Capital Collections Estate Auction - May 18, 2012

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CAPITAL COLLECTIONS E STATE A UCTION Friday, May 18, 2012 10 AM WESCHLER’S Since 1890 WESCHLER’S

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05/18/12 - Capital Collections Estate Auction featuring American & European Furniture & Decorations, Asian Works of Art, Jewelry, Coins & Watches, 20th Century Decorative Arts, and American & European Fine Art & Sculpture. Exhibit - May 12 through May 17. 909 E Street NW, Washignton DC 20004

Transcript of Capital Collections Estate Auction - May 18, 2012

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CAPITAL COLLECTIONS

ESTATE AUCTION

Friday, May 18, 201210 AM

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WESCHLER’SAuctioneers & Appraisers Since 1890

Adam A. Weschler and Son, Inc. has served the Nation’s Capitalas fine art auctioneers and appraisers since 1890. The galleryis now owned and managed by fourth and fifth generation mem-bers of the Weschler family and is supported by a highly expe-rienced administrative staff.

In our second century, Weschler’s renews its commitment to thehighest level of professionalism in auction and appraisal serv-ices. Since its founding, Weschler’s has strictly adhered to theprinciple that the company own none of the items it auctions, acting solely as an agent for consignors.

Adam A. Weschler (1874-1951)Ralph A. Weschler, Sr. (1897-1966)Ralph A. Weschler, Jr. (1921-1982)Benjamin E. Weschler (1922-1993)

William P. Weschler, Sr. (1926-2006)John S. Weschler, Sr. (1956-2011)

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

William P. Weschler, Jr.Accredited Senior Appraiser

American Society of Appraisers

OFFICERS

Thomas M. WeschlerPresident

Accredited Senior AppraiserAmerican Society of Appraisers

Leonard J. WeschlerTreasurer / Secretary

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AUCTION SCHEDULE

Sale Date Sale Title ConsignmentDeadline

Sept. 14, 2012 Capital Collections Estate Auction July 27, 2012

Nov. 16, 2012 Capital Collections Estate Auction Sept. 28, 2012

Previews begin the Saturday prior to the auction

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CAPITAL COLLECTIONSESTATE AUCTION

WESCHLER’SAuctioneers and Appraisers Since 1890

909 E Street N.W. Washington, DC 20004202/628-1281 FAX 202/628-2366

www.weschlers.com

AUCTION

Friday, May 18, 2012 at 10 a.m.

PREVIEWSaturday, May 12 – 9 a.m. to NoonSunday, May 13 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday, May 14 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday, May 15 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday, May 17 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CATALOGUES$20 at the Gallery

$25 by First Class Mail, $35 Overseas

In absentee bids this sale may be referred to as 1402Front Cover Illustration: Lot 294Back Cover Illustration: Lot 262

All lots subject to 17-1/2% buyer’s premium as part of purchase price.(See clause 6 of the Conditions Sale)

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATES AND TRUSTS OF:Mary von Briesen

A Capitol Hill Estate A Chevy Chase, Maryland Estate

Lorraine S. Dreyfuss Peggy Gesell

His Imperial Highness Prince Ali-Reza Pahlavi of IranThe Marie Ann Riebe Trust

A Maryland Estate The Moyens EstateJosephine B. PierceCarol Cosden Price

A Prominent Washington, D.C. Estate Douglas H. Taylor

Herman M. WeinsteinBarry B. Wright

OTHER CONSIGNORS INCLUDE:An Alexandria Collection

The Boswell Family, Washington, D.C. A Centerville, Maryland Collection

A Local Collection A Maryland Family

St. Olaf CollegeA Virginia Collector

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SPECIALISTS IN CHARGE(202) 628-1281

MANAGER OF CAPITAL COLLECTIONS

Leigh Snitiker

RUGS AND CARPETS

Thomas M. Weschler

EUROPEAN & AMERICAN FURNITURE AND DECORATIONS

Leigh Snitiker

John Middlebrook

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

William P. Weschler, Jr.

FINE ARTAnn Priftis

Colette Chipman, Consultant

JEWELRY, COINS & WATCHES

Mark P. Weschler

20TH CENTURY DECORATIVE ARTS

John Middlebrook

CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS

(202) 628-1281

Fax (202) 628-2366

ABSENTEE BIDS, PURCHASER & CONSIGNOR PAYMENTS

Linda Amigh

FREE VERBAL ESTIMATES:Weschler’s experts will provide a freeauc tion-value estimate by ap point ment inour gal lery. Al ter na tively, pho to graphswhich clear ly de pict the items may besub mit ted in person, by mail or via emailat [email protected], if ac com pa nied

by de scrip tive in for ma tion such as di men -sions, con di tion, sig na tures, prove nance,and oth er rel e vant data. We schler’s ex -perts will be happy to visit your locationto view large col lec tions for a nominal fee,re fund able if the col lec tion is consignedwithin one year.

WRITTEN APPRAISALS:Weschler’s experts provide written ap -prais als for insurance, tax, estate or salepur pos es. The cost is based on the timeinvolved and the scope of the appraisal.Please contact Wil li am P. Weschler, Jr. orTho mas M. Wes ch ler at (202) 628-1281for further in for ma tion.

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SPECIALIST DEPARTMENTS

SPECIALIST DEPARTMENTS

Manager of Capital CollectionsLeigh Snitiker202-628-12811-800-331-1430

FINE ARTS

American and EuropeanPaintings, Drawings, Sculpture,Prints and [email protected] PriftisColette Chipman, Consultant

FURNITURE AND DEC O RA TIONS

American Furniture and [email protected] Middlebrook

European Fur ni ture and [email protected] Snitiker

20th Century Decorative [email protected] Middlebrook

Rugs, Carpets and [email protected] M. Weschler

Asian Works of [email protected] P. Weschler, Jr.

Jewelry, Coins & [email protected] P. Weschler

CUSTOMER SERVICE &

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Virginia Weschler202-628-12811-800-331-1430 Fax 202-628-2366

APPRAISALS

Furniture and DecorationsWilliam P. Weschler, Jr.Thomas M. Weschler

Fine ArtsWilliam P. Weschler, Jr.Thomas M. Weschler

Jewelry and U.S. CoinsWilliam P. Weschler, Jr.Thomas M. WeschlerMark P. Weschler

BIDS DEPARTMENT

Linda Amigh

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Linda Amigh

PAYMENTS

Linda Amigh

CORPORATE

AND MUSEUM SERVICES

William P. Weschler, Jr.Thomas M. Weschler

AUCTIONEERS

Thomas M. WeschlerMichael J. WeschlerLeonard J. WeschlerMark P. Weschler

GALLERY ASSISTANTS

G. Otis DavisRonnie LyonGregory JanrhettCharles Johnson

ASIAN TRANSLATION

Chen WenKinu Matsuyama

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Linda AmighAllison MulhollandKaren WeschlerDeborah Knott

SHIPPING

Karen Weschler

MARKETING AND SALES MANAGER

Jenny Lytle

PHOTOGRAPHY

Terence D. McArdle

CATALOGUE PRODUCTION

Karen Weschler

PRINTING

Todd Allan Printing Co.

CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS

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PREVIEW:The preview will be held the Saturday pre -ced ing the sale from 9 a.m. to Noon,Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondayand Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Wednes day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., andThurs day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You areen cour aged to attend the preview and toclose ly ex am ine all lots of in ter est to you.We schler’s staff will gladly assist you if re -quest ed.

CATALOGUES:The catalogue for this auction is avail ableat We schler’s Gallery during the ex hi bi tionand auc tion for $20. A catalogue admitstwo people to the auction. Cat a logues canbe mailed for a cost of $25 and mailed over-seas at a cost of $35. Annual catalogue sub -scrip tions are available by cate gory.Additional in for ma tion may be ob tained bycon tact ing Linda Amigh at (202) 628-1281.

PRICE LISTS AND POSTCARDS:Post sale price lists are available free ofcharge, approximately three weeks afterthe sale or online. Price lists are auto mati -cally sent to cat a logue sub scrib ers, as areWeschler’s postcards, pub lished prior toeach sale.

PRE-SALE ESTIMATES:As a convenience to bidders, We schler’spub lish es pre-sale es ti mates of the value ofeach lot in the auction. Estimates are in -tend ed as a guide and should not be con -sid ered a pre dic tion of the sell ing price.

RESERVES:The “reserve” is a confidential mini mumprice agreed between the con signor andWe schler’s be low which a lot will not besold. Lots that have a reserve will not bemarked as such, but the reserves will notbe in excess of the low pre-sale estimates.We schler’s will execute all reserves on be -half of the con signor by bidding throughthe auc tion eer and plac ing suc ces sive orcon sec u tive bids for a lot. The auc tion eermay open the bid ding on any lot on behalfof the consignor up to the reserve amount.In the event the bidding does not reach there serve, the auc tion eer will an nounce“Passed.”

BIDDER REGISTRATION:Each bidder must be assigned a biddingnum ber before bids can be rec og nized.Bidding number reg is tra tion will be avail -able during ex hi bi tion hours and duringthe auc tion. Bid ders already reg is teredwith an annual We schler’s bid ding num berneed not re-reg is ter for each sale.

ABSENTEE BIDS:Bidders who cannot attend the auctionmay submit absentee bids using the Ab sen -tee Bid form at the back of this catalogue oravailable online. Ab sen tee bids may also beplaced through We schler’s FAX number,(202) 628-2366, by tele phone, (202)628.1281. Bids placed by telephone mustbe confirmed by FAX, letter or email. Ourfacilities for telephone bidding are some-what limited so it is strongly rec om mend edthat you make arrangements at least 24hours in ad vance. Please con tact LindaAmigh at (202) 628-1281 for spe cif ic in for -ma tion on ab sen tee bids. Ab sen tee bid dersare urged to read the In for ma tion for Ab -sen tee Bidders at the back of this cata-logue.

CONDITION REPORTS:All property is sold “As Is” in accordancewith Con di tions of Sale clause 3 and nei -ther We schler’s nor the consignor makeany ex press or implied war ran ty or rep re -sen ta tion as to the con di tion of any lotoffered for sale and no statement made atany time, wheth er oral or written, shall con-stitute such a war ran ty or rep re sen ta tion.

Weschler’s staff is available to answer anyquestions or to pro vide any additional in -for ma tion re gard ing prop er ty of fered;how ev er, such condition re ports do notcon sti tute warranty and are not in tend edto re place first hand inspection by a pro -spec tive buy er.

BIDDING INCREMENTS:The auctioneer generally ad vanc es the bid -ding in the following incremental amounts:$100-499 $25 increments$500-999 $50 in cre ments$1,000-1,999 $100 increments$2,000-4,999 $200 increments$5,000-9,999 $500 increments$10,000+ auctioneer's dis cre tion

PURCHASER PAYMENTS:Successful bidders are requested to maketotal pay ment for purchases by cash, Visaor MasterCard or pre-approved check onthe day of sale.

Buyers not known to Weschler’s and plan -ning to pay with a personal or busi nesscheck are re quired to supply us a bank let-ter of credit prior to the auction. If such ar -range ments are not made prior to the auc -tion, purchases will be held by We schler'suntil the check has cleared our bank.

The stan dard 17-1/2 percent Buyer’s Pre -mi um is added to the purchase price of allitems sold. Dis trict of Co lum bia 6 per centSales Tax is added to that total, except forbidders who hold a valid District of Co -lum bia re-sale tax num ber.

Please Note: The District of Columbiadoes not reciprocate with other ju ris dic -tions and We schler’s cannot accept taxnumbers from other ju ris dic tions. Taxnumbers must be reg is tered at the time abidding number is issued. For further in -for ma tion please con tact Vir gin iaWeschler at (202) 628-1281 or [email protected].

REMOVAL OF PROPERTY:All purchases should be paid for and re -moved the day of sale, but in no event laterthan three days post sale. We schler’s willadvise you on the best way to trans portlarge items, and will help ar range for pack -ing, in sur ance and shipping. We schler’s as -sumes no responsibility for the acts oromis sions of carriers or packers wheth er ornot they are rec om mended by us. For fur -ther in for ma tion please con tact us at (202) 628-1281.

EXPORTATION PERMITS:Certain lots may be subject to the pro vi sionsof the Endangered Species Act of 1973, theMa rine Mam mal Protection Act of 1972,and the Mi gra to ry Bird Act of 1982. Inorder to export these items, the buyer mustobtain spe cial li cens es from the De part mentof the In te ri or, Unit ed States Fish andWildlife Service. Some items may not beexported, and others may not be resold oncepur chased. Prospective bid ders who intendto export or resell such items are solely re -spon si ble for ob tain ing such licenses andWe schler’s can not, and will not, assure thatsuch licenses can be obtained.

COMMISSIONS:Weschler’s receives the standard 10 per -cent consignor’s commission on the ham -mer price of each lot that sells for morethan $5,001; 15 percent for lots sell ing be -tween $2,001 and $5,000; 20 per cent forlots sell ing be tween $1,001 and $2,000;25 percent or lots sell ing be tween $51 and$1,000; and 40 percent for lots sellingunder $50. For items of ex cep tion al val ue,the consignor’s com mis sion is ne go tia ble atthe time of con sign ment. If prop er ty car-ries a reserve and does not sell, a “buy backfee” of 5 percent or $50, which ev er isgreater, is charged. A sample stan dard con -tract may be ob tained by con tact ingWeschler’s office at (202) 628-1281.

CONSIGNMENTS:If you have property to consign, pleasecon tact us at (202) 628-1281 or [email protected]. Generally, items mustbe con signed at least six weeks prior to thesched uled auction date, but con sign ors areurged to con sign as early as possible. Visit our website, www.weschlers.com, toview upcoming auction and deadlines.

INFORMATION FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS

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CONDITIONS OF SALEThe property listed in this catalogue will be offered and sold by Adam A. Weschler & Son, Inc. (“Auctioneer”) as agent for the “Con signor” on the followingterms and conditions. No employee is authorized to alter these con di tions. All bidders and consignors acknowledge knowing and agreeing to these conditions.

1. REGISTRATIONPrior to sale, all bidders must register witha Weschler’s rep re sen ta tive and re ceive abid ding number. A bidding number will bere quired of the successful bidder at the fallof the Auc tion eer’s hammer for each lot.2. “AS IS” CONDITIONThe Auctioneer and the Consignor as sumeno risk, lia bil ity or re spon si bil ity for the au -then tic ity or the au thor ship of any prop er -ty iden ti fied in the catalogue (that is, theidentity of the creator or the period, cul-ture, source or origin as the case may be,with which the creation of any property isiden ti fied herein). All property is sold “AsIs” and nei ther the Auctioneer nor theCon sign or makes any warranties or rep re -sen ta tions of any kind or nature with re -spect to the property, and in no event shallbe responsible for the cor rect ness or anyim plied warranty or mer chant abil i ty orany im plied warranty of fitness for a par tic -u lar purpose as it relates to de scrip tion,genu ine ness, attribution, provenance, safe-ty, re lia bil ity or condition of the property.If any implied warranties of mer chanta bil -ity or fit ness for a particular purpose canbe construed from the cata logue, auc tion,or bill of sale, such war ran ties are dis -claimed by the Auc tion eer and the Con -sign or. No state ment in the catalogue ormade at the sale or in the Bill of Sale orinvoice or elsewhere shall be deemed sucha war ran ty or rep re sen ta tion or an ad mis -sion of li a bil i ty.3. GUARANTEENotwithstanding the preceding con di tion,if within 14 days of the date of the sale, onany lot, the pur chaser must give notice inwriting to the Auc tion eer that the lot sold isa coun ter feit and, if within 7 days aftersuch notice the purchaser returns to theAuc tion eer in the same condition as whensold, and gives writ ten proof from a recog-nized im par tial expert which es tab lishesbeyond rea son able doubt that the returnedlot is in fact a coun ter feit and that this wasnot in di cated by a fair reading of the cata -logue or the Auctioneer’s com ments at thetime of sale, the Auc tion eer as agent for theCon sign or will rescind the sale and refundthe purchase price paid defined as theamount of the successful bid price, plusbuyer’s premium. The guarantee is madeonly to the original purchaser of record(i.e., the registered bidder) and not anysubsequent owners. The original buyermust have remained the owner of the lotwithout disposing of any interest in it toany third party.The term counterfeit is defined as a mod-ern fake or forgery, and made with theintent to deceive.

4. WITHDRAWALThe Auctioneer reserves the right to with -drawal any property at any time beforeactual sale.5. BIDDINGUnless otherwise announced by the Auc -tion eer at the time of sale, all bids are perlot as num bered in the cat a logue. The Auc -tion eer re serves the right to reject a bidfrom any bidder. The high est bid ac knowl -edged by the Auc tion eer shall be the pur -chas er. In the event of any dispute be tweenbidders, the Auctioneer shall have the soleand final dis cre tion ei ther to de ter mine thesuc cess ful bid der, or to re-of fer and re-sellthe ar ti cle in dis pute. If the Auc tion eer de -ter mines that any opening bid is not com -men su rate with the value of the articleoffered, he may reject the bid; and if, hav-ing ac knowl edged an open ing bid he de -cides that any ad vance is not suf fi cient, hemay re ject the ad vance.6. PURCHASER’SRESPONSIBILITYOn the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer,title to the offered lot passes to the highestbidder who, thereupon will pay the fullpur chase price there fore or such part asthe Auc tion eer may require. All depositsmay be ap plied to any or all purchasesmade by the pur chaser at this or any previ-ous sale. All prop er ty shall be re moved bythe pur chaser at his expense on the day ofsale and, if not so re moved, may be sent bythe Auc tion eer to a public ware house forthe ac count, risk and ex pense of the pur -chaser. Any damage to or loss of any itempur chased which is left with the Auc tion -eer after the day of purchase is the pur -chas er’s sole re spon si bil ity. If the fore go ingcon di tions or any other ap pli cable con di -tions herein are not complied with, in ad di -tion to oth er remedies available to the Auc -tion eer and the Con signor by law, includ-ing with out limi ta tion the right to hold thepur chas er liable for the bid price, theAuctioneer at its op tion, may either (a)cancel the sale, re tain ing as liqui dateddam ag es all pay ments made by the pur -chaser, or (b) re-sell the property on 3 daysnotice to the pur chaser and for the accountand risk of the pur chas er, either pub lic ly orpri vate ly, and in such event the pur chas ershall be liable for the pay ment of any de fi -ciency plus all costs, including ware hous -ing, the expenses of both sales, and theAuc tion eer’s com mis sion at its regularrates and all other charges due here un der,and in ci den tal charg es. No claims shall beal lowed af ter removal of goods and no arti-cle shall be re-sold for pur chas er at the salewhere pur chased.

