August Exceptional Estates Auction 2019-08-10 Auction - 368 Price Results - Blackwell Auctions in FL - Page 2
DEMETRE CHIPARUS Les Amis ToujoursTUDOR Rolex MONTE CARLO Black DialBESSIE POTTER VONNOH Bronze, The Fan
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Clearwater FL, FL, United States
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August Exceptional Estates Auction

Saturday, August 10th, 2019 12 Noon EDT 386 lots of antique, historic and collectible items. This month's highlights include: - An exceptionally rare Tudor Rolex Monte Carlo ?Homeplate? Watch with black dial - A scarce, fully decorated George Sosnak Joe DiMaggio signed painted baseball - Designer gold & silver jewelry including Tiffany and others, as well as high-end vintage costume jewelry pieces - Scarce historic items from an estate collection of Florida antiques - Several silver sets and single pieces, including Tiffany, Whiting, Gorham, Georg Jensen, as well as rare Southern coin silver items - Antique Chinese porcelain & scroll paintings -Bronze Sculptures by Bessie Potter Vonnoh, Remington, Moreau and Chiparus - Fine art including Sister Corita Kent, Mel Ramos, Whistler, as well as many paintings, prints, and other fine art pieces. - Beautiful art glass including Daum, Baccarat, Lalique and more. - Selection of Ralph Lauren Home pieces including Bel Air tables, lamps and lighting PLUS: Lots 301-386 are all FOUNTAIN PENS, a desirable estate collection of Pelikan, Sheaffer, Parker, Mont Blanc, Bexley, Waterman and many others, most with original boxes, as well as many vintage pens. Online bidding available on our app and at Live Auctioneers and Invaluable. Not local? No problem -- we can ship some items and provide a list of shippers for the rest. Phone bids ($100 minimum) and absentee bids accepted for pre-registered bidders -- form available on our website. We also have many antique ivory lots not listed on Live Auctioneers. Please visit our website to see the complete catalog if you are interested in ivory.
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Black Americana: Cabinet Photo, Florida Studio: Circa 1880s cabinet photograph of a young African American man wearing a straw hat, and leaning on a walking stick or farm implement. Taken by J.S. Mitchell of Jacksonville, Fla. Photo measures
0025: Black Americana: Cabinet Photo, Florida StudioEst. $100-$200
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1856 MAP OF FLORIDA Colton, Hand-Colored: Antebellum, dated 1856 folding map of Florida published by J.H.Colton, hand-colored and in magnificent condition. Book measures 5" x 3-1/2". Map extends to nearly 17" wide. Part of a large estate
0026: 1856 MAP OF FLORIDA Colton, Hand-ColoredEst. $100-$200
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1890s Photo of Florida Boy with Rifle: Cabinet photograph, circa 1890, of a smartly dressed young Florida boy holding what appears to be a youth model Belgian Flobert rolling block rifle. Jacksonville photographer's studio. Fine
0027: 1890s Photo of Florida Boy with RifleEst. $100-$200
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Louis XVII Miniature Handpainted Portrait: Antique 19th century French painting of Louis XVII (identified on label on verso), framed. Measures about 5-3/4" x 5" overall.
0028: Louis XVII Miniature Handpainted PortraitEst. $100-$200
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ARNE NORDLIE Norway Sterling Enamel Necklace: Beautiful black and white guilloche enamel vintage necklace by Norwegian silversmith Nordlie. Measures about 15-1/4" long. Excellent condition.
0029: ARNE NORDLIE Norway Sterling Enamel NecklaceEst. $100-$200
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French Unis SFBJ Bisque Doll, France: Almost 12" tall, marked Unis France 60 on the back of the head. Painted eyes, jointed composition body. Good condition. Clothes a little frayed, as shown. No damage to bisque head or compo.
0030: French Unis SFBJ Bisque Doll, FranceEst. $100-$200
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Large Signed Victorian Cameo Helios Chariot: Set in 14k gold filigree frame (acid tested) measuring 2-7/8" x 2-3/8", Cameo is signed illegibly on back and depicts Helios, the sun god, riding a chariot through the stars.
0031: Large Signed Victorian Cameo Helios ChariotEst. $400-$800
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ROBERT SHIELDS Indian Trade Necklace: Three-strand Native American trade bead necklace by contemporary artist and designer, Robert Shields. Measures about 20" long. Fine condition. Sterling silver, turquoise, and other materials -- the
0032: ROBERT SHIELDS Indian Trade NecklaceEst. $200-$400
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Three Strand PEARL BRACELET 14k Clasp: Bracelet consitsting of 3-strands of 8mm pearls, with a signed 14k gold clasp. Bright and lustrous pearls. Measures about 7-5/8" long. Fine condition.
0033: Three Strand PEARL BRACELET 14k ClaspEst. $400-$800
BESSIE POTTER VONNOH Bronze, The Fan: Bronze sculpture titled "The Fan" by Bessie Potter Vonnoh (American, 1872-1955). "Cast by Griffoul Newark" foundry mark on back of base. Signed by Vonnoh alongside right foot. About 11-1/4" high.
