A few examples of appraisal values for
BIRTHDAY

• A Sampson Hancock loving cup, dated
  A Sampson Hancock loving cup, dated 1915, painted by H S Hancock, signed, with the Buck in the Park and views of Derby from the Meadows and the Old Silk Mill in raised gilt frames on a yellow ground, inscribed John Cullingford Goodchild / 4. 73mm h, red painted mark, date June 7th 1915 and inscriptions  Provenance: A gift to J C Goodchild (1911-1979) on his 4th birthday. He was born at 11 Mill Hill Road, Derby, the son of Walter Cullingford Goodchild and his wife Kate, nee Poulton More Information Fine preservation, no cracks or chips, no restoration
• GROUPING OF 7 DAVID LANCE GOINES
  GROUPING OF 7 DAVID LANCE GOINES CHEZ PANISSE POSTERSGrouping of 7 David Lance Goines lithographic posters created for Chez Panisse restaurant to include: "Chez Panisse Cafe and Restaurant"; Fifth Birthday; Seventh Birthday ("August"); Twelfth Birthday
• Ron van Sweringen (American,
  Ron van Sweringen (American, 1936-2016) Three Works: Evening in the Square, Three Hats, and Landscape with Villa oil on canvas board smallest signed and inscribed To my friends / Royce and John / Ron Van Swerignen / Happy Birthday / 2007 / Vero Beach Fla. 6 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches (largest).
• BO DIDDLEY ART POTTERY VESSEL, 1977
  BO DIDDLEY ART POTTERY VESSEL, 1977 Bo Diddley (Ellas Bates McDaniel, American, 1928-2008) art pottery vessel the underside incised, signed, and dated "By / BDiddley / NM 77" and with inscription in glaze: "To Mrs. Sylvia Otelsberg on your birthday - 1977" to base, glazed in gray, ochre, and white. 5" H x 8" diameter. Keywords: Vintage, Ceramics, American icon, Musician, Bowl, Vase, Geometric design
• PAINTING, MARTIN LABORDE Martin
  PAINTING, MARTIN LABORDE Martin Laborde (American, b. 1943), "Sugar Waited for his Birthday Cake," 1997, oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed, titled, and dated verso, canvas: 28"h x 22"w, overall (with frame): 39"h x 32.5"w
• TWO STEFFEN THOMAS 'DICK THE
  TWO STEFFEN THOMAS 'DICK THE LION' WATERCOLORS Steffen Thomas (German/American 1906-1990). Two watercolors on paper depicting 'Dick the Lion,' circa 1970s, the smaller depicting a seated lion playing with a ball, signed and dated at lower right, with an inscription 'To Ms. Pace on her birthday'; the larger depicting a bust of a roaring lion, signed at lower right, both framed and under glass. Approximate Dimensions:Smaller - sight h. 9", w. 12"; overall with frame h. 14", w. 17.25", d..50"; Larger sight - h. 15.5", w. 11.25"; overall with frame h. 22.75", w. 18.75", d. 2".
• 10VOL MARK TWAIN BOOKS INCLUDING
  10VOL MARK TWAIN BOOKS INCLUDING LIMITED EDITIONS A lot of 10 books by Mark Twain: The Adventures of Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass by Mark Twain. Published 1928 by Covici. First edition. Bound in brown boards with a label on the front. LIght wear, dust jacket not present. 4to. 59pp. Mark Twain's Birthday: Report of the Celebration of the Sixty-Seventh Thereof at the Metropolitan Club, New York November 28th, 1902. Bound in red boards with gilt titling. Light wear to boards. Pages clear. 4to. 49pp. Tom Sawyer, Detective with Other works. Bound from Harper's Magazine. Green boards with titling on the spine. Some staining on the boards. Light pencil marks on some pages. 4to. A Tramp Abroad by Mark Twain. Published 1880 by Belford and Company, Toronto. Bound in green boards with blind stamping. Wear on the boards and light marking on pages. 8vo. 410pp. Mark Twain's Conversation As It Was by the Social Fireside in the Time of the Tudors. Privately published by Lyle Stuart. Undated. Bound in a red board with gilt titling on the spine. Comes in a slipcase. Some wear to book boards with light pencil marks on pages. Slipcase has some staining. 4to. Extracts From Adam's Diary by Mark Twain. Published 1904 by Harper and Brothers. Bound in red with gilt and black decoration. Light wear to boards, particularly at the edges. Institutional stamp present on interior. 8vo. 89pp. Mark Twain's Autobiography and First Romance. Published 1871 by Sheldon and Company. Bound in green boards with gilt titling with blind stamping. Light wear throughout with some pencil marks on interior. 8vo. 46pp. The Mammoth Cod by Mark Twain. Published 1976 by Maladicta. Bound in green with a dust jacket. 8vo. 25pp. A Horse's Tale by Mark Twain. Published 1907 by Harper and Brothers. Bound in red pictorial cloth with a horse on the cover. Light wear and staining on boards. Light pencil marks inside. 8vo. 153pp. Choice Words of Mark Twain. Published 1878 by Chatto and Windus. Red cloth boards with gilt decoration. Moderate wear on boards, spine slightly loose and some writing on interior, including title page. 8vo. 563pp.
