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A Brief Description of Included Items
Fine art and sculpture by Filippo De Pisis, Leon-Victor Dupre, Bob Dylan, Wilhelm Woeller, K. Nishijima, Rudolf Kaesbach, J.B. Belloc, Bill Mack, attr. Cyrenius Hall and H.H. Howard, Guardi, P. Naysmyth, Auguste Moreau, Vincent Clare, Buccellati silver, sterling silver, Baccarat, Capodimonte, Limoges, Lalique, Tabriz rug, Asian, and much more.
Included Lots
| Item Name | Item Description |
| CORREIA IRIDESCENT ART GLASS JACK IN THE PULPIT VASE
| A fine gold iridescent finish jack-in-the-pulpit art glass vase. Signed 'Correia' and 'VJPGM 3.78.10' around rim, measures 9 x 5.5 inches. |
| AN ATTR. HUGH H. HOWARD (1860-1927) OIL ON CANVAS
| Unsigned but attributed to Hugh Huntington Howard (American, 1860-1927). Depicts a lone barn in a hollow under an overcast sky. Measures 14 x 17 inches. |
| A PENCIL SIGNED TOM SHERWOOD ARTIST PROOF
| Tom Sherwood (American, 1937- ), titled 'Amusement' with Greek muses. Pencil signed lower right, artist proof lower left. Plate size measures 3.5 x 14.5 inches, 14 x 24.5 inches overall. Professionally matted and framed behind glass, sealed reverse. |
| WILLIAM B. KERR ART NOUVEAU STERLING SILVER BOWL
| A very nice Art Nouveau silver bowl, with monogram, reverse marked 'Sterling' and with Kerr's fasces and numbered 1204. Measures 7.5 x 6 inches. Weighs 3.73 ozt. |
| A WILHELM WOELLER WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE
| Wilhelm Wöller (Germany, USA 1907-1954). Landscape with a cow. Signed 'Wöller' in the lower left corner. Sight size 19 x 27 inch aperture, 27.5 x 35 inch frame. Professionally matted and framed behind glass. Woller's 1936 show at the Ferdinand Möller gallery in Berlin was closed down by the Gestapo after twenty minutes. He had escaped Germany to Brazil 1939 and would finally settle in the US in 1949. |
| A KATSUYUKI NISHIJIMA SIGNED WOODBLOCK PRINT
| Pencil signed lower right, titled lower center, edition numbered 466/500 lower left. Katsuyuki Nishijima (1945- ) is noted for producing prints without human figures and by the same methods as were used 300 years ago. Professionally matted and framed behind glass, sealed reverse. Image field measures 11.5 x 15.75 inches, frame measures 18.75 x 22.75 inches. |
| AN ATTR. HUGH HUNTINGTON HOWARD OIL ON CANVAS
| Unsigned landscape attributed to Hugh Huntington Howard (1860-1927). Huntington was active in the Cleveland area from 1898 to 1927. Measures 17.5 x 29.5 inches, in a 21.75 x 33.5 inch frame. |
| A BOB DYLAN 'VISTA FROM BALCONY' SIGNED PRINT
| From Dylan's 'Drawn Blank' series, drawn based on chance encounters from when Dylan was on tour from 1989-1992, pencil signed 'Bob Dylan' in the lower right corner, edition numbered 225/295 in the lower left corner. Professionally matted and framed behind glass, includes the print's original large folio envelope with 'The Drawn Blank Series' title printed on the front. 29.75 x 21.5 inch image field, in a 42 x 32.75 inch frame. More information on 'The Drawn Blank Series' here: http://www.bobdylanart.com/exhibition.asp |
| A JON NIELSEN (1912-1986) PEN & INK WATERCOLOR WASH
| Danish-American artist, signed in the lower right corner with 'Ærø,' likely a reference to the Danish island. Measures 9.25 x 10.75 inches, in a 13.25 x 17.25 inch frame. Professionally matted and framed. |
| A KATSUYUKI NISHIJIMA SIGNED WOODBLOCK PRINT
| Pencil signed lower right, titled lower center, edition numbered 223/500 lower left. Katsuyuki Nishijima (1945- ) is noted for producing prints without human figures and by the same methods as were used 300 years ago. Professionally matted and framed behind glass, sealed reverse. Image field measures 14.75 x 10 inches, in a 22 x 17 inch frame. |
| D. MURPHY STAMPEDING WILD HORSES BRONZE SCULPTURE
| Overland Park, KS artist D. Murphy, fine bronze with title plate 'Stampeding Wild Horses' affixed to the wooden base. Signed in the bronze base 'd. murphy '79, 2/6.' Measures 14 x 11 x 9 inches. |
| A RUDOLF KAESBACH (1873-1955) HARVEST GIRL BRONZE
| Rudolf Kaesbach, (German, 1873-1955), titled 'Landarbeiterin bei der Ernte' - farm girl with the harvest. Signed 'R. Kaesbach' on the base, measures 10.5 x 4.75 x 3.25 inches. Kaesbach was known for sculpture and represented in Munich 1939-1943. |
