Historical, Ethnographic and Decorative Arts 2014-04-18 Auction - 285 Price Results - Mosby & Co. Auctions in MD
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CASSIUS CLAY AND SONNY LISTON OFFICIAL PROGRAMRARE. PILLAR AND SCROLL CLOCK BY ELISHA HOTCHKISSHIGH GRADE BOX LOCK "DUCKS FOOT" PISTOL
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Frederick, MD, United States
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Historical, Ethnographic and Decorative Arts

Civil War and military including: RARE M1855 Sharps, one of 600 US martially marked carbines manufactured. A fine Presentation grade officers sword "Presented to Edward Lounsbery First Lt. Company B, 179th Regiment. New York Volunteers by the members of his company Petersburgh, Virginia. February 10, 1865." Civil War Tower Enfield, lock-plate dated 1860, Two Extremely RARE English "Ducks-Foot" Pistols, used by British Naval personnel during the Napoleonic Wars, both are high-grade and in superb condition. Just arrived is a very fine Civil War Whitney in the same family since the 1890's. A large and fine selection of Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts from MD and NY collections features American Indian, Pre-Columbian, African and Oceanic pieces. From the Americas there is a fine Haida bowl in the form of a seal, pre-historic pottery, and Woodlands Indian items and more. Pre-Columbian items; A good Chimu-Inca woven Mantle with stylized warriors holding decapitated heads, 900-1300 AD, an exceptional Mayan Palma Celt, Chontal Mask and other items. Oceanic art from New Guinea and other Indonesian Islands with some nice Ancestor and Fertility Figures, War clubs from Fiji and the Solomon?s, a superb Dayak door with an image of ASO, 19th century swing with four figures and two Sepik River suspension hooks. African Art has a good selection of Masks form various tribes in the DRC and other countries, Staffs of Office, stools and other figural items. Americana and Decorative includes a C-1825 Secretary, originally from Baltimore, Folk art painted chest, period lighting, miniature paintings, nice smalls, a selection of Mettlach and other 19th century steins and much more.
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TWO OIL PAINTINGS ON BOARD: Peasants, signed Borrelli 69 LRC and a study of woman in chair with some inpainting on shoulder. Largest 19 1'2" x 15 1/4"
0001: TWO OIL PAINTINGS ON BOARDEst. $50-$100
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TWO VICTORIAN FRAMES: Small walnut and gilt frame and larger Ash and gilt frame. Some chipping to corner on gilt to larger frame. Largest 27" x 24"
0002: TWO VICTORIAN FRAMESEst. $75-$125
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FRAMED OIL ON ARTIST PANEL: Unsigned study of a woman in older gilt frame. Painted on Malibu canvas panel. Minor surface imperfections. Sight 19 3/4" x 15 3/4" Overall 24" x 20" 24" x 20"
0003: FRAMED OIL ON ARTIST PANELEst. $100-$150
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19TH CENTURY OIL ON CANVAS OF A FARM SCENE: Unsigned work, in an ornate original frame, that has a very dusty surface. Frame has very minor damage to Gesso. Sight size: 28.5" X 20.5". 36 1/2" X 28 3/4"
0004: 19TH CENTURY OIL ON CANVAS OF A FARM SCENEEst. $150-$250
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MARBLE RELIEF SCULPTURE BY P.J. SEYMOUR: Signed and dated 1883 featuring a nymph with cherubs, molded marble. Back with inset bronze medallion inscribed "Arts and commerce promoted." Provenance Christie's lot 885 Sale No. 8223. April
0005: MARBLE RELIEF SCULPTURE BY P.J. SEYMOUREst. $1,000-$1,500
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FRAMED WATERCOLOR OF A BLACK MAN: Signed and dated 1856. Titled "Hugenot." Initials "W.B." Some scuffing and scratches to surface, mostly not in image. Nicely executed. Most likely English. Site 6" x 4 1/2". 12" x 10 1/8"
0006: FRAMED WATERCOLOR OF A BLACK MANEst. $100-$200
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TEN WEDGWOOD CHARLES DICKENS PLATES: Edwardian Imperial Ivory plates. Two of Mr. Pickwick, two of the two Wellers, three of Bill Sikes and three of Mr. Micawber. No visible damage. 8 5/8" dia.
