JULY 22nd AUCTION 2018-07-22 Auction - 891 Price Results - Butterscotch Auction in NY - Page 7
FAIRFIELD PORTER (American, 1907-1975)
4.08ct ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND
CHINESE MING FAHUA DOUBLE-WALLED JAR
Done
Bedford, NY, United States
Auction Details

JULY 22nd AUCTION

OVER 850 LOTS, FEATURING: - The estate of Mimi Kayden, Legendary children's book marketing director (Publisher's Weekly), Stamford, CT - The estate of Marie D. Schwartz, noted philanthropist and former White House correspondent for the Washington Post, Greenwich CT & NYC - The estate of Elizabeth Galt, noted venture capitalist and philanthropist, Greenwich, CT - Items from the estate of Christine Beshar, ground-breaking NYC attorney, beloved friend of our gallery, NYC - American & European paintings, prints, and sculpture - A large selection of American & European silver - American & European furniture & decorative arts - Designer & diamond jewelry, various owners - Books, manuscripts, collectibles, and more.
SOLD
(2pc) SOUTHWEST AMERICAN INDIAN ART: Including a Blue Corn (American, 1920-1999) San Ildenfonso low bowl with etched pattern about rim (h. 3 x dia. 5 in.); plus a Roy Coolidge Jr. carved cochina doll (h. 10 x w. 12 in.) etched signature
Est.
$250
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$400
SOLD
MONUMENTAL INDIAN MIXED MEDIA: Depicting figures in a garden scene, mixed media on paper, no apparent signature, framed h. 51 w. 30 in. (subject) overall: 66 x 45 in. (frame) Provenance: Estate of the late Mimi Kayden, Stamford,
Est.
$300
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$500
(3pc) JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS: Including Sengakuji Temple at Takanawa in Tokyo by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949), circa 1933, published by Doi Hangaten, carved by Harada, printed by Yokoi; Irozaki Morning by Toshi Yoshida
Est.
$300
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$500
Lot Passed
TIBETAN THANGKA: mid 20th Century, a daytime scene with a central bodhisattva surrounded by monks and various mythological figures, floating in a frame h. 23-1/2 w. 15-1/2 in. overall: 31-1/4 x 23 in. (framed)
Est.
$400
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$600
Lot Passed
SOLD
PRECOLUMBIAN OLMEC GREENSTONE FIGURE: Middle Preclassic period, ca. 900-300 B.C., carved in serpentine, the figure standing with large elongated head, pierced ears, arms at his side, triangular 'loincloth', and shortened legs that bend
Est.
$500
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$700
SOLD
PRECOLUMBIAN OR LATER JADE PENDANT: probably Mayan, Late Classic, ca. 700-800 CE, the amorphous-shaped greyish stone carved in low relief with a seated figure holding a hooked ritual instrument, pierced laterally so as to fit as a link
Est.
$400
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$600
SOLD
CHINESE TEAKWOOD ALTAR TABLE: 19th century, openwork frieze, mounted on trestle supports h. 33 w. 96 d. 22 in. Provenance: Estate of Marie D. Schwartz, author & philanthropist, of Park Ave., N.Y.C. & Greenwich, CT
Est.
$500
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$700
SOLD
PRECOLUMBIAN GREENSTONE MASK PENDANT: probably Teotihuacan, the serpentine stone carved in high relief with long protruding nose issuing from a shaped brow with conforming elliptical eyes, long but shallow ears and an open mouth, with
Est.
$700
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$1,000
SOLD
PAIR CHINESE GARDEN SEATS: Barrel-shaped with porcelain tops h. 17-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Marie D. Schwartz, author & philanthropist, of New York City, NY & Greenwich, CT
Est.
$100
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$300
ANCIENT STONE HEAD OF GUAN YIN: appx. l.2-7/8 x w.2-1/8 in. Provenance: Dr. Franklin Henry (dentist to King Fuad I)Margaret Eileen Henry (b. Cairo, Egypt, 1912)Thence by descent to current owner
Est.
