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Amusing Continental Polychromed Porcelain Pedestal Cachepot:
Charming lot.
The cachepot with very scattered losses to the tiny white "jewel" accents to the decoration. Two well-incorporated restorations to the lip around the lower portion. Retains an old cork stopper.
The foot with scattered surface rubbing and a tiny nick to the plinth at one side. |
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Empire-Style Fruitwood and Marble-Top Pedestal Table:
There is some looseness to the stretcher and one of the underside angle iron brackets is loose and lacking its screws. There is a small drill hole in the center of the stretcher where there was once a finial. Minor dings tot he legs from age & use. The marble top is fine. |
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French Gilt-Brass Seven-Light Chandelier:
In good overall condition. Nice patina to the surface. In working condition. The wiring appears to be new. |
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Pair of French Gilt-Brass-Mounted Polished Steel Appliques:
In good condition overall. Some scattered, minor oxidation. Backplate floret
bolt is lacking the center on one applique.
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Pair of French Gilt-Brass and Polished Steel Three-Light Appliques:
Scattered oxidation. Stem under proper left candle cup of one example has
been broken and repaired. There is one gilt-brass floret lacking. Also the floret bolt that attaches the backplate lacks its center. One applique lacks two faux candles. Candle cups are slightly askew. |
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Empire-Style Mahogany Cheval Mirror:
In very good overall condition. Plate is fine. There is a tiny ding to the proper right top corner of the frame of the mirror. |
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Neoclassical-Style Mahogany Side Table:
There are veneer chips to the lower shelf. Small veneer losses to the corner edges around the bases of the front feet. Chipping and losses to the veneer at the left side of the apron at the rear edge. Minor chips to the front columns. Dings and imperfections to the top of the deck from age and use. Old surface, possibly original. |
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Directoire-Style Mahogany and gilt-brass dining table.
In good overall condition, with normal minor mars around the perimeter edges, wear and indications of age and use.
The high-sheen top exhibits some scattered light surface scratches.
The table exhibits play/looseness at the joint of the legs and apron. Each leg has a pair of large, concealed cast iron wing nuts to secure the legs. They are hand-tight, but may need a lever to be adequately tightened. |
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Neoclassical-Style Verde Antico Marble Pedestal:
The top surface has scuffs and scratches. The is a 3/4" drilled hole in the top the goes approx. 1" deep. The base has a large chunk gone from one side. Minor internal fractures to the marble which appear to be a naturally occurring part of the veins. |
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Pair of Signed Charles X Carcel Lamps:
Now electrified.
Overall good condition.
Both examples bearing a metal plaque: "Careau / inventeur brevete"
The patination with scattered rubbing and oxidation.
Decoration retains traces of the original gilt. |
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Restauration Mahogany and Marble-Top Secretaire Abattant:
There are scattered veneer chips and loose veneer to the moldings under the marble top. There is a filled shrinkage crack to the upper left side. Chips around the opening where the drop lid fits in. The lid is currently off its hinges as the hinges are broken and need repair. The leather blotter is gone.
The cubby hole opening measures 7-3/4" tall x 22-3/4" wide. |
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Monumental Pair of Bronze Figural Andirons:
Patination is rubbed overall. Wear to the threads of one iron log bearer. |
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Louis Philippe Alabaster Gothic Revival Clock:
There are small losses to the left and right outside steeples (above the side columns). Old glued repairs to the top front foliate finial. An old hairline crack across the front carved molding in the base. Minor stains and discoloration. The circular access door to the movement on the back side is gone. Good detail throughout. |
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Pair of Neoclassical-Style Cast-Iron Garden Urns:
Both are in good overall condition. No sign of damage or repairs. They have a thin wash of green paint which shows signs of wear and light rusting due to exposure to the elements. Nice detail to the casting and good overall patina.
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Continental Provincial Polychromed and Parcel-Gilt Looking Glass:
In good condition overall. Scattered separation and shrinkage cracks from age.
Old insect infestation visible on the back of the piece. There are scattered losses to the painted and gessoed-gilt surfaces overall--but does not detract from the overall appeal. Mirror plate (fine) and wood back are later. The urn finials' pegs have swollen from humidity and need to be sanded to fit. One finial lacks a small piece just above the peg (visible in photo). |
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Swedish School (Second Quarter 19th Century) "Portrait of Alfred Massanti Passe With a Book":
Spotty abrasion to the boy's pants. Losses to paint along the edges of board. Scattered mild craquelure. In need of cleaning. |
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Continental Polychrome and Faux Marbre Console Table;
A good decorative piece with some wear. Scratches to the faux marbre top, flaking and rubbing to the gilt surfaces and some minor scattered losses to the painted surfaces. Scattered shrinkage. A bit wobbly. |
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English Egypto-Revival Brass Door Knocker:
In very good overall condition, with a natural worn patina.
The hinge that articulates the lever is tight with only very minor looseness/play.
The bolts that screw into the threaded receptacles on the underside are lacking. |
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Biedermeier Mahogany Secretaire Abattant:
Professionally restored condition. There are pieced in veneer repairs along the top edge. A few recent veneer chips along this edge exist. No splits to the sides. Spliced in veneer repairs to the drawer edges. There are filled shrinkage cracks to the curved top door. Retains a beautiful French polished surface. |
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Georg Jensen (1866-1935) Sterling Silver Bowl.
Overall Condition: Good.
One outward and two inward dents to the flared rim, and one inward dent, 3/8" long, on the body, about 2" down from the rim. Otherwise fine, with scattered scuffs and scratches consistent with age; no breaks or repairs noted. Marked (on the underside) with the Jensen trademarks "GI/925/S" in a pelleted oval and "Georg Jensen" in a crowned pelleted oval, additionally with "Denmark / Sterling", all surrounding the model number "197 / B" |
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Semi-Antique Persian Mashad Carpet:
Overall very good condition. An attractive carpet with minor scattered wear throughout the field. The carpet appears to have been washed to achieve more of an antique look. The carpet has some age, but not enough to qualify as "semi-antique". |
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Turkish Oushak Carpet:
In very good overall condition. An attractive carpet with no apparent signs of wear or repairs. Probably woven within the last 10 years.
Field colors: mustard green
Border: olive
Accent: brick, tan & blue-ish green |
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Late Regency Walnut Parcel-Gilt Marble-Top Credenza:
The side ends have had professionally filled shrinkage cracks. Minor dings along the base molding from age & use. There is separation to the top left joint of the right door. There is a 4" section of the carved molding gone to the upper left edge of the center left door. It has been replaced with an unornamented piece of molding. Minor other imperfections consistent with age & use. The interior is clean and the marble is fine. |
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Eighteen Minton Service Plates:
In very good condition with only scattered, minor scratches to the black decor.
No apparent repairs or breaks.
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Regency-Style Cherry and Rosewood Banded Double Pedestal Dining Table:
In very good overall condition. There are light scuffs and minor imperfections to the top from use. A wax and polish may take most of them out. No sign of repairs. Very sturdy. Good color and overall patina. |
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Regency Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table:
In good overall condition. It exhibits normal mars, wear, light surface scratches, and a number of mars and blemishes to the edges (most notably the perimeter edges of the top, and the legs)
There is a small glued split above one tenon where the two halves of the top meet.
Tight and solid. There are no apparent breaks or repairs to the legs.
NOTE: Probably of somewhat later manufacture than the catalog date indicates.
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Japanese Katana:
The wrapping of the handle is frayed in the center and is being held in place by tape. The handle is also slightly soiled. The blade is fine with very minimal smudges. There is some scattered flaking to the surface of the scabbard from age. No evidence of any broken or missing parts. |
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Japanese Katana:
In good overall condition. The wrapping on the handle is in tact although lightly soiled from use. The blade is clean and fine. The mount at the base of the scabbard where it meets the sword's handle guard is loose. No sign of missing parts or damage. |
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Large Chinese Cloisonne Covered Incense Burner - Overall good condition - a split seam in one foot of about 4 inches - scattered oxidation to gilt and exposes base metal - scattered pitting to enamels. |
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Fine, Brilliant Chinese Cloisonne Incense Burner - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - a very artistic example with excellent color including rare pink - scattered minor burst bubbles to enamel consistent with age. |
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Elaborate Chinese Polychromed Ivory Votive Shrine of The Bodhisatva Guanyin - Overall good condition -minor scatterd ships - scattered rubbing to colors in high areas. |
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Superb, Rare Chinese Yunjin Brocade Cushion Cover - Overall excellent condition - no tears or loose threads - colors lovely - an unusually large and fine example of this rare Imperial brocade. |
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Rare Chinese Embroidery Book of Figures of Louhan - The pages in poor condition with staining and foxing. The embroideries in superb condition, executed in fantastic detail with silk thread of seemingly single strands of silk. The execution of the figures done with delicacy, elaborate attention to detail and artistic talent. A very rare group. |
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Rare Chinese WOven and Embroidered Lady's Imperial Dragon Robe - Overall very good condition - no tears or damage noted. |
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Fine Chinese Silk Kesi Panel of Fu-Shou-Lu - Overall very fine condition - no damage or repairs noted - colors are excellent - details superbly woven with a few rare embroidered highlights to cranes simulating feathers a fine rare example. |
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Good William and Mary Inlaid-and Banded Circassion Walnut High Chest:
There are chips and losses to the left and right front corners of the crown molding. Scattered professional pieced in veneer repairs to the drawer edges. Small veneer chips along the edges of the stretcher in the base. The underside of the stretcher has some later braces added for support. Shrinkage cracks to the molding throughout. Interior of the drawers are clean and refinished. The exterior shows fading to the color from age. Brasses are replacements. The sides of the upper case are veneered in walnut and banded in rosewood. The lower case has the same walnut veneer but no banding. |
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Queen Anne Walnut and Circassion Walnut Dressing table:
In good restored condition. The piece exhibits normal past restorations, refinishing, veneer patches and other indications of age and use. The surface exhibits wear, and normal mars and abrasions to perimeter edges
The top exhibits a number of veneer repairs, and some veneer splices over age-related shrinkage lines.
