Africa

1. Republic of Benin, Benin tribe, a lot of two identical cast bronze heads. Cast from same mold, each with highly ornate design and detail. Quite decorative and in very nice condition. H: 12.5". $1,000/2

 

2. Africa, lot of three teeth. Ist is an elephant molar with complete roots from a youthful individual, 7" long. 2nd is a hippo molar with root intact from a sub adult, 3.25" tall. 3rd is a giraffe tooth with root intact. 2.5" tall. Probably 50 - 100 years old. Rare and unusual indeed. $150/3

 

3. Nigeria, Chamba tribe, an elaborately carved wooden helmet mask with two figures and two masks as decoration. Much detail and original paint. H: 24". Custom stand. $200

 

4. Nigeria, Ekoi, a bronze mask with a raffia base. The face has much detail and the normal striations. Good patinated bronze color. H: 11" $ 1,500

 

5. Nigeria, Ekoi, a similar bronze mask, but with no raffia base and with a tall and attractive headdress. A nice display piece. H: 12.5" $ 950

 

6. Nigeria, Yoruba tribe, c. 1940. An elaborate painted wood carving of a seated mother, her child seated papoose style. Very well made with much detail. H: 35" $1,750

 

7. Nigeria, Yoruba tribe, c. 1940. A fine "Epa" dancing mask comprised of two pairs of Janiform faces. A white feline is atop of the pair. Light colored with a nice white wash. Very attractive. H: 20". $ 2,500

 

8. Nigeria, Tpa tribe, a graceful wood carving of a seated nude mother with her children on her lap and back. Very detailed and sensitively done in fine style. H:40" $ 1,000

 

9. Cameroon, Bameleke tribe, a major wood carving of a shaman seated and holding a large bowl. The lid of which has 3 crocodiles. Very nicely made and extremely impressive. H: 50" $ 4,000

 

10. Unidentified Iron anchor, intact with some rust. Provenance unknown. Attractive and large. 38" x 17.5" $ 500

11. Wooden Nail fetish holding a cane and wearing a hide and corn cob headdress. A very intensely dramatic work with much detail. H:28.5" $ 1,000

 

12. Africa, Nigeria, Ibo, An "ofo" or shrine figure. In bronze; vessel with 4 legs. Very important in Ibo culture. H: 2", L: 7". $150 $250

 

13. Africa, Ivory Coast, Guru tribe, lot of three wooden masks. 1st with a long slender face and a headdress consisting of triangles around the head and a standing warrior on top wearing a shield mask. H: 21" with a nice natural color. 2nd is another wooden mask with nice reddish color, a geometric headdress and a small pouting mouth. Eyes are slits. H: 12". last is another as before but with a beard consisting of triangles and a fanned shaped headdress. H: 13". $150/3

 

14. Africa, Ivory Coast, Lot of two. One wooden mask of the Guru tribe, red - brown natural wood color with a headdress consisting of a large knot, slit eyes and pouting lips. H" 12.5". A second mask is from the Dan tribe, with protruding lips, high arched brows and jutting ears. Dark brown to black. A nice decorative pair. 2 in lot. $100

 

15. Africa, lot of two wooden masks, one from the Ivory Coast, Guru tribe, natural color with geometric lines on the face and for the teeth, and a puckered stylized mouth, and a double fanned headdress with a high knot and cheek pieces. H: 17". A second mask is from Zaire with large bug eyes highlighted with red and white and a smooth cut oval mouth. H: 11.5". An attractive lot. $150/2

 

16. Africa, Zulu tribe, pair of spiked clubs, one 18" long with a 10" spike, the other is 22" long with an 11" spike. Both have a dark wood color. Very well made and intimidating. $100/2

 

17. Africa, Zulu tribe, another pair of spiked clubs, one 20" long with a 9.5" spike and the other is 22.5" long with a 10.5" spike. $100/2

 

18. Africa, Zulu tribe, A hatchet with a dark natural color wooden handle and a 7.25" metal blade. Handle is 18" long. Collected in 1938. Great condition. $200

 

19. Africa, Zulu tribe, hand hoe with a metal blade and a wooden handle. 16" long with a 3" blade. Interesting everyday item. $125

 

 

 

 

20. Africa, A machete straight shaft blade and a handle. No pommel. Blade 16" long and 2" wide at maximum. With a leather scabbard and belt. Very good condition. $50

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

24. Africa, Zaire, Lega. A "Lukwakongo" mask; looks to have had some use. Long face mask with square eyes. and small slit for mouth. Ht: 13". $275

 

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

 

26. Africa, Liberia, Temne. A very angular face mask; almost rectangular shape overall. In black wood. Geometric pattern on face resembling war paint. Interesting! $200

 

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

 

28. 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

 

29. Africa, Gabon, Aduma. A face mask on dark wood and painted white accents. Eyes and mouth are open with drawn slits and pointed chin. A rare type. Ht: 12". $300

 

30. 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 and highly detailed. Ht ca. 13.5 in. $125

 

31. Africa, Zaire, Lwalwa, small dark wood mask with small rectangular slit eyes, long protruding nose and extended puckered lips. L: 12.25". Nice condition. $250

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

36. Africa, Mali, Bambara, a monkey mask made of heavy wood. Large eyes, nose with mouth open and pointed downward. Good age! H: 14.5". $300

 

37. Africa, Ghana, Ashante, a highly abstract wood mask. Oval in shape with three spikes at top. Incised linear grooved designs on surface. Painted in shades of gray. H: 19". Middle spike chipped? $275

 

38. Africa, Angola, Chokwe, a beautifully made wicker shield. Finely woven, shield is in shape of long oval with central designs in black. Excellent condition. H: 56". $500

 

 

39. South America, lot of three wooden masks. 1st with a yellow face, red rimmed eyes with green glass gem inlays and a black beard. 2nd is wood with overlain plaster and stucco and painted. Has inlayed realistic glass eyes and has a beard. The third is from Guatemala, Brous village, 30 - 50 years old. This is a long bearded mask with a large pointed nose and oval eyes. Red with white highlights. An interesting group. $150/3

 

Asia

40. Tibet, lot of three trumpets made from a decorated human femur bone. One is laced with metal bands, one with a red leather end and a black twine wrap and the another with a black leather end and a wire wrap. Ave. length 13"; along with an ornate brass monk rattles with wood handle. H:13". $300/4

 

 

 

 

 

41. Indonesia, lot of two polished rosewood masks, one of a smiling male figure with a hat, the other a female face with an ornamented headdress and long earrings. Very pleasing and well made. Both 6" in length. $ 100/2

 

42. Indonesia, lot of 3 patinated bronze heads of Buddha, one with a tall headdress. All with a wooden stand. Ave. H: 6.5" $500/3

 

43. Indonesia, lot of 2 lightly colored wooden boxes. Each smoothly finished and fitted nicely. One is 3.5" tall with the jovial smiling face of a man and the other is 7" tall with the face of Buddha. Quite nice and appealing.. $ 100/2

 

44. Indonesia, lot of 3 vividly painted wooden masks. One of a dragon - face, cream, black and red with long fangs and a dangling cloth tongue and bulbous eyes. 12.5" x 8". Another dragon - mask, black with gold highlights and jutting fangs and a headdress with rosettes. 7.5" x 8.5". The last is of a demon - face with horns and a prominent set of teeth and fangs. Bright red with white and black highlights and a gray beard and hair. 6" x 7.5". A very decorative lot. $150/3

 

45. Indonesia, lot of 3 wooden masks. One a corpulent male face in a deep shade of red, with a pug nose, wide grin and bugged eyes. He wears an ornamented headdress. 8.5" x 9". The 2nd is a dragon mask in dark natural color with bulbous eyes, jutting fangs and an extremely elaborate headdress. 15" x 7.5". The last is a light colored natural color with an angry glaring entity with wide open mouth, sharp fangs, circular cut - out eyes and swept back hair with horns. Fearsome! 14.5 x 6.25". A very detailed and attractive group. $300/3

