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* BILLY CONNOLLY CBE (SCOTTISH b. 1942), GLASGOW

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* BILLY CONNOLLY CBE (SCOTTISH b. 1942), GLASGOW limited edition giclee print on paper, signed and numbered 121/295, titled and dated 2020 certificate verso, from the Born on a Rainy Day series framed and under glass image size 77cm x 57cm, overall size 86cm x 65cm Note: The world-famous comedian’s iconic artworks have no less impact than one of his legendary comedy sketches. The faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer. Featured by The Times and documentaries including Billy Connolly: It's Been a Pleasure , his minimalist drawings have been described as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic' by critics. It was on a rainy day in 2007 that Billy first put pen to paper. Taking refuge from the grey drizzle of Montreal, Canada, he entered an art shop with a twinkling curiosity and left with an armful of supplies and the urge to create. Back in his hotel room, his felt-tip pens and sketchbook formed a portal for his imagination, and over the next five years his drawings evolved into his debut fine art collection, Born On A Rainy Day , which launched in 2012. Billy's highly-collectible series of limited edition prints and stainless steel sculptures is as humorous as his own comedy, with elements of his own life unexpectedly appearing throughout. Billy Connolly is unarguably one of the world’s finest stand-up comics. He has also been an acclaimed actor and musician; now he has turned his rich talents into visual art, with many hugely popular collections of limited edition prints and steel sculptures. “I’d never drawn in my life until this point, but I just started drawing weird islands and carried on drawing.” Billy creates his art at his Florida home, where he draws a plethora of wondrous images, from extinct Scottish cats and horses with two legs, to Teddy Boys and flying babies. Whatever takes his imagination, he gets down on paper for his avid collectors. In 2023, a coffee-table book of Billy’s art was published by Castle Fine Art, featuring over 300 published and unpublished works, and he was thrilled with the result. “I didn't know there were so many pieces. I thought I must have 12 or 20. I don't know how many, but there are over 300 in the book. 300! That's ridiculous. It's lovely.” “Some of them are quite virginal and purist and they go for the good side of life. And others are quite dodgy and a bit bad taste, which pleases me greatly. They're of a world of their own. There's no similarity whatsoever in writing a book and drawing; drawing oozes from you. It takes hold of part of what's in your head and makes you do it on paper”.

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* PETER GOODFELLOW (BRITISH 1950 - 2022), SUILVEN

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* JIM NICHOLSON (BRITISH 1924 - 1996), CANISP AND SUILVEN

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* JOHN BYRNE RSA (SCOTTISH 1940 - 2023), TABLE TOP

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* KENNETH REED FRSA THE OLD COURSE, ST ANDREWS

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* KENNETH REED FRSA THE OLD COURSE, ST ANDREWS watercolour on paper, signed, titled in the mount mounted, framed and under glass image size 49cm x 69cm, overall size 77cm x 95cm Provenance: The collection of George Peper, long-time editor of Golf magazine and writer. The picture was commissioned by Peper, and was illustrated in the July 1990 edition of Golf magazine. Note 1: As one of the oldest golf courses in the world, the Old Course at St. Andrews is full of history. Much of that history has occurred on the 18th hole and the green has been the stage for ecstatic victories and some famous disasters. The Valley of Sin, the famous clubhouse, the Swilcan Bridge. All golfers who play the closing hole walk over the 700-year-old bridge. Players pose on the bridge for a variety of reasons. Some do it following an Open Championship victory. Others to signify their last time playing the course. The hole is named "Tom Morris." Old Tom Morris designed both the first and the eighteenth holes. Note 2: Kenneth Reed is universally acknowledged as one of the great golf course artists and his paintings have been commissioned by many of the golfing greats including Gary Player, Bob Charles, Greg Norman and Tom Weiskopf. His corporate clients include the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, The United States Golf Association, The Golf Hall of Fame, Golf Magazine, Gleneagles Hotel, Greenbrier Resort, Loch Lomond GC, St Andrews Links Trust, Mid Ocean Club (Bermuda), Pinehurst National, Royal St George's GC, Royal Ashdown Forest, Shady Oaks GC, Western Gales GC, Wentworth Club, The Wall Street Journal, Secession GC, Royal Troon GC, His paintings hang in clubhouses all over the world and multiple commissions include Augusta National, Pinehurst, Pebble Beach, Archerfied Links and Sunningdale. Ken Reed is unusually versatile and paints in oils, gouache and watercolour. Ken has been a Fellow of The Royal Society of Artists since 1962.

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* HERBERT WHONE (BRITISH 1925 - 2011), MILK CHURNS

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* ALEXANDER MILLAR (SCOTTISH b. 1960), UNTITLED SKETCH

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169

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* CECIL ROCHFORT D'OYLY JOHN (BRITISH 1906 - 1993) CAP D'ANTIBES, FRENCH RIVIERA

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* CECIL ROCHFORT D'OYLY JOHN (BRITISH 1906 - 1993) CAP D'ANTIBES, FRENCH RIVIERA oil on canvas, signed, titled verso framed image size 46cm x 66cm, overall size 57cm x 77cm Note: Painter, brought up in Durban, South Africa, who claimed relationship to the artist Augustus John. D’Oyly-John (sometimes unhyphenated) became a widely recognised painter for several decades after World War II with his idealised sun-drenched views of a never-never south of France and the Mediterranean, a few reproduced as prints, often high in the Printsellers’ Association’s popularity poll. He eventually settled in Rottingdean and was known as the Van Gogh of Sussex after a colourful past which included working on a Japanese tramp steamer, life-saving in Colombo and pearl-fishing in Manila and “a bit of hush-hush gun-running”. He also served for eight years with the police in Tanganyika, rising to district commissioner. When war broke out he returned to England, joined the Military Police, and served in Africa and the Middle East, later with Civil Affairs on the continent. “Mentally badly blitzed” by a V2 rocket D’Oyly-John recuperated with his friend the artist and teacher Edmund Fearnley-Whittingstall, who encouraged him to paint. He adopted a palette knife technique gleaned from a Belgian artist seen on holiday, later picking up tips from the Nice artist Paul Negeli. When KLG, the sparking plug firm he worked for, was taken over, D’Oyly-John and his wife moved to South Africa, where he began painting seriously, with interest from the English dealer Frost and Reed. The D’Oyly-Johns lived in Cannes for some years before settling in England, but he continued to tour the continent as Gough’s Gallery, Bognor Regis, where he had a solo show in 1965, Stacy-Marks in Eastbourne and dealers around the world took up his work. Queen Elizabeth, visiting Africa as Princess Elizabeth, found her Treetops hotel decorated with several D’Oyly-Johns and acquired his work for the Royal Collection. A stroke in 1987 incapacitated the artist, partially paralysing him and blinding him in one eye.

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* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), FROM THE EVIL WITHIN

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* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), FROM THE EVIL WITHIN limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Series mounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cm Note: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot. Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic , depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.” In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite , which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.

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* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), HYPNOTIC REVEAL

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* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), HYPNOTIC REVEAL limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 58/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic series mounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cm Note: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot. Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic , depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.” In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite , which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.

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* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), SPELLBOUND IN MOTION

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* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), SPELLBOUND IN MOTION limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Series mounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cm Note: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot. Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic , depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.” In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite , which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.

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