A RASULID QURAN FOLIO, PROBABLY YEMEN, FIRST HALF 14TH

Ɵ Summa Sententiarum, ascribed to 'Master Odo', in Latin, decorated manuscript on parchment [France, twelfth century (probably first half)] 87 leaves, complete, collation: i-x8, xi7 (last leaf a

Large Chinese Bronze Censer with Associated Carved Hardwood Base probably first half 20th century, in the archaic style, of squat, globular form, with flared rim, having stylized dragon head handles,

A PAIR OF CARVED BEECH AND NEEDLEWORK UPHOLSTERED GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIRS IN GEORGE III STYLE, PROBABLY FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY each 101cm high, 75cm wide, 72cm deep overall Provenance:Barnwell Manor,

Fragment with Werner von Ellerbach, Deflorationes Sanctorum Patrum or Honorius Augustodunensis, Speculum Ecclesiae, in Latin, manuscript on parchment [Germany (probably south), probably first half of

Pair of French ormolu-mounted serpentine marble vases, the mounts probably first half of 19th century, now mounted as lamps. No shades. Provenance: Christie's "Noble & Private Collections Part II: Pro

CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD BUTCHER'S TRADE SIGN, depicting a ram with curled horn, the cuts of meat delineated on body, applied to plank backing boards. Probably first half 20th century. 24" H, 46" W.Hor

A SWISS 'BLACK FOREST' BEAR TABLEPROBABLY BRIENZ, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURYThe top with two hinged tobacco compartments flanking an inset brass bowl89cm high, 46cm wide, 35cm deep

A pair of Italian Neoclassical parcel gilt and ebonized cherrywood drum form commodesin the manner of Giovanni Socchi, probably Luccafirst half 19th centuryEach with frieze drawer above a door enclosi

DESCRIPTION: Federal paint decorated softwood blanket chest. Probably Pennsylvania, first half of the 19th century. Refined cabinetry maker and folk art decorator. Recessed carved panels on all four s

Silver oil Hanukkah Menorah, probably Germany, first half of the 19th century. The oil cups are shaped as a lions heads. Stands on four paw-shaped legs. Dimensions: 9X10.5X29.5 cm. Weight: 675 grams.

Probably American, first half 19th Century, hardwood. Good details including dress and braided hair. Removable plinth. Original paint has some wear. Some edge flakes. 6.5"h.

Black-painted Pine Corner Cupboard, probably New England, first half of the 18th century. Cupboard with four molded recessed panel H-hinged doors, opening to shelves in the top, the left door with ori

CHINESE BRASS JAR, slightly tapered ovoid form with low collar, underside with incised four-character mark. Probably late 19th/first half 20th century. 8 5/8" H.Excellent condition, with an old rectan

Single leaf from a Homiliary by either Haimo of Halberstadt or Haimo of Auxerre, in Latin, manuscript on parchment [probably Italy, tenth century (perhaps first half or mid century)] Single leaf, with

Fine Yomut 'Asmalyk' (Probably Eagle Group II), Turkmenistan, first half 19th century, wool/wool/white cotton wefts, asymetric knots open to the right, remarkable fine knotting, high-quality natural d

Three French Cut Glass and Gilt-Bronze Jewel Caskets first half 20th century, probably Baccarat, including a dome-top oblong casket with diamond cutting and a bronze handle, an oval example cut with r

Pair of Cast Aluminum Garden Urns in the Renaissance Revival Taste, first half 20th century, probably French, the tapered bases decorated with pots of sunflowers and molded pierced corner scrolls, tri

Large old Ivory Coast carved wood figure, First half 20th c., probably Senufo or Baule, mounted on acrylic base, 59.5"h x 7'squ (base) Provenance: Property removed from 2 Beekman Place, NYC

Decorative painted table in greens, pinks and with gilt accents, highly ornate with roundel top, first half 20th C, probably Moroccan or Indian. H. 23". W. 49".

FREE-BLOWN GLASS DEEP BOWL / PAN, aquamarine, cylindrical form with a rolled-over rim, rough pontil mark. Probably South Jersey or Midwestern. First half 19th century. 5 7/8" H, 9 1/4" D rim. Provenan

A pair of German metalware partridge, A pair of German metalware partridge, probably by Neresheimer of Hanau, first half 20th century, one looking to the right and one looking to the left, the first,

'The Scarlet Letter', Boston, 1850, first edition, probably first issue, original brown cloth, fitted half-leather case rebacked (?), spotting on front and back, binding slightly loose, corners bumped

Two leaves from two monumental Breviaries, in Latin, decorated manuscripts on parchment [France, first half of twelfth century (probably second quarter)] Two vast leaves, both double column, up to 38

(CARICATURE). Vanity Fair. Approximately 230 chromolithographed caricature plates. 2 volumes. Folio, contemporary half morocco, first volume worn with covers detached; clipped and mounted to album lea