*** | The William Vance Archive of Correspondence, Publications, Articles and Photographs relating to the Theo Schoon Cave Art Project. William Vance was born in Lyttelton in 1900 and during his secondary school years began collecting New Zealand books and… | *** | |
*** | Denzil Ibbetson, 'Napoleon on his Deathbed with Measurements of his Facial dimensions' 8.5 x 9.5 cm graphite sketch showing two profile views of Napoleon in repose 8.5 x 14 cm graphite and wash sketch showing Napoleon in repose a third sheet inscribed in… | *** | |
*** | Shigiyuki Kihara, Roman Catholic Church, Apia, type C print, A/P, 1 of 2, title inscribed and dated 2003 on artist's label affixed verso, 78 x 103 cm | *** | |
*** | Book of theatrical Playbills St. Helena Amateur, theatre and others with extensive annotation by Denzil Ibbetson inscribed on cover 'St, Helena, Cork, Corfu, Gibraltar Amateur Theatres' inscribed on page 1 'Depy Commissary General Denzil Ibbetson (father… | *** | |
*** | Forty-two volumes of the Transactions of the Oriental Ceramics Society, London, from Vol. 1, 1921-1922 to Vol. 62 1997-1998 (Vols. 1-5 and 6-10 in the reprinted five volumes bound editions of 1962). Complete volume list available on request | *** | |
*** | Denzil Ibbetson, the five heads, two handcoloured lithographs of Napoleon and his officers published by Hassell, May 1 1817 from sketches by Denzil Ibbetson inscribed 'Published from Sketches Taken by Denzil Ibbetson while on board H.M.S. Northumb. During… | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation, large and impressive photo of Auckland city, 105 x 180 cm | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation large hand coloured photograph of Auckland depicting the Harbour Bridge in the foreground. Whites inscription to the bottom right hand corner, the other corner inscribed Auckland. 77 cm x 1200 | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation, large hand coloured print of Auckland depicting the harbour bridge in the foreground. Whites inscription to the bottom right hand corner. 76 x 100 cm | *** | |
*** | 'A New Map of the World, exhibiting the tracks of Captain Cook and all the modern discoveries' A dissected puzzle made in England circa 1790, missing three pieces. A wooden boxed set depicting a map of the world charting Cook's three voyages and the… | *** | |
*** | Six publications on Colin McCahon, gates and Journeys; McCahon: a View from Urewera; Colin McCahon (Gow Langsford gallery 2001); Colin McCahon: a Survey Exhibition (Auckland Art gallery 1972);, religious works: 1946 - 1952 (Manawatu Art gallery 1975);… | *** | |
*** | Portrait of Guide Susan wearing a hei-tiki, circa 1900 albumen print signed with initials JM, imprinted title and number 175 20 cm x 14 cm | *** | |
*** | A collection of three portraits of Maggie Papakura including an original postcard 'Guide Maggie, Rotorua no. 16', signed 'Aroha – Maggie Papakura'; and two contact prints by J. Blencowe, the first a double portrait of Maggie Papakura and her sister Bella,… | *** | |
*** | Arthur Iles (1870-1943). Maori portrait, circa 1905 silver gelatin print signed and with imprinted with number 107 19.6 cm x 14 cm | *** | |
*** | Photographer Unknown. Maori Woman and Child with Blanket Unique hand coloured photograph, c. 1910 | *** | |
*** | Burton Brothers (Alfred Burton), Dunedin Three images from the King Country & Taranaki, May 1885: 'Rane' at Taumaranui – King Country; The Fair 'Orini' at Ti Eke – King Country; Tuohu (a Maori Belle in ball dress), Parihaka. All black and white contact… | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation, mount Maunganui towards Papamoa beach, hand coloured photograph in original frame signed 49.5 x 74.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation, New Zealand Bush, hand coloured photograph in original frame, title inscribed and signed | *** | |
*** | Photographer Unknown. Maureen Kingi (Miss New Zealand 1962) and Wihapi (Hapi) Wineata in 'traditional' Maori costumes, cooking using traditional Maori methods at Whakarewarewa, Rotorua. Original hand-coloured photograph, c. 1964 | *** | |
*** | Pair of Peruvian Nazca photo boxes, the images depicting skulls and grave crosses | *** | |
*** | Pair of Peruvian Nazca photo boxes, the images depicting skulls and grave crosses | *** | |
*** | J.R. Blencowe. 'Mother and child' and 'Maori cooking operations, Rotorua' Original vintage hand coloured contact prints from the original glass negatives taken in Rotorua near the beginning of the 20th century | *** | |
*** | Photographer Unknown. Double portrait of Maori men in top hats and tails, in front of a banner advertising the Ratana Maori Lady Orchestra performing at the Drill Hall, Friday the 6th of July. Contact print from the original glass plate negative in the… | *** | |
*** | An early carbonette photograph, of an elderly Maori lady carrying fire wood 340 x 26 cm | *** | |
*** | 1920’s industrial photographic lamp. Height 160 cm | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation, two vintage photographs, the first of Te Araroa beach, the second of Mt Taranaki, both signed, together with another photograph of a Fiordland landscape. Variable sizes | *** | |
*** | Photographer Unknown. A full length portrait of a young Maori woman holding a carved decorative paddle (Hoe) from the Rotorua School of Carving. Contact print from the original glass plate negative in the Rotorua Museum, c. 1910 | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation, large hand coloured photograph of Clearwater, signed, together with another large photograph of a South Island lake. The first, 49 cm x 73 cm | *** | |
*** | Buonaparte's Tomb Island of St.Helena, lithograph printed by C Hallmandel, inscribed 'From a sketch taken on the spot, by D.Ibbetson.1823', 27.8 x 38.3 cm | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation, two large hand coloured photographs, the first of Clearwater, the second of Mitre Peak, both signed and with title inscribed. 37 cm x 67 cm each | *** | |
*** | John McGarrigle (American Photographic Company) Two full length portraits of Maori men in photographic studio environments. Sepia toned contact prints from the original glass plate negatives in the National Museum, c. 1870 | *** | |
*** | John McGarrigle (American Photographic Company) Two studio portraits of Maori women, one with 'whaka' tattoo on one arm, the other with lip and chin moko. Sepia toned contact prints from the original glass plate negatives in the National Museum, c. 1870 | *** | |
*** | Dreco Industrial photographic lamp, with Bakelite fittings and another photographic lamp | *** | |
*** | Al Pacino dog day, afternoon, vintage movie poster. 75 x 100 cm | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation Wanaka and McKenzie country pair of hand coloured photographs in original frames each 540 x 635 mm | *** | |
*** | C Troughton Clark, Maori woman and child gelatin silver photograph | *** | |
*** | The Coronation cut-out story book, By Dean of England, 1953 Unused, some foxing. 36 x 25 cm | *** | |
*** | Wystan Curnow and John Yau, Max Gimblett, (Craig Potton, 2002); Max Gimblett, 50 Years of Drawing (page Blackie gallery, 2010); Ian Wedde etc, Ralph Hotere: black Light (Te papa, 2005); Ron Brownson, Marti Friedlander: Photographs (Auckland Art gallery,… | *** | |
*** | Karl Fritsch and Warwick Freeman, Sinker, lead, impressed H&S, 1.8 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm | *** | |
*** | Three lamp 1920s industrial photographic lamp. Height 148 cm | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation McKenzie country hand coloured photograph in original frame 600 x 1050 mm | *** | |
*** | Foy Brothers (Thames). Portrait of a young Ngati Maru woman wearing korowhai and hei tiki. Original carte de visite, c. 1865 | *** | |
*** | John McGarrigle (American Photographic Company) Portrait of a Maori woman. Sepia toned contact print from the original glass plate negative in the National Museum, c. 1870. | *** | |
*** | John McGarrigle (American Photographic Company). Portrait of a Maori woman Sepia toned contact print from the original glass plate negative in the National Museum, c. 1870. | *** | |
*** | Three lamp 1920s industrial photographic lamp. Height 170 cm | *** | |
*** | George Chance, hand coloured photograph titled 'A cottage in Essex', together with two gelatin silver prints titled 'Maitai Valley – Nelson – N.Z.' and 'Lanscape – near Waitati', all with title inscribed and signed. Variable sizes. | *** | |
*** | German Modernist black and white photo titled verso 'MK3 Gutersloh Germany' 36.5 cm x 28 cm | *** | |
*** | A group of four vintage photographs, three depicting various South Island landscapes, the fourth showing Waiho road. | *** | |
*** | Two vintage movie posters, Chariots of fire and black Emmanuelle | *** | |
*** | British Toys Magazine, 1950s. 41 editions | *** | |