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TWO MEISSEN FIGURES OF A CARD
TWO MEISSEN FIGURES OF A CARD PLAYER AND A MUSICIAN (2) Late 19th century The first as a young woman standing beside a tripod table with a deck of cards, the musician as a boy hold a maraca in each hand, each standing on a circular base moulded with Vitruvian scroll, blue crossed swords marks, incised F.64 and F.31, 16.5cm and 15.5cm high
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LEHMANN NINA CAT TOY AND TWO WIND
LEHMANN NINA CAT TOY AND TWO WIND UP CLOWNSThe cat with a printed mark.
The cat and mouse 2 1/2 x 11 x 3 1/2 in, the clowns 7 1/4 in. high.
Condition
Wear, elements lacking. One clown lacking hat and maraca.
Notwithstanding 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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2 ANTIQUE MAJOLICA PORCELAIN
2 ANTIQUE MAJOLICA PORCELAIN BLACK MUSICIANS. Very well executed and good large size. From a Westchester NY estate. Dimensions: 20"H Condition: Chips on maracas.
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Collection Mid 20th c Objects. 6
Collection Mid 20th c Objects. 6 Dresser Clocks inc. Alarm Clocks. SCOTT PAPER Co ZIPPO Lighter in Box. Antique Wood Plane. Maracas. Bird paintings(some with real feathers). Dimensions: H: 9.75 inches: W: 5 inches ---
US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus insurance at a rate of $1 per hundred.
Condition: Big Ben clocks are in distressed condition. Crack to white clock case. Spotting to bird pictures.
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SPANISH SHIP MODEL IN SHADOW BOX,
SPANISH SHIP MODEL IN SHADOW BOX, "SAN JOSE"Glass enclosed model of the sailing vessel San Jose of Mataro (Barcelona, Spain). Inscription on bottom reads "Pailebot San Jose, de Mataro, navegando de bolina el dia 27 de Agosto de 1884 frente a Maracaibo. Captain Jose Roig y Alsina. 225 Tons". Which translates approximately as "Schooner San Jose of Mataro, sailing from off the bow in front of Maracaibo (Venezuela) on August 27, 1884. Captain Jose Roig y Alsina. 225 Tons." The shadow box measures 12" high by 17-1/2" long and 2-3/4" deep. All measurements are approximate.
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PAIR OF ETCHINGS AFTER JOHN
PAIR OF ETCHINGS AFTER JOHN OGILBY (SCOTTISH 1600-1676)...PAIR OF ETCHINGS AFTER JOHN OGILBY (SCOTTISH 1600-1676)
I. TAMARACA / OBSIDIO ET EXPUGNATIO PORTUS CALVI ,
hand colored etching
plate dimensions of each: 28 x 35 cm (11 x 13 3/4 in.)
CONDITION
Observed in frame, both etchings are in overall stable age-appropriate condition.
a) I. TAMARACA, Slight waviness to the sheet. age-appropriate discoloration in paper. Some foxing is apparent in the upper and lower corners of the sheet.
b) OBSIDIO ET EXPUGNATIO PORTUS CALVI, Slight waviness to the sheet. Foxing is apparent on the upper left and lower middle of the sheet.
