DIAL: Round, mother-of-pearl, gold index hour markers, black outer minutes track, date aperture at 3 oclock, gold baton hands, gold center sweep seconds hand, Croton, Quartz, Swiss Mouvt. MOVEMENT: Quartz battery (not opened). CASE: Barrel, 14k yellow gold with fluted bezel, screw back, four lugs, Croton Italy, 32 x 26 mm. BRACELET: 14k yellow gold, president link tapering from 13 mm to 10 mm, deployant Croton clasp, 6 1/2 inches. Accompanied original boxes and four extra bezels as follows: diamond, 14k yellow gold ruby, diamond, 14k yellow gold sapphire, diamond, 14k yellow gold and an emerald, diamond, 14k yellow gold. Gross Weight: 44.4 dwts
Mens Porter 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Additional 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet
DIAL: Round, gold, gold index hour markers, black outer minutes track, aperture at 3 oclock for date, gold center sweep seconds hand, gold baton hands, Porter, Geneve. MOVEMENT: Battery. CASE: Round, 14k yellow gold, snapback, four lugs, engraved To Walter My Special Friend, David, 34 mm. BRACELET: 14k yellow gold, brick link measuring approximately 15 mm in width, fold over clasp, 7 inches. Accompanied by an extra 14k yellow gold mesh style link with buckle motif clasp. Gross Weight: 55.4 dwts
DIAL: Round, silver, rose tone Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer minutes track, three subsidiary dials at 6, 9 and 12 oclock, aperture for date at 6 oclock, black center sweep seconds hand, rose tone and luminous dauphine hands, Frederique Constant, Geneve, Swiss made. MOVEMENT: Automatic self winding. CASE: Barrel, stainless steel, four lugs, six screw back, chronograph buttons at 2 and 4 oclock, windowed back, 10ATM-FC-392RV6B6, Limited Edition 1888, No. 1106, Frederique Constant Runabout, Swiss made, 43 mm. STRAP: Brown leather, stainless steel deployant buckle. Accompanied by original boxes and papers. Box also holds a model boat. Gross Weight: 80.8 dwts
Featuring eleven round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.15 cttw., set in an 18k white gold double looped mounting measuring approximately 9 mm in width. Accompanied by original Cartier boxes and certificate. Size: 7 1/4, Gross Weight: 10.0 dwts Note: Inside shank marked Cartier 750 SS with serial number AY3071.
Diamond, Multicolored Sapphire, 18k White Gold Brooch
Featuring one hundred and fourteen full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.05 cttw., accented by oval-cut blue, orange, purple, green, yellow and pink sapphires weighing a total of approximately 8.50 cttw., set in an 18k white gold ruffled circle mounting measuring approximately 36 mm. Gross Weight: 13.5 dwts
Featuring one round brilliant-cut diamond measuring approximately 8.41 - 8.39 x 5.16 mm and weighing approximately 2.20 cts., accented by seventeen full-cut and nine baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.55 cttw., set in a platinum mounting. Size: 5, Gross Weight: 8.6 dwts
Multicolored Sapphire, Diamond, 18k White Gold Bracelet
Featuring thirty heart-cut fancy colored sapphires, accented by eight round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.35 cttw., set in an 18k white gold hinged bangle mounting measuring approximately 22 mm in width, with an internal diameter of approximately 56 mm. Gross Weight: 28.2 dwts
Featuring one pear-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.80 ct., accented by one round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.10 ct., further enhanced by five marquise-cut and twenty-seven round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.30 cttw., set in a 14k white gold mounting. Total diamond weight for the ring is approximately 6.20 cttw. Size: 6 3/4, Gross Weight: 8.0 dwts
Multicolored Sapphire, Diamond, 18k White Gold Butterfly Brooch
Designed as a butterfly, the wings featuring round-cut blue, pink, yellow and green sapphires weighing a total of approximately 6.00 cttw., the top wings, body, antenna and eyes accented by eighty-five round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.50 cttw., set in an 18k white gold mounting measuring approximately 43 x 60 mm. Gross Weight: 13.1 dwts
Featuring one marquise-cut diamond measuring approximately 14.3 x 7.4 x 4.18 mm and weighing approximately 2.56 cts., flanked by two tapered baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.20 cttw., set in a platinum mounting. Size: 5 3/4, Gross Weight: 2.6 dwts
Featuring a rose quartz sphere weighing approximately 53.95 cts., accented by pink, yellow and green sapphires weighing a total of approximately 3.30 cttw., further enhanced by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.72 cttw., set in an 18k white gold floral motif mounting. Size: 7, Gross Weight: 20.4 dwts
Featuring one round brilliant-cut diamond measuring approximately 7.5 - 7.42 x 4.7 mm and weighing approximately 1.59 ct., accented by two marquise-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.15 cttw., set in a 14k white gold mounting, suspended from a 14k white gold chain, completed by a spring ring clasp, forming a 15 inch necklace. Gross Weight: 1.0 dwts
Art Deco Diamond, Ruby, Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Each matching clip featuring five baguette-cut and thirty-two round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.10 cttw., accented by twenty-four calibre-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 1.75 cttw., set in a platinum scrolling motif mounting measuring approximately 35 x 20 mm, completed by a separate frame and pin stem attachment to form a single brooch measuring approximately 30 x 50 mm. Total diamond weight for the pair is approximately 4.20 cttw. Total ruby weight for the pair is approximately 3.50 cttw. Gross Weight: 17.1 dwts
Featuring thirty-six old European-cut diamonds ranging in size from approximately 0.45 ct. to 0.03 ct. and weighing a total of approximately 5.15 cttw., accented by seventy-four old round-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.25 cttw., further enhanced by rose-cut diamonds, set in a platinum articulated mounting tapering from 9 mm to 5 mm, completed by a tongue and groove clasp with figure eight safety and safety chain, forming a 7 inch bracelet. Gross Weight: 16.4 dwts
Opal Cameo, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Enhancer Brooch
Featuring one oval shaped opal cameo measuring approximately 41 x 28 mm, depicting a Greek soldier, surrounded by thirty-seven old European-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.75 cttw., set in a platinum-topped, 18k yellow gold mounting, completed by a pin stem and swivel down bail with removable diamond, platinum-topped, 18k yellow gold enhancer bail. Gross Weight: 18.8 dwts Note: Opal cracked and chipped at 1 oclock.
Featuring one round brilliant-cut diamond measuring approximately 8.29 - 8.21 x 4.8 mm and weighing approximately 2.00 cts., set in a platinum solitaire mounting. Size: 5 1/2, Gross Weight: 5.0 dwts Provenance: From the Estate of M. Okazaki, San Francisco, CA. To be sold to benefit Spark SF Public Schools for homeless students attending the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).
Centering one oval shaped opal cabochon measuring approximately 31 x 39 mm, accented by forty-six full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.90 cttw., set in an 18k white gold filigree style mounting measuring approximately 40 x 71 mm. Gross Weight: 17.4 dwts Provenance: From the Estate of M. Okazaki, San Francisco, CA. To be sold to benefit Spark SF Public Schools for homeless students attending the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).
Diamond, Platinum-Topped, 18k Yellow Gold Sunburst Pendant Brooch
Featuring thirteen old European-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.35 cttw., accented by forty-two old round-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.25 cttw., set in a platinum-topped, 18k yellow gold sunburst brooch mounting measuring approximately 30 mm, completed by a fold down bail. Gross Weight: 6.8 dwts
Featuring one oval-cut tanzanite measuring approximately 16.3 x 12.87 x 7.5 mm and weighing approximately 10.68 cts., accented by forty-two round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.50 cttw., set in an 18k white gold mounting measuring approximately 22 mm in width. Size: 6 3/4, Gross Weight: 11.6 dwts
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k White Gold Snowflake Brooch
Designed as a snowflake, the center featuring a dome of thirteen round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.85 cttw., accented by six round-cut and eight marquise-cut sapphires weighing a total of approximately 3.00 cttw., further enhanced throughout by one hundred and twelve round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.50 cttw., set in an 18k white gold mounting measuring approximately 36 mm. Total diamond weight for the brooch is approximately 7.35 cttw. Gross Weight: 9.7 dwts
Featuring one emerald-cut emerald measuring approximately 10.89 x 7.81 x 5.14 mm and weighing approximately 4.01 cts., flanked by two tapered baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.20 cttw., set in a platinum mounting, size 5 1/2 together with a matching baguette-cut and tapered baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 cttw., platinum band, size 5 1/2. Gross Weight: 5.2 dwts
Including one pear-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 17.02 cts., diamond, 14k white gold pendant together with an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 6.05 cts., diamond, 14k white gold ring, size 6 1/4. Gross Weight: 7.7 dwts
Featuring one rounded triangular shaped opal measuring approximately 22 x 22 mm, accented by six round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.10 cttw., set in a 14k yellow gold pendant enhancer mounting measuring approximately 37 x 22 mm, suspended from a 14k yellow gold omega link measuring approximately 5 mm in width, completed by a tongue and groove clasp with figure eight safety, forming a 16 inch necklace. Gross Weight: 26.0 dwts
Kailis South Sea Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite
Including a bracelet featuring three Australian south sea cultured pearls measuring approximately 15.5 mm, 12.8 mm and 10.7 mm, accented by one hundred and eight round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.50 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold coiled mounting with an internal diameter of approximately 52 mm together with a matching Australian south sea cultured pearl measuring approximately 13.7 mm, diamond, 18k yellow gold coiled ring, size 6 1/2. Gross Weight: 36.8 dwts Note: All pieces marked with a K and one round-cut black diamond.