• A CHINESE PORCELAIN FAMILLE JAUNE
  A CHINESE PORCELAIN FAMILLE JAUNE "BIRTHDAY" TEA SETTING Late 19th or early 20th century, porcelain decorated in famille rose enamels with gilt highlights on a yellow ground, having four round medallions each containing one of the four characters “wan shou fu jiang” (wishes for a long life without end) amidst swirling clouds, six character Guangxu mark in iron red to underside, includes a teapot (4 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)(two slight nicks to interior rim and one nick with loss of enamel to underside of rim of spout), four teacups with handles (2 1/2 in.)(one cup with hairlines at rim; two cups with slight nick and/or firing glaze error at rim), and four saucer dishes (4 7/8 in. diameter)(two saucers with slight nick and/or firing glaze error at rim).
• AN IMMENSE CHINESE SILK AND GOLD
  AN IMMENSE CHINESE SILK AND GOLD EMBROIDERED RED WOOL TEMPLE BANNER Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, red wool embroidered with silk and gold wrapped thread, the long banner is finely embroidered with a myriad of figures and auspicious symbols such as bats and deer, in the center an older nobleman and his wife are seated within an opulent structure, accompanied by attendants and being honored by children who bow before them and offer a gift, festively attired well-wishers approach from the right and left towards the gathering. The scene on the hanging may depict the classical story of General Guo’s sixtieth birthday when his seven sons and eight sons-in-law attend the family gathering to show reverence to General Guo and his wife in accordance with the customs of filial piety.
• RARE RMS "TITANIC" POSTAL EPHEMERA,
  RARE RMS "TITANIC" POSTAL EPHEMERA, APRIL 10, 1912 Original Part-Printed Facing Slip from the ship's on-board Post Office, with a good clear strike of the "Titanic" postmark of April 10, 1912 (five days before the ship sank): The British and American postal clerks aboard ship had the duty of sorting the mail during the passage. They used these slips in the process, with printed headings for common destinations - in this case, Brooklyn, NY - with pencilled number "2" indicating two items received aboard ship; also with handstamp of Oscar S. Woody, the responsible postal clerk. On the night of the wreck, Woody celebrated his 44th birthday with the four other clerks, the party cut short by the collision. They immediately began to haul the mail to the main deck to get it aboard the lifeboats. In the end, none of the mail was saved, and all of the clerks perished. Woody's body was recovered several days later, with a number of these facing slips in his pockets.
• A CHARM BRACELET WITH 25 GOLD
  A CHARM BRACELET WITH 25 GOLD CHARMS 1/20 gold filled triple link charm bracelet with 25 unique and whimsical 14K charms including shopping bag, martini glass, Happy Birthday cake that opens to a candle, church, Bourbon Street sign and many personalized charms, 7.5 in. L, box clasp with safety chain, 68.9 grams tw
• MARTIN KIPPENBERGER (1953 -1997):
  MARTIN KIPPENBERGER (1953 -1997): UNTITLEDPaper collage with inkstamps on found cardboard, 1986, signed and inscribed '3/23'. 42 1/2 x 61 in. (sheet), unframed. Note: In 1986, Ursula Bockler documented Martin Kippenberger celebrating his 33rd birthday in Brazil. Bockler was Kippenberger's assistant at the time. The photographs were published in a book titled Martin Kippenberger's Magical Mystery Tour. Bockler's and Kippenberger's names appear together on some of the inkstamps used in this work. Condition Found cardboard with condition consistent with previous use. Some surface soiling. 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.
• PHILIP TAAFFE (B. 1955):
  PHILIP TAAFFE (B. 1955): UNTITLEDWater-based paint on rice paper, 2011, signed 'Love Philip', dated and inscribed 'Happy Birthday!' on the reverse. 9 3/8 x 7 1/2 in. (sheet), 18 x 14 in. (frame). Condition In excellent 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.
