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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Woburn, MA, United States

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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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Early Statue of Saint Barbara: Based on a medieval 14th century prototype, this wonderful standing figure portrays the early Christian female saint who defied her father and converted to Christianity and for which act she was

0049: Early Statue of Saint BarbaraEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed

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Carved Wood Head of a Saint: Carved head of a bearded saint, probably Saint Francis of Assisi, with masterful modelling of the face with glass eyes and a beatific expression to his face, nearly life-size, 17th/18th century, 12

0050: Carved Wood Head of a SaintEst. $600-$800

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Gilt Wood Statue of a Martyr Saint: The male saint is portrayed holding a sheaf of palm with typical movement of the 17th century, Baroque Period 17th/18th Century. Size: 8 1/4 in. height

0051: Gilt Wood Statue of a Martyr SaintEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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Carved Alabaster Figure of the Virgin and Child Christ: The Virgin Mary is presented here wearing a Queen's Crown as She has been proclaimed Queen of Heaven. Original silver crown. A beautiful and evocative figure, masterful carving, with obvious remnants

0052: Carved Alabaster Figure of the Virgin and Child ChristEst. $800-$1,000

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Early Royal Wax Seal of Scotland: A royal wax seal of Scotland, from an important document, late medieval 16th century. A good and rare collectible historical and cultural object. Size: 3 1/2 in. high

0053: Early Royal Wax Seal of ScotlandEst. $50-$100

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Byzantine Period Coptic Textile: A Coptic textile of a geometric design surrounded by continuous circles with animal motif at the center, it presages the motifs later adopted by the Islamic conquerors. Size: 6 in. high by 6 1/2 in.

0054: Byzantine Period Coptic TextileEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

A Satsuma Lobed Bowl: A Satsuma lobed bowl, decorated with wise men and female acolytes, signed at bottom in black and gild signature. Size: 4 1/4 dia. X 2 1/8 H

0055: A Satsuma Lobed BowlEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

A Satsuma Bowl with Geishas: A Satsuma bowl with geishas, dark blue an gold decorated with a theme of women and saints. Size: 2 1/2 in. high by 5 1/2 in. diameter

0056: A Satsuma Bowl with GeishasEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

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White Jade or Hardstone Ruyi: White hardstone ruyi, finely carved with ideograms and symbols of divine authority, the ruyi, held only by the Emperor and gods is the object that confers powers beyond the realm of mere mortals.

0057: White Jade or Hardstone RuyiEst. $200-$300

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Reliquary with Painting: A famous Old Master painting on the right-hand side of the Mother of God and the Child Christ and on the left, multiple relics of Catholic saints. In excellent condition. A wonderful old collectible

0058: Reliquary with PaintingEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Italian Carved Wood Bust of Young Boy: Carved wood polychrome bust, nice expression, probably representing the Child Christ, life-like with glass eyes, set on a stand. Good condition. Size: 2 3/8 in. high (without stand)

0059: Italian Carved Wood Bust of Young BoyEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Italian or Spanish Carved Wood Head of a Saint: A near life-sized Spanish or Italian carved wood head of a Saint with glass eyes. Sculpted almost life size and modeled to evoke the essence of the living saint for inspiration for imitation by the

0060: Italian or Spanish Carved Wood Head of a SaintEst. $500-$800Lot Passed

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Pair of Imperial Roman Busts: Pair of Italian carved black lava stone portraits of the first Roman Emperor Augustus and his wife. Great decoration, beautifully modeled, probably Grand Tour pieces acquired in Rome or Napoli, c.

0061: Pair of Imperial Roman BustsEst. $200-$400

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Spanish Carved Stone Figure of Saint Peter: A Spanish sandstone cast or carved figure of Saint Peter holding a key, in late pre- Gothic style but probably Neo-Romanesque, c. 18th/19th. Interesting object with lots of decorative appeal. Size:

0062: Spanish Carved Stone Figure of Saint PeterEst. $200-$400

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Colima Figure of a Seated Man: Pre-Columbian Colima statuette of a seated figure, good decorative object from the Colima area of ancient Mexico, c. 100 BC to 250 AD, excellent collectible. Size: 4 3/4 in. high

0063: Colima Figure of a Seated ManEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

Marble Roman Hand: A marble Roman hand, shown holding the top of a staff, probably from the Eastern Mediterranean, 3rd Century AD. Very decorative piece. Size: 5 in. long.

0064: Marble Roman HandEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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Seljuk Oil Lamp: Seljuk glazed terracotta Islamic oil lamp. Based on an ancient Roman type, the bowl with a central support, glazed in turquoise color, Persia, 12th century AD. Size: 3 3/8 in. diameter and 3 1/4 in.

0065: Seljuk Oil LampEst. $100-$200

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A Pair of Chinese Bowls: A pair of Chinese small bowls with scalloped edges and rim, beautifully painted in enamel colors with flowers, butterflies and other insects. The bottom with stamped signature. Probably late 1800s.

0066: A Pair of Chinese BowlsEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Pair of Turquoise Colored Cups: A pair of turquoise ground with flowers cup, signed at the bottom, spurious Ming mark at the bottom, probably late 1800s. Size:1 3/4" H x 3 5/8" diameter

0067: Pair of Turquoise Colored CupsEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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Russian Icon with Inset Bronze Triptych: An attractive Russian carved wood icon with an inset bronze and enamel triptych, decorated with blue and white enamels, mid 1800s, excellent subject matter of the Mother of God the so called

0068: Russian Icon with Inset Bronze TriptychEst. $200-$300

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Old Master Drawing Legendary King of Ireland(?): Three horse-mounted Knights, most probably the King of Ireland of ancient lore accompanied by two royal guards. The mythical figure of the King of Ireland is holding a royal scepter and a heraldic

0069: Old Master Drawing Legendary King of Ireland(?)Est. $200-$300

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Oscar Magnan, â€œThe Judgement of Parisâ€ Acrylic on: A quizzical and mystifying depiction of a subject matter taken from Ancient Geek mythology, and an assembly of actors beyond the confines of the original myth. Oscar Magnan, a versatile and

0070: Oscar Magnan, â€œThe Judgement of Parisâ€ Acrylic onEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

French Faience Apothecary Jar Dated 1792: Decorated with a schematic drawing of a vase of flowers and a reserve of a floral design a vignette for the name of the medicinal herb contained in the albarello. 18th/19th century. Size: 7 5/8 in.

0071: French Faience Apothecary Jar Dated 1792Est. $600-$800Lot Passed

French Faience Albarello: French faience albarello with floral design and two romantic scenes, signed. Size: 7 1/2 in. high by 4 1/2 in. diameter.

0072: French Faience AlbarelloEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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462 Washington Street, P.O. Box 2576

Woburn, Massachusetts 01801-9998

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