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THE IMPERIAL

• A CHINESE CLOISONNE MOON FLASK Qing,
  A CHINESE CLOISONNE MOON FLASK Qing, decorated with peonies against a blue ground, with bronze handles to the shoulders in the form of qilin, 55.5cm high x 40cm wide Provenance: Thomas Child (1841 – 1898) was a pioneering photographer who produced a large body of photographs during his time in Beijing during the 1870’s. He was close to the Emperor and the court. The family believe a number of objects were gifts from the Imperial family.
• A CHINESE CLOISONNE BOTTLE VASE Qing
  A CHINESE CLOISONNE BOTTLE VASE Qing dynasty, decorated with imperial dragons chasing a pearl against a pink ground, 24cm high, on an associated turned wood stand Provenance: Thomas Child (1841 – 1898) was a pioneering photographer who produced a large body of photographs during his time in Beijing during the 1870’s. He was close to the Emperor and the court. The family believe a number of objects were gifts from the Imperial family.
• A CHINESE WHITE METAL MODEL OF A HORSE
  A CHINESE WHITE METAL MODEL OF A HORSE AND CART marked to the underside of the carriage, 10cm long, boxed; together with a small Chinese model of a table, 2cm high; a salt, in the form of a shoe, 8cm long; and a napkin ring (4) Provenance: Thomas Child (1841 – 1898) was a pioneering photographer who produced a large body of photographs during his time in Beijing during the 1870’s. He was close to the Emperor and the court. The family believe a number of objects were gifts from the Imperial family.
• A PAIR OF CHINESE GILT METAL NAIL GUARDS
  A PAIR OF CHINESE GILT METAL NAIL GUARDS each bearing character marks, worked in relief with insects, fish and flowers, 8.5cm high; together with another white metal example, similarly with impressed character mark, 5.5cm high (3) Provenance: Thomas Child (1841 – 1898) was a pioneering photographer who produced a large body of photographs during his time in Beijing during the 1870’s. He was close to the Emperor and the court. The family believe a number of objects were gifts from the Imperial family.
• A coconut cup, France, early 19th c,
  A coconut cup, France, early 19th c, carved with Napoleon, the imperial crown, initial and eagle, laurels and angels, thunderbolt, other emblems and the Legion d'Honneur, the stem and base of turned ebony, 20cm h More Information In fine preservation save for small chip on ebony base; CARE: parts not securely assembled
• CHINESE WOOD CARVING IMPERIAL ROYAL
  CHINESE WOOD CARVING IMPERIAL ROYAL FAMILY PALACEChinese Bas Relief Wood Carving of an attack and the defense of the Imperial Royal Family Palace. 3 dimensional figures and surroundings. Possible a support (Lintel) above a doorway. Calligraphy at th
• JAPANESE OSHI-E OR PADDED SILK SCENIC
  JAPANESE OSHI-E OR PADDED SILK SCENIC COLLAGE Japanese Oshi-e silk and gouache on paper scenic collage, depicting a member of the Imperial household being carried through the streets in a golden litter, the figures' faces are finely painted in Ukiyo-e (the floating world) style, while their bodies are composed of stuffed and stiffened silk, all on a gouache accented paper ground, apparently unsigned, framed. Approximate Dimensions: Sight sq. 28.5; overall h. 34", w. 34.25", d. 1".
• CHINESE FIGURE OF ZHENWU & ATTENDANTS
  CHINESE FIGURE OF ZHENWU & ATTENDANTS Chinese turquoise fahua glazed biscuit figure of the Daoist deity Zhenwu and his attendants, the personification of the North depicted seated on a throne with a snake and tortoise at his feet, flanked by two attendants, this deity was venerated during the Ming period as a protector of the Empire and the Imperial family, apparently unmarked. Approximate Dimensions: h. 22.75", w. 12.25", d. 12".
• 6PCS RUSSIAN SILVER GILT DEMITASSE SPOONS,
  6PCS RUSSIAN SILVER GILT DEMITASSE SPOONS, 19TH C. Set of six Russian Riga (circa 1843), 84 zoltnik silver gilt demitasse spoons, each with a smooth bowl and 'x' motif decorated handle, having the Imperial cypher 'KL' under a crown, city, and unknown maker's mark to back of handle. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Tania Armour Becker, Atlanta, Georgia. Approximate dimensions: h. 4.25"; total weight 2.55 ozt. Note: Ahlers & Ogletree reserves the right to require payment via certified funds (wire transfer, certified check) for this lot. Please contact our offices in advance of bidding with any questions.
• CHINESE LACQUER CARVED WOOD BOX AND
  CHINESE LACQUER CARVED WOOD BOX AND COVER, QIANLONG SEAL-MARKS 2 ?" x 9 ½" Cylindrical carved lacquer over wood court box with fitted cover, polychromed depicting a vase with blooming mums, ruyi head sceptre, table objects on top, carved with the inscription: "Was sitting on a slope to clear and free the mind, while listening to the sounds of Autumn. The four hymns in the Jing Gang Sutra (Diamond Sutra) may depict my emotions." with seals; key-fret design border. Sides with two lobed reserves, carved with blooming prunus tree and inscription: "The imperial concubines who were playing the throwing game "Casting Pot" look like beautiful fairies." with seals; and decorative stylized symbol of Longevity between. double phoenixes with ruyi head border, carved Qianlong six-character mark in scroll terminating with ruyi heads at both ends, all on Buddha's 'wan' symbol background.
• FIVE BOOKS RELATED TO ENGLISH CERAMICS
  FIVE BOOKS RELATED TO ENGLISH CERAMICS Including Hodgson, OLD ENGLISH CHINA (London: Bell & Sons, 1913) folio, cloth; R. L. Hobson, WORCESTER PORCELAIN (London: Quaritch, 1910) folio, full calf; Williamson, THE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN DINNER SERVICE ... By Josiah Wedgwood (London: Bell, 1909) edition of 300, folio, half vellum, cloth with embossed paper onlay; Arthur Hayden, OLD ENGLISH PORCELAIN: The Lady Ludlow Collection (London: Murray, 1932) #99/100, signed by Ludlow, folio 3/4 leather, cloth; and F. Rathbone, OLD WEDGWOOD (London: Quaritch, 1898) Double folio, cloth, with wraps for the original 8 parts bound in.
• RED AND GOLD MANDARIN HAT BOX. 19TH-CENTURY.
  RED AND GOLD MANDARIN HAT BOX. 19TH-CENTURY. Alacquer hat box. Probably a gift from the Chinese Emperor, as it as the five-toed dragon which was reserved for the Imperial family, other nobility having to content themselves with a dragon of four toes. The phoenix bird was the symbol of the Empress. The symbol on the top and sides is of double-wedded bliss. 11" high, 14 1/2" diameter. Some loss to bottom edge.
• RUSSIAN TEN ROUBLES GOLD COINRUSSIAN
  RUSSIAN TEN ROUBLES GOLD COINRUSSIAN TEN ROUBLES GOLD COIN, St. Petersburg, 1899. Obverse: portrait of Nicholas II; reverse: crowned double-headed eagle of the Imperial coast of arms. Gold content: 8.6 grams of .900 fine gold.
• LONG SCROLL GILT EMBOSSED LEATHER PAPER,
  LONG SCROLL GILT EMBOSSED LEATHER PAPER, KINKARAKAWAKAMI, BY ROTTMANN STROME AND CO MEIJI PERIOD, 1884-1890 ?? ?1884-1890? '????? ?????'? ???? ???? ??leather, gilt decorated with hibiscus flowers in tendrils, a rectangular label on reverse stamped '????? ????? (Rottmann Strome and Co.)' with Mount Fuji image(1)648cm x 88cmProvenance: Private English collectionNote: Kinkarakawakami(gilt foreign leather paper) was the Japanese name for gold embossed leather paper.Embossed leatherkinkarakawa(gilt foreign leather) was introduced to Japan by Dutch traders in the seventeenth century and the fashion for tobacco pouches and other personal effects grew amongst the Samuri class. This led to a widespread interest in this luxury product. Japanese craftspeople began to experiment, recreating the leather effect on paper. This also allowed the items to be used in temples as it was vegetarian. It wasn’t until the Meiji Restoration period (1868-1912) that the technique was perfected and exported. It was popular as a wall covering in Western-style houses in Japan, but as an exported product it led to the establishment of a prosperous industry that was overseen by the Japanese government. One company that had a lucrative contract to export these products was Rottmann Strome and Co., a well-known British company who were contractually aligned with the Japanese Government from 1884 to 1890.By the 1880s Japanese leather wallpapers displaying international designs were finding an assured market in the West. Historians credit Alexander Rottmann with its growth. He began by engaging Japanese artisans in small shops and ended by establishing a large enterprise under the auspices of the Japanese government. At the Imperial Printing Works in Yokohama, where bank notes, primers and state documents were printed, Rottmann gained the assistance of government officials in setting up a section for the manufacture of embossed leather hangings in styles and in a format (rolls) suited to the Western market. He organized the house of Rottmann, Strome and Co., Yokohama and London, in 1883 with exclusive rights to export leathers. Some displayed Japanese elements of design, others imitated Renaissance leathers. A number were designed by well-known British artists such as Arthur Silver and Harry Napper. As Western demand increased the government opened a Tokyo factory. About 1890 both operations were relinquished by the government and purchased by Rottmann, Strome and Kobayishi Beiki as the Yamaji Hekishi Shawan Paper Co.[1]Rottmann's papers were "non-arsenical, damp-proof, washable . . . more durable than any other material of a similar character."[2] In 1884 the company obtained a gold medal at the London International Health Exhibition and in 1885 a silver medal at the Antwerp Exhibition.[3] The firm's 1886 statement that it was the "original manufacturer of the highly embossed Japanese Wall Hangings which require no after treatment."[4] [1] Leung, Felicity L. 1988. “Japanese Wallpaper in Canada, 1880s-1930s”. Material Culture Review28 (June).[2] The Decorator and Furnisher, September 1885, p. 189.[3] Sugden and Edmondson, History of English Wallpaper, p. 227[4] The Decorator and Furnisher, May 1886.
• CERAMIC FLOWER VASE BY KUSUBE YAICHI
  CERAMIC FLOWER VASE BY KUSUBE YAICHI (1897-1984), SHOWA PERIOD, CA. 1960 ?? ?1960 ???? ?? ??signed Ya, with a wooden tomobako inscribed Heigyokuyu kabin(Jasper glaze flower vase) signed Yaichi sakuand sealed(1)35.5cm highProvenance: Greg Baker Asian Art, 7 November 2018, with a printed valuation document from the gallery after purchase.Exhibited: 'Diversity from Adversity: An exhibition of Japanese works of art from the 1950s and 1960s', Gregg Baker Asian Art & Brian Harkins Oriental Art, 3rd-19th November 2005, catalogue no. 2, with a copy of the catalogue.Dr. Kenneth P. Lawley's inventory number: Cer.168.Note: Kusube Yaichi was born to a family of ceramic exporters in Kyoto and studied ceramics at the Ceramic Institute of Kyoto.In 1920, joined by other aspiring young ceramists, he formed the innovative group Sekidosha manifesting to create ceramics as art objects. He first exhibited at theTeiten(the Imperial Fine Art Exhibition) in 1927, the year when the ‘works of art’ section was first introduced and won theTokusen(Speciality) prize in 1933.After serving as a judge for theShin-Bunten(Ministry of Education New Fine Arts Exhibition) and theNitten(The Japan Fine Art Exhibition) for many years, he became a director in 1969 and a consultant in 1974.Kusube was honoured with the Minister of Education Award in 1951 at the 7th Nitten, the Japan Art Academy Award in 1962 and both the Mainichi Newspaper Art Award and the cultural merit award in 1972. After receiving the Order of the Sacred Treasure from the government, his solo exhibition was successfully held at the Louvre (Museé Des Art Décoratifs) in Paris in 1977. Finally, theBunka Kunsh?, or Order of Cultural Merit, was conferred upon him in 1978.Having studied all kinds of ceramic techniques in Japan, China and Korea and utilising them for his creations, Kusube is regarded as one of the most important ceramic artists of the 20th century.Please note this lot will be offered with no reserve. ???????
• RARE POTTERY BEAKER WESTERN HAN DYNASTY
  RARE POTTERY BEAKER WESTERN HAN DYNASTY ?? ????of tapering cylindrical form supported on a pedestal foot, two incised bands decorating the upper part of the body(1)18.7cm highProvenance: Blitz Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 25 Nov 2013, with a photocopied receipt.Dr. Kenneth P. Lawley's inventory number: Cer.155.Note: Pottery beakers of this form are after examples made of precious materials, such as jade, lacquer or precious metals. Two smaller polychrome pottery goblets, Western Han dynasty, of comparable form and with decoration mimicking vessels made of more precious materials such as lacquer or bronze, are in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession no. 1994.605.34.Stem cups of this form made of precious materials, such as jade, during the Western Han dynasty, were items of the highest prestige produced for the imperial house, local royalty and a privileged elite connected to these courts. Several jade beakers of this type during this period, have been discovered at some of the period’s most important residential and burial sites, and were in tombs placed in prominent positions. Observes Regina Krahl, in 'Vermillion Birds for Immortality', catalogue note for an extremely rare and important jade 'twin bird' stem cup, Western Han dynasty, sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 9 October 2020, lot 16. Despite the elaborate decoration, another related important and very rare early carved greyish-green jade beaker with gold and silver-decorated bronze mount, Western Han dynasty, note the similarity in shape, is illustrated in Giuseppe Eskenazi, 2012, A Dealer's Hand: The Chinese Art World Through the Eyes of Giuseppe, London: Scala Publishers Ltd, pl. 155, and sold at Christie's New York, 19 Sep 2006, lot 175. Excavated lacquered stem cups or beakers are rare. [1] Compare to a related pair of gold foil-embellished and painted-lacquer goblets with gold-inlaid bronze mounts, previously in Sir Joseph Hotong's collection, sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 9 Oct 2022, lot 168; For bronze examples, one Eastern Han dynasty, see the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession no. SL.1.2017.17.8, one Warring States period, sold at Sotheby's New York, 17 September 2013, lot 9, and one Western Han dynasty, sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28 July 2022, lot 3037. There are three grey gritty pottery cups, dated to the Warring States period, with comparable texture, colour and seemingly the quality of this lot, in the Heyuan Museum.[1] Hong Shi, 2020, 'Xihan yinjiuju yanjiu: yi qiqi wei zhongxin (shang)', Palace Museum Journal, 224(12), pg. 68-69.Please note this lot will be offered with no reserve. ???????
• BRONZE BUST OF NAPOLEON ON MARBLE BASE
  BRONZE BUST OF NAPOLEON ON MARBLE BASE Gilt bronze bust of Napoleon, in the manner of Gustave Poitvin, 20th century, modeled above a tapered term socle mounted on a green marble base, the front mounted with the Imperial Crown over an "N," unsigned. 8.25? H x 3.75? W x 3? D.
• CHINESE IMARI PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE
  CHINESE IMARI PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE DISHES, 8 Group of Chinese Imari gilt and paint decorated porcelain dinner serving dishes, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, comprising two covered tureens and six oval platters, decorated in the Imperial taste and similar to Royal Crown Derby with scrolling foliate motifs among medallions and pagodas, with marks to undersides. Largest platter: 19.25" W; tureen 6.5" H x 11.75" W x 9" D.
• LARGE IMARI PORCELAIN BALUSTER COVERED
  LARGE IMARI PORCELAIN BALUSTER COVERED VASES, PAIR Large Imari porcelain covered vase, of baluster form and rendered in the Imperial taste, overall decorated with lotus and chrysanthemum floral motifs around cartouche of flowers attended by a butterflies rendered in hues of iron-red on a blue ground with gilt accents, the lid with lion/dog handle, unsigned. 18? H x 14.25? diameter. Provenance: Removed from a private residence at the Pierre Hotel.
• JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN PALACE VASES,
  JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN PALACE VASES, PAIR Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain palace vases, of baluster form and rendered in the Imperial taste, with ruffled rims and overall decorated with birds and yin yang taijitu amongst geometric and floral motifs, rendered in hues of iron-red on a blue ground with gilt accents, unsigned. 18.75? H x 8.75? diameter. Provenance: Removed from a private residence at the Pierre Hotel.
• IMARI POLYCHROME PORCELAIN PALACE VASE
  IMARI POLYCHROME PORCELAIN PALACE VASE Large porcelain palace vase, of baluster form and rendered in the Imperial taste, overall decorated in Imari colors, with numerous cartouches with scenes of figures and birds, the floral ground with peonies and chrysanthemums, the base with six characters. 30.5? H x 14.5? diameter. Provenance: Removed from a private residence at the Pierre Hotel.
• CHINESE HARDWOOD HORSESHOE-BACK ARMCHAIRS,
  CHINESE HARDWOOD HORSESHOE-BACK ARMCHAIRS, PAIR Pair of Chinese hardwood horseshoe-back armchairs, in the Imperial Ming Dynasty style, the narrow back splats carved with a Sacred Lotus flower, the inset woven rattan seats raised on column legs with stepped stretchers. 38.5? H x 27.5? W x 25.25? D
• CHINOISERIE FIGURAL GILT BRONZE MANTLE
  CHINOISERIE FIGURAL GILT BRONZE MANTLE CLOCK Chinoiserie figural gilt bronze mantle clock, 19th century, probably French and cast in the style of the Imperial Chinese Guangzhou workshops, modeled with two figures attired in the Qianlong manner and perched on and near a tasseled cushion seat housing a patinated bronze clock face with Roman numerals and incised sunburst design, the base modeled as a tented pagoda-form pavilion with bell floral and geometric motifs around the draping pleated folds, raised on scrolling and foliate plinth base, unsigned, the reverse with "T" marks possibly for Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751?1843). 20.75? H x 16.75? W x 5.5? D. Provenance: Removed from a private residence at the Pierre Hotel.
• BRONZE BUST OF NAPOLEON ON MARBLE BASE
  BRONZE BUST OF NAPOLEON ON MARBLE BASE Gilt bronze bust of Napoleon, in the manner of Gustave Poitvin, 20th century, modeled above a tapered term socle mounted on a green marble base, the front mounted with the Imperial Crown over an "N," unsigned. 8.25? H x 3.75? W x 3? D.
• THWAITES & REED HOUSE OF IGOR FABREGE
  THWAITES & REED HOUSE OF IGOR FABREGE MANTEL CLOCKThwaites and Reed, Imperial Fan Mantel Clock, c.1984, designed by the House of Igor Carl Faberge, center ribbon finial atop, case heavily decorated with pressed heart shaped gold gilt trim, highlighted with ribbon and garland decoration, 8 day movement, central fan etched with filigree design unfolds hourly, atop sterling silver pointer and lower shell with inset pearl, all housed in rosewood case, retaining key, having The Imperial Fan Clock plaque underfoot, lacking back foot, approx 10"h, 10"w, 5"d, 9lbs
• (2) GERMAN MILITARY SWORDS(lot of 2)
  (2) GERMAN MILITARY SWORDS(lot of 2) Military swords: (1) Prussian 19th c. military sword, a 31.75" unmarked blade, the guard, collapsible at one side, pierced with the Prussian eagle, the handle with the Imperial monogram, overall length with scabbard 38.25"; (1) cavalry sword, , the 28" blade unmarked, a brass guard and back strap over the now wood handle, overall length: 32.5"
• FRAMED PRINT, GRENADIERS A CHEVAL GARDE
  FRAMED PRINT, GRENADIERS A CHEVAL GARDE IMPERIALEFramed print on paper, Grenadier of the Imperial Guard on horseback, tear in upper margin, sight: approx 26.75"h, 20"w, overall: approx 28.75"h, 22"w, 6.25lbs
• AFTER GIUSEPPE CASTIGLIONE (1829-1908):
  AFTER GIUSEPPE CASTIGLIONE (1829-1908): PALAIS PAVILLONS ET JARDINS CONSTRUITS PAR GIUSEPPE CASTIGLIONE DANS LE DOMAINE IMPERIAL DU YUAN MING YUAN AUEighteen engravings on wove paper, 1977, unsigned. All 21 x 35 in. (sight), 31 1/2 x 45 1/2 in. (frame). Note: These prints were originally engraved from 1783-1786, after original drawings prepared by a group of Jesuits, and their Chinese assistants at the Imperial Court in Beijing. They portray the edifices, gardens and factories constructed from 1737-1766, for the Emperor Qianlong. The complete album contains twenty plates. Condition All with margins and apparently in very good condition. One examined out of frame with very pale mat staining. Others 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.
• FABERGE. CARVED NEPHRITE DINOSAUR WITH
  FABERGE. CARVED NEPHRITE DINOSAUR WITH DIAMOND Eyes. FABERGE handsomely carved nephrite jade figure of a Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur with rose cut diamond eyes. Diamonds measure approx. 1.0mm each. Attribution of Faberge provided by Geoffrey Munn, author of "Wartski The First 150 Years" which illustrates this Faberge dinosaur twice. Munn stated, "You may be interested to know that I am virtually certain this is a long lost, extremely rare, and potentially valuable carving by Faberge! As you will see it is illustrated in my book "Wartski The First 150 Years" but the great sadness is that someone has broken off the front two feet and it has been polished out to disguise the problem. I have a faint memory of this happening and so I’m doubly sure this is indeed a wonderful piece of Faberge. There are only two or three pre-historic animal studies by Faberge and so it makes a great story....". Illustrated in "Wartski The First 150 Years", pages 54/55. An illustration of the Faberge Tyrannosaurus can also be found in, "Carl Faberge Goldsmith to the Imperial Court of Russia", page 33. Total approx. weight of dinosaur is 340.8 grams (gross). From the estate of a world traveler and gemologist. Dimensions: dinosaur measures approx. 5.5" w x 4" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Repair to one leg and one toe/claw. Arms missing - with polished surface where they were once located. Tip of tail has most probably been polished.
• MILITARIA. IMPERIAL RUSSIAN AND PERSIAN
  MILITARIA. IMPERIAL RUSSIAN AND PERSIAN ENAMEL Medals and Badges. Including an incomplete Persian The Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun Russian .875 silver and enamel medal with central guilloche lion - stamped verso with a kokoshnik mark and an unidentified maker's mark; an incomplete Russian WWI Order of St. Stanislaus 2nd Class bronze gilt and enamel medal; and an incomplete Russian bronze gilt and enamel medal. Total approx weight of the Persian Russian .875 silver medal is 0.49 troy oz (gross). From a Long Island, NY estate. Dimensions: Persian medal measures approx. 46mm wide x 46mm high. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Medals are sold as is. All medals exhibit losses. All medals exhibit losses to enamel. Medals exhibit brassing. all medals in this grouping are not a complete exampls.
• CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD WANG SHAOWEI
  CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD WANG SHAOWEI VASE. Chinese Republic Period enamel decorated vase with by artist Wang Shaowei (also named Tingzui, active 1862-1908). Vase of ovoid form with splayed rim and elephant form handles. Displaying depictions of a monkey perched on a branch with outstretched arm holding a stick. This scene is set above a man on horseback watching the monkey above. Alternate side is decorated with a landscape scene of a home in the clearing of hills. With a signature and calligraphy panel above. Wang Shaowei was employed for a period of time in the imperial factory, and specialized in painting using qianjing enamel. Take note that he was known specifically for his paintings of monkeys. From a Port Monmouth, NJ estate. Dimensions: vase measures approx. 17.375" h. Condition: One edge chip that continues to 4.5" to 5.5" hairline (interior and exterior dimensions). Several additional edge chips and/or abrasions that result in losses to the gilt decoration. Minor enamel losses. Light surface scratches and dings/dents.
• SILVER. "THE DAYS OF PETER THE GREAT"
  SILVER. "THE DAYS OF PETER THE GREAT" RUSSIAN PLAY Accompanied by an inscription stating, "Book "The Days of Peter the Great". A play in Russian. Bears the ex-libras mark of Tsar Nikolai II. Bound in dark green moroccowith silver and gilt heavy antique ornaments of Peter the Great, with semi-precious ston ein the center in a silver mounting. Silver mounting is hand-chased. Inside cover is hand-tooled in gilt. Contained in the original case with gilt ornament on case, depicting the ex-libris mark of Peter the Great and single-headed eagle. Inventory number 7, case #12, shelf #7. From the Imperial Library". Book bears the Royal cypher of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia. From a Hollis, NY estate. Dimensions: book measures approx. 8" w x 10.25" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Losses and tears to the book case.
• RUSSIAN ICON. ICON ARCHDEACON LAURENTIUS.
  RUSSIAN ICON. ICON ARCHDEACON LAURENTIUS. Icon depicting the "Archdeacon Laurentius". Moscow circa 1530. This Icon is one a pair of finely painted Icons from the framing of the royal doors. The lack of proportion in the figures is due to the fact that they were painted on the door posts, on which the painting space was very narrow and the figures were therefore unduly attenuated. From The Imperial Collection of the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg. From a Hollis, Queens, NY estate collection. Dimensions: 15.75" h x 5.75" w. Case: 18.5" h x 8.25" w. Condition: Small losses, as in images. Case as / is.
• RUSSIAN ICON. SAINT NICHOLAS. "St. Nicholas,
  RUSSIAN ICON. SAINT NICHOLAS. "St. Nicholas, the wonder worker". Painted mid 16th century. The saint is vested in a felon after the miraculous icon in the Cathedral of Nicholas, in the court at Novgorod. From the Imperial collection of the Winter Palace St Petersburg. With Hammer Gallery exhibition labels verso. From a Hollis, Queens, NY estate collection. Dimensions: 9.75" h x 7.5" w. Case: 13" h x 10.5" w. Condition: Losses. Sliding door from case missing. Case as / is.
• SILVER. IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE
  SILVER. IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE VESTA Case. An engraved Imperial Russian .875 silver combined cigarette and vesta case. This case is masterfully engraved with the imperial crown of Russia, cypher monogram executed in Cyrillic, a date engraved in long hand, a gorgeous signature executed in cursive, and an interior inscription executed in cursive as well. Stamped with a combined city and standard mark of St. Petersburg 84 zolotnik, and a maker's mark of Pavel Fedorovich Sazikov (Firm of Sazikov). Total approx. weight is 6.58 troy oz (gross). From a Delaware estate. Dimensions: case measures approx. 3.9" w x 2.25" d x 1" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
• CHINESE CARVED GILTWOOD PANEL OF IMPERIAL
  CHINESE CARVED GILTWOOD PANEL OF IMPERIAL COURT Chinese carved giltwood panel depicting figure in the imperial court, the emperor seated on throne in interior shrine, late Qing dynasty; 12"H 15.5"W 5"D