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March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction
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Upcoming Antique Auctions At Fontaine's:

March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction (At Fontaine's Pittsfield MA) This will be a large auction feature over 700 lots of antiques and accessories mostly from local estates to include Early American, Victorian, Period Empire, Turn of Century Oak, Arts & Crafts, Antique Wicker & Custom Mahogany Furniture, Clocks, Antique Lighting incl. Table Lamps, Domes & Chandeliers, Sterling Silver, Porcelains, Pottery, Artglass, Cut Glass, Tiffany Pieces, Music Boxes, Oriental Rugs, Bronzes, Paintings, Plus hundreds of related accessories.

March 21, 2010 - EVENT - 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 for an appointment and seating: 413-448-8922

May 22, 2010 - Cataloged Antique Furniture, Lighting, Mission, Antique Clock and Watch Auction (At Fontaine's, Pittsfield MA) - Consignments Wanted

Antique Consignments Wanted For Fontaine's Spring & Summer Auctions

We are looking for antique consignments to our Spring and Summer Antique Auctions - We also buy Antiques and entire estates outright - call today - 413-448-8922 and speak to John Fontaine.

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We are looking for high-quality items or collections for our upcoming catalogs. We are looking to buy or for 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"

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September 27th 2008
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Previews: Friday September 26th 9am-5pm and 9am-11am Saturday September 27th

OVER 300 LOTS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY ANTIQUES WILL CROSS THE BLOCK AT AN EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE AUCTION

If you can not be at Fontaine's Auction Gallery for the auction, here are some other options:

Lots 1-25 Lots 50-74 Lots 75-99 Lots 100-124 Lots 125-149 Lots 150-173 Lots 175-199
Lots 200-224 Lots 225-249 Lots 251-274 Lots 276-299 Lots 300-302