A premium equal to 17-1/2 percent of thesuccessful bid price up to and including$50,000, and 10 percent of the suc cess fulbid price over $50,000 will be added there -to and is payable by the purchaser as partof the total pur chase price.The District of Co lum bia Sales Tax is com -puted on this total purchase price. Thepur chaser will be re quired to pay the SalesTax unless ex empt ed through pos ses sion ofa val id District of Co lum bia Sales Taxnum ber. After five (5) business days and the fail-ure to pay in full, the Auctioneer reservesthe right to charge the Purchaser’s creditcard on file ten percent (10%) of theentire amount due (including the ham-mer price, buyer’s premium, all applica-ble taxes and other charges). After four-teen (14) days, the Auctioneer has theright to charge the entire amount due(including the hammer price, buyer’spremium, all applicable taxes and othercharges) to the Purchaser’s credit card onfile.Please Note: The District of Co lum bia has no ar -range ment of reciprocity with any oth erju ris dic tion and the Auctioneer cannothonor a Sales Tax num ber from anyother ju ris dic tion.Buyers not known to the Auctioneer andplanning to pay with a personal or busi nesscheck are required to supply the Auc tion -eer with a bank letter of credit prior to theauction. If such ar range ments are notmade prior to the auc tion, pur chas es willbe held by the Auc tion eer until the checkhas cleared the bank.7. RESERVESUnless the sale is advertised and an -nounced as an unrestricted sale or salewithout reserve, Con sign ors reserve theright to bid through the Auc tion eer asagent on their own con sign ments.8. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONSThe Auctioneer reserves the right to can celthe sale or any portion thereof withoutprior or further notice, and to announce atany time ad di tion al conditions of sale.

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The terms used in this catalogue as to authorship, period, culture, source and origin are made subject to the provisions in theConditions of Sale printed in this catalogue.

George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany SideboardCirca 1800This heading, with the date, indicates a piece that in our opinion is essentially of the period with no major alter-ations or restorations.

George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany SideboardThis heading, without the date, indicates a piece that in our opinion is essentially of the period but has been sig-nificantly altered or restored.

George III Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany SideboardThis heading, with the word style, indicates a piece that in our opinion was made as an intentional copy of an ear-lier work.

While some defects and damages are mentioned in this catalogue, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to note the condition of each piece.

GLOSSARY FOR FURNITURE & DECORATIONS

GLOSSARY FOR PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS

The terms used in this catalogue have the meanings ascribed to them here. Please note that all statements in this catalogue as to author-ship are made subject to the provisions in the Conditions of Sale printed in this catalogue.

Maximilien Luce (French 1858-1941)

In our opinion, a work by the artist.

Attributed to Maximilien Luce (French 1858-1941)In our opinion, a work of the period of the artist, probably in whole, or in part a work by the artist.

Studio of Maximilien Luce (French 1858-1941)In our opinion, a work by an unknown hand in the studio of the artist, possibly executed under the super-vision of the artist.Circle of Maximilien Luce (French 1858-1941)In our opinion, a work of the period of the artist, closely related to his style.

Manner of Maximilien Luce (French 1858-1941)In our opinion, a work in the style of the artist, and of a later date.

After Maximilien Luce (French 1858-1941)In our opinion, a copy of a known work of the artist.

The terms signed, dated or inscribed mean that in our opinion, the signature date or inscription are by the hand of the artist.We also give the placement of signature on the canvas as follows:

l.l. – lower left u.l. – upper leftl.r. – lower right u.r. – upper rightl.c. – lower center u.c. – upper center

The terms bears a signature, bears a date or bears an inscription mean that the work has a signature, date or inscription whichmay have been added by another hand. Dimensions are given height before width, unless otherwise stated, and to thenearest 1/4-inch. Pictures are framed unless otherwise noted. An asterisk (*) at the end of the description indicatesthat the print(s) in the lot has not been examined out of its mat and/or frame.

While we do our best to protect the frames, we will not be responsible for damage, regardless of cause.

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ARTIST INDEXPaintings, Drawings, Prints, Photographs & Sculpture

American School, Third Quarter 19th Century. . . . . . . . . . 315American or British School, Last Half 19th Century . . . . . 317American or British School, Late 19th Century. . . . . . . . . . 318

Bailey, Walter A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316Barye, Antoine Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295Basihi, Qi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Baum, Walter Emerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325, 358Bearden, Romare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335Berman, Eugene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350Bourrie, Andre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356Bozenhart, Conrad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349British School, 19th Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312Browere, Albertus Del Orient (Attributed to). . . . . . . . . . . 361Burainoh, Chief Jimoh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300, 301Butler, Mary Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Cabat, Nicholas Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292Cassandre (Adolphe Mouron) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296Chambers, Thomas (School of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346Chinese School, 19th-20th Century. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Cikovsky, Nicolai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354Crespi, Giuseppe Maria (School of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Dali, Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293de Chirico, Giorgio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280de Forest, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353de Treviso, Giralomo di Tommaso (Manner of). . . . . . . . . . 268Drews, Kai Jeppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

European School, 18th-19th Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271European School, Late 19th Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274, 275

Fischer, Anton Otto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323, 359Fischer, Johannes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277French, Daniel Chester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265Francis, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344French School (Possibly), Circa 1825. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289Friedlaender, Johnny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

Ganesco, Alexandre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273German School, 18th-19th Century. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276German School, 20th Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282Gottlieb, Adolph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343Greuze, Jean Baptiste (Manner of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288Gu, Yao Meng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Haring, Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342Hibbard, Adro Thompson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

Injalbert, Jean Antoine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260Ives, S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

Junbi, Huang (Follower of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Lanceray, Eugeni Alexandrovich (After) . . . . . . . . . . . 263, 264Laux, August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327Lea, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348Leader, Benjamin Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307Leader, M. Walton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345Lloyd, Stuart William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Luce, Maximilien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

Mann, James S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309Maufra, Maxime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291Moore, Benson Bond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332Moran, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360Moreau, Auguste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259Morland, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306Murillo, Bartolomé Esteban (Follower of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Naya, Carlo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287Nemethy, Georgina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347Newman, George A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336Neiman, Leroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340, 341Noel, Edme Anthony Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257Northern European School, 18th-19th Century . . . . . . . . . 266Northern European School, Late 19th Century . . . . . . . . . 303

O’Conor, Roderic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314Okimoto, Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

Paris, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355Payne, Ken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337Picot, André . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290Powell, Lucien Whiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321Prochazka, Jan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

Reece, Maynard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322Reiter, Frieda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334Reni, Guido (After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270Renior, Pierre-Auguste. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288A

Saito, Kiyoshi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298Sample, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320Sharaku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299Shaw, Walter James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Skoglund, Sandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351, 352Slater, John Falconar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305Stahl, Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333Stanfield, George Clarkson (Circle of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297Sully, Thomas (Circle of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

Terechkovitch, Constantin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281Thelander, Par Gunnar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283Trotter, Newbold Hough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Umgeher, A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262Uphues, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Vennekamp, Anton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285Verboeckhoven, Eugene Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286von Uhde, Fritz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

Webb, James (Attributed to) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304Webb, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313Weyl, Max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326Woods, W. H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Ziongcai, Li (Follower of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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LOT INDEX

Rugs

Jewelry, Coins & Watches

Silver & Silver Plate

Asian Works of Art

Ceramics

Furniture and Decorations

Sculpture

Fine Art

1-25A

26-83

84-115

116-134

135-144

145-255

256-265

266-361

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CAPITAL COLLECTIONS

ESTATE AUCTION

Friday, May 18, 2012

10 a.m.

Lots 1 - 361

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RUGS

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF HIS IMPERIALHIGHNESS PRINCE ALI-REZA PAHLAVI OF IRAN

1Sumac Partial Silk RugPost 1950Having three joined rectangular panels enclosing con-joined birds on rust-beige ground within a palmetteguard border on beige ground.6 ft 3 in x 4 ft 1 in (185.4 x 124.5 cm)$500-$700

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

2Tabriz RugCirca 1950Beige ground with palmette and trellising vine field cen-tering a roundel medallion on rust ground within a pal-mette and trellising vine guard border on rust ground.12 ft 6 in x 9 ft 9 in (381 x 297 cm)$800-$1,200

3Tabriz Hunting RugCirca 1950Beige ground with equestrian hunters, birds and floralspray field within a palmette and trellising vine guardborder on beige ground.17 ft x 11 ft (518 x 335 cm)$4,000-$6,000

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4Fereghan RugFirst Quarter 20th CenturyBeige ground with millefleur field centering a lobedmedallion on blue-red ground, blue spandrels within apalmette and trellising vine guard border on red ground.12 ft x 10 ft (366 x 305 cm)$2,000-$3,000

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5Sarouk RugSecond Quarter 20th CenturyBeige ground with millefleur field within a trellising vineguard border on red ground.8 ft 8 in x 6 ft 1 in (264 x 185 cm)$1,000-$1,500

6Tabriz Silk RugCirca 1950Beige ground with palmette and trellising vinefield centering a roundel medallion on blueground, olive-blue spandrels within a palmette andtrellising vine guard border on rust ground.12 ft 3 in x 9 ft (366 x 272 cm)$5,000-$10,000

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFHIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS PRINCE

ALI-REZA PAHLAVI OF IRAN

7Qum Silk RugCirca 1950Blue ground with millefleur field within a mille-fleur guard border on red ground.12 ft 9 in x 8 ft 4 in (388.6 x 254 cm)$5,000-$7,000

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

8Agra RugSecond Quarter 20th CenturyBeige ground with cypress tree, palmette and flo-ral spray field within a rosette and trellising vineguard border on beige ground.15 ft 7 in x 11 ft 9 in (475 x 358 cm)$7,000-$9,000

9Tabriz RugSecond Quarter 20th CenturyRed ground with palmette and trellising vine fieldwithin a palmette and trellising vine guard borderon blue ground.20 ft x 13 ft (610 x 396 cm)$7,000-$9,000

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10Sarouk RugSecond Quarter 20th CenturyBeige ground with floral spray field centering a diamond medallionwithin a palmette and trellising vine guard border on red ground.8 ft 9 in x 6 ft (267 x 183 cm)$1,000-$1,500

11Heriz RugPost 1950Red ground with herati field centering two stepped medallions onblue ground, blue-red-beige spandrels within a rosette and trellisingvine guard border on red ground.12 ft x 4 ft (366 x 122 cm)$400-$600

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12 12Serapi RugCirca 1900Red ground with herati field centering astar medallion on blue-red ground, redspandrels within a rosette and trellisingvine guard border on red ground.10 ft 10 in x 9 ft 7 in (330 x 292 cm)$7,000-$9,000

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13Caucasian RugPost 1950Blue ground with palmette and trellising vine field withina palmette and geometric guard border on gold ground.6 ft 2 in x 4 ft 3 in (188 x 130 cm)$400-$600

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14Sarouk RugSecond Quarter 20th CenturyBeige ground with rosette and floral spray field center-ing a pulled medallion enclosing a millefleur field withina floral spray guard border on red ground.9 ft x 6 ft (274 x 183 cm)$1,000-$1,500

15Belouchistan RugPost 1950Blue ground with rosette, bird, geometric and floweringurn field within a trellising vine guard border on blueground.6 ft 8 in x 3 ft 10 in (203 x 117 cm)$300-$500

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESSPRINCE ALI-REZA PAHLAVI OF IRAN

16Sultan Laver Kerman ‘Achaemenid Dynasty’ RugSecond Quarter 20th CenturyDepicting Achaemenid King Darius and his successors, within ainscription vignette and rosette guard border on blue ground.7 ft 9 in x 4 ft 6 in (236.2 x 137.2 cm)$3,000-$5,000

17Laver Kerman ‘Royal Coat of Arms’ RugSecond Quarter 20th CenturyBlue ground centering a royal crest within a rosette and trellisingvine guard border on blue ground.6 ft 7 in x 4 ft 4 in (200.6 x 132 cm)$2,000-$3,000

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

18Agra RugSecond Quarter 20th CenturyBlue ground with cypress tree and floral spray field within a rosetteand trellising vine guard border on red ground.11 ft 8 in x 9 ft (356 x 274 cm)$2,000-$3,000

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF HIS IMPERIALHIGHNESS PRINCE ALI-REZA PAHLAVI OF IRAN

19Tabriz ‘Pahlavi’ Coronation RugCirca 1950Depicting HRM, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi during ajubilee of his coronation.5 ft 6 in x 3 ft 9 in (167.6 x 114.3 cm)$1,000-$2,000

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

20Kazak RugFirst Quarter 20th CenturyBlue ground with millefleur field centering three joinedstepped medallions on blue-red ground within a trellisingvine guard border on blue ground.6 ft 6 in x 3 ft 8 in (198 x 112 cm)$1,000-$1,500

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF HIS IMPERIALHIGHNESS PRINCE ALI-REZA PAHLAVI OF IRAN

21Keshan ‘Royal Coat of Arms’ RugPost 1950Blue ground centering a crest within a floral trellising vineguard border on beige ground. Framed.2 ft 3 x 2 ft 1 in (68.6 x 63.5 cm)$500-$700

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

22Fereghan RugSecond Quarter 20th CenturyBeige ground with millefleur field within a rosette and trellisingvine guard border on blue ground.4 ft 9 in x 3 ft 3 in (145 x 99 cm)$1,500-$2,000

23Lilihan RugSecond Quarter 20th CenturyRed ground with floral spray field within a palmette and trellisingvine guard border on blue ground.4 ft 6 in x 2 ft 4 in (137 x 71 cm)$300-$500

24Heriz RugFirst Quarter 20th CenturyRed ground with herati field within a serrated leaf and rosetteguard border on red ground.14 ft 4 in x 3 ft 1 in (437 x 94 cm)$1,500-$2,000

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25Bidjar RugSecond Quarter 20th CenturyBlue ground with herati field within a floral and trellising vine guard border on red ground.13 ft 2 in x 2 ft 2 in (401 x 66 cm)$1,500-$2,000

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JEWELRY, COINS AND WATCHES

PROPERTY FROM THE MARIE ANN RIEBE TRUST

26Two U.S. Indian Head Five-Dollar Gold CoinsEach dated 1910$500-$700

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27Two U.S. Fifty-Dollar One Ounce Gold Bullion CoinsEach dated 1986$2,000-$3,000

28Two U.S. Fifty-Dollar One Ounce Gold Bullion CoinsEach dated 1993$2,000-$3,000

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29Two Canadian Maple Leaf Fifty-Dollar One OunceGold Bullion CoinsEach dated 1986$2,000-$3,000

30Chinese Fifty-Yuan 1/2 Ounce ‘Panda’Commemorative Coin with a 14-Karat Yellow-GoldBezelDated 1987SHeight of pendant: 1-3/4 in (4.5 cm)Diameter: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)$600-$800

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF HIS IMPERIALHIGHNESS PRINCE ALI-REZA PAHLAVI OF IRAN

31Three Iranian Pahlavi Dynasty Gold CommemorativeMedalsConsisting of: two 1935 medals and a 1929 medalattached by an 18-karat woven yellow gold keychain.Length of keychain: 3-1/2 in (8.9 cm)$2,000-$3,000

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

32Victorian Gentleman’s Silver Key-Wind Hunting-CasePocket Watch, Retailed by Sérèfraz Co, Smyrna,TurkeyEarly 20th CenturyHaving a white enamel dial inscribed Sérèfraz Co/ Smyrne,with Turkish numeral hour chapters with blued steelhands and subsidiary seconds dial; the 1/2 gilt plateSwiss bar movement with steel set endstones,monometallic balance and flat balance spring, signed T.Dent London, case and movement stamped Brevete, theouter case marked 0,800 and numbered 113929, the innercover marked METAL; attached with a silver chain andgilt metal and steel key.Diameter: 38 mmLength of chain: 4-1/4 in (10.8 cm)$400-$600

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33Four European Silver Key-Wind Pocketwatches18th and 19th CenturyThe first, a French open face pocketwatch, signed JacobAuch and A Louisbourg, having a white enamel dial withRoman and Arabic seconds and two red enamel subsidiarydials (lacking crystal); the second, having a white enamel dialwith black enamel hour chapters and Arabic seconds, themovement set with four rose-cut garnets and the case signedFDB 938; the third, having a white enamel dial with blackenamel Arabic hour chapters displaying a hand painteddepiction of a classical woman in a courtyard, the case signedLG 21738; and the fourth, a pear cased pocketwatch, having awhite enamel dial with black enamel Roman hour chaptersand Arabic seconds, the pear case having a repoussé decora-tion of a man on a donkey within a floral field, case signedRD.Diameter of first: 62 mmDiameter of second: 53 mmDiameter of third: 51 mmDiameter of fourth without pear case: 40 mm$500-$1,000

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

34Gentleman’s Two-Tone Stainless Steel and DiamondQuartz Wristwatch, Baume & Mercier, Riviera, SwissRecentHaving a circular black enamel dial, the hour chaptersset with eleven round brilliant-cut diamonds weighingapproximately .10 carats and date aperture; joined by theoriginal band with extra link. Dial, case, movement andband signed.Diameter: 34 mm$1,000-$1,500

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35Gentleman’s 18-Karat Yellow-Gold and StainlessAutomatic Wristwatch, Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, SwissCirca 1960Numbered 16000 and 1310854Having a circular mother-of-pearl dial with raised single-cut diamond hour chapters and diamond seconds with amagnified date aperture, the bezel set with forty-fourround brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately .85carats; accompanied by the original stainless steel and 18-karat gold Jubilee band. Dial, case, movement and bandsigned. Together with two extra links. Diamond bezelprobably after-market.Diameter: 30 mm$5,000-$7,000

36Lady’s 14-Karat Yellow-Gold and Black Enamel 17-Jewel Manual-Wind Concealed Face Wristwatch, LouisPierre, Baylor Watch Co., SwissThe hinged black enamel belt-form cover opening to viewa silvered matte finish dial with Arabic and raised goldtone dot hour chapters; attached by a flexible 14-karatyellow-gold and black enamel mesh band suspending tas-sels at the clasp. Gross weight without movement: 34.2 dwt.Diameter: 12 mmLength approximately: 7-1/2 in (19.1 cm)Width: 1/2 in (1.25 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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PROPERTY FROM THE MARIE ANN RIEBE TRUST

37Lady’s 18-Karat Yellow-Gold and Diamond QuartzWristwatch, Cartier, SwissNumbered 8057916 and 001159Having a circular cream enamel dial with black enamelRoman hour chapters, the bezel and lugs set with one hun-dred and forty round single-cut diamonds weighing approxi-mately 1.75 carats. Lacking screws that connect band together.Gross weight: 41.3 dwt.Diameter: 21 mmLength approximately: 6 in (15.2 cm)Width: 1/2 in (1.25 cm)$2,000-$4,000

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38Tested Platinum and Diamond 22-Jewel Manual-WindConcealed Face Cocktail Wristwatch, Hamilton, AmericanThe hinged cover centering one pear-shaped diamond weigh-ing approximately .55 carats, surrounded by nineteen taperedbaguette-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.90 caratsand one princess-cut diamond weighing approximately .15carats. The cover opening to view a silvered matte finish dialwith silver and black tone triangular and dot hour chapters.The lugs set with twenty tapered baguette-cut diamondsweighing approximately .60 carats; joined by a flexible bandset with eighty-six round full-cut diamonds weighing approx-imately 1.30 carats, alternating with thirty-two baguette-cutdiamonds weighing approximately 1.90 carats. Dial lackingcrystal cover.Total weight of diamonds: 5.40 caratsDiameter: 10 mmLength approximately: 6-3/4 in (17.1 cm)$7,000-$9,000

