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E CLECTIC AUCTION Friday, August 5, 2011 A SIAN , C ONTINENTAL & A MERICAN D ECORATIVE & F INE A RTS AUCTION
Saturday, August 6, 2011
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One print from PRINTS AND CLOISONNE VASES. Asia, late 19th and 20th century. Three Japanese woodblock prints attributed to Utagawa Yoshitora. Man with tea kettle, colorful procession and calligraphy. Unframed. 8 1/2" x 10" to 10" x 15". All have damage. Together with six miniature cloisonne vases, 1 1/2"h. $100-200
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FURNITURE, ACCESSORIES & COLLECTIBLES
Eclectic
ASIAN, CONTINENTAL & AMERICAN
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Friday, August 5, 2011 at 9:00 A.M.
Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 10:00 A.M.
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AS I AN , C O N T I N EN TAL & AM ERI C AN
Decorative & Fine Arts Auction August 6
DANSK FLUTED FLAMESTONE DINNER SERVICE. Denmark, 1963-1985. Designed by Jens H. Quistgaard, approximately forty-one pieces. $250-500 STERLING FLATWARE SET. American, 20th century. Grand Baroque by Wallace, service for twelve with nineteen serving pieces. Ninety four pieces total. $3000-5000 2 | GARTH’S August 6, 2011 Decorative Arts
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KNIGHT ON HORSEBACK BY KNUTE HELDNER (B. SWEDEN, 1887-1952). Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Twilight scene with knight., 24"h. 24"w., in a frame, 28"h. 28"w. $600-900 AUSSTELLUNG BY OSKAR KOKOSCHKA (AUSTRIA, 1886-1980). Tempera on heavy stock, initialed lower right. Study for a postcard for the Wiener Stadhalle. Unframed, 10 1/2"h. 7 1/4"w. $800-1200
EIGHT CHAIRS. Denmark, mid 20th Century. With elongated backs and upholstered seats from a dining set. Made by "Danish Furniture Makers", 41�h. $150-250 CYLINDER FLOOR LAMP. In the style of Nakashima. 43"h. EIGHT CHAIRS. Denmark, mid 20th Century. Teak and Danish cord. By Neils Otto Moller for J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik including two arm chairs (model 55) and six side chairs (model 71). Each chair has a pencil signature and a metal label. 37"h. $1000-1500
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VICTORIAN ROCOCO REVIVAL DRESSER. American, mid-19th century. Figured walnut with old finish. Good carved and turned detail bust of bearded man in crest. White marble top with biscuit corners. 91"h. 35"w. 20 1/2"d. $300-500
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GROUP OF BRASS LIGHTING AND FIREPLACE ITEMS. $200-500 MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS. English, mahogany. 21”h. $300-600.
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Above: VENETIAN CANAL BY ANTOINE BOUVARD (FRANCE, 1840-1920). Oil on canvas, signed lower right. 18 1/2"h. 24"w., in a frame, 25"h. 31"w. $6000-9000 Left: PAIR OF LANDSCAPES (ITALIAN SCHOOL, 2ND HALF-19TH SCHOOL). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Rural scenes of figures crossing a bridge. In matching frames, 25"h. 21"w. $400-600
One of TWO PAIR OF CANDELABRA. American or European, late 19th-early 20th century. Impressive rococo-style brass candelabra with four sockets. Marked "Raubig" on the bottom, 24"h. and brass four socket candelabra with black and white marble bases. Damage to bases, 17"h. $300-600
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Left: LANDSCAPE BY JOSEF THOMA (AUSTRIA, 1828-1899). Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Traveler on a road. Rebacked. 20"h. 22"w., in a frame, 27"h. 29"w. $3000-5000 Below: LES CONFIDENCES BY ADOLPHE MONTICELLI (FRANCE, 1824-1886). Oil on wood panel, signed lower left. Two women talking. 5 3/4"h. 4 3/4"w., in a frame, 14"h. 12 1/4"w. $1500-2500
LAKESIDE ITALIAN VILLA BY HENRY PEMBER SMITH, (CONNECTICUT/NEW YORK, 1854-1907). Oil on canvas, signed lower left. Tile roofed villa on the edge of a lake, lone figure in a boat and steep hills in the background, possibly Lake Como. 20"h. 28 1/4"w., in a frame, 33"h. 41"w. $1500-3000 Acknowledged for his realistic marine and landscapes, some of Smith's best known paintings are of Italian scenes. His works are included in the collections of The Brooklyn Museum of Art, Wadsworth Atheneum, and The Yale University Art Gallery.
