October Auctions: Day 1 2021-10-07 Auction - 492 Price Results - DuMouchelles in MI
October Auctions: Day 1
JAPANESE WOOD SHIBAYAMA DISPLAY CABINET
CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE, HINDU GODDESS, KALI
POLYPHON MUSIC BOX AND BASE, COIN OPERATED
Done
Detroit, MI, United States
Auction Details

October Auctions: Day 1

DuMouchelles

DuMouchelles

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DuMouchelles’ October 7th sale includes fine pieces from the notable estates of Dr. Ali Esfahani and Dr. John Willard Spellman, PhD, and others from Metro Detroit and the continental United States. Dr. Spellman retired as Head of the Department of Asian Studies, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is considered one of the world's foremost scholars on Asian Studies and a cultural expert on the political history of India. In 2013, Dr. Spellman was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for his human rights, civil liberties, and volunteer work. His collection of important Indian pieces (lots 54-70) most notably include a fabulous 18th century Kerala oil lamp (lot 54) and wood carving of Hindu goddess Kali (lot 61). The sale features a collection of working antique music boxes (lots 3-7), private estate rugs from Dr. Ali Esfahani (lots 19-26), Russian icons (lots 124-130, 425-431), antique firearms (lots 322-331), sterling silver (lots 44-50, 297-321), African tribal pieces (lots 72-95), fine art paintings and prints (lots 131-169), and much more. Be sure to check out the second day of our October auctions, hosted October 7th, 2021.
SOLD
JAPANESE WOOD SHIBAYAMA DISPLAY CABINET: JAPANESE WOOD SHIBAYAMA DISPLAY CABINET, MEIJI PERIOD H 77", W 50"A Japanese wood Shadona display cabinet. Offers hand painted motifs with mother of pearl applique. Multi-tiered panels. Depth 17".
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
SOLD
JAPANESE CARVED MAHOGANY MOON CABINET: JAPANESE CARVED MAHOGANY MOON CABINET, C 1900 H 85", W 39", D 24" Curio display cabinet having six interior shelves surmounted by exquisitely carved dragons. Base consisting of heavily carved dragon
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
SOLD
POLYPHON MUSIC BOX AND BASE, COIN OPERATED: POLYPHON MUSIC BOX AND BASE, COIN OPERATED C.1890 H 72" W 30.5" D 18.5" Remnants of old labels on verso: E. Jndermuhle, Bern, Switzerland. "Einwurf 10 centimes". 29 Discs, Coin operated-10 Swiss
Est.
$5,000
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$6,000
SOLD
SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, MUSIC WINDUP KEY: SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, MUSIC WINDUP KEY C 1910 L 28" D 12", 12 TUNES Single cylinder 14" with "teeth" points in good condition. Twelve tunes or aires. Made in Switzerland. The label indicates
Est.
$700
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$1,000
SOLD
REGINA DOUBLE COMB MUSIC BOX, TABLE MODEL: REGINA DOUBLE COMB MUSIC BOX, C. 1898, 15.5" DISCS, H 14", W 21", D 20", 50 DISCS, TABLE MODEL Elaborate mahogany case with pillars on front of box. Original paper trademark lithograph on inside of
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
SOLD
SYMPHONIUM WALNUT MUSIC BOX: SYMPHONIUM WALNUT MUSIC BOX, C. 1900, H 10", W 19.5", D 15" Two single combs each 4.5" long. (All points to combs are good). Serial # 99211. Discs by Symphonium are 11.6" DIA. Cover to the case is
Est.
$500
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$800
SOLD
REGINA MAHOGANY DOUBLE COMB MUSIC BOX: REGINA MAHOGANY DOUBLE COMB MUSIC BOX, 1898, H 13", W 22", D 20" Table top music box. Double combs (6.2") to the interior with all points in good condition. Includes 9 discs.