 

46. India, Lot of 2 brass heads, one of a male figure with bulbous eyes, a twisted mustache and a curly beard. H: 7". The other is a female face with broad features, almond eyes and tight lips. She wears a large pair of earrings. H:6.25". $ 200/2

 

47. New Guinea, Sepik river, a wooden mask with pouting lips, cowry shell eyes and with an elaborately carved linear headdress. Black highlighted with creams and white. 18" x 8". Very attractive. $ 150

 

48. Nepal, an ornamental knife with a decorated steel blade and a brass pommel with fittings of mother of pearl. Included is a leather scabbard. L:12"; along with a Gurka knife with utility scabbard containing one small tool blade. Curved steel blade is fitted with a black carved handle with metal inlays. Scabbard is black with red stitching. A nice older example. $175/2

 

49. Nepal, a finely cast dancing figure of Lakshmi playing an ornate castanet. H: 10". $250

 

50. Philippines, Borneo, 1910 - 1930, set of two dark wooden paddles for making rice cakes. One is smooth textured and 13" tall with 4.5" wide paddle, the other is 10.5" long with a soldier on the handle and a 4" wide paddle. Also included is a wooden double - sided mortar, 19" long in a dark wood color. $100/3

 

51. A lot of 3 masks and a wooden fetish. Fetish is from Ashante in Ghana with typical large round head on shaft like body. One Mask is from Mexico, detailed and quite expressive, pink polychrome. Another in wood from Africa, Zaire in form of bird, beak open. Last is a terra cotta mask in style of Greek actor. All nice. $150/4

 

52. A lot of 3. Including two wicker baskets, both nice; tallest is 9" high. Bowl is ceramic with nice colorful design and is 4" tall. $100/3

 

53. Lot of two wooden masks, one African with a long rectangular face and nice shades of brown. The other is in the Northwest coast style made from heavy wood and painted with a raffia headdress. Interesting lot.

$150/3

 

54. Africa, Zaire, Lomani Tribe, early 19th century. A long copper spear head used in purchasing brides. See Quiggins, "Primitive Money", p.64, pl. 1 #12. Scarce. L: 57". $200

 

55. Africa, Zaire. A spear with a cane handle and a metal shaft and blade. Metal is patinated with a good dark color and in great condition. L:57". $ 200

 

56. Africa, an unusual musical instrument somewhat like a guitar or sitar. Nicely carved dark brown wooden mask sits atop elaborately carved elephant tusk depicting a crocodile devouring a woman. L: 31". $300

 

CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE COLLECTION

 

The Chinese snuff bottle was first used in the middle of the 17th century designed with utilitarian practicality yet they illustrated the artistic refinement of the times. The habit of taking snuff from these small bottles spread slowly from the emperor's court in Peking.

 

As the habit became more popular, all types of materials were used from the most rare to the most humble. These materials included semi-precious stones, glass, metal, porcelain and organic materials such as wood, bamboo, ivory, gourds, nuts, bone and lacquer.

 

Snuff is produced from tobacco which is ground to a fine powder to which herbs, spices and various aromatic substances are added.

 

Snuff was initially considered a medicine and was therefore placed in the small medicine bottles already being used, with the simple additions of a cork and spoon to produce the Chinese equivalent of a snuff box.

 

Both Europeans and Americans became caught up in collecting snuff bottles. Many of the first collectors were involved with shipping or travel to China and brought snuff bottles back home.

 

Today there is a rapidly growing number of collectors spread throughout the world who are fascinated by these small, manageable objects and attracted by their aesthetic and tactile qualities. Auctions held worldwide reflect this deepening interest with a cross section of prices for all tastes and purses.

 

57. A fine double snuff bottle of multi-colored cloisonné, along with four different colored clear glass bottles. H: 2.25"-3" $200/5

 

58. Two scrimshawed ivory bottles with erotic scenes, one stained to look older. H: 3". $175/2

 

59. Two ivory snuff bottles, one made from a carved walnut, and the fourth from a gourd or nut. The latter scrimmed. H: 2"-3.75". $200/4

 

60. A pair of green jade snuff bottles, one carved in fish form. H: 2.5". $150/2

 

61. A lot of four snuff bottles made from agate, gold stone, jade and lapis lazuli. H: 3". $200/4

 

62. Two lovely porcelain snuff bottles. H: 3"-4". $150/2

 

63. A lot of five snuff bottles including a Peking glass example and one painted from the inside. $200/5

 

64. A lot of five different colored glass snuff bottles. H: 2.5-3". $200/5

 

65. A fine glass snuff bottle in the form of a fish. L: 3.25". $150

 

66. A lovely lot of five painted porcelain snuff bottles. H: 2-3" $300/5

 

67. Three ivory snuff bottles all scrimshawed, one erotic. H: 3". $350/3

 

68. Four Peking glass snuff bottles. H: 2-3". $350/4

 

69. Four bottles, one from carved walnut, one porcelain with painted grasshopper, a scrimmed gourd and one bakelite. $150/4

 

70. A fine lapis lazuli snuff bottle and a strand of lapis lazuli beads. $250/2

 

71. Fine painted from the inside snuff bottles; superb workmanship. H: 2.5-3"

$500/5

 

72. A rare bamboo snuff bottle. H: 3" . $175

 

73. A lovely cloisonné enameled snuff bottle. H: 3". $175

 

74. The balance of the snuff bottle collection, one in ivory, one in glass and a bottle with an elephant in relief. H: 2.5"-3". $200/3

 

More African

 

75. Zaire, Lega subgroup. A very large mask. Made of dark brown wood, face is scarified with incised lines on cheeks. Incised small cross on either side of nose. Repaired but quite attractive and displayable. H: 15". $150

 

76. Africa, Mali, c. 19th century. A large "Crain" container jar. Made from a gourd; Red-black coloring with single long stitching that runs from the bottom of the jar up to the base of the neck and then around neck. Large circular opening with well made cover that fits snugly on top. Quite displayable. H: 16". $475

 

77. Ivory Coast, Senufo, a tall chief's staff with bare breasted woman seated on top. Scarified cheeks and carved from dark wood. Nicely carved; age crack on chest. Ht: 58" $1,000

 

78. Nigeria, Kiaka, a lot of two standing terra cotta pieces. A man and woman Sculpted from a course dark brown clay, male has genitals exposed with left hand supporting his chin, right hand supports left wrist. Woman stands with right hand to chin, left hand hangs at side and holds fish. Both have face highlighted in white slip. Both about 11" tall. Very nice condition and rare! $750/2

 

79. Chad, Sao, a large and very interesting terra cotta oil lamp. Of crude workmanship, lamp is made from dark brown clay. Bulbous body with 5 squatting human figures at top. Large wick rises from center of seated figures; Filling hole for oil on side. H: 8.5". Rare and in good condition. $750

 

80. Chad, Sao, another large and very interesting terra cotta oil lamp similar to above. Of crude workmanship, and slightly larger than previous. H: 13". $1,000

 

81. Chad, Sao, a large terra cotta baby jar. Bulbous body with 4 babies wrapped around midsection in nursing posture. Large crying head protrudes from top of jar with mouth agape as if ready for milk or food to be inserted by mother. Used to store liquids for feeding of babies. Rare. H: 15". $1000

 

82. Guinea, Kissi, a terra cotta model of a family of 5. All are seated with father in the middle. To his sides are rest of the family, two of which hold bowls with food. A celebration of the harvest model. Well made with good facial detail. Rare. H: 6", L: 13". $1,000

 

83. Guinea, Kissi, a terra cotta model of three mothers, all are nursing their young children. Good detail throughout. H: 6", L: 10". $750

 

