The International Sale (Sale 1511)

The International Sale01/28/15

The International Sale

Sale 1511Wednesday January 28, 2015 at 10:00am1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103

Thursday January 22 10:00am-5:00pm

Friday January 23 10:00am-5:00pm

Saturday January 24 12:00pm-5:00pm

Sunday January 25By appointment only

Monday January 2610:00am-5:00pm

Tuesday January 2710:00am-5:00pm

Limited viewing on morning of sale

$37 in the gallery$42 domestic mail$47 international mail

Inside Front Cover: Lot 38 (detail)Inside Back Cover: Lot 337 (detail)

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Buyer’s PremiumA Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payableby the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premiumshall be: 25% on the first $100,000 of the hammer price of each lot,20% on the portion from $100,001 through $2,000,000, and 12%thereafter.

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The International Sale lots 1-445

Lot 94 (detail)

Order of SaleEgyptian Artifacts: Lots 1-22A

Greco-Roman Antiquities: Lots 23-36

Arts of the Islamic World: Lots 37-151

Arms and Armor, including a Private VirginiaCollection: Lots 152-181

English Furniture and Decorative Arts: Lots 182-239

Continental Furniture and Decorative Arts: Lots 240-269

French Furniture and Decorative Arts: Lots 270-379

Continental Porcelain: Lots 381-404

Continental Sculpture: Lots 405-427

Russian Works of Art: Lots 428-438

Oriental Rugs & Carpets: Lots 439-445

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1 148154/11Egyptian polychrome painted cartonnage mummy masklate ptolemaic to early roman period, circa 2nd century b.c. - 1st century a.d.The ochre face with eyes and eyebrows outlined in black, the wig paintedwith various geometric and floral motifs in ochre and black on a red ground,secured by a modeled headress in relief, on custom bronze stand.H: 12 1/2, W: 12, D: 8 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.Christie’s New York Antiquities Sale, 19th June, 2002 lot 296$5,000-8,000

2 148154/12Egyptian painted cartonnage footcaselate roman period, circa 1st century a.d.Painted in polychrome and gilt, the upper side molded and painted to showtoes surrounded by simulated mosaic, the underside painted to show twobound and naked captives, on custom stand housed in acrylic and woodcase.H: 6, W; 7, D: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.note:A similar footcase decorated with images of bound captives is in theFitzwilliam museum, Cambridge, England (object number E.103b.1911),illustrated in Minerva, vol. 6 no. 5, p. 51 (Eleni Vassilika, ‘A New Presentationof the Past, New Galleries of ancient art at the Fitzwilliam Museum inCambridge’). That footcase was part of a mummy found by Flinders-Petrieat Hawara in 1911. The depictions of the captives on both footcases are aLibyan (on the left) and an Asiatic, both traditional enemies of the Egyptians,and are so depicted on the underside of the footcase, trampled underfoot.$3,000-5,000

3 141432/22Egyptian polychrome painted carved wood mummy maskprobably late period, 716-30 b.c.Painted with broad collar, wide set eyes, and carved wearing long wig.H: 19 1/2, W: 14, D: 4 1/2 in.provenance:Property from a private collection.$2,000-3,000

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4 148154/16Egyptian mummified falcon or ‘cornmummy’ptolemaic period, circa 300 b.c.The detached head modeled as ahuman with wig and black ink eyes, theintact body discolored dark brown.H: 15 1/2, W: 4, D: 3 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke MullerBrockway.Purchased Sadigh Gallery, New York,4th October, 1990.$1,000-1,500

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5 141432/25Three Egyptian limestone canopic jarsafter the antique, 19th/20th centuryCylindrical form, the rounded vessels each surmounted by a coversculpted in the form of one of the three sons of Horus, includingbaboon-headed Hapy, human-headed Imsety and hawk-headedQebehsenuef; together with two additional jars, two covers in theform of Imsety and a grey pottery jar. (8).H: 13, D: 6 in. (largest)provenance:Property from a private collection.$1,500-2,000

6 141432/30Egyptian black granite male headWearing a plain wig flaring behind hisears and fake beard and carved withalmond eyes.H: 7 1/2, W: 8, D: 6 in. (head only)provenance:Property from a private collection.$1,000-1,500

7 141432/6Egyptian blue faience shabti figurethird intermediate period, circa 1069–664 b.c.On a custom wood base.H: 5 1/4, W: 1 3/4, D: 3/4 in. (figureonly, excluding base)provenance:Property from a private collection.$2,000-3,000

8 141821/25Egyptian bronze figure of Osirislate period, after 600 b.c.Depicted in mummiform pose,wearing the atef crown and falsebeard, and holding the crook andflail across his chest, on wood stand.H: 5 7/8, W: 1 3/4, D: 1 in.;H: 7 3/8 in. (on stand)provenance:From the collection of Dr. MorrisShelanski, Philadelphia, PA.$2,000-2,500

9 142333/6Three Egyptian small bronzeslate period to ptolemaic period, 650-30 b.c.Comprising a figure of Osiris, wearing the atef headdress andcarrying a pick and flail, a figure of a horus falcon, and a bronze cat,cast in a seated position with forepaws together and tail wrappedaround the side of its body. (3).H: 3 1/2 in. (tallest).$1,000-1,500


10 142333/5Egyptian turquoise glazed faience shabtilate period to ptolemaic period, 650-30b.c.Typical form, modeled holding a pick andflail.H: 6 1/4 in.$800-1,200

11 141432/6ALarge collection of Egyptian blue andturquoise glazed faience figures andamuletsmost late to ptolemaic period, 664-30 b.c.Approximately fifty pieces: includingseven Shabti figures, three papyrus sceptreamulets, Ptaikos head, flower amulet, twoDjed pillars, four amulets of Bes, twoWedjat eyes, and approximately twenty-five amulets depicting various gods andanimals, most on custom wood bases.(approx. 50).H: 3 3/4 in. (tallest shabti, excludingbase)provenance:Property from a private collection.$1,500-2,500

12 141432/21ACollection of Egyptian scarabs, amuletsand beadsptolemaic period and earlierIncluding a collection of turquoise, basaltand stone scarabs incised with variousfigures and motifs to the base, amulets inthe form of a wedjat eye, beads of variousmaterials, and glass fragments. (approx.50).H: 2 3/8, W: 1 3/4 in. (largest)provenance:Property from a private collection.$1,500-2,000


13 141432/21Collection of Egyptian figures and fragmentssome ancientIncluding a fragment of a sarcophagus mask, two relieffragments, a plaster mold for a shabti figure, two small bronzefigures of Osiris, a bronze figure of a bird, three other smallfigures, various mounted fragments including the head of Hapi, afisted limestone hand and small wood hand, a bronze spearhead,a carved wood figurine, a bust of Osiris, a bronze seated figure, aplaque carved to show a mounted rider, and various othermounted and unmounted fragments; together with a terracottaaryballos, likely Corinthian. (approx. 29).H: 10, W: 2 1/4 in. (largest)provenance:Property from a private collection.$1,500-2,500

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14 141432/23Large collection of ancientterracotta pottery fragmentsmostly hellenistic greece, circa4th-3rd century b.c.Approximately thirty fragmentsincluding twenty-one headfragments, a seated figure, a deityriding a goose, various animals andother figures, most on custom woodbases. (approx. 30).H: 5, W: 4 in. (largest headfragment, excluding base)provenance:Property from a private collection.$2,000-3,000

15 141432/27Two Egyptian necklacesptolemaic to early roman period, circa 4thcentury b.c. to 2nd century a.d.One with green and yellow banded ovoid glassbeads interspersed with gold glass and discbeads, the other with lapis lazuli, gold glass anddisc beads. (2).H: 15 in. (each.)provenance:Property from a private collection.$1,000-1,500


16 141432/27AGroup of Egyptian faience bead necklaceslate period, circa 664 - 332 b.c.Comprising a mummy bead necklace composedof three rows of disc beads joined by turquoiseglazed tubular beads and multicolored discbeads and suspending later tubular coral beads;a necklace composed of various color tubularand disc beads with pendant amulet; five strandsmostly composed of turquoise and blue glazedtubular beads; two strands of multicolored discbeads; and four other strands of disc beadsglazed in yellow, red, turquoise and black. (13).L: 31 1/2 in. (longest)provenance:Property from a private collection.$1,500-2,000

17 141432/27BGroup of Egyptian and Roman gold rings andpendantsptolemaic to early roman period, circa 4thcentury b.c. to 2nd century a.d.Comprising three gold rings, the largest engravedwith a head to the flat oval bezel and threependants including a wedjat eye, bird and ram’shead; together with a small pendant, a spiralwrapped bead, and three earrings. (11).D: 1/2 in. (largest ring).provenance:Property from a private collection.$1,000-1,500

18 141432/31Collection of Egyptian carved stonefigures and fragmentssome possibly late period, 664–332b.c.Of carved granite and other stones,including seated Horus statuette,Sekhmet head fragment, miniatureamphora amulet, head rest, twosmall animal amulets, and others, allon custom wood bases. (8).H: 2, W: 1/2, D: 7/8 in. (horusstatuette, excluding base)provenance:Property from a private collection.$2,000-3,000

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19 142333/7Egyptian miniature basalt jarlate period to ptolemaic period, 650-30 b.c.Broad shoulders tapering toward a flat base, the bodyincised with ring turned decoration; together with astone figure of a horus falcon. (2).H: 2, D: 2 1/4 in.$600-800

20 141432/11Collection of framed Coptic textile fragmentscirca 5th-10th century a.d.Including roundels, panels and tunic band fragmentswoven in wool and linen with figures, animals,geometric and foliate designs, mounted, framed andglazed. (18).H: 9 1/8, W: 8 in. (largest fragment)provenance:Property from a private collection.$1,500-2,000


21 148154/10Large Coptic textile tunic fragmentcirca 5th-7th century a.d.The transverse band with two pairs of dancingfigures under an arcade, surrounded by a borderof stylised animals, the clavi decorated withdancing figures above stylised animals, a separateportrait medallion mounted between, mounted onhessian and framed and glazed.H: 20, W: 13 1/2 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.Purchased Berlinghi, Paris, 23rd June 1991.$1,000-1,500

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22 141432/11ATwo Coptic textile fragments and awool cowlcirca 5th-10th century a.d.The largest fragment depicting abird in profile, the second of squareform with abstract motif, the cowlwoven with geometric designs. (3).H: 15 1/2, W: 17 1/2 in. (largest)provenance:Property from a private collection.$1,500-2,000

22A 141432/11BCollection of large Coptic textile fragmentscirca 5th-10th century a.d.Including textile band fragments and panels woven withfigures, animals and foliate designs, one polychromewoven to depict dancing figures within arcade, anotherwoven in red with pairs of birds. (9).H: 22 1/4, W: 8 in. (largest)provenance:Property from a private collection.$1,500-2,000


23 141432/37Group of four ancient pottery vesselscirca 5th-8th century b.c.Including a Corinthian Aryballos, AtticLekythos, Greek terracotta vessel withimpressed surface decoration, and Black-ware vessel; together with a modern Atticstyle vase depicting an archer. (5).H: 4, W: 4 in. (aryballos)provenance:Property from a private collection.$400-600

24 148154/14Roman marble portrait bustcirca 2nd century a.d.Bust of a Roman youth, signed Glykon to the chest, on custom stand.H: 13 1/4, W: 9 1/2, D: 6 1/2 in. (bust)provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.note:The expansion of the Roman empire throughout the Mediterraneanregion during the Late Republican/Imperial period led to anincreased interest in the cultural artifacts of the Greek world. Greekand Roman sculptors produced copies of famous Greek sculpturesas well as hybrid works inclusive of elements and styles from avariety of Greek works, and many adopted and signed their workswith Greek names, as in the present example.$4,000-6,000

25 142265/5Large bronze chargerpossibly romanCircular form, engraved withconcentric rings to the well, thewide rim pierced with four holes toeach side for handles orsuspension, traces of encrustationand excavation.D: 23 in.provenance:Property of the Lord’s New Church,Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania.Former collection of TheodorePitcairn.$2,000-3,000

Greco-Roman Antiquitieslots 23-36

26 148133/14Carved sandstone head of a manafter the antique, possibly roman periodMounted on wood base.H: 9 1/2 in. (head)provenance:Accompanied by receipt of purchase from theArchaeological Shop, Tel Aviv, Hilton, May 10,1977.$800-1,000

27 142333/4Three antique bronzesComprising a gilt bronze bell, a saucepan,possibly Etruscan, cast with slightly evertedrim, and an Ottoman type copper beaker andcover chased and engraved with arabesquesand inscribed to the base. (3).H: 14 in. (bell), H: 2, W: 10, D: 5 1/4 in.(saucepan)$800-1,200


28 148154/13Greek terracotta amphoracirca 300 b.c.Tapering cylindrical form, with small loop handles toshoulder, and concentric rings around shoulder andfoot.H: 23, W: 10 in. (over handles)provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$600-800

29 148154/25Roman colorless glass perfumebottlecirca 1st-3rd century a.d.With tapering cylindrical neck andglobular body.H: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke MullerBrockway.$800-1,200

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30 148154/26Late Byzantine or early Fatimidglass bowlcirca 800-1000 a.d.Plain circular form with straightsides, of green glass iridesced to adeep purple color.H: 2, D: 4 1/4 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke MullerBrockway.$800-1,200

31 148154/30Large Roman yellow glass bottlecirca 2nd century a.d., from the manissa area, turkeyWith collar rim, cylindrical neck and globular body, slightiridescence and very minor signs of encrustation.H: 10, D: 6 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,000-1,500

32 148154/31Roman pale blue-green glass bowlcirca 1st century a.d.The shallow bowl with wheel cut bands aboveand below a vertically fluted band.H: 1 3/4, D: 6 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,000-1,500


34 148154/33Two Roman glass vesselscirca 1st-3rd century a.d.The first an aubergine glass jar, with MatthiasKor retailer’s label to underside; the second apale blue prismatic jug; together with a paleolive green glass jug, possibly ancient. (3).H: 3 3/8 in. (aubergine jar) H: 5 1/2 in.(prismatic jug); H: 7 1/4 in. (green jug)provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,500-2,000

35 148154/39Large Roman colorless glass beakercirca 1st century a.d.Tapering cylindrical form witheverted rim, and circular foot.H: 6 1/8 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke MullerBrockway.$1,000-1,500


36 148154/41Two Roman glass lion’s headappliquescirca 1st-3rd century a.d.Typical form, one raised on customstand.D: 1 1/4 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke MullerBrockway.$800-1,200

33 148154/32Seven Roman glass vesselscirca 1st -3rd century a.d.Comprising a small marbled blue glass bottle;a small jug with applied tendril to neck; a smallbottle with everted rim; a small medicinebottle and three others with pinched or flutedsides; together with a Roman yellow, greenand orange marbled bangle. (8).H: 4 1/2 in. (tallest)provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,000-2,000


37 148154/19Syrian mosaic panelcirca 5th century a.d.Inlaid in a geometric pattern toshow a wine glass withinintertwined borders in red, gray andwhite tesserae, mounted ontocement panel.H: 44, W: 25 1/2 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke MullerBrockway.$1,500-2,500

38 148154/18Syrian mosaic panelcirca 5th century a.d.Geometrically inlaid to form a zig-zag pattern, inochre, red, yellow, gray and brown tesserae,within iron frame.H: 34, W: 27 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.Previously on consignment with OceanideAncient Art, Geneva.$1,500-2,500

39 142080/34Collection of Sassanian sealspersia, 7th century a.d. and earlierComprising twelve seals in various materials includingchalcedony and carnelian with engravings including a duckwalking right, a cockerel walking right, a horse walkingright, a lion, an antelope, recumbent felines, heads inprofile, a male figure holding a diadem, a fire altar, andothers; together with a rectangular iron pendant cast withfigurative scenes to each side and three excavated speararrow heads. (approx. 16).H: 7/8 in. (largest seal)provenance:Formerly in the collection of General Percy Sykes.$2,000-3,000

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42 142333/3Bronze model of a stagpossibly persianCast with rounded body and elongated antlers, on velvetcovered stand.H: 10 1/2, W: 11 in.$1,000-1,500

41 142423/4Etruscan bronze figure of an athletecirca 5th century b.c.Cast in the form of a nude male figure standingin contraposto, depicted with muscular bodyand legs, his right arm extended forward to holda club, raised on integral circular pedestal.H: 4 1/8 in.provenance:Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 1984.Accompanied by copy of original receipt.$15,000-20,000

40 148154/21Luristan ‘Master of Animals’ bronze finialcirca 10th-8th century b.c.Composed of a central tube surmounted by a janus headand flanked by mythical creatures; together with twoLuristan bronze finial stands and an early Islamicengraved button. (4).H: 15 3/4 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.Samuel Saidian Gallery, New York. September 1990.$1,500-2,000

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43 148154/22North-west persian daggerlikely first half of first millenium b.c.Pointed blade with medial ridge, with crescentform guard and tubular hilt engraved with lineardecoration.L: 12 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.Samuel Saidian Gallery, New York. September1990.$1,500-2,000


44 148154/24Persian terracotta ewercirca 2nd century b.c.Globular body with a short neck and single loophandle, monochrome painted with a friezedepicting a hunter, lion and antelopeinterspersed with cross hatched triangles.H: 10, D: 8 1/2 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.note:Accompanied by copy of thermoluminescenceauthenticity test performed by Daybreak Nuclearand Medical Systems in Guilford, CT, in 1992.$800-1,200

45 142374/9Samanid slip-painted pottery bowleast persia, likely 10th centuryDecorated in manganese brown on a creamground with stippled decoration and a foliateband centered by a knot issuing a stylizedmedallion to each side.H: 4 1/4, D: 9 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500

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46 142265/1Middle Eastern pottery jarlikely persian, 18th/19th centurySlightly flaring rim, the body encircled by anoverglaze lozenge border below and underglazecross hatched border encircling the mouth, theglaze stopping just above the base.H: 5 1/2, D: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Property of the Lord’s New Church, Bryn Athyn,Pennsylvania.Former collection of Theodore Pitcairn.$800-1,200

47 142265/2Middle Eastern pottery vaselikely iznik, circa 1650-1675Tapering ovoid form, painted underglaze with a foliate medallion opposite apair of birds flanking a willow tree.H: 6 1/2, D: 7 in.provenance:Property of the Lord’s New Church, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania.Former collection of Theodore Pitcairn.note:Two Iznik vessels painted with simlar depictions of birds are illustrated inPetsopoulos, Y. (ed.), Iznik, The Pottery of Ottoman Turkey, 1989, p. 282 fig.661 and 662. See also an Iznik jug sold in these rooms, January 29th 2014lot 23, ($30,000).$800-1,200

48 142277/2Safavid underglaze painted pottery bowlpersia, 17th/18th centuryPainted with various inscriptions in zig-zag form alternatingwith diamond shaped cut-out panels pierced with cruciformmotifs, translucent through glaze.H: 3 5/8, D: 8 3/4 in.$800-1,200


50 142374/10Middle Eastern sgraffiato pottery jarpossibly al-minaSquat form with bulging sides and slightlyeverted rim, partially glazed in white slip, theshoulder incised and decorated with brown slipto show foliate tendrils against a linear ground,some traces of green to rim and shoulder, thelower half unglazed, raised on a short foot.H: 7 3/8, D: 11 in.$1,200-1,500

51 148154/17Middle Eastern pottery bowlConical form, slip-painted in manganese and redto show two elongated animals, likely horses,below a stylized border to the rim.H: 5, D: 11 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$800-1,000


52 148154/66Amol ware sgraffiato pottery bowlpersia, 12th centuryConical form with reddish body, the cream slipglazed interior incised with three panels eachcentered by a bird and highlighted with splashesof copper green glaze, all below a triple lineborder to the green splashed rim, the undersideunglazed.H: 2 3/4, D: 7 1/2 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,000-1,500

53 148154/51Three Persian pottery piecespersia and syria, circa 12th-14th century a.d.Comprising a small turquoise glazed jug slip-painted inblack with a kufic inscription, likely Gorgan; a Kashan cobaltground vase slip-painted with a foliate frieze and covered ina brown lustre glaze; and a turquoise glazed model of a ram,likely Gorgan. (3).H: 3 1/2 in. (largest)provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$800-1,200

49 142511/1Qajar painted pottery ewerpersia, 19th centuryPainted underglaze with a portrait of aman opposite a foliate spray, mountedwith a loop handle and wide spout opento the top.H: 5 1/2, W: 3 3/4, D: 6 1/4 in.$400-600


