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Missae Defunctorum Ordo
Missae Defunctorum Ordo Hebdomadae Sanctae Instauratus (Masses of the Dead The Order of the Holy Week Established), agrees with the typical Vatican edition of Ratisbon on January 15, 1956, in original box, (3) gilt plaster cherub wall hangings (largest 4-3/4" w), seashell compote (4-3/4" h)
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HEBALD , 2 Bronze Sculptures.signed
HEBALD , 2 Bronze Sculptures.signed 1-a woman (16.75" high plus 1.5" high wood base); 1-group of 3 woman (9.75" high plus 2.5" high wood base). From a Mamaroneck home.
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(2) AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MALE
(2) AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MALE FIGURES, HEMBA(lot of 2) African carved wood figures: (1) with cloth waist drape, possibly Hemba people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, approx 23"h, 6"w; (1) polychrome decorated, wearing amulet, approx 21"h, 5"w, 3"w; both with some splits and loss to wood, 10.75lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
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17th Century Embroidered Panel
17th Century Embroidered Panel English, depicting the biblical story of the banishment of Hagar and Ishmael by Abraham, tent-stitched in polychrome silk, unfinished, later backing, 12-3/4 x 16-3/4 in. (sight); later faux tortoise frame,
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(2) AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MALE
(2) AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MALE FIGURES, HEMBA(lot of 2) African carved wood male figures, possibly Hemba People, Democratic Republic of the Congo: (1) standing on a circular base, approx 20"h, 7"w, 6"d; (1) on semi, rounded base, not standing at this time, holes to head and base, approx 20"h, 5"w, 4"d; some splitting and loss, 10.5lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
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ABRACOS Domingas (Brazil 20th
ABRACOS Domingas (Brazil 20th C.): ''Hibiscus Red'' Depicts a Hummingbird and Red Hibiscus OIL/Canvas 60'' x 48'' signed lower right and dated 2000 signed titled and dated verso framed 68'' x 56''.
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ANTIQUE CARVED MARBLE SCULPTURE
ANTIQUE CARVED MARBLE SCULPTURE OF HEBEAntique Carved Marble Sculpture of Hebe , h. 31 in., w. 10 1/2 in., d. 10 in . Provenance: Proceeds to benefit the collections and preservation of the Hermann-Grima & Gallier Historic Houses
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1 vol. Abudarham, David ben
1 vol. Abudarham, David ben Joseph. Sefer Abudarham [transcribed from the Hebrew]. Prague, 1784. 4to, contemp. marbled bds., later cloth spine; some edge wear. New paste-downs. Scattered smudging & light foxing. A few gutters reinforced. Trimmed - no loss of text. Includes astronomical & calendar tables. Commentary on the synagogue liturgy.
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JOHANNIS SIMONIS, BIBLIA HEBRAICA
JOHANNIS SIMONIS, BIBLIA HEBRAICA MANUALIA, 1767 Biblia Hebraica Manualia ad Praestantiores Editiones Accurata. Editio Secunda Emmendatior. Halae, Sumtibus Orphanotrophei, text in Hebrew, Preface in Latin, later binding, xvi + 630 pages, 8"h x 5"w
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Collection of leatherbound books
Collection of leatherbound books and figural sculpture bronze sculpture depicting harvest festival maiden seated upon barrel of grapes and holding tambourine on corresponding wood stand H10 1/2'' together with leatherbound books: Brewer Rev. E. Cobham. CHARACTER SKETCHES OF ROMANCE FICTION AND THE DRAMA (vol. I II and III). New York: Slemar Hess 1892. BREVARIUM ROMANUM: EX DECRETO SS. CONCILII TRIDENTINI RESTITUTUM S. PII V PONTIFICIS MAXIMI.... vols. I-IV. Augustae Vind Graecii 1734. Includes Pars Hiemalis Pars Automnalis Pars Vernalis Pars Aestivalis. (8pcs) Provenance: Property from an Aiken South Carolina private collector.
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Judaica. Two metal thread
Judaica. Two metal thread embroidered pouches and one similarly decorated panel all with Hebraic script or symbols. Largest 26 x 21 cm.
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NEO-CLASSICAL PAINTING Portrait
NEO-CLASSICAL PAINTING Portrait of an Allegorical Figure of Youth, or the Greek Goddess Hebe, a young woman in white robe and crimson mantel, one breast bared, a blooming plant in her raised right hand. Oil on mitered mahogany panel, housed in a handcarved red walnut frame, OS: 21 1/2" x 18 3/4", SS: 14 1/2" x 11 3/4", some flaking.
