A few examples of appraisal values for
PAIR OF DOVES

• AFTER JEAN ANTOINE HOUDON CUPID BRONZE
  AFTER JEAN ANTOINE HOUDON CUPID BRONZE Cupid firing arrow, with a pair of doves on base, 26 in. H.
• LARGE PATINATED BRONZE CUPID AFTER HOUDON,
  LARGE PATINATED BRONZE CUPID AFTER HOUDON, 31"HLarge patinated bronze sculpture, after Jean-Antoine Houdon (France, 1741-1828), depicting a winged cupid with his bow, a quiver of arrows at his back, standing on circular base with pair of doves,restoration to bow, approx 31.25"h
• FRENCH LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD MIRROR, 18TH
  FRENCH LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD MIRROR, 18TH C.French Louis XVI giltwood wall mirror, 18th c., having elaborately carved crest with ribbon and foliate motifs surrounding crossed quiver and torch, pair of doves, atop flat mirror plate surrounded by running ornamentation and beading, additional foliate and dove elements beneath, later mirror plate, loss to carving, restoration, approx 65.5"h, 34.25"w, 45lbs
• ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC OF A PAIR OF DOVESWithin
  ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC OF A PAIR OF DOVESWithin a metal frame. 2 1/4 in. diam. Condition Minor wear and losses, some oxidation and minor staining. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding 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.
• DOVES & HEART MOTIF PLATE BY "LEFT HANDED
  DOVES & HEART MOTIF PLATE BY "LEFT HANDED RUSSELLca. February 1999; wheel thrown yellow cream pottery plate with fine hand decorated colorful pair of doves resting on tulip stems blooming from red heart, flared rim with green glaze German scriptural statement about fraylichkeit (joyfulness), signed and dated on base, 10"d, 1 1/4"h; Condition: good
• CONTINENTAL CARVED GILTWOOD MIRROR AND
  CONTINENTAL CARVED GILTWOOD MIRROR AND CONSOLEContinental Carved Giltwood Mirror and Console, the mirror crested with a pair of doves suspending a floral garland, over a demilune marble-top table with two serpentine supports Dimensions: Overall: 99 3/4 x 25 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. (253.4 x 65.4 x 36.2 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Dr. Levinson Estate, Los Angeles, California Condition:
• LALIQUE GLASS VASE AND PAPERWEIGHTLalique
  LALIQUE GLASS VASE AND PAPERWEIGHTLalique Glass Vase and Paperweight, each signed "Lalique France"; the vase modeled as a pair of doves,8 1/4 x 7 x 3 1/2 in. (21 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm.), the paperweight as a dolphin, Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 5 x 1 1/2 in. (10.8 x 12.7 x 3.8 cm.) Condition:
• COLLECTION OF JAY STRONGWATER CHRISTMAS
  COLLECTION OF JAY STRONGWATER CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTSCollection of Jay Strongwater Christmas Ornaments, comprising two teddy bears (3 1/2 in. high), a peacock (4 1/2in. high), a horse (4 1/2 in. high), a pair of doves (6 in. high), a lemur (4 1/4in. high), a lion (4 1/2in. high), a leopard (3 1/2 in. high), a giraffe (7 in. high), a turtle (2 1/2 in. high), a frog (1 1/2 in. high), a panda (3 1/2 in. high), a dog (2 in. high), and a pear (3 in. high) Dimensions: [14 pieces] Condition: The lemur and turtle with a break to their foot. Otherwise, in good condition. The lion missing "Jay Strongwater" metal labels.
