Collectors Asiatica, European, Antiquities

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Woburn, MA, United States

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Collectors Asiatica, European, Antiquities

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We are happy to present consignments from well-known Collectors in Cambridge, Essex and Newton, Ma, Park Avenue and Brooklyn, NY.. Bronze and terra cotta museum quality Sculpture, Chinese pottery and ancient art, Korean and Japanese works as well as important Islamic art, European art, ancient Russian icons, Greek historical objects, pre-Columbian and African art. Low estimates, low selling prices will make for an auction to bring opportunities to Collectors and Dealers alike.

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American Wooden Box: American Wooden Box, Hardwood Veneer, 19 th Century. 5 ½ in. H x 12 ¼ W x 9 in.

0025: American Wooden BoxEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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Venetian Bronze Door Knocker: A Venetian bronze door knocker in the Renaissance style, in the 16th c. manner but probably 19th c., 9 ¾ in. x 7 in. x 2 in.

0026: Venetian Bronze Door KnockerEst. US$100-US$300

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Roman Sarcophagus: Roman Sarcophagus. A rare ancient Roman lead panel, probably from a sarcophagus, decorated with symbols in relief of scrolls of grapes representing Eternal Life and a blissful afterlife and with

0027: Roman SarcophagusEst. US$1,200-US$2,500

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Islamic Terracotta Platter: A Near Eastern glazed terracotta Islamic decorated platter, 14 7/8 in. dia. x 3 3/8 in. H.

0028: Islamic Terracotta PlatterEst. US$100-US$200

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Bronze Figure of Native Am. Warrior: American Bronze figure of a Native American Warrior on horseback after Remington, on marble base. 22 in. x 22 in. x 8 in.

0029: Bronze Figure of Native Am. WarriorEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

Greek Bronze of Warrior or Athlete: Greek Athlete or Warrior bronze, probably after the ancient original of the Doryphoros, depicting an ancient Greek athlete as he sets for war, 24 ½ in. H x 10 x 7 inches.

0030: Greek Bronze of Warrior or AthleteEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Cypriot Wine Barrel: A Cypriot Late Roman or Byzantine Wine Barrel with imprinted decoration on the wet terra cotta, 4 th /5 th c. AD, from the island of Cyprus. 9 ¼ long x 8 ½ H. x 5 ¼ dia.

0031: Cypriot Wine BarrelEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Antique Tibetan Thangka: Antique Tibetan Thangka, painted on textile with bright colors with a Lama holding a vajra and a bell, which according to the Khan Academy. Combined, they symbolize enlightenment as they embody the

0032: Antique Tibetan ThangkaEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Tibetan Thangka: Antique Tibetan Thangka painted on fabric painted in gold and the deity within a circle with multiple hands each in a different mudra or holding an attribute. 24 ½ x 16 ½ in. and 33 x

0033: Tibetan ThangkaEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

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Chinese Bronze Head of Buddha: Chinese large size bronze Head of the Buddha, possibly 17 th c., with sublime expression.

0034: Chinese Bronze Head of BuddhaEst. US$200-US$400

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Ancient Alabaster Idol: Important Ancient Early Bronze Age Eye Idol of fawn-color alabaster 73 mm x 52 mm x 5 mm, with iridescence, flat body, with large rectilinear eyes, c. 2700-2400 BCE, ancient Near East, from a large

0035: Ancient Alabaster IdolEst. US$800-US$1,200

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3 Prints/Photos of Greek Subjects: Greek interest: Three framed pieces: 1) Rare 18 th Century print of Athens probably from the Famous book Antiquities of Athens by Stuart and Revett, together with 2) Two 19 th c. photographs of a

0036: 3 Prints/Photos of Greek SubjectsEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

Antique Japanese Print of Samurai: Antique Japanese print of a Samurai framed, sight 18 5/8 in. x 13 3/8 in., total with frame 13 5/8 in. x 8 3/8 in.

0037: Antique Japanese Print of SamuraiEst. US$100-US$300Lot Passed

3 Chinese Kossu Textiles: Three Chinese framed Kossu Textile Panels, the textiles expertly stitched together, each with subtle colors and with gold thread details. Size: each 14 ½ x 9 ¼ inches overall. Note:

0038: 3 Chinese Kossu TextilesEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Four Fossils: Fossils: Four prehistoric Fossils, including three fossils of now-extinct fish and one of a Nautilus (?).

0039: Four FossilsEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Early Bronze Mughal Teapot: An important, very early bronze Mughal teapot, probably 16 th / 17 th c. well cast and chased overall with floral designs, 9 ¾ x 11 ¾ wide x 5 in. deep.

0040: Early Bronze Mughal TeapotEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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Early Benin Bronze: A very early African Benin bronze, cast as four men standing in frontal view, excellent acquisition even for advanced African Art collectors.6 ½ x 6 in. x 1 ½ deep.

0041: Early Benin BronzeEst. US$300-US$400

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0042: Art Deco Portrait of GirlEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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Ottoman Bronze Brazier: Ottoman bronze brazier possibly 15 th / 16 th century, in a distinctly geometric octagonal shape with decorative flower bud-like elements, animal feet, each of the surrounding panels reticulated and

0043: Ottoman Bronze BrazierEst. US$500-US$800

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Japanese Inlaid Tsuba: Japanese tsuba inlaid with gold, Edo or early Meiji Dynasty, 3 3/8 x 3 in. Dynasty, the gold inlays highlighting the beaks of geese and plants in a landscape, all taking place under a cut out symbol

0044: Japanese Inlaid TsubaEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

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Korean Water Dropper: Rare Korean Water Dropper, painted with a seascape, 1800â€™s.

0045: Korean Water DropperEst. US$200-US$400

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2 Japanese Tsuba: Two Japanese tsuba one inlaid with silver and gold, Edo or early Meiji Period, the gold inlays highlighting small specks representing domestic birds (?) in a landscape, all taking place on a bridge

0046: 2 Japanese TsubaEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Art Nouveau Bust of Woman: Bust of a young woman, Art Nouveau Belle Epoque. Portrait bust named with the name of the character it symbolizes, Cigale a name for a mysterious exotic beauty, straight out of the Parisian Belle

0047: Art Nouveau Bust of WomanEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Chinese Archaistic Sword: Chinese Archaistic Ceremonial Sword. Replete with evocative inscriptions, metallic and hardwood, the steel blade also engraved with inscriptions and picture of a Dragon. A fine example for sword

0048: Chinese Archaistic SwordEst. US$200-US$800Lot Passed

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