The drawer pulls are replaced, apparently with antique hardware.
The carved brackets at the juncture of the apron and the legs are replaced.
Retains some old rose-head nails.
Tiight and solid.
The interior of one drawer retains an old Manheim Galleries label. |
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Queen Anne Figured Walnut Dressing Table:
In good overall condtion.
An older restoration, the piece exhibits normal mars, wear shrinkage and indications of past repairs, most notably to the top.
The top has a shrinkage crack over a straight-line board lamination that runs about 2/3 the distance across the top. About 10" of that crack is slightly separated. Along that section is a veneer loss, approx. 3/8" wide by 1 1/2" long.
The drawers exhibit indications of past restorations, including possibly replaced or altered drawer sides and bottoms.
10" of cock-beaded molding is missing from the top edge of the upper drawer.
The pulls appear to be antique, but may not be original.
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Continental School (First Quarter 20th Century) "An Abundant Fruit Still Life":
Few very minor flake chips to paint. Minor inpainting touch-ups along upper edge of canvas. Vertical, linear inpainting repair approximately (2" long) to lower right portion of the painting. On the reverse, patched repair to lower left edge of canvas (approximately 3-1/2" x 3/4"). |
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Queen Anne-Style Mahogany Stool:
Two of the legs are loose and have separation where they mortise to the side aprons. No missing elements but needs to be reglued. There are some shrinkage cracks to the tops of two legs. The finish is lightly faded from age. |
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Chinese Famille Rose Export Plate - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - scattered kiln grit across face. |
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Elliott, London Mahogany Tall Case Clock in the George III-Style:
In "as found" condition. Two on the finials have multiple breaks and repairs. The right weight cable is broken, however, the pulley is present. Most of the paint has peeled off of the moon dial. The movement is dirty, but appears complete. There is separation to the mitered joints of the base molding. The threaded post at the bottom of the pendulum has been reduced and some of the remaining threads are stripped. The fabric on the back side is mostly gone. The three weights are present. |
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Chinese Blue-and-White Porcelain Exports Plate in the Qianlong Style - Overall very fine condition - no damage or repairs noted - very nice color. |
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Georgian-Style Mahogany Partner's Desk:
There are scattered scratches and abrasions to the wood framing around the deck. The leather blotter is dry and worn from use. Other scuffs and scars to the finish throughout. Most of which could be waxed and polished out.
Age: 2nd half 20th century. |
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Set of Ten George III-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs:
All are in very good overall condition. Each chair is sturdy with no looseness to their joints. No sign of damage or repairs. Good color and patina to the finish. The leather seats are fine with minor distress from use. Well carved details to the backs. |
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Henri-Joseph Harpignies (French, 1819-1916) "Wooded Landscape with a Stream, Sheep and Two Figures at a Fence":
Two patches on the reverse covering tears, approximately 2" each in diameter. Painting in need of cleaning. Scattered craquelure throughout. Evidence of blooming varnish. |
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260 |
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Jules Dupre (French, 1811-1889) "Landscape With a Figure Standing in Front of a Shrine":
A charming painting in need of some professional restoration. There are stretcher marks along the canvas. The canvas is somewhat loose due to stretcher shrinkage. Scattered craquelure and spotty flake chips to paint. Inpainting repairs to the roof of the shrine and in lower right corner, visible to the naked eye. The canvas is soiled and in need of cleaning. |
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Alexander Rene Veron (French, 1826-1897) "Chasseur et Son Chien Dans La Foret de Fontainebleu":
Very minor scattered inpainting throughout and slight losses of paint. The area around and including the signature shows up under blacklight, not including the date. |
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Georges Frederic Rotig (French, 1873-1961) "Wild Boars in a Snow-Covered Landscape":
Spot-like minor flake chips to the lower portion of the painting. Black light examination does not indicate any inpainting restoration. |
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George III-Style Mahogany Triple Pedestal Dining Table, Bearing a Kittinger Label:
In good condition. There are scattered minor imperfections including scratches to the top from use. Old original finish with a good overall patina. No sign of damage or repairs. All 8 of the brass clips to hold the leaves in place are present. |
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266 |
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George III-Style Cut and Pressed Glass Six-Light Chandelier:
In very good condition. In working condition and the wiring appears fine. There is a prism or two missing. A silver ceiling canopy is present. |
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270 |
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George III-Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk:
There are three fingernail size veneer chips to the left side of the left door. A small piece of trim is gone to the undermolding of the cornice at the right back edge. There is a small piece of loose veneer at the lower right outside corner of the right door. There is a long crack to the left side cornice molding. Scattered shrinkage cracks to the mid-molding. There is working key present. The secondary wood is oak. |
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Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy:
Scattered patches, tears, puckers and losses to the box overall. The interior
compartment lids are warped and the pressed layers of wood are becoming
unglued. These lids are later. At one time there was a sugar bowl in the center. Foil exhibits minor wear. Soiled and faded velvet to underside of the box's lid.
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Late Victorian Prism-Hung Cut and Frosted Glass Six-Arm Chandelier:
One arm has a repair to the socket end and has had a one inch metal collar added to its end just under the bobeche. One of the bobeches has been repaired and has a chunk gone. Small chips to the inverted bowl. The glass elements on the underside of the fixture (between the arms) are not original. There are mis-matched prisms throughout and 10 or more are missing. Electrified and in working condition. |
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Good Hepplewhite Mahogany String-Inlaid Sideboard:
In very good condition with a highly polished surface. There is a small repair to the string inlay at the lower inside left edge of the framing below the row of three drawers. Minor scuffs tot he deck surface from use. No broken or missing elements. Good rich finish and patina. |
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277 |
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George III Serpentine Knife Box:
Both of the brass hinges on the back side have a fracture to their upper half and additional fasteners have been cleverly added. All of the inlay appears to be in tact. There is a 1/2" piece of the stringing gone at the lower right corner of the right side. The interior partitions are present. The exterior finish is faded but exhibits a good overall patina. |
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Pair of George III-Style Giltwood Looking Glasses:
Please note that these are a "near" pair of mirrors. There are differences in the treatment of the swags, the urns, as well as the forms of the swirls, etc.
One has looseness to the the right swag which hangs down from the urn of the crest and attaches to the shoulder. This mirror also has flaking to the gold surface and discoloration on its right half. There is an old glued repair to the tail of this mirror as well. The other one appears fine. |
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Regency Mahogany and Banded Rosewood Tilt-top Breakfast table.
In good overall condition, exhibiting normal minor mars, abrasions wear and indications of age and use. The top finish exhits a couple small spots of loss and blemishes.
Tight and solid.
The top exhibits a straight-line crack at the lamination/joint of the boards. At one end, there is a slight separation at that line. There is an area of filler/blemish about 4" long at one of those edges.
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283 |
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Charles Henry Leickert (Belgian/Dutch, 1816-1907) "Winter Scene With a Man Ice Skating":
Frame abrasions along edges of panel and liner abrasions with losses of paint to left and right edge of the panel. |
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284 |
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Bernardus Johannes Blommers (Dutch, 1845-1914) "Children Playing on the Beach":
Minor inpaitning touch-ups in the sky area and foreground. Frame with scattered losses to gesso. |
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285 |
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Floris Pieter Florentius Nicolaas Jacobus Arntzenius (Belgian/Dutch, 1864-1925) "Evening Street Scene":
In need of cleaning. Could not detect any damage or repairs. |
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294 |
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Large, Magnificent Pair of Chinese Cast-Bronze Pricket Candlesticks - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted -fine, crisp casting - very good details - one candle pricket slightly bent - nice patination - a fine rare pair. |
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296 |
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Chinese Splash Gilt-Bronze Incnse Burner -Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - nice patination -please note - stand is carved wood with gilt decoration. |
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297 |
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Chinese Covered Painted Lacquer Food Box - Overall fair condition - overall rubbing, scattered chips and losses and darkening of lacquer. |
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299 |
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Very Rare Dated Chinese Vermillion Ink Stick - Overall very good with no damage, repairs or rubbed areas - some imbedded dust especially in the cloud pattern background - a fine example of a very rare inkstick. |
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Rare Chinese Vermillion Ink Stick - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - overall patination but no wear. |
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Superb Pair of "Cow Hair" Zitan Wall Vases - Overall exceptional condition - no damage or repairs noted - carving in fine condition - calligraphy sharp,clear and retailing infilled gilt - an exceptional, rare pair with only one other pair found. |
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303 |
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Good Chinese Guan Ware Archer's Handle Vase - Overall very good condition -no damage or repairs noted - lovely, soft color. |
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Fine Chinese "Hare's Fur" Tea Bowl - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - nice "hair" markings and brown lip rim. |
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307 |
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Unusual Chinese Scholar's Rock (Lingbi) - Overall good condition - scattered chips and repairs consistent with use. |
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314 |
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Chinese Cast Bronze Incense Burner with Silver Inlay - Overall good condition - no damage or repairs noted - small areas of encrustation and rubbing to bombe sides consistent with age and use. |
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319 |
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Chinese Cast-Bronze Gu Vase - Overall good condition - no damage or repairs noted - nice patination. |
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321 |
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Chinese Cast-Silvered -Bronze Hand Mirror - Oveerall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - nice, clear casting and silvered finish - scattered light patination. |
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Good Regency Sterling Silver Tray.
Overall Condition: Very Good.
