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February 21-23, 2005 Furniture and Decorative Arts Auction (post-auction prices) Page 1
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0205-0001 | FRENCH BRONZE FIGURAL TABLE LAMP of the Victorian period. Bronze depicts barefoot, scantily clad figure of woman standing, holding guitar on attached plinth. Over head is curved metal bower of vining flowers, with three lights. Height 24 in., width 16 in. c. 1890's. | $300 - $400 | $350
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| 0205-0002 | A VICTORIAN 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH TORTOISE SHELL CARD CASE with silver diamond-shaped cross hatching. The top lifts with lever release to reveal slide out vellum writing sheet. 3 in. wide, 4 1/4 in. tall. | $200 - $300 | $400
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| 0205-0003 | AN ENGLISH MULTI-TASK POCKET KNIFE, having six folding tools, fitted with faux tortoise shell handle. Length 3 1/2 in. | $100 - $150 | $60
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| 0205-0004 | AN ORNATE BRASS ENGLISH THERMOMETER-CALENDAR. The calendar dated, Saturday, May 3, C. 1900, with thermometer on the left side and note paper on the right, with easel. 8 in. wide, 10-1/2 in. ht. | $150 - $200 | $100
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0205-0005 | FRENCH TERRA COTTA SCULPTURE depicting two alert setter dogs hunting. Signed indistinctly on base, c. 1875. Length 15 in., height 9 1/4 in. | $250 - $350 | $225
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| 0205-0006 | AN ENGLISH PAPIER-MACHE AND LACQUERED STAMP BOX, 19th century. The rectangular box decorated with a cartouche of a mother and 2 children at the table, with gold frame. When opened the interior reveals divided spaces for stamps and other useful items. 3-1/2 in. by 2-1/2 in. | $150 - $200 | $80
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| 0205-0007 | PAIR BLACKAMOOR FIGURAL CANDLE HOLDERS. Gilt metal blackamoor boy figure standing, holding elongated standard ending in candle holder, a left hand and right hand view. Each 15 1/2 in. tall. | $200 - $300 | $350
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| 0205-0008 | THREE CHINESE PORCELAIN COVERED JARS, stylized deep orange foo lions on white grounds, including a melon jar, 14 in. ht.; together with a pair of ginger jars, 10-1/2 in. ht. | $180 - $250 | $90
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0205-0009 | A FRENCH ENAMELED PORCELAIN MINIATURE VASE, having hand enameled portrait of a young woman with gold interior rim and handle, with Royal Schwarzburg trademark underfoot, 2-1/2 in. ht. | $150 - $200 | $150
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| 0205-0010 | AN EAST INDIAN WOOD SCULPTURE, a hand carved figure of Ganesha the elephant god, the most popular zoomorphic Hindu deity, the figure seated on a lotus throne while playing a string instrument. Height 48 inches. | $150 - $200 | $150
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0205-0011 | A FRENCH STERLING ENAMELED AND GUILLOCHE POWDER VANITY CASE, the lid having a hand enameled scene of a couple courting, surrounded by a black and silver enameled floral band, with a pale lavender guilloche back. The interior lid holds a photo of the owner, the gold tone compact with place for powder and puff, marked Sterling, 1-1/4 in. diameter. | $200 - $300 | $225
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| 0205-0012 | SILK AND GOLD METALLIC THREAD AREA RUG, Persian Kashan design, silk medallion and surrounding flowers on gold metallic ground, very finely knotted handwork, 3'1" x 5'0". | $400 - $600 | $700
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| 0205-0013 | AN AMERICAN MIRROR COMBINATION COLOR PRINT, c. 1920's. The gilt wood and gesso frame in vertical format having a color print of a woman in 18th century costume (after the painting by Thos. Gainsborough) in upper quadrant, the lower portion inset with mirror. Overall 13 in. wide, 52 in. tall. | $150 - $200 | $200
