Objects of Vertu

Collection of Four Objets de Vertu18th/19th century, English and Chinese, the collection including a shagreen and silver box, made by Cornelius Joshua Vander, London, h. 1-3/4", w. 3", d. 1-

Group of four sterling silver cases, including a cigarette case and compact. Three small cases with engraved scrolling floral decoration, and one case with an attached chain and a decorative cartouche

Artist:Lalique France & undetermined Title:Collection of Exotic Tabletop Objects of Vertu, including: 2 Lalique Glass Scarabs, 2 Turquoise Scarabs, and Lidded Parrot Inkwell and Lidded Camel Inkwell D

Grouping of (6) Christie's "Important Silver and Objects of Vertu" auction Catalogs. Catalogs consist of detailed lot descriptions, mostly illustrated in Color, Terms & Conditions, and other associate

Grouping of (6) Christie's "Important Silver, Objects of Vertu and Russian Works of Art" auction Catalogs. Catalogs consist of detailed lot descriptions, mostly illustrated in Color, Terms & Condition

Lot of 3 books. Christies International Magazine. April 1997. Illustrated. Sothebys Russian Works of art and Objects of Vertu. December 1997. Hardcover copy of Andrew Geller: Deconstructed by Jake Gor

Egypt; ca. 1000 B.C. An extremely rare and fine mummified head of a female,with delicate features and retaining virtually all skin surfaces,dentition and hair. Linen wrappings still partly in place (m

Japan; Edo Period Standing on a double lotus base. Crystal urna jewel and eyes. Surfaces with several layers of lacquer. Dimensions 42.25" (107cm) high, including base.

Eurasia, ca. Miocene (5 - 23 MYO). Very high-quality specimen of this large cat with massive original sabers and little restoration. MEASUREMENTS Skull: 10" wide x 13" long (25.4 x 33.1 cm). Exposed a

Egypt; New Kingdom, c. 1200 BC Carved in sunk relief, depicting the god of the Nile flood, Hapi. Hapi is shown in usual androgynous form, with female breast, relating to the fertility associated with

Central Asia, ca. Early Cretaceous (101 - 126 MYO). This is a significant specimen due to its size, completeness, and originality. The bones were meticulously removed from a single block of matrix and

India, Pala Dynasty, ca. 11th-12th century. Fine depiction of Parvati with attendants. Ex: Sotheby's New York City: "Indian & Southeast Asian Art," September 1999, Lot 121 (therein described as Lalita

France, ca. 1920s In the mid 1920s Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) collaborated with the Spanish architect Nicolau Rubio and ceramicist Josep Artigas to create a small group of miniature ceramic gardens. They

Mediterranean; ca. 1st -3rd century AD Powerfully modeled depiction of a bearded man, possibly from a relief. Custom stand. Dimensions without stand:7 1/2" (19 cm) Provenance: The John J. Slocum Coll

Egypt, ca. 400-300 BC. A fine vibrantly-painted Egyptian cat mummy mounted in an antique glass dome. Ex collection Gabriel Hakim, purchased by him in the 1930s (see accompanying newspaper article and

India, Pala Dynasty, ca. 11th century. Large and fine figure of Vishnu flanked by two Devis. Custom stand. Ex: Sothebys NYC, "Indian + S.E. Asian Art", September, 1998, lot 520. From a lifetime Massac

Egypt; Late Kingdom, 716- 30 BC The naked youth striding, wearing the double (Pschent) crown of upper and lower Egypt. On an integral base, extensively engraved on all four sides and top. Very fine. D

Central Asia; Cretaceous Period (65 - 144 million years ago). A fine nest of 6 eggs on matrix. No restoration. Dimensions Greatest length: 11" (28cm)

Central India, ca. 10th-11th century. A lovely seated sandstone figure of the goddess Sarasvati seated in Lalitasana. Custom base. From a lifetime Massachusetts collection, in storage from late 1990s

China, circa 206 B.C. - 8 A.D. An extremely rare western Han painted pottery Chimera, the crouching animal showing great dynamism. Socket on back indicates this and another figure once formed pole sup

A Meiji period Cloisonne circular incense box (kogo) with a dragon motif and having a green enamel interior. Signed on base and lip, Kyoto Namikawa (workshop of Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845-1927). Measures

Pastel Painting, portrait of Cynthia, daughter of Ms R.E. Sherwood Signed ‘Rosina Emmet Sherwood’ at Upper Right Sight 18,5"x 23", Gilt wood Frame 23,5"x 28". Rosina Emmet Sherwood (Americ

Northeast India, Early Pala Dynasty, ca. 9th century. The four-armed deity standing on tiered base. Deep green patina. Ex: Nancy Wiener Collection. MEASUREMENTS 5 7/8 inches tall / 15 cm SHIPPING $25

Central India; c. 12th century The Sun God standing with customary lotuses, surrounded by consorts, deities, and mythical animals. Custom base.This is a substantial and high quality piece, worthy of s