Important Fall Estates Auction 2015-11-08 Auction - 145 Price Results - Black Rock Galleries in CT - Page 6
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.
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Neopolitan School: "Bacchus and Satyrs" at a wine barrel oil on panel. Image: 27 X 40 1/4 inches. From the Cloverbrook Estate.
0122: Neopolitan SchoolEst. $300-$500
Antique Kerosene Lamp: Antique Kerosene Lamp33" high to the top of the chimney.
0123: Antique Kerosene LampEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Gilbert Munger (American, 1837 - 1903): Landscape. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 24 1/2 x 38 inches. Unframed lined.
0124: Gilbert Munger (American, 1837 - 1903)Est. $1,500-$2,500
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American Federal Parcel Gilt Pier Mirror: Carved wood gessoed and gilt decorated with leafy surround. Dimensions: 25" wide x 62 1/2" high. Condition: Some losses overall. From the Estate of Thomas & Betty Mellon Evans.
0125: American Federal Parcel Gilt Pier MirrorEst. $800-$1,200
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American Victorian Walnut Hooked Rug Stretcher: Beautifully carved and turned base with hooved feet. Dimensions: 45"L x 21"D x 47"H Condition: Piece is in excellent solid working condition.
0126: American Victorian Walnut Hooked Rug StretcherEst. $250-$400
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George Howell Gay (American, 1858 - 1931): River inlet. Watercolor. Painting: 16 x 30 inches. Frame: 19 x 33 inches. Condition: Has foxing.
0128: George Howell Gay (American, 1858 - 1931)Est. $300-$500
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Chen I Tao Jen, 1909 Watercolor On Silk: "Social Gathering of Scholars and Painters In The Western Garden" Titled and dated on verso. Image: 43 1/2 x 20 inches. Overall: 63 x 26 inches. Condition: Some nicks and losses to the
0129: Chen I Tao Jen, 1909 Watercolor On SilkEst. $1,000-$1,500
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A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spinach Green Jade: Shaft decorated with ruyi heads and fou-shou hung with a period knotted silk cord and two pendant silk tassles. Jade is 10", the cord and tassles 16" long. Condition: The shaft was broken in two
0131: A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spinach Green JadeEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Gorer & Blacker - Chinese Porcelain & Hardstones: Large quartos quaritch London 1911. 2 volumes in original gilt stamped beige linen bindings. With gilt top edge. 254 plates. Dimensions: 10 1/2"L x 2 3/4" x 12 1/2"H Condition:
0132: Gorer & Blacker - Chinese Porcelain & HardstonesEst. $4,000-$6,000
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A Lot Of Six Chinese Carved Jade Objects: An archaic cicada form calcified jade pendant 2 inches A Shang style russet and celadon jade belt hook carved with a chih 3 1/2 inches. A Warring States style russet and celadon miniature cup 4 x 1
0133: A Lot Of Six Chinese Carved Jade ObjectsEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Group Of Four Chinese Carved Figural Jades: Comprising of a buck and doe roe deer on either side of a pierced tahu lake stone on a vintage raised hard wood stand 6 x 1 3/4 inches the stand 6 x 3 inches. Circa 1920. A late Qing female foo
0134: Group Of Four Chinese Carved Figural JadesEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Group Of Chinese Export Porcelain, Ca. 1820: A covered bowl two oval plates and a round plate with raised enamel over-glaze and pierced rims with heraldic crests. Plate 8 1/2" is in very good condition platters 9 1/4" x 8"
0135: Group Of Chinese Export Porcelain, Ca. 1820Est. $400-$600
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Lot Of Four Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Celadon Jade: Lotus pad shallow bowl 4 x 1 inches another example with chih 3 1/4 x 1 inches. A bag form pot with leaf and chih 3 x 2 1/2 inches and a bag form bottle with chih handles and cap lid to match 3
0136: Lot Of Four Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Celadon JadeEst. $1,000-$1,500
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A Chinese Carved Massive Specimen Lapis Lidded Vase,: The spade form vase heavily encrusted with flowers and leaves in high relief. The fine stone richly flecked and veined with gold. 12 1/2 inches high. Loose lid. On a fine hardwood stand with inset
0137: A Chinese Carved Massive Specimen Lapis Lidded Vase,Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Three Chinese Qing And Late Qing Dynasty Jade Carvings: First a celedon and russet mountain with traveler in relief 3" x 1" x 3 1/2" on a carved stand. A green gray and deep green lotus group with two mandarin ducks 5 1/4" x 1/4"
0138: Three Chinese Qing And Late Qing Dynasty Jade CarvingsEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Two Recent Chinese Archaizing Jade Vessels: The first moss green in the form of a kilin with vase upon its back the lid and neck with two fully carved scrolling dragons 6" x 1 1/2" x 7 1/2". The second a mutton fat and
0139: Two Recent Chinese Archaizing Jade VesselsEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Chinese Neolithic Calcified Jade Cong, Ca.2500 BC: Of rectangular form. Exhibits fire blackening and probably recovered from a burned tomb. (Normal archaeological distress.) Dimensions: 2 1/4L x 2 1/4D x 3 1/2H inches.
0140: Chinese Neolithic Calcified Jade Cong, Ca.2500 BCEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Antique Oil On Panel: Antique oil on panel depicting seated gentleman playing lute. Well framed. Painting: 8 5/8 x 6 1/4 inches. Frame: 14 x 12 inches. Condition: Some losses to oil in lower corners and crackling overall.
0141: Antique Oil On PanelEst. $400-$600
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Lot Of Seven Late Chinese Jade And Related Carvings: Celedon and russet jade archaistic ax blade 5." Dark green and russet Shang style sword 15 1/2." A Shang style celadon and russet tiger head pendant 1 1/4." A Shang style russet and
0142: Lot Of Seven Late Chinese Jade And Related CarvingsEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Two Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Carved Jade Scholar's: Celadon mountain with pavilion and figures on a bridge archaic text verso on hardwood stand 5 x 1 x 6 inches. A light mutton fat and russet group of an artist standing with scroll painting and two
0143: Two Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Carved Jade Scholar'sEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Mutton Fat Jade: Depicted sergeant with two young. Dimensions: 3 1/2L x 2 3/8D x 1 1/2H inches. Condition: In very good condition.
0144: Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Mutton Fat JadeEst. $300-$500