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Lot# 34

19th Century KPM Porcelain Blue Ground Bowl

Berlin, Germany.
Circa 1830.
Tapering, straight sided cylindrical body tapering to round foot enamelled with classical style figures in gilt banded reserves on opposing sides, parcel gilt trim.
Underglaze blue scepter mark to the underside.
Approximate dimensions: 3 1/2 high x 7 1/4 inches diameter..
Condition: Very light rubbing and scratches to gilt.

Estimate: $150 - $250

19th Century KPM Porcelain Blue Ground Bowl

Lot# 34

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 36

Austrian Porcelain Stellmacher Bust of Sarah Bernhardt

Previously a lamp base, the brass base with hole drilled to the back.
The bust signed Stellmacher to the back.
Approximate dimensions: 21 high x 14 1/2 wide x 8 1/4 inches deep..
Condition: Flake chips around the shoulder edges. Hat with similar chips and repair. Patina to the base.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Lot# 57

Springfield 1862 Percussion Musket

Eagle, US SPRINGFIELD, 1862 lock markings. U to barrel band.
Approximate dimensions: 56 inches long..
Condition: Patina, some corrosion and rust to metal. Some surface wear to wood with several small holes, some filled. The strap clips are stuck in place.

Estimate: $500 - $900

Springfield 1862 Percussion Musket

Lot# 57

Estimate: $500 - $900

Lot# 58

Antique Continental Short Sword

Shaped wood grip, brass lion head pommel and brass shell motif cross-guard the blade engraved to the ricasso with de la manucture De La Marque au raisin sohligen and dog chasing deer.

Estimate: $1200 - $1800

Antique Continental Short Sword

Lot# 58

Estimate: $1200 - $1800

Lot# 59

Antique Arabic Gilt Inlay Short Sword

Brass pommel, wood grip with brass wire wrap, shell motif cross guard, the ricasso with Arabic gilt inlay, slight curve to blade.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Antique Arabic Gilt Inlay Short Sword

Lot# 59

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 60

Three Ceremonial US Military Swords

Comprising ceremonial PETTIBONE BROS MFG CO US Navy sword with white shagreen grip and engraved blade ceremonial PASQUALE SONS SAN FRANCISCO US military sword with shagreen grip, engraved blade, sheath ceremonial US military sabre with sheath, six pointed star with PROVED to the ricasso.

Estimate: $1200 - $1800

Three Ceremonial US Military Swords

Lot# 60

Estimate: $1200 - $1800

Lot# 62

Five Books on Historical Medals and Tokens

A Guide to the Exhibition of Historical Medals in the British Museum, 1924 English Trade Tokens, Peter Mathias, 1962 Victorian Souvenier Medals, Daniel Fearon, 1986 Spinks Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1558 to the Present Day, Daniel Fearon, 1984 Swiss Shooting Medals, Jean L Martin, 1972.
Condition: Some minor wear throughout, mainly to covers.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Five Books on Historical Medals and Tokens

Lot# 62

Estimate: $70 - $100

Lot# 64

Childs Cello with Bow

No case included.
Label to interior reads Josef Jan Dvorak Hand Crafted by Strunal Luby u Chebu, Czaech Republic.
Approximate dimensions: Cello 48 1/2 high x 15 wide x 8 inches deep, bow 25 1/2 inches long..
Condition: Several light marks to body. Some finish loss to neck.

Estimate: $600 - $800

Childs Cello with Bow

Lot# 64

Estimate: $600 - $800

Lot# 66

Two Modern Patinated Bronze Singerie Table Lamps

Comprising monkey with umbrella riding an elephant, and monkey kneeling next to an urn with candle style stem, both with shades.
Approximate dimensions: Elephant 29 3/4 inches high, monkey with urn 28 1/4 inches high..
Condition: Some patina. Light wear overall.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Lot# 69

Haig Patigian Plaster and Mica Sconce

Haig Patigian (American/Armenian, 18761950) Figural gilt painted plaster body, pointed arch metal framed mica shades.
Approximate dimensions: 14 1/2 high x 9 wide x 7 inches deep..
Provenance: Private Collection of Lois M. Wright, Author of A Catalogue of the Life Works of Haig Patigian, San Francisco Sculptor, 1876-1950), 1967, Loan to Oakland Museum of California (Oakland, CA), By Descent to Current Owners.
Condition: Some loss to gilt and small chips to body. The shades with some bends and flaking to mica.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Haig Patigian Plaster and Mica Sconce

Lot# 69

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 72

West African Bronze Female Bust

On later black wood base female with headdress, holes around the mouth.
Approximate dimensions including base: 28 3/4 high x 8 wide x 8 inches deep..
Condition: Significant patina. Light wear to base.

Estimate: $500 - $750

West African Bronze Female Bust

Lot# 72

Estimate: $500 - $750

Lot# 74

French Demi Hectolitre Steel Wire Press

Round bucket form.
Plaque reads DEMI HECTOLITRE, brass plaque below is faded beyond legibility.
Approximate dimensions: 17 1/2 high x 17 3/4 inches diameter..
Condition: Patina and surface wear throughout. One area with several large dents.

