February 15th Exceptional Estates Auction

19C Inlaid Persian or Mughal Pistol Flintlock

PETER MAX, Beauty Portrait, Acrylic on Canvas

KOMAI Kyoto 19C Meiji Censer Inlaid Iron

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Clearwater, FL, United States

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February 15th Exceptional Estates Auction

Blackwell Auctions

February 15th Exceptional Estates Auction Saturday, February 15th, 2020 12PM EST Preview Friday February 14th, 2020, 12-6pm and day of sale 10AM. 300 lots of fine art, glass, jewelry, toys, antiques, historic and collectible items. This month's highlights include: ? Fine Art including two original paintings by Peter Max as well as many embellished prints and works by Peter Lik, George Rodrigue, Duncan McClellan, Leonard Janklow, Siqueiros, and others ? A collection of Victorian jewelry including mourning brooches, pendants, rings, lockets and more ? Fine platinum, gold and sterling silver jewelry, including Native American jewelry ? Original animation production art including a 1942 Disney Key background, Mickey Mouse & others ? Chinese and Asian art and antiques, including porcelain, jade, bronzes, cloisonné and more ? Antique porcelain and pottery including Rookwood, Zsolnay, Meissen, handpainted Nippon, and others 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. Online bidding available on Bidsquare, Live Auctioneers and Invaluable. 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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PETER MAX, Beauty Portrait, Acrylic on Canvas: Original acrylic/oil on canvas painting by Peter Max (American, b. 1937). Portrait of a woman. Signed MAX at top right. An entirely original work. Canvas measures 28" x 22". Framed to 37" x 31".

0099: PETER MAX, Beauty Portrait, Acrylic on CanvasEst. $5,000-$10,000

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PETER MAX, Umbrella Man, acrylic on canvas: Original acrylic/oil on canvas painting by Peter Max (American, b. 1937). Image of his iconic Umbrella Man. Signed MAX at top right. An entirely original work. Canvas measures 30" x 40". Framed to

0100: PETER MAX, Umbrella Man, acrylic on canvasEst. $10,000-$20,000

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World's First Postage Stamp, 1840 Penny Black: Great Britain 1840 "Penny Black," a nice, three-margin+ example. See images for detail.

0102: World's First Postage Stamp, 1840 Penny BlackEst. $100-$200

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Karl Griesbaum Singing Birds in Cage Automaton: Mechanical automaton clockwork birds in a brass cage. Birds move and sing. Marked with a KG Bird in Diamond as well as "GERMANY" and "Ken-D." Circa 1930s. Measures 11-1/2" tall.

0103: Karl Griesbaum Singing Birds in Cage AutomatonEst. $200-$400

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Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird in Cage Automaton: Mechanical automaton clockwork bird in a brass cage. Bird moves and sings. Marked with a KG Bird in Diamond as well as "GERMANY" and "Ken-D." Circa 1930s. Measures 9-1/2" tall.

0104: Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird in Cage AutomatonEst. $100-$200

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0105: Vintage Bakelite Dental CabinetEst. $100-$200

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TIFFANY Zodiac Bronze Inkwell: Very large 6" wide Tiffany bronze inkwell 6-sided with zodiac sign on each panel in low relief. Clearly stamped on bottom: TIFFANY STUDIOS/ NEW YORK/ 1072. Top hinged, opens to reveal milk glass ink

0106: TIFFANY Zodiac Bronze InkwellEst. $200-$400

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Czech Malachite Glass Vase with Cherubs: Five cherubs dance around this heavy Czechoslovakian "malachite" glass vase, 7-1/2" high and 6" across the top. No chips, fleabites, cracks apparent. Nice color.

0107: Czech Malachite Glass Vase with CherubsEst. $100-$200

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Antique Sevres Porcelain Urns (2): Two antique matching Sevres or Sevres-style porcelain lidded urns, with enamel and ormolu decorations. One urn features a painting of a woman, the other a man. Nice art work. 12" tall, unmarked.

0108: Antique Sevres Porcelain Urns (2)Est. $200-$400

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Bronze Dragon/Phoenix Chinese Bowl: Heavy, round Chinese bowl with relief phoenix and dragon to the exterior. Six character mark under base. Measures 9 3/4" diameter and 4-1/2" tall. Excellent condition with minor surface wear.