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ARMOIRE. France, 2nd half-19th century, fruitwood. Old finish and black stenciled basket of flowers trim on apron and below cornice. Short scrolled feet, paneled doors and removable cornice. Original brass hinges and escutcheons. Imperfections. 85 3/4"h, 56"w, 25"d. $600-800
SELECTION OF QUIMPER. $200-400
TWO DELFT PLATES. With peacock feather design, 9�d. $350-550
ROCOCO REVIVAL FIRESCREEN/ TABLE. England, mid 19th century, figured walnut. Very good detail, glass top framing tufted woolwork with peacock with glass eye. Old finish. Imperfections. 20" diameter top tilts from flat, 29"h. to upright 42 1/2"h. $400-600
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VASE. China, 1875-1908, porcelain. Hand decorated with bats and gilt accents. Guangxu red mark on the underside. Minor wear to gilt. 15 1/2"h. $800-1200
DOGON FIGURE. Africa, 3rd quarter 20th century, carved wood. Male figure stylized helmet or headdress. Dark patina. 34�h. $200-500
CARVED ARMCHAIR. Asian, early 20th century, carved wood. Ornately carved in the form of a phoenix. Removable cushion. Retaining old worn finish. 17 1/2" seat, 32"h. overall. $300-600
FINE SCROLLS including Far right: Asian, 18th-19th century, gouache on paper. Finely detailed exotic birds amongst rose peonies in a rocky landscape. Backed on fabric. 7'6"h. 3'3"w. $1500-2500
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GARDEN STATUE. Asian, possibly 20th century, jade. Monumental figure of a crowned Bodhisattva seated in a serene pose. Pale green with areas of russet. Slightly weathered surface, 34"h. $3000-5000
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GARDEN STATUARY including PAIR OF GUARDIAN FIGURES. East Java, 20th century, volcanic rock. Kneeling Hindu temple figures with fangs and clubs, 34”h. $800-1200 MARBLE FOO DOGS. Asian, 20th century, white marble. Well-carved pair on pedestal bases, 23"h. $400-600 FIGURE OF KWAN YIN. Asian, probably 20th century, carved green stone, most likely jadeite. Woman with a lotus blossom and fan. Weathered grey surface. Imperfections. 43"h. $1500-2500
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TWO CARVINGS. Asian, late 19th-20th century. Carved wooden seated Buddha with original gold and red paint. Wear. 28"h. And two granite frogs, one seated on the other's back, 12"h. $200-300
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Two of THREE EXPORT PLATES. China, possibly 1821-1850, porcelain. Scenic views of walled cities and harbors. Red Daoguang marks on the underside. 6 1/2"d. $1000-3000 LONG YAN TABLE. China, late 19th century, elm. Three drawers with mechanical dovetails over two doors. Original floral decoration with black and red paint. Wear. 33"h. 37"w. 17 1/2"d. $250-500
GROUP OF ASIAN ACCESSORIES. Snuff bottles of porcelain and jade, ivory figures, walnut with carved Thousand Faces and boxwood netsuke of Buddha. $150-500
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Detail of EMPIRE BED. France, 1st quarter-19th century, mahogany. Rounded crests and neoclassical ormolu mounts including Minerva Head posts. Burgundy Napoleonic-style coverings. 46"h. 51"w. 77 1/2"l. with original rails. $400-800
CHANDELIER. American, 1st quarter 20th century, brass. Four arms and a drop hold five heart and vine art glass shades with applied gold threading marked "Lustre Art". 35"h. plus chain, 27"d. $2200 - 2600
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TANTALUS. France, 19th century. Gilt brass framed case with beveled glass panels and acanthus leaf feet and decorative corners. Front and top lift to reveal removable carrier that holds three decanters and six cordials with gilt crowned "B" monograms. There are an additional thirteen similar gilt rimmed cordials. 11"h. 13"w. Purportedly a gift from Napoleon to General Bernadotte, later King Charles XIV John of Sweden. $2500-3500
BIEDERMEIER FURNITURE. European, 2nd quarter-19th century including SOFA. Mixed woods including walnut and curly maple. Ebonized half turned columns on the arm posts. Burgundy Napoleonic-style upholstery. 35 3/4"h. 22" seat, 76"w. 27 1/2"d. $1000-1500 COMMODE. Fruitwood veneer and pine. Overhanging dovetailed drawer supported by ebonized and gilt columns, over two drawers. Block feet. 34”h. 34”w. 18”d. $700-900
FOUR ELK STATUES. Twentieth century. Pair of Japanese bronze elk, one reclining. Dark patinated surface. , 9", 20"h. and a pair of American spelter standing elk. One after a figure by Arthur Waagen (France/Germany, act. 18691910), 21"h., the other 14"h. $100-300
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PORTRAIT OF A LION BY E.S. CAUL (EUROPEAN SCHOOL, LATE 19THEARLY 20TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Elaborate gilded frame has damage. 52 1/2"h. 46 1/2"w. $250-500
PAIR OF EASTLAKE VICTORIAN SOFAS. American, 19th century, walnut. Reupholstered in leopard print velvet. 40"h. 63"w. $400-600 KITTINGER CHIPPENDALE-STYLE SECRETARY. Buffalo, New York, late 19th century, mahogany. Two-piece, slant front desk with fitted interior and upper case having two paneled doors. Stamped Williamsburg. 61"h. 40"w. 20"d. $500-900 PAIR OF CHIPPENDALE-STYLE EASY OR WING CHAIRS. Kittinger, New York, 20th century, mahogany. Stop-fluted legs, with yellow leather upholstery with brass tack decoration. 15"h. seat, 46"h. overall. $600-1000
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One of FIVE BOTANICAL CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS OF ORCHIDS. Plates from Henry Sander's Reichenbachia, published 1886-1895. All approximately 20"h. 14"w., in matching frames, 27 1/4"h. 21 1/4"w. $150-300
ONE OF FOUR BOTANICAL CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS OF ORCHIDS. Plates from Henry Sander's Reichenbachia, published 1886-1895. All approximately 20"h. 14"w., in matching frames, 27 1/4"h. 21 1/4"w. $125-250
FEDERAL-STYLE KITTINGER BREAKFRONT CABINET. Buffalo, New York, late 20th century, mahogany. Two piece with three glass paned doors in the top and three paneled doors below. Removable pierced crest. Signed. 80"h. 60"w. 14 1/2"d. $800-1600.
