Fine Antique & Estate Furniture,
Pre-Columbian and African Art

Sunday, September 14, 1997

 

1. Books: Islamic Korans. Lot of three small volumes (32mo) manuscripts, each apparently a Koran. Two in full leather tooled bindings, the third is untooled. All appear to be 19th centiury or earlier. A great study group! $750/3

2. Books: Burma, 19th century. Burmese Temple Sutra Book, c. 1825 with 24 karat gold and red lacquered cover garnished with glass and stone gems. Within the thick covers are sixteen gilt gold and black laquered religious texts. Dimensions 24" x 6.25" x 1.5". A marvelous specimen. $1300

3. Books: Burma. 19th century. Another similar jeweled specimen. This example in a book casket which is also elaborately gilt and bejeweled. It is rare to have an example of a Sutra book of this quality with its companion box. $2500

4. Books: Burma, 19th century. Another similar specimen, also brilliantly jeweled and gilt. This example likewise in a book casket which is also elaborately gilt and bejeweled, but the box darker toned with a somewhat weathered patina. Again, rare to have an example of a Sutra book of this quality with its companion box. $2000

5. Books: Burma, 19th century. A smaller Sutra book wrapped in red linen also gilt on sides of the thirteen sheets of text with black laquered letters on an ivory-white field. Dim: 21.25" x4.25" x 1". Very rare! $675

6. Books: Burma. 19th century. Burmese Temple Sutra Book, c. 1850 with elaborately painted red cover boards and fourteen panels of black and silver script quite meticulously written with red painted decoration. The outside boards are red on the inside and gold on the outside with fine red incised drawings. Two panels are filled with red painted scenes. (One chipped on edge.) D: 20.5" x 5" x 1.25". $750

7. Burma -- painting. Pair of coloful rubbings in reds, golds, and greens, on rice paper. Both with matching mattes and fine marbelize dframes. One a triad of galloping horses, and other a ceremonial barge on the banks before a temple. Framed size: 26" x 30"; 24" x 31". $75/2

8. Burma -- painting. Colorful yet somber-hued acrylic painting of a Burmese market scene, showing shoppers abnd vendors of bananas and platains. Framed size: 22" x 28.5". $350

 

9. Burma -- painting. Expressive study of native woman nursing infant, while an older sibling clambers on her knee to watch. The woman calmly gazes off, her eyes lowered, while she puffs on her typical brass bowl pipe of the region. Matted and framed; image size: 25.5" x 21.75". $500

 

10. Burma -- painting. Attractive yet stark scene, viewed from above, of a boat being paddled down the river. In greens and deep earth tones, dramatic use of the reflected light on the water is seen in this rendering. Oil or acrylic on canvas. Frame dsize: 27.5" x 18.5". $200

 

11. Painting: Eastern Europe, pre-WWII, E. Dobos, artist. Oil on board, entitled "Blind Man's Bluff" and signed lower right. 28"x18.5". $400

12. Exhibition Posters. Fine Art Lithographic Prints, lot of two prints. One 1962 exhibition of VAN DONGEN AT THE JACQUES CHALOM GALLERY, colorful, nicely framed and matted. Also a fine floral study, nicely framed and matter, signed lower right. $100/2

13. Joan Miro Poster. Fine Art Lithographic Poster, Geneva. Joan Miro, exhibition at the Musee de l'Athenee, from June to July, ca. 1970's or 80's. Visible size: 24"x16"; nicely framed in black with black linen matte. $175

 

14. Paul Gauguin Poster. Fine Art Lithographic Poster, Paris. Paul Gauguin, exhibition at the Tuileries, October ca. 1930's or 50's. Size: 31"x18.3"; framed under lucite. $250

 

15. Raoul Dufy Poster. Fine Art Lithographic Poster. Raoul Dufy, Paris. Small poster for an exhibition at the Salon de la Lumiere, Grand Palais, May 11 to July 14, 1939. Festive view of flag-draped boulevard awaiting Bastille Day ceremonies. Visible size: 15.5"x11"; nicely matted and framed. $200

16. France, Napoleonic, 19th century. Wax carving or Papier-Mache framed depiction in bas-relief, ca. 1850, of the laureate head of Napoleon I facing left in glass shadow box. 8.5" x 6.5". $500

17. France, Napoleon Engraving. Paul Delaroche (after, ca. 1838). Hand tinted engraving by Aristide Louis, from 1841, of Delaroche's famed and widely reproduced painting of Napoleon standing with one hand in his waistcoat. Print nicely preserved with vibrant colors, in antique frame. Print size: 16.5" x 12". The original painting at that time in the collection of the Countess of Sandwich. $250

 

18. Haitian Painting, by Barkaza Roho. Colorful, amusing oil painting of animals’ music concert. Six of the animals musicians on various insrtuments, with only those of the apes electrified. In the background, other pairs of animals dance. Framed size: 20.5" x 29.5". $550

19. Indian Miniatures. India, late 19th-early 20th century. Lot of two Moghul-style illuminated pages. One with portrait of finely attired Maharaja standing in profile, holding cup with nimbus about his head. On other, a beautiful lady stands holding a dish. Both illustrations nicely painted; nasta'liq inscriptions above and below. Pictures matted; visible size: 7.75" x4.7". $225/2

20. Italy, Venice, c. 16th century. An elaborately illustrated frontispiece(?) in vivid colors and gold on vellum. One side the page divided into two panels: above, the lion of St. Mark by fortified hill around which a road wraps. Below, coats of arms: four oval shields, each with different device, in beribboned cartouches. Other side of page with octagonal vignette showing the enthroned Doge holding scales and sword, all within ornate Renaissance foliate border. Art finely preserved. Mounted between two thick pieces of plastic. D: 8.2"x 5.7" $400

 

21. Asian Art Varia: an odd lot consisting of these treasures: numerous Siamese/Burman black folio leaves with white line drawings, and three unidentified gilt rubbings. FABULOUS!!! $50/lot

 

22. Japan, 19th century. Japanese woodblock print: Utamaro, Edo Period. "Lady with Scroll": a seated gowned woman reading a scroll, beside her a fan on a partition. Framed. Image size: 14.5" x 10". $300

23. Japanese Print. Hokusai (1760-1849), section of larger woodblock print in black and white. Subject apparently a group of actors, one of whom is kneeling on the ground and applying make-up. Size: 7"x5", in carved wood frame. Ex T. Sakai Gallery, Tokyo. $50

24. Japan-Edo Period. A lot of various and sundry wood-block book illustrations and fragments thereof. 14 pieces, in varying conditions. $100

25. Map, 18th century. Sanson, 1750, HISPANIA ANTIQUA, a revision of an earlier Spanish map by the Frenchman Robert de Vaugundy. A nice framed map of the Iberian Peninsula. Image: 22.5"x19.25" and 30" x 26" framed. $450

26. Map, 18th century. Signed: Hall, sculptor, c. 1750. Constellation Map; LIBRA, A colored small chart with punch marks for key stars toward which the viewer orients the chart to find the Libra Constellation. Visible size: 7.75" x 5.25". $150

 

27. Map, early 18th century. Ca. Homann c. 1716, engraver: AEGYPTUS HODIERNA, colored copper plate engraved map of Egypt as described by Paul Lucas, 1664-1737, traveller, archaeologist, and antiquarian to King Louis XIV. Hand colored, fanciful cartouche. A lovely map, framed. Inside dimensions: 18.5" x 23". $600

 

28. Map, late 17th century. Cornelium Danckerts, NOVA TRANSYLVANIAE PRINCIPATUS TABULA, Amsterdam, c. 1675. A nice framed map of the Land of the Vampires. Image: 22.5"x19" and 30"x26" framed. $450

 

29. American Artist: Dale Rayburn (1942 -). Framed oil painting: "Dreams of the Past." inscribed on back of painting, along with autograph. Dramatic frontal portrait of bearded old man staring openly at the viewre. Behind him, smaller images of him recedign into the dark background. Signed "Rayburn" at lower right. In ornate antique-style frame. Painting size: 16" x 20". $900

Born in the South into a farming family in 1942, he was reared in an environment that continues to be strongly reflected in his paintings. The artist became inclined towards descriptive works at an early age, winning his first community recognition at thirteen. Earning a B.A. in Art in 1964, he continues to paint every phase of Southern life using vivid realism and a unique blend of color and talent.

 

30. Rembrandt H. van Rijn, 1606-1669 (after). "Landscape with a Cow," full page from the heliographic Quantin Folio, of 1880 (8th state), no. 337. Lovely bucolic scene of farm cottage against a stream. Image size: 4"x5"; nicely matted in champagne-colored frame: 17"x18". $275

 

31. Rembrandt H. van Rijn, 1606-1669 (after). "Femme nue, Assise sur un Butte," full page from the heliographic Quantin Folio, of 1880 (8th state) no. 162. Fine figure study in dramatic lighting of plump young woman. Image size: 6.75"x6"; nicely matted in champagne-colored frame: 17"x18". $350

 

32. Rembrandt H. van Rijn, 1606-1669 (after). "Beggar," full page, 18"x12.5", from the heliographic Quantin Folio, of 1880 (8th state) no. 119. Two poorly dressed men shamble off to the side in profile. Image size: 3.5"x2.3"; protectively mounted on board. $125

33. Rembrandt H. van Rijn, 1606-1669 (after). "Portrait of Rembrandt, Octagonal Frame," full page from, 18"x12.5", the heliographic Quantin Folio, of 1880 (8th state). Image size: 2"x1.6"; protectively mounted on board. $125

 

34. Whaling Print, 18th century. F. Rapp, c. 1790, a colorful print depicting Eskimo harpooners attacking a large walrus while other sea mammals sit on ice floes, one of which is a fantasy sea-lion. Matted, 11 x 15". $200

 

35. Whaling Print, 18th century. Rapp, c. 1790, a colorful print with a beached narwhale and shark. Matted, 11 x 15". $200

 

36. Whaling Print, early 19th century. French print, c. 1825 called "Le Cachalot Macrocephale", illustrating a beached whale with its fins atop a large rock outcropping by which a small boat rows by. dim: 6" x 9", framed. $150

37. Whaling Painting, American. An American folk oil on wood painting of a whaling scene; three small harpooner boats attacking a diving whale, its tail flukes high in the air. On the distant horizon two whaling vessels under full sail. In old frame, signed: M. ZIMMERMAN. Image dimensions: 32"x24.5". $350

 

38. Whaling Painting -- American. (Whaling Memorabilia) A black ink over white surface advertisement for W. A. Robinson Co. Inc,/ New Bedford, Mass. /WHALE OIL SOAPS. Above is a finely painted scene depicting two whale boats attacking a submerged whale. Atop and below are two over-sized sperm whales. The popular theme GREASY LUCK TO WHALERS is below the water line of the painting and just above the pasted-on Robinson logo. 13 x 10.5" framed. $150

39. Whaling Memorabilia, American. Stonington Bank of Connecticut, an uncut sheet of currency including two $1, a $2 and a $3 bill each of which has vignettes of whaling scenes ar naval scenes. In mint condition. $150

 

 

Antiques, Silver, Objects, & Furniture

 

40. American or Continental, ca. 1900. A very attractive bullion thread-embroidered white satin "table skirt" depicting flowers, etc. red cloth backing. L: ca.120". $200

 

41. American or European, room (or dressing) two-panel screen, ca.1895-1920’s. Attractively hand-painted, set in scrolled frames. Interior panels with idyllic tableaux: roses on balluster railing amid delicate trees, vines, and peacock. Continued on other panel to show peacock gazing out upon two distant swans in pool. Backs of panels have realistically rendered flower-filled jardinieres. Ht: 61"; W:24.75". Desirable and not often encountered. $800

 

42. Antique Wall Mirror (perhaps Italian). Charming decorative mirror, dark-stained with insets of rose sprays in high relief, these highlighted in blue, green, and gold. At top a similar crest of acanthus palmettes and arabesques. Size: 29" x 16". $300

 

43. Antique Wall Mirror, Regency Period. Antique mirror in walnut (or cherry), with fairly wide concave molded frame with upper corners rounded. Nicely carved floral arabesque facade at top. Size: 41" x 27". A restrained, elegant piece. $500

 

44. Art Nouveau Revival(?) A pair of hammered metal wall sconces(candle), ca.1920’s, signed. interesting . Ht.33 in. $150/pair

 

