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Lot# 42

Native American Klamath / Modoc Basket Bowl

The round bowl form with slightly inverted rim, woven with geometric motif.
Approximate dimensions: 3 1/2 high x 5 3/4 inches diameter..
Condition: Some warping. Loss and separation to thread around the mouth. Minor surface wear.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Native American Klamath / Modoc Basket Bowl

Lot# 42

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 72

Pair of Italian Style Carved and Painted Wood Lamps

Ebonized, white, and parcel gilt paint later round white linen shades large gilt metal finials.
Approximate dimensions: 38 high x15 inches diameter..
Condition: Wear, loss, and patina to finish. Shades with minor wear. One finials is slightly loose on the harp and wont stand up straight.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 77

Persian Kerman Carpet

Large central medallion on cream ground, light blue main border, floral motif throughout woven in cream, blues, reds.
Approximate dimensions: 19 feet 9 inches x 11 feet 9 inches..
Condition: One spot at 9 oclock. Light wear overall.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Persian Kerman Carpet

Lot# 77

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 79

Louis XV Provincial Walnut Commode

The top with moulded edge, serpentine front, five drawers with coffered panel carving, shell carved apron, scrolled feet, floral carving to sides and center, brass pulls and escutcheons.
Approximate dimensions: 34 1/4 high x 52 1/2 wide x 23 1/2 inches deep..
Condition: Some repair and restoration includes later hardware, fill-in repairs to seams and cracks. Previous insect damage. Wear to finish. Some splits to top and sides.

Estimate: $600 - $1000

Louis XV Provincial Walnut Commode

Lot# 79

Estimate: $600 - $1000

Lot# 118

Framed Indian Miniature, Painting on Paper

Figure with flower and beads seated in shelter threshold to background Shiva-like gray skin figure bound with rope and holding staff seated under a tree to the middle ground snake charmer figure with snake in basket squatting in foreground next to a river.
Approximate dimensions: Frame 14 high x 10 1/4 inches wide., painting 5 wide x 7 7/8 inches high..
Condition: The frame and matting with minor wear, the painting with minimal wear.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Framed Indian Miniature, Painting on Paper

Lot# 118

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 129

Attri. to Samuel A. Mulholland, Pasture Scene

(British, 19th/20th Century),
Pasture Scene,
watercolor on sheet,
(approximate dimensions - sheet (sight): 16 x 13.5 inches)
bears signature lower right.
Condition: Minor foxing on area of sky.
Notes: Approximate dimensions - framed: 22.25 x 19.75 inches.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Attri. to Samuel A. Mulholland, Pasture Scene

Lot# 129

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 171

Ira Yeager, Flower Vase, oil on canvas

(American, 1938-2022),
Flower Vase,
oil on canvas,
(approximate dimensions - canvas: 24 x 20 inches)
signed lower left.
Condition: The high gloss varnish has yellowed throughout the canvas. Craquelure throughout the canvas under varnish. Overall, in good condition.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - framed: 28.5 x 24 inches.

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Ira Yeager, Flower Vase, oil on canvas

Lot# 171

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Lot# 199

Albert Besnard, The Happy Island, etching

(French, 1849-1934),
The Happy Island,
etching,
(approximate dimensions - sight: 10.25 x 7.5 inches, sheet: 17.5 x 12 inches),
unsigned,
blindstamped: Societe Des Amis Du Loure, and watermark: A. Porcabeuf on lower left: Eau-forte dAlbert Besnard, Etude pour LILE HEUREUSE (panneau du musee des Arts decoratifs).
Condition: Sheet is taped onto mat. Light stains on margins. Sheet is taped on top with previous glue residue at top left corner. Overall, in good condition.
Notes: Matted: 19.25 x 14 inches.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Albert Besnard, The Happy Island, etching

Lot# 199

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 202

Marc Chagall, La Apparition Au Cirque, lithograph

(French/Russian, 1887-1985),
La Apparition Au Cirque,
lithograph in colors,
(approximate dimensions - lithograph (sight): 12 x 9 inches)
unsigned,
titled, named, and dated label on frame verso, Limited Edition from Chagall No. 2, 1963. Andre Sauret, Editeur. Fernand Mourlot, Publication.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - framed: 18 x 15 inches.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Lot# 252

Chrysoprase, Diamond, Black Sterling Silver Bracelet

Featuring nine faceted-top chrysoprase weighing a total of approximately 57.00 cttw., accented by round-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.45 cttw., set in a blackened sterling silver mounting, completed by a tongue and groove clasp, forming an 8 1/4 inch bracelet.
Gross Weight: 18.4 dwts

Estimate: $700 - $900

Lot# 256

Emerald, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant

Featuring one oval-cut emerald weighing approximately 3.10 cts., bezel set in a 14k yellow gold mounting.
Gross Weight: 1.2 dwts

Estimate: $600 - $800

Emerald, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant

Lot# 256

Estimate: $600 - $800

Lot# 259

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring

Featuring one oval-cut emerald weighing approximately 1.05 ct., flanked by two round-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.02 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold mounting.
Size: 8 1/4, Gross Weight: 1.9 dwts