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ITALIAN TRAVEL POSTER. Chromolithograph, 2nd quarter 20th century. "Trieste" by "Giorgio Viola Di C." Image size 38"h. 24"w. $150-300
One of FOUR TRAVEL POSTERS. Chromolithographs, 2nd quarter 20th century. 2 Hungarian & 2 Yugoslavian posters including poster of girl with butterfly by Konecshi Kling. Image size 37"h. 23 3/4" w. $275-550 THE TRAITOR OF MONTAPERTI BY SALVADOR DALI (FRANCE/SPAIN, 1904-1989). Lithograph on paper, signed lower right. Illustration for Dante's Inferno from The Divine Comedy. Certificate of Authenticity from the Societe de Verification de la Nouvelle Gravure Internationale of New York. Matted and in a frame, 18"h. 14"w. $250-450 PAIR OF CHAIRS. American, mid 20th century. Chromed steel and wool "Diamond" chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with red covers. Imperfections. Back 30 1/2"h. seat 15"h. $800-1200 FIVE MODERNIST CHAIRS. Made by Herman Miller, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2nd half-20th century. Single of fiberglass and metal. Acide green in color. 17"h. seat, 31"h. overall. Four of vinyl, plastic, and metal. Bright blue in color. 18"h. seat, 31"h. overall. $250-550 16 | GARTH’S August 6, 2011 Decorative Arts
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GROUP OF DANISH MODERN FURNITURE. Four Plycraft "wing chairs" with bent mahogany veneered plywood bodies and button tufted black vinyl upholstery resting on aluminum blade bases. Plycraft labels on bottom of chairs.16"h. seat, 35"h. $400-600
BEDROOM SUITE. Denmark, ca.1960, Walnut veneer with pine secondary wood. Six-drawer chest and two armoires in the style of George Nelson's "Thin Edge" pieces. Streamlined with matte black pulls. All have dark finish with vertical stripes in light walnut sapwood veneer giving the pieces movement. Chest has drawer dividers in two bottom drawers and the armoires have mirrors and white painted drawers. Minor imperfections. Chest 34 1/4"h. 66"w. 18"d., Armoires 72"h. 34"w. 18"d. $400 – 800 FAIENCE COVERED JARS. Talavara, Mexico, late 20th century. Colorful floral decoration. 15" to 23 1/2"h. $150-350 range
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MARBLE TOP CHEST OF DRAWERS. France, 2nd half-19th century, mixed woods with mahogany veneer. Louis XVI-style with three over two dovetailed drawers, ormolu mounts and tapered legs. Black marble top with conforming corners. Imperfections. 35 1/2"h. 50"w. 23"d. $600-900 ROYAL VIENNA COVERED URN. Austria, early 20th century. Large cobalt urn with gilt transfer designs and a transfer of a woman artist with some hand decoration. Marked "Royal Vienna" and a beehive. Minor wear. 31"h. $400-800 PAIR OF FIGURAL CANDELABRA. France, 20th century, porcelain. Three part candelabra with children and roses. Gilt accents. Underglaze blue Sevres mark. Some edge loss, 23"h. $400-600
FINE LOUIS XV-STYLE BEDROOM SET. Italy, 1st half-20th century, mixed woods. Of bombe form, with burlwood and other veneers, brass mounts, and exotic wood inlays. Includes an armoire, 101"h. 85"w. 25"w., a pair of nightstands, 31"h. 19 1/4"w. 15 1/2"d., and a bed, 75"h. 75"w., with 78" rails. Minor imperfections. $1000-2000
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GILT DECORATED BOWL. Russia, 2nd quarter 19th century, porcelain. Gilt and green floral patterned after that used by Czar Nicolas I. Underglaze blue crowned "HC 1". Repair. 3 1/4"h. 7 3/4"d. $600-900 TIFFANY STERLING TEA SET. American, 1st half-20th century. Swirled rib design with monograms. Teapot has ivory insulators, 4 1/2"h., covered sugar, creamer and wastebowl. $2000-3000 ASIAN REDWARE TEAPOT. From a group of Asian items including redware and Imari. $400-600 OAK DOUBLE DOOR DESK ORGANIZER. With file compartments for papers and pens. 14 1/2"h. 15 1/2"w. 12"d. $200-400