• GLASS: SEVEN LALIQUE, FRANCE RING HOLDERS
  GLASS: SEVEN LALIQUE, FRANCE RING HOLDERS AND PAPERWEIGHTS, 20TH C., FOUR WITH ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ALL CLEAR CRYSTAL AND SIGNED ON BASE, PIECES INCLUDE: DEER PAPERWEIGHT, 3 1/4" H.; FINCH PAPERWEIGHT, 2" DIAM.; AND FI...GLASS: Seven Lalique, France ring holders and paperweights, 20th C., four with original packaging, all clear crystal and signed on base, pieces include: deer paperweight, 3 1/4" h.; finch paperweight, 2" diam.; and five ring holders including two ship, one swan, one pair of doves, and one finch, all 3 3/4" diam., all pieces with light wear consistent with age and use.
• AFTER JEAN ANTOINE HOUDON (FRENCH, 1741-1828)
  AFTER JEAN ANTOINE HOUDON (FRENCH, 1741-1828) A bronze figure of cupid adorned with a floral wreath, the figure stands on one leg and draws back his bow, a pair of doves rest on the base, signed "Houndon", mounted on a marble base, ht. 28 1/2, dia. 16 in.
• LLADRO PORCELAIN FIGURE 1169, PAIR OF
  LLADRO PORCELAIN FIGURE 1169, PAIR OF DOVESPair of white doves, face to face. Artist: Lladro Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 5.5"H Manufacturer: Lladro Country of Origin: Spain
• LALIQUE CRYSTAL VASE, SYLVIEIn clear
  LALIQUE CRYSTAL VASE, SYLVIEIn clear and frosted finish. Depicts lovely pair of doves. Lalique etched backstamp. Model number 12258. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 6.75"W x 8.25"H Manufacturer: Lalique Country of Origin: France Condition: Age related wear.
• SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL FIGURINE, TURTLEDOVES
  SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL FIGURINE, TURTLEDOVES 657378Part of the Feathered Beauties collection. Lead crystal pair of doves in faceted clear crusted with jet crystal eyes and topaz beak, perched lovingly together on a frosted crystal branch. Swarovski etched backstamp. Artist: Adi Stocker Issued: 2004-2013 Dimensions: 4"W x 2.5"H Manufacturer: Swarovski Country of Origin: Austria Condition: Age related wear.
• COUPLE OF DOVES 1001169 - LLADRO PORCELAIN
  COUPLE OF DOVES 1001169 - LLADRO PORCELAIN FIGURINEGlazed porcelain figural of a pair of doves cuddled together facing each other. Lladro backstamp. Artist: Antonio Ballester Issued: 1971 Dimensions: 8"L x 5.25"W x 5"H Manufacturer: Lladro Country of Origin: Spain Condition: Age related wear.
• SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL FIGURINE, TURTLE DOVESDazzling
  SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL FIGURINE, TURTLE DOVESDazzling clear crystal figure of a pair of doves perched on a satin crystal branch. Swarovski etched backstamp. Includes original box 5"H x 6" dia. Certificate of Authenticity included. Dimensions: 4"L x 2.25"W x 2.25"H Manufacturer: Swarovski Country of Origin: Austria Condition: Age related wear.
• (2) CARVED STONE BIRDS FIGURINESDESCRIPTION:
  (2) CARVED STONE BIRDS FIGURINESDESCRIPTION: (2 Pc) A Pair of carved stone animal figurines depicting one (1) duck with hand painted decorations, and one (1) figurine representing a pair of doves. CIRCA: 20th Century. DIMENSIONS: W: 2 1/4" H:1 1/2" and W: 3 1/2" H: 2 1/4". Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Vintage condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. 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."
• FOLK ART THEOREM ON PAPER DEPICTING
  FOLK ART THEOREM ON PAPER DEPICTING PAIR OF DOVESFolk Art painted theorem on paper depicting a pair of doves. Framed, not examined out of frame. Sight size: 8 3/4" high, 12 1/4" wide. Frame size: 12 1/4" high, 15 3/4" wide. Condition: : stain lower right corner.
