February Fine Estates Auction 2011-02-24 Auction - 457 Price Results - Kaminski Auctions in MA - Page 8
February Fine Estates Auction
3175: Dunning, Watermelon, O/B3040: Pair of Irish Silver Candlesticks3087: Asian Silver Items
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Beverly, MA, United States
Auction Details

February Fine Estates Auction

Kaminski Auctions is pleased to offer English jewelry from an important Conduit Street jeweler, silver and art from the estate of Richard Alfred Chambers formerly of “Stoneyware†on the Thames River in Marlowe, Berkshire, England. A graduate of Winchester College of Oxford University, Richard served in the RAF from 1948-1950. Chambers was a fellow in Neurology at Harvard University Medical School, a Will Edmonds scholar and an instructor at the Royal College of physicians in London. He later became chairman of the Neurology Department at the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Chambers was a member of the Boodles Club in London. Don’t miss the opportunity to acquire pieces from this fabulous and important estate! Our February Fine Estates Auction also includes a great selection of fine antique furniture, Asian items, rugs and an interesting collection of autographs and historically significant signatures from the estate of Hollywood writer and producer, John Aylesworth.
SOLD
Pope, Dogs Playing, O/C: Alexander Pope Jr. (American, 1849-1976), dogs playing, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 16 1/2" x 29".
3174: Pope, Dogs Playing, O/CEst.
$7,000
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$10,000
SOLD
Dunning, Watermelon, O/B: Robert Spear Dunning (American, 1829-1905), watermelon, oil on board, signed lower right, 12" x 19".
3175: Dunning, Watermelon, O/BEst.
$7,000
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$10,000
SOLD
Roberta De La Vega, Mother and Child, O/C: Roberta De La Vega (American, late 20th Century), mother and child, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 24" x 20", 31" x 28" in frame.
3176: Roberta De La Vega, Mother and Child, O/CEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
Thomas Gainsborough, Pastel Portrait: Thomas Gainsborough (English, 1727-1788), pastel portrait ,dated 1776, old label verso, 11 1/4" x 9" sight size, 13 3/4" 11 1/4" in gilt frame.
3179: Thomas Gainsborough, Pastel PortraitEst.
$3,000
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$4,000
Painting on Ivory of Napoleon: Painting on ivory of Napoleon in military uniform, set within inlaid ivory case, partial inscription on left is illegible, 1 7/8" x 1 1/2", 3 7/8" x 3 1/4" frame size. Overall patina with very small
3180: Painting on Ivory of NapoleonEst.
$400
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$600
Lot Passed
SOLD
Collection of Four (4) Civil Rights Letters: Collection of Four (4) Civil Rights letters signed by John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Hubert Humphrey, and Everett Mckinley Dirksen while in the United States Senate.
3181: Collection of Four (4) Civil Rights LettersEst.
$600
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$900
SOLD
Judy Garland Signed Contract: Rare Judy Garland (June 1922 – June 1969) signed contract from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, dated February 11, 1944, 11 x 7 3/4", 16" x 20 1/2" frame size. Provenance: From the collection of
3182: Judy Garland Signed ContractEst.
$600
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$900
SOLD
George Bernard Shaw Autographed Letter: George Bernard Shaw (July 1856 – November 1950) signed hand-written letter dated February 12,1922, 4 1/2" x 7", 22" x 15" frame size. Good condition, not faded. Provenance: From the collection of
3183: George Bernard Shaw Autographed LetterEst.
$300
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$900
SOLD
A. Conan Doyle Autographed Letter: Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (May 1859 – July 1930) signed hand-written letter, 7" x 4 1/2", 15" x 18" frame size. Good condition, clear. Provenance: From the collection of autographs and
3184: A. Conan Doyle Autographed LetterEst.
$600
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$900
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Ernest Hemingway Autographed Letter: Ernest Miller Hemingway (July 1899 – July 1961) three page signed letter, dated February 8, 1960, 31 1/2" x 41 1/2" frame, together with a purchase order and certificate of authenticity from the
3185: Ernest Hemingway Autographed LetterEst.
$2,000
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$3,000
SOLD
Winston Churchill Autograph: Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (November 1874 – January 1965) signature on Colonial Office Downing Street SW stationary, dated April 27, 1921, 2 1/2" x 4 1/2", 14 1/2" x 19 3/4" frame size.
3186: Winston Churchill AutographEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Jimmy Durante Autographed Note: James Francis "Jimmy" Durante (February 1893 – January 1980) signed note reading "To Bobbie...Jimmy Durante", 5 1/2" x 5", 17 1/2" x 16 1/4" frame size. Provenance: From the collection of
3187: Jimmy Durante Autographed NoteEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Yousef Karsh Autographed Note: Yousef Karsh (December 1908 – July 2002) signed note on page dated 1976, 12 1/4" x 9 3/4". Provenance: From the collection of autographs and historically significant signatures from the estate of
3187A: Yousef Karsh Autographed NoteEst.
$100
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$200
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Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Autographed Note: Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and Oliver Hardy (1892–1957) signed note, 2 1/2" x 3 1/4", 11 3/4" x 16 3/4" frame size. Provenance: From the collection of autographs and historically significant
3188: Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Autographed NoteEst.
$300
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$500
Early 20th C. Chandelier: Early 20th century eight (8) arm crystal chandelier, 37"h x 28"w. Good condition.
3189: Early 20th C. ChandelierEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Late 19th C. French Bronze Horse: Late 19th century French bronze saddled horse with one leg raised, 10"h x 12"w x 4 3/4"d.
3190: Late 19th C. French Bronze HorseEst.
$400
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$700
SOLD
Late 19th C. French Bronze Horse: Late 19th century French bronze standing horse, 10 1/2"h x 14"w x 4 1/2"d. Old patina. Good condition.
3191: Late 19th C. French Bronze HorseEst.
$500
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$800
SOLD
Late 19th C. French Bronze Horse: Late 19th century French bronze saddled horse, signed "P.J. Mene," 11 1/2"h x 15"w x 5 1/2"d. Old patina.
3191A: Late 19th C. French Bronze HorseEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
Late 19th C. French Bronze Horse: Late 19th century French bronze horse with one leg raised, 8 1/2"h x 8 1/2"w x 4"d. Old patina.
3192: Late 19th C. French Bronze HorseEst.
$300
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$600
SOLD
19th C. French Inlaid Box: 19th century French boulle style inlaid jewelry box.
3195: 19th C. French Inlaid BoxEst.
$700
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$1,200
SOLD
Afghan Rug: Afghan rug, 8'2" x 10'.
3196: Afghan RugEst.
$1,200
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$1,500
SOLD
Indo Kashan Rug: Indo Kashan rug, 4'11" x 4'11".
3197: Indo Kashan RugEst.
$400
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$700