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PURVIS YOUNG, SHIPSPurvis
PURVIS YOUNG, SHIPSPurvis Young(American, 1943-2010)Shipsoil on canvassigned Young upper right42 x 54in (107 x 137cm) Provenance:Purchased directly from the artist, circa 2001-2006.
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RONALD CHASE, BOOK BINDER #
RONALD CHASE, BOOK BINDER # 18Ronald Chase(American, b. 1934)Book Binder # 18c print photograph on papertitled lower left, numbered 4/15; dated and signed in pencil to lower right.21 x 17 in. (53.5 x 44 cm.)
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A FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE MODEL OF
A FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE MODEL OF AN EAGLEA French Louis XVI style gilt metal model of an eagleOn Vert de Patricia marble socle.height 8 1/2in (21.5cm); width 8 1/4in (21cm); depth 4in (10cm) Provenance:Purchased from Cedric DuPont Antiques,
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A CASED CHINESE SILVER SETA cased
A CASED CHINESE SILVER SETA cased Chinese silver setProvenance:Purchased from W.M. Schwind, Jr. Antiques, Yarmouth, Maine, August 1991.Property from the Estate of Gregory Warren Nelson, Reno, Nevada.
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A VICTORIAN EBONIZED POPE JOAN GAME
A VICTORIAN EBONIZED POPE JOAN GAME STANDA Victorian ebonized and stencil decorated Pope Joan game standsecond half 19th centuryheight 4in (10cm); diameter 11 1/2in (29cm) Provenance:Purchased from Israel Sack, Inc., New York, New York, Janu
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A CHINESE REVERSE PAINTING OF A
A CHINESE REVERSE PAINTING OF A YOUNG BEAUTYA Chinese reverse painting of a young beauty16 1/2 x 12in (42 x 30.5cm) Provenance:Purchased from The Peking Arts & Crafts, San Francisco, California, May 1984.Property from the Estate of Gregory War
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A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN PLANTERA Chinese blue and white porcelain hexagonal planter on standheight 15in (38cm); width 16 1/4in (41.5cm); depth 14in (35.5cm) Provenance:Purchased from The Asian House, New York, New York, September 1
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A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN JARA Chinese blue and white and celadon glazed porcelain jar now as lampheight excluding fitment 10 1/2in (26.5cm); width 8in (20.5cm) Provenance:Purchased from The Peking Arts & Crafts, San Francisco, C
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A TIBETAN RUG, 20TH CENTURYA
A TIBETAN RUG, 20TH CENTURYA Tibetan rug20th centuryapproximately 8ft 5in x 2ft 3in (256.5 x 68.5cm) Provenance:Purchased from Honeychurch Antiques, Seattle, Washington, September 2006.Property from the Estate of Gregory
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A GEORGE III CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE
A GEORGE III CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE PAINTINGA George III Chinese export reverse painting of mother and three childrenlate 18th centuryWith Spink & Son Ltd. label to reverse.10 3/4 x 9in (27.5 x 23cm) Provenance:Purchased from Spink & So
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A CHINESE HARDWOOD BRUSH POTA
A CHINESE HARDWOOD BRUSH POTA Chinese hardwood brush potWith Spink & Son Ltd gallery label to underside.height 7 1/2in (19cm); diameter 7 1/2in (19cm) Provenance:Purchased from Spink & Son, London, 19th July 1984.P
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MICHAEL DE LISIO, SYLVIA BEACH,
MICHAEL DE LISIO, SYLVIA BEACH, 1984, BRONZEMichael de Lisio (American, 1910-2003)Sylvia Beach, 1984patinated bronzebase signed, dated, and numbered 4/510 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4in (26.5 x 8.5 x 8.5cm) Provenance:Purchase
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RONALD CHASE, BOOK BINDER NO.
RONALD CHASE, BOOK BINDER NO. 18Ronald Chase (American, b. 1934)Book Binder No. 18, 1991lithograph in colorstitled lower left, numbered 4/15, dated and signed lower right Ronald Chase21 x 17 1/2in (53.5 x 44cm) Prov
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ENGLISH INLAID MAHOGANY BANJO
ENGLISH INLAID MAHOGANY BANJO BAROMETER, 19TH C.English inlaid mahogany banjo barometer, 19th c., signed A. Terzza Nottingham , 39" h.