| ATTR. CYRENIUS HALL (1830-1896) OIL ON CANVAS BOARD
| Attributed to Cyrenius Hall (1830-1896). Oil on canvas board portrait of a young beggar girl in tattered clothing standing in an urban environment. Signed 'C. HALL, 1875' in the lower right corner. The date fits the general period Hall lived in New York. Measures 39.75 x 32 inches, in a 46 x 38 inch frame. |
| A J.B. BELLOC (1863-1919) BRONZE JE CHANGERAI L'PE... | Jean Baptiste Belloc (French, 1863-1919) bronze sculpture titled 'Je Changerai l'pe en un Soc de Charrue' (I will change the sword into a plow), and 'Temps Futurs' around the base. Signed 'J.B. Belloc' and 'Susse 'ed = Paris' on the base. A fitting work to mark the end of the First World War. Measures 35 x 20 inches. |
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NINE SIR WALTER SCOTT 'WAVERLEY' NOVELS, 29 VOLS. |
Half calf with marbled boards, marbled endpapers, and marbled fore edges, 12mo. Red leather with gold print spines. All printed for Archibald Constable and Co. Edinburgh; and Hurst Robinson, and Co. London. Set includes nine novels in multiple volumes. The Waverley Novels were some of the most popular novels in Europe during the 19th century. |
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A SIGNED ERTE BRONZE SCULPTURE 'RADIANCE' 1988 |
Erte signed base with '1988 Chalk & Vermillion and Sevenarts, 307/375.' Measures 22.25 x 14.5 inches. Very nicely preserved, strong paint and bead chain elements. |
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A CROWN SILVER CO. SILVER PLATED BAIN MARIE SERVER |
A fine, four-handled silver plated Bain Marie revolving buffet lazy Susan server by Crown Silver Co., circa 1900. Features a large center tureen with lid, four covered vegetable servers, four open salts, four pepper shakers all mounted on a clover-leaf shaped revolving warmer on a round footed base. Set marked 'CSC,' each letter in a shield, for Crown Silver Company, New York, plus other Crown marks. Measures 17.5 inches x 28 inches (diagonal). |
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A STEUBEN CUT & ENGRAVED STRAWBERRY MANSION VASE |
Frederick Carder design 7389. Based on the ancient Greek krater, this vase was a commissioned commemorative piece marking the 1932 restoration of an 18th century Philadelphia mansion. Features a Federalist eagle on a sun pendant with a garland. Tulips around the rim, square plinth base. Measures 12-1/2 x 9-3/8 inches. |
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CIRCLE OF FRANCESCO GUARDI (ITALIAN, 1712-1793) |
Unsigned oil on unstretched canvas, tacked-on, no backing or support. Depicts a Mediterranean - Rivera location with foreground figures, boats in the background, and large stone structure. Executed circa 1740, framed much later, and probably spent an amount of time in a rolled state. Measures 66.25 x 46 inches, and in a 68 x 57.75 inch frame. |
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19TH CENTURY AMERICAN SCHOOL PORTRAIT ON WOOD |
Unsigned oil on wooden board, portrait of a lady, seated, in a lace bonnet and with a book. Graphite notes in French on the reverse indicate the portrait is of Judith Dubois, wife of Samuel Dubois, mother of Philippe Aug., and born Feb. 1708. Measures 8.75 x 7.75 inches, in a 12 x 11 inch frame. |
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BILL MACK BONDED BRONZE 'CRESCENDO EMBRACE' |
2002 bonded bronze sculpture titled 'Crescendo Embrace,' edition numbered 14/95 in the upper left corner. Measures 26.75 x 22.5 inches, 37.5 x 33.25 inches overall |
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EASTLAKE STYLE ROLL TOP DESK WITH BURL |
Fine roll top desk with burl panels, red felt writing surface, cubbies, Knapp joint (aka pin and cove), stamped metal pulls, measures 47 x 28 x 18.5 inches overall. |
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A RARE BUCCELLATI ITALIAN STERLING SILVER BIRD |
A finely crafted rare bird with a long beak, signed 'Buccellati' on the underside of the tail feathers. Measures 5.25 x 8.25 inches. |
