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REBECCA YATES SHORB, LARGE CHARCOAL
REBECCA YATES SHORB, LARGE CHARCOAL DRAWINGRebecca Yates Shorb, large charcoal drawing of a boy and a puppy, dated 1979 , sight - 29" x 21", frame - 35 1/4" x 27 1/4".
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
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Tribal art. Western African - a
Tribal art. Western African - a carved wood mask, possibly Grebo, Ivory Coast, mid 20th c, 55cm x 28cm More Information Numerous scuffs and chips consistent with age
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NUREMBERG GEORG FRIEDRICH GREBNER
NUREMBERG GEORG FRIEDRICH GREBNER POLYCHROMED DELFT CHARGER DEPICTING MARTIN LUTHER AND JOHANN, DUKE OF SAXONYBlack painted mark, dated 1730.
14 in. diam.
Condition
Some minor losses to the rim and a few firing imperfections. Minor areas of glaze loss, minor areas of crazing to the reverse and losses to the rim. 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.
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NUREMBERG GEORG FRIEDRICH GREBNER
NUREMBERG GEORG FRIEDRICH GREBNER POLYCHROMED DELFT PORTRAIT DISHBlack painted signature, dated 1728.
9 in. diam.
Condition
Minor wear and a few firing imperfections. A few minor losses to the reverse and very minor crazing. 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.
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DOUBLE BARRELED PISTOL, GOLD PLATED
DOUBLE BARRELED PISTOL, GOLD PLATED A gold-plated, double barreled, percussion-lock pistol evidently manufactured in Germany. While no exacty manufacturers mark can be found over the chambers of the two barrels is written in German "Ich wurde verfertiget auf Marienschlos Greb." Beyond the writing the octagon-to-round barrels are engraved with floral patterns down the rib between them as well as some scales engraved around the muzzles. The trigger guard and pommel are also gold-plated with a sunburst engraved onto the trigger guard. The wood furniture has fine wrap-around checkering on the grip as well as some spirals carved along the channel for the ramrod. The pistol is in overall alright condition with some wormholes throughout the wooden furniture, a large crack just behind the left lockplate, and heavy corrosion in both chambers. Only the left hammer engages with its sears while the right hammer pivots freely.
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PAIR OF CARVED DECOYS, WESTERN
PAIR OF CARVED DECOYS, WESTERN GREBE, HAROLD HAERTEL. A pair of well carved and painted decoys, Western Grebe, by Harold Haertel 1973, 8”H x 12.5”L, and 8”H x 11”L.
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A COLLECTION OF YUGOSLAV AWARDS
A COLLECTION OF YUGOSLAV AWARDS Yugoslavia, Republic. Order of National Merit (Orden Zasluge za Narod), III class, screwback, numbered, by IKOM of Zagreb; Yugoslavia Republic. Medal of National Merit (Medalja Zasluge za Narod); Yugoslavia, Republic. Medal of National Merit (Medalja Zasluge za Narod); Yugoslavia, Republic. National Medal of Technical Merit;
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A COLLECTION OF YUGOSLAV AWARDS
A COLLECTION OF YUGOSLAV AWARDS Yugoslavia, Republic. Order of National Merit (Orden Zasluge za Narod), III class, screwback, numbered, by IKOM of Zagreb, in fitted embossed case of issue; Yugoslavia, Republic. Medal of National Merit (Medalja Zasluge za Narod); Yugoslavia, Republic. Commemorative Medal for the 400th Anniversary of the Battle of Donja Stubica, 1573-1973; Yugoslavia, Republic. Commemorative Medal for the Peasants Revolt, Stubica, 1573;
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Austrian Erotic Cold Painted Bronze
Austrian Erotic Cold Painted Bronze Figural Group, early 20th century unsigned, in the manner of Franz Bergman (Namgreb) and modelled as a bearded Moorish gentleman standing on a carpet with a young woman, his arm articulated to remove her draped covering
height 5 in — 12.7 cm
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Franz Bergman Bronze Mounted Onyx
Franz Bergman Bronze Mounted Onyx Vide Poche, 19th/early 20th century with figure of a street urchin sweeping, signed on his belt 'Namgreb' and with impressed 'B'. height 4.3 in — 11 cm, diameter 4.9 in — 12.5 cm
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SIGNED? (CROATIAN, 20TH CENTURY)
SIGNED? (CROATIAN, 20TH CENTURY) ZAGREB CHURCH OIL ON CANVAS; INDISTINCTLY SIGNED LOWER RIGHT 22 x 18 in — 55.9 x 45.7 cm
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A (LOT OF 60) MODERNIST GERMAN
