Fine Art & Antiques 2013-06-23 Auction - 553 Price Results - Houston Auction Company in Texas
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A LOUIS XVI STYLE LACQUERED GILT METAL AND ROUGE MARBLEA DUTCH ROCOCO CARVED MAHOGANY ROLL-TOP SECRETARY,after RAPHAEL SANZIO (Italian 1483-1520) A PAINTING,
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Including Fine Art, Asian Antiques, American & Continental Furniture, European Decorative Arts, Fine Jewelry, Fine Carpets and Rugs, Photographs, and Signed First Edition Books. Featuring a collection of Edward Gorey signed limited edition books and ephemera.
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TWO PAIRS OF VINTAGE SILVER CHOPSTICKS, POSSIBLY: TWO PAIRS OF VINTAGE SILVER CHOPSTICKS, POSSIBLY CHINESE, UNMARKED, 20TH CENTURY, the his and hers set each of two tapering circular sticks having a single extendible stem, in hinged case. His,
0001: TWO PAIRS OF VINTAGE SILVER CHOPSTICKS, POSSIBLYEst. $50-$150
ARTHUR MILLER (1915-2005) A BOOK, "After the Fall,": ARTHUR MILLER (1915-2005) A BOOK, "After the Fall," New York: The Viking Press, 1964. Paper bound boards with cloth spine having embossed initials and gilt lettering, glassine covered dust jacket.
0002: ARTHUR MILLER (1915-2005) A BOOK, "After the Fall,"Est. $200-$400Lot Passed
A CZECHOSLOVAKIAN PARCEL-GILT AND "JEWELED" POLYCHROME: A CZECHOSLOVAKIAN PARCEL GILT AND "JEWELED" POLYCHROME DECORATED PART VANITY SET, SECOND-QUARTER 20TH CENTURY, each piece in a deep blue ground and centering a circular reserve depicting a
0003: A CZECHOSLOVAKIAN PARCEL-GILT AND "JEWELED" POLYCHROMEEst. $50-$100Lot Passed
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THREE CHINESE CARVED STONE PIECES, the first a rose: THREE CHINESE CARVED STONE PIECES, the first a rose quartz lidded censor with foo lion finial to domed lid, over wide bellied body flanked by pierced lion mask handles, on rosewood stand height: 6";
0004: THREE CHINESE CARVED STONE PIECES, the first a roseEst. $200-$400
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A CARVED HARD STONE FIGURAL RHINOCEROS, 20TH CENTURY,: A CARVED HARD STONE FIGURAL RHINOCEROS, 20TH CENTURY, the rhinoceros shown mid-stride, nicely carved, the opaque stone of a dark black hue. Height: 6" Width: 3 1/2" Depth: 12 1/2"
0005: A CARVED HARD STONE FIGURAL RHINOCEROS, 20TH CENTURY,Est. $200-$400
ULTRA VIOLET (b. 1935) A BOOK, "Famous For 15 Minutes:: ULTRA VIOLET (b. 1935) A BOOK, "Famous For 15 Minutes: My Years With Andy Warhol," New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, 1988. First edition, signed by Ultra Violet to half title page.
0006: ULTRA VIOLET (b. 1935) A BOOK, "Famous For 15 Minutes:Est. $200-$300Lot Passed
CHARLES EVERS (b. 1922) A BOOK, "Evers," New York: The: CHARLES EVERS (b. 1922) A BOOK, "Evers," New York: The World Publishing Company, 1971. First edition, first printing. Signed by the author and inscribed to title page [Thanks for reading my book /
0007: CHARLES EVERS (b. 1922) A BOOK, "Evers," New York: TheEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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TWO CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES, one of a light cream hue: TWO CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES, one of a light cream hue having a carved fan tail gold fish in high relief, without stopper, height: 2 1/2"; the other of a dark cream hue with high relief carved
0008: TWO CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES, one of a light cream hueEst. $300-$500
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A WOOD SHARD FROM ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S LAW OFFICE, THE: A WOOD SHARD FROM ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S LAW OFFICE, THE TINSLEY BUILDING, Note: After trying his hand and failing at various business and political ventures, Abraham Lincoln taught himself law and was
0009: A WOOD SHARD FROM ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S LAW OFFICE, THEEst. $100-$200
A MEISSEN RICH ONION PATTERN PORCELAIN DESSERT PLATE,: A MEISSEN RICH ONION PATTERN PORCELAIN DESSERT PLATE, 19TH CENTURY, the shaped circular form enclosing traditional underglaze blue decoration and overglaze red with parcel-gilt details, blue crossed
0010: A MEISSEN RICH ONION PATTERN PORCELAIN DESSERT PLATE,Est. $100-$200Lot Passed
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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN PARCEL-GILT OPAQUE GLASS LUSTRES,: A PAIR OF VICTORIAN PARCEL-GILT OPAQUE GLASS LUSTRES, LATE 19TH CENTURY, each with a circular bowl having a flaring petal tipped rim above a band of scrolling rinceaux and suspending serrated
0011: A PAIR OF VICTORIAN PARCEL-GILT OPAQUE GLASS LUSTRES,Est. $100-$200
A FRAMED YOUNG MAN'S PENMANSHIP DRAWING OF THE "OUR: A FRAMED YOUNG MAN'S PENMANSHIP DRAWING OF THE "OUR FATHER" PRAYER BY WILLIS L. BARNES (1840-1922), AGED 17, 1857, delicately drawn with pen and ink to paper, showing several different font types
0012: A FRAMED YOUNG MAN'S PENMANSHIP DRAWING OF THE "OUREst. $400-$600Lot Passed
AN AMERICAN CARVED CHERRY CABINET, 19TH CENTURY, the: AN AMERICAN CARVED CHERRY CABINET, 19TH CENTURY, the tapering molded cornice above a reeded frieze over paired glazed and paneled doors opening to a two shelf interior above two short drawers,
0013: AN AMERICAN CARVED CHERRY CABINET, 19TH CENTURY, theEst. $500-$700Lot Passed
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A WATERFORD SIGNED QUARTZ CRYSTAL DESK CLOCK, 20TH: A WATERFORD SIGNED QUARTZ CRYSTAL DESK CLOCK, 20TH CENTURY, together with a Waterford signed shamrock paperweight. Each with acid etched Waterford mark. Height: 4 3/4" Width: 7 1/8"
0014: A WATERFORD SIGNED QUARTZ CRYSTAL DESK CLOCK, 20THEst. $150-$250
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A PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SATSUMA OVIFORM VASES,: A PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SATSUMA OVIFORM VASES, each decorated in gilt and burnt orange with flowering and leafing branches on a well-crackled ground. Height: 9 3/4"
0015: A PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SATSUMA OVIFORM VASES,Est. $150-$250
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DU PONT, Pere Louis (1554-1624). Meditations Sur Les: DU PONT, Pere Louis (1554-1624). Meditations Sur Les Mysteres de notre Sainte Foi. Lille; De Brouwer & Cie for the Catholic University of Lille, 1878, 5 volumes, contemporary gilt-lettered red
0016: DU PONT, Pere Louis (1554-1624). Meditations Sur LesEst. $150-$250
GERALD McCANN (American 1916-1995) A PAINTING,: GERALD McCANN (American 1916-1995) A PAINTING, "Evening's Rest," mixed media on paper, signed L/R. 20" x 14" Framed.
0017: GERALD McCANN (American 1916-1995) A PAINTING,Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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A PAIR OF DRESDEN PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUPS MOUNTED AS: A PAIR OF DRESDEN PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUPS MOUNTED AS LAMPS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, each polychrome decorated with different scenes of courting couples, the first depicting a seated maiden
0018: A PAIR OF DRESDEN PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUPS MOUNTED ASEst. $300-$600
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THREE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD MORIAGE VASES, 20TH: THREE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD MORIAGE VASES, 20TH CENTURY, each of ovoid form, one with rounded everted lip above slender neck, the flattened shoulder with polychrome enameled triangular band, the
0019: THREE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD MORIAGE VASES, 20THEst. $300-$500
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A CHINESE POLYCHROME SILK NEEDLEWORK PANEL, POSSIBLY: A CHINESE POLYCHROME SILK NEEDLEWORK PANEL, POSSIBLY REPUBLIC PERIOD, SECOND-QUARTER 20TH CENTURY, of rectangular shape with border of stylized flowers enclosing a conforming central panel of
0020: A CHINESE POLYCHROME SILK NEEDLEWORK PANEL, POSSIBLYEst. $200-$300
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TWO SETS OF VINTAGE CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD NESTING: TWO SETS OF VINTAGE CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD NESTING TABLES, 20TH CENTURY, the rectangular inset paneled top above a reeded border continuing to conforming legs connected by a three-sided stretcher,
0021: TWO SETS OF VINTAGE CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD NESTINGEst. $700-$900
TWO CUT AND MOLDED CRYSTAL DECANTERS, POSSIBLY: TWO CUT AND MOLDED CRYSTAL DECANTERS, POSSIBLY ANGLO-IRISH, LATE 20TH CENTURY, each of square form with one having lozenge panel sides surmounted by a short scalloped neck and a conforming similarly
0022: TWO CUT AND MOLDED CRYSTAL DECANTERS, POSSIBLYEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC STYLE ARTICHOKE FORM GREEN GLAZED: A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC STYLE ARTICHOKE FORM GREEN GLAZED EARTHENWARE CENSER, BOSHANLU, in a Han Dynasty style with the reticulated conical lid centering sides of hunters in pursuit of wild game and
0023: A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC STYLE ARTICHOKE FORM GREEN GLAZEDEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
A ROSE MEDALLION TEAPOT AND CUP SET WITHIN A FITTED WOV: A ROSE MEDALLION TEAPOT AND CUP SET WITHIN A FITTED WOVEN BASKET, 19TH CENTURY, the tall cylindrical tea pot having polychrome enameled butterflies, magpies, fruits and floral sprays against white
0024: A ROSE MEDALLION TEAPOT AND CUP SET WITHIN A FITTED WOVEst. $250-$500Lot Passed

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