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September 27th
2008
Exceptional Antique Auction
(FREE FULL COLOR CATALOG - Call 413-448-8922)
Time: Saturday 11:00am
Previews: Friday September 26th
9am-5pm and 9am-11am Saturday
September 27th
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OVER
300 LOTS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY
ANTIQUES WILL CROSS THE BLOCK AT AN
EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE AUCTION SLATED
FOR SEPT. 27 BY FONTAINE'S
(Pittsfield, Mass.) - More than 300
lots of outstanding,
fresh-to-the-market merchandise in a
broad array of categories will be
offered at an exceptional antique
auction slated for Saturday,
September 27, by Fontaine's Auction
Gallery. The sale will be held at
Fontaine's spacious showroom
facility, located at 1485 W.
Housatonic Street in Pittsfield. For
a free color catalog, call
413-448-8922.
“This
auction will feature hundreds of
wonderful items from prominent area
estates,” said John Fontaine of
Fontaine's Auction Gallery, “and
it's just one of three great sales
planned for the fall.” The other
sales are the Henry Brownell Estate
Auction (Saturday, October 18),
Important Antique Clock Auction
(Saturday, November 8) and another
Antique Discovery Auction (Saturday,
December 6th). “These sales will
conclude what has been a great year
for us.”
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A
rare and beautiful Louis Comfort
Tiffany carved walnut corner arm
chair in very good and clean
condition, with original finish.
The top-crest rail is heavily
carved, with a panel showing
acorns and oak leaves. The chair
has a nice tapestry seat, with
padded arms and back (est.
$50,000-$75,000)
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A
high-quality Petit & Boh Company
20-piece carved oak dining set,
with carvings that are intricate,
proportional and deep. The suite
comprises a two-piece cabinet,
sideboard, 60-inch table, server
and 16 matching chairs, in very
good condition, with original
finish (est. $50,000-$75,000).
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A
gorgeous J. & J.W. Meeks
pierce-carved, marble-top rosewood
étagère in very good condition,
with clean original finish. The
piece features a nice carved
flowing center crest over a bonnet
top with filigree and scrolled
carvings centered with a double
rose. Very nice. (est.
$45,000-$65,000).
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A
Tiffany Studios 22-inch banded
Dogwood floral table lamp on an
American Indian bronze base signed
on the bottom plate “Tiffany
Studios New York 529.” The leaded
glass shade shows a geometric
shade throughout, created by green
and white striated glass (est.
$45,000-$55,000).
September 27, 2008
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| Lot 1 |
LARGE SIGNED W MOORCROFT ANEMONE VASE.
Features
a large tube lined border depicting 7 blooming and 7 open anemone
flowers in washed shades of red and blue. The border of flowers is
backed by decorative filigree in green. The washed background gradates
from tones of green to deep blue at the base with blue interior. The
base is signed W. Moorcroft, impressed and painted. Shows crazing
throughout the glaze. In very good, clean condition, no chips, cracks,
breaks or repairs. 10"W x 10.5"H.
Estimate $600 - 800.
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| Lot 2 |
J & JW MEEKS PIERCE CARVED ROSEWOOD MARBLE TOP SIDEBOARD.
Having
a 3 part pierce carved crested gallery. The two side crests, carved
with swirled filigree, sit over 2 shelves and two mirrors with carved
supports. The top supports have a second arm branching out to a round
candle platform. The center crest is bowed and sits over a 2 door
cabinet with pierced overlaid mullions and decorative moldings over a
third lower mirror. Below the serpentine marble top, in the center, is
a single drawer and double door bow front cabinet with pierced mullions
and moldings on the doors. Either side has 2 mirrored back shelved
sections with scroll carved supports. The lower apron with a carved
medallion in the center and scrolled moldings. Stands on short cabriole
legs, carved at the knees and scrolled at the base. In very good clean
and original finish and condition. 76"W x 80"H x 23"D.
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
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| Lot 4 |
KIMBEL & CABUS HALL CABINET W/ SIMPSON & SONS TILE INSERTS.
