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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Antique French Gilt Brass Mantel Clock: Ornate French Louis XIV style gilt brass mantel clock. Measures 24 1/4" x 15" x 7" (HWD). This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable

0135: Antique French Gilt Brass Mantel ClockEst. $300-$600

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Giuseppe Armani Figurine 880E LOVING ARMS: Giuseppe Armani figurine titled "LOVING ARMS" is numbered 880E and is the 1993 event figure. Signed and stands about 14" tall. Comes with an Armani box but we aren't positive that it is the original

0165: Giuseppe Armani Figurine 880E LOVING ARMSEst. $100-$200

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Vintage Japanese Katana Sword: Japanese katana sword with scabbard. Blade measures approx. 27 1/4", 37 3/4" overall. Signed / marked tang. This item can be shipped in-house.

0249: Vintage Japanese Katana SwordEst. $400-$800

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C.G. BONEHILL London Double Barrel Shotgun 12 Ga: Antique C. G. Bonehill side by side double barrel 12 gauge shotgun, circa 1875-1887. Matching serial #36537 on barrel, forend and receiver. Barrels measure 30", overall 46 3/4, LOP 14 1/4". Proof

0274: C.G. BONEHILL London Double Barrel Shotgun 12 GaEst. $200-$2,000

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SMITH AND WESSON 686 Revolver 357 Magnum: S&W Model 686-1 double action revolver. Capacity 6 rounds .357 Magnum caliber. Barrel measures approx. 4". This item can be shipped in-house. Please check the shipping details in our terms and

0287: SMITH AND WESSON 686 Revolver 357 MagnumEst. $200-$2,000

Abadeh Persian Wool Area Rug: Abadeh Persian wool carpet, Heybatlu design. Red field medallion with dark blue field. Semi antique, vintage. Approx. 41" x 61". This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice.

0217: Abadeh Persian Wool Area RugEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

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

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M1889 Prussian Infantry Officers Sword: Antique Imperial German Prussian Model 1889 officers sword. Straight blade, ricasso marked A C with scales for Alexander Coppel. Brass hilt with wire wrapped grip. Overall 33 3/4", blade measures 30

0252: M1889 Prussian Infantry Officers SwordEst. $400-$800

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COLT 1861 NAVY .36 Cal. Single Action Revolver: Colt 1861 Navy. Serial number 3578, dating the pistol to the first year of production (1861). Numbers match. Civil War era cap and ball cartridge single action hand gun used by Union Cavalry. This

0300: COLT 1861 NAVY .36 Cal. Single Action RevolverEst. $200-$2,000

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COLT Mustang Pocketlite Pistol 380: Colt Mustang subcompact pistol chambered in .380 caliber. Barrel measures approx. 2 3/4". SS Cerakote / Stainless finish. The Mustang is compact, making it an ideal choice for concealed carry or as a

0257: COLT Mustang Pocketlite Pistol 380Est. $200-$2,000

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SMITH and WESSON Model 10 M&P Revolver 38: Vintage 1971-72 Smith & Wesson Military and Police, Model 10-5 double action revolver, chambered in .38 S&W Special. Capacity: 6 rounds. Barrel measures approx. 4 7/8". Serial # D366232 This item can

0262: SMITH and WESSON Model 10 M&P Revolver 38Est. $200-$2,000

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Giuseppe Armani Figurine 1297C KITTY: Giuseppe Armani Figurine: Kitty 1297C. Measures 14 1/2" tall. Comes with original box. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers,

0004: Giuseppe Armani Figurine 1297C KITTYEst. $100-$200

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Pair ORIGINAL HUMMEL Drawings: Original colored pencil sketch by Sister Mary Innocentia Hummel, signed lower left "Hummel esp. HF". One drawing is of a young boy with glasses reading and the other features a young girl with a bow

0076: Pair ORIGINAL HUMMEL DrawingsEst. $600-$1,200

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19th C Genre Painting O/C: Oil on canvas painting featuring three figures and dog in front of a stone house with landscape in the background, unsigned. Painting measures 10" x 8 1/2" with frame 17" x 15 1/2" (HW). This item

0091: 19th C Genre Painting O/CEst. $200-$400

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LIBERACE Ruffled Tuxedo Shirt, 1960s: Sportive Male by Paul ruffled shirt, late 1960s. Purported to have belonged to Liberace, possibly pictured in Butterfield/Christie's catalog on page 147. Provenance: From the estate collection of a

0102: LIBERACE Ruffled Tuxedo Shirt, 1960sEst. $400-$800

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Native American Silver Turquoise Concho Belt: Vintage Southwest Native American Indian concho belt with six conchos alternating with seven butterflies and six conchos, each set with a central turquoise, and the belt having two stones. Early to

0109: Native American Silver Turquoise Concho BeltEst. $200-$400

Antique Chinese Blue White Porcelain Ginger Jar: Blue and white ceramic ginger/spice jar/container, unmarked, possibly Chinese. The jar measures 3 3/4" x 4 1/8". This item can be shipped in-house.

0146: Antique Chinese Blue White Porcelain Ginger JarEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

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Battle of Leipzig Oil on Canvas Painting: 19th C. painting representing the Battle of Leipzig, or the Battle of Nations, Napoleonic War, Prussian flag and French flag are depicted, unsigned. Canvas measures 23" x 35", with frame measures 32

0005: Battle of Leipzig Oil on Canvas PaintingEst. $400-$800

Lloyd Raymond NEY Abstract Watercolor: Abstract watercolor painting on paper by Lloyd Raymond Ney (American, 1893-1964), signed Ney 1961 lower right corner. Paper measures 18" x 24", frame measures 27 1/4" x 32 1/2". This item will need

0010: Lloyd Raymond NEY Abstract WatercolorEst. $700-$1,400Lot Passed

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Jean Claude Roy Painting Rollins College: Oil on linen painting of Rollins College, titled "Oak Tree in Winter Park" by Jean Claude Roy (French, b. 1948), signed lower left corner, title and date 2015 written on back of canvas. Images

0020: Jean Claude Roy Painting Rollins CollegeEst. $500-$1,000

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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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Women's EBEL 1911 18K Gold Bezel Watch: Ladies Ebel 18K gold bezel Swiss quartz watch with stainless steel case and link bracelet. Case measures approx. 35mm at the widest point. Factory band inside circumference is approx. 6 1/4". This

0147: Women's EBEL 1911 18K Gold Bezel WatchEst. $400-$800

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Giuseppe Armani Figurine 287F CATERINA: Giuseppe Armani figurine titled "CATERINA". It stands about 15". Comes with the original box. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable

0162: Giuseppe Armani Figurine 287F CATERINAEst. $100-$200

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