• A FRENCH SEVRES STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED
  A FRENCH SEVRES STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED PORCELAIN VASE, LA...A FRENCH SEVRES STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED PORCELAIN VASE, LATE 19TH CENTURY of narrow ovoid form, painted overall with a pearlescent glaze, the obverse and reverse centered with a pair of cartouches, one depicting a scene of courtship, the other a pair of doves, in pink and pale blue, tooled overall, the cover with berry and sunflower finial, with socle, mounted upon a square paw-footed plinth, signed Lurot lower right, marked with apocryphal overglaze green factory mark under cover and overglaze red origin mark FRANCE ; height including cover: 75 cm (29 1/2 in.) CONDITION The vase is in overall excellent original condition. Very fine crackling to the glaze at the lower left of the front. Minor age-appropriate darkening to the mounts. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. The body does not screw on tightly to the socle. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• WESTLEY RICHARDS CONNAUGHT 410 GA SHOTGUN
  WESTLEY RICHARDS CONNAUGHT 410 GA SHOTGUN CASEDFeatured in this lot we have a Westley Richards side by side Connaught shotgun chambered in 410 gauge with its Westley Richards carry case. This shotgun was manufactured by Westley Richards between 1974-1983 with its low serial number. This highest quality shotgun features a boxlock side by side ribbed barrels, engraved landscape scenes across the frames, and checkered hardwood stock. The ribbed barrels show wonderful blue'd finish with the ridge marked across the top reading "Westley Richards & Co. England". The frame displays highly detailed and intricate vine and floral etchings across the exterior with each side and bottom displaying hunting bird scenes. The left side of the shotgun frame displays two sandpiper birds flying over water with a scroll designs across the top of the scene reading "Westley Richards". The right shows a pair of doves or similar birds in flight with "Westley Richards" in a scroll across the top with the bottom of the frame displaying a quail in flight. The stock and front grip displays wonderful hardwood construction with checkered grips, etched steel accents and silver medallion with a checkered butt. The shotgun shows wonderful condition with a light rust patina on the right side of the frame due to storage. The piece comes with a fitted carry case, and cleaning tools. The Westley Richards case displays a wonderful canvas exterior with quality leather accents, leather straps, and carry handle with a bright brass lock system. The interior of the case features a maroon felt lining with sections to seat the shotgun halves as well as cleaning supplies, wood turned cleaning rod, and printed receipt. The case shows wonderful condition with little to no visible wear across the piece. This shotgun and carry case show wonderful condition and construction making it a wonderful addition to any collection. Serial Number: 2089. This is a modern firearm and requires a FFL transfer or NICS background check. Total length approx. 43 5/8". Barrel length 27".
• SUPERB PAIR GREEK CANOSAN POTTERY EFFIGY
  SUPERB PAIR GREEK CANOSAN POTTERY EFFIGY DOVESMagna Graecia, Southern Italy, Apulia, Canosan colonies, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A charming pair of pottery votive doves likely made from the same mold, their white bodies decorated with red geometric motifs. Live doves were used in religious ceremonies in Greco-Roman religions and were associated with the cult of Aphrodite and carved or pottery effigies of birds were often given as offerings - a pair of doves would be a fitting offering for the goddess of love! Birds were incredibly important in the religious beliefs of Greco-Roman people, special priests known as augurs studied the flight, species, feather color, and time of day in relation to bird sightings in order to divine the future and receive blessings from the gods. Size of single bird: 6" L x 2" W x 2.75" H (15.2 cm x 5.1 cm x 7 cm); 5.25" H (13.3 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection, ex-H. Sarner collection, Palm Springs, California, USA acquired before 1995 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175694 Condition: Professionally repaired and restored, areas of infill and overpainted painting to break lines on tails and heads of both birds. Repairs are nearly indiscernible. Great remains of pigments throughout.
