All Lots

SELECT: Fall Estates 2016 36 lots

After John James Audubon, Havell edition print

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Description

After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), "Frigate Pelican", colored engraving, plate CC.L.XXI, 37"l x 24.5"w (sight), matted and framed under glass

Condition

Good/fair, fold lines, toning, buckling to sheet, minor stains

artist

Audubon, After John James

Starting Bid

$500

Sold $800

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

Cliff Sheely, bronze sculpture

Passed

Description

Clifton Sheely (American, 20th c.), Abstract torso, 1984, signed, numbered and dated "C. Sheely, 84, 1/10", heavy casting, approx. 13"h x 14"w x 7"d

Condition

Good, rubbing, intentional distress to bronze

artist

Sheely, Clifton

Starting Bid

$400

Passed

Est.

$800 - $1,200

William Birch portrait miniature

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Description

20th c., leather case, approx. 1.5" x 1.25"

Condition

Good/fair, chips and minor restorations to enamel verso, some rubbing to portrait edges

Starting Bid

$500

Sold $1,200

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

Louis Robert de Cuvillon, pair portrait paintings

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Description

Louis-Robert de Cuvillon (French, 1848-1931), A woman with flowers and a Moroccan woman, watercolor on paper, both signed "L.R. de Cuvillon", lower right and left, 8.5"l x 5.25"w (sight), matted with giltwood frames

Condition

Good, some toning, possible restoration to Moroccan composition

artist

de Cuvillon, Louis-Robert

Starting Bid

$400

Sold $650

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Emory P. Seidel, pair candelabra

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Description

Emory P. Seidel (American. 1881-1954), "Altisa", three-light bronze candelabra, both examples signed "E.P. Seidel", Roman Bronze Works stamp, 12"h x 8"w x 3.5"d

Condition

Good, wax residue and remains, rubbing, oxidation, verdigris patina

Starting Bid

$750

Sold $900

Est.

$1,500 - $2,500

Marc Chagall, lithograph poster

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Description

Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985), "Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute)", lithograph on paper, 1967, original poster for the Metropolitan Opera production of Mozart's Die Zauberflote, inscribed "D'Apres Marc Chagall, CH Sorlier Grav", lower left, "Printed in France, Mourlot", lower right, unsigned, 39"l x 25.25"w (sight), framed under glass

Condition

Good, toning, not examined out from glass

artist

Chagall, Marc

Starting Bid

$500

Sold $700

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

Napoleon III gilt bronze and porcelain box

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Description

Late 19th c., cover with central inset porcelain plaque of Napoleon, signed "Bornes", 3.75"h x 8.5"w x 8.5"d

Condition

Good, rubbing and dings to bronze, break to surround of plaque, wood liner warped, possible restorations

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $375

Est.

$400 - $600

Roger Parry, photograph

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Description

Roger Parry (French, 1905-1977), "Galaxie", no. 32, solarized silver gelatin print, annotated on verso, 8"l x 7.25"w (sheet), unframed

Condition

Good, minor crease upper right corner, minor distress to edges

artist

Parry, Roger

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $300

Est.

$300 - $500

After Man Ray, (4) photographic prints

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Description

After Man Ray (American, 1890-1976), by Naomi Savage (American, 1927-2007), Untitled, printed from solarized negatives, 1963 and 1959, stamped "PHOTOGRAPH BY MAN RAY" to verso, and inscribed "Print by Naomi Savage 1963", largest: 11"l x 9"w (sheet), matted and unframed

Condition

Good, some toning

artist

Ray, After Man

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $325

Est.

$500 - $700

Roger Parry, photograph

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Description

Roger Parry (French, 1905-1977), "Verre Casse", 1930, silver gelatin print, 9.5"l x 7"w (sheet), unframed

Condition

Good, rubbing, toning, some distress to edges

artist

Parry, Roger

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $350

Est.

