by Barry Sheene, contesting the Spanish GB in 1982 the year of his horrendous crash, the image 12 1/2 by 8 1/2in.; sold with a small poster and an artist drawn print, both signed by Sheene, all framed; & unsigned race-action colour poster, in a clip frame, various sizes (4)

    Hammer Price:

    £120

    Estimated Price:

    £150 - £200

    Three signed portrait pictures of Barry Sheene, a b&w press photograph, signature fading; & Sunday Telegraph colour supplement illustrating his career injuries; & a colour magazine photograph; sold with an unsigned TV Times poster, all framed, various sizes (4)
    Lot 640

    Three signed portrait pictures of Barry Sheene, a b&w press photograph, signature fading; & Sunday Telegraph colour supplement illustrating his career injuries; & a colour magazine photograph; sold with an unsigned TV Times poster, all framed, various sizes (4)

    Hammer Price:

    £60

    Estimated Price:

    £100 - £150

    Barry Sheene memorabilia, comprising: a double-signed colour feature card; 3 raceday programmes; a sticker; a memorial dinner menu; & a qty. of newspapers carrying news, tributes or obituaries (a qty.)
    Lot 641

    Barry Sheene memorabilia, comprising: a double-signed colour feature card; 3 raceday programmes; a sticker; a memorial dinner menu; & a qty. of newspapers carrying news, tributes or obituaries (a qty.)

    Hammer Price:

    £40

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £120

    Barry Sheene Motocourse memorabilia, framed colour covers of the scarce, first two editions of Motocourse, 1976-77 & 1977-78, both featuring Sheene; a hard bound copy of Motocourse 1976-77, bound without outer covers; sold with a Barry Sheene sticker & a magazine photograph (5)
    Lot 642

    Barry Sheene Motocourse memorabilia, framed colour covers of the scarce, first two editions of Motocourse, 1976-77 & 1977-78, both featuring Sheene; a hard bound copy of Motocourse 1976-77, bound without outer covers; sold with a Barry Sheene sticker & a magazine photograph (5)

    Hammer Price:

    £60

    Estimated Price:

    £100 - £150

    An extensive collection of Barry Sheene memorabilia, including five books of matches covers variously inscribed BARRY SHEENE, SUZUKI etc., 3 autographed inside by Sheene; three signed Barry Sheene videos; a set of top trumps, the Suzuki 500 card signed by Sheene; a plastic 1984 French Grand Prix security tag inscribed B; two sew-on Sheene patches; 3 privately taken trackside photographs; an information sheet on the 1977 4-cylinder Suzuki 500; 5 sheets of gift wrapping paper; a polythene bag; a qty. of stickers; postcards; greetings cards; 2 T-shirts; & a sweat shirt (a qty.)
    Lot 643

    An extensive collection of Barry Sheene memorabilia, including five books of matches covers variously inscribed BARRY SHEENE, SUZUKI etc., 3 autographed inside by Sheene; three signed Barry Sheene videos; a set of top trumps, the Suzuki 500 card signed by Sheene; a plastic 1984 French Grand Prix security tag inscribed B; two sew-on Sheene patches; 3 privately taken trackside photographs; an information sheet on the 1977 4-cylinder Suzuki 500; 5 sheets of gift wrapping paper; a polythene bag; a qty. of stickers; postcards; greetings cards; 2 T-shirts; & a sweat shirt (a qty.)

    Hammer Price:

    £90

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £250

    A rare mint & boxed Matchbox SuperKings model K-81 Suzuki motor cycle, with 3 related Matchbox catalogues (4)
    Lot 644

    A rare mint & boxed Matchbox SuperKings model K-81 Suzuki motor cycle, with 3 related Matchbox catalogues (4)

    Hammer Price:

    £60

    Estimated Price:

    £100 - £150

    A signed boxed Matchbox model of Barry Sheene and his Suzuki RGA.500, sold with a signed b&w photograph of Barry Sheene with his wife; a framed jigsaw, with the original box retained separately; a sticker; & a boxed Berwick game titled Barry Sheene's Bike Race, the inner track photograph signed by Barry Sheene (6)
    Lot 645

    A signed boxed Matchbox model of Barry Sheene and his Suzuki RGA.500, sold with a signed b&w photograph of Barry Sheene with his wife; a framed jigsaw, with the original box retained separately; a sticker; & a boxed Berwick game titled Barry Sheene's Bike Race, the inner track photograph signed by Barry Sheene (6)

    Hammer Price:

    £80

    Estimated Price:

    £150 - £200

    Two framed colour photographs of Barry Sheene in race action on his Suzuki, sold with a Faberge car visor signed by Sheene; & a sticker (4)
    Lot 646

    Two framed colour photographs of Barry Sheene in race action on his Suzuki, sold with a Faberge car visor signed by Sheene; & a sticker (4)

