Important Spring Antique Auction

ANTIQUE ENGLISH TRANSFERWARE DRAGON DINNER SERVICE

AN AMERICAN PHILADELPHIA STYLE TILT TOP TABLE

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Bridgeport, CT, United States

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Important Spring Antique Auction

Black Rock Galleries

On Sunday, June 8, 2014, Black Rock Galleries will hold its Important Spring Antique Auction featuring American antiques, books and art from the Thomas Mellon Evans estate, an impressive collection of antique Spanish glass from a the G. Maria Jarreau-Heller estate along with an eclectic mix of rare finds and unique pieces that have been privately held for decades. Highlighting the selection of books in this auction are a first edition of John James Audubon?s ?Birds of America?. The seven volume set was found in the Billy Baldwin Room of the Evan?s River House residence nestled amongst other leather bound decorative books of no commercial value. American antique furniture is well represented with a pair of walnut, Queen Anne style Philadelphia chairs, circa 1750 that were found in the basement storage of the River House. An 18th century piecrust tilt top tea table in the Philadelphia style, a Massachusetts mahogany tea table, circa 1760 and a Massachusetts Chippendale candle stand with star inlay, circa 1760 ? 1780 are also featured. The glass featured in this sale is a large group of Spanish glass dating from the 16th through 18th centuries. This collection has been in the Jarreau family for four generations and will be offered in a series of upcoming auctions.

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A FLEMISH 17TH CENTURY STYLE OAK OPEN ARMCHAIR: Tight back and seat upholstered in a red velour. Barley twist oak arms with figural terminals of court ladies. On turned legs joined by barley twist ‘H’ and front stretcherFrom the Estate of

0265: A FLEMISH 17TH CENTURY STYLE OAK OPEN ARMCHAIREst. $300-$500

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A WILLIAM & MARY STYLE STAINED OAK FALL FRONT DESK: Paneled façade over two graduated long drawers. On barley twist turned legs and stretchers, 29” x 16” x 38”, Ca. 1925 From the Estate of Genia Nentwich

0266: A WILLIAM & MARY STYLE STAINED OAK FALL FRONT DESKEst. $200-$300

A TYROLEAN HARDWOODS HALL CHAIR, CA. 1800: Shaped back with the carved initials ‘P” and “L” over a shaped seat supported on three splayed legs pegged into the plank seat From the Estate of Genia Nentwich

0267: A TYROLEAN HARDWOODS HALL CHAIR, CA. 1800Est. $250-$350Lot Passed

A FLEMISH 17TH CENTURY STYLE OAK OPEN ARMCHAIR: Carved oak earred crest over a tight back and seat covered in a bargello fabric. Flat oak arms. The whole raised on block legs ending in turned feet and joined by a carved front stretcher railFrom

0268: A FLEMISH 17TH CENTURY STYLE OAK OPEN ARMCHAIREst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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A RENAISSANCE STYLE STAINED OAK CUPBOARD: Narrow rectangular carcass fitted with a central low relief carved panel framed by two small cupboards with doors carved in a similar fashion. On turned legs joined by a box stretcher 39” x

0269: A RENAISSANCE STYLE STAINED OAK CUPBOARDEst. $200-$300

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A PAIR OF RENAISSANCE STYLE OAK CABINETS ON STANDS: The door of each carved in low relief with a representation of a nun seated in an aedicule, on blind fretted legs joined by a solid panel back 48” x 21” x 16”From the Estate of Genia

0270: A PAIR OF RENAISSANCE STYLE OAK CABINETS ON STANDSEst. $500-$800

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PAIR OF WROUGHT IRON FLOOR LAMPS: Ca. 1920's From the Estate of Maria Jarreau Heller

0271: PAIR OF WROUGHT IRON FLOOR LAMPSEst. $300-$500

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RENAISSANCE STYLE HALL CHAIR: Carved walnut with gilt finials, late 19th century, 60" h x 26 1/2" w

