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ESTONIA, LATVIA AND LITHUANIA.
ESTONIA, LATVIA AND LITHUANIA. ORDERS AND MEDALS Estonia. Eesti Teenetemärgid / Estonian Orders and Decorations by Hannes Walter, Tallinn, 1998, hardback, Estonian language text with English language captions, 396 pages, 24 colour plates, illustrated throughout in black and white.
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An Estonian Independence medal
An Estonian Independence medal for the fight against the Bolsheviks in 1918-1920 and a Russian Civil War Don Cossack regiment 1919 medal.
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MIXED MEDIA, ESTONIAN SCHOOL
MIXED MEDIA, ESTONIAN SCHOOL Estonian School (20th/21st century), Untitled, mixed media collage, unsigned, overall (with frame): 75"h x 63.5"w
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ESTONIAN 875 SILVER CIGARETTE
ESTONIAN 875 SILVER CIGARETTE CASE 4"x 3 ¼" 875 silver fineness cigarette case, hallmarked on the inside, exterior etched with a bridge and "Tallinn", the capital of Estonia, above "34". Interior monogrammed and dated "15. 3 . 59". Monogrammed verso. Weighs 5.4 toz.
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An Estonian silver child's spoon
An Estonian silver child's spoon with enamelled rabbit terminal Soviet Russian 916 standard assay circa 1960.
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Estonian Silver Rectangular
Estonian Silver Rectangular Cigarette Case, c.1920-24 4.3 x 3.2 in — 11 x 8.2 cm
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YULLO SOOSTER (ESTONIAN
YULLO SOOSTER (ESTONIAN 1924-1970)YULLO SOOSTER (ESTONIAN 1924-1970)
Juniper Landscape , 1963
oil on canvas
50.3 x 63 cm (19 3/4 x 24 3/4 in.)
signed and dated lower left center
PROVENANCE
HAUS Galerie, Tallinn
Acquired at the above by the previous owner in 2012
CONDITION
Observed in frame, the work is in overall very good condition. Several vertical cracks, such as to the right of one of the central trees. Otherwise, no significant issues to report. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration.
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OSVALD ESLON (ESTONIAN 1877-1969)
OSVALD ESLON (ESTONIAN 1877-1969) MUSKOKA OIL ON MASONITE; SIGNED LOWER RIGHT; TITLED TO LABEL VERSO 18" (height) 45.7cm (height) 24" (width) 61cm (width)
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JURI ARRAK, ESTONIAN 1936-2022,
JURI ARRAK, ESTONIAN 1936-2022, MAMA'S LIND, 1983, ETCHING, PRINT: 14 1/2 X 13 IN. (36.8 X 33 CM.), SHEET: 21 1/4 X 17 1/2 IN. (54 X 44.5 CM.)JURI ARRAK, ESTONIAN, 1936-2022 MAMA'S LIND, 1983, Etching Lower left: "Mama's Lind", ??, 27/50; lower right: J. Arrak 83. Etching Dimensions: Print: 14 1/2 x 13 in. (36.8 x 33 cm.), Sheet: 21 1/4 x 17 1/2 in. (54 x 44.5 cm.)
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FINLAND. ORDERS AND MEDALS,
FINLAND. ORDERS AND MEDALS, Suomen Kunniamerkit / The Orders Decorations and Medals of Finland by Jani Tiainen, Tampere, 2010, oversize hardback, Finnish and English languages, 319 pages, over 1400 high quality colour illustrations. The most comprehensive work on Finnish awards; extremely scarce.
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Baltic .875 Silver Samorodok
Baltic .875 Silver Samorodok Cigarette Case, second quarter 20th century, Estonia, of rectangular form, opening, by means of a synthetic cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, to a gilt interior, l. 4-1/4", w. 3-1/8".