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF HIS IMPERIALHIGHNESS PRINCE ALI-REZA PAHLAVI OF IRAN

39Pair of Tested 18-Karat Yellow-Gold and Diamond‘Lion’s Head’ Cuff LinksEach with the eyes set with two round single-cut meleediamonds. Signed A. Daou.Gross weight: 12.3 dwt.Length: 1-1/2 in (3.2 cm)Width: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)$500-$700

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40Victorian Tested 14-Karat Yellow-Gold Screw-BackPendant EarringsLast Quarter 19th CenturyEach floral wreath design set with one gold circular pen-dant.Weight: 6.8 dwt.Length: 2-1/4 in (5.7 cm)Width: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)$600-$800

41Victorian Tested 10-Karat Yellow-Gold and AmethystBraceletLast Quarter 19th CenturySet with one round faceted amethyst weighing approxi-mately 3.85 carats and surrounded by eight oval facetedamethysts weighing approximately 20 carats; thebracelet and the tongue-and-groove clasp set with eightoval faceted amethysts weighing approximately 35carats.Total weight of amethysts: 58.85 caratsLength: 6-3/4 inches (17.1 cm)$600-$800

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42Victorian Choker Length Tested 10-Karat Yellow-GoldMicro Mosaic NecklaceLast Quarter 19th CenturyThe necklace composed of seven pins, each having a but-terfly motif set with lapis lazuli, malachite and onyx. Thechain is gold filled.Length of necklace: 13-1/4 in (33.7 cm)Length of each pin approximately: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)Width: 1 in (2.5 cm)$500-$1,000

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43Edwardian 14-Karat Yellow-Gold, White-Gold, BlueSapphire and Diamond Dinner RingCirca 1910The navette-shape mount set with one oval faceted bluesapphire weighing approximately .85 carats, surroundedby twenty-eight round old European and old mine-cutdiamonds weighing approximately 1.15 carats.Shank size: 6Length approximately: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)$700-$1,000

44Art Deco Tested Platinum and Diamond ‘Bowknotand Wreath’ BroochCirca 1930Set with one marquise-cut diamond weighing approxi-mately .13 carats and fifty-eight round old European-cutdiamonds weighing approximately 2.80 carats.Total weight of diamonds: 2.93 caratsGreatest diameter: 1-3/4 in (4.5 cm)$2,000-$4,000

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45Art Deco Tested Platinum Solitaire Diamond RingCirca 1930Set with one round old European-cut diamond weighingapproximately .73 carats, surrounded by twenty roundfull-cut melee diamonds weighing approximately .35carats.Total weight of diamonds: 1.08 caratsShank size: 7-1/2$1,200-$1,800

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46Retro 14-Karat Yellow-Gold and Ruby ‘Celestial’Three-Piece EnsembleCirca 1940-1950Consisting of: a crescent moon-shape pin having tenchased stars set with round faceted rubies weighingapproximately .35 carats; and a pair of matching clip-back earrings, each set with seven round faceted rubiesweighing approximately .25 carats.Total weight of rubies: .85 caratsGross weight: 22 dwt.Length of pin: 1-3/4 in (4.5 cm)Width approximately: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)Length of earrings: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)Width: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)$1,000-$1,500

47Contemporary 18-Karat White-Gold, Diamond andRuby Dinner RingThe center portion set with a pavé of round facetedrubies, flanked by a pavé of round single-cut melee diamonds.Shank size: 7$700-$900

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48Pair of 18-Karat Yellow-Gold, White-Gold andDiamond French Clip-Back EarringsEach set with thirty-nine round brilliant-cut diamondsweighing approximately 1.50 carats.Total weight of diamonds: 3 caratsGross weight: 9.1 dwt.Length: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)Width: 1/2 in (1.25 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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49Italian Choker Length 18-Karat Yellow-Gold, White-Goldand Diamond NecklaceThe center portion of the necklace set with seventy-oneround full-cut melee diamonds.Gross weight: 25 dwt.Length: 15-1/2 in (39.3 cm)$1,000-$1,500

5018-Karat White-Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond DinnerRingSet with five round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approxi-mately .60 carats and ten marquise faceted aquamarinesweighing approximately 3 carats.Shank size: 5-1/2$800-$1,200

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5118-Karat Yellow-Gold and Semi-Precious Stone Three-Piece EnsembleConsisting of: a bracelet suspending forty-three briolettefaceted amethysts, green and red tourmalines; and a pair ofpierced earrings, each set with one round brilliant-cut meleediamond and suspending seven briolette faceted amethysts,green and red tourmalines.Length of bracelet: 7-1/4 in (18.4 cm)Length of earrings: 2-1/4 in (5.7 cm)$600-$800

52Pair of 14-Karat Yellow-Gold and Aquamarine‘Chandelier’ Screw-Back Pendant EarringsEach set with forty-eight oval faceted pale blue aquamarinesweighing approximately 8.20 carats.Total weight of aquamarines: 16.40 caratsLength: 2-3/4 in (7 cm)$600-$800

5314-Karat Yellow-Gold, White-Gold, Black Opal Doubletand Diamond Bangle BraceletThe center portion having a ribbed mount set with two egg-shaped opal doublets each measuring approximately 13.75 x9.03 mm, surrounded by twenty-three round brilliant-cutdiamonds weighing approximately .35 carats. One opal withsmall nick.Gross weight: 13.2 dwt.Length: 6-3/4 in (17.1 cm)$700-$900

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5414-Karat Yellow-Gold and Lapis Lazuli BandSet with five oval cabochon lapis stones measuring 8.50 x 8.35mm.Gross weight: 8.1 dwt.Shank size: 11$500-$700

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5518-Karat Yellow-Gold Circular Link Bracelet, PeterWongWeight: 14.5 dwt.Length: 7-1/2 in (19.1 cm)$700-$900

56Sautoir Length 18-Karat Yellow-Gold and Multi-Color Tourmaline Necklace, Knotted, Tiffany & Co.,Paloma PicassoSet with one hundred and seventeen green, pink, yellowand red tourmalines terminating with two yellow-golddisc beads; attached by an 18-karat yellow-gold ovalhoop clasp. Together with the original four-fold navyblue felt box and Tiffany & Co. blue presentation giftbox.Length: 50 in (127 cm)$1,200-$1,800

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57Tested 18-Karat White-Gold and Diamond BandThe center portion set with twenty-three graduated marquise-cut dia-monds weighing approximately 3.75 carats, alternating with forty-eightround brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1 carat.Total weight of diamonds: 4.75 caratsShank size: 9$3,000-$5,000

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58Tested Platinum Solitaire Diamond RingThe four prong mount set with one round old European-cut diamondweighing approximately .77 carats, flanked by six round full-cut meleediamonds.Shank size: 7$1,000-$1,500

5918-Karat Yellow-Gold, South Sea Pearl and Diamond Three-PieceEnsembleConsisting of: a dinner ring set with one large South Sea pearl measur-ing 15.56 mm, surrounded by twenty-six round brilliant-cut diamondsweighing approximately .60 carats and a bowknot motif mount set withtwenty-nine baguette-cut diamonds weighing approximately .60 carats;and a pair of French clip-back earrings, each set with one large SouthSea pearl measuring 12.35 mm, suspended by six round brilliant-cutdiamonds weighing approximately .35 carats and twenty-two baguette-cut diamonds weighing approximately .65 carats.Total weight of diamonds: 3.20 caratsShank size: 9-3/4Length of earrings: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)Width: 1/4 in (.63 cm)$4,000-$6,000

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60Choker Length Tested 14-Karat Yellow-Gold andWhite-Gold Necklace, Arnold PomodoroDated 1961Set with seventeen yellow and white-gold abstract panels,alternating with ten round and rectangular beads.Weight: 56 dwt.Length of necklace: 16 in (40.6 cm)Width of largest panel: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)$4,000-$6,000

PROPERTY FROM THE MARIE ANN RIEBE TRUST

6118-Karat Yellow-Gold and Diamond Line BraceletSet with forty-seven round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 5 carats.Length: 6-3/4 in (17.1 cm)$800-$1,200

62Pair of Platinum and Diamond ‘Swirl’ Clip-BackEarrings, Tiffany & Co.Each set with twenty-eight round brilliant-cut diamondsweighing approximately 1.40 carats.Total weight of diamonds: 2.80 caratsLength: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)Width: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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63Platinum and 18-Karat Yellow-Gold Solitaire DiamondRingSet with one oval brilliant-cut diamond weighing approxi-mately 4.88 carats, flanked by two trillion-cut diamondsweighing approximately .70 carats.Total weight of diamonds: 5.58 caratsShank size: 5-1/2$25,000-$35,000

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64Pair of Platinum and Diamond Floral French Clip-BackEarrings, Jack KelégeEach floral mount set with ten round brilliant-cut diamondsweighing approximately .20 carats.Total weight of diamonds: .40 caratsGross weight: 8.1 dwt.Length: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)Width: 1/4 in (.63 cm)$1,000-$1,500

65Contemporary 18-Karat Yellow-Gold, Citrine andDiamond Dinner RingThe modern mount set with one oval faceted citrine weighingapproximately .55 carats, surrounded by a pavé of roundbrilliant-cut diamonds.Shank size: 7$600-$800

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6618-Karat Yellow-Gold, Platinum, Emerald and DiamondDinner RingSet with one square-cut emerald weighing approximately 1.45carats, flanked by six round brilliant-cut diamonds weighingapproximately .40 carats.Shank size: 9-1/2$2,000-$4,000

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67Pair of 18-Karat Tri-Colored-Gold and Diamond FrenchClip-Back EarringsEach rose, white and yellow-gold mount set with twenty-tworound brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately .65carats.Total weight of diamonds: 1.30 caratsGross weight: 10.5 dwt.Length: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)Width: 1/2 in (1.25 cm)$1,000-$1,500

68Tested Platinum, 18-Karat Yellow-Gold, Diamond andEmerald Floral Pendant BroochSet with sixty-nine round brilliant-cut diamonds weighingapproximately 5.60 carats and sixty-three round facetedemeralds weighing approximately 1.25 carats.Length: 2-1/4 in (5.7 cm)Width: 1-3/4 in (4.5 cm)$4,000-$6,000

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69Platinum, 18-Karat Yellow-Gold, Diamond and EmeraldCocktail BraceletSet with eight round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approx-imately 1.60 carats and sixty-four round faceted emeraldsweighing approximately 1.90 carats, alternating with one hundred and twelve round brilliant-cut diamonds weighingapproximately 6.10 carats.Total weight of diamonds: 7.70 caratsGross weight: 32.6 dwt.Length: 7-1/4 in (18.4 cm)Width: 1/2 in (1.25 cm)$7,000-$10,000

7018-Karat Polished Yellow-Gold and Cultured Pearl Two-Piece Ensemble, Akiyo MatsuokaConsisting of: a choker length 18-karat yellow-gold necklaceset with twelve cultured pearls measuring 4.10 mm; and amatching bracelet set with twelve cultured pearls measuring4.20 mm.Gross weight: 40 dwt.Length of necklace: 15 in (38.1 cm)Length of bracelet: 6-3/4 in (17.1 cm)$2,000-$3,000

PROPERTY FROM THE MARIE ANN RIEBE TRUST

7114-Karat Yellow-Gold Solitaire Diamond RingThe four prong mount set with one round brilliant-cutdiamond weighing approximately 2.50 carats.Shank size: 7$8,000-$12,000

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72Platinum and Diamond Line BraceletSet with forty round brilliant-cut diamonds weighingapproximately 4.80 carats.Length: 7 in (17.8 cm)$2,000-$4,000

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFHERMAN M. WEINSTEIN

73Platinum Solitaire Diamond RingThe four prong mount set with one round brilliant-cutdiamond weighing approximately 1.20 carats, flanked bytwo tapered baguette-cut diamonds weighing approxi-mately .08 carats.Total weight of diamonds: 1.28 caratsShank size: 7$2,000-$3,000

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

74Choker Length 18-Karat Yellow-Gold and DiamondNecklace, Etienne PerretHaving three polished moveable globular pendants meas-uring from 8.72 to 12 mm, set with five round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately .20 carats.Gross weight: 8.8 dwt.Length: 16 in (40.6 cm)$700-$1,000

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75Tested 14-Karat Yellow-Gold Emerald and DiamondDinner RingPossibly ColumbianSet with one pear-shaped emerald weighing approxi-mately 1.50 carats, surrounded by twenty-three roundbrilliant-cut melee diamonds.Shank size: 7-1/4$2,500-$3,500

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76Pair of 18-Karat Yellow-Gold, Emerald and DiamondPendant Pierced EarringsPossibly ColumbianEach set with one pear-shaped emerald weighingapproximately 2.50 and 2.55 carats, surrounded byforty-two baguette and tapered baguette-cut diamondsweighing approximately .75 carats; suspended by elevenround brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately .40carats.Total weight of diamonds: 2.30 caratsLength: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)Width: 1/2 in (1.25 cm)$4,000-$6,000

7714-Karat Yellow-Gold, Pink Tourmaline and DiamondThree-Piece EnsembleConsisting of: a bracelet set with thirty-six pear-shapedpink tourmalines weighing approximately 5.40 carats,eighteen round faceted pink tourmalines weighingapproximately .70 carats and eighteen single-cut meleediamonds; and a pair of matching French clip-back ear-rings, each set with seven oval faceted pink tourmalinesweighing approximately .90 carats and twenty-six roundsingle-cut melee diamonds.Total weight of tourmalines: 7.90 caratsGross weight: 27.1 dwt.Length of bracelet: 7-1/4 in (18.4 cm)Width: 1/2 in (1.25 cm)Length of earrings: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)Width: 1/2 in (1.25 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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78Italian 14-Karat Yellow-Gold, White-Gold and DiamondFour-Piece EnsembleConsisting of: a choker length braided design collar neck-lace, the center portion having a white-gold spiral mount setwith thirty-two round single-cut melee diamonds; a braceletwith similar design set with eighteen round single-cut meleediamonds; and a pair of pierced hoop earrings, each withmatching design set with seven round single-cut melee diamonds.Gross weight: 31 dwt.Length of necklace: 16-1/4 in (41.3 cm)Length of bracelet: 7 in (17.8 cm)Length of earrings: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)Width: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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79 79Platinum and 14-Karat White-Gold, Blue Chalcedony andDiamond Three-Piece EnsembleConsisting of: a choker length platinum and 14-karat white-gold pendant necklace, the pendant set with one square cabo-chon blue-gray chalcedony stone weighing approximately10.85 carats, surrounded by a pavé of round full-cut meleediamonds; and a pair of French clip-back earrings, each setwith one oval cabochon blue-gray chalcedony stone weighingapproximately 8.60 carats, surrounded by a pavé of roundfull-cut melee diamonds and two round faceted rubies.Total weight of chalcedonies: 28.05 caratsLength of necklace: 16 in (40.6 cm)Length of pendant: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)Width: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)Length of earrings: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)Width: 1/2 in (1.25 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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80Pair of Contemporary 18-Karat Yellow-Gold andAmethyst Pendant Pierced EarringsSigned CMEach set with one oval closed-back cabochon amethystmeasuring 9.7 x 8 mm.Gross weight: 8.4 dwt.Length of earrings: 1-3/4 in (4.5 cm)Width: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)$800-$1,200

8114-Karat Yellow-Gold and Diamond BraceletThe flexible bracelet centering a detachable pin set withthirteen round full-cut diamonds weighing approximately.25 carats.Gross weight: 30.5 dwt.Length of bracelet: 7 in (17.8 cm)Width: 3/4 in (1.87 cm)Length of pin: 1-1/2 in (3.8 cm)Width: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)$1,000-$1,500

PROPERTY FROM THE MARIE ANN RIEBE TRUST

82Platinum Solitaire Diamond RingThe four prong mount set with one round brilliant-cutdiamond weighing approximately 2.70 carats, surroundedby two tapered baguette-cut diamonds weighing approxi-mately .20 carats.Total weight of diamonds: 2.90 caratsShank size: 8-3/4$10,000-$15,000

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83Tested Platinum Solitaire Diamond RingThe six prong mount set with one round brilliant-cut diamond weighingexactly 6.04 carats, flanked by two tapered baguette-cut diamondsweighing approximately .35 carats. Shank can be adjusted.Total weight of diamonds: 6.39 caratsShank size when closed: 7$40,000-$60,000

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84Set of Four Silver ‘Armorial’ PlatesPossibly Mexican, 20th CenturyEach with an applied oval reserve impressed with anarmorial shield surmounted by a lion crest above abanner inscribed JE NE CHANGE QU’EN MOURANT.Each unmarked.Diameter: 10-3/4 in (27.3 cm)Total weight: 82.2 oz$1,500-$2,000

85Schofield Co. Sterling Five-Piece Coffee and TeaServiceBaltimore, Mid-20th CenturyConsisting of a coffeepot, teapot, covered sugar bowl,cream jug and waste bowl. Each impressed with fac-tory mark and 1900.Height of coffeepot: 10-3/4 in (27.3 cm)Total gross weight: 75 oz$1,500-$2,500

Accompained by a copy of a G.I.A. Gem Trade Laboratory Diamond GradingReport numbered 5314084 and dated 10/29/90 stating G color, SI1 clarity,good polish, very good symmetry and faint fluorescence.