54 148154/49Amol ware sgraffiato footed bowlpersia, circa 11th-12th century a.d.Shallow bowl raised on a pedestal foot, incised to the interior with across hatched roundel issuing four elongated leaves interspersedwith further roundels, the reddish body covered in a copper greenglaze to the bowl interior, sides and foot, the underside leftunglazed.H: 5 3/4, D: 9 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,000-1,500

55 148154/43Three slip-painted pottery bowlspersia, circa 10th-12th century a.d.Comprising a Nishapur bowl decorated in manganese, green and yellow withfour quadrants; a Samanid slip-painted bowl decorated in manganese, greenand tomato red with dotted bands and panels; a Samanid dish decorated inmanganese, tomato red and green; together with a small Nishapur bowldecorated in mustard yellow and green. (4).D: 7 1/4 in. (largest)provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,500-2,000


56 148154/42Mamluk underglaze painted pottery vasesyria, circa 14th centuryTapering bulbous body with a short neck mounted withtwin handles, painted in cobalt, black and turquoiseunderglaze to show a frieze comprised of panels stippledwith dots enclosed by three vertical bands; together with afooted bowl painted in cobalt and black with vertical linesabove a star to the well; and a small lustre glazed potteryjar. (3).H: 6 1/2, D: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,500-2,000

58 142160/2Nishapur slip-painted pottery bowlRounded conical form, slip-paintedin black and red on a white groundwith kufic inscription and dots to thecenter.H: 3, D: 8 1/2 in.$800-1,000

57 142160/1Nishapur style buffware pottery bowlDeeply potted, painted with a stylizedbird amidst foliage.H: 3 1/4, D: 8 5/8 in.$1,500-2,000


59 142160/3Nishapur slip-painted pottery bowlWide flaring sides, slip-painted in black with kufic inscriptionencircling the cavetto and repeated on the well beneath a blackband encircling the rim, the exterior painted with verticalstrokes.H: 2 1/2, D: 8 1/4 in.$800-1,000

60 142160/4Nishapur slip-painted pottery bowlWide flaring sides, decorated in colored slips with fourinterlaced leaves each decorated with peacock-eyesbeneath a border comprised of four elongated scrollseach decorated with peacock-eyes encircling the rim.H: 4 1/2, D: 11 1/2 in.$600-800


61 142160/5Nishapur buffware pottery bowlWide flaring sides, the body painted in green, yellow andmanganese brown with geometric designs.H: 3 5/8, D: 10 in.$600-800

62 148154/61Turquoise glazed incised pottery jugpersia, possibly nishapur, circa 12thcenturyPear form with cylindrical flaring neckand strap handle, incised with a floralfrieze to the shoulder, the turquoiseglaze thinning above the unglazed foot.H: 9, D: 6 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke MullerBrockway.$1,500-2,500

63 148154/50Nishapur slip-painted pottery bowlpersia, circa 10th century a.d.Rounded form with raised boss to interior, painted inmanganese and green with a standing figure of a birdbelow a frieze of foliate designs and scroll border, theexterior rim encircled by whorls.H: 3 1/4, D: 7 1/2 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,000-1,500


65 148154/44Three Persian slip-painted pottery vesselscirca 10th-12th century a.d.Comprising a Nishapur slip-painted vase decorated in manganesewith calligraphic inscriptions encircling the mouth and shoulder; alustre glazed pitcher slip-painted in manganese with a frieze ofvegetal decoration; and a Persian painted buff ware pottery vase,circa 1000-800 b.c., slip-painted with a frieze depicting birdsbetween geometric panels. (3).H: 5, D: 4 3/4 in. (largest)provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$800-1,200


67 141722/4Kashan lustreware bowlcirca 12th-13th centuryConical form, the rim encircled by inscription innaskh script above a central star issuingpalmettes and stylized flora, the base with oldretailer’s labels.H: 2 7/8, D: 6 3/8 in.$600-800

64 148154/46Two Nishapur slip-painted pottery bowlspersia, circa 10th century a.d.The first with flaring sides, decorated in manganese witha kufic inscription, the second of similar form, decoratedin manganese with a geometric border to the rim andabstract motif to the well. (2).H: 2 1/2, D: 8 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,000-1,500

66 141722/5Turkish pierced fritware bowlDeep rounded form, painted with cross hatchedborder encircling the interior and exterior rim abovepierced and glaze filled decoration, the well paintedwith three fish interspersed with flowering tendrils,the base with old collector’s label.H: 3 7/8, D: 8 3/8 in.$800-1,200



71 148154/58Kashan lustre pottery bowlpersia, circa 10th-12th century a.d.Conical form and raised on a short foot, decorated inbrownish and yellowish gold lustre, painted to the well witha seated figure below borders of abstract motifs androundels, the exterior painted with a frieze of ovoid forms.H: 3, D: 8 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,000-1,500

69 142160/6Kashan pierced pottery bowlConical form, the rim encircled by a cobalt border abovepierced and glaze filled decoration to the body and well.H: 4, D: 8 1/4 in.$1,000-1,200

70 148154/63Kashan pierced pottery bowlpersia, circa 12th centuryRounded form and raised on a high foot, thewhite ware bowl pierced with a frieze of foliatedecoration filled with a clear glaze below thecobalt blue rim.H: 2 7/8, D: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,000-1,500

68 141722/3Kashan underglaze painted turquoise footed bowlpersia, circa 13th centuryDecorated in black with water weeds on a turquoiseground to the interior, the exterior encircled by inscription,the base with old retailer’s label for “H.K. Monif NewYork”.H: 3 3/4, D: 7 1/2 in.$800-1,200

72 148154/45Three Kashan pottery bowlscirca 12th centuryComprising a conical bowl raised on a short foot, turquoise glazed andslip-painted with a seated figure to the well beneath a border of kuficscript, the exterior with foliate decoration; a conical bowl, glazed inturquoise lustre and molded with a linear frieze to the interior; and ashallow lustre glazed bowl. (3).H: 3 1/4, D: 6 5/8 in. (largest)provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,500-2,000



73 Intact Kashan turquoise glazed bottle vasepersia, circa 13th-14th centuryGlobular body with narrow tapering neck andtulip form mouth, the shoulder molded with pairsof birds and decorated with a turquoise lustreglaze thinning above the unglazed foot.H: 12 1/2, D: 7 3/4 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$4,000-6,000


76 141722/6Iznik pottery tileturkey, 16th-17th centurySquare, decorated underglaze incobalt blue, turquoise and raised redwith a central palmette within anarabesque of tulips, flowers and sazleaves.H: 9 3/4, W: 9 3/4 in.$1,500-2,000


75 142260/12Damascus pottery border tileottoman syria, likely 17th centurySquare tile with border of arabesques on acobalt ground and main field with arabesquesin cobalt and green on a white ground, inwood frame.H: 8, W: 8 7/8 in. (tile)$1,000-1,500

74 148154/47Persian glazed pottery border tilecirca 12th and 15th centuryRectangular form, the turquoise glazed tilemolded and gilt highlighted with a stylizedborder above two rampant animals to thefrieze; together with a green glazed square tile,circa 15th century, likely Afghan, molded witha mythological creature within a frame ofraised bosses. (2).H: 6 7/8, W: 9 in. (largest)provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,000-1,500



77 148154/69Damascus pottery tilecirca 17th centurySquare form, painted underglaze incobalt blue outlined in black againstthe white ground with arabesque ofsaz leaves and rosettes encircling aportion of a cartouche to one corner.H: 7 1/2, W: 7 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500

78 141722/7Qajar molded tilelikely tehran, 19th centuryMolded with interlaced arabesquescentered on a palmette and issuingsaz leaves against a cobalt ground.H: 14, W: 17 3/8 in.$1,500-2,000

79 141821/55Seven Persian ceramic tiles19th centuryComprising five square tiles and tworectangular tiles painted to depict variousflowers, birds and a figurative scene. (7).H: 7 3/4, W: 7 3/4 in.provenance:From the collection of Dr. Morris Shelanski,Philadelphia, PA.$800-1,200


80 1418-21/61Ottoman embroidered wool appliqueand velvet prayer panellate 19th/early 20th centuryEmbroidered with floral arabesquesissuing leaves picked out in metallicthreads to form an archway around acentral velvet recess, the silk backingsigned Edwin A Fleisher.H: 66 1/3, W: 41 in.provenance:From the collection of Dr. Morris Shelanski, Philadelphia, PA.note:Edwin A. Fleisher (1877-1959) was a well known philanthropist and heir to aPhiladelphia yarn dynasty. Founded by Simon and Moyer Fleisher, the Fleisheryarn company, later known as S.B. & B.S. yarn manufacturing, would become aglobal leader in the production of yarn and worsted wool by 1917. A Vice-President of the company, Fleisher was also a trustee of the Free Library ofPhiladelphia and the founder of the Symphony Club of Philadelphia in 1909. In1929 Fleisher donated his collection of scores to the Free Library ofPhiladelphia and today the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral music isconsidered the largest lending library of orchestral material in the world.$800-1,200

81 142080/35Qajar embroidered panel19th centuryEmbroidered to show a central cypress treeflanked by pairs of birds within a scallopedniche, all within outer borders comprised ofvarious stylized flowers and boteh.H: 88, W: 62 in.$500-800



82 141721/8An ikat robe and turkoman chrypyuzbekistan, 19th/20th centuryThe silk ikat with fuschia, purple, yellow andwhite abstract and saw tooth designs andneedlework binding, the chrypy with red,white, yellow and maroon needleworkdesigns; together with a robe in a bekasabstripe, and a woman’s robe embroidered incolored silks with floral sprays. (4).H: 48-53 in. (approx)$1,000-1,500


83 142160/8Turkish embroidered robelate 19th centuryDeep purple velvet with raised metalthreadwork in foliate designs.H: 50, W: 64 in.$2,000-3,000


85 142260/1Qajar block printed panel, kalamkari19th centuryBlock printed in polychrome with an arabesque and threemedallions containing radiating boteh, the inner border handpainted with inscriptions within shaped cartouches, signed anddated.H: 218, W: 42 in.$2,000-3,000


84 142160/10French Aubusson tapestryfor the turkish market, late 19thcenturyDepicting an Orientalist scene, withTurkish horsemen and maiden in alandscape.H: 82, W: 94 in.$4,000-5,000



86 142260/9Monumental calligraphy panelworkshop of hadje kazem, likelyreign of fathali shah (1797-1834)Block printed and hand painted withmedallions against an arabesquewithin borders containingmedallions painted with calligraphicinscriptions in nastaliq interspersedwith foliate and boteh borders,dated 1200 or 1210 AH ininscription.H: 232, W: 100 in. (approx.)$10,000-12,000


87 142374/8Large Ottoman metal threadembroidered silk panelturkey, likely reign of sultanmehmed v (r.1909-18)Rectangular, the red silk groundembroidered with gilt and silverthreads with bands of calligraphyincluding qu’ranic inscriptions andan arabesque, with further roundelsand calligraphic panels on green andyellow silk grounds, the lowest panelembroidered Sultan MohammadRashad Khan the 5th, son of SultanAbd al-Majid Khan the 1st, son ofSultan Mahmood Khan the 2nd.H: 100, W: 60 in.$20,000-30,000



88 148153/1Fine Suzani embroidered wall hanginguzbekistan, 19th centuryEmbroidered in orange, pink and blue withan arabesque enclosing a niche centered bya medallion flanked by foliate roundels andpalmettes embroidered in pale green,mauve and pink.H: 90, W: 56 3/4 in.$2,000-3,000

88A 142439/1Large suzani wall hanginguzbekistan, 20th centuryEmbroidered in purple, blue andblack with medallions.H: 110, W: 96 in.$1,000-2,000



89 141432/5Indo-Portuguese teak and bone inlaid table cabinet17th century or laterTypical form, the exterior finely inlaid with a profusion of foliate motifs, withiron handles at sides, the fall front opening to a series of small drawers withred and green stained bone panels backed by brass foil to the drawer fronts.H: 12 1/4, W: 22 1/2, D: 14 in.provenance:Property from a private collection.$3,000-5,000

90 141432/4Indo-Portuguese teak and bone inlaid table cabinet17th century or laterTypical form, the exterior elaborately inlaid with flowerhead engravedlozenges and pastilles, with iron handles at side, the fall front opening to aseries of small drawers with pierced green and red-stained bone drawerfronts backed with brass foil.H: 11, W: 20 1/4, D: 12 in.provenance:Property from a private collection.$2,000-3,000


91 142160/9Indo-persian miniature table cabinetlate 19th centuryRectangular form, inlaid in brass, copperand mother-of-pearl with foliate motifsand star centered medallions, the fall frontopening to eight small drawers.H: 6 3/4, W: 8 1/2, D: 6 1/2 in.$3,000-4,000



94 142260/5Qajar firmanmozaffar al-din shah qajar, circa 1900 a.d.Persian manuscript on paper, six lines of black nastaliqbeneath illumination in gold and colors and bearingadditional inscriptions including one in the shah’s ownhand stating “Since Jalal al-Dovleh does a good service,we (I) bestowed upon him a studded epaulette. Dated1900 AD.”, another stating “The logo of King Mozaffaral-Din Shah Office”; the decree ordering the bestowal ofa diamond studded epaulette upon Mohammad RezaMerza, Jalal al-Dovleh, by Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar,the fifth Qajar king of Iran (1896-1907 A.D.) upon therecommendation of Prime Minister Amin al-Soltan whowished to recognize Merza, a commander of 10,000men, for his loyal service; the reverse with printed mark.H: 30 3/4, W: 20 1/4 in.note:The recipient of the epaulettes, Mohammed-RezaMirza, is referred to in the text as a member of the royalfamily. It is possible that it may refer to the son ofNasser al-Din Shah Qajar also known by the title Roknal-Saltaneh (b. 1884 - d. 1951).$3,000-5,000See also image on page 4

92 142442/7Qajar carved coco-de-mer kashkulpersia, mid 19th centuryThe top carved with a pair of figuresand quranic verses encircling thecentral opening with spout, the bodycarved with further verses, foliateborders and birds amidst floweringbranches encircling an uncarvedpole medallion to the base.H: 4 1/2, W: 8 1/4 in.$2,500-3,500

93 141759/3Hispano-Moresque lustrewarecharger19th centuryPainted to the center with a heraldicshield within cobalt dash border,encircled by six panels each withalternating geometric and cross-hatched rows, the rim similarlydecorated, the base with concentriccircles.D: 18 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500

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95 141722/12Qajar Qu’ransigned muhammad valy talghani, dated 1300 ah/ 1868Arabic manuscript on paper, approximately 230 leaves,each with fourteen lines written in naskh script, the doublepage illuminated frontispiece in gold and colors, inlacquered binding with floral and sparrow decoratedground.H: 13 1/4, W: 8 3/4 in. (folio)$8,000-12,000


96 148154/15Qajar style portrait of a womanpersia, late 19th/early 20th centuryOil on canvas, depicting a standing beauty with joinedeyebrows and almond shaped eyes richly attired ingarments embroidered with jewels and pearls, signed to thelower left, framed.H: 46, W: 34 in.provenance:Private collection of Elke Muller Brockway.$1,000-1,500


97 142252/3Moroccan cartridge box and miniatureQu’ranlate 19th/early 20th centuryComprising a mixed-metal cartridge boxand a miniature qu’ran in gilt and tooledbindings with carrying case. (2).H: 4 1/4, W: 3 1/2, D: 1 1/4 in. (box)$300-500

98 141821/41Four Persian vases19th centuryComprising two bottle vases, a flattened squareform vase, and a tapering ovoid vase, eachpainted with flowers and foliage. (4).H: 10 3/4 in. (largest)provenance:From the collection of Dr. Morris Shelanski,Philadelphia, PA.$600-800


100 142260/3Qajar micro-mosaic khatamkari standlate 19th centuryCircular form, the top inlaid in ivory andcoral with micro-mosaic, raised on aconforming baluster stem and steppedoctagonal base.H: 11 1/2, D: 10 1/2 in.$800-1,200

99 142260/6Qajar gold, turquoise, enamel andmillefiori glass necklacelate 19th/early 20th centuryComprised of six reticulated 22 karat goldbeads decorated in filigree and mountedwith turquoise and glass cabochons,interspersed with glass beads.L: 24 1/2 in. (approx).$5,000-6,000


101 142442/5Qajar gold damascened steel axelate 18th/19th centuryCrescent form axe chiselled and gilt withfoliate medallions, engraved with accessionnumber to one side, the haft of conformingdecoration and terminating in a knopterminal unscrewing to reveal a dagger.H: 23 1/2, W: 5 1/2 in.$4,000-6,000


102 142442/6Late Safavid damascened and engraved steel axe headfirst half 18th centuryCrescent form, engraved to each side with shapedcartouche bearing inscription and further decorated withbirds to the attachment loop.H: 9, W: 8 1/2 in.$2,500-3,500

103 142442/12Pair of Persian damascened ironmodels of lionsqajar period, 19th centuryEach depicted with open mouth andcurled tail, damascened with manesand foliate bands and medallions tothe body. (2).H: 7 3/4, W: 10 in. (largest)$3,000-5,000 104 142442/13

Qajar gold and bronze shield19th centuryCircular convex form mounted with fourbosses, engraved and pierced with cartouchesbearing inscriptions encircled by flattened golddots.D: 18 in.$2,500-3,500


106 142160/12Pair of Ottoman silver mounted miquelet-lockpistols18th/19th century, possibly with later elementsThe barrels gilt with foliate panels and a tughra,mounted with a silver band and enclosed half waywith a repoussé decorated silver mount includingfalse ramrods, the lock plates with conforming giltdecoration, the walnut stocks with applied foliatesilver mounts, wire bound grip and engraved silverpommel. (2).W: 21 in.$4,000-6,000

107 142252/1Indian presentation tulwar hilted sword19th centuryCurved single edge blade, the forte with twoshort fullers engraved to each side withinscriptions including “London” and “August10 1880”, mounted with Indian tulwar formhilt (probably earlier and associated), castwith reticulated arabesques within beadedborders, retaining traces of original gilding,the grip similarly decorated, in originalpurple velvet scabbard.W: 28 in. (blade) 34 1/4 in. (overall)$1,000-1,500


105 141722/8Ottoman ivory inlaid miquelet-lock rifleturkey, 19th centuryThe faceted barrel inlaid in brass and silver withinscriptions and foliate designs, the barrel dated 1120 inscript (probably spurious), the stock and shaft furtherinlaid with ivory and inset with coral and turquoisecabochons, the butt with ivory mount.L: 37 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000


108 142265/4Continental bronze, gold and irondaggerConsisting of an excavated blade, likelyearly medieval, and bronze hilt, likely19th century, the bronze hilt with goldpommel set with a central cabochonencircled by three inset triangular panelsand further gold border below thewaisted grip.L: 12 5/8 in. (blade)provenance:Property of the Lord’s New Church, BrynAthyn, Pennsylvania.Former collection of Theodore Pitcairn.$1,000-1,500

109 142252/2Persian steel jambiya with sheath19th centuryEngraved to each side of the parcelgilt handle with half length portraitsof a man and woman within anarabesque, the sheath similarlydecorated.W: 16 1/4 in.provenance:Property from a prominentPhiladelphia collector and scholar ofEast Asian Studies.$1,200-1,800


110 142423/1Fine Mughal gemset jade hilted dagger and scabbard, peshkabzblade dated in arabic 1668 a.d., but possibly laterTapering straight watered steel blade with damascened and gemset panelscontaining rubies, emeralds, and turquoise to the forte and damascenedpanels bearing inscriptions to the blade, one side reading Afghan EmirMahmud Neshan Khan and dated in arabic indicating 1668 A.D., the reversewith pseudo-inscription likely in Pashtun, another inscription runs along thetop edge of the blade, the jade hilt inset with further rubies and terminatingin scroll pommel, the conforming scabbard decorated in repoussé andgemset with rubies, turquoise, diamonds and turquoise to the locket andchape.L: 15 1/2 in. (blade), 22 3/4 in. (overall)$10,000-15,000


111 142374/11Persian metalwork cupafter the gold cup found in kalardashtParcel gilt metal cup decorated inrepoussé and etched to show threelions with protruding heads, theheads cast in high relief andattached to the vessel by rivets.H: 8 1/2, W: 8 3/4 in.

