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It is sometimes debated whether art should have a purpose or whether it is enough if art is executed simply for its own sake: ars gratia artis. Many would agree that one of the intentions of the artist is to make a statement of some kind. It may be a simple statement, the beauty of the landscape or of the human form for example, but it is a statement. Somehow the artist is trying to communicate an idea, an emotion, or a purpose in his or her work.
Art may satisfy a psychological need or it may have a social function of communicating a point of view or it may simply aim at an aesthetic expression of beauty without any function other than that of ornamentation. In its social dimension, art can be a catalyst for change by providing opportunities for reform in social mores or it can try to comment on collective or individual outlooks. It can cause people to re-examine their ideas or beliefs on the subject that is put before them.
Whatever may have been the purposes, or absence of them, that inspired the artists whose works are up for auction in this exhibition, they all have a common aim now: it is that of providing means of raising funds for the Malta Community Chest Fund.
Following the success of last year’s auction when a very substantial sum of money was raised, we have this year decided to widen the description of the objects donated for auction from simply “art” to “collectables”. A collectable for this purpose does not mean anything which may be collected. It does not include natural objects
like butterflies or unusual pebbles. Collectables for our purpose means manufactured items of high quality which could qualify as art or craft and which would appeal to collectors of such objects. These may include antiques, architectural stone carvings, modern or antique paintings, jewellery, majolica, coins and furniture.
The objects being auctioned are therefore of various types. Each work has had a unique history. Some may have been gazed upon and cherished through the years to this day, others may have been family heirlooms or may have lain undiscovered in a storage room and hence see their debut in this exhibition.
Our profound gratitude goes to the collectors who have generously donated items from their collections and may have parted with the objects they donate not without a little sadness tempered by the knowledge that it all goes for a good cause.
While my wife and I thank all those who made this auction possible through their hard work and constant dedication, we would like to urge all patrons to give in to the temptation of adding other objects to their collections and, in so doing, help us to help those persons and institutions that seek support from the Malta Community Chest Fund.
George AbelaPresident of Malta
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The Fine Arts Auction consists of items kindly donated by benefactors and include jewellery, antiques, melitensia, silver, collectable fine wines, paintings, sculptures and ceramics.
Fine Arts Auction Committee 2010
Dr. Pascal A. Demajo – ChairmanMrs Stephanie CalascioneMr Richard DimechMrs Christine CamilleriMr Harry FenechMrs Karen MillerMajor Raymond MillerMr Italo Raniolo
The Malta Community Chest FundThe Palace, Valletta
www.maltacommunitychestfund.org
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Wilfrid James Myers: Piazza Indipendenza, Valletta, MaltaWatercolour, 27.5 cm x 39 cmEstimate: €350-€500
Myers is entered in Nicholas de Piro’s “The International Dictionary of Artists who Painted Malta” (Second edition - p. 340): Wilfrid J. Myers ARCA British b. 1920 “Watercolour and gouache artist. Trained at the Royal College of Art between 1946 and 1949. His interpretation of light is individual, polished and pleasing. Has worked most of his life as a professional artist and is particularly partial to the Mediterranean where he has painted France, Italy, Yugoslavia and Malta”.
Donated by Peter & Alaine Apap [email protected]
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Marisa Attard: Big BusinessMixed Media, 39 cm x 27 cmEstimate: €600 - €700
Marisa Attard is an artist and illustrator. She studied art under Esprit Barthet, Harry Alden and Anton Calleja and has taken part in numerous collective and solo exhibitions. As an illustrator she has worked on many children’s books and magazines and was awarded the Premju Letterarju for Best Illustrator of Children’s Books in 2002 and 2003. Marisa’s paintings and illustrations are worked mostly in pen, ink and watercolour and also acrylic, collage and mixed media. Her painting entitled “Big Business” is a typical example of her recent work where she combines her illustrative style and humour to depict the various characters, mostly Maltese, who inhabit the world she keenly observes.
Marisa [email protected]; www.marisaattard.com
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Flags of the Commonwealth “Secretary General’s Edition”Estimate: €600 - €1000
36 Flags, including Malta, Limited Edition in Silver in their Original Case
Donated by Emmanuel Azzopardi. [email protected]
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Maltese Silver Sugar BasinSilver 925/000265.20 gramsEstimate: €500 - €1000 The Maltese Silver Collection by Master craftsman Victor Azzopardi specialises in handmade Maltese silverware, Maltese silver cutlery, centrepieces and ecclesiastical silver.
Donated by Victor Azzopardi [email protected]
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Carole Bianchi: Fond GhadirOil, 80 cm x 60 cmEstimate: €500 - €700
Carole [email protected]
The daily drama of the sea: restless, moody, as boundless as it is unpredictable. With each passing day it shows us a new face and grants the promise of a new adventure.
