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Fall Fine Art & Antiques Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-12
Fine Paintings
13-27
28-42
43-57
58-72
73-87
88-97
Works on Paper
98-117
118-137
138-157
158-177
178-197
198-205
Tibetan Bronzes & Other Like Items
206-215
216-225
226-231
Russian Enamel, Silver & Icons
232-241
242-251
252-253
Silver
254-263
264-273
274-276
Decorative Paintings
277-291
292-306
307-321
322-336
337-351
352-366
367-368
Fine Furniture
369-378
379-388
389-395
Decorative Arts
396-405
406-415
416-425
426-435
436-444
Lighting
445-454
455-458
Pocket Watches & Fine Estate Jewelry
459-473
474-488
489-503
504-518
519-533
534-547
Porcelain, Pottery & Ceramics
548-557
558-567
568-577
578-583
Glass
584-593
594-603
604-613
614-618
The Rug Collection of Bella Gellei, Haifa Israel
619-628
629-638
639-648
Estate Oriental Carpets
649-658
659-664
Orientalia
665-674
675-684
685-694
695-704
705-714
715-724
725-733
Bronzes
734-743
Napoleonic Collection: Books, Sculpture & Art
744-753
754-763
764-773
774-780
Books, Maps, Illuminated Manuscripts & Ephemera
781-790
791-800
801-810
811-820
821-822


A Carved Gilt Alms Box, French or Italian ca. 15th-16th Century

396. A Carved Gilt Alms Box, French or Italian ca. 15th-16th Century


Originally located inside the entrance of a church, this locking box has an opening at the top for donations to the church. Hand wrought hinges and lock with clasp over the gesso, clay and gold carved box. The front has two facing fern accents. The three other sides have a central flower form within a diagonal ribbon border. Gilt interior. Apprx 8-1/2"T x 7"W x 7"D.

800/1,200 Sold: $575.00

A Personal Devotional, German, ca. 18th Century

397. A Personal Devotional, German, ca. 18th Century


A hand carved figure of Christ, gessoed and gilt. Attached to a wood cross with a black patina, possibly oak. Gilt edges on base with hand carved date of 1763. Apprx 17-1/2"T.

1,000/1,500 Sold: $575.00

A Tobacco Box & Carved Snuff Container, Dutch, German, ca. 18th/19th Century

398. A Tobacco Box & Carved Snuff Container, Dutch, German, ca. 18th/19th Century


An 18th century Dutch tobacco box, apprx 6" x 1-1/4" x 1-3/4" with hinged lid, unmarked. A heart shaped ivory carved snuff box, inscribed with German text and decorations, hinged lid, apprx 1-3/8" x 1-3/8" x 6/8".

100/300 Sold: $195.50

Richard Cockle Lucas (British 1800-1883)

399. Richard Cockle Lucas (British 1800-1883)


A very fine carved profile portrait in wax of a gentleman, c.1840-1860. A large oval, apprx 7-1/2" x 5-1/2", carved in a white toned wax with a dark plum/brown colored background, possibly a painted color on wax. Inscribed at left sign in brown wax, barely visible. In a shadow box frame, overall apprx 14-3/4" x 12-3/4". Unsigned.

600/800 Sold: $345.00

A Carved Wax Portrait of John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent, ca. late 18th/Early 19th Century

400. A Carved Wax Portrait of John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent, ca. late 18th/Early 19th Century


The Admiral (1735-1823) is portrayed in profile, in a shadow box frame of maple. Backed with the original green velvet lining. Wax is adhered to black, reverse painted glass. carving apprx 2-3/4" x 2", overall in frame apprx 7-3/4" x 6-1/2". Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean during 1795, he blocked the French fleet at Toulon. He also defeated the Spanish off Cape St Vincent in 1797. As First Lord of the Admiralty, (1801-4), his ruthless reforms reduced corruption in the administration of the navy.

400/600 Sold: $529.00



401. "La Boite a la Malice", ca, 19th Century


Also, the mysterious box, a paper mache lidded container with applied image to lid. Black laquer overall body, apprx 3/4"T x 3-3/8"D.

250/450 Sold: $80.50

Sewing Sampler, Dated 1836

402. Sewing Sampler, Dated 1836


Child's sewing sampler features embroidered flowers and vines. A poem entitled "This World and the Next" is embroidered in the center. The name Sarah Chambers is embroidered near the bottom and dated 1836. Measures apprx 14" H x 12" W. With contemporary wood frame the sampler measures apprx 17-1/4" H x 15-1/2" W.

150/225 Sold: $408.25

Silk Mourning Embroidery

403. Silk Mourning Embroidery


Silk mourning embroidery is framed under glass. This panel depicts a woman standing beside a grave draped with laurels. At her feet is an urn. Large trees and a house are visible in the background. Panel measures apprx 18-1/2" H x 15" W. With ornately detailed bronzed frame this piece measures apprx 28-1/2" H x 25" W. Twisted gold cords with tassels are attached to verso for hanging.

1,000/2,000 Sold: $805.00

Mason's Apron, Dated 1820

404. Mason's Apron, Dated 1820


19th Century mason's apron has a central section which has been hand-painted with the crest of the specific lodge. This crest includes an eye and a book. A small note is enclose with the apron stating that this apron was worn by Gordinas A. Hall, esq. in the year 1820. Painting on the apron was done by Pearle. Apprx size of apron within frame is 24" H x 29" W. With fame this piece measures apprx 27" H x 31-1/2" W.

200/300 Sold: $529.00

A 19th Century Vestment & Chasuble

405. A 19th Century Vestment & Chasuble


A work in progress, un-finished and framed, possibly French. Both front and fiddle back are of a cream colored cotton cloth with rich silk embroidery, each apprx 40" x 26". Pillars of flowers run down the centers, the back is embroidered with a crest if the Cross. Little flowers alternate is side margins. Professionally framed in 1982 by Vixseboxse Gallery, overall apprx 48" x 34".

1,500/2,000

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