Sold2024The Leigh-Traphagen African Expedition: A Photographic Journey Through 1928-1929This remarkable collection encapsulates a pivotal 1928-1929 African expedition by the distinguished American artist William R. Leigh and his wife, Ethel Traphagen-Leigh, a prominent fashion designer aSee Sold Price
Sold2023RARE 1908 FIRST EDITION LEATHER BOUND WINSTON CHURCHILL "MY AFRICAN JOURNEY"Rare first edition leather bound "My African Journey" by Winston Churchill featuring gilt spine and fine detailing. Includes many photographs, illustrations, and maps within the book from Churchill'sSee Sold Price
Sold2023A set of twelve pate-sur-pate gilt and enameled porcelain dinner plates Minton, England, retailed byA set of twelve pate-sur-pate gilt and enameled porcelain dinner plates Minton, England, retailed by Tiffany & Co., New York, NY, date marks for 1928-1929 The pate-sur-pate decoration depicting puttiSee Sold Price
Sold2017Merton Simpson, Confrontation 23A.1969.Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Confrontation 23 A. 1969. Oil on canvas. Signed on verso. MD Simpson. 30" x 40".Frame: 32 11/16" x 42 9/16".See Sold Price
Sold2018Marcel Breuer, Early B35 lounge chairMarcel Breuer Early B35 lounge chair ThonetHungary / Austria, 1928-1929wicker, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood23.5 w × 33 d × 31.75 h in (60 × 84 × 81 cm) This eSee Sold Price
Sold2017Merton Simpson, Untitled. 1963.Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Untitled. 1963. Oil on board. Signed l.r. MD Simpson 63. 36" x 42". Frame: 42 3/4 x 38 3/4".See Sold Price
Sold2021Lionel Standard Gauge Electric Locomotive Model 381E2-B-2 State green on apple green base (1928-1929) all brass accessories with cast headlights, has good color and shine, does have wear and a few small scratches, also #416 New York, #412 California &aSee Sold Price
Sold2015Pressed Steel Buddy L 3000 Tug Boat.1928 – 1929. Overall length is 28”. 7 ½” wide. Compressed air driven motor sails the boat through water. Total restoration. Painted in the salesman’s sample red color. Very professionally donSee Sold Price
Sold2017Merton Simpson, Summer Seascape. 1963.Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Summer Seascape. 1963. Acrylic on canvas. Signed on verso. MD Simpson. 40" x 50". 40 15/16" x 50 3/4" Provenance: Merton Simpson label on verso.See Sold Price
Sold2017Merton Simpson, Ritual Dance, 1983.Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Ritual Dance. 1983. Acrylic & oil on board. Signed l.r. MDS 83. 35" x 52". 35 7/8" x 52 6/8". Provenance: Label on verso.See Sold Price
Sold2017Merton Simpson Polytonics, 2. 1983-1984.Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Polytonics 2. 1983-1984. Oil on board. Signed l.r. MDS 83-84.See Sold Price
Sold2021Lionel Standard Gauge Electric Locomotive Model 9U0-B-0 orange with all brass trim (1928-1929) has excellent color and shine, also #514R frig car, #514 box car, #513 cattle car & #517 caboose, all have very good color and shine, light wear, cabooSee Sold Price
Sold2024Indian Head $2 1/2 Gold SetIndian Head $2 1/2 Gold Set (15) coins including: 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1911-D, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1914-D, 1915, 1925-D, 1926, 1927, 1928, and 1929 Property from: an Estate, Madison, Wisconsin CategoSee Sold Price
Sold2022Gyula Tornai (Hungarian, 1861-1928) North African guardGyula Tornai (Hungarian, 1861-1928) North African guard signed and dated 'TORNAI/1902' (upper right) oil on canvas 46.6 x 23.2cm (18 3/8 x 9 1/8in). This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: &See Sold Price