The
ebonized desk features gilt incised carvings with large brass strap
hinges, pulls and escutcheons. The top shows a spindled gallery over 2
doors, below is a mirrored back and the fold out writing surface, over
a single drawer and a lower mirror. On either side of the writing
surface is a door. Each door is inserted with one of 4 seasons tiles by
W.B. Simpson & Sons. This piece is attributed To Kimbel &
Cabus. 42"W x 62"H x 16"D.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000.
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| Lot 5 |
LARGE FIGURAL IVORY ROOSTER SHIP WITH 7 IMMORTALS.
Shows
a large ship, shaped in the front with a roosters head and wings. On
the deck, 7 large figural Chinese immortals are standing and sitting
with props, food and a treasure sack. Has a large carved mast with a
single character etched in the sail and an oversized rudder. Attributed
to Gyoku Shinsae. Shows some minor losses, overall in good condition.
14"W x 9"H x 10"D.
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
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| Lot 6 |
WAVECREST HAND PAINTED INDIAN CHIEF WALL PLAQUE.
Features
a portrait bust of a Native American chief in the center, bordered in
relief swirling filigree on a deep red background. This is a very
detailed piece which hangs in a thin metal wall frame. In very good
condition. Unsigned. 10"W x 13"H.
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
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| Lot 7 |
SIGNED EJ BOHMAN BURLED WALNUT FIGURAL CARVED PARTNERS DESK.
This
19th century Swedish piece has a black leather top with detailed
border. Below the writing surface has 3 drawers on either side with
ebonized moldings and ivory escutcheons. A single carved lions head
separates the drawers and each corner is mounted with an ebonized
floral carving. The whole piece is decorated with ebonized trim. The
base features 4 full standing cherubs, holding robes in one hand and
the other is supporting the top. The doors are mounted with an ebonized
carved plaque each with a different industrial invention. Behind the
doors, 2 sections have 4 drawers, one has 4 portfolio drawers and the
forth has 4 shelves. This piece is in overall good clean original
finish. The keyholes all have ivory escutcheons. The black leather top
shows some wear from regular use. Paper label reads E.J. Bohman -
Stockholm. The locks are stamped G. & H. Lagerback, Eskilstuna.
64"W x 40"H x 30"D.
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.
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| Lot 8 |
WEBB BLOWNOUT CUT GLASS SUNFLOWER VASE.
3
dimensional blownout sunflower decoration on tall footed form. Marked
with "Webb" acid stamp near the base. Very good condition. 5.5"W x
10"H.
Estimate $600 - 800.
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| Lot 9 |
BURLED WALNUT EASTLAKE MARBLE TOP SIDEBOARD.
Features
a large 2 section gallery top with carved scalloped crests, burled
panels and columns. The top also has some floral and leaf carvings and
a large shelf in the center. Below the marble top are three drawers
with burled panel fronts and gilt brass pulls and escutcheons. All over
3 burled panel doors with circular carvings. Very good clean and
original finish and condition. 51"W x 86"H x 20.5"D.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
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| Lot 10 |
CARVED WALNUT SLANT FRONT SECRETARY WITH BUILT IN SAFE ATTR. HERTER BROS.
This
is a very high quality piece attributed to Herter Bros. The elaborately
carved crest features astronomer's tools, including a book, globe and
dividers hanging from drapery and surrounded by oak leaves and acorns
on either side below a nice shell carving at the top. Below is a large
molding carved with leaf carved corners. The bookcase section has 3
adjustable shelves and 2 beveled glass doors featuring a silver banded
ivy leaf and berry pattern. On either side of the doors are vertical
fish scale moldings with leaf carvings at the top cornice. Either side
of the slant front desk has leaf and berry carvings over figural lions
heads with scrolled bases. The lid features a burled panel in the
center, which drops forward as the writing surface. The inside is
complete with a satinwood interior and a 6 section compartment over 3
drawers on the right and a built in safe on the left. The pulls inside
the gallery are molded with grape vines and show a brown patina with
gilt. The base shows a single carved drawer over 2 doors, which are
carved with north wind faces, drapery and fruit. The locks are signed
G. Bayer, Pat. Feb. 6, 1872. This piece is in excellent, clean original
finish and condition, showing no flaws or repairs. 43.5"W x 106"H x
22.5"D.
Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
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| Lot 11 |
WALNUT SALESMAN SAMPLE VICTORIAN DINING TABLE WITH LEAVES AND RACK.
18"
dining table features a nice clean top with moldings around the apron.
The split pedestal has 4 legs with corbels and scrolled feet on
casters. Complete with a rack of 5 original leaves. In good, clean,
original finish and condition. 18"W x 13"H.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
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| Lot 12 |
L C TIFFANY FAVRILE BLUE CASED ONION-FORM VASE.
Shows
a long thin neck leading to the bulbous base, vertically striped with
light blue, cased white striated glass. Signed on the bottom L.C
Tiffany - Favrile 2497 M. In original condition. Shows 2 minor
inclusions on the inside, caused in the making. 7"H.
Estimate $700 - 900.
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| Lot 13 |
19C Sevres Porcelain Bronze Mounted Urn.
Signed
under the lid, this urn features a hand painted pastoral scene with
ruins on one side and cupid and a woman dancing on the other. Swivel
pedestal base with bronze mounts at both sides. Condition: Excellent,
no losses. 11.5"W x 29.5"H x 10.5"D.
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.
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| Lot 14 |
MARBLE TOP ROSEWOOD 2 DOOR PARLOR PHOTO CABINET.
Features
a black marble top over a thick carved molding. The sides are decorated
with scroll carved corbels. The 2 paneled front doors have applied
carvings, drop crests and separate hinged panels with an oval photo
frame in the center. A single panel screen on either side slides out
and displays more framed photos, over a satin lined back. Inside is a
single small drawer at the base. This piece is in very good clean
condition with a nice finish. 38"W x 53"H x 14"D.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
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| Lot 15 |
J. A. WHALEY 16" TULIP LEADED TABLE LAMP.
The
conical shade is decorated with large pink tulips and filigree with a
single brick row border at the bottom. The shade sits on a Whaley
weighted bronze base with the original spherical 3 socket cluster
(original pulls) and decorative wheel and finial at the top. Shade 16"
diameter x 22"H.
Estimate $1,200 - 1,800.
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| Lot 16 |
FRENCH BURLED WALNUT BRONZE MOUNTED FERNERY.
Shows
an irregular tapered serpentine shape with gilded mounts forming the
legs, feet, handles and top gallery. The inside and the bottom molding
are ebonized. In very good clean original finish and condition. 15.5"W
x 7"H x 10.5"D.
Estimate $600 - 800.
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| Lot 17 |
AC WILLIAMS TWO FACED FIGURAL BLACK CAST IRON BANK.
Features
an African American male face front and back with a smile and large
white teeth. His face is painted black, with white eyes. He wears a
gold hood and shirt collar, showing at the neck. The paint is original
and in overall good condition. 3.5"W x 4"H x 3.5"D.
Estimate $200 - 400.
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| Lot 18 |
PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE OIL TORCHIERES.
One
shows a robed woman and the other shows a nude man with a leaf covering
his mid section and a robe in his left hand, these figures are shown at
the base of the fluted shafts. Both lamps feature a double font oil
lamp on top molded with leaves and filigree. They are mounted with a
nude figure of Zeus holding a robe. The oil lamps are freestanding in
an inverted bell shaped platform, which is also molded with filigree.
The base of these lamps features a decorated platform, on which the
figures stand. 3 figural lions head legs and claw feet. These pieces
are complete with no losses or notable flaws, both showing a clean
original brown patina. 7"W x 71"H.
Estimate $7,000 - 9,000.
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| Lot 19 |
LARGE KIMBEL & CABUS WALNUT SIDEBOARD WITH MINTON TILED CREST.
Features
a large paneled back with a single shelf and a carved and incised crest
with a Minton tile insert. The base shows two drawers above and below
the 4 paneled doors divided by 3 gothic style columns. The upper
drawers are scalloped on the edge. The drawers have silvered bronze
decorative pulls and escutcheons and the doors have large strap
silvered bronze hinges. Very good clean original finish and condition,
showing no notable losses. 69"W x 83"H x 25.5"D.