JEWELRY including PLATINUM AND DIAMOND BRACELET. Navette shaped links alternating with sweeping baguette links. $6000-8000 SHELL CAMEOS. In gold frames. $150-450 PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE. $1500-2000
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CARVED CENTER TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO RJ HORNER. New York, late 19th century, mahogany. Four carved griffon legs and a foliate band on the oval top. Single dovetailed drawer. 29 1/2"h. 48"w. 30"d. $1500-2500
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SPILLWAY ON A COUNTRY STREAM BY JOSEPH THORS (ENGLISH, 1843-1898). Oil on canvas, signed lower right. White ducks swim below small dam and spillway. Dated on liner "1889". 10"h. 14"w. In period gilt frame, 17 3/4"h. 22"w. $300-600
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TWO BRONZES AFTER JEAN BOLOGNE A.K.A. GIAMBOLOGNA (ITALY, C. 1529-1608). Signed on the bases. Depicting Mercury and possibly Diana. On marble bases. 31 1/4"h. $3000-5000 ROOKWOOD OVERLAY VASE. Cincinnati, Ohio, late 19th century. Hand painted floral vase with impressed mark “OCP” and date 1896. Silver overlay is most likely sterling and has initials and dates 1898 and 1870. 10 1/4"h. $1000-1500
CLASSICAL SIDEBOARD. Possibly Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840, mahogany and pine. Highly figured veneer, with four drawer, four cupboard doors, full columns, a cornucopia-carved backsplash, and resting on paw feet. Imperfections. 60 3/4"h. 73 1/2"w. 24 1/4"d. $1000-2000
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VICTORIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL LADIES' DESK. American, 2nd half-19th century, walnut. Very good Eastlake detail with turned columns, paneled door with inlaid musical instruments, pull-out fall front desk drawer with inlaid griffins and scrolls and fitted interior. Elaborate hood with embossed copper panel of rollicking cherubs. Gilding and ebonized trim. Imperfections. 63 1/2"h. 38"w. 21 1/2"d. $800-1600
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Above: DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES including
Below: EUROPEAN PORCELAIN including
Japanesque Rookwood teaset, signed by Laura Asbury; Chinese cinnabar, possibly Qianlong. $600-1800; Floral screen, n nephrite, coral and quartz in a wooden frame, 11 1/2"h.; Lacquered sake bottle. 8”h.; and a pair of art glass tazzas attributed to Steuben. Green jade with scalloped edge, 5"h., $200-400.
Two Musterschutz character steins, 9 1/2”h. $600-1200; Limoges fish set signed “Dubois”. $400-600; and French console set marked for Camille Naudot. $750-950.
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EMPIRE SECRETARY. European, possibly Belgium, 2nd quarter-19th century, figured mahogany veneer with inlay. Small carved feet with fluted and scrolled corner posts and three ogee front drawers, paneled fall front lid with book matched mahogany veneer and fitted interior with pull-out shelf, nine dovetailed drawers, and center door. Ogee detail continues on top drawer and removable crest with drawer and finials. 90"h. (overall), 41"w. 21 1/2"d. $1200-1800
DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES including Above: Tiffany Favrile candle lamp, 15”h., $1000-1500; bud vase with enameled base, 10 1/4”h. $600-900; Tiffany grape and leaf inkwell, 3 1/2”h.; and Sevres vase with flambé glaze, 9 1/2”h., $100-300. Below: Coconut with Russian silver fittings and green gemstones, 5 3/4”h., $600-1200; Arabian merchant lamp. Austria, early 20th century, cold painted bronze. Ivory merchant under an awning. Imperfections, 9 3/4"h., $600-900; pair of bronze and marble urns from a French garniture set, 11”h. $800-1200; and Arts & Crafts silver overlay bronze vases by Heintz, $300-500.