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Andrew Borg: Boffa Monument 2006Watercolour 50 cm x 35 cmEstimate: €250 - €450
Andrew Borg was attracted to the medium of wa-tercolour by the discipline it demands. Observation, prac-tice, perseverance, a sense of quality, good design work and a sense of what looks good all help to inch towards creating works in watercolour. Being self-critical, selective and finding the right inspiration is also essential to move forward. Andrew is inspired by views which, to his artist’s eyes, look good, or in some cases contain that particular twist which entices him to paint the scene. Most of the pieces hold no depth of meaning at all; they look good and so serve their purpose. Andrew has recently embarked on a more formal, disciplined approach towards acquiring the art skill set. This is based on the Charles Bargue Drawing Course, designed in the late 1800’s. While this is a method in mastering the drawing skills, he hopes it assists him in developing further in his artworks.
Andrew [email protected]
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Andrew Borg: Queen Victoria Statue 2006Watercolour 35 cm x 50 cmEstimate: €250 - €450
Artist’s biography on previous page
Andrew [email protected] 3686
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John Martin Borg: View of Attard and distant MdinaWatercolour: 48 cm x 73 cmEstimate: €900 - €1000
Established as a watercolour artist, John Martin Borg exhibited his first works in March of 1979. Since then he presented a series of personal exhibitions, and participated in numerous important collective exhibitions locally and abroad. In 1977 he graduated with an honours degree in Pharmacy and in 2003 he gave up his profession to become a full time artist. Locally his works are found in a number of public places including the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Maritime Museum, the Cathedral Museum Mdina, the Presidential Palace and the Reserve
John Martin [email protected]
collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Valletta. His works have been exhibited at the Mall Gallery and the Royal Water Colour Society Open Exhibition in London, at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, also in Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, Heidelberg, San Tropez, Paris, Tunisia, Dubai and Florida (USA). His works are found in prominent places such as the W.H.O. centre in Geneva and the Commonwealth Centre in London. One of his paintings forms part of the Royal Collection in London, and another is the private collection of H.H. Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican City.
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Restoration of Oil on Canvas: PrevARTI LaboratoryEstimate of service: €1000
PrevARTI is a team of qualified conservator-restorers experienced in the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage both locally and internationally. Working on easel, panel and wall paintings, polychrome sculptures, maps, prints, books, glass, ceramics, metals, stone, marble and architectural monuments. The portfolio of works include prestigious paintings by Luca Giordano, school of Peter Paul Reubens, Carlo Maratta, Jeronimo Jacinto de Espinosa, Mattia Preti, Giuseppe D’Arena, Antoine de Favray, Francesco Zahra, Stefano Erardi, Giuseppe Cali, Girolamo Gianni, Luigi Maria Galea, Edward Caruana Dingli, Emvin Cremona and Willie Apap, amongst others. PrevARTI is a full service conservation company providing consultancy, documentation, historical research, environmental monitoring, state-of-the-art (non-chemical) disinfestation techniques for fine art and antiques, infra-red, ultra-violet fluorescence, x-ray imaging and analysis for in depth study of artworks, signature recovery, previous interventions and authentication.
Service donated by Pierre Bugeja B.Cons.(Hons)Senior conservator-restorer, PrevArti Laboratory79212039 - [email protected]
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Blue hand-painted ceramic plate Diameter 60 cm approxEstimate: €260 - €300
The plate is exclusively hand-painted by the artisans at Bristow Potteries Malta. This creative design is inspired by the heritage of the mediterranean culture. Such plates adorn private homes, Palaces, prestigious Hotels and renowned buildings.
Donated by Bristow Potteries21415251
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Bougainvillaea Plant: Calamatta Landscapes LtdEstimate: €700 - €900
Calamatta Landscapes Ltd has been established in the interiorscaping and landscaping business for many years now, with many prestigious contracts to their name. Their expertise covers all forms of internal and external landscaping and their nursery houses a large variety of specially imported sub-tropical plants to choose from. In addition to this, they also specialise in providing a comprehensive maintenance service which ensures that indoor plants and gardens are looking their best at all times of the year.
Donated by Carlos Calamatta21382818
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Antique Majolica Water Jug Estimate: €50 - €60
Anonymous donor
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Victorian Paraffin Lamp ca. 1875Estimate: €300 - €500
Anonymous donor
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Coffee Pot (1920)English Silver 925/000Weight 479 GramsEstimate: €600 - €800
Donated by Ing. Paul L. & Mrs Cardona
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Joseph Casapinta: Veccja XemxijaAcrylic on Canvas, 50 cm x 40 cmEstimate: €290 - €320
Joseph [email protected]
“From a very young age, my creativity in art has always been a passion in a world of its own reaching new heights with every stroke. My diverse experimenting in various mediums and dimensions give me the ability to create works of art that balance moods of tranquillity, serenity and peace on one side and dynamic forces of stress, tensions and complexity on another”
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Philip Chircop: Abstract Untitled 1Mixed Media, 44 cm x 55 cmEstimate: €500 - €600
Started exhibiting his works in 1958 at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce in Valletta. His first personal exhibition took place in 1970 at the Masaron Art Gallery in Paceville, Malta. Others followed. In the same year at the Galleria Spazio D’Arte in Milan. Recent ones were in 1997 in Brittany, 1999 in Hastings, England, 2002 at Sala Isouard, Manoel Theatre, Valletta, 2002 Retrospective Exhibition at the Bank of Valletta Centre, 2007 Serra Predace in Italy and Mollarella in Sicily, 2009 Museo Della Grafica in Naro, Provincia di Agrigento, Sicily and 2010 at St. James Cavalier Centre in Valletta, Malta.