$400 - $600

George II giltwood girandole pier mirror

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Description

18th/19th c., original glass, candle fittings, 54"l x 28.5"w

Condition

Good/fair, gilding worn and rubbed, warping, restorations, insect damage, lacking candle arms

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $5,000

Est.

$600 - $800

Pair George III style mahogany demilune consoles

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Description

20th c., marquetry inlay, one drawer, two faux flanked drawers, turned legs, 36.5"h x 51"w x 21"d

Condition

Good/fair, warping, shrinkage, veneer checking, veneer loss to surface, possible restorations

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $1,100

Est.

$600 - $800

Austrian Tyrolean "Zillertaler" painted armoire

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Description

19th c., four panel polychrome folk art decoration, squat ball feet, shelved interior, 67.75"h x 51"w x 21"d

Condition

Good, restoration to base, warping, shrinkage, paint loss, losses to top molding, insect damage, shows age and use

Starting Bid

$350

Sold $400

Est.

$700 - $1,000

After John James Audubon, Havell edition print

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Description

After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), "Black-Winged Hawk", plate CC.L.11., 33"l x 23"w (sight), matted and framed

Condition

Good, minor stains to sheet, light toning, not examined out of frame

artist

Audubon, After John James

Starting Bid

$500

Sold $750

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

Manner of Gil Elvgren, pin-up painting

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Description

Manner of Gil Elvgren (American, 1914-1980), Lady luck, oil on board, no signature visible, 20"l x 13.5" (sight), matted and framed under glass

Condition

Good, minor toning, not examined out of frame, white stains throughout, water damage near naval

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $2,750

Est.

$500 - $700

Russian Orthodox bronze, champleve enamel cross

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Description

19th/20th c., Cyrillic inscriptions, 10.5"l x 5.5"w

Condition

Good, rubbing, some enamel loss

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $550

Est.

$300 - $500

Russian Constructivist School, painting

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Description

Russian Constructivist School (20th century), "Death, famine, war and pestilence", oil/acrylic on panel, no signature found, 34"l x 24"w (sight), framed

Condition

Good/fair, damage to frame, craquelure, frame abrasion

Starting Bid

$300

Passed

Est.

$600 - $800

Russian polychrome wood icon of Christ

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Description

18th/19th c., Christ Pantocrater with allegories of the Four Evangelists, 14"l x 12.25"w (panel)

Condition

Good/fair, paint and wood loss, especially to corners/edges of panel, shrinkage and warping, insect damage

Starting Bid

$350

Sold $450

Est.

$700 - $1,000

Russian or Greek gilt and polychrome wood icon

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Description

18th/19th c., male saint with Christ vision, 7"l x 5.5"w (panel)

Condition

Good/fair, paint and minor wood loss to edges, shrinkage and warping, probable insect damage

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $300

Est.

$500 - $700

Greek polychrome wood icon of Virgin and Child

Passed

Description

18th/19th c., 11.25"l x 8.25"w (panel)

Condition

Good/fair, paint and wood loss especially to lower and upper edges and corners, shrinkage and warping, insect damage

Starting Bid

$350

Passed

Est.

$700 - $1,000

Greek polychrome wood icon of a female saint

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Description

18th/19th c., with Christ vision, 12"l x 12"w (panel)

Condition

Good, paint and wood loss, shrinkage, warping, crack to panel, insect damage

Starting Bid

$400

Sold $400

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Russian or Greek polychrome icon of St. George

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Description

19th c., 10.5"l x 7.5"w

Condition

Good/fair, insect damage, warping, paint and wood loss, shrinkage

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $375

Est.

$500 - $700

Greek polychrome wood icon of Virgin and Child

Passed

Description

18th/19th c., in star form central rosette, 14"l x 12.25"w (panel)

Condition

Good, warping and shrinkage, minor paint and wood loss to edges, insect damage

Starting Bid

$350

Passed

Est.

$700 - $1,000

Russian Provincial or Greek wood icon of Christ

Passed

Description

18th/19th c., gilt-silver oklad overlaid decoration, linen backing, 8.75"l x 7"w (panel)

Condition

Good, bends and losses to oklad, oxidation, sun fading to linen, warping, probably insect damage and shrinkage

Starting Bid

$300

Passed

Est.