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| 0205-0014 | A COLLECTION OF 8 PIECES OF ENGLISH FLOW BLUE CHINA, including a set of 6 dinner plates and 1 shallow soup bowl, in the "Oriental" pattern; together with a small oval platter, 11-1/2 in. length, with the maker's mark Lonsball underfoot. | $150 - $200 | $190
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| 0205-0015 | A PAIR OF FRENCH PAPIER-MACHE LACQUERED FIRE FANS, each having a hand painted scene on black lacquer, with turned wood handle, C. 1830. 9-1/4 in. diameter, 16-3/4 in. ht. | $250 - $350 | $350
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| 0205-0016 | MAHOGANY TALL DRESSER WITH ATTACHED MIRROR, Louis XV revival, American, c. 1900. The narrow dresser stands tall on long legs and has two small drawers over three large serpentine-shaped drawers, the top having two curved supports flanking an oval tilt mirror with carved crest. Overall dimensions: 73.25"H x 25"W x 17.5"D. | $300 - $400 | $750
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| 0205-0017 | HUNTER CASED RAILROAD APPROVED POCKET WATCH, Hampden Watch Co., Special Railway, series III, size 18, 23 jewels, adjusted five positions, lever set, pendant wind, damaskeened plate, gold-filled case, white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, gold filigree hands, movement serial #2586062, manufactured 1910. | $200 - $300 | $190
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| 0205-0018 | ART DECO CAST IRON LAMP STAND WITH MARBLE TOP, Rembrandt Lamp Corp., Chicago, c. 1920's. The model R7056 table has a hammered bronze finish and supports a black marble disk top, the underside of the pierced dome foot with cast REMBRANDT signature. Dimensions: 29.75"H x 15.5"D. | $200 - $300 | $250
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0205-0019 | FRENCH FAIENCE FIGURE OF A WHITE ROOSTER crowing, shortened spurs, standing on attached green shaped base. Incised underfoot Habit Boaureit, Made in France. Height 14 in. Length 13 1/2 in. c. 1920's. | $150 - $250 | $190
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| 0205-0020 | PERSIAN BAKHTIAR AREA RUG, medallion and stylized floral design on red ground with blue spandrels, hand knotted, 4'2" x 6'0". | $150 - $200 | $250
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0205-0021 | AN AMERICAN VICTORIAN FIGURAL SPELTER TABLE LAMP. A brown patinated elk centered between three lights within painted metal flower blossoms and stalks. All on raised attached plinth. Width 20 in., height 22 in. c. 1890's. | $200 - $300 | $500
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| 0205-0022 | TWO VINTAGE MAXFIELD PARRISH COLOR PRINTS: "Waterfall", 1931, 6 5/8 in. by 8 1/2 in.; and "Search for the Singing Tree", from Arabian Nights, 9 in. by 11 in., 1906. Both in period frames. | $200 - $300 | $180
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| 0205-0023 | TWO MAXFIELD PARRISH COLOR PRINTS: "Stars", 6 in. by 10 in. with House of Art paper label attached verso; and "Garden of Allah", 8 1/2 in. by 4 1/2 in., originally issued as a decoration for 1918 gift box of Crane's chocolates. Both pieces in original wood frames. | $120 - $160 | $180
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| 0205-0024 | PERIDOT, DIAMOND AND EIGHTEEN KARAT WHITE GOLD RING. A pear-cut transparent yellow-green peridot is prong set within a conformingly shaped border of small round diamonds. | $400 - $600 | $200
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0205-0025 | A VICTORIAN OAK BAROMETER/THERMOMETER. Hand carved and dated in the carving, 1862, bearing a small plaque "Blair Bristol" with curved crest. Height 42 in., width 12 in. | $350 - $500 | $200
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| 0205-0026 | FOUR GERMAN HUMMEL FIGURES: "Smart Little Sister", HUM 346, 4-1/2 in.; "Mountaineer", HUM 315, 5 in. Both are TM-4, C. 1964. The latter 2are "Merry Wanderer", HUM 11/0, 4-3/4 in. and "Volunteers", HUM 50, 4-3/4 in. Both are TM-5, C. 1972. | $180 - $250 | $120
