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Asian Art  |  Books and Manuscripts  |  Ceramics and Glass  |  Collectables  |  Decorations  |  Fine Art  |  Furniture  |  Jewelry & Timepieces  |  Lighting  |  Rugs, Carpets and Textiles  |  Silver and Objects de Vertu  |  Stamps, Coins and Ephemera

 

Asian Art

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Books and Manuscripts

Lot# 188

Three Books

Estimate: $100 - $150

Three Books

Lot# 188

Estimate: $100 - $150

 

Ceramics and Glass

Lot# 4

Sevres Style Porcelain Box

Oval box, painted blue with gilt accents, musical courtship scene hand-painted to the lid. Floral motif painted to the underside of the lid.
Courtship scene signed Rals.
Approximate dimensions: 5 3/4 high x 10 3/8 wide x 7 3/4 inches deep..
Condition: Minor wear to the underside.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Sevres Style Porcelain Box

Lot# 4

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 5

Sevres Style Porcelain Three Piece Garniture

Trophy form centerpiece vase with two urn form vases. Paint blue and gilt on white, with hand-painted courtship scene, landscape, and floral arrangements.
With Sevres style crossed L marks. The centerpiece with an E, and the urns with an A.
Approximate dimensions: Centerpiece 10 1/4 high x 10 1/2 wide x 7 1/2 inches deep, urns 9 1/4 inches high..
Condition: Centerpiece body is a bit loose from the pedestal, can be tightened. Minimal gilt loss.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 31

Royal Vienna Style Porcelain Urn Pair

Painted blue and red on a white ground with parcel gilt, with mythological scenes painted to one side. Set in a gilt metal base.
Approximate dimensions: 22 7/8 high x 8 7/8 inches wide and deep..
Condition: Minor gilt and paint loss, patina to the metal.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Royal Vienna Style Porcelain Urn Pair

Lot# 31

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 33

Porcelain Chinoiserie Vase Pair

Blue painted urn forms with gilt painted chinoiserie motifs.
Approximate dimensions: 18 high x 9 1/2 wide x 7 5/8 inches deep..
Condition: Minor gilt loss.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Porcelain Chinoiserie Vase Pair

Lot# 33

Estimate: $250 - $350

Lot# 41

French Hand Cut Overlay Glass Vase, Red Over Clear

Circa 1950.
The tall, cylindrical vase with swagging under a demi-flower, under geometric elements.
15 H.
Some scratches to top of foot, and to base. Staining from water, mid-point of band of ovulos.

Estimate: $300 - $400

 

Collectables

 

Decorations

Lot# 2

French Art Nouveau Spelter Figural Mantle Clock Garniture

Comprising of a mantel clock and a pair of six-light candelabra en suite. The central clock and the candelabra moulded with arching grapevines, centering figures of putti at play. The bases fitting slabs of rouge griotte marble.
25 5/8 H. x 15 W. x 6 1/2 D., the clock, the candelabra 26 H. x 10 W. x 10 D.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 8

French Art Nouveau Cold Painted Bronze Figural Mantle Clock Garniture

Paris, France.
Circa 1910.
Comprising a figural mantel clock and a pair of five-light candelabra en suite. Cold-painted bronze figure of a workman about to use his axe - sledge-hammer, atop a cylindrical clock by Bucheron, inset into the wood pile. All above a green and red onyx base. Plaque in front reads Bcheron, ie the Wood-Cutter, after Matt. Moreau. The clockworks by AG Mougin.
33 H. x 14 W. x 10 1/8 D., the clock, the candelabra 29 H. x 12 W. x 12 D.

Please note: Client is sending in the pendulum and striker for this clock, which he accidentally forgot to drop off last time he was at the Annex

Estimate: $600 - $800

Lot# 14

French Empire Brass Porcelain Figural Mantle Clock with Silk Thread Suspension

France.
Circa 1860.
Rectangular form, with figure of a modest woman seated upon a cylindrical clock before a window upon a rocky mount. Stepped above a shaped section inset with finely-painted porcelain plaque of fox in wooded landscape. The base with shell and scroll foot under swags. Clock face with black Roman numerals on white enamel.
R / 687 to the movement reverse.
Approximate dimensions: 15 3/4 high x 11 1/2 wide x 4 1/4 inches deep..
Condition: Some patina, door covering movement is missing, the dial with very minor marks.

