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Lot# 5001

Chanel J12 Black Ceramic, Stainless Steel Wristwatch

DIAL: Round, black, white Arabic numeral hour markers, white outer minutes track, white inner seconds track, date aperture between 4 and 5 oclock, white baton hands, white center sweep seconds hand, Chanel, J12, Swiss made. MOVEMENT: Quartz (no opened). CASE: Barrel, black ceramic, stainless steel back, eight screw back, Chanel, Paris, Swiss made, D.M. 1889G, 39 mm. BRACELET: Black ceramic, oyster link tapering from 18 to 17 mm, double deployant clasp, 7 inches.
Gross Weight: 86.2 dwts

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Chanel J12 Black Ceramic, Stainless Steel Wristwatch

Lot# 5001

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 5041

Seldon Connor Gile Marin County Farm oil on board

(American 1877-1947)
Marin County Farm
Oil on board
15 x 17 3/4 inches / 38.1 x 45.09 cm
Signed lower left: Gile

Estimate: $6000 - $8000

Seldon Connor Gile Marin County Farm oil on board

Lot# 5041

Estimate: $6000 - $8000

Lot# 5049

Maqbool Fida Husain Untitled oil on canvas

(Indian 1913-2011)
Untitled
Oil on canvas
48 x 35 3/8 inches / 121.92 x 89.85 cm
Signed upper left corner: Husain
Provenance: Certificate of authenticity from the artist sold with this work
CONDITION: In overall good condition, when examined under black light there is no areas of restoration or repair. There are no visible abrasions or tears to the canvas. The colors are bright and the stretchers are good repair.

Estimate: $40000 - $60000

Maqbool Fida Husain Untitled oil on canvas

Lot# 5049

Estimate: $40000 - $60000

Lot# 5051

Claes Oldenburg Geometric Mouse, Scale C anodized aluminum

(American b. 1929)
Geometric Mouse, Scale C
Anodized aluminum
25 x 20 1/2 x 10 inches / 63.5 x 52.07 x 25.4 cm
Stamped by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles and with the artists copyright stamp on the lower window pull Executed in 1971 the upper window is missing the pull with the artist initials and numbering
CONDITION: In overall good condition, there is one medallion missing with the numbering and the artist initials. Both metal chains are accounted for but they are connected and attached to one of the windows. There is overall wear to the sculpture due to improper handling and storage. Areas of visible aluminum and wear. Please see additional images.

Estimate: $5000 - $7000

Claes Oldenburg Geometric Mouse, Scale C anodized aluminum

Lot# 5051

Estimate: $5000 - $7000

Lot# 5052

Brett Weston Calla Lillies silver gelatin print

(American 1911-1993)
Calla Lillies
Silver gelatin print
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 10 1/2 inches / 30.16 x 26.67 cm
Signed on the mount lower right: Brett Weston and numbered lower left directly below the image: 6/30

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Brett Weston Calla Lillies silver gelatin print

Lot# 5052

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Lot# 5054

Ann Collier Untitled chromogenic print

(American b. 1970)
Untitled, 2005
Flush mounted chromogenic print
41 x 51 inches framed / 104.14 x 129.54 cm
Unsigned, edition or 4 2 AP
Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from the Marc Foxx Gallery, Los Angeles in 2005.
CONDITION: In overall good condition, when examined out of the frame the mount and the image are clean with no abrasions or areas of wear. The colors are crisp and the contrasts are strong. This work would benefit from being re-framed as the plexi glass does not sit well in the frame structure but this has not effected the print itself.

Estimate: $10000 - $15000

Ann Collier Untitled chromogenic print

Lot# 5054

Estimate: $10000 - $15000

Lot# 5055

Albelardo Morell Running Water and Two Forks silver gelatin print

(American / Cuban b. 1948)
Running Water, 1993 and Two Forks Under Water, 1993
Gelatin silver print 5/30. Gelatin silver print 6/30.
24 x 20 inches / 60.96 x 50.8 cm. 24 x 20 inches / 60.96 x 50.8 cm.
Signed, titled and dated in pencil verso. Signed, titled and dated in pencil verso.
Provenance: Both of these works were purchased by the current owner from the Bonni Benrubi Gallery, New York NY in 1994

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Albelardo Morell Running Water and Two Forks silver gelatin print

Lot# 5055

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Lot# 5077

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Cabinets

Continental.
19th Century and later.
One door cabinet over a single drawer, the tops and sides plain, the front panels elaborately-carved with scrolls, putto heads and birds. A phoenix rendered in high relief to door center.
Not marked.
Approximate dimensions: 62 1/2 x 47 x 24 inches..
Minor splits and losses to each.

Estimate: $2500 - $4000

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Cabinets

Lot# 5077

Estimate: $2500 - $4000

Lot# 5081

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine Cabinet

Continental.
Late 20th Century
Shaped rectangular with incurvate sides, and veneers in contrasting tones, restrained band of gilt bronze geometric decoration under the marble top above wide central door, glazed sides, left, center and right shaped skirt under door. Short legs encased in foliate gilt bronze shoes. Key with lot.
Unmarked.
Approximate dimensions: 73 x 63 1/2 x 22 inches..
Very good condition.
This lot includes the key.