• (4) Lladro porcelain figurines, c/o
  (4) Lladro porcelain figurines, c/o "Happy Birthday" girl with slice of cake #5429 (8-1/4" h), "Spring" girl with bird & flowers #5217 (7-1/4" h), "Don't Forget Me!" girl with cats #5743 (8-1/2" h), "Rubber Ducky" boy in high chair #6300 (7" h)
• Vintage Salt and Pepper
  Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers-food 2. Group includes 8 pairs and 5 singles S&P shakers ranging in size from 1"-4". A pair of hive with honeybees, marked Our Own Import Japan. Romaine lettuce, marked Japan. Brazil nut, s marked Inarco Japan. Pair of onions with anthropomorphic faces, Lipper & Mann Creations, Japan, has scratches. Yellow onions, marked Our Own Import Japan. Garlic, marked Inarco Japan. Pair of biscuits, Our Own Import Japan. Head of lettuce, Our Own Import Japan. 2 in 1 cucumber, Japan. 4 singles including ear of corn, Japan. Pile of peas missing stopper. Bisque carrot. Birthday Cake, Fine A quality Japan. All are in good condition with minor crazing, scratches, or color loss & need to be cleaned. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $20 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
• American Girl Molly Doll in her
  American Girl Molly Doll in her original box with paperwork. She is retired/discontinued, but appear to be complete with her outfit, hat, glasses, mittens, shoes and socks, purse, handkerchief and a locket. Also included is the 6" Mini Molly doll with mini book, a 6 book set (Meet Molly, Molly Saves the Day, Molly's Surprise, Happy Birthday Molly, Changes for Molly, and Molly Learns a Lesson). As well as Molly's Dog Bennett on a red leash. All in good to very good condition. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $25 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
• American Girl Samantha Doll,
  American Girl Samantha Doll, Books & More. Group includes American Girl Samantha Doll in original box with paperwork. She is wearing her heart brooch, a matching ribbon in her hair, red ribbon belt, black stockings, white bloomers and black shoes. Also included are books 1-5 in the American Girls Collection Samantha Series including Meet Samantha, Samantha's Surprise, Happy Birthday Samantha, Samantha Learns a Lesson and Samantha Saves the Day. Also included is Samantha's stationary set. Doll is in gently played with, good used condition. Box has minor scuffs and wear. All other items are in good condition. All Samantha items have been discontinued/retired. STAND NOT INCLUDED. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $25 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
• 3 1990s Barbies-Black Teacher Group
  3 1990s Barbies-Black Teacher Group icludes 1995 Teacher Barbie with classroom incudes black teacher and student. Box has minor wear. 1990 Happy Birthday Barbie, plastic on box has yellowed and cracked places. 1994 Winter's Eve Barbie, box has minor wear. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $20 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
• A RENé D'HARNONCOURT "MEXICAN
  A RENé D'HARNONCOURT "MEXICAN MASTERS" FRAMED NEEDLEPOINT TAPESTRYA René d'Harnoncourt "Mexican Masters" framed needlepoint tapestry, Mid-20th century, Mexico A large pictorial needlework panel designed by René d'Harnoncourt for Fred Davis on the occasion of his birthday, worked in polychrome yarn and threads on a likely linen ground, with five pictorial panels inspired by classic designs from various sources Top panel: Los Monitos [the little monkeys]: With various musicians and people presenting food to a seated couple in the center. Second panel: with various designs inspired by Pennsylvania Dutch motifs and traditional sampler figures including dogs, birds, plants and flowers, and also lions. Third panel: Cuernavaca: with colorful view of Cuernavaca's city buildings and city landmark, scenes with trees, birds, and various people and city life. Fourth panel: A narrow panel with various traditional sampler motifs such as crowns, lions, birds, ornaments, with two dedications with initials: JMS within a heart and CD within a basket. Fifth panel: The lowest panel displays various named