A polished Coco de Mer, 32cm xA polished Coco de Mer, 32cm x 28cm
A coco de mer shell cut to formA coco de mer shell cut to form a double container gilt cross hatched decoration. Measurements: 30 x 24 x 13 cm.
An unpolished Coco de Mer on anAn unpolished Coco de Mer on an oak plinth bearing a plaque inscribed 'Coco-de-mer' club 1987, 29cm high
CARVED COCO DE MER NUT TRINKETCARVED COCO DE MER NUT TRINKET BOX Vintage Coco-de-mer seed nut specimen (Lodoicea Maldivica) carved into a trinket box with a hinged lid. 5.5" H x 11.5" W x 9" D. Note: Sea coconut, coco de mer, or double coconut is endemic to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles. Until the true source of the nut was discovered in 1768 by Dufresne, it was believed by many to grow on a mythical tree at the bottom of the sea. The coco de mer tree is now a rare and protected species.
SEYCHELLES COCO DE MER WITH CERTIFICATIONSEYCHELLES COCO DE MER WITH CERTIFICATION PAPERS, L: 12 IN. (30.5 CM.)Seychelles Coco De Mer with Certification Papers,, Dimensions: L: 12 in. (30.5 cm.)
COCO DE MER6 1/2 x 10 x 8 1/2 in.
Condition
MinorCOCO DE MER6 1/2 x 10 x 8 1/2 in.
Condition
Minor wear, natural variations. Otherwise in good condition.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
A VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITYA VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITY NUT, SEYCHELLES, 20TH C...A VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITY NUT, SEYCHELLES, 20TH CENTURY, a seed pod from the Lodoicea palm tree native to Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. Note: The coco de mer palm seed is the largest and heaviest in the world. Since it's discovery in 18th century, the seed has been sought after by the wealthy and royalty due to its evocative feminine form and rarity based on the fact that it doesn't float - existing naturally on only two remote islands. Height: 14.00" Width: 9.50" Depth: 5.75"
Condition:
Mild surface wear but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
A VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITYA VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITY NUT, SEYCHELLES, 20TH C...A VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITY NUT, SEYCHELLES, 20TH CENTURY, an unpolished seedpod from the Lodoicea palm tree, which is native to the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean. Height: 11" Width: 10" Depth: 6 1/2" Note: Note: The coco de mer palm seed is the largest and heaviest in the world. Since its discovery in the 18th century, the seed is sought after by wealthy collectors and royalty due to its evocative feminine form, and rarity based on the fact that it does not float - existing naturally on only two remote islands. The present example is a fine example, with a smooth texture and trimmed presentation.
Condition:
Some surface wear, pale to white-colored scuffs occasionally, overall in good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
A VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITYA VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITY NUT, SEYCHELLES, 20TH C...A VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITY NUT, SEYCHELLES, 20TH CENTURY, a seed pod from the Lodoicea palm tree native to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. Height: 12" Length: 10 1/4" Depth: 8" Note: The coco de mer palm seed is the largest and heaviest in the world. Since it's discovery in 18th century, the seed has been sought after by the wealthy and royalty due to its evocative feminine form and rarity based on the fact that it doesn't float - existing naturally on only two remote islands.
Condition:
Mild surface wear, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
A POLISHED COCO DE MER FERTILITYA POLISHED COCO DE MER FERTILITY NUT, SEYCHELLES, 20TH ...A POLISHED COCO DE MER FERTILITY NUT, SEYCHELLES, 20TH CENTURY, a seed pod from the Lodoicea palm tree native to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. Height: 9" Width: 10" Depth: 6" Note: The coco de mer palm seed is the largest and heaviest in the world. Since its discovery in 18th century, the seed has been sought after by royalty and the wealthy due to its evocative feminine form and rarity based on the fact that it doesn't float - existing naturally on only two remote islands.
Condition:
Apparent repair at center with glue residue, some surface wear but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
A VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITYA VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITY NUT, SEYCHELLES, 20TH C...A VINTAGE COCO DE MER FERTILITY NUT, SEYCHELLES, 20TH CENTURY, a seedpod from the Lodoicea palm tree native to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. Height: 12"" Width: 9" Depth: 5 1/2" Note: The coco de mer palm seed is the largest and heaviest in the world. Since it's discovery in 18th century, the seed has been sought after by the wealthy and royalty due to its evocative feminine form and rarity based on the fact that it doesn't float - existing naturally on only two remote islands.
Condition:
Mild surface wear, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
ANTHONY REDMILE SEYCHELLES NUTANTHONY REDMILE SEYCHELLES NUT 'COCO DE MER'Anthony Redmile, U.K. (Born 1945). 'Coco de Mer' Seychelles nut sculpture mounted on chrome and wood stepped plinth. Signed 'Redmile London' on side of plinth. Measures 14.25"H total; plinth 12"L x 7.25"W x 2"H; sculpture 12.25"H x 10"W x 5"D.
MOCHA CREAMER. English mid 19thMOCHA CREAMER. English mid 19th century. Black seaweed designs on tan and blue bands. ''Pint'' label. Edge flakes 4 3/4''h.
CAMILLE LESNE "PECHE EN MER" POINTILLISTCAMILLE LESNE "PECHE EN MER" POINTILLIST PAINTINGCamille Lesne (French, b. 1908). Oil on board pointilist painting titled "Peche en Mer Cote Basque," depicting a group of figures playing and fishing at the seaside. Signed along the lower right, and titled along the verso. A label from Wally Findlay Galleries is affixed to the verso.
Unframed; Height: 8 3/4 in x width: 10 3/4 in. Framed; Height: 16 3/4 in x width: 18 3/4 in.
Condition:
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Gouache, Jean Dufy (French, 1888-1964),Gouache, Jean Dufy (French, 1888-1964), "Coquillage" on label verso, shells and a hippocampus, stamped lower right "Jean Dufy" (partially reinforced with India ink), gouache on paper, handwritten labels verso "No. 64…J.D….Coquillage", 8-3/4 x 24 in.; gilt wood and composition French style frame with frame plate. Paper tape with masking tape over at all edges, pencil sketches verso with "Chine" and "Russie"; frame with wear to gilding. Galerie Reine, New York; Private Charleston, South Carolina Estate.
French beach scene, possibly Criel-sur-Mer,French beach scene, possibly Criel-sur-Mer, with shrimp vessels in the foreground, oil on canvas; 16" x 20"; unsigned, "crevettiers a criel" written verso. Three inch repair/tear in center lower field, also 3" surface scratch upper field.
Bonnes-MaresVogue19902 bottles2-2.5cmBonnes-MaresVogue19902 bottles2-2.5cm 2lbslAcquired from the climate-controlled storage of a lifelong important collector.
A coconut flask, probably French,A coconut flask, probably French, 18th c, crisply carved with three hunting scenes in circular frames, the grotesque bugbear mask with brass and glass eyes, plated metal screw cap, 14cm h More Information In fine preservation, no splits or repair
IMPORTANT MATHURIN MEHEUT LA MERIMPORTANT MATHURIN MEHEUT LA MER COVERED TUREEN1922-1923. The underside of both the lid and tureen inscribed Henriot Quimper France, MM within a circle 3. The lid with a loop handle painted with clusters of snails, starfish and sea cucumbers, the circular body with two curved handles with scattered stylized sea creatures, on a green and blue linear ground. Height 6 in. Width across handles 12.5 in. (Cond: good)
Bonnes MaresLouis Jadot19901 bottleAcquiredBonnes MaresLouis Jadot19901 bottleAcquired from the climate-controlled storage of a lifelong important collector.
A coconut cup and cover, probablyA coconut cup and cover, probably French, 19th c, with turquoise glass bead centred filigree metal flower appliques to bowl and lid, on terraced foot, 22cm h More Information Lid slightly warped and not quite closing shut, minor chips and scratches, the dark patina of uncertain age
A coconut cup, France, 18th/19thA coconut cup, France, 18th/19th c, carved with geometric patterns on slender turned ebony foot, metal rim, 15cm h More Information Bowl neatly repaired
JEAN-PIERRE STRAUB MARQUETRY "AUJEAN-PIERRE STRAUB MARQUETRY "AU COIN DES PECHEURS"Jean-Pierre Straub Marquetry "Au Coin Des Pecheurs" (Fisherman's Corner), a fishing dory and nets at rest under palm trees, signed lower left J. P. Straub
9.25 in. x 6.75 in. Framed 13 in. x 10.5 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
LARGE CHAMPAGNE ADVERTISEMENT WITHLARGE CHAMPAGNE ADVERTISEMENT WITH OCEAN LINER 'MAURETANIA' "Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin" Champagne Bottle floating in sea, Ship approaching as another recedes, captioned "Cunard Line Illustrious Vessel Mauretania, offers an impeccable choice of luxuries from stem to stern, oil on poplar panel, unsigned, in silver and brown molded frame, under glass, OS: 40" x 51", SS: 34 1/2" x 44 1/2", lettering unfinished, good condition.
Bonnes MaresLouis Jadot19996 bottlesowcRemovedBonnes MaresLouis Jadot19996 bottlesowcRemoved from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.
Charles Cobelle French 1902-1994Charles Cobelle French 1902-1994 ''Three Mermaids and a Fiddler'' color screenprint ed. 147/500 signed ''''Cobelle'' lr 21 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. framed Estimate $ 150-250 Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
A coconut flask, probably French, A coconut flask, probably French, 18th c, carved with two hearts pierced by Cupid's dart and a flame flanked by vases of flowers and, to the reverse, a unicorn and boar, grotesque bugbear mask with glass eyes, pewter lugs and nozzle, 13.5cm h More Information Fine preservation
(8) FRENCH LIMOGES SEAWEED OYSTER(8) FRENCH LIMOGES SEAWEED OYSTER PLATES & PLATTER(lot of 8) French Limoges porcelain oyster service, 20th c., with seaweed motif against a white ground, marked BH Cadeaux Limoges underfoot, including: (6) oyster plates, approx 10"diam, (1) sauce boat, approx 3.5"h, 9"w, 4"d, (1) serving platter with removable insert, approx 17.25"l, 10"w; 14lbs total
Gaston Hippolyte Ambroise BoucartGaston Hippolyte Ambroise Boucart (1878-1962 French) Sardine Boats Moored in La Rochelle Harbor Bay of Biscay France
LALIQUE, CALYPSO "MERMAID" GLASSLALIQUE, CALYPSO "MERMAID" GLASS BOWL France, mid-20th century, clear glass with opalescent rim, raised and frosted stylized figures, signed.
MICHELE LAVALETTE OIL ON CANVASMICHELE LAVALETTE OIL ON CANVAS "BEACHED DORY"Michele Lavalette (French 20th Century) Oil on Canvas "Beached Dory , signed and dated lower left Michele Lavalette 02/02, in carved wood frame
French-born Lavalette lived and worked in Anguilla for decades before moving back to her native land. It's said nobody paints the landscape of the island more beautifully and richly.
34 in. x 44 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
TWO CONTINENTAL ROCOCO REVIVALTWO CONTINENTAL ROCOCO REVIVAL SILVER ITEMS Two Continental Rococo Revival silver items: a shell form salt with a merman finial on a dolphin stemmed base with a ruffle rim 4"h; en suite with a small repousee silver looking glass, the frame enclosing frolicking winged amorini among a trumpet vine surround 8" x 10", total weighable 3.6 toz
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, (French,Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, (French, 1827-1875) JEUNE PÊCHEUR À LA COQUILLE (NEAPOLITAN FISHER BOY) JEUNE PÊCHEUR À LA COQUILLE (NEAPOLITAN FISHER BOY)
Limoges painted porcelain oysterLimoges painted porcelain oyster plate, late 19th century sea creature decoration, stamp mark, 9 in. Diam.
A coconut flask, probably French,A coconut flask, probably French, late 18th / early 19th c, crisply carved with a continuous hunting scene, the shoulder with neo classical urns and chimera, the grotesque bugbear mask with glass bead eyes of later date, mounted with a Victorian silver gilt cap, 14cm h More Information In fine preservation
(21) FRENCH PORCELAINE DE SOLOGNE(21) FRENCH PORCELAINE DE SOLOGNE SEAFOOD SERVICE(lot of 21) French Limoges porcelain seafood service, Porcelaine de Sologne, decorated with various fish and crustaceans, including: (19) shell-form plates, approx 9 3/8"diam; (1) serving platter, approx 22 1/8"l, 9.5"w, (1) sauceboat, approx 3.5"h, 6.5"l, 4"w; 24.5lbs total