45. Ceramic Box Lot: containing pottery bust of Spanish female; pottery bust of African child; a "Kaiser" Bird platter, Dia: 7.5"; old candy dish(pictorial), L: 4.75"; a Wedgwood 1969 "Man on the Moon" platter, Dia: 6"; Limoges collector plates, diam.8.5 in. each, 2 larger Limoges plates 9.75 in.diam. All appear to be in nice shape. The lot. $300/lot

 

46. Ceramic lot. Another carton, this containing four large jugs/pots. Decorative. $100/4

 

47. Continental Europe. A lovely walnut drop-front secretaire, bun feet (feet detached for transport), four large drawers outside, eight within leaf. Regency style -- beautiful wood!! The underside of the top drawer has written: "1812 Freiburg." H: (sans feet) 54.5"; W: 45". A piece with terrific potential!!!! $2000+

 

 

 

48. Continental Europe. A pair of Continental/Italian corner arm-chairs, being a comfortable mix of traditional and contemporary design. Black lacquered frames with scallopshell ornament, attractive pleated satin-covered cushions in soft coral pink. W: 26"; H: 33.5". $250/Pair

49. Continental Europe. Regency-style divan, with restrained gold-leafed frame with discreet volute and floral ornament carving. Back, seat, and armpads with striped damask in muted greens with white, pink, salmon. A delightful piece in fine condition -- at home in both traditional or contemporary decor. L: 54"; H: 35". $1500

 

50. Medals, Continental Europe, ca.19th-20th century. A lot of three Decorations each in gilt metal with enamel. First a Bulgarian Medal with ribbon, cased; next a Greek Order; lastly a Russian Order. All in nice shape and well-worth researching!!! L: 2.25"-3.5". (not including suspension hangers). $300

 

51. Diamond jewelry: Continental, ca. 1910-25. Handsome little rectangular bar pin in almost Deco-style. Openwork, beaded face in white gold on yellow gold frame. Central round diamond with diagonal band of channel set sapphires. Smaller diamond chips in field. L: 1.75". Nice! $500

 

52. Continental Europe, perhaps French, ca. 19th century. Ivory (talc?) bottle from a Travelling Set, with carved crowned monogram, most likely Royal. Excellent condition with nice colour, and of course, perfect! H: 4.25". Lid and base unscrew. A lovely and no doubt rare item, beautifully preserved. $400

 

53. Continental Europe, later Victorian Era. A tortoise-shell change purse with inlaid gold/gilt fittings; the interior with compartments, and delicate latch closure. Condition excellent and scarce thus. L: 3" x1.75". Nice. $250

 

54. Continental -- France or Italy. A tripod "tip-up top" circular inlaid marquetry table with bucolic motif depicting gardening implements and floral sprays, ebonised base likely refinished. Original bronze fittings on legs, with brass mounts around rim of table-top. An attractive item, a little work would render it a most pleasing addition to one's salon. D: 17"; H: 32 ". $650

 

55. Continental Europe, Victorian. A "Farthingale" wood and rattan seat in the Neoclassic French taste: openwork frame with carefully carved floral and moulded decoration. The back with finely-crafted cane weaving. A few weak spots in the rattan but sound, the wood having a nice brown patina. W: 35"; H: 26". $600

 

56. Continental Europe, Victorian. A pair of attractive marquetry side chairs, covered in grosse-pointe needlework. Frame itself squared and severe with more exhuberant detailing to back. Openwork panel with well-turned balusters; inlay quality quite fine. The wood has a golden tone. A handsome pair in nice shape. $800/2

 

57. Continental, Late Georgian. A corner table constructed of a very thick (ca.1/4 inch plus) walnut veneer over a solid wood frame with cabriolet legs, both nicely carved with floral and cartouche reliefs. Comes with separate white and grey scrolled-edge marble top. A nice item, showing how furniture USED to be made! W.20.5"; H: 31.5" (with top). $800

 

58. Continental, Victorian. A hung corner cabinet: gilded exterior, with the glass faced door frame carved and gilt in traditional Baroque style over soft wood solids. The exterior is cloth-covered, the interior lined with old (ca. 18th cent.) satin embroidery, shelves of oak. H: 59"; W:13". $500

 

59. England, ca.1835. A French oak and Danish walnut, Sheraton-style long-case 8-day "Grandfather" clock; signed "HOGART LONDON" on the enamel face, which is decorated with scrolling foliage, sea serpents, and gilt brass metal fittings. Glass appears original. H: ca.7.5 feet Handsome showpiece once restored, as the wood is quite nice!! $2500

 

60. COSTUME JEWELLERY BONANZA !!!! A bag containing at LEAST a kilogram of items from various places, periods, materials and styles. A delight to the eyes of the beholder see how they sparkle and shine like the stars above! A winning bid will allow the proud new owner an opportunity to dress like the Stars, only better!!! And CHEAP besides!!! $500

 

61. Czechoslovakia. A very interesting crystal sculpture by KOSTA, signed by the artist "warff". 12.5 inches tall, it resembles a three-sided obelisk, but with an abstract design showing through the polished face. A very lovely object! Scarce and collectible. $400

 

62. Decorative Wall Mirror, ca.1930’s - early 40’s. Vanity mirror, almost shield-shaped with beveled edging. The narrow wooden frame esentially a Deco version of Lois XIV, with pendant corners, beaded borders, and stylized floral spray at top. The wood gilded and silvered. Size: 31" x 24". $400

 

63. Display Cabinets. Both custom made: on desk-like pedestal, one side a narrow slab and the other with drawers, with added decorative molding. The dispay with sturdy anodized aluminum frame, heavy glass, and sliding lockable doors. Average size: 50"x20"x33.5". Both would refinish nicely. $500/2

 

64. Doll Collection & Oddments. A box filled with dolls of all sizes, and their pillows. The larger items fully dressed, many with nice bisque heads. Small dolls also bisque, articulated. A very nice lot, worthy of identification because there is quality here. About 13 dolls, excluding pillows(several). There are possible treasures in this box!! $650/lot

 

65. Early Paper Ephemera. A good lot of paper ephemera of predominantly late 19th and turn of the century items. Included are old advertisement (and a fine hand painted ad placard, Edwardian England), many loose illustrations from books (some frameable), a wide selection of sheet music, a few issues of Hearth and Home, a woman's newspaper/magazine, and a few issues of Good Stories, c. 1920's. Rounding out the lot, two serial publications, The History of Our Country, with chromolithographic covers, and Famous Composers and Their Works, published in Boston and the American Portrait Gallery, with fine illustrations. Peruse carefully, many treasures here. $200

 

66. Early Photos. A most interesting assemblage of material including two boxes of glass negative plates, possibly Austrian, c. pre-1920's. Early albumin prints of landmarks and people of 19th century Burma, two illustrated picture albums of Baalbek and Ireland, 19th century photo portraits, an immigration visa from Germany, dated 1926 and more. $150/lot

 

67. England. A large wallet made of reptile skin with silver mounts, hallmarked Birmingham 1895. Also a box, with enamelled machine-patterned lid, and hallmarked Birmingham 1911. Also a silver display "casket" on ball feet and with machine-patterned lid, and original velvet fitted liner. Three very nice items and quite useable! Wallet: 4" x 5.5"; box: 1.5" in diam.; casket: 3.7" long. $350/3

 

68. England, ca. 1922 and earlier. A fine little antique sterling silver lot of spoons. Including 5 small demi-tasse by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, ca. 1922; a Georgian condiment ladle, ca. 1809; an Edwardian condiment spoon; three foreign inscribed teaspoons. Best piece a sterling ladle, Georgian ca. 1809, with rod-like handle of twisted baleen(?); bowl with engraved initials: "P.P". L: 3.25" - 8". $500/11

 

69. England, ca.1930. Brass cash register by "National Cash Register Co., Ltd". Repair guarantee dated 14, Nov. 1930; keys 1/2d to 5/-. Very ornate and quite lovely! H: 16.5"; W: 13.75". $1000

 

70. England/Burma, Georgian-Victorian Period. Interesting and attractive set of silver "berry" spoons, mostly of George III date plus some Victorian, which were later enriched with repousse work and engraving. The plain, simple spoons were engraved on their ovate handles with floral arabesques. The bowls with were worked raised fruit and leaves motifs and then gilt. Spoons mostly in three sizes: tea, soup, and serving, with hallmarks of most of the dates falling inbetween 1790 and 1820, and a few with chop marks. Forty-one pieces totalling over 40 oz. of silver. Nice group! $3500/41

With the increasing cultivation and popularity of the strawberry in early 19th century England, around 1850 it became fashionable among the Victorians to present as gifts "berry" (i.e., strawberry) spoons. These were usually plain earlier spoons embossed with foliage, fruit, or flowers. Many of these spoons are marked pre-1800. Whether these alterations to the above items is English or Burmese is difficult to ascertain. Some of the spoons do carry chopmarks. Unlike other types of later-decorated silver, the value of "berry" spoons is usually double that of the plain spoons.

 

71. England, late 19th century. A "British Bulldog" pocket pistol, nickel plated, with short, rounded, hard rubber grips. Six-shot doulble-action revolver. Stamped number 726, also with trademark dog’s head. L: 6.75". Well preserved with much of nickel finish remaining. A fine decorator’s piece. $350
Photos of Gen. George Custer show him holding a similar pair. These guns were popular in the American West.

 

72. England, late 19th century. Another "British Bulldog" pocket pistol like previous but a little smaller, and with slight differences. Perhaps an older model. Not bad shape with perhaps half of nickel finish remaining; with nicely checquered wood grips. Sound and workable. A fine decorator’s piece. L: 6.1". $200

 

73. England, Victorian - Edwardian Eras. Four hallmarked items: cobalt glass lined salt and pepper holders with attractive openwork frames. Also a silver tube from travelling set with monogram. A little tarnished, otherwise sound. Last an Edwardian small conical case, engraved, with cute little collapsible cigar holder within, also engraved. H: 1-3 in. Good lot. $300/4

 

74. Fabric lot. Five items: an "Indonesian" silk(?) wraparound shawl ca.114" x 22"; a beaded cotten batting-filled pin-cushion, 8 inches long; also two Victorian purses, one with embroidered scenes showing couples, with silvered fittings; plus a silk chiffon with gold thread embroidered flowers, ornate gilt fittings; and lastly, a 171 inch long "belt" of cloth, beads and yarn. A fun lot for dress-up! $150/5

 

75. Fabric lot. With five items -- two might be clothes for a large doll: a chiffon & lacework/embroidered slip, L: 35", and an apron with embroidered hem, L: 28"; embroidered and woven multicoloured "curtains", likely Afghan, 12" x 33.5" each; and lastly, two items of lacework: a runner 18" x 52" with box lacework fringe, and a table covering, with lacework and large, 204" x 152". A fun lot for playing house! $200/5

 

76. France. A lovely lot of two ceramic boxes, Sevres/Limoges in excellent condition. The hexagonal box with blue and gold foliage, diam: 2.75"; and the other a rectangular box, lavendar with gilt and floral cartouche, size: 2.25" x 1.5". $200/2

77. France, Haviland/Limoges chinaware: four flat cups and saucers, with two two-handled soups, no saucers. All are very ornate and in excellent condition. $150/10

 

78. France. Two woven tapestries: 37" x 19", showing a fox hunt (with horses, hounds, etc); the other 25" x 39", showing an outdoor scene with women, wine casks, painter, etc. Both nice wall displays. Tapestries appear to be sound. $200/2

 

79. Furniture varia: wrought iron frames, along with three large bevelled glass tops (ca.7/16th in. thick), two steel artist-inspired chairs, starkly geometric in form, as well as anumber of marble bases in soft creme-tan colour. A veritable "living-room-in-a-lot"!!! $1000/lot

 

80. Furniture varia: slipper chair with baloon back, semi-cabriolet legs, front have ball feet. nicely carved with florals and arabesques, and all gilt frame. With attractive silk damask seat. (ca.1800??) H: 34"; W.17". $450

 

81. Glass varia exotica: six beakers in thin, fine patterned design, three large and three small; plus novelty liquor glass with three bowls that join above the stem; an attractive engraved goblet with blown spiral interior to stem; and lastly an amethyst-coloured liquor goblet with long twisted stem. Nice lot. $75/9

 

82. Gold lot. Nice little group of gold jewelry pieces. Including: a 14 kt twisted wire tie tac with fine cultured pearl; a handsome Edwardian match safe, with machine patterning, London hallmark, 9 kt; drop pendant in "Italo-Gothic" style, perhaps American, ca. 1900-20; stick pin in white and yellow gold with central diamond chip; Italian-looking robust 14 kt gold pendant, sort of Baroquish, with micro-mosaic of flower; a braided ring; a 14 kt pin set with agate cabochon; and a large 4 ducat of Franz Joseph I of Austria (restrike) set in reddish gold pendant bezel. Fun and attractive stuff here! $850/8

