The Really Wild Auction - Charity event in aid of The Born Free Foundation - 33 Lots
24th Jun 2021 from 6:30pm
Chequers Road
West Meadows Industrial Estate
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 6EN
United Kingdom
01332 210000
The Really Wild Auction - Charity event in aid of The Born Free Foundation
Really Wild Auction celebrating the 90th Birthday of Virginia McKenna
24th June 2021 from 6:30pm - (Lots 1 to 33)
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
0.00% inc VAT*
Online and Autobid:
0% inc VAT*
Please see the Terms & Conditions for more information
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to split invoices or transfer lots to another invoice. Payments must be made in full and in one transaction. The payment MUST come from the registered purchasers account, not a third party or Business account unless registered as such.
We also require proof of ID prior to payment and collection. Please email photocopies to fineart@bamfords-auctions.co.uk of either a valid driving licence or Passport and a utility bill. The ID must match the details registered with us for your purchase. You will only be required to do this once and then a note will be held on your account showing that we have had those details from you.
Payment for all purchased lots must be made by the Friday following the sale through bidding platform or by Bank Transfer. No payment can be taken at the Auction House at this time. After this period, the Auctioneers reserve the right to cancel any sale at their sole discretion or to re-offer lots for which payment has not been received in a future sale without reserve. In this latter event, the original bidder will be held liable for any shortfall between the selling price at re-offer, plus expenses, and the total amount due on their unpaid account.
Methods of payment accepted and conditions attached thereto are detailed in ’IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND BUYERS’ below.
Lots may be cleared whilst the auction is in progress after payment in full.
Ownership of a purchased lot shall not pass to a buyer until full payment of the ’total amount due’ has been made to the Auctioneers.
Free storage of all purchased lots will be provided for three working days following the sale; thereafter a storage and handling charge of £5.00 plus VAT per lot per day will be levied upon the buyer, as will all carriage charges incurred by the Auctioneers in having goods removed to storage.
In reference to Condition 6, all purchased lots uncollected within three working days of the sale will be transferred to the storage facilities and will be subject to the charges outlined in Condition 6. No lots will be released until carriage and storage charges have been paid in full.
Bidding
Bidders. By participating in this sale, the bidder agrees to be bound by Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd Conditions of Business. Any buyer acting for any person who is not bidding shall be jointly and severally liable with that person for satisfaction of all arising obligations and liabilities, with the exception of the Auctioneers where they are acting on behalf of commission or other bidders.
Paddles. All intending bidders are required to register for a paddle bidding number with the Accounts Department prior to the auction. Bidders new to the salerooms will be required to complete a paddle registration form available at the Accounts Office and will be required to present proof of identity, proof of address and details of a valid debit or credit card in their name, which details may be retained on file by the Auctioneers and used to secure payment for purchased lots. The Auctioneer will not accept bids from a bidder in the room who has not registered for a paddle number. When a buyer is successful, the buyer will hold the paddle aloft and the Auctioneer will record the paddle number as the buyer of the lot.
Commission Bids. Any person unable to attend the auction may request the Auctioneer to bid on their behalf. This service is free of charge. Bidding forms will be available so that clients may complete these fully. These should be handed in at the Accounts Office. All commission bidders will be required to supply proof of identity, proof of address and/or details of a valid debit or credit card in their name, which details may be retained on file by the Auctioneers and used to secure payment for purchased lots. Commission bidders are urged to ascertain whether or not they have been successful on the day of the sale or on the Thursday following the sale. Lots will be purchased by the Auctioneer on behalf of the commission bidder for the lowest price allowed by other bids and/or reserves if any, up to and including their maximum bid amount recorded. ’Buy’ bids will not be accepted by the Auctioneers. The Auctioneers cannot accept responsibility for any neglect or default in executing or failing to execute commission bids, or where a bidding slip has been completed incorrectly. We urge commission bidders, therefore, to ensure that the correct lot number(s) and price(s) are recorded on their bidding forms.
Telephone Bids. Any person unable to attend the auction may request to bid on a specific lot by telephone. This facility is only available by prior arrangement with the Auctioneers, is dependent on the availability of telephone lines, and is only available on lots carrying a lower estimate of at least £300 (e.g. catalogue estimate £300-500). All telephone bidders will be required to supply proof of identity, proof of address and/or details of a valid debit or credit card in their name, which details may be retained on file by the Auctioneers and used to secure payment for purchased lots. The Auctioneers cannot accept responsibility for any neglect or default in executing or failing to execute telephone bids.
Condition Reports. Reports on the condition of any lot are offered by the Auctioneers as a statement of opinion only, and not of fact. Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. are not liable for any errors or omissions contained therein.
In the case of a dispute, the Auctioneers reserve the right to re-offer any lot.
The bidding increments will be at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer.
Responsibility for risk, loss or damage to any lot falls to the bidder upon the fall of the hammer or, if the lot is purchased privately, to the purchaser on the day when the contract is made. The Auctioneers are not liable for any loss or damage occurring to a lot during clearing. Buyers may accept assistance from Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. staff members during clearing, but any loss or damage occurring to lots will be at the buyers’ risk.
Liability of Auctioneers and Sellers
Goods sold are not new and all goods are sold with all faults and imperfections and errors of description. Illustrations in the catalogue and any other illustrations provided are for identification only; colours and appearance may differ to the actual item(s) due to the limitations of the printing process.
Bidders should prior to the sale satisfy themselves as to the condition of each lot and whether or not in their own judgment the lot accords with the description.
Neither the Auctioneers nor the seller, nor their servants and agents, are responsible for errors of description or for the authenticity of any lot.
Neither the Auctioneers nor the seller, nor their servants and agents, give any warranty whatsoever other than hereinafter contained to any buyer in respect of any lot; any express or implied conditions or warranties are hereby excluded.
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. reserves the right to reproduce illustrations and to publish sale results.
Electrical Goods
Goods offered for sale which were once operated by electricity may not comply with statutory requirements and are offered for sale for display and historical research purposes only; these goods are not suitable for connection to the mains electricity supply. It is imperative that anyone wishing to use these goods for their original purpose have them checked by a qualified electrician prior to such use.
Where a member of the public causes damage to a lot (or part thereof) the Auctioneers reserve the right to:
sell the aforementioned without reserve and to hold that specific individual liable for the amount of any difference between the hammer price and the reserve or lower estimate, whichever be the higher; or
hold that specific individual liable for the cost of restoration where appropriate; or
hold that specific individual liable for the full amount of the reserve price or lower estimate, whichever be the higher.N.B. Except where full payment has been made under Condition 12(iii), title to the lot will remain solely with the seller.13. Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. draw your attention to ’TERMS OF SALE BY AUCTION AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS, MAINLY CONCERNING SELLERS’, ’GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO BIDDERS, BUYERS AND SELLERS’ (see below) and ’IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND BUYERS’ (see below).
14.Lots entered into this sale are subject to Reserve Prices.
15.Certain property sold at auction may be subject to laws governing export from the country where it was purchased and import into another country. It is the buyer’s responsibility to be aware of these restrictions and obtain any relevant licenses.
16.Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. reserve the right to amend any or all of their Terms and Conditions of Business at any time. Further details on request.N.B. References to ’The Auctioneer’ and ’The Auctioneers’ include Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd., its directors, employees, consultants, servants and agents.GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO BIDDERS, BUYERS AND SELLERSYour attention is drawn to our Sellers’ Terms and Conditions.
The Auctioneer sells as agent for the seller and as such is not responsible for any default by seller or buyer.
Any representation or statement by the Auctioneers in any catalogue as to ownership, attribution, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price is a statement of opinion only and the Auctioneers, their servants or agents hereby disclaim responsibility for the correctness of such opinions.
In these conditions:
’Hammer Price’ means the price at which a lot is knocked down by the Auctioneer to the buyer.
’Balance Due’ means the hammer price in respect of the lot sold together with any premium, value added tax chargeable and additional charges and expenses, e.g. storage charges and insurance, in pounds sterling.
’Sale Proceeds’ means the net amount due to the seller being the hammer price of the lot sold less commission at the stated rate and expenses and any other amounts due to the Auctioneers from the seller.
4. The Auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion without giving any reason to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding as he may decide, to withdraw or divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots and, in the case of a dispute, to put up any lot for auction again.
5. Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. at its absolute discretion has the right to refuse admission to its premises or attendance at its auctions by any person.N.B. References to ’The Auctioneer’ and ’The Auctioneers’ include Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd., its directors, employees, consultants, servants and agents.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND BUYERSTerms.Your attention is drawn to the Terms of Sale by Auction and Conditions of Business.
Buyer’s Premium. A Buyer’s Premium at the rate of 24.75% plus VAT, will be charged on the hammer price of each lot purchased. Some items, such as books and unframed maps, however, are zero-rated for VAT and, therefore, no VAT will be payable by buyers on the Buyer’s Premium for lots consisting solely of books or unframed maps.
Bidding.New bidders may have to provide proof of identification and address and valid debit or credit card details as security. Live online bidding is available via www.the-saleroom.com, which attracts an additional charge of 5.5% plus VAT on the hammer price of each lot purchased.
Condition. While indications of condition are given in some lot descriptions, an absence of such advice does not imply that a lot is free from defect, restoration or alteration. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition of a lot prior to bidding. Our staff can provide condition reports for those unable to attend our rooms.
Condition Statement
Bamfords Auctioneers take great care to ensure that any statements as to attribution, age, date, origin, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate but it should be noted that all such statements are skilled opinions, if provenance (written or historical fact) cannot be produced. Please note, Bamfords Fine Art Auctioneers do not guarantee that condition reports, whether included in the catalogue, or given at a later time; cover all aspects of an item(s) condition. No guarantee or warranty is issued or given in anyway, either written or verbal and therefore refunds will not be issued on the basis of the Lot not being “in working order”, “incomplete”, or “not in original condition”.
Bamfords will continue to do written condition reports as a guide but would respectfully ask that you do view in person and satisfy yourself regarding condition particularly where certain aspects of condition are important to them, Please ensure that you do satisfying yourselves as to the condition, completeness and originality of any Lot prior to making a bid. An absence of condition in the description does not warrant good condition
All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request, however all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to the Conditions of Business for Buyers, this is particularly true for garden related items.
We must advise that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description.
All lots are offered for sale 'as viewed' and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request.
Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Bamfords staff assisting carriers during collection.
Measurements. All measurements and weights provided in lot descriptions should be considered approximate.
Catalogue Amendments. It is important for prospective bidders to check the latest version of the catalogue prior to the sale for any changes which may affect lots on which they intend to bid.
Payment.Payment is accepted in GB Pounds only by bank transfer or settlement through live bidding platform at this time. Buyers will be held liable for any expenses arising from their method of payment. Bamfords do not accept credit cards or cheques. Payment by card. We accept debit bearing the ’VISA’, ’V PAY’, ’MasterCard’, ’Maestro’, ’Discover’ symbols Card-not-present transactions. The maximum payment accepted over the phone is £2,500. Multiple card-not-present payments to cover an invoice total in excess of £2,500 are not accepted. Card-not-present transactions are subject to our compliance requirements and are only accepted from buyers whose cards are registered to a UK address which receives a full AVS match (Address Verification System). It is not possible to make card-not-present payments by V PAY card.
Our bank details for transfers HSBC sort code 40 19 15 Account number 93665127 International Bank Account Number GB04HBUK40191593665127 Branch Identifier Code HBUKGB4104B
Collection. It is the buyer’s responsibility to collect all purchases or arrange for their collection by a third-party carrier by 5pm on the Friday following the sale at the latest. (See Terms of Sale by Auction 4-7)Carriage. We do not provide a carriage service for any purchased lots. We can, however, provide contact details for third-party carriers who may be able to assist with Postage & Packing. Bamfords can post and pack items of an unfragile nature, subject to our discretion. Please contact reception for further details.No lots will be released to a third-party carrier without first being paid for in full.
Lot 2
A pair of fine 18ct gold cufflinks, by Catherine Best, modelled as the head and mane of a male Lion, each measures 23mm x 20mm.
Catherine Best has a close working relationship with the Born Free Foundation. Her most notable work was the creation of the Shere Khan Necklace back in 2012; ho...
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No Estimate
Lot 3
Alwyn Coates, After the Rains, a large scale limited edition art print photograph on aluminium, 49.6cm high x 250cm wide, this is the only print of this image. The impact you get when you view this image hung is extraordinary, it's almost prehistoric, from another time, an epic, and has similarities...
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No Estimate
Lot 4
South Africa, 6 night on the Cape, Africa in luxury in the footsteps of the stars.
Peal Valley Hotel by Mantis: 2 nights
Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis is a luxury establishment on the award-winning Val de Vie Estate, situated in the picturesque Paarl-Franschhoek Valley.
The estate is a...
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Hammer £2,500
Lot 5
Tim Cotterill, Leg Over Frog, an emerald patinated bronze, 31.5cm high, limited edition of 1000, cast in 1993, this edition is no longer available to purchase.
Tim Cotterill has become the biggest selling bronze artist in the world today with his elegant, stylized, whimsical bronze frogs and hi...
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Hammer £1,200
Lot 6
Miranda Hart, Such Fun, a £200.00 voucher to spend on the Miranda Merchandise Store plus a comprehensive collection of Miranda merchandise including, two book copies of ‘Peggy and Me’ (one hard-back and one soft-back), her book ‘Is It Just Me?’, ‘Miranda’ series 1,2 and 3 on DVD, a DVD copy of the m...
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Hammer £420
Lot 7
Muhammad Ali – The Phantom Punch, a large scale photograph of the famous bout between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston in 1965, signed by Muhammad Ali, 40cm x 51cm, framed together with a certificate of authenticity from Peter Morkovin of KO Collectibles.
If you require more information in r...
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Hammer £750
Lot 8
Andy Warhol – Interview Magazine, signed by Andy Warhol, framed.
This framed Art Piece has the July 1986 Front Cover of the Interview Magazine, depicting Catherine Oxenberg. Interview magazine was founded in 1969 by Andy Warhol and journalist John Wilcock. It was nicknamed ' The Crystal Ball of...
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No Estimate
Lot 9
Wild in Art – Asian Elephant, a huge model of an Asian Elephant, white painted glass reinforced plastic, 160cm high x 290cm long x 80cm wide, 40kg.
The Elephant can be painted if the hammer price exceeds £4,000.00
If you require more information in regard to this item please contact ...
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Hammer £2,300
Lot 10
Chris Packham, Antarctica, a large-scale photo, 99cm x 134cm, framed.
Extraordinarily creative and prolific, Chris Packham has led a remarkable life. He’s gained recognition as a naturalist, television presenter, writer, photographer, conservationist, campaigner and filmmaker. As a broadcaster ...
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Hammer £1,900
Lot 11
David Shepherd, two works, an original artwork and limited edition book.
An original pencil drawing of African Elephants, signed, graphite on paper, framed – 38 cm x 31 cm (15 x 12 inches)
David Shepherd’s Archive Collection, 123 reproductions of his work, printed using fast inks, ar...
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Hammer £2,000
Lot 12
Greg Wilson, The Guardian of the Bush, signed, oil on linen, 122cm x 152cm.
Greg Wilson is an internationally renowned Australian artist who has been awarded with an OAM (order of Australia medal) for his work in Arts. He was commissioned to paint a portrait of Nelson Mandela as a gift to him o...
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No Estimate
Lot 13
Isle of Skye, a one week stay for 6 at Born Free’s Cottage, and a bottle of Organic Dà Mhìle whisky.
CNOC NA GAOITHE “The Windy Hill”
Dating back to circa 1880, this croft house has been modernised to present day standards but still reflects wonderful character and charm. Situated only 7 m...
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No Estimate
Lot 14
Sherree Valentine-Daines, Sunkissed Memories, limited edition print, 40.6cm x 33cm, framed.
Sherree Valentine-Daines enjoys a position at the forefront of British art and has done for many years. She has been variously described as “the face of modern British impressionism”, “artist to the star...
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Hammer £480
Lot 15
Born in Turks and Caicos Bradley Theodore is a contemporary artist who started his career in New York City and has been an internationally-inclined artist and collaborator from his very beginnings. Having worked in the tech and design sector after his graduation from the School of Visual Arts, Theod...
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No Estimate
Lot 16
Brian May, Red Special Guitar, signed.
Brian’s passion for wildlife is well documented and his support for Born Free has lasted for over a decade. A great opportunity for any rock memorabilia collector.
If you require more information in regard to this item please contact Joanne Bart...
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Hammer £8,000
Lot 17
Bryan Adams, Virginia, colour photograph, signed to verso, the original image taken for the book Modern Muses, framed, the image 90cm x 66cm, 83cm x 103cm overall
The lot includes the book Modern Muses plus the photograph of Virginia McKenna which is a limited edition of 1 / 7
If you...
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No Estimate
Lot 18
Unique embellished limited edition print by the UK's best selling and most collectable pencil artist
This touching drawing of love and friendship was commissioned by Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers, following George Adamson's tragic murder. It portrays George's two favourit...
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Hammer £1,500
Lot 19
A rare Moorcroft Ovoid Trial vase, by Vicky Lovatt, Hidden Kings pattern, design with inspiration from Born Free patrons, the vase is tube lined in low relief with piercing tiger’s eyes concealed amongst leafy jungle flora, printed and impressed marks, inscribed and dated 18-12-12, 13.5 cm high
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Hammer £500
Lot 20
Harry Mead – Private Dining at The Court London for 8.
The experience is for a lunch or dinner in the splendid Private Dining Room at The Court London private members club, starting with a glass of champagne each, a 3-course meal with half a bottle of house wine per person, coffee or tea to fin...
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Hammer £1,400
Lot 23
Interior Design - An amazing “Not a Tusk” Sycamore Chair, designed by Keith Coghill, inspired by the campaign against Elephant poaching, the whole formed from stylised tusks, the tusk chair, 190cm high, made out of wind fallen sycamore
The successful buyer must be aware that shipping is to be p...
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No Estimate
Lot 24
Emma Towers-Evans, Hunter Hunted, signed, graphite black pencil and white pastel on paper, 40 cm x 80cm.
Inspired by the struggles faced by Masai Mara’s Mash Pride, Hunter Hunted portrays a lioness in simultaneous contradictory states – formidable and vulnerable. Portrayed standing proud in sta...
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Hammer £3,000
Lot 25
Meru, 3-nights safari for 2 people at Elewana Elsa’s Kopje.
Elewana Elsa’s Kopje remains as one of the most elegant lodges in Africa, located in one of the most spectacular settings, made famous by George and Joy Adamson’s biographical book and film, Born Free, where Elsa the lioness was raised...
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Hammer £1,500
Lot 26
Joanna Lumley – A bottle of Bollinger signed by the wonderful Joanna Lumley, a private zoom call to wish you or a loved one a special message.
The zoom call will last approximately 10 minutes.
If you require more information in regard to this item please contact Joanne Bartholomew at...
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Hammer £1,000
Lot 27
Peter Hildick, by and after, Thinking of You, signed in pencil, limited edition 58/500, 16.5cm x 14cm, framed; another, The Twins, 25cm x 34cm, 696/750, framed
If you are successful in in bidding for this lot, Bamfords can assist in helping to arrange a courier, at your cost
I...
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Hammer £500
Lot 30
A black and white photograph, by Roger Hooper, of a tiger at Pench National Park, Mahya Pradesh, India, 38cm x 55cm, framed
If you are successful in in bidding for this lot, Bamfords can assist in helping to arrange a courier, at your cost
If you require more information in reg...
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Hammer £260
Lot 31
Three coloured photographs of Tigers, Bengal Tigress and her Cubs; Tiger cooling himself at Kanha Tiger Reserve; Tiger in a Swamp, 36.5cm x 37cm, framed
If you are successful in in bidding for this lot, Bamfords can assist in helping to arrange a courier, at your cost
If you ...
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No Estimate
Lot 33
Money can’t buy weekend stay for two people at OrcaLab, Canada – help the team study and protect wild orca during July-August 2022. Genuinely unique opportunity for two people to visit the globally-acclaimed orca experts at OrcaLab on the remote and beautiful Hanson Island, near Vancouver Island in ...
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Hammer £11,000