A (LOT OF 60) MODERNIST GERMAN GREBRUDER REINER STERLING FLATWARE SERVICE A (lot of 60) Modernist German Grebruder Reiner Sterling flatware service: (12) luncheon forks 7"l; (11) luncheon knives with stainless steel blades 7.25"l (a 12th knife needs a replacement blade; (12) salad forks; (12) dessert spoons; (12) teaspoons; total weighable 51 toz
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PAINTING, VLADIMIR VARLAJ
PAINTING, VLADIMIR VARLAJ Vladimir Varlaj (Croatian 1895-1962), "Mountain of Klek," oil on canvas, signed lower right, exhibition labels affixed verso, overall (with frame): 31 :h x 37 .5"w. Reference: "Slikarstvo Vladimira Varlaja" ("Vladimir Varlaj's Painting Oeuvre") by Dr. Franco Dulibic. Dr. Franco is Professor of Art History at the University of Zagreb, Croatia. Exhibition history: 1926: Sesquicentennial International Exhibit (Philadelphia and New York); 1927: California Palace of the Legion of Honor (San Francisco); 1935-1936: California Pacific International Exposition at the Fine Arts Gallery in Balboa Park (San Diego); 1945: "Art of the United Nations" at the M.H. de Young Museum (San Francisco); 1995: "San Francisco Revisited: The Founding of the United Nations," at the M.H. de Young Museum (San Francisco). Provenance: Private collection Orinda, California (by descent); Prior to acquiring in the 1930s by Mr. and Mrs. Milton D. Redford, this painting was in the Carl Hamilton Collection and the Collection of the Anglo & London Paris National Bank in San Francisco.
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Robin Grebe. Nestle. 1998,
Robin Grebe. Nestle. 1998, painted cast glass, wood, bronze. 28½ h × 11 w × 5½ d in. result: $2,375. estimate: $3,000–4,000. Etched signature and date to verso ‘Robin Grebe 1998’. Provenance: Private Collection, New York
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Robin Grebe. Nestle. 1998,
Robin Grebe. Nestle. 1998, painted cast glass, wood, bronze. 28½ h × 11 w × 5½ d in. estimate: $4,000–6,000. Etched signature and date to verso ‘Robin Grebe 1998’. Provenance: Private Collection, New York
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Robin Grebe. Dreams of Flight.
Robin Grebe. Dreams of Flight. 2000, cast glass, stone. 28 h × 11 w × 5 d in. result: $8,125. estimate: $4,000–6,000. Etched signature and date to reverse ‘Robin Grebe 2000’. Sold with a digital copy of the original invoice. Provenance: Habatat Galleries, Boca Raton | Private Collection | Thence by descent
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Robin Grebe. Mind/Body Problems.
Robin Grebe. Mind/Body Problems. 1999, painted cast glass, mixed media. 33½ h × 14½ w × 19½ l in. result: $2,210. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Etched signature and date to shoulder ‘Robin Grebe 1999’. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
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Robin Grebe b.1957. Morphus.
Robin Grebe b.1957. Morphus. 1993, cast glass, metal, stone. 32? h × 13 w × 10 d in. estimate: $2,500–3,500. Etched signature and date to reverse ‘Robin Grebe 1993’. Provenance: Acquired from Dorothy Weiss Gallery, San Francisco by the present owner
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Robin Grebe. Morphus. 1993, cast
Robin Grebe. Morphus. 1993, cast glass, metal, stone. 32? h × 13 w × 10 d in. estimate: $1,500–2,500. Etched signature and date to reverse ‘Robin Grebe 1993’. Provenance: Acquired from Dorothy Weiss Gallery, San Francisco by the present owner
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Robin Grebe. Morphus. 1993, cast
Robin Grebe. Morphus. 1993, cast glass, metal, stone. 32? h × 13 w × 10 d in. result: $1,071. estimate: $1,000–2,000. Etched signature and date to reverse ‘Robin Grebe 1993’. Provenance: Acquired from Dorothy Weiss Gallery, San Francisco by the present owner
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Robin Grebe. Ablution. 2000,
Robin Grebe. Ablution. 2000, painted cast glass, stone. 35 h × 17¾ w × 6½ d in. result: $2,520. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Etched signature and date to reverse ‘Robin Grebe 2000’. Provenance: Heller Gallery, New York | Acquired from the previous in 2000 by the present owner
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BERGMAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE FIGUREA
BERGMAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE FIGUREA circa 1890 cold painted bronze figurine, "Windy Day" with Bergmann Nam Greb marks,a dancing girl with articulating skirt that can flaps up and down. Signed "Nam Greb" (back of skirt and base), signed "Bergmann" (underside). 1st quarter 20th Century.
