WORKS OF ART REFERENCE BOOK COLLECTION??????????????????????????????????????????????Including: Chinese works of art, cloisonne enamel, archaic bronze, furniture, Buddhist art, Scholar's pieces etc, in total 36...
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2 PR CAMEO CUFFLINKS & PR. BROWN SAPPHIREPairof Antique Victorian 10K yellow gold cufflinks highlighted with a pair of delicately carved cameos framed by ornate etched scroll work. Measures .75" x .5" and weighs 4.7...
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IMPORTANT PINTAIL DRAKEAndrew A. Tull(1840-1915)
Philadelphia, PA, c. 1856
17 1/2 in. long
An exceptional Delaware River pintail drake, this example is a regional archetype quite distinct in form from other...
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VERACRUZ JANUS-HEADED STONE PALMA, EX-MESSICK**OriginallyListed At $2000**
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, Veracruz (Vera Cruz) culture, ca. 550 to 950 CE. Hand-carved from volcanic rock palma in the form of a stylized double-headed...
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LADY IN RED DRESS FOLK PORTRAIT(American,19th century)
Lady with Unusual Jewelry, unsigned, oil on canvas, 26-1/2 x 20-1/2 in.; period carved gilt wood frame, 30 x 24 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville,...
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LARGE CHINESE NEOLITHIC LIANGZHU STONECONG CARVING**First Time At Auction**
China, late Neolithic, Liangzhu period to Shang Dynasty, ca. 2500 to 1046 BCE. A stunning ritual item known as a "cong" that is hand-carved...
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CHINESE NEOLITHIC LIANGZHU STONE CONGW/ ABSTRACT FACES...**First Time At Auction**
East Asia, China, Neolithic, Liangzhu culture, ca. 3300 to 2250 BCE. A stunning and finely-formed ritual funerary item known...
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CHINESE CARVED IVORY MYSTERY PUZZLEBALLChinese carved ivory mystery puzzle ball with 9 layers or nested balls. Ball measures approx. 3 1/2" tall. See photos for more details on condition. PLEASE NOTE: This...
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FELIPE CASTAñEDA (MEXICAN, B. 1933),RECLINING NUDE, 1973 White onyx on wood base. Signed F. Castaneda 1973 (on back of foot).Note: Similar example in salon of Francois Catroux at L'Olympic Tower, New York. Francois...
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FIVE CHINESE SERPENTINE STONE CARVINGSINCLUDING: including: 7.5" tall sculpture with birds; Woman playing flute on birds back 4.75 tall by 7" long includes fitted hardwood base; 3.75" five layer mystery ball on...
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SCARCE LARGE MYSTERY DOLL HOUSE, CA.1890Scarcelarge Mystery doll house, ca.1890, with four front sections which open to reveal a two story house, with generous sized rooms and center staircase, features the familiar chamfered...
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MEMENTO MORI COFFIN AND SKELETONNicelyexecuted carved bone/faux ivory Memento Mori articulated skeleton housed in a scrimshaw box, a 20th C. recreation. The lid, decorated with a lively whaling scene, opens to...
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ENGLISH, MANNER OF SIR NINIAN COMPER
RARESET OF FOUR ARTS & CRAFTS ‘FEATHERED ANGEL’ CANDLE HOLDERS, CIRCA 1900 carved and painted oak, brass, with gilt embellishments(4)Each 43cm highNote: These candle holders...
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A RARE WINNEBAGO CARVED WOOD PEYOTETALKING STICKThis is identified by the current owner as a peyote talking stick carved by Winnebago Indian Frank Storm ( - 1970) and used in Native church services. The seller's...
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5 PIECE GROUP CARVED IVORY BODHISATTVA,BUDDHA, MONKEYS AND MYSTERY BALL: The Buddha, 6'' tall, Bodhisattva, 5'', See no evil monkeys 5'' and mystery ball on stand, 4''. All measurements include wood stands.CONDITION:...
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A Chinese Long Carved Double DragonIvory Tusk on Rosewood Stand Ivory tusk apprx. 32"L with a reserve apprx. 14-1/2"L carved in high relief with a pair of dragons and a Pearl of Wisdom inscribed with a poetic...
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An intricately carved Chinese ivorymystery ball on stand. Dragon motif each with black colored eyes. Sits on a ivory stand with a finely carved latticework decoration. Condition: small loss to base edge of...
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LARGE CARVED IVORY MYSTERY BALL ON FIGURALSTAND: Carved and pierced 3 3/4'' dia. ball with dragon motif approx. 16 internal layers. Sold with figural stand featuring carved woman with flowers mystery ball and carved...