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CARVED GUARDIAN FIGURE. China, early 20th century, hardwood. Fierce warrior in armor with a sword. Traces of silver and polychrome paint, age splits. 75"h. $400-800
CHINESE FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES. 20th century. Including large opium bed of ebonized wood with removable fretwork gallery and woven center. 36"h. 85"w. 50"d., $600-1200; Hand decorated ginger jars and baluster vases, $150-450 range; and decorated boxes with foo dogs, $100-300.
TWO PAIR CHINESE EXPORT PLATES AND FIGURE OF CHILD. 19th century. Small four-color decorated figure of a child holding a plant, 3 1/2"h. $250-450 Vibrant yellow with polychrome floral designs and five lucky bats in the center. Red Guangxu mark on the underside. 6 1/2"d. $350-700 Famille Rose with Buddhist images and the Eight Buddhist Symbols on the exterior. Red Baragon Tumed marks on the base. 1 3/4"h. 8"d. $800-1600. 24 | GARTH’S August 6, 2011 Decorative Arts
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DECORATED KANG CABINET. Mongolia, ca.1880, hardwood. Old polychrome paint with floral decoration. Four drawers, double drawers and carved and scrolled apron and brackets. Imperfections. 18 1/2"h. 63 1/2"w. 14"d. $200-500
ASIAN ACCESSORIES. IVORY VASE. China, probably 19th century, possibly Qianlong (17361795). Delicately carved vase with scenic mountain views. Raised text with characters in two cartouches. 7"h. $1500-3000 ARCHER’S RINGS. Asia, probably 19th century. One of white jade with section of brown from the outer surface and a white metal interior, the other of brown veined stone with faint incised carving. Both 1"h. $600-1200
GROUP OF IVORY AND BOXWOOD NETSUKES AND CARVINGS. $100-500 JAPANESE TSUBAS. $200-800 Detail of one of a PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS. China, 20th century, elm. Mortised construction with floral carved back and arms. Worn original red paint. 20" seat 39"h. $200-400
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CARVED AND LACQUERED CABINET. China, late 19th-early 20th century, elm. Two doors concealing shelves and two drawers, over two drawers, and resting on high legs. Applied carvings on the doors, and a lacquered finish. Imperfections. 65 1/2"h. 43"w. 19"d. $200-400
FOUR ENAMELED TRAYS. China, late 19th-early 20th century. Largest is brass with detailed scene of women near a river. Elaborate blue floral design on the underside, 7 3/4' x 11 3/4". Three smaller brass trays are similar and have blue flowers on the underside, 3 3/4" x 3 3/4". $400-600 IVORY. European religious diptych and a small scenic carved Chinese cup, 3 1/2”h. $100-300
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CHINESE FURNITURE AND CANTON. 19th & 20th century. Including... Elm tables, 21"h. 19 1/2" x 19 1/2" and a gate bench with carved scalloped returns, 20 1/2"h. 46 1/2"l. Six chairs, lantern hanger and yoke back, 44"h. $400-600 range. Collection of Canton and Nanking including shrimp dishes, cider jugs, tea caddies, candlesticks and platters. $600-2000 range.
VASE. China, 2nd quarter 20th century, porcelain. Republic era vase signed Liao Zhengxing. Water lilies, 17 1/4"h. $400-600
ASIAN ACCESSORIES. Ivory wrist rests and figure of Kwan Yin, jade plaque, Nanking tea caddy, Rose Medallion box, carved brush pot and ewer with jade and lapis lazuli. $300-1500 range
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DIMINUTIVE RENAISSANCE REVIVAL COURT CUPBOARD. Italy, mid 19th century, walnut. Three piece cupboard with three drawer base and four Ionic columns supporting a top with three armorial carved doors. Brocaded back panel. Original paint. Wear. 80”h. 50”w. 18”d. $1000-2000
PORTRAIT OF A SAINT IN THE MANNER OF JUAN DE VALDES LEAL (SPAIN, 1622-1690). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Saint seated with pen and book. Restoration. 43 3/4"h. 27"w., in a frame, 48 1/4"h. 32"w. $1500-2000
OTHER LISTED ARTISTS including: Camprio, Roger Montane, John McAuley, Caroline Burnett, Joshua Kaganove, David Cox, Frederick Henwood, William Frazer, Peter Hurd, George Jones, Charles Emil Jacques, Andrew George Winter, Gustave Dore.