    Hammer Price:

    £50

    Estimated Price:

    £60 - £80

    A 9ct. gold and enamel Lonsdale Belt won outright by Tancy Lee in the feather-weight division, 1919, by Mappin and Webb, the gold belt with a central enamel oval plaque of a boxing match, beneath & above the Royal Coat of Arms and an English rose and surrounded by the inscription NATIONAL SPORTING CLUB FEATHER-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, CHALLENGE BELT, the reverse inscribed PRESENTED BY THE RT. HON THE EARL OF LONSDALE, flanked by rose roundels, further enamel plaques, two large commemoration plaques, the first inscribed OCT. 6TH 1913, KID LEWIS DEFEATED ALEC LAMBERT, 17 ROUNDS, £350, the other MAY 31 1915, LLEW EDWARDS DEFEATED OWEN MORAN, 10 ROUNDS, £750, the belt set with four smaller commemoration plaques, chronologically reading JUNE 1917, CHARLIE HARDCASTLE DEFEATED LET. CPL. WYE, ONE ROUND, £375; NOV. 5TH 1917, TANCY LEE DEFEATED CHARLIE HARDCASTLE, FOUR ROUNDS, £400; 21ST OCTOBER 1918, TANCY LEE DEFEATED JOE CONN, 17 ROUNDS; 24 FEBRUARY 1919, TANCY LEE DEFEATED DANNY MORGAN, 20 ROUNDS, the belt supported on a red, white & blue cloth backing; with a baize-lined leather carrying pouch, 84cm., 33in. (2) James Tancy Lee from Leith, Edinburgh, was by any standards a marvel of the professional ring. Born in 1882, his professional boxing career officially started in 1910 following the ABA's decision to strip him of his bantamweight title due to breaches of amateur rules. In 1915 he embarked on a series of four championship bouts for the British flyweight title which included a win over Jimmy Wilde, his first pro defeat. After two postponed fights at bantamweight against Joe Fox, Lee moved up to featherweight and took on the reigning champion, Barnsley's Charlie Hardcastle whom he defeated in four rounds. His first defence was against Joe Conn. The fight turned into a battle of endurance, which suited Lee as he possessed seemingly endless reserves of stamina. Tancy Lee emerged triumphant with a KO in the 17th round. The all-important third notch on his belt was as a result of his win over Welshman Danny Morgan. It was a grueling fight that went all the way to the 20th and final round with Lee getting the verdict and his Lonsdale Belt accordingly.
    Lot 647

    A 9ct. gold and enamel Lonsdale Belt won outright by Tancy Lee in the feather-weight division, 1919, by Mappin and Webb, the gold belt with a central enamel oval plaque of a boxing match, beneath & above the Royal Coat of Arms and an English rose and surrounded by the inscription NATIONAL SPORTING CLUB FEATHER-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, CHALLENGE BELT, the reverse inscribed PRESENTED BY THE RT. HON THE EARL OF LONSDALE, flanked by rose roundels, further enamel plaques, two large commemoration plaques, the first inscribed OCT. 6TH 1913, KID LEWIS DEFEATED ALEC LAMBERT, 17 ROUNDS, £350, the other MAY 31 1915, LLEW EDWARDS DEFEATED OWEN MORAN, 10 ROUNDS, £750, the belt set with four smaller commemoration plaques, chronologically reading JUNE 1917, CHARLIE HARDCASTLE DEFEATED LET. CPL. WYE, ONE ROUND, £375; NOV. 5TH 1917, TANCY LEE DEFEATED CHARLIE HARDCASTLE, FOUR ROUNDS, £400; 21ST OCTOBER 1918, TANCY LEE DEFEATED JOE CONN, 17 ROUNDS; 24 FEBRUARY 1919, TANCY LEE DEFEATED DANNY MORGAN, 20 ROUNDS, the belt supported on a red, white & blue cloth backing; with a baize-lined leather carrying pouch, 84cm., 33in. (2) James Tancy Lee from Leith, Edinburgh, was by any standards a marvel of the professional ring. Born in 1882, his professional boxing career officially started in 1910 following the ABA's decision to strip him of his bantamweight title due to breaches of amateur rules. In 1915 he embarked on a series of four championship bouts for the British flyweight title which included a win over Jimmy Wilde, his first pro defeat. After two postponed fights at bantamweight against Joe Fox, Lee moved up to featherweight and took on the reigning champion, Barnsley's Charlie Hardcastle whom he defeated in four rounds. His first defence was against Joe Conn. The fight turned into a battle of endurance, which suited Lee as he possessed seemingly endless reserves of stamina. Tancy Lee emerged triumphant with a KO in the 17th round. The all-important third notch on his belt was as a result of his win over Welshman Danny Morgan. It was a grueling fight that went all the way to the 20th and final round with Lee getting the verdict and his Lonsdale Belt accordingly.