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.
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| Lot 20 |
LARGE INLAID ROSEWOOD WEIGHT DRIVEN VIENNA REGULATOR WALL CLOCK.
Features
an elaborate filigree carved crest with brass, copper and pewter inlay
on the crest-rail. The door shows matching sections of inlay on either
side. The bottom bracket has intricate matching inlay and a carved drop
finial. The movement is a single weight time only with a porcelain
dial. In very good clean condition. 22"W x 79"H x 10"D.
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.
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| Lot 21 |
FENDER 6 STRING ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC GUITAR.
Serial
no. 602289, circa 1976, model. F270SCE - Walnut neck, maple front with
banded inlay border, walnut body with faux ivory corners and mother of
pearl lettering. In very good clean and original condition. Plays well,
frets and bridge are in great shape. Electric mechanics not tested.
16"W x 41"H x 4"D.
Estimate $400 - 600.
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| Lot 22 |
LOUIS ICART. KITTENS - PETITS CHATS.
Signed in the lower right corner Louis Icart and is numbered 131. The
scene shows two women lounging with a cat at their feet. The title is
"Petits Chats" or "Kittens". The oval plate mark is 14 1/2" x 19".
Circa 1923. In very good, clean condition, no losses, folds, seams,
scratches or foxing. 19"W x 15"H.
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
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| Lot 23 |
RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED & GILT INCISED WALNUT PEDESTAL, ATTR. HERTER BROS.
Shows
a carved and incised drop apron under the top. The large center column
is nicely turned and shows a gilt fluted section with decorative gilt
incising above and below. The 2 turned support columns, which are fixed
to the center column, show gilt fluting and incising with carved round
mounts on either side. The bottom platform is complete with a splayed
apron decorated in gilt and a carved skirt over 4 turned feet. In very
good original condition. 18"W x 37.5"H x 18"D.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
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| Lot 25 |
MARGOLIS CARVED AND GILT MAHOGANY INLAID HALL MIRROR.
Shows
a gilt broken arched crest with floral mounts and an urn finial in the
center, sprouting with flowers. Below the finial is a colorful section
of inlay. Flowing down the sides of the mirror is a single row of gilt
fruit and leaves. The mirror is bordered with gilt moldings and banded
inlay. In very good and clean original condition. 23"W x 59"H.
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
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| Lot 26 |
J.H. BELTER LAMINATED ROSEWOOD WAVY BACK SIDE CHAIR.
Features
a large ornate pierced carved crest showing assorted flowers arched
above fruit and swirled filigree. The sides are carved with double
cornucopias blooming with flowers, berry clusters, elm leaves and
assorted filigree flowing down to the seat. It has a serpentine
laminated back. The front seat rail is carved with 3 flowers and the
front cabriole legs are carved with roses at the knee. In very good,
clean and original finish and condition, no tack holes in the back and
no notable losses or repairs to the carvings. 19"W x 44"H x 19"D.
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.
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| Lot 27 |
INLAID MAHOGANY SLANT FRONT LADIES DESK.
The
drawers and curved lid are inlaid with flowers and filigree on the
front surrounded in a single rectangular border. The front opens to
reveal the satinwood interior showing 2 drawers over 2 pen trays with
hidden drawers behind. Below is another single drawer with an inlaid
front. The splayed legs have a single band of inlay around the
perimeter and show an elegant leafy gilt brass mount on their outside
corner. A brass gallery finishes off the top. 26"W x 40.5"H x 18"D.
Estimate $700 - 900.
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| Lot 28 |
HANDEL 18" REVERSE PAINTED ORIENTAL PHEASANT TABLE LAMP # 7021, ARTIST BROGGI.
The
18" shade is reverse painted with 2 colorful oriental pheasants,
depicted in colors of green, blue and white, surrounded by clusters of
blue and white flowers and yellow filigree. The vibrant background
shows in two tones of red and black silhouetted foliage. The underside
of the shade is signed Handel 7021 and artist signed Broggi. On a 24"
signed Handel oriental library platform base with an original 3 socket
spherical cluster and nice dark brown patina. Pull chains have been
shortened and recapped at the base. This lamp is from a private Boston
area home. Shade 18" diameter x 24"H.