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RENAISSANCE REVIVAL FURNITURE including LIBRARY TABLE. American, 2nd half-19th century, mahogany. Elaborately carved with lions and figures on the ends and resting on paw feet. Retains its original finish with traces of polychrome paint on the carved ends. 31 1/2"h. 39"w. 73"l. $500-1000 SET OF FOUR CHAIRS. English, 2nd half-19th century, oak. Floral-carved with barley-twist stiles, legs, and stretchers. Older finish. 17 3/4" seat, 42 1/2"h. $300-600 HALL SEAT. Possibly English, 2nd half-19th century, oak. Elaborately carved with mythical figures and scrollwork and a lift lid with wrought-iron strap hinges. Accompanied by later striped cushions. 18 1/2"h. (seat) 57 3/4"h. (overall), 81 1/2"l. $900-1200 THREE PIECES OF IMARI. Japan, 20th century. Two chargers. Scholars in a bamboo grove, 18 1/2"d. and paneled designs, 18"d. Together with a paneled urn with phoenix. Repaired rim, 20"h. $200-300
Two of THREE PRINTS. Depicting knights in armor from Kottenkamp's A History of Chivalry & Ancient Armor, published in 1857. Handcolored. Framed, two with handpainted red mats,14 1/4"h. 20 1/2"w. One with handpainted green mat, 14"h. 16 1/2"w. $250-500
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EUROPEAN IVORY FIGURES. 19th century, 4” to 7 1/2”h. $300-600 range
NEAR-PAIR OF ROCOCO REVIVAL SERVERS. American, mid 19th century, rosewood and mixed secondary woods. Mirrored backsplashes with shelves over pink marble tops over carved and mirrored doors, all resting on carved bracket feet. Older refinish and replaced pulls. 73 1/2"h. 45"w. 22 1/2"d. For another, nearly identical server, see Neal Auctions (New Orleans), June 2000, lot 348. $5000-9000 FOUNTAIN FIGURE. France, 1st half-20th century, zinc. Dancing boy with wreath and copper flute. Conch shell base. Applied verdigris patina and weathered surface, 51"h. $1500-2500
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TIFFANY DESK SET. American, 1st quarter-20th century, bronze. Bookmark pattern. Six-piece set consisting of an octagonal inkwell, stamp holder, pen wipe, pen holder, blotter ends, and letter sorter. The underside of the pen holder has a dore finish. All are stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York". $1200-1600 ICON Russia, late 19th-early 20th century. Image of a saint painted on a mother-of-pearl medallion set in a hallmarked silver frame with enameled designs. 3 1/2"h. 2 7/8"w. $400-700 ASIAN PORCELAIN AND SNUFF BOTTLES.
FIREPLACE MANTEL. American, late 19th century. Cast plaster and horsehair mantel cast to look like marble with a green marble top, 50 1/2"h. 72"w. 21"d. Together with a three-piece cast steel plate insert marked "1882 Wellington & Burnage, Boston" and a wooden overmantel with faux marbling and an oil on canvas inset of a romantic couple above a two-part mirror. Some damage. 64"h. 58"w. $1000-2000
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SET OF EIGHT SCROLLS. China, 18th-19th century, gouache on paper. Eight vertical scrolls by the same hand that form a continuous image of courtiers and soldiers travelling on a road bringing tribute to an emperor’s palace. Well detailed with red used as an accent color to lead the viewer's eyes. Imperfections. Each panel is 6'4"h. 1'6"w. $2000-4000 ASIAN IVORY FIGURES. At Left: Early 20th century. Emperor with ruyi, 13”h. $600-800; Bodhisattva with flaming halo on lotus throne, 13”h. $600-900; and one of the Eight Immortals with sword, 14”h. $600-900. At Right: Early 20th century. Chinese emperor with polychrome accents, 10 1/2”h. $600-1200; Chinese god of longevity, 12”h., $600-900; and Hindu goddess, 12”h. with stand, $500-800.
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THREE ROLLS OF WALLPAPER. China, late 19th-early 20th century, gouache on paper. Vibrantly hand painted scenes of flowering trees, exotic birds, butterflies and insects. Each roll is marked in pencil on the outside 23, 24, 25. Imperfections. Each is 11'h. 4'w. $800-1600
JADE SNUFF BOTTLES including a green and black snuff reputedly of the Suzhou school, ca. 1790s. $700-900 CARVED WOODEN MONK. 5�h. TWO IVORY NETSUKES. $100-400
IVORY CHESS SET. China, 20th century. Full chess set with emperor and empress, 5 1/2", 6"h. Both with inked detail, one side stained darker. Folding wooden inlay board, 24" x 24". $800-1200
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STACKING CABINET. China, 20th century. Seven separate red lacquered compartments on a matching frame. Various doors and dovetailed drawers, all with brass hardware. 55"h. 86"w. 19 3/4"d. overall. $800-1200 SIX PIECES OF SUMIDA POTTERY. Japan, 1st half-20th century. Flambe glaze with applied figures. Ewer, 12 1/4"h.; vase, 9"h.; two bowls, 2 1/2", 8 1/2"d., and two mugs, 5"h. $400-800 CHINESE AND JAPANESE PORCELAIN. 20th century. Including Imari, ginger jars, five-color gourd vase and pair of monumental urns. $150 - $350 range.
