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Marlborough, MA, United States

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A Nephrite Naturalistic Grouping and Vase China, 19th/20th century,: A Nephrite Naturalistic Grouping and Vase China, 19th/20th century, on an openwork wood stand, 8in (20.3cm) high, overall Footnotes: Provenance Property of a New York Collector Lot to be sold without

Lot Closed

0049: A Nephrite Naturalistic Grouping and Vase China, 19th/20th century,

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A Carved Jadeite Vessel China, 20th century,: A Carved Jadeite Vessel China, 20th century, on a conforming wood stand, 7in (17.8cm) high, overall Footnotes: Provenance Property of a New York Collector Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is

Lot Closed

0050: A Carved Jadeite Vessel China, 20th century,

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A Jadeite Figure of Guanyin China, 19th/20th century,: A Jadeite Figure of Guanyin China, 19th/20th century, on a conforming wood base, 12 3/4in (32.4cm) high Footnotes: Provenance Property of a New York Collector Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot

Lot Closed

0051: A Jadeite Figure of Guanyin China, 19th/20th century,

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A Jadeite Carving of a Mountain China, 20th century,: A Jadeite Carving of a Mountain China, 20th century, on a conforming wood stand, 5 3/8 x 14 1/4 x 2in (13.6 x 36.2 x 5.1cm) Footnotes: Provenance Property of a New York Collector Lot to be sold

Lot Closed

0052: A Jadeite Carving of a Mountain China, 20th century,

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Three Enameled Snuff Bottles, China, (3): Three Enameled Snuff Bottles, China, A round bottle with a European-style figural scene; a round bottle with a bird perched on a rock; and a round bottle with European-style figures in a

Lot Closed

0053: Three Enameled Snuff Bottles, China, (3)

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Three Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottles, China, (3): Three Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottles, China, A flattened round bottle; a flattened ovoid bottle with mask ring handles; a flattened pear-shaped bottle; and a faceted double-gourd bottle. 2 3/8in

Lot Closed

0054: Three Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottles, China, (3)

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Three Glass Overlay Snuff Bottles, China, (3): Three Glass Overlay Snuff Bottles, China, A round bottle with figures under pine branches in black overlay; an oblong bottle with 'hundred antiques' in red overlay; and an oblong bottle with 'hundred

Lot Closed

0055: Three Glass Overlay Snuff Bottles, China, (3)

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Three Glass Overlay Snuff Bottles, China, (3): Three Glass Overlay Snuff Bottles, China, Two flattened round bottles with 'hundred antique' motifs, one red and one black; and a flattened ovoid bottle with a stylized dragon. From 1 3/4in (4.5cm)

Lot Closed

0056: Three Glass Overlay Snuff Bottles, China, (3)

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Four Enameled Bottles with Birds and Animals, China, (4): Four Enameled Bottles with Birds and Animals, China, A round bottle with various florals; a rounded bottle with a fabric sash; a round bottle with a pair of birds; and a round bottle with prunus

Lot Closed

0057: Four Enameled Bottles with Birds and Animals, China, (4)

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Four Rock Crystal Snuff Bottles, China, (4): Four Rock Crystal Snuff Bottles, China, An oblong bottle with rutilations; a translucent oblong bottle; a transparent rounded square bottle; and a baluster bottle with mask ring handles. From 2in

Lot Closed

0058: Four Rock Crystal Snuff Bottles, China, (4)

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Four Stone Snuff Bottles, China, (4): Four Stone Snuff Bottles, China, Two rock crystal; one elongated baluster form; one double-gourd with a floating ring; an agate pebble-form bottle; and a miniature carnelian bottle. From 1 1/8in

Lot Closed

0059: Four Stone Snuff Bottles, China, (4)

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Four Gourd Snuff Bottles, China, (4): Four Gourd Snuff Bottles, China, A flattened baluster bottle with bamboo and calligraphy; a gourd-form bottle; a smooth baluster bottle; and a double gourd bottle with incised decorations. 2in

Lot Closed

0060: Four Gourd Snuff Bottles, China, (4)

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Ashendene Press. [LONGUS.] Les Amours Pastorales de Daphnis et Chloe, translated by J.Amyot, ed...: Ashendene Press. [LONGUS.] Les Amours Pastorales de Daphnis et Chloe, translated by J.Amyot, edited by Paul-Louis Courier. London: Ashendene Press, 1933. Small 4to. Original vellum-backed turquoise

Lot Closed

0061: Ashendene Press. [LONGUS.] Les Amours Pastorales de Daphnis et Chloe, translated by J.Amyot, ed...