$600 - $800

Russian polychrome wood icon of Life of the Virgin

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Description

18th/19th c., thirteen scenes, gilt decoration, 14"l x 12"w (panel)

Condition

Good/fair, warping, shrinkage, wood and paint loss, particularly to lower edge, insect damage

Starting Bid

$400

Sold $500

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Russian bronze model of a Cossack soldier

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Description

19th/20th c., stamped in Cyrillic, marked "St. Petersburg", 5.5"h x 7"w x 4.35"d

Condition

Good, possible restoration to crack in base, restoration to underside of rock, rubbing, no major damage observed

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $5,000

Est.

$600 - $800

Tiffany Studios bronze lamp base no. 426

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Description

Early 20th c., with associated Favrile glass shade, base marked "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 426", 55"h x 12"dia.

Condition

Good, light scratches to base, ding to shaft, typical surface wear commensurate with age and use, brown residue to shade

Starting Bid

$400

Sold $1,000

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Tiffany Studios "Adams" gilt bronze desk set

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Description

19th/20th c., (6) pcs. incl. inkwell, tray, letter rack, paperclip, notepad, and (1) inkwell in the "American Indian" pattern, each bearing Tiffany Studios stamp and number, largest: 6"h x 9.25"w x 2.5"d (letter rack), smallest: 4"l x 2.5"w (paperclip)

Condition

Good, oxidation, gilding rubbed, shows age and use, no major damage observed

Starting Bid

$350

Sold $1,000

Est.

$700 - $1,000

Tiffany Studios bronze floor lamp "Acorn" shade

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Description

Early 20th c., shade stamped "TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK 1410", base stamped "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 423H", 58"h x 14.5"w x 15.5 d (base), 6"h x 12"dia. (shade)

Condition

Good, several minor/faint hairlines to glass, all glass panels intact, rubbing and faint scratches to patina, lacking one peg

Starting Bid

$3,500

Sold $7,000

Est.

$7,000 - $10,000

Tiffany Studios style ten-light "lily" lamp

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Description

20th c., possibly Tiffany Studios, with (1) "Zephyr" replacement shade, one shade signed "L.C.T.", bronze base bears unclear Tiffany Studios mark, 19.5"h x 13.5"dia.

Condition

Good, minor brown residue/stains to glass, rubbing and faint scratches to patina

Starting Bid

$600

Sold $3,250

Est.

$1,200 - $1,800

Pair Tiffany Studios "9th Century" bronze bookends

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Description

Early 20th c., set with green and blue glass cabochons, gold patina, marked "Tiffany Studios New York 1617", 6"h x 4.5"w x 5.25"d

Condition

Good, rubbing to patina, shows age, no damage observed

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $1,100

Est.

$600 - $800

Tiffany Studios seven-light favrile "lily" lamp

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Description

Early 20th c., bronze base marked "Tiffany Studios, New York", (7) shades signed "L.C.T.", 20.5"h x 13.25"dia.

Condition

Good, shade with chip to fitter end, rubbing and faint scratches to patina, crazing to glass

Starting Bid

$3,000

Sold $6,000

Est.

$6,000 - $8,000

Attr. Tiffany Studios bronze, damascene floor lamp

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Description

20th c., unmarked, 55"h x 15"dia.

Condition

Good, two part flake/chip to interior of upper lip, minor flake to lower rim, rubbing, shows age and use

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $2,000

Est.

$600 - $800

Group Tiffany Studios bronze desk accessories

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Description

Early 20th c., (4) pcs. incl., three scalloped nesting nut dishes, no. 1719, and one covered box in "Zodiac" pattern, no. 810, each marked "Tiffany Studios New York", largest: 1"h x 5.25"w x 3.5"d (box), smallest: .5"h x 3.5"dia.

Condition

Good, rubbing to patina, oxidation and dings

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $300