An Engraving of "Achilles" 1792An Engraving of "Achilles" 1792 after Bernardino Nocchi (Italian 1741-1812) etched by Gio Brunetti sight 17 3/4 in. x 12 3/4 in. matted and framed.
19TH C. INDO-PERSIAN PROCESSIONAL19TH C. INDO-PERSIAN PROCESSIONAL SHIELD & BATTLE AXE Heavy Leather Prestige Shield with four decorative metal bosses, grip with pad verso, raised painted figures of lions attacking antelope and dragons, 19" diam., some checking; PLUS Battle Axe with decorative gilt bronze head having relief design also showing a lion attacking an antelope, with spike top and hammer back, twisted iron upper grip, finial at handle end, 7 1/2" blade 38" long overall. Finish loss and light corrosion.
Collection of Ten English PlasterCollection of Ten English Plaster Intaglios, presented in four separate frames, consisting of a group of five intaglios, first quarter 19th century, in an antique gold velvet backplate within a gilded deep wooden frame, a trio of white plaster intaglios after the Antique, on a beige silk backplate within a carved and silvered wood frame, an oval intaglio of the head of the helmeted Mercury, on a sage green silk backplate within an oval gilded wood frame, and a large circular intaglio of the Dexter head of Athena, on a black linen backplate within a circular carved giltwood frame in the neoclassical taste.
Unmounted Guilloche Enamel SilverUnmounted Guilloche Enamel Silver Plaque with Ivory Insert Of rectangular form with engraved boarders and gilt filigree and foliate accents on the sides; with deep purple enameling. Center oval ivory medallion carved in relief framed with silver roses. Depicting Eros with an arrow comforting a resting putto with a lamb on his lap. Unmarked. Measures approx. 6-3/8"L x 2-7/8"W.
Carved Ivory Warrior with SpearCarved Ivory Warrior with Spear Carved ivory figure holding a spear pigments rubbed into the surface for accent. Comes with a small wood stand.
INK ENGRAVING AFTER HENRI MATISSEINK ENGRAVING AFTER HENRI MATISSE INK ENGRAVING AFTER HENRI MATISSE DEPICTING ENTANGLED ABSTRACT FIGURES, MATTED IN GILT FRAME
Continental carved ink-washed ivoryContinental carved ink-washed ivory miniature elk's head, mounted on an ebonized wood plaque elk's head - 5 in. H.; plaque - 3 3/4 in. Diam.
Japanese Ivory Carving of a SamuraidepictedJapanese Ivory Carving of a Samuraidepicted in action with weapon drawn carved detail to clothing and with inro and netsuke at the sash artist signed on the bottom.Several breaks including: arrow behind head; dagger tip; sword tip; foot and base re-glued; hairline to head.Estate of the late Norman Caine Raleigh NC
ENGLISH HAND COLORED WHALING ENGRAVING,ENGLISH HAND COLORED WHALING ENGRAVING, 18TH CENTURYEnglish Hand Colored Whaling Engraving, 18th Century, depicting cutting in, polar bear hunt, and Nantucket sleigh ride.
6 ¼ in. x 13 ½ in. Overall 11 in. x 18 in.
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TWO ANATOMICAL ENGRAVINGS. EuropeanTWO ANATOMICAL ENGRAVINGS. European 1st half 19th century. Ochre ink on laid paper. Double page images of a horse skeleton and one with musculature. In late grained frames 31''h. 32''w.
AN IVORY WHALE'S TOOTH scrimshawedAN IVORY WHALE'S TOOTH scrimshawed and titled Gerenuk (with a Waller's gazelle) on one side bok (or Springbok gazelle) on the other. Length 5''. The tooth has a few chips to the base.
ENGRAVING, THE SOCIETY OF ROYALENGRAVING, THE SOCIETY OF ROYAL BRITISH ARCHERSCornelis Apostool after John Emes (British, 1762-1810) and Robert Smirke, etching and aquatint, published by Emes, 1794. Label for Arthur Ackermann & Son, London. Repaired tear upper right, toning, not examined out of frame. Frame size: 27" high, 32" wide. Provenance: Property of a CT Estate.
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A Portuguese Foreingner NetsukeA Portuguese Foreingner Netsuke Carved ivory with applied pigment rubbed in, open work carving on beard, poetry on back and signed, approx. 2-1/2"T.
A Scrimshaw Tooth With a portraitA Scrimshaw Tooth With a portrait of Edward R. Cole Shipsmith at his anvil on one side with black pigment rubbed into the engraved lines for accent.
ENGRAVING OF A MAN. Probably EuropeanENGRAVING OF A MAN. Probably European 1st quarter-19th century. Handcolored print of a man dressed in a blue jacket. Paper toning. In a frame 11''h. 8 5/8''w.
An Indian Illuminated ManuscriptAn Indian Illuminated Manuscript Page Late 18th/19th Century Illuminated manuscript using vegetable dye pigments and gold on paper. With script in upper and lower margins central image of a hunter on camel with kill surrounded by lion and pride with distant antelope. Image size 9" x 6-1/4". Professionally framed with silk mat and thin gold frame entire item measures apprx 14-1/8" x 10-7/8". Provenance: From a prominent Cleveland Ohio estate.
A U.S. Infantry Sword ca. 1820A U.S. Infantry Sword ca. 1820 Eagle head design with carved bone grip blade has faint engravings with considerable amount of combat evidence. The sheath is a replacement and not original.
A fine ivory carving depictingA fine ivory carving depicting Inigo Jones probably German measuring approx. 8 x 6 cm mounted in mahogany frame.
