A few examples of appraisal values for
THE VATICAN

• ITALIAN CREAMWARE FIGURE OF 'THE
  ITALIAN CREAMWARE FIGURE OF 'THE CROUCHING VENUS', LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT: 6 1/8 IN. (15.6 CM.)ITALIAN CREAMWARE FIGURE OF 'THE CROUCHING VENUS', LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, after the Antique Hellenistic sculpture, impressed crowned N mark, possibly for Naples, the nude goddess of beauty depicted surprised at her bath, wearing only an arm band, the stepped circular base exterior impressed "V. FIRENSE" Dimensions: Height: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.) Provenance: With an antique shop in Wells, Maine, 1986, ($85) From the Collection of Diana Edwards Murnaghan, No. 156 Catalogue note: See the Crouching Venus prototype, Haskell and Penny, "Taste and the Antique", (1981), no. 86; There is also a version of The Crouching Venus in the Vatican.
• THE GALLERY OF MAPS IN THE VATICAN,
  THE GALLERY OF MAPS IN THE VATICAN, 1994 La Galleria delle Carte geografiche in Vaticano. Mirabilia Italiae / Franco Cosimo Panini, (3) vols. in slipcase with ribbon pull: text, atlas, and loose folded maps in case, text in English and Italian, 13"h x 10"w x 5.5"d
• FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL BRONZE
  FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL BRONZE AMAZON, F. BARBEDIENNEFrench Neoclassical patinated bronze sculpture, late 19th c., Statue of an Amazon, after the antique marble statue in the Vatican Museums, Rome, signed in cast F. Barbedienne Fondeur (Ferdinand Barbedienne, France, 1810-1892), reduction mechanique A. Collas (Achille Collas, France, 1795-1859), approx 32.25"h, 11.25"w, 8"d
• LUIGI ROSSINI (1790-1857) ST.
  LUIGI ROSSINI (1790-1857) ST. PETERS BASILICA(2) Unframed matte etching by Luigi Rossini (Italy 1790-1857, Saint Peters Basilica in the Vatican ("Nave Piccola di S. Pietro in Vaticano"), lettered at inscription L. Rossini (Luigi Rossini, Italy, 1790-1857), plate: 23.5"h, 18.5"w, sheet: 24.75"w, 20"d
• (44) SPECTACULAR VENETIAN
  (44) SPECTACULAR VENETIAN ENAMELED GLASS SERVICE(lot of 44) Venetian enameled glass table service, early 20th c., an authorized replica after the original owned by Prince Torlonia of Rome, hand-blown thin glass, parcel gilt, with finely hand-painted polychrome enamel, depicting a procession of figures, a Roman emperor rides in a horse-drawn chariot, an attendant holding a sign reading S.P.Q.R (Senatus Populusque Romanus, The Senate and People of Rome), including: (11) tall chalices, 5.75"h, 3"diam, (12) short chalices, (one) with repair at top of stem, 5.25"h, 2.75"diam, (17) champagne saucers/ coupes, 4.5"h, 4"diam, (3) tazze, 7.25"h, 6.75"diam, (1) center or punch bowl, 10"h, 11"diam; 12.25lbs total * Provenance: "Paintings & Art, Property from the Estate of the Late Walter Jennings" at Public Auction, October 25, 26, 1949, Parke-Bernet Galleries, lot 14-17, held on the premises of Burrwood at Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island; to J.A. Moore, College Station, Texas, October 1949, to our consignor. *Note: The princes Torlonia are an Italian noble family from Rome who acquired a huge fortune in the 18th and 19th centuries through administering the finances of the Vatican. *Notes: "The Parke-Bernet auction catalog states: "The original of this exquisite service is owned by the family of Prince Torlonia of Rome, who gave his authorization to have this replica made". Walter Jennings (1858-1933), Vice President Standard Oil Company, nephew of John D. Rockefeller. Two photos of the Jennings "Burwood" home, built in 1899, are included in this listing**
• BRONZE MODEL OF THE APOLLO
  BRONZE MODEL OF THE APOLLO BELVEDERE, AFTER THE ANTIQUEBronze, signed illegibly on the base. 25 x 9 1.2 in. diam. Note: This model is after the AD 120-140 Roman marble discovered in Rome in the late 15th century, now in the Vatican Museum, itself a copy of an earlier Greek bronze sculpture by Leochares. Condition In good condition. Right foot of figure is loose with scuffing and an even patina. Nicely cast. 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.
• CODICE MESSICANO VATICANO, NO. 3773
  CODICE MESSICANO VATICANO, NO. 3773 Codice Messicano Vaticano, No. 3773. Edizione del Duca de Loubat. Roma. 1896, facsimile of a Precolumbian Mexican codex produced by the Duke of Loubat from the original housed in the Vatican librar, housed in quarter-leather-covered wooden box.