Estimate $12,000 - 15,000.
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| Lot 29 |
PAIR OF CARVED WALNUT WINGED GRIFFIN PEDESTALS.
A
wonderful and hard to find matched pair of elaborately carved 19th
century pedestals with full winged griffin corners. Each side has a
carved maiden head in the center. Lion heads at the top of the scrolled
feet with carved floral central cartouches in between. 18"W x 37.5"H x
18"D.
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.
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| Lot 30 |
19TH C. CARVED OAK VIRGIN MARY SCULPTURE.
Carved
sculpture shows Mother Mary with long flowing hair, staring up at the
heavens, her arms posed in praise in front of her. She is wearing a
robe, which is gently draped over her left arm. Standing atop a sphere,
right foot in a sandal. She is stepping on the head of a serpent with
an apple in its mouth. Two horns are present, sticking out of the
sphere along with 2 cherubs and the scaled body of the wrapped around
serpent. A plaque reads "Souvenir of Silver Jubilee - Muther M.
Immaculata" (Immaculate Mother Mary). In very good clean and original
condition and finish, showing only a few minor age cracks. 14"W x 40"H
x 10"D.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
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| Lot 31 |
J.H. BELTER PEIRCED CARVED LAMINATED ROSEWOOD SIDE CHAIR.
The
applied crest is carved with a basket and flowers flowing from the top.
Below, the scrolled pierce carvings show cornucopias, leaves and
acorns. The front seat rail is carved with a basket flowing with
flowers and filigree including roses and the knee of the cabriole legs
show a single rose with leaves. The front feet have a scrolled leaf
carving over casters. In clean original finish and condition. with no
tack holes in the back. 18"W x 42"H x 18"D.
Estimate $3,000 - 5,000.
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| Lot 32 |
UNIQUE 23" LEADED FLORAL CHERRY BLOSSOM HANGING DOME.
This
large hanging dome shows an all over leafy background in green striated
glass cut to small diamond shaped pieces. The main border of the shade
shows bright red cherry blossom clusters, each flower showing 5 petals
with a yellow center. Below this floral border is another band of
background glass forming an irregular lower rim, commonly found in the
Unique shade design elements. The shade is in very good overall
condition, shows minor repair to the leading, visible from the
underside. Shade 24" diameter x 13"H.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
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| Lot 33 |
LOUIS ICART. MEALTIME - PETIT DE JEUNER.
Signed in the lower right corner Louis Icart, the lower left shows the
windmill mark and is numbered 441. The scene shows a robed woman
holding a bowl with 5 small dogs at her feet. The title is "Petit
Dejeuner" or "Meal Time". The oval plate mark is 18 1/4" x 14". Circa
1927. In very good, clean condition, no losses, folds, seams, scratches
or foxing. 13.5"W x 18"H.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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| Lot 34 |
WAVECREST FLORAL HINGED DRESSER BOX SIGNED NAKARA.
Painted
on the base and lid with pink and white flowers and leaves over a matte
green background. Has a filigree molded brass collar and hinge. The
interior is padded with the original silk liner. Stamped on the bottom,
Nakara - C.F.M. Co. In good, clean and original condition, no chips,
cracks, repairs or scratches. 6.5"W x 3.5"H.
Estimate $400 - 600.
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| Lot 35 |
CARVED BLACK FOREST WALKING BEAR WITH CANE AND LANTERN.
The
detailed figure shows a bear, standing on its hind legs, holding a
walking stick in its left hand and a paneled glass lantern in the
right. The lantern is electrified. Has glass eyes, painted black lips,
white teeth and red mouth. Shows a nice dark brown finish and patina.
The cane is inscribed "RUEF". In very good clean and original
condition. 5.5"W x 14"H x 9"D.
Estimate $700 - 900.
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| Lot 36 |
RENAISSANCE REVIVAL BURLED WALNUT 1 DOOR MIRRORED ARMOIRE.