112 142260/2Eleven silver and metalware scroll holdersturkish and persian, late 19th centuryIncluding one suspended from a chain andfringed with five flower heads, a second fringedwith seven leaves, a cylindrical holder decoratedin repoussé and mounted with turquoisecabochons at each end, and seven others, eachwith calligraphic inscriptions, two joined by acord. (11).W: 4 1/4, D: 1 in. (largest)$1,500-2,000


note:The gold cup excavated in Kalar Dasht near Mazandaran provincewas first exhibited in the U.S. in the ‘Treasures of Iran’ exhibition heldby The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1949. Dating from the 11thcentury b.c., the cup is notable in its decoration with animalscharacterized by protruding heads extending from the vessel at rightangles and joined to the body by rivets. A gold cup decorated withvultures and gazelles fashioned in the same technique, also excavatedin north-western Iran and dated 11-12th century b.c., is currently in thecollection of the Shumei Culture Foundation. $4,000-6,000

113 142260/7Qajar illustrated marriage contract,kettubahlikely isfahan, late 19th/early 20thcenturyInk and gouache on parchment, illuminatedwith a cypress tree flanked by lions depictedbefore a rising sun.H: 31 3/4, D: 25 3/4 in.$1,000-2,000


114 142260/8Fine and large Qajar engraved steel tray18th century or possibly laterCircular form, engraved with concentriccircles decorated with arabesquessupporting birds and hares.D: 28 1/2 in.$6,000-8,000


116 142260/11Qajar silver damascened steel vaselate 19th/early 20th centuryBottle form, damascened to showfloral cartouches against a linearground.H: 10 3/4, D: 5 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500

117 142260/13Persian engraved brass ‘magic’ bowlqajar period, 19th centuryDeep rounded form with everted rim,the interior with raised boss to the well,engraved all over with inscriptions andmagic squares.H: 2 1/4, D: 8 in.$1,000-1,200

115 142260/10Qajar book of prayerslate 19th centuryPersian manuscript including proverbs,qu’ranic verses and quotations from theImam Ali.H: 9 3/4, W: 6 in.$2,000-3,000

118 142260/14Large Collection of Qajar gemstone plaquespersia, 19th centuryVarious sizes and stones including carnelian andagate, the largest mounted as a pendant, eachincised with qu’ranic or devotional verses incalligraphy. (approx. 24).H: 1 1/4 , W: 1 3/4 in. (largest)$3,000-5,000


120 142277/1Good group of four Qajar lacquered papier-mâchépencases, qalamdanpersia, 19th centuryRounded ends with sliding trays, one decorated in the golo-bolbol pattern, another with gilt foliate designs andcontaining filigree inkpot and spoon, and two others withfigurative designs, one with two filigree inkpots. (4).H: 1 5/8, W: 9 1/8, D: 1 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000


121 141821/20Indian enamel brass kendiearly 20th centuryBronze body surmounted by a wide mouth and mountedwith a tapering spout, chased and enameled with foliatepanels, the base with U.S. Customs SesquicentennialInternational Exposition label further marked entry 378,case 22, lot 525a.H: 8, D: 6 3/4 in.provenance:From the collection of Dr. Morris Shelanski, Philadelphia,PA.$400-600

122 148147/1Moroccan earthenware vasemeknes, late 19th/early 20th centuryTapering ovoid form, carved and glazed to show an arabicinscription within geometric borders, with signature to theinterior, the base with old retailer’s label and U.S. Customsentry sticker for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.H: 14, D: 12 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Virginia gentleman.$2,000-3,000

119 142260/15Qajar miniature weights and scale19th centuryIn original wood box, including oneminiature scale, four originalweights and three circular weights.H: 1 1/4, W: 6 1/2, D: 4 in. (box)$1,000-1,500


123 142392/1Islamic prayer book and silver caselikely turkish, 19th centuryMiniature prayer book in red leather cover, the opening pagesilluminated in gold, red, green and blue; within silver filigreecase centered by an inset cabochon and suspended from abeaded chain.H: 2 7/8, W: 3 1/2 in.$800-1,000


125 142265/3Collection of embroidered textilefragmentscontinental and indian, 18th-20thcenturyComprising an Italian velvet panel,an embroidered silk and silk gauzepanel with metallic thread border, anembroidered panel with blockprinted back, two woven panels, anIndian silk panel embroidered withboteh, a striped panel couched withgold thread, and a silk panelembroidered with flowers. (8).H: 66, W: 48 1/2 in. (largest)provenance:Property of the Lord’s New Church,Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania.Former collection of TheodorePitcairn.$800-1,200

126 142436/3Two Persian silver teapotsearly 20th centuryBaluster and spherical form, each engravedand decorated in repoussé with medallionsdepicting figurative scenes againstarabesques, the underside with maker’smark, and further marked Khosroz, 84standard. (2).H: 9 in. (tallest). Total weight: 42.8 oz.$1,000-1,500

124 141779/7Two Islamic Mamluk style enamelglass hanging mosque lampslate 19th centuryGlobular body and flaring neck,each enameled with inscriptionsand floral borders and mountedwith three hanging loopssuspending chains. (2).H: 10 3/4 in. (largest)$3,000-5,000


127 141432/14Moorish style ebony, bone and mother-of-pearl inlaid parquetry salon suitelate 19th/early 20th century, probably syrianComprising a pair of settees, a pair of armchairs and a side chair, each ofarchitectural form with galleries and spindles, all intricately inlaid to show starsand lozenges in the typical style, the backs with calligraphic inscriptions inArabic; together with an associated occasional table in a similar style. (6).H: 53, W: 67, D: 26 in. (settee), H: 45 1/2, W: 25, D: 23 in. (armchair)provenance:Property from a private collection.$5,000-7,000

128 142160/7Spanish gold and silver-damascened frame andcandlesticks19th centuryComprising a conjoined steel frameinlaid in gold to show the motto‘Boutez en Avant’ beneath agreyhound, and a pair ofcandlesticks damascened witharabesques and marked LB tounderside. (3).H: 10, W: 11 3/4 in. (frame)$1,500-2,000



129 142374/1Fine Spanish gold-damascened letter openerworkshop of placido zuloaga, late 19th centuryDagger form, the opener with double-edged bladeissuing from a hilt form handle terminating in abulbous pommel, all damascened to show arabesquesand rosettes, the sheath similarly decorated anddamascened with a ‘PZ’ monogram to one side.L: 10 in. (overall)note:Placido Zuloaga (1834-1910) was the leading maker ofdamascened wares in Spain in the 19th century. Bornto Eusebio Zuloaga, the royal armourer to QueenIsabella II, Placido took over management of hisfather’s factory in 1859 and increasingly turned itsproduction toward that of fine damascened artobjects. His work earned royal and aristocraticpatronage and would go on to win an impressive 36gold medals at various international competitions andexhibitions throughout the second half of the 19thcentury.$7,000-9,000


131 142374/2Fine Spanish gold damascenedsteel tazzalate 19th century, felipa, madridCircular dished top damascened toshow a five sided star issuing fiveradials all contained within ahexagon decorated with arabesques,the border with inscriptions withinfoliate panels, the undersidedamascened with inscription andengraved ‘Felipa Madrid 1890’ toedge, raised on a cylindrical stemcentered by a square knopdamascened with five pointed starsto each side and raised on a circularfoot.H: 6, D: 7 1/8 in.

note:It is possible this tazza comes fromthe workshop of Felipa Guisasola.Followers of Plácido Zuloaga, theGuisasola family were notableproducers of damascened art waresin the late 19th century and bothFelipa and her brother Tomásestablished their own workshops.Felipa exhibited at the 1893 ChicagoWorld’s Fair and her damascenedwares were admired in publicationsincluding The Jewelers’ Circular andHorological Review.$7,000-9,000

130 142374/12Mughal style jade box and cover20th centuryCompressed circular form, the cover decorated withwire enclosing cabochons to show a foliate tendrilencircling a central blossom surmounting the finial,the box with further tendrils and blossoms.H: 3, D: 4 3/4 in.$800-1,200


132 142374/13Bohemian jeweled enamel white overlay glass ewerfor the persian market, late 19th centuryWhite overlay gilt with spirals, cut to clear to revealpanels applied with glass cabochons in jewel tones.H: 13 1/4, W: 6 in.$6,000-8,000


134 141821/23Tibetan kapala with bronze cover and stand19th centuryMid-brown patina, the cover surmounted by multi-headedfinial and carved to show arabesques supporting the eightauspicious symbols, the skull libation cup painted withinscriptions and with bronze cover mounted with coral andturquoise cabochons to the edge, raised on conformingtriangular base decorated to the top with three headsseparated by flame walls.H: 11, W: 6 1/4, D: 6 1/4 in.provenance:From the collection of Dr. Morris Shelanski, Philadelphia,PA.$1,500-2,500

135 142252/4Two Malaysian kris19th centuryThe first with wavy blade and figurative hardwoodhilt, the second with wavy blade and hardwoodsheath with engraved brass pendok; together witha dagger incised with cross-hatched designs to thehollow handle and edge. (3).W: 21 in. (longest)$300-500

133 148104/1Fine gilt and enameled amber glass vase in theIslamic stylejoseph brocard, mid to late 19th centuryBottle form, the elongated neck enameled and giltwith arabesques centered on palmettes and appliedwith a wavy collar, the globular body similarlydecorated, raised on a spread foot, the base signedBrocard Paris.H: 11 3/8, D: 5 in.provenance:From a private Virgina collection.$4,000-6,000



137 142423/3Tibetan coral and turquoise mounted silver and jade ewer18th/19th centuryBaluster form, the jade and silver cover surmounted by a foliatecast finial encircled by coral pendants, the silver mounted neckcentered by a jade band and set with bands of coral andturquoise cabochons continuing to the shoulder and stoppingabove a frieze of parcel gilt cartouches cast to show the bajixiang,the lower portion jade, mounted with handle cast as a sinuousdragon and spout issuing from a dragon mask and raised on ahigh foot encircled by three tiers of turquoise cabochons.H: 10 1/2, W: 6, D: 9 1/2 in.provenance:Sotheby’s, New York, 1985. Accompanied by copy of originalreceipt.$2,000-4,000

136 141821/15Very large illustrated Buddhist manuscript with visions of heaven andhell, phra malaithailand, 19th centuryComprised of forty seven double sided foldout pages written in old Thai inblack ink on five spaced lines, illustrated with sixteen double folio images.H: 5 3/8, W: 26 in. (manuscript), H: 10 3/4, W: 7 3/4 in. (illustration)provenance:From the collection of Dr. Morris Shelanski, Philadelphia, PA.$2,000-3,000


139 141722/2Large Indian painting on silklate 19th centuryDepicting an elaborate ceremony in a waterside palace courtyard, withnumerous dancing figures and processioners surrounding a maharaja on acaparisoned elephant, laid down, matted framed and glazed.H: 16 1/2, W: 20 1/4 in. (image size), H: 20, W: 22 in. (sheet)$1,500-2,000


138 141722/9Large Indian illustrated folio from the Shahnama17th/18th centuryDepicting a prince and lady on horseback huntinggazelle and deer, framed and glazed.H: 14 3/8, W: 11 5/8 in.$2,500-3,500

140 141722/10Persian manuscript leaf19th centuryDepicting a battle, text written in four columns verso,framed and double glazed.H: 10 3/4, W: 8 in.$800-1,200

141 141722/11Mughal miniature painting19th centuryDepicting riders conversing across ariver bank, the text written in twocolumns verso, framed and doubleglazed.H: 7 3/4, W: 4 5/8 in. (sight)$1,500-2,500


143 141903/4Twelve indian miniatures on ivory19th centuryComprising twelve oval form miniatures depictingvarious architectural monuments in Agra and Delhiincluding the Jama Masjid, Qutb Minar, DiwaneKhaas, the Red Fort, Taj Mahal, the Pearl Mosqueand others, each with glass cover, all mounted andlabeled on cardboard panel, with old retailer’s labelon verso.H: 6, W: 8 1/2 in. (panel), H: 1, W: 1 1/2 in.(miniature)$800-1,200

144 142333/12CTwo framed Indian ragamalaminiaturesmid 18th centuryThe first a todi ragini depicting alady holding a rudra vina whilefacing a buck and fawn in alandscape, the second a gauri raginidepicting a lady in a landscapebelow six lines of nagari script. (2).H: 11, W: 7 1/2 in. (largest, sight)$2,000-3,000


142 141821/29Two Indian illuminated manuscript leavesmid 19th centuryTogether with a Jaipur style painting ofVishnu and Lakshmi, all framed and glazed.(3).H: 9, W: 5 3/4 in. (sight)provenance:From the collection of Dr. Morris Shelanski,Philadelphia, PA.$1,500-2,500


145 142333/12BThree framed Indian miniatures18th/19th centuryTwo depicting gentleman visiting a holy man, the third depictingtwo holy men observing Shiva as she appears above a pavilion,each framed with a folio page with sixteen lines of nagari script.(3).H: 10 1/8, W: 14 1/2 in. (frame)$2,000-3,000

146 142333/12AThree framed Indian miniaturesmughal school, mid to late 18thcenturyComprising a miniature depicting aprincess observing her attendantsrehearse a short play, a miniaturedepicting the maharajah receivingtribute from his emissary above fourcolumns of text, and a Jaipurminiature depicting a femalesmoking a hookah. (3).H: 10 3/4, W: 6 in. (largest, sight)$2,000-3,000


147 142333/12Two framed Indian miniatureslikely jaipur, mid to late 18thcenturyComprising an illustration from theragamala: bhairava raga depictingVishnu being rubbed with sandalpaste by female attendants, and aminiature depicting a maiden withher attendants seated before apavilion at night. (2).H: 10 1/4, W: 7 1/8 in. (largest,sight)$2,000-3,000


148 Three Mexican Eight Escudos gold coinscharles iii, 1782; charles iii, 1761; charles iiii, 1790Together with two others, an early 18th centurygold real, and a 1945 two peso. (5).Each D: 1 7/16 in. 17.3 or 17.4 dwtprovenance:Property from a private collection.$2,000-3,000

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150 Fifteen silver eight reales coinsspanish/spanish colonial, late 18th/early 19th centurySeven Charles IV; Seven Charles III and one Ferdinand VII.Each D: 1 9/16 in., and 0.86 ozt (approx).provenance:Property from a private collection.$800-1,200

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151 Fine and Rare Coclé gold double frigate-head figural pendantpanama, 8th-12th century a.d.Finely cast to show two standing figures with the heads of frigate birdsholding a club and scepter, each depicted with elongated beaks showingteeth and wearing a headdress, collar and loincloth, the feet with finelyarticulated toes joined by a thin bar to the heel.H: 2 1/2, W: 3, D: 1 1/2 in. Weight: 73.75 dwtprovenance:Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, NY, 1986. Accompanied by copy oforiginal receipt. Accompanied by copy of statement of authenticity providedby Robert Sonin Art Conservation & Consultation, NJ, in 1985.$25,000-30,000


Arms & Armorincluding a Private Virginia Collectionlots 152-181

153 148141/17German two-hand swordsecond half 16th centuryStraight tapering double-edged blade struck with anorb and cross mark and knight in profile to one side,the other with running wolf mark and similar knight,the iron guard with club form quillons and side ring.L: 37 1/2 in. (blade), 46 in. (overall)provenance:Peter Dale Ltd., London, 1993. Formerly in thecollection at Loseley House, Surrey, England.$3,000-5,000

152 148141/1German two-hand processional sword, landsknechtcirca 1580, contemporary copy of the sword of theguard of julius, duke of brunswickStraight double edged blade with rectangular ricassoissuing down turned side-lugs, the iron hilt with a pairof flattened quillons engraved with foliate scrolls andcentered by a pair of fish heads issuing down-turnedterminals curled in opposite directions, joined tofurther flattened and curved volutes, and engravedring-guards, each filled with a plate, the wooden gripdivided into five sections and studded with linearpatterns of iron nails, bearing some remnants oforiginal fabric covering, the plummet shaped pommeldivided into six foliate sections and surmounted by aflattened button.L: 36 1/2 in. (blade), 74 1/2 in. (overall)provenance:Peter Dale Ltd., London, 1993. Accompanied by copyof original receipt.$6,000-8,000


154 148141/12Continental iron macecirca 1600Spiked head, joined to integral tubular haft cast withscroll-form and beaded borders.W: 25 in.provenance:Blunderbuss Antiques, London, 1994.$800-1,000


155 148141/19German steel demi shaffroncirca 1600Steel, the main plate with hemispherical eye-covers and mounted with a shield formplaque engraved with an armorial, riveted to afrontal escutcheon, mounted on acrylic stand.H: 9 3/4 in. (helmet)provenance:Petit Musée, Montreal, 2000. Accompaniedby copy of original receipt.$2,000-3,000

156 148141/2German spontoonmid 18th centuryNarrow spearpoint blade with median ridge and cuspededge above an ovoid panel pierced with arrow headsand crescent moons, the socket molded with threestepped bands, joined to the later wood pole byelongated side straps.L: 7 1/2 in. (blade), 87 in. (overall)$800-1,000

157 148141/3German spontoonmid 18th centuryNarrow tapering spearpoint blade with median ridge andcusped edge above shaped and pierced oval panel issuingtwo short arms, the socket with three bands, joined tolater wood pole by elongated side-straps.L: 7 in. (blade), 87 in. (overall)$800-1,000


159 148141/30Exceptionally long European mail shirtprobably italian, 15th centuryFormed of flattened riveted rings, withopen vent to neck, wrist-length sleeves,falling below knee with open vents atfront and rear.H: 49 in. (approx).provenance:Petit Musée, Montreal, 2000.Accompanied by copy of originalreceipt.$2,000-3,000

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160 148141/13Great Helmmid 19th centuryRare copy of a medieval style iron helmet,composed of riveted iron plates stepped at thefront to form a vision slit and pierced with a crossand circular breaths to one side.H: 17 in.provenance:Blunderbuss Antiques, London, 1994.$1,000-1,500

161 148141/14English steel cabassetcirca 1600One piece, the skull encircled by rivets each withrosette form washer all above a flat brim.H: 8 1/4, W: 9, D: 10 1/2 in.provenance:Blunderbuss Antiques, London, 2000.$300-500

158 148141/21European mail shirtcirca 1600Formed of flattened riveted rings extendingto the upper thigh and covering the upperarms, the front vent with hook closure.H: 28 1/2 in. (approx).provenance:Blunderbuss Antiques, London, 2000.$1,500-2,000


163 148141/4Early Georgian Scottish military drumcirca 1720, probably from the atholl highlandersCylindrical wood body painted in green and decoratedto one side with regimental crest below crown likelyrelated to the Duke of Atholl.D: 16 1/2, H: 20 in.provenance:Blunderbuss Antiques, London, 1994.$1,500-2,000


164 148141/8British cavalry backswordlikely mid 18th centuryDouble edged blade, the iron hilt with knuckle guard, sideguard, lower guards with pierced plates and down turnedquillon, with wire wrapped grip and lion head pommel.L: 33 1/2 in. (blade), 40 in. (overall)$1,000-1,500

165 148141/11English crossbowcirca 1800, possibly with laterelementsIron bow with string cords, thewalnut tiller with iron mounts andcheckered grip.L: 31, W: 29 in.provenance:Blunderbuss Antiques, London,2000.$600-800

162 148141/31English civil war-era harquebusier’sarmourlikely 17th centuryComprising a lobster tailed helmet,gorget, breastplate with shot proof markand two armourer’s marks each reading‘A’, backplate with culet of three lames,pauldrons, vambraces and fingeredgauntlets, tassets and poleyns; displayedon wood pedestal and naturalistic modelhead.H: 61 in. (approx).$2,000-3,000

166 148141/24Continental officer’s cavalry sabrepossibly from the seven year’s warThe curved and fullered bladeengraved Wyatt to one side of forte,the steel hilt with four slot crossguard issuing two outswept barsjoined to the side guard and wirewrapped leather grip terminating inhemispherical pommel with shortbutton.L: 35 1/2 (blade), 42 1/4 in.(overall)$800-1,200


169 148141/27French cap and ball pistolby s.j. bovy, circa 1820Twist octagonal barrel, stamped ‘S.J.Bovy’ to base, the walnut stock withchequered grip and shell form butt.L: 8 in. (barrel), 14 in. (overall)provenance:Petit Musée, Montreal, Quebec,2000.$800-1,200

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167 148141/23Polish regimental officer’s shakolikely first empireHigh four-pointed cap with leather top mounted witheagle form badge and suspending red cords, with redplume; together with a grenadier’s bearskin mitre cap inthe Austrian style, the brass frontplate decorated inrepoussé to show the Hapsburg double headed eaglewithin grenades. (2).H: 7 1/2, W: 12 1/2, D: 11 in.$800-1,200

