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• A pair of Chinese shoes for bound
  A pair of Chinese shoes for bound feet with hooked upturned toes and heel and two others, all embroidered, one with Peking knots
• TWO VINTAGE ILLUSTRATION
  TWO VINTAGE ILLUSTRATION PAINTINGS FOR FRENCH FAIRY TALES Oil on board, each signed illegibly at lower left (possibly Hartwig or Harting), first half of the 20th century; one painting depicts a scene from Hop-o'-My-Thumb, where the children pull the shoes of the sleeping ogre; the second painting depicting a scene from Puss in Boots; both presented in matching composition frames.
• RICHARD BLAKE SHAW (B. 1941):
  RICHARD BLAKE SHAW (B. 1941): "UNTITLED (WINGTIP SHOE)"2011 ceramic signed to underside with initials, dated '2011' and numbered 'ED 2 #1.' the toe of the shoe with two over-glaze decals, for which the artist is known, the interior with a "Philip Wylie" decal, the insole with applied items including two keys, four buttons and a small figure of a frog Provenance: The Estate of Frank Sinatra Jr. We are grateful to Richard Shaw for confirming the title and authenticity of this work. According to the artist, this is #1 of an edition of two that he produced for a show in 2011. The artist donated #2 to a charity sale and this example, #1 was acquired by the artist's long-time friend Frank Sinatra Jr. Condition:
• RICHARD WYATT JR (B. 1955), "TOES,"
  RICHARD WYATT JR (B. 1955), "TOES," 1976, GRAPHITE ON TWO SHEETS OF CREAM-COLORED PAPER, SHEET OF LARGER: 11" H X 15" WRichard Wyatt Jr, (b. 1955) "Toes," 1976, Graphite on two sheets of cream-colored paper Each: signed and dated lower right; signed again on the second sheet in the lower right margin; titled on a gallery label affixed verso Graphite on two sheets of cream-colored paper Dimensions: Sheet of larger: 11" H x 15" W Provenance: Ankrum Gallery, Los Angeles, CA The Estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfrost
• Manuel Carbonell (1918-*
  Manuel Carbonell (1918-* Florida/New York) Abstract figure with pointed toe
• ELIZABETH MURRAY (1940-2007): TOE
  ELIZABETH MURRAY (1940-2007): TOE TWOEtching in black on wove paper, 1996, signed, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 180/200. 15 3/4 x 14 in. (sheet), 16 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (frame). Condition With margins. Apparently in very good condition. Not examined out of frame. 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.
• ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MUMMIFIED FOOT
  ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MUMMIFIED FOOT Ancient Egyptian mummified foot, retains original wrap with toes exposed, Provenance: Chevalier Jean de Fontaine, Ambassador to Egypt from Belgium in the late 1920's and early 1930's
• EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE SCULPTOR'S MODEL
  EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE SCULPTOR'S MODEL OF A LEFT FOOTEgypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A remarkable sculpture of a left foot that was used as a sculptor's model, skillfully hand-carved from creamy white limestone. Resting on a rectangular plinth, the elegant foot presents a slender form and elongated phalanges with both the second and third toes being longer than the first; a quality named the "Greek foot," which was idealized in Greek sculpture and continued to be the aesthetic standard through Roman art and up to the Modern era, as seen in the Statue of Liberty. The phalanges are fairly widely spaced as the foot lays flat, exhibiting no noticeable arch. A rounded heel is displayed at the back, where the foot rises to a nicely formed ankle with a gently risen talus bone and narrow heel cord. Note the artist's careful attention to detail as evident in the recessed nailbeds. Size: 6" L x 2.1" W x 2.7" H (15.2 cm x 5.3 cm x 6.9 cm) A carved foot like this example may have served as a model for a larger sculpture, to teach apprentice sculptors how to replicate a master style, or to produce ushabti figures (small funerary statues for tombs). Though sculptors' models are typically difficult to date - with some being from the Amarna period of the 18th Dynasty when new forms of statuary came in - most known examples are from the Late Dynastic and Ptolemaic periods. The Egyptians were keen observers of fauna, with many different animals gracing their mythology, artwork, and hieroglyphs; however, anthropomorphic models were typically among the most challenging to carve accurately. While sculptors' models appear to be from larger composite figures, their incomplete presentation could be an entirely separate item typology. Ancient Greek sculptural incompleteness was a generic form of presentation as the viewer could extrapolate who or what a sculpture was meant to represent. In contrast, the ancient Egyptians would view an incomplete votive work of art only as it was: part of a bird, a disembodied head, or in one instance the hind quarters of a lion. The smooth surface at the top of this foot indicates that it is a complete object by itself. According to Eric Young of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "When we consider the Egyptian pieces as sculptors' models, however, their incompleteness is no longer disturbing, but entirely understandable. As is the case with unquestioned sculptors' models...the apprentice sculptor concentrated his energies on those portions of the figure that he found intriguing, or most difficult, and the master sculptor demonstrated the correct way to delineate a head…" ("Sculptors' Models or Votives? In Defense of a Scholarly Tradition." The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, March 1964, p. 255). Cf. the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 08.202.45, the Detroit Institute of Art, 78.61, and the Brooklyn Museum, 34.1001. Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #152791 Condition: Smooth surface at top indicates that this foot was intended as a complete object separate from a body. Losses to area under heel, periphery of heel, and below first, second, and third toes. Expected minor chips, nicks, and abrasions to some areas. Otherwise, excellent with smooth surfaces and light earthen deposits.
• ANATOLIY DEMENKO (RUSSIA, 1943 -
  ANATOLIY DEMENKO (RUSSIA, 1943 - ) "Getting Ready", oil on canvas, signed lower left, depicting a nude woman in front of a mirror, wearing nothing other than a single thigh high boot and a high heeled shoe, in mitered scumbled gold frame, OS: 35 3/4" x 25 3/4", SS: 29 1/2" x 10 1/2". Fine condition.
• FIVE CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN
  FIVE CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN FIGURINESwith various marks to undersides Condition: the seated cherub with loss to big toe, the taller female figure missing one finger 6 3/4 inches high Condition:
• 14" Effanbee Anne-Shirley Doll,
  14" Effanbee Anne-Shirley Doll, marked on the back, all composition, has chipped off toes on the one foot, replaced blonde wig, green crystallized eyes, some light crazing lines, missing ring fingers on both hands, strung well, overall fair condition Estimate $50-120
• CARVED RAMSES II TOE FRAGMENT
  CARVED RAMSES II TOE FRAGMENT Silver Mounted Pink Granite Toenail Fragment, purportedly from one of the colossal statues of Pharoah Ramses II (reigned ca. 1279-1213 BC) at the entrance to the Temple of Luxor (Luxor, Egypt); collected by photographer, author and adventurer Sigmund Krausz in 1899, who took possession of this piece because of a concern that it would otherwise be lost forever. Krausz brought the fragment to Europe and had it mounted in silver with the engraved notation: "Small toenail from colossal Statue of Ramses II. Temple of Luxor, Feb. 13th, 1899"; 2 1/2" high, 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"; Accompanied by a framed and notarized statement made in Chicago in 1919, from Krausz describing his acquisition of this piece, OS: 12" x 9". Sigmund Krausz was made famous by his documentary photos released as "Street Types of Chicago" in 1892, the first publication of its kind. He also wrote "The Autocar Automobile Directory" and as record of his time overseas "Towards the Rising Sun, a Story of Travel & Adventure", published by Laird & Lee in Chicago, 1903. This recounted his travels parts to Greece and Asia Minor, Egypt and India.
• PAIR OF SHOES, DRAWING Ink and wash
  PAIR OF SHOES, DRAWING Ink and wash on paper, no signature observed, 15"h x 11"w (sheet), 23.25"h x 19.25"w (frame)
• FOOT IN SANDAL WOODEN ARTIST
  FOOT IN SANDAL WOODEN ARTIST MAQUETTE 19th c. Carved and Painted Studio Model, in the form of a foot, with underside wooden pegs for mounting on base, 4 1/2" high, 8" x 3 1/2".
• SERGIO GONZALEZ TORNERO (CHILEAN B.
  SERGIO GONZALEZ TORNERO (CHILEAN B. 1929), VINCENT VAN GOGH'S LEFT SHOE, ETCHING AND AQUATINT, FRAME: 20 1/2 X 24 1/2 IN. (52.07 X 62.23 CM.)Sergio Gonzalez Tornero (Chilean b. 1929), Vincent Van Gogh's Left Shoe, Etching and Aquatint,, Signed and dated 1968 l.r. and numbered 96/150 l.l. Dimensions: Frame: 20 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (52.07 x 62.23 cm.)
• Painted Boot Stand20th century oval
  Painted Boot Stand20th century oval plank foot rest with turned legs and shaped handle floral decorated.22 x 11 x 8 in.
• TIN DIE-CUT BOOT SIGN c. 1870's
  TIN DIE-CUT BOOT SIGN c. 1870's Shoe Shine trade sign hand painted in brown and white black lettering grey accents double sided boot trade side reads ''Shoes Shined.'' 32'' l. Minor cut to boot. Overall (Exc. Cond.)
• Painted Boot Stand20th century oval
  Painted Boot Stand20th century oval plank foot rest with turned legs and shaped handle floral decorated.22 x 11 x 8 in.Purchased at the Chinqua Penn Plantation Auciton April 25 & 26 2012.
• DAVID LACHAPELLE, "FOOT",
  DAVID LACHAPELLE, "FOOT", CIBACHROME PRINT David LaChapelle (American b. 1963), "Foot", 1990, cibachrome print, depicting a foot with a black background, apparently unsigned with title and number referenced en verso of "Torso", with welded metal frame. Approximate measurements: sight h. 23. 875", w. 19. 875"; frame h. 27. 875", w. 23. 875", d. 2"
• Fred T. Laughon Carved Old Woman In
  Fred T. Laughon Carved Old Woman In Shoe America 20th century a brown Renaissance style leather shoe filled with ten carved wooden jointed dolls depicting ''Old Woman In The Shoe''; signed F.T.L./92 on verso of each doll; shoe lg. 6 in dolls from 1 - 4.75 in.
• (8) Designer shoe group to
  (8) Designer shoe group to include Missoni stacked heel rope ankle wrap sandals, 37, some wear at toe, Prada cork, rope and leather platform sandals, wear to toes, wear to toe strap, evidence of glue that has aged (in construction), 37, (2) pair Louboutin suede wedges, 37-1/2, wear to toes, wear generally, robins egg blue patent leather Gucci horsebit toe sandals, 7-1/2B, some wear, Dior chrome dice toe pumps, with wear, dings to heel, 36-1/2, Moschino rhinestone toe pumps, 37 and Fendi beaded toe pumps, 7
• Two pairs of riding boots, the
  Two pairs of riding boots, the length of the sole from heel to toe is 30cm for one pair and the other 29cm.
• Group of four vintage Punjabi Jutti
  Group of four vintage Punjabi Jutti shoes; Pair with blue red and purple embroidered leather with toe curl; light age wear light surface soiling light wear on sole; Pair child's shoes embroidered leather c. 1950; age wear, light surface wear; largest L 8" W 3" H 3"(Approx.)Provenance: Private Collection, Palos Verdes Estates, California
• Two large Antique Victorian
  Two large Antique Victorian Iroquois beaded whimsies, one in the form of a Victorian lady's boot with opening in top, the other a pin cushion of geometric form; multi-colored bead decoration overall. Boot: 11"H. Very minor bead loss and fabric wear.
• THREE PAIRS OF MANOLO BLAHNIK
  THREE PAIRS OF MANOLO BLAHNIK OPEN TOE SANDALSLabel. Comprising: A Pair of Black Alligator Open Toe Sandals, size 13 A Pair of Cream Velvet Open Toe Sandals, size 13 A Pair of Red Velvet Open Toe Sandals, size 13 Condition All with minor bruising and wear. The cream pair have a black scuff mark on one. 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.
• Meissen figural group, young
  Meissen figural group, young barefoot lovers seated on rock, blue crossed swords mark under glaze with dots between pontils, probably 19th century, 13-1/4 in. Repairs to his toes.
• Steve Tobin b.1957. Shoes (three
  Steve Tobin b.1957. Shoes (three works). c. 1995, patinated bronze. 5¾ h × 3½ w × 8½ d in. result: $875. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Green shoe measures: 4.5 h x 3.25 w x 9 d inches. Red shoe measures: 5 h x 3.5 w x 9.25 d inches. Etched signature to underside of two examples ‘Tobin’.
• ANTIQUE CAST WAX MEDICAL MODEL OF A
  ANTIQUE CAST WAX MEDICAL MODEL OF A CHILD'S LEG First half 20th c., likely cast from life, from mid-thigh to toes, with metal loop at top, 18"l x 7" (at foot) x 3.5"w
• A Fine American Carved Folk Art
  A Fine American Carved Folk Art ShoeFinely carved pine shoe fully laced with good detail. 6.5'' L x 3.75'' H circa 19th century. Private collection Oxford MI.
• WOODEN SHOE PIN CUSHION Early
  WOODEN SHOE PIN CUSHION Early hand painted wood high heel shoe with metal shoe outlets soft pin cushion at top great little folk art example. 6 1/2'' h. Minor chip at one side of sole overall (Pristine Cond.)
• 20TH C CARVED WOODEN FOLK ART BOOT,
  20TH C CARVED WOODEN FOLK ART BOOT, 11 3/4" HIGH.100
• FOOT STOOL. American 2nd
  FOOT STOOL. American 2nd half-19th century oak. Old flaking blue paint cutout legs with applied scrolls and applied molding. 9 1/2''h. 9'' x 17''.
• FOUR PAIR OF FOOTWEAR. China
  FOUR PAIR OF FOOTWEAR. China 1st half-20th century silk leather and cotton. Pair of knee-high riding boots. 20 1/2''h. And a pair of embroidered child's boots 9''h. Together with two pair of embroidered miniature shoes with curled toes. 3 1/2''h. Good condition. Condition reports are available on all items. Please note: unless a condition report is requested we do not post detailed condition information about each item sold. If you choose to bid without requesting a condition report you are accepting the item ''as-is'' with no gaurantees.
• TIN WINDUP DOPEY WALKER Made in the
  TIN WINDUP DOPEY WALKER Made in the UK by Wells Brimtoy. Some slight discoloration to tip of hat and toe of right foot. 6'' h Overall (Exc. Cond.)
• HEREND PORCELAIN FIGURE OF ''THE
  HEREND PORCELAIN FIGURE OF ''THE BOOT BOY'' printed and impressed marks realistically modeled with the little boy in Hungarian dress wearing his father's boots - h: 8.25 in.
• THREE PAIRS OF WOMEN'S SHOESThree
  THREE PAIRS OF WOMEN'S SHOESThree Pairs of Women's Shoes,