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Lot# 39A

Pair of Japanese Carved Shells

One carved with a parrot set in a landscape with a blossom branch, the other carved with two fish and a bird. Black enameled eyes on all animals.
Approximate dimensions: 8 1/4 wide x 6 3/4 inches deep..
Condition: Loss to enamel in two eyes. Small chips to the edge of the fish carved shell.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Pair of Japanese Carved Shells

Lot# 39A

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 43

Fred Cresswell Art Glass Table Lamp in Blue and Yellow

Sonoma, CA.
1992.
Blue spiral pattern on yellow glass, with a glass ruffled edge shade matching the body.
Marked Fred Cresswell 3/92.
Approximate dimensions: 16 high x 7 3/4 inches diameter..
Condition: Excellent, minimal wear and no damage.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 75

Murano Style Pink and Clear Glass Six Light Chandelier

With floral from cups for the lights, gilt flake accent to the pink glass.
Approximate dimensions: 33 high x 33 1/2 inches diameter..
Condition: Very good overall, no apparent breaks or losses.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 80

Framed Tapestry Depicting a French Rococo Courtship Scene

Two figures with a dog seated in a river-side lush garden, framed with a geometric pattern border, all in a faux-gilt frame.
Approximate dimensions: 55 high x 66 3/4 inches wide..
Condition: Minor dings to the frame corners and edges.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 91

Persian Agra Wool Carpet

Foliate motif in red and pink on a brown ground, with a beige main border.
Approximate dimensions: 10 feet x 14 feet 3 inches..
Condition: Contact gabemichaans.com for condition information.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Persian Agra Wool Carpet

Lot# 91

Estimate: $150 - $200

Lot# 111

Pakistani Rug

Brown ground with a tan main border, and red tone accents. Decorated in a Pomegranate and Peony motif.
Label to corner.
Approximate dimensions: 6 feet 2 inches x 4 feet 1 inch..
Condition: Small area of damage to the edge. Loss to fringe, possible fading to color.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Pakistani Rug

Lot# 111

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 117

India Tabriz Wool Rug

Large central medallion on a cream ground, with a light blue main border.
Approximate dimensions: 6 feet x 8 feet 10 inches..
Condition: Contact gabemichaans.com for condition information.

Estimate: $150 - $200

India Tabriz Wool Rug

Lot# 117

Estimate: $150 - $200

Lot# 119

Nepalese Wool Carpet

Pink with geometric decoration.
Approximate dimensions: 8 feet 3 inches x 11 feet 3 inches..
Condition: Contact gabemichaans.com for condition information.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Nepalese Wool Carpet

Lot# 119

Estimate: $150 - $200

Lot# 127

German Two Door Carved Oak Armoire

With carved decoration throughout, including figural cartouches on the two doors. A frieze in German above the doors appears to read, Iobbst Heinrich Schroder : KH : SL : HT : HN : Anna Maria Scherloe - Petrings..
Approximate dimensions: 76 1/2 high x 64 wide x 23 1/2 inches deep..
Condition: Significant wear throughout, including cracks and losses. The piece is not structurally stable and would need some restoration.

Estimate: $200 - $300

German Two Door Carved Oak Armoire

Lot# 127

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 133

Steinlin Tall Case Clock in a Burled Mahogany Case

Swan-neck pediment to the hood, with two baluster carved columns framing a hand-painted dial with rural scenes, with a semi-circular scene of an angel appearing to a man above the dial. The body is wide and robust, with the top half tapering into an even wider lower half base.
Marks on the dial are illegible due to wear and loss.
Approximate dimensions: 89 high x 21 wide x 9 inches deep..
Condition: Losses to paint on the dial with possible touch ups. Minor loss with repair to molding on the right side. Loss to veneer and chips on the lower half of the base. Additional minor wear.
Pendulum, two weights, winder, and key included.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 141

Sheraton Neoclassical Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

Late 18th/early 19th century.
Outset surface over a long drawer with velvet lined flatware dividers, flanked by two single door cabinets, all resting on square taper legs with spade feet. Decorated with inlaid banding and brass lion head pulls.
Approximate dimensions: 36 high x 76 wide x 29 inches deep..
Condition: Wear to surface includes light scratches, residue to the finish, an area with several small dents, and separation of the inlaid edge trim on the left. Narrow splits to the door panels, and some noticeable scratches to the front of the piece. Some loss and separation to inlaid trim on the apron. Minor wear tot he feet and legs.
Key available.

Estimate: $500 - $800

Lot# 149

Large Hexagonal Pietra Dura Inlaid Stone Table

White quartz with colorful inset stones arranged in a floral pattern. Stones include malachite, lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, and agate. With a later white painted wood base.
Approximate dimensions: 22 high x 39 3/4 inches diameter..
Condition: Chip to one corner of the top. Minor wear to the later base.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Large Hexagonal Pietra Dura Inlaid Stone Table

Lot# 149

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 167

Mid-Century Modern Style Parquetry Mahogany Trestle Table

The parquetry top with rounded corners, set on a trestle base.
Approximate dimensions: 31 high x 35 1/2 wide x 82 1/2 inches long..
Condition: Wear to the top, including surface scratches, and a chip to the edge. Some scuffs to the feet.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 168

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barcelona Style Chairs

With polished metal frames, and light brown tufted leather cushions. There is a teak wood buffer between the seat and leg sections.
Made in Italy stickers to underside. WJ Sloan cloth label under the seat cushions.
Approximate dimensions: 30 high x 28 1/2 wide x 33 1/2 inches deep..
Condition: Small spots of rust throughout. Significant wear and age to the cushions and cushion supports, including losses to the buttons.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Lot# 200

Marcel Catelein Paris- Le Pont Marie and Le Pont des Arts oil on canvas

(French b. 1907)
Le Pont Marie-Paris and Le Pont des Arts-Paris
Oil on canvas.
8 x 10 inches Frame: 12 1/2 x 14 3/8 inches. 8 x 10 inches Frame: 12 3/8 x 14 1/2 inches.
Signed lower left: M. Catelein artist label verso bottom stretcher bar with biographical information titled in pencil on the top stretcher bar Paris- Le Pont Marie. Signed lower left: M. Catelein artist label verso bottom stretcher with biographical information titled in pencil on the top stretcher bar Paris- Le Pont des arts.
(Condition: Please contact fine arts department for a full condition report.)