0272: RENAISSANCE STYLE HALL CHAIREst. $200-$300

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SPANISH COLONIAL VARGUENO CABINET: Walnut, with fitted interior, drop front writing slope with iron hardware, circa 17th/18th Century, 40.5" l x 19" h x 16" d From the Estate of Maria Jarreau Heller

0273: SPANISH COLONIAL VARGUENO CABINETEst. $1,000-$1,500

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SPANISH TRESSLE TABLE: Elaborately carved walnut, with scrolling bracket legs, and wrought iron supports, c. 1890, 52.5" l x 31" h x 27" d From the Estate of Maria Jarreau Heller

0274: SPANISH TRESSLE TABLEEst. $600-$1,000

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RENAISSANCE STYLE DOME TOP DOCUMENT BOX: Wood with velvet and sheet iron decoration, 16 1/2"long x 10" high x 8" deep From the Estate of Maria Jarreau Heller

0275: RENAISSANCE STYLE DOME TOP DOCUMENT BOXEst. $200-$300

18TH CENTURY DOCUMENT BOX: Oak with iron mounts, 19" long x 6 1/2" high x 9" deep From the Estate of Maria Jarreau Heller

0276: 18TH CENTURY DOCUMENT BOXEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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CONTINENTAL MARQUETRY DOCUMENT BOX: Rosewood, ivory and tortoise shell inlaid in a sunburst pattern 8 1/4" w x 3 1/4" h x 12 3/4" l losses to top inlay, 18th century From the Estate of Maria Jarreau Heller

0277: CONTINENTAL MARQUETRY DOCUMENT BOXEst. $300-$500

17TH C. SPANISH COLONIAL SCHOOL: Madonna and Child, 38"L x 30"H From the Estate of Maria Jarreau Heller

0278: 17TH C. SPANISH COLONIAL SCHOOLEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed

ATTRIBUTED TO R. MAINO: Robed Saint, oil on canvas, in a gilt wood frame, 16" x 12 1/2"

0279: ATTRIBUTED TO R. MAINOEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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IN THE MANNER OF THE ITALIAN UMBRIAN SCHOOL: “The Virgin in Majesty” with attendant saints in a register above “The Pope” with attendant nuns and priests unsigned, undated oil on canvas, ca. 1850 or later 31” x 24” in a Gothic

0280: IN THE MANNER OF THE ITALIAN UMBRIAN SCHOOLEst. $500-$800

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AFTER A VENETIAN 16TH CENTURY EXAMPLE: Oil on wooden panel ca. 1870 or later “Procession of the Dodge”, unsigned, 16 ½” x 46” unframed, Condition: flaking; losses From the Estate of Genia Nentwich

0281: AFTER A VENETIAN 16TH CENTURY EXAMPLEEst. $200-$300

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PAIR OF SPANISH COLONIAL STIRRUPS: Carved wood with overall floral decoration and steel straps, 7 1/2" l x 7 1/2" h, dry leather From the Estate of Maria Jarreau Heller

0282: PAIR OF SPANISH COLONIAL STIRRUPSEst. $200-$300

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CONTINENTAL CRUCIFIX WITH CARVED IVORY CORPUS: Wooden cross with carved ivory figure of Jesus Christ, 14 3/4" h x 7 1/2" w From the Estate of Maria Jarreau Heller

0283: CONTINENTAL CRUCIFIX WITH CARVED IVORY CORPUSEst. $600-$1,000

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TWO GERMAN 17TH CENTURY WROUGHT IRON LOCK PLATES: 9" high From the Estate of Genia Nentwich

0284: TWO GERMAN 17TH CENTURY WROUGHT IRON LOCK PLATESEst. $100-$200

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CONTINENTAL SILVERED COPPER & PARCEL GILT CHALICE: Tulip form cup on a Gothic shaft raised on a lobed, plinth 8”high together with (2) fabric covered patens, Ca. 1800 or later From the Estate of Genia Nentwich

