REMINGTON NEW YORK STATE ROLLING BLOCKRIFLE United States,C. 1872.50-70 caliber, NSN, walnut stock with "B.Holmes" carved on the right side of the butt, steel fittings, marked on the butt plate tang "TOO", with...
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PLOVERLothrop T. Holmes (1824-1899)
Kingston,MA, c. 1865
10 1/2 in. long
Holmes carved few decoys, making the offering of this gunned-over example a rare opportunity to own one of the world's most heralded maker's works.
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THE SAFFORD SLEEPING GOOSECharles A.Safford (1877-1957)
Newburyport, MA, c. 1920
24 ½ in. long
“It leaps into the pantheon of the greatest American goose decoys ever made, sculpture and function in perfect...
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EXCEPTIONAL SWIMMING MERGANSERNorthShore, MA, c. 1890
17 1/2 in. long
This hollow swimming merganser is among the finest decoys discovered in decades. As this Massachusetts masterpiece makes its public debut,...
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Edward Holmes (British, fl. 1841-1891)\"The Young Angler\", oil on canvas, 21\" x 17\", titled on plaque, signed lower right: \"E.Holmes 1878\". Presented in a later carved giltwood exhibition frame bearing title...
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TEN (10) RON HOLMES, VA CARVED & PAINTEDFOLK ART BIRDS...Grouping of ten (10) carved and painted birds by Ron Holmes (Saltville, Virginia, 20th Century). All carvings signed, dated, and identified on the base underside...
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ERNIE HOLMES, RAM KATSINA, 1984ErnieHolmes, (20th Century) Ram Katsina, 1984, carved cottonwood, pigments inscribed underside base: 1984 / ERNIE HOLMES carved cottonwood, pigments Dimensions: 22 3/4 x 7...
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NEAR LIFE SIZE CARVED RED SANDSTONEYAKSHI Near life size carved sandstone Yakshi or minor Hindu goddess, carved as a beautiful woman standing in a contrapposto pose with one leg lifted, of voluptuous form,...
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NEAR LIFE SIZE CARVED RED SANDSTONEYAKSHI Near life size carved sandstone Yakshi or minor Hindu goddess, carved as a beautiful woman standing in a contrapposto pose with one leg crossed over the other and raised,...
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LARGE STONE PILASTER CARVING OF A YAKSHACarved white stone pilaster depicting a Yaksha or male nature spirit, carved standing in a contrapposto pose with one leg lifted, he holds a veena in both hands, the whole...
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NEAR LIFE SIZE CARVED RED SANDSTONEYAKSHI Near life size carved sandstone Yakshi or minor Hindu goddess, carved as a beautiful woman standing in a contrapposto pose with one leg crossed over the other, of voluptuous...
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TWO MEXICAN CARVED JAGUAR MASKS W/ BOARWHISKERS Two Mexican carved jaguar masks with boar whiskers, in gessoed, carved wood, with pigment and boar's hair, each depicting a snarling jaguar with exposed fangs. Provenance:...
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RHODA CARLETON HOLMES NICHOLLS (1854-1930,NY,CT, UK) Late 19th/ early 20th century. Oil painting on canvas painting of ladies walking their dogs in a park. In a carved and gilded frame. Signed Rhoda Holmes Nicholls...
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INTERNATIONAL SILVER "ENCHANTRESS" FLATWARE,142PC International Silver, one hundred and forty-two piece "Enchantress" (pattern active 1937-1996) sterling silver flatware service for twelve comprising: twelve forks (7.25"),...
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CHINESE CARVED POLYCHROME & WOOD DOORGUARD Chinese carved wood and red polychrome figural sculpture of a kneeling door guard, Hu Jindge, having long black horse hair, and carved red, green, and gilt robes, apparently...
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WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD DRUM West Africandrum, executed in carved wood and animal hide, having a single skin covered head, held on by pegs, above a wide cylinder body with repeating geometric carved and painted decoration....
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(2) PACIFIC ISLAND HAND CARVED DRAGONCANES (2) Pacific Island hand carved dragon canes, likely Dayak or Iban, having dragon heads with tusks set into the tops, open mouths with teeth, bodies inlaid with mother...
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THREE TALL WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOODDRUMS Three tall West African drums, executed in carved wood and animal hide, each having a single skin covered head (two with hair on hide), held on by pegs, above tapering...
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TWO AFRICAN CARVED WOODEN STOOLS, GEOMETRICLEGS Two carved wooden African stools, having round seats, geometric shaped supports, and rising on disk form foot, apparently unmarked. Provenance: From the Private Collection...
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TWO CARVED WOODEN AFRICAN STOOLS, SHAPEDLEGS Two African carved wooden stools, comprising one rectangular form seat with canted corners, and one with an oblong seat, flanking triangular ends and "W" form legs, apparently...
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TWO AFRICAN CARVED WOODEN SHORT STOOLSTwo modern carved wooden African stools, comprising one with rectangular seat and one with an oblong seat having flanking diamond shaped ends, both apparently unmarked. Provenance:...
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CONTEMPORARY HAITIAN CARVED WOOD NUDESCULPTURE Haitian carved burl wood sculpture of a nude woman, late 20th century, with curvilinear lines, artist signed "F. Weche" to underside. Provenance: From the Private...
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TWO AFRICAN TALL DRUMS, COLORFUL PAINTEDMOTIF Two tall West African drums, 20th century, executed in carved wood and animal hide, each having a single skin covered head (one with hair on hide), held on by pegs,...
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PAIR, CARVED INDONESIAN FEMALE FIGURALCORBELS Indonesian pair of carved wood and polychrome painted winged female caryatid figural corbels, apparently unmarked. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Veronica...
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(3PC) INDONESIAN ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTSIndonesian carved wood architectural ventilation panel in three pieces, the horizontal panel carved with floral arches above rectangular pierced panels, flanked by two conforming...
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PAIR OF BALINESE CARVED WOOD & POLYCHROMEFIGURES Pair of Balinese carved wood and polychrome figures, depicting a male and female in traditional dress, the male wears a turban and ear gauges, both figures have elaborately...
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SOUTHEAST ASIAN CARVED WOODEN POLYCHROMEPANEL Southeast Asian carved wooden architectural panel, having painted polychrome decoration, apparently unmarked. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Veronica Holmes,...
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SOUTHEAST ASIAN CARVED POLYCHROME PILASTERS,4PC Southeast Asian four piece set of carved wooden architectural pilasters, having painted polychrome decoration, apparently unmarked. Provenance: From the Private Collection...
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THAI RED CARVED WOOD RECLINING BUDDHAThai carved wood with polychrome pigment and parcel gilt reclining Buddha, depicted laying on his left side with his head cradled in one hand, representing tranquility and...
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LARGE TIBETAN CARVED WOOD SEATED BUDDHALarge Tibetan carved wood seated Buddha, having an elaborate coiffure with a green 'gem' in his hair, downcast eyes, and elongated earlobes, seated holding his hands in the...
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PAIR, VERY LARGE BONE VENEERED CURVEDTEETH Pair of large curved tessellated bone veneer teeth, with carved courtyard scene incorporating parasol pine trees, cranes, and mountains to one side, and having etched...
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PAIR HAND CARVED WOOD STANDING GUANYIN FIGURES Pair of opposing hand carved standing Guan Yin figures, executed in polychromed and gessoed carved wood, each depicting the Goddess of Mercy wearing a crown, an...
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PAIR INDONESIAN CARVED ARCHITECTURALFRAGMENTS Two Indonesian carved wood architectural fragments, of arched form with floral carving and vestiges of green pigment. These originally would have been used as part...
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TWO CARVED STONE DISKS. China possiblyarchaic jade. Pair of variegated disks with carved tigers encircling the edges 2 1/8''d. with a fitted box labeled. Ex Mrs. Christian R. Holmes Collection (inventory numbers...
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MOST UNUSUAL CARVED DRAGON SETTLE: Walnutcarved dragon across the base. Signed Henrietta Holme 1901. 52'' h. x 62 1/2'' x 24''....
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CARVED STONE RING. Asian hardstone.Grey carved ring with intertwining elements. 2 1/4''d. with a fitted box labeled for the ''Mrs. Christian R. Holmes Collection''....
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