Important Fall Estates Auction 2015-11-08 Auction - 145 Price Results - Black Rock Galleries in CT
14k Gold, Diamond, Star Sapphire And Ruby EncrustedHenry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913), \The Annual3.93 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring, Set In Platinum
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Bridgeport, CT, United States
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Important Fall Estates Auction

Harlem's rich historic past meets Cuban art at Black Rock Galleries (BRG) during their Fall Estates Auction taking place on Sunday, November 8 at 1 p.m. BRG is pleased to offer this fine collection of art, estate jewelry, antiques, and decorative arts. Many of the lots offered in this auction come from Harlem's historic Watt-Pinkney family including the estate of Beverley Lopez, great nephew of Archibald Watt and renowned artist in his own right. The Watt family farm and breeding stable was once the largest single property in Harlem and was one of the last to be developed. Auction highlights include: Five magnificent Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851-1913) paintings commissioned by the Watt-Pinkney family who owned much of what is modern day Harlem. The family bred renowned thoroughbred horses including "Maid of Harlem," one of the featured pieces in the offerings. Three pristine Esteban Chartrand (Cuban/American, 1840-1884) oil on wood paintings depicting Cuban landscapes -- all hailing from the estate of artist and descendant of the Watt-Pinkney family, Beverley Lopez A detailed pen, ink, and dry brush sketch, "Dun Gone," by Edward Borein (American, 1873-1945) featuring a cowboy on a bucking horse. Two impressive Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1992) cast native American bronze sculptures. An impressive oil on canvas, measuring 32" by 39.5" attributable to Wifredo Lam (Cuban, 1902-1982) entitled, "Barcelona Harbor" from a private collection of television producer, Pedro Font. Stunning estate jewelry including a 3.93 carat diamond platinum-set engagement ring, a 2 carat marquis diamond ring, and a gold and diamond bracelet. Two military commission documents: A Pinkney appointment to First Lieutenant dated 1802, signed by Thomas Jefferson as President and countersigned by Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War and the other an appointment to Colonel for Ninian Pinkney dated 1821, signed by James Monroe as President.
Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865 - 1922): Cast bronze sculpture with red/brown patina and cold painting. "On The Warpath" or "War." Inscribed "C Kauba" on the hem of the cape. 5 1/2 L x 4 D x 9 H inches
0001: Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865 - 1922)Est. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed
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Franz Bergmann Geschutzt Austrian Cold Painted Bronze: Cast bronze cold painted. "The Cheyenne" a side slung warrior on horseback with drawn bow. Stamped on the bottom "Geschutzt", bearing stamped "B" and numbered 3605 12 1/2 L x 5 1/2 D x 5
0002: Franz Bergmann Geschutzt Austrian Cold Painted BronzeEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Faberge 14K Gold Presentation Cigarette Case, Ca. 1900: Of oblong form with engine turning and mounted with a diamond and yellow sapphire embellished Romanov eagle. The thumb piece with a cabochon sapphire. 80 dwt. Containing an original photo of the
0003: Faberge 14K Gold Presentation Cigarette Case, Ca. 1900Est. $4,000-$6,000
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14k Gold, Diamond, Star Sapphire And Ruby Encrusted: Top mounted with a cabochon star sapphire. Interior flowers are enamel decorated with diamonds and rubies. Stamped "H.W." "56*". 64 gross pennyweights. 3 x 1 1/2 inches. Very
0004: 14k Gold, Diamond, Star Sapphire And Ruby EncrustedEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Michalis 18k Gold Faberge Style Egg: Beautiful hand-cut and polished specimen lapis egg encrusted with 18k gold Baroque style decoration with a flower basket adorned with pearl flowers. The egg resting on a plinth base with inset
0005: Michalis 18k Gold Faberge Style EggEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913), \The Annual: "The Annual Champion Stakes of 1901" as run at Sheepshead Bay Race Course. Maid of Harlem Rockton & Hammock in the stretch with jockeys on the whip. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right.