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A pair of framed British Museum
A pair of framed British Museum reproductions of illustrated Hebrew manuscrip. 13 x 22cm.
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GARDEN SCULPTURE OF A CLASSICAL
GARDEN SCULPTURE OF A CLASSICAL GODDESS HOLDING A EWER (HEBE)GARDEN SCULPTURE OF A CLASSICAL GODDESS HOLDING A EWER (HEBE), missing one arm - h:40w:13.50in. Provenance: Historic Chelsea Estate, 1709, King William County, Virginia
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ALBRECHT DÜRER (german 1471-1528)
ALBRECHT DÜRER (german 1471-1528) "THE BABYLONIAN WHORE" from 'the apocalypse' Circa 1496-97. Woodcut. Sight size: 15 1/2 x 11 in. [Bartsch 73]. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey. ,000-1,500 Matted, framed; with bottom margin (approximately 1 1/4 in), narrow margins at left and right and approximately 1/16 in. margin at top edge. -With text verso, as issued -Sheet: 16 3/4 in. x 11 15/16 in. (at widest). -With three tape pieces top edge verso affixed to mat -With two tape pieces outer left edge verso not affixed to mat. -With some visible (generally small) repairs in parts of margins, including a 1 in. repaired tear in lower margin. Margins at left/right with some tiny tears, breaks/losses to sheet. -Brown (rust?) marks at center left edge, in part of image/margin, and along parts of this same edge on verso. -Various pencil notations (from print seller?) along bottom edge recto/verso.
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COLLECTION OF MENORAHS AND A PAIR
COLLECTION OF MENORAHS AND A PAIR OF CANDLESTICKSCollection of Menorahs and a Pair of Candlesticks
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HERCULES BRABAZON BRABAZON
HERCULES BRABAZON BRABAZON (BRITISH, 1821-1906), MOROCCAN NOCTURNE Watercolor, monogrammed "HBB" at lower right, may be another North African location, matted and framed.
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MIDDLE EASTERN HANGING LIGHT Late
MIDDLE EASTERN HANGING LIGHT Late 19th/early 20th, reticulated and chased brass hemispheric bowl, "Hamsa" good luck charm incorporated with suspension chains and other charms, 38 in. H.
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1 vol. (Bible in Latin.) Biblia
1 vol. (Bible in Latin.) Biblia Sacrosancta and Hebraicam Veritatem,... Basle: Nicolous Bryling, 1551. 8vo, contemp. full ornamental & pictorial blind-stamped pigskin over wooden bds., brass clasps (1 intact, 1 defective), "NWA 1556" on front cover; scuffed, extremities rubbed, corners & head of spine rubbed away. Wood-cut illus. at opening of Genesis. 16th & 18th-Century ink ownership markings on title page, scattered old ink underlinings & annotations. Scattered minor dampstaining. NUC 0013351, recording 3 copies; not recorded by Adams or Darlow & Moule
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FOUR AFRICAN FIGURAL HEMBA WOOD
FOUR AFRICAN FIGURAL HEMBA WOOD CARVINGS, HEMBA (OFOUR AFRICAN FIGURAL HEMBA WOOD CARVINGS, Hemba (or eastern Luba) peoples, DRC, including: 30"H standing male figure; 20.25"H standing male figure; 11.5"H Janus (Kabeja) couple; 11.25"H standing male figure.
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FLEMISH BIBLICAL TAPESTRY
FLEMISH BIBLICAL TAPESTRY FRAGMENT early 17th century centrally woven with a king surrounded by figures including soldiers in a landscape - h:92 w:74 in.
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FLEMISH BIBLICAL TAPESTRY
FLEMISH BIBLICAL TAPESTRY FRAGMENT early 17th century centrally woven with a king surrounded by figures including soldiers in a landscape - h:92 w:74 in.
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TWO LARGE PARIAN WARE BIBLICAL
TWO LARGE PARIAN WARE BIBLICAL SCENESEnglish, 19th century, comprising: possibly Wedgwood, Isaac and Rebekah, crouching Isaac holding the hand of his wife, Rebekah, with recumbent camel, base incised "92/2/S", 19-1/2 x 13-5/8 in.; Pharaoh's Daughter discovering Moses in the Nile, with servant and sphinx statue, 20-1/2 x 15-7/8 in.
