FIVE PIECES SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN SILVER AND TURQUOISE JEWELRY. Squash blossom necklace signed "A. Ecenti"; L: 16 in.; graduated turquoise chunk and punched silver bead necklace, L: 18 in.; one, silver rectangular-link belt with oval turquoise cabochon accents, L: 36 in.; open-end oval turquoise cabochons and drop-shape pendant with turquoise cabochon. In lot with two stylized figural charms of Native Americans
PROVENANCE: Estate of Psychic Jeane Dixon, Washington, DC
Framed William Draper Painting - Tropical View, 1970s: William Franklin Draper (American, 1912-2003). Oil on canvas, ca. 1970s. Painted in William Draper's characteristic expressive style, an idyllic view of a tropical landscape, likely an island in the Caribbean, with palm trees lining the coastline, pristine waters of lavender, cobalt, and turquoise blue hues, rolling hills in the distance, and skies of sunny yellow and azure blue beyond. Draper enjoyed capturing the vibrant colors and stunning seaside views of this part of the world! Size of painting: 14" L x 18" W (35. 6 cm x 45. 7 cm) Size of frame: 15" L x 19" W (38. 1 cm x 48. 3 cm). . William Draper's career spanned seven decades and his subjects included a portrait of John F. Kennedy that hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D. C. based upon an oil sketch for which the president sat in 1962. Draper was actually the only artist who painted JFK from life. Draper showed at Knoedler, the Graham Gallery, Portraits, Inc. , the Far Gallery, The Findlay Galleries (New York, NY) and the Robert C. Vose Galleries (Boston, MA). His work has been included in shows at the National Portrait Gallery and the Corcoran Gallery of Art (Washington, D. C. ), The National Academy of Design (New York, NY), The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, (Boston, MA) the Fogg Art Museum, (one of the Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA), the National Gallery, (London), Salon de la Marine (Paris) and in museums in Australia. He also taught at the Art Students League of New York, and received a lifetime achievement award from the Portrait Society of America in 1999. . More on the artist's background: William Franklin Draper was born in Hopedale, Massachusetts on December 24, 1912. A child prodigy, he studied classical piano at Harvard University. He later changed his focus to fine art and studied with Charles Webster Hawthorne and Henry Hensche in Provincetown, Rhode Island. Draper also attended the National Academy of Design in New York and the Cape Cod School of Art in Massachusetts. Then he traveled to Spain and studied with Harry Zimmerman, moved on to France and attended the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. In 1937, he moved to Boston to study sculpture with George Demetrius and also studied with Jon Corbino in beautiful Rockport, Massachusetts. In 1942, Draper joined the Navy and served as a combat artist when stationed on the Aleutian Islands and in the South Pacific. He observed and painted battle scenes on Bougainville, Guam, Saipan, and other locations, as well as genre scenes of soldiers who were not engaged in combat but rather at work and at play. National Geographic magazine reproduced 25 of his war images in four issues in 1944. In 1945, the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D. C. organized a group exhibition of works by five official war artists, including Draper. That same year the Metropolitan Museum of Art included Draper in an exhibition entitled, ''The War Against Japan. '' Draper was also featured in a PBS television show about combat artists entitled, "They Drew Fire" in May of 2000. After the war, Draper opened a studio on Park Avenue in New York City and continued to not only paint, but also play classical and jazz piano. . . Provenance: The William F. Draper Collection, New York City, USA, acquired via descent from the late William Franklin Draper (1912-2003). . 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. . PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. . Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. . #151550 Dimension Condition Painting is in excellent condition. There is a Draper Estate stamp on the verso. It is wired for suspension and ready to display.