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MILT KOBAYASHI (b. 1950) OIL ON CANVAS 'WOMAN SEWING' |
Milt Kobayashi, currently active in New York. Oil on canvas, titled on inside of the stretcher 'Woman Sewing.' Signed in the lower left corner. Remnant label on the frame's reverse. Measures 12 x 12 inches, and in a 18.5 x 18.5 inch frame. |
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GEORGES VAN DER STRAETEN BRONZE 'ACTING COY' |
Georges van der Straeten (Belgian, 1856-1928) bronze sculpture, signed and with 'Societe des Bronzes Paris' foundry mark. Mounted on a red marble base. Measures 7.75 x 3.5 x 3.25 inches. |
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LIMOGES PORCELAIN VASE WITH PINE CONES 1910 |
Signed Limoges T&V Limoges, France on the base, plus 'June 12, 1910' along one line on the top. Measures 4.25 x 12 inches. |
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A BUCCELLATI STERLING SILVER SWAN DISH |
A fine sterling silver swan with glass eyes, signed 'Buccellati, Italy' on the base, cartouche with star 26 MI. Measures 4 x 4 x 7 inches, weighs 7.83 ozt. |
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A SIGNED LALIQUE FROSTED RHINOCEROUS SCULPTURE |
Frosted art glass rhinocerous sculpture on black glass base, signed 'Lalique, France.' |
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A BACCARAT CRYSTAL TIGER FIGURE |
Signed base, measures 4 x 10 x 3 inches. |
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A BACCARAT CRYSTAL FALCON |
Signed base, measures 10 x 5 inches. |
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PROSPER LECOURTIER (1851-1924) BRONZE DOGS |
Prosper Lecourtier (France, 1851-1924), bronze sculpture with hunting dogs, signed on the base and with foundry stamp beneath. Measures 24.5 x 25 x 12 inches. |
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A PAIR OF CAPODIMONTE URNS WITH CLASSICAL SCENES |
Matching pair of urns with bolt-on bases, crowned N marked inside each foot. Painted scenes of various gods. Measure 8 x 4 inches each. |
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SILVER PLATED PEACOCK WITH GLASS EYES |
Finely detailed peacock with screw-off head and glass eyes, base marked 'GS Co'. Measures 4.5 x 13 inches. |
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SIGNED GOEBEL HUMMEL 'WE WISH YOU THE BEST' 600 |
Base marked 600 and signed, 1991 Century Collection. Measures 8.5 x 9.5 x 4.5 inches. |
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DRESDEN RETICULATED COMPOTE AND SQUARE DISH |
Both reticulated porcelain pieces, includes a 3.5 x 6.25 inch compote with bolt on base, and a 6 x 6 inch square dish. Both Dresden Schumann maker marked. |
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THREE B&G AND ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN FIGURES |
Lot includes B&G 1845 Dancing School and 1747 Boy with Puppy; and a Royal Copenhagen 3468 Boy with Teddy Bear. All well marked, sizes range from 8.25 x 4.75 inches to 7 x 2.5 inches. |
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AN ORMOLU MOUNTED FOSTORIA AMERICAN PATTERN VASE |
Geometric American pattern Fostoria glass vase with filigree ormolu mounts, remnant Fostoria sticker under one festoon arm. Measures 12 x 8 inches. |
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SYDNEY LONG (1871-1955) OIL ON PANEL HARBOR SCENE |
Sydney Long (Australian, 1871-1955) oil on panel of a harbour at dusk. Signed 'Long 97' in the lower right corner. Panel reverse with a painted figure, chalk and additional graphite notations. Measures 9.25 x 12 inches, in a 13 x 16.25 inch frame. |
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ATTR PATRICK NAYSMYTH OIL ON BOARD WOODLAND SCENE |
Attributed to Patrick Naysmyth (British, 1911-1983). An unsigned oil on board depicting a landscape with a small house, tree in the foreground, and crouching figure in the lower left corner. Small tag affixed to reverse of the board, '360.' Measures 5.75 x 8 inches, 12.5 x 14.5 inch frame. |
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THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS, 23 VOLUMES |
Fine Chapman & Hall library edition, half calf, marbled boards and paste-downs, 8vo, tan leather spines with ribs and gold titles and decorations. Includes: |
