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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Antique English Silver Basket Pitcher & Tray 530g.: London 19th Century, a set of three sterling silver items comprising a hinged handled basket, a helmet form cream pitcher, and a shaped salver card tray. Each piece is hallmarked with the standard

0361: Antique English Silver Basket Pitcher & Tray 530g.Est. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Harleux French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars 1,450g: Charles Harleux, a pair of antique 19th century French sterling silver double master salt cellars, each designed with two oval wells separated by divider bars and mounted on an integrated tray with a

0362: Harleux French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars 1,450gEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000

Pair of Georgian Sterling Garniture Cups 2,600g.: English 19th Century, a pair of antique sterling silver garniture cups in neoclassical taste featuring gilt interiors and double twisted horn form handles. Each cup is encircled by a band of textured

0363: Pair of Georgian Sterling Garniture Cups 2,600g.Est. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,250(2 bids)

English Sterling Candelabra Table Lamps 4pc SET: English, set of four antique sterling silver candelabra each with a fluted central standard rising from a circular stepped base supporting two scrolling candle arms fitted for electric illumination.

0364: English Sterling Candelabra Table Lamps 4pc SETEst. US$8,000-US$12,000US$4,000

Sterling Mappin & Webb Place Card Holder 12pc SET: English, set of 12 antique sterling silver place card holders by Mappin and Webb, each with a natural organic inset panel framed by sterling. Depicts ducks in marsh reeds. Each holder marked Mappin

0365: Sterling Mappin & Webb Place Card Holder 12pc SETEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$500(1 bid)

Neoclassical 800 Gilt Silver Athena Figure 880g: Neoclassical 800 silver gilt, a figural sculpture depicting Athena the Greek goddess of wisdom and war standing in contrapposto pose with one arm raised and the other lowered, wearing a plumed

0366: Neoclassical 800 Gilt Silver Athena Figure 880gEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux 1827-1875 Bronze Child Bust: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875), Le Boudeur Sulky Child, a bronze sculpture depicting a young child captured in a moment of expressive contemplation. The figure is modeled with remarkable

0367: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux 1827-1875 Bronze Child BustEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$500

Christa W Hatvany 1888-1944 Bronze Faun Sculpture: Christa Winsloe Hatvany (German 1888-1944), a cast bronze sculpture of an antelope faun presented on a rectangular base. The figure is modeled with elongated legs, a curved neck, and defined body

0368: Christa W Hatvany 1888-1944 Bronze Faun SculptureEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Roman 2nd Century Bronze Juno w/ Peacock Sculpture: Roman 2nd Century, an antique bronze sculpture depicting Juno with a peacock, the classical semi nude female figure standing in contrapposto with a draped cloth gracefully wrapped across her body.

0369: Roman 2nd Century Bronze Juno w/ Peacock SculptureEst. US$10,000-US$20,000US$5,000

Pierre Jules Mene 1810-1879 Bronze Dogs Sculpture: P. J. Mene (Pierre Jules Mene) (French 1810-1879), bronze sculpture depicting two dogs modeled as a slender Italian Greyhound standing beside a long haired Chin Spaniel. The sculpture bears the

0370: Pierre Jules Mene 1810-1879 Bronze Dogs SculptureEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Bronze Whippet Mother and her Puppy Dog Sculptures: In the manner of P. J. Mene (Pierre Jules Mene) (French 1810-1879), a bronze sculpture depicting two Whippet or Italian Greyhound type dogs modeled in naturalistic detail. The composition is set on

0371: Bronze Whippet Mother and her Puppy Dog SculpturesEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Neoclassical Pair 17th Century Bronze Figures: Neoclassical Pair 17th Century Bronze Figures, an antique pair of mythological figural sculptures depicting a classical male and female hunter likely representing Diana Artemis and a male figure of

0372: Neoclassical Pair 17th Century Bronze FiguresEst. US$10,000-US$20,000US$5,000