0109: Bronze Dragon/Phoenix Chinese BowlEst. $200-$400

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KARL TUTTER, Hutschenreuther Nude on Horse: Porcelain figural group of a nude woman on a leaping horse. Designed by Karl Tutter for Hutschenreuther, mid-20th Century. Manufacturer's marks under base. Measures 12-3/4" tall. Professional repair

0111: KARL TUTTER, Hutschenreuther Nude on HorseEst. $100-$200

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Bronze Dragon/Phoenix Chinese Tray: Massively heavy five-lobed Chinese charger with high relief phoenix and dragon swirling around a center orb. Lotus to underside. No marks found. Measures 20" across. Excellent condition with minor

0112: Bronze Dragon/Phoenix Chinese TrayEst. $1,000-$2,000

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HARRY MORGAN Concho Sterling Silver Belt: Concho belt signed on buckle "H. Morgan, Sterling." Harry Morgan was a Navajo master silversmith. Each hand-tooled sterling silver piece -- conchos and buckle -- is set with Lone Mountain spider web

0113: HARRY MORGAN Concho Sterling Silver BeltEst. $400-$800

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14k Gold Chinese Carved Jade Earrings: Delicate 14k gold mounted jade earrings, about 1-1/2" long.

0114: 14k Gold Chinese Carved Jade EarringsEst. $100-$200

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BOOK: Battle of Little Big Horn, 1966, Signed: Leather bound, limited and signed copy of The Battle of Little Big Horn, by Mari Sandoz, published by James F. Carr, New York, 1966. VG+ with very minor shelfwear.

0115: BOOK: Battle of Little Big Horn, 1966, SignedEst. $200-$400

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Antique Sterling Enamel Overlay Bowl: Art Nouveau era high-relief enameled sterling silver bowl, measuring 2-5/8" high and 5" diameter.

0116: Antique Sterling Enamel Overlay BowlEst. $100-$200

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PETER MAX, Neo Man, Lithograph: Limited Edition Print by Peter Max (American, b. 1937). Fauvist image of "Neo Man" with sunglasses. Sheet size is 30 x 24 in. Hand signed at lower right and limited (180/300) at lower left. Peter Max

0117: PETER MAX, Neo Man, LithographEst. $1,000-$2,000

OUROBOROS, Genesis & Apocalypse, Benaim & Garrido: Ouroboros, Génesis y Apocalipsis by Ricardo Benaim and Nelson Garrido, Published by Editorial Maraca, Caracas, and Arte Dos Grafico, Bogotá. Circa 1995. Consists of a metal box, paperwork and

0118: OUROBOROS, Genesis & Apocalypse, Benaim & GarridoEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

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1960 BARBIE Ponytail #3 w Booklet: Early Barbie, likely #3, but could be transitional. No green ear, no faded skin color. In Barbie-tagged dress, one split shoe strap. Clean, excellent condition. Comes with booklet. See image for

0119: 1960 BARBIE Ponytail #3 w BookletEst. $200-$400

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DUNCAN MCCLELLAN, Cameo Glass Vase: Foliate sandblasted art glass cameo vase by Duncan McClellan (American, 20th/21st). Yellow ground with black cameo design. Etch signed above the base. Measures 12 1/2" tall. Excellent condition with

0120: DUNCAN MCCLELLAN, Cameo Glass VaseEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Victorian Vulcanite/Jet Mourning Pendant: Part of an estate collection of Victorian jewelry, much of which is offered in today's sale. Antique black carved pendant with a flat-topped oval centerpiece. The black material for the most part has

0121: Victorian Vulcanite/Jet Mourning PendantEst. $100-$200

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Victorian Hair Mourning Brooch: Part of an estate collection of Victorian jewelry, much of which is offered in today's sale. Antique gold-colored brooch set with a large oval cabochon style piece of clear glass covering a floral

0122: Victorian Hair Mourning BroochEst. $100-$200

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Victorian Hair Mourning Brooch: Part of an estate collection of Victorian jewelry, much of which is offered in today's sale. Antique oval cabochon style beveled glass window compartment set in an unmarked gold brooch filled with a

0123: Victorian Hair Mourning BroochEst. $100-$200

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Victorian Memorial Mourning Brooch Enamel: Part of a fine estate collection of mourning jewelry, much of which is offered in today's sale. Memorial brooch with tied ribbon of hair and leaves, framed in black enamel. Gold plated or filled. Set

0124: Victorian Memorial Mourning Brooch EnamelEst. $100-$200

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