A few examples of appraisal values for
BLESSED MOTHER

• STERLING. ASSORTED GROUPING OF
  STERLING. ASSORTED GROUPING OF STERLING OBJECTS and Hollowware. Including a monogrammed Theodore B. Starr sterling flask - stamped, "Theodore B. Starr Sterling 7L"; a sterling flask - stamped, "Sterling 3/4"; a monogrammed Black Starr & Gorham sterling weighted desk lighter base with a steel lighter insert - stamped, "Black Starr & Gorham Sterling Handmade"; a round silver plaque executed in the repousse style depicting the blessed Mother and Christ child with a wooden back; an .800 silver compact - stamped, "800 EK 5"; a monogrammed silver mounted letter opener with a faux bone plastic blade; a footed sterling match case - stamped, "Sterling"; a monogrammed English silver mounted glass flask/tube; a monogrammed sterling mounted jar; a sterling mounted glass coaster; a sterling mounted ashtray; (5) monogrammed sterling matchbook holders; (1) engraved sterling match book holder; (4) monogrammed/engraved assorted English silver napkin rings; (4) monogrammed/engraved assorted sterling napkin rings; a sterling Tastevin or wine taster - stamped, "Sterling with an unknown pictorial maker's mark; a Dutch .833 silver spoon with a shell bowl and hand chased embellishments; (5) .800 silver spoons - stamped, "800"; (2) monogrammed H.T. Cook coin silver serving spoons; a monogrammed Gorham sterling ladle; a monogrammed sterling sugar spoon; and a monogrammed Gorham retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low sterling serving piece - stamped, "Shreve, Crump & Low Sterling Patent 1900" with a pictorial maker's mark. Total approx. weight of all items is 49.44 troy oz (gross). From a Bronxville NY estate. Dimensions: large sterling flask measures approx. 7 1/2" in height. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. All glass items exhibit chips and flea bites. Sterling border is not attached to thermometer. Theodore B. Starr flask open on side seem and exhibits (2). holes. Lighter exhibits a significant dent on base.
• JEWELRY. GROUPING OF GOLD JEWELRY
  JEWELRY. GROUPING OF GOLD JEWELRY INC. RELIGIOUS Pendants. Including a 9kt yellow gold crucifix - stamped, ".375"; a 14kt and 9kt yellow gold cross - stamped, "585 375"; a monogrammed/engraved 14kt yellow gold etched cross pendant with bail; a 9kt yellow gold brooch with turquoise colored cabochon accents and a hanging pendant of the blessed mother - stamped, "375"; a 12kt gold pendant of the the blessed mother - stamped, "500"; an 18kt yellow gold Initial pendant with illegible hallmarks; a damaged Italian 14kt yellow gold bracelet - stamped, "Italy 14KT"; a 9kt yellow gold chain; an engraved Italian 18kt yellow gold child's id bracelet stamped, "750" with an Italian national mark; and an 18kt yellow gold large spring ring with a partial chain. Total approx. weight of all items is 23.2 dwt (gross). From a Bronxville, NY estate. Dimensions: etched cross measures approx. 1.8" in height. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
• 19TH C. RUSSIAN WOODEN ICON - JOY
  19TH C. RUSSIAN WOODEN ICON - JOY OF ALL WHO SORROWEastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous wooden icon known as "Joy of All Who Sorrow" featuring the image of the Mother of God or Theotokos holding the Christ child at the center surrounded by angels, saints, and lay people, all delineated in rich tones of red, orange, blue, brown, pink, green, white, black, and copper egg tempera over gesso as well as liberal remains of gold leaf. The Virgin stands in a vibrant, apricot-hued mandorla displaying the traditional Hodegetria pose as she supports the Christ child with her left hand while gesturing toward him with her right. Both she and Christ are regally dressed in lengthy robes topped with mantles and heavy crowns encased in haloes. Supplicants, saints, church fathers, and angels surround the divine duo, grasping scrolls that contain Cyrillic script. Size: 11.7" W x 13.8" H (29.7 cm x 35.1 cm) These figures are intended to be representations of 3 different realms with the angels at the top representing paradise, the saints and church fathers symbolizing heaven, and the poor and sick lay people representing earth. The top of the piece is bears a Cyrillic inscription of a version of its title: "The Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow." In icons of this type, a second Jesus is