84. Nigeria, Kiaka, a ceramic fetish of a standing man. Genitals exposed, his left hand supports his chin, his right rests on large indented bowl that sits over his stomach. Rare and in very nice condition. H: 10.5". $500

 

85. Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio tribe, a tall and well carved dark wooden statue of a man holding his penis with both hands. Unusual. Some age cracks. H: 34". $375

 

86. Ghana, Ashanti, a tall bronze casting of a pregnant woman; she holds fruit bowl in one hand, fowl in the other. Attractive and decorative. Ht: 26". Choice. $1000

 

87. Nigeria, Ibo, a very large light gold colored wood mask. Demonic in style and apparently unfinished with respect to the color. Decorative and unusual. Ht: 16". $300

 

88. Cameroon/Nigeria, a lot two long beaded panels from 70"-80", each heavily decorated with cowry shells and red, white and blue beads. Along with a similarly decorated pendant and bracelet. All in excellent condition. An interesting lot, representative of considerable wealth. $500/4

 

89. Cameroon, Baoukou, A large carved wooden chair, with a cut - out base with 4 warriors holding spears. The back and arms are also cut-out with diamonds, sea turtles and collars. H: 46". A very attractive and well made item that is a functional as it is decorative. $1,850

 

90. Cameroon, Baoukou, A large carved wooden chair with a base of 9 naked warriors with cut - out circles above. The back as well as the arms are decorated with cut-out triangles and carved grouching and standing warriors. H: 44". Another well made and very attractive piece of native African work. Worthy of a nice home or collection. $1,850

 

91. Cameroon, Baoukou, A large carved wooden chair with 4 standing figures as a base. The central figure is of a warrior and the other are shamans. The back and arms are nicely cut-out and carved involving naked warriors, collars and lizards. H: 48.5". Very elegant and desirable. $1,850

 

92. Cameroon, Tikor tribe, 1920 - 1935, A bronze statue, cast in the lost wax process, of a woman wearing detailed body paint and a broad collar with two baby children. One child is on her hip and the other is at her side and holding her hand. H: 57.5". To replicate a piece of this quality today would be prohibitive. Made by a top metal craftsman. $ 10,000

 

93. A pair of Benin-style bronze heads of a princess with an elaborate headdress and stacked neck collars on a square base, with linear decorations. Each is cast by the lost was process and has wonderful eye appeal and a light green patina. H:25" $2,500/2

 

94. Angola, Chowke mask, carved in the round with a nice red/brown color. The facial features include bulbous eyes with slits, with paint carved beneath and an oval mouth with diamond cut-outs for teeth. Mask also has copper earrings and a cloth at the rear to cover the head of the wearer. H: 15.5".

A very handsome and detailed display piece. $300

95. Nigeria, Ekoi tribe, a carved helmet-mask with a straw fringe. Nice dark red/brown color with inlaid red beads for hair. Nice, smooth feature characterize the face with a circular mouth and wicker stitching on the chin. H: 14.5". Very unusual and beautiful work. $500

 

96. Nigeria, Another helmet-mask as above. $500

 

97. Cameroon, Bamileke, an elephant-mask fashioned of wood with black resin coating and brass eyes and tusks. Inlayed within the resin are many coins from Cameroon as well as white cowry shells. L: 35". A very fine and well made example of this popular mask. $500

 

98. Cameroon, Bamileke, another elephant-mask as previous, but L: 31". Nice slender features and in great condition. $500

 

99. Cameroon, Bamileke, a large wooden elephant-mask with big ears and a long slender trunk. Dark brown with high-lighted white teeth and eyes. A very handsome specimen. H:41". $350

 

100. Cameroon, Bamileke, a carved seated man with his legs crossed and left hand under his chin. Nice dark color. H: 25". Very nicely done. $500

 

101. Cameroon, Bamileke, a nicely carved wooden mask with a pronounced nose and lips and with flared ears. It wears a headdress with two tiers of masks, 7 to a level, with a large flat disc separating them. H: 28". A very attractive and unusual mask. $650

 

102. Cameroon, Bamileke, A carved wooden mask of dark color with a man's face. Features include a pronounced nose, lips and flared ears. He wears a basket headdress with a cut-out design. H: 18". $300

 

103. Cameroon, Bamileke, a mask of a smiling male face, jovial with a bulbous nose and eyes and with jutting ears. He wears a bordered headdress with a feline with a snarling face. H: 21.5". Very cute and a great decorative piece. $300

 

104. Cameroon, Bamileke, a carved wooden mask, thick and round with a male face with exaggerated features: bulbous eyes, lips, nose and jutting ears. He wears a flat discoid headdress. H: 15.5". Very pleasing color and nice looking. $300

 

105. Ghana, Ashanti tribe, a carved wooden stool with a flat base, a lyre shaped mid-section, and a curved seat. H: 12" Width 19". A nice piece with almost a classical European look. Very nice! $250

 

106. Ghana, Ashanti tribe, a carved stool with a flat base, 4 decorated posts with a square central design and a curved seat. H: 11", width 20". Another attractive and very useful item. $250

 

107. Ghana, Ashanti tribe, a large wooden stool with a flat base, 4 free standing posts with a square central design and a curved seat. H: 15", width 25". A very functional and attractive item. $350

 

108. Cameroon, Bamesen, a carved mask with an exaggerated male face with flared ears, big eyes, heavy brows, bulbous nose and a protruding mouth. He wears a headdress of cut-out basket form. H: 18". $500

 

109. Cameroon, Bamileke tribe, a carved buffalo-mask with a central horn. Almost jovial features with almond shaped eyes, raised nose and an open mouth displaying teeth. He wears two lizards upon his head. H: 19". Very well made mask with much artistic effort. $350

 

110. Cameroon, Bamileke, a carved seated figure of a man with ornate coiffure, large eyes, wide flat nose, a beard and a wide necklace. He holds an open bowl with a circular pattern on its side. H: 33.5". $750

 

111. Cameroon, Bamileke tribe, a carved seated figure of a man, with a ornate headdress, a large nose and a beard, holding an elephant-mask. H: 40". Very stylish and attractive. $750

 

112. Gabon, Kweli tribe, a wooden dance mask with slanted features and a drawn down crescent shaped headdress with a small mask of similar design carved on each side. H: 14", width: 20.25", with equal dark and light highlighting. $150

 

113. Gabon, Kweli tribe, a wooden dance mask with a central face with slanted features. It has a heart shaped coiffure around it. H: 22.5" and is quite handsome. $150

 

 

114. Gabon, Bakota tribe, a reliquary fetish with a wide, flat face overlain with copper. It has suggestive facial features: protruding eye-balls, nose and pursed lips and a wire wrapped neck and a wooden base with a diamond cut-out. H: 19". A very interesting cultural item. $500

 

115. Gabon, Bakota tribe, another reliquary fetish as above with a broader face. H:22". $500

 

116. Cameroon, Bamoun, a nice bronze mask of a smiling male figure with jutting eyes and flared ears. He wears a beard with hanging ornaments and a headdress of 2 crocodiles. H: 19". A very detailed and stylish piece. $750

Pre-Columbian Art

 

117. West Mexico, Colima ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Human head effigy vessel, possibly the wind deity Ehuatl, with characteristic highly burnished red / buff slip. Beautiful finish and patination. H. 7". $1,200

 

118. West Mexico, Colima, Pihuamo ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Large solid shaman figurine with full regalia, holding rattles. Excellent patination with manganese. No restoration. H. 7". $350

 

119. West Mexico, Colima, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Very fine flat female fertility figurine with tattooing, finely sculpted with excellent patina. Colima ca 200 B.C. No restoration H. 6 1/2". $135

 

120. West Mexico, Colima, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Very fine flat female fertility figurine with tattooing, finely sculpted with excellent patina. Colima ca 200 B.C. No restoration H. 6 1/2". $135

 