Featuring one opal cabochon measuring approximately 45 x 23 mm, accented by eight full-cut and five single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold pendant enhancer mounting measuring approximately 60 x 30 mm. Gross Weight: 16.1 dwts
Including one 14k yellow gold fancy geometric link measuring approximately 11 mm in width, 15 1/2 inch necklace one matching 14k yellow gold fancy geometric link, 7 inch bracelet together with a pair of matching 14k yellow gold fancy geometric link earrings measuring approximately 30 x 11.5 mm. Gross Weight: 69.5 dwts
Kailis South Sea Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite
Including the Kailis Luna pendant featuring an Australian south sea cultured pearl measuring approximately 14.9 mm, accented by three full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.15 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold mounting, suspended from an 18k yellow gold two strand chain, forming an 18 inch necklace the orbit ring featuring a 12.6 mm Australian south sea cultured pearl, accented by six full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.35 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold mounting, size 6 together with a matching pair of orbit earrings, each featuring one Australian south sea cultured pearl measuring approximately 14 mm, accented by three full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.30 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold mounting and measuring approximately 33 mm in length. Gross Weight: 25.5 dwts Note: All pieces marked with a K and one round-cut black diamond.
Including one carved coral double fish, 14k yellow gold pendant measuring approximately 62 x 56 mm together with a carved coral fish, diamond, 14k yellow gold ring, size 7 1/2. Gross Weight: 32.3 dwts
The matching pair of 24k yellow gold hinged bangle bracelets featuring a woven textured and polished link measuring approximately 13 mm in width, each suspending two coin form charms, completed by screw clasps with safety chains and with an internal diameter of approximately 54 mm. Gross Weight: 175.9 dwts Note: Minor denting and wear.
Including one emerald-cut kunzite, 14k yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet measuring approximately 18 mm in width and with an internal diameter of approximately 60 mm one oval-cut kunzite, diamond, 14k yellow gold pendant measuring approximately 38 x 18.5 mm one pear-cut kunzite, diamond, 14k yellow gold pendant enhancer measuring approximately 39 x 22 mm one oval-cut kunzite, 14k yellow gold scale motif ring, size 7 1/4 together with an oval-cut kunzite, 14k yellow gold ring, size 7. Gross Weight: 47.6 dwts
Featuring one oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 4.68 cts., accented by eight princess-cut and twenty round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.55 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold mounting. Size: 6 3/4, Gross Weight: 5.5 dwts
Including one 14k yellow gold Byzantine link tapering from 11 mm to 7 mm, 17 inch necklace together with a matching 14k yellow gold Byzantine link measuring approximately 10 mm in width, 7 1/2 inch bracelet. Gross Weight: 55.0 dwts
Multi-Stone, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite
Including a ruby, emerald, sapphire cabochon, heart-cut diamond, 18k yellow gold 7 inch charm bracelet a pair of oval-cut ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, 18k yellow gold j-hoop earrings measuring approximately 20 x 9 mm together with a matching oval-cut ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, 18k yellow gold ring, size 6 3/4. Gross Weight: 26.9 dwts
Featuring one round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 ct., set in an 18k yellow gold triangular shaped geometric link measuring approximately 13 mm in width, completed by a fold over clasp, forming a 7 1/2 inch bracelet. Gross Weight: 25.2 dwts
Pair of Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold Bombe Earrings
Each centering one round shaped emerald cabochon measuring approximately 4.9 mm, accented by forty-eight round-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 4.65 cttw., further enhanced by full-cut diamonds, set in an 18k yellow gold bombe mounting measuring approximately 21 mm. Total ruby weight for the pair is approximately 9.30 cttw. Gross Weight: 14.4 dwts
Rubellite Tourmaline, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Centering one oval shaped rubellite tourmaline cabochon measuring approximately 15.8 x 12.1 x 7.25 mm and weighing approximately 10.18 cts., surrounded by twenty-eight full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.35 cttw., accented by twenty-two round-cut emeralds weighing a total of approximately 1.15 cttw., set in a 14k yellow gold mounting. Size: 7, Gross Weight: 4.9 dwts
Featuring forty-one round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.10 cttw., set in a 14k yellow and white gold heart shaped pendant mounting measuring approximately 29 x 27 mm, suspended from a flat curb link measuring approximately 4 mm in width, completed by a tongue and groove clasp with figure eight safety, forming a 17 3/4 inch necklace. Gross Weight: 21.8 dwts
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold Flower Jewelry Suite
Including one ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, 18k yellow and white gold flower motif 18 inch necklace one matching ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, 18k yellow and white gold ring, size 7 3/4 together with a matching pair of ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, 18k yellow and white gold earrings measuring approximately 17 x 18 mm. Gross Weight: 26.3 dwts
14k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet with Nine Unmounted Multi-Stone, 14k Yellow Gold Charms
The 14k yellow gold double open oval link measuring approximately 14 mm in width, completed by a tongue and groove clasp with figure eight safety and safety chain, forming a 6 3/4 inch bracelet. Accompanied by nine unmounted charms as follows: cultured pearl, 14k yellow gold heart shaped sweet 16 jade cabochon, diamond, cultured pearl, ruby, 14k yellow gold heart shaped 25 cultured pearl, 14k yellow gold Happy Anniversary circle diamond, 14k yellow and white gold menorah motif the lord is my light circle diamond, 14k yellow and white gold Happy Anniversary circle ruby, 14k yellow gold keys to health, wealth, luck and love rectangle multi-stone, 14k yellow gold 100 turquoise, garnet, 14k yellow gold heart shaped menorah together with a 14k yellow gold circle with man motif. Gross Weight: 92.7 dwts Note: Most charms personalized/engraved on backs. 100 charm missing a stone.
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold Fish Brooch
Designed as a fantail goldfish, the body and tail featuring square-cut rubies, the tail further accented by square-cut sapphires and emerald, the body, tail and fins further enhanced by round-cut diamonds, set in an 18k yellow gold slightly articulated mounting measuring approximately 44 x 62 mm. Gross Weight: 17.2 dwts
Including a diamond, 14k yellow, white and rose gold turtle 6 3/4 inch articulated bracelet with turtle shell that opens to reveal a baby turtle a matching diamond, 14k yellow, white and rose gold articulated turtle pendant measuring approximately 49 x 28 mm with turtle shell that opens to reveal a baby turtle a matching diamond, 14k yellow, white and rose gold articulated ring, size 7 1/2 with turtle shell that opens to reveal a baby turtle together with a pair of 14k yellow and rose gold turtle motif earrings measuring approximately 17 x 13 mm. Gross Weight: 53.9 dwts
Multi-Stone, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite
Including a brooch designed bowl of fruit, featuring varying shaped rubies, color-change, blue, pink, yellow, green, orange sapphires and tsavorite garnets, accented by full-cut diamonds, set in an 18k yellow and white gold mounting measuring approximately 50 x 59 mm together with a blue, pink and orange sapphire weighing a total of approximately 5.66 cttw., diamond weighing a total of approximately 1.35 cttw., 18k yellow gold ring, size 6 3/4. Gross Weight: 34.5 dwts
Including an alternating pink and green tourmaline cabochon, 14k yellow gold graduated 16 1/2 inch necklace tapering from 13 mm in width to 8 mm in width a matching alternating pink and green tourmaline cabochon, 14k yellow gold 7 1/4 inch bracelet together with a pair of matching pink and green tourmaline, 14k yellow gold earrings measuring approximately 28 x 9 mm. Gross Weight: 63.7 dwts Note: One pink tourmaline loose from the bracelet.
Including a necklace featuring square shaped sugarloaf cabochons of amethyst, blue topaz, tourmaline, peridot and garnet, set in an 18k yellow gold Bulgari styled link measuring approximately 16.5 mm in width and 17 inches in length together with a matching 7 1/2 inch bracelet. Gross Weight: 110.7 dwts
Designed as a bird, the head and body featuring round-cut yellow sapphires, the wings and tail feathers accented by round-cut tsavorite garnets, the head and tips of tail feathers further accented by full-cut diamonds, the eyes completed by two marquise-cut rubies, set in an 18k yellow and white gold mounting measuring approximately 40 x 72 mm and completed by a double pin stem. Gross Weight: 14.8 dwts
Pair of Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold En Tremblant Flower Earrings
Designed as a pair of matching flowers, the centers featuring en tremblant diamond clusters, the petals accented by round-cut yellow sapphires, the leaves and stem further enhanced by tapered baguette-cut and full-cut diamonds, set in an 18k yellow gold mounting measuring approximately 32 x 25 mm. Total yellow sapphire weight for the pair is approximately 7.73 cttw. Total diamond weight for the pair is approximately 1.25 cttw. Gross Weight: 17.4 dwts
Multi-Stone, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite
Including one amethyst, blue topaz, citrine, garnet, peridot, diamond, 18k yellow gold graduated 16 1/2 inch necklace together with a matching pair of amethyst, blue topaz, citrine, diamond, 18k yellow gold earrings measuring approximately 34 x 14 mm. Gross Weight: 74.2 dwts
Featuring one square cushion shaped, faceted-top amethyst measuring approximately 13.9 x 14 x 9.1 mm, set in an 18k yellow gold mounting. Size: 8, Gross Weight: 5.7 dwts Note: Inside shank and sides of gallery marked Tiffany Co.