A
bonnet top with oversized crest and shield with filigree. The curved
sides have arched burled walnut panels and floral carved moldings with
a shell carving at the top. The single drawer base shows 2 raised
burled panels. 68"W x 111"H x 25"D.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
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| Lot 37 |
AMERICAN ROSEWOOD ROCOCO CARVED ETAGERE.
Features
a floral pierced carved crest with a central medallion. The double
mirrored back has two large center shelves, supported by carved columns
and 2 side shelves. The top is pierce carved with filigree and floral
design with finials. The base has 4 carved full length columns, with 3
shelves on either side. The center shows an oval mirrored door over a
single drawer. In very good, clean original condition and finish.
Missing the lock on the door and drawer. 60"W x 81"H x 21"D.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
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| Lot 38 |
COLD PAINTED 19TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN BRONZE PHEASANT. The
bust section is gold and the body is red with hints of green in the top
parts of the wings, in very good clean condition, shows some light
rubbing to the paint on the breast feathers. Crisp detail. Stamped
under the tail "Austria". 28"W x 12.5"H x 4"D.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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| Lot 39 |
SIGNED PAIRPOINT FIGURAL GILT AND CUT GLASS CENTERPIECE.
Cut
glass oval bowl, diamond shaped with squares and a scalloped border.
The metal frame has a band of flowing filigree and ribbons with a
portrait medallion on the 4 sides. The base stands on 4 legs decorated
with maiden's heads and scrolled busts resting on large paw feet. The
base is signed Pairpoint, C5558, In good clean condition, shows no
losses to the glass, gilt or metal work. 14"W x 7"H x 11"D.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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| Lot 40 |
JOSEPH VICTOR CHEMIN. BRONZE OF STORK FEEDING A WOLF.
Bronze sculpture shows a stork feeding a wolf. Shows great detail in
the feet, feathers and fur. In a nice medium brown patina. Marked on
the platform JV. Chemin (Joseph-François-Victor Chemin). Good clean
condition. 11.5"W x 13"H x 7"D.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
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| Lot 41 |
19TH CENTURY GERMAN CARVED WOODEN BULLDOG.
The
female figure, painted brown with a red collar, shows good detail in
the face and the feet. The dark eyes, painted white, sit under high
brows. The underside shows the gender with 8 nipples. Unsigned. In very
good clean condition, no losses to the paint, minor age cracks. 25"W x
18"H x 10"D.
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
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| Lot 42 |
AMERICAN CARVED MAHOGANY PARTNERS DESK.
Features
a single drawer in the middle on one side, with 4 drawers on either
bank to the left and right. Each drawer if figural carved with the
north wind face representing the pulls and swirled carvings flowing to
either side of the drawer front. Each drawer has a separate lock. The
partners side of the desk shows a single door on either bank, which is
carved with swirling filigree. This desk stands on 8 carved claw feet.
Shows a partial oval Paine Furniture paper label under the center
drawer. Good clean original finish with no major breaks or chips, shows
normal wear and some rubbing to the edges of the drawer fronts. 55"W x
30"H x 34"D.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
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| Lot 43 |
TIFFANY STUDIOS 22" BANDED DOGWOOD FLORAL TABLE LAMP ON AMERICAN INDIAN BRONZE BASE.
The
leaded glass shade shows a geometric pattern throughout which is
created by green and white striated glass cut to small quadrangular
pieces. This pattern is shown in 8 rows from the aperture of the shade
and 3 rows from the bottom rim. The dogwood floral pattern is featured
in a banded border, stretching into the 8th geometric row from the top
and the 3rd geometric row from the bottom. Each of the flowers consists
of 4 pieces of opaque mottled glass depicting the petals and a 5th
yellow piece in the centers. Surrounding the flowers within this border
are large green leaves, showing some gray striations, and brown
translucent branches, visible in 3 places. The aperture of the shade is
5" in diameter and the shade is 8.5" high. The lower rim, which is 22"
in diameter, is edged with a ½" heavy bronze border. The top of the
lamp shows a reticulated spun bronze heat cap with a teardrop finial,
which sits over the shade. The underside shows 4 reinforcement ribs
running from the border to the aperture and is also signed on the metal
tag "Tiffany Studio's New York". The bronze base is in the American
Indian pattern; it shows a very nice dark brown patina. The platform of
the base is 11.5" in diameter. It is molded with squares and rectangles
in a linear pattern. Moving up the stem is a long fluted section with a
band of more scattered squares above and below. The spherical light
cluster consists of swirling arms reaching out to 3 original louvered
paddle sockets by Perkins. Mounted to the top of the cluster is a riser
with a 5" wheel, on which the shade sits. The base is signed on the
bottom plate "Tiffany Studios New York 529". Shade 22" diameter x 30"H.