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1960 lithographed travel poster,
1960 lithographed travel poster, FINLAND with skiing figure in red jacket and train in background. 24” x 39” Condition: stains to lower and right edge, minor rips and losses to edges CT Transfer Fee $10
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JURI ARRAK, ESTONIAN 1936-2022,
JURI ARRAK, ESTONIAN 1936-2022, LEND, 1983, ETCHING, PRINT: 16 1/2 X 12 1/2 IN. (41.9 X 31.8 CM.), SHEET: 24 1/2 X 18 1/2 IN. (62.2 X 47 CM.)JURI ARRAK, ESTONIAN, 1936-2022 LEND, 1983, Etching Lower left: "Lend" lito, 19/50; lower right: J. Arrak 83. Etching Dimensions: Print: 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (41.9 x 31.8 cm.), Sheet: 24 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (62.2 x 47 cm.)
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ARNO VIHALEMM (1911-1990, ESTONIAN)
ARNO VIHALEMM (1911-1990, ESTONIAN) CHURCH W/CChurch in landscape. Signed LR, titled LL. Matted, framed.
sight 16.5" x 13 5/8 framed 23.25 x 20
(ALVA10461)(JP)
Condition:
possible toning to paper,sky; spotting/foxing to same
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A Soviet Russian badge for a member
A Soviet Russian badge for a member of the Georgian Parliament numbered 82.
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MUSTEIKIENE KLUONIUS, Rasa,
MUSTEIKIENE KLUONIUS, Rasa, (Lithuanian, 20th/21st Century): Young Beauty Arranging Her Hair, Oil/Canvas, 36'' x 24'', signed lower-right, fine contemporary framing, 42.5'' x 30.5''.
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A quantity of Latvian children's
A quantity of Latvian children's grammar and other books including three volumes of Latvian Fairy Stories Nos. 2 5 &6 by Annas Brigader Redakcija 1923/4 and a Russian animal picture book c.1920.
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JANIS MUNCIS (LATVIA, 1886–1955),
JANIS MUNCIS (LATVIA, 1886–1955), "EZERS-VAKARA NOSKANA" (LAKE - EVENING, NOSKANA)., OIL ON BOARD, 16" X 20". FRAMED 21" X 25".JANIS MUNCIS, Latvia, 1886–1955, "Ezers-Vakara Noskana" (Lake - Evening, Noskana). Signed lower right "J. Muncis". Inscription verso. Dimensions: Oil on board, 16" x 20". Framed 21" x 25".
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MUSTEIKIENE KLUONIUS, Rasa,
MUSTEIKIENE KLUONIUS, Rasa, (Lithuanian, 20th/21st Century): Blonde Beauty, Oil/Canvas, 36'' x 24'', signed lower right, framed, 42.5'' x 30.5''.
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A set of three Russian nesting
A set of three Russian nesting wooden Easter eggs together with another on a tall stand and three cloisonne enamelled eggs on stands.
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A Russian inkstand formed as a
A Russian inkstand formed as a ceramic group of a couple in traditional dress playing draughts (checkers) the board a lid to the inkwell. 19 x 10 x 15 cm.
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Piranesi Etching''Veduta Della
Piranesi Etching''Veduta Della Villa Estnse in Tivoli '' later Regia Calcografia edition circa 1900; blind stamp lower right very nice strong impression plate number 730.SS 18.25 x 27.75 in.; DOA 24.5 x 34 in.Not examined out of frame.
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TOM SUOMALAINEN (NC, B. 1939), TALL
TOM SUOMALAINEN (NC, B. 1939), TALL LIDDED VESSEL Stoneware with slip, the hollow vessel is tapered and decorated with pinched ridges, the lid is in the form of a man's head.
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LITHUANIAN SOVIET SOCIALIST
LITHUANIAN SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLIC STATE EMBLEMMid 20th Century. The large oak roundel carved with a hammer and cycle centered by wheat sheaves and oak leaves, with a banner inscribed LTSR, with flanking text in Cyrillic, the whole with an excellent old pleasing walnut color patina. Diameter 25.5 in. Depth 1.5 in. (approx.)
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Tenn
Tenn
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TROPICAL SEA ISLAND BY ANDREW
TROPICAL SEA ISLAND BY ANDREW GEORGE WINTER (ESTONIA/MAINE 1893-1958). Watercolor on paper signed lower right 1937. Palm trees shadowing a small yellow house by the sea. In a frame 21 3/4''h. 29''w. Known for his paintings of the New England coast Winter also traveled to the Virgin Islands. His works are in the collections of several art museums including The Toledo Museum of Art and the High Museum of Art.