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3 SETS CARVED IVORY MYSTERY BALLS &STANDS: To include 1) 2'' dia. ball with approx. 8 layers carved stand with center column 4 1/4'' h. 2) 2 1/4'' dia. ball with approx. 8 layers carved 3 elephant stand 2 3/8''...
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CARVED IVORY MYSTERY BALL ON HORSE STAND:Carved and pierced ivory mystery ball with dragon motif approx. 7 interior layers 2 3/8'' dia. Sold with carved stand with 3 figural horses over carved base. 3 7/8 h. x 2...
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TWO CHINESE IVORY CARVED BALLS OF MYSTERYmultiple layers on each diameters 2.50'' and 2.25'' the first on short pedestal bowl the 2nd on 6'' pierced pedestal stand. The mystery balls have a few chips and one stand...
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ESTATE COLLECTION 15 PIECES OF CARVEDIVORY: To include 1) Apple form with carved figures in boat signed 2'' x 2''. 2) 3 figural elephant stand 3'' h.. Note crack in base. 3) Carved landscape in clam shell 1 1/8''...
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EXCEPTIONAL OIL/CANVAS IMPRESSIONISTPAINTING OF MOTHER AND DAUGHTER FEEDING DOVES: 30'' x 24'', unsigned, carved frame, 39 1/2'' x 33''. Bears a strong resemblance to Leon Kroll.CONDITION: Recent reline, taped...
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MYSTERY HIGH QUALITY 17/18TH CENTURYPORTRAIT OF A MAN: OIL/Canvas, 15 1x 12 1/2'', depicts an elder man, possibly a tax collector, looking upwards as if he is dreaming, with his hands upon a pile of treasure...
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CARVED IVORY MYSTERY BALL: Carved dragonexterior at least 8 internal spheres. Overall 3'' dia.CONDITION: Shipping outside of the U.S. is not permitted on this lot. CITES paperwork is not available....
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PAIR OF CARVED IVORY FIGURES ON MYSTERYBALLS: Carved ivory man and woman each affixed to carved ivory mystery ball bases. Man measures 5 3/4''.CONDITION: Note glue residue where attached hairlines on man and woman....
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TWO IVORY CARVED BALLS OF MYSTERY PLUSJAPANESE CLOISONNE PEDESTAL VASE. Multi-layered balls on pedestal bases height of one 6''; the vase in fish scale blue with wisteria flower pattern height 6''. 19th century....
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CARVED IVORY MYSTERY BALL STAND: Intricatecarved top featuring figures and floral design over mystery ball over carved base. 3 3/4'' h. x 3'' dia. Sold with carved wood base 1 1/4'' h. x 4 1/2'' dia.CONDITION: Note...
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IVORY ELEPHANT STAND WITH MYSTERY BALL:Featuring 3 elephants on hind legs supporting removable carved mystery ball with dragon motif. Measures 7'' h. x 2 3/4'' base dia.CONDITION: This item can only be shipped...
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4 PIECE CHINESE CARVED IVORY: To include1) Figural fisherman with net and fish mounted to wood base. 6'' h. x 2 3/4'' x 1 1/2''. 2) Figural fisherman man with arm outreached holding removable pole with fish on string...
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CARVED SOAPSTONE MYSTERY BALL CENSOR:Applied carved seated Hindu deity finial over carved mystery ball and ringed handled lid. Carved base with ringed floral form handles carved body and paw feet. Overall measures...
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Important Pair of American Gothic RevivalOak Armchairs, mid-19th century, probably New Orleans, each with a tall back with boldly carved crockets over a pierced field centered by a trefoil, flanked by cusp-carved...
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Group of Three Ivory Female Figuresthefirst cradles a musical instrument mounted on a pierced wooden base (HOA 9.5 in.); the second also on a wooden plinth holds a bouquet (HOA 6 in.); and the third of sectional...
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CHINESE IVORY CARVED BALLS OF MYSTERY(seven in graduated sizes) raised on figural fitted stand itself having three mystery balls on standard. Height 7''. Diameter of removable balls 2.25''. The carving is in...
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CHINESE CARVED IVORY CHESS SET: Completeset with carved figures on mystery ball. King measures 5'' h. Sold with board / carrying case measures 5'' h. x 18 1/2'' x 9 1/4''.CONDITION: Note scratches to board....
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Chinese carved ivory dragon mysterypuzzle ball. 2 inch diameter. The elephant ivory used in this lot was legally imported into the United States. This item will only be shipped domestically....
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