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86Tiffany & Co. Sterling Center BowlNew York, 1907-1938Impressed with factory mark, 20482 and 10089.Height: 2-1/4 in (5.7 cm); Diameter: 12 in (30.5 cm)Weight: 25 oz$800-$1,200

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87Set of Four Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. WeightedRepoussé Sterling CandlesticksPhiladelphia, Early 20th CenturyEach with a removable bobèche above an anthemion and lau-rel-decorated body engraved with conjoined initials andraised on a pierced base. Each impressed with factory markand S7890. Two bobèches bent.Height: 15-3/4 in (40 cm)$3,000-$5,000

88Howard & Co. Pierced Sterling TazzaNew York, First Quarter 20th CenturyHaving a pierced scrollwork border enclosedwithin a grape and vine-molded rim and raisedon a complementary domed base. Impressedwith factory mark and 1886.Height: 3-3/4 in (9.5 cm); Greatest diameter: 13 in (33 cm)Weight: 38.5 oz$1,000-$1,500

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89International Sterling Five-Piece Coffeeand Tea ServiceMeriden, CT, Mid-20th CenturyIn the ‘Prelude’ pattern: consisting of a coffeepot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, creamjug and waste bowl. Each engraved with theGothic initial S. Impressed with factorymark, pattern name, Hand Chased and C366C.Together with a similarly initialed Sheffieldplate two-handled tray; the tray impressedW.SB/ 134/ EPC. Wear to silver plate surface oftray.Height of coffeepot: 10-1/2 in (26.7 cm); Width of tray including handles: 26-3/4 in (68 cm)Total gross weight of weighable silver: 75.5 oz$2,000-$3,000

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90Reed & Barton Sterling Flat Table ServiceTaunton, MA, Spanish Baroque Pattern, Introduced 1965Consisting of:10 Place knives10 Place forks10 Salad forks10 Teaspoons10 Dessert spoonsTotal number of pieces: 50Total weight of weighable silver: 64.1 oz$1,000-$1,500

91R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. Sterling Flat TableServiceWallingford, CT, Rose Point Pattern, Introduced 1934Consisting of:12 Place knives12 Place forks12 Salad forks12 Teaspoons12 Soupspoons12 Two-piece butter spreaders

2 Tablespoons1 Sugar spoon1 Pierced serving spoon2 Serving forks1 Two-piece salad set

Total number of pieces: 80Total weight of weighable silver: 71.4 oz$1,500-$2,500

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92Wallace Silversmiths, Inc. Sterling Flat Table ServiceWallingford, CT, Grand Baroque Pattern, Introduced 1941Consisting of:12 Dinner knives12 Dinner forks12 Luncheon forks10 Seafood forks20 Teaspoons12 Soupspoons12 Iced tea spoons

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12 Butter spreaders3 Pierced serving spoons1 Serving fork1 Sugar spoon1 Master butter knife

Total number of pieces: 124Total weight of weighable silver: 136.3 oz$2,000-$4,000

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFPEGGY GESELL

93Pair of Redlich & Co. Sterling CompotesNew York, First Half 20th CenturyEach having a dolphin-form support raised on a leafage-molded base. Each impressed with factory mark, 8847 andretailer’s name Wright, Kay & Co.Height: 7-7/8 in (20 cm); Diameter of bowl: 8-1/8 in (20.6 cm)Total weight: 30.7 oz$1,000-$1,500

94Gorham Sterling Five-Piece Coffee andTea Service with TrayProvidence, Dated 1906-1930In the ‘Plymouth’ pattern: consisting of acoffeepot, teapot, covered sugar bowl,cream jug, waste bowl and two-handledtray; each engraved with scrolling leafageand bellflower decoration enclosing a con-joined script monogram. Each impressedwith factory mark, form number and datecipher.Height of coffeepot: 9-1/4 in (23.5 cm); Width of tray: 24-5/8 in (62.5 cm)Total gross weight: 182.3 oz$5,000-$7,000

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95Reed & Barton Sterling Footed BowlTaunton, MA, Dated 1955In the ‘Francis I’ pattern. Impressed with factory mark,pattern name, date cipher and X569F.Height: 3-1/4 in (8.3 cm); Greatest Diameter: 11-1/2 in (29.2 cm)Weight: 23.3 oz$700-$900

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96Gorham Sterling Five-Piece Coffee andTea ServiceProvidence, First Half 20th CenturyIn the ‘Chantilly Grand’ pattern: consistingof a coffeepot, teapot, covered sugar bowl,cream jug and waste bowl. Each engravedwith a conjoined script monogram. Eachimpressed with factory mark and form num-ber.Height of coffeepot: 9-7/8 in (25.1 cm)Total gross weight: 87 oz$2,000-$3,000

97American Repoussé Sterling TrayFirst Quarter 20th CenturyHaving a floral spray-decorated rim enclosing a centralengraved conjoined script monogram; the reverse with anengraved presentation dated June 21, 1909. Impressed withunidentified factory mark.Diameter: 12 in (30.5 cm)Weight: 23.1 oz$600-$800

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98Group of Four American RepousséSilver Table ArticlesBaltimore, Late 19th-Early 20th CenturyConsisting of a hot milk jug and covered sugar urn, S. Kirk & Son,1880-1890; and a covered sugar bowland cream jug, Jacobi & Jenkins,1894-1908. The hot milk jugengraved on the underside with ini-tial C; the sugar bowl and cream jugengraved on the underside with ini-tial M. Each impressed with factorymark; the hot milk jug impressed1959. Several small holes to surface ofsugar bowl.Height of hot milk jug: 9-1/8 in (23.2 cm)Total gross weight: 52.1 oz$1,500-$2,500

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99Schofield Co. Repoussé Sterling Two-Handled TrayBaltimore, Second Quarter 20th CenturyHaving a floral-decorated rim enclosing an engine-turned ground with a centrallaurel wreath and bow-knot cartouche encircling the engraved initial C.Impressed with factory mark.Width: 21 in (53.3 cm)Weight: 38 oz$1,000-$1,500

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100Durham Silver Co. Repoussé Sterling Five-Piece Coffee and Tea Service with TrayNew York, First Half 20th CenturyConsisting of a hot water kettle-on-stand, coffeepot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, cream jug and two-handled tray. Theservice impressed Hand Chased, 223 and with ‘garland and flower’ mark; the tray impressed Durham and 543.Height of kettle-on-stand: 13-3/4 in (35 cm); Width of tray including handles: 28-1/8 in (71.4 cm)Total gross weight: 278 oz$6,000-$8,000

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101 101American Silver Two-Handled UrnSamuel Lewis, Washington, DC, 1840-1855In the Neoclassical style with a Greek key-banded rimflanked by anthemion-capped C-scroll handles, the bodyengraved with a conjoined script monogram. ImpressedS. Lewis/ Washington, D.C./ Pure Coin and with ‘eagle-shield-U’ mark (possibly Bailey & Co., Philadelphia).Dents to body of urn; standard compressed into domed foot.Height: 6-7/8 in (17.4 cm)Weight: 18.3 oz$500-$700

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102English Silver Plate Tray and a Hot WaterKettleLate 19th-20th CenturyThe tray, Ellis-Barker Silver Co., having gadroonedges with floral and scroll corners flanked byfloral and acanthus leaf handles, verso withimpressed maker’s mark and number 28. The hotwater kettle, in the Egyptian Revival style,flanked by lion head and ring handles.Apparently unmarked.Width of tray including handles: 29-1/4 in (74.3 cm);Height of hot water kettle: 16-1/2 in (41.9 cm)$700-$900

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103George V Silver-Gilt Mounted Cut GlassAssembled Dresser SetPredominantly Mappin and Webb, London, 1918-1919Consisting of two hairbrushes, two clothesbrushes, a glove stretcher, two cologne bottles,one flask and three circular glass jars; togetherwith an oval jar, Corke Brothers & Co.,London, 1918; a comb and two hat pin jars,Charles Henry Dumenil, London, 1931-1932;and a shoehorn and a button hook, unmarked.Each engraved in the same pattern with iden-tical conjoined monogram. 17 pieces.Height of tallest hat pin jar: 6-3/4 in (17.1 cm)$600-$800

104Group of Three George III Silver TableArticlesConsisting of a bowl, London, 1801, raisedon three lion paw feet and embossed withscrolling foliage; a cream jug, SolomonHougham, London, 1815, with two reededbands and a scroll handle; and a green-stained ivory-handled cake server, William &Patrick Cunningham, Edinburgh, 1797. Eachmarked; the first lacking maker’s mark.Diameter of first: 6-1/4 in (15.9 cm); Height of second: 3 in (7.6 cm)Total weight of first two: 19.9 oz$600-$800

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFCAROL COSDEN PRICE

105George III Silver Oval Covered Vegetable DishJohn Wakelin & Robert Garrard, London, 1800The lid and body engraved with man playing ahunting horn crest within a garter engraved withthe motto Hinc Usque Superna Venabor. Marked onside of body; maker’s mark partly obscured.Height: 5-3/4 in (14.6 cm); Width including handles: 14-3/4 in (37.5 cm)Weight: 37 oz$600-$800

106Dutch Rococo Style Embossed Silver MiniatureTall Case ClockHooijkaas, Schoonhoven, Dated 1951Impressed on verso with maker’s mark HH, 833standard with duty mark and date letter Q.Height: 10-1/4 in (26 cm)$500-$700

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107Pair of Austrian Weighted Silver Three-LightConvertible CandelabraVienna, 1856Each having a bulbous standard with embossedfloral bandings continuing to a removable three-arm section with complementary bandings. Eachimpressed on arm section and base with 13 lothstandard and unidentified maker’s mark.Height: 17-3/4 in (45.1 cm)$700-$900

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108German Silver Four-Piece Coffee andTea Service with TrayM.H. Wilkens & Sohne, Bremen-Hemelingen,Circa 1900Consisting of a coffeepot, teapot, coveredsugar bowl, cream jug and a tray. Eachimpressed with crown and crescent, 830S,maker’s mark and form number.Height of coffeepot: 9-1/4 in (23.5 cm); Width of tray: 20-3/8 in (51.7 cm)Total gross weight: 94.7 oz$2,000-$3,000

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109Pair of German Jugendstil Silver and CutGlass BowlsPossibly Wilhelm Binder, First Quarter 20th CenturyEach having a pierced triangular housing withthree squared-off handles enclosing a cut-glassliner. Each impressed with crown and crescentmark, 800 and maker’s mark. Formerly gilt washed.Height: 2-3/4 in (7 cm); Length: 7 in (17.8 cm)Total weight of silver: 8.5 oz$800-$1,200

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110Swedish Art Deco Silver Trumpet VaseGuldsmeds Aktiebolaget, Stockholm, Dated 1927,Retailed by J.F. Shaw & Co.The hammered body having a flared rim andembossed stylized floral banding on the lowerbody. Impressed on edge of base with maker’smark GAB, city mark, date code A8 and 830S. Alsoimpressed SWEDEN and side of base engravedwith retailer J.F. SHAW & CO.Height: 7 in (17.8 cm); Diameter of rim: 10-1/2 in (26.7 cm)$600-$800

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111Set of Six Polish Neoclassical Style SilverPlatesMaker’s mark J.C., Second Quarter 20th CenturyEach having a laurel leaf and berry border.Each impressed on underside with 800 standardmark and maker’s mark.Diameter: 10-3/8 in (26.3 cm)Total weight: 95.1 oz$1,800-$2,200

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112Russian Silver Small KovshMaker’s mark A.P in Cyrillic, St. Petersburg, 1896-1908Of typical form with chased and engraved inscriptionaround rim, the crown-shaped handle pierced with stars.Impressed on underside with maker’s mark and 84 standard.Length: 3-3/8 in (8.6 cm)Weight: 1.6 oz$500-$700

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFHIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS PRINCE

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113Persian Embossed Silver BoxEarly 20th CenturyEmbossed with Achaemenid King Darius andattendants. Apparently unmarked.Height: 2-1/4 in (5.7 cm); Diameter: 8-5/8 in (21.9 cm)Weight: 46.6 oz$1,000-$1,500

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114Persian Filigree and Chased Silver Gilt ScabbardDagger (Jambiya)Last Quarter 20th CenturyThe double-edge curved steel blade fitted in a silvergilt scabbard with foliate chased panels withinapplied filigree and beaded borders and appliedSaudi Arabian national emblem flanked by two suspension ringlets.Length overall: 10-3/4 in (27.3 cm)$800-$1,200

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115Persian Silver Twelve-Piece Royal Guard Band Set20th CenturyEach impressed on base 925.Height of each: 7-3/4 in (19.7 cm)Total weight: 53 oz$2,000-$3,000

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116Japanese Repoussé Silver Plate Picture FrameMeiji-Taisho Period (1868-1926)Having a bamboo-form border enclosing a basket weave grounddecorated with chrysanthemum sprays above a pool of water.Apparently unmarked.13 x 10-3/4 in (33 x 27.3 cm)$500-$700

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117Japanese Iro-e Inlaid and Chased Silver Cabinet ChestStamped Miyamoto-Shoko, Showa Period (1926-1989)The top and sides decorated in iro-e hirazogan and chased in katakiri-bori with flowering chrysanthemums, cherry branches, paulowniaand bamboo, with a swivel top handle and two doors opening toview a roiro lacquer interior with three drawers with silver buttonpulls and coral-red velvet lining. Stamped STERLING SILVER onbottom edge.4-3/4 x 5-1/4 x 4 in (12.1 x 13.3 x 10.2 cm)$800-$1,200

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFCAROL COSDEN PRICE

118Japanese Gold Lacquer Hand Fan Form Two-TierBox (Tebako)Meiji Period (1868-1912)The top and sides decorated in gold, silver and iro-e hira-maki-e, kirigane and sumi-e togidashi with a continuousview of a moonlit mountainous river landscape with abridge to a temple, with silver spines and edges, the inte-rior in nashiji. Minor chips and scratches to bottom and edges.4 x 8-5/8 x 5-1/4 in (10.2 x 21.9 x 13.3 cm)$800-$1,200

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

118AKorean Bronze Figure of the BuddhaSilla Dynasty or LaterStanding, his right hand in abhaya and varada mudras, andwearing a pleated and flowing robe exposing his chest,raised upon a double lotus form base; dark brown patchyencrustation. Possible repairs to neck; crack to rear lower sectionof robe below the elongated offering cavity.Height: 25-1/4 in (64.1 cm)$3,000-$5,000

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119 119Chinese Export Ivory Chess Set20th CenturyThe kings and queens as warlords and courtladies, the rooks as officials with tablets, thebishops as mounted warriors, the knights aselephants and the pawns as the eight immortals,each on puzzle-ball plinths; one side in naturalivory color and the other side tea-stained. 32-pieces fitted in a light wood and lavenderstained game board case.Heights from: 3-1/4 to 6-1/2 in (8.3 to 16.5 cm)$800-$1,200

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120Pair of Chinese Export Puce Spattered White GlazedBiscuit Figures of Ducks20th CenturyEach puce spattered white glazed body with black matteglazed bill and feet perched atop an iron-brown glazedpunch-work shaped base. Unmarked. Some glaze imperfec-tions.Height: 9-5/8 in (24.4 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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121Chinese Export Blue and White Covered TureenXianfeng-Tongxhi Period (1851-1874)Having an octagonal body with boar’s-head handles sur-mounted by a complementary lid with pomegranatefinial. Chip to footrim.Height: 7-3/4 in (19.7 cm); Width: 13 in (33 cm)$600-$800

PROPERTY FROM AMARYLAND ESTATE

122Pair of Chinese ‘Famille Rose’ Egg-Shell Porcelain BowlsEach with blue enamel Wanli seal mark,Republic Period (1912-1949)Each polychrome enameled with pheas-ants perched on flowering rocky out-crops with four vertical rows of inscrip-tion and three red seals. Each interiorwith some iron spotting.Diameter: 5-1/8 in (13 cm)$3,000-$5,000

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

123Chinese Blue and White Rouleau Vase and a Iron-Redand Blue and White Celadon Ground Medallion Bowl20th CenturyThe first, painted with a continuous mountain river land-scape with travelers; and the second, compressed bulbousshape, painted with five slightly sunken roundels of iron-red and blue sinuous dragons and a fiery pearl on a whiteglazed ground, within a celadon glazed border. Each withglaze imperfections.Height of first: 17 in (43.2 cm); Diameter of second: 9 in (22.9 cm)$800-$1,200

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124Pair of Chinese ‘Famille Rose’ MedallionBowls and a Carved White Glazed BiscuitBrush Holder20th CenturyThe first pair of bowls, with round steepsides, enamel painted with four floral andfruit roundels amidst flowering and fruitingpeach vines suspended by bats, the interiorin underglazed blue with the cavetto paint-ed with a roundel of grazing deer surround-ed by flowering branches, underside withunderglazed blue Daoguang seal mark; thesecond brush pot, carved with a sunkencontinuous mountain river landscape withfigures in huts and in boats, underside withimpressed Qianlong seal mark.Diameter of bowls: 6 in (15.2 cm); Height of brush pot: 5-3/4 in (14.6 cm)$800-$1,200

125Chinese School, 19th-20th CenturyWar Lords: Four Hanging ScrollsEach unsignedEach ink and color on cloth. Framed.*Each: 64-1/2 x 35-1/2 in (163.8 x 90.2 cm)$1,000-$2,000

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126Follower of Huang Junbi (Taiwanese 20th Century)Three Figures Viewing a Waterfall in a Mountain Landscape: A HangingScrollBears signature and several red seals; also with four vertical inscription rowsof poetry.Ink and color on paper mounted on champagne silk. Framed.*54 x 27 in (137.2 x 68.6 cm)$500-$700

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127Follower of Li Ziongcai (Chinese 20th Century)Birds and Flowers: An Album of Eight WorksEach bears signature and sealsEach ink and color on bi-folded paper mounted onheavy paper, bound in a green and rose silk brocadealbum cover.Each: 17-1/2 x 27-1/4 in (44.5 x 69.2 cm)$800-$1,200

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFMARY VON BRIESEN

128Yao Meng Gu (Taiwanese 20th Century)Prawns and Chicks: Two Album PaintingsEach signed, sealed and located Yao Meng GuBi-Tan Taiwan 1974.Each ink on paper; each apparently in goodcondition.Each: 15 x 21 in (38.1 x 53.3 cm)$500-$700

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129Qi Baishi (Chinese 1864-1957)Three Prawns: An Album PaintingSigned and sealed Baishi and inscribed Old Man 83rd Year.Ink on paper. Framed.*12 x 14 in (30.5 x 35.6 cm)$10,000-$20,000

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130Indian Polychrome Brass and CopperShield (Dhal)19th CenturyThe domed disc-form body heavily etchedand polychrome enameled with floral andgeometric patterns with four central brassdome bosses, the copper verso with doublestrap handles. Overall lacquered with scatteredenamel losses.Diameter: 19 in (48.3 cm)$400-$600

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131Two Mughal Steel Push Daggers (Katar)Late 18th-Early 19th CenturyEach having a broad tapering blade with swollen tip andrecessed forte with central ridge, the hilt with double-grips; the first decorated with bands of flowerheads andlacking scabbard; the second blade carved and inlaidwith a floral spray and with original velvet-covered woodscabbard. Break to grip of second.Length of second: 17-5/8 in (44.8 cm)$500-$700

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132Mughal Hardstone Mounted and Jeweled BoneCeremonial PipeLate 19th-Early 20th CenturyThe cylindrical seven section jeweled bone shaftcarved and pierced with coiled dragons with bul-bous ends, one inscribed; attached with a jeweleddouble chain suspending a white jade archaisticbell-form pierced plaque, an apple green jadeitebi-disc, an archaistic metal coin and a stag-hornbrush and pusher, the ends mounted with a mot-tled celadon jade mouthpiece and a light brownagate fist-form bowl.Length: 19-1/4 in (48.9 cm)$500-$700

133Ottoman Turquoise Jeweled Niello Silver andRhinoceros Horn Dagger (Jambiya)19th CenturyThe curved, double-edged Damascus blade, with a dou-ble fuller and a thin central cannelure, gold-inlaid at thetang with a floral-motif cartouche on both sides; roundedrhinoceros horn grip, thickened at the ends, of lenticularsection with reeded central boss, niello silver-coveredwooden scabbard with two suspension rings; front sidewith floral motifs and centering a granular turquoiseswirl motif, verso with niello silver diaper pattern. Tip ofscabbard chipped; one scabbard ring mount re-soldered.Length overall: 11-7/8 in (30.2 cm)$500-$700

