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Lot# 4009

Six English Pearlware Plates, Canton Pattern

Probably Staffordshire, England.
Circa 1810-1820.
Each with dunn colored, unglazed rim, containing cell and diaper and foliate design bands, centering Boy on Buffalo pattern scene, with banded trees on islands, over a scene with pavilion, flowering trees, hills with shrubbery, and the boy on buffalo talking to a standing figure, with a child standing in the background.
Approximate dimensions: 9 5/8 Diameter..
Condition: Good condition overall. All of the plates with shallow surface wear and cut marks. one stained due to heat two with shallow rim chips. All with various small dots of matter from the kiln, as manufactured.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Six English Pearlware Plates, Canton Pattern

Lot# 4009

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 4018

Edwardian Burl Settee

19th Century.
Carved decoration to arms, red silk brocade upholstery.
Approximate dimensions: 37 1/2 high x 65 wide x 22 deep..
Condition: Significant surface wear and wear to upholstery including staining. Some repair and restoration.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Edwardian Burl Settee

Lot# 4018

Estimate: $150 - $200

Lot# 4063

Five Pieces Japanese Pottery Vessels

Comprising large lacquer lidded jar and four vases.
Approximate dimensions overall: 3 3/4 - 9 1/4 high..
Condition: Small blue vase with crack. Repaired crack with minor loss to bottle form white glaze vase. Crazing.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Five Pieces Japanese Pottery Vessels

Lot# 4063

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 4180

Framed Oil on Canvas, Male Portrait

(early 20th Century),
Portrait of a Man,
oil on canvas, relined,
(approximate dimensions - canvas: 30 x 25 inches)
Condition: Surface dust, varnish aging, punctures at mid right, left, and upper area around Males face, stretcher marks, abrasions throughout, darkened pigmentation, and cracks throughout. Verso stretcher bars have slight insect damage, abrasions, edges of canvas fraying, and dirt pockets. Visible inpaint under UV Blacklight.

Estimate: $500 - $700

Framed Oil on Canvas, Male Portrait

Lot# 4180

Estimate: $500 - $700

Lot# 4184

Four Masons Ironstone Tablewares Incl. Well and Tree

Staffordshire, England.
Circa 1830 and later.
All transfer-printed and overpainted in Imari patterns. The well and tree platter in Basket Japan pattern, and the pair of rim soup plates in a pattern variation, and the third rim soup plate of later design.
Platter not marked. pair of soup plates impressed with PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA in a roundel the single rim soup with black MASONS over crown over band with PATENT IRONSTONE/CHINA within, transfer-printed in black. The single soup with pattern number 25443 hand-enameled in iron red to footrim.
Approximate dimensions: 2 1/4 H. x 20 3/4 W. x 15 1/2 D..
Condition: Well and tree platter: Three 1/16 to 3/8 chips to rim. Shallow chip to one foot of footrim. 1 hairline crack to rim of pair of soups. All items with losses to gilt or lustered rims, cut marks, surface wear, minor losses to gilding throughout.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 4199

19th Century Rosewood Lap Desk

Opens to reveal blue velvet writing surface, with inserts lacking bottles or jars.
Approximate dimensions: 6 1/8 high x 19 3/4 wide x 11 1/2 deep..
Condition: Surface wear throughout. Some repair to veneer. Minor loss and wear to velvet. Inserts to interior lacking accessories or covers.

Estimate: $300 - $500

19th Century Rosewood Lap Desk

Lot# 4199

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 4201

European School, Portrait of a Lady, oil

(19th Century),
Portrait of a Lady with Laced Bonnet,
oil on canvas,
(approximate dimensions - canvas: 29 3/8 x 24 7/8 inches)
Condition: Surface dust, frame abrasion, mold/mildew, slight cupping and flaking at lower left edges, stretcher marks, cracks throughout, abrasion marks at lower mid area on figures dress, blooming varnish upper left, and cleavage lower right edges. Verso has dirt pockets, nail abrasions to stretcher bars and canvas edges, and abrasion marks throughout stretcher bars. Visible inpaint under UV Blacklight, mostly at upper surface.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - frame: 34 x 30 inches.

Estimate: $500 - $700

European School, Portrait of a Lady, oil

Lot# 4201

Estimate: $500 - $700

Lot# 4209

Attri. to Otto Dix, Portrait, oil

(German, 1891-1969),
Portrait of Gentleman,
oil on canvas,
(approximate dimensions - canvas: 21 1/2 x 18 inches),
unsigned, named inscribed on stretcher bar verso.
Condition: Surface dirt/dust throughout, as well as age cracking. Canvas warped and shows buckling and slight dent. Impasto on facial features of gentleman. Frame abrasions from previous framing. Varnish blooming at background. On verso: accertation on canvas, incomplete stretcher keys, and dirt pockets. No visible inpaint under UV/Blacklight.