Estimate $45,000 - 55,000.
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| Lot 44 |
24" BRADLEY & HUBBARD HANGING OVERLAY SLAG GLASS DOME.
24"
Signed Bradley & Hubbard overlay panel lamp. This 20 panel shade
features filigree overlay throughout over white and carmel bent glass
with urns and filigree on the border panels. The fixture has 6 sockets
and original hardware. Shade 24" diameter x 20"H.
Estimate $1,200 - 1,500.
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| Lot 45 |
SIGNED WMF 1/10 SILVER PLATE FIGURAL DESK SET.
Features
a figural winged goddess on top, holding a wreath in her right hand and
a fern in her left. She wears a robe and an armored chest plate. Behind
is a double pen rack and letter holder. In front is a silver and
mahogany blotter and matching glass inkwells with silver lids and
collars. There is also an open tray and a small knob which operates a
servants bell on the underside. Shows relief molded filigree and
borders with 4 mounted feet and winged maidens heads. Signed WMF 1/10
on the tray. Very good, clean condition. 14"W x 11"H x 11"D.
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
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| Lot 46 |
MARCEL BOURAINE. LADY ON THE WATER.
The figure, a kneeling nude, has long flowing hair tied back with a
floral head-band. Atop of a tall center platform with 2 side platforms
on either side, she has long filigree clusters with roses in either
hand and more groups of filigree and assorted flowers flow over and in
front of the platforms. Below, the long oval platform tray depicts
water. The figure is signed M - Bouraine and the back of the platform
is stamped "Bronze". In very good, original and clean condition,
showing great detail in the flowers, fingers, toes and hair. This piece
has a nice dark brown patina. 19"W x 10.5"H x 9"D.
Estimate $3,000 - 5,000.
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| Lot 47 |
PR OF BRONZE & GLASS PRISM CANDELABRA.
8
arm bronze candelabra with 4 lights each. Decorated in clear prisms,
cut to many shapes including flowers and fruit. Also 8 purple grape
clusters and 8 amber hanging peaches. In very good and clean condition.
15"W x 29.5"H.
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
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| Lot 48 |
PAIR OF UNUSUAL AMERICAN CARVED OAK PEDESTALS.
Each
has a 10 1/2" square platform top, surrounded by a 2 1/2" carved
border. The mid-section features carved faces on the corners of the
sides and swirled carvings. The short cabriole legs have scrolled leaf
carvings at the top and large claw feet. These pieces are in good clean
original finish and condition, showing light signs of normal use. The
corbels on the sides of the legs show some losses and repairs. 21"W x
18"H x 21"D.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
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| Lot 49 |
J.H. BELTER MILWAUKEE PATTERN LAMINATED ROSEWOOD 3 PC PARLOR SET.
Features
a sofa and 2 side chairs. The sofa shows a triple arch back with three
main pierced carved crests. The center crest has roses across the top
with scrolling cornucopias and swirling filigree, grape clusters
flowing out to acorns. The side crests match the center crest. The
front seat-rail is carved with a floral bouquet. The curved arms flow
down to the cabriole legs carved with a single rose at the knee and a
scrolled leaf at the foot. The side chairs match the sofa, with a
single pierced carved crest. This set has exceptional crisp carvings
and is in excellent condition, no tack holes in the back.
sofa-76w-42h-32d
sidechair-19w-37h-24d.
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000.
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