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LotDescriptionEstimate
62 IVORY PLAQUE OF POPE PAUL VI c.1960-1970 Carved European ivory plaque of Pope Paul VI (1963-1978), 3/4 profile relief carving set in wooden easel back frame. No mark. Size: plaque 4"H, 2 7/8"W, frame 5 1/4"H, 4 1/8"W. Condition: good. 100 - 200
63 IVORY MADONNA AND CHILD 20th c. Carved European ivory figure of Madonna and Child on stepped wooden base, standing Madonna holding Christ Child in left arm, Christ Child holds orb of the world with small cross on top. No mark. Size: figure 5 3/4"H, figure on base 7 1/2"H. Condition: good. 100 - 200
64 IVORY ST JOSEPH AND CHILD 20th c. Carved European ivory figure of St. Joseph holding the Christ Child. St. Joseph holds Christ Child n left arm and supports lilies (a symbol of St. Joseph's chaste purity) in his right arm. Figure set on stepped wooden base. No mark. Size: Figure: 6"H, figure on base 7 1/2"H. condition: good. 100 - 200
66 EUROPEAN IVORY DESK AND CHAIR European carved ivory miniature pierce carved desk and side chair. No mark. Size: desk: 3 1/2"H, 2 1/2"W, 1 1/2"D. Chair: 1 7/8"H, 1"W, 1"D. Condition: desk: one leg loose, one panel with visible repair, missing elements on top. chair: visible glue repairs. 50 - 100
67 IVORY KABUKI ACTOR Ivory carving of a kabuki theatre actor, tinted ivory, black hair, green tinted costume. No mark. Size: 3 1/4"H. Condition: minor wear. 125 - 250
68 IVORY GEISHA Ivory carving of a geisha holding a fan, incised and stained detail. Marked: incised calligraphic mark on bottom. Size: 2 1/2"H, 1"W, 3/4"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 100 - 200
69 THREE IVORY FIGURES Three ivory carved figures of Japanese men with incised and tinted highlights. Includes: (1) man with chicken and eggs 3 5/8"H. (1) man with paddle and fish 3 3/4"H, (1) man with hoe and vegetables 3 1/2"H. Marked: all with same incised red calligraphic mark on bottom. Condition: age appropriate wear. 200 - 400
134 ART DECO METAL AND ONYX FIGURE Art Deco metal and onyx ashtray with pot metal figure, faux ivory head and gilt painted body on round green onyx base with round indentation and metal side band. No mark. Size: 6"H, 4"Diam. base. Condition: figure repaired at foot. 60 - 120
135 BRONZE AND ONYX FIGURAL TRAY c.1920 Bronze (?) and green onyx tray with round indentation, cold painted metal pheasant stands on shaped onyx base. No mark. Size; 4"H, 7 1/8"W, 6 5/8"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 100 - 200
136 ROSE QUARTZ CARVED BOWL Rose quartz carved bowl, pink color, bowl decorated with carved waterlilies, frogs and fish. No mark. Size: 3"H, 5"L, 4 1/2"W. Condition: minor flaws in quartz. 100 - 200
138 CHINESE SOAPSTONE DISH Chinese varigated soapstone dish, scalloped edge with carved floral and leaf decoration. Marked: China. Size: 5 1/4"L, 3 1/4"W, 7/8"H. Condition: minor wear. 50 - 100
139 CHINESE CARVED HARDSTONE FIGURE Chinese carved hardstone figure, red hardstone vessel of dog and vase-like form. Marked: China. Size: 4 1/4"H, 3 1/4"W, 1 3/4"D. condition: minor wear. 50 - 100
186A P.J. MENE JOCKEY RESTRIKE. Later 20th c. Bronze. After the French 19th c. "animalier" sculptor. Entitled "After the Race." Comes with a letter attesting to it being a restrike from the retail gallery at which it was purchased. On a black stone base. Size: without base 16 1/2" h., 15" long, 4 5/8" w. Condition: some small chips to the stone base. 600 - 900
188 IVORY HANDLED SEAL Carved ivory handled seal, baluster form tops metal and hardstone seal. Seal engraved S B & Sons (in reverse), Tinted highlights on ivory. No mark. Size: 3"H, 3/4"Diam. seal, 1"Diam. widest part of ivory. 400 - 800
189 IVORY HANDLES CREST STAMP Ivory handled crest stamp, cast brass stamp, oval form with rampant animal above. Crest stamp marked: Pietas in Fine Coronat (around oval monogram "JGD". Size: 4 1/2"L, 1 1/2"W x 1" seal. Condition; age appropriate wear. 350 - 700
190 IVORY AND WOODEN SEAL Ivory seal on turned wooden handle, ivory seal with S and wreather around shield form. No mark. Size: 5 1/4"L, 1 1/4"Diam. seal. condition: age appropriate wear. 200 - 400