• Carol Summers 1925–2016. The
  Carol Summers 1925–2016. The Vatican Seen from the Air. 1958, woodcut on rice paper. 13½ h × 21 w in. result: $126. estimate: $400–600. Signed, titled and numbered to lower edge ‘174/220 The Vatican Seen from the Air Carol Summers’. This work is number 174 from the edition of 220.
• LUIZ FERREIRA (PORTUGUESE,
  LUIZ FERREIRA (PORTUGUESE, 1909-1994) SILVER SWAN PLANT...Luiz Ferreira (Portuguese, 1909-1994) Silver Swan Planter Marked 'LF' and 'David Ferreira, Porto' 24 in. h. x 9 in. w. x 24 in. d. The work of Luiz Ferreira was and continues to be, the testimony of an exquisite treatment of noble metals and stones, in a combination of materials with great decorative effect. All this spirit is in the LF stores, places of good taste par excellence. It is there that each customer looks for the art of Luiz Ferreira expressed in silver, jewels, the famous animals of enormous variety and color richness and many other objects. Luiz Ferreira was in essence a Esteta, revealing great imagination and creative ability. Man of high sensitivity, from the forms that surrounded him, gave life to numerous pieces where it is always possible to find the conjugation of the classic and the modern, in an interconnection ruled by the harmony and dialogue of the forms. Luiz Ferreira entered the universe of artists of great name of the Portuguese silversmiths and his work consecrates in a very special way the supremacy of the decorative before the utility. In his work there is Art, in the full sense of the word. Famous Customers Who Own Parts LUIZ FERREIRA Duchess D'Alba, Queen Elizabeth II, Kings of Spain, Dukes of Windsor, John Paul II to the Vatican, Nixon (United States President), Jaqueline Kenedy, Amália Rodrigues, Vieira da Silva, Americo Tomás, Paul Meurisse Pitanguy, Rute Marinho, Dior House, Chanel House, Tifany's NYC, Hélène Rochas, Helena Rubinstein. Condition: Overall condition is good, with a few minor dings. Weighs approximately 6 lbs 8 oz on a postal scale.
• BOEHM PORCELAIN CREATION OF STARS
  BOEHM PORCELAIN CREATION OF STARS AND PLANETS PAINTINGHand painted on porcelain, gold frame. Signed. The Vatican Museum and EM Boehm present the Collection from Michelangelo's Frescoes in The Sistine Chapel. Image Size: 7.75"H x 17.5"W. Hallmark: SP150. Artist: Boehm Issued: 1995 Dimensions: 13 1/2"H x 22 3/4"W x 1 3/4"D Edition Number: 9 Edition Size: 200 Manufacturer: Edward Marshall Boehm, Inc. Country of Origin: USA Condition: Excellent
• 48PC ITALIAN & GREEK SOUVENIR
  48PC ITALIAN & GREEK SOUVENIR POSTCARDS AND PHOTOSVintage, in color. Comprised of 40 postcards and 8 photos. Depicting various sights and landmarks of mainly Rome, the Vatican, and only four photos of Greece. Postcards are unused. This item has no reserve. Dimensions: 3.5"-5.75"L x 3.5"-4"W Condition: Age related wear.
• "ENRIQUE OREJUDO ALONSO" CARVED
  "ENRIQUE OREJUDO ALONSO" CARVED ALABASTER BOLOGNA MIRRO...DESCRIPTION: (Enrique Orejudo Alonso) figural carved alabaster mirror. Orejudo Complementos - "Bologna Mirror, based on the commemorative cartouche in the map room in the Vatican. It represents the region of Bologna. The landscape of the crest is a representation of the painting "Landscape with Ruins" by the Venetian painter Francesco Guardi (1712-1793)" (Ref: 926) Features an alabaster foundation with polychrome oil and gilt finishes, completed with a beveled glass mirror. Inscribed: "E. Orejudo for Akiba" (Includes "Orejudo Complementos" book) CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: Spain DIMENSIONS: H: 62" x Depth: 3.5" x L: 43" (Lbs: 75) CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• ITALIAN STUDIO MOSAICO "BROCCATA DI
  ITALIAN STUDIO MOSAICO "BROCCATA DI RAFFAELLO" MOSAICDESCRIPTION: A Mosaic after "Broccata Di Raffaello" crafted by Vaticano Studio Mosaico depicts a Greco-Roman figure carrying vessels down steps. These Mosaics are created by the same craftsman that restore pieces in the Vatican. Stickered along the back "Studio Del Mosaico Fabrica S. Pietro In Vaticano" with S# 4737A. CIRCA: Mid- Late 20th Century. ORIGIN: Vatican, Italy DIMENSIONS: H: 21" W: 14" ( without Frame: 15" x 8.5") Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
• ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC PLAQUE BY
  ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC PLAQUE BY SILVIO SECCHI C1930An antique Italian micromosaic plaque titled "Lotta Impari" by Silvio Secchi circa 1930. From the Mosaic Studio of the Vatican. Gallery tag en verso reads: Studio Del Mosaico S.C. della Rev. Fabrica S. Pietro in Vaticano No. 4740 A Plaque size: 19.75" x 14.75" Ht: 27.5" Wd: 22.25" (framed)
• GOOD 19TH C. ITALIAN MICRO-MOSAIC
  GOOD 19TH C. ITALIAN MICRO-MOSAIC PLAQUE OF THE VATICAN...Good 19th C. Italian micro-mosaic plaque of the Vatican with the Castel Sant’Angelo in foreground right, and St. Peters Basilica in middle background, with figures, and a boat in foreground, 6 ½” x 5” mounted in fancy gilt frame. Condition: Good condition, no losses, or repairs, mottling to black Belgium