121. West Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Miniature seated pair: the male a seated shaman with pointed bonnet, legs crossed and wearing ear spools and a tasseled belt, arms to knees; the female seated similarly, both sport unusual symbolic imagery about waist and back, probably clan affiliated. H: 4.5", 4'. Nice quality. $350

 

122. West Mexico, Colima, Pihuamo, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Human effigy vessel with arms upraised and touching head. Nicely detailed red and black slip, in excellent condition and no restoration. H. 5". $375

 

123. West Mexico, Colima, Pihuamo, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Flat Colima female figurine from the end of the Pre classic period in the mortuary phase. H. 6 3/4". $150

 

124. West Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Set of 12 matched conch shell bracelets. Probably for a young woman or child three are plain rings, and nine have a single human facial image. The facial images vary from very plain and abstract to a fully detailed face executed in the style of Colima. A very interesting and rare group D. 3". $500

 

125. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, c. 250 B.C-250 A.D., an unusual ceramic vase. In red-brown slip, rectangular vase has four indentations from top to bottom. H: 7". Nice patina. Rare shape. $850

 

126. West Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. A beautiful large flattened globular vessel of vegetable form, with flaring rim. Very smooth finely burnished red slip surface, once decorated with a diamond geometric black resist pattern, now gone. No restoration or repair other than a single "probe hole" through the bottom. A beautiful and very decorative example of the Colima ceramic tradition. D: 11" x H: 8". $1,500

 

127. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, c. 250 B.C-250 A.D., a very attractive redware figure of a seated shaman. He wears large medallion on chest and holds small implement up high with right hand. He also wears pointed hat adorned with attractive linear detail. Nice condition. H: 14". $3,000

 

128. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, c. 250 B.C-250 A.D., an attractive ceramic dance figure. He stands wearing barrel shaped gown with peacock like decoration on back. He also wears decorative hat and holds small round ball in right hand. H: 12.5". Choice with nice glossy patina. $3,500

 

129. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, c. 250 B.C-250 A.D., Another standing shaman figure. He wears similar pointed headdress but holds large club over left shoulder with hand. Nice glossy patina. Repairs evident. A desirable piece! H: 14.5". $3,500

 

130. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, c. 250 B.C-250 A.D., a stylized shrimp bowl. Redware bowl in squat bulbous shape. Incised grooves around midsection are supposed to represent shrimp. Flared at opening. D: 12", H: 6.5". $1,750

 

 

 

131. West Mexico, Jalisco, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Large hollow standing woman with arm to head, of the San Sebastian Red sub-group. Imposing stance and nicely detailed. Minor restoration but impressive. H. 18". $1,400

 

132. West Mexico, Jalisco, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Important Joined Couple, depicting a female with ridged headdress seated behind a seated drummer, her hands on his shoulders. Both elaborately detailed. Drummer is probably in shamanic ritual trance. H. 11". $1,800

 

133. Mexico, Jalisco, Protoclassic Period, c. B.C., 250-250 A. D. A fine effigy figure of a seated man, his hands rest on knees. Traces of red and black paint. Minor chip off left knee, otherwise virtually perfect. A most impressive piece. H:14.25". $2,850

 

134. Mexico, Jalisco, Protoclassic Period, c. B.C., 250-250 A. D., a top quality ceramic of a seated woman. Bare breasted (breasts scarified with black linear design). She has right hand on her belly, left hand supports large bowl which rests on her left shoulder. In dark creme slip; choice patina with cinnabar throughout. H: 12.5". $3,500

 

135. Mexico, Jalisco, Protoclassic Period, c. B.C. 250-250 A. D., a very attractive seated redware drummer boy. Drum rests between his legs, right hand rests on drum, left on left knee. Excellent facial detail and incised head band make piece very collectible. H: 9.5". $1,500

 

136. West Mexico, Jalisco, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Seated mother and child, very nicely detailed with, black and cream accent. A very fine example of this type, with no restoration. H. 6 3/4". $450

 

137. West Mexico, Jalisco, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. and Valley of Mexico ca 1200 - 800 B.C. Three small vessels, one with finely executed burnished form and painted crosshatching, and two Preclassic effigy tripod vessels. No restoration. D. 4". $200

 

138. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C. - 250 A.D., a large blackware bowl with wide opening and incised linear designs on upper mid - section. H" 5", diameter 8.5". Nice glossy patina. Attractive! Ex. Malter auction 67, lot 859 (one of two). $300

 

139. West Mexico, Nayarit, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. A squash form effigy vessel with flaring rim. The lower half of the vessel resembles a smooth dish or bowl, while the upper half is a boldly modeled knobbed squash or similar vegetable. The overall appearance is that of a large squash resting in a bowl. Nicely burnished in the manner typical of the region in a dark reddish-brown slip. A partial pressure crack, and minor rim chips but no restoration or repair. A nice decorator piece. D: 9 3/4" x H: 6". $1,300

 

140. West Mexico, Nayarit, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Nayarit, nice seated transitional Chinesco transitional hollow figure, in birthing posture, with pointed legs. Reddish brown and black with tattooing, and excellent patination. No restoration. 5 1/2". $350

 

141. West Mexico, Nayarit, Protoclassic Period, ca 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Seated horned shamanic figure making Pulque, a intoxicating beverage, through a thick tube. Excellent detailing, with hair tassels, and polychrome slip. No restoration H. 5 1/2" $325

 

142. Mexico, Chinesco, Protoclassic, c. 250- B.C.-250 A.D., a small and finely made ceramic figure of a seated male (?). In typical pose with legs parted and hands on buttocks. Creme slip with red polychrome highlights. Some chipping. H: 6.5". A scarce and desirable culture. $950

 

143. West Mexico, Chupicuaro, ca 800 - 500 B.C. Tripod Bowl with hallucinogenic cactus or floral design. Very finely burnished typical to the region. Slight rim repair, no restoration D. 10". $550

 

144. West Mexico, Chupicuaro, ca 800 - 500 B.C. Tripod Bowl, red over buff, beautifully executed in flawless condition. D. 7 1/2". $475

 

145. Mexico, Postclassic Period, c. 1300-1500 A.D., Aztec plate. Attractive red ceramic plate or bowl with linear design in black polychrome on inside. Repairs evident. Rare and desirable. D: 7.5", H: 2". $500

 

146. Mexico, Aztec, 1500 A.D or later. Important green stone seated ruling personage with emblem on belt and elaborate clothing detail, executed by extensive drilling and incising. Red hematite or cinnabar was used to accentuate the detailing. H. 6". $2,000

 

147. Mexico, Aztec, c. 1000-1400 A.D., a rare volcanic stone carving of a nude warrior. He holds head of captive in right hand, weapon in left. Genitals exposed. Rare subject matter. H: 7". $750

 

148. Mexico, Valley of Mexico, ca 1200 - 800 B.C. Small clay mask with large perforated eyes, somewhat thick, but expressive. Two large nice Pre classic head fragments from the same region, and a third from Esmeraldes, Ecuador. $225

 

149. Mexico, Valley of Mexico, ca 1200 - 800 B.C. Pre classic female figurine, in the style of Tlatilco, covered in red pigment. Rare, no restoration. H. 5 1/2". $300

 

150. Mexico, Valley of Mexico, ca 1200 - 800 B.C. Textbook example of a "Pretty Lady" type Tlatilco figurine resting on curved platform. (Tips of platform now missing.) Very nice detail and condition, and rare. ex-Silverman coll L. 2 3/4". $350

 

151. Mexico, Veracruz, Huastec culture, Classic Period, c. 200 A.D., a slender standing male figure. In creme slip; he wears elaborate headdress and wide belt at waist. Eyes, headdress and waist are highlighted in black polychrome. Wearing sandals. On stand. H: 10.5". Minor chipping, otherwise in choice condition. Rare! $1,500

 