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(LOT)COLLECTION: MEXICAN FOLK ART
(LOT)COLLECTION: MEXICAN FOLK ART DECORATIVE ITEMS(lot) Mexican Folk Art decorative items, of varied size and form, highlights include: (1) maraca, having fringe to top, stitched snake and candle to sides, (1) alebrije painted pottery mythological figure, (1) round charger, centering a black cat to red ground, (1) unframed painting on canvas board, Cheetah, C. M. Laster, with inscribed message verso, (2) religious retablo paintings on metal panels, featuring la Virgen de Xilotes and Santisimo Nino Fredericio, (1) heart-form trinket box, signed Jelasco, Oaxaca, (1) painted box, depicting la Virgen de Guadalupe watching over a man and his horse, with inscribed prayer; minor loss, largest: approx 15.5"diam, 11.75lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)**
***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
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BLACK AMERICANA: SIX AFRICAN
BLACK AMERICANA: SIX AFRICAN AMERICAN ITEMS: PENCIL SOUVENIER OF NEW ORLEANS WITH CLOTH BLACK LADY AT ERASER END; BELL COVERED WITH...BLACK AMERICANA: Six African American items: pencil souvenier of New Orleans with cloth black lady at eraser end; bell covered with black lady in dress, 4" tall; cardboard African American woman with pancakes in large cloth dress; towel depicting African Americans playing in yard, 26 1/4" h. x 16 1/4" w.; marionette of black man with maraca, 14" tall; Aunt Jemima pot holder
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SELECTION OF VINTAGE ARTICLES
SELECTION OF VINTAGE ARTICLES FROM INDIGENOUS PEOPLES To include: a redware olla decorated with a Zia bird, attributed Acoma Pueblo (8 in.); Laguna Pueblo polychrome olla (large rim to body loss) (9 in.); small redware olla, possibly Zuni (4 1/4 in.); early 20th century double woven water jar, probably braided willow and straw Apache (tears, losses); a gourd Maraca, South American; a woven black and white beaded belt attributed Apache; (4) pottery vessels unidentified origin.
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GROUP OF AMERICAN STUDIO POTTERY
GROUP OF AMERICAN STUDIO POTTERY CERAMICS DIAMETER OF LARGEST: 6 IN. (15.2 CM.)GROUP OF AMERICAN STUDIO POTTERY CERAMICS, Guillermo Cuellar (Maracaibo, Venezuela, b. 1951) a pale green blue salt-glazed low faceted bowl and a yunomi in milky and red glazes, both with impressed GC marks on sides; Stephen Rodriguez (American, b. 1950) a low bulbous tan and iron glazed pot with 4 lugs and roulette patterns impressed to upper half, painted signature on base; Malcolm Davis (American, 1937-2012) a low bulbous lobed bowl drip glazed in browns and grey, signature carved to base (4) Dimensions: Diameter of largest: 6 in. (15.2 cm.) Provenance: Collection of Nancy and Andrew Ramage
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GROUP OF GUILLERMO CUELLAR
GROUP OF GUILLERMO CUELLAR STONEWARE CERAMICSGROUP OF GUILLERMO CUELLAR STONEWARE CERAMICS, Guillermo Cuellar (Maracaibo, Venezuela, b. 1951) American Studio stoneware large bowl, St. Croix Valley Pottery, Minn., modern, impressed GC, of conical form, in a nuka glaze, the interior splashed in brown forming a triangular pattern, dia: 12 in.; modern, impressed GC stoneware bowl of collared conical form in dark-brown tenmoku glaze, dia: 10 in.; modern, impressed GC large stoneware teapot, h: 7 1/2 in. (3) Provenance: Acquired from Guillermo Cuellar Collection of Nancy and Andrew Ramage
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Lot of toys, c/o Kenner's
Lot of toys, c/o Kenner's Spirograph, Disney's Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Ultimate Talking Action Figure in original box, "Game of Phones", Skybound Games "Superfight", pair of carved gourd maracas
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IMPRESSIVE SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC
IMPRESSIVE SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX. Fourth quarter 19th century, Ebonized case with burled panels with inlaid medallions of brass, mother of pearl and Sapwood. Works with bells, drum and maraca. Drum head is ripped. Works need overhauled. Henry Gautsch, and Sons, Philadelphia, Pa retail label. Case has wear and sun fading. 13.5"h. 38. 5"w. 18"d. Six total cylinders with eight tunes each. Base matches case and originally had legs, missing right end. Has a drawer with five of the cylinders. Edge damage and wear. 7"h. 46"w. 26"d.
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A Retro Heavy 18k Gold Charm
A Retro Heavy 18k Gold Charm Bracelet 18k yellow gold link bracelet set with thirteen 14k and 18k yellow gold charms including a wooden clog a sombrero a teapot a bell a drum a leaning tower of Pisa a pair maracas a wood mill an Eiffel tower a Portugese rooster a mosque a palm tree and a Parthenon. Measures approx. 8"L. Overall weight approx. 73.1 gm.