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Lot# 50

Two Studio Art Blown Glass Vases

Comprising an elongated teardrop form in purple with vertical black striping and a ovoid vase with a narrow mouth in red with a black streak.
Both with illegible inscriptions to the undersides.
Approximate dimensions: Purple vase 15 1/4 high x 5 1/8 inches diameter red vase 6 3/4 high x 4 inches diameter..
Condition: Red vase with two surface abrasions to the top half, very light surface scratches to both.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Two Studio Art Blown Glass Vases

Lot# 50

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 53

Caleb Siemon Blown Glass Vase

Santa Ana, CA.
Flat ovoid vase with narrow mouth, polished pontil red and black horizontal swirl pattern with touches of green and purple.
Caleb / 2001 inscribed to the underside.
Approximate dimensions: 10 1/4 high x 7 1/4 wide x 3 1/2 inches deep..
Condition: Excellent, like scratches to the underside.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Caleb Siemon Blown Glass Vase

Lot# 53

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 56

Oversize T V Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Vase

Painted with blue jays amongst berries.
Green stamped TV / Limoges / France to the underside.
Approximate dimensions: 15 3/4 high x 8 1/2 inches diameter..
Condition: Minimal wear.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 69

Italian Rococo Style Brass and White Marble Candelabra Pair

Mounted with cherub form handles, chickens to the candleholders, and four claw feet to the base.Each with 7 lights.
Brevetto to the underside, along with illegible logo and serial numbers.
Approximate dimensions: 24 high x 11 1/2 inches diameter..
Condition: Minor patina to the metal, very light wear overall.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Lot# 72

Abyssinian Slate Carving

Depicting a crowd of figures gathered before a standing figure. Set on a black metal stand.
Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 8 1/2 wide x 5 3/8 inches high..
Condition: Wear throughout with some flaking to the edges.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Abyssinian Slate Carving

Lot# 72

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 74

Hellenistic Greco-Roman Concrete Head of a Young Child

The child with a headband, mounted on a metal stand.
Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 4 high x 3 wide x 3 1/2 inches deep..
Condition: Some cracking and loss to the face, fading to detail. Rust to the stand.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 75

Hellenistic Greco-Roman Concrete Head of a Woman

Mounted on a metal stand.
Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 3 1/2 high x 2 5/8 wide x 4 1/4 inches deep..
Condition: Wear, fading to detail, and minor loss due to age. Rust to the stand.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 85

German Suhl Double Barrel Rifle

Zella St. Blasil, Thuringia.
Late 19th Century.
A rifle made at Zella St. Blasil, Thuringia. Engraved brass inserts to butt, ramrod end and trigger guard engraved iron plates.
Engraved E TH B A D TH ELME ZELLA to top.
45 L., overall. 15 L. stock 30 L. barrels..
Iron plate to safety absent on one side 1/4 long chip to ramrod toward tip. Michaans makes no certification about condition of interior function..

Estimate: $400 - $600

German Suhl Double Barrel Rifle

Lot# 85

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 97

German Black Forest Cuckoo Clock with Carved Bird and Leaf Motif

Bird to the crown, and two birds flanking the dial. The dial with bone hands. Two pinecone weights.
Made in Germany to the dial. Movement marked with Selsi Germany / Faller Sohne / Germany.
Approximate dimensions: 19 high x 15 1/2 wide x 9 inches deep..
Condition: Repair to the carving on the clocks right side and crown.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 174

John Kapel Walnut Tile-Inset Sideboard Cabinet

California
The top with orange and green square tiles over a two door single shelf cabinet.
Approximate dimensions: 22 1/4 high x 34 5/8 wide x 21 1/2 inches deep..
Condition: Light surface wear, a few scuffs to the edges.

Estimate: $200 - $300

John Kapel Walnut Tile-Inset Sideboard Cabinet

Lot# 174

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 185

Castelli Italian Modernist Shelving Unit

Six tiers separated by light wood dividers, each section with a round brushed metal storage container on ball bearing swivels.
Brushed metal plaque reads, A. CASTELLI, 93, 3.
Approximate dimensions: 66 1/2 high x 33 wide x 20 1/4 inches deep..
Condition: Some loss to the paint of the black metal base.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Castelli Italian Modernist Shelving Unit

Lot# 185

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 192

Isaac Israels Horse Market mixed media

(Dutch 1865-1934)
Horse Market
Mixed media on Simili Japon Schut Papier paper (watercolor, gouache and charcoal)
Sheet: 12 1/2 x 16 3/4 inches / 31.75 x 42.54 cm
Signed and dated lower left: Isaac Israels 19
CONDITION: In overall good condition the sheet has the Holland and Simili brand image watermark on two sides of the sheet. There are no visible tears or abrasions to the sheet or image. When examined out of the frame the sheet is not laid down but does have corner protectors on each corner. The colors are bright and with strong contrast. (For additional images please contact the Fine Art department)

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Isaac Israels Horse Market mixed media

Lot# 192

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Lot# 202

Kate Krause Ball Autumn River Landscape oil on canvas

(American 1891-1973)
Autumn River Landscape
Oil on canvas.
21 3/8 x 31 1/2 inches Frame: 26 x 36 1/8 inches.
Signed lower right: Kate K. Ball.
(Condition: Please contact fine arts department for a full condition report.)