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Condition:
Good condition. Mercury is present. Please check with your shipping agent prior to purchase to ensure that they are able to ship items containing mercury.
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A Burmese Silver 'Thabeik'
A Burmese Silver 'Thabeik' bowl.Ornately embellished with chased repoussé series of animals. Inscribed to base, probably details of presentation.146g6.5 x 13cm
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A FRAMED 19th CENTURY 'MILTON
A FRAMED 19th CENTURY 'MILTON SHIELD'.By Elkington & co, signed Morel Ladeuil Fecit, 1866. Electrotype coated with oxidised silver. Depicting various scenes from John Milton's Paradise lost. Mounted in an oval, gilded ebony frame.98 x 76cm (incl frame). The original shield being manufactured for the 1867 Paris Exhibition by Elkington & co winning a gold medal, which was later purchased by the Victoria & Albert museum.
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No Reserve Important Antique 12th
No Reserve Important Antique 12th century Japanese - carved wood figure of a seated Buddha. Unkei (1150–1223). Dated 1198 Kamakura period. Carved in the warihagi zukuri technique and seated in the lotus position. Shaka Nyorai seated Buddha with many Heian Kamakura period text. UNKEI'S Signature Hall Marking techniques are used as Raised platform, light weight Box Wood, iron staple fastenings techniques, rock inset crystal eyes, Upwards Facing Left Foot - Moji texts bears the name UNKEI numerous times & Mongaku Shonin, reads - Myoe Shonin with Spring New Year party with much laughing smiling with Gaijin at Kannedadera temple east Koya Kaido road Osaka. - In 1198 Buddhist archives in Japan- Samurai priest Mongaku Shonin gifted Myoe Shonin his favorite student with a UNKEI made Buddha. This figure is believed to be that figure. Provenance - Purchased from a large collection of antique Buddhas disassembled partially assembled purchased Kyoto Japan 2002 - Unkei (1150–1223) is considered one of the greatest Japanese wood sculptors, famous for his lifelike carvings. A large part of his work are Buddhist religious figures but he also portrayed leading monks and scholars of his time., approx 49cm H More Information Purchased at an auction of a collection of Buddhas in 2002 Old repairs, more recent repairs, glue lines, openings in the wood, hand unattached & missing wrist mount, flaking lacquer commensurate with age. Please view extensive amount of photographs.
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Fine antique Chinese hardwood
Fine antique Chinese hardwood console table, pierced scroll ends, with matched mirror, purchased in Shanghai in the 1920-30's, approx 85cm H x 114cm W x 41cm D (2)
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Impressive large scale antique 19th
Impressive large scale antique 19th century scalloped edged Persian Zoroastrian motif hand chased copper zinc tray table, on later wooden stand, approx 47cm H x 97cm Dia
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Large antique Chinese Qing
Large antique Chinese Qing dynasty cast iron temple bell, cast in relief inscriptions - Favorable weather, Regular wind and rain, Prosperity for the country, Peace for the people, 21st year of the Reign of Kuang Hsu, canton, donated by Li Ching Ghuan, approx 64cm H x 50cm Dia More Information Purchased Harry Harris Auction 1980's
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Historic Australian tree section
Historic Australian tree section marker, from the first settlement of Sydney cove, carved JM 88. Closer view of the two (8's) carved to give the appearance or hand irons/shackles, Ex Kurnell Museum. Purchased in the early 1970s Auction of the contents Kurnell Museum, approx 38cm x 29cm
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Important Historic Australian
Important Historic Australian carved wood Convict tank stream marker of spear head shape, Purchased at the Kurnell Museum auction 1970's, approx 30cm H x 21cm W
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Fine vintage diamond and 18ct white
Fine vintage diamond and 18ct white gold floral spray brooch, form of a stylised bouquet of flowers and leaves tied with a ribbon, approx total weight 13 grams, no valuation. Purchased from Hardy Brothers, Melbourne
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Early ancient aboriginal flints,
Early ancient aboriginal flints, shadow framed- to include scrapers, blades, Bondi Points, Burins, Microliths, along with a steel spear head, and stone axe head, purchased from the Kurnell Museum auction, approx 26cm x 35cm frame size