Lot 225		SIGNED NIPPON BLOWN OUT PORTRAIT CHARGER SHOWING 2 INDIAN CHIEFS. Shows two Indian chiefs with large headdresses, the one in the front has a slightly lighter skin tone. Painted with a dark smoky background. Signed on the back "Hand Painted Nippon" with a green mark. Estimate $700 - 900. View details and photo
Lot 226		SIGNED NIPPON BLOWN OUT SCENIC CHARGER SHOWING AN INDIAN ON HORDEBACK. The scene shows an Indian riding on a horseback shooting a gun. The background has a flat land scene with a pond, tall grass and a dark, cloudy sky. Signed on the back "Hand Painted Nippon" with a green mark. Estimate $500 - 750. View details and photo
Lot 227		VICTORIAN FANCY NATURAL WICKER PHOTOGRAPHERS CHAIR. The back shows multiple borders of wicker coils and lacing, shaped to a stylized spade. Has one arm on the left side, with stick and ball structure and a diamond pattern in the center, the outer edge of the arm shows a long coiled corbel. Has a nice oak framed cane seat over a stylized apron. The long splayed legs have a center cross stretcher support and are brass capped at the feet. In very good, clean original finish and condition. 32"W x 44"H x 20"D. Estimate $600 - 800. View details and photo
Lot 228		VICTOR DEGRAILLY (1804-1889). NIAGARA FALLS. This breathtaking scene shows an early view of Niagara Falls. The foreground shows 3 figures surrounded in tall shady autumn trees. Looking across the scene you see a partially cloudy, blue sky with hints of birds flying. In a nice gilt frame with a leaf carved border. In very good original condition, shows no punctures, scratches or touchups. 22"W x 16"H. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 230		JOHN WOODSTOCK BENTLEY (1880). WOODSTOCK BARN. The scene shows a large red barn and farm scene, shown behind a large tree in the foreground. Signed in the lower right corner, John W. Bentley. In very good original condition. 19"W x 15.5"H. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 231		LARGE CARVED OAK 2 DOOR GOTHIC BOOKCASE. Shows a large steeple top with stylized floral carvings with spired finials on the corners. The doors are leaded in a diamond pattern and mullioned with detailed carvings. The lower panels show swirling filigree and sphinxes surrounding a female medallion bust. The door frames are molded with stylized carvings. Very good finish and condition. 56"W x 93"H x 18"D. Estimate $5,000 - 7,000. View details and photo
Lot 232		J.H. BELTER LAMINATED ROSEWOOD ROSALIE CARVED ARM CHAIR. Features a carved crest showing a single rose at the peek, surrounded in fruit and leafy filigree, ending at large grape clusters. Below, the curved sides show long scrolled carvings with a section of scaled carving inside. Where the back meets the seat is carved with a Fleur Des Lis on either side. The wavy, continuous arms extend from leaf carvings in the back and flow down to the cabriole legs. Just above the knee of the legs shows a single rose, surrounded in a leaf. The front seat-rail shows a pair of flowers with a long leaf on either side. In very good original finish and condition, shows no tack holes in the back. 24"W x 43"H x 23"D. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 233		Walnut Salesman Sample Dining Table With 3 Leaves. Features a nice clean top with burled apron. The split pedestal base has 4 legs with corbels and scrolled feet on casters with applied carvings and finials. 3 original leaves. In good finish and condition. 18"W x 15.5"H. Estimate $1,500 - 2,500. View details and photo
Lot 234		LOUIS ICART. MINUET. Signed in the lower right corner Louis Icart. The scene shows a woman in a ball gown performing a Minuet. Behind her is a large arched window. The background shows hints of yellow and green shading. The title is "Minuet" or "Menuet". The plate mark is 20 1/4" x 13 1/2". Circa 1929. In very good, clean condition, no losses, folds, seams, scratches or foxing. 13.5"W x 21.5"H. Estimate $1,500 - 2,500. View details and photo
Lot 235		LOUIS ICART. MY SECRET LOVE. Signed in the lower right corner Louis Icart. The scene shows a woman in a garden, standing by a tree. The title is "My Secret Love". The plate mark is 18 1/4" x 14 1/2". Circa 1927. In very good, clean condition, no losses, folds, seams, scratches or foxing. 11"W x 11"H. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 236		LOUIS ICART. JEALOUSY. Signed in the lower right corner Louis Icart. The scene shows a woman seated by a birdcage and holding a bird with another bird in the cage. A small cat looking up towards the birds. Behind her is a large arched window and the background shows hints of yellow and green shading. The title is "Jealousy" or "La Falousie". The plate mark is 9 1/2" x 10". Circa 1927. In very good, clean condition, no losses, folds, seams, scratches or foxing. 14"W x 18"H. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 237		BURLED WALNUT RENAISSANCE REVIVAL SPLIT PEDESTAL DINING TABLE. The top shows a beveled edge above a burled paneled apron with scrolled carvings on a large octagonal split center pedestal base with applied carvings, branching out at the bottom with 4 burled and carved legs. From the top of the table to the top of each leg is a large turned and fluted column. This piece is in very good clean and original condition. Some staining to the top. No center leg or leaves. 56"W x 29.5"H. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 238		WALTHAM TIME AND STRIKE CARVED WALNUT GOTHIC GRANDFATHER CLOCK. The crest features a gothic steeple form with long leaves running up the side, a twisted acorn finial and a winged lion holding a book on the front. On either side of the crest shows well-carved full figural seated lions. The corners of the bonnet show a twisted column with leaf-carved capitols at the top. The door has various gothic carved elements. The lower case shows matching columns, as well curving arched mullions and a center glass pane, revealing the pendulum bob. Has a 2 weight, time and strike movement on a single coiled gong. Dial has been redone. 23"W x 108"H x 15"D. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 239		LEADED GLASS WINDOW. Shows arts & crafts stylized panels of clear ripple glass around stylish nouveau patterns in yellow and striated blue. 54"W x 28"H. Estimate $600 - 800. View details and photo
