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Richard Courtenay, Position #9, 52mm, lead, Arnould d' Audrehem.
This #9 has very rare heraldry, it belongs to Arnould d' Audrehem who was captured by James Audley at the battle of Poitiers. It's on a prewar black base making it over 60 years old. In excellent condition with movable arm w/ ax.
$600.00
Richard Courtenay, Position #1 7, 52mm, The Black Prince.
Pre-
$400.00
Richard Courtenay, Personality figure, Sir Francis Drake, 52mm
Nice example of the famous admiral, with several small paint chip ..Getting hard to find ! This is only the 2nd one to find it's way into my collection. Priced for quick sale
$75.00
Courtenay Casting, position # 2 , 50mm pewter, Heraldry of Sir John Blancminster, 2 moveable arms.
Again I Have no idea who painted the following nicely copied miniature Knight, however it's a good addition to a diorama display of 50mm knights.. Paint is like new with a protective felt on underside of base. These were not intended to deceive collectors as the blue painted bases and felt bottoms clearly would alert any Courtenay Fan to their origin.(SEE PHOTO BELOW comparing to a REAL COURTENAY #18 Billman.)
Copy of Courtenay's Position #2 pose. Purchased a group of these at the LLoyd Ralstoy Dec. 2002 Auction. Very good paint and excellent condition.(Last photo shows the copy next to an original Courtenay from my collection!
See page 26 -
"A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 54-
$155.00
Courtenay, position # 2 , 50 mm pewter, Sir Edward Wauncy with battle ax.
Another Very early miniature of one of Courtenay's first poses, the #2. Purchased this at the Lloyd Ralstoy Dec. 1999 Auction.
Very good paint and excellent condition for a prewar # 8 miniature. Both arms of this miniature are movable.
Remember this very determined looking miniature knights is over 70 years old!
See page 26-
"A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 52-
$375.00
Courtenay, position # 8 Double , 50mm pewter, Sir Thomas Wettenhale defeating the Earl of Vendome.
Very Rare miniature of one of Courtenay's early double poses. Purchased this at the LLoyd Ralstoy Dec. 2002 Auction.
Very good paint and excellent condition of a hard to find # 8 miniature. One of four in my collection!
See page 62-
"A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 87-
$850.00
Courtenay Personality miniature: King Charles II of England, 52mm, lead.
Mint condition, beautifully painted portrait of the King.
$150.00
Richard Courtenay Personality miniatures: King Henry VIII of England & his Six wife's, 52mm, lead.
Good to very good condition and getting scarce, a complete set of the famous Henry VIII and wife's. The Group photo shows left to right; Cathrine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, King Henry, Anne of Cleves, Cathrine Howard & Catherine Parr.
$550.00
Courtenay, position #Z-
Very nice miniature of one of Courtenay's # Z-
Very good paint and excellent condition of a hard to find Z position with rare heraldry of the Grand Master of the Hospitallers . One of three Z-
See pages 52-
"A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 123 -
$500.00
Courtenay, position #10 , 50 mm pewter, Sir John de Grderne with Nasal helm.
A pre-
See Greenhill "HMK" page 38 for additional information and photos of modifications.
Also check out the book "A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 94-
$325.00
Courtenay, position #6 , 50 mm pewter, The Black Prince.
Very nice miniature of one of Courtenay's # 6 poses. Purchased this at from Jacques Cuypers in 1996 .
Very good paint and excellent condition of a hard to find . One of five in my collection!
See page 31 in Peter's "Heraldic Miniature Knights" book for more information & photo! Also check out the book
"A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 72-
$375.00
Courtenay, position Archer, 50 mm pewter, Archer in Livery of England
Very good paint and Excellent Condition. The casting was used by Courtenay as the basis to paint a host of archers in the livery of various English and French knights & nobles! See Greenhill "HMK" page 45 for additional information and photos of other liveries. Also check out the book "A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 150-
$325.00
Courtenay, position #17 , 50 mm pewter, Lord of St. Dizier
Very good paint and working movable sword arm. The casting was used by Courtenay as the basis to modify and create many footman & crossbowmen! Very unusual & rare heraldry.
See Greenhill "HMK" page 40 for additional information and photos of modifications.
Also check out the book "A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 112-
$325.00
Richard Courtenay, Position #6, 52mm, lead, King Edward III.
The #6 is in excellent condition and the gold armor and heraldry on King Edward III is crisp and bright!
$400.00
Richard Courtenay, Position # 7, 52mm, Sieur de la Ville Arnoul with battle ax.
Very nice crisp painting of two gold Lyons passant. Rare Heraldry well executed!