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FINE LEHNWARE ATTRIBUTED SEWING
FINE LEHNWARE ATTRIBUTED SEWING CHEST CA. 1860;fine coffin top lift lid sewing chest on turned feet with polychrome paint and decal dye cut decoration, softwood blind dovetail constructed chest with raised panel lift lid on brass butt hinges, on small turned feet, painted brown with red, yellow and black pinstriping, the lid, front and side panels with decal decoration, interior of lid with similar decoration, underside of lift out divided till is pencil noted "This chest was made by my brother William Palm in 1860", 11 1/2"x 7 1/4"x 6 3/4"; [Provenance: ex- Walter C. Stuber, Schoeneck, purchased in 1989]; Condition: Palm possibly worked with Lehn on crafting the box and Lehn decorated the chest; some crackling to painted lid
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FINE TOLEWARE TEAPOT CA. 1830-1850;
FINE TOLEWARE TEAPOT CA. 1830-1850; ATTRIBUTED TOFilley Shops, Philadelphia; fine lighthouse shaped teapot with flange foot base and fine gooseneck spout, domed lid with brass knob on wrapped wire hinge with brace strap handle, gum varnish coat ground with large gray medallion on each side with large flower in center, surrounded by eight ball fruit, 6 1/2"d, 9 1/2"x 10 1/2"; [Provenance: Purchased at Horst Auction Center]; Condition: rare excellent form with minimal paint wear and scratches, minimal creasing note to domed lid
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SOUTHWESTERN TRIBAL JEWELRY AND
SOUTHWESTERN TRIBAL JEWELRY AND BEADWORKca. 17th century-1950; two Jesuit order relic crosses that appear to be copper/silver chased with brass line and tool decoration, archaeological find pendants from Jesuit mission era, Condition: both crosses are relic forms but potentially rare; six assorted hammered and pierced silver buckle/pins or brooches; fine late era sterling squash blossom turquoise and silver necklace and pendant; fine woven beadwork rose design sash/necklace; three assorted string bead necklaces; Condition: good
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Two Pieces Persian Metal Ware, 19th
Two Pieces Persian Metal Ware, 19th century and earlier comprising of a chased and engraved copper warming bowl and a brass plate-form stand with central peacock motif
plate diameter 9.5 in — 24.1 cm
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Three Indo-Persian Chased and
Three Indo-Persian Chased and Engraved Copper Vessels, 17th to 19th centuries Including a balustar fish banded vase, an animal banded jar, each signed, and a kashkul (beggar's bowl)
vase height 8 in — 20.3 cm; kashkul length 9 in — 22.9 cm
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Indo-Persian Gilt Copper Box, early
Indo-Persian Gilt Copper Box, early 20th century with chased figural decoration overall including musicians, dancers and revellers, signed in Arabic script
3.8 x 7.6 x 4.65 in — 9.7 x 19.3 x 11.8 cm
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Mexican Machete Sword, Oaxaca,
Mexican Machete Sword, Oaxaca, 19th/early 20th century the 25.3 inch blade with rounded tip acid etched mottos on a chased silver-overlaid iron grip with eagle head pommel and snake form quillon and in a leather sheath
overall length 31.5 in — 80 cm
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Pitseolak Ashoona ???? ???, OC, RCA
Pitseolak Ashoona ???? ???, OC, RCA (1904-1983), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) THE CHASE, 1983 titled, dated and numbered 40/50; artist's name in Roman and syllabics; unframed sight 25 x 24.5 in — 63.5 x 62.2 cm
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Japanese Meiji Period Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Censer, 19th/early 20th century with deeply chased mythological figures around the ovoid body height 8.25 ins; 21 cms
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Large Persian Turned, Tinned and
Large Persian Turned, Tinned and Chased Brass Vase, 19th Century with finely engraved and filled decoration overall height 16.25 in — 41.3 cm
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A GILT-BRONZE TABLE BOX OR CASKET
A GILT-BRONZE TABLE BOX OR CASKET MODELLED AS WILD BOAR 20th Century Realistically chased with hair across the body and face, the mid-section opening to reveal an interior compartment, 22cm long
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A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE BUDDHA
A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE BUDDHA early Ming or later, the Deity seated on a lotus-leaf base with finely chased beaded borders, the hair patinated bronze in contrast with the gilt, 38.5cm high