A few light surface scratches on the plateau, the longest about 3-1/2", the most prominent about 2", but otherwise excellent with negligible signs of wear. Beautiful detail throughout on the rim, handles, feet and crest. Hallmarked (on the underside) with: 1) the London crowned leopard's head, 2) the sterling lion passant, 3) the date letter "P" for 1810-1811, 4) the "BS/IS" maker's mark of Benjamin & James Smith, and 5) the George III bust duty mark, and additionally with the French "ant" import mark in use 1864-1893. An exceptional piece. |
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Regency Sterling Silver Inkstand. hallmarked Sheffield, 1812-1813, by John Roberts & Co.
Overall Condition: Good.
No dents, breaks or repairs noted. Light scuffs consistent with age and use; some loss to the detail of the leafy scrolls at their high points of relief. The underside scratched at the edges from the removal of the retaining pin over the years. Glass elements are later replacements as evidenced by the loose-fitting silver caps; one bottle has a fingernail-sized chip on the (hidden) bottom edge and another on the underside. Engraving excellent. Hallmarks (on the underside): 1) the sterling lion passant; 2) the Sheffield crown; 3) the date letter "D" for 1812-1813; 4) the maker's mark "I.R. & Co." for John Roberts & Co., and 5) the George III bust cusped duty mark. Marks very good; fully legible with minimal wear. Each of the six detachable pieces are likewise fully marked, but with the combined crown & date letter: the receptacles on the sides, the nibs urn on the lower edge, and the three caps for these on the sleeve. These marks are generally more rubbed than those on the underside of the tray, but again all are legible and confirm that all the silver elements are all original. A handsome piece with no significant condition issues of note. |
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Pair of Late George III Sterling Silver Entree Dishes.
Overall Condition: Very Good.
Light to moderate cutlery scratches on the interior bottom, but otherwise fine, with minimal wear consistent with use. No dents, breaks or repairs noted. Excellent armorials. Very hefty. Handles, lids and dishes matched with numbers (3/3/3 and 4/4/4). Hallmarked (one the side of each dish and lid): 1) the London crowned leopard's head, 2) the sterling lion passant, 3) the date letter "N" for 1809-1810, 4) the "TG/IG/IC" for Thomass Guest, Joseph Guest and Joseph Craddock, and 5) the George III bust duty mark. Marks good; lightly rubbed - particularly the maker's mark - but fully legible on each piece. The handles unmarked. In all, a very fine pair. |
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George IV Irish Sterling Silver Cake Basket.
Overall Condition: Good.
Light compression dent on the bottom of the basket corresponding to the foot ring, running about half way around, with two additional 1/2" dents on one side. Several scattered pinpoint dents and dings throughout, none deep and all consistent with age and use. No breaks or repairs noted. Good detail on the rim and handle. Handle cartouche engraved with a crest of a demi-savage with a dagger in one hand and a key in the other (clan Murray). Hallmarked (on the underside) with: 1) the Dublin seated Hibernia, 2) the crowned Harp standard mark, 3) the date letter "e" for Sep. 1825-26, 4) The George IV bust duty mark, and 5) (on the interior rim of the bowl) the "SB" maker's mark of Stephen Bergen. Marks very good. |
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360 |
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Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt "Bacchanalian" Dessert Serving Spoons.
Overall Condition: Good.
No breaks or repairs noted. The gilding is rubbed throughout, particularly at the bowl undersides, the high points of relief and the edges. Some wear to the detail, mostly on the undersides where the pieces. No monograms/engravings or removal. Hallmarks (on the underside of the bowl): 1) the sterling lion passant; 2) the London leopard's head; 3) the date letter "I" for 1884-1885; 4) the maker's mark "HJL/JW", in a trefoil, for Henry John Lias and John Wakely; and 5) the Victoria's bust duty mark. Marks good with light wear, but all completely clear and legible. |
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370 |
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Fine Chinese Rosewood and Green Jade Table Screen- Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - nice engraved design with infilled gilt highlights. |
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372 |
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Chinese Carved Spinach Jade Covered Urn - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted -carving well executed. |
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378 |
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Good, Elaborate Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Brush Washer - Overall good condition - minor scattered chip and slight unevenness in color. |
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381 |
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Chinese Carved Grayish-White Jade Covered Vase - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - some natural fissures on cover. |
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400 |
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Antique Kurd Carpet:
In fair condition. An attractive carpet, but with wear throughout. There is thread loss to the borders at both ends. Scattered minor repairs throughout as well. |
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401 |
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Persian Kerman Carpet:
Overall very good condition.
No apparent signs of wear or repair. |
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402 |
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Turkish Oushak Carpet:
In good overall condition. An attractive carpet with no apparent signs of repair or wear. Woven probably within the last 5-10 years. |
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403 |
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Antique Persian Serab Camel-Hair Carpet:
In overall fair condition. There are scattered areas of wear and repairs throughout the field. There is also evidence that the carpet has been reduced at one end. |
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408 |
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Kyle Bunting "Surrender" Pattern Cow Hide Carpet:
Overall good condition. Some signs of minor hair loss. No sign of major wear damage or repairs. Approx. weight 20 lbs. |
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412 |
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Sarouk Carpet:
Overall good condition. An attractive carpet that has had some restoration along with a couple repairs along the border. There has also been some re-coloring to the field. The carpet was probably woven within the last 10-20 years. |
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413 |
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Semi-Antique Persian Mashad Carpet:
An attractive carpet with scattered signs of minor re-knotting. No other apparent signs of wear or major repairs. The carpet was probably woven within the last 5-10 years. |
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417 |
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Antique Chinese Peking Carpet:
Overall fairly good condition. An attractive carpet with wear throughout and scattered repairs to the field where the carpet was split. There are also patched repairs along the border and two others to the field. |
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422 |
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Antique Persian Bijar Carpet:
An attractive carpet in overall fair condition. There is overall wear and the carpet has been professionally reduced from both sides. The seams bracket the medallion. There are also other repairs to the field and wear. |
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425 |
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Superb Chinese An Hua Decorated Porcelain Wine Cup - Overall excellent condition - no damage or repairs noted - superb, delicate incised an hua decoration. |
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427 |
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Good Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Wine Cup - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - lovely color and enameling |
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429 |
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Fine Chinese Monochrome Porcelain Wine Cup - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted -nice, rich color. |
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431 |
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Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Triple-Gourd Vase - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted. |
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455 |
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Fine Chinese Iron-Red Dragon and Carp Vase - Overall good condition - a shallow glaze crack at the neck - otherwise excellent condition with fine enameled details and very well potted. |
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459 |
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Fine Pair Chinese Porcelain Wine Cups - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - small firing cracks to foot-rim of one - painting finely exyecuted and in fine condition. |
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474 |
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Chinese Famille Jaune Porcelain Saucer Dish - Overall good condition - no damage or repairs noted - the medallions of dragon and pphoenix design very finely executed. |
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475 |
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Unusual Chinese Enameled Porcelain Saucer Dish - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted. |
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484 |
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Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Saucer Dish - Overall good condition - no damage or repairs noted - gilt details strong - reverse with lovely soft enamels. |
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487 |
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Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Sofa:
In good condition overall. Two stains on sofa seat--one large and faint, the other
small and dark. Fringe fine. Patch on one oriental textile band with fading. Upholstery faded overall from use. Comfortable. |
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488 |
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Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Sofa:
In good overall condition. Fringe fine. There is a patch on one of the oriental
textile band, a split seam on the back at the top of the back and fading. Overall
upholstery is faded from use. Comfortable. |
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490 |
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Persian Illuminated Manuscript Leaf:
Minor rubbing to surface with spotty paint loss. Top edges with 1" long piece of tape on the front, several (7) pieces of tape on the back. A small tear to left edge of paper. Old mat burn along the top edge. |
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491 |
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Persian Illuminated Manuscript Leaf:
In generally good condition. Tiny, scattered losses to paper. Colors nice and bright. Watercolor imperfection down along the branch of seated bird with scattered bleeding where colored. Some loss to the blue border. Stains and old tape marks. Framed so that front and back of manuscript is visible. |
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492 |
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Indian Illuminated Manuscript Leaf:
In overall good condition. There is a crease at the bottom, left corner. A stain
in white area just below reclining figure. Small loss to gilt frame at the bottom left corner. Scattered small losses to the paint. Nicely matted. |
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493 |
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Dramatic Silvered Brass-Mounted Ivory Tusk-Framed Looking Glass:
The mirror has a gessoed frame that has been stained dark brown. There are scattered losses to it at the bottom. There are only traces of silver left on the bowknotted floral garland and attached back plate. Scattered dark hairline cracks in the ivory. Proper left tusk cracked and repaired up near tip. Wood back with metal straps. Plate is fine. |
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494 |
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Royal Worcester Aesthetic Vase
In good condition overall. Scattered surface marks along with minor imperfections in the glaze. Raised decor in good condition. Foot is re-gilded
in spots with some scattered losses. Loss to gilt on neck rim. Seam
visible and slightly raised on side of body. |
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496 |
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Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) "Joseph Telling His Dream" and "A Bearded Man, in a Furred Oriental Cap and Robe: the Artist's Father":
The portrait of the bearded man with several spots of foxing, minor surface abrasions, paper trimmed beyond plate mark. "Joseph Telling His Dream" with minor creasing to paper, plate mark visible. |
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500 |
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Victorian Ebonized Work Table:
In good overall condition. The top, however, has an inward warp to its center. Minor paint touch up. No sign of missing elements. The lyre ends have old repairs and faint crack lines show where they were re-glued at one time. There is light wear to the paint on the legs and stretcher. The interior has a more recent coat of green paint. The entire outer surface appears to have been overcoated with some sort of finish to protect the paint. |
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510 |
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Attributed to Anders Leonard Zorn (Swedish/American, 1860-1920) "Study of Dense Foliage":
In overall very good condition. There are four puncture marks in the four corners of the sheet where perhaps at one time it was held by pins. |
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513 |
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Twenty-Four Decorative Bindings:
The following condition issues are general:
Cowper vols. 1 and 3: Front boards off but present.