0285: CONTINENTAL SILVERED COPPER & PARCEL GILT CHALICEEst. $200-$300

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A NURNBERG EARLY 17TH CENTURY SILVER GILT CUP: With 'pineapple' repoussed sides. Mark of Nurnberg ; makers marks 'AD' not in Rosenberg and untraced. 7" high with liturgical inscription in high old German about the underside From the Estate of

0286: A NURNBERG EARLY 17TH CENTURY SILVER GILT CUPEst. $800-$1,200

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PAIR OF LATE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ALTAR STICKS: Carved wood, raised on scrolling feet 19” high (electrified in the 1920’s, now with heavy losses) From the Estate of Genia Nentwich

0287: PAIR OF LATE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ALTAR STICKSEst. $200-$300

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GERMAN CARVED LINDENWOOD FIGURE OF SAINT DONATUS: At his feet a carved model of a church struck by, a lightning bolt. 23 ½”H, standing upon a capital-form base, ca. 1600, 6 ½”H, Condition: the saint lacks both arms; very worn, with paint

0288: GERMAN CARVED LINDENWOOD FIGURE OF SAINT DONATUSEst. $500-$800

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Black Rock Galleries

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Thursday June 5th, 2014 through Saturday June 7th, 2014 10am to 5pm Doors open at 10 am on auction day.

1720 Fairfield Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06605

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1. All property is sold as-is where-is. Black Rock Auction Galleries makes no guarantees or warranties with respect to; age, condition, content, provenance, authenticity, or correctness of items being sold. 2. Black Rock Auction reserves the right to withdraw any property at any time before its actual sale and also refuse any bid from any bidder. The auctioneer is the sole judge as to the amount and successful bidder on all items. 3. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the lot in dispute. 4. The purchase price paid by the buyer shall be the sum of the final bid and a buyer's premium of 23% of the final bid on each, plus all applicable sales tax. A discount of 2.5% on the buyer's premium will be given with payment of cash or known check. Black Rock Auction has the right to hold property until payment has cleared, Payments made with bank check or certified funds will be treated as cash. 5. No waiver or alteration of any of these Conditions of Sale, the Advice to Prospective Bidders, the Limited Warranty, the estimates, or any other matter in this catalogue or any other matter whatever (whether made by the auctioneer, or Consignor, or any representative of Swann) shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by a representative of Swann. 6. SALES TAX. All items purchased are subject to a Connecticut State sales tax of 6.35% on the total purchase price including the Buyer's Premium. Unless the purchaser presents proof of exemption. Purchases shipped by professional shippers to addresses outside of Connecticut are not subject to sales tax 7. RESERVES. All lots are subject to a reserve, a minimum price agreed to with the seller below which the lot will not be sold. 8. Estimates are given as a guide to bidding and are not intended for a basis of the items actual value. 9. All property must be removed within 14 days of the auction sale. Items not removed are subject to a $10 per day storage fee. 10. SHIPMENT. Black Rock Auction is not a shipper, Buyers will be responsible for arranging their own shipping, we will supply a list of local shippers upon request. 11. LOTS NOT RETURNABLE. Paragraph 3 of the Limited Warranty describes lots which are sold as is and not returnable. Books, manuscripts, prints, drawings, photographs, signatures, or any other property offered in a lot comprising more than 3 items, whether or not such items are individually named, constitute "Grouped Lots." Such "Grouped Lots" are not subject to return for any reason. 12. STORAGE: Black Rock Galleries extends a 7 day grace period to remove all items from the warehouse LOCATED AT 1720 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. After this period items will automatically be stored at Black Rock Moving and subject to a $10 daily storage charge. When the storage costs have exceeded the amount paid for the item, the item will become property of the Black Rock Moving. 13. UNPAID STRIKES: Upon being successful on a lot a buyer shall have 5 business days to pay for the lot, after which unpaid strikes will be filed with live auctioneers. these unpaid strikes shall remain on the account and shall be removed up to 5 business days after the lot is paid for.