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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
501-515
516-530
531-545
546-560
561-571
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


Vivian Alexander Classic Egg Purse

274. Vivian Alexander Classic Egg Purse


This brilliant red translucent enameled minaudiere features a gold design of acanthus leaves and fleurs-de-lis. Four lockets containing 18th century scenes are guarded by double headed Imperial eagles and laurel wreaths. Simulated pearls surround the lockets and top the fluted golden columns. Egg is adorned with golden garlands and bows and topped with a large Austrian crystal. This purse is a reproduction of one from the Forbes Imperial Collection of works by Fabrege. Marked on hinged clasp "Vivian Alexander". Interior is lined with cream-colored silk. Purse comes with a cream silk change pouch with cloisonne bead accent. Interior is also marked "Vivian Alexander". Comes with a twisted gold rope strap. Egg measures apprx 6" H x 4-1/2" W. Strap measures apprx 49" L.

1,000/1,500 Sold: $575.00

Another Vivian Alexander Classic Egg Purse

275. Another Vivian Alexander Classic Egg Purse


This vivid green neoclassical design shimmers with the gold mica embedded in the antique-colored enamel. Complimenting the green enamel are bands of brilliant translucent crimson enamel over gold, bordering the patterned green panels that have lovely golden eagle and laurel wreath ornamentation. Marked "Vivian Alexander" on exterior of hinged clasp. Interior is lined with cream-colored silk and marked "Vivian Alexander". This purse comes with a white silk change pouch with cloisonne bead accent. Attached twisted gold strap measures apprx 49" L. Egg measures apprx 6" H x 4" W. Reproduction of one from the Forbes Collection of works by Fabrege.

1,000/1,500 Sold: $402.50

Millenium Edition Faberge Imperial Napoleon Egg

276. Millenium Edition Faberge Imperial Napoleon Egg


This is a reproduction of the breathtaking Imperial Napoleonic Egg by Peter Carl Faberge. The original egg was given to the Dowager Empress Marie by her son, Czar Nicholas II on 1912, for the anniversary of the defeat of Napoleon at Borodino. This egg is crafted out of translucent green enamel over a guilloche ground and decorated in the Empire style with double-headed eagles and military trophies on each panel. Panels are framed by 865 hand-set Austrian crystals and 24K gold leafing. Nestled inside the egg is an elaborate six-panel folding frame with 975 hand set crystals. This frame depicts various military scenes. Egg measures apprx 4" H, with stand apprx 6" H.

500/1,000 Sold: $632.50

Lilies-of-the-Valley Faberge Style Egg

277. Lilies-of-the-Valley Faberge Style Egg


A reproduction of the 1898 Lilies-of-the-valley Faberge Imperial egg. This gold egg is enameled with a translucent rose on a guilloche field and supported by four cabriolet legs composed of overlapping leaves veined with hand set crystals. Paw feet are set with pearls. Located inside the egg are three oval miniatures of Nicholas II in his military uniform and the Grand Duchesses Olga and Tatiana, the first two children of the Czar. With extended frames this egg measures apprx 8-1/2" H. Comes with original paperwork and box.

500/1,000 Sold: $776.25

Jay Strongwater Crystal Screen

278. Jay Strongwater Crystal Screen


This fabulous Jay Strongwater screen is from the Chinoiserie collection. The screen features numerous multi-colored Swarovski crystals set into an ornate bronze finished frame with floral enameled accents. Measures apprx 10" H x 11" W. Signed on verso "Jay Strongwater".

600/800

Jay Strongwater Crystal Frame

279. Jay Strongwater Crystal Frame


Beautiful rounded photo frame by Jay Strongwater features pink and purple enameled flowers set with Swarovski crystals. Image inside frame depicts a young girl with her dark hair pulled back. Verso has pink enamel with a curved stand set with pink and green crystals. Marked "Jay Strongwater". Measures apprx 6-1/2" in diameter.

400/600

Jay Strongwater Crystal Leaf Frame

280. Jay Strongwater Crystal Leaf Frame


This lovely enameled frame by Jay Strongwater features a forest design with flowers, leaves, and acorns attached to a twig-like structure. This Florentino frame is from the Flora & Fauna collection by Strongwater. Verso is enameled in lavender with a scrolling stand accented by lavender and green crystals. Marked on verso "Jay Strongwater". This frame measures apprx 8" H x 6" W.

400/600 Sold: $264.50

Jay Strongwater Crystal Bird Frame

281. Jay Strongwater Crystal Bird Frame


Jay Strongwater enameled frame is accented by a Swarovski crystal bird and a bouquet of wildflowers. Photo in frame is a photo of Mrs. William Gleason, born Alice Palmer. Frame measures apprx 3-3/4" H x 2-3/4" W. Marked "Jay Strongwater" on verso.

75/150 Sold: $207.00

Jay Strongwater Green Crystal Frame

282. Jay Strongwater Green Crystal Frame


Charming picture frame by Jay Strongwater features a marbled green frame with green Swarovski crystal accents. Stand has a scrolling vine design. Marked on verso "Jay Strongwater". Measures apprx 3-1/2" H x 2-3/4" W.

75/150 Sold: $57.50

Jay Strongwater Enameled Box

283. Jay Strongwater Enameled Box


Lovely decorative box features an enameled design in green and plum, accented by Swarovski crystal flowers. Interior has topaz enameling. Verso is marked "Jay Strongwater". This box measures apprx 1" H x 3-1/2" W.

200/300 Sold: $287.50

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