typically shown above Mary, gazing down from the clouds as the king of heaven, however he is curiously absent from this example. Within the iconographic tradition of "Joy of All Who Sorrow," which is purely Russian without Byzantine precedent, the scrolls usually contain text from the Akathist to the Joy of All Who Suffer, most often from Kontakion 2, which translates: "Beholding the streams of wonders which pour forth from your holy icon, O most blessed Mother of God, in that you are the good helper of those who pray, the support of the oppressed, the hope of the hopeless, the consolation of those who grieve, the nourisher of the hungry, the clothing of the naked, the chastity of virgins, the guide of strangers, the assistance of those who labor, the restoration of sight to the blind, the clear hearing to the deaf, and the healing of the sick, in you we thankfully sing to God: Alleluia!" The icon that served as inspiration for this example was first believed to create a miracle in the year 1688. A woman named Evfimiya, who was the sister of Patriarch Loachim, suffered from an incurable disease. One day as she was praying, Evfimiya heard a voice who proclaimed, "Evfimiya! Go to the Church of the Transfiguration of my son. There is the image called "Joy of All Who Suffer." The church was in Moscow where Evfimiya lived. She listened and followed the instructions of the mysterious voice and soon was cured. Icons (icon means "image" in Greek) are sacred objects within the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. Found in homes as well as churches, these painted images depict holy persons and saints as well as illustrate scenes from the Scriptures. Icons are not worshiped but are instead venerated for their ability to focus the power of an individual's prayer to God. As such they are truly "windows into heaven." Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection 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. #167318 Condition: Loss to upper left corner of verso, as well as chipping to peripheries of verso. Old inactive insect holes. Darkening of varnish. Expected nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining pigments and detail. Liberal remains of gilding. Suspension wire on verso for display.
• (2) CARMEN ROMERO VELARDE
  (2) CARMEN ROMERO VELARDE (B.1927) WOOD RETABLOS(lot of 2) Southwest style acrylic on wood retablos, signed and titled at back Carmen Romero Velarde (Taos, New Mexico, b.1927), each depicting four figures, including: (1) La Conquistadora, St. Barbara, Our Lady of Friendship, Blessed Mother, approx 24"h, 17"w; (1) Our Lady of the Lakes, Guardian Angel, Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Friendship, approx 20"h, 16.5"w **Provenance: A fine Santa Fe, New Mexico estate collection**
• RIP CASWELL (OREGON, BORN 1962)
  RIP CASWELL (OREGON, BORN 1962) BRONZE SCULPTURE "RIP CASWELL (Oregon, born 1962) bronze sculpture "The Blessed Mother," pregnant Mary with one hand on her stomach and one outstretched. Signed, numbered 3/35. The bronze measures 16.5" high; together with the granite plinth, 17.5" high. Rip Caswell has a studio and gallery in Troutdale, Oregon with his wife Alison Brown, also a sculptor. More information about the artist at www.caswellsculptures.com.
• HUMMEL BLESSED MOTHER 372 TMK4
  HUMMEL BLESSED MOTHER 372 TMK4 PFEHummel, Blessed Mother, PFE, possible future edition. Originally called "Virgin Mother and Child" on factory records. Modeled by Gerhard Skrobek in May 1964. Listed as possible future edition on factory records. This piece has 11/73 painting date. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• D. MCLAUGHLIN COX SURREALIST VIRGIN
  D. MCLAUGHLIN COX SURREALIST VIRGIN MARY PAINTING United States,20th CenturyFigurative abstract of the blessed mother with gold halo looking upon two infant figures over an abstracted background.
• Austrian Knight ceramic bust of the
  Austrian Knight ceramic bust of the ''Blessed Mother '' Goebel Madonna and a Ludwig Kraus carved wood Madonna and Child 1) Knight bust - stamped underneath 8 in. H.; 2) Goebel Madonna - 11 in. H.; 3) Ludwig Kraus Oberamergau Madonna - stamped underneath 12 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 80-125 Goebel Madonna - dried glue residue on base figure was probably glued down to surface; Ludwig Kraus Madonna - cross beam of cross in infant Christ hand missing.