$400.00
Richard Courtenay, position # 15, Lord de la Warr 50mm
Excellent condition
Great paint on one of Courtenay's best poses.
$375.00
Richard Courtenay, position # 3, Lord Roos, 50mm
Excellent Condition
Crisp painting, movable visor another great Courtenay pose!
$350.00
Richard Courtenay, position # 18, Edward, the Black Prince. 50mm
Very Good Condition
Prewar black base, rare gold armor, movable visor.
$325.00
Richard Courtenay, 52mm pewter knight, Position #Z1, French Knight Matthew de Rouvray.
Knight is lying wounded at the battle of Poitiers in 1356.
Excellent condition. Signed R. Courtenay. Province Clifford Hansen Collection, Old Toy Soldier Auction.
$475.00
Richard Courtenay, Personality figure, Sir Walter Raleigh, 52mm
Very fine example with small paint chip to stockings.
Getting hard to find in good condition!
$150.00
Richard Courtenay, position # 3, 52mm, Sir Nele Loring KG:
Old pre war Courtenay, black painted base, perfect Courtenay face, some touch up on heraldry.
Very nice.
$375.00
Richard Courtenay, position # 4, 52mm, Geoffrey Sieur de Longueil:
Older Courtenay green base, no name, scratches on top of base, overall good condition. I have a perfect example of this miniature in my collection, it was my first Courtenay and one of my favorites!
$275.00
Richard Courtenay: King Edward III Number 9 Position w/ movable arm.
Pre-
Provence: Nod Falkner Collection
$350.00
Courtenay, position # Marching Man-
A pre-
$325.00
Courtenay position # 14 , 50mm pewter, Heraldry of Sir John Killigrew.
A very rare coat-
This is an early miniature and came from the collection of of a prominent US collector.
See page 26 -
"A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 102-
$500.00
Richard Courtenay , position # 2 , 50mm pewter, Heraldry of Sir Lord de la Warre, 2 moveable arms.
Original Courtenay with excellent paint in very nice heraldry. Black base indicates that this is a pre-
See page 26 -
"A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 54-
$200.00
Courtenay, position # H 6 , 50mm pewter, Mounted Edward, "The Black Prince" with battle ax.
Very Rare miniature of one of Courtenay's early mounted poses. Purchased this at the LLoyd Ralston Auction in Dec. 2000 . Excellent paint and condition, for a 70= year old miniature. One of two in my collection! Heraldry is crisp and hard to find! This is one of the mounted figures that Richard Courtenay is best known for!
See Peter's "Heraldic Miniature Knights" book pages 76-
"A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 33 -
$775.00
Courtenay, position # Crusader , 50 mm pewter, King Richard I
Courtenay's Crusader figure was generally painted in the colors of the Hospitallers or Templar knights. On request he would paint this figure in other heraldry. In excellent condition with perfect paint! The Crusader figure is very similar to the position # 19 casting with the exception that the sword is not attached to knights head! See Greenhill "HMK" page 42 for additional information and photos of modifications. Also check out the book "A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 137-
$250.00
Courtenay, position Personality , 50 mm pewter, Lady in Steeple hat
A pre-
$175.00
Courtenay Position #7, 50mm pewter, Sir John De Vere Earl of Oxford
Excellent paint on an one of the knights that shared in the capture of King Jean of France at Poitiers!
This is one of the best I have seen with crisp heraldry! The #7 position knights are getting hard to find in good condition without a broken battleax. See the book "A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 82-
$500.00
Courtenay Position #9, 50mm pewter, Thomas Earl of Warwick
Very nice paint on an early Thomas Earl of Warwick. These are getting hard to find. Black base indicates pre WWII miniature that is about 80 years old! This miniature was repaired with a modified sword!!!
See the book "A Collection of Courtenay" by John Gillatt pages 101-
$300.00
Courtenay Position #9, 50mm, pewter, Sir Henry Percy "Hotspur", with movable ax
Another Very nice example on an early Courtenay miniature. All original with very good paint & heraldry of the famous knight Henry "Hotspur" Percy! Again a black base indicates a pre WWII miniature! Note that some wear to heraldry painted on shield!
See the book "Heraldic Sketchbook" by Peter Greenhill pages 138 for more photos of the #9 by Courtenay.
$300.00
Richard Courtenay, Personality figure, King Henry VIII, 52mm
Courtenay Personality figure, Nell Gwynne. 50mm on blue base
Very Good condition considering the miniature is 50 or 60 years old! Small paint chip to back of shoe & one arm. Everyone has heard of Nell Gwynne, even if people don't know who exactly she was they mostly know she was an orange seller and an actress. In fact, Nell Gwynne was much much more than that, she was one of the first actresses in England and one of the finest Comediennes, and she caught the eye of King Charles II. And the rest as they say is history!