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A PAKISTANI FRENCH TABRIZ HAND WOVEN WOOL RUG |
A Pakistani origin French Tabriz rug, forest green background, burgundy border, hand woven natural wool, measures 8' x 10' overall. Appraised for insurance by Amini's Galleria in 2000 at over $13,000. |
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THE WORKS OF MARK TWAIN, HARPER & BROS. 1911 |
Green cloth boards, gold printed spines, 8vo. Includes: |
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AN AMERICAN SLAG GLASS AND GILT METAL LAMP |
Strongly in the style of Miller Co., an eight sided slag glass shade with two separate pieces of slag glass in each, plus enamel painted wreaths to each, neo Egyptian column with painted details. Unsigned. 23.5 x 15.75 inches overall. |
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HARVARD CLASSICS FIVE FOOT SHELF OF BOOKS, 50 VOLS. |
Published by P.F. Collier, 1909. Burgundy cloth HC, impressed shield on the cover with gold print ad gold printed spines, 8vo. Includes volumes 1 to 50: |
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TWENTY PIECES OF CARDEILHAC BRIENNE FLATWARE |
Lot includes twenty pieces of Cardeilhac sterling Brienne flatware, seven 6.5 inch forks, three 8.25 inch forks, three 7.25 inch table spoons, four 5.75 inch spoons, and three 9.5 inch dinner knives. Weighs approximately 34.41 troy ounces total but not including knives. Lot also includes a Christofle Spotours silver plated 8 inch fork. |
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BACCARAT CRYSTAL FIGURE WITH TWO DEER |
Figure of two deer, one grazing, other with its head raised. Measures 5.5 x 5.5 inches. Etched Baccarat on the base. |
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LALIQUE CRYSTAL TETE DE LION AND JAMAIQUE ASHTRAYS |
Both signed 'Lalique, France' on their bases. Tete de Lion measures 2 x 5.75 inches; Jamaique measures 1.25 x 5.5 inches. |
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A LALIQUE FROSTED TIPHONE DOLPHIN AND FISH FIGURE |
Both signed 'Lalique, France.' Tiphone dolpin measures 4.25 x 4.5 inches, fish measures 4 x 6.25 inches. |
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A LALIQUE FROSTED CRYSTAL PARTRIDGE FIGURE |
Signed 'Lalique, France,' measures 7 x 5.25 inches. |
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AN UNSIGNED BRONZE ELEPHANT SCULPTURE |
Nicely detailed bronze elephant, no tusks, mounted on marble over a wooden base. Elephant measures 20 x 14 x 6 inches, , overall measurements are 23 x 24.5 x 10 inches. |
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A COMPOSITION DOUBLE-SIDED SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH |
Fine double-sided hand engraved composition whale tooth with Civil War era steamboat and plantation scenes, signed 'J.A.' Tooled end and remnants inside. Measures 6 inches. |
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A CARVED AMETHYST SNUFF BOTTLE WITH BIRDS |
Carved amethyst jar or bottle with birds and cherries, on a special fitted wood base. Stands 8.5 x 5.5 inches. |
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A CARVED MALACHITE LIDDED JAR WITH BONZAI TREE |
Fine carved malachite jar with intricate bonzai tree, cranes and deer. Mounted on a carved and chased wood base. Measures 13 x 8 inches overall. |
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A CHINESE CARVED CORAL FIGURAL GROUP |
Fine carved coral figural group with two women, an intricate tree with many blossoms, and a basket of flowers attached to a chain. Mounted on a chased wood base. Figures are fixed to the base, the basket is not. |
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19TH CEN. FRENCH ROCOCO CLOCK WITH HARVEST SCENE |
Gilt spelter figures and base with a man and a woman surrounded by gardening or farming tools. Time and strike with key, pendulum key. Measures 14 x 17 x 6 inches. |
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A SEVRES STYLE FRENCH ORMOLU CENTERPIECE |
