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1873
1873
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Victor Hugo Collection Astral
Victor Hugo Collection Astral Editionthirteen works (Philadelphia: George Barrie & Son 1895) set numbered 72 of 100 octavo three-quarter blue leather over blue linen board raised and tooled gilt spine marbled endpapers.Moderate chipping to the covers; internal toning. Good condition.
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Sacrosanctum concilium Tridentinum:
Sacrosanctum concilium Tridentinum: cum citationibus ex utroque Testamento, juris Pontificii constitutionibus, aliisque S.R. Eccl. Conciliis.: Ultima hac editione quam absolutissimum cui accedunt ad calcem XXVI juris antiqui constitutiones quae nominatim ab hoc Concilio innovantur Patavii - Superiorum Bermissii, 1753. Full vellum binding, Latin text, ink inscriptions throughout. 458pg. Ink text on spine. Apprx 7-3/4" x 4-1/2".
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After Pinturicchio/St Catherine
After Pinturicchio/St Catherine of Alexandria Pleading before her Judges/Arundel print, 41cm x 78cm
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1513 MANUSCRIPTManuscript 1513:
1513 MANUSCRIPTManuscript 1513: Questions Morales Magistri Petri Tatareti in octo capita distincter quam doctissime ab codem disputute atique discusse nec seginter an notate: atque nouiter emendate sicut legenti patebit, by Pierre Tataret, Published by pierre Gaudoul in 1513, probably in Paris. This is the amended first edition of Pierre Tataret's discussion of Aristotle's Nichomachan Ethics. The cover has been replaced with a 15th Century page from a dutch book of hours and the front flyleaves and last pages of the index are missing. Superb woodcut illustrations include title page with Virgin and Child in a ship. Dimensions: 5 3/4 by 4 by 3/8 inches. Processing and shipping in the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement insurance cost.
Condition:
Cover has been replaced, and there is insect damage and a small hole in the front is piece, which also slightly abraded. Pages have some minor folds and finger marks. The last part of illustration of "Prestre Ichan" is missing. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s. Please be advised that we do not furnish packing materials nor porters for pick up.
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Judaica. A rare and important
Judaica. A rare and important document from the siege of Prague 1757 titled ''Beschreibung derer Dancksagungs - Gebetter welche Die Prager Judenschaft wegen Abweichung des Feinds den 29ten Junii 1757 in der so - genannten Synagog Alt - Neu - Schul verrichtet haben''.The document is an order of service from the '' Old - New School Synagogue '' celebrating the end of the siege and the departure of Frederick the Great.
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1934
1934
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A mixed lot. An antique view of the
A mixed lot. An antique view of the siege and battle of Tergovist seen from Siebenburg 26 x 16cm a pencil sketch of three gentlemen 20 x 15cm and a metallic thread tapestry of a dragon 10 x 10cm.
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Piranesi Etching''Veduta Dell' Arco
Piranesi Etching''Veduta Dell' Arco Di Constantio '' later Regia Calcografia edition circa 1900; blind stamp to lower right plate number 777.SS 18.75 x 28 1/8 in.; DOA 24.5 x 34 in.Toning; not examined out of frame.
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ERTé (ROMAINE DE TIRTOFF) (RUSSIAN,
ERTé (ROMAINE DE TIRTOFF) (RUSSIAN, 1892-1990), THREE GRACES Patinated and cold painted bronze, signed and numbered edition 178 of 375, stamped FINE ART ACQUISITIONS © 1987 to elliptical terrace edge.
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Artesian Binding by Jacques
Artesian Binding by Jacques Blanchet "L'Alsace" by Helene Megret. Grenoble/Paris: B. Arthaud ND. 8vo. Limited edition of 1000 bound in multi-color leather hand crafted by renown book-binder Jacques Blanchet. Brown covers with leather inlay on male and female figures in traditional Alsace clothing. Plain spine with gilt embossed lettering. Vintage cloth end pages and textured ruled edges. Offered with felt lined hard slipcase. Exlibris Antonio Barrette 18th Premier of Quebec.
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Thirty-seven pieces of Arcadian and
Thirty-seven pieces of Arcadian and other armorial china
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THREE ANTIQUE PORTRAITS OF
THREE ANTIQUE PORTRAITS OF THEOLOGIANS Oil on canvas, 19th century, unsigned, each inscribed with the sitter's identity in Latin along top edge of canvas, presenting in matching oval gilt composition frames; depicting Roger Bacon, The first a portrait of Roger Bacon, an English philosopher and Franciscan friar, numbered 374 along lower edge of canvas; the second depicting Philip Melanchton, a German Christian Lutheran reformer and collaborator with Martin Luther, numbered 376 along lower edge of canvas; and the third an unidentified figure inscribed "Angelus Pol Gretin" above and numbered 373 below.
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ERTé (ROMAINE DE TIRTOFF)
ERTé (ROMAINE DE TIRTOFF) (RUSSIAN/FRENCH, 1892-1990), JUSTICE, 1984 Cold-painted and gilt bronze, signed and numbered edition 426 of 500, published by Fine Art Acquisitions, with FA foundry cipher, copyrighted and dated to elliptical terrace edge. Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Dyansen Galleries.
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CLAUDE LOUIS CHƒTELET(French,
CLAUDE LOUIS CHƒTELET(French, 1753-1794)
TroisiŠme vue des ruines et des monuments antiques d?Agrigente, unsigned, watercolor and ink on laid paper, watermark "Adriaan Rogge"; 9-3/8 x 13-1/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 14-1/4 x 17-1/8 in.
Provenance: Collection of Charles Sterling, Curator of Paintings at the Louvre; by descent to Catherine Sterling, Gallerie Estranger, St. Remy de Provence, France, purchased circa 1990s (her label verso); Private Georgia Collection
Condition:
taped to mat at top, light toning and fading, small stain left; frame with abrasions
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A collection of Grand Tour
A collection of Grand Tour plaster intaglios in a three-tier box, approximately 83, the upper tier with key to intaglios pasted under cover and signed Gi Liberotti, Roma
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Louis Chatel Rosenthal
Louis Chatel Rosenthal Russian/American, 1888-1964 Three patinated bronze miniature figural groups 1) Harpy, 5 in. H., 2) Adam and Eve, 2 1/4 in. H.; 3) Apache Dancers, 2 1/2 in. H. 20th century
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Kevin Francis Figure Young
Kevin Francis Figure Young Clarice Cliff Triology
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Three ceramic items being a
Three ceramic items being a strutting cat three cherubs supporting a vase and a sled shaped vase with attendant.
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Kevin Francis Toby Jug Clarice
Kevin Francis Toby Jug Clarice Cliff limited edition of 350 height 24cm
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PABLO PICASSO 347 SUITE: 1st
PABLO PICASSO 347 SUITE: 1st Edition of Picasso's largest print series named for the number of works in this book. Picasso created 347 etchings and aquatints in 7 months and they are represented in the 347 some of which were controversial because of their erotic nature. Sold with purple velvet lined presentation box. Approx. 17.75'' h x 12.5'' l x 3.5'' w.
CONDITION: Presentation box has one ripped corner and scattered wear at edges.
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ARISTIDE MAILLOL, THE ECLOGUES OF
ARISTIDE MAILLOL, THE ECLOGUES OF VIRGIL, 1927 The Cranach Press / Emery Walker Limited, number 105 of 225 on hand-made paper of hemp and linen, text in Latin and English, 43 original woodcut illustrations by Maillot, full leather binding by W.H. Smith & Son (blind stamped inside rear cover), 13"h x 10"w
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A Johann Maresch Figural Tobacco
A Johann Maresch Figural Tobacco Humidor Terracotta waist-up figural holding lidded stein matte pigments impressed Austria JM and incised 3337.
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World War 1 Medal trip 6548 SPR. L.
World War 1 Medal trip 6548 SPR. L. OGORMAN. RE
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TAYLOR (T) THE SIX BOOKS OF PROCLUS
TAYLOR (T) THE SIX BOOKS OF PROCLUS THE PLATONIC SUCCESSOR ON THE THEOLOGY OF PLATO two vols later 3/4 leather with cloth boards London Valpy 1816 Estimate ?150-200 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?140
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Actions Against the Ottoman Empire,
Actions Against the Ottoman Empire, 1578: LONICER, PHILIPP, Compiler . Chronicorvm Tvrcicorvm, IN QVIBVS VITA, INDOLES, ET ADVERSVS TVRCAS RES GESTAE GEORGII CASTRIOTI, EPIROTARVM PRINCI-pis (qui propter egregia & præclara facinora SCANDERBEGVS, hoc est, Alexander Magnus, cognominatus fuit) Libris XIII. describunter à Marino Barletio, Scodrensi sacerdote: TOMVS TERTIVS. Impressum Francoforti ad Moenum: (Apvd Ioannem Feyrabendt, Impensis Sigismundi Feyrabendts.), 1578. Small folio. 12x8.5 inches. [6], 271, [8] pages. Illustrated throughout. Bound in full late 19th century vellum with red morocco title, four raised bands with five compartments housing gilt devices on the spine, all edges blue. A beautifully illustrated volume, described in 13 books, concerning the actions against the Turks of the Ottoman Empire. Minor soiling to covers, lacking preliminaries to the title, title lightly stained and annotated with several old names and the small, circular stamp of the Monastery Bibliotheca Worlik, minor staining to text and with several old repairs, overall a very good copy. Descended in the House of Schwarzenberg
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THREE SOVEREIGNS 1910, 1912 &
THREE SOVEREIGNS 1910, 1912 & 1913(3)
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1 vol. Sainte-Andre, A.de. Lettres
1 vol. Sainte-Andre, A.de. Lettres de..., Conseiller-Medecin Ordinaire du Roy; a quelques-un de ses Amis, au Sujet de la Magie, des Malefices et des Sorciers. Paris: Robert-Marc, 1725. 12mo, contemp. calf, spine richly gilt, red morocco spine label; scuffed, joints & extremities rubbed, spine ends chipped. Inscribed & signed by the author on front fly. Work on magic and sorcery by the physician to The King of France.
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Sorel Etrog Canadian, 1933 Ariana
Sorel Etrog Canadian, 1933 Ariana
Estimate:$18,000-$22,000
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KURT TSCHORNER FOR RUSCHA CERAMIC
KURT TSCHORNER FOR RUSCHA CERAMIC 313 VASE Kurt Tschorner (German, active mid-20th c.) for Ruscha vintage West German ceramic pottery "313" vase (designed 1954) with a red fat lava glaze, the pitcher with a sweeping curved handle, circa 1950s / 1960s, impressed "313" mark to underside. 6.25" H x 7.5" W X 7" D.
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Jiri Harcuba (Czech Republic B.
Jiri Harcuba (Czech Republic B. 1928) Group of 7 Silhouettes Clockwise from left: Sgn. & dated 1987 1983 2004 1980 1983 ''Tom Buechner Art is Bestâ¤|1992 2000. Clockwise from left: Sgn. & dated 1987 1983 2004 1980 1983 ''Tom Buechner Art is Best.1992 2000.Condition: All Excellent. Dimensions: Max. Dia. 6 1/4''Provenance: The Thomas Buechner E
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ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF 1892-1990):
ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF 1892-1990): THE THREE GRACESErte (Romain de Tirtoff 1892-1990): The Three Graces, cold-painted bronze, 1997; signed in casting, with impressed date, numbered 261/375 and with Fine Arts Acquisitions foundry mark Dimensions: 15 x 13 x 7 in. (38.1 x 33 x 17.8 cm.) Condition:
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Athanasius Kircher (German
Athanasius Kircher (German 1601-1680) "Tabula Geographico-Hydrographica Motus Oceani Currentes Abyssos Montes Ignivomos..." copper-plate engraved map c. 1665 Amsterdam showing currents volcanoes a Northwest passage and other details sight 13 1/2 in. x 22 in. attractively matted and framed.
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ERTé (ROMAINE DE TIRTOFF)
ERTé (ROMAINE DE TIRTOFF) (RUSSIAN/FRENCH, 1892-1990), APHRODITE, 1986 Cold-painted and gilt bronze, signed and numbered edition 361 of 375, publisher stamp of Fine Art Acquisitions, with foundry cipher FA, copyrighted and dated to base rim. Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Dyansen Galleries.
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Roman Empire Florian AE
Roman Empire Florian AE Antoninianus 276 A. D.3.91g Lugdunum IMP C MAN FLORIANVS PF AVG radiate draped and cuirassed bust right; TEMPORVUM FELICITAS Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus and cornucopia I in exergue RIC 11. Nice style well-struck and perfectly centered. Extremely fine with silvering nearly intact. Very scarce issue in the name of an 88-day emperor.
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT AR
ALEXANDER THE GREAT AR TETRADRACHM 336-323 BC Silver tetradrachm of Alexander III, from Macedonia/Thrace. Hercules on obverse with Zeus/eagle on reverse. Nice VF