Est.
$600
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$900
SOLD
REUGE, SAINTE CROIX SWITZERLAND, MUSIC BOX: REUGE, SAINTE CROIX SWITZERLAND, ENAMEL AND GILT METAL MUSIC BOX C. 1960 H 3" W 7.5" D 4.5" Hinged cover. Plays Minuets Don Juan by Mozart and Lullaby by Mozart. Case is studded with blue enamel
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
DRESDEN PORCELAIN FIGURAL CLOCK: DRESDEN PORCELAIN FIGURAL CLOCK, EARLY 20TH C. H 22.75", L 14"Allegorical 3 cherubs of the four seasons on an elaborately floral decorated clock. Roman numerals. Having the crowned "S" mark of the
Est.
$800
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$1,200
DRESDEN PORCELAIN MIRROR/REFLECTOR: DRESDEN PORCELAIN MIRROR/REFLECTOR, H 33.5", W 17.25"Relief cherubs and floral in full relief with two light sconce arms. Fired gold accents. Wood back support.
Est.
$600
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$1,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
DRESDEN PORCELAIN URN + BASE, H 20.5", W 15.5": DRESDEN PORCELAIN URN + BASE, H 20.5", W 15.5"Restored. Figural handles with hand painted scene. Full relief floral decorated. Having the crowned "S" mark of the Sitzendorfer Porzellanmanufaktur.
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
MARCEL DEBUT, FRENCH 1865 - 1933, BRONZE SCULTPURE: MARCEL DEBUT, FRENCH 1865 - 1933, BRONZE SCULTPURE, 19TH/20TH C. H 16" W 9.5" D 10" A finely cast Art nouveau bronze ewer depicting a nude and a swan perched amongst seaweed. The lip of the ewer
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
SOLD
AFTER ALBERT-ERNEST CARRIER-BELLEUSE SCULPTURE: AFTER ALBERT-ERNEST CARRIER-BELLEUSE (FRENCH 1824-1887) ALLEGORY OF THE HARVEST, BRONZE SCULTPURE, LATE 19TH C. H 17.5 W 7 Depicting a harvester with a short sickle in one hand and wheat in another,
Est.
$600
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$900
SOLD
AFTER CARL KAUBA POLYCHROME BRONZE SCULPTURE: AFTER CARL KAUBA POLYCHROME BRONZE SCULPTURE H 27" W 10" "PEACE" Entitled "Peace". The bronze depicts a Native American chief holding an eagle feather staff in one hand and a peace pipe. The figure
Est.
$500
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$800
SOLD
ART DECO BRONZE HARLOT, H 10", W 6": ART DECO BRONZE HARLOT, H 10", W 6" Presented on black marble base, measuring H 13.75" overall. Provenance: From the Estate of Dr. James Letson, Saginaw, MI
Est.
$300
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$600
SOLD
PERSIAN NAIN HAND WOVEN SILK RUG, W 6' L 8' 9": PERSIAN NAIN HAND WOVEN SILK RUG, W 6' L 8' 9" Black ground, having a repetitious vase and floral pattern. Wide ivory ground main border with an elaborate floral and swag design. From the collection
Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
SOLD
PERSIAN HAND WOVEN WOOL CARPET, W 9', L 12'4": PERSIAN HAND WOVEN WOOL CARPET, W 9', L 12'4" Semi antique. From the collection of Dr. and Lila Esfahani, Grand Blanc, MI.
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
SOLD
PERSIAN FARAHAN WOVEN WOOL CARPET, W 5' L 9'5": PERSIAN FARAHAN HAND WOVEN WOOL CARPET, C. 1910 W 5' L 9'5" Allover floral repetitious pattern. Navy ground. From the collection of Dr. and Lila Esfahani, Grand Blanc, MI.
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
PERSIAN QUM HANDWOVEN WOOL RUG, W 4'4", L 6'8": PERSIAN QUM HANDWOVEN WOOL RUG, C. 1940S, W 4'4", L 6'8" Finely woven. All wool. From the collection of Dr. and Lila Esfahani, Grand Blanc, MI.
Est.
$600
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$1,000