January Exceptional Estates Auction 2019-01-12 Auction - 417 Price Results - Blackwell Auctions in FL
TIFFANY VENETIAN Gilt Bronze Inkwell18C Durnford Engraving of Havana CubaBook: 1792, Mutiny on the Bounty, Dromoland Castle
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Clearwater, FL, United States
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January Exceptional Estates Auction

January Exceptional Estates Auction Saturday, January 12th at noon Preview Friday, January 11th 2-6pm and day of auction at 10am until auction begins Paintings and prints, rare books, antique Asian porcelain and jade, period Art Deco lighting, art pottery and glass, fine jewelry and more. This month's highlights include: - Vintage Tiffany Studios "Venetian" gilt bronze desk accessories. - Several volumes of rare 17th-19th century books from Dromoland Castle, Ireland. Some books have fore edge paintings. Lot 100 is a rare 1792 Dublin edition of Bligh's Voyage to the South Sea (on the Bounty). Lot 250 is a rare 1738 book, Rituals of the Jews. - Very rare set of six 18C engravings of Cuba by Elias Dumford. Also historic Cuban documents signed by Jose Marti, Emilio Bacardi and others, as well as a signed photo of Che Guevara. - Pre-Columbian artifacts, including clay and jade items. - Signed notes from Nobel Prize winning inventor and scientist Guglielmo Marconi. - Estate stamp collections, including a near-complete Ireland collection and an early China album. Online bidding available on our app and at Live Auctioneers and Invaluable. Not local? No problem -- we can ship many items worldwide. Phone bids ($100 minimum) and absentee bids accepted for pre-registered bidders.
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Pierre Villain, Oil Painting of Girls at Lunch: Pierre Villain (French, 1880-1950). Oil on board. Painting of young girls eating at a table. Signed P. Villain upper right. 20" x 16-1/2" overall. Strongly rooted in European Social Realism,
0001: Pierre Villain, Oil Painting of Girls at LunchEst. $200-$400
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3 vol COINAGES of ALEXANDER THE GREAT: Massive three-volume set, edited by Soterios Gardiakos, 1961. A collected and important reprint of many of the standard references to the coins from the period of Alexander. 1007 pages, 157 plates. A
0002: 3 vol COINAGES of ALEXANDER THE GREATEst. $100-$200
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1930s French Art Deco Glass Vanity Set: Vintage six-piece frosted amber art glass vanity set with sunflowers embossed and handpainted on stoppers. Largest piece is about 5-3/4" high.
0003: 1930s French Art Deco Glass Vanity SetEst. $100-$200
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Mission Style Bronze Portrait Plaque: Oval portrait plaque showing a young girl. Monogrammed with the letters G, M and S overlapping. Measures 9-1/2" x 6-1/2".
0004: Mission Style Bronze Portrait PlaqueEst. $200-$400
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David Andersen Sterling Enamel Bracelet: Sterling silver and green guilloche enamel bracelet by D-A of Norway. Measures about 1-3/8" wide and 7" long. One of several Andersen jewelry pieces in today's sale.
0006: David Andersen Sterling Enamel BraceletEst. $100-$200
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Lundberg Iridescent Glass Paperweight: Iridescent feather pattern glass paperweight in purples, blues and yellows. Signed "Lundberg" under the base and dated. Measures 3" in diameter.
0007: Lundberg Iridescent Glass PaperweightEst. $100-$200
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Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Bucket Handbag: Dark brown monogram pattern body with tan leather trim. Bag measures 10.5" tall. Unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.
0008: Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Bucket HandbagEst. $1,000-$1,500
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ERTE, French Riviera Serigraph: Serigraph by Erte (Russian/French 1902-1990) depicting an a seascape image of the French Riviera contained within the outline of a woman's flowing hair. Pencil signed in the lower margin and limited
0009: ERTE, French Riviera SerigraphEst. $200-$400
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Antique Vienna Bronze Devil Ashtray: Franz Bergman style Austrian bronze devil ash receiver. Cold painted in black, red and gilt. Measures 3-1/4" x 5-1/2" long.
