December 7th Exceptional Estates Auction

JOAN MIRO, La Meneuse de Lune, Lithograph 1975

HARVEY K. LITTLETON, Sliced Art Glass Sculpture

SHERLOCK HOLMES, 1st Ed, Adventures & Memoirs, 2v

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Clearwater, FL, United States

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December 7th Exceptional Estates Auction

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December 7th Exceptional Estates Auction Saturday December 7th at noon. Preview Friday 12/6 2-6pm and day of auction at 10AM until auction begins. 401 lots of fine art, glass, jewelry, toys, antiques, historic and collectible items. This month's highlights include: - An immense JOAN MIRO signed lithograph as well as works by Picasso, Giacometti, Rizzi, Rosierse, Peter Max, Andy Warhol and others - A large sliced art glass statue by HARVEY K. LITTLETON, as well as pieces by R. Lalique, Daum and others - A vast selection of FINE JEWELRY (just in time for holiday gifts). - ANTIQUE TOYS, including scarce cast iron airplanes, motorcycles and other vehicles, tin litho toys, and more from lifetime collection. - RARE BOOKS, including two first editions of Sherlock Holmes, a biography of Samuel Colt signed by his wife, an early 1800s printing of The Federalist, and others. - Estate collection of ANIMATION CELS, many original, signed and screen-used. - Chinese and Asian art and antiques. - Couture items including CHANEL, LOUIS VUITTON, and more. - NEW YORK YANKEES memorabilia, including a rare ceremonial groundbreaking shovel from new Yankee Stadium. Proceeds from the Yankees items will be donated to the Gold Shield Foundation. Online bidding available on Live Auctioneers, Bidsquare, and Invaluable. Please see our website to preview ivory lots, which are not listed on Live Auctioneers. Not local? No problem -- we can ship some items worldwide and provide you with a list of shippers for the other items. Phone bids ($100 minimum) and absentee bids accepted for pre-registered bidders - form is on our website.

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(2) Figural Nude Collograph Prints: (2) Collotype prints of nude figure drawings, unsigned, published in the 1950s by Ganymed Press, with their blind stamp. The firm was well known for its high quality Collotype (Collograph) prints

0266: (2) Figural Nude Collograph PrintsEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

Eugene Delacroix, Horse Frightened by Lightning: Collotype print after Eugene Delacroix, Horse Frightened by Lightning, published in the 1950s by Ganymed Press, with their blind stamp. The firm was well known for its high quality Collotype

0267: Eugene Delacroix, Horse Frightened by LightningEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

(3) Modern Collograph Prints, Ganymed Press: (3) Collotype prints including, figure, still life and landscape, unsigned, published in the 1950s by Ganymed Press, with their blind stamp. The firm was well known for its high quality Collotype

0268: (3) Modern Collograph Prints, Ganymed PressEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

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FIGURA PIERO for ATENA Mermaid Compote: Midcentury Italian pewter candy dish or compote, in the form of three mermaids holding up shells. Signed on bottom. 8-1/2" high. Good condition, with no dents or repairs. Measures 8 1/2" tall x 6

0269: FIGURA PIERO for ATENA Mermaid CompoteEst. $500-$1,000

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DANIEL C FRENCH Sculpture Dolly Varden: Antique, circa 1880s sculpture by Daniel C. French (American 1850-1931), ''Dolly Varden and Joe Willet, Joe's Farewell" cast sculpture, signed D. C. French on back of base. "Hennecke's Florentine

0270: DANIEL C FRENCH Sculpture Dolly VardenEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

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Old Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Bottle: Antique Chinese carved rose quartz snuff bottle with floral designs. Affixed to wooden plinth, measures about 3" high. Measures 3 1/4" tall with stand.

0271: Old Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff BottleEst. $100-$200

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Antique Chinese Purple Jade Snuff Bottle: Antique Chinese amethyst or purple jade snuff bottle. Gem tester actually runs past amethyst into jadeite range. Decorated in relief with phoenix on one side and dragon on the other. Measures about

0272: Antique Chinese Purple Jade Snuff BottleEst. $200-$400

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14K Yellow Gold OPAL & DIAMOND Bracelet: 14K yellow gold bracelet contains 13 oval cabochon cut hydrophane opals. WEIGHT: 16.83 Ct. Approx. 312 round brilliant cut diamonds. WEIGHT: 2.79 Ct. Approx. Rated I1-I2 in clarity and I-J in color.