 

83. Household varia. A veritable treasure trove of goodies: 3 large glazed pottery planters, antique table frames, antique shipping crate of wood, glass, etc., and a lamp to light your way. $200/the lot

 

84. Hungary, ca.19th Century. A belt, consisting of base silver plaques sewn with a cloth/leather backing, each with a floral design. The buckle is large and ornate, with a central gilt openwork ornament. Length: ca.38". A fine and handsome collectible. $300

 

85. Italy. Pair of silverplated candlesticks in the form of very long-stemmed cups. H:. 10.25"; 11.75". Also a Central European nesting tea set, also in silverplate, signed "PRATA WOLFF", three pieces consisting of the pot, creamer and sugar. $150/5

 

86. Italy, ca. 1950’s-60’s. Lot of two art glass pieces. One an orange free form bowl with four extremely long, twisting and soaring points -- very dramatic! W: 26". Also a heavy, fluted bowl, ovoid, with volute ends resembling handles. Interior with gold flakes creating attractive layered texture. W: 12". $150/2

 

87. South Italian, ca.19th Century. Blessed Mary in swirling robe, standing on orb with two putti at feet. Probably carried to India (where it was collected). Good quality carving surviving beneath the weathered polychrome. H: 9". Still a nice object. $150

88. Novelty Teapot. In the shape of a British Sopwith Camel airplane, the aviator being part of the "wings" and lid, with amusung two coffee-cup kill marks in fusilage fore of pilot. $25

 

89. Parasols. Three parasols, one Indian: multicoloured scenes on cloth, very fine work and old. The other Victorian, with fine, intricately carved ebony and silver handle and fittings, velvet bow on handle (cloth bag over velvet parasol to protect from soiling). The last, Japanese in bamboo and painted oil cloth showing floral designs; post-WWII. All in nice shape! Perfect for those up-coming summer days! L: 23.5"-35". $375/3

 

90. Sterling Silver Varia. A bag of various and sundry rings, necklaces, pens, buttons, etc., etc. in sterling & other materials, guaranteed to delight and thrill the winning bidder of this lot. $250 up

 

91. and Continental, ca. 1900. A small silver lot, including three toiletry pieces: a comb, brush and file. Also two medium size serving utensils, a butter knife and two tongs (two or three of these in elctroplate). Lastly, a Sheffield straight razor with celluloid handle. L: 4.25" - 8.4". $100/9

 

92. "Tiffany" Stained Glass. A lot two attractive stained glass reproductions, one circular with parrots, overall warm colors, signed Louis C. Tiffany. Other in blues and cool greens, probably also a Tiffany, of water lillies. Very attractive. Nice lot. H: 8.75" and 11.5". $50/2

 

93. United States. A lot consisting of three old cameras: one an old polaroid SLR, Series 600, in ivory with brown leatherette cover and case -- works fine; an Agfa Box camera, ca.1920 with black leather cover, reflector viewer, single shutter speed; and an Argus rangefinder camera, early 1950’s, with coated lens, adjustable f-stops, variable shutter speeds, in original case. Collectable, useable and solid as a rock! $150/3

 

94. Photographica varia. Vivetar brand tripod, ca.1970’s, heavy duty, professional quality, anodised aluminium & diecast mounts, multiple adjustments, heavy telescoping legs with center support column. 38". $100

 

95. United States A black ranch-raised Mink coat, size 10, made by "Menning". In very nice condition save for an opening seam near the neck, easily repaired. Such coats are quite costly if good quality pelts are used. Repaired and glazed, this coat is easily worth estimate! Comes with belt. $2000

 

96. United States. An antique country mirror, framed in American Federal style with carved pilasters and simple floral ornament. In oak and pine, the wood repainted some decades ago. Size: 36.5" x 60". $300

 

97. United States. Sterling Silver bud vase by "Towle" silversmiths: 8 inches tall. Has a couple small dents, easily removeable. Retail for new-out-of-the-box is quite high, considering this is "holloware". A nice item for the night stand. $150

 

98. United States, ca.1900. Sterling silver match-holder with painted enamel face of a nude, long-haired beauty blowing bubbles from a bowl. Chip in lower left corner with slight losses, otherwise the composition is excellent and complete. Size 1.75" x 2". These items are rare in perfect shape, and scarce in any case!!! Nice. $300

 

99. United States, ca. 1900-25. A very interesting lot consisting of two lorgnettes, one in plastic(?), the other silver with marcasites, and a gilt monocle. A very nice lot of scarce items, and in perfect condition!! $250/2

 

100. United States, ca.1840. Fireplace facade of walnut and mahogany, finely crafted and impeccably finished in deep reddish tones, with fluted columns, carved mouldings, bevelled mirror inset (ca.25.5" x 10"), the whole piece 78" tall and 76" long. Finely preserved with two loose but easily reattached sections of base moulding. A most handsome architectural ornament! $3500

 

101. United States, ca.1900-20. Sterling holloware Salt and Pepper sets, one set tall (5.75 in.); another shorter, tripodal and with monogram(2.5 in.); also a silver-plated three-footed salt cellar in the European taste (Victorian). H: 1.75"; D: 2.75". $250/5

 

102. United States, ca.1920’s. Pair of sterling holloware bud vases. Height: 10" each. Condition not bad considering thinness of metal. Attractive and ready to use. $300

 

103. USA & Europe. A bag of various and sundry KEYS. Noted are those for furniture, clocks, doors and automatons. Made of brass, iron, wood, etc. Also, a bag filled with Chinese items, bone and ivory, glass, and numerous other treasures waiting to be discovered! $150 lot

 

104. "Fun Stuff" Lot. A carton of "junque": misc. ceramics, pottery, a painted vase (floral/bird), etc., etc. Yard sale stuff and other unrecognized treasures! Dozens of items anyways! $125 lot

 

Desk Stamp & Seal Collection.

 

105. Desk Stamps: American(?), early 20th century. Fine cut crystal stamp, a tapering and of octoganal section with facetted top, set in Empire-style openwork bronze "cage". The bronze with crossed torches, floral columns and swags, machine-patterned base. Matrix unengraved. H:3.45". Nice. $225

 

106. Desk Stamps: American(?), early 20th century. Another crystal -handled stamp similar to previous, but plain tapering handle of oval section. The once-gilt bronze fittings with two semi-draped classical facing each other, one holding arrows, the other an oinochoe and chalice. American-style eagles above. Octagonal matrix unengraved. H: 3.4". Choice. $275

 

107. Desk Stamps: American(?), early 20th century. An oval cut crystal ink well which could be a companion to the previous two stamps. Vessel encased in openwork gilt bronze frame with neo-classical motif of Muses: one seated sculpting, the other painting. Similar floral band at rim of ink well. H: 2.75". Charming object. $275

108. Desk Stamps: Ca. 1900-20., or later. A pair of heavy, ornate, and finely crafted scuptural desk stamps, likely from the same maker, probably Italian or German. Both of columnar form with ball pommels of bloodstone. One with silver fittings of a knightly theme: upper metal band worked like a coronet, the unegraved base with shields and helmets. Other with bronze handle of three cranes supporting pommel; seal base in bloodstone. H: 3". Choice examples! $550/2

 

109. Desk Stamps: Ca. 1920’s-30’s. Lot of three, one marked Germany, the others probably also German. Small unengraved stamp with polished free form handle in ivory-looking material, most likely stag horn, with brass base and matrix. Another similar, but in faux horn (composition with brown lacquer) with foliate silver plated base engraved with "M." Another with elaborate compostion handle, perhaps from the 1930’s, of stag emerging from tree. Floral engraved caps at top and bottom, the top set with mock tortise shell. H: 2.9"-5.4". $200/3

 

110. Desk Stamps: China. Lot of five chop type stamps. Two traditional slab types in nicely patinated ivory. A truncated pyramid in wood. One in green travertine with lion finial. One in mother-of-pearl (Japanese?) with human head finial and uncertain device. H: 1.3"-1.6". $125/5

 

111. Desk Stamps: China, contemporary. Lot of two. Stamps with decoratively engraved bottoms and arabesque stalk handles in gilt bronze. The top of one set with carved carnelian/agate goose, the other a wading bird in rose quartz. Bases devoid of seal. H: 2.3"; 2.9". Cute lot. $250/2

 

112. Desk Stamps: Continental. Lot of two. One perhaps Italian, ca. 1920’s, with "rococco" arabesque handle, gilt bronze with central enamelling: base with fine gothic "H." Other German with fine faceted knob handle in purplish agate, and lovely chased floral gilt or gold-filled base, now empty of its octogonal seal. H: 3.8"; 2.6". $125/2

 

113. Desk Stamps: Continental, early 20th century. Handsome ivory handled stamp -- hexagonal with carved floral arabesques on alternating sides. Top set with fine amethyst cabochon. Turned brass base unengraved. H: 3.6". Attractive with fine patina to ivory. $325

 

114. Desk Stamps: Continental, early 20th century. Fine European stamp with tapering handle of finely patterned black, brown, and white agate. Base, unengraved, with wreaths, floral sprays and beading. Choice condition. H: 3.6". $250

 

115. Desk Stamps: Continental, late 19th -early 20th century. One of gilt bronze, perhaps French or Spanish, with tapered rectangular handle with foliate base. On two sides of handle, panels of "Toledo" steel -- etched and blued with floral arabesques. Also a roccoco-style stamp with ornate gilt bronze fittings and brilliant silver and blue enamelled handle. H: 2.75"; 3.1". $225/2

 

116. Desk Stamps: English and European, late 19th - early 20th century. Lot of two choice stamps. One British, ca. 1920, with simple, unengraved flaring base in sterling, with Brighton hallmark, and piriform handle in green agate. L: 1.8". Bauluster-handled stamp, facetted of octagonal section, in brown and mustard colored jasp-agate. Foliate-carved silver base set with shield-shaped chalcedony engraved with gothic B. L: 2.4". $375/2

 

117. Desk Stamps: European and American, 20th century. Lot of two. Small hand stamp in sterling, marked F & B, with cabochon top set with brilliant wood or jelly opal. Handle v-shaped and in high relief arabesques. Seal: cursive RLC. H: 1.5". Also a small desk stamp like the stone ones seen elsewhere in this collection, but this in yellow glass, ca. 1900. Device: coronet, gothic "UuS" below. H: 1.75". Nice pair. $175/2

 

118. Desk Stamps: European, early 20th century. Lot of three small stamps, each with nickel plated brass bases. Two with tapering facetted handles in tiger’s eye agate; the smallest in attractive jasp-agate in pinks, tans, and yellows. H: 1.75"-2.25". $100/3

 

119. Desk Stamps: French or German, ca. 18th or early 19th century. Small desk stamp with typical turned knob wood handle. Seal a screw-in disk engraved with stag regardent next to tall stump which is sprouting new growth. At side a shield with letter M. Nicely preserved. H: 1.9". $175

 

120. Desk Stamps: Germany, ca. 1900. Lot of two desk stamps of bauluster form with stepped vases, with facetted corners so that stamps are of octagonal section. Both in colorful carnelian/agate, the sealing surfaces unengraved. L: 1.75"; 2.5". Both pristine. $275/2

 

121. Desk Stamps: Italian or French, ca. mid 19th century. Lovely carved stamp with cenotaph-like handle in quality iridescent mother-of-pearl. Handle shaped as a vase surmounted by a ribbed ovolo. Unengraved base in richly foliated silver. L: 3.25". $300

 

122. Desk Stamps: Probably American. Lot of two with old plastic handles. One a variegated brown and black nicely imitating travertine marble; the bronze base engraved P.H. Other greenish with deep red top seperated by black liner -- muck like the silverware handles, buttons and costume jewelry seen in the 1940’s and 50’s. H: 2.4"; 3.4". $175/2

 

123. France, 19th Century. Large diplomatic wax seal in gold-gilt copper machine-turned holder, with bullion tassels. Seal shows Liberty standing, inscribed: "AU NOM DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE." Condition quite nice; seals this large usually do not survive intact. Diameter of case: 5.5". $350

 

A Group of Decorative Ship Models

 

124. Ship Model: "H.M.S. Bounty." Another superbly detailed and finely crafted model of this ship of 1787, one of the most famous (or notorious) in British naval history. The ship three masted, with four cannon and four assault guns. The model is made to scale, of teak, mohagany and boxwood, with sails at full to partially furled, and completely rigged. L: 30.5"; on walnut stand within oak and glass case. A marvelous decorator’s and historical conversation piece. $3000

 

125. Ship Model: "H.M.S. Pandora." Extraordinarily well detailed and finely crafted model of this 1775 three masted, twenty-two cannon ship of the British Navy. The model is made to scale, of teak and boxwood, with sails at full, and completely rigged. L: 30"; on walnut stand. A fine decorator’s piece. $2750

The Pandora retrieved the non-mutinous survivors of the Bounty affair at Tahiti to return them to England. Sadly the ship sunk en route with all aboard off the horn of the Cape of Good Hope.

