Estate Selections and Rarities

Aivazovski Painting of Seascape with Boats

Ancient Greek Terracotta Statuette of a Goddess,

Ming Dynasty Chinese Guarding Bronze Figure

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Estate Selections and Rarities

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Most of the Lots offered at the present sale were selected from two separate collections of Ancient and Islamic Art interest as well as many diverse objects from several local estates. All lots were chosen for their interesting provenience, esthetic appeal and their rarity. We are happy to present all these collectible pieces at very approachable prices. Our customers can expect quality, rarity, and fair prices. Happy bidding!

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Spanish Bronze Mortar 16th/17th c.: Italian or Spanish Bronze Mortar 16th/17th c., tall with "fins" as in the tradition of earlier Medieval examples. Size: 4 3/8" x 5 3/4" dia.

0025: Spanish Bronze Mortar 16th/17th c.Est. $400-$800Lot Passed

Early French 18th Limoges Enamel: Limoges Enamel Plaquette on copper, depicting Saint John the Baptist also known as the Forerunner, French, 17th/early 18th century. The saint is shown holding the Lamb of God, an allusion to Christ,

0026: Early French 18th Limoges EnamelEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

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French Limoges Enamel Bowl: A good French Limoges Enamel Bowl painted with the figure of a Young Shepherd, probably an allegory for Christ the Guide for humanity. Size: 1 3/4 in. x 5 3/8 in. dia.

0027: French Limoges Enamel BowlEst. $300-$600

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Two Safavid Persian 17th century copper/bronze Bowls: Two Safavid Persian 17th century copper/bronze Bowls with extensive decorations. Size: 4 3/8" x 8 5/8" dia.

0028: Two Safavid Persian 17th century copper/bronze BowlsEst. $200-$400

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Large Russian Bronze Icon of the Crucifixion: A large bronze icon of the Crucifixion, showing Christ on the cross, two angels above and symbols of the surrounding events, the reverse with extensive script, 19th c. Size: 13 1/2 in. x 6 3/4 in.

0029: Large Russian Bronze Icon of the CrucifixionEst. $125-$350

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Rare artist signed 18th c. Mexican Faience Talavera: Rare artist signed in brown color 18th c. Mexican Faience Talavera Platter. While the artist's name is difficult to read, it still represents a rarity for Mexican ceramics. A museum piece, it is

0030: Rare artist signed 18th c. Mexican Faience TalaveraEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Spanish Talavera Bowl 17th c.: A good Spanish Talavera Bowl 17th c. with a charging lion at the center within a lush floral surround and a floral decorative border decor around the border. Size: 1 7/8" x 8 1/8" dia.

0031: Spanish Talavera Bowl 17th c.Est. $600-$800Lot Passed

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Carved Black Stone Stele of a Standing Buddha: Chinese carved black stone stele of a standing Buddha flanked by two adorant guardian figures, Ming 15th century. Size: 15 3/8" x 7 7/8"

0032: Carved Black Stone Stele of a Standing BuddhaEst. $400-$800

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Early Tang Dyn. Imperial Cast Bronze Mirror: With a silver surface suitable for producing a perfect reflection of the user. Size: 1/8" x 8 1/2"

0033: Early Tang Dyn. Imperial Cast Bronze MirrorEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

An Early Islamic Bronze Mirror: An Early Islamic bronze mirror cast with decorative floral roundels and Islamic inscriptions from the Koran, 13th/14th c. Persia or Syria. Size: 3 3/8" dia. X 1/8" thick

0034: An Early Islamic Bronze MirrorEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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Six Greek Silver Zarfs: Six Greek Silver Zarfs, Ottoman Period 18th century, decorated with Birds in different views. Size: 1 3/4" x 2 1/4" dia. Each.

0035: Six Greek Silver ZarfsEst. $600-$800

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Two Early Dutch or Flemish Water Vessels: Two early Dutch or Flemish water vessels, one designed to hang over the fireplace and a water pitcher 17th century. Size: 13 1/4" to the top of the handle x 7", for the tallest.

0036: Two Early Dutch or Flemish Water VesselsEst. $300-$500

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Large Coptic Woven Textile: Early Christian large Coptic woven textile decorated with a large band of a running animals in a smaller strip with lions and a human in the Orans position, universally recognized as an Early

0037: Large Coptic Woven TextileEst. $400-$600

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Russian Icon with Inset Bronze Cross: Russian icon with inset bronze cross and painted with the Virgin Mary and St. John, Moscow mid-1800's. Size: 10 1/2" x 9 1/8"

0038: Russian Icon with Inset Bronze CrossEst. $200-$300

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Bronze Figure of an Elephant Making an Offering: Bronze figure of an elephant decorated with Buddhist symbols. The male elephant is making an offering of a silver or crystal container of oil or aromatic substances. Size: 5 1/8" x 6 7/8"

0039: Bronze Figure of an Elephant Making an OfferingEst. $200-$300

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Japanese Tea Kettle, Cast Iron: A finely cast Japanese tetsubin, traditionally made in cast iron by the master metal forgers of Japan. Decorated with delightful details of sea birds in flight and crushing ocean waves. Size: 9 1/2"

0040: Japanese Tea Kettle, Cast IronEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Aivazovski Painting of Seascape with Boats: A finely painted seascape attributed to the great Russian painter of the late 1800's, it shows a ship in distress and a boat of sailors leaving the vessel. Aivazovski's characteristic style of

0041: Aivazovski Painting of Seascape with BoatsEst. $3,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Dutch or German Wood Carving 17th c.: Dutch or German wood carving 17th century showing the biblical story of Lot with his daughters in the act of seducing their own father, a paradigm of sin for which God punishes with fire & brim at

0042: Dutch or German Wood Carving 17th c.Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Dutch 18th c. Silver Box: Dutch 18th c. silver box with the biblical didactic scene of Susanna and the Elders, illustrative of the sin of false accusation for which punishment awaits the evil accuser. A tobacco box or a

0043: Dutch 18th c. Silver BoxEst. $400-$500

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Italian or Dutch Siver Cosmetics Box: Italian or Dutch siver cosmetics box decorated with Amorini and War, the battle of Romans and the Sabines the sides with Erotes, symbols of Love. Love won over war is the message of the box which may

0044: Italian or Dutch Siver Cosmetics BoxEst. $300-$400

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American Figure of Christopher Columbus (?): Excellent American art carved wood figure of Christopher Columbus, c. late 1800's. 24" H x 16" L (back to tip of extended foot) x 14" W

0045: American Figure of Christopher Columbus (?)Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Alfred Stevens Oil on Canvas: Alfred Leopold Stevens (11 May 1823 - 24 August 1906), Belgian. A painting of a garden scene depicting an elegant young lady in period dress, seated by a table and reading intently the unfolding

0046: Alfred Stevens Oil on CanvasEst. $300-$600

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Dutch Early Alms Plate: A good, highly embossed brass alms platter, with a profuse iconographical theme centered around the abundance of earth's fruits in late summer, with two men at the center carrying a heavy load of

0047: Dutch Early Alms PlateEst. $300-$600

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Cubist Wood Sculpture: A good early cubist carved wood portrait, a sculpture attributed to the Catalan Spanish sculptor August Agero executed in the early 20th century. Agero was a pioneer of the Cubist art movement.

0048: Cubist Wood SculptureEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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462 Washington Street, P.O. Box 2576

Woburn, Massachusetts 01801-9998

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