figures within a classical arched colonnade including Davis, Rivera, Zapata, Max [likely Emperor Maximilian], Cortes, Borda, Morelos, and Plancarte. Spanish text around the edge: "Si el dechado se perdiers. Como suele acontecer. Suplico al que se lo hallare. Me la sepa devolver. Y si no sabe mi nombre. Aqui lo voy a poner. Mas si fuege de unas largas. Y de corto parecer. No olvide aquel mandamiento. Que-dice no hurtaras te cortaras. O te iras con barrabas." "If the sampler is lost. as usually happens. I beseech him to find it. Know how to return it to me And if you don't know my name. I'm going to put it here. But if it was a long one you will not steal you will cut yourself Or you'll go with Barrabas" Dimensions: 52.25" H x 32.5" W (on stretcher) Provenance: The Collection of Frederick W. Davis Private Collection, Northern California, by descent from the above
• CLOISONNÉ AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL DISH
  CLOISONNÉ AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL DISH QING DYNASTY ? '????'?? ???????????heavily cast, the exterior decorated with four circular medallions enclosing the characters, 'wan shou wu jiang(ten thousand years of long life without end)', all surrounded by lotus scroll between yellow-green champlevéenamel borders of archaistic dragon scroll above and petal lappets below, the interior, foot and base heavily gilded, the base inscribed with a four-character mark reading 'zi sun yong bao(treasured forever by sons and grandsons)' within a double square(1)16.9cm diameter; 592gProvenance: Formerly in a private French diplomat's family collection (by repute)Note: According to Qing court records, in the 45th year of the Qianlong reign (1780), a large number of cloisonnéenamel bowls and dishes decorated with wanshou wujiangcharacters were produced for the celebration of the Emperor's 70th birthday. Some similar plates are in the collection of the National Palace Muesum, Taipei, museum number Zhong Fa ??199, 201, 203 etc.
• MR. BRAINWASH (THIERRY GUETTA)
  MR. BRAINWASH (THIERRY GUETTA) (FRENCH, B. 1966)Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta) (French, b. 1966), "Happy Birthday Champ (Muhammad Ali)", 2020, screenprint, pencil-signed left margin, numbered "PP 2/5" lower right, dated and thumbprint en verso, 28 in. x 40 in., framed.
• OMAS 'MANDELA 80 THE STRUGGLE'
  OMAS 'MANDELA 80 THE STRUGGLE' SILVER FOUNTAIN PEN Omas 'Mandela 80' "The Struggle" limited edition fountain pen, 925 silver with enamel, number 1329 of 1600, in presentation box with booklet and certificate, with outer box. Designed for the 80th birthday of Nelson Mandela. 5.5" L.
• OMAS 'MANDELA 80 BIRTH OF
  OMAS 'MANDELA 80 BIRTH OF ROYALTY' SILVER PEN Omas 'Mandela 80' "Birth of Royalty" limited edition fountain pen, 925 silver with enamel, number 1329 of 1600, in presentation box with booklet and certificate, with outer box. Designed for the 80th birthday of Nelson Mandela. 5.5" L.
• OMAS 'MANDELA 80 NEW NATION' SILVER
  OMAS 'MANDELA 80 NEW NATION' SILVER FOUNTAIN PEN Omas 'Mandela 80' "New Nation" limited edition fountain pen, 925 silver with and orange and yellow enamel, number 1329 of 1600, in presentation box with booklet and certificate, with outer box. Designed for the 80th birthday of Nelson Mandela. 5.5" L.
• ABRAHAM SUTZKEVER ED COLKER
  ABRAHAM SUTZKEVER ED COLKER 'BENEATH THE TREES' Beneath the Trees, Poems by Abraham Sutzkever, with translations from the Yiddish by Narett Zumoff and reproduced drawings by Ed Colker. Published as an Amber edition from Hayburn Press, 2003, in celebration of Abraham Sutzkever's 90th birthday. Includes a signed color print reproduction entitled "Rainbow In a Tree." All enclosed in a slipcase (box). Numbered 89/90 and signed. With a newspaper clipping and a written tribute. Case: 17" L x 12.5" W
• OMAS 'MANDELA 80 AFRICA' SILVER
  OMAS 'MANDELA 80 AFRICA' SILVER FOUNTAIN PEN Omas 'Mandela 80' "Africa" limited edition fountain pen, 925 silver with and orange and yellow enamel, number 1329 of 1600, in presentation box with booklet and certificate, with outer box. Designed for the 80th birthday of Nelson Mandela. 5.5" L.
