MODERN, CHINESE, & DECORATIVE ARTS AUCTION 2025-08-15 Auction - 502 Price Results - Merrill's Auctioneers and Appraisers in VT
Silk Screen on Plexiglass Jaggers Eye by Arthur Weinsteinca. 1960 Fred Miller Mid Century Sterling Dish17th c Chinese Quan Yin Wooden Statue
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Williston, VT, United States
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MODERN, CHINESE, & DECORATIVE ARTS AUCTION

MID CENTURY MODERN, CHINESE, & DECORATIVE ARTS AUCTION FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th, 2025 MERRILL'S AUCTION GALLERY 137 JAMES BROWN DRIVE, WILLISTON, VERMONT Merrill's Auctioneers and Appraisers is pleased to offer Mid Century Modern furniture & accessories, Chinese art, porcelain, & decorative arts. Vermont paintings & prints including Francis Colburn, Sabra Field, & Warren Kimble. Oriental rugs, Studio Glass and Pottery, Glass, China, Silver, & fine jewelry. This sale will feature an extensive offering of antique and ancient Chinese decorative artifacts collected in Shanxi Province in Northern China in the 1990's. Selections of Warren Kimble furniture and paints from a Middlebury, VT home. A collection of outsider art, including Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Richard Burnside, & Woody Long. Also featuring a fine painting of apples by Kim Hai Lim, pair of Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs with ottomans, an expansive Danish Modern Poul Cadovius Royal wall system, outstanding group of jewelry from various estates, and much more. Preview in person THURSDAY, August 14th from 1 to 6 pm, & FRIDAY, August 15th from 8 am until 9:30 am sale time, or by prior appointment. Please review our catalog through our on-line selling platforms- Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, & Auction Zip. Payment can be made with a credit card over the phone, secure billing provided for on-line purchases. Our third party shipper can use UPS & USPS package delivery. A list of private carriers is available for larger items, and curbside pick-up is easily arranged. BID ONLINE, IN PERSON, BY ABSENTEE BID, OR PHONE BID, AND SIGN UP FOR EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.MERRILLSAUCTION.COM TERMS: Major credit cards, wire transfer, cash, or approved check. All Items Sold As Is With No Implied Or Expressed Warranty. MERRILL'S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS Specializing In Estate & Antique Auctions Three Generations Selling Since 1931 Mailing Address: PO Box 558, Williston, Vt. 05495 Consignment Auction Gallery
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17th c Chinese Quan Yin Wooden Statue: 17th c Chinese Quan Yin wooden statue, Shanxi Province, minor losses, ht 33"
0001: 17th c Chinese Quan Yin Wooden StatueEst. $800-$1,200
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16th c Chinese Ceramic Family Altar: 16th c Chinese ceramic family altar, excavated, crackle and opalescence in glaze, excavated, repaired with epoxy resin, 18" x 14" x 10"
0002: 16th c Chinese Ceramic Family AltarEst. $600-$800
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Francis Colburn (VT 1909-1984): Francis Colburn (Vermont 1909-1984) Landscape with Dunes oil on canvas signed lower right 24 x 30" 31 x 38" as framed. Colburn spent his life recording the people and terrain of his home state in
0003: Francis Colburn (VT 1909-1984)Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Walnut Center Display Table with Live Wood Pillar: Walnut standing table with live edge driftwood pillar - 42" x 36" diameter
0004: Walnut Center Display Table with Live Wood PillarEst. $2,000-$4,000
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2005 Harley Davidson Dyna Glide Motorcycle: 2005 Harley Davidson Dyna Glide Motorcycle- meticulously cared for with aftermarket pipes, K&N filter, forward controls etc 17,xxx miles.
0005: 2005 Harley Davidson Dyna Glide MotorcycleEst. $5,000-$7,000
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ca. 1960 Fred Miller Mid Century Sterling Dish: ca. 1960 Frederick Anson Miller (1913-2000) high style mid century sterling silver handwrought sterling silver kite or stingray form assymetrical polygonal footed dish having incised diamond grid
0006: ca. 1960 Fred Miller Mid Century Sterling DishEst. $1,000-$2,000
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1920 Georg Jensen Danish 830 Silver Pen Tray: 1920 Georg Jensen 830 silver pen tray having subtle beaded edge and hand-hammered finish, set on 4 ball feet, mkd. "78" some minor surface abrasion, overall very good condition 10.5" x 3.75" 7.3 troy
0007: 1920 Georg Jensen Danish 830 Silver Pen TrayEst. $300-$600
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Karl Faberge Cane Head: Karl Faberge 14k yellow gold multi tone, rock crystal, green Guilloché Enamel, with carved onyx rat figural top with round cut diamond eyes and yellow gold tail. Signed by Henrik Wgistrom for Karl
0008: Karl Faberge Cane HeadEst. $8,000-$12,000
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mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wrist Watch: mens stainless steel & 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wrist watch. Gent's stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch, Rolex automatic movement, case with
0009: mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wrist WatchEst. $5,000-$8,000
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After Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870-1952): After Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870- 1952) bronze sculpture of Icarus, ht 22 1/2", wingspan 23"
0010: After Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870-1952)Est. $300-$500
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Tang Dynasty (618-906) Amphora: Tang Dynasty (618-906) wine amphora, excavated and cleared for export by Chinese authorities because of it's relatively small size (the red seal), ht 12 3/4"
0011: Tang Dynasty (618-906) AmphoraEst. $500-$1,000
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Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Kang Bed Cat: Northern Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) kang bed stone sculpture with cat (with red seal), 15" x 5" x 10"
0012: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Kang Bed CatEst. $500-$1,000
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18th c Chinese Marble Buddha: Ca 1750 fine Chinese marble Buddha, (with red seal, approved for export), ht 10 1/4"
0013: 18th c Chinese Marble BuddhaEst. $400-$600
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Japanese Meiji Bronze Camel Sculpture: Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze Okimono (table ornament), detailed patinated bronze sculpture of a Bactrian camel, unsigned, excellent condition, length 11", ht 9"
0014: Japanese Meiji Bronze Camel SculptureEst. $500-$1,000
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Early 20th c Moroccan Silvered Wedding Box: Early 20th c Moroccan silvered wedding box, set with semiprecious stones, excellent condition, 7" x 6" x 6"
0015: Early 20th c Moroccan Silvered Wedding BoxEst. $500-$1,000
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Early 19th c Chinese Pottery Bodhisattva: Chinese pottery Bodhisattva, Da white glaze, Shanxi Province ca 1725, ht 17"
0016: Early 19th c Chinese Pottery BodhisattvaEst. $300-$500
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Ca 1920 Chinese Famille Rose Erotic Teapot: Ca 1920 Chinese famille rose enamel decorated erotic teapot, bottom fill, excellent condition, ht 6", length 6 1/4"
0018: Ca 1920 Chinese Famille Rose Erotic TeapotEst. $400-$600
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Ca 1830 Chinese Bronze Elephant Teapot: Ca 1830 Chinese figural bronze elephant teapot, signed on base, a few pinhole leaks, length 8", ht 6 1/2"
0019: Ca 1830 Chinese Bronze Elephant TeapotEst. $400-$600
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Pair of Chinese Bronze Elephant Candelabra: Pair of mid 20th c Chinese bronze elephant candelabra, length 11", ht 13 1/2"
0020: Pair of Chinese Bronze Elephant CandelabraEst. $300-$500
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Early 20th c Chinese Stone Buddha: Early 20th c 20th Chinese stone Buddha, seated on a Lotus flower, ht 20 1/2"
0021: Early 20th c Chinese Stone BuddhaEst. $300-$500
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Christopher Solbert (Charlotte, VT Contemporary): Christopher Solbert (Charlotte, VT Contemporary) welded steel two part balancing sculpture, length 30" x ht 20 1/2"
0022: Christopher Solbert (Charlotte, VT Contemporary)Est. $800-$1,200
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19th c Russian Icon Our Lady of Kazan: 19th c Russian icon "Our Lady of Kazan", egg tempera on gesso and wood, some craquelure, 8 1/4" x 11"
0024: 19th c Russian Icon Our Lady of KazanEst. $300-$500