Measures: 3.5 x 2.3 x 5.6 inches
Domestic Shipping: $25
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C. GREBER STUDIO, FRANCE ART
C. GREBER STUDIO, FRANCE ART POTTERY VASE.C. Greber Studio Art Pottery Vase. (1853-1935, France). Arts and Crafts with green and blue drip glaze. Impressed signature on base. 9-3/4"h. Condition: : Very good.
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Condition: : Very good.
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FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN
FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN 1861-1936) EROTIC DANCER ...DESCRIPTION: A Vienna bronze sculpture depicting a Jugendstil belly dancer with hinged dress that can be lifted up to reveal her body. Stands atop a cylindrical base adorned with a cold painted Oriental rug. Finished with a round marble base that carries the plaque "Bergman". Signed "Nam Greb" and has the traditional "B" oil lamp stamp.
CIRCA: 19th
ORIGIN: Austria
DIMENSIONS:H:9.5" W: 4.5"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN
FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN 1861-1936) EROTIC DANCER ...DESCRIPTION: A Vienna bronze sculpture depicting a Jugendstil belly dancer with hinged dress that can be lifted up to reveal her body. Stands atop a cylindrical base adorned with a cold painted Oriental rug. Signed 'Nam Greb'
CIRCA: 19th Ct
ORIGIN: Austria
DIMENSIONS:
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN,
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN, 1785-1851) "EARED GREBE" ...DESCRIPTION: John James Audubon "Eared Grebe" aquatint. Lower right "Engraved printed and coloured by Rob Havell, 1838" Lower left "Drawn from natural by J.J. Audubon F.R.S, F.L.S" "No. 81" Plate "CCCCIV" Pencil numbered "108/300"
CIRCA: 19th Cent.
ORIGIN: USA
DIMENSIONS: H: 26.5" x L: 39.5"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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FRANZ BERGMAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE
FRANZ BERGMAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE LAMPDESCRIPTION: A Franz Bergman cold painted bronze lamp features a man drinking coffee atop a rug with a hookah pipe by his side, completed with an electrified hanging lantern above, Stamped "Austria Nam Greb" with Bergman Crest.
CIRCA: Late 19th to Early 20th Century.
ORIGIN: Austria
DIMENSIONS: H: 18.5" W: 8" Depth: 4.75"
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CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
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FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN
FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN 1861-1936) EROTIC DANCERDESCRIPTION: A Vienna bronze sculpture depicting a Jugendstil belly dancer with hinged dress that can be lifted up to reveal her body. Stands atop a cylindrical base adorned with a cold painted Oriental rug. Signed 'Nam Greb' CIRCA: 19th Ct ORIGIN: Austria DIMENSIONS: H: 5.5" x W: 2.5" x L: 3" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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10 MINIATURE BRONZES INC.