• PARIAN BISQUE BUST OF APOLLO
  PARIAN BISQUE BUST OF APOLLO BELVEDERE, AFTER CHARLES D...After Pierre Charles-Eugene Delpech (France, 20th Century) Greek-style Parian Bisque porcelain bust portrait copy after the Apollo Belvedere original Hellenistic Roman marble sculpture. The bust is mounted to a round pedestal with rim stamped "Art. Union of London, 1861/ Published February 1, 1861". Signed en verso "C. Delpech", and stamped "(REDI)"/ B.L.W.A.M" below. 13 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W x 6" D. Note: The original Roman sculpture titled "The Apollo Belvedere" C. 120-140 AD is currently housed in the Vatican Museums in the Vatican City, Italy. Condition: One minor flaw in the making to the right shoulder, and wear to inscription en verso. otherwise in very good condition.
• EUGEN CIUCA ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR
  EUGEN CIUCA ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR "ALARME"Eugen Ciuca (New York, 1913-2005) figural abstract watercolor; signed to bottom right corner; also signed verso as well as titled "Alarme", and featuring artist's address, telephone number, and marked "The Fourth Dimension in the Art"; measures approximately 32-1/2" x 24-3/4" with frame and has a sight image of approximately 22-3/4" x 15-1/4"; in Good overall condition with some wear to frame. Eugen Ciuca, sculptor, painter, engraver, and art critic, was born February 27th, 1913, in Romania. At age six, he created his first sculptures, and in 1938, at age 23, he had his first exhibition. His exhibitions are now a total of 88, 42 of them one-man shows. Work by Mr. Ciuca is in nine museums around the world including the Gerald R. Ford museum. He has done work for the White House and the Vatican, and is considered the founder of art's fourth dimension. Awards and honors include listings in 33 books. He has a PhD in fine art, and was a Professor of Art. He lived in America for a good part of his life and considered himself to be an American artist. Eugen Ciuca died in 2005.
• AN ANCIENT ROMAN STYLE TRAVERTINE
  AN ANCIENT ROMAN STYLE TRAVERTINE LIMESTONE FREE STAND ...AN ANCIENT ROMAN STYLE TRAVERTINE LIMESTONE FREE STAND SOAKING TUB, MODERN, hewn from a single block of russet, gray, and cream figured stone, with a flat rolled edge rim, on an oval basin with paired ring handle form details carved in relief above plain tapered sides ending on a conforming flat base, enclosing a circular drain. Note: Similar ancient Roman carved stone soaking tubs can be found in some noble families palazzi throughout the Rome area. One Imperial carved porphyry tub basin, often referred to as Nero's bath tub, can be found in the Vatican. Many of these tubs were later repurposed as public watering basins and the early Christians would sometimes use them as funeral sarcophagus by carving additional Christian details on the sides. Height: 24.50" Width: 54.00" Depth: 32.00" Condition: Mild surface wear, but overall in very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• ALEXANDER VIII GILT BRONZE PAPAL
  ALEXANDER VIII GILT BRONZE PAPAL MEDAL SCUDO 1690 - HAM...17th century Italian gilt bronze papal medal or scudo, 1690, with the obverse depicting a bust of Pope Alexander VIII (born as Pietro Vito Ottoboni, 1610-1691), and the reverse depicting billowing incense. It was sculpted by Giovanni Martino Hamerani (ca. 1646-1705), of the two-century Hamerani dynasty that dominated Vatican coinage for a long time. The obverse shows Pope Alexander VIII wearing a papal tiara and a picture of Saint Bruno along his collar. The text surrounding him below a dotted border reads "ALEXAN VIII. PONT. M. A. I." with the sculptor's signature "HAMERAN" along the lower left. The reverse depicts a censer blowing out smoke, surrounded by text beneath a dotted border that reads "SVAVITATE," which means "with suavitas," or sweetness. This was the motto of Pope Alexander VIII who prided himself on being like a Robin Hood figure, redistributing the wealth of the Vatican and giving it to the poor. However, he was greatly nepotistic in that a great amount of the wealth and offices were given to his relatives, such as Pietro Ottoboni, his grandnephew. Diameter: 1 1/4 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• GROUP OF 12 ITALIAN 800 SILVER
  GROUP OF 12 ITALIAN 800 SILVER SOUVENIR SPOONSGroup of 12 Italian 800 silver souvenir spoons. Each depicting various icons of Italy including SPQR, a ship, putti, and the crossed keys of the Vatican. All marked 800 along the bowl of the spoon. In a custom carrying case. Gross weight of silver: 159.8 g. Each, length: 5 1/4 in x width: 1 in. Condition: The items are in fair condition. Wear and discoloration throughout, as expected from age and use. All components are present; no visible cracks or losses. Old polish collected to recessed areas. When inspected under UV light, there is no visible sign of restoration. Wear to the box; clips work smoothly.