Art Deco Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Designed as a waitress presenting a three layered cake, the legs featuring an oval shaped star sapphire cabochon measuring approximately 9.05 x 7.4 mm, the head topped with an oval shaped sapphire cabochon measuring approximately 4.7 x 3.6 mm, her blouse and the platform with square-cut and round-cut rubies, the cake accented by twelve single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.20 cttw., set in a platinum mounting measuring approximately 33 x 18 mm, set atop a 14k yellow gold hinged bangle mounting measuring approximately 38 mm in width, completed by a pressure clasp with figure eight safety and an internal diameter of approximately 57 mm. Gross Weight: 45.2 dwts
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite
Including one kite shaped lapis lazuli tablet measuring approximately 50 x 39 x 5.7 mm, accented by five round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.85 cttw., set in a 14k yellow gold mounting, suspended from a 14k yellow gold rope link, 18 inch chain together with an oval shaped lapis lazuli cabochon measuring approximately 20.64 x 12.9 mm, accented by thirty-four full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.25 cttw., 14k yellow gold ring, size 4 3/4. Gross Weight: 29.4 dwts
Featuring fifty-seven round brilliant-cut diamonds ranging in size from approximately 0.60 ct. to 0.09 ct. and weighing a total of approximately 10.65 cttw., each bezel set in 18k white gold, further set in 18k yellow gold circle links, completed by a tongue and groove clasp with figure eight safety, forming a graduated riviera 17 inch necklace. Gross Weight: 28.3 dwts
Featuring one oval-cut tanzanite measuring approximately 16.49 x 11.9 x 8.85 mm and weighing approximately 11.95 cts., flanked by two full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.05 cttw., accented by forty-seven tapered baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold mounting measuring approximately 21 mm in width. Size: 6 3/4, Gross Weight: 13.2 dwts
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Featuring five oval-cut tanzanites weighing a total of approximately 12.35 cttw., accented by eighteen marquise-cut, ninety-two tapered baguette-cut and one hundred and eighty-six full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.55 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold articulated ribbon and spray motif mounting measuring approximately 72 x 47 mm. Gross Weight: 21.2 dwts
Featuring one oval shaped star sapphire cabochon measuring approximately 13.74 x 12.66 mm, surrounded by round-cut synthetic sapphires, set in a 14k yellow gold mounting. Size: 7, Gross Weight: 12.0 dwts
Including one 14k yellow gold stylized Greek key motif link measuring approximately 15 mm in width, 17 inch necklace one matching 14k yellow gold stylized Greek key motif 7 inch bracelet together with a pair of matching 14k yellow gold earrings measuring approximately 15 x 12 mm. Gross Weight: 100.9 dwts
Including a bracelet featuring eighty-eight square-cut sapphires weighing a total of approximately 3.50 cttw., accented by sixty princess-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.90 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold checkered motif mounting measuring approximately 16 mm in width, with an internal diameter of approximately 58 mm together with a matching square-cut sapphire, princess-cut diamond, 18k yellow gold ring, size 6. Gross Weight: 46.9 dwts
Featuring one pear-cut sapphire weighing approximately 4.80 cts., accented by two marquise-cut and seventeen round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.15 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold removable pendant enhancer mounting measuring approximately 24 x 17 mm, suspended from a diamond, sapphire, 18k yellow gold bow pendant brooch mounting measuring approximately 30 x 59 mm. Total diamond weight for the bow brooch only is approximately 5.00 cttw. Gross Weight: 13.3 dwts
French Sapphire, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Featuring one oval-cut sapphire measuring approximately 18.1 x 14.1 x 7.14 mm and weighing approximately 14.80 cts., accented by one hundred and forty-five round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.15 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold clasp mounting with fold under safety, suspended from ten strands of 3.4 mm cultured pearls, forming a 15 3/4 inch necklace. Gross Weight: 59.5 dwts Provenance: From the Estate of M. Okazaki, San Francisco, CA. To be sold to benefit Spark SF Public Schools for homeless students attending the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). Note: Back of clasp marked with French eagle head.
Jean Baptiste Armand Guillaumin Quai de Bercy, Paris oil on canvas
(French 1841-1927) Quai de Bercy, Paris c. 1880 oil on canvas, 13.5 x 22.75 inches overall with frame: 25.75 x 33.625 inches, signed lower left: Guillaumin. Provenance: Collection Bonbeau Galerie Serret et Fabiani, Paris Butterfields, San Francisco, California, February 16, 1984, lot 2112 Moss Gallery, San Francisco, California, acquired from the above Collection of Marshall R. Young, Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, acquired from the above, June 11, 1985 Estate of the above Montgomery Gallery, San Francisco, California Private collection, San Francisco, California Exhibitions: Old Jail Art Center, Albany, Texas, n.d
Literature: E. des Courires, Armand Guillaumin, Paris, 1924, p. 17, illustrated G. Serret and D. Fabiani, Armand Guillaumin, Catalogue raisonn de loeuvre peint, Paris, 1971, no. 80, illustrated
(Austrian, 18551935), EID-AL-FITR (Breaking the Fast), 1902, oil on canvas, canvas: 45.25 x 62.5 inches, overall with frame: 50.5 x 68 inches signed lower left, dated, and inscribed Le Cuire (Cairo), Provenance: Private collection, acquired in Cairo circa 1915 Bequeathed to Jewish Family and Childrens Services, San Francisco, CA Acquired from the above by the present owner (Bay Area, CA), circa 2000.
Circle of Jacques Louis David Portrait of a Lady oil on canvas
(French, 1748 - 1825), Portrait of a Lady, circa 1795, oil on canvas, canvas: 44.75 x 33.75 inches, overall (framed): 53.25 x 43 inches. Provenance: Philip G. Kinzer, Los Angeles, California, Armand DuVannes Galleries, Los Angeles, California, Jerome D. Adamson, Adamson-Duvannes Galleries, Downey, California. Note: Canvas was relined in Chicago, IL around 1945.
(British 1910-1974) A Huntsman in Pinks on a Gray Horse oil on board, 12.75 x 16 inches, signed lower left. Provenance: Private Collection, Sussex England, passed to current owner through descent. Label verso from E. Stacy Marks LTD, Fine Art Dealers East Sussex, England.
(Irish, 1876 - 1958), Lakeside Cottages, oil on panel, signed lower right, titled in pencil verso, panel: 16 x 24 inches, overall (framed): 19.75 x 27.75 inches, Provenance: Private Collection, (Oakland, CA) by familial descent from San Francisco, CA. This is the first time this work has ever come to auction.
Walt Francis Kuhn Landscape with Trees, 1928 oil on canvas
(American, 18771949), Landscape with Trees, 1928, oil on canvas, canvas: 13.5 x 16 inches, overall with frame: 18 x 20.5 inches signed and dated lower right center, Walt Kuhn 1928 Kennedy Galleries (New York, NY) label affixed verso.
(American 1867-1946), San Francisco, oil on board, 8.75 x 12 inches overall with frame: 16.5 x 19.25 inches, signed lower left and titled verso. William Karges Fine Art (Carmel, CA), label affixed verso
William Keith (American, 1838-1911), Into the Storm, Oil on Canvas
(American, 1838-1911) Into the Storm oil on canvas, canvas: 25.25 x 30 inches, overall (with frame): 38 x 43 inches, unsigned, title verso, 481 on frame verso. Provenance: Purchased at Butterfields Butterfields, CA circa 1979. Owned by Joseph Craviotto of Marin County, Craviotto worked at Butterfields for 20 years. Note this work was cleaned, and the signature was reportedly cleaned off during this process.
Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova Floral Still Life oil on canvas
(Russian, 18811962) Bouquets of Flowers 1960, oil on canvas, canvas: 31.75 x 39.75 inches overall with frame: 43 x 49 inches, signed in Cyrillic and dated 1960 lower right.
(German 1870-1938) The Prophet 1927, charcoal on paperboard, board: 13.75 x 9.75 inches overall with mat: 14 x 10.5 inches, signed and date lower right: E. Barlach 3/4/27. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from Christies with barcode number 00630931.