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134Islamic Brass Astrolabe18th-19th CenturyThe mater cast in one piece with Arabic inscribed limb marked indegrees, a throne (kursî) with Arabic inscription and a carryingshackle and ring; the openwork movable projection of the eclipticplane (rete) onto two interchangeable plates (tympan) with Arabicinscribed circular lines, pinned through the center; the backinscribed in Arabic with a variety of scales with rotating rule (alidada).Length: 8-1/2 in (21.6 cm)$500-$700

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135Two Iznik Polychrome Pottery DishesEarly 17th CenturyEach having a white body painted under the glaze in bole-red, cobalt-blue, green and black with a dense floral spraycomprising carnations, hyacinths and tulips around a centralblue and red curling saz leaf; the reverse of the first with sixalternating green flower heads and blue floral sprays; the sec-ond with eight alternating green flower heads and blue floralsprays. Each repaired; the first with rim reduced; the foot of the sec-ond with two drilled suspension holes.Diameter of first: 9-1/2 in (24.1 cm); Diameter of second: 12-1/4 in (31.1 cm)$1,000-$2,000

136Iznik Polychrome Pottery DishEarly 17th CenturyThe white body on a short foot, painted in under-glazed bole-red, cobalt-blue, green and black with adense floral spray comprising carnations, hyacinthsand tulips around a central blue and red curling sazleaf, the border with floral and leaf sprays, thereverse with eight alternating green flower heads andblue floral sprays. Rim with scattered chips and fritting,three hairline cracks and one section repaired; foot drilledwith two suspension holes.Diameter: 12-1/4 in (31.1 cm)$1,500-$2,000

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFJOSEPHINE B. PIERCE

137Set of Twelve Derby Topographical DessertPlates and a Pair of BowlsIn the manner of Zachariah Boreman, Circa 1785-1790Each having a white ground centered by variouslandscapes with figures within a gilt-decoratedcobalt blue border with rose painted cartouchesand white ‘jewels’. Each with puce painted factorymark, most with puce 1 for gilder Thomas Sore,iron-red 7 for painter William Billingsley and blue5 for ground layer Jno. Yates. Staple repairs to eachshallow bowl; some wear to gilding on edges of plates.18 pieces.Diameter of plates: 9 in (22.9 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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138Wedgwood Black Jasper Dip ‘Portland’ Vase19th CenturyImpressed on underside WEDGWOOD with two illegible impressedmark and the numeral 8.Height: 8 in (20.3 cm)$700-$900

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFCAROL COSDEN PRICE

139Wedgwood Three-Color Jasper Dip Cup and Saucerand a Covered Barber Bottle19th CenturyThe cup and saucer having a white ground with lilacmedallions and green festoons. Each impressed onunderside WEDGWOOD; the saucer also impressedENGLAND. The barber bottle having a green groundwith lilac and white medallions and a white laurel borderwith satyr heads, impressed on underside WEDGWOOD.Barber bottle lacking finial.Diameter of saucer: 5-1/2 in (14 cm); Height of bottle: 10 in (25.4 cm)$800-$1,200

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140Pair of Wedgwood Four-Color Jasper Dip DicewareCovered Urns19th CenturyEach having a lilac ground with blue and white dicewarebandings and green quatrefoils. Each impressed onunderside WEDGWOOD and 22. Each with repairs topedestal base.Height: 9 in (22.9 cm)$500-$700

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

141Meissen Blue and White Plate from the ‘Kinder à laRaphael’ ServiceDesign after engravings by Jacques Stella, Circa 1760-1770Depicting a putto jumping through a hoop, the borderwith bowknot-tied laurel swags; verso with underglazeblue crossed swords mark with dot and S painter’s markpossibly for Stemmler.Diameter: 9-1/4 in (23.5 cm)$700-$900

Note:For similar soup plates see Sotheby’s New York,Important English and European Furniture, Silver, Porcelainand Carpets, November 18, 2011, lot 26.

142Meissen Figure of a Putto1860-1924Depicting a kneeling winged putto holding a target witha heart in the center, raised on a marbleized socle base.With underglaze blue crossed swords mark, incised L123with pressnummer 120 and black painted numeral 56.Height: 6 in (15.2 cm)$800-$1,200

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143Pair of Meissen Allegorical Convertible Five-LightCandelabra1860-1924Each with a young couple emblematic of Spring andWinter respectively, in front of a scrolling standard crest-ing in a removable five-light candle arm encrusted withflowers. Each with underglaze blue crossed swords mark,incised 783 and 786 respectively, impressed with press-nummers and with black painted numerals on base andunderside of each bobèche. The second with repair to candlesocket of standard and repair to one bobèche of candle arm; somelosses to applied flowers and leaves.Height: 17-1/4 in (43.8 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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144Berlin Porcelain Plaque of Philippine WelserAfter Friedrich August von Kaulbach, K.P.M., Circa 1900The rectangular plaque depicting a three-quarterlength bust of a woman wearing an emerald necklaceand feather and pearl decorated head piece. Signed A.Blattner, l.r. Verso with impressed scepter, K.P.M./ Band 255 195. Set within a scrolling foliate giltwoodframe.10-1/8 x 7-5/8 in (25.7 x 19.4 cm)$3,000-$5,000

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FURNITURE AND DECORATIONS

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

145Biedermeier Transparent Enamel Portrait Beaker (Ranftbecher) ofChopinProbably Vienna, 19th CenturyPainted with a bust portrait of the composer within an amber-flash bor-der highlighted in black above the identification F. Chopin.Height: 5-1/4 in (13.3 cm)$500-$700

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146Biedermeier Transparent Enamel Portrait Beaker (Ranftbecher) ofNapoleonProbably Vienna, 19th CenturyPainted with an en grisaille bust portrait of Napoleon amongst diamond-cut roundels and a polychrome-flash molded body and floriform foot. Some wear to polychrome flashing.Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)$500-$700

147Biedermeier Transparent Enamel Portrait Beaker (Ranftbecher) of aWomanProbably Vienna, 19th CenturyThe overall cylindrical diamond-cut body with central portrait medal-lion of a woman with pink roses beneath an amber-flash border high-lighted with gilt laurel garlands. With partial paper label inscribedNach Sigism/ Mohn.Height: 4-1/2 in (11.4 cm)$500-$700

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148Group of Four Eastern European Glass Beakers19th CenturyConsisting of a parcel frosted and gilt decoratedbeaker with polychrome floral ‘pearlband’; a gilt-decorated glass on pedestal foot polychrome enamel decorated with a courting couple, possiblyLobmeyr; an amber-flash and gilt-decorated beakercommemorating the Battle of Vienna with portraitsof Koenig Sobieski and Graf Starhemberg; and aBohemian blue and white cased souvenir glassbeaker with etched reserve depicting Bad Reinerz,verso inscribed Betty.Heights from: 4 to 6-1/4 in (10.2 to 15.9 cm)$800-$1,200

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149Group of Four Bohemian Amber and IntaglioCut Glass ArticlesMid-19th to Early 20th CenturyConsisting of an amber glass covered urn andgoblet, each intaglio cut with stags in forestlandscapes; and two beakers, one with anamber-flash upper body intaglio cut with grapeleaves enclosing the Gothic initials M.W., theother with ruby and amber-flash reservesintaglio cut with flowers.Heights from: 5-3/8 to 8-1/4 in (13.6 to 21 cm)$700-$900

150French Gilt, Grisaille and Blue Enamel Decorated Glass Wine GobletDated 1904The acid-textured body decorated en grisaille with the Hotel de Ville ofNancy, with gilt rocaille decoration, verso with gilt monogram amidst blueenamel flowers; the interior of base with gilt presentation Joeux de Bonheur/ 9Fevrier 1904 A.D.Height: 6-1/8 in (15.5 cm)$500-$700

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151Continental Renaissance Style OrmoluMounted Intaglio Cut Glass DecanterCirca 1900Having an ormolu eagle-form lid andneck above a flattened ovoid bodyintaglio cut with drapery swags above anarmorial crest verso with a thistle.Height: 17-3/4 in (45.1 cm)$700-$900

Note:For a similar pair see Christie’s, NewYork, 500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe,October 20, 2011, lot 317.

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152British Victorian Hampshire Regiment Officer’s HelmetHebbert & Co., London, Last Half 19th CenturyHaving a gilt and white metal badge, gilt metal spike and cruci-form base. Interior with maker’s label.$600-$800

153English Printed Hand Fan ‘Land ofMatrimony-Land of Celibacy’18th-19th CenturyThe hand-colored engraving having woodensticks.Length when closed: 7 in (17.8 cm)$500-$700

Note:For a similar example see Christie’s London,Fine Fans, December 4, 2001, lot 82.

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154Pair of Continental Baroque Style Brass Pricket Candlesticks18th CenturyEach candle socket repaired where it meets standard.Height: 15-1/8 in (38.4 cm)$600-$800

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155 155Marie Antoinette (1755-1793)Signed Payez, Marie Antoinette, one page, folio, Versailles,dated Le premier Juillet 1786. The manuscript document, inFrench, is addressed to Marc Antoine Francois MarieRandon de la Tour, Treasurer General at the House ofFinances regarding payment and lodging for the linen bleach-er. Verso bearing signature of Pierre-Charles Bonnefoy duPlan, Garde-Meuble and Concierge at the Petit Trianon. Onehorizontal folding crease with some toning; toning and small lossesalong right side.$3,000-$5,000

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PROPERTY OF A LOCAL COLLECTION

156Louis XV-XVI Style Ormolu and Brass MountedParquetry Tulipwood and Chinoiserie DecoratedSecrétaire à AbattantHaving a mottled gray and white marble top above a reverseserpentine writing lid with tooled olive green leather insetsurface enclosing two banks of four serpentine drawers,above a pull-out writing slide with strut bookstand, over twopanel doors enclosing four folio slides. Some repairs and losses toveneer and painted decoration; lacking board inside slide.Height: 43-1/2 in (110.5 cm); Width: 31-1/2 in (80 cm); Depth: 15-3/4 in (40 cm)$700-$900

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157Louis XV Provincial Walnut andOak BuffetLate 18th CenturyCracks to top; steel pulls possibly replaced.Height: 37-1/4 in (94.6 cm); Width: 52-3/4 in (134 cm); Depth: 24-3/4 in (62.9 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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158Louis XV Style Walnut BureauPlat20th CenturyHaving a gilt-tooled brown leatherinset top; each side with pull-outwriting slide; verso with false draw-ers.Height: 29 in (73.7 cm); Width: 55-1/2 in (141 cm); Depth: 28 in (71.1 cm)$800-$1,200

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159 159Louis XV Style Pine Armoire19th CenturyHaving two carved panel doors openingto view two shelves, below a carvedfrieze. Repair to carving of one door.Height: 83 in (210.8 cm); Width: 55 in (139.7 cm); Depth: 21 in (53.3 cm)$600-$800

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160Louis XV Style Ormolu MountedRed Japanned Bombé CommodeEarly 20th CenturyHaving a breche d’Alep marble top.Height: 34-1/2 in (87.6 cm); Width: 42-1/4 in (104.8 cm); Depth: 20-3/4 in (52.7 cm)$1,000-$2,000

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161Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood FauteuilsFirst Quarter 20th CenturyEach having cream colored brocade silk upholstery. Distress to upholstery; one lacking finials.$600-$800

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162Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Gesso VitrineFirst Quarter 20th CenturyHaving a glazed panel door enclosing a peach silkdamask interior with three glass shelves. Losses and over-painting to gilding; some losses to gesso decoration; formerly withmarble top now replaced with board top.Height: 67 in (170.2 cm); Width: 26-1/2 in (67.3 cm); Depth: 15-1/2 in (39.3 cm)$800-$1,200

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163Louis XVI Style Giltwood Seven-Piece Salon GroupFirst Half 20th CenturyConsisting of a canapé, four fauteuils en cabriolet and apair of chaises; each covered in machine-madeAubusson-style silk upholstery. Each fauteuil and canapéwith some repairs and restorations to arm post at stiles; somewith fraying and staining to fabric.Height of canapé: 41 in (104.1 cm); Width: 59 in (149.9 cm)$2,500-$3,500

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164Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted, Brass Inlaid andIvory Mother-of-Pearl Marquetry Ebonized WoodBureau PlatLast Quarter 19th CenturyThe serpentine top having a frieze drawer. Some losses tobrass inlay; cracks to top.Height: 31 in (78.7 cm); Width: 53-1/4 in (135.3 cm); Depth: 32 in (81.3 cm)$600-$800

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165Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted, Brass Inlaid andMarquetry Ebonized Wood Center TableLast Quarter 19th CenturyHaving a blocked frieze drawer. Some losses and repairs tobrass inlay.Height: 28-1/2 in (72.4 cm); Width: 51-1/4 in (130.2 cm);Depth: 29-1/2 in (75 cm)$600-$800

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

166Louis XVI Style Giltwood Window BenchFirst Quarter 20th CenturySome wear to gilding.Height: 27 in (68.6 cm); Width: 26-1/4 in (66.7 cm)$700-$900

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167Louis XVI Style Giltwood CanapéEarly 20th CenturyWith light green floral silk damaskupholstery. Some wear to gilding.Height: 36 in (91.4 cm); Length: 62-1/2 in (158.8 cm)$800-$1,200

PROPERTY OF ALOCAL COLLECTION

168Louis XVI Style Light GrayPainted Beechwood BergèreMid-19th CenturyWith floral brocade champagneupholstery and loose cushion.$700-$900

PROPERTY OFVARIOUS OWNERS

169Louis XVI Gray Painted TrumeauMirrorLate 18th CenturyThe central panel with appliedacorn swag above a trophy.Wear to paint.69 x 29-3/4 in (175.3 x 75.6 cm)$800-$1,200

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170Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Two-LightBras de Lumière19th CenturyEach having a ram’s head-cast backplate issuingtwo scrolling candle arms.Height: 11 in (27.9 cm)$400-$600

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171Empire Style Ormolu MountedMahogany Gray Marble Top CenterTableCirca 1900Some wear to ebonized ball feet.Height: 30 in (76.2 cm); Diameter of top: 47-3/4 in (121.3 cm)$1,500-$2,500

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

172Napoleon III ‘Boulle’ Marquetry Lap DeskThird Quarter 19th CenturyThe serpentine shaped hinged top opening to reveala bird’s-eye maple interior with stationery compart-ments; the slanted fold-front opening to reveal inkcompartments above a green velvet mounted writingsurface, hinged to reveal an open compartment. Somecracks to tortoiseshell; buckling to brass inlay.Height: 8-3/4 in (22.2 cm); Width: 13-1/2 in (34.3 cm);Depth: 11-1/4 in (28.6 cm)$400-$600

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PROPERTY FROM AN ALEXANDRIA COLLECTION

173Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Brass Inlaid and Mother-of-Pearl, Ivory and Brass Marquetry Ebonized Wood SideCabinetCirca 1880Having a mottled rouge and gray marble top above a paneldoor enclosing a bird’s-eye maple interior with two shelves.Some losses and repairs to marquetry.Height: 44-1/2 in (113 cm); Width: 33-1/2 in (85.1 cm); Depth: 16-3/4 in (42.5 cm)$800-$1,200

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174 174Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted ‘Boulle’ MarquetryKingwood Side CabinetCirca 1880Having a gray-mottled white marble top above a paneldoor opening to view two shelves. Some losses and bucklingto brass and tortoiseshell inlay.Height: 42-3/8 in (107.6 cm); Width: 33-1/4 in (84.5 cm); Depth: 17-1/4 in (43.8 cm)$700-$900

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175Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Mother-of-Pearl, Ivoryand Brass Marquetry EbonizedWood Side CabinetsCirca 1880Each block-front cabinet having agray-veined white marble top above apanel door enclosing a bird’s-eyemaple interior with two shelves; eachcabinet with different ormolu mountsand inlaid decoration. Breaks andrepairs to each marble top; some repairsand losses to brass inlay; one lacking twomounts at front feet; ormolu mounts andinlaid decoration of panel doors differ fromeach other.Height: 45-3/8 in (115.2 cm); Width: 60-1/2 in (153.7 cm); Depth: 17 in (43.2 cm)$2,000-$4,000

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176 176Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted, Brass Inlaid and‘Boulle’ Marquetry Ebonized Wood Bookcase-CabinetCirca 1880In two parts: the upper section having two mirroredpanel doors enclosing three shelves; the lower sectionhaving two partial convex doors enclosing two shelves.Some losses to marquetry.Height: 111-1/2 in (281.9 cm); Width: 52 in (132.1 cm); Depth: 16 in (40.6 cm)$2,000-$3,000

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

177Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu-MountedKingwood Fauteuils à la ReineCirca 1875Each having gold wreath and bumble bee brocadegreen silk upholstery. Each with repairs to crest rail atthe stiles; feet formerly with casters.$800-$1,200

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178Cast Concrete Garden Sculpture of Putto with aDolphin20th CenturyWeathered patina with moss.Height: 33 in (83.8 cm)$500-$700

179Renaissance Revival Walnut Vitrine TableLate 19th CenturyHaving a glass panel top, each side hinged to view to adeep cavity. Break to stretcher shelf.Height: 33 in (83.8 cm); Width: 27-1/2 in (69.9 cm); Depth: 20-1/2 in (52.1 cm)$800-$1,200

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180Continental Baroque Carved Giltwood SolomonicColumnProbably Italian, 17th-18th CenturyCarved with scrolling foliage, fruit and birds. Extensivewear to gilding.Height of column: 55-1/2 in (141 cm)$500-$700

Note:For a similar pair see Sotheby’s, New York, Fine Frenchand Continental Furniture, May 19, 2006, lot 8.

