Made in Britain

Chris Smith b.1937 Ali and The Beatles, 1964 Mural-sized silver print, printed later. Dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 9/20 in black ink on recto. Mounted and framed. image: 123 by 226 cm.; 48½ by 89 in. overall frame: 138 by 241 cm.; 54¼ by 94⅞ in.

View 1 of Lot 274: Ali and The Beatles, 1964

ali and the beatles, 1964

Photographs

Chris Smith b.1937 'Skipping to Countdown' (Muhammad Ali, Miami) mural-sized gelatin silver print, framed, the photographer's Certificate of Authenticity, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '1/75' in ink, on the reverse, 1971, printed later image: 40 by 58 in. (101.6 by 147.3 cm.) frame: 49 by 67 in. (124.5 by 170.2 cm.)

View 1 of Lot 122: 'Skipping to Countdown' (Muhammad Ali, Miami)

'skipping to countdown' (muhammad ali, miami)

Chris Smith b. 1937 'Ali & The Beatles' ﻿mural-sized gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, framed, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '47/50' in ink on the photographer's label on the reverse, 1964, printed in 2022 image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

'ali & the beatles'

Chris Smith B. 1937 'Through the Ropes' mural-sized gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, framed, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '1/25' in ink on the photographer's label, on the reverse, 1971, printed in 2022 image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

'through the ropes'

Chris Smith b.1937 Ali and The Beatles mural-sized gelatin silver print, mounted, signed and editioned '16/20' in ink on the image, framed, 1964, printed later image: 122 by 226 cm (48 by 89 in.) frame: 137.2 by 240.6 cm (54 by 94¾ in.)

ali and the beatles

Chris Smith b. 1937 Ali & The Beatles mural-sized gelatin silver print, signed and editioned ‘49/50’ in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 51 by 71 in. (129.5 by 180.3 cm.) Executed in 1964, printed in 2024. Please note that this lot will not be on view at Sotheby's York Avenue during the presale exhibition. It is available to view by appointment at Sotheby's Gantry Point in Long Island City, New York. Please contact Anjli Patel at Anjli.Patel@sothebys.com to schedule an appointment.

ali & the beatles

Chris Smith B. 1937 'Ali & The Beatles' mural-sized gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, framed, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '47/50' in ink on the photographer's label on the reverse, 1964, printed in 2022 image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

Contemporary Discoveries

Chris Smith b. 1937 Through the Ropes signed Chris Smith, titled Through the Ropes, dated Jan 2022, and editioned 1/25 (on the photographer's label, on the reverse) mural-sized gelatin silver print 40 by 60 in. 101.6 by 152.4 cm. Executed in 1971, printed in 2022; this work is number one from an edition of 25.

through the ropes

Contemporary Photographs

CHRIS SMITH B. 1937 'REFLECTIONS, DEER LAKE' mural-sized gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, framed, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '1/25' in ink on the photographer's label on the reverse, 1974, printed later image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) framed: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

chris smith | 'reflections, deer lake'

Photographs 

CHRIS SMITH b.1937 'READY FOR THE RING', 1974 Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 2/20 in black pen in the lower margin. Framed. Image 150.4 x 100 cm (59¼x 39⅜in.); sheet 169 x 120 cm (66 ½x 47 ¼in.)

chris smith | 'ready for the ring', 1974

Chris Smith b. 1937 'Float Like A Butterfly, Miami' mural-sized gelatin silver print, mounted, framed, the photographer’s studio label, signed, titled, dated, and editioned ‘4/25’ in ink, on the reverse, 1971, printed later image: 40 by 59 ½ in. (101.6 by 150.4 cm.) frame: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

View 1 of Lot 78: 'Float Like A Butterfly, Miami'

'float like a butterfly, miami'

Chris Smith b. 1937 'Headguard' mural-sized gelatin silver print, mounted, framed, the photographer’s studio label, signed, titled, dated, and editioned ‘1/25’ in ink on the reverse, 1971, printed later image: 40 by 59 ½ in. (101.6 by 150.4 cm.) frame: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

'headguard'

CHRIS SMITH b.1937 ALI AND THE BEATLES, 1964 Mural-sized silver print, printed later. Dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 6/20 in black felt pen on recto. Mounted and framed. image: 123 by 226cm.; 48½ by 89in.

chris smith | ali and the beatles, 1964

Chris Smith b. 1937 Ali and The Beatles, 1964 Mural-sized silver print, printed later. Dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 8/20 in black ink on recto. Mounted and framed. image: 123 by 226 cm.; 48½ by 89 in. overall frame: 138 by 241 cm.; 54¼ by 94⅞ in.