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot# 208

Rudolph Colao Flowers in Brass Vase oil on canvas

(American 1927-2014)
Flowers in Brass vase
Oil on canvas.
12 x 10 inches Frame: 15 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.
Signed lower left: R. Colao.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 216

Norbert Schlaus Female nude with Branch oil on canvas

(German / American 1927-2009)
Female Nude with Branch
Oil on canvas.
36 1/4 x 38 inches.
Signed lower left: N. Schlaus.

Estimate: $500 - $700

Lot# 218

Norbert Schlaus Seated Female Nude oil on canvas

(German / American 1927-2009)
Seated Female Nude with Fruit
Oil on canvas.
34 x 40 inches.
Signed lower left: N. Schlaus.

Estimate: $500 - $700

Lot# 223

James Weeks The Comedians Series, 7 acrylic on paper on chipboard

(American 1922-1998)
The Comedians Series, 7
Acrylic on paper on chipboard
29 x 39 inches 73.66 x 99.06 cm
Signed initials and dated lower left:JW (19)92
Provenance: Painting was purchased in 1998 from the Campbell Thiebaud Gallery in San Francisco CA has been with the current since time of purchase (Gallery label verso upper left corner)

Estimate: $4000 - $6000

Lot# 266

Ruby, Sterling Silver Bracelet

Featuring numerous round-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 27.90 cttw., set in a blackened sterling silver open work hinged bangle bracelet mounting measuring approximately 15 mm in width, completed by a tongue and groove clasp with two figure eight safeties and an internal diameter of approximately 60 mm.
Gross Weight: 22.6 dwts

Estimate: $400 - $600

Ruby, Sterling Silver Bracelet

Lot# 266

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 270

Pair of Fancy Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold Earrings

Each featuring varying shaped fancy yellow diamonds, accented by numerous round-cut diamonds, set in an 18k white and yellow gold mounting measuring approximately 35 x 28 mm. Total diamond weight for the pair is approximately 6.05 cttw.
Gross Weight: 10.7 dwts
Provenance: From the esteemed collection of Amir H. Mozaffarian Fine Jewels Since 1883, San Francisco CA.

Estimate: $9000 - $12000

Lot# 273

Pair of Damiani Diamond, 18k White Gold Earrings

Each featuring eight round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.30 cttw., set in an 18k white gold j-hoop mounting measuring approximately 20 x 9 mm. Total diamond weight for the pair is approximately 0.60 cttw.
Gross Weight: 9.6 dwts
Provenance: From the esteemed collection of Amir H. Mozaffarian Fine Jewels Since 1883, San Francisco CA.
Note: Backs marked Damiani. En suite with lot no. 274

Estimate: $4000 - $6000

Pair of Damiani Diamond, 18k White Gold Earrings

Lot# 273

Estimate: $4000 - $6000

Lot# 274

Damiani Diamond, 18k White Gold Ring

Featuring thirteen round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.75 cttw., set in an 18k white gold mounting measuring approximately 11 mm in width.
Size: 7 1/2, Gross Weight: 8.8 dwts
Provenance: From the esteemed collection of Amir H. Mozaffarian Fine Jewels Since 1883, San Francisco CA.
Note: En suite with lot no. 273

Estimate: $2500 - $3500

Damiani Diamond, 18k White Gold Ring

Lot# 274

Estimate: $2500 - $3500

Lot# 277

Pair of Gaspari Diamond, Multicolored Sapphire, Blackened 18k Gold Flower Ear Clips

Designed as trumpet flowers, each featuring twenty-four round brilliant-cut diamonds, accented by different shades of round-cut pink and blue sapphires, set in a blackened 18k gold non-pierced ear clip mounting measuring approximately 26 x 33 mm. Total diamond weight for the pair is approximately 3.45 cttw. Total sapphire weight for the pair is approximately 7.55 cttw.
Gross Weight: 20.7 dwts
Provenance: From the esteemed collection of Amir H. Mozaffarian Fine Jewels Since 1883, San Francisco CA.
Note: En suite with lot no. 278

Estimate: $8000 - $12000

Lot# 278

Gaspari Diamond, Multicolored Sapphire, Blackened 18k Gold Flower Brooch

Designed as a trio of trumpet flowers, featuring seventy-three round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.50 cttw., accented by different shades of round-cut pink and blue sapphires weighing a total of approximately 9.15 cttw., set in a blackened 18k gold mounting measuring approximately 59 x 57 mm.
Gross Weight: 25.6 dwts
Provenance: From the esteemed collection of Amir H. Mozaffarian Fine Jewels Since 1883, San Francisco CA.
Note: En suite with lot no. 277

Estimate: $10000 - $15000

Lot# 281

Sapphire, Sterling Silver Bracelet

Featuring numerous round-cut sapphires weighing a total of approximately 2.40 cttw., set in a blackened sterling silver bangle bracelet mounting measuring approximately 2.5 mm in width with an internal diameter of approximately 62 mm.
Gross Weight: 5.4 dwts

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sapphire, Sterling Silver Bracelet

Lot# 281

Estimate: $200 - $300

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