Cobalt blue ground porcelain with ormolu bronze mounts, gilt embossed foliate trails, gilt painted details. Two painted scenes, one with two women and a man playing a lute, signed 'Cottinet' in the lower right corner. Reverse features an unsigned painted scene of a country view with abandoned flowers and hat near the foot of an architectural ediface. Oval jardiniere mounted on a similar cobalt blue pedestal base, with gold painted trim. |
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A PAIR OF WEDGWOOD JASPERWARE COVERED URNS |
A pair of fine Jasperware covered urns, Wedgwod blue ground with medallions featuring the muses Tepischore - with the harp - and Thalia - with the dramatic mask - respectively. Both post 1970 stamped on their square bases with 'Wedgwood Made in England' with '72.' Both examples include original lids with acorn finials. Measure 12 x 6 inches each. |
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A STERLING SILVER CREAMER ROBERT ADAMS STYLE 1796 |
A Robert Adams style creamer with a square foot, hallmarked beneath the spout. Fine foliate and shield designs. Weighs 3.46 troy ounces, measures 6 x 4 inches. |
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A LALIQUE QUATRE TÊTES FEMMES ET RAISINS VASE |
Base signed 'Lalique France.' Measures 5.5 x 4.75 inches. |
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A REED AND BARTON FRANCIS I STERLING SILVER BOWL |
Date marked 1955 with oil lamp mark, also 'Reed and Barton Sterling X569, Francis I.' Measures 1.75 x 7.75 inches overall. Weighs approximately 9.66 troy ounces. |
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A FRANK WHITING STERLING PITCHER, 1920 |
A nice sterling pitcher, marked on the base, 'Sterling by Frank M. Whiting & Company,' 1920, 4 pint. Stands 9 x 9 x 5.5 inches, and weighs approximately 20.5 troy ounces. |
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A SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH SIGNED PETERSON 80 |
Whale tooth with scrimshawed scene of whalers harpooning a sperm whale, signed 'Peterson 80' in the lower right corner. Measures 4.5 inches. Includes an 8.25 x 4.75 inch carved wood display stand. |
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A CHINESE QIANLONG MARKED SNUFF BOTTLE WITH BIRD |
A yellow bottle with enamel painted crane and flowers, Qianlong mark on the base, turquoise style cap. Measures 2.25 x 1.75 inches. Also includes a small wooden stand. |
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AN AUGUSTE MOREAU 'BAISER FRATERNAL' BRONZE BUST |
A fine bronze bust on marble base, titled 'Baiser Fraternel' and attributed to Auguste Moreau (French 1834-1917), inscribed 'Salon des Beaux-Arts, 1894.' Signed 'Aug. Moreau' on the side. Bust of young boy giving a young girl a kiss on her cheek, measures 14.25 x 10 inches, on a shaped red marble base. |
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DURGIN STERLING LOUIS XV PATTERN SERVING UTENSILS |
Includes an 8.25 inch meat fork and a 10.25 inch fish server. Both Durgin 'D' and 'sterling' marked, also monogrammed 'SJ.' Weigh approximately 5.92 troy ounces total. |
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MERIDEN QUADRUPLE PLATE WATER TIPPLER SET 81 |
Fine quad plated silver cold water tippler, pitcher with enamel insert, two cups, all pieces marked Meriden and style 81. Measures 20 x 16 inches. |
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A FRENCH GILT BRONZE FIREPLACE SCREEN AND CHENETS |
Rococo style gilted frame with screen, center motif of two putto, reverse frame with logos, and 'Droite, Gauche, Bas,' in the right places, and '46.' Measures 30.5 x 27 inches. Includes two matching chenet andirons with putto. |
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130 PC SET OF TOWLE KING RICHARD STERLING FLATWARE |
A fine, unmonogrammed King Richard pattern set of Towle sterling, designed by Ferdinand Poppenhaeuser. 130 pieces total: |
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WHITE BISQUE BUST AFTER JEAN ANTOINE HOUDEN |
White bisque bust of a young woman with a shawl and one exposed breast, hair up in a wrap, signed 'Houden' on her back after the French neoclassical sculptor whose portrait busts and included some of the most famou philosophers, inventors and polticians of the Enlightenment. Bust measures 21 x 11 inches and 38 inch tall marble column base, 8.5 inch diameter foot. |