Provenance: John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee
Condition:
surface accretion, cracks to bases; repairs to both hands of Rebekah (see blacklight), residue on Rebekah's back; repair to foliate element at base of sphinx statue, possible infill/anomaly along left side of base
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PALESTINIAN EMBROIDERED THOB AND
PALESTINIAN EMBROIDERED THOB AND VEIL. The black thob with mostly red embroidery; the black veil of similar decoration
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A Continental Needlepoint and Petit
A Continental Needlepoint and Petit Point Tapestry depicting a harem scene with a gentleman and a seated lady with seven attendants a basin an ewer a perfume box and a censer nearby all within a floral and scrolling foliate border. Height 54 x width 79 1/4 inches.
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(4) HEMISPHERES 'ARABELLA'
(4) HEMISPHERES 'ARABELLA' PATTERN DOWN PILLOWS(lot of 4) Down-filled pillows, Hemispheres, in the "Arabella" pattern, including: (2) with black faux gem accents, braided cords, approx 20"h, 25"w; (2) square form with faux animal print, large beaded tassels at corners, approx 24.5"h, 25"w; 20lbs total
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FLEMISH BIBLICAL TAPESTRY
FLEMISH BIBLICAL TAPESTRY FRAGMENT
EARLY 17TH CENTURY depicting a man being subjugated while soldiers look on, a hill town in the distance, reduced in size with a modern border244cm x 158cm
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1 vol. (Pennsylvania-German
1 vol. (Pennsylvania-German Printing.) Habermann, Johann. Christlich Gebat-Buch. Germantown: Peter Leibert, 1794. 12mo, orig.? blind ruled black calf over wooden bds., leather & brass clasps; scuffed, occasionally rubbed. Some internal dust soiling & browning. Intact & complete. Evans 27078; Arndt
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AUBUSSON BIBLICAL SUBJECT TAPESTRY,
AUBUSSON BIBLICAL SUBJECT TAPESTRY, CHRIST BROUGHT BEFORE HEROD
LATE 17TH/ EARLY 18TH CENTURY from a Passion of Christ series, depicting Christ standing and gesturing before Herod who is seated on a throne, attended by a soldier and three other figures260cm x 308cmProvenance: Property from an East Lothian Country House
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TWENTY FIVE WEAVINGSTwenty Five
TWENTY FIVE WEAVINGSTwenty Five Weavings,,
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SAMSON ET CIE. PORCELAIN FIGURE
SAMSON ET CIE. PORCELAIN FIGURE OF THE GODDESS HEBESAMSON ET CIE. PORCELAIN FIGURE OF THE GODDESS HEBE, late 19th/20th Century, impressed 251 and 8, allegorical of the sense of sight, the goddess of youth and beauty modeled standing wearing a floral robe and pink and white tunic, holding a hand mirror beside a large eagle, the base with a gilt scrollwork flourish, h: 7.5 in. Provenance: Property of a Washington, D.C. Estate
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CAST STONE FIGURE OF HEBE HOLDING A
CAST STONE FIGURE OF HEBE HOLDING A WATER JUG the base with foliate lettering 'HEBE' - h:29 in.
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TWO SCROLLS, ONE WITH HEBREW TEXT
TWO SCROLLS, ONE WITH HEBREW TEXT ON LEATHER, TEARS, APPROXIMATELY 10'; SECOND A ICON TYPE PAINTING ON HIDE, VIBRANT POLYCHROME COLO..Two scrolls, one with Hebrew text on leather, tears, approximately 10'; second a icon type painting on hide, vibrant polychrome colors, depicts group of figures in robes, 27" h., both pieces with damages, sold as found.
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A hand press Hebrew edition of
A hand press Hebrew edition of parts of Genesis and Exodus with introduction in German printed in Berlin by the Solcino Gesellschaft March 1931.
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1 vol. (Hebrew Cabalistic
1 vol. (Hebrew Cabalistic Manuscript.) "Sefer Mar'eh ha-ofanim" - transliterated from the Hebrew. [North Africa], [ca. 18th-Century]. 4to, contemp, gilt-paneled green morocco; rubbed, casing loose. 36 manuscript leaves. Includes representations of mystical spheres. Some internal ink staining, not affecting manuscript. Hebrew version of Johannes de Sacrobasco's Sphaera Mundi (also referred to as Tractus de Sphaera), translated by Solomon be Abraham Avigdor of Provence. ,500-
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Judaica. A vellum Hebrew scroll
Judaica. A vellum Hebrew scroll in display case five printed Hebrew books and a ledger hand written in Hebrew and French.