Fields: Leather-clad corners and spine scuffed and gouged. Front board very loose at the hinge.
Three "Beaux Arts Classics": Spines a bit scuffed. Front boards loose or partially off.
Pages of all volumes lightly to moderately tanned. |
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519 |
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Fine English Victorian White Owl Taxidermy:
In very good overall condition. Plexiglass case is fine. Owl is in great shape. Small losses to the front corners of the faux ground. |
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531 |
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English Parian Porcelain Double-Angel Wall Font:
Minor surface soiling and abrasions. Firing imperfection on the reverse. |
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534 |
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Petite Edwardian Tiger Cherry, Polychromed and Rosewood Banded Desk:
In good overall condition. Minor age cracks to the outer veneer of the dome top along its lower edges. Small professional pieced in veneer repairs to the edges. No sign of loose veneer or losses. Slight imperfections to the front deck from age & use. No breaks. Sturdy. Very good color and patina. The painted decoration are well done and in tact. |
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541 |
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Lady's Chinese Embroidered Silk Informal Robe - Overall good condition - scattered loose threads - some of the applique is coming loose and needs reattaching. |
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542 |
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Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Rice Bowls - Overall good condition - no damage or repairs noted - enamels slightly thick. |
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543 |
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Chinese Canton Enamel Tea Cup and Saucer:
Overall good condition with nice colors and design. The lid is out of round and wobbles. The interior of the cup exhibits scattered hairline cracks overall with a tiny loss to the enamel with copper visible. There are also multiple repairs to stabilize the hairline cracks. The saucer has hairline cracks in the enamel on
the reverse. Tiny pinholes in the figural medallion. |
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544 |
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Elaborate Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Tea Bowl - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted. |
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545 |
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Chinese Uncut Machine-Embroidered Rank Badge - Overall very good condition - no damage, repairs or tears noted - colors strong. |
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546 |
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Monumental Pair of Chinese Famille Rose "Palace" Vases - Overall very good. "as new" condition - no damage or repairs noted - strong vibrant colors. |
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548 |
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Chinese Enameled Porcelain Bottle Vase - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted. |
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549 |
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Good Japanese Embroidered Tobacco Pouch - Overall very good condition - some minor wear to edges consistent with age and use - very nice design and well executed. |
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550 |
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Chinese Carved Jadeite Pendant - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - lovely lavender/blue color with pale green - very nice carving. |
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552 |
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Chinese Lady's Elaborate Ceremonial Collar - Overall very good condition - a few minor loose threads. |
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554 |
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Chinese Lady's Pleated Cream Silk Skirt - Overall good condition - scattered minor small stains - nice panels of dragon and phoenix in gold thread - some loose threads mainly at waist. |
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555 |
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Chinese Lady's Silk Embroidered Skirt - Overall very good condition - strong colors - scattered minor loose threads. |
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556 |
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Chinese Lady's Silk Embroidered Skirt - Chinese Lady's Silk Embroidered Skirt - Overall good condition - some dry rot to lining - some small stains- nice embroidered floral and butterfly panels. |
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557 |
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Chinese Lady's Silk Embroidered Skirt - Overall fair/good condition - scattered loose banding all around - scattered loose threads and a few minor small stains. |
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558 |
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Chinese Lady's Silk Embroidered Skirt - Overall good condition - spotting on waist band - scattered loose threads. |
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559 |
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Chinese Lady's Silk Embroidered Skirt - Overall good condition - nice floral panels with some Forbidden Stitch areas - a few minor loose threads some staining. |
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560 |
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Chinese Lady's Woven Informal Court Robe - Overall good condition - some loose threads especially at one point on a sleeve associated with a tear. |
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561 |
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Elaborate Chinese Lady's Embroidered Overvest - Overall fair condition - scattered loose threads - scatted dry rot - some tears. |
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562 |
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Unusual Child's Kessi and Embroidered Dragon Robe - Overall poor condition - numerous tears and spots of dry rot. |
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570 |
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Good Chinese White Jade Snuff Bottle - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - nice low-relief carving making good use of russet inclusions in stone. |
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583 |
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Spanish Carved, Polychromed and Parcel-Gilt Armorial Plaque:
Minor abrasions to the surface. Scattered flaking to the gold leaf along the edges and corners. No broken or missing elements. |
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592 |
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Red Wool Embroidered Wall Hanging:
Overall condition is fair. Tattered selvedge and edges. Scattered holes and repairs overall. Threads dark with tarnish. Lantern coming loose. The wool is
laid down on a light burlap or gauze. |
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598 |
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Pair of Italian Gilded and Pale Gray-Painted Altar Sticks:
Both examples have scattered shrinkage cracks. One stick has a partial loss to the back, non-carved foot. While both sticks have small losses to the gray paint, one stick has a large flake loss on one side of the tripartite base.
Both sticks exhibit rubbing to the gilded surfaces with scattered losses.
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601 |
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Tall Pair of Brass Tripodal Single-Light Altar Sticks:
Other than oxidation, cleaning compound residue and scattered minor dings to the standards, these are in very good condition overall. |
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603 |
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Pair of Continental Stained and Carved Hardwood Finials:
In very good condition. The surfaces have been intentionally distressed to give them a decorative, aged appeal. |
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607 |
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Continental School (Fourth Quarter 18th Century) "Portrait of a Cavalry Officer":
The painting is relined and there are several professional inpainting repairs around the figure, the largest inpainting area being in the sky and approximately 3" x 4" big. |
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608 |
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After Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695) "Portrait of Francoise-Marguerite, Countess of Grignan":
Professionally relined and restored. "L" shaped repaired tear in lower right hand corner (approximately 7" x 4"). Seven circular inpainting repairs on the neck, shoulder, and in the background. Very minor touch-ups on the chin, nose, and hair. |
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610 |
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Carl Ostersetzer (German, 1836-1874) "Philosophical Contemplations":
In overall very good condition. Minor inpainting touch-ups on the upper portion of the panel. Minor gilt deposit to the left edge of the panel. In need of cleaning. |
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620 |
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Italian Olivewood Bombe Chest:
***First quarter 20th century and later
The olivewood veneers with typical shrinkage, patches and small losses, now filled---some inpainted a dark brown (see online photo).
Open shrinkage where the top attaches to the case.
The molding around the top and the raw, narrow paneled edge along the bombe sides and legs now inpainted a caramel tone.
Shrinkage around drawers consistent with age.
Both rear feet with veneer losses.
General oxidation to the gilt mounts.
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627 |
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Pair of Northern Italian Carved Giltwood Looking Glasses:
Elegant lot.
Both examples with generally "distressed" carving and scattered faux-worm "damage".
Both plates with decorative light oxidation.
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630 |
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French Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock:
There is a 4" section of brass trim gone to the lower left side of the clock. Also, a small gear and its shaft has come loose from the movement. The enamel decoration appears fine. Good detail throughout. |
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634 |
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French Gilt-Brass and Cut Glass Four-Light Chandelier:
In fine overall condition. No sign of any damaged or broken elements. The wiring appears fine and is currently lit and in working order. Nice surface to the metal.
Note: In addition to the 3 outside arms and the one socket that hangs down in the center above the bowl, there are also 3 interior sockets inside the bowl that light up. |
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659 |
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French Art Nouveau Marble Mantel Clock:
In good overall condition. No sign of damage or repairs. The figure is missing the nut which screws on to the threaded post at its underside which holds the figure to the marble base. There is discoloration to the gilt brass bezel around the dial. the porcelain dial is fine. Good patina to the surface of the metal statue. Pendulum is present. |
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665 |
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English Parcel-Gilt Bracket and Mirror:
Scattered shrinkage and cracks. Traces of gilt. Painted with gold paint sometime later and darkened with age. Shelf later and held on with large bright screws. Brads that hold the wood back of the mirror plate are also bright. Mirror plate has disintegrated overall. There is glue residue to both sides of the crest where the sides of the frame meet. |
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673 |
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Louis XVI-Style Fruitwood and Marble-Top Buffet:
There is section of the lower molding gone under the far right door. Small old pieced in repairs. Some splattered discoloration to the finish which appears to be from water. Good overall patina and wear. The marble is fine. Working key is present. The interior is lacking its medial shelf. |
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677 |
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Suite of Ten Louis XVI-Style Beechwood Armchairs:
All are in very good condition. The frames and arms are tight. No sign of damage or repairs. The upholstery is clean and appears unused. |
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681 |
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George Henry Yewell (American, 1830-1923) "Moonlit Venetian Canal Scene with Santa Maria della Salute":
Several small punctures to canvas. Two minor dents to canvas, two short scratches, old inpainting touch-ups, and two very small patched repairs on reverse. Scattered craquelure and very minor losses to paint. |
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683 |
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Pair of Louis XVI-Style Mahogany and Fruitwood Marble-Top Occasional Tables:
Both in generally good condition.
Variegated white marble good.
One brass gallery slightly bent.
Scattered dings and scuffs to the legs consistent with use, the lower portion of one leg with an shallow surface loss at the cap.
