June Exceptional Estates Auction

LIBERACE Costume, Worn on Stage & Album Cover

HIRO YAMAGATA Banana Tree Acrylic Painting

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Clearwater, FL, United States

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June Exceptional Estates Auction

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Saturday, June 17, 2023 12PM ET bid with us in person, online, absentee or by phone * Personally owned and stage-worn costumes, as well as decorative items, from the estate of legendary performer Liberace. Many of these items were obtained from the 1988 Butterfield/Christie's sale and are listed in that catalog. * Fine art, including antique and contemporary paintings and prints by listed artists. * Several Tiffany items, including lamps, a scale, several pieces of sterling silver and more. * Antique, some very scarce, sterling silver pieces. * Asian antiques. * Fine jewelry, Native American jewelry, early Mexican sterling jewelry, etc. Several vintage watches. * A collection of Inuit carved items. PLEASE NOTE OUR TERMS REGARDING INVOICES, PAYMENTS, AND SHIPPING. When you register to bid, you agree to our terms. Online bidding available through Live Auctioneers, our app, Bidsquare, Invaluable, and HiBid. Phone bids (greater of $100 or posted opening bid) and absentee bids accepted -- form is on our website. HiBid, app, in-person, phone and absentee bidders pay the lowest buyer premium of 17%. Not local No problem. We can ship some items worldwide and provide you with a list of shippers for the other items.

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AUGUSTE RENOIR Signature: Original signature/ autograph by Auguste Renoir framed in a large shadow box frame with photograph and plaque. Signature has official Cagnes town hall Signature authentication stamp and Marie Cagnes

0050: AUGUSTE RENOIR SignatureEst. $1,500-$3,000

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Sandstone Torso of Buddha: Carved stone torso of Buddha, with draped sanghati or kasaya garment, retaining some original pigment. Mounted on a wood base, able to be turned for display and viewing. The sculpture sits on a black

0051: Sandstone Torso of BuddhaEst. $1,000-$2,000

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19th C. Signed Carved Geisha Architectural Element: Antique architectural relief carved wood element fragment, one side having an intricate scene depicting Geisha at a tea house serving seated patrons and the reverse having a design incorporating a

0052: 19th C. Signed Carved Geisha Architectural ElementEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Cecil TOUCHON Mixed Media Abstract Artworks: Two framed abstract mixed media (pencil, pigment, collage) artworks by Cecil Touchon (American, 1956). One work is signed in pencil with title, the other has numbers but no signature. Images measures

0053: Cecil TOUCHON Mixed Media Abstract ArtworksEst. $300-$600

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PIERRE-LEON DUSOUCHET Bronze Marble Plaque: C. 1900 Art Nouveau bronze figure of a woman supporting a water basin with a dove. Gilt metal mounted on a marble plaque. Overall approx. 11-1/2"H x 7"L x 3"D. This item can be shipped in-house.

0054: PIERRE-LEON DUSOUCHET Bronze Marble PlaqueEst. $300-$600

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Antique Continental Silver Virgin and Child Figure: Standing Virgin Mary wearing a crown, scepter in one hand and cradling Jesus as a child in the other arm. Standing on a tiered base with reticulated quatrefoil design, supported by figural feet in

0055: Antique Continental Silver Virgin and Child FigureEst. $200-$400

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LIBERACE Dresden Porcelain Figural Group: Liberace Estate. Dresden porcelain couple duet sculpture, marked N Dresden on bottom, measures 7" x 10" x 6". From Liberace estate, auction Butterfield & Butterfield and Christies, April 9-12, 1988,

0056: LIBERACE Dresden Porcelain Figural GroupEst. $300-$600

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0057: LIBERACE ESTATE: Cobalt Cut Glass VaseEst. $200-$400

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LIBERACE ESTATE: 11 Rococo Relief Plates: White glazed porcelain with a Rococo style border of scroll work executed in relief and highlighted in gold leaf. Marked "G823". Approx. 11" Dia. Provenance: From the estate collection of a personal

0058: LIBERACE ESTATE: 11 Rococo Relief PlatesEst. $300-$600

GEORG JENSEN Sterling Salad Fork: Sterling silver salad fork pattern 42, pea pod design, by Georg Jensen, marked on back Sterling Georg Jensen 42. Fork measures 7 1/2" in length, total weight 70 g. This item can be shipped in-house.