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Early Edition Of Twain's Classic. CLEMENS, SAMUEL LANGHORNE ('MARK TWAIN'). 1835-1910. The Adve...: Early Edition Of Twain's Classic. CLEMENS, SAMUEL LANGHORNE ('MARK TWAIN'). 1835-1910. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. New York: Charles L. Webster and Company, 1886. 8vo (214 x 158 mm). Engraved

Lot Closed

0062: Early Edition Of Twain's Classic. CLEMENS, SAMUEL LANGHORNE ('MARK TWAIN'). 1835-1910. The Adve...

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Hermes 'Eye Of Cleopatra' Oeil Magnifying Glass, France, c. 1960, silver-plated brass, glass, im...: Hermes 'Eye Of Cleopatra' Oeil Magnifying Glass, France, c. 1960, silver-plated brass, glass, impressed stamp marks 'Hermes Paris Made in France,' ht. 2 3/4, wd. 4 1/8 in. Footnotes: OVERALL

Lot Closed

0063: Hermes 'Eye Of Cleopatra' Oeil Magnifying Glass, France, c. 1960, silver-plated brass, glass, im...

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Collection of Wedgwood and Related Books,: Collection of Wedgwood and Related Books, including The Portland Vase And The Wedgwood Copies by Andre Deutsch; Decorative Wedgwood in Architecture and Furniture by Alison Kelly; The Burnap

Lot Closed

0064: Collection of Wedgwood and Related Books,

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A Gilt Bronze Vase, China, 20th century,: A Gilt Bronze Vase, China, 20th century, the body decorated with a dragon and phoenix writhing amid scrolling clouds above stylized waves, a six-character 'Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi' mark on the

Lot Closed

0065: A Gilt Bronze Vase, China, 20th century,

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An Amethyst Covered Vase, China, 20th century,: An Amethyst Covered Vase, China, 20th century, a tall neck flanked by a pair of beast-mask ring handles, the stepped cover with a carved lion finial, 7 5/8in (19.4cm)

Lot Closed

0066: An Amethyst Covered Vase, China, 20th century,

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An Archaistic Bronze Hu Vase China, late 19th/early 20th century,: An Archaistic Bronze Hu Vase China, late 19th/early 20th century, 18in (45.7cm) high Footnotes: Provenance Property of a New York Collector Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the

Lot Closed

0067: An Archaistic Bronze Hu Vase China, late 19th/early 20th century,

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A Hardstone Covered Vase China, 20th century,: A Hardstone Covered Vase China, 20th century, the sides carved with openwork chilong. 7 7/8in (20cm) high, overall Footnotes: Provenance Property of a New York Collector Lot to be sold without

Lot Closed

0068: A Hardstone Covered Vase China, 20th century,

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Five Snuff Bottles of Mixed Materials, China, (5): Five Snuff Bottles of Mixed Materials, China, A carved walnut bottle; a metal baluster bottle; a round gourd bottle; a carved gourd bottle; and a carved wood flattened gourd bottle. From 1 3/4in

Lot Closed

0069: Five Snuff Bottles of Mixed Materials, China, (5)

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Five Stone Snuff Bottles, China, (5): Five Stone Snuff Bottles, China, A pink tourmaline flattened baluster bottle; a fluorite pebble-form bottle; a tourmaline bottle in the form of a man with a fish; a pink tourmaline round bottle with

Lot Closed

0070: Five Stone Snuff Bottles, China, (5)

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Five Amber Snuff Bottles, China, (5): Five Amber Snuff Bottles, China, A rounded bottle with mask ring handles; a baluster bottle with mask ring handles; a flattened double gourd bottle; a round bottle carved with a flowering tree; and a

Lot Closed

0071: Five Amber Snuff Bottles, China, (5)

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Five Various Nephrite and Hardstone Bottles, China, (5): Five Various Nephrite and Hardstone Bottles, China, A large pebble-form bottle with incised inscription; a finger citron-form bottle; a flattened rectangular bottle with horses carved in relief; a

Lot Closed

0072: Five Various Nephrite and Hardstone Bottles, China, (5)

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