The interior floor of one drawer with small stains near the front. |
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690 |
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Limoges Figural Vase:
Scattered minor losses to gilding. Two very minor flake chips to bottom edge and a approximately 1" hairline crack at the base. Center front tip of the edge has been professionally repaired. |
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694 |
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Pair of Continental Lamps in the Rococo Taste:
In good condition overall. Both finials are fine. Both shades have scattered
stains. One example has small losses to the garland on the front of the
base. Otherwise there are no apparent breaks or repairs. |
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701 |
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Norbert Goeneutte (French, 1854-1894) "Jeune Femme au Petit Chien Noir":
Canvas has been relined. Professional inpainting touch-ups along the edge of the frame and in the foreground where the paint has flaked off. Minor touch-ups in the dress, above the hat, in the sky area, and in the pond. |
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704 |
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Louis XV-Style Ebonized and Marble-Top Commode:
Marble top is in good condition with only tiny flakes around the edges and a tiny
hairline on one edge (1/4"). There are scrape marks on on drawer edges from
opening and closing. A couple of minor dings to the drawer fronts. Ormolu is
intact and bright. Faux keyholes. |
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706 |
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Pair of Louis-Phillippe-Style Gilt and Patinated-Brass Three-Light Candelabra:
In very good condition overall with the gilt nice and bright and the patination
intact. There is some scattered oxidation to the gilt, but it mostly on the stepped bases. There is a replaced bobeche on one example that is not as gilded and the decoration is not as refined. |
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710 |
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Louis XV-Style Coromandel Black Lacquered Marble Top Commode:
In very good condition. Minor dings along the lower edges of the legs. Fingernail size chip to the ebonizing at the lower left side of the case. Light scuffs to the marble from use. The drawers are clean on the inside. |
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711 |
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Pair of Meissen-Style Two-Light Candelabras:
In good condition overall. Some small losses to the flowers on both examples.
Gilt oxidized overall. Painted decor nice and bright. Flowers bent on one candelabrum. |
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714 |
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Andre (Gittelson) Gisson (American, 1921-2003) "Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle":
In overall very good condition. Frame has minor losses to gesso on corners. |
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715 |
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Andre (Gittelson) Gisson (American, 1921-2003) "White Carnations Still Life":
In overall very good condition, no apparent damage or repairs. |
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724 |
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Iberian Oval Scenic Tin-Glazed Platter:
In overall very good condition. Glaze displays general crazing and firing anomalies. Minor ware to polychrome decoration and few scattered minor flake chips to the glaze along the edge. |
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725 |
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Philip Richard Morris (British, 1833-1902) "Waiting for the Fleet":
Professionally relined and restored. Scattered inpainting throughout the sky, tree log, and foreground. Minor touch-ups in the women's dress. |
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732 |
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Large Continental Majolica Polychrome Umbrella Stand:
Two of the leaf tips along the top edge have old restorations. The in-paint in these areas has slightly discolored over time. Small minor flakes to some lower leaf tips and flowers. Small chips along the lower edge of the base which most have been colored in. |
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733 |
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Large Continental Majolica Polychrome Umbrella Stand:
Restorations to at least three of the leaf tips along the top edge. Also a repair to the egret's neck. There is a small chip to a lower leaf tip. Minor chipping along the bottom edge of the base. The restored areas have been in-painted to match the original colors. |
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739 |
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French Provincial Fruitwood Buffet:
There is a minor surface imperfection to the right rear corner of the top which appears to be from old insect holes. There is a crack to the outside of the right front foot where the wooden dowels are pinned. Old professional repairs to the rear legs. Good overall patina and color. A working key is present. |
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740 |
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Pair of Louis XV Fruitwood Fauteuils:
Both are in very good condition. They are sturdy and the arms are tight. One chair has a spot of residue to the wood on the framing of the back which looks like it would clean off. The fabric is clean with no tears. Very minimal wear to the seats and arm rests. |
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742 |
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Suite of Four Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils:
All chairs are refinished. Three of the chairs have later caning and
wood seats. One example has old caning and the caning is ripped. Repairs to all chairs overall. There is separation at the joints of crest rail and stiles on one chair. Another chair lacks the finished piece of molding that covers the raw wood on the back of the caned seat. Also, another chair's seat is coming loose from the chair rail and front legs. Cushions are fine.
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744 |
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French School (Fourth Quarter 19th Century) "Poultry Roaming the Farmhouse Yard":
In overall very good professionally restored condition. Relined. Two repaired tears in the upper left and upper middle area; one tear measuring approximately 4", and the other about 3". Other inpainting repairs are along the edges of the canvas: one circular 1/2" spot above the roofs of the buildings and several inpainting repairs in the grassy foreground. Minor craquelure. |
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745 |
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French School (Fourth Quarter 19th Century) "Poultry In the Barnyard":
Professionally restored condition. 9" x 6" patched repair on the reverse where there was a "T" shaped tear. Inpainting along the left and upper edge of canvas, along with five spots in the sky. A few other minor inpainting touch-ups. |
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758 |
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Ferdynand Ruszczyc (Polish, 1870-1936) "Herding Cattle":
Edges slightly tattered, a 1" tear at the left edge, water stains in the upper left and right hand corners and the lower right hand corner, a grease stain on the reverse bottom portion of the paper (below the image) showing through on the front, small puncture marks on each of the four corners. |
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765 |
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Hand-Painted Nippon Claret Jug:
In very good condition. No chips, cracks or evidence of repairs. Minor wear to the gilding on the handle. The surface overall slightly soiled form age. The cork part of the stopper is also in remarkably fine condition. |
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766 |
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Ninety Piece Royal Copenhagen "Blue Fluted Full Lace" Dinner Service:
Beautiful pattern in very good like new condition.
There are no cancellation marks or scratches through "the wavy lines" (factory firsts).
However, the four larger oval platters are not glazed on the lower foot edge or within the foot but are all fully marked. The largest platter has a shallow irregularity along the unglazed foot (approx. l, 2")
The salt and pepper with tiny scattered glaze anomalies and one tiny nick-all underneath the foot edge (the cork lacking for the pepper).
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779 |
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Fine Chinese Export Carved Ivory Wall Calling Card Holder - Overall very good condition - VERY intricate carving with no damage noted - the bottom appears to have been strengthened with glue but is only visible from the reverse, not the front. |
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794 |
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Elabaorate Chinese Export Rosewood and Marble Plant Stand - Overall good condition - no damage other than a few splits noted - elaborate carving. |
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827 |
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Vintage Black Evening Jacket:
In very good condition overall. Some slight wear is evident. Scattered ribbons
loose. Lining is fine with a small gusset sewn in under the left armhole (1" @ the top down to the 2" wide @ the bottom of the jacket). No apparent holes or tears.
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837 |
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Six Volumes of Early 19th Century Ladies' Magazines with Hand-Colored Fashion Plates.
La Belle Assemblee, vol. V. Light flaking and moderate wear to the edges of the boards; the spine with vertical cracking but intact. Interior front board with pencil marks and armorial bookplate of Sir. Martin Browne-ffolkes, Bt. (1740-1821). Light to moderate foxing throughout, with several darkened pages and bleeding of the monochrome plates. Color plates are generally clean, though, with some fine colors.
La Belle Assemblee, vol. XXIX. Light flaking and moderate wear to the edges of the boards. Pencil marks on the title leaf and flyleaf recto and the interior rear board. Pages brittle and yellowed, with some flaking and tears throughout, with moderate to severe foxing. Quire T2 loose but attached; pages 29-32 pasted in. Color plates fair, with moderate foxing and bleed-through.
Journal des Dames: Light wear and blistering to the boards, the spine with large areas of flaking at the label and lower edge. Pencil marks on the interior front board and flyleaf recto. Text block vertically cracked but intact about 3/4 of the way through. Light foxing throughout; each quire with original circular price stamp. Plates generally clean with good colors.
Townsend's Monthly: Bumps, stains and scuffs to the boards, with some cracking and to the spine. Pencil marks on interior front board and pasted catalogue cutting in the interior rear board. Pages yellowed, with the endpapers quite darkened; light to moderate foxing throughout text block, including the plates. Colors good.
Petit Courrier des Dames. Some wear to the edges of the cover and light flaking on the boards, but otherwise sound and clean. Pencil marks on the interiors of both boards, with a pasted catalogue cutting in the rear. Light foxing throughout; the plates generally clean with good colors.
Magasin des Demoiselles. Light bumps and wear to the boards, especially at the corners, but otherwise in good shape. Pencil marks on the free front endpaper recto and rear flyleaf recto. First quire loose but detached. Light foxing throughout with one or two stains, but the color plates are very nice, with rich, vibrant colors.
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838 |
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Nine Volumes with Early 19th Century Hand-Colored Fashion Plates:
Overall Condition: Bindings are, for the most part, in fair to poor condition, but the fashion plates themselves are generally quite good.
World of Fashion, v. VI-XII: Most have the spine and one or both boards detached from the text block, and those which do not have some splitting. The spine is attached by cellophane tape on one volume, lacking on two others, and partially lacking on one other. Pencil marks on interior front board of each. Plates and pages generally good, with light to moderate yellowing and foxing, the text pages more affected than the plates.
Costumes of the Ladies of England: The spine and front board are detached from the text block, with the front board still attached to the spine, but split about 3/4 of the way down. Pencil marks on both interior boards and flyleaf verso . The fashion plates themselves quite good, with slight yellowing and extremely minor foxing to perhaps three or four of the plates.
Costumes: Front board completely detached; spine detached from text block but attached to rear board. Bookplate pasted to interior front board; catalogue clipping pasted in interior rear board. Pencil marks on flyleaf verso and title page recto (with date 1896) . Plates themselves are generally good, lightly yellowed with minimal foxing. About the first quarter of the thick leaves have plates pasted recto, with scattered plates thereafter, and several more tucked in (i.e., not pasted). Most plates have slight wear along the edges, indicating they were collected at a much later date than their original publication, probably that on the title page. |
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839 |
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Thirteen Volumes of Georgian to Victorian Ladies' Magazines
Overall Condition: All but one of the bindings are heavily scuffed and worn, but the fashion plates themselves are in generally good condition.
Lady's Monthly Museum: One volume with detached board, another with vertical split to the spine and text block. All with significant cracking and flaking, except for volume III (the later binding). Three volumes (III, VIII & XVI) with extensive foxing to text and plates; the other five considerably better.