 

126. Ship Model: "Race Horse." Another finely model, this of the artillery ship, Race Horse. Boat smaller and two-masted, carrying two heavy mortars. Fully rigged and lovingly detailed. L: 23"; on walnut stand. Choice. $1750

 

 

Egypt and Near East

 

127. Egypt. Brass platter with fine and intricate arabesque engraving, likely "Mameluke Revival" style. Handsome central lobed medallion circled by alternating script and weave pattern medallions. With rolled rim, heavy and quite old. D: 12". $275

 

128. Judaea, Late Bronze Age, ca. 13th century BC. A finely potted juglet in gray ware with considerable remains of creme/ochre slip. Jug quite elegant for type, with ovoid body on narrow foot, flaring mouth on cylindrical neck, and single handle. Repaired at mouth, otherwise good condition. H: 7". Reasonably priced!! $200

129. Egypt, "Tut-mania!" Large cup in attractively patterned yellowish alabaster. Cup with high-stemmed bowl and two ornate openwork lotiform handles. Incised lotus pattern on bowl. Antique with nice ancient appearance. H: 7.25"; W: 7". If you can’t buy the original in the Cairo Museum, this makes a good sustitute! $425

 

130. Egyptian Bust. Finely crafted museum replica. Marvelous portrait of a of a man, probably a Middle Kingdom pharaoh. In poured stone, finished to match the basalt or diorite original; mounted on walnut base. Height (of head only): 7.75". A choice display piece at a minute fraction of the original!! $300

131. Central Asian Jewellery Lot. Comprised of a number of intricately hand-wrought pendant, amulets, plaited chains , rings, and ear-rings, in both silver and white metal, a number of ewhich are gem-set with real and glass stones. 14 pieces. A treasure trove for the collector or the novice Belly-Dancer!!!! $400/lot

 

132. Morroco, Taureg. A lot of two intricately colored camel saddles, in leather. The ornament in greens, reds and earth tones, along with both being thickly fringed. L: 24"; 38". $300/2

 

133. Persia, Luristan or Khurvun, ca. 1000 BC. Large, finely burnished red ware vessel of ovoid shape with strongly carinated shuolders. On one side a long projecting, angular trough-like spout encircled with raised ribbing; at opposite side a vertical raised rib. End of spout fragmentary with part of tip remaining but not attached. At base, repairs with slight restoration. Overall a very well crafted and handsome object. Proper restoration would make this a most elegant antiquity indeed! H: 9.25". $500

 

134. Persia, antique lot. Lot of two. Medieval baluster-shaped small brass vessel, with encircling incised ring ornament; ca. 10th-12th century style, but probably 17th to 19th century. Also an antique gilt silver and niello bracelet, Turkish with raised filligree bosses, later converted into a cylindrical container. H: 2.25"; 3". $250/2

 

135. Persia, Safavid-Qajar Dynasties. A lot of three steel buttons, each hand carved openwork designs, with various inscriptions. Likely decorations for armour. Sizes from .75" to 1.65". Lovely workmanship! Choice decorative pieces which could be used as wearable ornaments. $125/3

 

136. Persia, ca. 1900. A good-sized spherical container, hinged to open in half: a melon carrier! In partially tinned copper, the walls with ribbed fluting and raised gadroons. With sturdy carrying handle and locking mechanism. Still usable. H: 9". Cute! $250

 

137. Persia, early 20th century. Heavy footed Qajar-style bowl in cast brass, and copper plated. Exterior enriched with chased work: floral medallions alternate with semi-circualar medials with hunting scenes ands arabesques. Band of script below the rim. D: 10" Attractive. $250

 

138. Persia, Qajar, late 19th century. A deep footed bowl or cauldron in Qajar-style like previous but the schema of the ornament more elaborate and more richly detailed -- the workmanship also finer. Chased details include: several bands chased with floral arabesques, and two with fine nasta’liq script. Also row of alternating lobed and ovoid medallions with arabesques, some with animals. D: 10.75". The heavy cast bowl suggestive of an earlier Safavid piece being reworked in the 19th century. Choice. $650

 

139. Red Sea Region. A large section of gold-embroidered cloth, very heavy, with an ornate repeating geometric pattern. Decorative and quite displayable. Size: 44" x 51". $200

 

Asia

 

140. India. Lot of two pieces. First, an emaciated Buddha in nicely patinated ivory, replicating the famed Ghandaran sculpture of this type. Carefully detailed. H; 2.6". Also a bronze figurine of a flute player on round base. H: 5". $125/2

 

141. India and China. A fine oriental lot. A handsome Indian gilt silver octagonal box, nicely engraved on all sides, with jewel set lid and brilliant champleve enamel birds and florals. Also a similar gold or gilt drop-shaped pendant, Moghul style, in white, red, and green enamel and set with diamonds. From China, jade end caps to a parisol handle(?), off white with patches of brilliant green. L: 1.1"-2.2". A choice lot! $450/3

 

142. Indochina, a "Frog Drum" in cast bronze. H: 16.5"; diam. of top: 22.4". Typical style with central starburst, concentric panels radiating outward containing various symbols. Three frogs, one atop the other at the four cardinal points. Barrel decorated much like top, but with elephants. Quite ornate and very decorative. $500

 

143. India and Southeast Asia. Lot of various articles, consisting of two bangles, a straight razor with blade of European origin, an ivory whistle(?), and an Amerind-style tooth with carving. $150/5

 

144. India, Bihar, antique. Head of male figure in pinkish sandstone, of interesting style. The narrow head with plump, rounded features and full lips. A floral crown on his head. Neck already drilled for mounting. H: 6.5". $300

 

145. India, ivory lot. Group of various carved pieces including: a nimbate lotus base for a goddess, a ladle spoon, tooth picks, bangles and bracelet, a subtantial finely crafted bowl, and a model of a minareted building., plus a large animal tooth(hippo?) $250/lot

 

146. India or Indonesia, early 20th century. A lot of two puppets, finely dressed in typical native costume. The faces repainted. Attractive colors and in nice condition. $100/2

 

147. Indonesia. A pair of rosewood-colored tropical hardwood inlaid screen panels. each ca. 79" high, and 23.5" in width. Both have cloud dragons carved at top, carved borders, and inlaid scenes of country life with humans and animals. Inlays comprised of bone, ivory, mother-of-pearl. Very fine workmanship, note especially the facial details!!! A few inlays loose but appear to be there. A truly beautiful display and well-worth a good bid!! $1250/pair

 

148. Indonesia. Another pair of screen panels. Dimensions and descriptions as preceding lot $1250/pair

 

149. Indonesia, Bali, ca. 1900. A handsome kris handle, intrcately carved, in dense-grained hardwood. Carved motif of petals and arabesques. L: 3.6". Intact with nice smooth patina from some use. A pleasant, displayable object. $175

 

150. Indonesia, Java. A "wayang topeng" mask in polychromed wood, with red the predominating colour. A typical example and one of the many types used in the masked plays throughout the region. H: 10". $125

 

151. China, Monkey Lot. Two groups of carved "See No Evil, etc." monkeys on elaborate wood bases -- each of better than average workmanship. Also a nice Japenese netsuke of a snow monkey on all fours, with deep rich tan patina. Heights without stands: 1.25"-1.5". $175/3

 

152. Asia, four ceramic items: two decorative vessels, an ink pot and a teapot, in glazed bisque; also two simpler items in stoneware H: 1.75"-4.6". $50/4

 

153. Burma, ca.19th century. A nicely decorated lacquered wooden lid in reds, blacks, and yellows, showing three figures, one on horseback. Moulded rim with figures in each corner, floral scrolls, and inscribed panels top and bottom. Reverse side shows inscribed lion, with inscription around. Size 11.25" x 19.25". Very lovely item! $200

 

154. Burma. A lovely pair of winged "genii": lacquered and gold gilt wood bodies and metal sheet "wings", with inlaid coloured glass accents. H: 14.5". Lovely display! $300/pair

 

155. Burma. Lacquered and gold-gilt hardwood seated buddha on lotus base. Painted facial details, some glass "jewels" glued onto headdress. Some insect damage to base(slight). A very attractive display. H: 20". $1000

 

156. Burma. A beautiful wall-hanging with metallic thread embroidery, sequins, coloured glass stones, couched applique, etc. This piece, 33" x 64", has two reclining genii in center, lion-dog borders. Visually stunning! $300

 

157. Burma. Another wall-hanging like preceding, but with medallions left and right depicting genii riding Garudas. Two genii in centre, with lion borders. Size: 48" x 72". Lovely! $300

 

158. Burma. Another wall-hanging, 32" x 72", with alternating panels of genii, and borders of dog-lions. This example has VERY ornate work!!! $300

 

159. Burma, late 19th-20th century. Lot of three. A miniature "Dha", steel-bladed in black lacquered bindings and wood sheath, with ivory handle inscribed with frog. Also two pairs of high class chopsticks, in ebony with silver fittings -- each pair linked with integral chains. L: 9.6" - 10.1". $75/3

160. Burma, Old Photographs! A lot of larger size albumin prints, 4" x 6" or larger of late 19th century Burma! Some faded, some very sharp with details of archaeological ruins. 18 pcs. laid down on deteriorating boards. $100 lot

 

161. Burma/Siam. Standing Buddha-like figure on pedestal; figure in lacquered and gold-gilt hard wood, with high, pointed head-dress. H: 44.5". A VERY attractive piece!!! $800

 

162. Burma/Siam. A VERY important grouping of cast items, likely dating to Medieval times, and as excavated. Thirteen are figures of various types, ranging from 1.5" to 4" in height. Another piece, 9 inches, depicting a figure on horseback, with each leg and tail extended to five standing figures around an openwork frame. Needs some repair, but obviously very old! $1000/14

 

163. Thailand, ca.19th century or earlier. Cast bronze openwork "Stupa" with four levels: gold-gilt Buddha seated at summit, surrounded by attendants on each level beneath. H: 9.5". A very interesting item and not often encountered. $600

 

164. Thailand. Semi-reclining lacquered and gold gilt hardwood Buddha-like figure with applied glass "jewels" on drapery. Old repairs, and right foot lacking, but very impressive display. L: 36". $1000

 

165. Thailand or Burma. A pair of wooden red lacquer and gold-gilt altar stands, each with a gilt metal foil rooster finial. Average H: 27". Interesting items and in nice shape. $250/pair

 

166. Thailand or Cambodia, and Burma, ca. 13th-17th Century. Two good-sized early "Hentha" bronze weights of "nesting bird" type, in bronze with lead cores in the base. Some flaking away of bronze on of weight’s base, but still choice as it is rare to see theses early examples, plus this with stamped royal or control mark. Balance a multitude of small to micro-sized weights in solid bronze. Included are both hentha and lion types. Again, much earlier than usuisal material here. H: 0.3"-3.25". Worth a good bid as early material like this getting hader to obtain. $500 lot

 

167. Thailand or Philippimes, ca. 8th-12th century. Lot of two glazed pots, each with four small lug handles for hanging. Smallest with mustard brown glaze and of simple manufacture. Other more elaborate with violet-brown glaze, the lags with ribbing, and two circular rows of knobbed ornament. W: 6.25"; 8". Good lot. $275/2

 

168. Thailand. Papier-mache lacquered and gold-gilt seated buddha, with some inlaid glass pieces in crown. H: 26.5". In nice shape considering the entire piece is hollow!!! $300

 

169. Thailand. Gilt wood architectural ornament depicting a figure in prayer, well carved with ornate costume. H: 10". An attractive item. $150

 

170. Thailand. A seated Buddha in silver foil over a wooden core, probably teak. Very detailed work and quite scarce as these delicate items have a poor survival rate. H: 5.5". 19th century at the least! Choice and desirable!! $475

 

171. Thailand , A seated Buddha in bronze, well-cast, on Lotus base. considerable traces of gilt remaining. Very well detailed and in nice style, and quite old. H: 7.25". $400

 

