Blue Moon

Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Gilt French Deco Cabinet

19C Swiss Brevette Musical Automation Theater Box

1913 Canadian Pacific Railway Ship Model in Case

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Blue Moon

Hill Auction Gallery

Some moments only come once in a blue moon. This extraordinary auction marks one of the most significant sales Hill Auction Gallery has hosted since its founding in 2016. Blue Moon brings forward a remarkable collection of museum-quality antiques, fine paintings, and works of art from across Europe and Asia, assembled by a serious collector with a refined eye for history, craftsmanship, and rarity. From important decorative arts to exceptional fine art, every lot reflects world-class quality and timeless appeal. This is a rare opportunity to acquire pieces that seldom surface on the open market ? a true highlight in the Hill Auction Gallery journey.

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Spanish Silver Articulated Lobster Figurine 120g.: Spanish, a finely crafted silver figural crustacean depicting a lobster with articulated legs, claws, and extended antennae, rendered with detailed textured shell work that emphasizes the segmented

0241: Spanish Silver Articulated Lobster Figurine 120g.Est. US$400-US$800US$225(2 bids)

Robert Rew c1762 Georgian Chinese Chippendale Tray: Robert Rew, an antique Georgian sterling silver footed tray in the Chinese Chippendale style, hallmarked in London, circa 1762, featuring a finely reticulated rim with floral foliate and chinoiserie

0242: Robert Rew c1762 Georgian Chinese Chippendale TrayEst. US$8,000-US$12,000US$4,000(1 bid)

Thomas Dicks c1763 Chinese Chippendale Silver Tray: Thomas Dicks, an antique English sterling silver footed tray crafted in London in 1763 in the Chinese Chippendale style, featuring a finely reticulated rim decorated with chinoiserie motifs including

0243: Thomas Dicks c1763 Chinese Chippendale Silver TrayEst. US$20,000-US$40,000US$10,000

French Pair of Gilt Bronze Pottery Candleholders: French 18th Century, a pair of antique Chinoiserie gilt bronze candleholders featuring floral branches with multicolor Chinese pottery flowers and green glazed ceramic Foo Dog vessels mounted at the

0244: French Pair of Gilt Bronze Pottery CandleholdersEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$500(1 bid)

George III Pair Enamel Staffordshire Candlesticks: South Staffordshire enamel, a pair of George III circa 1770 baluster form candlesticks with scalloped bases and associated detachable nozzles, hand painted on a cobalt blue ground with gilt

0245: George III Pair Enamel Staffordshire CandlesticksEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$500

Pair of J.J. Ducel Fils Bronze Figural Torchieres: J.J. Ducel Fils (French, 1830s-1870s), a near matching pair of antique life size Neoclassical style bronze figural torchieres with metallic gold finish, each depicting a classically draped female

0246: Pair of J.J. Ducel Fils Bronze Figural TorchieresEst. US$20,000-US$40,000US$10,000

French Bronze and Marble Cassolettes Candleholders: French, a pair of 18th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted Carrara marble cassolettes of double usage form, each designed with reversible covers that convert to candlesticks. The white marble

0247: French Bronze and Marble Cassolettes CandleholdersEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000

19C Allegorical Muse Bronze and Stone Sculpture: Continental School, an antique classical muse bronze and stone sculpture depicting a seated allegorical female figure in flowing classical drapery with one arm gracefully raised and an open book

0248: 19C Allegorical Muse Bronze and Stone SculptureEst. US$10,000-US$20,000US$5,000

Chinese Antique Embroidered Red Silk Dragon Robe: Chinese, an antique red silk embroidered robe richly decorated with dragon, phoenix, and foo dog motifs amid scrolling cloud and wave patterns set against a vibrant red ground. The composition is

0249: Chinese Antique Embroidered Red Silk Dragon RobeEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$500

Chinese Bronze Gold Silver Inlay Horses & Carriage: Chinese Han Dynasty style, an antique bronze horse and carriage model featuring four horses harnessed to pull a covered chariot accompanied by an attendant figure. The carriage is decorated with

0250: Chinese Bronze Gold Silver Inlay Horses & CarriageEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Chinese Ming Dinasty Bronze Seated Buddha Statue: Chinese Ming Dinasty, an antique gilt bronze Buddha statue depicting the figure seated in dhyana mudra with hands folded in meditation, the chest centered with a heart of the Buddha symbol. The