Philip [email protected]
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Philip Chircop: Abstract Untitled 2Mixed Media, 43 cm x 45 cmEstimate: €500 - €600
Artist’s biography on previous page
Philip [email protected]
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Zoe Chomarat: PorquerolleMixed Media, 52cm x 155cmEstimate: €800 - €1300
Zoe Chomarat is a French national. She has participated in various exhibitions in France and won first prize in an exhibition in Hyeres. When Zoe discovered Malta, she fell in love with the island and its history, and sought to express her love for the island in her work.
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Luigi Maria Galea (1847-1917): LuzzuOil on canvas, 24 cm x 15 cmEstimate: €700 - €900
Donated by Mr & Mrs Neville Curmi
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C.S. Lawrence: Towards RamlaAcrylic on canvas, 60 cm x 60 cmEstimate: €600 - €800
CS Lawrence works in an instinctively sensitive and compassionate style and through close observation produces evocative depictions of faces. Her artwork is produced in a unique combination of mix media collage and reveals her constant obsession to capture the unguarded beauty of emotional expression. From her first portrait at ten years of age, her work has been noted for its emotional depth and its story telling. Her faces express themselves in a language which is internationally intelligible because they speak about human endeavour. They pull on your heartstrings without saying a word. Lawrence progressively pushes the boundaries of her self-expression and after her experience of exhibiting in the UK for two consecutive years, her art, both in the form of her faces and her landscapes, is taking on an increasing boldness. Ever evolving, but always constant in its skill and sincerity, Lawrence’s art finds its way into the homes of art collectors who share her love of life.
C.S. [email protected]
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Tea set 3 piecesEnglish Silver 925/000 Weight 633 gramsEstimate: €500 - €800
Donated by Anthony & Tricia Demajo
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18th Century Maiolica Alzata (Savona mark on recto)Estimate: €1300 – €1500
Anonymous donor
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H. J. Williams: English Countryside Oil on CanvasEstimate: €320 - €360
Donated by Nicholas de Piro
Lot includes a publication of the donor, entitled: “The Quality of Malta – Fashion, Taste in Private Collections.”
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Antique Large Copper Baking DishEstimate: €200 - €300
Donated by Joe and Helga Ellul
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Joseph Ellul Vincenti: UntitledClay SculptureEstimate: €500 - €600
Retired architect, chartered electrical engineer and once Enemalta Chairman, Joe’s attraction for clay derives from a life of construction and design. Clay, he says brings you close to heaven, because God became the first artist to use this medium when he created man. Joe draws on his past expertise in building houses and churches, cupolas and factories, to give shape to his clay. Working with clay is in a way not very different from working on the drawing board. When Joe went back to school some five years ago, sitting at benches with much younger pupils was great fun.
Joseph Ellul [email protected]
Under the capable tutorship of George Muscat, at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology, he quickly mastered the properties of clay and the mystique of glazing. Joe’s work is quite varied. Some of his earlier stuff could be very humorous, with figures concocted out of clay and found material like cogs, rusty metal and bolts. Other work reflects his training in design as an architect, or his experimenting with various techniques, while later work reflects more sculpted material, three-dimensional buildings, landscapes and streetscapes.
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Three Diamonds Certified by the International Gemological Institute, Antwerp BelgiumEstimate: €2500 - €3000
Description: Natural DiamondsShape and Cut: Round BrilliantsCarat Weight per Diamond: 0.25 CaratColor Grade: DClarity Grade: Internally FlawlessCut Grade: ExcellentPolish & Symmetry: Excellent
Buyer of this Lot is entitled to custom diamond jewellery settings by the donor’s company free of charge.
Donated by Mr & Mrs Alfred Fenech of Sterling Holdings Co. Ltd.21245999
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Isabelle Borg (1959 – 2010): Musica è Mixed media on canvas, 114 cm x 86 cm, 1989Estimate: €500 - €800
Painter Isabelle Borg, who was known for her bold and expressive works, passed away in September of this year aged 51. The artistic community mourned the loss of the London-born artist who died after battling a degenerative lung disease which confined her to her Floriana home. Ms Borg studied painting at the Camberwell School of Art, London, and, after obtaining her Masters, she became a lecturer at the University of Malta and the Junior College. Apart from the various exhibitions of her works, she also contributed to local art literature through various publications. She exhibited her work in Malta and internationally. Following her demise, Vicki Ann Cremona, friend and colleague, said “The greatest thing I admired about Isabelle’s talent and personality was her boldness. As a painter, her stunningly bold style made her one of Malta’s greatest successful contemporary artists... she transmitted her own very daring and particular perception of her subjects, which put her in a class of her very own.”