Estimate: $10000 - $12000

Attri. to Otto Dix, Portrait, oil

Lot# 4209

Estimate: $10000 - $12000

Lot# 4219

Eugene Berman, Rocky Shoreline, gouache and watercolor

(American/Russian, 1899-1972),
Rocky Shoreline, 1965,
gouache and watercolor on paper,
(approximate dimensions - sheet: 7 x 9 3/4 inches)
monogram signed and dated at low center, name and date on plaque Eugene Berman 1899.
Condition: Sheet adhered to backboard. Toning, slight creases to edges, and soiling.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - framed: 14 1/8 x 16 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $600 - $800

Lot# 4001

Early 19th Century Portrait of Merchant

Depicting man with slightly powered hair and gold hoop earring, in giltwood frame.
Very faint inscription to corner, illegible, Gay.........7().
Approximate dimensions: 7 high x 7 wide..
Condition: Has not been inspected outside of frame. Frame with some wear, matting with minor wear.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Early 19th Century Portrait of Merchant

Lot# 4001

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 4002

Two Vintage Hermes Cases: Toiletry and Luggage

Paris, France.
Circa 1955 - 1960.
The lined toiletry case with mirror, hair brush, clothes brush, four bottles, a soap box, four round boxes, various leather cases with pulls. All of the accessories of silver plate, engraved to backs or sides with a baronial coronet over NK. Together with hardcase suitcase, with no fittings or interior compartments to interior.
All of the articles in toiletry case marked HERMES PARIS. The case hardware with incised HERMES PARIS numeral 58 . 4. The central gilt brass hinge between the two sides of the toiletry case impressed BREVETTE SGDA. The hardcase suitcase with HERMES PARIS to central clasp.
Approximate dimensions: 8 1/4 H. x 26 1/4 W. x 16 1/2 D., including hardware, the hardcase. The toiletry case 5 H. x 14 W. x 12 1/2 D.
Condition: Surface wear, wear and some scratches to hardware, leather handle frayed to hardcase. Patination to items within the toiletry case, some surface wear, minor corrosion to one bottle in particular. To one side of toiletry case, hinge present but loose. Minor fraying to handle of toiletry case. No key present.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Two Vintage Hermes Cases: Toiletry and Luggage

Lot# 4002

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 4003

JE Caldwell Sterling Lapis and Azurite Travel Clock

Lapis dial surround, beveled azurite base.
The dial marked with 8 DAYS / J.E. CALDWELL CO..
Approximate dimensions: 3 1/4 high x 3 1/4 wide x 1 3/4 deep..
Condition: Seems to be in working order, consistency is not guaranteed. Patina to metal. Repairs to base.

Estimate: $80 - $120

Lot# 4004

Three Unframed Antique Maps Including Homann

Comprising German four panel map DOMINIA ANGLORUM IN AMERICA SEPTENTRIONALI... and DIE GROS-BRITANNIS CHE COLONIE LANDER IN NORD-AMERICA BY HOMANN HEIRS A CHART OF THE WOLD According to Mercators Projection Showing the latest discoveries of Capt. Cook by Mathew Carey CAROLINAE FLORIDAE ne c non INSULARUM BAHAMENSIUM... German map by Michael Seligmann.
Approximate dimensions: Heirs map 25 1/4 wide x 21 1/4 high, Carey map 21 1/4 wide x 17 high, Seligmann map 24 wide x 18 1/8 high..
Condition: Some wear throughout including crease lines, stains and discoloration, small tears to edges, etc. Carey map with significant tear to center crease.

Estimate: $400 - $800

Three Unframed Antique Maps Including Homann

Lot# 4004

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot# 4005

Victorian Yew Traveling Decanter Set

The interior with five large decanters, one small vial, one small glass, printed paper lining.
Approximate dimensions: 10 3/4 high x 14 3/4 wide x 10 1/2 deep..
Condition: Box with significant wear including insect damage and veneer/trim loss. Loss to one vial and one glass. Some rubbing and minor gilt loss.