168 148141/26French cuirassier officer’s helmet and sabrecirca 1815Model 1845, the gilt copper helmet surmounted by ornate crest issuing ahorse hair tuft to the front and comb to the rear, the body with fauxleopard horsehair band and mounted with further socket issuing a navyand red plume and rosette form mounts supporting the chin scales; theheavy cavalry sabre with straight bi-fullered blade engraved to spine “Mfture Imp ale du Klingenthal Octobre 1810” and marked with two poinçons,the handle with three scrolling side bars, one with additional markings,and wire bound leather grip, with steel scabbard.L: 38 in. (blade), 44 in. (sword, overall)$3,000-5,000



172 148141/20Continental cast-iron parade shieldlikely french, 19th centuryThe shield of convex form, decorated in repoussé andchased to show a pair of mythological creatures issuingfoliate tendrils interspersed with an armorial and militarytrophy all around a center spike, the outer rim decoratedto show grape vines interspersed with masks within aborder of domed rivets and rope twist edge; together witha right-hand gauntlet with pointed cuff, etched with bandsof arabesques within rope twist borders. (2).D: 23 1/4 in.$1,200-1,500

173 148141/18French cavalry cuirassmid 19th centuryThe breastplate with medial ridge and gilt domedrivets, together with a similar backplate, withoutshoulder straps, engraved to the interior “Manufre.Role Châtellerault, Juin 1842” and further marked2T, 2L.H: 16 1/2, W: 15 in.$600-800

170 148141/28French cuirassier officer’s saddle with holsterlikely early 19th centuryLeather saddle with detachable saddle holsterterminating in bronze caps, the faux leopard flapswith red trim.L: 32 in.$1,000-1,500

171 148141/29French carabinier officer’s cuirasssecond empireThe steel breastplate with brass facingcentered by a roundel depicting the Imperialeagle within tied laurel branches and afurther borders of radials, with conformingbackplate.H: 18 in. (approx.)$800-1,200


174 148141/10Continental swept-hilt rapierlikely 18th centuryTapering double edged bladestamped with a mark, two pelletsand a cross within a shield, iron hiltwith straight quillons joined to twoouter side rings, the side guard withfour rings joined to the knuckleguard, with wire bound grip andtapering pommel.L: 37 3/4 in. (blade), 46 in. (overall)$800-1,000

175 148141/9Continental swept-hilt rapierlikely 18th centuryTapering double-edged blade,stamped to one side with a king’shead in profile, the hilt with recurvedquillons joined to two outer siderings, the sideguard with five barsjoined to the knuckle guard, withwire bound grip and globularpommel with fluting to one side.L: 36 in. (blade), 42 1/4 in. (overall)$1,000-1,500

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176 148141/7Danish cavalry officer’s sabre,rytterpallaskafter model 1780Tapering single edged blade, thehalf-basket hilt with oval side guarddecorated in repoussé to show theDanish coat of arms encircled by theorder of the elephant, single quillon,helmet form pommel and leatherbound grip.L: 35 in. (blade), 41 1/2 in. (overall)$1,500-2,000

177 148141/6Chinese executioner’s sword19th centurySingle edged blade with rear spike,mounted to a tubular brass handleornamented with three rivets eachwith rosette form washer to eachside.L: 24 in. (blade), 39 1/4 in. (overall)provenance:Blunderbuss Antiques, London,1993.$800-1,000

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178 148141/22Egyptian helmet and cuirasscirca 1840-60, of the khedive ofegypt’s bodyguardBoth French made, the steel andbrass helmet surmounted by acrescent finial and mounted withsliding noseguard in the form of anarrow, with out-turned neck guard,chinguards suspended fromroundels embossed with fivepointed stars, and camail of buttedrings, together with a steel andbrass cuirass. (2).H: 14 in. (cuirass), 11 in. (helmet)$2,000-3,000

179 148141/5Indo-Persian steel kulah-khudcirca 1850Domed steel skull fitted withadjustable nasal bar and two plume-holders, surmounted by a spike,suspending a shortened camail ofriveted rings.H: 7 in. (excluding camail)provenance:Blunderbuss Antiques, London,1993.$800-1,000


180 142414/25Continental silver-plated and mother-of-pearl bayonetwith the cypher of king leopold ii, 19th centuryThe blade etched and engraved with hunting scenes, the mother-of-pearl handle and plated terminal engraved with the cypher ofLeopold II and symbol and attributes of Saint Hubert.L: 12 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ. Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept. 22, 2003, TheEstate of HRH Princess Lilian of Belgium.$600-800

181 142168/1Bavarian Cuirassier’s helmet19th centuryThe leather skull mounted with the arms of Bavariasuspending a tag marked 1680 and brass crest withblack horsehair comb, the chinscales attached by lionmasks; together with a late 19th/early 20th centuryEnglish brass fireman’s helmet mounted to the frontwith a plaque depicting a pair of crossed axes,entwined hoses and a torch and surmounted by adragon comb, likely produced by Merryweather & Sons,Firemans Outfitters, London. (2).H: 11, W: 6 3/4, D: 11 3/8 in.$1,200-1,500


182 142294/1William and Mary walnut and fruitwood marquetrytall case clocklate 17th centuryThe hood with molded cornice and barley twistcolumns, the brass dial with silvered chapter ring withRoman hours and Arabic minutes with subsidiaryseconds dial and date aperture signed “SampsonJackson de Thorpe fecit”, flanked by winged puttimask spandrels, the case door inlaid to show a birdperched among flowers, raised on a floral inlaid plinthbase.H: 75 1/4, W: 17 1/2, D: 11 in.$5,000-7,000

183 142156/2William and Mary burl walnutdressing tableearly 18th centuryThe quarter veneered and featherbanded rectangular top with moldededge over three cockbeaded drawersand shaped apron, raised on turnedsupports joined by wavy stretcher,terminating in bun feet.H: 31 1/4, W: 33, D: 21 1/4 in.$1,500-2,500

184 142394/20Fine English portrait miniature in solid gold framefirst quarter 18th centuryHalf-length, depicting a gentleman in grey powderedwig, lace cravat and blue coat, in 18 karat gold frameengraved with monogram beneath a crown to the back.H: 1 7/8, D: 1 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$1,000-1,500

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185 142436/1CGerman engraved armorial wineglass18th centuryFinely engraved with an armorialopposite a crowned monogram,raised on baluster stem, the slightlydomed foot engraved with foliatetendrils.H: 8, D: 4 in.$1,000-1,500

186 142436/1BDutch engraved baluster wine glasslikely 18th centuryFinely engraved with a figurativescene depicting bear baiting, withtwo tiered vermicular collar, raisedon tall multi-knopped stem andfolded foot, with rough pontil mark.H: 7 3/4, D: 4 3/8 in.$1,000-1,500

187 142436/1AContinental engravedcommemorative glass goblet forthe coronation of Francis Ilikely german, inscribed and datedseptember 13, 1745Finely engraved with an imperialeagle centered by the monogram‘FS’ and a crown above andinscription reading “Erwählter Romi.Kaiser io 1745 den 13 Seb:”, the solidbowl with air beads, six around one,raised on inverted baluster stemwith flattened knop decorated withfurther air beads, rough pontil mark.H: 7 1/2, D: 3 3/4 in.$2,000-3,000


189 141650/9Pair of Dutch engraved light-baluster wine glassesmid 18th centuryOne finely engraved with inscriptionreading “Al wat ü lief is” above threeallegorical female figuresemblematic of faith, hope andcharity, the other with inscriptionreading “de goede nego otie” abovea three mast ship flanked by figuresof Poseidon and Mercuryemblematic of overseas trade, eachraised on tall stem with disc knopabove inverted baluster stem, eachwith rough pontil mark. (2).H: 6 1/2, D: 3 1/4 in.$800-1,200

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188 142436/1Pair of Continental similarengraved wine glasseslikely dutch, mid 18th centuryThe larger engraved with crownedmonogram flanked by palm frondstied beneath, raised on silesian stemand folded foot, with rough pontilmark; the smaller with crownedmonogram flanked by palm frondstied beneath, opposite an ovalshield, the tapered bowl with airbeads, six around one, raised oninverted baluster stem and domedand folded foot, with rough pontilmark. (2).H: 6 1/2, D: 3 1/4 in.$1,500-2,500

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190 141650/8Fine engraved glass pilgrim’s flasklikely stourbridge, england, mid to late 19th centuryTypical form, finely etched and engraved to the shoulders andends with trellis work enclosing panels to each side, one paneldepicting anthropomorphic animals dancing and playing musicabove a foliate crest centered by a bear and honey comb encircledby bees, the opposite with a trio of monkeys playing the violinabove a crest comprised of crossed crooks suspending a rabbitskin, the ends each engraved to show a singerie herald playing atrumpet.H: 13 1/2, W: 9, D: 4 in.$2,000-3,000

191 141674/87Fine English brass watch clockearly 18th century, the movement signed john bushman, londonThe gilt full plate movement inscribed “Jn. Bushman, London, 1474”, withwinged mask balance cock pierced with an arabesque centered by a maskbelow a pair of doves, the circular dial enameled with Roman hours andArabic minutes, in waisted brass case.H: 4 1/2, W: 2 3/4 in.$3,000-5,000

192 148137/18Queen Anne walnut hanging cabinetfirst quarter 18th centuryThe arched cornice with molded edge overconforming glazed cupboard door opening to ashelved interior.H: 39 1/2, W: 26 1/4, D: 12 3/4 in.$800-1,200


193 142036/17George III line inlaid mahogany tall case clockthird quarter 18th centuryThe broken scroll pediment with paterae carved terminals centered by brassurn finial over glazed door flanked by fluted columns, the dial signed “JosephMarshall, Leicester” with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, recessed datering, with foliate spandrels to corners surmounted by automated rocking tallship, the case with plain frieze over lozenge inlaid cupboard door and lineinlaid plinth base, raised on bracket feet.H: 94 1/2 in, W: 19 3/4, D: 9 1/4 in.provenance:From the Estate of Janeth W. Rau, Ambler, Pennsylvania. Former collection of Harry Wetherstine, Germantown, Pennsylvania.$1,000-2,000

194 142414/8George III mahogany chest on chestlate 18th centuryIn two sections, the first with dentil molded corniceover three short drawers and three graduated longdrawers flanked by fret carved corners, the secondwith brushing slide over three graduated drawersraised on bracket feet, the drawers all with cockbeaded edges and original hardware.H: 70 1/2, W: 41, D: 21 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,500-2,000


195 142414/30George III rococo style giltwood pier mirrorThe later rectangular plate enclosed in anelaborately carved frame surmounted by a dove,over C-scroll and acanthus carved upper sectionand lower section carved to depict tree branchesand leaves to either side over C-scrolls and icicles.H: 56 1/4, W: 27 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,500-2,500

196 142414/31George III carved giltwoodgirandole mirrorearly 19th centuryThe oval mirror plate within a foliateand scroll carved frame having twoprotruding candle arms.H: 41, W: 25, D: 10 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,500-2,000

197 142414/33George III style carved mahoganyside chairlate 19th/early 20th centuryThe acanthus carved crestrail overpierced splat carved to showscrolling foliage, bellflowers, andicicles over rectangular seat withelaborately carved apron, raised oncabriole legs with shells carved atthe knees terminating in flemishscroll fore-feet and pad back feet.H: 39 1/4, W: 23 1/2, D: 18 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$500-700


199 144029/17George III line inlaid walnut secretaire bookcase18th centuryIn two sections; the upper section with dentil molded cornice overtwo astragal glazed doors opening to a mirror backed and silk linedinterior with 20th century alterations, the lower section with dropdown tooled leather writing surface opening to a series of drawersand pigeon holes centered by a classical painting over two shortand three graduated long cockbeaded drawers, raised on bracketfeet; wired for electricity.H: 86 3/4, W: 40, D: 23 in.$2,000-2,500


200 144029/45George III mahogany chest of drawers18th centuryThe cross banded serpentine top overconforming case with four graduated longdrawers flanked by fluted canted corners,raised on bracket feet.H: 36 3/4, W: 43 1/2, D: 22 1/2 in.$1,500-2,500

198 142470/1Pair of George III style mahogany carved armchairsafter charles grendey, 19th centuryThe closed suede upholstered padded back issuing carvedarms ending in eagle head grips, oval seat, raised oncabriole legs carved to show shells at the knees ending inscaly claw and ball feet. (2).H: 41 1/2, W: 29, D: 24 in.$1,200-1,800


202 142069/1Regency mahogany bookcaseearly 19th centuryIn two sections, the upper section withmolded cornice over two astragal glazeddoors opening to six shelves, the lowersection with two paneled cupboard doorsopening to a series of drawers and shelves,raised on a plinth base.H: 96 1/4, W: 70 3/4, D: 17 in.$3,000-5,000

203 142091/6Regency mahogany double pedestal diningtable19th centuryThe rounded rectangular top with fluted edgeover two baluster turned supports, raised onoutswept fluted legs terminating in bronzehairy paw feet and casters.H: 27 3/4, W: 88 1/4, D: 43 1/2 in.$800-1,200


201 142470/9George IV brass inlaid rosewoodcircular tableThe circular top with inlaid brassstars supported on fluted pedestalwith tilting mechanism raised onbrass inlaid quadrapartite base,terminating in bun feet.H: 31 (approx.), W: 38 in.$3,000-5,000



204 142173/1Rare Derby porcelain armorial partial dinnerservicecirca 1815Comprising one soup tureen and stand, twovegetable tureens, six serving dishes of varyingsizes, fourteen soup bowls, eleven dessert platesand nine lunch plates, each painted with parcelgilt red and green foliate border and bearing anarmorial crest, a hand holding an axe emergingfrom a crown, with under glaze red crown Derbymark to undersides. (approx 43).H: 11 1/2, W: 15 1/2, D: 9 in. (largest tureen)$3,000-5,000

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205 142394/12Derby porcelain dinner serviceearly 19th centuryComprising a soup tureen and cover, fourvegetable tureens, two with covers, two saucetureens with covers and stands, five servingdishes in various sizes, twenty five dinner plates,fourteen soup bowls and eleven side plates, eachdecorated to the rim with gilt tendrils on a navyground and most centered by gilt foliatemedallion to the well, with under glaze redcrown derby mark to undersides.H: 11, W: 13 in. (soup tureen)provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$1,000-1,500

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206 141987/7Pair of English Regency porcelain urnspossibly derby, circa 1825, painted in themanner of william cottonFlattened form, mounted with twin volutehandles cast with lion’s masks, the body finelypainted to show a hunt above a gilt foliate frieze,raised on ovoid plinth and four lion’s paw feet,unmarked. (2).H: 11 5/8, W: 8 3/4, D: 4 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$800-1,200



208 142470/8Regency rosewood drum top tableIn two married sections, the circular strungand banded top over two drawers and twolarge demi-lune swing out compartmentsraised on associated column pedestalissuing four downswept legs ending in pawcasters.H: 30, D: 36 in.$2,000-3,000

209 141674/85Victorian papier-mâché stationary boxcirca 1870Gilt decorated case with domed top abovetwin doors opening to a fitted interior withtooled leather calendar display and originalcalendar cards and blotter pad, abovestepped base with single frieze draweropening to a velvet lined writing surface withoriginal ink well.H: 14, W: 14, D: 10 1/4 in.$600-800

207 142441/17Fine Regency gilt and patinated bronze mantle clockearly 19th centuryCircular white dial enameled with Roman hours andbreguet hands, within gilt and patinated bronze casesurmounted by an eagle and flanked to each side by aseated figure of a classical maiden, raised on rectangularbase mounted with foliate festoons flanking a centralmask.H: 12, W: 14 1/4, D: 2 3/4 in.$6,000-8,000


210 142340/1Pair of Victorian eighteen inch terrestrial and celestial library globesthomas malby, circa 1850Comprising twelve engraved gores and two polar calottes, the terrestrial globebearing the imprint: Malby’s/ Terrestrial Globe,/ Compiled from the latest/ & mostauthentic sources/ including all the recent/ Geographical Discoveries./Manufactured and Published under the superintendence of the/ society for thediffusion of useful knowledge/ by thos. malby & son/ map and globe sellers to theadmiralty/ Jan. 1, 1850, engraved by Charles Malby; the celestial globe bearing theimprint: Malby’s/ celestial globe,/ Exhibiting the whole of the/ stars/ Contained inthe catalogues of Piazzi, Bradley, Hevelius, Mayer, La Caille, and Johnson/ theDouble Stars from Sir W. Herschel & Struve/ reduced to the year/ 1850/ By Jno.Addison/ manufactured and published under the superintendence of the societyfor the diffusion of useful knowledge/ By Malby & Co./ Jan. 1 1848/ HoughtonStreet Newcastle Street Strand, above a retailer’s label reading: T.W. Saunders 6Charing Cross London, with brass meridian ring and hour dial, paper horizon ring,raised on turned support and outswept tapering legs joined by turned stretchercentered by circular compass terminating in brass casters. (2).H: 42 1/2, D: 23 in.$8,000-12,000



211 142414/39Chinese export black lacquer and chinoiseriedecorated secretaire chestcirca 1840The rectangular top opening to reveal later felt linedwriting surface flanked by pen trays, surmounted bythree drawers over three long drawers with ivorypulls flanked by columns with gadrooned capitals,heavy brass handles to sides, one side with pull-outslide drawer, raised on carved and gilt stylized pawfeet, decorated all over to show Chinese figuresamongst pagodas inside scrolling foliate borders, theside drawer removes to show ink Chinese characterto carcass.H: 37 3/4, W: 39 1/4, D: 22 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.Sotheby’s New York 16 April 2004, Lot 172.$3,000-5,000

212 148137/9Chinese export black lacquer center table19th century and laterThe octagonal glass inset top painted to show aman and woman near a pagoda surrounded bya wreath of blooming flowers, raised on a scrollcarved and parcel gilt tripartite base terminatingin scroll feet.H: 33, W: 39 in.$800-1,200


213 142441/16Pair of Chinese export rose mandarinporcelain vases19th centuryRouleau form, the body enameled toshow figurative panels and sprays ofprunus flowers and archaic objectsagainst the white reserve. (2).H: 24 3/4, D: 9 in.$2,000-3,000

214 142090/2Five Chinese export armorial porcelain dishes18th centuryComprising three dishes each painted with a heraldicshield above old German motto, and two dishes for theSwedish market. (5).D: 10 3/4 in.$1,000-2,000

215 141987/3Pair of Chinese export rose medallion vegetabletureens and covers19th centurySurmounted by a gilt knop to the cover, decorated inthe typical pattern. (2).H: 4 3/4, W: 11 1/8, D: 8 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$800-1,200


217 142394/4Collection of English cut glass andcrystal decanters and stoppers19th century and laterComprising eight decanters ofvarious sizes. (8).H: 11 3/4 in. (largest).provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$1,000-1,500


216 142372/1Japanese ivory and abalone inlaidblack, gilt, and taka-maki-elacquered bronze mounted fourpanel floor screenlate meiji period, unsignedEach panel in three sections, theupper section with fan-shapedborders enclosing three cranes inflight, above larger central sectioninlaid with ivory and abalone dovesamongst taka-maki-e lacqueredbranches, and lower section furtherlacquered to show various birds allon black ground and the reversehira-maki-e lacquered to showvarious birds amongst blossomingtrees over a pond.H: 69 1/2, W: 27 1/2, D: 1 1/2 in.(each panel)$3,000-5,000


218 142342/5Pair of Minton majolica compotesthird quarter 19th centuryThe shell form bowls supported on theheads of a merman and mermaid,each with bifurcated tail extending toeach end of the oval base, eachimpressed Minton and with indistinctdate cypher to base. (2).H: 14 1/2, W: 9 1/2, D: 11 3/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$800-1,200

220 142080/36Twelve Royal Doulton ‘orchid’ dessert platespainted by david dewsberry, early 20th centuryEach finely painted with a specimen orchid to the well and signed,within tooled gilt rims, the undersides titled in gilt, with Doultonmark and retailer’s mark for Spaulding & Co. (12).D: 10 1/2 in.note:David Dewsberry (1851-1929) worked with Royal Doulton between1889 and 1919. During this period hebecame particularly renowned for hisdepiction of orchids, flowers hestudied in the conservatories ofnotable figures including theDuke of Sutherland.$2,000-3,000

219 142441/22Minton pâte-sur-pâte twin handledvaselate 19th/early 20th centuryTapering form, the everted mouth withGreek key border against a creamground, the body of pink ground,mounted with ring form handles joinedto the shoulder by ribbons and finelydecorated in pâte-sur-pâte with four black ground panels depicting puttiand trophies, one with artists monogram, raised on conforming socle, theunderside with gilt Minton mark, impressed with shape number 1013 andindistinct date cypher.H: 13 3/4 in.$7,000-9,000