0007: TEN WEDGWOOD CHARLES DICKENS PLATESEst. $200-$250
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TWO LARGE CHINESE VASES: With blue decoration. Age unknown. Largest 24" tall
0008: TWO LARGE CHINESE VASESEst. $150-$200
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THREE LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURES: Boy with fish, boy with duck, and kneeling girl. Age unknown, nice decorative pieces. Largest 17" tall
0009: THREE LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURESEst. $150-$250
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TWO LARGE CHINESE VASES: Blue and white decoration on a pale green background with applied handles 23 1/2" tall, 9 1/2 " dia.
0010: TWO LARGE CHINESE VASESEst. $250-$400
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TWO LARGE BLUE AND WHITE CHINESE CHARGERS: Impressive unsigned chargers, matched pair. 30 1/2" tall
0011: TWO LARGE BLUE AND WHITE CHINESE CHARGERSEst. $250-$400
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CURRIER & IVES PRINT: The Belle of New York" in original frame. Age toning and edge wear to print. Sight 14 5/8" x 11 1/2" 20 3/4" x 17 5/8
0013: CURRIER & IVES PRINTEst. $50-$100
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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOLLYHOCK PLANTER: Comes with certificate from Frank Lloyd Wright foundation. 19 3/4" long, 12" tall
0014: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOLLYHOCK PLANTEREst. $100-$150
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FIGURAL TOBACCO JAR AND TOBY MUG: German ceramic jar of a dog as a gentleman. Bottom inscribed "JM3321". Has a couple of tiny chips and light paint wear. Small royal Dalton Toby of a fox hunter titled "Gone Away" Largest 7 1/4" tall
0015: FIGURAL TOBACCO JAR AND TOBY MUGEst. $100-$200
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MONK WITH BIBLE AND BEER: Made by Reinhold Merkleback Germany. Bottom incised #4107. Pewter lid has small ding. 6 7/8" tall X 5 3/4" dia.
0016: MONK WITH BIBLE AND BEEREst. $100-$150
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MEN IN A PUB BEER STEIN: Made by Marzi and Remy in Germany. Colorful half liter stein. Bottom incised #1671. 6 1/4" tall x 5" wide
0017: MEN IN A PUB BEER STEINEst. $100-$150
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METTLACH LEGAL LIBRARY STEIN: Features legal books scales of justice on the lid and a figural owl at thumb handle. Half liter. Bottom incised Mettlach 2001 date 1896. 6 5/8" allt x 5 3/4" wide
0018: METTLACH LEGAL LIBRARY STEINEst. $150-$200
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A MARZI AND REMY NORDIC MYTH BEER STEIN: Unknown maker with images of Brunnhilde, Siegmund & Sieglinde. Half liter stein. Bottom #57 103/4" tall x 5 1/2" wide
0019: A MARZI AND REMY NORDIC MYTH BEER STEINEst. $150-$200
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BEETHOVEN AND MOZART STEIN BY GRIMSCHEID: Base and sized #1207. Half liter 8 3/4" tall x 5" wide
0020: BEETHOVEN AND MOZART STEIN BY GRIMSCHEIDEst. $150-$200
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METTLACH TAPESTRY STEIN: Featuring image of musician with beer mug. Holds half liter. Base inscribed Mettlach #1645. Made in 1885. 6 1/2" tall 5" wide
0021: METTLACH TAPESTRY STEINEst. $150-$200
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TALL COURTING COUPLE STEIN: Made by Girmschied. Incised 1034 on base. Pewter lid has a couple dings to rim. 15" tall x 6" wide
0023: TALL COURTING COUPLE STEINEst. $200-$250
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TANNHAUSER BEER STEIN: Art nouveau design featuring a lute player above the Rhine river. Made by J.W. Remy. Half liter. 10" tall x 5 3'4" wide
0024: TANNHAUSER BEER STEINEst. $200-$250
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