Estimate: $500 - $900

Victorian Yew Traveling Decanter Set

Lot# 4005

Estimate: $500 - $900

Lot# 4006

Hans Johan Frederick Berg, Sailing Boat, oil

(Norwegian, 1813-1874),
Sailing Boat,
oil on canvas,
(approximate dimensions - canvas:10 3/4 x 18 inches)
signed lower left.
Condition: Surface dust, varnish aging, impact crackle at center, cracks throughout, canvas slightly loose, and chipped paint upper edges. Verso has dirt pockets, abrasions on stretcher bars, and canvas edging fraying. No visible inpaint under UV blacklight.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Hans Johan Frederick Berg, Sailing Boat, oil

Lot# 4006

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 4008

19th Century Pine Provincial Cabinet

Moulded crown, the top section with four door cabinet section flanked by engaged fluted columns, the base with three short drawers over cabinet space sharing two single doors, pale green painted interior.
Approximate dimensions: 79 high x 64 1/4 wide x 19 deep..
Condition: Wear and restoration throughout. Crown needing repair to one side. Crack to center base piece panel. Loss to top piece side and moulding to edge.

Estimate: $400 - $600

19th Century Pine Provincial Cabinet

Lot# 4008

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 4010

Set of Amber Cut Glass Stems and Tumblers

Comprising 11 tumblers, 11 wine stems, 9 water goblets.
Approximate dimensions: Tumblers 4 1/4 high, wine stems 6 high, water goblets 6 1/2 high..
Condition: Some wear to undersides. Goblet with chip to rim.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Set of Amber Cut Glass Stems and Tumblers

Lot# 4010

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 4011

Framed oil on panel of a Coastal View

Coastal View,
(approximate dimensions - panel: 8 x 10 3/4 inches)
Condition: Surface dust, varnish aging, frame abrasion, and mold/mildew throughout. Verso wood is chipped, nail abrasions, and dried cracks.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - frame: 15 1/2 x 18 3/8 inches.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Framed oil on panel of a Coastal View

Lot# 4011

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 4012

French Massat Freres Silver Flatware Service

Comprising 24 dinner knives, 24 dessert knives, 24 dinner forks, 24 dessert forks, 24 oval soup spoons, 24 place spoons, 22 teaspoons, 4 salt spoons, 1 shank holder, 1 carving knife, 1 carving fork, 1 salad serving spoon,1 salad serving fork, 1 soup ladle, 1 serving spoon, 2 small scoops, 1 cake server scoop, 2 oyster forks, 1 pair of tongs, 2 gravy ladles. (185 pieces total).
With Massat Freres maker mark and Mercury head mark.
Approximate weighable silver: 5,484 grams..
Condition: Wear and use throughout. Loss to salad serving fork tine.

Estimate: $3200 - $3800

French Massat Freres Silver Flatware Service

Lot# 4012

Estimate: $3200 - $3800

Lot# 4013

Four English Regency Sterling Silver Gilt Tureens

London.
1816.
Oval forms with shaped everted mouths, low bulging body with lion heads issuing paw feet, fruit swags hung between heads.
English hallmarks to undersides, lion passant, crowned leopard head, a (1816), George III profile, WB (William Burwash).

Approximate weight: 2,782 grams. Approximate dimensions: 3 1/8 high x 7 1/4 wide x 5 3/8 deep..
Condition: Some surface wear throughout. Minor fading to gilt, these appear to have been regilt in the past. Rubbing to some marks. Numerous shallow dents.

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Four English Regency Sterling Silver Gilt Tureens

Lot# 4013

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Lot# 4014

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Height 16 1/4 inches (41.2 cm).
Condition: Wear, cracks. Ask the Asian Art Department for more information.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Lot# 4014

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 4015

European School, Fish Catch, oil

(circa 19th Century),
Fish Catch,
oil on panel,
(approximate dimensions - panel: 23 1/4 x 36 1/8 inches)
illegible signature lower left.
Condition: Surface dust, varnish aging, abrasions throughout, chipped wood on upper mid left edge and right area, frame abrasion, mold/mildew, and slight splits at lower surface. Verso has abrasions throughout, nail holes, adhesive residue, and losses upper right. Visible inpaint under UV Blacklight.
Notes: Frame is fragile, approximate dimensions - frame: 24 7/8 x 37 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $500 - $700

European School, Fish Catch, oil

Lot# 4015

Estimate: $500 - $700

Lot# 4016

20th Century Art Deco Bronze of Seated Woman

(Early 20th Century),
Seated Woman,
bronze,
(approximate dimensions - overall: H 4 x W 2 1/2 x L 2 1/2 inches)
inscribed foundry/smelter underside: GORHAM FOUNDRY OGBY.
Condition: Surface dust, scratches and gouges, patina in crevices, and handling wear.

Estimate: $500 - $800

20th Century Art Deco Bronze of Seated Woman

Lot# 4016

Estimate: $500 - $800

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