16th C Italian Bronze Marcus Aurelius Equestrian: Italian 16th Century bronze of equestrian sculpture depicting the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius shown mounted on horseback with one arm extended in gesture and the other holding the reins, modeled

0373: 16th C Italian Bronze Marcus Aurelius EquestrianEst. US$10,000-US$20,000US$5,000

Antique Argentinian Gaucho Silver Chain Spurs 560g: Argentine silver, a pair of 19th century equestrian spurs each featuring large rowel terminals and multi link chain attachments, fitted with chain straps ending in buckles and interlocking mesh

0374: Antique Argentinian Gaucho Silver Chain Spurs 560gEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$500(1 bid)

Antique Silver Fluted Candlestick Lamp Base: Continental, an antique weighted silver lamp base or candlestick featuring a fluted baluster form stem rising from a scalloped circular base. The body is decorated with repousse acanthus leaf accents

0375: Antique Silver Fluted Candlestick Lamp BaseEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$500

Antique Meiji Bronze Vase with Silver Zogan Inlay: Japanese Meiji period, an antique bronze vase of baluster form with a flared rim, finely decorated with gold and silver zogan inlay. The surface is embellished with depictions of birds, insects,

0376: Antique Meiji Bronze Vase with Silver Zogan InlayEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Genryusai Seiya Meiji Silvered Bronze Hawk Statue: Genryusai Seiya (Japanese, 1868-1912), a Meiji period silvered bronze sculpture depicting an eagle type bird of prey perched atop a naturalistically modeled patinated bronze tree trunk base. The bird

0377: Genryusai Seiya Meiji Silvered Bronze Hawk StatueEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000(1 bid)

Japanese Carved Wooden Traveler Sculpture signed: Masanori Japanese, a carved and stained boxwood okimono depicting Ono no Komachi as a seated traveler holding a staff and positioned on a naturalistic wood textured base, the figure wearing flowing

0378: Japanese Carved Wooden Traveler Sculpture signedEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000(1 bid)

Japanese Meiji Bronze Bucket Form Vessel Signed: Japanese Meiji bronze, a cast vessel modeled in the form of a wooden bucket, featuring a horizontal bamboo shaped handle surmounted by a perched bird and accented with a pair of applied leaves at the

0379: Japanese Meiji Bronze Bucket Form Vessel SignedEst. US$2,000-US$4,000US$1,000

Japanese Meiji Okimono Carving of Kneeling Geisha: Japanese, antique okimono figural carving depicting a kneeling geisha holding a drum. Carved in wood in the round and raised on an integral base with inset organic material elements to the face,

0380: Japanese Meiji Okimono Carving of Kneeling GeishaEst. US$400-US$800US$275(3 bids)

Japanese Pair of Bronze Baluster Vases SIGNED: Japanese, pair of bronze baluster form vases each with a flared rim and twin curved handles issuing from stylized lion dragon mask mounts with circular brass medallions inset to the body. The dark

0381: Japanese Pair of Bronze Baluster Vases SIGNEDEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000

Japanese Shibayama Bronze & Silver Cloisonne Koro: Japanese Shibayama Bronze and Silver Vase covered koro of globular form. The silver body is decorated with cloisonne enamel floral motifs and three gold lacquer cartouches with inlaid decoration

0382: Japanese Shibayama Bronze & Silver Cloisonne KoroEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000(1 bid)

Bronze Flying Mercury Sculpture after Giambologna: 19th century bronze sculpture titled Flying Mercury modeled after the Renaissance original by Giambologna. The figure stands on one foot atop a sphere with one arm extended upward and holding a

0383: Bronze Flying Mercury Sculpture after GiambolognaEst. US$4,000-US$8,000US$2,000

Antique Carved Alabaster Seated Monkey Sculpture: Carved alabaster sculpture depicting a seated primate with hands resting across its lap. Executed in polished natural hardstone with gray veining throughout and mounted on an integrated circular

0384: Antique Carved Alabaster Seated Monkey SculptureEst. US$400-US$800US$200

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