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 201

William Wyllie 2 Marine etching

(British 1851-1931)
8 and 12 Metres becalmed off Cowes and Atlantic Fleet Coming into Portsmouth Harbour
Etching.
Sheet: 10 7/8 x 17 1/2 inches Mat: 16 7/8 x 23 inches (Unframed). Sight: 8 7/8 x 15 1/2 inches Frame: 18 1/2 x 24 5/8 inches.
Signed in pencil lower left in the margin: W.L. Wyllie. Signed in pencil lower left in the margin: W.L. Wyllie label verso from Boots Chemists: Picture Framing and Art department (stamped 20 Apr 1929).
(Condition: Please contact fine arts department for a full condition report.)

Estimate: $400 - $600

William Wyllie 2 Marine etching

Lot# 201

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 204

Jacqui Morgan Espresso watercolor

(Swiss 20th century)
Espresso
Watercolor.
Sight: 10 1/4 x 16 1/2 inches Frame: 20 5/8 x 27 inches.
Signed lower right: J. Morgan.
Provenance: From the estate of artist Jacqui Morgan has over 100 original works at the Norman Rockwell museum in MA. Morgan was a female pioneer in the commercial illustration world.
(Condition: Please contact fine arts department for a full condition report.)

Estimate: $200 - $400

Jacqui Morgan Espresso watercolor

Lot# 204

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot# 217

Frank Stewart Merritt View of the Bay oil on board

(American 1885-1979)
View of the Bay
Oil on canvas board.
16 x 20 inches 20 3/8 x 24 3/8 inches.
Signed lower right: Frank S. Merritt
(Condition: Please contact fine arts department for a full condition report.)

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 218

American School Still Life of Peonies and Fruit oil on canvas

(20th century)
Still life of Peonies and Fruit
Oil on canvas.
24 x 20 inches Frame: 32 3/8 x 28 1/8 inches.
Signed lower right: Goodyear.
(Condition: Please contact fine arts department for a full condition report.)

Estimate: $400 - $500

Lot# 234

Ralph Blakelock Camp by the Pool oil on panel

(American 1847-1919)
Camp by the Pool
Oil on panel.
Sight: 13 x 15 1/2 inches Frame: 18 3/4 x 21 1/8 inches.
Signed lower left: R.A. Blakelock.
Gallery label verso from Wunderly Brothers, Pittsburgh PA
Provenance: Been in the same family for 100 years, passed to the current owner through descent
CONDITION: In visibly overall good condition. Due the framing it cannot be removed from the frame and the panel is under glass so we are unable to black light is work.

Estimate: $5000 - $7000

Ralph Blakelock Camp by the Pool oil on panel

Lot# 234

Estimate: $5000 - $7000

Lot# 249

Pierre Auguste Renoir Le Chapeau Epingle etching

(French 1841-1919)
Le Chapeau Epingl
Etching.
Sight: 5 1/8 x 3 5/8 inches Frame: 19 1/2 x 15 3/8 inches.
Signed in the plate lower left: Renoir Gumps San Francisco label verso top of the frame label verso at the bottom of the frame: From the George Binet Print Collection Artist Auguste Renoir France 1841-1919 / title: Le Chapeau Epingl / Medium: Etching / Remarks: Delteil 8 ii, 3rd plate signed at lower left in plate
(Condition: Please contact fine arts department for a full condition report.)

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 272

Paul Jenkins Untitled lithograph

(American 1923-2012)
Untitled
Lithograph.
Sheet: 23 x 18 inches Frame: 32 3/8 x 26 1/4 inches.
Signed, numbered and dated lower right: Paul Jenkins, Trial Proof 2, 1970.
(Condition: Please contact fine arts department for a full condition report.)

Estimate: $200 - $400

Paul Jenkins Untitled lithograph

Lot# 272

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot# 274

Louis Icart Casanova aquatint etching

(French 1888-1950)
Casanova
Aquatint etching.
Sight: 21 1/4 x 14 inches Frame: 27 3/4 x 20 1/4 inches.
Signed lower right: Louis Icart windmill stamp lower left numbered 411 publisher information upper left: Editions d Art Devambez 22 Rue Lavoisier. Paris: copyright annotation upper right corner: Copyright 1928 by L. Icart. Paris.
Label verso from OConnor Moffatt Co San Francisco, with title Casanova.
(Condition: Please contact fine arts department for a full condition report.)
was not examined out of the frame but visibly heavy mat burn around the whole image.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Louis Icart Casanova aquatint etching

Lot# 274

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 276

Leonor Fini Rafaela lithograph

(Argentine/French 1908-1996)
Rafaela
Lithograph.
Sight: 24 3/4 x 19 3/4 inches Frame: 35 7/8 x 30 inches.
Signed lower right: Leonor Fini numbered lower left: E.A. 24/25.
Label verso: Published by Circle Galler LTD.
(Condition: Please contact fine arts department for a full condition report.)

Estimate: $400 - $600

Leonor Fini Rafaela lithograph

Lot# 276

Estimate: $400 - $600

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