$100
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$200
Lot Passed
SOLD
PAIR CHINESE ARMORIAL “PHOENIX TAIL” VASES: Porcelain, Gu shaped, now mounted as lamps h. 17-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Marie D. Schwartz, author & philanthropist, of New York City, NY & Greenwich, CT
Est.
$500
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$1,000
SOLD
GEORGE III SCOTTISH TALL CASE CLOCK: works signed George Morison, Aberdeen, engraved brass dial with Roman numeral chapter ring, inlaid mahogany case with swan's neck pediment and engaged columns h. 84 w. 18-1/2 d. 9 in.“ [IN SITU]
Est.
$500
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$700
SOLD
ENGLISH REGENCY ROSEWOOD SIDE TABLE: Early 19th century, paneled top, three-quarter turned stretcher h. 24-1/4 w. 15-1/2 d. 21-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Marie D. Schwartz, author & philanthropist, of New York City, NY & Greenwich, CT
Est.
$500
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$1,000
RALPH LAUREN ROSEWOOD-VENEER TALL CHEST: Contemporary, with seven long drawers and molded base, silvered pulls, with Ralph Lauren tag on interior drawer, back stenciled Henredon h. 57 w. 42 d. 21-1/2 in.
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
Lot Passed
SOLD
RALPH LAUREN TUFTED LEATHER SEDAN CHAIR: with brown leather upholstery, brass casters, Ralph Lauren tag under seat h. 45 w. 31 d. 31 in.
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
PAIR CLASSICAL CARVED BEECHWOOD BERGERES: 19th Century, with Egyptian-style carved monopodium supports, scrolling backrests, and hoof feet, red upholstery h. 33-1/2 w. 23 d. 31 in.
Est.
$700
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$1,000
SOLD
PAIR ITALIAN CARVED POLYCHROME ‘GROTTO’ CHAIRS: attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venetian, second half 19th Century, with scallop-shell backrests and seats, dolphin-form arms, and conch-shell form legs, silvered and polychromed all over h. 34 w. 25 d.
Est.
$5,000
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$7,000
SOLD
ITALIAN NEO-CLASSICAL PIETRA-DURA SPECIMEN TABLE: mid 19th Century, having an ebonized finish with gilt carved stringing, the quadruped base with conforming supports around the standard, all raised on casters h. 30 dia. 31 in.
Est.
$2,000
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$4,000
SOLD
LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY BOUILLOTTE TABLE: early 19th Century, with white marble top, brass gallery and stringing, fluted tapering legs ending in brass casters h. 28 dia. 26 in.
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
RARE NAPOLEONIC LEATHER TABLE À CAFE: 19th Century, with round top housing a paper engraving of putti under glass, the remainder completely covered in gilt-tooled leather with Napoleonic Bee designs, frieze drawer with finely chased
Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
SOLD
FEDERAL INLAID-MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE: New England, early 19th Century, with tambour-slide doors on superstructure, banded drawers, and reeded legs with egg-form feet, pulls appear to be original h. 78 w. 38 d. 19 in. [IN SITU] This item
Est.
$500
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$1,000
SOLD
ENGLISH TRIPLE-PEDESTAL MAHOGANY DINING TABLE: early 20th Century, in the Sheraton-style with cross-banded and highly figured matched mahogany top, with ring-turned standards and fluted legs ending in brass capped casters, with two 18-inch leaves
Est.
$2,000
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$4,000
SOLD
(12pc) BAROQUE-STYLE CARVED DINING CHAIRS: 19th Century, with barley-twist stiles, legs, and stretchers having gilt bosses at the joints, elaborately upholstered back rests and seats, comprising two arm and 10 side chairs h. 33 w. 25 d. 24
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
SOLD
FLEMISH VERDURE TAPESTRY: 18th Century or earlier, depicting two figures and a peacock in a woodland setting with castles in the background, surrounded by a grape and floral border h. 102 w. 103 in.
Est.
$4,000
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$6,000