Andre Derain Person in 18th century costume watercolor
(French 1880-1954) Personnage au dix-huitime costume du sicle (person in 18th century dress), 1947 watercolor in blue, sight: 12 x 9.75 inches overall with frame: 21 x 19 inches, studio stamp lower right: Atelier Andre Derain. Provenance: Purchased from the Piccadilly Gallery London, Literature: Illustrated in Apollo Magazine February 1971 issue page 132 as part of the Round the Galleries: A Notable Patron of the Thirties article (fig. 5) The page from the magazine with the illustration is included with this lot.
Carlo Mariani Neoclassical portrait mixed media drawing on paper
(Italian b. 1931) Neoclassical Portrait 1980 mixed media drawing on toned paper, sight: 21 x 16 inches overall with frame: 30.5 x 25 inches, annotated in pencil with classical quote, Provenance: Annina Nosei-Weber New York and Hackett Freedman Gallery San Francisco labels verso.
Thomas Hart Benton Untitled landscape oil on canvas
(American 1889-1975) Untitled Landscape, oil on canvas laid on board 8 x 10.25 inches / 20.32 x 26.035 cm unsigned Provenance: This painting was owned by Leo Huberman who was a personal friend of Benton. Upon his death the paintings were inherited by the nieces and nephews of Leo. This painting was given to his niece Jamie Huberman. It has been in the possession of Jamie, who has since passed, since Leos death. Exhibition History: Kean College of N.J. (Loan inventory number 72.75)and displayed in an exhibition at the Newark Museum (in NJ) sometime in the 1970s or 80s.
We would like to thank the Thomas Hart Benton Catalogue Raisonn Foundation for authenticating this painting. This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonn being prepared by The Thomas Hart Benton Catalogue Raisonn Foundation. Committee Members: Dr. Henry Adams, Jessie Benton, Anthony Benton Gude, Andrew Thompson and Michael Owen.
(Chinese 1913-1988) Portrait of a Girl oil on canvas, 24 x 18 inches overall with frame: 29 x 23 inches, signed lower left: L. Fong with illegible annotation verso upper left corner.
William Theopolis Brown Untitled, 2009 oil collage on paper
(American, 19192012) Untitled, 2009 oil on paper collage, sheet: 7.5 x 5.75 inches, overall (framed): 17 x 14.5 inches, pencil signed lower left and dated.
Leonora Carrington The Bird Catcher colored pencil and pencil
(British / Mexican 1917-2011) Untitled, 1979 pencil drawing on paper, sight: 15.625 x 12.375 inches overall with frame: 29.25 x 25.25 inches, signed and dated in pencil lower left: Leonora Carrington 1979, Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from the artist through an exhibit at Frey Norris Gallery Annex San Francisco The Talismanic Lens 2/7/2008-3/30/2008. A copy of the exhibition catalog is included with this lot, the work can be found on page 47.
(American 1910-2001) Bird of the Inner Eye, 1933 oil on board, 16.25 x 19.875 inches overall with frame: 23.25 x 27 inches, signed and dated lower right: M. Graves 1933. Provenance: Schoelkopf Gallery, New York, Esther Stuttman Gallery New York, Felix Landau, Los Angeles, ACA Gallery New York, Stephen Mazoh New York, Gerald Peters Gallery New York, James Goodman Gallery, New York and Private collection San Francisco CA (gallery labels from all the above mentioned verso). Exhibitions: Rochester, New York, The Memorial Art Gallery of University of Rochester, Twentieth Century Art: The Charles Rand Penney Collection, (traveling exhibition), November 12, 1983-May, 1988 Included in the The Visionary Art of Morris Graves Meridian Gallery San Francisco exhibition March 15- May 20, 2010(illustrated in catalog pg. 28) Bolinas Museum, Bolinas Reflections from the Lake Morris Graves/ Kay Russell 9/29-11/11/2012 (label verso).
Notes: A copy of the Meridian Galleries The Visionary art of Morris Grave catalog accompanies this lot.
(French 1881-1955) Figures ink line drawing, sheet: 11.125 x 9 inches / 28.26 x 22.86 cm Frame: 16 7/8 x 14 3/4 inches, signed initials lower right: FL Provenance: Purchased at Christies sale 7933 12 Nov 1996 lot 85 (labels verso) CONDITION: In overall good condition, when examined out of the frame the sheet is not laid down but is hinged at the top and tacked in the lower left corner. Light mat burn to the sheet no tearing or abrasions to the paper.
(American 1924-2002) Ribar bronze 7 x 12.75 x 11 inches, signed on the base: Voulkos This piece is a partial study for life size work in front of the Veterans Building in San Francisco Notes: This bronze includes a letter from the artist discussing the work stating: Dear Hilliard Jeanette, I am happy to know that you are now the owners of Ribar. I am sure that it will have a beautiful and fullfilled existence in your fine home. If I may, I would like to pay it an occasional visit just to recall our old friendship. We can all have a toast (signed in blue ink) Peter Voulkos. This letter is written on UC Berkeley Department of Art stationary and dated June 25, 1970.
(Italian b. 1926) Relief bronze in relief on a wood base, overall including base: 11.25 x 9.5 x 3.25 inches, signed and numbered lower right: Arnaldo Pomodoro 29/30.
Vladimir Nemukhin In the Spring oil collage on board
(Russian 1925-2016) In the Spring, 1997 oil and collage on board, 10 x 12 inches overall with frame: 14 x 15.75 inches, signed and dated 97 in Cyrillic lower middle, Provenance: purchased by the current owner from Leonard Hutton Galleries New York, label verso.
Kiril M. Zdanevich Jacob on the Mount watercolor with collage and black india ink
(Russian 1892-1969) Jacob on the Mount 1915-17 watercolor with collage and black india ink sheet: 12.25 x 7.75 inches overall with frame: 25.125 x 19.25 inches, annotated in Cyrillic along the bottom of the sheet, Provenance: Christies London 1989 Russian Avant Garde, Fischer Fine Art, London, purchased by the current owner from Modernism Art of the 20th century San Francisco Exhibition: Modernism Art of the 20th Century San Francisco Russian Avant-Garde 1910-1930 Sept 6-Oct. 27, 1990.
(American 1932-2020) Marpissa, Paros 1989 watercolor on paper, sheet: 9.875 x 14.125 inches overall with frame: 18.375 x 22 inches, signed initials and dated lower left: RB 89. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from Gallery Paule Anglim San Francisco CA (label verso upper left corner).
(American 1905-1983) Snake Charmer gouache on paper, sight: 9.75 x 8.875 inches overall with frame: 18.5 x 17.375 inches, signed lower right: Doris Lee. Literature: This work was reproduced in Life Magazine 33, no. 19 (November 10, 1952): 109-112 in the article Doris Lee Paints Arab World on Trip from Tangier to Tunis.. Notes: This lot includes the book Doris Lee 1946 published by the American Artists Group (this work is not imaged in the book but does provide valuable biographical information on the artist herself).
(Spanish b. 1940) Alfonso VIII conquistador de Cuenca bronze, 13 x 9.75 x 3 inches, signed and dated along the lower right edge of the base: Zapata 99. This lot includes a book on the artist with this lot pictured.
Painting, Maud Florance Gatewood, Sensuous and Deceptive Light
(American, 1934 - 2004), Sensuous and Deceptive Streaks, 1988, acrylic on canvas, canvas: 32 x 50 inches signed, titled, and dated verso. Provenance: Artists Studio Hodges and Taylor Gallery Arlene and Barrie Bergman (Durham, NC/Santa Barbara, CA) Current Owner (Santa Barbara, CA). Note: Somerhill Gallery (Chapel Hill, NC) Artwork Appraisal Accompanies this painting.
(Israeli, 19182005), Untitled Abstract 1963, oil on canvas, 19.75 x 16 inches overall with frame: 20.5 x 16.5 inches, signed upper right: Lea Nikle, signed and dated verso: Lea Nikel 1963.
Harlan Jackson Camp 28 mixed media collage on canvas
(American 1918-1993) Camp 28 mixed media collage on canvas, canvas: 13.5 x 10.5 inches overall: 14 x 11 inches, signed lower right: harlan titled verso upper stretcher bar: Camp 28. Partial Guild Hall Permanent Collection (East Hampton, NY) label verso bottom stretcher bar.
(American, 19181979), Cats Cradle, 1972, etching on cream wove paper, plate: 23.375 x 26.5 inches sight: 24.875 x 28 inches overall with frame: 35.5 x 38.5 inches, pencil signed, titled, dated, and numbered 2/25 lower margin, printed by Joseph and Hugo Mugnani (Los Angeles, CA). Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from the Heritage Gallery, Los Angeles CA in 1978. Exhibition History: Another impression of this large print was exhibited and illustrated in the catalogue of the traveling exhibition Heroes Gone But Not Forgotten: The Art of Charles White. Gedeon Ec7.