Donated by Tumas Group
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Isabelle Borg (1959 – 2010): Bianco Bruciato Oil and mixed media on canvas Diptych, 153 cm x 122 cm, 1989Estimate: €800 - €1200
Artist’s biography on page 27
Donated by Tumas Group
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Isabelle Borg (1959 – 2010): RitualeOil and mixed media on canvas 114 cm x 86 cm, 1989Estimate: €400- €500
Artist’s biography on page 27
Donated by Tumas Group
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Isabelle Borg (1959 – 2010): Totem FalconOil on canvas, diptych, 147 cm x 71 cm, 1985(Exhibited in Paintings, National Museum of Archaeology, Malta 1985)Estimate: €800 - €1000
Artist’s biography on page 27
Donated by Tumas Group
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Raymond Darmanin: SengleaPastel, 50 cm x 70 cmEstimate: €690 - €700
Raymond Darmanin was born in Kalkara in 1962. He started his studies at an early age on his own, and later followed his studies at the School of Art during the years 1981-1986. Attended a three-year course in Industrial Design at the Art and Design Centre in Valletta from 1982 to 1985. During the summers of 1983 and 1984, he followed a course at the Academy of Fine Arts Pietro Vannucci, Perugia. Recently, he concluded a four-year professional course at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence.
Donated by the Foundation for Human Resources Development
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Print: Caricature of Napoleon with the island of Malta in the foreground, by J. Gilbray, dated 1 November 1798Estimate: €450 - €500
Donated by Comm. Dr. Albert Ganado
recto
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Donated by Mr & Mrs Ivan Gravina9947 8694 or [email protected]
Ir Razzett L’Abjad, Tal- Balal L/O B’Kara:Venue for a function of not more than 350 people, to be held between the 2nd January 2011 and the 30th December 2011Estimate: €2000
Set in the heart of Malta, Ir-Razzett l-Abjad is a typical Maltese farmhouse with a unique setting and idyllic surrounding with an overall area of 2 acres. This 200-year-old building is abundant in character and tradition, with a reception area that is cut in solid rock that formed part of the original stables. Surrounded by a vineyard and orange grove, the venue caters for both indoor and outdoor functions. It is fully equipped to handle any type of activity for up to two thousand guests with no obligation for in-house catering. The newly refurbished and landscaped gardens have unique features and are a must to visit. Subtle lighting and the sound of running water from the beautiful fountains carets a pleasant and tranquil atmosphere during those special still nights. Adequate parking facilities available.
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John Grima: Fortified CityMixed Media, 101 cm x 78 cmEstimate: €800 - €1200
John Grima (b. 1967) is a painter, sculptor and designer. He has held sixteen personal exhibitions in major cities including Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, New York, Paris, London, Beijing and Mannheim and has also held a number of exhibitions in Malta and Gozo. He also participated and exhibited collectively in competitions and exhibitions both in his country and abroad where he has won several prestigious awards. His works have been selected and exhibited in numerous prestigious venues. He has been selected several times to represent Malta in international art exhibitions and symposia, namely the Winsor and Newton Millenium Exhibition in London, Brussels, Stockholm and New York, Malta Crossroads of Civilization at the Palais des Nations, United Nations, Geneva and the ISIDEM Project in Sicily. His works are to be found in a number of local churches. His sculptures for public places include the Nativity for Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary and a number of bronze sculptures.
John GrimaTel: 79804026jg@john_grima.com
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John Grima: Fortified CityMixed Media, 101 cm x 78 cmEstimate: €800 - €1200
2 Silver Ingots commemorating the CHOGM event, numbered 2541 & 2542100 grams of 99% Fine Silver35 mm x 60 mm x 5 mm thickIssue limit: 3,000 – individually numbered(Complete with accompanying publication)Estimate: €58.23
The release of this silver ingot followed the successful entry into the numismatic field by Lombard Bank. The first issue commemorated Malta’s Accession to the European Union. The Bank continues to issue further ingots commemorating events of significance. Presentation box is complete with certificate of Authenticity.
Donated by Lombard Bank Malta p.l.c.
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1 Silver Ingot commemorating the 400th Anniversary of Caravaggio’s arrival in Malta, numbered 96 100 grams of 99% Fine Silver35 mm x 60 mm x 5 mm thickIssue limit: 2,000 – individually numbered (Complete with accompanying publication)Estimate - €69.88
Donated by Lombard Bank Malta p.l.c.