Francisco "Frank" Romero, (b. 1940, American) "Untitled," 2007 Screenprint in colors on paper Edition 7/70 Signed and numbered at the lower left: F Romero; title and date povided by the printer/publisher, Self Help Graphics and Art, Los Angeles, CA Image/Sheet: 19.5" H x 28" W Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA Notes: Sometimes known as "Blue Freeway" or "Turquoise Freeway," Romero's title for this work was simply "Untitled." Throughout his 40-year career as an artist, Frank Romero has been a dedicated member of the Los Angeles arts community. As a member of the 1970s Chicano art collective, Los Four, Romero and fellow artists Carlos Almaraz, Beto de la Rocha and Gilbert Lujan, helped to define and promote the new awareness of La Raza through murals, publications and exhibitions. Los Four's historic 1974 exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art was the country's first show of Chicano art at a major art institution. Since then, Romero has successfully balanced a career in both the public and private arenas. He has completed over 15 murals throughout the city, and was a key contributor to the 1984 Olympic Arts Festival with "Going to the Olympics," a large-scale mural which adorns one of Los Angeles' busiest freeways (Highway 101). Romero has shown extensively in the United States, Europe and Japan. Notable exhibitions include: "Chicanarte"(L.A. Municipal Gallery), "Hispanic Art in the United States" (Corcoran Gallery, Washington D.C. and national tour), "Le Demon des Anges" (Nantes, France; Barcelona,Spain; Lund Sweden and Brussels, Belgium), and "American Kaleidoscope" (National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.). His work is featured in many permanent collections, including the National Museum of Art in Washington D.C., the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Carnegie Museum in Oxnard, CA. Francisco Romero was a recipient of the prestigious 2001/2001 COLA Award Grant. Romero's works can be seen at the Patricia Correia Gallery at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica and his newly created 44' mural, The L.A. River, is currently on display at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles' L.A.: Light/Motion/Dreams exhibition. Screenprint in colors on paper Dimensions: Image/Sheet: 19.5" H x 28" W Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA
LARGE BOHEMIAN TURQUOISE CUT-TO-CLEAR GLASS VASE. 20th century. Tapering form - 17 1/4 in. high.
PROVENANCE: Estate of Psychic Jeane Dixon, Washington, DC
PROVENANCE: Estate of psychic Jeane Dixon, Washington, DC
18kt Gold and Turquoise "Ridged Logic" Brooch, Christopher Walling, the turquoise bar with fluted mount, 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in., signed. Note: Christopher Walling, a self-taught jeweler, began creating Minoan-style jewelry at the age of eight with twisted telephone wire. An appreciation for minimalism is evident in his jewelry. He often uses baroque pearls in his work, his trademark stone. His creations have been featured in two PBS documentaries; the Nova program, 'Mystique of the Pearl' and the Nature special 'Diamonds.' His jewelry is worn by numerous public figures including Renee Taylor, Danielle Steele, Kathleen Turner, and the late Elizabeth Taylor. Additionally, Walling's work has been exhibited in museums throughout the United States, and an abalone pearl named for him was exhibited at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. Estimate $700-900 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. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Early Jade Snow Wong (1922-2006) Plate Pottery, enamel San Francisco, California, c. 1955 Circular form in turquoise glaze with enameled turquoise crystalline center, fitted with wire hanger on back, signed on reverse in black: Jade Snow Wong San Francisco, dia. 10 in. Note: Ms. Wong's work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; Museum of Modern Art, New York; and Collection of Fine Arts at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Estimate $300-500 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. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
A Statement Turquoise Bead Bib Necklace in 14K: 14K yellow gold bib necklace featuring brightly colored turquoise beads set on 14K gold stick wires at varying lengths, hidden box clasp with safety chain, 16. 5 in. L, 101. 5 grams. Estate of Linda McRae Noe Laine, heiress and philanthropist, Lake Tahoe, Nevada and Washington, DC.
Chinese Jade and Turquoise Lock Pendant Necklace. Pierced carved transparent white jade lock pendant with calligraphy 2.25''x3.25''. It comes on a 24'' natural turquoise and coral bead necklace. One of the coral threaded beads has a break and some loss. Early 20th century, Republic era. Private collection Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington.
Two Chinese vases: one conical form with mottled glaze, 5-3/4 in., finely crackled surface, minor flaws, base chips ; one Ming-style trumpet baluster with hexagonal base, turquoise glaze, molded dragons, 8 in., 3/4 in. rim chip, 5 in. rim crack, crackled surface, glaze losses and skips , 19th century. Conical vase purchased from The Chinese Shop, Duncan and Duncan, Washington, D.C., 1940s; Collection of the Late T. Ben Williams.
