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May Fine Art & Antiques Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11
Fine Paintings
12-21
22-31
32-41
42-43
Decorative Paintings
44-53
54-63
64-73
74-83
84-86
Works On Paper
87-106
107-126
127-146
147-166
167-186
187
Garden Elements & Fine Furniture
188-197
198-207
208-217
Clocks
218-223
Decorative Arts
224-233
234-243
244-253
254-263
264-273
Objets de Vertu
274-283
284-293
294-296
Silver
297-306
307-316
317-326
327-330
Estate Jewelry
331-350
351-370
371-390
391-410
411-430
431-435
Glass
436-445
446-455
456-465
466-475
476-485
486-495
496-500
Porcelain & Ceramics
501-510
511-520
521-530
531-540
541-550
551-560
561-570
571
Inkwells & Desk Accessories
572-581
582-591
592-599
Orientalia
600-609
610-619
620-629
630-639
640
Oriental Carpets
641-650
651-660
661-670
671-674
Tapestries, Textiles & Wallpaper
675-684
685-689
Ancient Coins
690-699
700-709
Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Letters
710-719
720-729
730-736


A Monumental Set Of Tiles, C. 1860

501. A Monumental Set Of Tiles, C. 1860


Colorful ceramic tile hunt scenes reclaimed from a European castle, c. 1860. Rare and distinct, these are ready for installation. Wide range of colors used in these Art Deco style scenes. Each apprx 5'6"H x 18"L. Unsigned.

18,000/25,000

Eros & Cupid, Late 19th Century

502. Eros & Cupid, Late 19th Century


A framed group American tiles, rose glazed tiles depicting Eros and Cupid warming over coals. Set of six tiles, framed with red velvet liner and wood frame. Overall apprx 14-3/4" x 20-3/4".

1,500/2,000 Sold: $1,150.00

Framed Grueby Tile

503. Framed Grueby Tile


Framed Grueby tile depicts a man playing a cello. Signed on verso "Grueby, Boston". Tile measures apprx 6" H x 6" W. Overall, with wooden frame this piece measures apprx 11-3/4" H x 11-3/4" W.

600/800 Sold: $517.50

Pair of Chelsea Portrait Tiles

504. Pair of Chelsea Portrait Tiles


Pair of glazed ceramic tiles featuring the profile of a man and woman in ruffled collars. Tiles have a translucent amber glaze. Verso is inscribed "J & J. G. Low. Patent Art Tile Works, Chelsea, Mass. USA, Copyright 1882 by J & J. G. Low". Each tile measures apprx 8-1/4" H x 8-1/4" W.

500/700

Ceramic

505. Ceramic "Ophelia" Tile


Ceramic tile depicting the Shakespearian character of Ophelia. This tile has a translucent blue glaze and is marked "Ophelia" on the front. Verso is marked "U-S-E-T-W, Indianapolis, Indiana". Measures apprx 6" H x 6" W.

300/500

Sarah Bernhardt Art Nouveau Planter

506. Sarah Bernhardt Art Nouveau Planter


Sarah Bernhardt planter is made from unglazed porcelain with green glazed handles. Thistle design on front and back of planter has been gilded however much of the gilt has been rubbed away. The face of the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt is located across the handle of this planter. Signed A.M. Peche in lower left corner. Verso stamped "Ceramique, P. 827".

4,000/6,000

A Large Austrian Amphora

507. A Large Austrian Amphora


Large Austrian amphora has a wide handle and pedestal base. This amphora has an overall matte blue glaze with gilded accents. Applied medallions are located throughout this amphora. Verso marked with a crown, the words "Austrian" and "Amphora" within oval cartouches and numbered 8791, 58. Measures apprx 17" H x 13" W.

1,500/2,000 Sold: $2,185.00

Imperial Austrian Amphora

508. Imperial Austrian Amphora


Medium Austrian amphora has a narrow cylindrical body with four handles. Flared upper rim is accented by four protruding medallions. This vase has an overall olive green matte glaze with gilt flecks throughout. The four handles are accented by small rounded forms in a shiny blue glaze. Measures apprx 13" H x 7-1/2" W. Marked on verso "11676, 54". Also marked with the word "Austrian" within an oval cartouche, a large X, a crown, the word "Amphora" within an oval cartouche as well as "Imperial Amphora" within a circular cartouche.

800/1,500 Sold: $833.75

Small Austrian Amphora

509. Small Austrian Amphora


Small jeweled ceramic amphora has a rounded body and slender neck. This amphora is accented by four curved handles and four protruding medallions. Overall this piece is covered sage green matte glaze. Handles and medallions feature shiny glazes in shades of mauve and navy blue. Gilding on handles and upper rim. This amphora measures apprx 7-3/4" H x 8" W. Verso is marked 11681, 64" and is also marked with a circular cartouche, two oval cartouches and the image of a crown.

600/800

Impressive Art Nouveau Luneville Vase

510. Impressive Art Nouveau Luneville Vase


Impressive art nouveau lily vase has a lily petal upper rim and stem-like handle. The body of this vase is accented with gilded and hand-painted white lilies. This vase measures apprx 19" H x 13" W. Marked on verso "Luneville, T.170". Verso also has a fragment of a sticker with partial wording in French. This was featured on the Luneville catalogue.

4,000/6,000

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