152. Mexico, Veracruz, Huastec culture, Classic Period, c. 200 A.D., The matching female partner for previous piece. Almost identical; in creme slip; she wears is bare breasted and wears elaborate headdress and sandals. Eyes, and waist are highlighted in black polychrome. On stand. H: 10.5". Minor chipping, otherwise in choice condition. Rare! $1,500

 

153. Mexico, Veracruz, Huastec culture, Late Classic Period, c. 900 A.D., a stylized animal effigy bowl. Single stirrup handle in center (repaired). Bowl has stylized head and tall narrow spout for tail. Creme slip highlighted with black and red polychrome designs. H: 8", L: 9". $1,750

 

154. Mexico, Veracruz, Remojadas, ca 200 B.C.- 200 A.D. Head fragment showing a priest wearing the a flayed skin in a ritual to Xipe Totec, Lord of the Flayed One. Characteristically accented with black chapapote pigment. Polished natural marble base. Minor restoration. H. 5".$375

 

155. Mexico, Veracruz, ca 200 - 500 A.D. Sonriente whistle figurine of the "laughing" type, mold made during the early Classic period, with excellent detailing. Very pleasing, with no restoration. H. 6" $375

 

156. Mexico, Veracruz, c. 700 A.D. A mold-made rattle figure of a shaman with arms outstretched. H: 5.5" $150

 

157. Mexico, Olmec, ca 1200-800 B.C. An important stone perforator or ritual implement, in powerful Olmec style. Hard dark green serpentine, probably from Guerrero, with excellent weathering and patination. The object is dagger-like in feel and proportions and may have been used in sacrificial ritual. Authentication and provenance (1974) in original report by Hasso Von Winning is included. L. 9". $5000+

 

158. Mexico, Olmec ca, ca 1200-800 B.C. A matched trio of a human pair and a ritual implement, possibly a perforator or miniature dagger. The primary figure is a were jaguar transformation figure, who lays supine. A second figure, possibly female, kneels with an offering plate. The stone is a jade like material with softer stone in the matrix which has weathered and eroded from burial. There is also extensive evidence of root leaching and iron decomposition. H. 3". $1,200

 

159. Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala, ca 800 B.C. Pair of human geometric figures both with cranial deformation and the larger with hands across stomach. The smaller is a full figure of a dwarf. The torso and hands of the larger seem to be of temple form, also known from the region. The back is also flattened and nicely root marked, with a weathering delamination crack also evident about the face. H: 7" and 3". $400 pair

 

160. Guatemala. Mayan Civilization, Late Classic Period, c. 600 - 900 A.D., a large red ceramic plate with stylized symbols in central glyph. Brown, black on creme slip. Slightly raised tripod legs. Nice. H: 2", diameter 11.5". $1,500

 

161. Guatemala, Maya, Classic Period, 500-900 A.D., a nicely painted ceramic bowl. In orange slip; outside of bowl has red-brown linear bands, uneven in size throughout. Some repair. Attractive. D: 5.5", H: 5". $1,500

 

162. Guatemala, Maya, Classic Period, 500-900 A.D., a lovely jade carving with two human faces, each at opposite angles. Holed for suspension. Polished and of top quality. L: 1.75". Would make a marvelous necklace pendant! $2,500

 

163. Guatemala, Maya, possibly Tikal, Late Classic, ca 700-1000 A.D. Unusual bone carving of a human female in costume, highly detailed, wearing a flowing skirt with an abstracted, seemingly glyphic vertical column down the skirt. She has her arms extended behind her back, touching a small jaguar-like figure. A report included, issued Los Angeles County Forensics, indicated the material is bone. A subsequent study (now missing) showed the bone to be a sub-adult human femur L. 5". $700

 

164. Guatemala, Maya, Jaina. Classic, ca. 500-700 A.D. Molded seated priest or chieftain wearing full regalia, including jade necklace, bracelets, and ear spools. A large nose ornament covers the mouth. A mustache and beard are clearly indicated. Hole in base and sides for either resonant tone, or for mounting, possibly as a staff finial. H: 3 1/2" $600

 

165. Costa Rica, Guanacasta Region, c. 700-1000 A.D., an attractive carved standing man in rigid posture with arms straight down at sides. Carved from volcanic stone. Repaired above waist. H: 15". $500

 

166. Costa Rica, Nicoya, c. 750 A.D., a standing female with papoose on her back. Creme slip, the brown paint somewhat faded. H: 4.5". $150

 

167. Costa Rica, Nicoya, c. 750 A.D., a small effigy pot of bird with painted wings. H: 3". $100

 

168. Costa Rica, Chiriqui c. 900 A.D., a fine gray ware tripod bowl, turtles atop each leg. Perfect! H: 7" $300

 

169. Costa Rica, Chiriqui c. 900 A.D., a miniature tripod gray ware bowl. H: 2.5".

$75

 

170. Costa Rica, Chiriqui c. 900 A.D., a fine lug pot with pointed body. The lugs allowed the vessel to be suspended by cords. H: 7.5". $200

 

171. Costa Rica, Chiriqui c. 900 A.D., a lot of ten (10) nice, small terra cotta bowls of assorted shapes. H: 3-4". $300/10

 

172. Costa Rica, Chiriqui c. 900 A.D., a similar lot of fifteen (15) pieces. $350/15

 

173. Costa Rica, Chiriqui c. 900 A.D., a lot of three (3) larger bowls. H: 4-5". One with small hole. $100/3

 

174. Costa Rica, Chiriqui c. 900 A.D., a similar lot of three (3) larger bowls. $100/2

175. Costa Rica, Chiriqui c. 900 A.D., a lot of ten (10) terra cotta pieces including several whistles, two armadillo amulets and assorted figures. H: 1-4". $300/10

 

176. Panama, Veraguas, c. 500-750 A. D. a fine small pedestal plate with polychrome painted designs of animals atop. D: 5.25". $300

 

177. Panama, Veraguas, c. 700-900 A.D., a gold cayman amulet, 16.53 grams. Front feet are looped and ready for wearing chain. Large beaded eyes with long tail that hooks at end. Hind legs are short and simple in design. An excellent jewelry piece! Attractive and very wearable. L: 2.25". $2,000

 

178. Peru, Tihuanaco, ca. 900-1200 A.D. A pair of coca shamans, one male, one female, seated on platforms. Coca wads are indicated in the left cheek of the male and the right cheek of the female. Female shamans are rare, and here the male may be of higher status as he is shown seated on a stool. Black and white accent coloration. Both show ritual facial tattooing and a haunting, very spiritual presence. Coca shamans are known from the art of Columbia but are very rare in Peruvian art. H: 8" (Male), 7" (Female) $1,200

 

American Indians

 

179. Indians of Casa Grande, a terra cotta polychrome bowl on modern tripod. Several rim chips and age cracks. H: 6". $300

 

180. American Indian, Chumash culture of S. California, a kneeling figure lifting the lid off of a bowl which is before him. Engraved with some linear designs and a sea turtle on the lid of the bowl. A very rare and interesting piece. H: 5.5". Found in ocean off Cabrillo Beach! $1,200

 

181. American Indian, a very attractive and decorative "Dream Catcher" or dance shield. Circular in shape with pheasant as central motif, made from feathers which are layered to give an exact likeness of bird. Long bands of cotton and leather strings with beads hang downward from sides and bottom. Diameter is 26", overall length is 50". $250

 

182. Southwest U.S., a lot of 4 ceramic bowls. Two are redware (one with glossy patina, the other with linear design). Third a small blackware pot, fourth a nice creme slip pot. H: 3"-6". Largest with some rim chips. A nice group. $150/4

 

 

 

183. Southwest U.S., a lot of four small ceramic pieces. All with nice decorative paint. Three small bowls, also a pilgrim's flask (slight crack. H: 2'-6". All with nice glossy surfaces. $150/4

 