Ladies' Museum: Front board, flyleaf and title pages detached. Spine detached but present (lacking top panel). Moderate foxing throughout. A rough volume.
Ladies' Cabinet of Fashion: Spine and front board detached from text block. First quire detached and split. Pencil marks in front board interior; owner's signature in ink on free front endpaper recto. Light foxing. Fashion plates generally good, one or two with slight ghost image transfer due to missing glassine.
Ladies' Companion: Heavy scuffing with some splitting, but boards and spine still attached. Pencil marks and library bookplate (dated 1881) on flyleaf recto. Heavy foxing, with diagonal water stain along the lower edge of each page, 2" at edge to 1/2" at gutter. Note: no color plates.
Ladies' Cabinet: Slight bumps at upper and lower edges of spine, but otherwise fine. Pencil marks on both sides of flyleaf and interior rear board. Minimal foxing. Plates vibrant, but most with rolled, lightly worn edges due to improper folding. |
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840 |
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Rare 18th Century First Edition of Volume I of Heideloff's "Gallery of Fashion"
Overall Condition: Good.
Moderate stains, scuffs and flaking to the binding, particularly at the corners and lower edges, but sound and intact. Yellowed pages with light to moderate foxing throughout, with most plates generally clean. Colors good. There is a dark, semi-circular (water?) stain, about 1-1/4" wide and 5/8" high, running through the middle third of the text block on the bottom edge, but it does not encroach onto any text, plate or legend. In all, a sound copy of a rare volume, showing its age but entirely serviceable. |
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846 |
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Chanel Boutique Black Sueded Deer Hide and Persian Lamb Jacket:
In good condition overall. Some minor rubbing to the suede along the bottom inside from brushing against a body and along the seam at the top of the shoulders. A faint discoloration on the front right panel (can be seen in the catalog and website photo). The lamb is in fine condition. No holes, snags
or tears. Lining intact.
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854 |
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Louis Vuitton, Paris, Monogram Canvas and Chocolate Brown Leather Softside Suitcase:
In good condition overall with the vinyl canvas fine except for a small loss to the vinyl on the zippered flap--canvas visible. Leather is scuffed from use. There
are two D-rings on one side, but lacks the strap. Inside clean except for scattered strands of wool from something stored inside perhaps. No key. Label is on the inside top of the suitcase.
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855 |
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Louis Vuitton, Paris, Monogram Canvas and Tan Leather Softside Suitcase:
The leather heavily scuffed and stained from normal use. Vinyl canvas is fine.
Zipper is stiff and lacks the male part of the lock and the metal tab at the end
of the zipper. No key. Interior is clean except for strands of wool from something
that had been stored inside, perhaps.
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868 |
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Two Fine Dark Brimmed Hats:
Both hats in very good overall condition. The braided black straw hat with a tiny separation of the top layer of straw where it meets the grosgrain ribbon on the crown of the hat. Barely visible. The braided navy straw hat with no visible condition issues.
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888 |
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Pair of Fifteen Karat Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant Earrings - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted. |
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891 |
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Lady's Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Diamond Victorian Bangle Bracelet:
Good condition.
Beautiful engraving, the well-integrated stones probably added later.
Hinged with hidden clasp and safety catch.
Interior dimensions: 3-3/4" x 3-1/8" |
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938 |
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Caroline Durieux (American/Louisiana, 1896-1989) "Academic - 1975":
In overall very good condition with very minor creasing to paper and very minor spots of foxing. |
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954 |
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Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990) "Swamp Idyll":
In overall very good condition. Could detect no losses or other damage. |
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962 |
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Important American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table, Attributed to William Whitehead, New York, Active 1792-1799:
In good overall condition. The top has minor dings and light stains consistent with age and use. The left rear leg has two petals of the inlaid paterae missing. There are scattered short sections of the outer inlaid edging of the top which appear to be professional old replacements. There is none of this stringing currently missing. Hinges are original. Some of the hinge screws are replaced. The brass pulls appear to be original. There is a small section of the brass backplate missing at the top of the drawer pull. The finish is an old refinish. |
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976 |
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American Late Classical Mahogany Adjustable Swivel Piano Chair:
In very good sturdy condition. There are two plugged holes on the top of the left seat frame. They do not appear to be repairs. The swivel adjusting mechanism works. There are holes under the feet indicating that the chair once had casters. Refinished at one time. Good crisply carved details. |
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977 |
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Jean Joseph Vaudechamp (French, 1790-1866, active New Orleans 1831-39) "Portrait of a Man and Woman, Presumably Baroness Louise Deconchy Receiving Word of Her Husband's Death in Battle":
It has been relined and restored some time ago. Craquelure throughout. Liner marks along the edges. Minor inpainting in the dress and the background. Scattered inpainting to the gentleman's body. Liner abrasions to paint. |
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979 |
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Georgian Family Triple Portrait:
Some loss to the wax foliage. There is a puncture hole in the paper. Scattered minor discoloration and imperfections. Scattered losses to gesso on the frame. |
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983 |
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After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) "Brown Pelican":
In overall very good condition. The print has not been examined out of the frame. |
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991 |
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Southern School (Second Quarter 19th Century) "Portrait of a Lady With a Lace Cap and Collar":
Paint is flaking along the left edge and the lower half of the right edge. In an unrestored, as found, condition. Several very minor losses of paint to the dress, hair, and bow. Scattered losses to gesso on the frame. |
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992 |
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American Late Classical Mahogany Armoire:
In "as found" condition. Scuffs and scrapes to the surface. The finish is original but is flaking, discolored and distressed throughout. There is a veneer chip to the front right foot. The right rear leg is missing its lower 4 inches. The inner glue block is present, however. Needs to be cleaned. |
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994 |
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Early American Turned Mahogany Low-Post Bedstead:
In very good overall condition.
Good color and condition in an older refinish.
The bolts to affix the original bedrails to the posts are missing. It is currently joined with metal L-brackets.
the interior measurement between the rails is 50" wide and 72" long. If one notched the corners on a mattress and laid it atop the rails, it could measure approx. 57" wide and up to 79" long
NOTE: probably of Virginia manufacture, Norfolk area |
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1005 |
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19th Century American Coin (.900) Silver Water Pitcher.
Overall Condition: Good.
There is a 1/2" dent on the body, near the spout and between the tops of two panels, and some small scattered pinpoint dents throughout: one on the shoulder, another the lower heel of the handle, another to the left of the inscription, and two at the lowermost edge of the body, near the foot. Otherwise fine. Excellent patina, good detail on the banding and crisp engraving. Marked (on the underside): "Ball, Tompkins & Black / Successors To / Marquand & Co." flanked on either side by the "J.B." mark of James Bogert. A very handsome piece with minimal wear. |
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1019 |
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Good Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tureen.
Overall Condition: Very Good.
No condition issues of note beyond a light patina consistent with age and use. No dents, breaks or repairs. Rich detail. Marked (on the underside) "Tiffany & Co. / 4119 Makers 5433 / Sterling Silver / 925-1000 / M" and "6 1/2 Pints". |
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1021 |
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Pair of Tiffany Sterling Silver Compotes.
Overall Condition: Very Good.
No condition issues noted; no dents, breaks or repairs, and only minimal signs of age and use. Marked (on the underside, in the stem) "Tiffany & Co. / 7680 Makers 7280 / Sterling Silver / 925-1000 / M". A very attractive pair. |
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1023 |
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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Sandwich Plate.
Overall Condition: Very Good.
No condition issues noted beyond some light scuffs consistent with age and use. No dents, breaks or repairs noted. Some dirt trapped in the recessed areas and one or two black spots, easily removed with a simple cleaning and polishing. Marked (on the underside): "Tiffany & Co. / 21348B / Makers / 1533 / Sterling Silver / 925-1000 / m"; additionally with scratched (inventory?) number "RA/9". |
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1038 |
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Rare and Important American Gothic Revival Oak Hall Chair:
In very good restored condition. The seat may be a replacement as there are filled tack holes to the top of the seat frame indicating that the seat may been upholstered at one time, then converted back to a plank seat.
The gothic aprons under the seat may also be professional replacements. There are no missing or broken elements. Retains a good old finish with a nice waxed patina. |
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1041 |
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Pair of Patinated Cast-Aluminum Garden Benches in the "White House Rose Garden" Pattern:
Both are in very good condition. No sign of damage or repairs. Good patina from exposure to the outdoor elements. |
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1043 |
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Commemorative Textile For the State of Alabama:
In good condition relative to age. Silk taffeta back has scattered rips and stains and is very worn along the selvedges. The crazy quilt velvel squares show some
wear, but the colors are still nice and bright overall. The appliqued flowers have loose threads and some fading to the red of the camellias. |
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1051 |
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Gilt Bronze Solar Lamp:
The original tank has considerable solder around the burner and on the surface of the tank. The shade is fine. The shaft is lacking most of its original gilding. The marble base is slightly dirty but not damaged. Lacking 2 prisms. |
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1053 |
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American Rococo Revival Rosewood Marble-Top Etagere:
In very good "as found" condition. The top left shelf is missing one of its pierced aprons. No other signs of damage or losses. Retains its original finish and white marble deck. Minor imperfections to the surfaces of the shelves from use. The surface throughout looks like it would polish up nicely.