$150.00
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Courtenay ,Position Marching #10, 50mm pewter, Sir John de Dider Esquire to The Black Prince at Crecy,
Very Rare unusual Courtenay Heraldry not seen in any major collections. Over the years I have seen many #10'a and Courtenay miniatures but have never seen this particular coat-
See Greenhills "Heraldic Sketchbook" page 67 for photo of the heraldry.
$425.00 NOW $340.00
Courtenay, Position #7, 50mm pewter , Sir John De Vere, Earl of Oxford
A very nice example in near mint condition position #7. Very fine paint & nice Quartered Heraldry of the English Earl of Oxford. For more information and photos on the #7 see: John Gilliatt “A Collection of Courtenay”, page 73-
$425.00 NOW $340.00
Richard Courtenay, Personality figure, King Henry VIII, 52mm
Very Nice Example. Small paint chips on hose.
$150.00
PRICE REDUCED TO $75.00
Courtenay & Doran , 48 mm pewter, Knight dismounted with sword.
This is an original hollow cast figure that has Very Good paint for miniature produced prior to 1928.
Again a hard to find original that is over 89 years old!
See pages 4 -
$200.00
PRICE REDUCED TO $100.00
Courtenay, Position #17 Knight of the Garter, Pewter, 48mm, Sir Roger Mortier w/movable shield
This is one of the oldest pieces that I have had in my collection of Courtenay miniatures. Purchased at the London show in the early 90 from the Nod Falkner collection, a nice example in near mint condition! Knight was a founding member of the Knights of the Garter (KG) the first series of the Knights of Agincourt by Courtenay, pre war and hard to find in the marketplace!
$100.00
Courtenay, Position #13 Knight of the Garter, Pewter, 48mm, Sir Sanchet d' Ambreticourt w/movable shield
This is one of the oldest pieces that I have had in my collection of Courtenay miniatures. Purchased at the London show in the early 90 from the Nod Falkner collection, a nice example in near mint condition! Knight was a founding member of the Knights of the Garter (KG) the first series of the Knights of Agincourt by Courtenay, pre war and hard to find in the marketplace!See Greenhills HMK book page 6-
$100.00
Richard Courtenay, 50mm Pewter, Position #14, The English Knight Sir John Pelham defending with sword with movable visor.
Rare heraldry by Courtenay in near perfect condition. Signed on the underside of the base. This is a post war miniature by Courtenay over 60 years old!(Also note photo of the Courtenay miniature next to the Greenhill Z example in the Pelham Heraldry!)
$550.00 Auction
Richard Courtenay, 50mm pewter, Position# Knights of the Garter, Edward The Black Prince.
Rarely seen Knights of the Garter miniatures acquired at the London XMas show in 2000 purchased from Robert Hill. Paint in good condition with some chips, missing sword hilt. Very Hard to Find the Prince!
$425.00 Auction
Courtenay/Ping, 54mm lead, 50mm, Sir James Murry with Battle Ax.
Another nice early miniature with Freddy Ping’s loose painting style. Sir James, a Scot, fought with the French at Crecy.
$200.00
Courtenay, 50 mm pewter, Position # 5, The Earl of Oxford, in combat with Sword & Shield
A very nice Courtenay early production miniature knight (1930's) from a group of standing Knight’s & Spearmen. Has original Courtenay painting with some paint loss on the shield.
See Peter Greenhill's book "Heraldic Miniature Knights" pages 5-
$355.00
Richard Courtenay, 50mm lead, Position #3, John Count of Saarbrucken defending with sword and shield.
Very nice early miniature with great heraldry in Courtenay’s distinct painting style. Very good actions pose of this German knight in battle. This one was acquired at the London Toy Soldier Show in 2010.
Originally $450.00
Reduced to $325.00
Richard Courtenay, 50mm pewter, The execution of Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England 1553. 3 piece set Jane Gray, The Executioner and the Chopping Block.
In very nice condition, extremely rare and signed by Richard Courtenay.
Originally $350.00
Reduced to $250.00
Richard Courtenay, 50mm, Position # Mounted portrait series, Joan of Arc with the "Jesus Maria" banner!
Early Courtenay mounted miniature with the only banner that I have ever seen with the Black Raven on the reverse side of the flag. (I have 20+ Joan's in my collection.)
This is a prewar miniature in almost mint condition and is well over 85 ears old!
Original price $1000.00
New Price $800.00