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March
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- Is your Tiffany Lamp Authentic?
Fontaine’s will hold a special seminar
on the Lamps of Tiffany, with special
guest speaker nationally renowned
Tiffany Lamp expert Paul Crist. Bring
your Tiffany, Handel, Pairpoint, Duffner
& Kimberly Lamps for a free
authentication. A special certificate of
authenticity can also be acquired. (At
Fontaine's, Pittsfield MA) - Please call
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We are looking for high-quality
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consignment, the following and
offering 0% Commission.
Clocks & Watches Lighting
(Tiffany, Duffner & Kimberly,
Handel, Pairpoint, etc.)
Victorian, Carved Oak, American
and Mahogany Furniture, Fine Art
& Paintings Arts & Crafts,
Mission, Antique and Rare
Firearms, swords & weapons,
armor and uniforms.
In the above photos, 2 lots from our upcoming auction. 10 pieces attributed to R J Horner dining Room Set and a George A. Jones Astronomical
Regulator Clock in a Herter Brothers case. H 10’3", W 67", D 19"
(FULL COLOR CATALOG $20.00 Free
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September 27th
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.”
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)
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).
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).
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).
January 16, 2010 Cataloged Antique Firearms, Civil War and Military Auction: January 16, 2010 Cataloged Antique Firearms, Civil War and Military Auction
September 27, 2008
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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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 3
GILT CARVED CONVEX FEDERAL BULLS-EYE MIRROR. Nicely carved showing a large figural winged dragon at the top with a long curling scaled tail, which is arrow shaped at the end. The dragon sits over cornucopias, contoured down the side frame and flowing down with grape clusters and leaves. The base of the mirror shows a deeply carved drop crest with leaves. In very good, overall condition, shows minor losses to the gilt and carvings. 31"W x 55"H. Estimate $8,000 - 12,000.
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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 24
CARVED MAHOGANY ETEGERE W/ BEVELED DOORS. Shows a nice triple arched crest with shell and swirled filigree carvings. The top section shows 2 single door cabinets with beveled mirrors in the back and beveled glass doors. Has decorative beaded and incised moldings above and around the framing of the doors. The center has a tall arched beveled mirror, behind a bowed shelf with a nice spindled gallery. The lower section shows two taller cabinets, each with a single shelf. In between is a concave bowed shelf with a spindled gallery and carved corbels and a second bowed shelf below. Stands on 4 petite cabriole legs with a carved apron in between. In very good overall condition, original finish. 46"W x 70"H x 17"D. Estimate $1,200 - 1,500.
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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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