172. Thailand. A kneeling attendant in bronze, well-cast, on fragmentary lotus base. He leans forward in attitude of prayer, with conch shell in hands. Very nice style, and quite old. H: 4.5". $350

 

173. Thailand. A seated Buddha in bronze, well-cast, on tiered base. Considerable traces of gilt remaining with slight former polychrome. Very nice style for these and quite old. H: 4.75" $200

 

174. Thailand. A seated Buddha in bronze, well-cast, on fragmentary base. Considerable traces of gilt, and polychrome remaining. Somewhat lesser style but an older piece. H: 4.75" $175

 

175. Thailand. A seated Bodhisatva of traditional type in bronze, well-cast and highly detailed, on lotus base. Considerable traces of gilt and red underpainting remaining. Very nice style for these; old, and well preserved. H: 7" $450

 

176. Thailand. Set of balance scales in lacquered wooden box depicting a stylised lion (like the weights themselves). Scale itself is brass. Case size: 9.5" long x 4" high. A very attractive and old item, not commonly seen these days. $200

 

177. Ancient Thailand, Ban Chiang, ca. 500 BC. - 100 AD. Lot of five earlier ceramic vessels in hand coiled technique, with linear decoration. Included are: two semi-circular bowls, a bowl on small foot, and two pots, one with vertical line decoration at throat and other with circular bands. The latter two with losses, rest in generally fine condition. W: 4.25"-7". $275/5

 

178. Tribal Indonesia. A hardwood plane, L: 12". Carved with a reclining female figure and stylized animal, bat? Much use with nice patina. Scarce. $200

 

179. South East Asia, Indochinites (Tektites). Nice little group of blackish meteoric glass nodules said to found in Thailand. Thse extraterrestial artifacts of small and medium sizes, with bubbled surfaces and sometimes bowl-like depression typical of specimens from this region. Tektities are said to have been used as a form of currency in the past. L: 0.7"-1.5". Increasingly scarce due to the hazards of wartime detritus in the ground. $250/4

 

180. South East Asia, Indochinites (Tektites). Another lot of four as previous but slightly larger. L: 0.9"-1.75". Choice and scarce. $250/4

 

181. South East Asian Jewelry Lot. A pair of Burmese or Cambodian (?) bracelets, penannualar and hollow, with highly stylize4d fish head finials. With both geometric and floral chased ornament and large applied hollow balls. Also an attractive old Turkomen silver and gilt cuff bracelet of traditional design. W: 2.3"-4". $200/3

 

182. Asia, Tibet. A pair of "Divination" plaques: copper sheets with chased and repousse figural designs, each about 10.5" x 11.75". One depicts animals of the Zodiac, magical devices, etc. The other depicts "wheel of life". Decent details, and both with some age. $275/2

183. Asia & varia. A lot of ten objects: a miniature ships anchor in gilt bronze, two ancient nails, two copies of ancient chinese coins, a Manchu amuletic silver Sycee, three cast Indian brass figures and an inidentified bronze amulet. A very interesting assemblage!!! $100

 

184. Asian Puppet Varia. A lot of three items: an example of Indonesian "Wayang Golek", an Indian Marionette, and an Indian puppet. Lengths: 20", plus. Older examples worthy of interest to collectors of dolls. $175/3 pcs

 

185. South East Asia. Carved and lacquered, gold-gilt sandstone standing Buddha with narrow base (for insertion into place). H: 19.25". Nice detail and not "banged-up" as is often the case. $500

 

186. South East Asia. Lot of two carved gemstone Buddhas. One in fine colored green jadite, very light but with touches of brilliant green. Seated figure with legs crossed and hands overlapping. H: 2". The other in amethyst of attractive medium violet color, with seperate matching base. In ususal seated position but with one hand open. Pleasing workmanship. H: 3". $200

 

187. Southeast Asia. Lot of three Buddha heads. Two similar types in creme marble, one large and the other almost miniature. The third in a rather high tin bronze and has the look of being quite old. All could be mounted for attractive display. H: 1.8" - 5.5". $375/3

 

188. Southeast Asia. Carved sandstone figure of a seated "genii" with pronounced buttocks. Nice detail. H: 19.5". $500

 

189. Southeast Asia, antique. A lot of two. Robust bone bracelet with fine patina; W: 3.5". Also a very fine strand of ivory Bhuddist prayer beads, also with choice patina. L: 40". Also another like strand of beads but these in finely colored carnelian; L: 25". Good lot. Simple but elegant artifacts. $200/3

 

190. Southeast Asia, 19th century, or earlier. A pair of glazed terracotta moulded plaques: 12 x 16.5 in. with green glaze depicting a pair of bird-headed figures holding swords & shields AND 12.75 x 17 in. brown glaze showing skirted, dancing dog-headed beings. slight chipping here or there but o/a quite nice and most interesting! $800/the pair

 

191. Japan, early 20th century. An elaborately wrapped and woven "pull" or hand grip which would have been attached to a cord strung to bells in a temple. End with bi-colored tassels and inscribed hexagonal wood block. The length like a twisted barber pole, in blue, red, and white cloth; the whole covered with black netting. L: 26". $125

 

192. "Oriental Carpet." Turkey (central), ca. 1900 AD. Fine Isparta rug in blues, red, creme, gold, and black, with slight green accents. Central red medallion with ornate rosette in blues. Borders of floral arabesques, along with panels of same. In tight, deep weave; choice condition. Size ca.: 11.5 x 8 feet. $2000

 

193. "Oriental Carpet." Turkey (central), ca. 1900 AD. Another fine Isparta rug of the same pattern as previous, but this in deep azure, gray-blues, rust, creme, and salmon orange. In tight, deep weave and choice condition. Size ca.: 12 x 8 feet. Very rich and exotic looking. Nice! $2000

 

194. Japan , Meiji through Showa Eras. ARISAKA Rifle, Model Meiji 38 (1905), 6.5mm bore. This pre-War item is branded "DAI YA SHOKO"(National Cadet School)on the stock. The breech is marked "SEI TAKU SHIKI". This likely refers to the model type. Sound mechanically and complete, this rifle makes a nice display. $300

 

195. China. A hand-held balance scale with a marked bone beam and brass pan and counterweight in a wooden box, Length of case: 16.25". $200

 

196. China. A lot of painted hanging scrolls, handpainted and polychrome. Four pieces, mounted widths from 13.5 to 27.5 inches. Very decorative and clean! $200

 

197. China. An attractive replica of a Tang-style horse, on rectangular base. The pawing horse with brown and green glaze. Animal set into wooden base. H: 8.5". Tail missing, still a pleasing decorator’s piece. $100

 

198. China, pottery vase completely covered in basketwork, from rim to foot. Side panels show pandas in forest. Lovely workmanship. H: 19". $125

 

199. China. A "warriors Hangar". One side with wire wrapped blade, and flat ornamental wooden pommel. Carved wooden sheath with up turned end and inlaid hard stone "flowers" on both sides. Very decorative. $300

 

200. China, 19th - early 20th century. Jade lot of two pieces. Nicely crafted openwork plaques in pale green, and green and brown jade. One with child riding huge carp; other with moth or butterfly at flower blossom. Both with pleasant, above average workmanship. L: 3"; 2". $225/2

 

201. China, 9th-19th century. Many hundreds of various and sundry cash coins dating from Sung times forward. The presence of common Manchu brass cash and perhaps even a few Annamese coins means this lot, crusty though the coins may be, is worth careful examination. Bear in mind that the Sung Dynasty was a thousand years ago!! $150

202. China, 9th-19th century. Another lot of many hundreds of various and sundry cash coins dating from Sung times forward. Again. careful examination can bring one hours of fun and pleasure! $150

 

203. China, Warring States to Han Dynasty, ca. 500-100 BC. A lot of three bronze buckles of elongated, almost spoon shape, with recurved animal heads. Some with traces of silver inlay and/or overlay. L: 2"-4.4". Interesting styles. Nice little group. $300/3

 

African Art

 

204. Africa. A wooden stool, three legged. With old wear and damages. L.20.in. $100

 

205. Africa. A pair of horns from the ORYX; straight, dark coloured, and in excellent condition. L. 28". Properly mounted, these would be quite decorative. Difficult to come by these days. $450/pair

 

206. Africa. A full zebra skin, mounted on black fabric. L: 8.5 feet. Hang it on the wall. Lay it in the hall. But with this one, you DON’T have to keep it in a stall! $700

 

207. Africa, Angola, Chokwe. A beautifully carved chief’s chair. Wood and hide; four legged and delicately carved. Ht: 30". $1200

 

208. Africa, Burkina Faso. A hard wood grave post. Base much eroded but facial feature sharp. On metal base. Ht: 20.25". $500

 

209. Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi. A tall standing female figure? Hands at sides with strange facial expression. On Lucite base. Ht: 30.75". $500

 

210. Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi. A tall simplistic wood statue of a standing woman. Head is round with long slender arms held at sides. Old! Ht: 29". $500

 

211. Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi. A tall carved standing female. Chocolate colored wood. She holds hands together at waist. Simplistic features. Ht: 20". $400

 

212. Africa, Cameroon, Bamileke. A wood figure of a chief, nicely carved facial detail, holding a horn or beaker. With fine glossy patina. Old insect damage to left leg and buttocks. Ht: 7". Old! $750

 

213. Africa, Cameroon, Mambila. A polychromed encrusted terra cotta. Anthropomorphic vessel with two openings. Quite interesting. Ht: 15". $500

 

214. Africa, Congo, Bakota. A round face mask; polychromed black and red accents over off white paint; broad toothy smile. Ht: 7.25". $100

 

215. Africa, Gabon, Aduma. A face mask painted with black and white inverted triangles. A rare type. Ht: 12". $300

 

216. Africa, Gabon, Fang. A old wooden bellows with bush fiber air bags; abstract cubistic style. L: 21". $1000 up

 

217. Africa, Gabon, Fang. A lyre type musical instrument. Wood with hide and metal strings; Janus faced terminal. L: 22". $1000 up

 

218. Africa, Gabon, Fang. A "bieri" fetish standing in large gourd, surrounded with animal horns, bones, feathers and cowries, all with ritual encrustations. Nice and interesting. Ht: 16". $375

 

219. Africa, Gabon, Mitsogho. A "magic bundle", or Bumba" , wrapped with string, rope and plant fibers. Bulbous body is capped with metal foil punched in repousse and resembles stylized human face . Rare! Ht: 12.5". $275

 

220. Africa, Gabon, Punu. A face mask in typical form with white face and high, blackened coiffure. Nice! Ht: 10". $200

 

221. Africa, Ghana, Akan. A brass ceremonial knife. Two heads, one atop the other each with raffia hair. Blade is open work and nice. L: 13.5". $350

 

222. Africa, Ghana, Asante. A standing male figure, black with white and brown accents. On wood base. Ht: 15". $350

 

223. Africa, Ghana, Asante. A highly stylized round wood mask with three horns at top (one chipped). Heavily incised linear designs highlight mask. Ht: 19.5". $275

 

224. Africa, Ghana, Asante. A decorated carved chocolate colored stone figure. Holding sword-ax with multi colored beads and cowrie shell accents. Ht: 14". $500 up

 

225. Africa, Ivory Coast. A mask in typical Dan style, with kaolin band over eyes, rope head-covering. Attractive. Ht. 12.75 in. $125

 

226. Africa, Ivory Coast. Another Dan mask, this type called KOPOSRY, having a "bird beak". This one has the usual monkey fur on the nose but the jaw is also hinged, and covered with animal fur. A most interesting example of a scarce type. Ht.ca 14 in. $200

 

227. Africa, Ivory Coast. A Baule mask, in typical style. This example has the "mouth stick" which the masker bites to keep the mask in place when danced in costume. Decorative. Ht ca. 13.5 in. $125

 

228. Africa, Ivory Coast. A heddle-pulley made by the Guro people, carved with a mask with antelope horns as a finial. Very nice work and quite impressive! Ht. 12.5 in Along with a Baule example, also carved with a mask motif. L.10 in. $200/2

 

229. Africa, Ivory Coast. A "Feast Ladle" used by the Dan people. The bowl is ovoid, as usual, but the handle is carved like a large "wishbone" (anthropomorphic). Interesting piece. L.20.5 in. $150

 

230. Africa, Ivory Coast. Statue in blackened wood, likely of a male, probably Dan. Ht.15.5 in. $100

 

231. Africa, Ivory Coast, Dan. A nice old mask with simplistic features. Ht: 10". $225

 

232. Africa, Ivory Coast, Dan. Simplistic wood mask with round projecting open eyes and puckered mouth. Ht: 10.5". $275

 