0006: Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913), \The AnnualEst. $12,000-$18,000
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Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913), Maid Of Harlem: Oil on canvas. "Portrait of the Thoroughbred" owned by Thomas L. Watt with jockey up in a landscape. Signed and dated 1901 lower right. In original gilded frame. Painting: 24 1/2 x 29
0007: Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913), Maid Of HarlemEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913), Belmar: "Belmar" with jockey up. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1900 lower right. In original ornate gilded glass front frame. Painting: 23 x 28 inches. Frame: 37 x 42 inches. Please visit
0008: Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913), BelmarEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913) Thoroughbred: Oil on canvas "Portrait of a Thoroughbred" in a landscape with jockey up. Signed lower right. In original gilded frame. Painting: 24 1/2 x 29 inches. Frame: 28 3/4 x 33 3/4 inches.
0009: Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913) ThoroughbredEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913), Tom Kenny: Oil on canvas. "Portrait of the Thoroughbred" in a loose box stall. Signed and dated 1902 lower left. In original gilded frame. Painting: 31 x 36 inches. Frame: 30 3/4 x 35 5/8 inches.
0010: Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913), Tom KennyEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Pair Of antique Monumental Sevres Urns With Pedestals: Gilt bronze mounted deep cobalt porcelain with raised parcel gilt decoration. Hand painted depicting opposing romantic recesses on one side with Allegorical and Court genre scenes on the reverse.
0011: Pair Of antique Monumental Sevres Urns With PedestalsEst. $10,000-$15,000
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A Fine Royal Vienna Cobalt And Paint Decorated Urn: Porcelain urn is hand painted and decorated in raised gold relief. Signed: GERUDI ROSSLER. Dimensions: 12 inches long x 29 inches high. Condition: There is no damage chips or losses to this urn
0012: A Fine Royal Vienna Cobalt And Paint Decorated UrnEst. $2,000-$3,000
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3.93 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring, Set In Platinum: G.I.A. Provisional Quality Grades. Color J Clarity SI1 Depth 64.7% Table 4.7mm 47 59% Girdle very thin to medium-Bruted Cutlet Large Polish Good Symmetry Good Crown 42 Pavilion 44 Fluorescence
0014: 3.93 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring, Set In PlatinumEst. $12,000-$18,000
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Turkish Finely Woven Silk Prayer Mat, Artist Signed: Blue ivory and rust ground with all over floral decoration having multi layers of guard bands and a center pictoral medallion. Dimensions: 40 1/2 x 52 inches. Condition: Excellent.
0015: Turkish Finely Woven Silk Prayer Mat, Artist SignedEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Philippe Chartrand (Cuban / American, 1825 - 1889): Oil on canvas depitcting "Cuban Pastoral Landscape" with a figure. In original gilded and carved frame, signed and dated lower center. Painting: 11 1/4 x 21 1/2 inches. Frame: 19 1/4 x 29
0016: Philippe Chartrand (Cuban / American, 1825 - 1889)Est. $5,000-$8,000
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Philippe Chartrand (Cuban / American, 1825 - 1889): Oil on wood panel depicting "Cuban River Study" with small craft and tall trees. Signed lower left Ph. Chartrand. In original gilded carved wood frame. Painting: 9 x 14 1/2 inches.
0017: Philippe Chartrand (Cuban / American, 1825 - 1889)Est. $5,000-$8,000
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Philippe Chartrand (Cuban / American, 1825 - 1889): Oil on wood panel depicting "Cuban River Landscape" with deer. Signed lower left. In original gilt wood and gesso shadow box frame. Painting: 9 x 14 5/8 inches. Condition: Unrestored
0018: Philippe Chartrand (Cuban / American, 1825 - 1889)Est. $5,000-$8,000
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Neoclassical Style Bronze Mantle Clock With Works By: Clock case and candelabras attributed to Nicolas M. Thorpe. Antique French finely cast bronze gilded metal and white marble clock topped with cupid. The candelabra with putto shafts having finely
0020: Neoclassical Style Bronze Mantle Clock With Works ByEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Gorham Buckingham Sterling Silver 115 Piece Flatware: Gorham sterling set of twelve 8 piece place settings six serving spoons four demi-tasse and seven assorted serving pieces. Stamped Pat. 1910 with "Lion" "Anchor" and
0021: Gorham Buckingham Sterling Silver 115 Piece FlatwareEst. $2,000-$3,000