Estimate: $500 - $800

Lot# 16

German Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird in Cage Automaton

German.
Bird with blue and black plummage atop a gilt brass stand with vining tulle flowers to center of gilt brass cage. Speaker to underside.
Marked Ken-D and pictorial cypher to underside.
11 3/8 H. x 6 3/4 Diameter.
This bird has a remarkable number of songs. Fully functional. Visible corrosion to brass sides.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 24

Pair of Dore Bronze Two Light Figural Candelabras on Marble Bases

Each with a putto standing on a red marble base holding up the two light candelabra.
Approximate dimensions: 19 1/4 high x 8 inches wide..
Condition: Minor chipping to the marble bases.

Estimate: $150 - $250

 

Fine Art

Lot# 229

Helen Hyde San Angel Inn, 1912 watercolor

(American 1868-1919)
San Angel Inn, 1912
Watercolor on paper.
Sheet: 18 x 14 1/8 inches.
Signed, titled and dated lower right: Helen Hyde, San Angel Inn. 1912.
CONDITION: In overall good condition, this work is unframed with no visible tears or areas of abrasion to the image. Some creasing to the corners of the sheet from being mounted with corner covers.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Helen Hyde San Angel Inn, 1912 watercolor

Lot# 229

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot# 232

Ludmilla Pilat Welch Rolling Hills oil on board

(American 1867-1925)
Rolling Hills
Oil on board.
10 1/4 x17 3/8 inches Frame: 14 1/2 x 21 5/8 inches.
Signed and dated lower left: L.P. Welch 1918.
Needs to be cleaned.

Estimate: $600 - $800

Lot# 234

William J. Scott Factory pastel

(American 1870-1940)
Factory
Pastel.
Sight: 20 1/2 x 17 inches Frame: 32 5/8 x 27 3/8 inches.
Signed on the bottom of the mat: William J. Scott

Estimate: $700 - $900

William J. Scott Factory pastel

Lot# 234

Estimate: $700 - $900

Lot# 235

S. Clay Wilson The Checkered Demon Digging Himself ink over graphite and watercolor

(American b. 1941)
The Checkered Demon Digging Himself
Ink over graphite and watercolor.
Sight: 7 x 7 inches Frame: 14 x 14 1/2 inches.
Titled, dedicated, signed and dated upper right corner: The Checkered Demon Digging Himself / For Jamie Huberman Happy Birthday to us Both S. Clay Wilson July 1987.

Estimate: $500 - $700

Lot# 240

Peter Max Liberty Head acrylic on silkscreen

(American b. 1937)
Liberty Head (Version 1)
Acrylic on silkscreen.
12 1/8 x 12 1/4 inches Frame: 17 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches.
Signed lower right: Max stamped and dated with inventory number verso: Peter Max 1998 43246

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Peter Max Liberty Head acrylic on silkscreen

Lot# 240

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot# 241

Kim Frohsin Kneeling Girl mixed media

(American b. 1961)
Kneeling Girl
Mixed media on paper.
Sheet: 11 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches Mount: 22 1/2 x 20 1/8 inches.
Signed lower left: Frohsin.

Estimate: $600 - $800

Kim Frohsin Kneeling Girl mixed media

Lot# 241

Estimate: $600 - $800

 

Furniture

Lot# 6

French Louis XVI Style Boulle Pedestals

Approximate dimensions: 48 1/2 x 16 x 16 inches diameter..

Estimate: $650 - $950

French Louis XVI Style Boulle Pedestals

Lot# 6

Estimate: $650 - $950

Lot# 7

French Louis XV Style Oval Parquetry Table Pair

With dore bronze mounts.
Approximate dimensions: 29 high x 36 wide x 24 1/2 inches deep..
Condition: Minimal wear.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 11

Pair of Charles X Style Side Tables

Burl veneer top section with a single drawer and ebonized inlay, on two X-form supports with gilt brass mounts and a baluster carved stretcher.
Approximate dimensions: 28 3/4 high x 23 1/2 wide x 16 5/8 inches deep..
Condition Very minor wear to ebonized finish