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| 0205-0027 | THREE SETS OF COLLECTIBLE BOOKS. "The Wandering Jew", by Eugene Sue, in three volumes; New York-Boston, M. Caldwell Co., illustrated, gilt edged tops, in pictorial green cloth covers, no date, c.1900; "Hugh Wynne, free Quaker", by S. Weir Mitchell, two vols., gilt edged tops, embossed yellow cloth covers, N.Y., Century Co., 1899; and "The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson" by Graham Balfour, in two vols., with portraits, N.Y. Scribner & Sons, 1906, gilt edged tops, in red cloth covers. | $100 - $150 | $80
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| 0205-0028 | MAHOGANY DRESSING TABLE WITH MIRROR, Louis XV Revival, American, c. 1910. The kidney-shaped table has two aligned serpentine-shaped frieze drawers and an oval mahogany framed and beveled mirror tilting between curved uprights, the table standing on four square tapering S-curve legs. Dimensions: 62"H x 43"W x 19.75"D. | $300 - $400 | $550
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| 0205-0029 | MINIATURE OVAL OIL ON PORCELAIN Portrait of a young boy with long curly hair 2 5/8 in. by 3 3/8 in. In an American Art Deco gilt wood frame (N.B. Kansas City paper label verso). | $150 - $200 | $100
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0205-0030 | A LUGGAGE CASED AMERICAN VANITY TRAVELING SET, for ladies and gentlemen. The black leather case opens to reveal a brocade blue lined and fitted for 13 grooming accessories, most in green mother of pearl, consisting of brushes, mirrors, comb, scissors, et al, with space below for jewelry and make-up, lotions; the back of the case for other items. | $350 - $500 | $350
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| 0205-0031 | LONG TWO-TIER ILLUMINATED PLANT STAND, American, early 20th century. The brassed metal stand has upper and lower glass shelves suspended between two lyre-shaped end supports each with a stained glass lantern at the top and applied ormolu mounts. Dimensions: 39"H x 59"L. | $300 - $400 | $650
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0205-0032 | A VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED BLUE GLASS BASKET BOWL. The oblong bowl fitted into a silver plated stand with a pierced bird and flower cartouche on each side with the stand forming a handle, the frame standing on 4 feet. 9-3/4 in. by 5-1/2 in. | $250 - $350 | $200
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0205-0033 | A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN ENAMELED PILLBOX, the lid having a portrait of a young lady with a band of pink rosebuds surrounding the lid, brass mounted, with cobalt blue and rosebuds on the base. 2-1/4 in. diameter. | $150 - $200 | $180
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0205-0034 | VICTORIAN MAHOGANY WRITING TABLE, American, 19th century. The rectangular top overhangs an acanthus-carved frieze, one frieze a drawer centering a carved mask handle, raised on four spiral-turned column legs secured by matching stretchers. Dimensions: 28.75"H x 42"L x 27.5"W. | $350 - $450 | $550
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| 0205-0035 | FEDERAL STYLE OAK ARMCHAIR, American, c. 1900, having a pierced lyre splat flanked by sloping arms, the gold floral brocade covered cushion seat with matching back pillow. | $150 - $200 | $250
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0205-0036 | FRENCH SILVER TONE AND ENAMELED POWDER VANITY CASE. The center cartouche of a young couple courting, surrounded by black enameled bands with silver feather accents. The interior lid has a mirror back, 3-1/8 in. diameter. C. 1880. | $200 - $300 | $120
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0205-0037 | MAXFIELD PARRISH COLOR PRINT: "Spirit of Transportation", 1923, (which is the same as Parrish's "Royal George of Colorado", only with the addition of two trucks u.c.). Parrish was commissioned along with 11 other artists by Clark Equipment Co. to paint their interpretation of the theme, spirit of transportation. 16 1/2 in. by 20 in. Framed. | $200 - $300 | $375