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A FRENCH NAPOLEON III STYLE BURLED JARDINIERE |
Burl veneered wood jardiniere with gilt bronze mounts, two piece applique with putto and oval crest center. Includes copper insert. Measures 6.75 x 14,5 x 9.75 inches. Old Pitt & Scott Ltd, Paris 'The International Removers' tag affixed to the underside. |
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THE SILKEN EAST V.C. SCOTT O'CONNOR HUTCHINSON 1904 |
Full title 'The Silken East: A Record of Life and Travel in Burma' volumes I and II, Londong, Hutchinson & Co., 1904. Volume I includes the fold-out map, volume II with the fold-out panoramic view of the Ruby Mines, and end advertisements. 8vo, gilt printed illustration on blue cloth boards and spines, |
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HANDMADE GLASS POTTED SPIDER CHRYSANTHEMUM |
Seven spider chrysanthemum blossoms and forty-eight green leaves in a heavy pot base. Measures 26 x 23 inches. |
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A GEORGE JONES AZALEA STOKE CRESCENT VASE |
Hand painted faience vase, base marked 'Stoke Crescent, Faience' and 'Azalea Rd. No. 10000.' Signed 'HOJ.' Measures 8.5 x 6.25 inches. |
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AN ASIAN CELADON OR NEPHRITE JADE CARVED ELDER |
Carved celadon style carved figure of a seated elder with a staff. Nice lines and highlights. Measures 8 x 8 inches. Includes a wooden base and blue cloth covered box with, white nylon interior, and polished bone closures. |
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EIGHT LIMOGES PATE SUR PATE PORCELAIN CAMEOS |
Two framed sets of four Limoges pâte-sur-pâte cameos with classical themes, eight cameos in total. Mounted in mats and frames, behind glass. Frames measure 19.75 x 8.75 inches each. |
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AN 1821 DATED CROSS STITCHED MOURNING SAMPLER |
Fine cross stitched mourning sampler by Sarah Hancock, aged 12 years, 1821. Reads 'Pro Charlotte, Died Nov, 6, 1817' and includes Prince Leopold's Lamentation. Sealed in an older frame. Measures 16 x 11.75 inches overall. Sealed reverse and with much later pen notation tracing family history. |
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FILIPPO DE PISIS (1896-1956) OIL ON CANVAS |
Filippo De Pisis (Italian, 1896-1956). Oil on canvas, signed 'Pisis 47' in the lower right corner. Depicts the Punta della Dogana customs house in Venice. Measures 19 x 23 inches, in a 26.5 x 30.5 inch frame. |
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DUTCH SCHOOL OIL ON BOARD, UNSIGNED |
Fine Dutch or Flemish school oil on board depicting a group of peasants and a horse with a sled pulling things across a frozen lake. Measures 7 x 10 inches, in an 11.25 x 14.5 inch frame. |
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LEON-VICTOR DUPRE (1816-1879) OIL ON CANVAS, CATTLE |
Leon-Victor Dupre (French, 1816-1879). Titled 'River Landscape with Cattle' on a tag affixed to the reverse, and was called 'Cattle Grazing at Sunset' when it was sold by Sotheby's in New York in 2008. Pastoral scene of cattle near a small pond and house. Signed 'Victor Dupre 1879' in the lower left corner. Measures 13.5 x 22 inches, in a 23 x 30.5 inch frame. Includes a 'V. Dupre' plate affixed to frame. |
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VINCENT CLARE (1855-1930) OIL ON BOARD FRUIT BASKET |
Vincent Clare (British, 1855-1930) oil on board titled 'Basket of Fruit,' signed Vincent Clare in the lower right corner. Measures 9 x 12 inches, in a 14.5 x 17.25 inch frame. |
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VLADIMIR NASONOV (1962- ) OIL ON CANVAS VILLAGE SCENE |
Idyllic river villiage scene with woman and child at sunset. Signed in the lower right corner. Measures 24 x 30 inches, in a 34 x 39.75 inch frame. Professionally mounted. |
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A BUCCELLATI STERLING SILVERPLATE GRAVY LADLE |
Buccellati's famously untraced pattern. Marked 'Buccellati, Italy.' Measures 20.5 inches. |
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