Photographs Part II

Chris Smith b. 1937 On the Heavy Bag (Muhammad Ali Training at the 5th Street Gym, Before his First Fight with Joe Frazier) mural-sized gelatin silver print, signed and editioned ‘49/50’ in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 51 by 71 in. (129.5 by 180.3 cm.) Executed in 1971, printed 2024.

View 1 of Lot 169: On the Heavy Bag (Muhammad Ali Training at the 5th Street Gym, Before his First Fight with Joe Frazier)

on the heavy bag (muhammad ali training at the 5th street gym, before his first fight with joe frazier)

Chris Smith b. 1937 On the Heavy Bag (Muhammad Ali Training at the 5th Street Gym, Before his First Fight with Joe Frazier) mural-sized gelatin silver print, signed and editioned ‘49/50’ in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 51 by 71 in. (129.5 by 180.3 cm.) Executed in 1971, printed 2024. Please note that this lot will not be on view at Sotheby's York Avenue during the presale exhibition. It is available to view by appointment at Sotheby's Gantry Point in Long Island City, New York. Please contact Anjli Patel at Anjli.Patel@sothebys.com to schedule an appointment.

View 1 of Lot 108: On the Heavy Bag (Muhammad Ali Training at the 5th Street Gym, Before his First Fight with Joe Frazier)

The Beatles

CHRIS SMITH B. 1937 ALI AND THE BEATLES, 1964 Mural-sized silver print, printed later. Dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 7/20 in black felt pen on recto. Mounted and framed. 123 x 226cm. (48½ x 89in.) PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner. To view Shipping Calculator, please click here

View 1 of Lot 27: CHRIS SMITH | Ali and the Beatles, 1964, mural-sized silver print, signed & numbered 7/20

chris smith | ali and the beatles, 1964, mural-sized silver print, signed & numbered 7/20

mural-sized, signed and editioned '1/20' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed, 1974, printed later

ready for the ring, deer lake, pennsylvania (wrapping up)

mural-sized, signed and editioned '1/20' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed, 1971, printed later

Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 1/20 in black pen in the lower margin. 

Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 22/50 in black felt tip pen in the lower margin

ali versus the beatles, 1964

mural-sized, signed and editioned '6/50' in ink in the margin, framed, 1964, printed later

ali versus the beatles

Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 21/50 in black felt tip pen in the lower margin

Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 16/50 in black felt tip pen in the lower margin

Made In Britain

Silver print, printed later. Signed and numbered 8/50 in black felt tip pen in the lower margin

mural-sized, signed and editioned '1/25' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed, 1971, printed later

muhammad ali - 5th street gym

float like a butterfly, sting like a bee

Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own | On Stage

Freddie Mercury and Queen A group of manuscript lyrics, comprising: i) Freddie Mercury, autograph manuscript lyrics of 5 songs: 'I'm going down to the city', 'Living for the Hangman' (beginning "A path of moonlight trodden leaves...", two versions), 'Steamflier' (beginning "There's been a redskin brave..."), and two songs by The Nice ('The Cry of Eugene' and 'Tantalizing Maggie'); altogether 8 pages, in blue, black, and green inks and pencil, on 5 leaves of various paper stocks, various sizes, probably early 1970s ii) Queen, lyrics of 5 songs in various hands: 'Not for Sale (Polar Bear)' (beginning "In a bright shop window sits the Polar Bear...") in the hand of Brian May; corrected typescript of 'I Hear a Hint of Jasmin' (beginning "i'm wondering if its all a hype..."); untitled song beginning "(You) just stand there, and flash those evil eyes" in the hand of Roger Taylor; 'I'm a Man' by Bo Diddley; and 'No Money Down' by Chuck Berry; in black ink, typescript, and pencil, on four leaves, various paper stocks, probably early 1970s iii) Freddie Mercury, 'The Man From Manhattan', two manuscript copies of the song, both in block capital and with scattered revisions, 2 pages, and one page of vocal harmonies in Mercury's hand, 1 page, on 3 leaves in different paper stocks, mid-1970s iv) Further lyric fragments chiefly by Freddie Mercury but some also by Brian May and others, and related notes (e.g. "Queen: song ideas"), c. 31 pages in various inks, on 25 leaves of paper, various paper stocks and sizes, probably early 1970s This group of manuscript lyrics includes a range of songs that were not recorded for any of Queen's albums. Most of them date from the band's very early years, or predate Queen entirely. 'Living for the Hangman' was regularly performed live by Queen in the early 70s but never recorded (although it does seem to have been considered for inclusion on their debut album as it is found on possibly track listings, see lot 102). 'Steamflier' and 'I'm going down to the city' are not known to have been performed ('Steamflier is also found in Freddie's early notebook, lot 104). The song 'Steamflier' is set in the American West and the protagonist is on the run. It may relate to the "Cowboy Song" recalled by Chris Smith, which is supposed to have included the line "Mama, just kiilled a man" and have been the origin of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' - although the lyrics here do not include that crucial line. There are also transcripts by Freddie of two songs by the prog rock band The Nice, presumably for live performance. The group also includes a number of songs that were covered by Queen in their early years. These include rock and roll classics as well as 'Polar Bear', which was written for Brian May and Roger Taylor's early band, Smile. The exception is 'The Man from Manhattan'. This song, which was inspired by The Godfather, was written by Eddie Howell, who was a client of David Minns (Freddie Mercury's boyfriend in the mid-70s). Freddie heard Howell perform the song and asked if he could produce it. The notes show the characteristic harmonies that Mercury added to the track, on which Freddie played piano and sang backing vocals whilst Brian May added a guitar solo. SPECIAL NOTICE No right to reproduce or commercially exploit the copyright or other intellectual property or image rights in any lot is included with the sale of the lot (including but not limited to song lyrics, sketches, drawings and garment designs). Queen Productions Limited, Queen Music Limited and other rights holders reserve all their rights. No right to exhibit in public or reproduce this lot is included with the sale of this lot without the prior written consent of Queen Productions Limited, who shall act in good faith to consider any such requests.