10 MINIATURE BRONZES INC. BERGMANA collection of ten miniature bronze figures. 1st item: Franz Xavier Bergmann (1861-1936) cold painted bronze depicting a dancing girl in exotic costume. Mounted onto a round green variegated marble base. Incised "Nam Greb" with an urn insignia and "B" within, back of skirt. 5 1/2" H x 2 3/4" W x 2 1/2" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Bergmann cold painted bronze depicting a satyr holding a branch of grapes in his outstretched left hand. Incised "N. Greb" left side of base. 3 3/4" H x 1 7/8" W x 1 3/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 3rd item: Bergmann cold painted bronze depicting a kneeling satyr. Incised "N. G." with an urn insignia and "B" within, underside of left and right legs. 2 5/8" H x 1 3/4" W x 2 3/8" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 4th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a crouching nude female holding a branch with two birds. Uninscribed, possibly Bergmann, may have been intended as a pair with the 3rd item. 1 1/4" H x 1 3/4" W x 4 3/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 5th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a young woman reclining against a tree with grape vines. Illegibly incised back of tree. 3 1/8" H x 2" W x 2 1/2" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 6th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a dancing girl in exotic costume holding castanets and mounted to a square rug. Uninscribed. 4 3/8" H x 2 1/2" W x 2 1/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 7th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a nude female holding a cup to the lips of a Herma sculpture, mounted to a round ebonized base. Uninscribed. 6 1/8" H x 2 3/4" W x 2 3/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 8th item: Cold painted bronze depicting Leda and the Swan lounging within the petals of a flower. Uninscribed. 2 1/4" H x 3" W x 3 1/8". Late 19th/early 20th century. 9th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a nude female kneeling on a round cushion covered with short pin protrusions. Uninscribed. 3 1/4" H x 2 3/8" W x 2 3/8" D. Early 20th century. 10th item: Cold painted bronze depicting the reclining figure of a woman in a romper and ballet slippers. Uninscribed. 1" H x 1 1/2" W x 4" D. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Four decorative elements missing, 3 from headpiece, 1 from top. 2nd item: Minute areas of wear to patina on surface of figure. 3rd item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/2", on surface of figure. 4th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/2", on surface of figure. 5th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/4", on surface of figure. 6th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/4", on surface of figure. 7th item: 1/4" area of wear to patina on upper right arm of female. 8th item: Minute scratches on flower petals. 9th item: Minute areas of oxidation on head and sides of chest of figure. 10th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 3/4", on surface of figure.
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FRANZ BERGMANN BRONZE,
FRANZ BERGMANN BRONZE, SALOMEFranz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian/American, 1861-1936) cold painted bronze depicting a nude Salome with outstreched arms holding the head of John The Baptist on a platter. Signed "Nam Greb" and monogrammed on top of the base. Mounted on a grey circular marble base. 18" H. 9.8 lbs. Alternate spelling: Bergman. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Wear and some scratching to gilt paint.
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15 FOREIGN PLASTIC CASINO
15 FOREIGN PLASTIC CASINO GAMBLING CHIPS.15 Foreign Plastic Casino Gambling Chips. Including “5” Paradise Casino, “5” Spielbank Wiesbaden, “10” Société Des Bains de Mer Monaco, “50” Osterreichische Spielbanken, $1 Casino Zagreb Inter-Continental, “200 pts” Casino Nueva Andalucia Marabella, “100” Anonima Iniziative Turistiche Society, “100” Casino de Vichy, “5” Spielbank Lindau, “100” Casino Vichy, “200” Casino Vichy, “5” Spielbank Garmisch-Partenkirchen, “25” Paradise Casino, “10” Casino de Monaco and 100 Casino de Vichy.
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ROBIN GREBE MIXED MEDIA
ROBIN GREBE MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURERobin Grebe (American 1957- )- Standing Figure- mixed media sculpture, 1994, signed Robin Grebe 1994 along side, some damage around neck. 57"h
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AFTER FRANZ BERGMAN (FRENCH
AFTER FRANZ BERGMAN (FRENCH 1838-1894) A SCULPTURE, "NU...after FRANZ BERGMAN (French 1838-1894) A SCULPTURE, "Nude Woman and Slave Merchant," 20TH CENTURY, parcel gilt cast bronze, signed posthumously in bronze, "Nam Greb," on a marble base. Height: 27" Diameter: 13" Provenance: Estate of Raj S. Paul, Austin, Texas
Condition:
No visible damage or sign of repair. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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MARK CATESBY ENGRAVING(British,
MARK CATESBY ENGRAVING(British, 1679-1749)
T. 91 Podicipes (Pied Billed Grebe), from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands , 1754 edition, hand colored engraving on laid paper, sheet 14-1/4 x 20-3/8 in.; unframed
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
toning, some tears in margins, smudge top edge
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FRANZ XAVIER BERGMAN(Austrian,
FRANZ XAVIER BERGMAN(Austrian, 1861-1936)
Rug Merchant, cold painted bronze, marked on base "B/namgreb", 6-5/8 x 7 x 8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Condition:
some loss to paint, surface dust/accretion
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RARE BERGMAN BRONZE INDIAN SHIVA
RARE BERGMAN BRONZE INDIAN SHIVA SCULPTURE FIGURECirca 1900, Indian Shiva bronze by Franz Bergman, depicting the Hindu god Shiva with 4 hands, each holding an item, signed "Namgreb" (Bergman backwards) and with "B" inside urn. Bottom of onyx tray is marked "Made in Austria." Bronze figure mea 1/4" tall x 4 1/4" wide. Onyx base measures 7 1/8" in diameter. 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.