Estimate: $150 - $250

French Demi Hectolitre Steel Wire Press

Lot# 74

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 81

Kilim Rug

Geometric motif woven in orange, brown, blues, reds, cream.
Approximate dimensions: 8 feet 1 inch x 5 feet 6 inches..
Condition: Some fading. Minor fraying to edges. Some bleeding of orange and red.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Kilim Rug

Lot# 81

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 82

Art Deco Bessarabian Style Rug

Three medallions on red ground, dark blue main border, floral motif throughout woven in reds, orange, blues, cream.
Approximate dimensions: 7 feet 2 inches x 3 feet 9 inches..
Condition: Some fading. Loss and minor staining to fringe.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Art Deco Bessarabian Style Rug

Lot# 82

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 90

Persian Kerman Carpet

Vivid red, off white center medallion. Off white, blue, green, pink foliate scroll and palmettes.
Approximate dimensions: 23 feet 5 inches x 11 feet 7 inches..
Condition: Light wear overall.

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Persian Kerman Carpet

Lot# 90

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Lot# 100

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

18th century.
The top section with curved broken pediment crown with swag carving, glazed two door bookcase the base with large drawer opening to reveal writing surface, small drawers, and niches over a two door cabinet, bracket feet inlaid decoration throughout.
Approximate dimensions: 90 3/4 high x 46 wide x 22 1/4 inches deep..
Condition: Overall surface wear is very good considering age. Repair to one glazed door. The base piece top with some stress cracks to finish. Some repair to inlay and veneer. Veneer with minor loss, mainly to feet.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 101

Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood Oval Girandole Mirrors

The gadrooned oval giltwood frames with brass candleholder to the bottom.
Approximate dimensions: 28 high x 20 1/2 wide x 10 1/2 inches deep..
Condition: Patina to brass. Patinated finish to giltwood frame. Light wear overall.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 113

Suite of Twelve Empire Style Mahogany Veneer Armchairs

Mahogany frames, beige and brown stripe upholstery.
Approximate dimensions: 35 high x 24 wide x 27 inches deep..
Condition: Some surface marks and scuffs to frames. Fraying and wear to upholstery.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 117

American Late Classical Flame Mahogany Console Table

19th century.
The top with long drawer, on scrolled supports, mirrored back, shaped base.
Approximate dimensions: 34 high x 41 1/4 wide x 20 1/8 inches deep..
This piece previously belonged to the Gaskill Family, who moved to California from Vermont circa 1870.
Condition: Overall condition is very good considering age. Minor surface wear throughout. Veneer chip to one foot. The other foot with repair to veneer and break. Additional minor veneer repairs and small chips.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 131

Mission Style Oak Dining Set

Comprising dining table on four leg base with stretcher, with ten leaves and ten side chairs with caned seats and pink upholstered cushions carved foliate decoration throughout.
Approximate dimensions: Dining table 28 1/2 high x 63 wide x 51 inches deep, each leaf adds 9 3/4 inches side chairs 43 3/4 high x 18 1/2 wide x 21 inches deep..
Condition: Minor surface wear throughout. Three seats look to be re-caned. Minor wear and fading to the upholstered cushions. Some scuffs to chair legs and feet. Loss to one chair crown rail

Estimate: $200 - $300

Mission Style Oak Dining Set

Lot# 131

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 134

Italian Art Deco Inlaid Mahogany Buffet

Central two door cabinet with single door cabinets on either side, marquetry panels throughout, inlaid swags to single door cabinets, gilt metal mounts.
Approximate dimensions: 47 1/2 high x 80 wide x 23 1/4 inches deep..
Condition: Some wear to the top including scratches. Additional minor surface wear throughout includes scratches and scuffs. Patina to metal mounts. Front corner with repair to veneer.
Key available.

Estimate: $250 - $400

Italian Art Deco Inlaid Mahogany Buffet

Lot# 134

Estimate: $250 - $400

Lot# 140

Pair of Modern Frederick Edward Bleached Armchairs

1994.
With off-white chenille upholstery, the frames painted with patinated bleached finish over a thin plaster layer.
Frederick Edward Labels to the underside.
Approximate dimensions: 34 1/2 high x 33 wide x 36 inches deep..
Condition: Minor surface wear and loss to painted finish, significant loss to feet. Several small spot stains, light wear to upholstery overall.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 147

African Carved Ceremonial Figural Hammered Brass Chair

With shell and bead inlay, painted decoration.
Approximate dimensions: 48 1/2 high x 26 wide x 24 inches deep..
Condition: Surface wear and patina throughout.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 148

African Carved and Painted Wood Figural Chair

Face carved to back, the seat supported by figures and faces with large figure to the back, white and red paint.
Approximate dimensions: 47 1/4 high x 21 wide x 23 inches deep..
Condition: Surface wear throughout. Crack to seat and base, scuffs around the edge. Some wear and loss to painted areas.

Estimate: $200 - $300

African Carved and Painted Wood Figural Chair

Lot# 148

Estimate: $200 - $300

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