• PAIR OF GEORGE III GILT AND VERRE ÉGLOMISÉ
  PAIR OF GEORGE III GILT AND VERRE ÉGLOMISÉ MIRRORS EARLY 19TH CENTURY each with a central oval mirror plate in a bead and gadrooned border, surmounted by an oval panel depicting three maidens within scrolling foliage, and further circular panel below with a pair of doves(2)75cm high 36cm wide
• CHINESE EXPORT AMERICAN MARKET PARTIAL
  CHINESE EXPORT AMERICAN MARKET PARTIAL TEA SERVICE Jiaqing Era, circa 1800 cobalt band and gilt star border, with a pair of doves, possibly a wedding set, 16 pieces comprising; drum teapot, sparrow beak creamer, tea caddy, tea bowl, six teacups and six saucers, and four non matching drape and shield articles; two tea bowls, waste bowl and a saucer together with an American Market blue sprig decorated sugar bowl, with gilt monogram.
• ITALIAN PAINT DECORATED NEOCLASSICAL
  ITALIAN PAINT DECORATED NEOCLASSICAL STYLE MIRROR Continental, possibly Italian, early 20th century. Cream and green painted carved wooden mirror in the neoclassical taste, having a foliate crest decorated with a pair of doves or lovebirds and arrows, the beaded inner fillet containing a beveled plate. Unmarked. Approx. h. 55.75" x 48.5".
• FRENCH BRITTANY CARVED OAK TALL CASE
  FRENCH BRITTANY CARVED OAK TALL CASE CLOCKFrench Provincial carved oak tall case clock, Albert Gillet, Auray, Brittany, early 20th c., case carved with vining foliates, figural scene in relief, glazed dial and pendulum windows, pressed brass dial surround with pair of doves in a basket, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, dial signed Moulin a Rostrenen, weight-driven time and strike movement, retaining pendulum and two weights, crazing to dial, approx 94"h, 24"w, 12"d
• LOUIS XVI STYLE GILTWOOD MIRROR, 87.5"
  LOUIS XVI STYLE GILTWOOD MIRROR, 87.5" X 57.5"French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror, early 20th c., molding cornice, elaborate floral crest with pair of doves, carved frame with beaded trim, encasing flat mirror plate, approx 87.5"h, 57.5"w, 130lbs
• 2 SPANISH SCHOOL, BIRDS IN WINDOWS,
  2 SPANISH SCHOOL, BIRDS IN WINDOWS, OIL ON CANVAS Two Spanish school, early 20th century, oil on canvas paintings, "Amor Eterno" (Eternal Love) and "Odio a Muerte" (Hate to Death), depicting a pair of doves; one depicting the birds together on a window and one depicting them separate with a sword on the lower edge, signed Theberboss lower left and titled upper left on one and upper left on second, framed. Approx. h. 25.375", w. 15.5" (frame), h. 19.75", w. 10", (canvas).
• LLADRO DOVE PAIRThe underside marked,
  LLADRO DOVE PAIRThe underside marked, number 1171, issued 1971. Depicting a pair of doves with displayed tail feathered. Height 4.75 in. Width 8.5 in. Depth 9 in. (Cond: good)
• TWO LLADRO BIRD GROUPINGS Including
  TWO LLADRO BIRD GROUPINGS Including a pair of doves and a pair of swans.
• SAMPLERS: THREE CONTINENTAL EMBROIDERED
  SAMPLERS: THREE CONTINENTAL EMBROIDERED SAMPLERS, LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH C., ONE SIGNED, DETAILS INCLUDE: SMALLEST SAMPLER DATED 1813,...SAMPLERS: Three Continental embroidered samplers, late 18th-early 19th C., one signed, details include: smallest sampler dated 1813, Switzerland, colored silk thread on linen, signed "Ana Cathrina Somies" in top half, dated near bottom near tree decoration, two small holes near edge and four in body of text are all 1/4" or smaller, 4 3/4" h. x 7 3/4" w.; second sampler dated 1792, Switzerland, colored silk thread on linen, possibly monogrammed in lower half, motifs include pair of doves, crowns, etc., large stain to lower left corner, some thread loss, etc., 10 1/2" h. x 12" w.; and last sampler with red thread on white cotton, Belgium, unsigned and not dated, varied embroidered panels in lower half, small stain near "V" and small pinhole in upper right corner, 6 3/4" h. x 5 7/8" w., samplers stored loose on acid free board under protective plastic cover, all with wear consistent with age and use and may include toning, small holes, stains, etc., all sold as found. [PROVENANCE: Deaccessioned to benefit the Slater Memorial Museum's acquisition fund.]