The release of this Silver Ingot follows the successful entry in the numismatic field by Lombard Bank in 2004. The first issue commemorated Malta’s Accession to the European Union, whereas the second issue commemorated the CHOGM Heads of Government Meeting held in Malta
in 2005. Presentation box is complete with certificate of Authenticity.
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Publication: “The Malta Stamp Collection”Estimate: €800 – €1200
Donated by MaltaPost p.l.c
To celebrate the accession of Malta to the European Union on 1 May 2004, MaltaPost p.l.c. Philatelic Bureau has released a precious selection of Maltese stamps. This exquisite collection, limited to 4,500 copies, contains nearly all the stamps from this period in mint condition issued by the Republic of Malta from the time it declared independence in 1964 through to its EU Accession in 2004. Also included in The Malta Stamp Collection 1964 – 2004 are a philatelic essay covering the history of stamps in Malta from world renowned Maltese philatelists Anthony Fenech and four professionally written essays covering diverse aspects of Maltese life – from the country’s geography to arts and culture.
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Persian Persian Kilim 2.15 m x 1.50 m Estimate: €350 - €450
Donated by Mr Massihnia Massih [email protected], +393343993249
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Persian Bukhara89 cm x 65 cm Estimate: €100 - €150
Donated by Mr Massihnia Massih [email protected], +393343993249
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Justine MB: The Silent StepInks and Mixed Media, Framed - W 64 cm x 45 cm Estimate: €250 - €350
“When painting, if you don’t work from life, life and that present moment itself will pass you by. Regardless of the subject, portrait, landscape, whatever, I do my best to maintain the spontaneity feeling of the painting.” Chev Emmanuel Fiorentino once wrote: “Saying that this short piece is being written by way of introducing the artistic talents of Justine MB is a misnomer, since this young artist has already given tangible indications of her abounding keenness for artistic expression... Justine MB continues to explore the human body through live models and ballerinas, but equally well she delves elsewhere with her sensitively-depicted landscapes. If there was in fact one particular quality in Justine MB’s exhibitions, which set me thinking about her bright prospects, it was her versatility in employing different media and in depicting various genres. Her nudes in particular possess that inner vibrancy which makes them more sensually attuned to the ‘landscape’ of the body. Through her treatment of the human body she manages to create movement from still images. In so doing her figures announce the resonant spark of life that inhabits them.”
Justine [email protected]
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Hand Painted Volcanic Table top (Iron Base included)Diameter: 60 cm approxEstimate: €800 - €900 This table top with the Maltese Cross design, is usually presented by the Prime Minister of Malta to foreign dignitaries on State and Official visits to Malta.
Donated by Mediterranean Ceramics20105552/3
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Andrew Micallef: Clay SlopesOil on Canvas 50 cm x 70 cmEstimate: €800 - €1200
Andrew Micallef, born in 1969 and brought up in Haz-Zebbug, Malta, used to accompany his father on long walks in the countryside and rural areas. That instilled in him his first love for nature, particularly for birds. Constantly portraying birds enabled him to develop a style of painstaking detail, not only in the anatomy of the bird itself but also for the habitat of each and every species depicted. His first solo exhibition was in 1986 at St. John’s Co-Cathedral Annex in Valletta, entitled ‘Bird Studies’, followed by another show on the same subject in 1989 at the Natural History Museum in Mdina. Through the years he changed both subject and medium and started giving particular attention to our rich and unique architectural legacy. Triumphant gates, arches, auberges, chapels and allegorical coat of arms all became his main focus. The ideal medium for these chosen topics was pen and ink: through the articulate use of cross-hatching it creates an illusion of etching or engraving. Andrew Micallef is the designer of at least 8 sheets of stamps depicting endemic fauna and flora.
Andrew [email protected]
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18th Century Carved French Gilted MirrorEstimate: €700 - €1000
Donated by Anthony & Lorraine Miceli Demajo
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Antonio Mifsud: The Temptations of St. JeromeCold-cast resin, Height: 55cm (pedestal included)Breadth: 30 cm x 30 cmEstimate: €450 - €500 Sacred spaces is a collection of sculptures and paintings, which explore in detail the similarities between religion, Maltese Heritage and the artist’s perception of life. Each piece of work represents more than one possible way of interpreting this need, giving shape to his collective values, beliefs and religious perceptions. Academic artistic traditions are revived in Mifsud’s sculptures through the use of different media. Moreover he has created an original way how to interpret abstract decorative paintings including sculptured texture. Essentially a colourist, his finely layered and textured use of colour produces powerful images suggestive of land, sea and sky, wet within a semi-abstract that allow room for inner emotional landscape of both artist and spectator to emerge.
