Selections from NYC, Boston Estates

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Selections from NYC, Boston Estates

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We are honored to be presenting to our friends and clients a good selection from NYC Collections, Boston Estates, and important Antiquities from a Maryland long time art lover. Including: Good Renaissance carved tabernacle relief of the Virgin Mary and Infant Child, other early European sculpture, excellent large Islamic manuscript page with early miniature, a selection of prehistoric pottery, ancient vases, Greek, Roman antiquities including several important portraits and other sculptures, pre-Columbian and Coptic textiles, rare Chinese silver tea set, several silver covered icons and well painted examples. Also, Old Master paintings, as well as Asian paintings and sculpture.

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Roman Head of Deity: Roman important life-size, carved stone head of a female Deity or portrait of a lady, Etruria Roman Period, 2 nd Century AD, originally painted and with remnants of the original color, on Museum

0097: Roman Head of DeityEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Greek Head of Aphrodite: Near life-size head of Aphrodite, East Greek, Hellenistic Period. Judging from the shape of the hair originally shown as the goddessâ€™s hand pulled gently to her left, it betrays that this head

0098: Greek Head of AphroditeEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Two Prints of "Cries of London": Two prints of Cries of London. Famous early 1800â€™s series of prints based on Wheatleyâ€™s original oils, from the same set as at the Bishopsgate Institute archive. â€œ Although coming

0099: Two Prints of "Cries of London"Est. $200-$400Lot Passed

Two Persian Gouache Paintings: Two (2) Persian Gouache Paintings: One depicting a hunter with an animal escaping into a cave, and several other men fishing. The other showing a female tended by several men. Probably mid-20 th

0100: Two Persian Gouache PaintingsEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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English Watercolor and Gouache: English watercolor and gouache, Beating Around the Bush. An illustration of origins of the commonly used phrase in our language, deriving from the practice during fox hunts of beating around the bush

0101: English Watercolor and GouacheEst. $400-$600

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Old Master Painting attr. Tibaldi: Old Master painting, c. 1500, Renaissance painting of the Mother of God, attributed to Tibaldi, a student and follower of Leonardoâ€™s. A period, rare Museum quality object and extremely

0102: Old Master Painting attr. TibaldiEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed

Austrian Painted Figure of a Dog: Austrian antique cold painted figure of a white-haired Terrier Dog with well painted eyes and well-cast. 2 x 2 ¼ .

0103: Austrian Painted Figure of a DogEst. $150-$250Lot Passed

Byzantine Portrait of Woman: A rare Byzantine portrait of a female Early Christian, well-carved marble Late Roman, Early Byzantine circa 4 th /5 th century AD. 3 ¾ inches x 2 ¼ inches by 3 ¼ inches.

0104: Byzantine Portrait of WomanEst. $850-$1,100Lot Passed

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Pacific Northwest Totem Pole: Northwest Coast, large Native American Totem Pole, painted with original colors, each of the â€œspirits” masterfully sculpted, suitable for exhibiting inside your home, perhaps the Living

0105: Pacific Northwest Totem PoleEst. $2,000-$3,000

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17th c. Alabaster: Malines 17 th c. alabaster depicting the Judgement of Solomon who is seated on his throne, surrounded by his counselors and rendering his decision. The carving is highlighted by gold gilding and

0106: 17th c. AlabasterEst. $1,800-$2,200Lot Passed

Medieval Miniature on Vellum: Medieval miniature of the Adoration of the Magi painted on vellum, probably French or Flemish, depicting the Virgin Mary seated on a royal throne and holding the Infant Christ. One of the Magi

0107: Medieval Miniature on VellumEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed

16th c. Painting on Vellum: A rare 16 th century painting on vellum of St. Henry seated with a crown by his side and the imperial mace with a church in the background. 6 7/8 x 8 7/8 frame.

0108: 16th c. Painting on VellumEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed

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Oval Plaquette of the Crucifiction: An oval Silver plaquette of the Crucifixion, possibly South Italian 18 th c. 5 3/8 x 6 3/8

0109: Oval Plaquette of the CrucifictionEst. $500-$800

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Russian Icon of Virgin and Child: A small Russian finely painted icon of the Virgin and Christ Child, 18 th /19 th c. covered in a gold gilt riza (through the provenance, this icon is said to be Miraculous for healing). 5 ¼

0110: Russian Icon of Virgin and ChildEst. $400-$500

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Icon of Virgin and Child: A fine and rare icon of Saint Mary holding the Infant Christ, in a frame, probably Greek, 18th/19th c. 5 x 6 3/8 frame

0111: Icon of Virgin and ChildEst. $400-$500

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Pre-Columbian Textile in Frame: Pre-Columbian Textile, conserved in a frame, 800-900 years old, possibly Inca. 15 ½ x 12 ¾ frame.

0112: Pre-Columbian Textile in FrameEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Persian Qajar Mirror: Persian Qajar Period Mirror with full case and cover, early 19 th c., the cover painted on both sides, and the case profusely illustrated. 8 5/8 x 5 3/4

0113: Persian Qajar MirrorEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Satsuma Vase: Satsuma vase painted with idyllic scenes in several reserves and with elongated neck and with extensive use of gold paint. Elephant head handles. 7 ½ tall, 3 ¾ dia.

0114: Satsuma VaseEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Oval Portrait Medallion of Lincoln: Lincoln, our most celebrated President, well executed bronze bass-relief oval portrait medallion, c. 1870â€™s. 5 ½ x 4 5/8.

0115: Oval Portrait Medallion of LincolnEst. $150-$250Lot Passed

Chinese Bowl with Phoenix and Dragon: Chinese signed bowl painted allover in yellow background and with a Phoenix and Dragon in eternal motion, Guangxu mark and probably Period. 6 3/8 dia. x 2 3/8 high.

0116: Chinese Bowl with Phoenix and DragonEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Chinese Hardwood Carving of Monk: Chinese fine hardwood carving of a Holy Man or Monk, 19 th c. 13 in. tall, base approx. 5 dia.

0117: Chinese Hardwood Carving of MonkEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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Two Himalayan Bells: Two antique Himalayan bronze sizable bells may be Tibet, Nepal or other. 6 ¼ in. tall for larger.

0118: Two Himalayan BellsEst. $200-$300

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Luigi Mayer, early trip to Egypt and Palestine- Two early and rare views: Luigi Mayer, early Near East travel in Egypt and Palestine, from the famous volume, this Lot contains two hand-colored prints from (EGYPT) MAYER, Luigi. Views in Egypt, from the Original Drawings in

0119: Luigi Mayer, early trip to Egypt and Palestine- Two early and rare viewsEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Chinese Painting of Trading Ship: China Trade, Chinese painting of a trading vessel, framed. Early to mid 19 th c. 14 x 12 frame, 8 x 6 ½ inset.

0120: Chinese Painting of Trading ShipEst. $350-$450Lot Passed

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