Note:
Since the time this condition report was done, the missing shelf apron was located and re-attached. |
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1056 |
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John James Trumbull Arnold (American/Pennsylvania, 1812-1865) "Portrait of a Girl With a Rose, Seated In a Sheraton Fancy Chair":
Painting in need of cleaning. Scattered craquelure. Stretcher mark along the bottom of the canvas. |
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1057 |
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American School (Mid-19th Century) "Primitive Portrait of a Girl in a Black Dress Holding a White Rose, Mountains Visible in the Distance":
In professionally restored condition. Scattered inpainting repairs to face, neck, hair, chest, hand, and background. The canvas has been relined and it appears there is a small repaired tear to the side of the right cheek. |
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1064 |
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Cast-Aluminum Three-Tiered Garden Fountain and Under Pan:
In very good condition. In working order including the pump. It has been running during our exhibition. The 3-tiered inner fountain portion does not dismantle, but it does separate from the bottom pan. No sign of damage or repairs. Came from a Baton Rouge estate. The 3 tiered portion weighs approx. 150 lbs, and the pan weighs approx. 150 lbs as well. |
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1066 |
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Group of Fourteen Volumes Pertaining to Modern Architecture Expressed in Traditional Forms:
All in good to very good condition. Most conditions have to do with dust covers.
"New Classicists" multi-colored illustrations that are attached to a double-page spread have come unglued. Several of the books appear to have had little use. |
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1074 |
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Two Books on A. Hays Town (1903-2005)
Preliminary Sketches--dust jacket shows lots of wear with tears and dirt; front and back fly leaf have fold marks; rippled top edge to all pages; fore edge dirty from use; wear to the cloth on the top edges of the spine and front and back
corners; scattered dirt in gutter of a few pages; several pages have smudges
on the back, blank pages of the drawings; 11" diagonal dent in the front cover.
A. Hays Town--dust jacket scuffed on cover; slight ripple to the pages; good overall. |
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1086 |
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Semi-Antique Persian Lilihan Carpet:
Overall fair condition. There is minor scattered wear to the field. There is also considerable repair to the border and into the field. There is discoloration to this area of the repair. |
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1092 |
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Persian Kashan Carpet:
Good overall condition. An attractive carpet with no apparent signs of repair or wear. Probably woven within the last 5-10 years. |
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1094 |
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Antique Sarouk Carpet:
Overall good condition. An attractive carpet with signs of restoration. There is re-coloring in areas of the field. There is also signs of re-knotting throughout, but no signs of major repairs. |
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1109 |
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Napolean III Boulle and Ebonized Center Table:
In good as-found condition. This appears to have been in the same New Orleans Garden District parlor since at least around the beginning of the 20th century, and probably since new.
The case is tight and solid.
There are numerous areas of raised and missing brass, and a handful of missing tortoise veneer. The most notable brass losses include: an arc about 2" wide and 5" long; a couple areas about 2" by 2"; a 1/4 wide strip about 12" long; similar width strips about 4" and 6" long, and a number of smaller losses, all beneath a later glass top. There are additinal losses scattered throughout, including a brass loss about 2" wide by 4" long to the drawer, a tortoise loss of about 3/8 wide by 1 1/4" long at the top edge of a leg adjoining the drawer and several similar width losses at the edges of the legs: and about 20" of quarter inch wide brass strip loss to one leg. The above list is not in any way comprehensive, but indicative of the largest areas of loss.
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1110 |
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Napolean III Boulle and Marble-Top Cabinet:
In good "as found" condition. The piece exhibits normal shrinkage, mars, wear and indications of age and use. Dirty and in need of cleaning.
The marble top has a few minor flakes to perimeter edges. The marble is currently a bit mottled in appearance and could stand to be cleaned and polished.
All bronze mounts are present.
There are a number of raised pieces and losses to the brass inlay. They are generally single lines, not entire sections. Some pieces of brass stringing are missing as well, most notably at the bottom. There are about 5 fingernail-size losses to the tortoise veneer.
The case appears to be tight and solid.
Retains original locking hardware and pair of interior shelves. |
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1111 |
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Napoleon III Boulle and Marble-Top Cabinet:
In "as found" condition. There are small chips around the door frame opening. There is a 4" chunk gone from the lower right corner of the door along its under edge. Chips to the base. Small losses to the veneered sides and shrinkage cracks to the veneer. Some losses to the brass stringing in the base. The rest of the boulle work appears in tact. Minor imperfections to the edges of the marble deck. |
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1115 |
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James Homer Perkins Wise (Louisiana, 1845-1901) " Misty Bayou Landscape":
Scattered inpainting touch-ups mainly in the sky area. Small square patched repair on the reverse bottom portion of the canvas, showing inpainting repairs to the area. |
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1120 |
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Imperial Symphonion Double Comb Mahogany Disc Music Box:
In very good condition. There is a 3/4" piece of the decorative trim molding gone to the right side of the case. The paper label on the underside of the lid has 2 tears. There are no broken teeth to either comb. The machine plays well and has good sound. |
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1121 |
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Aaron Draper Shattuck (American, 1832-1928) "New England Landscape with Figures Resting on a Path":
In overall very good professionally restored condition. Extensive inpainting in the water and sky area. The canvas has been professionally relined. |
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1123 |
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American Neo-Grec Five-Piece Bronze Mounted, Ebonized and Walnut Parlor Suite:
In very good overall condition. Professionally upholstered. One side chair needs attention to one of its front casters and probably needs longer screws to hold it on. Both of the arm chairs have a tip broken off and missing to the left side of their crests. The joints are tight throughout. Great original surface and patina. |
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1127 |
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American Neo-Grec Marquetry Inlaid Gilt-Incised and Bronze-Patinated, Metal Mounted, Ebonized and Walnut Music Cabinet:
In good overall condition. There is a stress fracture to one arm of one of the cast spelter angels. There is a slight separation at the shoulder. The drop down lid has a slight vertical shrinkage crack. The left and right front corners of the base have both had glued repairs and a slight crack line shows. Good original finish with minor imperfections form age. |
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1131 |
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John Williamson (American/New York, 1826-1885) "Mountainous River Landscape with Cattle":
Professionally relined and restored. Repaired tear along the mountain range. Inpainted patches in the sky, as well as the left and middle water region. Several touch-ups in the lower right hand area. |
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1139 |
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American Renaissance Revival Walnut Double-Door Bookcase:
In "as found" condition. The left and right sides of the cornice molding is off. Each side of this molding has breaks and losses. The mid-molding around the lower potion of the bookcase section is also missing on the left and right sides. Part of the baseboard molding is gone at the right front corner. One drawer pull is gone. There are shrinkage cracks to the upper portions of both doors. The surface appears stripped with little or no finish present. |
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1147 |
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American Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl and Sandwich Plate.
Overall Condition: Good/Fair.
Both pieces are a nice, heavy gauge with good detail. Bowl: There are three dents around the perimeter of the base: two fingernail-sized and one a little larger. These dents are well-hidden by the engraving on the upper side. Sandwich Plate: There are two likewise well-hidden small dents on the engraved portion, but there is a significant break to the reticulated rim, running diagonally the width of the rim and about 2" along the inner edge, about 4" long total. There is a second small break at the outer edge of the rim on the opposite side. Both pieces marked on the underside "J.E. Caldwell & Co. / 925 / Sterling / 1000 / Philadelphia" and additionally with the pattern number "1075" (bowl) and "7238" (plate). |
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1166 |
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American Three-Piece Sterling Silver Coffee Set.
Overall Condition: Good.
Scattered small dents around the body and neck of the coffeepot, the longest about 5/8" at the base of the spout; one small dent on the sugar bowl near the rim. Otherwise fine, with scattered pinpoint dings and light scuffs consistent with age and use. Some shrinkage cracks to the ivory insulators with the retaining pins slightly extruded and some wobble to the handle. Marked (on the underside) with the Towle "T-lion" trademark, "Sterling" and pattern number "7216 / G" (creamer & sugar bowl) or "5523 / F" (coffeepot), the coffeepot additionally with capacity "2 1/2 Half Pints" [sic]. |
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1167 |
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American Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl.
Overall Condition: Very Good.
No condition issues noted beyond normal wear consistent with age and use. No dents, breaks or repairs noted. Marked (on the underside) with the Wagner "W Co." in a shield trademark, "Sterling" and "510". |
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1177 |
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Tiffany Studios, New York, Bronze Floor Lamp:
In "as found" condition. The surface of the metal has scattered areas of scratches and loss to the finish throughout. No sign of any repairs or damage. The wiring is in working condition. |
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1178 |
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Charles Wellington Boyle (Louisiana, 1861-1925) "Catalina Island Landscape":
In overall very good condition. Minor, faint craquelure. |
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1179 |
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James Calvert Smith (American, 1878-1962) "Housatonic Valley, Salisbury":
Inpainting repairs in three areas: one spot lower right, lower left, and middle left. Several touch-ups and a few minor paint losses in the sky area. Stretcher marks along the canvas. |
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1181 |
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Interesting Christofle Gilt-Bronze Lamp Base:
There is no evidence of damage to the base. There is a drilled hole at the top of one leg and another hole at the bottom of this leg which appears to be for an electric cord. They appear to be original and not drilled later. The foliate stretcher between the bottom part of the legs seems to be formed to hold a vase of some sort. The overall surface is very good. We are unsure of what the shade would have looked like. |
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1184 |
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Art Nouveau Bronze Patinated-Cast Spelter Figural Lamp:
In "as found" condition. There is dryness to the surface along with imperfections to the patinated finish. Some of the leaves are slightly bent out of shape. Two of the four sockets are lacking a cast sunburst which the other two sockets have. One set screw which holds the branch to her right hand has been replaced with a drywall screw. The other set screw to her left hand is lacking. Minor flakes to the marble base. Needs to be rewired. |
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1187 |
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Benjamin Chambers Brown (American/California, 1865-1942) "Sunlit California Landscape With Mountains":
In very good unrestored condition. In need of cleaning. |
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1188 |
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American Modern Gothic Gilt-Incised Burled Walnut and Walnut Folio Stand:
In excellent condition. No sign of damage or repairs. The fold down sides function and lock in place. |
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1193 |
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Tall Cut Glass Footed Compote in the Brilliant Style:
In very good condition with no apparent breaks or repairs and in fact shows very little wear. |
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1200 |
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Mason and Hamlin, Boston, Mahogany Grand Piano:
In "as found" condition. The ivory keys show yellowing and discoloration. Five keys are missing their top front half ivory. There is separation at the corners of the molding board which runs across the front edge below the keyboard. Veneer chips to the curved framing on each side of the keyboard. There is a 12" section of trim molding gone to the lower edge of the case on the right side, and a 30" section of the same molding gone along the left side. The finish is crazed with scattered scratches. The sound board has some shrinkage cracks. The interior is dirty. The strings show some rust and a couple are broken. Some of the keys stick. Out of tune. The music stand is off its hinges. |
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1202 |
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FOLLOWER of Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) "Summer Beach Scene":
In overall very good condition, no apparent losses or repairs. |
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1204 |
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American School (Fourth Quarter 19th Century) "Shoe Shine Boy":
It has been relined. Inpainting touch-ups in the face, hair, hat, brick wall and an approximately 3" x 2" rectangular inpainting patch in the wall, to the left of the figure. 9" long surface scratch to the left portion of the painting. Old liner marks around the painting. Minor spotty loses to paint in the upper left, right corners and along the frame. |
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1205 |
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American Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk:
The back half of the bottom of the long drawer and the back framing board of this drawer are lacking. There is slight separation due to shrinkage on the sides where the block on each side of the long drawer attaches to the side. The knobs appear to be original. Old finish, probably original. |
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1206 |
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Tiffany STYLE Leaded Glass and Bronze Floor Lamp:
Please note that we are of the opinion that this is not an authentic Tiffany Studios lamp. Although it is old, we believe the stamped signature in the base is not legitimate.