Sold2023Hasui Kawase - Starry Night at Miyajima 1928 C-seal RARE NRJapanese Woodblock Print, 1928, "C-seal" (1929-42 printing), Watanabe Publisher. SIZE IN INCHES: 10 x 14.75 PROVENANCE: DK's Lifetime Private Collection (east coast collector). COMMENTS: Skillfully exSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Lwalwa mask, "shifola"Maske, "shifola" Lwalwa, DR Kongo Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 32,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Denise David (1928-2011), Zürich. Lwalwa-Masken zeichnen sich durch grosse plastische Kraft und beSee Sold Price
Sold2021Salampasu MaskD.R. Congo Wood, copper, rattan, and vegetal fibers - 32 cm Provenance: Nadya Levi collection, Antwerp Nadya Levi, a sculptor with a passion for African Art. Born in 1929 in Bucarest, Nadya Levi leftSee Sold Price
Sold2024Attr. Herbert Ward (1863-1929) 8 Foot Plaster West African ArcherA more than life sized plaster figure of a West African man in loincloth, with facial scarification, with arms upraised to hold his bow. Herbert Ward (1863-1929) traveled extensively in Africa, especiSee Sold Price
Sold2017Paul Travis oilPaul Travis (American 1891-1975)- "The Offering, Belgian Congo"- oil on artist's board mounted to panel, 1933. 56 x 40" A major work by Travis based on the expedition that he led to Africa for KaramuSee Sold Price
Sold2023Noel Rockmore, (US/Louisiana, 1928-1995)Noel Rockmore (American/Louisiana, 1928-1995) "All Saint's Day, African American New Orleans Cemetery" oil on canvas signed lower right and with an "E. L. Borenstein Collection" catalogue sheet en verSee Sold Price
Sold2018Palmwein-Becher (no reserve price)98 Palmwein-Becher (no reserve price) Kuba, DR Kongo Rechter Fuss angefügt Holz. H 16,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Kurt Hösli-Brutschin (1928-2006), Basel. Das heutige Königreich Kuba ist eine von deSee Sold Price
2016Figur mit KindDogon, Mali H 72 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Basel (1960). - Ernst Winizki, Zuerich (1915-1997). - Denise David, Zuerich (1928-2011). Publiziert: Seylaz, Paul (1971). Afrique Noire. Sculptures desSee Sold Price
Sold2020An Edo HornblowerQuerhornbläser Edo, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Gelbguss. H 50,5 cm Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Nachlass Denise David (1928-2011), Zürich. Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung: 250 JahreSee Sold Price
2020An Edo Altarpiece Rooster, "opka"Altarobjekt, Hahn, "opka" Edo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 49 cm Provenienz: Nachlass Denise David (1928-2011), Zürich. Publiziert: 1999 im Rundschreiben der Galerie Walu abgebildeSee Sold Price
1 day LeftOrange County Estate LiquidatorsWork of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition 1928 to 1930$40(1 bid)
2 days LeftM.J. Stasak Jr. Auction and Appraisal Service14 1920's & 30's St. Nicholas Magazines$42(2 bids)
Jun 29Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbHSTEIFF PETSY, produced 1928-1929, standing height 23 cm, with button, block letters, long trailing€850
Jun 23Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books1890 Livingstone 1ed In Darkest Africa Henry Stanley Emin Pasha Expedition MAP$145(8 bids)
Jun 29HAMMER AUKTIONEN, African, Tribal, Oceanic & Asian ArtAn Asante Linguist Staff, "okyeame poma"CHF 1,500
BonhamsPOTTER (BEATRIX) Peter Rabbit's Almanac for 1929, FIRST EDITION, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, ins...£950(2 bids)
Jun 23Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books1867 AFRICA 1st ed Ashango-Land Apingi Du Chaillu Sahara Gorillas Pygmy Voyages$21(3 bids)
4 hrs LeftDuMouchellesSamuel Anderson Robb (American, 1851-1928) Carved Wood Counter Top Cigar Store Display Ca. 1908,$5,000
BonhamsCONRAD (JOSEPH) The Works, Sun-Dial Edition, 24 vol., NUMBER 583 of 735 COPIES, FIRST VOLUME SIG...£1,000
Jun 27Rail & Road AuctionsNine Pennsylvania Railroad Playing Card Decks - Liberty Limited, Broadway Limited, and More$90(2 bids)