    Hammer Price:

    £19,000

    Estimated Price:

    £6,000 - £8,000

    A fine silver & leather boxing belt, dated 1902, hallmarked London, 1902, maker's stamp for A. Tysall, Farringdon, the brown leather belt applied with various silver plaques, the central example cast with two boxers and inscribed PRESENTED BY EDWARD HART ESQ., MEMBER OF TATTERSALLS, TO JACK SCALES OF LONDON WHO DEFEATED BEN TAYLOR FOR THE HEAVY WEIGHT CORONATION CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE NEW ADELPHI CLUB, ON JUNE 25TH 1902, flanked by a pair of plaques cast with a lion, union flags & English roses, further flanked by a pair of roundels one cast with Scottish thistle, the other Irish shamrock, the belt terminating with half roundels when clasped forming a circle of Welsh daffodils, the reverse lined with green baize, in a glazed hinged wooden display case (with key) lined with green velvet & gold metal thread borders, the belt 90cm., 35 1/2in., the case 100 by 34cm., 39 1/2 by 13 1/2in.
    Lot 648

    A fine silver & leather boxing belt, dated 1902, hallmarked London, 1902, maker's stamp for A. Tysall, Farringdon, the brown leather belt applied with various silver plaques, the central example cast with two boxers and inscribed PRESENTED BY EDWARD HART ESQ., MEMBER OF TATTERSALLS, TO JACK SCALES OF LONDON WHO DEFEATED BEN TAYLOR FOR THE HEAVY WEIGHT CORONATION CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE NEW ADELPHI CLUB, ON JUNE 25TH 1902, flanked by a pair of plaques cast with a lion, union flags & English roses, further flanked by a pair of roundels one cast with Scottish thistle, the other Irish shamrock, the belt terminating with half roundels when clasped forming a circle of Welsh daffodils, the reverse lined with green baize, in a glazed hinged wooden display case (with key) lined with green velvet & gold metal thread borders, the belt 90cm., 35 1/2in., the case 100 by 34cm., 39 1/2 by 13 1/2in.

    Hammer Price:

    £2,500

    Estimated Price:

    £3,000 - £5,000

    Edwards (Billy) The Portrait Gallery of Pugilists of England, America & Australia, from James J. Corbett running back to Tom Sayers, with biographical sketches and authentic records of their victories and defeats embracing the men of note of all nations connected with the pugilistic area, numerous plates, Pugilistic Publishing Co., London & Philadelphia, 1894, red cloth gilt, 4to
    Lot 649

    Edwards (Billy) The Portrait Gallery of Pugilists of England, America & Australia, from James J. Corbett running back to Tom Sayers, with biographical sketches and authentic records of their victories and defeats embracing the men of note of all nations connected with the pugilistic area, numerous plates, Pugilistic Publishing Co., London & Philadelphia, 1894, red cloth gilt, 4to

    Hammer Price:

    £60

    Estimated Price:

    £120 - £180

    Four boxing photographs/postcards, comprising a signed photograph of G Carpentier, a signed photograph of Curly Walker, a signed photograph of Colin Moran & a postcard of the female champion of the world Marthe Carpentier inscribed TO PAT, CARPENTIER V LOGIE WARNER, CHANTILLY, FRANCE
    Lot 650

    Four boxing photographs/postcards, comprising a signed photograph of G Carpentier, a signed photograph of Curly Walker, a signed photograph of Colin Moran & a postcard of the female champion of the world Marthe Carpentier inscribed TO PAT, CARPENTIER V LOGIE WARNER, CHANTILLY, FRANCE

    Hammer Price:

    £80

    Estimated Price:

    £150 - £200

    A collection of five fight posters, comprising: Mike Tyson v Evander Holyfield, Caesar's Palace, 8th November 1991; Lennox Lewis v Phil Jackson, Atlantic City, 6th May 1994; Sugar Ray Leonard v Don Lalonde, Caesar's Palace, 7th November 1988; Ray Mercer v Larry Holmes, Atlantic City, 7th February 1992; & Evander Holyfield v Larry Holmes, Caesar's Palace, 19th June 1992
    Lot 651

    A collection of five fight posters, comprising: Mike Tyson v Evander Holyfield, Caesar's Palace, 8th November 1991; Lennox Lewis v Phil Jackson, Atlantic City, 6th May 1994; Sugar Ray Leonard v Don Lalonde, Caesar's Palace, 7th November 1988; Ray Mercer v Larry Holmes, Atlantic City, 7th February 1992; & Evander Holyfield v Larry Holmes, Caesar's Palace, 19th June 1992

    Hammer Price:

    £90

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £250

    A collection of 37 British boxing handbills, including Frank Bruno's first fight as a professional at Elephant & Castle 28.11.83, other headliners including Bugner, Spinks, Stracey, Minter, Honeyghan, McGuigan, Conteh, Finnegan, London, Magri etc.; sold with 5 Las Vegas fight tickets,Tyson v Ruddock, Tyson v Tillman & three for Hearns v Leonard
    Lot 652