• GIUSEPPE VASI VIEW OF ROME
  GIUSEPPE VASI VIEW OF ROME ETCHING CA. 1771Giuseppe Vasi (Italian, 1710-1782). Large etching on wove paper titled "Veduta della Basilica di S. Paolo fuori le mura ed adiacenze dal Monte Aventino, e dal fiume Tevere (View of the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls and its vicinity from Mount Aventino and the River Tiber)" depicting a grand view of Rome, ca. 1771. It shows the magnificence of both ancient (Campo Vaccino) and modern (the Vatican) Rome. Literature: Harper, James G., and James Tice. "Giuseppe Vasi's Rome: Lasting Impressions from the Age of the Grand Tour." (Eugene, Oregon: University of Oregon Press, 2010) page 103. Height:42 1/2 in x width: 30 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• STUDIO DEL MOSAICO, THE VATICAN,
  STUDIO DEL MOSAICO, THE VATICAN, MOSAIC(20th century) Madonna Del Buon Consiglio (no.6626), label verso, stone and glass on marble, 23-5/8 x 21-3/4 in., Provenance: Property from the Estate of John Hughes, Chicago; Note: This work is after the fresco translated "Our Lady of Good Counsel" that is said to be miraculous. It is held by the thirteenth century Augustinian church at Genazzano, near Rome, Italy. Condition: good condition, evidence of strengthening of support verso at crack, some lifting of coating, glue evident verso in UV light
• FINE MICRO MOSAIC CROSS, ITALIAN
  FINE MICRO MOSAIC CROSS, ITALIAN SCENES OF THE VATICAN,...Fine Micro Mosaic Cross, Italian scenes of the Vatican, Rome, on silver plated base, probably 19th century, height 8 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• 16 REFERENCE BOOKS16 vintage
  16 REFERENCE BOOKS16 vintage reference books: -New tendencies in art by Aldo Pellegrini. - The great Book Of French Impressionism By Horst Keller. -The World Of Van Gogh 1853- 1890 by Robert Wallace and the editors of time-life books. -The World Of Delacroix 1798- 1863 by Tom Prideaux. -The World Of Leonard 1452-1519 by Robert Wallace. -The World Of Cezanne 1839-1906 by Richard W. Murphy. - Hermitage Leningrad By Vitaly Suslov. - Van Gogh by Keith Wheldon. - The Bilderbuch By R.F. Bon Frenbold. The World Of Goya 1746-1828 By Richard Schickel. - Degas- Metropolitan Museum of Art. - A ngels From The Vatican. -The World Of Picasso By Lael Wertenbaker. - South Beach Style By Laura Cerwinske. -Japan A History Of Art By Bradley Smith. - Portrait De Michele.
• TOM FREEMAN (1952 - 2015)
  TOM FREEMAN (1952 - 2015) "TITANIC"Tom Freeman (American, 1952 - 2015) "Titanic" Watercolor on Paper. Signed and dated 1987 lower right. Sheet Size: 22 x 29 in. Unframed. Born in Pontiac Michigan in 1952. He had served with the U.S. Military for over seven years and after his service, moved to the art world. Tom Freeman is a well known artist for his works in naval history, generally watercolors and acrylics. Over the span of his career, he had attracted much attention and was asked to display collections of his works in the Vatican, the Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum in Haifa, Israel, and the Royal Palace of Bahrain. In 1986 Tom was asked to display his works in the White House where they currently reside. Condition: - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. - Due to the size of our gallery not all items are out for preview at one time. If you plan on coming to preview any lot(s) we recommend letting us know prior so we can have them collected and prepared for your preview. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via WIRE TRANSFER, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - All items are sold as-is where-is and no guarantees are made of any kind. All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - All artwork is listed and sold per section (10) of our terms and conditions, please read over all definitions of authorship prior to bidding to better understand artwork listings. - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail.com - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through multiple online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be outbid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. - Unless otherwise stated in the description, all items are sold without additional documentation or COAs. If any supporting documentation is available an image will be available online via the catalog listing.