233. Africa, Ivory Coast, Dan. A "brawler" mask, anthropomorphic features stylized with abstract features. Open mouth with protruding teeth and articulated jaw. Overall height is 10". Nice and old. $325

 

234. Africa, Ivory Coast, Dan. A large "bugle" mask. Very interesting example of some age. Protruding forehead, nose and eyes. On dark wood . Ht: 12.25". $275

 

235. Africa, Ivory Coast, Senufo. An example of the famous "fire spitter" mask. Used to dramatic effect in dances. Much polychrome remains on this old example, which is somewhat weathered. A popular type. Ht: 19". $300

 

236. Africa, Kenya, Masai. A lot of three pieces. A basket with a painted gourd and leather doll. Interesting. $100/3

 

237. Africa, Liberia, Temne. A very angular face mask; almost rectangular shape overall. In black wood. Interesting! $200

 

238. Africa, Mali, Bambara. Male wood mask for N’tomo male initiation society. Male face surmounted by antelope head and 5 remaining vertical projections, each with cowrie shells. Ht: 25". $475

 

239. Africa, Mali, Bambara. A hardwood anthropomorphic mask with long, broad nose and large drilled "teeth"; big ears, one chipped. Ht: 17.5". $300

 

240. Africa, Mali, Bambara. A wood mask with nice polychrome. Ht: 11". $200

 

241. Africa, Mali, Bambara. A portion of a granary door lock. On metal base; nice. Ht: 17". $150

 

242. Africa, Mali, Bambara. A wrought iron staff with spear head finial. Staff’s crook in the form of antelope with man astride. A very fine item. Ht: 33". $275

 

243. Africa, Mali, Dogon. A nicely carved wooden granary door lock. Some age and in nice condition. Ht: 14". $200

 

244. Africa, Mali, Dogon. A "Walu"; semi-helmet mask with considerable erosion. Ht: 16". $1000

 

245. Africa, Mali, Dogon. A "hunters" mask. Large rectangular shape with protruding forehead; encrusted; black with red pigment accents. Old! Ht: 17.5". $275

 

 

 

246. Africa, Mali, Dogon. A house post? Section of a seated figure with hands under chin and elbows on knees. Weathered. Ht: 29.5". $375

 

247. Africa, Mali, Dogon. A standing figure with raised arms along side head. Much weathering and old. Ht: 20". $400

 

248. Africa, Mali, Dogon. A fine old helmet mask of stark geometric stylized face. Elongated, with raised ridges framing face, with rectangular eye holes. Remains of netting at base; some repairs. Ht: 20.". $500

 

249. Africa, Nigeria. A small face mask. Traces of pigment. Ht: 7.5". $100

 

250. Africa, Nigeria, Chamba/Mumuye. A standing figure in typical "legs apart" style. A very charming figure with nice patina. Ht: 11". $200

 

251. Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio.A mask of a grotesque face. Very large eyes colored in red, white; articulated jaw; native repairs and cloth backing. Ht: 10.5". $275

 

252. Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio. A face mask of simple form with protruding nose; painted white, probably representing an animal. Unusual! Ht: 11". $175

 

253. Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio. A tall and well carved dark wood statue of a man holding his penis with both hands. Unusual. Ht: 34". $500

 

254. Africa, Nigeria, Ibo. A white faced mask with accents in orange and black. Ht: 10". $125

 

255. Africa, Nigeria, Ibo. A short squatty figure with bulbous midsection and demonic face. "Ejiri", representing sacrifices to family guardian spirits. Animal thought to be an elephant. The Urhobo also used similar figures in their warrior cult. Much weathering. Rare! Ht: 21". $600

 

256. Africa, Nigeria, Ibo. An "ofo" or shrine figure. Bronze vessel with four legs. Very important in Ibo culture. Ht: 2", L: 7". Nice. $200

 

257. Africa, Nigeria, Ibo Subgroup. A bright red faced mask of a female with black hair and polychromed accents. With old cloth attachments. Ht: 10". $275

 

258. Africa, Nigeria, Ibo subgroup. A headdress carved in cubist style. Anthropomorphic rendering of antelope with long horns swept back horns and birds on both sides of head. Nice dark patina. Old repairs. Ht: 12.5". $375

 

259. Africa, Nigeria, Ibo Tribe.. An Ikenga, a chip-carved figure for the "Cult of the Hand." A very old. H: 18.5", on wooden stand. $250

 

260. Africa, Nigeria, Idoma A. Janus type headdress with two sets of Janus heads; each facing a different direction. Nice! Ht: 15". $300

 

261. Africa, Nigeria, Igbo. An "omewuoha" or support mask. Black with red accents. Heavily incised with geometric design. Ht: 9.5". $275

 

262. Africa, Nigeria, Igbo. A mask similar to previous but larger. Mouth and eyes protrude. Some repairs. Dramatic! Ht: 14". $300

 

263. Africa, Nigeria, IJo. A mask with blue polychrome; moustache and small beard in applied hair. Hair is multi layers of rope twine.Nice. Ht: 10.5". $300

 

264. Africa, Nigeria, IJo. Three-headed headdress in creme slip. Eyes, mouths, and foreheads are highlighted in pastel blue. Dark blue feathers at top. Age crack. Ht: 16". $450

 

265. Africa, Nigeria, IJo or Urhobo. A face mask with protruding eyes and fangs. Consisting of two standing figures. Polychrome with cloth backing for wear. Rare. Ht: 19.5". $700

 

266. Africa, Nigeria, Mambila. A stylized mask of zoomorphic type; polychromed horns and a duck bill.Probably represents "Crow"-totem. Curiously charming and old. Ht: 16.5". $275

 

267. Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni. A slender articulated wood mask; painted black. Ht: 9.75". $175

 

268. Africa, Nigeria, Urhobo. A much weathered shrine figure; very stately. Ht: 39.5". $500

 

269. Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba. An iron staff for "Osanyin". The rod of round section with bells at top, bottom and center. Leaf shaped finial at top. Ht: 62.5". Dark rust; old! $200

 

270. Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba. Important cloth hanging, covered with seed beading and cowrie shell accents. Hanging in the shape of a lizard, showing mother and child , "Oshe Shango" (Double Axe of Shango). Green figures on re dground, with green diamonds on tail. L: 51". Ex Orlando and Chosak. NIce!! $275

 

271. Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba. Another choice cloth hanging, like previous. Hanging in the shape of a snake, with predominant colors of black and yellow. Images of snake, diamonds, and facing head. L: 51". Ex Orlando and Chosak. Nice, with good age!! $275

 

272. Africa, Pygmy. A well carved Pygmy figure standing on drum-like platform. Nice patina and in choice Condition. Ht: 13.5". $250

 

273. Africa, West Africa. A lot of three wood pieces’ a comb, a ladle and a plain head rest. $300/3

 

274. Africa, Zaire. A harp. Made with stretched hide over wooden frame. Neck with carved anthropomorphic design. Well patinated and a must for the collector of African musical instruments. Ht: 12.75". $300

 

275. Africa, Zaire. A very large mask in hardwood. Scarified cheeks (with small crosses), with slit eyes and oval mouth. Nice brown color and old. Ht: 16.5". $500 up

 

276. Africa, Zaire. A slender figure, possible male, of hard wood, detailed with scarified face, legs with incised lines; considerable white pigment. Ht: 33.75". $700

 

277. Africa, Zaire. A small black wood standing male figure with glass chip inset eyes, over large hands and feet. A fetish figure. Ht: 13.75". $300

 

278. Africa, Zaire. A squarish black face mask with white accents. Toothy and very broad grin; prominent forehead. Some age cracks. Ht: 11.75". $250

 

279. Africa, Zaire, Congo. An interesting old painted wooden face mask; nose missing. Nice colors. Ht: 13.5". $200

 

280. Africa, Zaire, Kasai Pende Tribe. An interesting painted red, white and black face mask with protruding circular mouth and single horn. Ht: 16". $250

 

281. Africa, Zaire, Kuba. A "Bombo" face mask. Elongated narrow mask with small slit eyes, long nose, small mouth and short round wood beard. Ht: 20". $325

 

282. Africa, Zaire, Kuba. A hand held face mask with netting woven from bush cane to cover head. Dark wood and nice detail. Ht: 17.25". $225

 

283. Africa, Zaire, Kuyu. A headdress of human head. Very colorful polychrome in yellows and blues. Excellent condition. Ht: 17". $400

 

284. Africa, Zaire, Lega. A "Lukwakongo" mask with long narrow face with square open eyes and mouth; cream and brown slip. Ht: 15.75". $275

 

285. Africa, Zaire, Lega. Another "Lukwakongo" mask, this example with wooden peg "teeth"; black and cream slip. Ht: 12.5". $275

 

286. Africa, Zaire, Lega. A "Lukwakongo" mask; looks to have had some use. Similar in style to number 91. Ht: 13". $275

 

287. Africa, Zaire, Lega. A "Lukwakongo" mask with typical white kaolin face. Long rectangular mask. Ht: 14". $300

 

288. Africa, Zaire, Lega . An oval face mask. Very simplified treatment; eyebrows with protruding oval eyes, nose slopes from forehead to oval mouth. Carved superficially with long raffia beard. Nice. Ht: 11.75". $250

 

289. Africa, Zaire, Lega subgroup. A mask with heavily scarified face, hemp beard. Considerable traces of light colored pigment. Interesting and worth researching. Ht: 12.25". $275

 

290. Africa, Zaire, Lega subgroup. A "bug eye" mask. Light colored face; red eyes; very interesting type. Nice patina and old. Ht: 9.75". $375

 

291. Africa, Zaire, Lega subgroup. Similar to above mask. This one with white accented doughnut shaped eyes, protruding tubular mouth. Reddish brown mask. Ht: 12". $250

 

292. Africa, Zaire, Lega Subgroup. A standing female; bald headed with scarified body. On wood base; nice detail. Ht: 13". $500

 

293. Africa, Zaire, Lega subgroup. A carving in bone, covered with cord and pieces of parchment. A power fetish! Very interesting. Ht: 8". $350

 

294. Africa, Zaire, Lega subgroup. An oval face mask. Brown with buff, black accents. Rectangular eyes and triangular mouth. Old. Ht: 13.5". Impressive. $300

 

295. Africa, Zaire, Lega subgroup. A face mask divided vertically in half with one side white and the other red. Protruding tube like eyes; scarified forehead. Burlap and raffia head covering. Ht: 10". $175

 

296. Africa, Zaire, Lulua. A hand held mask of very simple form, painted in blacks and whites. An "owl" face"? Old. Ht: 17.5". $275

 

297. Africa, Zaire, Lwalwa. Oval mask with prominent forehead, small nose and tube-like mouth. Nice dark patina. L: 13.5". $325

 

298. Africa, Zaire, Mbole. An elegant white face mask with red accents. Nice! Ht: 10". $150

 

299. Africa, Zaire, Mbole. An elegant white face mask with red accents. Nice! Ht: 10". $150

 

300. Africa, Zaire, Mbole. A rare flat and oval type mask used in the "lilwa" association in society rituals. L: 15.25". $250

 

301. Africa, Zaire, Ngala. A bust with buff colored face, black accents with copper bracelet around neck. Unusual. Ht: 11". $150

 

302. Africa, Zaire, Pende. "Mbuya" mask. Small face with extended flaps over eyes; burlap headdress. Ht: 11". $200

 

303. Africa, Zaire, Pende. An "Oracle" marionette operated by extending intersecting sticks. Face is like those of the "Mbuya" masks, but has feather headdress. L: when extended, 32". Rare. $300

 

304. Africa, Zaire, Suku. A very attractive helmet mask. Polychromed; typical chin handle. Almost Oriental in style. Old native repairs. Rare type. Ht: 13". $500

 

305. Africa, Zaire, Yaka. An "owl" face hand held mask with raffia beard. Red-brown with white eyes. Charming. Ht: 14.5". $175

 

306. Africa, Zaire, Yaka Tribe. A simple carved wood female doll. She stands bare breasted at "attention". On stands. Ht: 11.5". $250

 

307. Africa, Zaire, Yombe Tribe. An interesting wooden divination carving of a human head atop five carved rings. Ht: 10". $250

 

Pre-Columbian Artifacts

 

308. West Mexico, Colima, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 250 BC.-250 AD. Standing priest-like figure, who wears cloak-like gown and stands in rigid pose. Simplistic facial features. Excellent condition. H: 13.5". $650

 

309. West Mexico, Colima, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 250 BC.-250 AD. Finely made red ware "squash" bowl, the rounded protuberances around the vessel’s midsection each comprised of a human face. Nice condition with slight repair to one face. H: 8.5". Choice patina. $550