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MINISTRY OF FINANCE “PEET AREN”
MINISTRY OF FINANCE “PEET AREN” PLAYING CARDS.Ministry of Finance “Peet Aren” Playing Cards. Odiste, ca. 1921. 52/52 + OB (possibly replaced). Excellent. The Ministry of Finance commissioned the artist Peet Aren to design a pack of cards for them. He did designs for Estonian bank notes and stamps. The soldier of hearts is a self-portrait of the artist. Only four full decks were printed due to the lack of quality paper that in turn led to poor printing. “DWGBE” printed on the AS. The courts are designed in Art Deco style. Scarce.
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LAIMDOT MURNIEK (LATVIAN
LAIMDOT MURNIEK (LATVIAN 1922-2011)LAIMDOT MURNIEK (LATVIAN 1922-2011)
Thistles ,
oil on board
85.5 x 75 cm (33 5/8 x 29 1/2 in.)
framed dimensions: 105 x 95.5 cm (41 3/8 x 37 5/8 in.)
signed lower right
PROVENANCE
Gekkoso Gallery, Tokyo (label on backing board and frame.)
EXHIBITION
Art Export Salon of the USSR Art Fund [ Khudozhestvenny salon po eksportu Khudozhestvennogo fonda SSSR ] (label on stretcher.)
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HERON, TOM SUOMALAINEN (NC, B.1939)
HERON, TOM SUOMALAINEN (NC, B.1939) Standing bird, stoneware glazed in appropriate tints of greens and blues, signed on the underside.
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LATVIA. COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL FOR THE
LATVIA. COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL FOR THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLES FOR THE LIBERATION, 1928 TOGETHER WITH FOUR STICKPINS Latvia. Commemorative Medal for the 10th Anniversary of the Battles for the Liberation of the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republikas atbr?vošanas c??u 10 gadu jubilejas piemi?as meda?a), 1928. The Medal was created in 1928 to be awarded to Latvian citizens and others who served in the national army during War of Liberation from 18 November 1918 to 11 August 1920. Estonia. Silvered metal stickpin ‘Tallinn’ Estonia. Enamel stickpin ‘Tallinn’
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ERTE, (Russian, 1982-1990):
ERTE, (Russian, 1982-1990): Maiden in a Wave, Embossed Serigraph, 11'' x 13'', signed lower right, numbered 14/300, Circle Fine Art blind stand in left margin, custom frame 22'' x 24''.
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FINLAND: FIVE AWARDS Finland.
FINLAND: FIVE AWARDS Finland. Commemorative Medal of the War of Liberation (Vapaussodan Muistomitali) 1918 by Sporrong of Stockholm Finland. Silver Medal of Merit of the Finnish Society of Economics (Suomen Talousseura); Finland. War Veterans’ Association Medal of Merit (Sotaveteraaniliiton ansiomitali) with ‘XXV’ clasp for 25 years’ membership (2); Finland. Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, Silver Badge of Merit (Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliiton hopeinen ansiomerkki), numbered ‘357’ and with silver purity mark ‘813H’ (5)
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Box 10pc Swedish & Finnish Art
Box 10pc Swedish & Finnish Art Glass Figures Etc
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STANISLAVS KREICS (LATVIAN
STANISLAVS KREICS (LATVIAN 1909-1992)STANISLAVS KREICS (LATVIAN 1909-1992)
Old Riga ,
oil on canvas
73 x 60 cm (28 3/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
framed dimensions: 85 x 71.5 cm (33 1/2 x 28 1/8 in.)
initial lower right; signed and titled on stretcher
PROVENANCE
Gekkoso Gallery, Tokyo
EXHIBITION
Art Export Salon of the USSR Art Fund [ Khudozhestvenny salon po eksportu Khudozhestvennogo fonda SSSR ] (label on stretcher.)
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An original art work poster for
An original art work poster for Perestroika signed and dated ''90'' together with various Soviet posters and greeting cards.
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Russian Judaica; a watercolour
Russian Judaica; a watercolour and ink street scene with a hot tea vendor signed bottom left. 28 x 38 cm.