• TOM FREEMAN (1952 - 2015)
  TOM FREEMAN (1952 - 2015) "HURRICANE"Tom Freeman (American, 1952 - 2015) "Hurricane" Watercolor on Paper. Signed and dated 1988 lower left. Image Size: 21 x 28.25 Sheet Size: 22.75 x 30.5 in. Unframed. Born in Pontiac Michigan in 1952. He had served with the U.S. Military for over seven years and after his service, moved to the art world. Tom Freeman is a well known artist for his works in naval history, generally watercolors and acrylics. Over the span of his career, he had attracted much attention and was asked to display collections of his works in the Vatican, the Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum in Haifa, Israel, and the Royal Palace of Bahrain. In 1986 Tom was asked to display his works in the White House where they currently reside. Condition: - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. - Due to the size of our gallery not all items are out for preview at one time. If you plan on coming to preview any lot(s) we recommend letting us know prior so we can have them collected and prepared for your preview. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via WIRE TRANSFER, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - All items are sold as-is where-is and no guarantees are made of any kind. All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - All artwork is listed and sold per section (10) of our terms and conditions, please read over all definitions of authorship prior to bidding to better understand artwork listings. - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail.com - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through multiple online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be outbid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. - Unless otherwise stated in the description, all items are sold without additional documentation or COAs. If any supporting documentation is available an image will be available online via the catalog listing.
• LEONARD BASKIN "DRAWING FOR THE
  LEONARD BASKIN "DRAWING FOR THE ILIAD" PORTFOLIO (1962)...Leonard Baskin (1922-2000). "Drawings for the Iliad" (Delphic Arts, New York City, 1962) including 60 lithographs after drawings by Baskin. Accompanied by 6 original etchings (2 impressions each of "Hephaistos", "Ares", and "Homer") hand-signed in pencil by Baskin, 3 numbered XLII/LX (42 of 60) in pencil + page from edition XLII (42) of a deluxe portfolio of 150 lithographs after Baskin's pen and ink wash drawings published by Delphic Arts in New York that same year (also with the title "Drawings for the Illiad") that reads in part, "150 copies … have been published … The paper throughout is Fabriano … text … printed at the Gehenna Press … quotations are Lattimore’s translation … The edition has been arranged as follows. Copies number one through ninety are accompanied by three original etchings by Leonard Baskin. Copies numbred I-LX have an extra suite of etchings …" All is protected in an original 1962 Delphic Arts portfolio cover. Size (portfolio): 26.875" L x 20.625" W (68.3 cm x 52.4 cm) According to Princeton University Special Collections, Firestone Library, Graphic Arts Collection (where all the variations of publications reproducing Baskin's drawings have been collected): " Richard Lattimore's now-classic translation of Homer's The Iliad was first published by the University of Chicago Press in 1951. A decade later, the Press invited the artist Leonard Baskin (1922-2000) to produce drawings for a lavish illustrated edition, which came out in 1962. That same year a deluxe portfolio of 150 lithographs [seen at the top] after Baskin’s pen and ink wash drawings was published by Delphic Arts in New York, with the title Drawings for the Iliad. The first 90 copies included an additional three etchings, which were also distributed separately (two copies of each etchings) under the same title. If that isn't complicated enough, an exhibition of Baskin's drawings traveled to multiple venues in 1962 and an exhibition catalogue published under the same title. Leonard Baskin was a 20th century "Renaissance Man" - a highly respected sculptor, printmaker, writer, and watercolorist. His prints included mythological, classical, and biblical scenes as well as portraits and floral studies. Baskin studied at Yale University from 1941 to 1943 and received his B.A. at the New School for Social Research in 1949. He also founded Gehenna Press which specialized in fine book production and taught printmaking and sculpture at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts as well as Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts from 1953 until 1974. Baskin's artworks are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, the Vatican Museum, the Smithsonian Institute, the Tate Gallery in London, and other elite institutions. His noted public sculptural commissions include pieces for the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial as well as the Holocaust Memorial in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Baskin also received many prestigious honors, such as a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Gold Medal of the National Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Jewish Cultural Achievement Award. He was also honored with numerous retrospective exhibitions at institutions including the Smithsonian Museum, the Albertina Museum, and the Library of Congress. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, 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. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174757 Condition: 6 original etchings (2 impressions each of "Hephaistos", "Ares", and "Homer") are hand-signed in pencil by Baskin, 3 numbered XLII/LX (42 of 60) in pencil. Impressions are strong. Portfolio is in very good condition - just a few stray marks/stains and abrasions - with nice leather ties. Pages show slight age wear. Very nice overall.
