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Lot# 27

Art Nouveau Majolica Figural Centerpiece

Pink Calla Lily and foliate motif throughout, with seated female figure to the body.
7264 incised to the underside.
Approximate dimensions: 18 high x 15 3/4 inches diameter..
Condition: Several minor chips to edges. Light crazing and stress cracks. Crack to one foot underside.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Art Nouveau Majolica Figural Centerpiece

Lot# 27

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 83

Kerman Style Carpet

Central medallion on red ground, dark blue main border floral motif throughout woven in reds, blues, orange, green, cream, brown.
Approximate dimensions: 17 feet 2 inches x 10 feet 2 inches..
Condition: Some pile loss and fading throughout. Some moth damage to edge and corner. Small spot stains. Staining to fringe.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Kerman Style Carpet

Lot# 83

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 85

Empire Style Twelve Light Chandelier

The black metal frames with gilt metal accents four tiers, hung with crystal lusters.
Approximate dimensions: 33 high x 33 1/2 inches diameter..
Condition: Working order is not guaranteed. Several losses to lusters.

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Empire Style Twelve Light Chandelier

Lot# 85

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Lot# 90

18th Century English Secretary Bookcase

Glazed door top section, the crown with dentil moulding the slant front base concealing small drawers and niches, four graduated drawers with brass pulls, bracket feet.
Approximate dimensions: 85 high x 44 wide x 23 1/4 inches deep..
Condition: Overall wear is better than average for a piece this age. The top is drilled with small holes indicating loss to finials. Some repair and restoration. Current crack to rear foot with partial repair.

Estimate: $300 - $500

18th Century English Secretary Bookcase

Lot# 90

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 105

18th Century German or Dutch Painted Hanging Cabinet

Single door concealing shelf, small drawer beneath, iron mounts green painted body with floral painted decoration iron hook to the back.
Approximate dimensions: 28 high x 25 wide x 12 inches deep..
Condition: Some surface wear throughout including fading and loss to paint. Minor chips to moulding.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Lot# 125

Empire Revival Mahogany Desk, Late 19th Century

Five drawers total, one in the form of a pull out writing surface, carving to drawer fronts and reverse panels.
Approximate dimensions: 30 1/4 high x 54 wide x 27 inches deep..
Condition: Good overall considering age. Minor surface scratches and scuffs throughout, mainly to legs.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 131

Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Armchair

19th century.
Comprising armchair and parlor chair, very similar carvings both chairs with carved grape cluster and nuts to the crown rail, shaped carvings throughout, blue and white floral brocade upholstery, casters to both.
Approximate dimensions: Armchair 43 1/2 high x 21 wide x 35 inches deep, parlor chair 39 3/4 high x 24 wide x 31 inches deep..
Condition: Minor surface wear overall. Some fill in repair to both chairs.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Armchair

Lot# 131

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 145

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa and Ottoman

The bench lacking back and cushions, the ottoman with pink upholstery.
Approximate dimensions: Sofa 27 1/2 high x 60 1/2 wide x 30 inches deep, ottoman 18 3/4 high x 25 wide x 20 inches deep..
Condition: Sofa back with loss to joinery at crown rail, crown rail is loose. Repair to crack on side seat rail. Weathering and loss to support straps. Pink upholstery with significant fading and stains. Surface wear throughout.

Estimate: $250 - $400

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa and Ottoman

Lot# 145

Estimate: $250 - $400

Lot# 166

Attributed to Max Herman Pechstein, Two Women, oil

(German, 1881-1955),
Two Women Dressing,
oil on canvas board,
(Approximate dimensions - board: 12 x 8.75 inches, framed: 14.75 x 11.75 inches)
bearing signature lower right.
Provenance: Purchased from Heritage Galleries Auctioneers, Lot 23067, May 3, 2006
with written note from consignor.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 188

Norbert Schlaus, Beach Day, oil on canvas

(German/American, 1927-2009),
Beach Day,
oil on canvas,
(Approximate dimensions - canvas (unframed): 36 x 32 inches)
signed lower left in ink.

Estimate: $500 - $700

Norbert Schlaus, Beach Day, oil on canvas

Lot# 188

Estimate: $500 - $700

Lot# 234

Nubuo Sato, Black Moth, etching

(Japanese, b. 1942),
Black Moth, 1967,
etching and embossed stamped,
(Approximate dimensions - sight: 3.5 x 18.25 inches, sheet: 14.5 x 22 inches, framed: 18.5 x 25.5 inches)
numbered 7/30 and titled in Japanese lower left of etching and signed and dated lower right of etching.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Nubuo Sato, Black Moth, etching