In very good overall condition. There is no damage or evidence of repairs to the shade. The base is fine as well. There are 3 turn key sockets which all work. The lamp has probably been re-wired at one time and the current wiring has some age but appears ok. |
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1212 |
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Boyer Gonzales (American/Texas, 1864-1934) "Snow Covered Wooded Landscape":
Extensive professional inpainting repairs throughout, not visible to the naked eye. The canvas has been relined. |
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1219 |
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Large Ansonia, New York, Onyx and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mantel Clock of Temple Form:
There is a chip to the onyx at the top front right corner just below the slanted roof. Other small chipped areas to the right and left sides above the brass feet. Small chips and imperfections to some of the other corner edges as well. Mild tarnishing to the gilt brass ormolu mounts. No sign of any missing elements. Winding key and pendulum are present.
We do not guarantee the working condition of time pieces, however, the movement looks clean and in tact. |
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1224 |
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Alexander John Drysdale (American/Louisiana, 1870-1934) "Bayou Landscape With a Pirogue":
There is a approximately 8" long line running across the painting that appears to be a rub-line to paint, along with a pin-head-size flake. The painting has not been examined out of the frame. |
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1231 |
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Augusta Christine Fells Savage (American, 1892-1962) "Gamin":
In overall very good condition, except for two minor touch-ups to the front edges of the torso. |
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1233 |
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Large Santa Clara Blackware Two-Handle Pottery Jar:
Scattered scuffs and shallow surface scratches.
Surface losses, primarily along the shoulder and the interior of the neck. The majority of these are inpainted.
There is a lighter (rubbed?) area below the shoulder at one side. |
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1251 |
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Sally Mann (American/Virginia, b. 1951) "Untitled":
Few minor, faint surface scratches to left edge and a minor crease to bottom edge of paper. |
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1261 |
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John McCrady (American/Louisiana, 1911-1968) "Carnival in New Orleans":
In overall very good condition. No visible tears or repairs, image clean with no foxing. |
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1262 |
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Louisiana School (20th Century) "Mardi Gras Day":
In professionally restored condition. 3" x 3-1/2 patched repair on the reverse bottom half of the canvas, showing inpainted repairs to the area. Other minor inpainted touch-ups to the bottom left and upper right portion of the canvas. |
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1263 |
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Xavier De Callatay (American/Louisiana, 1932-1999) "Bacchus Parade":
Scattered soiling and in need of cleaning. Small, 1/2", tear in the neck of the Bacchus figure. Scattered abrasions to paint along the bottom of the painting. Stretcher marks along the canvas. |
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1264 |
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Noel Rockmore (American/Louisiana, 1928-1995) "De De Pierce On the Trumpet":
In overall good condition. There is an approximately 4"-long linear scratch with loss to paint in the upper right corner and a minor surface scratch to the lower right portion of the panel. |
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1266 |
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George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "Untitled Blue Dog":
In overall very good condition. |
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1268 |
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George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "Peeling Crawfish at Pierre Part":
In overall very good condition. Minor scuffs and dings to the frame. |
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1269 |
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George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, b. 1944):
In overall great condition. Could detect no tears, repairs or major paint losses. |
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1276 |
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Doyle Gertjejansen (American/active New Orleans, b. 1948) "Not Ones & Zeros":
In overall very good condition. The two panels separate for ease of movement. |
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1278 |
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Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/Louisiana, 1912-1997) "Synthesis":
In overall very good condition. There is a 1" tear in canvas at the bottom edge of frame. Graphite smudges around edges. Overall size with frame is 39-1/4" x 65-7/8". |
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1285 |
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Fine Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Rice Bowl - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - lovely floral decoration. |
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1287 |
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Pair of Japanese Glazed Bottle Vases - Overall good condition - no damage or repairs noted - probably drilled to make into lamps. |
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1289 |
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Elaborate Chinese "Mirror Black" Decorated Meiping Vase - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - slight rubbing to gilding on raised areas. |
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1300 |
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Fine and Rare Chinese Zitan, Ivory and Boxwood Book Box - Overall very fine condition - no damage or repairs noted - excellent carving and an important example. |
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1303 |
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Dramatic Chinese Zitan and Boxwood Covered Box - Overall excellent condition - no damage or repairs noted - carving is of high quality - a large example. |
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1304 |
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Chinese Carved Horn Model of an Archaic Gu Vase - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted. |
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1307 |
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Fine Pair of Chinese "Chicken Fat" Yellow Glass Vases - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - good color and interesting small size. |
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1308 |
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Unusual Chinese Overlay Glass Bottle Vase - Overall good condition - no damage or repairs noted - unusual silver foil inclusions in base glass. |
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1309 |
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Unusual Pair of Chinese Hawthorn Red Glass Vases - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - unusual pair in rare Hawthorn colored glass. |
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1311 |
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Chinese Overlay Glass Rice Bowl - Overall good condition - no damage or repairs noted - unusual color combination . |
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1333 |
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Good Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Tea Bowl - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - nicely thinly potted and decorated with delicate enamels. |
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1347 |
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Bright Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Sgraffito Bowl - Overall very good condition - no damage or repairs noted - colors well painted, bright yet subtle. |
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1349 |
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Unusual Chinese Reticulated Double Walled Vase - Overall good condition - no damage or repairs noted - overall rubbing to enamels co9nsistent with age and use |
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1363 |
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Persian Sultanabad Carpet:
In overall good condition. An attractive carpet with no apparent signs of any major repair. There is, however, minor spots of wear to throughout the field. The carpet was probably woven within the last 10 years. |
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1399 |
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Large Charlie Schneider/Le Verre Francais, France, Acid Etched Cameo Vase:
There are no chips or cracks. There is, however, a small plugged drill hole to the underside of the bulbous bowl just above the narrow neck of the foot. (This was most likely an exit hole for a lamp cord art one time.) Minor scuffs and wear to the underside of the foot. |
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1407 |
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Daum, France, Pate de Verre "Heron" Lamp:
Beautiful lot in very good condition.
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1410 |
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Stunning Specimen of the Skull of a Wildebeest:
In very good overall condition. The gilt is intact and bright--both front and back.
Horns show no loses. |
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1415 |
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Pair of Half Clam Shell and Wood Garnitures:
In overall excellent condition. |
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1430 |
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Woodrow Nash (American/Ohio, Contemporary):
In overall very good condition. Minor surface abrasions and minor scattered flake chips to paint. Minor discoloration imperfections to the base. |
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1433 |
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Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941), Glass "Macchia" Bowl:
Beautiful lot with vibrant colors.
Very good condition with typical scattered anomalies inherent in blown glass. |
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1434 |
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Bengt Edenfalk (Swedish, b. 1924), Cased Glass "Thalatta" Bowl, 1960:
Very good condition.
***Please note that the print catalog photo has Lots 1434 and 1436 reversed. |
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1435 |
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Bengt Edenfalk (Swedish, b. 1924), Clear Glass "Thalatta" Vase:
Very good condition.
Scattered small anomalies consistent with the technique. |
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1436 |
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Bengt Edenfalk (Swedish, b. 1924), Cased Deep Blue and Clear Glass "Thalatta" Vase:
Very good condition.
***Please note that the print catalog photo has Lots 1434 and 1436 reversed. |
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1437 |
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Richard Jolley (American, b. 1952), "Amber Kneeling Nude":
Very good condition.
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1438 |
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Tall Teal-Blue Glass Vase:
In very good to excellent condition with no chips , flakes or cracks.
NOTE: The height of the vase is 33" tall |
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1439 |
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Attributed to Frank Hayden (Louisiana 1934-1988), "Parents and Three Children":
Minor rubs to the surface. Scattered chips along the bottom edge where it sits on the base. No evidence of any broken or repaired elements. |
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1440 |
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Edwin Scheier (American, 1910-2008) and Mary Scheier (American, 1908-2007), Footed Ceramic Pot:
Very good condition. |
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1443 |
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Daum, France, Pate de Verre "Figs" Bowl:
In fine condition. No sign of any chips, cracks, or damage. |
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