• SIGNED LEONARD BASKIN MONOTYPE -
  SIGNED LEONARD BASKIN MONOTYPE - "GERONIMO" (1992)Leonard Baskin (American, 1922-2000). "Geronimo" monotype, 1992. Artist's signature, "monotype touched" and title handwritten in pencil beneath image. An impressive hand-colored monotype by legendary artist Leonard Baskin depicting a bust-length portrait of the famous Geronimo - a respected leader, medicine man, and shaman of the Apache people. Leonard Baskin created two series of lithographs that depict 19th century Native Americans, including illustrious individuals such as Crazy Horse, Red Cloud, and Geronimo. His poignant portraits convey these sitters' noble qualities as well as the despair and loss experienced by these people. This project began when Leonard Baskin was asked to illustrate a handbook for Custer National Park (now called Little Big-Horn National Park). Since Baskin actually detested Custer, he instead opted to create portraits of Native American chiefs and leaders that conveyed their bravery and intelligence like this example. Size of sight view: 23.875" L x 17.875" W (60.6 cm x 45.4 cm) Size of frame: 31.5" L x 25.5" W (80 cm x 64.8 cm) Leonard Baskin was a creative force for more than 5 decades and worked in a variety of media; however, he is best known for sizeable works on paper like this example. "Geronimo" is rendered in Baskin's characteristically expressive manner and grand scale. It is among Baskin's figurative prints that rivaled the works of Abstract Expressionists during his day, set in a custom frame and hand signed. Baskin was a 20th century "Renaissance Man" - a highly respected sculptor, printmaker, writer, and watercolorist. His prints included mythological, classical, and biblical scenes as well as portraits and floral studies. Baskin studied at Yale University from 1941 to 1943 and received his B.A. at the New School for Social Research in 1949. He also founded Gehenna Press which specialized in fine book production and taught printmaking and sculpture at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts as well as Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts from 1953 until 1974. Baskin's artworks are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, the Vatican Museum, the Smithsonian Institute, the Tate Gallery in London, and other elite institutions. "Angel of Death" has been collected by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art among others (accession numbers 1971.300, 1971.25, and 1961-157-4 respectively). His noted public sculptural commissions include pieces for the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial as well as the Holocaust Memorial in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Baskin also received many prestigious honors, such as a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Gold Medal of the National Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Jewish Cultural Achievement Award. He was also honored with numerous retrospective exhibitions at institutions including the Smithsonian Museum, the Albertina Museum, and the Library of Congress. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, 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. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173143 Condition: Artist's signature, "monotype touched" and title are handwritten in pencil beneath the image. This striking monotype with beautiful hand coloring is set in a custom frame behind glass and has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in excellent condition. Normal tears to gallery paper on verso that do not impact the image. Fitted with suspension wire and ready to display. Accompanied by tag listing price at $7500.
• 1960S LEONARD BASKIN ORIGINAL
  1960S LEONARD BASKIN ORIGINAL WOOD BLOCK - "ICARUS"Leonard Baskin (American, 1922-2000). "Icarus" hand-carved wooden block for creating woodcuts, ca. 1967 to 1968. An impressively large original block for Leonard Baskin's "Icarus" mounted in a custom frame. Baskin's hand-carved image presents the Greek mythological figure's misshapen body with distorted limbs and torso - as seen from above and perhaps falling - surrounded by his ruffled wings that would only result in an ill-fated flight, rendered in an oval format inscribed within the rectangular block. The block floats against a linen-covered matte and is mounted within an attractive custom frame. Size (block): 32" L x 22.125" W (81.3 cm x 56.2 cm) Size (frame): 42" L x 32.125" W (106.7 cm x 81.6 cm) In 2019, the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California presented, "A Passionate Muse: The Art of Leonard Baskin" and the press release discussed Baskin's Icarus, "Against the grain of the mainstream art world, which at the time prized Abstract Expressionism as exemplified by artists such as Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, Baskin made the human figure his main vehicle for expression. He did so throughout his career. Myth and literature that explore humanity’s foibles, failings, and triumphs provided subjects for later prints, such as 1968’s Icarus. Though it is tempting to relate its creation to the upheaval and disappointments of 1968, its meaning is more universal. His close friend and collaborator, the poet Ted Hughes, says, 'The scope he embraces, the depth he searches, the specific pain he locates, the light he casts on what he finds, and his treatment of it, present us with what we might well call uncommon forms.'" Leonard Baskin was a 20th century "Renaissance Man" - a highly respected sculptor, printmaker, writer, and watercolorist. His prints included mythological, classical, and biblical scenes as well as portraits and floral studies. Baskin studied at Yale University from 1941 to 1943 and received his B.A. at the New School for Social Research in 1949. He also founded Gehenna Press which specialized in fine book production and taught printmaking and sculpture at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts as well as Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts from 1953 until 1974. Baskin's artworks are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, the Vatican Museum, the Smithsonian Institute, the Tate Gallery in London, and other elite institutions. "Angel of Death" has been collected by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art among others (accession numbers 1971.300, 1971.25, and 1961-157-4 respectively). His noted public sculptural commissions include pieces for the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial as well as the Holocaust Memorial in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Baskin also received many prestigious honors, such as a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Gold Medal of the National Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Jewish Cultural Achievement Award. He was also honored with numerous retrospective exhibitions at institutions including the Smithsonian Museum, the Albertina Museum, and the Library of Congress. Leonard Baskin's "Icarus" is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (1967.66.1), Delaware Art Museum (2009-17), and the Hood Museum at Dartmouth College (PR.967.83). Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, 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. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173166 Condition: The original block was "destroyed" or rendered unusable by carving a horizontal line across the middle. Original block design is covered with dry ink. Linen covered matte surrounding original block is in very nice condition. A few scuffs and abrasions to the frame. Fit with suspension wire. Tag attached to suspension wire lists a price of $2500.