184. California, Glendale, a Chumash? Indian stone ax flint. L: 6.5". Consignor claims this piece was found years ago in the hills above Glendale! $50

 

More Asian

 

185. India, 18th century, a nice terracotta plaque - statuette of a four armed elephant. H: 7" with a nice orange color and good detailing. $500

 

186. Thailand, Ban Chiang Period, c. 200 B.C. - 200 A.D., An attractive "chalice" with red curvilinear designs. H: 8". A good example from their classic period. $400

 

187. Thailand, Ban Chiang Period, c. 200 B.C. - 200 A.D., a very large and attractive urn. Small base give ways to large bulbous body with leads to large and flared opening. A thick rope pattern with incised notches encircles the lower portion of flared lip. Typical curvilinear designs in red polychrome on dark creme slip. H: 23.5". Nice condition. Quite decorative. $1,500

 

188. Thailand, Ban Chiang Period, c. 200 B.C. - 200 A.D., Dark terracotta bowl with linear impressions around the rim. D: 6.25" and in a rough style. A very interesting piece of pottery. $ 100

 

189. Thailand, 18th century, A pair of terracotta heads, one a frowning male with curly hair and a top-knot, and a large earring, and the other a female with nice parted hair and a sensitive look. She wears a pair of large earrings. Both heads average 4.25" tall and each comes with a nice black stand. $300/2

 

190. Burma, c. 1750, a lot of two thick terra cotta plaques, one depicting two Vedic snake deities (Broken in 2 halves) and a complete bas relief with two warriors each holding dagger and shield. Both with green glaze in high relief. 18" x 12". Rarely offered! $1500/2

 

191. Burma, c. 1850, a gilt over wood reclining Buddha. Chipped left ear, missing right foot. Wearing long flowing gown with fringe adorned with sequins. Evidence of repairs on right arm with age cracks on dress. 15" x 37' x 20". Quite attractive and could be much older than stated date. $1,500

192. China, a lot of five small medicine bottles used to hold opiu. These were all found in California at a railroad site and were probably lost by Chinese laborers. H: 2.5". $100/5

 

193. Indonesia, Bali, an extremely intricate ebony carving of a monkey god atop a struggling female dwarf. Minor glue repairs. A really fabulous piece of art. H: 24". $750

 

194. Indonesia, Bali, a highly decorative wood puppet. Detachable head fits nicely into wood torso. Long dress covers torso and hangs down. A single stick hangs from each arm to maneuver puppet. L: 2'. $300

 

195. Indonesia, Bali, a highly decorative wood puppet, similar to above except this is almost life size. In dark black wood; extremely ornate! Similar wood stick hangs from each arm to control puppet. $600

 

Antiquities

 

196. Italy, Campania c. 340 - 320 B.C. A robust, heavy caelene footed bowl with interior pressed design of six concentric bands of hatching, and a rosette of five dotted ovoid with tiny central medallion of Medusa or lion's mask. D: 7". A few rim nicks, otherwise in choice condition. Ex. Malter Auction 56, lot 201. $400

 

197. Athens, Attic, c. 400-360 B.C., a finely potted small lekythos in white figure. Nicely painted; top of spout and mid-section with black linear design. Some paint and design missing; slight chipping at top of spout. H: 7". Ex Royal Athena Gallery. Nice! $750

 

198. Ancient Egypt, XXVI Dynasty, a faience ushabti. Light green in color with incised hieroglyphic design. Nicely mounted on wood plaque. H: 4.5". $200

 

199. Ancient Egypt, a lot of 9 small faience amulets. All attributed. 4 with detailed descriptions on attached cards. All either in light green or blue. Included are 3 nice "eyes of Horus". A nice lot. $1,000/11

 

200. Egypt, XXV-XXVI Dynasty, ca. 700-550 B.C. An important and intricately painted and detailed coffin lid. Inscribed in the name of "Ankh-Paf-Heri." The face of the deceased in red, wearing wide, heavily beaded collar and striped headdress. Along the front several panels devoted to scenes of deities, plus an unusual scene with Apis on the foot panel, the rest with extensive vertical registers containing text -- in fact, the most heavily inscribed we've handled! The colors: dark red, various greens, "peach," black and white, all extremely well preserved. This piece purchased in Israel from a then old collection (in excess of 50, years), and legally exported in 1984. The "classic" Egyptian antiquity! $40,000

 

201. Roman, Polychrome Floor Mosaic, ca. 5th-5th cent. A. D., with intertwining floral designs bordered by wave scrolls in pale green, yellow, red and black. dim: 31.5" x 70". $10,000

 

202. Roman, Polychrome Floor Mosaic, ca. 5th-5th cent. A. D., with intertwining floral designs bordered by wave scrolls in pale green, yellow, red and black. dim: 32.5" x 48.75" $7,500

 

203. Roman, Polychrome Floor Mosaic, ca. 5th-5th cent. A. D., with intertwining floral designs bordered by wave scrolls in pale green, yellow, red and black. dim: 33.75" x 49.5". $7,500

 

204. Judaea, 800 - 600 B.C. A small creme slip jug with a single loop handle. Complete and with good eye appeal. H: 3.5". $225

 

205. Judaea, 800 - 600 B.C., A creme slip terracotta jug with a simple incised linear design around the top. Very attractive and complete. H: 5.5" $475

 

206. Judaea, 800 - 600 B.C., Bulbous terracotta flask with a single handle and linear pattern around the lower portion of the body. Repaired with a small piece missing. H:5.25" $275

 

207. Judaea, Middle Bronze Age, c. 2200 - 1800 B.C., A fine buff ware jug with a strap handle. Impresses rope - like pattern around the neck. Very nice, complete and rare. H: 4.5". $600

 

208. Judaea, Late Bronze Age, c. 1800 - 1400 B.C., A fine little burnished red ware juglet with a single handle. The burnish marks give it an almost striped appearance. H: 3.25". Very attractive! $ 375

 

209. Judaea, Hellenistic era, 2nd - 1st century A.D., A shallow dish with a small foot, beige slip. D: 4", H:1.25". $65

 

210. Judaea, 1st - 2nd Century A.D., a lot of three terracotta vials, one in blackware. All are complete. 2 are 4.5" tall and another is 6". $150

 

211. Judaea, 1000 - 900 B.C., a terracotta juglet with single handle. Some brownish red paint remaining. H: 4.5". With certificate of authenticity. $150

 

212. Phoenicia, c. 700 B.C. A terracotta flask with a creme slip and red linear horizontal designs. Trefoil spout broken but still a pleasant piece. Comes with a stand. H: 9". $475

 

213. Carcamesh, 2400 - 2200 B.C., a buff colored bowl with carinated walls. Nice and intact. D: 3.25", H: 2.5". $250

 

214. Carcamesh, 2400 - 2200 B.C., A blackware wide bodied bottle with a small fluted top. Nice linear patterns on the sides from manufacture. H: 4". Stand included. $250

 

215. Carcamesh, 2400 - 2200 B.C., A gray ware bulbous flask with a small spout. Comes with a stand with a wooden base. H: 3.5". A nice display piece. $300

 

216. Carcamesh, 2400 - 2200 B.C., A nice gray ware bowl with a low spouted top. H: 3". Intact and very handsome. $300

 

217. Pakistan, Ghandara, 3rd - 4th century A.D., A section of a wall frieze of gray schist with white patination. Design is divided into an upper and lower section, the upper being a group of standing figures and the lower a nice floral pattern. H; 11.75", Width: 9.75". An attractive piece. $575

 

218. A lot of 5 ancient arrowheads, mostly Near Eastern. Largest is in bronze and is 4.75"; one in iron, 2.5". A smaller also in bronze, 1". Two in stone, one of which is serrated. $100/4

 

219. A lot of 5 Byzantine lead bullae. All decorated with the images of saints and the inscriptions of Emperors and magistrates. $100/5

 