0251: Chinese Ming Dinasty Bronze Seated Buddha StatueEst. US$20,000-US$40,000US$10,000

Chinese 18th C Porcelain French Wood Stand Bidet: Chinese 18th Century blue and white Canton porcelain basin with landscape scene and patterned rim, set in a fitted wood stand with shaped legs. No visible maker marks. Vessel measures approximately

0252: Chinese 18th C Porcelain French Wood Stand BidetEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Chinese 18th C Porcelain Wood Base French Bidet: Chinese 18th Century blue and white Canton porcelain basin with landscape scene and patterned rim, set in a fitted wood tray base/lid. No visible maker marks. Vessel measures approximately 6 x 23.5 x

0253: Chinese 18th C Porcelain Wood Base French BidetEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$500(1 bid)

Chinese Carved Rams Head Covered Vessel on Stand: Chinese, an antique covered censer vessel in the form of a four legged animal carved from organic material. The piece features two ram heads, a lid surmounted by an animal finial, and incised pattern

0254: Chinese Carved Rams Head Covered Vessel on StandEst. US$400-US$800US$200

Chinese Canton Enamel Floral Decorated Platter: Chinese 18th Century, an antique Canton enamel platter with floral decoration across the center and border in a scalloped rim form with polychrome enamel work on both sides. No apparent maker's

0255: Chinese Canton Enamel Floral Decorated PlatterEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Chinese Pair of Hardwood and Marble Display Stands: Chinese, a pair of hardwood pedestal display stands each with a marble inset top and mother of pearl inlay depicting birds, flowers, and branches with additional inlay accents along the sides. The

0256: Chinese Pair of Hardwood and Marble Display StandsEst. US$400-US$800US$200(1 bid)

Chinese 18C Zitan Reticulated Square Wood Box: Chinese, antique 18th century square covered zitan wood box with a reticulated carved lid featuring scrolling motifs and stylized elements within a framed border. The sides and base are decorated

0257: Chinese 18C Zitan Reticulated Square Wood BoxEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Chinese Pair of Carved Jade Stone Foo Dog Lions: Chinese, pair of carved dark jade stone foo dog lion figures depicted seated and facing forward, one with a carved sphere beneath its paw and the other with a pup. The figures are carved with

0258: Chinese Pair of Carved Jade Stone Foo Dog LionsEst. US$400-US$800US$200

Antique French Terracotta Bust of Maiden on Marble: French, a 18th century terracotta bust depicting a young woman with flowing hair adorned with a floral crown, modeled with softly defined features and a gently tilted head conveying a romantic and

0259: Antique French Terracotta Bust of Maiden on MarbleEst. US$400-US$800US$200

Pair of 19C German Chinoiserie Majolica Sculptures: German, circa 1890, a pair of large Majolica Chinoiserie figures depicting a samurai warrior holding a helmet and a female figure holding a parasol and dog, each mounted on a molded base with relief

0260: Pair of 19C German Chinoiserie Majolica SculpturesEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Antique French Henri de La Tour Terracotta Bust: French, an antique 17th century terracotta bust depicting Henri de La Tour d Auvergne Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), portrayed in 17th century ceremonial armor with a detailed lace collar and ornate

0261: Antique French Henri de La Tour Terracotta BustEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000(1 bid)

Luigi Morfi 19C Italian Marble Child Sculpture: Luigi Morfi (19th Century Italian), Primo Vestito (First Dress), Carrara marble sculpture depicting a standing child with a draped garment covering her head raised on a circular footstool form base.

0262: Luigi Morfi 19C Italian Marble Child SculptureEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

19C Italian Carrara Marble Memento Mori Skull: Italian School, 19th century, a finely carved Carrara marble Memento Mori skull sculpture mounted on an integral marble book form base. The vanitas skull is rendered with carefully articulated teeth,

0263: 19C Italian Carrara Marble Memento Mori SkullEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000

18C Italian Marble Figural Sculpture of America: Continental School, 18th century, a carved marble figural sculpture depicting America from The Four Continents Quattro Continenti, modeled as a Native warrior wearing a feathered headdress and scaled

0264: 18C Italian Marble Figural Sculpture of AmericaEst. US$20,000-US$40,000US$10,000

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