• SIGNED 1960S LEONARD BASKIN WOODCUT
  SIGNED 1960S LEONARD BASKIN WOODCUT - GREAT BIRD MANLeonard Baskin (American, 1922-2000). "The Great Bird Man" woodcut, ca. 1963. Signed and titled in pencil below image. One of Leonard Baskin's impressively large woodcuts which are oftentimes referred to as "door prints" because of their size. The composition features a colossal hybrid figure with an avian head and a human body. Baskin was fascinated by raptors and created haunting images of human-bird figures like this example. His skill as an observer of nature as well as his penchant for eerie, nightmarish imagery informed these works. Simultaneously arresting and haunting, "The Great Bird Man" is a gripping portrayal of a winged hybrid creature set in a custom frame and hand signed by the legendary Leonard Baskin who was a creative force for more than five decades and created images of raptors and human-bird forms for several decades. Size (sight view): 62.5" L x 30" W (158.8 cm x 76.2 cm) Size (frame): 68.25" L x 37.25" W (173.4 cm x 94.6 cm) Leonard Baskin was a 20th century "Renaissance Man" - a highly respected sculptor, printmaker, writer, and watercolorist. His prints included mythological, classical, and biblical scenes as well as portraits and floral studies. Baskin studied at Yale University from 1941 to 1943 and received his B.A. at the New School for Social Research in 1949. He also founded Gehenna Press which specialized in fine book production and taught printmaking and sculpture at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts as well as Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts from 1953 until 1974. Baskin's artworks are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, the Vatican Museum, the Smithsonian Institute, the Tate Gallery in London, and other elite institutions. "Angel of Death" has been collected by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art among others (accession numbers 1971.300, 1971.25, and 1961-157-4 respectively). His noted public sculptural commissions include pieces for the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial as well as the Holocaust Memorial in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Baskin also received many prestigious honors, such as a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Gold Medal of the National Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Jewish Cultural Achievement Award. He was also honored with numerous retrospective exhibitions at institutions including the Smithsonian Museum, the Albertina Museum, and the Library of Congress. Leonard Baskin's "The Great Bird Man" may also be found in the permanent collections of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (accession number 1971.26), the Philadelphia Museum of Art (accession number 2014-49-22), the Delaware Museum of Art (accession number 2009-50), and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (accession number 1996.155.4). Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, 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. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173151 Condition: Signed and titled in pencil below image. A very strong impression of this monumental woodcut. Has not been examined outside the frame. Appears to have some crease marks in areas as shown, and minor staining and a few small tears/losses in margins. Frame is also quite nice save some scuffs to wood and plexiglass. Fit with suspension wire.
• SIGNED 19TH C. ITALIAN AGATE
  SIGNED 19TH C. ITALIAN AGATE CAMEO OF TUCCIA, GIROMETTI...Western Europe, Italy, Neoclassical period, ca. early 19th century CE. Signature on lower left periphery. A gorgeous signed agate cameo by Italian engraver Giuseppe Girometti (1780 -1851) featuring a skillfully sculpted image of Tuccia, the Roman Vestal Virgin who was accused of adultery and proved her innocence by carrying water in a flat, perforated basket without any falling to the ground through the sieve. The elegant beauty strides right, her flowing robes swirling around her in graceful wisps, perhaps alluding to the flowing nature of the liquid she carries, as she turns to her right, looking down at the shallow basket. The strap of her peplos teasingly slips down her right shoulder, almost exposing her bare breast. Note the artist's careful attention to detail in each billowing fold of the cascading fabric, as well as the Classical features of her visage and the intricate twists of her chignon. Easily set into a pendant, ring, or brooch for a stunning, wearable piece of history! Size: 1" L x 0.7" W (2.5 cm x 1.8 cm) Giuseppe Girometti was an accomplished engraver and works by him can be found in many renowned collections, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.), the Vatican Museums, and the British Museum. In fact, a slightly larger cameo by Giuseppe Girometti sold for 12,600 GBP (equivalent to $17,427.06 at that time) at Sotheby's London as lot 65 on July 15th, 2021 ("Small Wonders: Early Gems and Jewels") and another in a gold frame went for 27,500 GBP (equivalent to $33,665.50 at that time) as lot 143 at Bonham's London on October 13th, 2016 ("Jewellery"). 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. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #178146 Condition: Signature on lower left periphery. Miniscule nick to lower right periphery, but otherwise intact and excellent with impressive preservation of detail.