220. A lot of 3 small Sasanian seals. Also a pair of beaded Egyptian earrings. A carnelian marble. Also 2 Hittite, c. 1400 B.C., terra cotta head fragments, 1.5"-2". $200/8

 

221. An assorted lot which includes 2 ancient bronze , a glass gaming piece found in Tiber River, also 2 Byzantine bronze coins, one Elymais small bronze coin. Also a "Manilla" or slave token from the English wreck "Duoro". Lastly a piece of Sumerian shell money, c. 3000-4000 B.C. $200/8

 

222. Iran, Sarkizabad, ca. 2000 B.C. "Kantharos" - like vessel with a low, broad body, wide funnel neck and pair of pinched handles. In beige ware with creme slip and black geometric painted ornament: top with bands of flattened lozenges at waist with bands of hatched triangles. Repaired with modest restorations. H: 4.9". A good example of early Persian ceramic. $525

 

223. Persia, Nishapur, c. 1000 A.D., an attractive terra cotta bird. In typical dark blue glaze. Highlighted on wings and head with darker black polychrome. H: 8.5". Nice. Rare! $1,500

 

224. Persia, c. 1600 A.D., an attractive group of 4 square terra cotta glazed tiles. When arranged in proper order they depict the King Shah Abus. In vibrant colors the king travels on horseback. He holds long spear with both hands as he lances small animal. Bow and quiver with arrows is around his shoulders. Tiles with attractive glaze in colors that range from royal blue, yellow, black, red and purple. Each tile is 7.5" square, overall size is 15" x 15". Nice condition. $1,500

 

225. Persia, an attractive bronze miniature globe at least 100 years old. Globe sits atop tall stand with 4 posts. Arabic inscriptions and designs throughout. Globe easily detaches from stand. Attractive and in very nice condition. Overall height is 10.5". $750

 

226. Persia, c. 1700 a fine covered silver over copper dish with extremely well executed incised designs depicting a queen being entertained by a sitar player within a circle of birds, deer and lions. The matching cover has in fine repousee work a group of musicians and animal hunt scenes. D: 9". A really nice, collectable piece. $500

 

227. A lot of 11 beaded necklaces. One African, the rest Near Eastern. Many shapes and colors. All quite wearable. $300/11

 

228. Persia, a very large copper oil lamp with highly incised designs. Base is large with central column that rises into goblet shaped oil lamp. Small circular dish at base of oil receptacle. Diameter of base is 12.5", H: 15". Nice and attractive. $500

 

229. Persia, an unusual brass winged dancing figure filled with Farsi script on an elaborate copper base. c. mid-nineteenth century. H: 8" A nice piece. $500

 

230. Islamic bronze oil lamp with original handles and hook. H: 11". $150

 

Miscellaneous

 

231. Fossils, a lot of 7 fish plates, comprising of Knightia herring and Diplomystus species. Plate sizes range from 4" x 3" to 10" x 6.5". One fish to each plate, but the 3 larger plates contain 2 each. Also included are 9 large spirifer brachiopods, pyritized, from the Devonian of Lucas co., Ohio. A nice group of very popular fossils. $125

 

232. Fossils, a lot of 12 large pyritized brachiopods and a trilobite (Phacops rana). All are mid - Devonian in age (c. 375 Million years old) and are from the silica shale of Lucas co., Ohio. Also included are 16 small quartz specimens from Herkimer Co., N.Y., and a few other odd minerals. A fun group. $125

 

233. Fossils: Herkimer Diamonds, a lot of 5 nice specimens of the 40 million year old famous double terminated quartz crystals characteristic of Herkimer co., N.Y. Sizes range from 1.75" to 2.5" long. One is a double and another is in matrix. The grade is about average for this popular crystal type. $125

 

234. Large spider (fam:therididae) in Baltic amber, Kalingrad, Russia, ~38 million years old, a nicely preserved specimen aprox. 9mm in length including the legs. Amber measures 2" x 2" and has a nice orange color. Larger insects are harder to come by. $300

 

235. Amber with insects, a group comprising of 14 specimens, each with the inclusions identified by an entomologist. Piece size runs from .5" to about 1.5". 13 are from the Dominican Republic (~ 26 million yrs old) and 1 is from Russia. A nice starter collection with a variety of insects, some rare. $400

 

236. Amber with insects, another group of 14 specimens, each with the inclusions identified by an entomologist. The size of the pieces runs from about .25" to 1.5". 13 are from the Dominican Republic and 1 is from Russia. An attractive group with some very interesting pieces. $400

 

237. Dinosaur rib bone, Triceratops horridus, from the cretaceous of Bowman Co., N. Dakota (~ 65 million yrs old). Collected in Spring of 1992. A nice deep brown specimen aprox. 3' long and in a good state of preservation. Near complete bones like this are very rare and this example with its' metal stand makes a great display piece. $ 600

 

238. Homo Erectus, c. 250,000 - 400,000 B.C., A hand ax from Ma'am, Jordan, near the Saudi border. A multi function tool fashioned from chert. L: 6.5". About the oldest piece of human history one can own. $300

 

239. Homo Erectus, c. 250,000 - 400,00 B.C., another hand ax as above, good condition with a comfortable feel well held. L: 5,34". $300

 

240. Homo Erectus, c. 250,000 - 400,000 B.C., another hand ax as above. L: 6". $300

 

241. Middle East, 1896 (AH 1314) a fine jambiyeh (curved dagger) with an ivory and onyx handle, and panels for date, 1314, and for Islamic epithet: "Faith in God". The hilt is copper with stippled decoration. L: 12". $600

 

242. Contemporary travertine statue of Aphrodite holding an apple and her chiton while leaning on a column. Some repair on neck and rt. hand. Done in fine style. A nice decorator piece. H: 25". $300

 

243. Italy, c. 1825, an antique copy of the bust of Niccolo da Uzzano by the famous Renaissance artist DONATELLO. This three quarter life size casting still has most of its original polychrome. Similar castings by Donatello and his contemporaries were popular in the 17th-19th centuries to decorate the large rooms of the nouveau riche. From an Eastern European collection.

$1,000 up

 

244. England, an early 20th century "ticket till" with compartments for tickets and receptacles for coins. The coins ring a bell when they make their route down the till. Made by H. C. Symons of London. Scarce. H: 16" x 16". $450

 

245. Spanish-style cannon on wooden carriage. Gun nicely crafted, cast and turned brass; of tapered shape with reinforcing moldings. Fully serviceable for firing. Mounted on accurate replica of its period in wood and steel. Munitions box at the rear. Gun is 21.5", overall length is 26.5. $1,500

 

Furniture

 

246. Italy, a marble table in two pieces to form "T" shape. The rectangular top sits on a rectangular column that serves as its base as well. Nice! H: 28.5"; L: 58" $500

 

247. American, ca. 1840. Fireplace facade of walnut and mahogany, finely crafted and impeccably finished in deep reddish tones, with fluted columns, carved moldings, beveled 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 molding. A most handsome architectural ornament! $5,000

 

248. American, c. 1890, a pair of curio cabinets with glass sides, beveled glass on swinging door, three shelves, two of which are glass in each cabinet, mirror in back. Some surface scratches which are fixable on one cabinet, the other choice. . dim: 33.5 x 16" x 14.5". $850/2

 

249. American: a pair of modern lock cabinets of flat rectangular shape, each with two separate sections or display drawers. Dim: 48" x 22": x 7.25". Round keys accompany each cabinet. Small strip missing on one. $500/2

 

250. Mexico, a nicely carved and painted wooden horse used in dance and at festive events. Torso of horse is open so dancer can step inside and hold up to his waist area. Some repair. Extremely decorative and attractive. Size about 3 feet long. $500

 

Graphic Arts

 