181Italian Baroque Marquetry Walnut Low CommodeComposed of 18th Century ElementsStains to top; losses to back edge of top.Height: 27-1/4 in (69.2 cm); Width: 26 in (66 cm); Depth: 13-3/4 in (35 cm)$700-$900

182Italian Baroque Marquetry Walnut CommodeComposed of 18th Century ElementsThe narrow chest with five foliate marquetry inlaiddrawers, the top inlaid with two figures and two birds.Height: 40-1/4 in (102.2 cm); Width: 25-1/2 in (64.8 cm); Depth: 8-3/4 in (22.2 cm)$500-$700

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183Italian Rococo Walnut and Figured Walnut SerpentineCommodeComposed of 18th Century ElementsLoss to molding; brasses replaced.Height: 29 in (73.7 cm); Width: 31-1/2 in (80 cm); Depth: 21-1/4 in (54 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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184Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut SofaLate 19th CenturyUpholstered in polychrome paisley silk.Height: 32-1/2 in (82.6 cm); Length: 82-1/4 in (208.9 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

185Continental Neoclassical Parcel Gray Painted andGiltwood MirrorEarly 19th CenturySome cracks to pediment.46-1/2 x 30-1/2 in (118.1 x 77.5 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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186Group of Three Dutch Rococo Style Marquetry Walnut Side Chairs19th CenturyConsisting of a pair, having beige silk damask striped upholstered slip seats, and the third with a muslin upholsteredslip seat. Seat rails of the pair have been strengthened; the third with repairs to splat.$600-$800

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187Queen Anne Walnut MirrorEarly 18th CenturyThe mirror plate cut with a sun and stars. Some losses andrepairs to veneer of edge.41-1/4 x 28-1/2 in (104.8 x 72.4 cm)$700-$900

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188George I Style Parcel Gilt Green Painted Camel-BackSofaEarly 20th CenturyUpholstered in cream colored floral silk damask.Height: 35 in (88.9 cm); Length: 82 in (208.3 cm)$2,000-$4,000

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189George II Upholstered Mahogany Side ChairMid-18th CenturyHaving later pictorial needlework upholstery.$1,000-$1,500

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190 190Queen Anne Style Parcel Gilt Walnut MirrorEarly 20th Century57-1/4 x 20 in (145.3 x 50.8 cm)$600-$800

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191Japanese Export Brass Mountedand Gilt Decorated Black LacquerCabinet on George II StyleGiltwood StandMid-18th CenturyCracks to panel doors; some losses anddistress to lacquer; some wear to gildingof stand.Height overall: 63-1/4 in (160.6 cm);Width: 39 in (99 cm); Depth: 21-3/4 in (55.2 cm)$4,000-$6,000

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192192George III Oak CommodeLate 18th CenturyThe hinged top opening to view a cavity; the front withfour false drawers; each side with bail handle. Repairs totop; overall with worm damage.Height: 18 in (45.7 cm); Width: 17-1/4 in (43.8 cm); Depth: 16 in (40.6 cm)$500-$700

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193George III Elmwood Corner ArmchairCirca 1800Having a beige cut-velvet upholstered slip seat.Minor cracks to crest, splats and central column.$600-$800

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194George III Oak Gate-Leg Drop-Leaf TableCirca 1800Having one drawer with wood knob pull. Crack and fourrepairs to top; repair to one leaf.Height: 28-1/4 in (71.8 cm); Length: 15-3/4 in (40 cm); Length when open: 51 in (129.5 cm); Depth: 40-1/2 in (102.9 cm)$700-$900

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFJOSEPHINE B. PIERCE

195Set of Eight George III StyleMahogany Stained Beechwood SideChairsLate 19th CenturyEach with floral needlepoint tapestryupholstered seats.$1,200-$1,800

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196George III Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Mirror19th CenturyThe pierced scrolling pediment enclosing a gilt paintedeagle. Restorations and losses to pediment; overpainting togilding.44 x 22 in (111.8 x 55.9 cm)$400-$600

197Set of Four George III Mahogany Side ChairsCirca 1790Each with brass nail studded rose velvet upholstery.Each with some repairs to crest rail.$700-$900

198George III Style Mahogany Bookcase-CabinetLast Half 19th CenturyIn two parts: the upper section with two mullion-glazedpanel doors opening to view four shelves; the lowersection with two inset panel doors enclosing one shelf.Some restorations to backboards and base.Height: 91-1/2 in (232.4 cm); Width: 45-1/2 in (115.6 cm);Depth: 14-1/2 in (36.8 cm)$800-$1,200

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199Pair of George III Mahogany Side ChairsCirca 1790Each with brass nail studded black leather upholstered seats. One with repairs and losses to splatat the crest rail.$400-$600

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200George II Walnut Demilune Tea TableMid-18th CenturyHaving a hinged lid opening to view a cavity.Height: 26-3/4 in (68 cm); Width: 29-1/4 in (74.3 cm); Depth: 14 in (35.6 cm)$700-$900

201George III Mahogany Chest of DrawersCirca 1790Brasses replaced; some losses to blind fretwork and cockbeadingat drawers.Height: 33-3/4 in (85.7 cm); Width: 41 in (104.1 cm); Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)$1,200-$1,800

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202Pair of George III Style MahoganyArmchairsFirst Half 20th CenturyEach with a floral needlepoint tapestry upholstered slip-seat dated K.C.P./ 1955.$600-$800

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203George III Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Tea TableLate 18th CenturyLacking one batten.Height: 27-1/4 in (69.2 cm); Diameter of top: 27-1/2 in (69.9 cm)$700-$900

204Two Georgian Mahogany LibraryArmchairs18th-19th CenturyEach upholstered in rose velvet.Burn to upholstery of one seat.$1,000-$2,000

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205George III Mahogany Secrétaire-CabinetCirca 1800In two parts; the lower section with a secrétaire draweropening to view a green baize-inset writing surface belowa compass star inlaid satinwood prospect drawer flankedby an arrangment of pigeonholes and drawers. Lackingsix drawers.Height: 82 in (208.3 cm); Width: 49-1/2 in (125.7 cm); Depth: 23-1/2 in (59.7 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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206 206George III Style Mahogany Chest of DrawersLate 19th CenturyTwo drawer fronts warped; veneer to one short drawerwarped.Height: 40-1/2 in (102.9 cm); Width: 41-3/4 in (106 cm);Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)$600-$800

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207George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany DemiluneGames TableLate 18th CenturyThe hinged top opening to reveal a green baize-linedplaying surface. Distress to baize lining.Height: 28 in (71.1 cm); Width: 35-1/4 in (89.5 cm); Depth: 17 in (43.2 cm)$700-$900

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208 208George III Green Japanned Slant-Front BureauComposed of 18th Century ElementsThe slant-front lid opening to view agilt-tooled brown leather inset writingsurface below a central valancedpigeonhole flanked by fluted documentdrawers and three valanced pigeonholesabove two drawers. Redecorated and withsome losses to decoration.Height: 40 in (101.6 cm); Width: 36 in (91.4 cm); Depth: 19 in (48.3 cm)$2,000-$3,000

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFLORRAINE S. DREYFUSS

209George III Style Light Green Painted Mahogany Serving TableCirca 1900Formerly gilded; now with later faux marble top. Loss to scroll of right leg; some wear to paint and carving.Height: 36 in (91.4 cm); Width: 94-1/2 in (240 cm); Depth: 23-1/4 in (59.1 cm)$1,000-$2,000

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210George III Style Light Green Painted Mahogany Serving TableCirca 1900En suite with preceding lot. Formerly gilded; now with later faux marble top. Some wear to paint and carving.Height: 36 in (91.4 cm); Width: 94-1/2 in (240 cm); Depth: 23-1/4 in (59.1 cm)$1,000-$2,000

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211Set of Ten George III StyleMahogany Dining Chairs20th CenturyConsisting of two armchairs andeight side chairs; six slip seatsupholstered in beige wool and fourin beige silk.$1,000-$1,500

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212 212George III Satinwood Crossbanded MahoganyDisplay Cabinet-on-Stand18th CenturyHaving two glazed panel doors opening to view a creammoiré silk upholstered back and one glass shelf.Height: 59 in (149.9 cm); Width: 26-3/8 in (67 cm); Depth: 16-1/4 in (41.3 cm)$2,000-$4,000

Provenance:Purchased from Stair & Company, New York, 1977

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213George III Green Japanned Two-Pedestal DeskComposed of 18th Century ElementsHaving a gilt-tooled brown leatherinset top above three frieze drawers.Redecorated; brasses replaced.Height: 30-1/2 in (77.5 cm); Width: 54 in (137.2 cm); Depth: 31 in (78.7 cm)$2,000-$3,000

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214Regency Style MahoganyTwo-Pedestal Dining TableEarly 20th CenturyTogether with one leaf. Topsslightly warped.Height: 27 in (68.6 cm); Width: 46-1/2 in (118.1 cm); Width when fully extended: 68 in (172.7 cm); Depth: 39 in (99 cm)$700-$900

215Regency Mahogany CanterburyEarly 19th CenturyRepairs to top of stiles; some losses to cockbeading of drawer.Height: 20-1/2 in (52.1 cm); Width: 18-1/4 in (46.4 cm); Depth: 13-1/2 in (34.3 cm)$500-$700

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216Regency Mahogany Side TableEarly 19th CenturyCracks to top.Height: 28-1/4 in (71.8 cm); Width: 34 in (86.4 cm); Depth: 19-1/2 in (49.6 cm)$600-$800

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217Regency Mahogany Two-Pedestal Dining TableTogether with one leaf and two rounded ends.Height: 30 in (76.2 cm); Width when fully extended: 107-1/2 in (273.1 cm); Depth: 58-3/4 in (149.2 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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218Edwardian Parcel Gilt Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Inlaid Marquetryand Parquetry SatinwoodBreakfast TableCirca 1900Top with some cracks; repairs and lossesto brass inlay; some wear to gilding.Height: 29-1/2 in (75 cm); Diameter: 51 in (129.5 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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219After Willem Janszoon Blaeu (Dutch 1571-1638) andJoan Blaeu (Dutch 1596-1673)Group of Four Engraved MapsEach an engraved map with hand-coloring, 1630-1664,each a later edition, titled Granata et Murcia Regna,Bercheria Vernacule Barkshire, Comitatus Salopiensis AngliceShropshire and Radnoria Comitatus Radnorshire respectively;each with minor toning. Each framed.*Sight size of each: 381 x 496 mm (15 x 19-1/2 in)$800-$1,200

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220John Speed (British 1552-1629) and JohannesJansson (German 1596-1666)Two Engraved MapsEach a later hand-colored engraving; the first, JohnSpeed, titled France, published by George Humble,London, circa 1626 or later; the second, JohannesJansson, titled Indiae Orientalis Nova Descriptio, publishedcirca 1640 or later. Each framed.*Sight size of each: 406 x 533 mm (16 x 21 in)$800-$1,200

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221John Senex (British 1678-1740) After ChristopherBrownA New Map of Virginia, Maryland and The ImprovedParts of Pennsylvania & New Jersey 1719Engraved map with later green outlining, removed fromA New General Atlas (London: 1721). Framed.*Sight size: 489 x 565 mm (19-1/4 x 22-1/4 in)$800-$1,200

222After B. D. Carpenter (Late 19th-Early 20th Century)Two Survey MapsEach survey map on cloth ground with hand-colored highlights com-pleted for John L. Kidwell, Esq.; the first ‘Kidwells’ Meadows’, datedOctober 10th & 12th, 1867, together with a certification signed byJoseph S. Wilson, Commissioner of the General Land Office,Department of the Interior, dated August 30, 1869; the second,‘Kidwell’s Land’, dated August 28th, 1867. Each laid down; each with somediscoloration to ground. Each framed.*Sight size of first: 635 x 496 mm (25 x 19-1/2 in); Sight size of second: 540 x 393 mm (21-1/4 x 15-1/2 in)$500-$700

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223Federal Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke TablePhiladelphia or Baltimore, Predominantly Early 19th CenturyHeight: 28-1/2 in (72.4 cm); Width: 20 in (50.8 cm);Width when open: 37-3/4 in (95.9 cm); Depth: 33-3/4 in (85.7 cm)$500-$700

224Federal Turned Cherry Single Tester BedsteadNew England, Massachusetts or Connecticut, Circa 1810Mahogany urn finials replaced.Height: 70 in (177.8 cm); Width: 43-1/2 in (110.5 cm)$400-$600

225Assembled Six-Piece Brass Hearth SetAmerican and English, 19th-Early 20th CenturyThe first two, a pair of foliate-cast brass-mounted ironandirons; the third, a turned-wood mounted brass andwrought iron trivet; the fourth, a brass teapot; the fifth, apierced and peafowl-chased brass and turned maple bedwarmer; the sixth, a brass and nail-studded leather-mount-ed polychrome floral stenciled and decorated bellows.The bellows with some wear to decoration.Height of andirons: 18 in (45.7 cm); Length of bed warmer: 44-1/2 in (113 cm)$600-$800

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226American Curly Maple Grain Painted Poplar and PineGentleman’s BureauPennsylvania, Circa 1830Height: 50 in (127 cm); Width: 43-3/4 in (111.1 cm); Depth: 18-3/4 in (47.6 cm)$700-$900

227Federal Mahogany Side ChairAttributed to the Workshop of Samuel Kneeland and LemuelAdams, Hartford, CT, 1792-1796Having a yellow ‘basket of flowers’ silk damask uphol-stered slip seat. Some repairs to urn splat.$300-$500

228Queen Anne Red Stained Pine Tall Chest of DrawersNew England, Circa 1750Having a secret convex drawer over two aligned thumb-molded drawers and three graduated long drawers.Brasses probably replaced; restained.Height: 40-1/2 in (102.9 cm); Width: 39 in (99 cm); Depth: 21-1/4 in (54 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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229Chippendale Inlaid Mahogany Slant-Front DeskProbably New England, Circa 1770The slant lid, carved with a radiating sunburst, opening toview an arrangement of seven drawers, nine valancedpigeonholes and a document slot above four stacked lineand fan-inlaid long drawers. Feet and brasses replaced; drawerinlay and carving of slant lid of a later date.Height: 44 in (111.8 cm); Width: 40 in (101.6 cm); Depth: 19-1/4 in (48.9 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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230Classical Mahogany Secretary-BookcaseNew England, Circa 1830In two parts: the upper section with two glazed paneldoors opening to view an arrangement of four adjustableshelves above two aligned drawers; the lower sectionwith a fold-down brown baize-lined inset writing surfaceabove a long drawer and two recessed drawers flankedby turned columns. Feet probably reduced in height; brassesand baize writing surface replaced.Height: 69 in (175.3 cm); Width: 42 in (106.7 cm); Depth: 19-1/4 in (48.9 cm)$800-$1,200

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231Federal Cherry Chest of DrawersPennsylvania, Circa 1800Brasses replaced.Height: 38 in (96.5 cm) Width: 40-1/2 in (102.9 cm); Depth: 21-1/2 in (54.6 cm)$800-$1,200

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232 232American Waxed Yellow Pine Corner CupboardAttributed to Thomas Ralph or Family, Sussex County,Delaware, Circa 1810In one piece: having two window-glazed panel doorsopening to view five plate-grooved shelves above twoinset panel doors opening to view one shelf.Possibly originally painted; various restorations.Height: 90-1/2 in (229.9 cm); Width: 51 in (129.5 cm); Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)$1,000-$1,500

Note:For similar corner cupboards see Delaware History:Delaware Cabinetmakers and Allied Artisans, 1655-1855,Charles Dorman, October 1960, Vol. IX.

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233Renaissance Revival Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Burlwood,Rosewood and Ebonized Wood Drop-Leaf Writing DeskIn the Manner of Herter Bros., Late 19th CenturyHaving a hinged top opening to view a mirror above a blue velvet-inset writing surface with pen tray and ink wells continuing to afrieze drawer.Height: 28-3/4 in (73 cm); Width: 23 in (58.4 cm); Width when open: 36 in (91.4 cm); Depth: 17-1/4 in (43.2 cm)$800-$1,200

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234Federal Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Tall Case ClockProbably Mid-Atlantic States, Circa 1800Having a cream painted metal dial with black Roman numerals andpolychrome floral spandrels beneath a fruit-painted lunette above awaisted case with canted lamb’s tongue corners enclosing a line-inlaiddoor. Dial repainted; crack to plinth base; restoration to crest of bonnet.Height: 86 in (218.4 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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235Classical Mahogany Gentleman’s BureauPossibly Philadelphia or New York, Circa 1830Having three aligned short drawers above four recessedgraduated drawers flanked by free-standing columns andraised on animal paw feet with casters; the drawers with yellow painted interiors. Repairs to veneer.Height: 56-3/4 in (144.1 cm); Width: 53-1/2 in (135.9 cm); Depth: 24 in (61 cm)$1,000-$1,500

PROPERTY OFTHE BOSWELL FAMILY, WASHINGTON, D.C.

236Federal Stained Pine Fireplace SurroundProbably Mid-Atlantic States, First Quarter 19th CenturyHaving a blocked overhanging cornice above a central convex panel enclosed by a pair of radiating ovals and com-plementary stiles supported by fluted free-standing columns.Height: 58-1/4 in (148 cm); Width: 76-3/4 in (194.9 cm); Depth: 11 in (27.9 cm)$2,000-$4,000

Provenance:By repute, the fireplace surround was removed from theCapitol building in Washington, D.C., during the 1820restoration by the Fry Family of Capitol Hill. The Frys werecarpenters by trade and worked in Washington, D.C. duringthe early 19th century. The family referred to the surroundas the ‘Bulfinch Mantel’, after Charles Bulfinch, Architect ofthe Capitol from 1818-1829. The Boswell Family acquiredthe fireplace surround directly from the Fry Family.

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237Federal Satinwood Inlaid Plum Pudding Mahogany Tilt-TopCandlestandNew England, Probably Massachusetts, Circa 1800Having a satinwood inlaid octagonal top tilting above a vase-turnedstandard.Height: 28-1/2 in (72.4 cm); Width of top: 23-3/4 in (60.3 cm)$800-$1,200

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238 238Assembled Pair of Classical Rosewood‘Gondola’ Side ChairsAttributed to the Workshop of Duncan Phyfe,New York, Circa 1835Each having a light blue moiré silk slipseat with a cream and light yellowGreek key border. Each with an applieddealer label at interior of seat rail. Eachwith some wear to upholstery.$800-$1,200

Provenance:Anthony A.F. Stuempfig Antiques,Philadelphia

Note:For a similar example see Duncan Phyfe,Master Cabinetmaker in New York, PeterM. Kenny, Michael K. Brown, FrancesF. Bretter and Matthew A. Thurlow,The Metropolitan Museum of Art, pgs.233-234, pl. 46.

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239Classical Mahogany Gentleman’s Dressing BureauPhiladelphia, Circa 1825Having an inset marble top flanked by two lift-top gloveboxes and column-form mirror supports surmounted bylobed and leafage-carved urn finials, the case with fourstacked convex-front drawers flanked by free-standingcolumns.Height: 84 in (213.4 cm); Width: 42 in (106.7 cm); Depth: 22-1/4 in (56.5 cm)$2,000-$3,000

Note:For a similar example see Philadelphia Empire Furniture,Allison Boor, Jonathan Boor, Christopher Boor, PeterBoor and John William Boor, University Press, pg. 470,fig. 308.

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240Pair of American Brass and Blown Glass Candle Sconces withSmoke Shades20th CenturyOne smoke shade lacking suspension ring.Height: 24 in (61 cm); Depth: 9 in (22.9 cm)$400-$600

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241Chelsea Clock Co. Brass Eight-Day Ship’s BellClockBoston, First Quarter 20th CenturyHaving a silvered metal dial with black Arabicnumerals, the dial inscribed Lutz & Co./Washington/ Ship’s Bell; the brass works impressedChelsea Clock Co./ Boston, U.S.A.; the underside ofcase impressed 76121.Height: 10-1/4 in (26 cm); Width: 16 in (40.6 cm);Depth: 5-1/4 in (13.3 cm)$800-$1,200

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242E. Howard & Co. Eglomisé and Walnut ‘No. 10’Figure-Eight Wall ClockBoston, Third Quarter 19th CenturyHaving a cream painted, black Roman numeral dial withthe inscription E. Howard & Co./ Boston enclosing aneight-day brass movement impressed E. Howard & Co./Boston within a complementary door with two eglomisépanels. Some crazing and restoration to surface of dial.Height: 34-1/4 in (87 cm)$5,000-$7,000

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243Carved Wood Figure of aMermaidComposed of 19th and 20th CenturyElementsThe mermaid’s hair with creampainted decoration, the whole sur-mounted by an iron support chain.Figure lacking arms; cracks and filledareas to body.Height: 22-3/4 in (57.8 cm); Length: 36-1/2 in (92.7 cm)$800-$1,200

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244 244Santa Clara Polished Blackware Wedding JarSarafina and Margaret Tafoya, Mid-20th CenturyThe vessel with impressed bear paw decoration.Unsigned. Chip to rim of one spout.Height: 10-3/4 in (27.3 cm)$4,000-$6,000

Note:Together with a letter of authentication, dated July 2,2011, from Toni Roller of Santa Clara Pueblo statingthat the vessel was made by her grandmother, SarafinaTafoya, and polished by her mother, Margaret Tafoya.