Lot# 234

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 235

Nubuo Sato, Black Egg, etching

(Japanese, b. 1942),
Black Egg, 1967,
etching,
(Approximate dimensions - sight: 15 x 13.75 inches, sheet: 15.75 x 14.5 inches, framed: 27 x 25 inches)
numbered 7/50 and titled in Japanese lower left and signed and dated lower right in pencil.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Nubuo Sato, Black Egg, etching

Lot# 235

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 268

Opal, Diamond, 14k White Gold Ring

Featuring one oval shaped opal cabochon measuring approximately 16.3 x 10.2 x 8.9 mm, surrounded by twenty-two full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 cttw., set in a 14k white gold mounting.
Size: 7, Gross Weight: 4.4 dwts

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Opal, Diamond, 14k White Gold Ring

Lot# 268

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Lot# 269

Pair of Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver Earrings

Each featuring sixteen oval shaped opal cabochons, accented throughout by numerous round-cut diamonds, set in a blackened sterling silver mounting measuring approximately 53 x 38 mm. Total opal weight for the pair is approximately 9.00 cttw. Total diamond weight for the pair is approximately 4.75 cttw.
Gross Weight: 12.4 dwts

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Pair of Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver Earrings

Lot# 269

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot# 271

South Sea Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k White Gold Ring

Featuring one golden south sea cultured pearl measuring approximately 13.3 mm, accented by one hundred full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.35 cttw., set in a 14k white gold mounting.
Size: 6 1/4, Gross Weight: 4.6 dwts

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot# 274

Tahitian Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold Pendant

Featuring one round black Tahitian cultured pearl measuring approximately 14.7 mm, accented by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.65 cttw., set in an 18k white gold mounting measuring approximately 25 x 17 mm.
Gross Weight: 5.8 dwts

Estimate: $900 - $1200

Lot# 278

South Sea Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire 18k Gold Ring

Featuring one south sea cultured pearl measuring approximately 14.8 mm, accented by round-cut yellow sapphires weighing a total of approximately 1.60 cttw., set in an 18k white gold mounting.
Size: 6 1/2, Gross Weight: 6.6 dwts

Estimate: $900 - $1200

Lot# 293

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring

Centering one rose-cut yellow diamond weighing approximately 0.60 ct., surrounded by thirty-eight full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.15 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold mounting.
Size: 6 1/4, Gross Weight: 2.2 dwts
Note: Yellow diamond not tested for origin of color.

Estimate: $900 - $1200

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring

Lot# 293

Estimate: $900 - $1200

Lot# 319

Emerald, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant

Featuring one oval-cut emerald weighing approximately 3.65 cts., set in a 14k yellow gold mounting measuring approximately 15 x 10 mm.
Gross Weight: 1.2 dwts

Estimate: $600 - $800

Emerald, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant

Lot# 319

Estimate: $600 - $800

Lot# 321

Emerald, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant

Featuring one emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 3.00 cts., set in a 14k yellow gold mounting measuring approximately 13 x 9 mm.
Gross Weight: 1.2 dwts

Estimate: $700 - $900

Emerald, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant

Lot# 321

Estimate: $700 - $900

Lot# 327

Opal, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant

Featuring one opal cabochon measuring approximately 19 x 11.5 mm, accented by twelve round-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.05 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold mounting measuring approximately 33 x 17 mm.
Gross Weight: 5.5 dwts

Estimate: $700 - $900

Opal, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant

Lot# 327

Estimate: $700 - $900

Lot# 338

Sapphire, Vermeil Bracelet

Featuring several round-cut sapphires, set in a vermeil hinged bangle bracelet mounting measuring approximately 3.5 mm in width and with an internal diameter of approximately 60 mm.
Gross Weight: 8.7 dwts

Estimate: $600 - $800

Sapphire, Vermeil Bracelet

Lot# 338

Estimate: $600 - $800

Lot# 394

Chinese Oxblood Glazed Porcelain Vase and Covered Jar

The first is a bottle vase, the base bears an apocryphal Qianlong mark the second is a compressed globular form jar and cover, both covered all over with deep copper red glaze.
Tallest: Height 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm).
Condition: Glaze crackles, cracks. Ask the Asian Art Department for more information.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 395

Two Chinese Ruby Ground Porcelain Items: Vase and Bowl

The first is a vase rising steeply from a slightly splayed foot to an angular shoulder, sweeping up to a tall waisted neck and a flared rim, the exterior covered with ruby red glaze and white glaze to the interior and the bottom, incised an underglaze blue Qianlong reign mark to the bottom the second is a bowl with two foliate panels depicting a riverside landscape in gilt borders, covered with mottled ruby red glaze to the exterior, the interior and the bottom remain white glaze, and incised the makers mark to the bottom.
Height of tallest approximately 7 1/2 inches (19 cm).
Condition: Minor scratches to vase hairlines and wear to gilt rim of bowl.

Estimate: $300 - $500

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