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September 2006 Fine Arts and Antiques Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-4
Paintings
5-29
30-54
55-79
80-104
105-129
130-154
155-161
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
289-303
304-318
319-333
334-348
349-363
364-365
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
547-561
562-576
577-591
592-606
607-621
622-636
637-645
Fine Jewelry
646-670
671-695
696-720
721-745
746-770
771-787
Furniture
788-797
798-807
808-817
818-827
828-834
Decorative Arts
835-849
850-864
865-879
880-894
895-909
910-924
925-932
Orientalia
933-947
948-962
963-977
978-992
993-1007
1008-1015
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 Hand Made Devotional Corner Shelf

895. A Hand Made Devotional Corner Shelf


An unusual hand made corner devotional shelf, made to hang on the wall, with a curved piercework plywood front, apron and pediment, with gold painted ribbed trim surrounding the opening, with one shelf and one top also made from plywood, supported at the back by dowel rods, with a toggle switch at the lower left, at one time electrified, 15-3/4"W x 25-1/2"H x 11"D. The pierce work is done with scrolls and stars, with the initial "K" cut into the front, and two angels beside a central cross in the pediment, with two smaller crosses at either end.

75/125 Sold: $149.50

A Collection of Four Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Baskets

896. A Collection of Four Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Baskets


A collection of four Indonesian temple offering baskets in graduated sizes, each made from woven grasses, cotton threads and leaves with embellishments of glass seed beads and coiled metals, with metal decoration just below the top rim of each, the smallest is 9" in diameter x 3"H, the next largest is 11" in diameter x 3-1/4"H, the next is 12" in diameter x 3-1/2"H, the largest is 15-1/2" in diameter x 5"H. The baskets date from the late 19th Century/early 20th Century.

100/200 Sold: $57.50

A Signed Indian or Pakistani Chased Print Plate

897. A Signed Indian or Pakistani Chased Print Plate


A chased steel plate depicting a lady carrying a water jar and a man sitting at her feet. Decorative borders. Signed on the lower left corner. Measures approx. 7-3/4" x 5-1/2"W.

50/100 Sold: $17.25

An Antique Diamond Scale by Eimer & Amend, New York

898. An Antique Diamond Scale by Eimer & Amend, New York


An antique diamond scale, made by Eimer & Amend, New York, the laboratory instrument manufacturer, with brass and silver metal fittings in the interior of a walnut wood and glass case with a drawer below for parts, with bone knobs, and an engraved bone plaque with the manufacturer's name inside at the base, with low brass legs the front two of which are leveling devices, 17" x 9" x 18" overall size.

200/400 Sold: $322.00

Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster Jardinière

899. Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster Jardinière


This very elegant jardinière is decorated with cherub heads and garlands and rests on three scrolled feet. Drain hole on the bottom. No marks found. Overall measures approx. 8"H x 16"W.

400/600 Sold: $759.00

A Circular Mirror Framed in

900. A Circular Mirror Framed in "Della Robia" Style


A circular "Della Robia" style ceramic framed mirror, with polychrome glazes; the deeply cast relief depicting fruit, flowers and foliage. The piece measures 21" in diameter overall, and has a thick wire at the top for hanging. May have had a relief image of the Madonna and Child in the place which is now mirrored. This would be a lovely garden ornament.

200/400 Sold: $149.50

A Pair of Cupid Head Figural Wall Mounts

901. A Pair of Cupid Head Figural Wall Mounts


A quaint pair of carved cupid head polychrome wall mounts with gilded bases. Both with the heads slightly tilted, and one has a slightly open mouth. Back of each is flat and has a hole for hanging. Each measures approx. 6-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 3".

100/200 Sold: $178.25

A Pair of Hand Carved Wood Acanthus Leaves, Portuguese, Circa 18th Century

902. A Pair of Hand Carved Wood Acanthus Leaves, Portuguese, Circa 18th Century


Hand carved wood polychrome painted acanthus leaves, each with a modern eye-hook on the back for wall hanging. These pieces are possibly from a large piece of furniture or decorative item. Each is approx. 9-1/2"L x 4-1/2"W, in an arched curvilinear shape.

100/250 Sold: $235.75

A Composite Wall Sculpture of a Figurehead

903. A Composite Wall Sculpture of a Figurehead


A polychromed composition wall sculpture in the shape of a figurehead flanked by angel's wings, approx. 42" wide x 16" high. An attractive decorative hanging with a folk art style flair.

100/300 Sold: $109.25

A Marble Pedestal

904. A Marble Pedestal


A delicate floor-standing pedestal in the shape of an Ionic column, made of rouge marble with a green marble capital and base, 42" H, with the square top and bottom measuring 9-3/4" x 9-3/4". The square top is attached to the column with a brass plate and post so the top swivels around.

200/300 Sold: $184.00

A Painted Pedestal, American, Late 19th Century

905. A Painted Pedestal, American, Late 19th Century


A Victorian column pedestal with applied black polychrome, approx. 39" tall x 14" diameter, with incised carving in floral form on the side, with traditional classical details elsewhere. Please see photographs.

200/300 Sold: $264.50

A Pair of  Italian Tall Carved Figural Planters

906. A Pair of Italian Tall Carved Figural Planters


A lovely set of identical carved planters, painted brown and varnished. Each depicts a small boy holding up a trapezoid shape planter box with fluted decorations. Brown felt on the bottom. Overall measure approx. 24-1/2"T x 8"W x 4-1/2"D.

100/200 Sold: $488.75

Pair of Tall Metal Plant Stands

907. Pair of Tall Metal Plant Stands


Assembled of gilded bamboo-shape metal elements. Both measure approx. 26" tall.

150/225 Sold: $172.50

A Gilt Metal Wall Planter

908. A Gilt Metal Wall Planter


A small size gilt metal wall planter with a tapering fluted basin and an openwork foliate relief design above, 18"H x 13"W.

50/75 Sold: $92.00

Another Gilt Metal Wall Planter

909. Another Gilt Metal Wall Planter


A gilt metal wall planter with a scrolling foliate openwork design surmounted by a feather motif, the demilune basin tapering below and with a caged metal overlay, 33"H x 17-1/2"W.

50/100 Sold: $178.25

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