Rene Magritte Lart de Vivre and La Petre Marie etching in colors
(Belgian 1898-1967) Lart de vivre (From: Le Lien de Paille) 1968 and La Petre Marie (From Signe de Survie au temps dAmor) 1968 etching in colors, etching in colors with aquatint, image 5.5 x 4.25 inches overall with frame: 13.5 x 11.5 inches, image: 3.5 x 5.5 inches overall with frame: 11 x 13.5 inches, signed lower right with stamp edition 6/150.
(American 1923-1997), Red Barn, 1969, screenprint in colors on C.M. Fabriano paper, with full margins, image: 14.375 x 17.125 inches, sheet: 19 x 26 inches, overall with frame: 26 x 27.5 inches, signed and dated lower left, R. Lichtenstein, 69 and numbered lower right, 49/250. Published by Gabriele Mazzotta Editore, Milan, with their blindstamp lower right corner under mat. Literature: Corlett, 89
After Andy Warhol Myths complete set of 10 color offset lithograph postcards
(American 1928-1987) Myths complete set of 10 color offset lithograph gallery postcards on cream wove paper, 1981 each sheet 6.875 x 6.875 inches, each sheet signed Andy Warhol in black felt tip pen and black ink, published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Inc., New York, with the original printed paper folder
Work on Paper, Joan Miro, Les Essencies de la Terra, 1968
(Spanish, 1893-1983), Les Essencies de la Terra, 1968, brush and ink over color lithograph on Japon nacre paper, full sheet: 20 x 14 inches 50.8 x 35.56 centimeters, pencil signed lower right. This work is a unique variation from the edition of 100 printed by Mourlot, (Paris, France), and published by Ediciones Poligrafa (Barcelona, Spain). Reference: Mourlot 578 Cramer 123
(American, 19581990), Fight AIDS Worldwide, 1990, lithograph in colors numbered 972/1000, sheet: 11 x 8.5 inches, with the Keith Haring Estate inkstamp verso signed by the executor Julia Gruen, Printed by Emiliano Sorini, New York, withthe publishers blindstamp,World Federation of United Nations Associations, New York, on wove paper. Literature: Littmann, page 168.
(American 1920-2008) Slice of Cheese 1992 color lithograph, sheet: 13 x 12.5 inches, signed and dated lower right: Paul Wonner 1992 and numbered lower left: 22/100. Notes: Published by Terrilium Prints, California.
(American 1923-2021) Haystacks color lithograph, sheet: 28.5 x 32 inches, pencil signed and dated lower right: G. Kondos 1999, titled bottom center: Haystacks and numbered lower left: 4/10 S.I.
(American 1923-2021) Carmel Beach color lithograph, sheet: 29.75 x 48.5 inches, pencil signed and dated lower right: G. Kondos 1999, titled in pencil bottom center: Carmel Beach and numbered lower left: 8/10 SI.
Ansel Adams, Tenaya Lake, Yosemite National Park, gelatin silver print
(American, 19021984), Tenaya Lake, Yosemite National Park, 1946, gelatin silver print, later impression circa 1960, image: 10.5 x 13.25 inches, overall (framed): 20 x 22.75 inches, signed in ink lower right, with Ansel Adams Route 1, Box 181, Carmel, California, 93921, stamp verso. .
Arnold Newman, Igor Stravinsky, 1947, gelatin silver print
(American, 19182006), Igor Stravinsky, 1947, gelatin silver print, image: 6.75 x 13 inches, framed: 19.25 x 23.25 inches, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left and dated.
Photogravure, Edward S. Curtis, The Winter Camp Apsaroke
(American, 18681952) The Winter Camp - Apsaroke, 1908 photogravure on rice paper, image: 7 x 5.25 inches, overall (framed): 18 x 15.5 inches, with copyright information under image, title lower left.
(American b. 1941) Navajo Blanket 1975 glass, 10.125 x 5.25 inches, signed initials and dated within the glass verso: dc 75, dated 1850 on the front. Provenance: Gift from the artist in 1970s to the family, passed to current owner through descent.
Berenice Abbott Exchange Place gold toned silver print (later impression)
(American 1898-1991), Exchange Place, c. 1934, gold toned gelatin silver print from the portfolio Berenice Abbot: 10 Photographs, later print (1976), published by New York: Witkin-Berley Ltd, image: 13.75 x 3.625 inches, overall (with frame): signature in pencil mount recto portfolio label mount verso Provenance: Purchased from 292 Gallery (New York, NY), Private Corporate Collection (San Francisco, CA).
Alfred Stieglitz City of Ambition vintage photogravure
(American 1864-1946) City of Ambition 1910 vintage photogravure, 8 3/4 x 6 5/8 inches, from Camera Work October 1911 Gallery 292 label verso Provenance: Purchased from Gallery 292 (New York, NY), Private Corporate Collection (San Francisco, CA).
Paul Strand Wall Street, New York vintage photogravure
(American 1890-1976) Wall Street, New York 1916 photogravure from Camera Work, 5.25 x 6 3/8 inches, Gallery label verso from Gallery 292 New York, Provenance: Purchased from Gallery 292 (New York, NY), Private Corporate Collection (San Francisco, CA). Literature: Camera Work, Number 48, October 1916, Hambourg, Paul Strand: Circa 1916, front cover and p. 159, Aperture, Paul Strand: A Retrospective Monograph Volume I: The Years 1915-1946, p. 16 Greenough, Paul Strand, pl. 12,Galerie Zur Stockeregg, Paul Strand, pl. 10, Galerie Zur Stockeregg, Paul Strand, Volume II, pl. 6, Margolis, Camera Work: A Pictorial Guide, p. 134.
Godfrey Frankel 3rd Ave L Train vintage silver contact print
(American b. 1912) 3rd Ave L Train, Looking South 1947 vintage silver contact print, 4 3/8 x 3 1/8 inches signed, titled, dated in pencil on reverse (label verso) Private Corporate Collection (San Francisco, CA).
Attrib. to Carlton E. Watkins San Francisco Bay- The Golden Gate albumen print
(American 1829-1916) San Francisco Bay- The Golden Gate albumen print circa 1880, Taber Credit below image (mammoth-plate) Fraenkel Gallery San Francisco CA label verso. Provenance: Purchased from Fraenkel Gallery (San Francisco, CA), Private Corporate Collection (San Francisco, CA).
Eadweard Muybridge, Panoramic San Francisco, from California Street Hill, 1877,
(American/British, 18301904) Panoramic San Francisco, from California Street Hill, 1877 halftone panorama from the classic photograph by Muybridge, 11 panels, image (sheet): 6.5 x 59 inches, published by Thomas C. Russell, Private Corporate Collection (San Francisco, CA).
Timothy OSullivan Fort Hell albumen print on original mount
(American 1840-1882) Quarters of Men in Ft. Sedwick, Generally known as Fort Hell, May 1865 albumen print on original mount, sight: 9 x 10 inches overall with frame: 17.75 x 19.5 inches, label and information on location verso. Provenance: Private Corporate Collection (San Francisco, CA).
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
Margaret Bourke-White, The Great Migration, 1947, Gelatin Silver Print
(American, 19041971), The Great Migration, 1947, gelatin silver print, image: 10 x 13.25 inches, framed: 24.5 x 26.5 inches, stamped verso, Life Photograph by Margaret Bourke-White, Property of Time Incorporated,.
(Canadian b. 1946), Logs, 2002, digital print, print: 29 x 37.5 inches, overall (with frame): 29.75 x 39 inches, signed on frame verso and dedicated For David, Jeff Wall, Feb. 15, 2016. Provenance: This work was given to David Hannon (Los Angeles, CA), a friend of Jeff Walls in 2016. Passed to current owner (Stockton, CA), by familial descent.
(Australian b. 1959) Bamboo Forest cibachrome print, sight: 40 x 13 inches overall with frame: 56.375 x 29 inches, signed and numbered 253/950 lower right. Artist label verso bottom of frame
(American b. 1970) Untitled, 2005 Flush mounted chromogenic print, 41 x 51 inches framed / 104.14 x 129.54 cm Unsigned, edition of 4 2 AP Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from the Marc Foxx Gallery (Los Angeles, CA) 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.
Peter Garfield Mobile Home (Communique) color photograph
(American b. 1961) Mobile Home (Communique), 1996 color photograph ed. 1/8 overall in thin frame: 41.25 x 31.25 inches, Feigen Contemporary New York, NY Gallery label verso.
Stephen Shore Graig Nettles, Fort Lauderdale FL color print
(American b. 1947) Graig Nettles, Fort Lauderdale FL 1978, 1981 color print, image: 8 x 10 inches sheet: 11 x 14 inches overall with frame: 16 x 20.25 inches, signed and dated in ink verso lower right: Stephen Shore 81 titled in ink verso lower left: Graig Nettles, Fort Lauderdale, FLA 3/1/78 Fraenkel Gallery San Francisco CA label verso. Literature: Stephen Shore, Uncommon Places, Aperture, New York, 1982, p. 55. Stephen Shore, Uncommon Places, Aperture, New York, 2004, p. 158. Christy Lange, Michael Fried, Joel Sternfeld, Stephen Shore, Phaidon Press Limited, New York, 2007, p. 98. Condition: In overall good condition, the sheet is not laid down but does have four corner protectors on the mat. The overall image is faded, likely from exposure to light.