190A PERHAPS BENIN OR S.E. ASIAN BRONZE. Date undetermined. Cast bronze or brass-like admixture of metals. Still weighted with its sandy plaster core. Unsigned and unmarked. This curious statue has features resembling Benin bronzes of Africa but also it has attributes, such as the flame like headdress that appear Southeast Asian. The figure is shown holding a quadpartite mace and an offering dish. Size: 22" h. Condition: some cracks in the back from casting and there are holes in the head where ear decorations should have been inserted, but otherwise good. 1,000 - 1,200
191 CARVED IVORY MAN WITH FISH Carved ivory Asian man with fish, man seated with large hat and basket, black painted eyes, comes with fitted wooden base. Marked: Incised chop mark and red calligraphic mark. Size: figure: 5"H, 3 1/4"W, 2 1/2"D. Figure on base: 6"H. Condition: good. 150 - 300
192 CARVED IVORY JAPANESE MAN Carved ivory Japanese man in decorated garment holding broom, polychromed incised decoration on garment, blackened hair and broom. Marked: incised calligraphic mark on base. Size: 5 1/8"H, 2 1/4"W, 2"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 150 - 300
193 CARVED IVORY SCRIBE Carved ivory Japanese seated scribe holding book, writing implements on one side, tea kettle on stump on other side, painted hair, stained decoraiton on ivory. No mark. Size: 3 3/4"H, 3 1/2"W, 2"D. Condition: inplement in right hand broken off. 150 - 300
194 IVORY CARVED DRAGON Ivory carved dragon intricately carved scales, mounded on wooden base. No mark. Size: 12 1/2"L, 1 1/2"W, 3 1/8"H. Condition: one tendril extending from lower mouth broken off. 100 - 200
195 IVORY CARVING OF ANCIENT Ivory carving of ancientwith painted hair and beard, comes with wooden base. Marked: incised calligraphic mark on bottom. Size: figure: 10 1/4"H, figure on base 11 1/2"H. Condition: good. 150 - 300
196 CHINESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE Chinese pierce carved ivory figure seated above dragon, figure iwth flame mandorla and elaborate crown, figure set with small blue, green and goldstone cabachon gems. Marked: incised calligraphic mark.Size: 8 1/2"H, 3"W, 2 1/2"D. Condition: good, comes with damaged wooden base. 300 - 600
197 IVORY CARVED ASIAN WARRIOR Ivory carved Asian warrior on carved wooden base, figure with elaborate armour and swinging pendant decoration, black painted eyes. No marks. Size: Figure 10"H, figure on base 11 3/8"H. 4"Diam. base. Conditoin: yellow paint drips on body. 200 - 400
198 IVORY CARVED ANCIENT Ivory carved figure of ancient man holding objects, set on wooden base, ivory darkened, yellowed on back. No mark. Size: figure 8"H, figure on base 9"H. Condition: age appropriate wear. 100 - 200
198A STANDING BUDDHA ON LOTUS BASE. Date undetermined. Partially gilded bronze. Unmarked. Shows a Buddha figure with one downstretched open hand and one raised open hand. Both mudras appear to be the Ravi mudra (health & intuition). Size: 17 1/2" h. Condition: in two parts (base and fitted statue). Wear to the finish and some verdigris oxidation. 1,000 - 2,000
199 IVORY SHIP WITH SAIL Carved ivory ship with sail and rudder, five small figures on deck, chicken form decoration on front of ship, carved and tinted wooden texture, figures with painted hair and eyes, mast with sail and rudder detachable. No mark. Size: 9 1/2"H, 8"L, 3"W. conditoin: mast and rudder loose. 250 - 500
200 IVORY LIDDED VESSEL ON STAND Two part ivory lidded vessel, carved ring handles suspended from grotesque faces, demond face body, pierce carved dragon on lid, decorated with turquoise and coral colored beads, tinted body, on wooden base. No mark. Size: 8"H, 9" H on base. Condition: age appropriate wear. 150 - 300
221 CARVED IVORY TUSK Carved ivory tusk, pierce carved Asian genere scenes and buildings ascend to top of tusk, comes with fitted wooden base. No mark. Size: tusk 9 3/4"H, 11"H with base. Condition: no apparent losses to decoration. 200 - 400