    A collection of 37 British boxing handbills, including Frank Bruno's first fight as a professional at Elephant & Castle 28.11.83, other headliners including Bugner, Spinks, Stracey, Minter, Honeyghan, McGuigan, Conteh, Finnegan, London, Magri etc.; sold with 5 Las Vegas fight tickets,Tyson v Ruddock, Tyson v Tillman & three for Hearns v Leonard

    Hammer Price:

    £100

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £250

    Three b&w photographs relating to the career of the boxer Billy Wells, including an example signed & dedicated to his wife; a photograph of Wells in a New York diner; & a printed photograph of the boxer Manule Ortiz signed & deidicated TO BILLY WELLS, CHAMPION OF ENGLAND, BEST OF LUCK, MANUEL ORTIZ, additionally signed & dedicated by Ortiz's manager TO MY OLD PAL AND HIS GREAT FIGHTS IN AMERICA, TOMMY FARMER, various sizes
    Lot 653

    Three b&w photographs relating to the career of the boxer Billy Wells, including an example signed & dedicated to his wife; a photograph of Wells in a New York diner; & a printed photograph of the boxer Manule Ortiz signed & deidicated TO BILLY WELLS, CHAMPION OF ENGLAND, BEST OF LUCK, MANUEL ORTIZ, additionally signed & dedicated by Ortiz's manager TO MY OLD PAL AND HIS GREAT FIGHTS IN AMERICA, TOMMY FARMER, various sizes

    Hammer Price:

    £90

    Estimated Price:

    £150 - £200

    The signature of Joe Louis, signed in ink and dedicated ''To Eddie'', set in a mount beneath a printed photograph of the heavyweight champion, under glass in a clip frame, 45 by 30cm., 17 3/4 by 11 3/4in.
    Lot 654

    The signature of Joe Louis, signed in ink and dedicated ''To Eddie'', set in a mount beneath a printed photograph of the heavyweight champion, under glass in a clip frame, 45 by 30cm., 17 3/4 by 11 3/4in.

    Hammer Price:

    £75

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £300

    A double-signed b&w action photograph of Muhammad Ali & Henry Cooper in the ring, signed in black marker pen by both boxers, mounted above a COA, framed & glazed, 61 by 40.5cm., 24 by 16in.
    Lot 655

    A double-signed b&w action photograph of Muhammad Ali & Henry Cooper in the ring, signed in black marker pen by both boxers, mounted above a COA, framed & glazed, 61 by 40.5cm., 24 by 16in.

    Hammer Price:

    £200

    Estimated Price:

    £250 - £300

    Muhammad Ali memorabilia, comprising a signed 10 by 8in. colour photograph mounted above a title plaque; sold with a COA; together with Time Magazine, 22nd March 1963, featuring the great heavyweight champion on the front cover; & a boxed super 8mm colour film of the Ali/Spinks fight, 1978 (4)
    Lot 656

    Muhammad Ali memorabilia, comprising a signed 10 by 8in. colour photograph mounted above a title plaque; sold with a COA; together with Time Magazine, 22nd March 1963, featuring the great heavyweight champion on the front cover; & a boxed super 8mm colour film of the Ali/Spinks fight, 1978 (4)

    Hammer Price:

    £200

    Estimated Price:

    £250 - £350

    'Champions Forever', a multi-signed boxing photograph, signed in gold marker pen by Ali, Foreman, Frazier, Holmes & Norton, mounted with an inscribed plaque, 42.5 by 30cm., 16 3/4 by 11 3/4in., framed & glazed
    Lot 657

    'Champions Forever', a multi-signed boxing photograph, signed in gold marker pen by Ali, Foreman, Frazier, Holmes & Norton, mounted with an inscribed plaque, 42.5 by 30cm., 16 3/4 by 11 3/4in., framed & glazed

    Hammer Price:

    £320

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £300

    A boxing glove & colour photograph signed by 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler, both signed in black marker pen & dated '93 & '95 respectively, the glove mounted in a box frame under glass; the photo 9 by 7in., framed, the glove's box frame 33 by 45cm., 13 by 17 3/4in. (2)
    Lot 658

    A boxing glove & colour photograph signed by 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler, both signed in black marker pen & dated '93 & '95 respectively, the glove mounted in a box frame under glass; the photo 9 by 7in., framed, the glove's box frame 33 by 45cm., 13 by 17 3/4in. (2)

    Hammer Price:

    £100

    Estimated Price:

    £150 - £250

    Six signed boxing programmes and a signed boxing awards luncheon invitation, autographs including Muhammad Ali, Jim Watts, Barry McGuigan, Dennis Andries, Thomas Hearns, Riddick Bowe, Alan Minter, John Conteh & others; sold with 21 unsigned boxing programmes 1980s/90s comprising contests at Caesar's Palace, Madison Square Garden, Trump Plaza, The Mirage, Cardiff Arms Park, Thomas and Mack Center, RFK Stadium, Atlantic City Convention Center, MGM Grand, the NEC & King's Hall, Belfast (28)
    Lot 659

    Six signed boxing programmes and a signed boxing awards luncheon invitation, autographs including Muhammad Ali, Jim Watts, Barry McGuigan, Dennis Andries, Thomas Hearns, Riddick Bowe, Alan Minter, John Conteh & others; sold with 21 unsigned boxing programmes 1980s/90s comprising contests at Caesar's Palace, Madison Square Garden, Trump Plaza, The Mirage, Cardiff Arms Park, Thomas and Mack Center, RFK Stadium, Atlantic City Convention Center, MGM Grand, the NEC & King's Hall, Belfast (28)

    Hammer Price:

    £280

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £300

    A Victorian boxing lithograph promoting Jem Mace's £1,000 challenge to John Heenan & Tom Sayers at Owen Swifts, London, 13th April 1862, published by W.E. Wright & Sons, London, 36 by 28.5cm., 14 by 11 1/2in., in a modern frame, glazed It would appear that the challenge of Mace, who was crowned champion in 1861, was not taken up by either Sayers or the American Champion Heenan who had fought out a famous 42 round bare knuckle heavyweight world championship stalemate in 1860.
    Lot 660

    A Victorian boxing lithograph promoting Jem Mace's £1,000 challenge to John Heenan & Tom Sayers at Owen Swifts, London, 13th April 1862, published by W.E. Wright & Sons, London, 36 by 28.5cm., 14 by 11 1/2in., in a modern frame, glazed It would appear that the challenge of Mace, who was crowned champion in 1861, was not taken up by either Sayers or the American Champion Heenan who had fought out a famous 42 round bare knuckle heavyweight world championship stalemate in 1860.

    Hammer Price:

    £400

    Estimated Price:

    £600 - £800

    Paul Starrett Sample (American, 1896-1974) THE BOXING RING signed, watercolour 36 by 51cm., 14 by 20in.
    Lot 661

    Paul Starrett Sample (American, 1896-1974) THE BOXING RING signed, watercolour 36 by 51cm., 14 by 20in.

    Hammer Price:

    £200

    Estimated Price:

    £600 - £800

    Chris Jennings (20th century) JOE FRAZIER gouache applied with coloured stickers, titled & dated 1970 to mount, 48 by 29.5cm., 18 3/4 by 11 1/2in., framed & glazed
    Lot 662

    Chris Jennings (20th century) JOE FRAZIER gouache applied with coloured stickers, titled & dated 1970 to mount, 48 by 29.5cm., 18 3/4 by 11 1/2in., framed & glazed

    Hammer Price:

    £120

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £300

    Mimi (contemporary) COOPER KNOCKING DOWN CLAY acrylic on canvas, signed in silver marker pen by Sir Henry Cooper, the reverse of the canvas signed by the artist and dated 08/04, 115.5 by 85cm., 45 1/2 by 33 1/2in.
    Lot 663

    Mimi (contemporary) COOPER KNOCKING DOWN CLAY acrylic on canvas, signed in silver marker pen by Sir Henry Cooper, the reverse of the canvas signed by the artist and dated 08/04, 115.5 by 85cm., 45 1/2 by 33 1/2in.

    Hammer Price:

    £340

    Estimated Price:

    £400 - £500

    Michael J. Browne (contemporary) LEWIS VS TYSON - THE ART OF JUDGEMENT signed & dated '02, oil on board, 152.5 by 167.5cm., 60 by 66in. This work was privately commissioned from the Manchester artist Michael Browne, who is also responsible for the famous painting The Art of The Game depicting the former Manchester United & France footballer Eric Cantona (see lot 128), who also owns the work. The following is an account of the painting in the words of the artist himself written just before the Lewis v Tyson Heavyweight Championship bout of June 2002. ''The painting concept is taken from Michelangelo's The Last Judgement which is situated within the Sistine Chapel in Rome. I have created an image based on the central portion of the fresco. The concept has been created to express in a modern context the public images - idealised via the media and via myself - of Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis as they prepare to face each other in one of boxing's greatest contests scheduled for June 8th 2002, in their quest for dominance of boxing's heavyweight division. The project has not only been designed to look at public image, but also to look at stereotypical issues with religion, good and evil. Tyson, branded as Minos (the Gatekeeper of Hell, taken from the lower section of the fresco) leads his entourage through a crowd of spectators who have all had an influence on his life. A punter besides him wields a bag of (Caucasian!) money hoping to gain some favour. Below, Tyson again is seated as a Muslim disposing of his flayed skin; symbolically discarding his other image (casting away of ones sins). The bulls head here is intended to symbolise a minataur (a son of Minos in Greek mythology who was said to be offered the annual sacrifice of Athenian children to save Athens from the plague). This has been done in reference to Tyson's media quote of ''eating Lewis's children'' and to demonstrate the power of expletives heard through the media. Behind Tyson a significant supportive Muslim figure to him also has his place at the Last Judgment (this being one of the broader areas where Muslims & Christians alike believe they share a similar fate). It is self acknowledged here that I ma taking a very bold stance in juxtaposing different religions in the same context. Above and behind Tyson looms Holyfield, a devout Christian (hand on big heart). He was the boxer who changed the course of Tyson's revived career. To Holyfield's left Golota, who Tyson controversially beat, reaches out, and to his right Don King takes an outside position as a figure forced to the peripheries of the main event. Immediately to Tyson's right are women of controversial significance in his life, two of them are sheepishly cloaked, one with a little blood on her hands. Lennox Lewis here is shown in a straightforward manner, reflective of his public persona, seen with his entourage. But as his public persona suggests little is known of the women in his life - few scars. Behind, Lennox's mother Violet who does play a significant role in his life is reaching to his shoulder. Above Violet, Hassim Rahman, a Muslim, leans forward as a reminder of a recent controversial loss in Lewis's career. To Rahman's left a sparring partner of Lewis prays for his loss in the bout (he sparred with ill-feeling towards Lewis). Lewis's front central image is intended to depict him holding a symbolic ladder representing his career ascension to the top. Figures like the one cloaked in red (behind Lewis) have been floored in the process. The figures depicted as angels in Michelangelo's The Last Judgement have been portrayed here to symbolise the media and audience, waving pieces of paper like reporters take information and transport it. These figures are also intended to be relative to Tyson (as well as the event) - in the form of a serpent around him, which conveys the varied interactions some people have with him. In conclusion, as well as record of the Lewis v Tyson main event the painting draws attention to double meanings, our different perspectives & conflicts of interest; from much debated images of God to private and public identity and also the media's naked exposure of peoples lives.'' Michael Browne, 27th May 2002.
    Lot 664

    Michael J. Browne (contemporary) LEWIS VS TYSON - THE ART OF JUDGEMENT signed & dated '02, oil on board, 152.5 by 167.5cm., 60 by 66in. This work was privately commissioned from the Manchester artist Michael Browne, who is also responsible for the famous painting The Art of The Game depicting the former Manchester United & France footballer Eric Cantona (see lot 128), who also owns the work. The following is an account of the painting in the words of the artist himself written just before the Lewis v Tyson Heavyweight Championship bout of June 2002. ''The painting concept is taken from Michelangelo's The Last Judgement which is situated within the Sistine Chapel in Rome. I have created an image based on the central portion of the fresco. The concept has been created to express in a modern context the public images - idealised via the media and via myself - of Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis as they prepare to face each other in one of boxing's greatest contests scheduled for June 8th 2002, in their quest for dominance of boxing's heavyweight division. The project has not only been designed to look at public image, but also to look at stereotypical issues with religion, good and evil. Tyson, branded as Minos (the Gatekeeper of Hell, taken from the lower section of the fresco) leads his entourage through a crowd of spectators who have all had an influence on his life. A punter besides him wields a bag of (Caucasian!) money hoping to gain some favour. Below, Tyson again is seated as a Muslim disposing of his flayed skin; symbolically discarding his other image (casting away of ones sins). The bulls head here is intended to symbolise a minataur (a son of Minos in Greek mythology who was said to be offered the annual sacrifice of Athenian children to save Athens from the plague). This has been done in reference to Tyson's media quote of ''eating Lewis's children'' and to demonstrate the power of expletives heard through the media. Behind Tyson a significant supportive Muslim figure to him also has his place at the Last Judgment (this being one of the broader areas where Muslims & Christians alike believe they share a similar fate). It is self acknowledged here that I ma taking a very bold stance in juxtaposing different religions in the same context. Above and behind Tyson looms Holyfield, a devout Christian (hand on big heart). He was the boxer who changed the course of Tyson's revived career. To Holyfield's left Golota, who Tyson controversially beat, reaches out, and to his right Don King takes an outside position as a figure forced to the peripheries of the main event. Immediately to Tyson's right are women of controversial significance in his life, two of them are sheepishly cloaked, one with a little blood on her hands. Lennox Lewis here is shown in a straightforward manner, reflective of his public persona, seen with his entourage. But as his public persona suggests little is known of the women in his life - few scars. Behind, Lennox's mother Violet who does play a significant role in his life is reaching to his shoulder. Above Violet, Hassim Rahman, a Muslim, leans forward as a reminder of a recent controversial loss in Lewis's career. To Rahman's left a sparring partner of Lewis prays for his loss in the bout (he sparred with ill-feeling towards Lewis). Lewis's front central image is intended to depict him holding a symbolic ladder representing his career ascension to the top. Figures like the one cloaked in red (behind Lewis) have been floored in the process. The figures depicted as angels in Michelangelo's The Last Judgement have been portrayed here to symbolise the media and audience, waving pieces of paper like reporters take information and transport it. These figures are also intended to be relative to Tyson (as well as the event) - in the form of a serpent around him, which conveys the varied interactions some people have with him. In conclusion, as well as record of the Lewis v Tyson main event the painting draws attention to double meanings, our different perspectives & conflicts of interest; from much debated images of God to private and public identity and also the media's naked exposure of peoples lives.'' Michael Browne, 27th May 2002.