ASIAN IVORY FIGURES. Late 19th-early 20th century. Two Japanese figures, peddler and man with child, $400-800; Chinese puzzle ball, 3”d. $250-500; tusk with dragons, 23”l. $800-1600; and doctor’s lady, 9”l. $450-650
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GROUP OF IMARI. Japan, 20th century. Five with green accents: vase, 9"h., three bowls and a square plate, 11" x 11". Together with an oval bowl with gilt accents, 2 1/2"h. 10"l. One bowl is marked. $150-350
RED LACQUERED DINNER SERVICE. Japan, attributed to early 20th century. Ten, eight piece settings with bowls and small stands. Some splits in legs. With two original wooden storage boxes, 38"h. $200-400
SNUFF BOTTLES. Early 20th century reverse glass, porcelain gourd with red Qianlong mark. $300-600 range
SNUFF BOTTLES. Hardstone, Mongolian style with onyx and semi-precious cabochons, early 20th century reverse glass. $100- 600
NETSUKES. Ivory and boxwood, $200-600 range
IVORY NETSUKES. $300-600
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FORMAL & COUNTRY FURNITURE, ACCESSORIES & COLLECTIBLES
Eclectic Auction August 5
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GLASS, PORCELAIN & CHINA: blown glass bottles; demijohn; Fostoria American pattern; perfumes inc Lalique, Alvin Silver Co, John Lotton & cameo; Victorian art glass; cut overlay vase; Staffordshire inc figures, trays & dogs; Meissen; pill boxes; Schaubach-kunst; Royal Doulton inc figures, plates & character mugs; flow blue; Mocha ware inc earthworm; Meakin; Nippon; Herend; Shaw & Sons wash bowl/pitcher; Rose medallion; snuffs;sets of china inc Haviland & Spode;
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FIREARMS & MILITARIA: handguns & rifles inc Mossberg; Lefevre & Harrington & Richardson; Luftwaffe Nazi dagger; DOLLS, TOYS & CHILDREN'S ITEMS: dolls inc Skookum, Inuit, china & bisque head; tin wind up toys; pull toys; rocking horses; stuffed animals inc Steiff; painted toy box; wagon; sleds inc paint decorated; Hubley planes; cast iron banks; POLITICAL MEMORABILIA: large collection inc pins, flags & ephemera;
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STERLING & SILVER PLATE: misc sterling flatware inc Tiffany; bowls; candlesticks; trays; creamer & sugar; sets of flatware inc Lunt & Towle; LAMPS & LIGHTING: table lamps inc Pairpoint, reverse painted & slag glass; student lamps; floor lamp; well pump made into lamp; wrought iron floor lamps; desk light; parlor lamp; candlesticks inc glass, brass & pewter; pr. Oriental style lamps; hanging hall lights; candlemold; oil lamps; campaign torches;
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FURNITURE: stepback cupboards inc painted; pie safes inc painted; corner cupboards inc inlaid; pewter cupboards inc Century Henry Ford collection; secretary bookcases; stacked bookcases inc Macey; harvest tables; dining sets inc Ethan Allen; L.G. Stickley bedroom suite; chests of drawers inc curly maple; drop leaf tables; card tables; tilt top tables; chairs inc Riverbend Chair Co., paint decorated & wingback; display cases; blanket chests inc painted & paint decorated; jelly cupboards inc painted; dough boxes; mini furniture inc slant lid desk, chest of drawers & diminutive highboy; Imperial Furniture oak desk; pier mirror; marble top stands; curio cabinets; liquor cabinet; settees inc wicker; Victorian wire bench & planter; one drawer stands; coffee bins; beds inc painted; commodes; butchers blocks; grain decorated mule chest; iron canister shelf; Quaint Arts & Crafts rocker;
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MISCELLANEOUS: bronze recasts inc Remington; plaster busts; baskets; pewter; copper; decoys; steins; trencher; collection of terra cotta figures by Col, OH artist Joel Hurst; Fairbanks banjo; straight razors; sleigh bells; barber pole; spinning wheels; tortoise shell box; turned bowls; stained glass windows inc Bun's; pantry boxes; firkin; hanging spice box; large collection of vintage tools; globe; books; golf clubs; Singer sewing machine; andirons; fireplace screen; Magic Lantern; wrought iron utensils; stereo cards; garden seats;butter churn; ADVERTISING inc Putnam Dyes tin display; Diamond Dyes displays; tins; large group of ready to be framed mid cent advertising; Illustrated London News advertisement;
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QUILTS, TEXTILES & RUGS: appliquĂŠ quilts; coverlets; Oriental style rugs inc roomsize; samplers; hooked rugs; linens; Indian weavings;
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ART & ARTWORK: oil on board & canvas; Oriental ancestral paintings; watercolors; pencil drawings; prints inc Currier & Ives; framed stickpins & buttons; silhouettes;
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CLOCKS: inc tall case; mantle clocks inc Seth Thomas, Ansonia, Spaulding & Co., Gilbert & New Haven; Sessions Regulator wall clock; JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES: costume jewelry; brooches; pearls; pocket watches; hat pins; earrings; 14k gold bracelet; sterling bracelets. POTTERY & STONEWARE: art pottery inc Roseville, Rookwood & set of Roseville Raymor; Southwestern style pottery; yellowware; Rockingham; spongeware; redware inc Breininger & Turtle Creek; stoneware crocks & jugs inc T.F. Reppert, C. Boese, N.Y Stoneware Co., E. Norton & Co., Williams & Reppert, T. Harrington, Martin Crafts, N. Clark, Whites Utica & J. Burger Jr.