Mike Mandel set of 134 Baseball photographer trading cards
(American b. 1950) Complete set of 134 Baseball Photographer Trading Cards lithographic reproduction on a baseball card, each card measures: 3.5 x 2.5 inches, Each card depicts a prominent personality in the photographic community printed on a trading card complete with statistics and facts, including height, hometown, preferred camera, a personal comment, and a number, on verso also includes a card (the 135th) with the complete checklist of participating photographers and curators, Imogen Cunningham has signed her card verso in blue ink Mike Mandel (self-published), (1975)
Pair of Louis XV Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Vases Issuing Candelabras
Unknown, in French 18th Century style. Late 20th Century. The pair of roleau vases in sang-de boeuf glaze, each decorated with gilt-bronze foliate double handles and dragons for handles, the mouths now issuing five-light candelabra, bronze foliage and polychrome-painted porcelain flowers. Not marked. Approximate dimensions: 41 1/2 x 15 x 12 inches diameter.. Very good condition.
The frame carved with a foliate and floral motif in high relief. Approximate dimensions: 46 1/2 high x 39 inches wide.. Condition: Later mirror section with some apparent restoration to the back. Some rubbing and minor loss to the gilt. The carvings with apparent minimal loss and repair.
Mille fleur motif on a deep red ground the dark blue main border with cream, green, and light blue border guards sheared fringe on one end. Approximate dimensions: 18 feet 9 inches x 12 feet 2 inches.. Condition: Fraying to one end where the fringe was. Some loss to the fringe on the opposite end. Some patches of light fading. Light wear overall.
the top with curved edges on a carved base with four short drawers the base resting on carved legs with bun feet. Approximate dimensions: 34 1/2 high x 109 wide x 27 1/4 inches deep.. Condition: Later lacquered finish with minimal wear. Previous wear includes divots, stains, deep scratches, etc. Apparent previous insect damage.
Circa 1930. Central blue and red medallion on a cream reserve interspersed with floral clusters, all on a blue floral pattern ground red main border with multi-tiered light blue, cream, and pink inner and outer guards these borders with a continued floral motif white fringe to both ends. Approximate dimensions: 22 feet x 12 feet.. Condition: Small area of wear to pile on one end. Additional wear to pile in some areas of the cream reserve.
26 Volumes, Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Extra Illustrated Edition by Bourrienne
H.S. Nichols CO London, England Circa 1900. Life of Napoleon Bonaparte: Extra Illustrated Edition (Nine volumes) with Memoirs of Napoleon and Memoirs of Madame Junot by Madame Junot (11 volumes . 26 volumes. Comprising: Nine volumes, Hazlitt, six volumes, Bourrienne 11 volumes, Junot. Full blue Morocco leather hard cover with green ribbed spines, gilt tooling, gilt upper edge, red silk moire doublures, the interiors interspersed with copies of various letters and documents. Provenance: From an Oakland, California bibliophiles personal library.. Condition: Minor scuffs and wear to the bindings. Absent: Hazlitt: Volume VI, Part I Bourrienne: Volume I, Part II and Volume III, part II Junot: Volume III, Part II. The Extra Illustrated Edition is limited to five numbered copies, of which this is 1. Fine bindings. Includes tipped in copies of correspondence by Talleyrand, etc.
19th centuty. Broken pediment crown with spiral shell to the center with applied foliate carvings throughout, and floral carvings across the top. Approximate dimensions: 124 high x 75 inches wide.. Condition: Glass replaced, with some light corrosion to the edges. Repairs and minor loss to carvings. The mirror slightly loose in the frame. Minor gilt rubbing and loss.
Reed Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Comprising a coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar, creamer, and wastebowl chased and repousse floral and foliate motif with cornucopias monograms to all pieces read M and WL. Marked Eagle, R in shield, lion rampant / STERLING / 570A / FRANCIS I / fleur de lis. Approximate dimensions: 4 1/4 - 10 inches high.Approximate weight: 3,826 grams.. Condition: Light wear and tarnish overall. Handles are slightly loose.
Semi Antique Palace Sized Lavar Kerman Mille Fleurs Carpet
South Center Persia. Circa 1925. Dark inky blue field, woven allover with densely-woven vining flowers in red, pink, ivory and with green stems and leaves. The border repeating the main field the interior double guard borders within the main border woven with red and ivory fields. Kirman 11 x 25 Provenance: Previously from the Estate of Rahm (Kodarahm) Kermani.. Condition: Old 3 round patch repaired to one spot near edge, as illustrated in photo. Overall very bright, fine color and condition..
France. Circa 1840. Scenes of pastroral life including hunters, washerwomen, cockerel, children at play, sheering sheep, ducks before verdure, strawberries, cranes, and musicians playing flute and lyre. Featuring snow-capped mountains, tall trees, fences, and many kinds of home. The border of spiralling flowers and berries. With sage green cotton canvas backing. The outermost border and loops to top are a later, modern addition to decrease stress on the fibers. This item ships with a hanging rod. No marks. 71 1/2 x 101 1/2 not including the loops to top. The rod 117 L. x 4 Diameter. Very good condition overall. Discoloration due to sun exposure, far left upper corner, and far left lower corner. The colors are very good and bright, albeit greens appear to have faded.
Pair of American Renaissance Carved Oak and Stained Glass Buffet a Deux Corps
The two-door cabinet with stained glass panes on a base with a long drawer over a single door cabinet heavily carved throughout with faces, lion heads, rosettes, etc. Approximate dimensions: 96 high x 39 1/4 wide x 19 1/4 inches deep.. Condition: Minor inward warping to the stained glass panels. Minor surface wear to the case includes some stainsa dnot erh basic wear to the finish. One front foot is slightly loose and has a gap to the seam. Key for one cabinet available.
American Renaissance Jacobean Style Horner Attributed Buffet a Deux Corps
Two door cabinet with stained bottle glass panels on a base with two short drawers over a two door cabinet later ebonized finish dense carvings throughout include lion heads, griffins, caryatids, foliate motifs, shells, etc. Approximate dimensions: 113 1/2 high x 57 1/2 wide x 23 inches deep.. Condition: Wear to the ebonized finish. Horizontal cracks to the base top. Previous insect damage apparent throughout. Light chips to some projecting carvings. General minor surface wear throughout.
Fine Renaissance Style Stained Oak Buffet a Deux Corps
The top section with two single door cabinets flanking two galleried shelves on a base with four short drawers over single door cabinets flanking a two door cabinet densely carved throughout with carvings including foliate motifs carved in the round, lion head feet, etc. brass pulls and escutcheons. Approximate dimensions: 80 high x 88 1/2 wide x 22 inches deep.. Condition: One escutcheon with pull must be reattached. Minor wear overall with some slight chips to the carvings.
English Fourth quarter 19th century. The black painted frame with parcel gilt trim large oval windows to the sides water gilding to glazed panels. Approximate dimensions: 78 high x 144 deep x 59 inches wide.. Condition: Later paint to the exterior, which already shows minor wear including vertical cracking to some areas. Narrow crack to the back above the rear doors. Potential minor loss to the horse-mounting hardware with two empty drilled holes.
Silvered metal four light frame hung with round glass prisms, blue glass panels and cabochons, and silver metal rods. Approximate dimensions: 43 high x 26 1/2 wide x 13 inches deep.. Condition: Minimal wear. Has not been tested.
Pair of Art Nouveau Table Lamps After Hector Guimard
The silvered-metal four light base with hexagonal foot and stem, accented with leaves hung with numerous round glass prisms, silver metal rods, and blue glass cabochons. Illegible incised mark to the foot rim. Approximate dimensions: 31 5/8 high x 13 1/2 wide x 8 inches deep.. Condition: Some light corrosion and surface wear to the bases, mainly to the foot. No apparent loss to glass. Have not been tested and require atypical light bulbs.
Frank Smith for Theodore Starr Sterling Silver Six Piece Tea and Coffee Service with Additional
Comprising a hot water kettle on stand, coffee pot, teapot, creamer, covered sugar, and unrelated small round dish the set with P monograms, fluted and foliate decoration. Set marked THEODORE B. STARR. / NEW YORK. / STERLING / s crescent lion Frank Smith mark. Approximate dimensions: 4 1/2 - 12 inches high.Approximate weight includes kettle stand components: 2,752 grams.. Condition: Light tarnish and surface wear.
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Double Wide Dresser Cabinet 1510-L
Circa 1955. Paul McCobb (1917-1969). The Planner Group furniture was produced for Winchendon Furniture, MASS. Label to drawer interior reads PLANNER GROUP / designed by Paul McCobb / WINCHENDON FURNITURE COMPANY / WINCHENDON, MASS.. Approximate dimensions: 34 high x 72 1/8 wide x 18 1/4 inches deep.. Condition: Light wear overall. Some rubbing to the brass-plated pulls.
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Group Maple 1501-L Dresser
Circa 1955. Paul McCobb (1917-1969). The Planner Group furniture was produced for Winchendon Furniture, Mass. Label to top drawer interior reads PLANNER GROUP / designed by Paul McCobb / WINCHENDON FURNITURE COMPANY / WINCHENDON, MASS.. Approximate dimensions: 42 1/2 high x 36 1/8 wide x 19 1/4 inches deep.. Condition: Light wear overall. The brass-plated pulls with some rubbing.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group End Tables, 1587
Circa 1955. Paul McCobb (1917-1969). The Planner Group furniture was produced for Winchendon Furniture, MASS. Label to drawer interior reads PLANNER GROUP / designed by Paul McCobb / WINCHENDON FURNITURE COMPANY / WINCHENDON, MASS.. Approximate dimensions: 20 high x 19 1/4 wide x 26 1/2 inches deep.. Condition: Light wear includes some scuffs to the legs, slight veneer chips to the edges, and some rubbing to the brass-plated pulls.
MCM Charles and Ray Eames ESU 400-N Eames Storage Unit. for Herman Miller
Zeeland, Michigan. Circa 1952. Charles Eames (1907-1978) and Ray Eames (1912-1988). ESU for Herman Miller. Chrome plated steel frame storage unit with laminated and natural birch plywood surface and shelving units lacquered masonite. Label to interior drawer, Herman Miller Furniture Company / Zeeland, Michigan / Designed by Charles Eames. 58 H. x 47 W x 17 D Provenance: Property of a Private Collection, over 40 years in the same Palo Alto area home.. Condition: Areas of water staining, top surface, left side and center some scratching to surface small indentations. 3 modest-arch form loss to center uppermost wood cross rail.Tear to door front veneer, lower right, 1 1/8 L. 5 loss to wood vertical, upper left. One shallow scratch and stain to main plywood surface. Staining to laminate, and one of the ends nearly split in two.
Pair of Hans Wagner CH-22 Pickled Oak and Jute Lounge Chairs
Hans J. Wegner (Denmark 1914-2007). Low slung armchair with broad oblong splat. The seat is lower at back than at front. The CH-22 was first designed in 1951 for Carl Hansen Son. This pair acquired in 1960s and in one family since then. Approximate dimensions: 28 high 26 1/2 wide 23 inches deep.. Literature: Hans J. Wegners 100 Chairs, Oda, ppg. 52-53 Georg Jensen, distributors catalog, unpaginated. Condition: Some fading to finish. Light staining and fading to the rush seats. Light scuffs to the feet.
Haida Dorothy Grant with Robert Davidson Feastware Vest
The tan leather vest painted with Haida motifs to the front, with black cotton trim and black silk lining. Label with Dorothy Grant hands logo / FEASTWARE / DOROTHY GRANT, TM. Approximate dimensions: 24 long x 20 inches deep.. Condition: Some brown stains to the leather. Minor cracking to the painted decoration.
Rocky Mountain Roulette Table, RKY MT Sporting Goods Denver Colorado, with Case for Roulette Wheel
Denver, Colorado. Laster quarter, 19th Century. Mahogany and textured, waxed green canvas Rocky Mountain Sporting Goods Company roulette table. Silver plated wheel. Marquetry inlay and painted wheel. Monopedia paw feet, turned stretcher base. The spindle marked RKY MT. SPG. GDS CO. MAKERS. DENVER. COLO. 36 H., the table top. 46 1/2 H. including spindle. 94 L x 58 W. at widest section 44 W. toward opposite end of wheel. 31.5 Diameter, the wheel. Canvas marked B.C. WILLS CO. /066 E. COLUMBIA ST. DEtROIT. MICH. in a diamond, all printed in black. Overall condition is very good. Crazing throughout to numerals, and to canvas and veneer on wheel. Stain / veneer to base peeling.
Late 19th century. Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) comprising four side chairs and one armchair the ebonized chinoiserie carved frames with red silk upholstery bearing black medallions. Approximate dimensions: Side chairs 38 high x 23 wide x 22 inches deep, armchair 42 high x 25 1/2 wide x 26 inches deep.. Condition: Wear to upholstery includes stains, small holes repaired with black silk thread, snags, etc. Some minor wear to the ebonized frames includes slight loss to carvings, light scuffs and scratches. Very minor loss to the finish. Feet with potential repairs.
Of flattened and faceted oval form, the pale, milky green stone suffused with soft apple-green splashes, rose quartz stopper. Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm).
Comprising a pale green and russet jade rectangular buckle with raised bosses a grayish jade buckle with icy and blackish inclusions a grayish jade buckle with russet and blackish inclusions a pale green buckle carved as a bat and a pale russet jade buckle with darker russet inclusions. Longest: 3 1/2 inches (8.8 cm).
Qing dynasty. Of flattened square gu form, carved in relief to the bulbous central section with two opposing taotie masks, the top and bottom sections with plantain lappets enclosing dense geometric patterns, the well-polished stone of pale grayish-green tone with creamy mottling, mounted on wood base. Height excluding base: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm).
Including one blue and white porcelain bamboo-form bird feeder five blue and white porcelain wine cups, with inscriptions and Kangxi marks one doucai porcelain wine cup, with Xuantong mark three famille rose porcelain wine cups, with Tongzhi marks one rock crystal feline one citrine feline one citrine beast one amethyst ingot one amethyst beast one rose quartz sphere on gilt metal turtle one rose quartz frog one aventurine bear one russet jade archaic cylindrical carving one celadon jade snuff bottle with russet inclusions one jadeite beast one pair of jadeite goldfish and one red-overlay bubble-suffused Peking glass snuff bottle. Case: 25 high x 19 wide x 3 3/4 inches deep (63.5 x 48.2 x 9.5 cm). Condition: Two wine cups with hairlines. All hardstone carvings with natural imperfections to surfaces, a few with hairlines. Within a wooden case with hinged glass door.
Decorated with a five-clawed dragon writhing amidst lingzhi-shaped clouds within two concentric circles on the interior center, three dragon roundels alternating with phoenix roundels on the exterior walls, all above a leiwen pattern on the foot, inscribed with a six-character mark within two concentric circles on the base. Diameter: 7 3/4 inches (19.6 cm). Condition: A minuscule chip to the mouth rim, some original firing flaws to surfaces.
Each dish elegantly potted with rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a delicately flared mouth rim, finely decorated to the interior with a five-clawed dragon enclosed within a single-line border, the exterior walls with further dragons, all reserved against stylized patterns of crashing waves in underglaze blue, the mouth embellished with double concentric borders on the interior and a frieze of florets on the exterior, the recessed base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character Qianlong mark. Diameter: 6 7/8 inches (17.4 cm). Condition: One dish with tiny chips to the rim. The other with an area of restoration and chips to the rim. With two padded brocade boxes.
The pear-shaped body rising from a splayed foot to a trumpet mouth, decorated in vivid cobalt blue with a balustraded garden, planted with bamboo and plantain trees beside gnarled rockwork, all above a band of upright lotus lappets and nine lotus florets at the splayed foot, pendent ruyi heads to the shoulder, below bands of upright plantain leaves and floral scrolls to the waisted neck, the base inscribed with a six-character mark in underglaze blue. Height: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm). With a fitted gilt bronze base.
Decorated on the interior with Shouxing holding his attribute beside a deer below swirling clouds, the exterior with the Eight Immortals, all against pink enameled wave patterns, the base inscribed with a six-character mark in underglaze blue. Diameter: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm).
Each cup elegantly potted with deep flaring sides, painted with two five-clawed dragons pursuing fiery pearls amidst flames above crashing waves, inscribed with a six-character mark in underglaze blue on the recessed base. Diameter: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm).
Rare Pair of Chinese Iron-Red and Grisaille Decorated Bowls
Yonzheng Period (1723-1735). Both thinly potted and inscribed on one side with poetry from the Tang Dynasty with illegible iron-red seals, one bowl elegantly painted with a butterfly resting on a leafy gourd vine with curly tendrils accented with delicate iron-red details, and the other with a spreading branch bearing pomegranates and flowers. Diameter: 3 7/8 inches (9.9 cm). Provenance: Previously sold Christies New York, March 17, 2017, lot 1217.
The deep rounded sides supported on a slightly tapered foot rising to a gently everted rim, the exterior decorated with iron-red roundels of stylized phoenix, the interior with a further phoenix roundel, all reserved on an even glaze of pale grayish-green tone, the base inscribed with a six-character mark in underglaze blue. Diameter: 5 3/4 inches (14.5 cm).
Of baluster form surmounted by a tall neck with a wide flared mouth, finely painted in parcel-gilt and polychrome enamels on both tiers with pairs of magpies amidst large lotus blooms and lingzhi mushrooms, all between trellis diaper-pattern and ruyi-head borders, formerly repurposed as a lamp base with gilt-metal mounts. Height including base: 15 7/8 inches (40.3 cm). Condition: Sporadic wear and glaze loss on the mouth, corrosion to the metal mounts.