• ASIAN: ARMORIAL CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN,
  ASIAN: ARMORIAL CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN, 18TH-19TH C., NINE PIECES WITH SIMILAR DESIGN, MOST FEATURING DRAPED ERMINE CLOAK WITH GIL...ASIAN: Armorial Chinese Export porcelain, 18th-19th C., nine pieces with similar design, most featuring draped ermine cloak with gilt monogram at center, pieces include: pair of low bowls with swan in wreath above monogram "RAED", both with chipped rims, one with two cracks, 7 5/8" diam; five matching pieces monogramed "AC" with dove holding branch above shield and scalloped rim, one small plate, 7 1/2" diam., one bowl with three-armed crack to base and two to rim, 5 1/4" diam., one low bowl with crack to rim, 8" diam., and two teacups, 2" h.; and a matching plate and bowl with pair of doves above shield and monogram "JL", bowl with chip to underside of rim and two flakes, 7 7/8" diam., plate with chip to underside of rim and areas of roughness, 7 5/8" diam.; all pieces unsigned and with wear consistent with age and use including chips, cracks, roughness, firing imperfections, etc.
• A group of ten Royal Copenhagen bird
  A group of ten Royal Copenhagen bird figurines, all marked on bottom, including: pair of doves on flowering branch 5"H x 4.5"W, smallest bird 1.75"H x 1.25"dia., and others Ranging in size from 5"H to 1.75"H Condition: double doves tail that sticks up feels rough but there is no chip evident, tall single bird on branch with beak end broken off, small brown bird #150 on bottom with very small tail chip, others all good CT Transfer Fee $20
• TRUMEAU MIRROR IN PALE GREEN CARVED
  TRUMEAU MIRROR IN PALE GREEN CARVED FRAME Featuring a frieze of crossed quivers and Roman fasces, laurel wreath and a pair of doves, ribbon bow. 53" x 27 1/2".
• CHINESE CARVED ALABASTER SCULPTURE Chinese
  CHINESE CARVED ALABASTER SCULPTURE Chinese translucent white alabaster sculpture, pierce carved, centering a pair of doves in a grape arbor with grape clusters, leaves, tendrils, and three other doves, having a spurious signature (Dino del Columbo, Italian 1900-1980) to the left side. Approximate dimensions: h. 15.75", w. 20.5", d. 4.5".
• Three M.S. Kuznetsov Porcelain Bird-Form
  Three M.S. Kuznetsov Porcelain Bird-Form Covered Jars Late 19th/Early 20th Century comprising a pair of doves and one duck example, each marked on the underside. Height of pair 4 1/2 x width 8 inches.
• CAPODIMONTE POLYCHROME PORCELAIN FLORAL
  CAPODIMONTE POLYCHROME PORCELAIN FLORAL BASKETSTwo Capodimonte Polychrome Porcelain Floral Baskets , marked, incl. one with pair of doves, h. 8 1/2 in., l. 12 in.; and other with 6 roses, h. 9 in. Provenance: The Schoenberger Collection, 1812 Palmer Avenue, New Orleans.
• CAPODIMONTE POLYCHROME PORCELAIN FLORAL
  CAPODIMONTE POLYCHROME PORCELAIN FLORAL BASKESTwo Capodimonte Polychrome Porcelain Floral Baskets, marked, incl. one with pair of doves, h. 8 1/2 in., l. 12 in.; and other with 6 roses, h. 9 in. Provenance: The Schoenberger Collection, 1812 Palmer Avenue, New Orleans.