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Russian silver enameled egg on claw feet, inlaid garnet stones and silver-and-vermeil wash, est. $4,000-$7,000. Image courtesy of Kaminski’s.

Kaminski’s January Estates Auction fit for a king

Russian silver enameled egg on claw feet, inlaid garnet stones and silver-and-vermeil wash, est. $4,000-$7,000. Image courtesy of Kaminski’s.
Russian silver enameled egg on claw feet, inlaid garnet stones and silver-and-vermeil wash, est. $4,000-$7,000. Image courtesy of Kaminski’s.

BOSTON – Kaminski Auctions, one of Massachusetts’ premier auction houses, has announced details of its Jan. 22-23 Estates Auction, featuring fine art, antiques and a premier selection of fine jewelry from estates spanning Massachusetts to Kaminski’s second location in California. The auction takes place Saturday, January 24, 2010 at Woodman’s Function Hall, Rt. 133 Main Bidding will commence at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on both days, with Internet live bidding available through LiveAuctioneers.com.

An unusual 20th-century Baccarat-style cut-glass throne chair (est. $4,000-$6,000) is sure to attract the attention of bidders with an eye for luxury. The lavishly appointed piece contrasts a unique glass construction with plush red velvet upholstery. Faceted finials sit atop two columnar stiles, flanking the piece’s central fan motif. Each upholstered arm is supported by five short columnar supports, and the chair rests on four faceted and tapered glass legs. The chair is closely related to a design in the circa-1880 F&C Osler archives.

Highlighting the auction’s diverse array of fine estate jewelry is a sapphire and diamond ring in a fine platinum setting (est. $15,000-$20,000). The center stone, a hefty 12.3-carat unheated sapphire, is flanked by 12 diamonds of varied cuts with a total weight of 1.30 carats. GIA and AGL certificates accompany the ring, which is one of many fine pieces of jewelry offered at this exciting auction.

Within the auction’s wide selection of fine art is a painting by an unknown artist depicting Judith with the Head of Holofernes (est. $5,000-$9,000). The painting references a story from the Old Testament’s Book of Judith, in which the title figure assassinates Holofernes, an invading general of Nebuchadnezzar. The piece, a framed oil on canvas, measures 39½ inches by 29½ inches, and is indistinctly signed.

A Russian silver enameled egg (est. $4,000-$7,000) is also to be offered. The egg rests on three claw feet and boasts four inlaid cabochon garnets. The egg’s detailed enameled design includes three white birds accented by a blue floral background. The piece is hallmarked 84 H3 with a profile image of a man’s face.

Additional decorative arts offerings include a 19th-century cobalt glass chandelier (est. $4,000-$6,000). The ornate six-arm chandelier is deep blue in color, with intricate gilt ornamentation. Approximately 100 faceted cobalt-glass pendants hang beneath each arm and from the base of the chandelier. The piece, which is not electrified, measures 37½ inches in height and is 30½ inches wide.

“We’ve encountered some very exciting West Coast consignments since opening the doors at our new Beverly Hills location,” commented Frank Kaminski, owner of Kaminski Auctions. “Our status as a bicoastal auction house affords us the opportunity to bring these rare and valuable items before our enthusiastic Massachusetts audience.”

For additional information on any item in the sale, call 978-927-2223. View the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee or live via the Internet at www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

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ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE


20th-century Osler-style cut-glass throne chair, est. $4,000-$6,000. Image courtesy of Kaminski’s.
20th-century Osler-style cut-glass throne chair, est. $4,000-$6,000. Image courtesy of Kaminski’s.

Judith with the head of Holofernes, artist unknown, oil on canvas, signature indistinct, 39½ inches by 29½ inches, est. $5,000-$9,000. Image courtesy of Kaminski’s.
Judith with the head of Holofernes, artist unknown, oil on canvas, signature indistinct, 39½ inches by 29½ inches, est. $5,000-$9,000. Image courtesy of Kaminski’s.