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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities & Indian Art
1-10
11-15
Paintings
16-40
41-65
66-90
91-115
116-140
141-165
166-171
Works on Paper
172-186
187-201
202-216
217-231
232-246
247-248
Sculpture
249-258
259-262
Jewelry
263-287
288-312
313-337
338-362
363-387
388-412
413-437
438-462
463-487
488-512
513-537
538-562
563-577
Silver
578-602
603-627
628-652
653-677
678-700
Furniture
701-710
711-720
721-726
Decorative Arts
727-736
737-746
747-756
757-766
767-776
777-784
Orientalia
785-794
795-804
805-814
815-824
825-834
835-842
Glass
843-852
853-862
863-872
873-882
883-886
Porcelain and Ceramics
887-901
902-916
917-931
932-946
947-961
962-968
Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Documents
969-993
994-1018
1019-1043
1044-1068
1069-1093
1094-1118
1119-1123
Carpets and Rugs
1124-1138
1139-1153
1154-1168
1169-1183
1184-1198
1199-1200


A Trio of Leather and Papier Mache Trunks on a Stand

795. A Trio of Leather and Papier Mache Trunks on a Stand


Three hand-painted papier mache and leather boxes depicting various scenes with figures. Hinged lids, brass hardware and handles. Interior of the two smaller boxes are lined with blue fabric. From smallest to largest measure 6"T x 7-1/2" x 13," 9"T x 12" x 19," and 12"T x 18" x 27". The black wood stand measures approx. 8"T x 20" x 34" and is lined with a heavy black slate slab.

300/500 Sold: $529.00

Carved Ivory Tusk, Chinese, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century

796. Carved Ivory Tusk, Chinese, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century


A single three dimensional carved tusk on a presentation stand. Open carved work depicting a central temple with figures and surrounding buildings and trees. Figures throughout, one on a horse. Some building and or tops are carved separately and added. Approx. 36"L x 15" on stand.

2,000/4,000 Sold: $2,070.00

A Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century

797. A Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century


Beautifully carved ivory Emperor and Empress with raised areas, black pigments, attached to carved wood bases via pegs. The faces are personalized; the fabrics are very ornate. The man measures approx. 14-1/2"T, the woman approx. 13-1/2"T.

500/900 Sold: $1,610.00

A Carved Ivory Figure of a Basket Seller, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century

798. A Carved Ivory Figure of a Basket Seller, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century


Carved ivory in sections comprise this figure of a male basket seller with his wares on his back, holding a bamboo staff. There is applied pigment to the carved details; signed on the base, measuring approx. 7-1/2"T.

100/200 Sold: $155.25

Carved Ivory Seated Quan Yin on Lotus Base, ca. 19th Century

799. Carved Ivory Seated Quan Yin on Lotus Base, ca. 19th Century


Open carved ivory female deity seated on lotus form base, mounted with pegs to open carved wood base. No signature was found. the figure measures approx. 9-1/2"T.

150/250 Sold: $276.00

A Carved Ivory of Man Walking on Coral Reef, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century

800. A Carved Ivory of Man Walking on Coral Reef, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century


A charming male figure with an expressive face walking up a coral formation, carved in ivory with patterned material and applied pigmentation. Signed on the underside, and measuring approx. 9-1/2"T.

150/300 Sold: $264.50

A Carved Figural Group of a Mother with Two Children, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century

801. A Carved Figural Group of a Mother with Two Children, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century


Open carved work in ivory or bone with applied pigments to highlight carved patterns in the fabrics and hair. The woman stands atop a "wood" formation while holding a small child and fruit, while another young one clings to her leg. The bottom of the attached base is signed. The piece measures approx. 11"T.

150/300 Sold: $293.25

Carved Ivory Figure of a Man with a Rabbit, ca. 19th Century

802. Carved Ivory Figure of a Man with a Rabbit, ca. 19th Century


An great carved ivory of a man with a basket and a large rabbit, signed on the underside with a green inserted oval. Applied black pigment on the surface. Measures approx. 8-1/2"T.

200/400 Sold: $184.00

Two Carved Ivory Figurines

803. Two Carved Ivory Figurines


First figurine is of a Quan Yin seated on a lotus petal pedestal, measures approx. 5"T, and a carved ivory/bone geisha in a graceful stride, highlighted in black pigments, bottom bears maker's mark in red pigment, measures approx. 4"T.

150/250 Sold: $155.25

A Japanese Ivory Carved Sword, ca. 1870-1930

804. A Japanese Ivory Carved Sword, ca. 1870-1930


Carved ivory, with raised relief scenes with soldiers, villagers and horses. Scabbard in five segments with intersecting metal work (possibly silver), inlaid with turquoise and coral colored stones. Capped end and handle. Carving on handle shows someone about to lose his head. Black pigment is faint. Untempered, soft steel blade, dull, approx. 16"L. Overall approx. 27"L.

700/900 Sold: $1,063.75

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