Of slightly waisted cylindrical form, enameled with various blossoming plants and pierced rockwork, with two poetic inscriptions, each signed with three red seals, inscribed with a six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue on the recessed base. Diameter: 7 3/4 inches (19.6 cm).
Each spoon enameled to the interior with butterflies and prunus flowers, the exterior with bats suspending Buddhist attributes and four roundels enclosing the characters reading Wan Shou Wu Jiang, with a tapering curved handle terminating in a gilt ruyi pendant. Length: 7 3/4 inches (19.6 cm). Condition: One spoon with small areas of enamel loss.
Finely enameled with the Eight Immortals holding their attributes in a rocky landscape below the God of Longevity and his young attendant on lingzhi-shaped clouds. Measurements: 18 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches (46.3 x 31.1 cm).
Finely enameled with camellia flowers and sparrows perched on a blossoming prunus tree, all below the gilt mouth rim, inscribed with a four-character mark in underglaze blue on the recessed base. Height: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm).
Of globular form supported on a splayed foot rising to a tall waisted neck molded with a pair of pierced beast-head handles, below a wide mouth molded and carved with a band of ruyi pendants, the body and neck elaborately decorated with colorful lotus blooms borne on scrolling vines, ruyi pendants and gilt swastikas, all set against a lime-green ground and separated by a ruyi-head border and stylized copper-red bats, below a pink-ground frieze of shaped clouds alternating with gilt shou characters, the base inscribed with an iron-red Jiaqing mark and drilled a hole for drainage. Height: 20 1/4 inches (51.4 cm).
The compressed globular body raised on a straight foot, sweeping up to an elegantly waisted neck and flared mouth, one side inscribed in ink with a five-line poem below two raised ribs on the shoulder, the other enameled with two deer under a gnarled pine tree in a rocky landscape beneath the artists signature and red seal, the base inscribed with a six-character Guangxu mark in underglaze blue and bearing a Jian Ding wax seal. Height: 15 1/2 inches (39.3 cm).
The compressed globular body rising to a tall cylindrical neck with a flared mouth, covered with a lustrous glaze of crushed-strawberry tone draining to white on the rim, the interior and base reserved in white with a six-character mark within double concentric circles, mounted on a gilt bronze stand. Height excluding stand: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm).
The compressed globular body with a ribbed neck and flared mouth, covered overall with a glaze of deep reddish-purple tone mottled with pale milky-blue streaks, the glaze thinning to mushroom on the mouth, the brown-glazed base bearing an impressed four-character mark, fitted within a gilt bronze stand. Height excluding stand: 11 inches (27.9 cm).
Tang dynasty (618-907). Modeled half-seated on a tall shaped plinth, the human head with a bulbous nose and bulging eyes below three conical flanges and tall spiraling horn, all flanked by elephant-like ears, the leonine body bearing blade-shaped projections on the shoulders and upright flat wings at the top of each front leg, the rear legs folded and terminating in horse-like hoofs, the surfaces exhibiting traces of black, red, and white pigments. Height: 35 1/4 inches (89.5 cm). Provenance: Property from the Richard I. Stone Estate. Condition: Extensive wear and associated pigment losses, chips, cracks.
Tang Dynasty Sancai Pottery Tomb Guardian on Recumbent Calf
Tang dynasty (618-907). The armor-clad guardian shown with the head slightly turned to the right, the hands raised to hold a weapon, standing atop a recumbent calf on pierced rock formation, covered overall with a vibrant mottled and streaked amber, green and ocher glaze. Height: 32 1/4 inches (81.9 cm). Provenance: Property from the Richard I. Stone Estate. Within an acrylic display case.
Cast in relief with various beasts and figures, encircled with archaic designs and a border of racing tigers and birds. Diameter: 16 inches (40.6 cm). Condition: Extensive wear, patina and corrosion throughout.
Han dynasty (202 BC-220 AD). The bulbous body raised on three bird-form feet, the sides and cover finely incised and inlaid in silver wire to depict stylized mythical animals, the cover surmounted by a duck finial. Width:9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm). Provenance: Property from the Richard I. Stone Estate. Condition: Extensive wear, patina and corrosion throughout, small chips and nicks to the mouth rim.
The first of slightly tapered cylindrical body between a tall trumpet neck and a flaring pedestal foot, the body and foot set with flanges separating and bisecting pairs of taotie masks against a dense key-fret ground, the neck encircled with long upright lappets the second of slender waisted body between wide flaring neck and foot, the foot cast with raised bosses against archaic and geometric designs. Tallest: 14 inches (35.5 cm). Provenance: Property from the Richard I. Stone Estate. Condition: Both vessels with overall wear, chips and losses mostly to the rims, patina and corrosion throughout.
Meiji era (1868-1912). Modeled as a bull elephant, with real ivory tusks, inscribed with two characters reading Tsunemitsu on one foot. Dimensions: 10 high x 17 1/8 inches long (25.4 x 43.5 cm).
The Buddha of Limitless Life shown seated in dhyanasana, the hands in dhyana mudra holding a cloisonne enameled sphere intricately decorated with ruyi pendants, the face with a pensive expression beneath hair pulled up into an elaborate coiffure behind an ornate tiara, raised upon a rectangular plinth with waisted foliate corners draped in front with a long cloth with a flower head at its center and pierced with two apertures to support a now-missing mandorla. Height: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm).
Portrayed seated in dhyanasana on a separately cast lotus plinth, the hands held in dhyana mudra, clad in monks robes open at the chest and covering both shoulders intricately cast with lotus blooms and scrolls along the hems, the face bearing downcast eyes and benevolent expression flanked by long pendulous earlobes. Height including base: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm). Condition: Some holes, dents, nicks, wear commensurate with age and use.
A Chinese Cast Bronze and Copper Alloy Figure of Buddha Shakyamuni
Possibly Ming dynasty. Shown seated in dhyanasana, his hands held in the earth-touching gesture (bhumisparsha mudra), wearing loose robes draping elegantly over his shoulders and exposing the chest with an incised swastika, the hair detailed with tight curls forming a tall ushinisha, raised on a separately cast lotus pod surmounted on a tall column projecting from a balustraded hexagonal base. Buddha: 13 1/8 inches (33.3 cm) base: 8 1/8 inches (20.6 cm). Condition: Wear to surfaces, chips to fingers, cracking and chipping mostly to the back, holes to the base.
A Chinese Gilt Bronze and Copper Alloy Figure of Buddha Shakyamuni
Modeled seated in dhyanasana atop a lotus throne, the hands in bhumisparsha mudra, attired in layered robes detailed with draping folds and incised floral hems, loosely open at the bare chest, the face with downcast eyes and meditative expression beneath the ushnisha formed with tightly coiled curls. Height: 10 1/8 inches (25.7 cm). Condition: Wear to surfaces, repairs, losses to the ears.
Five Gilt Bronze Seated Figures of Shakyamuni Buddha
Each seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, wearing a diaphanous sanghati with silver-plated borders, the face bearing a serene expression with a subtle smile, the curled hair pulled over a high ushnisha with blue pigment remaining. Height of each figure: 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm).
The dark blue silk ground worked in polychrome satin stitch, depicting the Hundred Antiques. Measurements: 36 long x 62 inches across (91.4 x 157.4 cm). Condition: Fraying, losses.
Qing dynasty, 19th century. The gray gauze trimmed with cream-ground counted stitch facings and sleeve bands depicting garden scenes with flowers and butterflies. Measurements: 37 1/2 long x 57 inches across (95.2 x 144.7 cm).
19th century. The blue silk ground embroidered in couched gilt wrapped thread with five-clawed dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst lingzhi-shaped clouds and hovering bats above cresting waves and rock formation. Measurements: 56 long x 87 inches across (142.2 x 220.9 cm). Condition: Fraying, losses, small areas of staining, thread losses.
Woven with a continuous figural scene of fishermen, loggers, and scholars with mountains in distance, mounted within glazed wooden frames. Overall dimensions: 44 1/2 high x 49 inches wide (113 x 124.4 cm).
Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, signed Nantian Shouping, with two seals of the artist. Image: 61 x 8 1/4 inches (154.9 x 20.9 cm). Condition: Foxing, creasing. The silk mounting with areas of staining. The bottom rail detached.
China. Circa 1959-1960. Each ink on paper, signed Yu Youren, with an inscription reading dedicated to Mr. Richard Miller in running script, with one seal of the artist. The first scroll reading A friend coming from afar, isnt it joyous the second reading If you know something, act so / if you do not know anything, act so.
. Image: 34 inches x 13 3/4 inches (86.4 x 34.9 cm). Provenance: Property from the Estate of Professor Richard Miller.
Ink and watercolor on silk, signed Ding Guanpeng, with two seals of the artist, preceded by the title Wei Mo Yan Jiao written by Wu Dacheng (1835-1902), with one seal, followed by three colophons, the first bearing a signature and seal of Wang Sanxi (1716-), the second of Wang Mingsheng (1772-1797), and the third of Fang Yuanlu (fl. 18th century). Overall: 16.9 x 161.8 inches (43 x 411.7 cm).
