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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

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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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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 276		TIFFANY STUDIOS ALLADIN FLOOR LAMP W/ DAMASCENE SHADE. The adjustable doré bronze base features a filigree decorated Aladdin style lamp, which holds the fitter for the shade. The top of the lamp is decorated with a figural cherub holding a bird. It has a long fluted shaft, which goes down to a scrolling 3 paw foot base, signed underneath Tiffany Studios, New York 576. The height can be adjusted 2" higher than the noted dimension. The gold swirling damascene shade, signed L.C.T., has an unusual bell shape. The fitter is 3 3/16" and the bottom rim is 8 7/8" dim. Overall good condition-no chips, cracks or losses. 21"W x 54"H. Estimate $8,000 - 10,000. View details and photo
Lot 277		PAIR OF LARGE RETICULATED AND JEWELED GOTHIC LANTERNS. 12 sided lamps show trumpeted collars at the top, over a bulbous 24 glass paneled section, bordered at the bottom with reticulated floral designs. The tapered section below shows long glass panels with some metal overlay. The lower base is decorated in various reticulated patterns with scattered jewels applied throughout. In very good condition. 38"W x 89"H. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 278		TIFFANY STUDIOS 10" LINENFOLD HARP FLOOR LAMP. The bronze base features an elegant shaft with a slight bulbous section near the top, which tapers slightly and then branches off to form a harp design. The shade suspends from the bell shaped socket, which is secured by two decorative knobs at the top. The base of the lamp is formed by 3 curved legs, with spade shaped pad feet. The shade features 3 rows of 12 panels of emerald green linenfold glass. The glass is all clean and in mint condition. The shade is signed Tiffany Studios New York- Pat applied for 1936. The base is signed under the foot Tiffany Studios New York -423. Shade 10" diameter x 55.5"H. Estimate $7,000 - 9,000. View details and photo
Lot 279		RJ HORNER 3 DOOR FIGURAL CARVED BOOKCASE WITH GILT EMBELLISHMENTS. The top crest-rail shows carved, swirling filigree with north wind faces at the ends. Below has 3 glass doors with figural carved pilasters on the outside which include carved maidens on scrolled bases, holding a robe in one hand at their waist with a tied bow. The robe tapers into a flat pilaster with a hanging lions head and clustered fruit. The base of the pilasters shows leafy capitols and a double phoenix. The bookcase is in clean condition, painted white and showing gilt embellishments on the carvings and moldings. Adapted with glass shelves. 88"W x 67"H x 18"D. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and photo
Lot 280		BARRY LEIGHTON-JONES. Large painting 5 scenes of John Wayne directly from various movies, over a western scenic background. This very rare piece is the original 1/1. Signed lower right, Leighton-Jones . It was originally commissioned by Ted Turner, who owns full rights to it’s reproduction. The works was originally created for the John Wayne Archival Films, form Metro Goldwyn Meyer (MGM). Though Turner holds rights to the work, the artist Barry was allowed to keep the original, which was lost in an attic in London and then sold. This piece has come from its original owner who has the original documentation. Barry Leighton-Jones was born in London, a direct descendant of Lord Frederic Leighton. Leighton-Jones won his first art competition at the age of 5 and was later schooled by John Minton. Leighton-Jones’ work has been noticed by many important people; Ted Turner’s preference for Barry’s work has made him a lead candidate for promotional works (ads, banners, theater marques and commemorative pieces), not only John Wayne, but also for the 50^th Anniversary releases of Gone With The Wind and The Wizard Of Oz. Barry is also the official artist for the world famous clown, Emmett Kelly. 27 original paintings and 25 original drawings have been completed for this collection. This work titled “The Duke Montage” is a very important piece, as it is the first known original work by this artist to be brought to auction. . 35"W x 17"H. Estimate $5,000 - 6,000. View details and photo
Lot 281		BERKEY & GAY RENAISSANCE REVIVAL INLAID BURLED WALNUT PARLOR TABLE. The oval top features burled walnut with an incised border around the outer edge, the center shows musical instruments, flowers and filigree inlaid within an ebonized medallion. The center pedestal is hexagonal in shape and has 4 carved and incised corbels supporting the top. The legs show some ebony and incising, they begin half way up the center pedestal and curve down to the feet. Under each leg is a long turned stretcher running from the center out to the feet. 37"W x 29"H x 26"D. Estimate $1. View details and photo