SEVEN CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN DISHES, 19th century. Pair stem plates, pair quatrefoil stem bowls, three stem shallow scalloped lozenge dishes - Largest: 11 1/2 in. long.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Washington, DC
The stem plates are in good condition; the two quatrefoil bowls have rubbing of the turquoise glaze inside; the large of the other three stem shallow bowls has two chips on the rim; the other two are in good condition; all have the gold rubbed on the rims
PAIR CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BOWLS AND COVERS, Daoguang mark and period. Floral and calligraphy decoration, turquoise interior - 5 in. diam.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Washington, DC
The porcelain is in good condition
NINE TIBETAN CORAL AND TURQUOISE INLAID SILVER AND COPPER PENDANTS, 19th century. Various forms and designs - Largest: 4 in. x 3 1/4 in.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Washington, DC
FIVE CHINESE MONOCHROME PORCELAIN VASES, 19th century. Two green vases, one turquoise vase, one yellow vase, one triple-gourd vase; together with yellow brush washer. Six pieces total. - Largest: 7 in. high.
PROVENANCE: Kitty Higgins, Trocadero, Washington, DC
CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN VASE. 19th century. Bat, calligraphy, floral and scrolling foliage decoration; turquoise interior - 17 1/2 in. high.
PROVENANCE: Estate of Lillian Walsh, Washington, DC
18 CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN DESSERT PLATES, Circa 1890, Pirkenhammer underglaze green mark. Shaded turquoise, the center with hand-painted fruit motif, surrounded by scrolling gilt design; scalloped border with gilt rim - 9 in. diam.
PROVENANCE: Estate of Suzanne S. Holcomb, Washington, DC
In overall good condition. Detailed report as follows:
Two plates with two chips on rim and two losses to glazed ground; One with losses to central decoration; two with losses to gilt decoration; one with losses to glazed ground; five with single chip to rim; three with single chip to rim and losses to glazed ground.
TWO CHINESE TURQUOISE PORCELAIN VASES, Qing Dynasty. One, ovoid-form with flower-head and scrolling foliate decoration; other, pear-form with elongated neck. - 6 1/8 in. high.
PROVENANCE: Estate of Esmeralda Alcoforado, Georgetown, Washington, DC
Good condition. No chips, no hairlines.
FIVE CHANEL STRAW HATS. Three, Style 2384/80003/30, in turquoise (size 58), red and yellow (size 57). Two, in the same style, one black (size 56), one natural (size 57)
PROVENANCE: Estate of Psychic Jeane Dixon, Washington, DC
The black hat does not have its ribbon trim. The tan hat has creases on the crown.
CHINESE POTTERY ROOF TILE AND ROOF TILE CAP, 16th century. One in Qilin-form with turquoise glaze; tile cap with green glaze, with dragon chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom - Tile: 9 7/8 in. high; tile cap: 7 in. long.
PROVENANCE: Estate of George M. Kline, Washington, DC
Chips to the glaze
9 Mount Washington Decorated Burmese Glass Vase Circa 1890 Of globular form, with a stick neck, shading from opaque salmon pink to opaque canary yellow, decorated with red, turquoise, white, yellow and maroon foliate motifs, gilt rim. Height 11 1/2 inches
LEE YOUNG OIL ON CANVAS. (Washington 1914-1988) Portrait of a smiling Indian women wearing turquoise jewelry. 24'' by 36''. Signed Lee Young lower right. In Victorian style wide frame.