 

310. West Mexico, Colima, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Dog vessel with spout tail. L: 15". $1250

 

311. West Mexico, Colima, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Squash effigy tripod bowl with parrot legs. H: 10.5" $2000

 

312. West Mexico, Colima, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Double effigy dog vessel. H: 6". $875

 

313. West Mexico, Colima, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Standing musician figure playing flute and holding rattle. H:14.25". $2500

 

314. West Mexico, Colima, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Dog vessel with spout tail. L: 12.25". $1750

 

315. West Mexico, Colima, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Standing male figure holding a staff. H: 14.5". $3500

 

316. West Mexico, Colima, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Bird effigy headrest with spout on top. H: 10.25". $1750

 

317. West Mexico, Ixtlan del Rio region of Southern Nayarit, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Seated female and male pair. H: 13.75"; 14.5". $4750/pair

 

318. West Mexico, Ixtlan del Rio region of Southern Nayarit, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Seated female figure with bowl. Painted clay. H: 11". $3000

 

319. West Mexico, Ixtlan del Rio region of Southern Nayarit, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Seated figure with crossed arms resting on raised knees. H: 13.75". $3000

 

320. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 250 BC.-250 AD. A seated buxom female with stubby arm held straight out in front, while right arm is rendered quite thin and rests against the back of her head. H: 11.25". $600

 

 

 

321. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 250 BC.-250 AD. Creme slip standing buxom female with circular linear designs in brown polychrome ti the breasts. She wears necklace with round large medallion. Repaired at torso. H: 9.5". $250

 

322. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Standing warrior figure holding spear and wearing protective armor and helmet. H: 14.5". $3000

 

323. West Mexico, Nayarit, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 250 BC.-250 AD. A finely crafted pair of ceramic seated figures -- male and female. Female holds bowl in left hand; male holds fan. Both choice condition with fine patina. Height each: 14". Top quality art objects. $1500/pair

 

324. West Mexico, Nayarit, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 250 BC.-250 AD. Orange slip seated female figure, with hands on hips, who shows painful facial expression. She wears earrings. Right leg repaired below the knee. H: 13". A large, very displayable piece. Nice. $650

 

325. West Mexico, Nayarit, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 250 BC.-250 AD. Ceramic drummer boy. He is modeled in seated postiin with both hands on drum. He wears teiangular headdress with nose ring and earspools. Choice patina and condition. H: 5.5". Nice!! $275

 

326. West Mexico, Nayarit, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 250 BC. - 250 AD. Delightful figure of kneeling plump woman in burnished deep red ware. With thin stumpy arms beneatheth small high breasts, she sits back on her feet. Her hair incised, with rings at nose and ears, her body profusely covered with intricate tattoo patterning. H: 9". In choice condition. Nice! $600

 

327. West Mexico, Nayarit, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 250 BC. - 250 AD. Seated man, with "gingerbread" slab-like body and elongated face, in burnished red ware. He holds short, thin arms to chest. Linear black and creme polychrome on body and face. H: 5.7". Substantial manganese deposits. $225

 

328. West Mexico, Nayarit, San Sabastion Region, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Seated figure with peg support. H: 15.5". $3000

 

329. Central Mexico, Zacatecas, Proto-Classic Period, ca. 200 BC - 200 AD. Standing female figure. H: 13.5". $2450

 

330. Mexico, Chihuahua, ca. 12th-13th century. Fine figural bowl in creme/tan slip with painted triangular and step patterns in black and red. Bowl broad, almost squat, with smallish mouth. The twin "handles" each comprised of a face, simply modeled and somewhat reminiscent of Jalisco figures. Pierced twice near rim for carrying loops or lid. Minor chip at rim, otherwise choice condition and seemingly free of repairs. D: 4.9". $500

 

331. Cost Rica, Nicoya Region, ca. 800-1200 AD. Attractive good sized figural olla of the Middle Polychrome Period. Body ovoid with fairly small mouth. Pot of dark tan color with elaborate painted designs in red and black. On one side projecting head and paws of small animal, with details and body elaborated in black paint. On other side, facing head of quadruped rendered in black and red, with nose and ears in relief. Vessel reassembled from numerous large fragments. Could be restored into an impressive object! D: 9.7". $475

 

332. Costa Rica and Ecuador, ca. 1000-1500 AD. Lot of two smaller bowls. From Carchi, Ecuador, squat ovoid bowl with conical bottom, and finely burnished creme slip at shoulders, and red at rim and bottom. Linear resist ornament in black of recumbent jaguars(?). From Costa Rica a smaller dish, with strongly carinated waist, in red slip ansd applied black line decoration. Bowl coated with consolidating material. W: 4.25"; 3". $250/2

 

333. Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800-1200 AD. A very brown ware tripod vessel in the form of a squatting monkey, the thitd leg being the creature’s tail folded back on itself. Applied ornament to the the legs, with a tiny face(?) at each knee. Repaired with discreet restorations. H: 6"; W: 7". Handsome, with the amuzing appearance of the monkey carrying its own unattached head! $750

 

334. Costa Rica, ca. 600-1000 AD. Ceramic lot. Plain burnished red ware, ovoid-shaped like previous examples, and robustly made the thick strap handle applied to one side. Consolidated age crack at base, otherwise sound; W: 6.6". Small tripod vessel with rounded biconical body and small mouth. Burnished red slip with simple vertical white line ornament, much like southern and western Mexican wares; and two applied tiny faces/vestigial lug handles. D: 3.4" (repaired). Small mold made figure of seated god wearing large spiral pectoral. Some chips; pierced for use as a pendant. On back: "Chalco." Mecico, ca. 600-1000 AD. H: 3.2". $450/3

 

335. Costa Rica, ca. 600-900 AD. Attractive burnished red ware showing obvious Mayan influence. Bowl of flattened ovoid shape, carinated at shoulders and neck concave. Around neck, incised angular "guilloche" pattern, and recessed convex base. Two minor cosolidated age cracks, otherwise choice condition. D: 5.2". Nice. $300

 

336. Costa Rica, ca. 600-900 AD. Stylish two-handled burnished red ware vessel seemingly influenced by some of the Mayan gray plumbate urns. Vessel of broad ovoid form, with encircling grooves conecting the twin handles, and one side having a small phallic(?) projection. Pot’s mouth funnel-shaped. A few minor chips and a spall towards base, otherwise choice with fine surfaces. H: 6". $475

 

337. Costa Rica, Early Post Classic Period, ca. 1000 AD. Jaguar effigy tripod vessel. H:12.5". $1500

 

338. Costa Rica, Nicoya or Highlands, ca. 1000-1500 AD. Medium-sized urn of broad piriform shape, with deep funnel-like mouth. In dark red slip with black linear ornament: band of linked diamond shapes between encircling lines, both thick and thin, around shoulder of vessel. Long age crack on one side, but consolidated and stable. Otherwise very well preserved. D: 8.1". Nice. $600

 

339. Costa Rica/Panama, Nicoya and Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800-1200 AD. Lot of two red ware ceramic vessels. An attractive small olla with creme slip, and black and red geometric linear ornament. Minor age crack, otherwise intact and choice. D: 5.25". Deep angular bowl, carinated at waist, in red with encircling bands and circle-dot ornament in black. Two small, angular handle sat either side; on the snout of a boar or caymen. W: 5.25". Faint age crack, otherwise nice. $400/2

 

340. Bolivia, Tiahuanaco, ca. 600-800 AD. A "pierre a rainure," may well be a "bolo" weight. Carved ovoid stone, dense and heavy, of hematite or iron rich basalt. Each end of broad conical shape with central concave waist. One small chip, otherwise fine condition. L: 2.3". Cf. Verneau, p. 177, pl. X, no. 15. $300

 

341. Ecuador, Tumaco-La Tolita, ca. 100-500 AD. A fine portait masquette in a coarse gray-brown clay. Youthful male face with pleasant somewhat tentative grin, revealing a fine set of teeth. Almond-shaped eyes with deep circular sinkings for the pupils. Beaded bandeau(?) at forehead. H: 4.6"; back wired for display. Found in La Tolita -- no such face published. Perhaps an import. The fine style suggestive of Veracruz. $175

 

342. Ecuador, Valdivia, ca. 3500-2700 BC. Lot of three terra cotta head or bust fragments, each being mounted on a wood base. Each in usual style, with simple incised features and thick hair. One small bust with incised "tattoos" at neck and breasts. Stylish examples from one of the earliest ceramic cultures in the Americas. Height (not including bases): 1.3"-2.1". $200/3

 

343. Peru, Chimu, ca. 1200-1400 AD. Stirrup spout vessel with two monkeys in finely burnished black ware. H: 7.5". $750

 

344. Peru, Middle Mochica, ca. 600-900 AD. Effigy stirrup spout vessel. Head of warrior or chieftan wearing cap with two hands of conquered enemies affixed to band. Well crafted in burnished red ware with linear detailing in creme. Pleasing style and in excellent condition. H: 11". Choice object. $1450

 

345. PreColumbian Lot. Small group of odds ‘n’ ends in ceramic. Largest a fragmentay figure, likely West Mexico ca. 100 BC, in well burnished red slip; mounted on stand. Also two nice faces of different styles, a small bird, and to recent Indian clay pies in the form, of a tattooed arm with bowl in hand. Also a bag of various paleo and later points and scrapers, along with some Aztec obsidian cores. Largest piece: figure, 8.25" high. A great grab bag for the adventurous. $275 lot

 

Peru: A Collection of Ancient Textiles, on cardboard backing, and plastic wrapped to ensure their presertvation.

 

346. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 AD. Lot of seven, mostly pouches(?) with cords. In browns, reds, and tans, and yellows, in woven or embroiderd bands of usually interlocking designs, shaped as diamonds or rhombs. Design motifs generally of highly stylized birds, also a cute one of triangular feline faces. L: 7.75"-14". A fine group. $350/7

 

347. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 AD. Lot of seven medium to smaller fragments in brighter browns, reds, and tans, blues, and yellows -- in both weave and embroidery technique on both tight anf loose, net-like cloth. Again, most with stylized bird motif. L: 8"-14". Some nice specimens. $325/7

 

 

 

348. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 AD. Lot of five medium to larger fragments each with either bird or feline head motif. Best piece like Malter Auc. 3-27-97, lot 247 illustration. In black, white, tans, browns, and a very fine fringed, ornate piece combining thre two motifs with nicely preserved reds and blues. L: 13.5" 23.5". $375/5

 

349. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 AD. Important group of more complex and sophisticated work. Elegant open weave with highly stylized birds. Exceptional piece with large, well detailed spotted felines in vivid red. Very ornate embroidery with bird, plant and astral(?) motifs, puls two more finely crafted fragments. L: 13" - 21.5". $450/5

 

350. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 AD. Choice group of mostly fringed pieces, both in weave and embroidery. More variety of decoative motifs here: usual bird, also "horned" bird and fish, squirrel-like animal, and lovely blue-embroidered fish(?) on cloth with stepped edging. L: 11" - 20". $475/6

 

Odds & Ends, plus Ethnographic collectibles -- Including Oceania

 

351. Boar’s Tusk lot. Two pieces. Handsome little ring of Tribal Indonesia, with nicely carved figurine in wood attatched with rattan. The figure wears conical cap and has human(?) hair bound to it. Also crescentic object, New Guinea, comprised of two tusks flanking central "grip" wrappped cloth and cowrie shells. L: 7"; 9.5". $200/2

 

352. Carved Stone Lot. Lot of four carved stone objects from assorted clutures. Amusing Colima-style dog biting on its tail, in speckled black and green stone. A brown limestone Zuni animal fetish: recumbent creature with turquoise set eyes, with another animal fetish in shell lashed to its back. China, a recumbent horse in lapis lazuli. New Guinea/Polynesia, tiki-like divinity in glossy talc schist. Plus a Papua New Guinea, perhaps Sepik, modeled head in soft ceramic. L: 2.2"-4.5". Interesting material. $300/5

 

353. Ethnographica Varia. A fabulously interesting lot of seven items: a Kachina of the "Whipper"19.5" tall; a Papua, New Guinea spirit figure (Ramu); a fan handle; a scoop; two items of unknown use; and a statue, perhaps Tribal Southeast Asia. In all a charming lot of varying dimensions and conditions. $250/7 pcs

 

354. Asia/Europe Varia. Extremely interesting lot: a strand of large beads of synthetic amber (Bhuddist prayer beads); and five fans: one of cedarwood, one of bone, one of mother-of-pearl, and two Japanese polychrome painted paper. All in need of repair/restoration. $100/lot