251. Italian Medieval music sheet, c. 1500-1600, a fine manuscript parchment written on both sides and mounted between two clear panes of glass. The front side has an elaborate "A" and in lower margins are three monks apparently singing, two are reclining and may be somewhat intoxicated. The reverse has bars of music. More study would enable a more exact dating of this lovely sheet. 21.5" x 15.5". Frame is gilt. $300

 

252. English Nineteenth Century colored cartoon print by G. Cruickshank, "The Battle of Vittoria" a single panel cartoon of the battle scene as viewed by Wellington and etched by Cruickshank and published on July 2, 1813. 19" x 12". $400

 

253. English Nineteenth Century colored cartoon print by Cruickshank, "The New Lifeboat" or "Resignation A Great Moral Virtue". A nine panel cartoon etched by Cruickshank and published on May 11, 1827. 19" x 12". $300

 

254. French Nineteenth Century caricature prints by Daumier; two hand colored and three in black and white, one of which is framed. 10" x 13.5". $400/5

 

 

 

 

255. Paul Delaroche, artist, 1838, Aristide Louis, sculptor, 1841; a colored print of Napoleon Bonaparte in his classic stance. (Hand-written authenticity statement on bottom of picture.). Framed. 18" x 13.5". Rare! $350

 

256. Ancient Egypt, from Napoleon's Description de la Egypte, Denderah (Tentyris) "Detail de la face laterale de l'est dans le portique du Grand Temple," framed 30 1/2 " x 24". Printed c. 1810. A nice view. $100

 

257. Japanese Woodblock Print by Hiroshige, 1797-1858 depicting a geisha. Framed. 24" 19" overall. $650

 

258. James C. Joe, describes in note in back of Indian Sand Painting called White Thunder Lightning, a very nicely preserved sand painting, framed 24" x 18.5". $200

 

 

Early Photography

 

259. Maison AD. Braun & Cie, 1893, a very large group of French photographs of famous paintings in three sizes. 21.5" x 15.5", 25" x 19.25", and the largest size being 31.25" x 34.5". Most have a label as to the company, Braun, and the painting or personality featured. Quantity is close to a thousand and makes up a four foot stack. These items are quite attractive and frameable.. (Call for value.)

 

Painting

 

260. Dale Rayburn, (1942-). Nicely framed oil painting, "Dreams of the Past". Dramatic frontal portrait of bearded old man staring openly into space as if thinking. Behind him, smaller images of him receding into the dark background. Born of a farming family of little means, he graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with as B.S. in art in 1964. He paints every phase of Southern life using a vivid realism and a unique blend of color knowledge and artistic talent. Signed Rayburn at lower right. Painting size 16" x 20". $1,500

 

Objects of Virtu Collected in Germany Just Prior to and During World War II

 

261. Germany, c. 1825, a cherrywood snuff box with gold and black decal street scene of the town of Carlsbad. Dimensions: 3.75" x 2.35" x .75". Perfect and most collectable. $150-250

 

262. Germany, c. 1850, a silver snuff box with lovely floral designs and a central etching of a stag in the woods. 3.5" x 2.25" x .5". An equally nice piece. $150-250

 

263. Germany, a lot of seven silver demi tasse spoons with open-work handles and florentine work on scalloped spoons. L: 4". $150-250

 

264. Germany a lot of six coin demi tasse spoons. These early gilt coins are Bavarian grosso coins of the 16th century. If they weren't hammered to represent a spoon, each coin would be valued at $100. $150-300/6

 

265. Jewelry: a lovely inlaid silver oval brooch, hall-marked, but tarnished and in need of cleaning which would make this very old Germany piece a most attractive item to wear. H: 4.5 cm. $75-100

 

266. Jewelry: a double locket pendant set with cabochon garnets separated by granulated rosettes. This German, 18th century piece still has a picture of a youthful flower girl. There is a second locket compartment in the back for a slightly smaller picture. A very unusual piece. Height with original loop: 6.5 cm. $200-300

 

267. Jewelry: two stickpins, the better piece a carnelian cameo of the goddess, Diana set in gold pin; the other a mini-mosaic set in copper. Both of Italian workmanship, c. 1850. $200-250/2

 

268. Jewelry: an important 18th century German carnelian intaglio of a coat of arms with a tiny portrait of a child over the heraldic symbols which would indicate a new heir to the family. Needs a loop for wearing. H: 30 mm. $175-250

 

269. Jewelry: Germany, c. 1800, a lot of two pieces--a fine enamel pin with a border of small stones, garnets?, one missing. The enamel which is perfect shows a young couple on a picnic with a small bird; the other piece is a gold pendant set with large garnet in center and five small turquoise stones. Both about an inch in width. $200-300/2

 

270. Jewelry: Germany, c. 1750, a fine miniature painting of a cherub on a column with youthful servant kneeling on right, set in gilt bezel. H: 1". This piece could use further research to determine artist. $100-150

 

 

 

271. Jewelry: c. 1800, Italy, an oval double mosaic brooch with a flower scene on outside side and a bird scene by pin. Good work. 30 x 20 mm. $150-200

 

272. Jewelry: England, c. 1800, a neo-classical intaglio set in a silver brooch. The cameo depicts a goddess putting Eros on a table with two ladies and another cherub on left. Dim. of intaglio: 40 x 30 mm. $250-350

 

273. Jewelry: England, c. 1800, a neo-classical banded agate intaglio, unset, depicting a hound on the scent. 13 x 10 mm. $50-75

 

274. Seals and Amulets: A Sasanian seal, c. 600 A. D. depicting a bird; along with an Islamic etched amulet in carnelian, c. 1000 A. D. $65-150/2

 

275. France or England, c. 1830, an oval glass intaglio of a standing figure of Napoleon Bonaparte. H: 27 mm. $50-75

 

276. A lot of eight pieces of modern glass intaglios and cameos, along with five uncut small stones and a classical style silver cameo depicting a bearded philosopher beneath a tree.. An ancient lamp and a glass modern intaglio $150up/lot

 

Last minute additions

 

277. Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic, ca 700-1000 A.D., a pair of extremely large jadeite ear spools. In pale green color with identical smooth texture, each with 4 obvious repairs. Unusually large; the largest is 4.24" in diameter, the smaller, about 4". Rare! $500

 

278. Iran, Seljuk Period, Nishapur, ca. 12th-13th century A.D., a fine blue glazed miniature tea pot or ewer, of broad ovoid shape on narrow foot. Vivid dark turquoise glaze with vertical black stripes. Minor repairs, piece somewhat iridescent. H: 8 cm. $750

 

279. Iran, Qajar Period, 19th century. Glass lot. Two blown glass ewers, closely alike in appearance but one taller and handle differently applied, and smaller brown-green in color while larger is clear. Both piriform on broad foot, with long cylindrical neck and thin graceful spout. Both in choice condition. H: 6.75"; 8". $300/2

 

280. Iran, Qajar Period, 19th century. Glass vase in amber-green glass. shaped very much like piece of a thousand years earlier: wide funnel mouth on deep cylindrical neck, with ovoid body on ring foot. Trailed ribbing around neck. Perfect condition. H: 9". $350

 

281. Iran, Qajar Period, 19th century. Glass vase as previous, but larger, more elaborate, and in green color. This with trailed ribbing about mouth, and ruffle-like collar of pinched glass at neck. Attractive and perfect. H: 10.6". $425

 

282. Iran, Qajar Period, 19th century. Glass aquamanile of deep brown color. This shaped as a standing bird on tripod feet. Vessel mouth on bird's back and nearly flush in height. The thin, narrow spout comprised of the bird's beak. Intact and perfect. L: 7.5". Vessel probably held scented water. Scarce. $575

 

283. Italy, c. 19th century or earlier, an avocado green glazed terra cotta tile depicting Jupiter seated and holding thunderbolt, with eagle at feet. At upper left and right a pair of winged angels; decorative pillars to either side. 7.75" x 9.5" x 2.25". Nice and decorative. $500

 

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