2012 Spring Feature Auction of Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Treasures OVER 1100 LOTS TO BE SOLD IN TWO SESSIONS
SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012 - 11:00 AM SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012 - 11:00 AM “Maine's Best Auction Experience”
Kaja Veilleux Phone 207-354-8141 Fax 207-354-9523 www.thomastonauction.com Our Spring Auction showcases the finest in period American and European furniture, exquisite Oriental treasures, beautiful artwork, and valuable accessories. This is going to be a dream come true for both the collector and the interior designer. Our Gallery has never been more enticing! Comfortable seating and delicious catering await you at our auction hall. Please call ahead (207-354-8141) to ensure a reserved seat. If you are unable to attend, it would be our pleasure to take your bid by phone, absentee, or Internet. Please review our website at www.thomastonauction.com for a complete virtual catalog. Buyer's Premium is just 15%. I invite you to call our courteous and knowledgeable staff if you have any questions. Kaja & the Auction Staff
MONUMENTAL OOC - Trawler in Distress by François Etienne Musin (Belgian, 1820-1888), signed lower left, in vintage gilt molded frame, 41" x 57". Est. $25,000-$35,000.
FIGURAL HOOKED RUG Going to Grandmother's by Blanche Mary “Joy” Sweetall of Blue Hill, Maine, 34" x 30". Est. $1000-$1500.
Preview 9 AM-5 PM Monday, June 4th thru Friday, June 8th and 9-11 AM on Auction Days
HIGHLIGHTS • An Important Roman Mosaic Panel • An Important Tin Toy Collection • Over 200 Lots of Formal and Country American and European Furniture • 50 Lots of Stunning Estate Jewelry • Over 200 Lots of Important Fine Art • Over 240 Lots of Early Chinese and Japanese Items incl. Jade, Porcelain, and Gilt Bronze • 42 Lots of Fine Silver
OOC - Farmyard Hollow w/ Figures, attributed to John Joseph Enneking (MA/ME, 1841-1916), circa 1880, in gold gesso frame, 27¾" x 38¾". Est. $5000$7000.
GEORGE III STERLING TEAPOT - by Smith & Sharp, London, 1765, w/ ebony handle, 10 1/8" x 4 5/8" diameter. Est. $2000$3000.
RARE EARLY MAINE ATLAS - “Atlas of Piscataquis County, Maine” by George N. Colby & Co., Houlton & Dover, Me., 1882, leather spine & corners. Est. $1200-$1500.
LOUIS XVI AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT - vellum judicial appointment signed by King Louis XVI of France on 13 June 1783, roughly 7½" x 14¾". Est. $6000$8000.
TERMS: Cash, approved check, and MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or American Express cards with proper identification. A 5% Maine State Sales Tax will be added to all purchases redeemed at our facility by buyer or his delegate unless buyer provides a valid state-issued Resale Certificate. A 15% buyer's premium will be added to the total sale price. TPAG reserves the right to hold merchandise until check payments clear. Signed absentee and phone bid requests must be submitted by 12 pm on the day prior to the sale. Determination of the age, condition, quality, authenticity, value, purported history, or classification of all items offered and sold (regardless of what is said or written) is the sole responsibility of the bidder/purchaser. Please refer to our website for complete Terms & Conditions. The information contained herein is abbreviated. Please call for complete descriptions and condition reports.
OOC - Portrait of George Eliot w/ Her Beloved Dogs by Samuel Laurence (British, 1812-1884), in original gilt gesso frame, 32" x 27½". Est. $5000-$7000.
• 2 Baby Grand Pianos • Vintage Evening Bags and Pocketbooks incl. Gucci and Chanel • 23 Lots of Timepieces, incl. 4 Tall-Case Clocks • Chinese Silkwork Appliqués and Hair Garnishments • 16 Lots of Ephemera • Over 33 Lots of Lighting • Over 60 Fine Oriental Carpets and Hooked Rugs • Plus Folk Art, Fabergé, Sculpture, and much more
OOC - Bust Portrait of Gentleman, circa 1845, w/ ruffled-front shirt in gilt cove frame, 35½" x 30½". Est. $1000-$1500.
CHIPPENDALE ANDIRONS & TOOLS very important pair of Chippendale bell metal andirons, New York or Philadelphia, circa 17651785, & matching shovel & tongs. Est. $4000-$6000.
LOOKING GLASS important Queen Anne period parcel gilt & mahogany looking glass, mid-18th c., 35½" x 15¾". Est. $1000-$2000. (2) NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED PURSES - 19th c. Wabanaki Indian beaded purses from Maine, both doublesided, w/ flaps, open top, cotton base, 5" x 5". Est. $700-$900.
OOP - Portrait of Helen M. Staples of Hanover, Maine, Preceptress of Hepburn Academy, probably by William S. Jewett (NY, 1792-1874), 16¼" x 14". Est. $1000-$1500.
Authentic Roman marble mosaic floor panel fragment depicting Gorgon Medusa, 2nd century CE, mounted on 36" x 36½" square framed cement panel. Est. $20,000-$30,000.
(15 VOLS.) YORK, MAINE, DEEDS - Books II-XVI (missing Book IV, Book XII is in 2 vols.), comprising years 1665-1733 inclusive, Est. $1000-$1500.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Inc. U.S. Route 1, P.O. Box 300, Thomaston, Maine 04861 Phone (207) 354-8141 Fax (207) 354-9523 www.thomastonauction.com Kaja Veilleux, Bonded & Licensed Auctioneer, ME License #AUC902 John D. Bottero, ME License #AUC1237 Comfortable seats, which we would be happy to reserve for you. Sale will be deliciously catered. Please call Melissa Thissell for any additional information at (207) 354-8141 or email auction@kajav.com.