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95: Claude Howell (NC, 1915-1997), "US 17 South"

677: Set of Six Chinese Porcelain Mille-Fleur Plates

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Hillsborough, NC, United States

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Leland Little

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Chinese Scholar's Rock: Chinese Scholar's Rock dark gray hardstone, set in a fitted wooden base. 7.5 x 15.5 in.

0049: Chinese Scholar's RockEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

Group of Four Asian Objets d'Art: Group of Four Asian Objets d'Art including a magnifying glass with jade belt hook dragon handle, the hook with attractive brown coloring at head and celadon to tail, inset green stones to gold tone

0050: Group of Four Asian Objets d'ArtEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

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Chinese Bamboo Incense Holder: Chinese Bamboo Incense Holder with rosewood base and lid, pierced carvings on sides show bearded men, possibly scholars, conversing amid a wooded landscape. 9.25 in.

0051: Chinese Bamboo Incense HolderEst. US$100-US$200

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Chinese Tin Wrapped Teapot with Jade Elements: Chinese Tin Wrapped Teapot with Jade Elements late 19th - early 20th century, artist signed on underside "Yang, Pengnian (made)," the ceramic body and lid are sheathed in tin, one side showing a doe

0052: Chinese Tin Wrapped Teapot with Jade ElementsEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

Asian Cast Bronze Hanging Gong: Asian Cast Bronze Hanging Gong consisting of two pillars entwined with dragons. 28.25 x 26.5 in. One suspension hook is broken.

0053: Asian Cast Bronze Hanging GongEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Pair of Asian Foo Lion Table Lamps: Pair of Asian Foo Lion Table Lamps cast gilt brass, early 20th century, the lions are mounted on a stepped black lacquered wooden plinth with the wiring conduit mounted behind. No shades provided

0054: Pair of Asian Foo Lion Table LampsEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Pair of Japanese Pottery Table Lamps: Pair of Japanese Pottery Table Lamps early 20th century, each vase finely decorated in raised enamel with gilt highlights depicting Samurai engaged in conflict, mounted on a cast bronze footed base

0055: Pair of Japanese Pottery Table LampsEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

Two Chinese Ginger Jar Lamps: Two Chinese Ginger Jar Lamps probably 19th century, traditional blue and white design on porcelain, mounted on mahogany plinths with mahogany caps. No shades provided with this lot. To top of jar:

0056: Two Chinese Ginger Jar LampsEst. US$150-US$300Lot Passed

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Lanterns: Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Lanterns circa 1900, hexagonal form with reticulated panels, each panel inset with floral decorated plaque, each lantern now mounted as a lamp with custom silk

0057: Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose LanternsEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Two Asian Table Lamps: Two Asian Table Lamps the first a champleve design on a toned brass base, a Greek and shield theme predominates; the second is cloisonne with dahlias and peonies, raised on a pierced brass base. No

0058: Two Asian Table LampsEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha Head: Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha Head hollow cast form with numerous pinholes. 7.5 in. Green verdigris and small soil deposits to the interior. Estate Collection of Arthur H. & Bonnie Hemmerlein of

0059: Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha HeadEst. US$100-US$300Lot Passed

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Three Gandharan-Style Stucco Heads: Three Gandharan-Style Stucco Heads the largest depicting Buddha, 6.5 in.; the second and third both 4 in. Faint traces of red paint on each portrait. Wear consistent with burial and age.

0060: Three Gandharan-Style Stucco HeadsEst. US$200-US$400

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Four Gandharan-Style Sculptural Fragments: Four Gandharan-Style Sculptural Fragments the first a large hand of Buddha (7 in.); the second a head of Buddha, (4.5 in.); the third and fourth being heads of Bodhisattvas from reliefs, (8 and 4.25

0061: Four Gandharan-Style Sculptural FragmentsEst. US$300-US$600Lot Passed

Large Antique Southeast Asian Wooden Frieze: Large Antique Southeast Asian Wooden Frieze 19th century, a single block is carved in high relief with many pierced surfaces. Depicted within scrolled foliage are two voluptuous women, one a dancer

0062: Large Antique Southeast Asian Wooden FriezeEst. US$400-US$800Lot Passed

Indian School Painting on Silk: Indian School Painting on Silk mixed media on silk mounted to board, unsigned, decorative composition featuring a male traveler enjoying hospitality from nine women at a well, with stylized floral

0063: Indian School Painting on SilkEst. US$100-US$300Lot Passed

Company School Miniature, India, circa 1860: Company School Miniature, India, circa 1860 watercolor and gilding on ivory, view of an ornately decorated interior monument scene, housed in an ornately carved ebonized wood frame. SS 2 x 2.5 in.;

0064: Company School Miniature, India, circa 1860Est. US$100-US$300Lot Passed

Sino-Tibetan Bronze Statuette of a Buddhist Lama: Sino-Tibetan Bronze Statuette of a Buddhist Lama possibly the 14th century Lama Tsongkhapa, wearing a traditional peaked cap with ear flaps, seated on a lotus base and holding two flowers by their

0065: Sino-Tibetan Bronze Statuette of a Buddhist LamaEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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Hindu Sandstone Head of a Male Deity: Hindu Sandstone Head of a Male Deity probably 12th - 14th century, carved with downcast almond eyes, incised facial hair, rounded back. 8.5 x 11.5 in. Fragmentary with additional chips and wear,

0066: Hindu Sandstone Head of a Male DeityEst. US$300-US$600

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Hindu Sandstone Relief Fragment of a Female Deity: Hindu Sandstone Relief Fragment of a Female Deity probably 12th - 14th century, the head and upper torso emerge from an oblong slab of stone. 11 x 7 in. Weathered surfaces, moderate chipping.

0067: Hindu Sandstone Relief Fragment of a Female DeityEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

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Assorted Group of Russian Silver Tableware: Assorted Group of Russian Silver Tableware including a set of three master salts, circa 1890, illegible maker's mark, each with gilt interior (1 x 1.75 in.); also including a pair of tablespoons,

0068: Assorted Group of Russian Silver TablewareEst. US$100-US$300

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Russian Silver Tray: Russian Silver Tray oval form, bears Moscow assay marks and maker's mark "AP" for Andrei Postnikov), dated 1889. 17 in. 36.66 troy ozs. Some expected surface scratches. Collection of a Gentleman

0069: Russian Silver TrayEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

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Russian Silver Filigree Lampada, mid 19th century: Russian Silver Filigree Lampada, mid 19th century fully hallmarked with maker's mark (possibly that of Fyedor Pichugin working in Moscow circa 1808-1858), Moscow city mark, assayer's mark with

0070: Russian Silver Filigree Lampada, mid 19th centuryEst. US$600-US$900

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Russian Silver Niello Belt Buckle, circa 1898: Russian Silver Niello Belt Buckle, circa 1898 with maker's mark likely that for Alexander Dununin (acitve in Kostroma), 84 titre mark, two-part form with elaborate scrollwork is connected by a chain

0071: Russian Silver Niello Belt Buckle, circa 1898Est. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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Russian Silver Cigarette Case: Russian Silver Cigarette Case the hinged cover with a scene featuring two members of the Proletariat and their dog standing among cottages, the interior with Kokoshnick mark (with Moscow assay office

0072: Russian Silver Cigarette CaseEst. US$200-US$400

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