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An original bronze of an Indian warrior on horseback is inscribed ‘C. Kauba’ (American/Austrian, 1865-1922). Mounted on a marble base, the bronze is expected to sell for $4,000-$6,000. Image courtesy of Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auction.

Turkoman rugs, original bronzes highlight Hood & Sons sale Aug. 17

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
An original bronze of an Indian warrior on horseback is inscribed ‘C. Kauba’ (American/Austrian, 1865-1922). Mounted on a marble base, the bronze is expected to sell for $4,000-$6,000. Image courtesy of Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auction.
An original bronze of an Indian warrior on horseback is inscribed ‘C. Kauba’ (American/Austrian, 1865-1922). Mounted on a marble base, the bronze is expected to sell for $4,000-$6,000. Image courtesy of Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auction.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – A collection of approximately 40 Oriental rugs will be among the fine furnishings from South Florida homes at Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions’ sale Tuesday, Aug. 17. LiveAuctioneers will provide live Internet bidding. The auction will begin at 5 p.m. Eastern.

“The rugs are the collection from Palm Beach doctor’s estate,” said Chris Hood, noting sizes range from prayer rugs to runners and room-size carpets. Including are many tribal Turkoman rugs.

Another collection to sell is a nice group of original bronze sculptures. One of the nicest is a Grecian woman by Bessie Potter Vonnoh (American, 1872-1955). Standing 16 inches high, it has a $2,500-$3,000 estimate.

A 243-piece set of Georg Jensen Old Danish sterling silver flatware, service for eight plus 29 serving pieces, is expected to do well. “It could bring 10 grand,” said Hood, although the estimate is listed at $4,000-$7,000. Three additional sets of sterling silver will be sold.

“We also have some mid-century modern – several Eames chairs and two pair of Barcelona chairs,” said Hood.

Approximately 100 works of art will be sold including a large oil painting by 19th-century California artist Thomas Hill.

A large Alexander Calder original colored lithograph titled Composition is expected to reach $700-$1,000.

A large antique English tall-case clock having a replaced face carries a $1,200-$1,800 estimate.

Many porcelains and glass items, Victorian furniture, Chinese jade, ivory and porcelains, and gold and diamond jewelry will be sold.

For details call Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions at 561-278-8996.

View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE

A boy fishes from the bank of a stream in this Thomas Hill (American, 1829-1908) painting. The oil on canvas measures 34 inches by 27 Inches and has a $15,000-$25,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auction.
A boy fishes from the bank of a stream in this Thomas Hill (American, 1829-1908) painting. The oil on canvas measures 34 inches by 27 Inches and has a $15,000-$25,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auction.

One of about 40 rungs from a Palm Beach estate, this old Persian Sarouk, 9 feet by 12 feet, has a $400-$600 estimate. Image courtesy of Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auction.
One of about 40 rungs from a Palm Beach estate, this old Persian Sarouk, 9 feet by 12 feet, has a $400-$600 estimate. Image courtesy of Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auction.

‘Composition’ is the title of this Alexander Calder original color lithograph. The pencil-signed and numbered work is 31 inches by 24 inches and has an estimate of $700-$1,000. Image courtesy of Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auction.
‘Composition’ is the title of this Alexander Calder original color lithograph. The pencil-signed and numbered work is 31 inches by 24 inches and has an estimate of $700-$1,000. Image courtesy of Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auction.

Bidders will have their pick of three Charles Eames by Herman Miller chair and ottoman sets. This one in black leather has a $500-$700 estimate. Image courtesy of Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auction.
Bidders will have their pick of three Charles Eames by Herman Miller chair and ottoman sets. This one in black leather has a $500-$700 estimate. Image courtesy of Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auction.