Antonio [email protected]
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Set of “Treasures of Malta” published by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju MaltiVolumes V to XVIEstimate: €240 - €280
Donated by MIDSEA Books Ltd
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Donated by Miranda Publications
“The Temple of the Knights of Malta” and “Malta Influence and Patronage” published by Miranda BooksEstimate: €230 - €260
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George Muscat: Ceramic Plate63cm diameter stoneware firedEstimate: €590 - €640
Born in 1962, George Muscat studied ceramics under the ceramic artist Gabriel Caruana between 1975 and 1978. He participated in several exhibitions in Malta and abroad including five Solos. Produced a series of TV educational programmes on the use of clay. Taught ceramic courses to adult students on an ETC Training Scheme. Conducting evening (Beginners & Intermediate) Courses for adults in Raku firing technique. Currently lecturing on ceramics at MCAST (Institute of Art & Design) to students following B.Tech National & Higher National Diploma in 3D and Fine Arts.
George [email protected] - www.gmuscat.com
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Gianni Pace: L-Indjani tal-Amazonia (Amazonian Indians)StoneEstimate: €410 - €440 Gianni Pace was born in Valletta in 1946 and during his childhood observed his late father Joseph draw with loving care. His father was Ganni’s mentor as a felt portrait demonstrates. Gianni’s art is one of fantasy, imagination, a romantic vision that runs riot that overflows with passion, feeling emotion and sentiment. It is a dream world of fantasy, shadows, spirits and ghosts dancing like tongues of flame, inspired by folk art. He is a social realist with a heart of gold, with empathy and sympathy for suffering humanity, for the emarginated poor and disposed, for persons in distress. Gianni has held a number of personal exhibitions which amongst others include: Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta (1986), National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta (1989) The New Gallery, Auberge de Provence (1992) and Auberge d’Italie (2010).
Gianni [email protected]
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Joseph Galea (1904 – 1985): Marsamxett – Il-FossWater colour, 19 cm x 27.5 cmEstimate: €500 - €600
Donated by Georgina & Lawrence Pavia
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Joseph Galea (1904 – 1985): St. Paul’s StreetWater colour, 28.5 cm x 21 cmEstimate: €500 -600
Donated by Georgina & Lawrence Pavia
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Glass Panel featuring a reproduction of Vincent Van Gogh’s “Bedroom in Arles” 90 cm x 67 cm approxEstimate: €800 - €1000
Donated by Mdina [email protected]
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Shield of Arms by Mr Adrian StricklandEstimate: €800 - €1,000
Consultation and design for a shield of arms, and its execution in water colours, on a board, A4 size, suitable for framing. Mr Strickland is a heraldist and designer of flags, orders and decorations as well as shields of arms for governments, municipalities, corporations and individuals.
Donated by Mr Adrian [email protected]
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One English Edwardian Profile Inlaid Mahogany Sofa and Two Arm chairsEstimate: €275 - €400
Donated by Thomas Vassallo Antiques21236851
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One Edwardian English Mahogany Music CabinetEstimate: €175 - €275
Donated by Thomas Vassallo Antiques21236851
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One English Oak Victorian Swinging Mirror Estimate: €175 – €225
Donated by Thomas Vassallo Antiques21236851
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Melitensia - Eight Old Books about Malta(In photo featuring from left to right upright and then flat from left to right)Estimate: €240 - €260• “The Building of Malta 1530 – 1795” by Quentin
Hughes• “Malta” by J.D. Evans (published in 1959.
Publication includes 97 photographs, 33 Line Drawings and 2 maps and a table)
• “Malta Magnificent” by Francis Gerard (Printed in Great Britain in 1943)
• “The Rulers of the South - Sicily - Calabria - Malta” Vols I & II - by Francis Marion Crawford (Printed in 1900 and includes 100 original drawings by Henry Brokman)
• “Malta” by Sir Harry Luke (First published in 1949 – second edition 1960)
• “The Epic of Malta” (Includes a foreword by Winston S. Churchill)
• “Malta” - Painted by Vittorio Boron, Described by Frederick W. Ryan - 1910
Anonymous donor
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19th Century English Oak Cased Clock (Brass and silvered dial, subsidiary chime and lock dials, ormolu mounts)Estimate: €600 to €800
Donated by Mrs Isolde Wilhelms
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Godfrey Xuereb: Over the MoonCeramics, 35 cm high (free-standing)Estimate: €240 - €280
His professional career in education spans many years of successful and rewarding achievements both as a teacher and as an administrator in Malta’s Secondary Schools. As a dedicated educator, he has always heartily embraced the values of art and culture. In schools under his care, he would constantly strive to encourage his students to develop and express their varied artistic traits to the full. His will to express his personal artistic aptitude has been in the making for a long time. Retirement has opened a new chapter in Godfrey’s life and he now spends his free quality time hand-building ceramics inspired by nature and by Malta’s rich cultural heritage. Under the guidance of George Muscat (a locally popular ceramic artist), Godfrey’s passion flourished and today he is fast gaining reputation as an established ceramist on the island. The artist’s strongest line in ceramics is his hand-built sculptured murals depicting Maltese historical buildings and sites. His other flare is semi-abstract interpretation of nature.