• NAUTILUS SHELL SILVER DRAGON DISH
  NAUTILUS SHELL SILVER DRAGON DISH BY PESTELLI CREAZIONI...Western Europe, Italy, ca. 20th century CE. A stunning ornamental nautilus shell in a sterling silver dragon stand designed and handmade by Pestelli Creazioni. The pedestal is a scallop shell, the underside is stamped with maker and purity marks. A pair of clawed legs support the dragon head that wraps over the shell's spiral. Pestelli specializes in "jewelry and silverware in antique style," hiring exceptionally skilled goldsmiths and artisans. The company was founded in 1908 in Florence's historical center, with inspiration from the Renaissance and Medici collection. These works were made on the principle: quality over quantity - pieces might follow a similar design, but the use of natural stone or shell, such as this nautilus, ensures that each is unique. Pestelli's is currently managed by 4th generation Tommaso Pestelli, and artistic works are displayed at the Silver Museum in Florence and owned by special clients such as the Vatican and European royalty. Size: 4" L x 2.25" W x 5" H (10.2 cm x 5.7 cm x 12.7 cm); silver quality: 92%; weight: 230 grams Provenance: private Rancho Mirage, California, USA collection, by inheritance in 2020; ex-Dr. TDR Berreth, California, USA, acquired before 1982 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. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179119 Condition: Intact and excellent. Clear marks on underside of base. Patina and dark toning to silver.
• NEOCLASSICAL TOMB OF LUCIUS
  NEOCLASSICAL TOMB OF LUCIUS CORNELIUS SCIPIO BARBATUSNEOCLASSICAL TOMB OF LUCIUS CORNELIUS SCIPIO BARBATUS Italian, 19th century, carved Sienna marble. The lid with palm-scrolled ends, inscribed to the front, the body of Roman Doric entablature above the inscription. The sarcophagus of Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus, Roman consul and victor over the Etruscans at the Battle of Volterra in 298 BC, was rediscovered in 1780 as the only intact survival within the Tomb of the Scipios on the Via Appia. It gained instant fame and became an iconic emblem of the Grand Tour. The sarcophagus is now held in the Museo Pio Clementino in the Vatican. The main epitaph recorded in the inscription has been translated as: "Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus, the son of Gnaeus, a courageous and wise man, whose beauty was as great as his manliness, was consul, censor and aedile in your country. He conquered Taurasia and Cisauna, in the Samnium, and subjugated the whole of Lucania, bringing back hostages". 4 x 7 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (10.2 x 18.4 x 7 cm.) Ex Iowa Wesleyan University collection; Bequeathed by the Alden Lowell Doud Estate, Washington D.C. Condition: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Reference to condition written, oral or within a condition report shall not be regarded as a full account of condition and may not include all defects, alterations, or restorations. Absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is flawless or lacking imperfections or damage. Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Returns shall not be accepted on the basis of condition.
• BOEHM PAIR OF MUTE SWANS 400-14:
  BOEHM PAIR OF MUTE SWANS 400-14: Pair of Boehm Porcelain Mute Swans # 400-14. One is 17.5'' h by 15.5'' w. The resting swan is 10'' h x 13'' w. 400 pair of these swans were made and the issue closed in 1977 at $4,000.00. Original purchase price was $7820. Boehm porcelain sculptures are featured in 137 museums worldwide, including the White House, the Vatican, the Smithsonian, and Buckingham Palace. CONDITION: 1 flower is missing from taller swan
• BOEHM PAIR OF MUTE SWANS 400-14:
  BOEHM PAIR OF MUTE SWANS 400-14: Pair of Boehm Porcelain Mute Swans # 400-14. One is 17.5'' h by 15.5'' w. The resting swan is 10'' h x 13'' w. 400 pair of these swans were made and the issue closed in 1977 at $4,000.00. Original purchase price was $7820. Boehm porcelain sculptures are featured in 137 museums worldwide, including the White House, the Vatican, the Smithsonian, and Buckingham Palace. CONDITION: 1 flower is missing from taller swan. 2 feathers on right wing of larger swan have been reattached with glue.
• (7) VOLS. MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE
  (7) VOLS. MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE TAPESTRIES & ART Includes: 1) Flemish Apocalypse. M. Moleiro; 2) Treasured Vestments from the Archdiocese of New York Used at the Vatican. D'Urso; 3) Tapestry in the Renaissance: Art and Magnificence. Metropolitan Museum; 4) The Bayeux Tapestry. Knopf, 1985, in slipcase; 5) The Grandes Heures of Jean Duke of Berry. George Braziller, 1971; 6) George Leleand Hunter. Tapestries of Clarence H. Mackay. Privately printed, New York, 1925; 7) William Voelkle. The Spanish Forger. Morgan Library, 1978; 17"h x 12.5"w (largest)