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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Chinese Shang Style Bronze Vessel: Chinese inlaid bronze covered vessel after the prehistoric Chinese Shang Dynasty, with metal additions to simulate silver inlay, the cover with four circular lugs. Extensive oxidation. Very

0073: Chinese Shang Style Bronze VesselEst. $800-$1,000

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Chinese Cloisonne Vase: An enameled vase with a sinuous body, cloisonne, with a celestial dragon and a tiger and other auspicious symbols, China, early 1900s. Size: 7 7/8 in. high by 8 1/4 in. wide.

0074: Chinese Cloisonne VaseEst. $300-$400

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Pair of Bronze Elephants: A pair of bronze archaistic elephants with sacred vases on their backs, caparisoned. Very decorative with good patina, China, 19th century. Good condition, tip of one trunk missing. Size: 6 in.

0075: Pair of Bronze ElephantsEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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Carved Stone Twin Lions: A carved stone set of twin lions as a pedestal, after the original Assyrian 800 BC. Decorative, delicate and well carved stone object, contemporary. Size: 2 3/8 in. high by 3 3/4 in. wide.

0076: Carved Stone Twin LionsEst. $200-$300

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Satsuma Lobed Bowl: A miniature Satsuma lobed bowl, decorated with flowers and geishas, black and gold signature at the bottom. Size: 1 1/4 in. by 2 3/4 in. outside diameter.

0077: Satsuma Lobed BowlEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Russian Bronze Triptych: A Russian bronze triptych with St. Nicholas on the left and the theme of the Virgin Succor to All Who Suffer along with several chosen saints on right. Size: 6 1/2 in. when open by 2 1/2 in. high.

0078: Russian Bronze TriptychEst. $150-$300Lot Passed

Carved Wood Bust: A carved bust of a bearded man with glass eyes, probably Neapolitan, late 18th century. Size: 6 in. in height by 7 in.

0079: Carved Wood BustEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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A Gilt Bronze or Copper Figure of a Qilin: The mythical beast Qilin of China and Southeast Asia, a composite of animals, lion, dragon, horse, deer and with bird wings is presented here with a horn as a rhinoceros or a unicorn and bedecked in

0080: A Gilt Bronze or Copper Figure of a QilinEst. $300-$400

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Japanese Export Cup: An interesting Japanese export cup. Painted with the figure of a European sailing ship, signed at the bottom. Size: 3 1/4 in. tall.

0081: Japanese Export CupEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

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Chinese Brush Pot: Chinese brush washer with flaring top, and surrounded by painted ancient auspicious animals. Size: 7 in. h x 6 7/8 in. diameter.

0082: Chinese Brush PotEst. $600-$800

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Satsuma, Kutani Painted Bowl: Interesting rounded square shape with a scene depicting saints, signed at the bottom. Size: 4 1/4 in. Wide

0083: Satsuma, Kutani Painted BowlEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Japanese Satsuma Vase: Elegant shape pained with a profusion of "weeping" flowers. Size: 6 3/4 inches tall.

0084: Japanese Satsuma VaseEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Ancient Roman Carved Limestone Hand: Probably from a near life size statue shown holding part of a garment, Roman, 2nd century AD, nice decoration with 1800 years of history. Size: 6 1/4 in. by 5 in. at the widest.

0085: Ancient Roman Carved Limestone HandEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Native American Bowl: Small decorated terracotta bowl with vibrant colors and geometric designs. Size: 4 1/4 in. wide by 2 1/4 in. tall.

0086: Native American BowlEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

Ancient Chinese Buddha, Song Dynasty: Carved white marble figure of a standing Buddha. He is shown standing facing forward with his hands forming two of the sacred mudras of Buddhism (here one hand missing). The mudra in his left hand

0087: Ancient Chinese Buddha, Song DynastyEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed

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A Tibetan / Chinese Gilt Copper Incense Burner: A Tibetan or Chinese gilt copper Incense Burner with fine embossed details and many Buddhist symbols, excellent condition, probably 19th/20th , 9 3/4 in. x 21 1/2 in. x 5 1/2 in.

0088: A Tibetan / Chinese Gilt Copper Incense BurnerEst. $100-$200

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Antique Embossed Relief of the Virgin and Child: An antique sculptural image in bold relief showing the Virgin Mary in tender embrace with Her Son the Child Christ, made in gilt copper with fine details and classical treatment of the faces and

0089: Antique Embossed Relief of the Virgin and ChildEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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Three Antique Dutch or Flemish Ceramic Tiles: Three Dutch or Flemish ceramic tiles painted with the image of a windmill in blue bold brushstrokes, framed together as one. 17th/18th century. 6 in. x 16 1/2 in.

0090: Three Antique Dutch or Flemish Ceramic TilesEst. $100-$200

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An Antique Korean Painting: An antique Korean painting of an itinerant man with tiger sitting on the ground to rest in a landscape with several tall mountain peaks in the distance, 18th century. Size: 20 3/8 in. x 17 1/8 in.

0091: An Antique Korean PaintingEst. $200-$300

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Signed Chinese Export Porcelain Famille-rose Vase: A good Chinese export porcelain vase painted in the famille rose palette with enamel colors signed at the bottom. 16 1/2 x 8 3/4 dia.

0092: Signed Chinese Export Porcelain Famille-rose VaseEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Chinese Porcelain Vase with Four-character Mark: A Chinese porcelain vase painted finely with a floral setting and a bird, signed with a four-character mark within a square device. 14 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in. dia.

0093: Chinese Porcelain Vase with Four-character MarkEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

A Chinese Famille Verte Enamel Painted Vase: A Chinese family-verte vase painted in enamel colors with a scene of mythic sea dragon and a dragon-lion creatures within extensive green sea. 17 in. x 8 in.

0094: A Chinese Famille Verte Enamel Painted VaseEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

A European Samson French Vase in the Chinese Manner: A European Samson French vase painted with a scene in the Chinese manner, marked at the bottom with the Sampson mark, late 1800s. 12 in. x 7 1/2 in.

0095: A European Samson French Vase in the Chinese MannerEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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A Palestinian Christian Icon of the John the Evangelist: A Palestinian Christian icon of the John the Evangelist shown holding a Gospel, painted against a greenish background and with an indistinct inscription at the top and bottom, 18th/19th century. 20

0096: A Palestinian Christian Icon of the John the EvangelistEst. $400-$600

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462 Washington Street, P.O. Box 2576

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