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0205-0038 | ELTON BENNETT (American, 1911-1974) Serigraph "The Wave" 23 in. by 17 in. Titled l.c. and signed l.l. Well matted in matching blue wood frame. | $150 - $200 | $160
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| 0205-0039 | AN AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE SCULPTURE, in the Art Nouveau style, of a maiden recumbent on a flower form basin, 9-1/2 in. by 8-1/2 in. by 3-3/4 in. ht. | $200 - $300 | $325
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0205-0040 | MISSION OAK SLANT-FRONT WRITING DESK, Lifetime Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1915. The small desk has a slant front over plain frieze drawer, opening to a fitted interior and suspended between side planks and square front corner posts, the drawer displaying a pair of hammered metal ring handles with copper finish. Dimensions: 39"H x 30.5"W x 17"D. | $600 - $800 | $475
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| 0205-0041 | RUBY, DIAMOND AND FOURTEEN KARAT GOLD LOVEBIRDS PENDANT/BROOCH. A pair of solid gold birds in flight, their wings partially faced with round diamonds, the eyes set with rubies. | $400 - $600 | $200
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| 0205-0042 | RUBY, DIAMOND AND FOURTEEN KARAT GOLD LINE BRACELET, with alternating marquise shaped and "X" shaped gold links, each marquise link set with an oval cut red ruby and pave' set diamonds. Bracelet length 7 inches. | $1000 - $1500 | No sale |
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| 0205-0043 | EMERALD, DIAMOND AND FOURTEEN KARAT GOLD RING, centering a large square emerald-cut emerald with six round-cut diamonds forming a triangle on each shoulder of the ring. The emerald measuring 15.05x14.05x11.75 mm. | $1500 - $2000 | $1500
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| 0205-0044 | LARGER THAN LIFE SIZE BRONZE SCULPTURE, the study of a pelican resting on a pier piling bound with rope, the bird having a silver gilt finish. Height 58 inches. | $2000 - $3000 | $2000
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0205-0045 | FRENCH FAIENCE POTTERY FIGURE OF A MILK COW, black and white, forward stance, tail tucked up over back, glass eyes. Height 15 3/4 in., length 27 in. c. 1920's. | $600 - $800 | $500
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| 0205-0046 | HAND KNOTTED SINO-PERSIAN CARPET, Isfahan design, medallion and scrolling floral raceme motif on rose ground, 6'6" x 9'1". | $200 - $300 | $275
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| 0205-0047 | PERSIAN HALL CARPET, Azerbaijan region, hand knotted in a borderless design with a single column of five large geometric medallions, 2'3" x 12'6". | $140 - $180 | $250
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| 0205-0048 | JOHN WADDINGHAM (Oregon, 1915-2003) Watercolor on paper An Oregon coastal scene 9 in. by 13 in. Signed John Waddingham l.l. In oak frame. | $100 - $150 | $190
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| 0205-0049 | TIFFANY ART GLASS MASTER SALT. The gold iridescent field having silvered-purple highlights, ruffled rim. Diameter 2 3/4 in. Incised underfoot. L.C.T. | $200 - $300 | $120
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| 0205-0050 | BRASS CASH REGISTER, National Cash Register Co., model 421, serial #669124, c. 1898-1915, having an ornate Empire case with single drawer. | $450 - $600 | $275
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| 0205-0051 | 1761 NETHERLANDS GOLD COIN, 14 Gulden, Utrecht province of the Belgian confederation, obverse with mounted knight holding sword, reverse lion within shield with crown above. | $400 - $600 | $275
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| 0205-0052 | FLAT-TOP WALNUT EXECUTIVE DESK, Neoclassical style, Stow & Davis Furniture Co., established 1881, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dimensions: 30"H x 69"L x 38"W. | $600 - $800 | $600
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