View 1 of Lot 101: Freddie Mercury and Queen | Miscellaneous manuscript lyrics, 1970s

freddie mercury and queen | miscellaneous manuscript lyrics, 1970s

Vine | The Park B. Smith Cellar, Celebrating California

Lokoya, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder 2002

Lokoya, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder 2002 Napa WA 100 "Absolutely perfect, the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder comes from a terroir that seems to produce magical wines... Prodigious notes of incense, lead pencil shavings, black raspberry liqueur, blueberries, blackberries and cassis give this wine a stunning perfume. Full-bodied, opulent, voluptuously textured and built like a skyscraper on the mid-palate and finish... Wow! Kudos to Chris Carpenter and the Jackson Family." (6/12) 7 bts (sc)

lokoya, cabernet sauvignon, mount veeder 2002 (7 bt) | wa 100

Lokoya, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder 2002 Napa WA 100 "Absolutely perfect, the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder comes from a terroir that seems to produce magical wines... Prodigious notes of incense, lead pencil shavings, black raspberry liqueur, blueberries, blackberries and cassis give this wine a stunning perfume. Full-bodied, opulent, voluptuously textured and built like a skyscraper on the mid-palate and finish... Wow! Kudos to Chris Carpenter and the Jackson Family." (6/12) 6 mags (cn)

lokoya, cabernet sauvignon, mount veeder 2002 (6 mag) | wa 100

Folio (362 x 252mm.), coloured maps and illustrations, contemporary black morocco by Sally Lou Smith, stamp-signed with initials in gilt inside lower cover, executed in 1994, each cover inlaid with seven sunken rectangular panels in imitation of strata, the panels composed of textured multi-coloured morocco (but mainly brown and grey tones) with additional pieces of gold, silver, stone, shell and wood, spine lettered in gilt with title, black morocco doublures with similar panels tooled in blind, gilt and coloured edges again suggesting strata, black morocco-backed cloth box, spine lettered in gilt with title and Pease crest and additionally signed by the binder

the times atlas of archaeology, edited by chris scarre. london: guild publishing [by arrangement with times books limited], 1989

Books, Manuscripts and Music from Medieval to Modern

Randolph Caldecott "Alone at the club towards the end of August young T.S. reads beautiful description of "gentleman's small bijou country residence" to let &c. Idea! Nothing to do, don't want a house; but go down to see it." [1888] pen, ink and watercolour (88 x 73mm.) on off-white card, mounted, framed and glazed, some marking to glass, frame chipped at edges LITERATURE: Reproduced with the title "How Tankerville Smith took a Country Cottage", The Complete Collection of Randolph Caldecott's Contributions to The Graphic (London: George Routledge & Sons, 1888), p.197 PROVENANCE: Exhibited at the "The Illustrators: British Art of Illustration 1800-1991", No. 80 at Chris Beetles Gallery

View 1 of Lot 129: Randolph Caldecott | "Alone at the club towards the end of August...", 1888

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