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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Old Master 17 th c. Dutch Painting: A masterful Dutch painting of "The Day's Catch" in the secular grand tradition of the Dutch non-religious art of the late 16th/early 17th that pioneered the European still life depictions. On oak

0097: Old Master 17 th c. Dutch PaintingEst. $600-$800

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A Carved Hardwood Chinese Artist's Brush Pot: A hardwood Chinese artist's brush pot, carved in bold relief with a scene of a dragon's lair, illustrated as a deep cave where two dragons are engaged in combat over the magical pearl. 8 7/8 in. x 6

0098: A Carved Hardwood Chinese Artist's Brush PotEst. $200-$300

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A Russian Icon Illustrating Christ's Ascent: A Russian icon illustrating Christ's Ascension to Heavens on the 40th day after the Resurrection. His disciples are gathered with His Mother while Christ ascends to heaven, his mandorla carried by

0099: A Russian Icon Illustrating Christ's AscentEst. $200-$300

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A Spanish Carved Wood Relief of St. Paul: The Apostle who made his priority the proselytizing of all the pagan people of the Roman Empire, is shown here with a sword (symbol of steadfastness of Faith) and the Gospel (the book of the "new

0100: A Spanish Carved Wood Relief of St. PaulEst. $300-$400

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Odysseus Revealing Achilles Among the Women: A painting in the Old Master tradition, showing Achilles being forced to reveal himself in the midst of the young women where his mother had hidden him fearing that if he were to go to War in Troy he

0101: Odysseus Revealing Achilles Among the WomenEst. $300-$400

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A Well Painted Portrait of Mary the Mother of God: Italian or French, very well painted, 18th/19th century oil on canvas, good overall condition with minor paint loss near the edges. Size: 13 1/2 in. x 10 1/4 in. (without frame)

0102: A Well Painted Portrait of Mary the Mother of GodEst. $200-$300

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A Chinese "Blue to Clear" Layered Cameo Peking: A Chinese "blue to clear" layered cameo Peking glass vase with a deeply cut design illustrating a running band of dragons around the body and other geometric designs allover. Very decorative, in

0103: A Chinese "Blue to Clear" Layered Cameo PekingEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Good Chinese Vase with Warm Whitish Glaze: A good Chinese vase in a warm-whitish glaze and decorated with a zoomorphic mask on two sides, Song Dynasty style, good condition. 7 1/2 in. x 5 in.

0104: Good Chinese Vase with Warm Whitish GlazeEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Gorham Ancient Greek Style Kylix Bowl the MET: A semi-antique remarkable Gorham Company ancient Greek style Kylix bowl created specifically for the world-renowned MET, the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. It is hallmarked at the underside.

0105: Gorham Ancient Greek Style Kylix Bowl the METEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

A Remarkable Ancient Egyptian Ushabti: Beautiful with a "sturdy" look about it, the god of the dead Osiris is shown holding the crook and the flail, symbols of his authority. The reverse side with a calligraphic, hieroglyphic inscription.

0106: A Remarkable Ancient Egyptian UshabtiEst. $1,200-$1,600Lot Passed

Well Executed Ancient Egyptian Ushabti: A good and well executed Ancient Egyptian ushabti it has an hieroglyphic inscription in the front and an attractive turquoise color; good details and excellent condition. 4 3/4 in. x 1 3/8 in. x 1 in.

0107: Well Executed Ancient Egyptian UshabtiEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

Korean Vase, Painted with Floral Motif: A small Korean vase, painted with floral motif and attractive grayish color glaze on the body and a blue/gray color for the floral decoration, 18th century. Excellent condition. 3 5/8 in. x 5 1/8

0108: Korean Vase, Painted with Floral MotifEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

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Early Drawing or Litho of the Adoration of the Magi: An early drawing or litho of the Adoration of the Magi, probably Italian, possibly 17th century. It shows the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ while several men and servants carrying presents

0109: Early Drawing or Litho of the Adoration of the MagiEst. $300-$400

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Japanese Woodblock Print of Nude Young Woman: Japanese woodblock print showing a beguiling image of a young woman about to go into her bathtub, a wooden barrel. Beautiful colors, great composition and extremely decorative. In good condition.

0110: Japanese Woodblock Print of Nude Young WomanEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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Original Drawing of a 19 th Century Man: Original pencil on paper, drawing of a seated gentleman holding his hat. It appears to be a drawing executed by one of the French impressionists. Good condition. Size: 21 3/4" H x 17 3/4" W framed

0111: Original Drawing of a 19 th Century ManEst. $300-$400

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Early Italian Bronze Figure of Eros: An early Italian bronze figure of Eros (aka Putti), the mischievous son of Aphrodite goddess of Love. He strikes mortals without their foreknowledge, causing passion, inspiration but also war and

0112: Early Italian Bronze Figure of ErosEst. $300-$400

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Spanish Colonial Painting of St. Michael: A Spanish Colonial painting of St. Michael painted in vivid colors, oil on canvas, in the great tradition of the Cusco School. The Archangel is depicted holding a long gun and wearing a hat decorated

0113: Spanish Colonial Painting of St. MichaelEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Italian Red & Black Chalk Drawing, G.B Cipriani: A masterful 18 th century Italian red & black Chalk drawing by Giovanni Battista Cipriani (attr., 1727-1785) of a young woman with a simple headband; her eyes are downcast, and her face exhibits a

0114: Italian Red & Black Chalk Drawing, G.B CiprianiEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Young Hermaphrodite Old Master Pen and Ink Drawing: A masterful Italian pen and ink drawing of a young hermaphrodite, (attributed to Pier Leone Ghezzi) 18th century or earlier, drawn on the back of a lengthy letter written in meticulous cursive

0115: Young Hermaphrodite Old Master Pen and Ink DrawingEst. $300-$600Lot Passed

English Male Nude Sculpture c.1934 by Bidde: Brought to this country in 1961, this wonderful, sculpted model of a male nude model exhibits the sensitive, yet manly qualities of the sculptor's art. Signed on an accompanying tag. Exceptional

0116: English Male Nude Sculpture c.1934 by BiddeEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

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English 17th/18th c. Old Master Portrait of a Pastor: An excellent quality English 17th/18th century portrait of an important pastor with his life's accomplishments celebrated in a vita note written on the back. Oil on canvas and with his family coat

0117: English 17th/18th c. Old Master Portrait of a PastorEst. $300-$400

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Abstract by Oscar Magnan, Limited Edition Signed Print: By the renowned artist Oscar Magnan, signed in pencil, limited edition, lithograph, colors on paper. Oscar Magnan was the Head for the Arts Department at Saint Peters University until very recently

0118: Abstract by Oscar Magnan, Limited Edition Signed PrintEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

0119: Abstract by Oscar Magnan, Limited Edition Signed PrintEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

A Summer Morning in the American South: Beautiful summer morning in Georgia (?) with a table set already set with a refreshment and a bowl of cherries. Life in the heat of the summer does not get any better than this, quintessentially

0120: A Summer Morning in the American SouthEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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