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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18C Italian Marble Figural Sculpture of Europe: Continental School, 18th century, a carved marble figural sculpture depicting Europa from The Four Continents Quattro Continenti, presented in classical drapery and wearing a crown or diadem. The

0265: 18C Italian Marble Figural Sculpture of EuropeEst. US$20,000-US$40,000US$10,000

Frilli 1860-1902 after Canova Venus Marble Statue: Antonio Frilli (Italian, 1860-1902), after Antonio Canova, a life size Neoclassical marble Venus figural sculpture depicting the goddess standing in contrapposto pose with a draped garment gathered

0266: Frilli 1860-1902 after Canova Venus Marble StatueEst. US$20,000-US$40,000US$10,000

Marble Partial Roman Torso Sculpture on Pedestal: Continental School, 2nd century, a marble torso sculpture in the Classical Roman style depicting a draped male figure fragment mounted on metal supports and set upon a rectangular marble pedestal

0267: Marble Partial Roman Torso Sculpture on PedestalEst. US$10,000-US$20,000US$5,000

Antique Pseudo Seneca Roman Bronze Bust Sculpture: Bronze bust of the Pseudo Seneca after the antique, Naples, 17th century. The figure features detailed facial modeling, painted eyes, and incised "Seneca" inscriptions at two points on the neck.

0268: Antique Pseudo Seneca Roman Bronze Bust SculptureEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000

Roman Carved Stone Male Portrait Head Fragment: Roman 2nd Century carved stone, a male portrait head fragment mounted on a black tiered display base, the sculpture featuring defined facial characteristics with incised detailing to the hair,

0269: Roman Carved Stone Male Portrait Head FragmentEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Romanl Male Torso Marble Sculpture on Stand: Roman antique male torso sculpture in the classical Greco Roman style, carved in marble and depicting an idealized nude male form with defined muscular anatomy. The fragmentary figure emphasizes the

0270: Romanl Male Torso Marble Sculpture on StandEst. US$10,000-US$20,000US$5,000

William Merritt Chase 1849-1916 Portrait Painting: William Merritt Chase (American, 1849-1916), a portrait of a Young Lady, 1869, watercolor on paper depicting a classical-style female bust within a circular reserve, rendered with soft coloration and

0271: William Merritt Chase 1849-1916 Portrait PaintingEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000

Francisco Domingo y Marques 1842-1920 Painting: Francisco Domingo Y Marques (Spanish, 1842-1920), an oil on panel depicting an architectural market scene with a lively gathering of figures beneath a colonnaded arcade, rendered with animated

0272: Francisco Domingo y Marques 1842-1920 PaintingEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Garcia Mencia 1849 - 1920, Religious Painting: Antonio Garcia Mencia (Spanish, 1849-1920), allegorical figural watercolor on paper depicting nude female figures emerging from clouds above robed figures gathered around a fire. The composition

0273: Garcia Mencia 1849 - 1920, Religious PaintingEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Vilhelm Pacht 1843-1912 Figural Interior Painting: Vilhelm Pacht (Danish, 1843-1912), Art Academy Studio Scene, 1897, oil on canvas depicting a group of artists at work within an academic studio interior, centered around a nude model posed on a

0274: Vilhelm Pacht 1843-1912 Figural Interior PaintingEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000

Carl Kahler 1855-1906 White Cat Portrait Painting: Carl Kahler (Austria, 1855-1906), an oil on canvas depicting an opulent 19th-century interior scene centered on two long-haired Persian-style white cats posed before an elaborate gilt mirror and

0275: Carl Kahler 1855-1906 White Cat Portrait PaintingEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000(1 bid)

George Wright 1850-1916 After the Party Painting: George Wright (American, 1850-1916), After the Party, oil on canvas depicting a detailed Victorian interior scene with a mother and children gathered in a richly furnished room, capturing a narrative