0273: 14K Yellow Gold OPAL & DIAMOND BraceletEst. $1,500-$3,000

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"The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" Production Cel: A Dr. Seuss classic, "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" 1970 original production animation cel. Custom framed & matted, 15 1/2" x 18 1/2". Cel depicts Grinch & Max. Gallery COA included. Excellent

0274: "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" Production CelEst. $500-$1,000

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DR. SEUSS, Original Sketch, Cat in the Hat: THEODORE GEISEL (1904 - 1992). Original pen and ink sketch of The Cat in the Hat, in two colors, signed "Best Wishes, Dr. Seuss." Framed with a silver tone Cat in the Hat pin. Good condition with

0275: DR. SEUSS, Original Sketch, Cat in the HatEst. $200-$400

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Rocky & Bullwinkle Signed JAY WARD Scene Cel: An original hand inked scene cel of Rocky & Bullwinkle with Boris & Natasha created, handpainted & signed by Jay Ward in the Jay Ward Studios. Matted & framed to 15 3/4" x 18 3/4". Excellent

0276: Rocky & Bullwinkle Signed JAY WARD Scene CelEst. $100-$200

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Watercolor, Tall Ships at Port, Signed: Excellent quality watercolor painting of sailing ships docked and being loaded by horse drawn carriages. Illegibly signed at lower left corner. Appears to have initials L.C.V. Watercolor on paper

0277: Watercolor, Tall Ships at Port, SignedEst. $200-$400

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14k Gold Chinese Jade Earrings: Bold, rectangular vintage Chinese jade earrings in 14k gold frames. Each measures about 3/4" x 1/2".

0280: 14k Gold Chinese Jade EarringsEst. $200-$400

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Empire Strikes Back, Video Game Poster, 1982: Original video game promotional advertisting poster for the 1982 Star Wars "Empire Strikes Back" video game by Parker Brothers. Pin holes at corners and some wrinkling. Framed but can ship rolled.

0281: Empire Strikes Back, Video Game Poster, 1982Est. $200-$400

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T&V LIMOGES Handpainted 17" Vase: Massive 17-1/4" high vase with handpainted scene of what appears to be a pilgrim and his wife walking in snowy woods with a dog. Fine condition, with no damage.

0282: T&V LIMOGES Handpainted 17" VaseEst. $400-$800Lot Passed

3 Pc Chinese White Cloisonne, Vases & Bowl: Beautiful and surprisingly scarce white cloisonne pair of vases and matching bowl, with simple but intricate design. Circa early 20th century, marked simply "China" on bottoms. Vases measure 9-1/4"

0283: 3 Pc Chinese White Cloisonne, Vases & BowlEst. $300-$600Lot Passed

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14K Sterling Silver SAPPHIRE Ring & Earrings: 14K yellow gold with sterling ring and earrings contain 3 round faceted synthetic color change (alexandrite like) sapphires. 42 round faceted white sapphires. Origin unknown. WEIGHT: 30.00 Ct.

0284: 14K Sterling Silver SAPPHIRE Ring & EarringsEst. $200-$400

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18K Yellow Gold Coral Onyx DIAMOND Earrings & Ring: 18K yellow gold earrings/ring contain 3 25.00 x 20 mm pieces of oval cabochon cut coral and curved baton shaped pieces of black onyx. 137 round brilliant cut diamonds. WEIGHT: 2.00 Ct. Approx. Rated

0285: 18K Yellow Gold Coral Onyx DIAMOND Earrings & RingEst. $1,000-$2,000

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HANK AARON & WILLIE MAYS Signed Photo: Signed Hank Aaron & Willie Mays HOF 8" x 10" photograph with two photos on back of the signing along with the event ticket. Blackwell Auctions guarantees the authenticity of this item.

0286: HANK AARON & WILLIE MAYS Signed PhotoEst. $100-$200

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Native American Painted Hide SHIELD, Buffalo: Vintage painted hide SHIELD, decorated with a buffalo and other designs. Beaded fringe and attached feather. Excellent condition, with significant fading of the art on the obverse. Measures about 14"

0287: Native American Painted Hide SHIELD, BuffaloEst. $400-$800

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Plains Indian Beaded Sheath, Skinning Knife: Antique Plains Indians beaded leather knife sheath decorated in beadwork of blue, white and red. Included is an antique skinning knife stamped with "I. Wilson," for British knife maker John Wilson,

0288: Plains Indian Beaded Sheath, Skinning KnifeEst. $300-$600

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Native American Metal Trade Axe: Antique metal trade ax with wooden handle. Hand forged, double sided head. Excellent condition with moderate wear from use. Provenance: Consignor obtained the piece from a sale of the personal

0289: Native American Metal Trade AxeEst. $500-$1,000

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(4) Baseball Themed Capadura Cigar Cards: Group of four baseball themed illustrated cigar cards from Capadura Cigar company. Circa 1880s. Good condition with some wear. See photos for condition. Each piece measures 5 1/4" high x 3 1/4" wide.

0290: (4) Baseball Themed Capadura Cigar CardsEst. $60-$120

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Antique Chinese Porcelain Panel, Dragon Dance: Antique Chinese blue underglaze porcelain panel in carved wooden frame. Scene depicts children and a dragon dance. Signed at upper left. Excellent condition, minor wear to frame. Measures 11" wide x

0291: Antique Chinese Porcelain Panel, Dragon DanceEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

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