Estimate: $500 - $700

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring

Lot# 259

Estimate: $500 - $700

Lot# 260

Emerald, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant

Featuring one emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 3.05 cts., bezel set in a 14k yellow gold mounting.
Gross Weight: 1.0 dwts

Estimate: $600 - $800

Emerald, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant

Lot# 260

Estimate: $600 - $800

Lot# 272

Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring

Featuring one shield-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 ct., set in an 18k yellow gold mounting.
Size: 7, Gross Weight: 1.0 dwts

Estimate: $300 - $500

Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring

Lot# 272

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 276

South Sea Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold Pendant

Featuring one south sea cultured pearl measuring approximately 13.8 mm, accented by round-cut diamonds, set in an 18k yellow gold bail.
Gross Weight: 3.0 dwts

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 336

Large Chinese Ge Type Baluster Vase

Of baluster form, with a short neck, rolled rim, and flared base, covered overall with a creamy glaze suffused with fine crackles.
Height approximately 19 inches (48.2 cm).
Condition: Overall wear, manufacturing defects. Ask the Asian Art Department for more information.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Large Chinese Ge Type Baluster Vase

Lot# 336

Estimate: $250 - $350

Lot# 340

Chinese Rare Guan-Type Brushwasher

Finely potted of quarter-lobed form with gently flaring sides rising from a countersunk base, covered overall an opaque grayish-blue glaze suffused with iron and golden crackles.
Width: 3.3 inches (8.3 cm).
Condition: Oxidation to the metal rim, cracks to the exterior.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Chinese Rare Guan-Type Brushwasher

Lot# 340

Estimate: $250 - $350

Lot# 351

Three Chinese Ding Type Molded Bowls

The first bowl is a double fish bowl, the center of the well carved and incised with double fish decorations, the interior sides with floral and phoenix decorations the second bowl is molded to the interior with bird and floral decorations, the third bowl is carved and incised with a floral and fish decoration in the well. All are finely potted with flared, rounded sides rising from a beveled foot encircling the slightly recessed base to a metal-bound rims, covered overall with ivory-white glaze.
Diameter of largest approximately 8 1/4 inches (20.9 cm).
Condition: Wear, oxidation to metal rims, chips to bases.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Three Chinese Ding Type Molded Bowls

Lot# 351

Estimate: $250 - $350

Lot# 423

Large Chinese Carved Standing Figure

A carving of a standing official figure with a long beard, wearing a black ground dragon robe, supported on a carved base.
Height approximately 71 inches (180.3 cm).
Condition: Large cracks, scratches, and wear to paint.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Large Chinese Carved Standing Figure

Lot# 423

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 1

Frank M. Whiting Co. Sterling Coffee and Tea Service

Comprising a coffee pot with hinged lid, tea pot with hinged lid, open creamer, covered sugar, and a waste bowl all with PTV() monograms.
All with Whiting marks, model number 6500.
Approximate weight: 3,088 grams. Approximate dimensions overall: 4 1/4 - 10 1/4 inches high..
Condition: Some surface wear and tarnish. Handles on coffee pot and teapot are slightly loose.

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Lot# 2

Three Sterling Silver Hollowware Articles

Comprising Reed Barton pitcher, Fisher Paul Revere bowl, Worden Munnis round tray all with monograms.
All with appropriate markings.
Approximate weight: 1,806 grams. Approximate dimensions: Pitcher 8 3/4 inches high, bowl 4 high x 8 inches diameter, tray 12 1/8 inches diameter..
Condition: Some surface wear and tarnish throughout. Pitcher with several small dents.

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Three Sterling Silver Hollowware Articles

Lot# 2

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot# 3

Reed Barton Burgundy Pattern Sterling Silver Flatware

Comprising 11 place knives, 9 butter spreaders, 12 place forks, 10 salad forks, 18 teaspoons, 3 tablespoons, 1 cream ladle, 1 cheese server. (65 pieces total).
Approximate weighable silver: 2,096 grams..
Condition: Minor wear and tarnish throughout.

Estimate: $1200 - $1800

Lot# 4

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece

Decorated with repousse shell motif, the interior with silver plated insert bearing Tiffany markings.
Markings to main piece underside read TIFFAMY CO. / 19837H MAKERS 1238 / STERLING SILVER / 925-1000 / M.
Approximate weight not including insert: 1,062 grams. Approximate dimensions: 2 5/8 high x 12 1/4 inches diameter..
Condition: Some surface wear and tarnish throughout. Some corrosion spots.

Estimate: $500 - $700

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece

Lot# 4

Estimate: $500 - $700

Lot# 5

English Sterling Silver Queen Victoria Coin Inset Dish

Birmingham.
1915.
The small round ring dish inset with Jubilee Head Crown Victoria 1890 coin.
The dish with AJ Zimmerman maker mark, anchor, lion passant, q.
Approximate weight: 86 grams. Approximate dimensions: 4 1/2 inches diameter..
Condition: Some surface wear throughout.

Estimate: $300 - $500

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