0034: BESSIE POTTER VONNOH Bronze, The FanEst. $5,000-$10,000Lot Passed
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Chinese Carved Hardstone Snuff Bottle, Figural: Figural carved jade/hardstone snuff bottle in the form of an old man. Excellent condition. Measures 3 1/2" tall.
0035: Chinese Carved Hardstone Snuff Bottle, FiguralEst. $100-$200
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(3) Chinese Carved Hardstone Snuff Bottles: Three carved hardstone Chinese snuff bottles in white, gray and green. The tallest measures 3". Very good condition with some wear.
0036: (3) Chinese Carved Hardstone Snuff BottlesEst. $100-$200
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WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, Florida Steamboat Photo: Sepia tone enlargment photograph of a steam powered tour riverboat named NEMO, on "The Tomoka, Near Ormond Florida." The man who appears to be the guide is standing at the front of the boat pointing
0037: WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, Florida Steamboat PhotoEst. $100-$200
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BURGERT Photo Album 1936 Florida State Fair: Leather bound album stamped "1936 Florida State Fair, Tampa Florida" on cover. Burgert Brothers silver seal on inside of cover. 83 pages of photographs, all cloth backed and bound. All 7-1/2" x
0038: BURGERT Photo Album 1936 Florida State FairEst. $500-$1,000
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1890s FLORIDA ORANGE CIDER Dispenser: Late 1800s to early 1900s bottle cooler dispenser (latest patent date on bottom is 1896), with "Florida Orange Cider" painted on body. Insert is porcelain, with two spigots, presumably one to
0039: 1890s FLORIDA ORANGE CIDER DispenserEst. $200-$400
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Jacksonville Florida Whiskey Jug, Charles Blum: Antique circa 1890-1900 stoneware whiskey jug with Charles Blum stamp on side. Good condition for its age and use -- some typical chipping around the mouth. Solid condition overall. Measures about
0040: Jacksonville Florida Whiskey Jug, Charles BlumEst. $100-$200
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1836 Georgia Letter re Indian Wars, Gen Jesup: Letter dated September 17, 1836, regarding a Florida land deal. Writer is communicating presumably with would-be investors or other interested parties about "a band of 3000 acres of the best land on
0041: 1836 Georgia Letter re Indian Wars, Gen JesupEst. $100-$200
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Early Florida Oil Painting, Wrapped Oranges: Antique early Florida oil on board painting of paper wrapped citrus, similar to traditional Christmas Oranges. The name "Smith" is written in pencil verso. Circa 19th century. Board measures 14 1/2"
0042: Early Florida Oil Painting, Wrapped OrangesEst. $300-$600
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LAWRENCE VAN PORTH, Oil on Board: Oil on board painting titled "Egrets & Magnolia." Beautiful early Florida painting by Larry Porth (American, 20th century) showing white egrets and magnolia flowers in a deep green Florida wetland.
0043: LAWRENCE VAN PORTH, Oil on BoardEst. $300-$600
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Early Florida Hand Hooked Rug: Antique hand hooked yarn rug with flowers. Signed (Annie M.), dated 1941 and located to Dade City, Florida. Professionally mounted as a wall hanging. Measures 18" x 36". Excellent condition with only
0044: Early Florida Hand Hooked RugEst. $100-$200
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1890s GAINESVILLE FLORIDA BASEBALL Team Photo: Rare cabinet photo of the Oak Halls, a baseball team formed in Gainesville, Fla. (Possibly the first photo of that team -- the first to play in Gainesville -- as team history goes back only as far as
0045: 1890s GAINESVILLE FLORIDA BASEBALL Team PhotoEst. $100-$200
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ERTE, "L" Leopard Silk Scarf, Serigraph: Erte serigraph silk scarf with the image of "L" from his Alphabet series. Signed in the plate. Sight size is 20" x 19", framed to 28-1/2" x 27-1/2". Excellent condition with no visible flaws.
0046: ERTE, "L" Leopard Silk Scarf, SerigraphEst. $200-$400
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ERTE, Zephyr Gold, Signed Serigraph: "Zephyr Gold" serigraph by Erte, aka Romain de Tirtoff (Russian, 1892-1990). Pencil signed and limited from the run of 150 (CXLIV/CL). Sheet measures 12 1/2" x 12 1/2", framed to 24 1/2" x 24 1/2".
0047: ERTE, Zephyr Gold, Signed SerigraphEst. $500-$1,000
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ERTE "CIRCE" Serigraph, Signed and Numbered: Romain de Tirtoff (Russian, 1892-1990), titled "Circe." From the Myths suite. Pencil signed lower right. Numbered 130 of 400. Measures 30-1/2" x 21-1/2" visible, professionally matted in 45" x 36"
0048: ERTE "CIRCE" Serigraph, Signed and NumberedEst. $500-$1,000