0059: GEORG JENSEN Sterling Salad ForkEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

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Thai Mermaid Statue: Mermaid with raised arms, inspired by the goddess Suvannamaccha, bronzed and painted metal with a dark finish highlighted with gold. Approx. 14"L x 14-5/8"H. This item will need to be shipped by a

0060: Thai Mermaid StatueEst. $200-$400

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Bohemian Cranberry Cut to Clear Tall Vase: Bohemian Czech art glass cranberry cased crystal glass in a striking combination of cut designs. Corset or coupe shape, approx. 19"H x 6-3/8" Dia. This item will need to be shipped by a packing

0061: Bohemian Cranberry Cut to Clear Tall VaseEst. $200-$400

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Chinese Bone and Polychrome Guanyin: Tessellated bone Goddess of Compassion depicted in a kneeling position atop a low pedestal, with a tipped bottle in the left hand. Approx. 7-1/2"L x 7"W x 14-1/2"H. This item will need to be shipped

0062: Chinese Bone and Polychrome GuanyinEst. $300-$600

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CHARLES EAMES Etching, 12th & Chestnut: Etching of Twelfth & Chestnut, St. Louis by Charles Eames, c. 1931. Titled and signed in pencil. Image measures 8" x 6 1/2" with frame measures 14 1/4" x 11 1/2". This item will need to be shipped by

0063: CHARLES EAMES Etching, 12th & ChestnutEst. $400-$800

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Bronze Classical Portrait Bust: Bronze portrait bust of female figure with classical motifs including laurel crown or wreath in her hair, hollow, unsigned. Sculpture measures 14" x 14" x 8". This item will need to be shipped by a

0064: Bronze Classical Portrait BustEst. $300-$600

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Two Vintage Porcelain Service Station Signs: 20th C. Mobilgas shield sign and rectangular Sinclair Gasoline sign. Both one sided. Mobilgas approx. 12" x 12", Sinclair approx. 12"L x 13-1/2"H. This item will need to be shipped by a packing

0065: Two Vintage Porcelain Service Station SignsEst. $200-$400

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Fenton Diamond Lace Opalescent Epergne: Blue opalescent, three Jack in the Pulpit vases, crimped and ruffled rim bowl and trumpets. Approx. 11"H overall. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a

0066: Fenton Diamond Lace Opalescent EpergneEst. $200-$400

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Antique Bronze Blacksmith Sculpture LINDENBERG: Sculpture by Max Lindenberg of male figure, possibly a blacksmith holding long tool with bowl on end (smelting). Artist name on base, measures 28 1/4" high, 10" wide, 15 1/2" deep. This item will

0067: Antique Bronze Blacksmith Sculpture LINDENBERGEst. $400-$800

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Venus in the Forge after Louis de Boullogne: Antique oil on metal painting depicting the painting Venus in the Forge of Vulcan by Louis de Boullogne the Younger, mirrored composition. This work is unique in the inclusion of a clock at the

0068: Venus in the Forge after Louis de BoullogneEst. $300-$600

Antique Bohemian White Green Czech Glass Lusters: Pair of antique Czech Bohemian Moser white cut to green mantle lusters with hanging crystal prisms. Each measures 13 1/2" high. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice.

0069: Antique Bohemian White Green Czech Glass LustersEst. $300-$600Lot Passed

Antique Bohemian Green Czech Glass Lusters: Pair of green cut glass mantle lusters with hanging crystals. They measure 11" high and 6" in diameter. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of

0070: Antique Bohemian Green Czech Glass LustersEst. $300-$600Lot Passed

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Nain Silk Wool Persian Carpet Wall Hanging: Silk and wool Nain Oriental hand knotted area rug. Ivory, red and blue dense floral design with central medallion. Approx. 40" x 64". This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your

0071: Nain Silk Wool Persian Carpet Wall HangingEst. $500-$1,000

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Fabienne DELACROIX Painting Les Genets: Painting of a park scene with figures fishing, strolling, picnicking, signed lower left Fabienne Delacroix (French, b. 1972), also signed and labeled on back with title "Les Genets" and the date

0072: Fabienne DELACROIX Painting Les GenetsEst. $600-$1,200

Vintage TIFFANY Minaudiere Vermeil Sterling: Small vintage, Mid Century 1960s minaudiere or lipstick case, gold vermeil sterling silver finish, marked Tiffany & co, Sterling 925 Italy. Measures 3 1/2" x 1 1/4", total weight 85.4g. This item can

0073: Vintage TIFFANY Minaudiere Vermeil SterlingEst. $400-$800Lot Passed

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