Lot 282		AUSTRIAN BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURAL LAMP - BRUNO ZACH. Features a female figure on horseback, partially nude in her summer dress. Her body and hair are finely carved and detailed ivory, her dress and the feather in her hair are in bronze. She rides a well-groomed stallion, showing good detail in the mane. A tree trunk is depicted, behind the figures, rising out of the platform. At the top of the tree is a 14 ½" ring with a jeweled riser in which the frosted glass shade sits above the figures. The platform is signed B. Zach - Austria. In very good condition, with a nice dark patina. 15"W x 27"H x 15"D. Estimate $15,000 - 25,000. View details and photo
Lot 283		18TH CENT. DUTCH MARQUETRY INLAID BOMBAY CYLINDER DESK. Early desk features detailed floral and filigree inlay throughout. The two sides show intricate details including large urns and swirling filigree. The cylinder shows a large urn with a single bird on either side. The cylinder rolls up when the writing surface below is pulled out. This displays the interior, featuring 9 drawers and cubby holes, all decorated with floral inlay. The bottom section shows 3 large inlaid drawers with large brass pulls and escutcheons. Condition: This piece is in original condition. with light losses to the floral inlay, the veneer show losses and cracks at the joints and seams due to shrinkage. Please view the detailed images for further condition information. 48"W x 45"H x 23"D. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. View details and photo
Lot 284		GRAPE NUTS PAINTED HANGING TIN SIGN - OFF TO SCHOOL. Shows a wonderful scene of a young girl leaving home to go to school, she wears a green summer dress and round straw hat, accompanied by a large saint Bernard, carrying her bag. The background shows a very elegant and well-kept country home, complete with a dirt walkway, long white fence, trees and shrubs. Mother seeing the young girl off from the front porch. Shows very bright colors and good detail. The text reads - To School Well Fed On "Grape-Nuts", There's A Reason. The bordered edge of the sign is beveled with some relief decoration. In very good original condition. Shows minor rubs to the highpoints. 20"W x 30"H. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 285		L C TIFFANY FAVRILE STRIATED RED VASE. Features a long tapered neck and a nice bulbous form at the base, over a slight footed platform. Shows deep red vertical ribs, running the whole height of the vase and swirling slightly at the top rim. The base is signed L.C. Tiffany - Favrile, 5625 E. In very good original condition, shows no chips, cracks, scratches, breaks or repairs. 7"H. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and photo
Lot 286		ETRE. ALPHABET. A very colorful selection of lithos, each showing female figures in various positions, creating separate letters of the alphabet. The following segments are quoted directly from the title page - "A suit of twenty-six original mixed media prints by Etre… All proofing and editing was done during the period of August 1976 through April 1977 inclusive… There were a total of 491 impressions for each edition…". Numbered 193/350 of the Designated American Edition. In very good, clean condition, shows some folds to the top right corners. 10.5"W x 16"H. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. View details and photo
Lot 287		LARGE CARVED MARBLE FLOOR LAMP WITH PUTTI AND FILIGREE. The large dome shows an acorn finial on top with 6 putti holding a wreath around the lower rim. The next tier down shows 3 putti playing mandolins. The large platform at the base is carved with 3 female winged nudes with serpent legs. The central section shows fruit hanging from cornucopias on tied bows. In good overall condition, shows one repair spot in the dome. 20"W x 72"H. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. View details and photo
Lot 288		BURLED WALNUT MARBLE TOP HALL TREE. Features a large crest showing a carved seashell over incised moldings and burled panels. The mid section has 6 turned coat hooks on the front and 4 carved coat hooks on the side surrounding the large shaped mirror in the center. Below the mirror is a marble top over one drawer supported by 2 turned columns with umbrella racks on either side. The cast iron trays are signed C. Blake. Overall in good original condition. The left umbrella arm has been broken and reglued. Top right turned coat hook is missing. 44"W x 100"H x 15"D. Estimate $1,500 - 1,800. View details and photo
Lot 289		RENAISSANCE REVIVAL INLAID BURLED WALNUT PARLOR TABLE. The top features burled walnut panels with an incised border around the outer edge, the center shows inlaid musical instruments, flowers and filigree within an ebonized medallion. The center pedestal is hexagonal in shape and has 4 carved and incised corbels supporting the top. The legs show ebonized trim and gold incising, they begin half way up the center pedestal and curve down to the feet. Under each leg is a long turned stretcher running from the center to the edge. 37"W x 30"H x 24.5"D. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. View details