 

355. Mezozoic or Later!!! A clear and well detailed fossil of a medium size fish in two pieces of bedded limestone of tan/buff color. Lots of internal details to be seen. L: 12". Choice. $350/2

 

356. New Zealand, Maori. Large wooden hand club, a "wallaika," painted black. Handle carved with Hei Tiki figure. L: 16". $300

 

357. Oceania, Tonga/Fiji. Wooden carved "Kava Bowl", with four tapering feet, and carrying lug under rim. Bowl used to serve/prepare Kava beverage, which formed an important social and ceremonial function in their society. D:19", H: 7". Choice! Ex Chosak Coll. $950

 

358. Oceania, Tonga/Fiji. A large (ca.75" x 110") Tapa cloth (made by pounding the tapa stems -- not unlike the manufacture of papyrus). This example is quite attractive with geometric patterns of blacks and browns. The decoration is quite fine, and pleasing to the eye. $300

 

359. Oceania, Weapons Lot. An interesting group worthy of research, containing: unidentified items, a Dyak sword, a long spear (cut in half), etc. A bargain at these prices!!! $200/5

 

360. Ethnographica Varia, Papua New Guinea. A "souvenir" food hook, boar's tusk pendant (with another pair of tusks), South African carved horn amulet case, Burmese tribal coin necklace, and a Tibetan-style snuff bottle. Also, an elephant hair bracelet, considered good luck charm. $200/6

 

361. Papua New Guinea, Sepik Region "Gama" or hand-drum in dark wood with carrying handle, with drum skin made of lizard skin. Simple carved ornament of human faces. H: 16.5". $275

 

362. Papua New Guinea, likely Sepik. "Gama" or hand-drum in dark wood with carrying handle, with drum skin made of lizard skin. This one larger. With attractive and elaborate carved ornament of human faces, parrots, etc. H: 25". A nice specimen. $550

 

363. Papua New Guinea, Highlands Provinces. Primitive money: a Kina, made from the gold-lipped pearl shell, of crescentic shape with row of drilled dots along top. W: 7". These served a dual function as ornamental display and wealth. In pre-contact days one shell could buy one pig, and obviously more were needed to purchase a bride. $350

 

364. Papua New Guinea, Highlands Provinces. Primitive money: a Kina, another example. W: 7.5". $250

 

365. Papua New Guinea, Highlands Provinces. Primitive money: a Kina, another similar example but with ochre covered clay around edge and on back. These are associated with, or off of, a Moka-Kina, which were worn on the chest. W: 8". $450

 

366. Papua, New Guinea, Highlands Provinces. Primitive money: a Kina, or Moka-Kina like preceding lot, but with narrower clay rim. This a little chipped. W: 7". $400

 

367. Papua New Guinea, Highlands Provinces. A "Bird of Paradise" pelt from the Mount Hagen area, collected by a Prof. Barron in the field years ago. These are worn at "Sing Sings" and are also used as bride wealth. Non-natives are prohibited from owning these pelts. See Quiggin, Opitz (catalogues at $900!!). Overall L: ca. 19". An attractive, superior example of an elusive item!!! Desirable and rarely offered!! $850

 

368. Papua New Guinea, Maprik area. An oval rattan item similar in style and construction to the popular "Yam" masks. Greatest diameter, ca. 19". It may be a part of the "Yam" costume. Polychromed, and quite interesting $150

 

369. Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik. A very lovely Spirit Mask, probably from Maramba vicinity, ca. 38.5 inches in length. Carved wood, blackened, with orange and white accents, and covered with clay into which nassa shells and cowries have been pressed. Boars tusks are in ‘nose’. Bush cane "beard". Quite impressive! $400

 

370. Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik, Angriman. Ancestral Mask, L: 26", of carved wood covered with clay, polychrome, nassa and cowry shells. A lovely display! $275

 

371. Papua New Guinea, Sepik Region. A long Cassowary bone dagger, with a clay face decorated with cowries, nassa shells and polychrome. Daggers this length are not common!!! Length of bone 12"; overall L: ca. 17" (excluding feathers). $250

 

372. Papua New Guinea, Sepik Region. A drum with lizard-skin head. H: 26.5". Typical decoration, and nice. $150

 

373. Papua New Guinea, Sepik Region. A "Gama" or hand drum, carved wood with reptile skin head. H: 26.5". $150

 

374. Papua New Guinea, Sepik Region. An "Orator’s Stool", nearly 6 feet tall!!! It probably represents an ancestor. It is used in the men’s house, where a bunch of leaves or grass is left on the seat. Whomever holds this bunch "has the floor" and speaks as if he were in the presence and under the protection of the ancestor. It is not used as a seat, but is mainly used in rites and settlement of disputes. This very imposing example appears as a standing figure(on a base), with a flat platform behind. Beneath this "seat" are two crocodiles, left and right, and a standing human figure exactly behind. These three figures serve as caryatids. The main figure’s face is covered with clay, and nassa and cowry shells. There are also shells around the feet, wrists, bases of the caryatids, and on elbows. The main pigment is black, with red, yellow and white accents. H: 69". Most impressive!!! $2500

 

375. Papua New Guinea, Sepik Region. Sepik area polychromed rattan/bushcane "mosquito nose" dance mask, with feather accents around "mouth." L: 31". In great condition! Also, an Abelam carved openwork, hand-held ceremonial board. L: 25". $250/2

 

376. Papua New Guinea, Sepik Region. A basket work and bushcane, polychromed "Tumbuan". This interesting item has a "face" with crossed "arms" and pointed head. H: 28" (without raffia). Tumbuans are important ritual head-dresses, and are not seen all that often. $500

 

377. Philippines, Bontoc Mountain Province, Luzon. A headhunter’s woven rattan skull cap, called a "suklang." Detailed with three mother-of-pearl discs and a U.S. military button with eagle, all on top. Also on top at opposite sides of hat, three boar’s teeth (one missing). Strings at side for chin strap. Choice condition and rare. L: 5". $500

 

378. Tribal Philippines , Moro. A "barong" type sword. Heavy 19" single edged blade. Black horn handle carved in the shape of fist, the index finger brass tipped, wide ornamental brass collar at hilt. Leather sheath tooled one side with floral motif. Choice! Overall length: 26.5". $250

 

379. Stone Celt Lot. A fine and varied group of celts, some assuredly New World, some perhaps Old World or New Guinea/Polynesia. All with ground shaping and sharpening, in darkly colored assorted stones -- one perhaps a green jade. Also a copper chisel or celt, labeled "Tuhaco." Lastly a Papua, New Guinea "finger cutter, " used in to remove a digit or two in mourning rituals. The dark stone blade wedged into a two piece wood handle and bound with three bands of woven bark or reed. L: 2"-9". A good lot (full of hours of fun research). $500/6

 

Amerind & Americana

 

380. Southwest United States, Anasazi, ca. 1000-1400 AD. Lot of two ladles in different sizes. Both with white slip over buff clay, and black linear geometric designs along handle and in bowl. The larger with repairs and some restoration, the smaller with repair only at neck of handle and paint quite good. L: 7"; 10.25". $325/2

 

381. Southwest United States, Early Pueblo Period, ca. 1100-1400 AD. Lot of four simple burnished red or brown ware olla-like pots, from ovoid to piriform shape. All generally fine condition. W: 6.5"-9". $375/4

 

382. Southwest United States, Early Pueblo Period, ca. 1100-1400 AD. Decorated olla-shaped pot in burnished red ware with creme color to areas of ornament; incised and colored design of steps and zigzags. Also a smaller like color pot with incised bands at throat, and pierced for hanging. Both perhaps Anasazi. Last. a handsome burnished black ware pot with ovoid body and two small lug handles; perhaps Salt River area. W: 6.25"-7.25". Good lot. $500/3

 

383. Southwest United States, Ancoma, ca.1940’s-50’s. Large pot, ovoid with rounded, swelling shoulders and tapered, conical mouth. Base and inner rim in red slip, the rest of exterior white with abstract egg- and triangular-shaped motifs in black. Repaired at rim on one side, but can easily be restored to pristine appearance. H: 8.75"; D: 11.5". $350

 

384. Southwest United States, Arizona, Navajo Indians, contemporary. Pair of art bowls by Marcellus and Elizabeth Medina, signed. Bowls of traditional form with realistic depictions of ceremonial dancers. One entitled "Clown," in white and black striped paint. Other "Buffalo Dance," with appropriate regalia. H: 2.25"; 4". $500/2

 

385. Southwest United States, Arizona or New Mexico Indians, and other. Lot of assorted Indian handicrafts. Including: some small Kachina dolls, most colorfully painted, and a few looking to be of some age. A handsome and brightly beaded belt buckle with traditional designs. Lastly, some ceramic whorls or incised beads, perhaps pre-Columbian Ecuador. L: 0.6"-5". $100 lot

 

386. Southwest United States, Arizona or New Mexico, Navajo Indians. Pleasing jewelry lot of traditional style -- two necklaces of hollow silver balls, ovoid or biconical, with stamped crescentic ornament. Also four pairs of earrings comprised of the same silver beads. Necklace L: 20.5". $175/10

 

387. Southwest United States, Arizona or New Mexico, Zuni Indians. Lot of necklaces and pendant earring of Zuni style. Earrings of traditional turquoise and coral like beads. One necklace with numerous small shell disks and stone and shell fetishes, and turquoise nuggets. Another, simpler, with shell and silver beads and turquoise inlaid silver arrow point. Necklace L: 19.5"; 29.5". Nice material $200/8

 

388. Southwest United States, Hopi, ca.1950’s. A lovely lot of four small kachina dolls in yucca wood, with nicely painted detail, of four different dancer types. Three with added feathers, and the last being the most elaborate with fur, cloth and yarn garments additions. Slight losses to two, otherwise nice. Average H: 6". $450/4

 

389. Southwest United States, Indian Artists. A group of three pictures, all framed about the same size. Watercolor of a running buffalo, decoratively stylized, in black and grays on tan background; signed, "Quincy Tohema." Watercolor of adobe house and a timber wood structure; signed, "Tonita Lujan." Finely deatailed and colorful watercolor of a Kachina dancer; signed, "S. Lorettol." Average framed size: 12" x 14". $300/3

 

390. Southwest United States, Indian Artists. Group of three pictures, two watercolors and one drawing, all framed the same size. One a pueblo woman making tortillas in front of a hearth; signed, "Pove." Another of a woman in a similar pose but making pottery; signed, "P. Velarde." Last a pencil drawing portrait of an old Indian with earrings and wearing a wide felt hat; signed, "Esley." Average framed size: 10.2" x 8.2". $225/3

 

391. Southwest United States, Indian Artists. Simple yet stylish gouache signed by Pablita Velarte. Painting of Navajo woman walking to her oven/kitchen and holding food in her apron. Her little barefoot daughter before her holding a carved wood doll. Image size: 16" x 22.5"; framed and matted. $200

 

392. Southwest United States, Indian Artists. Hopi or Navajo, signed by S. R. Medina. Oil or acrylic on board. Intriguing "spirit" painting in cool colors. Viewer looks at foot prints leading off a precipice, while above in clouded sky image of bifurcated lizard spirit over crossed rainbows. Image size: 23.5" x 17.5"; matted and framed. Written on back: "To a Friend, High Hopes, Samuel R. Medina." $375

 

393. Southwest United States, Indian Artists. Nicely colored watercolor on board, signed E. Mittel. Stylized but elegant depiction of man and wife riding in profile against a linear backdrop of high clouds. Their spare horse, a paint, before them. Image size: 11" x 17"; matted and framed under glass. $200

 

394. Southwest United States, Indian Artists. Folk Art Painting, Navajo, ca. 1940’s-50’s. Colorful genre picture in crayon and pencil on cloth. Scene of couples dancing: a hoe-down or a "cake walk." Couples of various sizes and ages walk in a circle; hand drawn meander border around scene. Framed size: 24" x 26.5". $125

 

395. Western United States, ca. 1950's. Multi-purpose fencing tool in cast steel. With split ring-shaped handle, hammer/pick head and three slotted openings. Inscribed: "Atomic, Claskin Mfg." L: 4.25". $50

 

396. Western United States, Various Indians, antique. Lot of two conical baskets with brown and white geometric designs, smaller with leather binding with fringed bells. Also a nice old bowl with faint colored designs. Lastly a tightly woven basket or bowl, or perhaps a hat -- Haida. W: 3"-8". $225/4

 

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