    Hammer Price:

    £5,000

    Estimated Price:

    £10,000 - £15,000

    After Michael J. Browne LEWIS VS TYSON - THE ART OF JUDGEMENT a colour lithograph from a limited edition of 1,000, with a certificate numbered 29, signed by the artist & the publisher, the image 67.5 by 70cm., 26 1/2 by 27 1/2in., unframed
    Lot 665

    After Michael J. Browne LEWIS VS TYSON - THE ART OF JUDGEMENT a colour lithograph from a limited edition of 1,000, with a certificate numbered 29, signed by the artist & the publisher, the image 67.5 by 70cm., 26 1/2 by 27 1/2in., unframed

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £250 - £350

    The 1900 Olympic Games, Paris: a medal and a badge, a rare silver rectangular medal, signed F. Vernon, struck with a classical athlete and inscribed EXERCICES PHYSIQUES ET SPORTS, the reverse with a winged female figure of victory inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE, PARIS 1900, in a leather case; sold with a rare gilt Olympic juror's identification badge, signed L. Bottee, inscribed 1900, JURY (3) The Olympic Museum at Lausanne have an identical medal to that of the first described in this lot. It is associated with a presentation to winning gymnasts at the 1900 games.
    Lot 666

    The 1900 Olympic Games, Paris: a medal and a badge, a rare silver rectangular medal, signed F. Vernon, struck with a classical athlete and inscribed EXERCICES PHYSIQUES ET SPORTS, the reverse with a winged female figure of victory inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE, PARIS 1900, in a leather case; sold with a rare gilt Olympic juror's identification badge, signed L. Bottee, inscribed 1900, JURY (3) The Olympic Museum at Lausanne have an identical medal to that of the first described in this lot. It is associated with a presentation to winning gymnasts at the 1900 games.

    Hammer Price:

    £550

    Estimated Price:

    £500 - £700

    A silver prize medal from the 1908 Olympic Games, 1908, designed by Bertram Mackennal, obverse with two maidens crowning a winner, reverse with St George slaying the dragon The identity of the recipient of this medal is unknown.
    Lot 667

    A silver prize medal from the 1908 Olympic Games, 1908, designed by Bertram Mackennal, obverse with two maidens crowning a winner, reverse with St George slaying the dragon The identity of the recipient of this medal is unknown.

    Hammer Price:

    £800

    Estimated Price:

    £500 - £700

    Memorabilia relating to the famous Olympic marathon race at the London Games of 1908, comprising a VIP edition in a paper wrapper inscribed gilt; the public issue of the programme; two handbills issued by the Mayor of Windsor including one encouraging shopkeepers & employers to close their premises for 2 1/2 hours to enable employees to witness the start of the race; & 2 b&w real photo postcards showing the scene at the start of the race at Windsor Castle Famously, the Italian athlete Dorando was disqualified from the gold medal position after he was deemed to have broken the rules regarding assistance.
    Lot 668

    Memorabilia relating to the famous Olympic marathon race at the London Games of 1908, comprising a VIP edition in a paper wrapper inscribed gilt; the public issue of the programme; two handbills issued by the Mayor of Windsor including one encouraging shopkeepers & employers to close their premises for 2 1/2 hours to enable employees to witness the start of the race; & 2 b&w real photo postcards showing the scene at the start of the race at Windsor Castle Famously, the Italian athlete Dorando was disqualified from the gold medal position after he was deemed to have broken the rules regarding assistance.