Estimate: $1200 - $1600

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine Cabinet

Lot# 5081

Estimate: $1200 - $1600

Lot# 5082

French Louis XV Style Round Marquetry Inlaid Center Table

French.
Late 20th Century.
Floral inlay to top, foliate inlay to apron, over four volute legs resting on shaped waisted square stretcher base gilt bronze applied decoration to edges of stretcher.
Unmarked.
Approximate dimensions: 27 x 15 x 9 inches..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $800 - $1200

French Louis XV Style Round Marquetry Inlaid Center Table

Lot# 5082

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot# 5084

Rococo Style Ebonized Chinoiserie Painted Occasional Table

Unknown, possibly Continental.
Late 20th Century in mid-18th Century style.
The Rococo scalloped edge carved with scallops the ebonized surface embellished with Chinoiserie scenes the four standards carved, with two interlocking ovals to center, connected to legs by carved supports. Parcel gilt trim throughout.
Unmarked.
Approximate dimensions: 29 x 30 inches diameter..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $1200 - $1600

Rococo Style Ebonized Chinoiserie Painted Occasional Table

Lot# 5084

Estimate: $1200 - $1600

Lot# 5085

Pair of Continental Bow Front Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Continental.
Late 20th Century.
In Rgence style, with parquetry inlay to top edges, fronts and sides. Three long drawers. Gilt-metal hardware.
Unmarked.
Approximate dimensions: 34 x 38 x 27 inches..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $1600 - $2500

Pair of Continental Bow Front Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Lot# 5085

Estimate: $1600 - $2500

Lot# 5086

Pair of Framed Venetian Marble and Micro-Mosaic Plaques

Italian.
Late 20th Century.
The micro-mosaics after the antique, inset to black marble, the whole in substantial stained deep red wood frames.
Not marked.
Approximate dimensions: 29 x 33 x 3 inches..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $2500 - $4000

Pair of Framed Venetian Marble and Micro-Mosaic Plaques

Lot# 5086

Estimate: $2500 - $4000

Lot# 5087

18th Century German Walnut Two Part Inlaid Secretary

Germany.
Mid-18th Century and later.
Serpentine front, the frame walnut and with mahogany. The top section with tabernacle door between two short drawers above and below, and between sides each inset with four drawers and two drawers to end sides. This over the central hinged lid revealing three drawers fitted to the interior felted writing. The lower section with three drawers over bun feet.
Unmarked.
Approximate dimensions: 73 x 52 x 22 inches..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $2000 - $2500

18th Century German Walnut Two Part Inlaid Secretary

Lot# 5087

Estimate: $2000 - $2500

Lot# 5088

Italian Baroque Style Silver Gilt Table with a Specimen Marble Top

Italian.
Late 20th Century.
Shell and scallop motifs carved to apron, over eight elaborate foliate and scroll carved legs, serpentine stretcher, all under a pictorial marble top.
Unmarked.
Approximate dimensions: 33 x 64 x 38 inches..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $5500 - $7500

Italian Baroque Style Silver Gilt Table with a Specimen Marble Top

Lot# 5088

Estimate: $5500 - $7500

Lot# 5089

Set of Four Framed Italian Pietra Dura Plaques

Italian.
Late 20th Century
Each rectangular plaque featuring a bird standing amount flowers and foliage, rendered in hardstones on the black marble mount. In gilt wood frames.
Not marked.
Approximate dimensions: 17 x 25 x 1 1/2 inches..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $950 - $1500

Set of Four Framed Italian Pietra Dura Plaques

Lot# 5089

Estimate: $950 - $1500

Lot# 5093

French 19th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Brass Mounts

France.
19th Century and later.
The rectangular desk on four tapering legs,the cylinder with extensive brass inlaid scrollwork to front.
Not marked.
Approximate dimensions: 48 x 57 x 28 inches..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $1600 - $2500

French 19th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Brass Mounts

Lot# 5093

Estimate: $1600 - $2500

Lot# 5104

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Elephant Head Centerpiece Bowl on Foot

New York.
1874-1875.
The design attributed to Eugene Soligny. The round bowl with scalloped rim and spreading foot over a wide band chased and repousse in Chrysanthemum pattern over a band of lotus leaves. To each side, the head of a caparisoned elephant, with trunk extended.
Marked to underside of foot: Tiffany Co./4383 MAKERS 4629/STERLING SILVER/925-1000 M. 7 in.
Approximate dimensions: 7 1/8 high x 16 wide x 10 inches deep..
One of several Elephant Head articles in the Tiffany archives.
Condition: Minimal surface wear and tarnish.

Estimate: $30000 - $45000

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Elephant Head Centerpiece Bowl on Foot

Lot# 5104

Estimate: $30000 - $45000

Lot# 5106

Venetian Colored Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier

Italian.
Late 20th Century.
The chandelier with ten-lights, each formed as a multi-colored grape cluster.
Unmarked.
Approximate dimensions: 49 x 39 inches diameter..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $2500 - $4000

Venetian Colored Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier

Lot# 5106

Estimate: $2500 - $4000

Lot# 5108

Mughal Style Rock Crystal Covered Bowl with Gilt Metal Filigree Work

Probably India.
Late 20th Century.
The tapering globular bowl with domed cover, and encrusted hardstones to extensive gilt metal filagree to base, shoulder and cover.
Not marked.
Approximate dimensions: 11 x 9 inches diameter..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $1200 - $1600

Mughal Style Rock Crystal Covered Bowl with Gilt Metal Filigree Work

Lot# 5108

Estimate: $1200 - $1600

Lot# 5110

Pair of Contemporary Face Form White Marble Chairs

Italy.
Circa 2000.
Bucket-form seats over spreading bases, the backs molded as human faces.
Unmarked.
Approximate dimensions: 26 1/2 x 27 1/2 x 26 inches..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $4750 - $6500

Pair of Contemporary Face Form White Marble Chairs

Lot# 5110

Estimate: $4750 - $6500

Lot# 5111

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat

Continental.
Late 20th Century.
Top set over base, the apron with three drawers, cabriole legs, gilt bronze mounts to corners, drawers, knees and sabots.
Unmarked.
Approximate dimensions: 33 x 88 x 43 inches..
Very good condition.

Estimate: $1600 - $2500

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat

Lot# 5111

Estimate: $1600 - $2500

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