Estimate: $300 - $400

Pair of Charles X Style Side Tables

Lot# 11

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 13

Pair of Louis XV Style Marquetry Nightstands

White marble top with gilt bronze surround, three drawers, cabriole legs, checkered marquetry pattern throughout, gilt bronze accents.
Approximate dimensions: 30 3/4 high x 13 5/8 wide x 13 3/4 inches deep..
Condition: Repaired crack to marble corner, very minor wear overall.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Pair of Louis XV Style Marquetry Nightstands

Lot# 13

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 18

Louis Philippe Style Pewter Inlaid Cabinet Pair

With silver metal mounts, white marble top above a single long drawer, over a single door cabinet with a shelf.
Approximate dimensions: 41 high x 32 1/2 wide x 15 1/2 inches deep..
Condition: Minor wear to the marble tops.

Estimate: $600 - $900

 

Jewelry and Timepieces

Lot# 285

Golay Fils Stahl Painted Portrait Miniature, Diamond, Seed Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Watch with Chain

DIAL: Round, textured gold, black Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer minutes track, blued breguet hands. MOVEMENT: Manual wind, jeweled. CASE: Round, open face, 18k yellow and white gold, foliate border motif, rose-cut diamond border, painted portrait miniature depicting a regal woman, Golay Fils Stahl, Geneve, Fabrique, 03 97, gold cuvette no. 2025 and engraved No. 26861 Golay-Leresche Fils, Golay Fils Stahl SUCrs, Geneve, 2 Rue de la Paix, Paris. Grace A. Young, Milwaukee 30 mm. Suspended from an 18k yellow gold fancy link chain interspersed by seed pearls and a diamond bow bail and measuring approximately 24 inches in length.
Gross Weight: 33.1 dwts
Note: Some diamonds missing, minor scratches to portrait miniature, discoloration to dial and outer track worn.

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot# 289

Coral, Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Ring

Featuring one oval shaped coral cabochon measuring approximately 11.9 x 9 mm, flanked by six full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.03 cttw., set in a 14k yellow gold mounting.
Size: 6 3/4, Gross Weight: 1.5 dwts

Estimate: $300 - $500

Coral, Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Ring

Lot# 289

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 290

Carved Coral, 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite

Including one carved coral rose, 14k yellow gold ring, size 6 1/2 together with one 14k yellow gold box link, 24 inch neck chain.
Gross Weight: 9.1 dwts

Estimate: $200 - $300

Carved Coral, 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite

Lot# 290

Estimate: $200 - $300

 

Lighting

Lot# 141

Spanish Wrought Iron Five Light Torchiere Pair

Patinated finish, decorated with flowers and leaves.
Approximate dimensions: 70 high x 27 inches wide..
Condition: Patinated finish with some possible rust.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Spanish Wrought Iron Five Light Torchiere Pair

Lot# 141

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 142

Dirk Van Erp Style Hammered Copper Table Lamp

Circa 1920.
Body formed as a lantern with handle with mica shade.
Unmarked to base shade also unmarked.
14 1/4 H.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Dirk Van Erp Style Hammered Copper Table Lamp

Lot# 142

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 143

Danish Modern Style Teak and Plexiglass Floor Lamp and Terrarium

Circa 1970.
The interior fitted with cork, fitted with plastic antler ferns. Fitted with high, conical linen shade.
Unmarked.
48 H., including shade. 14 H. x 18 W. X 18 D., the base.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 144

Danish Modern Style Table Teak and Linen Lamp

Circa 1970.
The straight-sided, stepped cylindrical base and top incorporating a louvered linen shade.
The base 7 H. x 8 Diameter. 38 H., including shade.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Danish Modern Style Table Teak and Linen Lamp

Lot# 144

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 145

Danish Modern Style Teak, Plexiglass, and Brass Table Lamp

Circa 1975.
Square wood base and top, holding smoked plexiglass panels, with a tall, cylindrical element to center. With flaring cylindrical linen, raffia and brown velvet shade.
Unmarked.
26 H. x 10 W. x 10 D. 50 H., with shade.
The shade has collected a couple of bruises and dust.

Estimate: $200 - $300

 

Rugs, Carpets and Textiles

Lot# 150

I. Magnin Mink Coat

Estimate: $300 - $500

I. Magnin Mink Coat

Lot# 150

Estimate: $300 - $500

 

Silver and Objects de Vertu

 

Stamps, Coins and Ephemera

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