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245Santa Clara Polished Blackware VesselNancy Youngblood, Dated 1998Having a deeply lobed bulbous body. Incisedon the underside Nancy/ Youngblood/ Lugo1998.Height: 6-1/2 in (16.5 cm)$3,000-$5,000

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246Navajo ‘Two Grey Hills’ Regional WeavingFirst Half 20th CenturyWoven in brown, red, tan and cream wool threads witha central stepped diamond enclosing a cross within afield of stylized geometric motifs and enclosed within aGreek key border. Some wear to ground; losses to selvedgecord.84 x 56-1/2 in (213.4 x 143.5 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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247English Arts & Crafts Oak SideboardProbably Liberty & Co., First Quarter 20th CenturyIn two parts: the upper section with pierced tulip brack-ets below stylized floral marquetry panels flanking a mir-ror and overhanging cornice; the lower section with com-plementary pierced brackets and a panel door opening toview a single shelf. Fading to top of lower section; some distressto surface.Height: 64-3/4 in (164.5 cm); Width: 62 in (157.5 cm); Depth: 23-1/4 in (59.1 cm)$800-$1,200

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248Paul Evans Style Chrome-Plated Metal and BrassHanging CabinetCirca 1970sIn the manner of Paul Evans’ ‘Cityscape’ line; havingtwo hinged doors opening to view a single adjustableshelf above a fold-down panel enclosing a single shapedshelf. Unmarked. Some lifting to the metal panels; one hingebroken.Height: 41-3/4 in (106 cm); Width: 32 in (81.3 cm); Depth: 16 in (40.6 cm)$500-$700

249Paul Evans Style Chrome-Plated Metal and BrassBuffetCirca 1970sIn the manner of Paul Evans’‘Cityscape’ line; having a tex-tured white laminate top abovetwo pairs of hinged doors, eachpair opening to view a singleadjustable shelf. Unmarked.Some lifting to the metal panels.Height: 29-3/4 in (75.6 cm);Width: 72 in (182.9 cm); Depth: 18-1/2 in (47 cm)$800-$1,200

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250Set of Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak Dining ChairsManufactured by Mogens Kold, Circa 1960Consisting of six side chairs; each with woven paper cord seats. Together with aDanish teak draw-leaf dining table. The chairs with manufacturer’s metal tag andDanish control label; the table branded with Danish control mark. One chair withrepair at crest rail.Height of table: 29 in (73.7 cm); Width: 56-3/4 in (144.1 cm); Width when fully extended: 103 in (261.8 cm); Depth: 37 in (94 cm)$800-$1,200

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251 251Set of Four Arne Jacobsen‘Grand Prix’ Teak Side ChairsManufactured by Fritz Hansen, DesignIntroduced 1957Each impressed with manufacturer’smark; three with Danish controllabels.Height: 30-3/4 in (78.1 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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252Poul Henningsen ‘PH-Artichoke’Hanging Light FixtureManufactured by Louis Poulson, DesignIntroduced 1958Composed of 72 graduated whiteenamel painted steel panels support-ed by 12 steel ribs; together withaluminum diffuser and internal lightfitting. With manufacturer’s label.Height: 24 in (61 cm)$2,000-$4,000

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ALI-REZA PAHLAVI OF IRAN

253Gallé Cameo Glass Table LampFirst Quarter 20th CenturyHaving a light yellow domed glass shade overlaidin brown and cut with blossoming hibiscusbranches, the complementary base supporting athree-armed wrought iron shade support withleafage terminations. The shade and base signedin cameo gallé. Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)$7,000-$10,000

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254Gallé Cameo Glass VaseFirst Quarter 20th CenturyHaving a cylindrical clear glass body overlaid in orange-brownand cut with leafy branches, the bulbous base etched withleafage. Signed in cameo gallé.Height: 11-1/4 in (28.6 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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255Group of Four Tiffany Studios Patinated Bronze Desk ArticlesFirst Quarter 20th CenturyConsisting of a ‘Chinese’ pattern letter rack and ink blotter and a ‘Grapevine’ pattern pen tray and ink blotter; the‘Grapevine’ pattern articles with caramel slag glass inserts. Each impressed Tiffany Studios/ New York: the ‘Chinese’ pat-tern letter rack and ink blotter impressed 1789 and 1760, respectively; the ‘Grapevine’ pattern pen tray and ink blotterimpressed 1004 and 995, respectively. The letter rack with dent to one rear corner; cracks to slag glass inserts.Height of letter rack: 6-1/4 in (15.9 cm); Width of letter rack: 9-1/8 in (23.2 cm)$800-$1,200

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256Pair of Continental Bronze ‘Lion Cubs’ Bookends andFigures of Osiris and UshabtiEarly 20th CenturyEach raised on a striated marble base. Each with darkbrown patina. Each unsigned.Height of tallest figure: 7-3/8 in (18.7 cm)$800-$1,200

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257Edmé Anthony Paul Noël (French 1845-1909)GladiatorSigned on base Tony NoelBronze sculpture with dark brown patina. Some scratching and wear to patina.Height: 10-1/2 in (26.7 cm)$800-$1,200 PROPERTY FROM A

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258Joseph Uphues (German 1850-1911)Young ArcherSigned J. Uphues and with Gladenbeck foundry markBronze sculpture with dark brown patina raised on astriated marble base. One section of bow with break andslightly bent; chips to edge of base.Height of figure: 22-1/4 in (56.5 cm)$700-$900

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259Auguste Moreau (French 1834-1917)Girl with a ChickSigned on base Auguste Moreau and impressed with foundry mark Societe desBronzes de Paris, 1117 and B.Bronze sculpture with dark brown patinaHeight: 17 in (43.2 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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260Jean Antoine Injalbert (French 1845-1933)Smiling ChildSigned on clothing strap InjalbertBronze sculpture with dark brown patina raised on a rougemarble socle base. Together with a bronze mounted rougemarble pedestal.Height of bust overall: 18 in (45.7 cm); Height of pedestal: 43-1/2 in (110.5 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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261Continental Carved Alabaster Columnar PedestalFirst Quarter 20th CenturyThe fluted pedestal with Greek key bandings.Height: 42-1/2 in (108 cm); Length of top: 12-1/2 in (31.8 cm)$600-$800

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262A. Umgeher (German 19th Century)Arab Slave TraderSigned on base A. Umgeher/ fec. and Germany; incised on side of baseGLP and 7793-II-11Alabaster sculpture on a gray marble molded-edge base. Togetherwith a mottled green marble pedestal.Height of sculpture: 22 in (55.9 cm); Height of pedestal: 35-1/2 in (90.2 cm)$4,000-$6,000

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFDOUGLAS H. TAYLOR

263After Eugeni Alexandrovich Lanceray (Russian 1848-1886)Mounted CossacksInscribed Lanceray in Cyrillic and stamped under basewith Kasli foundry markBlack painted cast-iron sculpture. One arm broken and gluedat forearm.Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)$800-$1,200

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264 PROPERTY FROM ACHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND ESTATE

264Eugeni Alexandrovich Lanceray (Russian 1848-1886)Returning from the FieldsSigned on base E. Lanceray in Cyrillic and withcircular foundry markBronze sculpture with dark brown patinaHeight: 7 in (17.8 cm); Length: 9-1/2 in (24.1 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

265Daniel Chester French (American 1850-1931)Seated LincolnSigned on verso D.C. FRENCH, dated June 1915 and inscribed on side of base CAST FR/SCULPTOR’S PLASTER MAQUETTEBronze sculpture with blackish-brown patinaHeight: 10 in (25.4 cm); Length: 6-1/4 (15.9 cm)$6,000-$8,000

Note: This piece is the maquette for the artist’s seated Abraham Lincoln (1920) sculpture at theLincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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FINE ART

PROPERTY FROM APROMINENT WASHINGTON, D.C. ESTATE

266Northern European School, 18th-19th CenturySt. Jerome in the WildernessUnsignedOil on copper13-1/4 x 10-1/4 in (33.7 x 26 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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267 PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

267School of Giuseppe Maria Crespi(Italian 18th Century)Saint Joseph with the Christ ChildUnsignedOil on canvas15-1/4 x 18-1/8 in (38.7 x 46 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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268Manner of Giralomo di Tommaso de Treviso(Italian 17th Century)Susanna and the EldersUnsignedOil on canvas50-1/2 x 36 in (128.3 x 91.4 cm)$1,000-$2,000

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269Follower of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo(Spanish 17th-18th Century)Birth of the VirginUnsignedOil on canvas28-3/4 x 47-1/4 in (73 x 120 cm)$800-$1,200

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270After Guido Reni (Italian 17th-18th Century)Saint Mary MagdaleneUnsignedOil on canvas24 x 19 in (61 x 48.3 cm)$700-$900

Note:This painting is after the 1633 oil on canvas byGuido Reni (1575-1642), now located in theGalleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica, Rome.

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271European School, 18th-19th CenturySt. PeterUnsignedOil on canvas29-1/4 x 24-1/2 in (74.3 x 62.2 cm)$1,000-$1,500

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFDOUGLAS H. TAYLOR

272Jan Prochazka (Czechoslovakian b. 1957)Winter in New EnglandSigned Jan Prochazka l.l.Oil on canvas12 x 16 in (30.5 x 40.6 cm)$500-$700

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

273Alexandre Ganesco (Romanian 1910-1979)Le 14 JuilletSigned Ganesco and dated 1954 l.l.; with a partial gallerylabel affixed to versoOil on canvas23-3/4 x 28-3/4 in (60.3 x 73 cm)$600-$800

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274European School, Late 19th CenturyA Helpful HandSigned T or L. Walter l.r.Oil on canvas24 x 36-1/4 in (61 x 91.4 cm)$1,000-$2,000

PROPERTY OFVARIOUS OWNERS

275European School, Late 19th CenturyMountain Lake SceneUnsignedOil on canvas12 x 17 in (30.5 x 43.2 cm)$500-$700

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276German School, 18th-19th CenturyThe Flute PlayerUnsignedOil on panel9 x 7 in (22.9 x 17.8 cm)$400-$600

277Johannes Fischer (Austrian 1888-1955)Forest InteriorSigned Johannes Fischer l.r.Oil on board24-1/4 x 17-1/2 in (61.6 x 44.5 cm)$800-$1,200

278Fritz von Uhde (German 1849-1911)Wooded LandscapeSigned F. von Uhde l.l.Oil on canvas board27 x 20 in (68.6 x 50.8 cm)$2,500-$3,500

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279Johnny Friedlaender (German 1912-1992)Group of Five WorksEach an engraving in color, 1973, the first, Rainbow,signed Friedlaender in pencil l.r. and titled, numbered 21/25and inscribed Color State I in pencil l.l.; the second,October, signed Friedlaender in pencil l.r., titled, numbered21/25 and inscribed Color State II in pencil l.l., both print-ed on Auvergne paper; the third, October, signedFriedlaender in pencil l.r. and numbered 21/100 in pencil l.l.and the fourth and fifth, each untitled and each signedFriedlaender in pencil l.r. and numbered 21/100 in pencill.l., on Arches paper; printed by Atelier Leblanc, Parisand published by Robert Sidney Horn, New York andeach with the Horn Edition blindstamp l.l. The first,unframed; the rest, framed.* Together with a green clothportfolio.Sheet size of each: 508 x 673 mm (20 x 26-1/2 in)$1,000-$1,500

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF HIS IMPERIALHIGHNESS PRINCE ALI REZA PAHLAVI OF IRAN

280Giorgio de Chirico (Italian 1888-1978)Gli Archeologi from Die Archaologen (Brandani 77)Lithograph in color, 1969, signed G. de Chirico l.r., numberedIII/XXV in pencil l.l. and titled “Gli Archeologi” in pencil l.c.;apparently in good condition. Framed.*Sight Size: 457.2 x 285.8 mm (18 x 11-1/4 in)$1,000-$1,500

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFCAROL COSDEN PRICE

281Constantin Terechkovitch (Russian 1902-1978)Menton. Monts. Merveille (Terechkovitch 156)Lithograph in color on Arches paper, 1962,signed C. Terechkovitch in pencil l.l. and num-bered 44/100 in pencil l.r. edited by LeCommissariat au Tourisme, France and print-ed by Mourlot; with mat toning and withcrease l.r. Framed.*Sight Size: 997 x 641 mm (39-1/4 x 25-1/4 in)$800-$1,200

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS H. TAYLOR

282German School, 20th CenturyAlpine Landscape with Figure Beside a WaterfallSigned indistinctly K. Sch*** l.l.Oil on canvas24 x 36-1/2 in (61 x 92.7 cm)$1,000-$2,000

PROPERTY FROM A CAPITOL HILL ESTATE

283Pär Gunnar Thelander (Swedish b. 1936)Familj and Untitled: Two WorksEach an etching in color, 1972, each signedP.G. Thelander in pencil l.r. and inscribed epreuved’artiste l.l.; the first with mat toning. Eachframed.*Plate size of each: 496 x 635 mm (19-1/2 x 25 in)$1,000-$2,000

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

284Kai Jeppe Drews (Danish 1884-1964)Road to a FjordSigned K. Drews l.r.Oil on canvas37 x 53 in (94 x 135 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFDOUGLAS H. TAYLOR

285Anton Vennekamp (Dutch 20th Century)Estuary Scene in Winter and Summer: A Pair of WorksEach signed Anton Vennekamp l.r.Each oil on canvasEach: 24-1/8 x 36-1/8 in (61.3 x 91.8 cm)$1,000-$2,000

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

286Eugene Joseph Verboeckhoven(Belgian 1798-1881)Cow and Sheep Resting in a Landscape withWindmillSigned and dated Eugene Verboeckhoven 1845 l.r.;also with old paper inventory label 5763 on versoOil on panel11-3/4 x 9-5/8 in (29.9 x 24.4 cm)$3,000-$5,000

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287 PROPERTY OF A VIRGINIA COLLECTOR

287Carlo Naya (Italian 1816-1882)Piazzeta with a Gondola, Venice and Interior of the Nave ofSanta Maria Gloriosa dei Frari: Two WorksEach unsigned; each inscribed with title in pencil in lowermargin and each with embossed artist stampEach an albumen print, circa 1860-1869; each apparentlyin good condition. Each unframed. First overall: 12-1/2 x 18 in (31.8 x 45.7 cm);Second overall: 17-5/8 x 12-5/8 in (44.8 x 32 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

288Manner of Jean Baptiste Greuze(French 19th Century)Portrait of a Young Girl with a Rose in Her HairUnsignedOil on canvas17-1/2 x 14-1/2 in (44.5 x 36.8 cm)$800-$1,200

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288A 288APierre-Auguste Renoir (French 1841-1919)Claude Renoir, tourné à gauche from Douze lithogra-phies originales de Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Stella 40)Lithograph, circa 1904, second state, from an edition of950, unsigned, printed by Auguste Clot and publishedby Ambroise Vollard, Paris; overall apparently in goodcondition. Framed.*Plate size: 128 x 118 mm (5 x 4-5/8 in)$1,000-$2,000

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289Possibly French School, Circa 1825Portrait of a Lady in YellowUnsigned; also inscribed Mme. de Sombreuil in pencil onstretcherOil on canvas24 x 19-1/2 in (61 x 49.5 cm)$600-$800

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290André Picot (French 1910-1992)Parisian City Views: Two WorksEach signed André PicotEach oil on boardEach: 8 x 9-3/4 in (20.3 x 24.8 cm)$800-$1,200

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291Maxime Maufra (French 1861-1918)Le Pont Saint-Goustan à Auray: MorbihanSigned Maufra, dated 1908 l.l., titled on three paper labels affixed to verso and with paper label inscribedDouanes Exposition, Paris affixed to versoOil on canvas23-3/4 x 29 in (60.3 x 73.7 cm)$15,000-$25,000

Provenance:Arthur Tooth & Sons, Ltd., London, Inventory No. 7089

Literature:Arsène Alexandre, Maxime Maufra: Peintre Marin et Rustique (1861-1918), Paris: Éditions des Galleries GeorgesPetit, 1926, illustrated p. 193

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292Nicholas Louis Cabat (French 1812-1893)View of Luxembourg, View of an Italian Village, View of a River Estate,Forest Landscape and Forest Pathway: Five WorksThe first inscribed Cabat (Louis), titled and numbered No. 11 in pencil onverso, the remainder apparently unsignedEach oil on boardSize of first: 7 x 12 in (17.8 x 30.5 cm)$1,000-$2,000

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293 PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFDOUGLAS H. TAYLOR

293Louis Dali (French 1905-2001)Winter Street Scene, MontmartreSigned Louis Dali l.l.Oil on canvas20 x 24-1/4 in (50.8 x 61.6 cm)$800-$1,200

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PROPERTY FROM A PROMINENT WASHINGTON, D.C. ESTATE

294Maximilien Luce (French 1858-1941)BaigneursSigned Luce l.l.Oil on canvas51-1/2 x 64 in (130.8 x 162.6 cm)$80,000-$120,000

Provenance:R. Lérondelle, ParisWalter P. Chrysler Jr., New YorkParke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, May 15, 1968, lot 83

Literature:Bouin-Luce, Jean and Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce, catalogue raisonné de l’oeuvre peint, Paris: Editions JBL, c.1986-2005, image 2636

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

295Antoine Louis Barye (French 1795-1875)Lion in a Barren LandscapeSigned Barye l.l.Oil on canvas10-1/2 x 16 in (26.7 x 40.6 cm)$8,000-$12,000

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296Cassandre (Adolphe Mouron, French 1901-1968)Willi’s Wine BarLithographic poster in color, designed 1935, published incurrent state 1984, unsigned, published by HenriMouron; apparently in good condition. Framed.*Sheet size: 1005 x 690 mm (39.6 x 27.2 in)$1,000-$1,500

Note:Designed in 1935 for the wine merchant Nicolas, theprint was never published. In 1984, the image was appro-priated by Willi’s Wine Bar and published under thesupervision of Cassandre’s son, Henri Mouron.

