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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Horse-drawn Russian Sleds in the Winter Snow: Very evocative and beautifully painted, painted on wood panel, signed lower right with an indistinct signature. Nice frame but in need of attention. Size: 6 3/8" x 12 3/8" panel, 14 1/2" x 21"

0121: Horse-drawn Russian Sleds in the Winter SnowEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Very Fine Quality Dan Tribe African Mask: Very Fine Quality Dan Tribe African Mask, from a Cambridge, Massachusetts collection, acquired in the 1960s, with stretched out features, a traditionally oval shaped face, and elongated forehead. It

0122: Very Fine Quality Dan Tribe African MaskEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Chiwara Antelope Emblematic African Dancing Mask: This is the complete mask together with the basket woven headdress on which this carved wood masterpiece of African Art rests as it is used for dancing. A prime example and in very good condition,

0123: Chiwara Antelope Emblematic African Dancing MaskEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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Ancient Greek Statuette of Nude Deity or Supplicant: Ancient Greek statuette of a deity appearing nude with part of clothing covering the lower portion of her legs. Beautifully modelled with classical features and body proportions, c. 400 BC. Size: 4

0124: Ancient Greek Statuette of Nude Deity or SupplicantEst. $300-$500

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Ancient Greek Terracotta Statuette of a Goddess,: Well preserved dedicatory statuette of a female deity appearing in the attire of a secondary personage in the ancient Greek religion, with great modelling, classical features, c.400 BC. Size: 4 1/2

0125: Ancient Greek Terracotta Statuette of a Goddess,Est. $300-$500

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Ancient Greek Cypriot Limestone Head of a Male Deity: Hellenistic Period, c. 2nd/3rd century BC with notable hair style and a horn-like ringlets at the front that perhaps reflect the identity of the person or deity portrayed. From an old collection

0126: Ancient Greek Cypriot Limestone Head of a Male DeityEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Ming Dynasty Chinese Guarding Bronze Figure: An imposing male figure dressed in the uniform of a guardian entrusted with the protection of humans and deities alike, with a stern expression to instill fear to all enemies and all malevolent

0127: Ming Dynasty Chinese Guarding Bronze FigureEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

Two Gray Schist Gandhara Heads: Two Gandharan heads, one representing a Buddhist acolyte (2nd c. BC), the other a female deity or a queen (3rd-4th c. AD). Both with very elaborate coiffures reflecting the significance and

0128: Two Gray Schist Gandhara HeadsEst. $600-$1,000Lot Passed

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Important Late Roman or Early Byzantine Pilgrims: A veritable museum worthy Pilgrim's Flask, a scholar's delight, Late Roman or Early Byzantine c. 5th/6th century AD replete with symbols of Early Christian beliefs, Resurrection of Christ, Salvation

0129: Important Late Roman or Early Byzantine PilgrimsEst. $800-$1,000

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Large Chinese Jade of Shoulao, Apple-green and White: God of longevity. Represented as an old man, bald, with a high forehead and long white beard, and carrying a staff and a peach. In China, he is one of the three gods known collectively as 'Fu-Lu-Shou

0130: Large Chinese Jade of Shoulao, Apple-green and WhiteEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Important Italian Old Master Drawing of a Nude Male: Classic, masterful, virtuoso, wonderful depiction of a young male, a drawing in the Old Master tradition. Acquired in Rome from the famous Galleria Marcello Aldega in 1984. Full details about the

0131: Important Italian Old Master Drawing of a Nude MaleEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Large Rare Russian or Greek Icon of Saint George: A masterpiece of carving in the so called "mother of pearl" shell material, in perfect condition, rare for its size, possibly carved in one of the Christian monasteries active in the 1800s to service

0132: Large Rare Russian or Greek Icon of Saint GeorgeEst. $300-$600

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Two Small Russian Carved Agate Bears: Carved in the Faberge manner and in the long Russian tradition of producing sculptures of favorite subjects such as the iconic symbol of Russia. Fine miniatures, excellent condition. Size: 1 3/4" x 3

0133: Two Small Russian Carved Agate BearsEst. $600-$1,000Lot Passed

Painting of Imposing Mountainous Landscape with a Lake: Very well painted in the 19th century manner. A large inland lake with a boat and fishermen hauling in their day's catch, overall, in good condition save for a small, easily fixable spot. Good

0134: Painting of Imposing Mountainous Landscape with a LakeEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Two-sided Russian Painting, (Later Soviet and an: An old impressionist painting (late 19th century) on the inside was re-used to make for a canvas that was painted with the portrait of a later sailor. The earlier painting is of particular interest.

0135: Two-sided Russian Painting, (Later Soviet and anEst. $400-$600

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Large Framed American Print of the Ship "Game Cock": An older, antique print with original frame, probably 1950s or earlier, good condition ready for your wall. Ship built in East Boston in 1850 by J. Hall. Size: 21 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.

0136: Large Framed American Print of the Ship "Game Cock"Est. $200-$300Lot Passed

Two New England Paintings, mid 20 th c.: 1) Antique signed and dated painting Motive #1 (?) in Rockport, Massachusetts 17 1/2" x 23 1/2" (frame), and 2) An Impressionist view of a House in the Woods, 30" x 28".

0137: Two New England Paintings, mid 20 th c.Est. $200-$400Lot Passed

Antique Boldly Painted Still Life of Vase with Flowers: In the manner of an early Georgia O'Keeffe painting that later flourished into her sensual flower close-ups, this early to mid-century painting on Masonite, is extremely decorative. In an older

0138: Antique Boldly Painted Still Life of Vase with FlowersEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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The Pretzel Maker Old Master Oil on Canvas: Housed in a great original (?) frame and in very good condition, expertly relined probably in the early 20th century. A truly masterful depiction of an old time baker in 16th/17th century Northern

0139: The Pretzel Maker Old Master Oil on CanvasEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Antique Ethiopian Icon/painting, Exceptional Quality: Rescued from a crumbling Ethiopian church building by an American worker in the mid 1960s and framed in a very decorative quality frame it will brighten any living room or space. Size: 22" x 17 1/2"

0140: Antique Ethiopian Icon/painting, Exceptional QualityEst. $300-$500

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Italian or French Old Master, Late 16th/Early 17th: Delightful extensive landscape with a river and a town in the distance, people and animals engaged in diverse activities. Very good quality, oil on canvas, relined, bright colors, in the manner of

0141: Italian or French Old Master, Late 16th/Early 17thEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Old Master Possibly by David Teniers the Younger: A brilliant illustration of a domestic dispute, a noteworthy Old Master painting, oil on canvas, by an excellent artist, possibly David Teniers the Younger who spent his career depicting village life

0142: Old Master Possibly by David Teniers the YoungerEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Femme Fatale, signed WPA Oil o/c Painting: Signed and dated Ricciardi 1938, a fantastic oil on canvas portrait of a woman wearing a hat, jewels and cigarette in her left hand. A typical portrait icon of her times framed, in good condition.

0143: Femme Fatale, signed WPA Oil o/c PaintingEst. $400-$600

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Floral Bouquet in the Flemish 17th c. Tradition: Painted in great detail, probably from the 1800s oil on board, extremely decorative, good condition. Size: 11 3/8" x 8 1/2" sight.

0144: Floral Bouquet in the Flemish 17th c. TraditionEst. $300-$500

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462 Washington Street, P.O. Box 2576

Woburn, Massachusetts 01801-9998

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