Lot 290		LOUIS ICART. MARIANNE. Signed in the lower right corner Louis Icart. The scene shows a semi nude woman carrying a French flag. The title is "Marianne" or "Miss France". The plate mark is 19 ½" x 12 ¼". In very good, clean condition, no notable losses, folds, seams, scratches or foxing. 11"W x 19.5"H. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 291		LOUIS ICART. BIRD OF PREY. Signed in the lower right corner Louis Icart (nw) and numbered in the lower left 74/100. The scene shows a semi nude woman fending off a large black bird. The title is "Bird Of Prey". The plate mark is 18 ¼" x 13". Circa 1918. In very good, clean condition, no notable losses, folds, seams, scratches or foxing. 13.5"W x 18"H. Estimate $1,200 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 292		LOUIS ICART. VOICE OF THE CANN0N. Signed in the lower right corner Louis Icart and numbered in the lower left 36/100. The scene shows a semi nude woman being shot from a cannon. The title is "La Voix du Canon" or "Voice of the Cannon". The plate mark is 15 ¾" x 22 ¾". Circa 1917. In very good, clean condition, no notable losses, folds, seams, scratches or foxing. 22.5"W x 17"H. Estimate $1,200 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 293		G GORI WHITE METAL AND IVORINE FIGURE WITH WHIPPETS. Shows an elegant deco woman wearing a long flowing dress, textured at the edges, showing polychrome raised leafy filigree designs. The dress shows long draped openings in the arms and a double vertical cutout at the chest and midsection. The woman's skin is shown in deco "ivorine"; hands, head and exposed midsections. Has good detail in the woman and the structure of the dress. She is walking a pair of whippets. The 2 stage platform on which they stand is formed with layers of ivory & black colored marble with brown striations, Signed G. Gori. Good condition with some wear to the finish. 31.5"W x 20"H x 8.5"D. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 294		7 PIECE MOSER AMETHYST LILY CUT CORDIAL SET. Features an amethyst decanter gradating to clear at the top, banded with gilt at the base, the neck and the top rim. The deep cut lily is present on the front with the stem and leaves flowing into the two sides. The stopper is nicely shaped and cut with gilt design. Includes 6 matching, 8 sided cordials, bordered at the rim and near the base with gilt and a deep cut lily on the front of each. All pieces are in very good condition, showing no chips or cracks, some very light rubbing to the gilt. botle-2.5w-10h cup-1w-2h. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 295		LOUIS ICART. BRITTANIA. Signed in the lower right corner Louis Icart and numbered in the lower left 33/75. The scene shows a woman holding a British flag in her right hand and a wreath in her left. The title is "Brittania" or "Miss Brittany". The plate mark is 19 1/4" x 11 3/4". In very good, clean condition, no notable losses, folds, seams, scratches or foxing. 12"W x 19"H. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 296		LARGE 2 PART LION HEAD JARDINIER AND PEDESTAL. Shows a large bulbous planter on top with a green and gilt fancy rim, molded with embellished lions heads, holding a wreath in their mouths. The main section is pink over a trumpeted green and gilt platform. The pedestal shows green and gilt at the top with a band of white over the pink mid-section. The foot is green and gilt, molded with white scrolled leaf decorated feet on two sides. 18"W x 34"H. Estimate $600 - 800. View details and photo
Lot 297		LIMOGES HAND PAINTED 13" SNIPES CHARGER ARTIST SIGNED DUBOIS. The plate shows a scene with a pair of Snipe birds feeding near a stream. The surrounding scene shows flowers, grass and trees with a mountainous sunset sky in the background. The outer edge of the charger shows an irregular gilt filigree border. The artist's signature appears in the water "Dubois". The charger is in very good original condition, no breaks, chips, cracks, scratches or repairs. Estimate $400 - 600. View details and photo
Lot 298		LARGE LIMOGES FRANCE ROSE AND POPPY PAINTED VASE. Has a bulbous form at the base with a trumpeted stem, gilded on the rim. Shows an assortment of red, pink, yellow and white poppies and roses surrounded in green leaves. The background with gradated colors of yellow, green, blue, orange and red. Signed E. Christi and marked on the base Limoges - France. In very good, clean condition. 11.5"W x 15.5"H. Estimate $600 - 800. View details and photo
Lot 299		L.C. TIFFANY CANDLE LAMP W/PULLED FEATHER QUILTED SHADE. Features an orange iridescent shade with a quilted pattern graduating to a crackle finish at the rim. Signed L.C.T. Favrile. The riser has a 2 3/8" fitter for the shade over the white and green pulled feather shaft. The shaft inserts into a spiral ribbed orange iridescent candlestick, Signed L.C.T. The shade has a small surface flake at the top of the filter. The base is drilled in the side of the platform for wiring but this lamp is not electrified. 8"W x 14.5"H. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. View details and photo