• THEODOROS STAMOS, GOUACHE ON PAPER,
  THEODOROS STAMOS, GOUACHE ON PAPER, 1984 Theodoros Stamos (American, 1922-1997), Study for Tapestry, no signature observed, pencil inscribed "Happy Birthday Litsa" and dated lower right, inscribed around margins with design notes, loose and unframed, 18.5"h x 12.5"w
• 1817 CHINESE CARVED WOOD
  1817 CHINESE CARVED WOOD PRESENTATION PLAQUEChinese carved wood presentation plaque having figural and fauna representations around the central plaque carved with Chinese characters translated as dated 1817, a birthday gift to 'Yang', honoring his virtue and longevity, two iron hangers attached to upper back, 43.25"h, 87.5"w, 2.25"d
• RICHARD SARGENT (AMERICAN,
  RICHARD SARGENT (AMERICAN, 1911-1978). Casein on paper. "Young Boy's Birthday Party Preliminary Cover". 1962. From a New York, NY collection. Dimensions: Each: 14" high x 11" wide Condition: Good. Framed behind glass, not examined out of frame.
• JEWELRY. (5) VINTAGE 14KT GOLD
  JEWELRY. (5) VINTAGE 14KT GOLD CHARM PENDANTS. Including (1) 14kt yellow gold "Happy Birthday" pendant; (1) 14kt yellow gold calendar pendant; (1) 14kt yellow gold "Graduation Day" pendant; (1) 14kt gold heart form pendant with (2) applied silhouettes of children and inscriptions verso; and (1) 14kt yellow gold heart form pendant with applied musical instrument. Total approx. weight of all items is 22.8 dwt (gross). From a Greenwich, CT estate. Dimensions: "Happy Birthday" pendant measures approx. 1.45" w x 1.62" h including bail. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Inscriptions to most pendants. No definitive statement is being made as to whether these gems are natural or synthetic.
• KENT FLOETER (AMERICAN, B. 1937).
  KENT FLOETER (AMERICAN, B. 1937). Grouping of 11 m/m on paper. To include 10 Thanksgiving menus and 1 birthday card. From a New York, NY collection. Dimensions from 16" high x 12" wide to 26" high x 20" wide. Condition: Unframed. As/is.
• CHAIM GROSS (1904-1991):
  CHAIM GROSS (1904-1991): FIGUREPencil on paper, 1969, signed 'Chaim Gross, dated and inscribed 'To dear friend Doris, Happy Birthday' lower right. 11 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (sight), 17 1/2 x 14 in. (frame). Condition Pale staining. Not examined out of frame.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.
• CHAIM GROSS (1904-1991):
  CHAIM GROSS (1904-1991): UNTITLEDInk on paper, 1977, signed 'Chaim Gross' lower left, dated and inscribed 'To Dear Dorka, Happy Birthday, Love from Rene and Chaim' lower right. 11 x 8 in. (sight), 15 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. (frame). Condition Apparently in good condition. Not examined out of frame.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.
• JEWELRY. 14KT GOLD CHARM BRACELET
  JEWELRY. 14KT GOLD CHARM BRACELET WITH (10) 14KT Gold Charms. Vintage 14kt yellow gold charm bracelet suspending (10) 14kt yellow gold charms including a piano, ballerina, heart, "Happy Birthday" charm, thimble, turquoise heart, four leaf clover, calendar, and a torah ark; (1) 9ct gold charm depicting bagpipes; and a single gold-filled Harvard charm. Bracelet closure is stamped, "14". Total approx. weight is 31.8 dwt (gross). From a Connecticut estate. Dimensions: bracelet measures approx. 7.25" in overall length. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. No definitive statement is being made as to whether colored gems are natural, synthetic, or treated. No definitive statement is being made as to whether pearls are natural, cultured, or treated. Personal inscription to several charms.
• GROUP OF NINE ARTICHOKE FORM
  GROUP OF NINE ARTICHOKE FORM TABLE ARTICLESComprising: An Italian porcelain box and cover A pair of Italian porcelain casters A porcelain inkwell and cover A porcelain model of an artichoke inscribed 'Happy Birthday Henry' An earthenware model A ceramic model An Italian spill vase, molded mark A Guieppe Chiurato majolica group in a basket, appied label The largest 7 1/2 in. high. Condition Scattered minor losses to some extremities. One caster is broken and reglued at stem. The inkwell cover with a few hairline cracks, minor restoration at base. The model with a loss to one leaf. The group in basket with a few losses and abrasions. 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.
• KOJO GRIFFIN (AMERICAN, B.1971).
  KOJO GRIFFIN (AMERICAN, B.1971). "Birthday Party". Monotype with mixed media and chine collé paper. Chop mark lower left. Apparently unsigned. From a White Plains, NY collection. Dimensions: 23.25" h x 27.5" w. Condition: Good. Framed behind glass, unexamined out of frame.