Godfrey Xuereb9980 [email protected]
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One Pair of Candle Sticks, one lightSterling Silver 925/000Weight: 500 grams each (total 1Kg)Estimate: €1400 - €1550 the pair
Donated by Sergio Zampa Jewellery.Tel: 21239515
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Kenneth Zammit Tabona: Tender is the nightWatercolour - 61 cm x 46 cm Estimate: €800 - €1000
Donated by the High Commissioner of Malta in the UK, Joseph Zammit Tabona & Mrs Susan Zammit Tabona
Kenneth Zammit Tabona’s genre paintings are instantly recognisable as they are more than just images but idiosyncratic poems depicting glimpses into an idyllic world that has, like an ephemeral soap bubble, only just vanished into the irretrievable past. Zammit Tabona captures the moment vividly in colourful tableaux that are indelibly Mediterranean and which have become desiderata for any serious, established and aspiring collector of Melitan art.
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3 Vintages of Chateau Figeac (1990, 1998 and 2001)Estimate: €480 - €520
Chateau Figeac is a Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe. The 40 hectare estate is considered by many as one of the finest wine estates in Bordeaux. It is quite unique for Saint Emilion as the vineyard has a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon. These are very long lived wines. The best vintages easily handling 40 or more years. The 3 vintages in the box are all classic Figeacs sought after by the world’s wine lovers. It also includes a limited edition emblem of the Jurade of Saint Emilion.
Donated by Mr Anthony Cardona
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1 case x 6 The Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte CollectionEstimate €380 - €450
2 bottles Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte 2000 Grand Cru Classe Pessac Leognan (€ 70.00 per btl) “One can’t say enough about this winery, which may still fly under the radar of most consumers. The fully mature 2000 displays gorgeous aromas of camphor, lead pencil shavings, unsmoked tobacco, plums, and black currants. With full body, a velvety texture, and beautiful weight, richness, and length, this superb wine should evolve; possibly improve for another 15 years. It’s a beauty!” 95/100 Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate.
2 bottles Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte 2003 Grand Cru Classe Pessac Leognan (€ 55.00 per btl) “The opulent, accessible 2003 offers a dense plum/ruby-tinged color and a big, sweet bouquet of creme de cassis, smoked herbs, lead pencil, and
Donated by Mr & Mrs Anthony Critien
subtle wood. It is a deep, fleshy, medium to full-bodied offering with low acidity, a plump, opulent texture, and a heady finish. Enjoy this beauty over the next 15+ years.” 92/100 Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate
2 bottles Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte 2005 Grand Cru Classe Pessac Leognan (€e 65.00 per btl) “Kudos to the Cathiard family, who acquired this once under-performing estate in 1990. They have spared no expense or effort in producing wines (both red and white) that are among the finest in Bordeaux in virtually every vintage. The 2001 red may not have as much power as the 2000, but it is very close in quality. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Franc, it was macerated for four weeks, enjoyed malolactic in barrel as well as stirring of the lees, and was bottled with minimal clarification. This elegant, stylish, deep ruby/purple-colored effort reveals notes of smoke, graphite, and red as well as black fruits in its perfumed, nicely evolved bouquet. With sweet flavors, medium body, outstanding concentration.”
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Donated by Mr & Mrs Anthony Darmanin
1 case x 6 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2005 5eme Grand Cru Classe PauillacEstimate €450 - €550
“The brilliant 2005 Grand-Puy-Lacoste exhibits classic Pauillac aromas and flavors of creme de cassis along with stony/floral notes. Proprietor Xavier Borie has created a wine that should rival the brilliant 1982, 1990, 1996, and 2000. Full-bodied with sweet tannin and superb length (a 40+ second finish), the purity of this beauty’s black currant fruit is something to behold. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2030.” 95/100 Robert Parker
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Donated by Dr & Mrs Roger de Giorgio
1 case x 12 Clos de Loratoire 2006 Grand Cru Classe St EmilionEstimate €380 - €450
“A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, it is a surprisingly opulent, flamboyant, fleshy, soft crowd-pleaser displaying abundant amounts of smoked herbs, sweet black cherry and cassis fruit, licorice, espresso roast, chocolate, and toast. Full-bodied with superb concentration as well as a beautifully textured mouthfeel, this 2006 should drink well for 10-15+ years. Like all of the Neipperg estates, this wine’s capsule has a clever anti-fraud device, which I think will be increasingly employed by many French estates.This nearly 30-acre estate, which was purchased several years ago by Stephan von Neipperg (owner of Canon La Gaffeliere and La Mondotte), performed exceptionally well in 2006.” 91/100 Robert Parker
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Donated by Philippe Martinet Fine [email protected]
1 case x 12 Chateauneuf du Pape 2006 Domaine du Vieux TelegrapheEstimate €450 - €550
“The 2006 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape, which is aged only in foudre and bottled with minimal clarification, is a more masculine, muscular effort than most 2006s. Its dark ruby/purple color is followed by notions of the sushi seaweed wrapper, nori, interwoven with incense, lavender, pepper, and copious quantities of black cherry and raspberry fruit. Medium to full-bodied, with moderate tannin, and good structure as well as depth, it will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age, and should keep for 15 or more years.” 92/100 Robert Parker
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Donated by Philippe Martinet Fine [email protected]
1 case x 1 Magnum Champagne Pol Roger 1995 VintageEstimate: €180 - €250
“A good, although fairly pale hue, and a tiny bead. Fresh nose; floral, acacia notes, with a nutty breadcrumb nuance. Full, creamy palate, with lovely weight, offset by fresh, sharp acidity. A firm mousse. An elegant style. Beautiful drinking now, until 2015+” 93/100 eRobertParker.Com
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Donated by Mr & Mrs Frank Salt
1 case x 6 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2 bottles each 1997/2000/2007Estimate: €350 - €450
1997 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port “Saturated black/purple-colored, with stunning aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and iron, this spectacular vintage port is one of the stars of the vintage. Extremely full-bodied, with silky tannin, spectacular concentration and purity, multiple flavor levels, and an evolved, forward personality, this is an exquisite yet precocious 1997 vintage port. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030.” 96/100 Robert Parker
2000 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port “Among the most saturated blue/purple/black-colored examples of the vintage, Taylor’s 2000 tastes like a young vintage of Chateau Latour on steroids. Aromas of graphite, blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis and smoke jump from the glass. Spectacularly concentrated and enormously endowed, with sweetness allied to ripe tannin, decent acidity, and layer upon layer of fruit and extract, this is the leading candidate for the port of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040.” 98/100 Robert Parker
2007 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port “The 2007 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port is a blend of multiple sites meant to express the house style in a great year. It displays a superb aromatic array of pencil lead, Asian spices, incense, blackberry, and floral notes. Dense, suave, and opulent on the palate, this is a mouth-filling, intense, layered wine that has superb grip and concentration. It will effortlessly age for 25+ years and still be delivering pleasure at age 50.” 95/100 Robert Parker
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Double Magnum Chateau Carteau Cotes Daugay 2005 Saint Emilion Grand Cru Estimate: €180 - €220
This excellent Saint Emilion Grand Cru has a huge following world wide. It is owned by Mr Jacques Bertrand and his family. Besides making great wine Jacques has held many important positions in Bordeaux and France in general. He is today a council member of the Institute National des Appellation Controllee and the Premier Jurat of the Jurade de Saint Emilion. The 2005 vintage provided excellent weather conditions to grow wines that will benefit from cellaring. In double Magnum format it is estimated that this wine will be approachable to drink in 2015 but should continue to evolve for a further 10 years.
Donated by Pat and Michael Tabone
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Donated by Mr & Mrs Robert von Brockdorff
Chateau Gazin 2005, in original wooden case of 12Estimate: €750 - €950
An exuberant, sweet bouquet of caramelized black cherries and currants interwoven with tapenade, toasty oak, earth, and truffles soars from the glass of this dark purple-hued 2005. It is a rich, concentrated, full-bodied, impressive effort displaying well-integrated wood and unobtrusive acidity. This is the finest Gazin since the brilliant 2001. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028.” 94/100 Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate The development of the Pomerol vineyard in the 12th century up to the French Revolution of 1789 around the commandary of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem, Rhodes and Malta is confirmed by very old documents from the Great Priory of Malta in Toulouse. The present day Château GAZIN, which was once a village in the 18th century, is located on the site of the hospital built by the Knights to host the pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostella.
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The Fine Arts Auction Catalogue 2010
The Fine Arts Auction Committee 2010 would like to thank the following for giving their assistance in the production of the catalogue: • Production & Photography: Department of Information • Cover design: Noel Pace• Co-ordinator: Christine Camilleri• Printing: Government Printing Press
Fine Arts Auction 2010
On behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund the Fine Arts Auction Committee 2010 would like to thank the following for their generous help in presenting the special event:• Auctioneer Mr Joseph Sammut of Belgravia Auction
Gallery ([email protected] – 21362579)• Heritage Malta (Displays and paintings presentation)• and for their support:
All participating artists and donorsAlaine and Peter Apap BolognaAllied Newspapers Ltd.Casapinta Design GroupDemajo Wines & Spirits M. Demajo Group
Greenaway’s Art Gallery (for frames - [email protected] 99002928)Green Supplier Ltd Heritage MaltaKarl Borg EventsMalta TodayPhilippe Martinet Fine WinesPol Roger ChampagneTug Malta Ltd.The Malta IndependentThe Office of the PresidentTransient Light and Sound Ltd.Staff at the Presidential PalacesZest Flavours