Lot 240		1956 IMPERIAL 4 DOOR SEDAN FULLY RESTORED. This car is mechanically and physically in fully restored condition, has complete "frame-off" restored to original paint and the original interior. Has a V-8 (354cid) Hemi Fire Power 280 horsepower engine. Came standard with electric windows and seat, tinted glass, power steering and brakes. Weighs 4571 lbs. Only 6,821 examples of this car, styled by Virgil Exner, were manufactured. 33,386 miles. Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. View details and photo
Lot 241		2002 PONTIAC TRANS AM 35TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTORS EDITION. In very good clean and original condition with almost 38,000 miles. Complete with the performance package. Only 549 cars manufactured in the black convertible top, the others (just under 2000) were manufactured as "T-Tops". All of the collector's editions are featured standard in the exclusive Pontiac Collector Yellow paint scheme. Features the LS1 5.7L V8 bringing out 325 horsepower at 350 lb-faint. of torque, with the Ram Air WS6 performance and handling package. Other physical features include a stylish body showing black accents including the traditional firebird on the hood, black painted WS6 wheels with a machined face surface, black anodized front and rear brake calipers and black painted axles, the seats are wrapped in ebony leather with headrests featuring embroidered Collector Edition logos, also sporting the Collector Edition logo are front floor mats and a trophy/shelf mat. Mechanical specs noted standard to this car - Engine - V8 displacement - 5665 corner crease / 345.7 cu in bore - 99 mm / 3.9 in stroke - 92 mm / 3.62 in compression - 10.1:1 power - 242.4 kw / 325.1 bhp @ 5200 rpm specific output - 57.39 bhp per litre torque - 474.54 nice margins / 350.0 faint lbs @ 4000 rpm redline - 6000 weight - 1579 kg / 3481 lbs wheelbase - 2566 mm / 101.0 in length - 4919 mm / 193.7 in width - 1890 mm / 74.4 in height - 1315 mm / 51.8 in transmission - 6-Speed Manual gear ratios - 2.66:1, 1.78:1, 1.30:1, 1.00:1, 0.74:1, 0.50:1, :1. 73.4"W x 51.8"H x 193.7"D. Estimate $20,000 - 30,000. View details and photo
Lot 242		ENAMELED PLAQUE IN GOTHIC BRONZE FRAME. The bronze frame shows a gothic style spired crest with relief design on the front having a cross, oak leaves and filigree. On either side is a pair of elegant rope twist columns. Has a hinged rear easel for a table support. The colorful plaque with enameled hand painted crucifiction scene is detailed and very well done. 5"W x 12"H. Estimate $1,200 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 243		WALNUT RENAISSANCE REVIVAL INLAID MUSIC CABINET. Shows a tall crest, gilt incised and ebonized with a bronze cherub medallion in the center. Below, 2 winged women support a shelf. The back panel has gilt incising and satinwood inlay. The mid-section shows a drop-front with gilt and ebonized borders around a center panel, inlaid with musical instruments, sheet music and filigree. The lower section shows 4 vertical music slots with cutouts in the sides. In very good, clean condition. 26.5"W x 62"H x 14.5"D. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. View details and photo
Lot 244		J & JW MEEKS GOTHIC ROSEWOOD CYLINDER SECRETARY. High style gothic secretary with carved mullions over the double glass doors in the secretary top and the two matching paneled doors in the base. Inside the cylinder has a good satinwood interior with three small drawers in the center and five vertical mail slots on either side. The lower drawer pulls out and provides a writing surface with two slide-out compartments. Signed J&JW Meeks. NY. In very good finish and condition. 48"W x 90"H x 24"D. Estimate $25,000 - 35,000. View details and photo
Lot 245		GIOVANNI BOLDINI (1842-1931 ITALIAN). PRIMAVERA 1873. This "Springtime" scene shows a courting man and woman with a poodle, lying in the tall grass blooming with colorful bouquets of flowers. The background of the scene has a building with vines growing near the front door. To the right shows the red roof of a nearby building fronted with tree branches. Signed in the lower left corner "Boldini / 73". In a nice gilt, leaf carved frame. 19"W x 10.5"H. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 246		PAUL JEAN CLAYS (1817-1900 BELGIAN). SAILING VESSELS DOCKED. Shows a pair of large sailing vessels at a dock. This piece has good color in the ship bodies and sails and the reflections in the water are very elegant and bright. A white cloudy sky and a small rowboat in the water. Signed in the lower right corner PJ Clays. The two plaques at the bottom read "Presented to Commodore J. Pierpont Morgan - Aug. 7, 1897", "Vineyard Haven to Bar Harbor - Won By Wasp". 18"W x 21.5"H. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. View details and photo
Lot 247		GUY A WIGGINS (1883-1962). OCTOBER AT CORYELL HOUSE, LAMBERTVILLE, NJ. The scene shows a large red brick house located in Lambertville, NJ. In the scene it is October with fully bloomed trees, with flowers and a long cast iron fence around the property. Signed lower right, Guy A. Wiggins. The back is also signed and titled, "October at Coryell House - Lambertville, NJ". 19.5"W x 23"H. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. View details and photo
Lot 248		JOHANN FRANCISCUS ERMELS (1621-1693 GERMAN). C ROMAN RUINS. Shows a scene of Roman ruins with soldiers and people being ferried across a river. The scene shows bright tones. In very good condition. 44.5"W x 32"H. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. View details
Lot 249		SET OF 4 BRONZE DOUBLE ARM WALL SCONCES WITH TIFFANY SHADES. Each of the bronze sconces shows a large back plate, mounted with two serpentine arms. From each arm hangs a chain, at the bottom is a fitter from which each of the ribbed yellow iridescent shades hang. The fixtures have very nice dark patina and the original signed LCT shades are in good condition. 10"W x 15"H x 7"D. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and photo