    Hammer Price:

    £1,100

    Estimated Price:

    £400 - £600

    1908 Olympic Games memorabilia, comprising a silver medal, the obverse struck with a winged female figure & inscribed ELIS, ATHENS, PARIS, ST. LOUIS, LONDON, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON, 1908, the reverse with a quadriga, in original case inscribed gilt OLYMPIC GAMES LONDON, 1908; a bronze medal, the obverse struck with three classical figures, inscribed LONDON, MDCCCCVIII, the reverse with a classical scene inscribed FRANCO BRITISH EXHIBITION; a Franco British Exhibition catalogue; two Exhibition postcards, both depicting The Stadium; & a cigarette card depicting a 1908 commemoration medal
    Lot 669

    1908 Olympic Games memorabilia, comprising a silver medal, the obverse struck with a winged female figure & inscribed ELIS, ATHENS, PARIS, ST. LOUIS, LONDON, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON, 1908, the reverse with a quadriga, in original case inscribed gilt OLYMPIC GAMES LONDON, 1908; a bronze medal, the obverse struck with three classical figures, inscribed LONDON, MDCCCCVIII, the reverse with a classical scene inscribed FRANCO BRITISH EXHIBITION; a Franco British Exhibition catalogue; two Exhibition postcards, both depicting The Stadium; & a cigarette card depicting a 1908 commemoration medal

    Hammer Price:

    £300

    Estimated Price:

    £400 - £600

    A collection of Olympic programmes & publications, 2 programmes for Amsterdam 1928, numbered 27 & 28; Los Angeles 1932, 7th August; 3 souvenir publications for London 1948; BOA official reports for 1952 & 1956: & a Closing Ceremony programme for Montreal 1976 (9)
    Lot 670

    A collection of Olympic programmes & publications, 2 programmes for Amsterdam 1928, numbered 27 & 28; Los Angeles 1932, 7th August; 3 souvenir publications for London 1948; BOA official reports for 1952 & 1956: & a Closing Ceremony programme for Montreal 1976 (9)

    Hammer Price:

    £380

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £300

    An I.O.C. rules & regulations booklet for the 1932 Olympic Games, 52 pages, in French; sold with The Official Report of the Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad, with many fine illustrations, London, 1948 (2)
    Lot 671

    An I.O.C. rules & regulations booklet for the 1932 Olympic Games, 52 pages, in French; sold with The Official Report of the Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad, with many fine illustrations, London, 1948 (2)

    Hammer Price:

    £30

    Estimated Price:

    £50 - £80

    A rare 1936 Olympic Games, Berlin, equestrian competitor's badge, gilt-metal & enamel, inscribed REITER-OLYMPIA-SPENDE, the reverse inscribed GES.GESCH., DEUTSCH.OLYMP.-KOM.F.REITEREI, with brooch fitting
    Lot 672

    A rare 1936 Olympic Games, Berlin, equestrian competitor's badge, gilt-metal & enamel, inscribed REITER-OLYMPIA-SPENDE, the reverse inscribed GES.GESCH., DEUTSCH.OLYMP.-KOM.F.REITEREI, with brooch fitting

    Hammer Price:

    £60

    Estimated Price:

    £100 - £150

    A 1936 Olympic Games postcard sent by the British 50k Walk gold medal winner Harold ''Bert'' Whitlock, the card portraying the Olympic Stadium, postmarked 31.7.36, manuscript in blue ink: DONALD, ARRIVED YESTERDAY, 15 MILES THIS MORNING, ALL O.K., OPENING CEREMONY TOMORROW, BERT Harry ''Bert'' Whitlock, a 32-year-old auto mechanic, moved into first place at the 38 kilometre mark and overcame a bout of sickness for 5,000 metres before recovering to win gold by a wide margin.
    Lot 673

    A 1936 Olympic Games postcard sent by the British 50k Walk gold medal winner Harold ''Bert'' Whitlock, the card portraying the Olympic Stadium, postmarked 31.7.36, manuscript in blue ink: DONALD, ARRIVED YESTERDAY, 15 MILES THIS MORNING, ALL O.K., OPENING CEREMONY TOMORROW, BERT Harry ''Bert'' Whitlock, a 32-year-old auto mechanic, moved into first place at the 38 kilometre mark and overcame a bout of sickness for 5,000 metres before recovering to win gold by a wide margin.

    Hammer Price:

    £90

    Estimated Price:

    £150 - £250

    Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, In Berlin und Garmisch-Partenkirchen, coverage of the 1936 summer & winter games in 2 volumes, pasted throughout with numerous real photo cards, published by Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Hamburg-Bahrenfeld
    Lot 674

    Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, In Berlin und Garmisch-Partenkirchen, coverage of the 1936 summer & winter games in 2 volumes, pasted throughout with numerous real photo cards, published by Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Hamburg-Bahrenfeld

    Hammer Price:

    £40

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £120

    A bronze 1948 Olympic Games commemorative medal, struck with a cartouche of the Houses of Parliament, Olympic rings & inscribed XIV OLYMPIAD, LONDON, 1948, the reverse with a quadriga
    Lot 675

    A bronze 1948 Olympic Games commemorative medal, struck with a cartouche of the Houses of Parliament, Olympic rings & inscribed XIV OLYMPIAD, LONDON, 1948, the reverse with a quadriga

    Hammer Price:

    £60

    Estimated Price:

    £70 - £100

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