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297Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss/French 1859-1923)Cat at RestSigned with artist’s monogram initials TAS u.r.Charcoal and sepia crayon on paper; apparently in goodcondition. Framed* Sight size: 7-1/2 x 9-1/2 in (19.1 x 24.1 cm)$5,000-$7,000

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFMARY VON BRIESEN

298Kiyoshi Saito (Japanese 1907-1997)Temple and Persimmon Tree, Street in Kyotoand Gioji Temple in Kyoto: Group of ThreeWoodblock PrintsThe first signed in pencil and the second andthird signed in ink Kiyoshi Saito, each withartist’s red seal; each apparently in good condi-tion, aside from the first two, framed and drymounted and the third, unframed and not mat-ted with some creasing and losses to borderand edges.Each: 254 x 381 mm (10 x 15 in)$600-$800

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PROPERTY FROM ACHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND ESTATE

299Sharaku (Japanese 18th-19th Century)Kawatsura Hogen and Yoshitsone in YoshitoneSembonzakira: A Woodblock PrintSigned and sealed within the plate, a later edition;with some fading. Framed.*Oban Tate-e: 350 x 230 mm (13-3/4 x 9 in)$1,000-$1,500

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

300Chief Jimoh Burainoh (Nigerian b. 1943)FiguresSigned burainoh and dated 98 l.l. quadrantOil and beads on board24 x 21 in (61 x 53.3 cm)$800-$1,200

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301Chief Jimoh Burainoh (Nigerian b. 1943)UntitledSigned burainoh and dated 1999 l.r.Beads on board16 x 20 in (41 x 51 cm)$700-$900

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302Indian Wall Hanging (Picchavai) of Shri-Nathji:From the Life of KrishnaRajasthan, 20th CenturyDepicting a blue-skinned Krishna as Shri-Nathjiduring the festival of Gopashtami, which marksKrishna’s promotion from herder of calves to afull cowherd. Krishna stands on a lotus at the cen-ter and playing his golden flute with theentranced cows flocking around him with theirherdsmen and gopi enchanted by the sound of hisdivine fluting, above a lotus pond.Opaque colors heightened with gold and silver oncloth mounted on cloth.72 x 48 in (182.9 x 121.9 cm)$500-$700

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

303Northern European School, Late 19thCenturyCottage by a StreamUnsignedOil on canvas37-1/2 x 49-3/4 in (95.3 x 126.4 cm)$1,200-$1,800

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304Attributed to James Webb(British 1825-1895)View of Chepstow CastleUnsignedOil on canvas 20 x 30 in (51 x 76.2 cm)$1,200-$1,800

305John Falconar Slater (British 1857-1937)The Country FishermanSigned J F Slater l.r.Oil on canvas27 x 22 in (68.6 x 55.9 cm.)$600-$800

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306George Morland (British 1763-1804)Country MaidSigned George Morland l.r.Oil on canvas14-1/2 x 9-1/2 in (36.8 x 24.1 cm)$700-$900

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307Benjamin Williams Leader (British 1831-1923)Evening After the RainSigned BW Leader l.l.Oil on canvas24 x 36 in (61 x 91.4 cm)$2,000-$3,000

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308Stuart William Lloyd (British 1875-1929)Sailboats Moored at SunsetSigned Stuart Lloyd l.r.Oil on canvas40 x 71-1/2 in (101.6 x 181.6 cm)$4,000-$6,000

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309James S. Mann (British 1883-1946)Launching of the H.M.S. Ark Royal onCheshire, Yachts Racing Offshore andView of a Boatyard: Three WorksEach signed James S. Mann, the firstinscribed signed 13th April 1937 atBirkenhead on paper label affixed toverso Each a watercolor; each apparently ingood condition. Each framed.*Sheet size of each respectively: 11 x 14-1/4 in(27.9 x 36.2 cm); 10-3/8 x 14-1/4 in (26.3 x36.2 cm); 8-7/8 x 13-3/4 in (22.5 x 35 cm)$1,000-$1,500

Provenance:Gallery Thirty-Three, Billingshurst,Sussex

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310Walter James Shaw (British 1851-1933)After the Storm, Cornish CoastSigned Walter Shaw l.l.Oil on canvas26 x 40 in (66.0 x 101.6 cm)$800-$1,200

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PROPERTY FROM ACENTERVILLE, MARYLAND COLLECTION

311Circle of George Clarkson Stanfield(British 19th Century)The Wooden Walls of Old EnglandUnsigned; titled and numbered 144 on paperlabel affixed to verso and inscribed Jeffreys onpartial paper label affixed to versoOil on canvas17 x 25-1/2 in (43.2 x 64.8 cm)$700-$900

312British School, 19th CenturyView of Salisbury CathedralUnsignedOil on panelTondo: 26-3/4 in (68 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

313William Webb (British 1790-1856)The River at Boston, InshireSigned W. Webb and inscribed The River at Boston, Inshire l.r.Oil on canvas16 x 23-3/4 in (41 x 60.3 cm)$3,000-$5,000

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314Roderic O’Conor (Irish 1860-1940)Portrait of a Man and Man Reading: Two WorksEach unsigned, each with estate stamp atelier O’CONOREach graphite on paper; each apparently in good condition.Each framed.*Sight size of first: 11 x 8-1/2 in (27.9 x 21.6 cm); Sight size of second: 8-1/2 x 11 in (21.6 x 27.9 cm)$800-$1,200

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFCAROL COSDEN PRICE

315American School, Third Quarter 19th CenturyPortrait of Frances Miller BotelerUnsignedOil on canvas27 x 22 in (68.6 x 56 cm)$600-$800

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

316Walter A. Bailey (American 1894-1989)Mary’s Lake, Donner Pass and Garden Path: Two WorksThe first signed Walter A. Bailey l.r. and the second signed Walter A. Bailey l.l.Each oil on boardThe first: 19-3/4 x 21-1/4 in (50.2 x 54 cm); The second: 19-3/4 x 23-3/4 in (50.2 x 60.3 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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318American or British School, Late 19th CenturyBucolic River Landscape and Outside Tavern Scene:Two WorksEach unsignedEach oil on canvas; the first mounted on panel.The first: 13-1/4 x 16 in (33.7 x 40.6 cm);The second: 13 x 16 in (33 x 40.6 cm)$600-$800

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317American or British School, Last Half 19th CenturyRoadside HelpUnsignedOil on canvas26-1/4 x 36-1/4 in (66.7 x 92.1 cm)$500-$700

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319No Lot

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320Paul Sample (American 1896-1974)View of the Coast with Beached SailboatsSigned Paul Sample l.l.Watercolor on paper; apparently in good condition. Framed.*Sight size: 19-1/2 x 28-1/2 in (49.6 x 72.4 cm)$3,000-$5,000

Provenance:Brown and Bigelow Publishing Company, St. Paul, MN

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321 PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATEOF DOUGLAS H. TAYLOR

321Lucien Whiting Powell(American 1846-1930)View of VeniceSigned Lucian W. Powell l.l.Oil on canvas21-1/4 x 33-1/4 in (56.5 x 84.5 cm)$800-$1,200

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322Maynard Reece (American b. 1920)Harvest Time, Flushing PheasantsSigned Maynard Reece l.l.Oil on boardSight size: 20 x 13-1/2 in (51 x 34.4 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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323Anton Otto Fischer (American 1882-1962)Steam Sailor at SeaSigned Anton Otto Fischer and dated 23 l.r.Oil on canvas20 x 30-1/8 in (50.8 x 76.6 cm)$1,500-$2,500

324Mary Cable Butler (American 1865-1946)Jutting RocksSigned Mary Butler l.l.; alsoinscribed on reverse From theEstate of the Artist, presented to theAllentown Art Museum by JohnPrizer, Executor and titled on apaper label affixed to stretcherOil on canvas24-1/8 x 32-1/8 in (61.3 x 81.6 cm)$2,000-$3,000

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325Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1946)Zionsville (Autumn Scene)Signed W.E. Baum l.r.; also titled on paper label affixed to versoOil on Masonite16 x 20-1/4 in (40.6 x 51.4 cm)$3,000-$5,000

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326Max Weyl (American 1837-1914)Springtime in the WoodsSigned Max Weyl l.r.Oil on board8-1/2 x 12-1/2 in (21.6 x 31.8 cm)$1,500-$2,000

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327August Laux (American 1847-1921)Family with Friends of NatureSigned A. Laux l.r.Oil on canvas mounted on board29 x 36-1/4 in (73.7 x 92 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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328Circle of Thomas Sully (American 1783-1872)Mother and ChildUnsignedOil on canvas30 x 25 in (76.2 x 63.5 cm)$1,500-$2,500

329S. Ives (American Late 19th Century)The Bark ‘Essex’ Entering BostonSigned S. Ives and dated 1897 l.r.Oil on canvas14 x 26-1/4 in (35.6 x 66.7 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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330Aldro Thompson Hibbard(American 1886-1972)Open Brook in WinterSigned A.T. Hibbard l.l.Oil on board12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm)$4,000-$6,000

Exhibited:Thumb-box Exhibition, SalmagundiClub, 1948

PROPERTY OF ST. OLAF COLLEGE

331Newbold Hough Trotter(American 1827-1898)Pack of Wolves Attacking an ElkSigned N.H. Trotter l.l.Oil on canvas16 x 22 in (40.6 x 55.9 cm)$800-$1,200

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

332Benson Bond Moore (American 1882-1974)Summer on the AnacostiaSigned Benson B. Moore and dated 1955 l.r.; alsotitled and dated on versoOil on panel14 x 18-1/4 in (35.6 x 46.4 cm)$800-$1,200

Provenance:From the artist’s estate by descent to currentowner.

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333Ben Stahl (American b. 1932)Portrait of a WomanSigned Stahl and dated 84 l.r.; also inscribed onverso 15 min. demonstration/ on camera - (Movie)/ forspray glaze/ Ben Stahl/ Oct, 1984.Oil on canvas24 x 18-1/8 in (61 x 46 cm)$1,000-$2,000

334Frieda Reiter (American 1919-1986)Portraits of Senator Edward M. Kennedy and PresidentRichard M. Nixon: Three WorksOne portrait of Senator Kennedy signed Frieda L. Reiter inpencil l.c., the second and third, unsigned Each a pastel; each apparently in good condition. Eachframed.*Sight size of each approximately: 12-1/2 x 16 in (31.8 x 40.6 cm)$1,000-$3,000

Note:The pastel of President Nixon was done during theWatergate hearings of 1974. Cameras were not permittedduring the hearings, so all visual representations were pro-vided by sketch artists. This drawing was produced for ABC-TV coverage of the hearing.

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335Romare Bearden (American 1911-1988)Martin Luther King, Jr. - Mountain TopSerigraph in color, 1968, signed Romare Bearden in pencill.c., with text Romare Bearden List Art Poster © 1968 HKLLtd. printed l.l.; inscribed $30/ Bearden/ Martin Luther/King/ 2 Pt/ 390-68h in pencil on verso, printed by HKLLtd. and published by List Art Posters, New York;apparently in good condition. Framed.*Sight size: 750 x 499 mm (29-1/2 x 19-5/8 in)$2,000-$4,000

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFDOUGLAS H. TAYLOR

336George A. Newman (American 1875-1965)Teddy Roosevelt and The Rough RidersUnsignedOil on canvas board16 x 12 in (40.6 x 30.5 cm)$700-$900

Provenance:By repute, purchased from the estate of the artist

Note:By repute, this sketch was used to illustrate a news storyfor the Philadelphia Press in 1895.

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337Ken Payne (American b. 1938)Surprise MeetingIssued by the Franklin Mint, 1983Inscribed Ken Payne, edition 150/750 and FM © 83 on frontof base and F.M.I on reverse of base; also titled on brassplaque affixed to bottomBronze sculpture with brown patinaHeight: 21 in (53.3 cm)$1,000-$2,000

339W. H. Woods(American or British Early 20th Century)Faggot Gathering in a Forest ClearingSigned W.H. Woods l.l.Oil on canvas20 x 28 in (51.6 x 71.1 cm)$800-$1,200

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFBARRY B. WRIGHT

340Leroy Neiman (American b. 1921)In the PocketSerigraph in color, 1988, signedLeroy Neiman in pencil l.r. and num-bered AP 74/90 in pencil l.l.; appar-ently in good condition. Framed.*Sight size: 711 x 965 mm (28 x 38 in)$1,200-$1,800

341Leroy Neiman (American b. 1921)Olympic Basketball (Leibovitz 120)Serigraph in color, 1976, signed Leroy Neimanin pencil l.r. and inscribed AP in pencil l.l. froman edition of 300; apparently in good condition.Framed.*Sight size: 876 x 890 mm (34-1/2 x 35 in)$1,000-$1,500

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

342Keith Haring Autographed Wool and Leather VarsityJacketRed wool body with yellow leather sleeves, yellow collar, bluewool elastic around bottom and tops of sleeves. Red snap clo-sures. K Haring TM signature embroidered in red thread onright sleeve. Embroidered blue figure outlined in yellow onleft breast and larger version of same figure on back withembroidered signature K Haring TM on l.r. in yellow embroi-dery. Tag inside left: Size M, Identity NYC.$2,000-$3,000

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343Adolph Gottlieb (American 1903-1974)ExpandingSerigraph in color, 1967, signed Adolph Gottlieb and dated1967 in pencil l.l. and numbered 13/75 in pencil l.r.;apparently in good condition. Framed.*Sight size: 591 x 445 mm (23-1/4 x 19-3/4 in)$1,000-$1,500

Provenance:Marlborough Graphics Gallery, New York

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344Sam Francis (American 1923-1994)Mercury (Lembark 28)Lithograph in color on Rives BFK paper,1963, signed Sam Francis in pencil l.r. andnumbered 2/20 in pencil l.l. quadrant pub-lished by Tamarind Lithography Workshop,Los Angeles and printed by IrwinHollander at Tamarind LithographyWorkshop; apparently in good condition.Framed.* Sight size: 584 x 502 mm (23 x 19-3/4 in)$2,000-$3,000

Provenance:Martha Jackson Gallery, New York

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345 PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFMARY VON BRIESEN

345M. Walton Leader (American 1877-1966)Spring Pasture, Austin-Marble Falls Road, TexasSigned M Walton Leader l.r.; also titled, locatedand dated April 1938 on versoOil on canvas12 x 16 in (30.5 x 40.6 cm)$1,000-$1,500

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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

346School of Thomas Chambers, Late 19th CenturyHudson River Landscape with View of West PointUnsignedOil on academy board17-3/4 x 23-3/4 in (45.1 x 60.3 cm)$500-$700

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348 348Tom Lea (American 1907-2001)U.S. Signal Light Crew at Sea,DawnSigned tom LEA l.r.Pastel on paper; apparently in goodcondition. Framed.*Sight size: 14-3/4 x 21-1/2 in (37.5 x54.6 cm)$1,500-$2,000

Provenance:Gift from the artist to the currentowner, 1981

347Georgina Nemethy (American b. 1950)Ironclad Gunboat ‘USS Cairo’Signed Georgina Nemethy and dated July 30, 2010l.l., also titled Ironclad [sic] Gunboat l.c.Oil on canvas21-1/4 x 28-3/4 in (54 x 73 cm)$1,000-$1,500

Note:USS Cairo was a City class ironclad gunboatconstructed for the Union Navy by James B.Eads during the American Civil War and wasthe first vessel of the City class ironclads, alsocalled the Cairo class. Cairo was the first shipsunk by a naval mine, on 12 December 1862 inthe Yazoo River.

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349Conrad Bozenhart(American 19th Century)Rocky Hillside LandscapeSigned C Bozenhart l.l.Oil on canvas18 x 28 in (45.7 x 71.1 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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350Eugene Berman (American/Russian 1899-1972)VersaillesSigned E Berman and dated 1932 l.r.Oil on canvas29 x 36 in (73.7 x 91.4 cm)$3,000-$5,000

Provenance:Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, February 15, 1968, lot 26

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PROPERTY FROM THEMOYENS ESTATE

351Sandy Skoglund(American b. 1946)Maybe BabiesChromogenic print, 1983, signed andinscribed Maybe Babies Sandy Skoglund1983 and numbered 10/30 in marginl.r.; apparently in good condition.Framed.*29-3/4 x 37-1/2 in (75.6 x 95.3 cm)$2,000-$4,000

Provenance:Gallery K, Washington, D.C.Christie’s, New York, October 18,2007, lot 391

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352 352Sandy Skoglund American b. 1946)The Invisible WebCibachrome print, 1986, signed SandySkoglund, dated 1986, titled The InvisibleWeb and numbered 5/30 l.l.; apparentlyin good condition. Framed.*Sheet Size: 30 x 40 in (76.2 x 101.6 cm)$2,000-$4,000

Provenance: Gallery K, Washignton, D.C.Christie’s, New York, March 4, 2008,lot 41Castelli Uptown, New York

Exhibited:Cross References: Sculpture andPhotography, Walker Art Center,Minneapolis, September 20-December13, 1989Museum of Contemporary Art,Chicago, January 29-April 10, 1988

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353Roy De Forest (American 1930-2007)UntitledSigned Roy de Forest and dated 1970 on versoPolymer on canvas22 x 22 in (55.9 x 55.9 cm)$1,000-$2,000

Provenance:Gallery K, Washington, D.C.

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354Nicolai Cikovsky (American 1894-1984)Still Life of Flowers, Fruit and BanjoSigned N Cikovsky l.l.Oil on canvas10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm)$700-$900

355Walter Paris (American 1842-1906)Donovan GrocerSigned W Paris and dated No. 11, 1901 l.r.Oil on canvas14 x 11 in (35.6 x 27.9 cm)$500-$700

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OFCAROL COSDEN PRICE

356Andre Bourrie (American b. 1936)Table Top Still Life with Bowl of FruitSigned a. bourrie l.r.Oil on canvas19-1/2 x 23-1/2 in (49.5 x 59.7 cm)$800-$1,200

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357 PROPERTY OFVARIOUS OWNERS

357Jerry Okimoto(American 1924-1998)UntitledSigned OKIMOTO l.r.Oil on canvas60 x 60 in (152.4 x 152.4 cm)$1,000-$2,000

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS H. TAYLOR

358Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1956)Autumn River LandscapeSigned Baum l.l.; also inscribed with editorial notes and dated 1932 on versoOil on canvas36-1/4 x 30 in (92.1x 76.2 cm)$7,000-$10,000

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359Anton Otto Fischer (American 1882-1962)Rescue from a Burning FrigateSigned Anton Otto Fischer l.r.Oil on canvas28-1/4 x 24-1/4 in (71.8 x 61.6 cm)$2,000-$3,000

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360Edward Moran (American 1829-1901)Harbor Entrance, After the StormSigned Edward Moran l.l.Oil on canvas24-3/4 x 37 in (63.5 x 94 cm)$10,000-$15,000

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361Attributed to Albertus Del Orient Browere (American 1814-1887)An Incident in the Life of Peter Stuyvesant: From Knickerbocker’s History of New YorkSigned and dated A.D.O. Browere 1836 l.r.Oil on canvas24-1/4 x 34-1/2 in (52.1 x 87.6 cm)$1,500-$2,500

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