James Lawton Covered Vessel Studio pottery South Carolina, 1980 Geometric green designs on a mottled, aged green ground, the interior finished in a glossy turquoise glaze, signed and dated Lawton, 80, glaze crawls and minor losses, ht. 8, wd. 9 in. Provenance: Purchased from the American Hand, Washington. Estimate $500-600 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. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
GROUP OF NINE ECLECTIC PAPERWEIGHTS including a weight with eight morning glories on bright green bubble ground; another weight with a central blue and white abstract swirl enclosed within rows of bubbles; a JZ (Joe Zimmerman) paperweight with three multicolored butterflies in flight above a multicolored floral base, signed with molded Z; an Ed St. Clair weight with a central five petaled white flower with five long bubbles rising from white ground, molded Ed St. Clair under base; a John Gentile weight with five variously colored flowers with bubbles rising from white ground; a small weight with five millefiori flowers of concentric canes reserved on bright green ground, eight-pointed star under base (Perthshire); a pedestal weight with five pink flowers rising from pink base with five bubbles; a Mt. Washington pink weight by John Gentile, with five morning glories enclosing a central bubble, all above a pink base; a weight with concentric rows of turquoise and white canes, of mushroom shape with multicolored small ground (9)
6 Chinese Snuff Bottles, 5 Metal 1st item: Chinese enameled gilt metal snuff bottle, flattened urn form and turquoise ground with cartouche decoration depicting Chinese beauties. Blue seal mark to base. 2 1/8" H. 2nd item: Chinese "4 Seasons" silver metal snuff bottle, comprised of four square silver metal hinged sections having raised decoration, raised script and enameled accents. 1 5/8" H. 3rd item: Chinese square double-hinged gilt metal snuff bottle having inset jade panels with carved longevity symbol decoration and coral tops. 1 3/8" H. 4th item: Chinese bottle form gilt metal snuff bottle with pierced and enameled dragon decoration. Base marked "China". 2 5/8" H. 5th item: Chinese silver metal snuff bottle, flattened ovoid form with enameled crab and floral decoration. 2 1/2" H. 6th item: Chinese snuff bottle, flatened ovoid form with mosaic mother of pearl body and carved inset stone oval panels having floral designs. Four incised character marks to base. 2 1/2" H. 2nd, 3rd & 6th items Late 19th century. Others are 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Fred C. Kennedy (1908-1995). Mr. Kennedy was a native of Rochester, Minnesota who was an avid mineral and snuff bottle collector throughout his life. He donated many specimens to The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and upon his death, left most of his collection to Carlton College in Northfield, Minnesota. His obituary was featured in the publication "The Mineralogical Record". (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
JEWELRY. Assorted Jewelry and Objects Inc. Gold. : Includes a 14kt yellow gold rope twist bracelet; a diminutive lantern; an enamel decorated book of Berlin with photographs to interior pages; a 14kt gold fleur de lis stick pin inlaid with seed pearls; a 14kt yellow gold brooch with central faceted gem and etched frame; a J. Lafond 14kt gold men's watch with subsidiary seconds dial and J. Lafond movement, 17 jewels; an Art Deco Glycine 14kt gold-filled men's watch, Glycine Watch Co. movement, 17 jewels; a Gruen Veri-Thin watch movement with 14kt gold case backing; a ladies pocket watch with conversion to wrist watch, not gold; a Nelson men's watch, 17 jewels; a vintage 14kt gold ladies wrist watch, 15 jewels; a French 18kt gold watch case with Concord movement, 16 jewels, missing crown; a monogrammed Whiting sterling button hook; an Art Deco swiss . 935 silver watch face, 15 jewels; a Longines watch movement; (2) Fairchild gold-filled travel pencils; a sword form stick pin inlaid with turquoise beads; a pair of Art Deco drop earrings; a collection of (12) medallions or coins including The Centennial Celebration of Washington's Inauguration, 150th Anniversary of George Washingtion's Inauguration World's Fair coin, a Russian coin, etc; and a French 18ct gold calendar travel pencil, with French double eage marks, and accompanied by a box of (12) additional pencils. Total approx. weight of 18kt gold travel pencil is 16. 2 dwt gross; total approx. weight of 14kt gold bracelet, stick pin and brooch is 4. 4 dwt. From a Rye Brook, NY estate. Dimensions: travel calendar pencil measures approx. 2. 875" in length. Condition Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. All watches sold as is. All writing implements sold as is.