221 142461/3Set of Twelve Royal Doulton porcelain dishespainted by edwin wood, early 20th centuryFinely painted to the center with a gilt edgedroundel depicting a floral spray, most signed E.Wood, encircled by lobed radials against apowder blue ground, the shaped rim giltwith floral festoons and with foliateborder against a yellow ground, withRoyal Doulton marks and retailermarks for Bailey, Banks andBiddle, Philadelphia to the base.(12).D: 10 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500


222 142461/4Set of fourteen Brownfield porcelain disheslate 19th/early 20th centuryGilt with monogram to the well, the rimencircled by gilt anthemion and raised dotsagainst a cobalt ground, the undersides withretailer’s marks for Gilman Collamore NewYork and W.A. Adderley & co, England, mostimpressed Brownfield. (14).D: 10 in.$1,000-1,500

223 142167/1Pair of Wedgwood jasper tri-color vase and coversfirst half 19th centuryBottle form, applied with four bacchic masks to alaurel band encircling the shoulder above medallionswith classical figures suspended from grapevinefestoons, the bases impressed Wedgwood, 2. (2).H: 10, D: 6 in.$1,000-1,500


224 142167/2Three Wedgwood jasper sage dip urns and coversfirst half 19th centuryComprising a large tri-color twin-handled urn applied with aborder depicting bacchic putti, a smaller twin-handled urn withlambrequin border, and an urn applied with ram’s headssuspending festoons draping below medallions to each side,each urn impressed Wedgwood to base. (3).H: 13, D: 5 3/4 in. (largest)provenance:The small twin handled urn purchased February 22, 1968 fromJo-Anne Blum, Inc. ($120). Accompanied by copy of originalreceipt.$1,000-1,500

225 142167/3Three Wedgwood sage jasper waresfirst half 19th centuryComprising a tri-color cache pot in the ‘Trophy’pattern, impressed Wedgwood 2, a tri-colorcassolette with reversible cover, impressedWedgwood to base, and a footed jasper dip cachepot, impressed Wedgwood with four dots. (3).H: 6 1/4, D: 5 1/2 in. (largest)provenance:The cassolette purchased October 24, 1970 from Jo-Anne Blum, Inc. ($250). Accompanied by copy oforiginal receipt.$600-800


227 142167/5Wedgwood rosso antico twin handled urnfirst half 19th centuryMounted with twin handles terminating inmasks, the body painted in opaqueenamels with various flowers, impressedWedgwood with comma to base.H: 8 1/4, W: 6 1/2, D: 6 1/2 in.$300-500

226 142167/4Wedgwood rosso antico teapotearly 19th centurySurmounted by a crocodile finial to the cover,the compressed globular body with appliedEgyptian motifs above a dentil border,impressed Wedgwood to base; together with aconforming teacup and saucer, and a blackbasalt covered box with applied Egyptian motifs.(3).H: 4 1/2, W: 9, D: 6 1/4 in.$600-800


229 142167/7Wedgwood black basalt model of the Portland Vaseearly 19th centuryApplied with white reliefs depicting the myth of Peleus andThetis on a polished black ground, the base with basal discdepicting Priam in profile.H: 10 1/2, W: 7 1/2, D: 7 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500


230 142167/8Two Wedgwood black jasper urns and coversfirst half 19th centuryThe first of urn form, mounted with twin handles and appliedwith medallions depicting classical maidens suspended fromfloral festoons below a band of zodiac symbols, impressedWedgwood with comma mark to base; the second of ovoid form,surmounted by a putti finial, applied with arabesque border,impressed Wedgwood. (2).H: 10, W: 5 1/4 in. (largest)provenance:The twin handled urn purchased February 22, 1969 from Jo-AnneBlum, Inc. ($75). Accompanied by copy of original receipt.$600-800

231 142167/9Wedgwood black basalt oil lamp and urnearly 19th centuryTypical neoclassical form, the oil lamp surmounted by a figure of a womanreading, impressed Wedgwood to base; the urn and cover of typical form,molded with ram’s heads suspending festoons supporting medallions toeach signed, impressed Wedgwood to base. (2).H: 11 1/4, D: 5 in. (urn)$300-500

228 142167/6Wedgwood ‘Dragon’ lustre vaseearly 20th centuryWaisted cylindrical form, the flared neck gilt tothe interior with a diaper ground border abovefigures astride phoenixes, the exterior with asinous dragon above cresting waves, with giltmarks and signed 24831 to the base; togetherwith a small lustre bowl, unmarked. (2).H: 8 1/4, D: 4 1/4 in.$400-600


232 142167/10Wedgwood jasper covered urnfirst half 19th centuryTapering form, mounted with twin volute handles, thepale blue body applied with festoons and medallionsdepicting Hercules wrestling the Nemean lion oppositean image of Hope resting on an anchor all beneath asegmented frieze depicting various creatures from thelabors of Hercules, surmounted by cover, impressedWedgwood to base.H: 12 1/2, W: 7, D: 5 3/4 in.$400-600

233 142167/11Wedgwood jasper pot-pourri covered urnearly 19th centuryOvoid form, surmounted by a pierced cover,the pale blue body applied with classicalmedallions and ram’s heads suspendingfestoons, impressed Wedgwood to base.H: 14, D: 7 in.$400-600


234 142167/12Wedgwood rosso antico teapotearly 19th centuryOvoid form, modeled with a high lipand crabstock handle, the body andlid applied with black prunusbranches, impressed Wedgwood tobase.H: 5, W: 5 3/4, D: 10 in.$400-600

235 142167/14Three Wedgwood pale blue jasper waresfirst half 19th centuryComprising a pair of solid jasper cache pot in the‘Trophy’ pattern, each impressed Wedgwood tothe base, and a dip jasper twin-handled urn andcover, impressed Wedgwood, England to base.(3).H: 7, D: 5 1/2 in. (cache pot)provenance:The twin handled urn purchased August 8, 1969from Ionic Antique Shop ($225). Accompanied bycopy of original receipt.$1,000-1,200


236 142167/15Wedgwood jasper pitcherafter the portland vase, mid 19th centuryDark blue dip jasper, applied with white reliefsdepicting the myth of Peleus and Thetis, thefigures draped, the base impressedWedgwood.H: 8 3/4, W: 6, D: 7 in.$400-600


238 142167/17Wedgwood jasper pastille burnerearly 19th centuryKantharos form with two high loop handles,encircled by dark blue border applied with sixreliefs depicting classical and mythologicalfigures, surmounted by pierced lid and interiorcover, the base with Wedgwood and commamark.H: 6 3/4, W: 12, D: 8 1/4 in.$400-600

239 142167/18Wedgwood black basalt figure of John Milton19th centuryModeled standing beside a column supportingbooks, holding a paper gilt with a signedquotation from “Paradise Lost”, impressedWedgwood, Milton to reverse of stand.H: 16, W: 9, D: 5 1/4 in.$500-700

237 142167/16Wedgwood jasper pot-pourri covered urnfirst half 19th centuryCampagna form, surmounted by a domed andpierced cover, the body applied with classicalfigures in white against the dark blue ground,impressed Wedgwood with comma mark tobase.H: 13 1/2, D: 8 3/4 in.$600-800


240 142414/17Flemish Baroque ebony, gilt metal andebonized crucifix17th centuryDepicting the gilt corpus on ebony cross, thefigure of Mary Magdalene kneeling below,above a table altar mounted with gilt figures ofJohn the Baptist and the Virgin flanking acentral niche containing a standing figure ofChrist, the lower frieze with semi-preciouscabochons and masks, all raised on a pair ofrecumbent lions atop further conformingplinth.H: 25 3/4, W: 11 1/2, D: 4 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ. Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept. 22, 2003, TheEstate of HRH Princess Lilian of Belgium.$3,000-5,000

241 141987/10Set of four Italian Baroque walnutside chairs17th century and laterThe foliate and scroll carved backsplat flanked by a rectangular framesurmounted by scroll form finialsover a molded rectangular seat,raised on square legs joined bycarved perimeter stretcher. (4).H: 43 1/4, W: 19 1/4, D: 20 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$800-1,200

242 142414/14Italian Baroque style bone inlaid ebonized cabinet on stand19th centuryIn two sections, the upper section with stepped top and hinged lidover two cupboard doors opening to twelve small drawers centeredby a single door opening to three further drawers over a single longdrawer, the second section a rectangular table with frieze drawersupported by baluster turned legs joined by h-form stretchersurmounted by finial, terminating in toupie feet. The wholeelaborately decorated with ivory inlay depicting renaissance andmythological figures in floral motif.H: 64, W: 37 1/2, D: 23 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$4,000-6,000

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243 142394/14Italian ivory corpus christi figurelate 18th/ early 19th centuryThe ivory figure of Christ with eyes openand head turned to the right, depicted inrope tied perizonium, mounted to gilt woodcross within a shaped gilt frame.H: 8 3/4 in. (figure), 23 in. (frame)provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$1,000-1,500

244 142414/5Continental oak figure of Christlate 17th century, possibly northern frenchDepicting Christ as the Man of Sorrows.H: 50, W: 16 1/2, D: 20 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ. Sotheby’s, 16 April 2004$4,000-6,000

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245 142342/2Pair of large Italian carvedpolychrome angel figures18th centuryEach likely from a largercomposition such as an altarpiece,modeled with flowing blonde hairand ruddy cheeks, each with handsraised and probably formerly holdinga banner or torch. (2).H: 50, W: 40, D: 11 in. (approx.)provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$1,500-3,000


246 145500/1German oak table chestcirca 1649Rectangular form, the overhangingtop with chip carved edge openingto reveal an engraved lock plate andhinges, the front dated 1649 incarved numerals and mounted withthree chip carved frames eachcentered by a monogram abovefoliate decoration, all above a singledrawer.H: 13, W: 20 1/4, D: 13 1/2 in.$1,500-2,500

247 142342/1Pair of Italian polychrome figuralcandlesticks18th centuryIn the form of angels holding ropesand draped in robes, raised on scrollcarved pedestal bases, the baseswith degraded “Lincoln SafeDeposit” storage labels. (2).H: 50 1/2, W: 15 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$1,000-1,500


248 141987/17Two pairs Italian baroque giltwoodpricket candlesticksearly 18th centuryOne pair with floral basket overcarved column terminating in scrollfeet and raised on faux marbletripartite base, the other with floralbasket to top over C-scroll carvedcolumn, raised on hoof feet. (4).H: 69 1/2, W: 11 1/2 in. (largest)provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$1,000-1,500

249 141922/3Pair of Italian painted wood alterpieceelements18th centuryFlattened form, each carved and painted toshow a winged angel, represented kneeling inadoration with hands clasped in prayer. (2).H: 28, W: 22 in.provenance:From a Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia estate.$1,000-1,500


250 141922/2Large Continental polychrome andgilt wood figure of Christ the King17th centuryThe crowned figure in parcel gilt andpatterned robes and cloak paintedwith embroidered lining.H: 36 1/2 in.provenance:From a Chestnut Hill, Philadelphiaestate.$2,000-3,000

251 141922/1Italian carved gilt gesso pastiglia and polychrome painted cassoneprobably venice, first half 16th century and laterThe planked rectangular top centered by an armorial incorporating ashield with two rampant lions and the fleur-de-lis of Florence,surmounted by a crown and surrounded by leafy scrolls, the topfurther decorated in pastiglia to show raised scrolls and an armorialrampant lion at one end and an eagle at the other, the front centeredby the Medici armorial depicting five balls in orle gules, the sidesfurther decorated in pastiglia to show scrolls and figures, on shapedplinth base.H: 16 1/2, W: 59 1/2, D: 17 1/2 in.provenance:From a Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia estate.$3,000-5,000


252 141674/84Pair of Italian carved polychromeand parcel gilt painted torchereslate 19th/early 20th centuryThe standard surmounted byacanthus carved cup form bobecheover three carved putti masks andslender shaft, raised on scroll andfoliate carved tripartite base. (2).H: 66, W: 16 in.$2,000-3,000

253 142342/3Italian Baroque style carved and giltwoodarmchair19th century, probably veniceThe frame elaborately carved to show flowers,shells, and bold C-scrolls issuing padded armsterminating in flemish scrolls over padded seatand boldly carved apron centered by ablooming flower, raised on cabriole legsterminating in toupie feet.H: 64 1/4, W: 31 1/2, D: 29 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$800-1,200


254 142414/4Baroque style carved walnut leatherupholstered arm chairlate 19th centuryThe bead and lozenge carved frame surmountedby elaborately carved crestrail showing scrollingfoliage centered by an eagle over square backissuing padded arms over square seat, raised onbarley twist legs united by square stretcherterminating in bun feet.H: 56 3/4, W: 31 1/4, D: 28 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,000-1,500


256 142414/12Italian pastiglia polychromepainted and parcel gilt commodemid 18th centuryThe serpentine top with floral giltband surrounding painted flowerswith various scenes insidecartouches, the sides similarlydecorated, raised on cabriole legs,terminating in hairy hoof feet.H: 37, W: 55 3/4, D: 24 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$2,000-3,000

255 142414/7Venetian Baroque carved giltwood armchairlate 17th/early 18th centuryThe elaborately carved frame enclosingcartouche shaped back issuing scrolling armsover sprung seat, raised on stout cabriolelegs.H: 50 1/4, W: 24, D: 21 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,000-1,500

257 141992/1Fine composite Italian violin18th century, with some later elementsThe back, ribs, sides and scroll likelycentral or north Italian, the spruce tableprobably a late 18th century Germanreplacement.H: 13 3/4 (back).$3,000-4,000

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258 142342/7Pair of monumental Italian carved woodcorinthian columns18th centuryThe acanthus and scroll carved capital over afluted and reeded column centered by sprigsof foliage, raised on a molded base. (2).H: 96 1/2, D: 14 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$2,000-3,000

259 142414/10Pair of monumental Italian Baroque stylecarved parcel gilt giltwood torcheresearly 19th centuryThe top surmounted by gadrooned bowl overturned and foliate carved standard raised onscroll and cartouche carved tripartite base,terminating in boldly carved paw feet. (2).H: 81 1/4, D: 22 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ. Sotheby’s New York 16 April 2004, Lot 75.$3,000-5,000



260 142414/18Pair of Continental Baroque style bronze pricketcandlesticks19th centurySurmounted by tapering conical pricket within shapedhexagonal dishpan, raised on baluster stem and tripartitebase. (2).H: 33 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,000-1,500

261 142470/3Italian Baroque style bone inlaid, cube parquetry and faux painted ebonized desk19th centuryThe rectangular inlaid top centered by a satyrs mask issuingfoliate scrolls surrounded by circular and lozenge reservesgeometrically inlaid in four quadrants, surrounded bygeometric border similarly inlaid, over single frieze drawer, thesides similarly inlaid, raised on fluted tapering legs united bycurule stretcher centered by gadrooned urn.H: 30, W: 52, D: 30 1/4 in.$3,000-5,000


262 142342/4Pair of Italian painted and carved puttoform side tables18th/19th centuryThe shaped oval top with molded edgesupported by a winged putto on rock formbase. (2).H: 38 3/4, W: 38, D: 32 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$800-1,200

263 142024/4Pair of Italian polychrome and gilt paintedblackamoor plant stands19th centuryThe shaped and painted top with gadroonededge raised on carved, gesso, and paintedblackamoor figure issuing three downsweptlegs terminating in toupie feet. (2).H: 29 3/4, W: 14 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500


264 142374/5Pair of Monumental continental giltwood torcheres19th centuryThe giltwood standard in the form of a male figure grasping atorch issuing seven arms. (2).H: 79, W: 50, D: 13 1/2 in.$7,000-10,000


265 142414/29Italian Baroque style carved giltwood and copper torcherefirst quarter 19th centuryThe top surmounted by shaped copper bowl over tallstandard, raised on tripartite base terminating in block feet,the whole elaborately carved to show ribbons, swags, puttimasks, and cartouches.H: 74 1/4, D: 19 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.Sotheby’s New York 16 April 2004, Lot 58.$800-1,200


268 142479/2German polychrome painted pine schrankcirca 1800The molded cornice over two paneledcupboard doors elaborately painted to showflowers, urns, and riders in red coats onhorseback within boarder of trailing flowers,the sides with three floral panels on a blue oryellow ground, raised on shaped feet.H: 67, W: 44 1/4, W: 18 1/2 in.$1,800-2,500

266 142408/3Flemish brass six light chandelier19th centuryThe baluster shaped standardhaving two tiers of clip-in arms, thefirst with flower reflectors and C-scroll arms, the second with sixscrolling foliate arms ending incircular drip trays over bun shapeddrop finial.H: 17 1/2, W: 24 1/2 in.$600-800


267 148140/10Italian Baroque style carvedgiltwood overmantel mirror19th centuryThe rectangular plate enclosed bybead carved sight surrounded byholly bunches and foliate scrolls.H: 33 1/2, W: 38 1/2, D: 3 1/2 in.$800-1,200



269 142479/1North Italian polychrome paintedarmoire18th centuryThe molded cornice over twopaneled doors flanked by cantedangles, raised on bun feet, the wholewell painted all over to showflowers, classical vases, sphinxes,and laurel sprays.H: 60 1/2, W: 50 3/4, D: 21 in.$1,800-2,500


271 142470/7Louis XIV style brass and steel inlaid oakBureau Mazarin19th century and laterThe rectangular inverse breakfront and latertooled leather inset top over two banks of threeconcave drawers flanking prospect door, raisedon eight square tapering legs united bystretchers.H: 32, W: 38 1/2, D: 20 3/4 in.$3,500-4,000

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270 142394/11Louis XV provincial parquetry inlaid carvedwalnut armoire18th century and laterThe molded cornice over two paneled cupboarddoors opening to a shelved interior and threedrawers, over parquetry inlaid and shaped apron,raised on cabriole legs.H: 79 1/4, W: 51, D: 21 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$1,500-2,000


272 148006/6Dutch floral marquetry inlaidwalnut bookcase19th centuryIn two sections: the upper sectionwith arched cornice over two glazedcupboard doors, the lower sectionwith two cupboard doors opening tovacant interior, raised on bun feet.H: 90, W: 61 3/4, D: 15 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000

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274 142394/17Louis XV carved walnut fauteuil en cabrioletmid 18th century, stamped “i.p. letelier”The channel molded frame enclosing padded backissuing padded arms ending in scroll carved gripsover stuffed seat, raised on cabriole legs carved toshow rosettes at the knees, the underside of seatrail stamped “I.P. Letelier”.H: 34 3/4, W: 22 1/4, D: 22 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.note:Jacques-Pierre Letellier, maître in 1747.$1,500-2,000

273 142394/16Fine Louis XV bois satine lattice parquetry andfruitwood marquetry kingwood table à écrirecirca 1750The rectangular top with satinwood lattice overkingwood ground centered by floral inlay, oversingle drawer and shaped apron, raised on slendercabriole legs terminating in sabots, one sabotstamped “A * L” .H: 27 1/4, W: 27, D: 15 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$5,000-7,000


276 142414/24Four Louis XV chaises en cabrioletmid 18th century, stamped “frc.revse”The channel molded frameenclosing a padded back overstuffed cushion seat, raised on scrollcarved cabriole legs, two chairsstamped “FRC. REVZE” to undersideof seat rail. (4).H: 35, W: 21, D: 22 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ. Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept. 22,2003 Lot 74, The Estate of HRHPrincess Lilian of Belgium.note:Francois Reuze, maître in 1743.$2,000-3,000


275 142394/13Louis XV kingwood and mahogany cubeparquetry and gilt bronze mounted marble topcommodemid 18th century, stamped “gosselin jme”The serpentine rouge griotte marble top withmolded edge over conforming bombé casecontaining two drawers inlaid sans traverse withcube parquetry within cartouche, with similarlyinlaid sides, raised on square tapering cabriolelegs mounted with rocaille cast chutescontinuing to sabots, the case stamped“Gosselin JME” and “Gosselin” to top, themounts stamped “S”.H: 34, W: 42 1/4, D: 19 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.note:Antoine Gosselin (1731-1794), maître in 1752.$3,000-5,000


277 142394/7Louis XV carved giltwood marble top console tablemid 18th centuryThe serpentine verde antico marble top with molded edge over aproncentered by pierced flower flanked by foliate and C-scroll carved cabriolelegs joined by stretcher, raised on scroll feet.H: 34, W: 33 3/4, D: 15 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$2,000-3,000


279 142414/2Louis XV style bergère à la reinelate 19th centuryThe channel molded frame enclosing a shaped back issuing padded armsover stuffed cushion seat, raised on cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet.H: 34 3/4, W: 29 1/2, D: 23 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ. Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept. 22, 2003 Lot 323, The Estate of HRH PrincessLilian of Belgium.$800-1,200

280 142394/5Louis XV carved walnut canapémid 18th centuryThe foliate and channel carved frame enclosing padded back over stuffedcushion seat, raised on scroll carved tapering cabriole legs.H: 37, W: 56 3/4, D: 27 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$1,500-2,000

278 142472/2Louis XV carved giltwood marble top console tablemid 18th centuryThe serpentine marble top over rococo carved frieze with C-scrolls andflowers raised on two bold C-scroll carved legs united by scallop and floralcarved stretcher.H: 38 1/2, W: 43, D: 20 in.$2,500-3,500


281 141987/12Italian carved giltwood marble topconsole table18th centuryThe molded bardiglio marble topover shell and foliate carved frameraised on boldly carved cabriole legsjoined by shell form stretcher.H: 31, W: 37 1/4, D: 17 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$1,500-2,500

282 142168/4Louis XV provincial walnut sidetable18th centuryThe serpentine rectangular top withmolded edge over single drawer andshaped apron, raised on cabriolelegs.H: 30 3/4, W: 39 1/4, D: 21 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500


283 142394/8Matched pair of Louis XV carved walnut and caneupholstered fauteuils18th centuryOne with shaped crestrail over rectangular backissuing padded leather arms terminating in scroll andfoliate carved terminals over rectangular seat, raisedon cabriole legs joined by x-form stretcher, the otherof similar form and decoration. (2).H: 37, W: 25 1/4, D: 20 in. (larger)provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$1,000-1,500

285 141439/11Louis XV/Louis XVI transitional giltbronze mounted amaranth andtulipwood marble top commodeThe white carrara marble top withmolded edge over two long quarter-veneered drawers with laurel leafpulls, the sides also quarter-veneered, raised on taperingcabriole legs and sabots, thelockplate stamped “V.F Paris”crossed-key mark “45”.H: 32 3/4, W: 43 1/2, D: 22 1/4 in.provenance:From a Villanova, PA estate.$1,000-1,500

284 141439/13Late Louis XV mahogany andtulipwood marquetry marble topsecrétaire à hauteurmid 18th centuryThe rectangular carrara marble top withpierced gallery, over fall front with twinfloral marquetry and quarter veneeredpanels opening to a tooled and giltleather writing surface and anarrangement of drawers andcompartments, raised on tall cabriolelegs terminating in sabots.H: 41 1/2, W: 39, D: 16 3/4 in.provenance:From a Villanova, PA estate.$1,500-2,000



288 148137/1Italian neoclassical style scagliolaand polychrome painted diningtableThe rectangular top with moldededge painted to show a shell andacanthus leaf border enclosing afloral cartouche, raised on paneledsquare tapering legs.H: 31 1/2, W: 72 3/4, D: 40 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500

286 142394/15Fine north Italian walnut and fruitwoodparquetry and marquetry commodelate 18th centuryThe rectangular top with banded edgecentered by foliate inlay over parquetry inlaidfrieze drawer over two further drawers inlaidsans traverse with military trophy, raised onsquare tapering legs.H: 35 3/4, W: 45 1/2, D: 20 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$4,000-6,000

287 142414/13Italian neoclassical carved and burl walnut commode19th centuryThe rectangular top with banded edge over egg and dartcarved frieze and three double panel inlaid long drawers,flanked by canted angles carved to show a ram’s maskholding a ring hung with bellflowers, raised on squaretapering legs.H: 34 1/2, W: 51, D: 27 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,500-2,000

289 141987/1Pair of Louis XVI heart back parcelgilt mahogany side chairslate 18th centuryThe foliate, scroll, and shell carvedframe enclosing a heart-shapedpadded back and over stuffed seatraised on carved and turnedtapering round legs terminating intoupie feet. (2).H: 38, W: 14 3/4, D: 18 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$1,200-1,800



293 141987/11Louis XVI gilt bronze mounted mahogany bureau platlate 18th centuryThe three quarter galleried rectangular top with insettooled leather writing surface and gilt bronze bandededge, over one long and two short paneled drawersmounted with scrolling acanthus leaves and laurel sprigs,raised on fluted tapering legs terminating in toupie feet.H: 30, W: 38 1/2, D: 19 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$1,000-1,500

290 141987/2Louis XV/XVI Transitional style gilt bronzemounted walnut and fruitwood marquetrymarble top commodelate 19th/early 20th centuryBreakfront form, the breche d’alep marble topwith molded edge over two drawer case inlaidsans traverse to show a musical trophy flanked byneoclassical urns, raised on tapering cabriolelegs; stamped “France” to top.H: 34 1/2, W: 49 3/4, D: 21 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$1,200-1,800

292 142394/9Louis XVI style white marble andormolu mantle clock19th centuryPorcelain dial enameled with Arabichours and foliate festoons, within amarble pedestal surmounted by cupidand flanked by a female Bacchante andpair of lovebirds, all raised on tieredshaped marble plinth mounted withfoliate plaque and rosettes and raisedon toupie feet, the movement stampedwith Marti pastille, Black, Starr andFrost, Made in France.H: 12 3/4, W: 16 1/2, D: 7 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$1,000-1,500

291 142394/6Louis XVI carved giltwood mirrorthird quarter 18th centuryThe rectangular mirror plate within lambstongue sight surrounded by foliate carvedframe with paterae to corners.H: 58 1/4, W: 37, D: 2 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$1,500-2,000


294 142394/10Pair of Louis XVI green painted pier mirrorslate 18th/early 19th centuryThe cornice carved to show a trphy crest over tallrectangular mirror plate enclosed by carved sight, thepainted frame extending past the plate. (2).H: 75 3/4, W: 28 1/2, D: 1 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$2,000-3,000

295 142159/2Pair of French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted green marblecovered urns19th centurySurmounted by a domed cover, the tapering ovoid bodymounted with twin handles issuing from masks and suspendingfestoons, raised on ormolu socle and marble plinth, wired aslamps. (2).H: 19, W: 10 in.$4,000-6,000


296 142168/5Louis XVI satinwood and amaranthparquetry brass mounted bureau plat18th centuryThe rectangular brass banded parquetry inlaidtop with inset tooled leather writing surface,over two frieze drawers, raised on panel inlaidsquare tapering legs terminating in brasscaps.H: 29, W: 47 1/4, D: 25 1/2 in.provenance:Purchased at Kentshire Galleries, NY.$3,000-5,000


298 142159/4Pair of French ormolu blackamoor sconces20th centuryModeled as a blackamoor herm supporting anacanthus wrapped arm in each hand andterminating in acanthus bearing volute. (2).H: 22, W: 10 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000

299 142106/3Louis XV style gilt metal mountedmahogany bureau plat20th century, in the style ofcharles cressentThe quarter veneered and crossbanded rectangular top with brassbanded edge, over three drawers toone side and three dummy drawersto the other, female mask mounts atthe corners, raised on cabriole legsterminating in sabots.H: 31, W: 71, D: 36 in.$3,000-5,000


297 142159/1Louis XVI style gilt metal twelve light chandelier20th centuryThe corona with pine cone drop-finial issuing an upper tier of fourarms each with frosted flame shade, over a lower tier of eightlights in four pairs issuing from a central torch, mounted withram’s head masks, laurel swags and bows, wired for electricity.H: 36, W: 33 in.$1,500-2,000



300 142374/16Large and Impressive pair of French Empire stylegilt bronze candelabralast quarter 19th centuryEach nine light corona supported by three putti,above a fluted column and cast standardincorporating ram’s masks, swags, and wingedmaidens above saytr’s masks, supported by threelarge winged caryatids, raised on tripartite gilt ironbase with pierced scrolling panels centered by amonogram “AL” within a cartouche.H: 81 1/4, D: 22 1/4 in.$40,000-60,000


304 142168/3Louis XVI style ormolu cartel clocklorimy, mid 19th centuryCircular dial with pierced hands, enameled withRoman hours and Arabic minutes and signedLorimy, Chantillon sur Seine, the ormolu casesurmounted by a festooned urn, with acanthusand C-scrolls flanking the dial, terminating in amask, the movement marked 1172, 48.H: 18, W: 8, D: 4 in.$1,000-1,500

301 141987/14Italian neoclassical stylefruitwood marquetry and lineinlaid desk20th centuryThe rectangular top with bandededge centered by neoclassical urnover one long and four shortdrawers, raised on square taperinglegs.H: 30 1/4, W: 48, D: 24 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$1,000-1,500


303 142159/6French Empire style ormolu and patinated bronzemantle clocklate 19th centuryCircular dial with Roman hours and breguet hands inthe form of a chariot wheel centered by gilt bronzespokes, surmounted by a charioteer holding the reinsof two rearing horses, all raised on rectangular plinthcast with a frieze depicting various classical Gods andvolute feet, the movement stamped Medaille D’argent1855, Vincenti and impressed 7803, 6, 4.H: 17 1/2, W: 18, D: 5 in.$5,000-7,000

302 141659/1Pair of Louis XV style gilt bronzechenets19th centuryEach modeled as putti, one anallegory for painting, the othersculpture, resting atop a pedestalbefore elaborate acanthus rocaille.(2).H: 17 1/2, W: 15 in.$1,000-1,500


305 142342/8Louis XV style patinated metal andmarble mantle clock19th centuryThe circular dial enameled withArabic hours interspersed with floralgarlands, set within a fluted columnbeside a seated putti holding a giltwreath, mounted with placardinscribed ‘Le chant des Fauvettespar L et F Moreau” and signed incast L & F Moreau, with pastille,raised on shaped marble base andtoupie feet.H: 14 1/2, W: 18, D: 9 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$1,000-1,500

306 142302/2Fine Louis XVI style ormolu mounted mahogany bureau a rognonThe serpentine superstructure mounted with two light candelabra to eachside centered by an enamel clock face inscribed “Paris” over four shapeddrawers, the desk of kidney form with brass banded edge over one long andtwo short drawers mounted with laurel swags and lions mask pulls, raised onsquare tapering legs terminating in bronze bun feet; wired for electricity.Bronze mounts with foundry mark “AM”.H: 50 1/4, W: 54 3/4, D: 27 in.provenance:Property of a lady.$3,000-5,000


307 142302/1Louis XVI style tulipwood ormolu and Sèvresstyle porcelain plaque mounted armoire onstandThe bronze banded cornice over single largebronze and Sèvres style plaque mounted doorcentered by inset mirrored panel, opening to ashelved interior, over a slide-out writingsurface and two cupboard doors over one longdrawer, raised on rectangular stand withshaped apron and bracket feet.H: 87, W: 7 1/4, D: 17 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000


309 142441/5Pair of Louis XV style malachite gilt andpatinated bronze tazza19th centuryEach surmounted by a shallow malachite bowl onreticulated basket supported by a kneeling puttostandard, raised on bronze base of circular formcast with a border of foliate festoons and furthermalachite plinth. (2).H: 12, D: 11 5/8 in.$10,000-15,000


308 142470/4Good set of four Louis XV style fauteuils à la reine19th centuryThe crisply and deeply carved channel molded framewith Prince of Wales feathers on top rail and apron,padded back and arms, overstuffed sprung seat, raisedon cabriole legs.H: 43 1/2, W: 27, D: 26 in.$3,000-5,000



310 142374/3Fine Louis XV style ormolu mountedkingwood onyx top occasional tablefrancois linke (1855-1946), late 19th centuryThe circular brown onyx top with protrudingcorners and banded edge, raised on slendertapering cabriole legs mounted with rocaillecast chutes continuing to sabots and joined byX-form stretcher surmounted by foliate castfinial, the bronze mounts stamped “FL”.H: 31, D: 23 2/4 in.$8,000-10,000

311 142374/4French ormolu mounted Chinese celadon vase19th centuryMei ping form, the celadon ge-type jar withintegral mask and ring handles issuing ormoluswags held by seated putti, with conforming collarand base, all raised on four lion paw feet, mountedas a lamp.H: 20 1/2 (top of mounts), D: 9 in.$3,000-5,000



312 142374/6Exceptional Louis XVI style ormolu clock garnitureafter designs by françois vion, last quarter 19th centuryCircular dial enameled with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, signed Lepinea Paris, Place des Victoires 12, with twin train movement stamped Lepine aParis and numbered 22388, the dial within ormolu tablet surmounted by anurn suspending loose festoons, the tablet flanked by columnar volutes andraised on a shaped base cast with acanthus and centered by a foliate plaque;the six-arm candelabra en suite. (3).H: 24 1/2, W: 20, D: 7 1/2 in. (clock)note:The fondeur-ciseleur François Vion (born circa 1737, died after 1790) wasmade maître in 1764 and shortly after opened his first Parisian workshop. Acelebrated bronzier, Vion fashioned cases for well known clock makersincluding the Charles LeRoy workshop and Nicholas-Alexandre Folin, themaker of lot 337 in this sale. He is briefly recorded in Tardy’s Dictionnaire deshorlogers under the first name Joseph.$12,000-15,000



313 142374/7Fine pair of Louis XVI style ormoluand marble candelabrageorges-alphonse-bonifaciomonbro, monbro ainé (1807-1884)Cast with putti form standardsupporting a basket issuing fiveacanthus wrapped candlearms andcentered by a vine wrapped post,raised on bleu turquin fluted pedestaland conforming base, theundersides of mounts each stampedMonbro. (2).H: 31 1/2 in.note:The Monbro firm was a leadingmanufacturer of fine furniture inParis throughout the 19th century.Established in 1801 by Georges-Marie-Paul-Vital-Bonifacio (1774-1841), a leading ébéniste, the firmcreated works for an elite clientelethat included Louis-Phillipe,Madame la Duchesse de Berry andthe Palais de Saint-Cloud. Many ofthe firm’s pieces were created byBonifacio’s son Georges-Alphonse(1807-1884), also known as MonbroAiné. The firm exhibited at theExposition des Produits del’Industrie in 1844 and the ParisExposition Universelle in 1855,garnering international renown thatwould lead to the opening of aLondon workshop in 1870.$12,000-15,000


314 142374/15Pair of Louis XVI style ormolu candelabrafrench, late 19th centuryTwo tiers of four foliate scroll candlearms issuing from a centralstandard in the form of a tapering fluted column, raised onshaped base mounted with cartouches, one monogramed, andfour foliate scroll legs, each signed F. Barbedienne.H: 24 in. (candelabra), 47 1/2 in. (lamp)$4,000-6,000


316 142414/32Louis XVI style fruitwood marquetry and satinwoodparquetry marble top demi-lune commode20th centuryThe brèche de Skyrosi marble top with molded edgeover greek key inlaid frieze drawer and two furtherdrawers inlaid sans traverse with laurel wreath, thesides quarter veneered and line inlaid, raised onround tapering legs terminating in sabots.H: 37, W: 60, D: 23 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept. 22, 2003 Lot 193, TheEstate of HRH Princess Lilian of Belgium.$1,500-2,000

315 142414/3Louis XVI style tulipwood and fruitwood gilt bronzemounted secrétaire a abattant19th centuryThe rectangular portasanta marble top with canted cornersover conforming case, frieze drawer and quarter veneered fallfront writing surface opening to reveal an arrangement ofdrawers and pigeonholes, over tooled leather writing surfaceand two cupboard doors opening to a shelved interior withlocking box, raised on square tapering legs terminating insabots.H: 56 1/2, W: 37 1/2, D: 16 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ. Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept. 22, 2003 Lot 188, The Estate ofHRH Princess Lilian of Belgium.$2,000-3,000


317 142414/45Louis XVI style gilt bronze andcrystal luster hung nine arm sixlight chandelierbaccarat, first half 20th centuryThe scrolling bronze frame issuingnine arms with six lights and sixsmaller lights to the center, hung allover with numerous prisms andglass finials, several lusters withfaint etched circular Baccarat marks.H: 53, W: 29 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$3,000-5,000

318 142414/40Louis XVI provincial walnut bibliothequecabinetlate 18th centuryIn two sections, the upper section with moldedcornice over paneled frieze and two cupboarddoors opening to a shelved interior, the lowersection with two short drawers over twopaneled cupboard doors, raised on bracket feet.H: 92 1/2, W: 52 1/2, D: 24 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,000-1,500



319 142414/46Louis XVI style gilt bronze smokedand colored glass luster hungtwelve arm chandelier20th centuryThe scrolling bronze frame issuingtwelve arms with a single light atthe center, hung all over with prismsand glass finials.H: 49, W: 27 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,000-1,500

320 142441/8Louis XVI style gilt metal mountedJapanese export porcelain bowland coverearly 20th centuryDomed porcelain cover surmountedby detachable gilt cap with foliatefinial, painted with panels depictingfigurative scenes alternating withpeony and prunus flower sprays, thebowl mounted with twin greek keyform handles and reticulated rimsuspending loose chains, raised ongilt socle and square foot.H: 21 1/2, W: 19 1/2, D: 14 1/2 in.$5,000-7,000


322 142442/18Pair of Louis XVI style ormolu and alabaster cassoletteslate 19th/early 20th centuryOviform, the reversible cover with gilt socket opposite domed marble coverwith gilt finial, the body with ormolu mounts suspending three loose ringsjoined by festoons and raised on tripartite supports terminating in paw feet,on marble base centered by a bronze paterae and mounted with a beadedborder. (2).H: 9 3/4, D: 3 5/8 in.$1,500-2,500

323 142449/1Pair of Louis XVI style carved giltwood fauteuilsà la reinelate 19th/early 20th centuryThe foliate and scroll carved frame over squarepadded back issuing downswept padded armsover square seat raised on fluted tapering legsterminating in toupie feet. (2).H: 42, W: 28, D: 26 in.$1,500-2,000

324 142449/2Pair of Louis XVI style carved giltwood fauteuilsà la reinelate 19th/early 20th centuryThe foliate and bead carved frame enclosing amedallion form padded back issuing paddedarms ending in scroll carved terminals, overpadded and sprung seat, raised on flutedtapering legs terminating in toupie feet. (2).H: 40 1/2, W: 25 1/2, D: 26 in.$1,500-2,000

321 142441/20French Louis XVI style ormolulamp/table base19th centuryTripod form, the circular top with centralrecess joined to acanthus and scrollmounts, all above ram’s head tripartitebase terminating in hoof feet and joinedat the center by a laurel frieze, raised onverde antico base.H: 25 3/4, W: 10 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500


325 142461/1Louis XVI style ormolu lamplate 19th/early 20th centuryCast with foliate socket raised ontripartite base, the scroll formsupports alternating with Bacchicmasks suspending laurel festoonsand raised on acanthus clad C-scrollfeet joined by a domed medallionwith acorn finial, all on verde anticoshaped base centered by an ormolupatera.H: 21 (to socket), W: 7 1/2,D: 7 1/2 in.$800-1,200

326 142470/6Diminutive Louis XVI kingwood,tulipwood, and fruitwood commode18th century and laterThe quarter veneered top over threedrawers flanked by canted angles,raised on slender tapering cabriolelegs terminating in sabots.H: 26, W: 16, D: 12 in.$600-800


327 142470/5Louis XVI mahogany marble topbouillotte table19th centuryThe galleried circular carrara marbletop over two drawers and twocandle slides, raised on taperingfluted legs terminating in brass caps.H: 29 1/2, D: 25 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500

328 142472/3Louis XVI style vernis martin giltwood vitrineThe serpentine top over single glazed dooropening to a shelved interior, raised on taperingcabriole legs.H: 56, W: 26, D: 13 1/2 in.$1,500-2,500

329 142472/1Louis XVI style giltwood salon suite20th centuryComprising a settee and two fauteuils with channelmolded and floral carved frame, padded backs andseats, raised on fluted tapering legs. (3).H: 41 1/2, W: 49 1/2, D: 23 in. (settee)$2,000-3,000



332 142442/3Fine pair of Louis XVI style ormolu candelabra19th centuryTri-form monopodia stem with Bacchic maskssupporting a shaped standard issuing a centralsocket with removable lyre finial and sixscrolling arms, all raised on circular base castwith mask heads and three lion paw feetissuing acanthus. (2).H: 30 3/4, W: 14, D: 14 in.$4,000-6,000

331 142441/21Pair of gilt and patinated bronze and cloisonné enamel tablelampslate 19th century, f. barbedienne, parisEach enameled in the chinoiserie taste with birds resting onflowering prunus branches, mounted with gilt bronzereticulated collar cast to show ruyi heads, dragons and shousymbols and raised on conforming reticulated base mountedwith two upturned handles issuing loose rings and engraved F.Barbedienne, on four scroll feet. (2).H: 16 (top of mounts), D: 5 1/2 in.$6,000-8,000

330 142472/6French Louis XV style ormolu clock garniturelate 19th centuryCircular dial with Roman hours enameled Boudet aParis, raised on a pedestal flanked by putti and ramsand surmounted by a fruit filled basket, the movementwith pastille marked Medaille D’Argent Vincenti 1855,the conforming candelabra cast with Bacchic puttistandard issuing twin candlearms and raised on awhite marble base. (3).H: 15 3/4, W: 13, D: 5 in. (clock)$2,500-3,000


333 142442/15Louis XVI style ormolu mounted vase in theChinese stylesamson, paris, 19th centuryDomed lid surmounted by ormolu foliate finial, theovoid form powder blue glazed vase with panelsdepicting baskets of flowering prunus flowers againsta white reserve, mounted with female headed foliateterm handles and reticulated C-scroll collar, raised oncylindrical base and foliate legs.H: 25, W: 14 in.$4,500-5,500

334 142472/5Sèvres style gilt metal mounted porcelain garniturepaul milet potterie, early 20th centuryComprising a blue ground centerpiece and pair of covered vases, the vasesmounted with twin handles issuing from a guilloche border suspendingfoliate festoons, the centerpiece en suite, marked MP Sèvres to base. (3).H: 9 3/4, W: 15 1/2, D: 9 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000


336 142472/8Pair of Sèvres style ormolu mounted covered urns19th centuryEach cobalt ground urn mounted with twin handlesand a reticulated collar, the body finely painted withpanels depicting a courting couple and a landscapewithin raised gilt borders, one signed Dunty, raisedon conforming socle and further ormolu plinth, thecovers en suite.H: 17 3/4, W: 9 1/2, D: 5 1/2 in.$4,000-6,000

335 142472/10Pair of French ormolu and variegated marble urns19th centurySurmounted by a domed cover, the body mounted withBacchic masks suspending a festoon to one side, raised on afluted socle, tiered marble base and four toupie feet. (2).H: 17 1/2, W: 7 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500


337 148006/7Fine Directoire ormolu and enamelpendule squelettethe movement by nicolas-alexandre folin, enamel bygeorges-adrien merlet, circa 1795White enamel chapter ring withArabic hours signed G. Merlet, opento the center to reveal an openworkgilt bronze star before themovements, surmounted by asubsidiary enameled moon phasedial, above subsidiary white enameldials showing the day of the weekand sign on the right and the dateon the left, the dials flanking a whiteenamel lozenge signed “Folin L’ainea Paris”, all above a gilt andenameled arch raised on a marbleplinth with ormolu frieze and fivetoupie feet.H: 18 3/4, W: 10 5/8, D: 5 3/8 in.note:Nicolas-Alexandre Folin (French, c.1750-1815) began his career as atrinitaire, one of the ouvrier libre whoreceived eight years of training in acraft at the Hôpital de la Trinité.After completing his studies he wasmade Master of the Guild in 1789and quickly achieved renown for hismovements and case designs. Ofparticular note were the skeletonclocks Folin designed and hadenameled by Georges-Adrien Merlet(French, b. 1854-1802). Merletwould come to be one of the mosthighly regarded enamelers of theperiod, equal only to Joseph Coteauand H. Fr. Dubuisson. A similar clock by Folin andenameled by Merlet is included inthe collection of the J. Paul GettyMuseum, Los Angeles. This exampleis illustrated in Gillian Wilson, D.H.Cohen, et. al, European Clocks in the J.Paul Getty Museum, The J. Paul GettyMuseum, Los Angeles, 1996, pp.140-147. $15,000-20,000



338 148137/21Napoleon III gilt bronze and pietra dura specimenmarble mounted ebonized cabinetsecond half of 19th centuryBreakfront form, the rectangular top over threepaneled cupboard doors inlaid with stone to showbranches, fruit, and flowers between bacchic andacanthus mounts, raised on shaped bracket feet.H: 47, W: 85 1/4, D: 19 1/2 in.$8,000-10,000

339 148137/5Napoleon III burl walnut and ebonizedbrass mounted tulipwood satinwoodand fruitwood marquetry line inlaiddressing tablemid 19th centuryThe rectangular top with turretedcorners and cross banded edgecentered by quarter veneered lozengeopening to a padded silk lined interiorwith mirrored panel, supported byslender fluted tapering legs joined byconforming floral inlaid undertier.H: 30 1/4, W: 19, D: 13 3/4 in.$800-1,200


341 148137/8Spanish marquetry and tortoiseshell inlaid brassmounted walnut marble top vitrine19th centuryThe rectangular serpentina delle Alpi marble top over glazedcupboard door, raised on brass claw mounted bun feet.H: 42 1/4, W: 28 3/4, D: 18 in.$2,000-3,000

340 148137/7Napoleon III parquetry and lineinlaid ebonized and burl walnut giltbronze mounted cabinetmid 19th centuryThe rectangular top over two glazeddoors opening to two shelves,raised on turned feet.H: 41 1/2, W: 44, D: 13 in.$600-800



344 148006/15French Aesthetic Movement brass and pietra dura occasionaltablecirca 1880The brass banded circular pietra dura top inlaid to show a wreathof indigo and white lilies on a black slate ground, supported onthree columns surmounted by foliate chased arcade and centeredby drop finial to top and urn below, raised on circular base andtoupie feet, the base stamped “GK 5”.H: 29 1/2, W: 21 1/2 in.note:The “GK” stamp refers to an unknown foundry. Other pieces ofsimilar design and quality bearing this mark were offered byChristies London 23 September 2010.$1,500-2,500

342 148137/4Italian pietra dura inlaid marble top occasionaltable20th centuryThe circular top depicting various birds perched ontree branches inside a lapis lazuli border on a blackground, raised on an Aesthetic style carved walnutbase.H: 30 1/4, D: 22 1/2 in.$800-1,200

343 148137/3Italian pietra dura inlaid marble top occasionaltable20th centuryThe circular top with molded edge depicting awreath of blossoming white lilies on a black ground,raised on an ebonized brass mounted base.H: 27 1/2, D: 22 1/4 in.$800-1,200


346 142472/14French ormolu and champlevé enamelmantle clocklate 19th centuryCircular dial enameled with Roman Hours andset within a champlevé frame with mercurypendulum, the case of architectural form withglazed panels to each side, surmounted by ashaped pediment and flanked by columns, alldecorated in champlevé to show foliatepanels, the movement marked H & H andMade in France.H: 13 3/8, W: 9 1/2, D: 6 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000

347 142472/7Fine Napoleon III rosewood, mahogany and fruitwoodfold over games tablecirca 1870The shaped rectangular top with brass banded edgecentrally inlaid with a quiver of arrows surrounded by awreath of various flowers within a cartouche, openingto a felt lined playing surface, the frieze inlaid on allfour sides to show bell flowers and foliate motifs,raised on fluted tapering legs with brass collars, thetwo back legs sliding out to to reveal a compartmentbearing old inventory label pasted to interior.H: 30 1/2, W: 34, D: 18 in.$1,500-2,000


345 142472/13French ormolu, painted, and guilloché enamelmantle clockthe movement by japy frères, retailed by tiffanyand co., late 19th centuryCircular dial with Roman hours signed Tiffany & Co.and ornamented with a center roundel enameledwith foliate decoration on a guilloché ground, withmercury pendulum set within an architectural casewith glazed sides and enameled columns at eachcorner, the movement marked Tiffany & Co., withJapy Frères pastille.H: 18, W: 9 3/4, D: 8 in.$5,000-7,000


349 142470/2Pair of Charles X line inlaid mahogany benchescirca 1830The oval and heart shaped backs at each end withlater cane upholstered drop-in seats, raised onsabre legs. (2).H: 33, W: 41, D: 18 in.$2,500-3,000


350 142442/2French Empire ormolu mantle clockearly 19th century, the dial signed chonifsen, parisCircular dial enameled with Arabic hours and minutesand signed Chonifsen a Paris, within reticulated framecast with classical maidens and winged putti andsupported on lion paw feet, all raised on black marblebase and bun feet.H: 19 1/4, W: 11 1/2, D: 4 1/4 in.$2,500-3,500

348 142472/4Napoleon III gilt metal mounted brass inlaidebonized side cabinetcirca 1870, the lock stamped p. sormaniSerpentine black marble top over conformingcupboard door mounted with large gilt ovalplaque signed “Dumaige”, the angles headed byfemale espagnolettes raised on plinth base, thelock stamped “P. Sormani, 10 Rue Charlot Paris”.H: 43, W: 37, D: 18 in.$5,000-7,000



351 142442/4Large pair of French Empire gilt and patinatedbronze and marble candelabraearly 19th centuryFluted columnar standards surmounted by a ballissuing five trumpet form candlearms and supportingan urn form finial, all raised on square rosso anticobase mounted with ribbon tied laurel wreaths. (2).H: 43 3/4 in.$12,000-14,000

352 142441/12Pair of French Empire gilt and patinated bronzecandelabraearly 19th centuryStandard in the form of a winged putti standing on aball and holding aloft a fruit filled cornucopia issuinga central socket and five candlearms terminating infoliate scrolls, raised on columnar base cast withram’s heads issuing festoons and classicalmedallions. (2).H: 34 1/2, W: 12 1/2, D: 9 in.$10,000-15,000


353 142441/11Pair of French Empire style enamel and bronzecandelabrasecond half 19th century, stamped l.c.Surmounted by a gilt putti, the three shaped supportsjoined by loose chains and issuing three short candlearmswith turquoise, cobalt and red enameled and gilt drippans, raised on cylindrical standard enameled with fourout turned leaf-form tips and tripartite monopodia formbase mounted with palmettes and raised on enameledfeet, the palmettes stamped to underside L. C.. (2).H: 20, W: 8 1/2, D: 7 in.$4,000-6,000


355 142441/6French Empire ormolu and marble figural groupearly 19th centuryMounted with a square verde antico columnsupporting an ormolu harp and flanked by standingfigures of angels, raised on verde antico and ormolubase on four bun feet.H: 14 1/2, W: 13 3/4, D: 5 in.$5,000-7,000

354 142441/10French empire style ormolu mantle clock19th century, the movement by marti & cieCircular dial with Roman hours and breguet hands in the formof a chariot wheel centered by gilt bronze spokes, surmountedby a charioteer holding the reins of two rearing horses, allraised on rectangular plinth cast with a frieze depictingvarious classical Gods and volute feet, the movement withpastille cast Medaille d’argent 1889 Marti & Cie and marked5496.H: 17, W: 17 1/2, D: 5 1/4 in.$5,000-7,000


356 142414/38Austrian Biedermeier bird’s eye maple games tablecirca 1820The rectangular hinged top swinging to reveal ashallow compartment and opening to reveal an ovalinset felt gaming surface over frieze drawer, raised oncurule legs united by cylindrical stretcher.H: 29 1/4, W: 20 1/4, D: 14 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept. 22, 2003 Lot 317, TheEstate of HRH Princess Lilian of Belgium.$800-1,200


358 142250/24French Empire style gilt and patinated bronze mantleclocklate 19th century, the movement by gillion, parisCircular dial with Arabic hours, cast in the form of ashield resting beside an Athenian soldier holding ascroll inscribed Marathon, above stepped plinthsuspending a foliate festoon and rectangular baseraised on scroll feet, the movement marked Gillion1832 and Medaille d’or Pons 1897.H: 24 3/4, W: 17, D: 7 in.$1,200-1,800

357 142394/3Set of four Louis Philippe carvedoak and mahogany side chairscirca 1830The curved crestrail over swan andshell carved back splat betweendownswept arms with swan headcarved terminals, the silkupholstered drop-in seat raised onoutswept sabre legs. (4).H: 31 1/4, W: 18 1/2, D: 17 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$800-1,200


359 142127/2Sixteen French verre églomiséportrait silhouettessome after andré dutertre, 19thcenturyIncluding portrait silhouettes ofvarious men, women and childrenincluding a titled silhouette ofPauline Bonaparte, some signed.(16).H: 6 1/4, W: 5 1/4 in. (largest)$2,000-3,000

360 142024/5Pair of Baltic Empire style glass four lightgirandoles19th centuryBaluster form stem supporting four candlearms and four dolphin headed uprightssuspending lustres and centered by a facetedspire surmounted by a crescent. (2).H: 28, W: 18 in.$1,200-1,800



361 141987/6Two French Empire gilt bronze mounted silkupholstered mahogany bergères à la reine19th century, in the manner of jacob-desmalterOne with straight crestrail over padded backissuing downswept parcel gilt arms, raised onsquare tapering legs terminating in paw feet,the other with curved crestrail issuing straightarms terminating in Egyptian masks, raised onsquare tapering legs terminating in paw feet.(2).H: 37 1/4, W: 25 1/2, D: 23 1/4 in. (larger)provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$1,500-2,000


363 142394/2Group of Baccarat rose teinte glassperfume bottlesearly 20th centuryComprising seven spiral molded redto clear perfume bottles of varioussizes, five with stoppers and twowith metal mounts; together with aconforming bottle, a pink perfumebottle, covered box, lamp shade anddish, the box and dish moldedDéposé baccarat. (11).H: 7 in. (largest perfume bottle)provenance:Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.$1,500-2,500

362 142414/35Napoleon III ormolu, bronze and marble mantle clockcirca 1860, the movement by vincentiCircular dial with Arabic hours in the form of a wheel centered bygilt bronze spokes, set within a gilt bronze chariot drawn by twopatinated putti and surmounted by Cupid drawing his arrow, thechariot raised on cloud forms atop stepped marble base and fourgilt bronze toupie feet, the movement stamped with pastilleinscribed Medaille D’argent Vincenti 1855, 5967, 33.H: 13 1/4, W: 10, D: 6 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ. Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept. 22, 2003, The Estate of HRHPrincess Lilian of Belgium.$800-1,200


364 142442/9Pair of Baccarat rose teinte glass candelabraearly 20th centuryTwisted columnar standard surmounted by a cup issuing sixshaped candlearms suspending lustres and floriformpendants all centered around a central socket raised onbaluster stem, marked Baccarat to underside. (2).H: 28 1/2, W: 18 1/2 in.$15,000-20,000



365 141674/83Aesthetic Movement fruitwood andmother of pearl inlaid mahoganytea tableearly 20th centuryThe rectangular top inlaid to showtwo butterflies inside a floral wreathsupported by a highly carvedpedestal, raised on C-scroll carvedfeet.H: 29, W: 24, D: 19 in.$1,000-2,000

366 142461/7Pair of Renaissance Revival parcel giltbronze sconcesin the style of edward f. caldwell & co.Backplate with C-scroll mount issuing twincandlearms, parcel gilt to show a medievalfigure amidst arabesques. (2).H: 19 1/2, W: 11 1/2, D: 6 3/4 in.$3,000-5,000


367 142414/1Continental Neoclassical green painted parcel giltbibliothequecirca 1900In two sections, the upper section with moldedcornice and acanthus carved frieze over two glazedcupboard doors each having a pair of archescentered by fluted pilasters, the lower section withtwo glazed cupboard doors, raised on plinth base.H: 86 3/4, W: 62 1/4, D: 27 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ. Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept. 22, 2003 Lot 339, TheEstate of HRH Princess Lilian of Belgium.$3,000-5,000

368 148137/2Venetian style green painted parcel gilt bombécommode20th centuryThe serpentine top over two long paneled drawerscentered by C-scrolls, raised on cabriole legs.H: 31 3/4, W: 44 3/4, D: 18 3/4 in.$800-1,200

369 132576/16Art Deco style gilt-metal mounted burl maplesideboardin the manner of jules leleu, late 20th centuryThe serpentine ebony string inlaid top overconforming case of four drawers, the central doorswith central escutcheon, two flanking doors withroundel depicting a nude maiden on short cabriolelegs.H: 36 1/2, W: 76, D: 22 in.provenance:Property of a New York, NY, estate.$500-700


370 142414/41Spanish ceramic leopardlate 20th centuryModelled as a seated leopard, markedHispania Ceramica, daisa 1984 to base.H: 32 1/2, W: 14, D: 30 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$300-500


371 142414/34Pair of Italian polychrome blackamoor torcheresearly 20th centuryDepicting male and female figures grasping acornucopia in one hand and a small trumpet in theother, each with child held aloft on the shoulders,raised on a separate ebonized and parcel giltoctagonal plinth base. (2).H: 83 1/2, D: 18 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,500-2,000

372 142414/26Cartier lacquered alarm timepiececirca 1980Dial enameled with Roman hours and signed CartierParis, the octagonal frame resting on cylindrical baseand ornamented with bands of gilt, bronze and silverpatinated metal, marked Swiss Made, 7517 01549 torear, with original presentation case and guarantee.H: 3 1/2, W: 3 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ. Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept. 22, 2003, The Estate ofHRH Princess Lilian of Belgium.$600-800


373 142414/19Twelve gilt-metal mounted demi-tasse cups andsaucerscirca 1900Decorated in cobalt blue with gilt rim andgilt metal base, with conforming giltmetal saucers; in original retailer’sbox. (12).H: 2 1/2 in. (cup), D: 4 in.(saucer)provenance:Property of a privatecollector, NJ. Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept.22, 2003, The Estate of HRHPrincess Lilian of Belgium.$800-1,000

374 142414/16Pair of large carved and polychromed teakelephantsDepicting caparisoned elephants in stride. (2).H: 50, W: 51, D: 20 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,500-2,000


375 142414/11Pair of cast metal greyhounds20th centuryDepicting two dogs standing at alert. (2).H: 37 1/2, W: 45, D: 16 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$2,000-3,000


376 142414/9Pair of wrought iron table lampsearly 20th centurySurmounted by flaring conical shade withscalloped edge, the black painted lamps with atwisted standard issuing from a flowerheadraised on three scroll feet. (2).H: 22 1/2, W: 17 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ. Sotheby’s New York, June 2004, The Estate ofKatherine Hepburn.$800-1,000

377 142414/6Collection of painted wood fruit20th centuryComprising a pineapple, artichoke,melon and melon slice. (4).W: 16 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.Sotheby’s New York, June 2004,The Estate of Katherine Hepburn.$800-1,200


378 141987/13Goyard canvas and leathersteamer trunkcirca 1900The hinged top opening to a voidinterior, the lockplate stamped“E. Goyard Aine, Paris, 233 rueSt-Honoré”, raised on casters.H: 18 3/4, W: 34, D: 19 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$1,500-2,500

379 141987/9Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas cubesteamer trunkcirca 1900Two sides monogrammed “F.P.M”, the hingedlid opening to a canvas interior with paper labeland removable canvas strap internal casket,raised on casters; serial number 502775.H: 25 1/2, W: 26, D: 24 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey estate.$3,000-5,000

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381 142395/1Ten Paris porcelain topographical platesdecorated by rihouët, circa 1840-45Finely painted to show various architectural structuresand European cities including the Alhambra, Zurich,Switzerland and various views of Tyrol, each viewidentified in gilt script below, the underside also withview identification in black script and marked Rihouëtà Paris in iron-red enamel. (10).D: 9 1/4 in.provenance:By descent from the family of Pauline Biddle Brock.note:These plates derive from a larger service of Rihouëtdecorated porcelain originally commissioned by eitherRichard Rush, the son of Benjamin Rush and ministerto France from 1847 to 1849, or Phoebe AnneRidgway, the wife of Benjamin’s seventh son Dr. JamesRush. Retained in the family by descent, plates fromthis service depicting architectural views of

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Philadelphia are currently held in the collection of thePhiladelphia Museum of Art, where they weredonated in 1964 by Pauline Biddle Brock. AnotherRihouët decorated topographical service comprised of62 pieces and attributed to the collection of RichardRush is included in the Smithsonian FurnishingsCollection, where it was donated in 1970 by HoraceBrock, son of Pauline Biddle Brock. Louis Marie François Rihouët was born in 1791 to awealthy family associated with the Duke of Orleans. In1818, he opened his eponymous porcelain decoratingfirm on the Rue de l’Arbre Sec in Paris and in 1824 wasappointed “fournisseur du roi et du duc d’Orleans”,supplier to the King and Duke of Orleans. Shortlyfollowing, he moved the firm to the more fashionableRue de la Paix where he would operate until 1853before selling the company to Charles Lerosey uponretirement.$8,000-12,000


383 142342/6Meissen porcelain figure, allegory of nightlate 19th/early 20th century, after themodel by heinrich schwabeModeled as a putto loosely enrobed in a darkcloak and wearing a gilt crown, standingbeside an owl atop a domed hexagonal base,the base with crossed sword marks andincised 70705.H: 13 3/4, W: 5, D: 4 5/8 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$1,000-1,500


384 142417/1Large KPM hand-painted porcelainplaqueflight into egypt, painted by eduardschadeFinely painted to depict the holy familywith John the Baptist travelling throughthe desert in the company of angels,signed to lower right corner, the obversestamped KPM with sceptre mark.H: 15 1/8, W: 12 in. (plaque)$3,000-5,000

382 142395/2Four Paris porcelain ornithological platesdecorated by rihouët, circa 1840-45Comprising ‘rollier huppé, autruche d’Egipte’, ‘houbara debarberie, brive de Java’, ‘fourmilier d’Amerique, faisanmétis’ and ‘moucherolle du Brésil, hocco du Brésil’, eachwith turquoise rim decorated with gilt panels depictingfloral sprays, each titled and marked Rihouet a Paris on theunderside. (4).D: 9 in.provenance:By descent from the family of Pauline Biddle Brock.$1,000-1,500


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386 148006/21Vienna style hand-painted porcelain plaquelate 19th centuryPainted to show the Virgin and child, the verso impressed 370 Mand with old retailer’s labels, in giltwood frame.H: 6 3/8, W: 4 1/4 in.$600-800

387 148006/16KPM hand-painted porcelain plaque, ‘The Granducca Madonna’after raphaelImpressed KPM, signed Kop. N. Sjöberg and titled to verso.H: 7 1/2, W: 6 3/8 in. (plaque)$1,200-1,800

385 142442/17KPM hand-painted porcelain plaquethird quarter 19th centuryFinely painted to depict a bacchanalian groupaccompanying a leopard drawn chariot carryinga mythological couple, the obverse impressedKPM below sceptre, 422 2, and with old label.H: 9 3/4, W: 13 1/4 in. (plaque)$7,000-9,000


388 148006/10Two KPM porcelain plaquesearly 20th century, outside paintedEach painted to show a continental villagescene, with sceptre mark and incised190 x 290 to verso, in giltwood frames. (2).H: 11, W: 7 1/2 in. (plaque)$1,500-2,000


389 148006/9Four Continental hand-painted porcelainplaques19th centuryComprising a KPM style oval plaque depicting aVestal virgin in gilt wood frame, a rectangularKPM style plaque painted to show Erbluth, anoval plaque depicting a beauty, signed E. Furlavy,the verso titled Fleur de Che, with Sèvres, Francemark and impressed 20 PP L, and an outsidepainted rectangular plaque, impressed KPM 237158 with sceptre mark to verso. (4).H: 7 3/4 (plaque), 14 1/2 in. (frame, largest)$3,000-5,000


392 142159/3Sèvres style ormolu mounted porcelain covered urn19th centurySurmounted by a domed cover with pinecone finial,the urn mounted with winged herms and finelypainted with a vignette depicting three putti withinraised gilt panel, signed indistinctly, opposite a trophywith arms and agricultural tools, raised on flutedormolu and further porcelain socle on gilt metal plinthand lion’s paw feet.H: 30 1/2 in.$5,000-7,000


393 142482/1Sèvres style ormolu mounted porcelain covered urnlate 19th centurySurmounted by a domed cover, the cobalt ground urnfinely painted with panels depicting an amorous coupleopposite a landscape within gilt frames, one signed R.Petet, flanked by herm handles, raised on separatesocle and bronze square base, with spurious Sèvresmark to lid.H: 30 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000

390 148006/18Vienna style porcelain tray19th centuryFinely painted to show Mercury andJupiter in the home of Philemon andBaucis, signed H. Stadler, within asquare panel encircled by giltarabesques on a red ground, theunderside titled and with bluebeehive mark.W: 15 1/4, D: 11 3/4 in.$1,200-1,500

391 148006/8Pair of Sèvres style lustrewarevases and coversearly 20th centuryDomed top surmounted by pinecone finial, the vase mounted withgilt metal foliate handles andpainted to show a fairy amidstflowers, each signed Lix, raised ongilt metal plinth marked France tounderside, the vases with spuriousSèvres mark to base. (2).H: 15 1/4, D: 4 1/4 in.$1,500-2,500


394 142441/15Fine pair of Vienna style cobalt ground porcelain urnsand coversfranz dörfl, late 19th/early 20th centuryThe covers surmounted by gilt finial, the twin handledurns finely painted with continuous vignette composed oftwo royal court scenes, each titled on underside andsigned J. Gunt, raised on conforming socle and squarepedestal base painted to each side with further interiorscenes, the bases titled in black script, with painter’smarks for scenes to base and bearing Franz Dörfl markand spurious Royal Vienna mark, one with Russianretailer’s mark. (2).H: 22, W: 13, D: 8 1/2 in.$15,000-20,000


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395 142471/9French Sèvres porcelain and ormolu tray19th centuryOval form, outside painted to show a courting couple in alandscape encircled by a raised gilt foliate border, signed E.Carelle, within ormolu frame mounted with twin acanthushandles and raised on four foliate cast feet, the undersidewith underglaze Sèvres mark dated 1846 and spuriousmarks for Chateau des Tuileries and the monogram ofLouis Philippe.H: 6 3/4, W: 19 1/2, D: 13 3/4 in.$2,500-4,000


397 142471/11French Sèvres style porcelain and champlevé enameltray19th centuryRectangular form, finely painted with a maiden and puttiamid floral festoons within a border of raised gilt rocaillepanels, signed Collot, all within ormolu mounts decoratedin champlevé to show arabesques below the handles.H: 2 1/2, W: 17, D: 8 in.$2,500-4,000


398 142461/8Vienna style hand-painted porcelain traytriumph of venusOblong octagonal form, finely painted to the wellwith Venus rising from the sea in the company ofthree attendants and cupid, signed Berger Pinh,with raised gilt decoration to the edge and claretground rim, the base titled in script and withVienna mark, within giltwood frame.W: 14 3/4, D: 11 1/4 in. (tray)$3,000-5,000

399 142461/6Vienna style porcelain charger19th centuryCircular form, finely painted with a central paneldepicting Apollo and Chiron, encircled by raised giltarabesques against a blue ground to the well andclaret ground to the rim, the base with Royal Viennamark.D: 13 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500

396 142471/10French Sèvres style porcelain and ormolu tray19th centuryFinely painted to the center with a portrait medalliondepicting a woman in half length, signed J. Brotier, allwithin a blue frame also enclosing panels painted to showrose festoons against a cream ground, set within ormoluframe cast with ribbon form handles.H: 2, W: 20 1/4, D: 12 in.$2,500-4,000


401A 142080/1Large Sèvres style ormolu mounted urn andcover on pedestalearly 20th centurySurmounted by a domed cover with pine conefinial, the urn painted to show the marriageprocession of Louis XVI and signed A.Luhberger, raised on porcelain pedestalsurmounted by gilt bronze lambrequin andraised on tripod legs terminating in claw feet,the cover with spurious Sèvres mark, S. 41,France.H: 68, D: 10 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000


401 142441/18Meissen style porcelain mirrorearly 19th centuryThe cartouche shaped beveled mirror plate inside flowerencrusted C-scroll frame surmounted by winged puttiholding aloft a floral festoon, a second winged putti tothe lower section.H: 33 1/2, W: 22 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000

400 142461/5Three Vienna style hand-painted porcelain cabinet plates19th centuryComprising a plate finely painted to show Oedipus andAntigone, titled in script to base, a plate depicting Ruth, titledin gilt script and with Rudolstadt mark to base, and a platefinely painted to show a courting couple in a landscape. (3).D: 9 1/2 in. (largest).$1,500-2,000


402 142441/9Pair of Vienna style porcelainurn and covers on stands19th centurySurmounted by flame finial,the domed covers encircledby green and ivory bandswith gilt arabesques againstthe claret ground, theconforming urns with upraisedscroll handles and panels to eachside finely painted with classical figures,raised on conforming square formpedestals, with spuriousVienna marks to underside.H: 18 1/2, W: 7, D: 7 in.$3,000-5,000


403 142395/4Group of Paris porcelain platesmid 19th centuryComprising two botanical plates, twoportrait plates depicting Marie Stuart andDiane de Poitiers, each titled on underside,and four plates finely painted to the wellwith putto, each with scalloped rimdecorated with foliate scrolls and floralwreaths on a gilt marblized turquoiseground. (8).D: 9 1/4 in.provenance:By descent from the family of Pauline BiddleBrock.$2,000-3,000

404 142395/3Six Paris porcelain soup bowlsmid 19th centuryEach finely painted to the well with a floral sprayagainst the white reserve, the turquoise rim bearingthree gilt panels depicting further sprays. (6).D: 8 3/4, H: 1 1/2 in.provenance:By descent from the family of Pauline Biddle Brock.$1,500-2,000

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405 148006/11Walter Schott (German, 1861-1938)kugelspielerina, circa 1905Chryselephantine and marble, cast and carvedin the form of a lady in the act of bowling,standing on gilt plinth signed in cast WalterSchott fec., raised on marble plinth.H: 13 3/4, W: 3 7/8, D: 3 7/8 in.$2,500-3,000

406 142414/27BTwo French belle epoque gilt bronze figuresauguste and mathurin moreau, late 19th/early 20th centuryThe larger depicting a standing nude loosely wrapped in drapery,one hand resting on reeds as she peers down at a dove below,raised on circular base signed in cast Ate. Moreau, and furthermarble plinth; the second depicting a standing nude looselywrapped in drapery and holding aloft a lyre, signed in cast Math.Moreau Hors Concours, raised on fluted columnar form marblebase. (2).H: 15, D: 5 1/4 in. (largest).provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,000-1,500

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407 142414/27AAntonin Carles (French, 1851-1919)bacchus à la panthèreGilt bronze, in the form of Bacchus holding a chalice and standing before arecumbent panther, raised on shaped bronze base and further marble plinthbearing a presentation plaque, the shaped base signed in cast Antonin Carles,Paris 1903 and Siot-Paris, U296.H: 19, W: 9 1/2, D: 7 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,000-1,200


409 142414/28Fine and large collection of French Belle Epoque gilt bronze articleslate 19th/early 20th centuryComprising two large trays, a vase on marble base, a footed bowl, six parcel gilt andpatinated bronze dishes and one tray, two doré letter openers and four pageturners, a frame, watch stand, clock, six small doré dishes and three larger dishesand four other pieces of various forms, many signed in cast and some with foundrymarks; together with a bronze doré and glass ink stand, ink well and paper weight.(approx. 36).W: 15 1/2, D: 12 1/4 in. (largest).provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$2,000-4,000

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408 142414/27French gilt bronze figuref. barbedienne foundry, 19th centuryIn the form of a semi-nude female extendingher flowing drapery across one thigh, raisedon square base marked Barbedienne.H: 19 3/4, W: 6 1/2, D: 7 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,000-1,500

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410 142441/19Pierre Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879)mounted falconerSilvered bronze, depicting an Arab falconer on horseback, signed P.J. Mene incast to naturalistic base.H: 31, W: 27 1/2, D: 10 in.note:Pierre Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879) first exhibited at the salon of 1838and would become one of the most renowned members of the group knownas Les Animaliers. Widely regarded for his naturalistism and ability to capturesubjects in a ‘fleeting moment’, Mêne was highly awarded for his work,receiving the Cross of the Legion of Honour in 1861. Mêne’s strength is welldemonstrated in the Mounted Falconer through the lively handling of thefalcon, depicted with wings flapped as it begins to take flight.$15,000-20,000



412 142376/2Large French gilt and patinated bronze figurallampafter georges bareau (french, 1866-1931)Bronze, mid-brown patina, in the form of astanding male holding aloft a torch issuing six giltfoliate candlearms with cut glass shades, signedin cast Georges Bareau and F. Barbedienne Fondeur,raised on marble base.H: 61 in.$6,000-8,000

413 141415/30After Jean-Antoine Houdon(French, 1741-1828)la frileuseBronze, dark brown patina, signed incast Houdon to base, raised onmarble plinth.H: 21, D: 8 1/4 in.$800-1,200

414 142342/9Large Italian bronze bust of Zeus18th/19th centuryDark greenish brown patina, hollowcast and open back, raised onmarble socle.H: 27, W: 17, D: 12 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$1,000-1,500

411 142414/21Eugene Marioton (French, 1857-1922)vainquerBronze, mid-brown patina, depicting anarcher holding aloft a laurel bough andstanding above a quiver of arrows restingon the naturalistic base below, raised onsquare plinth, the base signed in cast,titled and with pastille marked Siot-Decauville, Fondeur, Paris.H: 21, W: 5 1/2, D: 6 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,000-1,500


416 142442/10Emmanuel Villanis (French, 1858-1914)lucréceBronze, mid-brown patina, signed in castto sleeve and titled to base, the reversewith Société des Bronzes de Paris pastilleand impressed J.P. 3765.H: 21, W: 14 in.$2,500-3,500


417 142442/11After Simon-Louis Boizot (France, 1743-1809)boreas abducts orythieBronze, mid-brown patina, cast toshow the god of the north windabducting the daughter of the kingof Athens.H: 22 1/2, D: 10 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000

418 142442/16After Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié(French, 1845-1916)david vainquerBronze, mid-brown patina, signed incast A. Mercié and F. BarbedienneFondeur Paris, with ReductionMechanique A. Collas Brevete pastille.H: 37 1/4 in.$8,000-10,000

415 142442/1Continental bronze figure of Pan19th centuryDark brown patina, depicting a standingfigure of Pan playing the flute, a lion skinloosely draped over his shoulder withtrailing sashes extending to his mid-section, raised on siena marble tablet onbronze mounted marble base.H: 25 1/2, W: 9 7/8, D: 6 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000


420 148006/14Charles Octave Levy (1820-1899)salomeBronze, dark brown patina, signed in cast CHLevy and A. Baslet, Lyon, the base mountedwith plaque inscribed “Salome, par CH Levy”.H: 32 1/2, W: 18, D: 9 3/4 in.$2,000-3,000


419 142461/2Austrian patinated bronze inkstandfranz xavier bergman (1861-1936)Cast as a turkey atop a naturalistic base, arock to one side opening to an interior well foran inkpot, the reverse signed in cast Namgreb below Bergman amphora.H: 12, W: 21, D: 8 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000

420A 142407/1Raymond Sudre, French (1870-1962)départ de mercureMid-brown patina, the figure of Mercury holding a torch inone hand while reaching down to adjust his winged sandalwith the other, depicted standing beside an unsheatheddagger and set of pipes on a naturalistic base, mountedwith plaque inscribed Départ De Mercure Prix De ConcoursÉcole Des Beaux-Arts Paris, signed in cast Audre Paris, alsowith pastille stamped Bronze Garanti au Titre Paris.H: 45 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000


425 142376/1Continental white marble sculpturelate 19th centuryIn the form of a seated and standingputti warming themselves by a fire,raised on variegated white marblecolumn.H: 25 1/4 in. (sculpture)$3,000-5,000

422 142250/21Marie-Louise Simard (French, 1886-1963)Bronze, greenish-brown patina with traces of gilt,modeled in the Japanesque taste to depict a lady in acanoe holding a parasol, inscribed M.L. Simard, togetherwith impressed number 4, and with circular foundrymark LN Paris JL.H: 15, W: 27 3/4, D: 4 in.$2,000-3,000


423 142442/8Affortunato Gory(Italian/French, 1895-1925)Marble and gilt bronze bust of abeauty, signed Gory Paris.H: 20 3/4, W: 15 1/4 in.$3,000-4,000

424 142442/14Affortunato Gory (Italian/French, 1895-1925)White marble figural groupdepicting a female nude with chicks,signed A. Gory.H: 28 in.$4,500-5,500

421 148006/24Continental bronze group of a lionand lioness19th centuryBronze, dark green patina, signed incast A. Geoffroy.H: 12 3/4, W: 21, D: 11 1/4 in.$800-1,200

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426 142441/1Alfredo Morelli (Italian, 19th/20th century)White marble figurative group in theform of a semi figural nude femalewith dog, signed Morelli Florence tobase.H: 27, W: 22, D: 9 in.$7,000-9,000


427 142159/5Continental white marble sculpture19th centuryModeled as a cloaked womanclutching a bundle of firewood,signed G. Castano.H: 40 in.$8,000-12,000


428 142080/33After Étienne Maurice Falconet (French,1716–1791)bronze horsemanBronze and malachite, after the monumentin St. Petersburg depicting Peter the Greaton horseback atop the thunder stone.H: 9, W: 5, D: 6 in.$800-1,200

429 142472/12Russian malachite candelabrum and inkwellThe candelabrum with slender taperingstandard issuing twin gilt bronze candlearmswith malachite sockets, raised on bronze footand further malachite plinth, all on toupie feet;the cut crystal inkwell with malachite lid andconforming malachite tray. (2).H: 12, W: 9 1/2 in. (candelabrum)$1,500-2,000

430 142472/11Russian malachite and ormoluinkstandMalachite inkstand mounted with acentral candle socket encircled bythree muses and flanked by twocovered inkpots.H: 8 1/2, W: 11 3/4, D: 4 3/4 in.$2,000-3,000

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431 142472/9Large Russian style ormolu and rhodonitetwin handled urn20th centuryMounted with winged herm handles joininga laurel cast rim and raised on a squarebase with foliate feet.H: 23, W: 13 1/2, D: 6 1/4 in.$7,000-9,000

432 142414/20After A.M. Bonegor (Russian, 19th/20th century)two cossacks on horseback, 1904Bronze, mid-brown patina, depicting a cossack on horsebacksupporting a comrade riding beside, raised on naturalistic ovoidbase, signed and dated in cast.H: 10 1/2, W: 9, D: 5 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a private collector, NJ.$1,000-1,500

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433 142333/10Russian gilt bronze triptych iconmother of god joy to all whosorrowH: 5, W: 6 3/4 in. (open)$400-600


435 142080/31ARussian silver double sided icon19th centuryOval form, one side painted to showOur Lady of Tikhvin within silverriza, the other with two saintsincluding Saint Barbara.H: 5 1/4, W: 4 1/2 in.$800-1,200


434 142206/1Twelve Russian enameled bronze and brass iconsComprising a four-panel traveling icon of holy feasts, aBlessing Cross, triptych icons of Deesis, the Deesis tierand the Resurrection, a folding icon of St. John theTheologian, one large and one small icon of St. Nicholas,and icons of the Mother of God Joy of All who Sorrow,the Tikhvin Mother of God with saints, the Anastasis,and St. George. (12).H: 10, W: 9 1/4 in. (largest)$1,000-1,500


436 148006/20Two Russian porcelain platesafter the imperial kremlin serviceCentered by the imperial double-headedeagle encircled by the Russian title ofNicholas I. (2).D: 8 3/4 in.$400-600

437 142472/16Russian style ormolu and cut glass bowlmid 19th centuryCased glass body cut from blue to clearto show a band of laurel leaves above aclear diamond cut bowl, raised on flutedsocle encircled by laurel leaves andfurther square base.H: 8 3/8, D: 11 7/8 in.$2,000-3,000

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438 142472/15Pair of Russian style gilt and patinatedbronze candelabraEach with standard cast in the form of aRussian grenadier wearing a mitre cap andsupporting an acanthus cast stem issuingthree foliate candlearms to his rear, raisedon gilt foliate base. (2).H: 18 3/8, W: 7 1/4, D: 5 in.$1,500-2,000


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439 141432/40Souf Kashan rugcentral persia, circa 18806 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 5 in.$3,000-5,000

440 141815/23Tabriz pictorial rugnothwest persia, dated 1917Depicting George V of Britainand Family.2 ft. 11 in. x 2 ft. 1 in.$1,500-2,000

441 142447/6Kerman meditation rugsoutheast persia, circa 19207 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 7 in.$2,000-4,000

442 142334/7Kashan pictorial rugcentral persia, circa 19206 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 6 in.$1,000-1,500

443 141432/41Souf Tabriz rugnorthwest persia, circa 18806 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 5 in.$3,000-5,000

444 142447/5Kashan rugcentral persia, circa 19207 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 7 in.$2,000-4,000

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445 148061/1Serapi carpetnorthwest persia, circa 188011 ft. 3 in. x 9 ft. 9 in.$15,000-20,000

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ISIDOR KAUFMANN (austrian/hungarian 1853-1921) THE ZEALOT (YOUNG RABBI) Signed ‘Isidor Kaufmann’ along lower right edge, oil on panel 16 x 11 in. (40.6 x 27.9cm) $100,000-150,000 (detail)


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