AFTER ALEXANDER WILSON (SCOTTISH/AMERICAN,AFTER ALEXANDER WILSON (SCOTTISH/AMERICAN, 1766-1813) 10 ½" x 13 ½" "1. Black-bellied Darter", "2. Female D", "3. Great Northern Diver", "4. Black-headed Gull", "5. Little Auk", 1808-14. Hand-colored engraving by J. Warnicke, drawn from nature by Alexander Wilson from "American Ornithology", vol. 3, plate 74, Philadelphia: Blandsford and Inskeep, 1808-1814, matted and framed under glass, overall 15 ¾" x 18 ½".
Fine Fifteen-Piece Paris Porcelain CoffeeFine Fifteen-Piece Paris Porcelain Coffee Service for Six Persons, first quarter 19th century, the set having richly gilded matte royal blue grounds, comprised of a footed coffeepot with anthropomorphic spout, h. 11\", a large covered two-handled sugar basin, a footed cream pitcher, six footed cups of bucket form, h. 4-1/4\", dia. 4\", and six saucers, dia. 5-3/4\", probably by the factory of P. L. Dagoty of the Darte Freres.
Attractive Large Pair of Paris Parcel-GiltAttractive Large Pair of Paris Parcel-Gilt White Biscuit and Bleu-du-Roi-Glazed Porcelain Rhyton Vases, in the manner of the Darte Freres, the rhyton terminals modeled as white biscuit boar masques, the oblong gilt vases with bas-relief white neoclassical ornament, h. 11\", w. 9\", d. 4-1/4\".
ELEPHANT FOLIO LITHOGRAPH PRINT, BLACK-BELLIEDELEPHANT FOLIO LITHOGRAPH PRINT, BLACK-BELLIED DARTER, ...Colored print on fine paper; Robert Havell's edition of John James Audubon's, Birds of America.
Plate CCCXVI. No. 64, Plotus Anhing, L. Engraved, printed and colored by Robert Havell. The Birds of America is a book by naturalist and painter John James Audubon, containing illustrations of a wide variety of birds of the United States. Robert Havell is the painter and printmaker who engraved many of Audubon's plates. Print (37.5"H x 25"L), Frame (49.5"H x 36.75"L).
Artist: John James Audubon, Robert Havell
Issued: c. 1836
Country of Origin: USA
(2 PC) VERSACE MEDUSA WALL SCONCESDESCRIPTION:(2 PC) VERSACE MEDUSA WALL SCONCESDESCRIPTION: (2 Pc) Pair of Versace Medusa wall sconces. Marked with Versace Medusa logo in antique silver color and neoclassical design. Marked "Gianni Versace" on back. Produced by Laudarte SRL. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Italy. DIMENSIONS: H: 14" W: 10" D: 5 1/2". CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
20TH C. DRC HEMBA KUSU WOOD POWER FIGURE,20TH C. DRC HEMBA KUSU WOOD POWER FIGURE, EX-DARTEVELLE...Central Africa, Dominican Republic of Congo, Hemba / Kusu peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fantastic and fascinating wooden power figure known as a kakudji, skillfully hand-sculpted and adorned in a textile skirt and headdress. Boasting a rich, espresso-hued surface, the intriguing figure places both hands on his distended abdomen as he gazes forth, jutting out his prominent pointed chin. His sizeable head features slender eyes beneath arched brows, a naturalistic nose, a gentle smile, and a short beard, all flanked by a pair of large ears and supported by a thick, tubular neck atop broad shoulders. An elaborate headdress crowns the figure, featuring a projecting back section that has been carved into a grid and a cylindrical, tiered top, capped by a bulbous bulk of "magical substances" wrapped in textile. Another cloth ties below his belly, right before the figure expands to rest on an annular base. Size: 3.9" W x 12.5" H (9.9 cm x 31.8 cm); 15.5" H (39.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Intended to serve as receptacles or vessels for spirit beings, kakudji are made in a diverse variety of forms, including Janus-headed, attached to a calabash, or carried as a portable amulet. Specific kakudji are prescribed and consecrated by spiritual mediums to meet the needs of an individual or a family and aid in matters of illness, infertility, or to guarantee safety and success when hunting. These power figures serve as important reminders that their deceased ancestors are continually protecting and assisting them in their daily life, and thus are kept in the household and safeguarded by the head or father of a family who then passes it down to his son. Highly treasured relics, these sacred objects often last for several generations.
This kakudji is a wonderful example of the Kasongo style, known for being most representative of what can be considered a "classical" or "pure" stylistic form. The textile atop the figure's head is most notable as it holds ingredients specially crafted by the medium to activate the spirit within. These substances are often kept in the heads of kakudji as the crown of the head is regarded as the site of communication with spirit entities.
Provenance: private Jersey City, New Jersey, USA collection; ex-private North American collection; ex-private Brussels, Belgium collection; ex-Denise et Beppe Berna Gallery, Bologna, Italy; ex-Pierre Dartevelle collection, Brussels, Belgium
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#169912
Condition:
Stable fissure to headdress, base, and verso of right shoulder. Some fraying, tearing, and minor losses to fabric. Expected surface wear with a few light nicks and scratches. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina and light earthen deposits throughout.
PAIR OF OLD PARIS DARTE BOTANICAL PLATESPAIRPAIR OF OLD PARIS DARTE BOTANICAL PLATESPAIR OF OLD PARIS DARTE BOTANICAL PLATES
French, early 19th century, porcelain. Each well-painted with a bouquet of flowers, the cobalt borders with gilt decoration. Stenciled mark in red, Darte Freres/ Palais Royale 21.
9 in. (22.9 cm.)
(2) ENGLISH HAND-COLORED ANIMAL ENGRAVINGS(2) ENGLISH HAND-COLORED ANIMAL ENGRAVINGS 19th c., "CANIS", J. Wilkes, 1800, showing the British Bull-dog, Old English Mastiff and The Alco or American Dog; with Lion, William Darten, 1821; larger: 9.75"h x 8.25"w (sight), 12.5"h x 11.25"w (frame)
CONNEE BOSWELL, PAINTING Connee BoswellCONNEE BOSWELL, PAINTING Connee Boswell (American, 1907-1976), "Portrait of Carl Sandburg", oil on board, 1960, signed and darted lower right and verso, 15.5"h x 11.5" (sight), 21.5"h x 17.5"w (frame)
THE KING OF NAPLES, PARTIAL DESSERTTHE KING OF NAPLES, PARTIAL DESSERT SERVICE, 35PC Darte Freres Factory (French, 1795-1828), 1804-1809, with later mid-20th century Italian pieces. An assembled thirty-five piece partial porcelain Empire-style dessert service, having a parcel gilt orange-ground lip with gilt classical
ARTEMI OBER, (1843-1917, RUSSIAN), AARTEMI OBER, (1843-1917, RUSSIAN), A COSSACK FIGURE ON HORSEBACK, PATINATED BRONZE AND LEATHER, 14" H X11.5" W X 5.5" DArtemi Ober, (1843-1917, Russian) A Cossack figure on horseback Patinated bronze and leather Signed in the casting; A. Ober; with Cyrillic foundry mark 14" H x11.5" W x 5.5" D Patinated bronze and leather Dimensions: 14" H x11.5" W x 5.5" D
ARTE ITALICA PEWTER ICE BUCKET 8 1/2"HARTE ITALICA PEWTER ICE BUCKET 8 1/2"H X 15"W X 9 1/8"DArte Italica pewter ice bucket, Dimensions: 8 1/2"H x 15"W x 9 1/8"D
MICHELANGELO PISTOLETTO (ITALIAN, 1933-)MICHELANGELO PISTOLETTO (ITALIAN, 1933-) CARTELLA A, 1983 COLOR SCREENPRINT ON MYLAR: 16 X 12 3/4 IN. (SIGHT)MICHELANGELO PISTOLETTO, (ITALIAN, 1933-) CARTELLA A, 1983, Color screenprint on Mylar: 16 x 12 3/4 in. (sight) Framed; Portfolio of four works, four color screenprints on reflective Mylar, from the edition of 500, published by Fratelli Alinari Stamperia DÁrte, Florence (4)
VINTAGE CLOTHING: THREE DESIGNER PIECES,VINTAGE CLOTHING: THREE DESIGNER PIECES, 1950S/ 1960S, A SARMI N.Y. LONG SLEEVED MULTI COLOR EVENING DRESS, FROM BLUM'S VOGUE CHICA..VINTAGE CLOTHING: Three designer pieces, 1950s/ 1960s, a Sarmi N.Y. long sleeved multi color evening dress, from Blum's Vogue Chicago, floor length, sequin applique, wide green belt with bow, zipper at back, fully lined, 18" across armpit to armpit; along with a peach brocade sleeveless dress with beaded collar and matching coat, no labels, fully lined, crop sleeve jacket with button front, zipper at back of dress, darted on front, dress approximately 17" across armpit to armpit; and a Ben Reig NY light teal taffeta jacket, from Blum's Vogue Chicago, cropped sleeve, three button closure on front, gold and rhinestone buttons, hidden pockets on sides, fully lined, approximately 21" across armpit to armpit, wear consistent with age and use.
PARIS PORCELAIN POLYCHROME AND GILTPARIS PORCELAIN POLYCHROME AND GILT PORTRAIT VASELarge Paris Porcelain Polychrome and Gilt Portrait Vase , early 19th c., underside stamped in red "Darte / Palais Royale / No: 21", reserve with an Empire beauty in a violet dress, ram's head handles, h. 17 1/4 in.
FINE PARIS PORCELAIN VASE, POSSIBLYFINE PARIS PORCELAIN VASE, POSSIBLY DARTE FRERESFine Paris Porcelain Vase , c. 1818, possibly Darte Freres, opposing reserves depicting a trio of rogues committing robbery, signed "halbedel, pinxit, 1818"; the other with magenta ground, painted with Empire designs from Percier & Fontaine, flanked by acanthus , scrolled handles, centered by rosettes, spreading socle, plinth base, h. 18 in., w. 9 in., d. 5 3/4 in
PAL KEPENYES (HUNGARIAN/MEXIC)Pal KepenyesPAL KEPENYES (HUNGARIAN/MEXIC)Pal Kepenyes (Hungarian/Mexican, b. 1952), "Estandarte", patinated metal, unsigned, h. 78 1/2 in Provenance: Bryant Gallery, Jackson/New Orleans, May 2011
DARTE PARIS PORCELAIN POTPOURRI URNDarteDARTE PARIS PORCELAIN POTPOURRI URNDarte Paris Porcelain Potpourri Urn , early 19th c., red stenciled manufacturer's mark "Darte / Palais Royal / No. 21", gilt ground painted with a scene of children and dog, lion's mask handles, paw feet, square plinth base, h. 5 3/4 in., dia. 4 1/2 in . Provenance: Harbor View Antiques, Stamford, CT, 2006
DARTE FRERES AND JACOB PETIT ENCRIERFineDARTE FRERES AND JACOB PETIT ENCRIERFine and Rare Darte Freres and Jacob Petit Paris Polychrome and Gilt Porcelain Covered Tripodal Encrier , 2nd quarter 19th c., marked "DARTE Palais Royal No 21" and "JP", black ground, with applied flower heads, retains period gilt inkwells with dolphin covers, lion's head and paw feet, h. 8 1/4 in
TWO PARIS PORCELAIN CUPSTwo Paris PorcelainTWO PARIS PORCELAIN CUPSTwo Paris Porcelain Cups , one with Minerva with Instruments of Science and the other attributed to Darte and painted with an African bird, h. 2 3/8 in
TWO PARIS PORCELAIN NEOCLASSICAL CUPSTWO PARIS PORCELAIN NEOCLASSICAL CUPS AND SAUCERS, DARTE FRERES, EARLY 19TH CENTURYTWO PARIS PORCELAIN NEOCLASSICAL CUPS AND SAUCERS, DARTE FRERES, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, both red printed Darte Frères a Paris, both cobalt blue and gilt cups with matching saucers, the first with neoclassical motifs on marbleized reserves, the second with birds on red reserves, h: 2.75 x w: 5.25 in. (2) Provenance: The Roberta L. Tankel Collection
MATCHED PAIR OF FRENCH PORCELAIN PARCEL-BISCUIT,MATCHED PAIR OF FRENCH PORCELAIN PARCEL-BISCUIT, COBALT AND GOLD-GROUND RHYTON VASES, 19TH CENTURYMATCHED PAIR OF FRENCH PORCELAIN PARCEL-BISCUIT, COBALT AND GOLD-GROUND RHYTON VASES, 19TH CENTURY , in the manner of Darte Freres, attributed to the Bonneval Manufactory, both with cornucopia issuing from the head of a wild boar, atop a rectangular base with molded putto on cloth suspended from a pair of torcheres (2) - dimensions of one h: 11.25 in. x w: 9.25 in. x dia. 7 in.; dimensions of other h: 11 in. x w: 9 in. x dia. 7 in. Provenance: Historic Chelsea Estate, 1709, King William County, Virginia, A pair of these vases was sold at Christie's New York, Christie's Interiors, sale 2682, 5-6 MARCH 2013, Lot 86 for $1125. Another pair of similar vases was sold: Anonymous sale; New Orleans Auction (St. Charles), 8-9 December, 2007, lot 26
MARY DARTER COLEMAN, OIL ON CANVAS MaryMARY DARTER COLEMAN, OIL ON CANVAS Mary Darter Coleman (American, 1893-1956), "Where Memories linger", signed lower left, titled on label verso, 24.5"h x 29.5"w (sight), 34"h x 39"w (frame)
FLAVIO POLI SEGUSO VETRI DARTE ATTR.FLAVIO POLI SEGUSO VETRI DARTE ATTR. POMO BOTTLE Flavio Poli (Italian, b. 1900 - 1984) for Seguso Vetri d'Arte attributed Postmodern Bottle, circa 1980, in the form of a round tall bottle with square stopper, the inside with aubergine flash, apparently unsigned. Approximately 22.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D.
A Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases
DarteA Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases
Darte Frères, Mid-19th Century
titled Les joueurs de cartes and Les joueurs de dames, each marked D'Arte/ Palais Royale/ No. 21 in iron red to the underside.
Height 15 1/2 inches.
Property from the Collection of William and Sharon Treul, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
DARTE FRERES, OLD PARIS ENAMELED PORCELAINDARTE FRERES, OLD PARIS ENAMELED PORCELAIN BOTTLE 19th c., France, gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain, decorated with flowers and butterflies on a black ground, with two Chinoiserie panels of elder figures, old auction sticker to underside, stamp signed "Darte Palais Royal No. 21" to underside, 7"h x 3"squ
PEREZ MELERO MISS LIBERTY SILKSCREENPEREZ MELERO MISS LIBERTY SILKSCREEN PRINT Spain, United States,Contemporary Depicts the Statue of Liberty behind a geometric skyline and framed by bright polychromatic colors. Melero has exhibited internationally with numerous works in private and public institutions such as the Spanish Museum of Contemporary Art, CANTV, Fundarte, the American Institute of Architects, Intel Corporation, the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and the Women in Military Service for America Memorial.
(2) Couture Traina-Norell dresses, 1958-1960,(2) Couture Traina-Norell dresses, 1958-1960, to include black satin bubble style halter dress, multi-pleat banded waist with darted bust, crinoliine voluminous lining underskirt, metal zip closure, excellent condition, 22" waist, 30" bust, no stretch and cream silk and lace sleeveless dress, darted bust, halter neck with beautiful lace overskirt, metal zip closure at back, 30" bust, 24" waist, 32" hips
Magenta jacquard and marabou featherMagenta jacquard and marabou feather evening gown, 1960's, Kamore, an allover tulip jacquard with empire waist, darted bust and flared magenta dyed marabou sleeves, 30" bust, 30" waist, 40" hips
Two French porcelain inkwells 19thTwo French porcelain inkwells 19th century Each of low square form, the first with birds, foliage and gilt decoration on a black ground, the underside stamped ' DARTE/ Palais Royal/ No. 21', the other decorated with reserve panels of birds, foliage and gilt decoration on a deep orange ground. (2). H: 3 3/4, L: 5 in. Stopper repaired on the black and gilt example. Minor chips and wear to gilt on both
REAL'DARTE PORTUGUESE PORCELAIN CENTERBOWL:REAL'DARTE PORTUGUESE PORCELAIN CENTERBOWL: Blanc de chine porcelain center bowl with gilt metal footed base. Bowl separates from base. Overall 6'' x 18 1/4'' x 11 1/4''.CONDITION: Note bend to base.
CHANEL BLACK WOOL KNIT SKIRT 1995 fallCHANEL BLACK WOOL KNIT SKIRT 1995 fall collection; size 38. Double darted front the back with princess seams; Chanel buttons at waistband
SET OF 3 DARTE FRERES PARIS PORCELAINSET OF 3 DARTE FRERES PARIS PORCELAIN CABINET PLATES: Each with a different gilded border and landscape painting. It appears to be the same locale and house, each plate showing the maturation of the home and surrounding landscape. Each with red stencil mark. 9'' dia. Sold with an additional painted Paris plate with image of ''La Vue Du Pantheon A Paris'', 9'' dia.
Pair of Darte Paris porcelain vasesPair of Darte Paris porcelain vases ca. 1820 decorated with figures and an American Indian in landscapes 16 5/8" h. ?
A Set of Eight Darte Frères Gilt andA Set of Eight Darte Frères Gilt and Polychrome Porcelain Cabinet Plates c. 1820 stamped in red "Darte Pal. Royal No. 21" each reserved with a different flowering plant diameter 9 in.
A Set of Eight Darte Frères Gilt andA Set of Eight Darte Frères Gilt and Polychrome Porcelain Cabinet Plates c. 1820 stamped in red "Darte Pal. Royal No. 21" each reserved with a different flowering plant diameter 9 in.