A 19th C inlaid kindjal dagger,A 19th C inlaid kindjal dagger, a single off-set fuller on each face of the blade with gold tone inlaid scrolling cartouches at (1) face, a makers mark on on the lower third, with a green composite handle, joined with damascene screws and fittings, encased in a wood sheath with remnant textured leather and a richly damascened band, 14 1/2"L blade, 19 1/2" L total, the handle with hairlines and repairs, tip of leather is missing
A Carved Ivory Page Turner IntricatelyA Carved Ivory Page Turner Intricately carved to the natural curve of the tusk and highly polished with the image of the Immortal Kinko riding on the back of a carp in a roiling sea on the front with the composition continued on the back of the blade signed on the back with soft pigments added for accent and with red rubbed into the incised areas of the signature.
EIGHT ANTIQUE ITALIAN ARMORIALEIGHT ANTIQUE ITALIAN ARMORIAL ENGRAVINGS Engravings with detailed hand coloring, late 18th/19th century, presented in uniform matting and framing.
ENGRAVING OF ELIZABETH VIGEE-LEBRUNrestrikeENGRAVING OF ELIZABETH VIGEE-LEBRUNrestrike of an engraving by Joann Gotthard von Muller (Ger. 1747-1830) after a self portrait. Frame size: 24 1/4" high, 19 1/4" wide. Not examined out of frame. Toning, light foxing, COA verso. Property of a CT collector.
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LOUIS PAUL JONAS STUDIO CARVING,LOUIS PAUL JONAS STUDIO CARVING, IMPALAS. Carved and painted wood and metal sculpture of running Impalas, signed on base Louis Paul Jonas Studios, 85/500, 15.5”H x 18”L x 8”D.
HUNT SCENE COLOURED ENGRAVINGAHUNT SCENE COLOURED ENGRAVINGA coloured engraving of a hunt scene after Captain J.C. Ross, "Umingmak, Commander J.C. Ross killing a Musk Bull", engraver (on stone) by J. Brandard, printed by Graf. Measuring, 4.5" x 6.25" at sight (no frame).
INDO PERSIAN ENGRAVED IRON BLADE18th/19thINDO PERSIAN ENGRAVED IRON BLADE18th/19th century, iron blade or axe of flared and tapered form, each side elaborately engraved with figural and foliate decoration, 6 x 17 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition:
crack to one edge, tarnish and discoloration throughout, some areas of rust, possible repair to hilt
ENGLE. AFRICAN DRUMMERS, BRUSHENGLE. AFRICAN DRUMMERS, BRUSH AND INK ON PAPER Possibly Robert Engle, brush and ink on paper, signed lr, sight size: 16 3/4 x 13 1/4 in., framed.
SET OF THREE HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS,SET OF THREE HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS, POSSIBLY 17TH C. BELGIUM, ONE SCENE IN GRAND INTERIOR; ANOTHER OF ARMY CAMP WITH SOLDIERS ARME...Set of three hand-colored engravings, possibly 17th C. Belgium, one scene in grand interior; another of army camp with soldiers armed with long javelins, some on horseback, another with soldiers engaged in war games in grand outdoor plaza, all matted and framed, some mats with water damage, wear on all consistent with age, including some with crease marks, etc., all approx. ss: 7" h. x 10 1/2" w.
Collection of ivory bone and hornCollection of ivory bone and horn carved implements together with a composition tusk. ?
Two engravings by Cunego 18th c.Two engravings by Cunego 18th c. together with three English prints. ?
INK ENGRAVING AFTER HENRI MATISSEINK ENGRAVING AFTER HENRI MATISSE Ink Engraving After Henri Matisse depicting entangled abstract figures, matted in gilt frame; 23"H 17"W overall, 6.5"H 5.5"W visible
Indo-Persian Shield and ZaghnalIndo-Persian Shield and Zaghnal ?10.5" head 23.75" haft 3.5" spike 25.5" overall length. ?Massive amour piercer at the end of spike. 18.5" diameter shield. Obverse with Damascene engraving forming a geometrical design.? Condition: Very good. Surface rust from poor storage.
Engraved Civil War sword; extensiveEngraved Civil War sword; extensive engraving on blade, shagreen wrapped grip, engraved guard and pommel. 36"L. Good condition, surface wear.
Indonesian engraved book fragment.Indonesian engraved book fragment. Framed & under glass. Includes two engraved end pieces and eight internal panels with inscriptions. Mounted on black fabric background and in natural wood finish frame. Condition: fragments have wear and tear from age expected wear to frame exterior see images. Fragments measures approximately 10'' wide. Frame measures 33'' tall x 22.75'' wide. Shipping weight 13.5 lbs.
ENGLISH ENGRAVED PERCUSSION PISTOLEnglishENGLISH ENGRAVED PERCUSSION PISTOLEnglish engraved percussion pistol , approximately. 36 caliber, with foliate scroll locks, checkered walnut grips, and BPC scepter proofs, 1 3/4" octagonal barrel.
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Condition:
Overall good condition, heavy grip wear.
IVORY PLAQUE, ERBACH, GERMANY VeryIVORY PLAQUE, ERBACH, GERMANY Very finely carved low relief Medieval battle scene with Knights on horseback using lances having pennons and soldiers on foot with pike and shield or sword, castle in the background, housed in a black walnut frame, OS: 5 1/4" x 6 3/4", SS: 2 1/4" x 3 3/4".
WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORDartilleryWWI IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORDartillery officers etched sword with scabbard, signed Clemen & Jung of Solingen on top edge of blade, circa between 1889-WW1. Lion with jeweled eyes, handle with ornate design, shagreen wrap, cannons on one side, shield on other. 41" inscabbard, 39 3/4" without, blade 34" long. Some oxidation to blade, scuffing. Scabbard with wear, denting, oxidation. Partial Christie's tag attached. Provenance: Property from a Fairfield County Estate.
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