0276: George Wright 1850-1916 After the Party PaintingEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Jose Gimenez Aranda 1837-1903 Musicians Painting: Jose Gimenez Aranda (Spanish, 1837-1903), La Leccion de Musica, 1899, an oil on canvas depicting an intimate interior scene of two musicians engaged in instruction and rehearsal, rendered with

0277: Jose Gimenez Aranda 1837-1903 Musicians PaintingEst. US$10,000-US$20,000US$5,000

George Wallace Jarvis 1864-1939 Fishbowl Painting: George Wallace Jarvis (American, 1864-1939), Fishbowl, an oil on canvas painting depicting a serene oval-format interior scene of a young woman and child observing goldfish in a glass bowl. The

0278: George Wallace Jarvis 1864-1939 Fishbowl PaintingEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Pair of Antique Paintings Attr Francesco Celebrano: Attributed to Francesco Celebrano (Italian, 1729-1814), a pair of 18th-century Antique Continental School Old masters style oil paintings on wood panels depicting allegorical mythological scenes

0279: Pair of Antique Paintings Attr Francesco CelebranoEst. US$10,000-US$20,000US$5,000

F H Kaemmerer 1839-1902 Woman Mid Pose Painting: Frederik Hendrik Kaemmerer (Dutch 1839-1902), an oil painting on canvas depicting a young woman in period dress within an interior setting. Signed lower right. Presented under glass in a period

0280: F H Kaemmerer 1839-1902 Woman Mid Pose PaintingEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Portrait Painting Attributed to J Ledoux 1767-1840: Attributed to Jeanne Philiberte Ledoux (French 1767-1840), antique oil on canvas depicting a classical style portrait of a young woman shown in three quarter view. No apparent signature. Presented in

0281: Portrait Painting Attributed to J Ledoux 1767-1840Est. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Chinese Bronze Dragon Temple Gong Bell on Stand: Chinese, antique bronze ceremonial temple bell featuring dragon relief decoration and geometric banding encircling the body. The bell is suspended from a carved hardwood stand with openwork scroll

0282: Chinese Bronze Dragon Temple Gong Bell on StandEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000

Chinese Wang-Li Square Porcelain Vase SIGNED: Chinese Wang-Li double gourd porcelain vase decorated with a blue five toed dragon amid flames and cranes in flight with cloud scrolls and floral motifs in Chinese Imari famille verte enamels. The

0283: Chinese Wang-Li Square Porcelain Vase SIGNEDEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Chinese Silver Enamel and Jade Dragon Mantel Clock: Chinese, antique silver cloisonne mantel clock modeled as a covered vessel resting upon a blue mythical guardian beast resembling a dragon. The surface is decorated with blue, green, red, and white

0284: Chinese Silver Enamel and Jade Dragon Mantel ClockEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000(1 bid)

Chinese Antique Phoenix Canton Enamel Ruyi Scepter: Chinese Canton enamel ruyi scepter of traditional curved form. The head and handle are decorated in varied colors on a yellow ground depicting phoenix and dragon motifs among scrolling clouds and

0285: Chinese Antique Phoenix Canton Enamel Ruyi ScepterEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Chinese Antique Shou Canton Enamel Ruyi Scepter: Chinese Canton enamel ruyi scepter of traditional curved form. The head is decorated with a central shou character medallion surrounded by lotus blossoms, scrolling foliage, paired fish, and

0286: Chinese Antique Shou Canton Enamel Ruyi ScepterEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Chinese 18C Lacquer Mother of Pearl Sweetmeat Box: Chinese 18th Century black lacquer, an antique sweetmeat covered box of domed circular form, the exterior richly inlaid throughout with mother of pearl depicting scrolling floral and foliate motifs

0287: Chinese 18C Lacquer Mother of Pearl Sweetmeat BoxEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$500

Chinese Collection of Snuff Bottles 7pc ESTATE LOT: Chinese snuff bottles, an estate collection of seven examples comprising two Peking glass bottles, two carved organic material bottles, one porcelain bottle decorated in a flow blue style bearing a

0288: Chinese Collection of Snuff Bottles 7pc ESTATE LOTEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$500

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