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DIRECTIONS TO GARTH’S AUCTIONS, INC. Main Gallery: 2690 Stratford Road, P.O. Box 369, Delaware, Ohio 43015 Phone: 740-362-4771 • Fax: 740-363-0164 Website: www.garths.com • E-Mail: info@garths.com Garth’s is located north of Columbus, Ohio approximately thirty minutes from the Columbus International Airport. FROM THE CINCINNATI AREA: Take I-71 North to Columbus. Then take Rt. 315N to 270E to 23N. Follow 23 North to Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass a golf club on your right and the Methodist Theological Seminary. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the buildings on your left. FROM THE CLEVELAND AREA: Take I-71 South to Route 36/37 (Delaware/Sunbury exit 131). Take this route into Delaware, and turn left on Route 23 South. Turn left onto Stratford Road (at the sixth traffic light). We are the red buildings on your left. FROM COLUMBUS AIRPORT: Take I-670 East to I-270 North (or West) to Cleveland. The first exit past I-71 s Route 23 North—Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass a Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left. FROM THE DAYTON AREA: Take I-75 North to I-70 East to Columbus. Take I-270 around Columbus to the Delaware/Worthington exit (Route 23 North). Take 23 North to Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left. FROM INDIANAPOLIS: Take I-70 East to Columbus. Take I-270 around Columbus to the Delaware/Worthington exit (Route 23 North). Take 23 North to Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left. FROM PITTSBURGH: Take I-79 South to I-70 West to Columbus. Take I-270 to I-71 North to the Polaris Exit (Route 750). Turn left and follow 750 to Route 23 North (turn right). You will pass Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left. 48 | GARTH’S
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GARTH’S POLICY CONDITION REPORTS: Absentee bidders should call for an updated condition report. This report supersedes the catalog description. Our staff will take a list of the items you would like examined and give you a time to call back for a detailed report. Photographs are also available for a nominal fee. ABSENTEE BIDS: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. accepts absentee bids including internet bids. These bids are given to an experienced bidder to execute competitively. All absentee items are purchased as inexpensively as possible. Although our absentee bidding system is 100% honest, it is not foolproof and Garth’s Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for failing to execute any absentee bids. A $50.00 minimum bid is required on all lots. Absentee bids must be submitted in (a minimum of) $5.00 increments. Increments less than $5.00 will not be observed. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. also accepts telephone and live auction internet bids. For phone bidding it is to your advantage and we strongly recommend placing a “back up bid”. BIDDING INCREMENTS Absentee and saleroom bidders should be aware of the following bidding increments, to which our auctioneers adhere: $0-500 $25 $501-1,000 $50 $1,001-3,000 $100 $3,001-5,000 $250 $5,000-10,000 $500 $10,000-30,000 $1,000 or auctioneer’s discretion $30,000-50,000 $2,500 or auctioneers discretion $50,000 & up Auctioneer’s discretion BUYERS PREMIUM: A buyer’s premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price. The buyer’s premium is 17.5% of the successful bid price of each lot up to and including $100,000, and 12.5% on any amount in excess of $100,000. SALES TAX: Buyers are required to pay state and local sales tax unless exempted by law. If exempt, buyers must file a tax exemption form with Garth’s Auctions, Inc. before any exemption can be made. PAYMENT: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. accepts cash, personal and certified checks or VISA® and MasterCard® as payment for items purchased. Current identification (valid driver’s license) may be required. Garth's accepts payment in USD only; any currency-conversion fees are at the expense of the buyer. Wire transfer information is available by contacting our office. Items may not leave the premises until payment is made. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise until a check has cleared. A fee of $50 will be assessed on all returned checks. If payment has not been initiated within 10 days after the auction, Garth's reserves the right to charge the credit card on file. A fee of 1.5% per month of the total invoice, in addition to storage charges, will be charged (minimum finance charge $10) on all invoices not paid by the 28th day after the auction.
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