(Charles Hamilton) 1983-Dated First Edition Two Volume Set: American Autographs: Autographs. "American Autographs" Reference By Charles Hamilton. (CHARLES HAMILTON) 1983-Dated, First Edition Two Volume Reference Book Set, "American Autographs", Out of Print and in High Collector Demand, Choice Extremely Fine. First Edition of "AMERICAN AUTOGRAPHS", by Charles Hamilton, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, Oklahoma, 634 pages in Two Volumes, 9" x 12. 25", not signed, no slipcase. The end papers are printed with a facsimile of the bottom portion of the Declaration of Independence, including the signatures. The hard cover boards are bound in dark blue faux leather and turquoise buckram and are imprinted in gold and blue foil, no library markings or personalization, small tears at the upper edges of the faux leather spines. The bindings are tight and square, and the pages are otherwise bright and clean. This is an outstanding set that any serious collector of American historical autographs must have for their authentication reference library. Scarce. . 1. Volume 1 includes printed facsimile signatures of: Signers of the Declaration of Independence, along with officers, statesmen, and patriots of the American Revolutionary War. . 2, Volume 2 contains: Printed facsimile signatures of Presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Ronald Reagan. . .
Chinese Yellow Ground Porcelain Box and Cover: blue reign mark of Qianlong on base with turquoise glaze, circular, yellow ground with incised curling fern decoration, decorated with "The Three Abundances", enameled peaches, pomegranates, and buddha hand citron, lid with central giltÿshou symbol surrounded by five blue bats, 4-3/4 x 8-3/4 in. Provenance: William L Davis Co. , Seattle, Washington, 1982 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina Condition wear to gilt symbol, circular glaze anomaly on one bat as made, one chip to interior rim of base section, some minute flakes to top and bottom interior rimsÿ
A Substantial Link Bracelet with Italian Charms: 14K yellow gold link bracelet, high polished and ribbed links with three Italian Etruscan revival charms boasting wirework, turquoise, amethyst and carnelian gemstones, 1. 25 in. L each, bracelet 9. 5 in. L, large spring ring, 75. 8 grams. Estate of Linda McRae Noe Laine, heiress and philanthropist, Lake Tahoe, Nevada and Washington, DC
A Vintage Ribbon Brooch with Gemstones in 18K: 18K yellow gold vintage brooch in a ribbon shape with prong set gemstones including diamonds, rubies, emerald and turquoise, trombone clasp, 2. 5 in. L, 18. 1 grams. Estate of Linda McRae Noe Laine, heiress and philanthropist, Lake Tahoe, Nevada and Washington, DC.
Twelve Piece Group of Satin Glass, stone with Enameling, to include a three piece set of pink having creamer, covered sugar and biscuit jar; a pair of: Twelve Piece Group of Satin Glass, stone with Enameling, to include a three piece set of pink having creamer, covered sugar and biscuit jar; a pair of yellow vases; a Mount Washington pink vase with a bird; a white jar having floral details and a silver plated lid; coinspot pitcher; a cranberry glass bottle; pink vase height 10 inches, width 7 1/2 inches, along with Large Turquoise Satin Glass Planter, having white and green floral enameling to the exterior. Provenance: Estate of James Wadhams. Dimension Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
Estate 14kt yellow gold charm necklace, marked M. Freed (?), with fourteen charms, including: (1) 14kt gold (tested) child's ring, marked J. LF., (1) 14kt gold charm, with enamel Star of David, (1) 14kt gold (tested) calendar page charm, May 13, 1945 birthday, with small emerald date marker, (1) 14kt gold windmill, with kinetic sails, (1) 18kt gold (tested) Chianti wine bottle, with small turquoise cabochons, (1) 14kt gold doctor's bag, opens to enameled tools, (1) Jost Brothers 14kt gold double locket, with sunburst design, (1) 14kt gold (tested) nurse's cap, (1) 14kt gold Caduceus, Washington University, Saint Louis, engraved "A. Goldfare, M.D., '43," (1) 14kt gold (tested) trolley car, spins on disc, (1) 14kt gold man in sombrero and poncho, (1) 18kt gold (tested) pineapple, (1) 10kt gold high school class ring, 1942, (1) 14kt gold (tested) Delta Phi Epsilon sorority, with red gemstones and seed pearls, overall: approx 24"l; 87 grams total (inclusive of all materials)
Chinese Daoguang Fencai Double Bat Bowl 4''x7''. Gilt red and blue fencai enameled figural brush washer with turquoise glazed interior. Red enameled Daoguang zhuanshu seal mark, though likely a later Qing copy. Comes on carved fitted rosewood stand. Some minor rubs to enamel on bat faces and a 3/8'' touch up to red enamel on exterior rim. Overall excellent condition, examined under blacklight. Private collection Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington.