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September 2006 Fine Arts and Antiques Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-4
Paintings
5-24
25-44
45-64
65-84
85-104
105-124
125-144
145-161
Works on Paper
162-181
182-201
202-221
222-241
242-261
262-265
Sculpture
266-275
276-285
286-288
Antique Printwork and Engravings
289-298
299-308
309-318
319-328
329-338
339-348
349-358
359-365
Photography
366-375
376-385
386-387
Silver
388-407
408-427
428-447
448-467
468-487
488-490
Lighting
491-500
501-508
Glass
509-518
519-528
529-538
539-546
Porcelain & Ceramics
547-556
557-566
567-576
577-586
587-596
597-606
607-616
617-626
627-636
637-645
Fine Jewelry
646-665
666-685
686-705
706-725
726-745
746-765
766-785
786-787
Furniture
788-797
798-807
808-817
818-827
828-834
Decorative Arts
835-844
845-854
855-864
865-874
875-884
885-894
895-904
905-914
915-924
925-932
Orientalia
933-942
943-952
953-962
963-972
973-982
983-992
993-1002
1003-1012
1013-1015
Autographs, Books & Maps
1016-1025
1026-1035
1036-1045
1046-1055
1056-1065
1066-1067
Fine Clocks
1068-1077
1078-1087
1088-1097
1098-1106
Carpets
1107-1116
1117-1126
1127-1136
1137-1146
1147-1156
1157-1166
1167-1173


A Pair of Saltwater Shells on Figural Metal Bases

875. A Pair of Saltwater Shells on Figural Metal Bases


A beautiful pair of seashells mounted on figural brown patina metal bases depicting fishes, scrolls and foliage. These could serve various purposes, including master salts at an elegant dinner table. No marks found. Each measures approx. 6" tall.

200/400 Sold: $540.50

An Antique Pair of Bronze Urns With Marble Bases

876. An Antique Pair of Bronze Urns With Marble Bases


A handsome pair of antique classical bronze urns set on caramel color marble bases. Each with a tripod base with lion's feet, acanthus motif relief, and brass colored tops. Each urn measures approx. 7"H x 6-1/2" in diameter. No maker's mark found.

300/500 Sold: $897.00

A Pair of Decorative Metal Urns by Louis Théophile Hingre (French, 1832-1911)

877. A Pair of Decorative Metal Urns by Louis Théophile Hingre (French, 1832-1911)


These slender urns feature a design of tree branches and butterflies. Mounted on green composite bases. Each is stamped "T. Hingre" on the sides. Hingre, a sculptor specializing in metalwork was an animal sculptor of small mice, chickens and birds along with the occassional bull. Each urn with bases measures approx. 9"T.

200/300 Sold: $322.00

Gilt Brass Wall Sconce & Jardiniere

878. Gilt Brass Wall Sconce & Jardiniere


Elegant wall sconce with a jardiniere. The sconce is modeled with two S scroll mounts and crested with a flower bouquet. Slightly flared edges of the jardiniere are fashioned with a scroll, floral, and basket motifs. The jardiniere is fitted with a liner. Overall measures approx. 23"T x 12"W x 9"D.

800/1,200 Sold: $575.00

An Antique Cast Iron Bull's Head

879. An Antique Cast Iron Bull's Head


An architectural element from Europe, primarily used as a marker on building to denote a butcher shop. A painted cast iron bull's head mounted on a base for the wall. The piece measures approx. 12"T x 13"W x 9-1/2"D.

600/1,200 Sold: $891.25

A Group of Framed Images, ca. Late 19th Century

880. A Group of Framed Images, ca. Late 19th Century


A group of five miniature portraits in decorative frames. The portraits appear to be photomechanical images with hand-painted accents. The largest one of the group depicts a young lady with her lapdog, signed at the mid right margin, ivory frame with tortoiseshell inlay pattern, bevel and brass oval liner mat; portrait measures approx. 3-3/8" x 2-3/4", overall in the frame approx. 5-3/4" x 4-3/4". The rest of the portraits are done in the similar fashion; please pay close attention to the detail images.

200/300 Sold: $356.50

A Group of Framed Miniature Portraits of Napoleon and Others, ca. Late 19th Century

881. A Group of Framed Miniature Portraits of Napoleon and Others, ca. Late 19th Century


A group of five portraits of Napoleon and other gentlemen, hand painted over a printed image on either ivory or celluloid, three of them are illegibly signed by the artist. Three are in carved ivory frames with details piqued in black pigment, and the other two are in carved ivory? frames with inlay bands. All under glass and in fine brass oval mats. The largest ones measure overall with the frame approx. 5-3/4" x 4-3/4" and the smallest ones are approx. 4-3/8" x 4"W.

200/300 Sold: $529.00

A Miniature Portrait of Mary

882. A Miniature Portrait of Mary


A miniature oval portrait of Mary set in an inlaid ivory frame with a tiny tortoise brown banding at the outside of the frame, with burgandy flocking on the back. The oval portrait is surrounded by a small gold-tone metal tooled surround and has a convex glazing covering it. The portrait is signed "Laslo" on the right edge.

100/200 Sold: $178.25

An Antique Coach Step

883. An Antique Coach Step


Very heavy brass coach step with smaller step included. With handles at side, front legs are wide-kneed and fancy. Small step has pierced top. Overall approx. 22"W x 14"D x 11"H.

100/200 Sold: $207.00

An Art Nouveau Fireplace Fender

884. An Art Nouveau Fireplace Fender


Hollow brass fender with flower forms in egg shapes, gentle sloped rear legs. Approx. 10"T x 58-1/2"W x 12"D. Light in weight, not heavy.

125/225 Sold: $40.25

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