0010: Antique Vienna Bronze Devil AshtrayEst. $100-$200
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Chelsea Boston Ships Bell Clock on Stand: Vintage early 1980s Chelsea Boston ship's bell clock on wood stand. Rear flange measures about 7-1/2" in diameter. Base is 14" wide.
0011: Chelsea Boston Ships Bell Clock on StandEst. $200-$400
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Winchester Model 12 Shotgun 12ga: Fine Winchester Model 12 pump shotgun with full choke barrel. Can be shipped, but only to U.S.-based FFL holder.
0012: Winchester Model 12 Shotgun 12gaEst. $300-$450
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14k Gold Ring w Moss Agate Cabochon: Vintage gold ring marked "585", size 7-1/2, mounted with a moss agate with wisps of black and orange. Similar to a rutile or rutilated quartz. Stunning piece. 4.3 grams total.
0013: 14k Gold Ring w Moss Agate CabochonEst. $200-$400
MORGANITE 14k Gold Ring w Diamonds: Rose gold ring with 4.64 carat morganite surrounded by 42 diamonds (.35 ctw). Size 7-1/2. Appraisal included, value $4,320.
0014: MORGANITE 14k Gold Ring w DiamondsEst. $1,500-$3,000Lot Passed
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Chinese Liao Dynasty Style Jar: Jar or Vase with an unusual streaked green glaze with minute crystalline inclusions similar to Liao Dynasty wares. Approx. 2-7/8" Tall.
0015: Chinese Liao Dynasty Style JarEst. $100-$200
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Antique Rhinoceros Foot Smoking Stand: Victorian smoking stand fashioned from the foot of a rhinoceros. Ash receiver lifts out to reveal storage for cigarettes, cigars or smoking supplies. Measures 6-1/2" x 9" x 10".
0016: Antique Rhinoceros Foot Smoking StandEst. $600-$900
Antique Asian Bronze Scroll Weight: Bronze Scroll Weight cast as a pair of figures carrying a gong or drum. The weight has Deep brown patina with tiny traces of green and red. Approx. 5-1/8" long.
0017: Antique Asian Bronze Scroll WeightEst. $60-$120Lot Passed
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Old Chinese Wood Side Chair: Antique Chinese wooden chair. Measures approx. 41" high overall.
0018: Old Chinese Wood Side ChairEst. $60-$120
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Contemporary Large 12" Art Glass Vase: Contemporary studio blown glass vase in streaked blue and yellow, cased, with white interior. Vaguely reminiscent of some of Dali's landscapes. Signed illegibly. Measures 12" high.
0019: Contemporary Large 12" Art Glass VaseEst. $200-$400
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German Regimental Beer Stein, Lithophane: Porcelain German regimental beer stein for "Regt. Nr. 109." Dated 1904. Lid with eagle thumbpiece, soldier finial, base lithophane of couple. Measures 11-1/2" tall.
0020: German Regimental Beer Stein, LithophaneEst. $200-$300
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ENRICO MANFRINI, (2) Religious Bronzes: Two religious gilt bronze plaques by Enrico Manfrini (Italian, 1917-2004). One shows Jesus in the Nativity and the other bears the saying "Pax Hominimus Bonae Voluntatis." Each contained in a velvet
0021: ENRICO MANFRINI, (2) Religious BronzesEst. $100-$200
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Steuben Crystal Eagle Paperweight: Large signed Steuben eagle art glass paperweight. Signed under base. Measures 5" tall.
0024: Steuben Crystal Eagle PaperweightEst. $100-$200
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MANUEL ROBBE, Ink & Blue Pencil Drawing: MANUEL ROBBE (French, 1872–1936)Le Livre Enchanteur (The Enchanting Book)Ink & Blue Pencil Drawing on PaperSigned "MR" at lower rightSheet size: 12" x 7-1/2" Gallery Certificate from Galerie
0025: MANUEL ROBBE, Ink & Blue Pencil DrawingEst. $400-$800