222 IVORY CARVED ASIAN WOMAN Ivory carved Asian woman with blowing drapery holding fan and bundle of flwoers on wooden base with gilt highlights, figure with black painted hair. Marked: red calligraphic mark on bottom of figure. Size: figure: 7 1/2"H, 5"W, 2"d. figure on base 9"H, 5 1/4"W, 3"D. Condition: minor wear. 200 - 400
223 CARVED IVORY JAPANESE GROUP Carved ivory Japanese group, boy and man with fish and net, on fitted carved wooden base. No mark. Size: figure: 5"H, 4"W, 2"d. figure on stand: 5 3/4"H. condition: minor staining on back. 150 - 300
224 CHINESE IVORY HOTEI Chinese ivory carving of Hotei or Shou Lou riding a stag, pierce carved with intricate detail, comes with fitted wooden base. Marked: incised calligraphic mark on bottom. Size: figure: 7 1/2"H, 4"w, 2"d. Base: 1 1/2"H, 4 1/2"W, 2 3/4"D. Conditoin: one antler on stag broken. 200 - 400
225 JAPANESE IVORY CARVED WOMAN Japanese ivory carving of woman holding a lantern with incised and dyed decoration, hair and calligraphy on lantern, yellow dyed cord on lantern. Marked: inset red rectangle in bottoom iwth calligraphic mark. Size: 7 1/2"H, 2 1/2"W, 2"D. Condition: minor wear. 200 - 400
226 JAPANESE IVORY CARVING OF RAKER Japanes ivory carving of old man holding a rake and bird figure with incised colored decorative detail. Marked: black calligraphic mark on bottom. Size: 6 3/4"H, 2 1/2"W. 2 1/2"D. Condition: minor wear. 250 - 500
227 ASIAN CARVED IVORY GROUP Asian carved ivory group, curved ivory pierce carved with two figures and weeping willow tree, set on dark wooden base. No mark. Size: 6"H, 3 1/2"W, 1 1/2"D. Condition: good. 150 - 300
228 IVORY KWANYIN FIGURE Carved ivory Kwanyin figure holding bamboo staff and flowering branch, faint black paint highlights to hair and bamboo, comes with wooden base. Marked: red calligraphic mark on bottom. Size: 16 1/2"H figure, 18"H figure on base. Condition: age appropriate wear. 300 - 600
229 IVORY KWANYIN FIGURE Carved ivory Kwanyin figure holding flowering branch and wearing bird hair ornament, black painted eyes and bird, comes with pierce carved fitted wooden base. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. size: 14"H figure, 15 1/2"H figure on base. Condition: one flower broken and reglued, visible glue drip. 250 - 500
230 IVORY MYSTERY BALL ON STAND Ivory mystery ball on stand, multi layer carved mystery ball, outer layer with dragon carvings, sits on pierce carved baluster form base with two carved tiers on shaft and mystery ball carved on shaft. No mark. Size: 3"Diam. mystery ball, 9 1/2"H ball on stand, 2 3/4"Diam. base. Condition: age appropriate wear. 150 - 300
237 1837 IVORY APPLE CORER 1837. Ivory or bone apple corer dated 1837, carved with belt buckle decoration below two animal head forms. Marked: 1837. Size: 4 5/8"L, 1 1/4"W, 3/4"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 250 - 500
238 IVORY SCRIMSHAW SEWING CASE Ivory scrimshaw sewing case, elongated egg form, screw off top, front decorated with bare breasted woman, back decorated with flower basket design, cap decorated with leaf band. No mark. Size: 2 3/4"L, 1 3/8"Diam.widest part. Condition: age appropriate wear. 400 - 800
239 IVORY HUNTING KNIFE 19th c. Ivory hunting knife, carved ivory scabbard, metal rimmed end with ring attachment, metal blade with fox holding horn ivory finial, scabbard with carved scenes of dog, man hunting bird and house on top. No mark. size: 8 1/2"L, 1 1/4"W, 1"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 400 - 800
240A MISSISSIPPIAN PERIOD STEATITE PIPE. Described as being of that period (900-1500 AD). Steatite (soapstone). Native American in origin. This shows a seated man holding the pipe. The open oval mouth resembles other Mississipian period sculpture of the Midwest. Size: 3 7/8" h., 6 3/4" w. Condition: some newer scratches and chips to the pipe stem. 400 - 500
271 IVORY BASKET WEAVE BOX Ivory basket weave box, screw off lid, long cylindrical form. No mark. Size: 4 1/2"L, 1 1/2"Diam. widest part. Condition: good. 500 - 900
273 PUNCH IVORY PIPE TAMPER Ivory pipe tamper with character of Punch or harlequin decorated finial. No mark. Size: 2 1/4"L. condition: good. 200 - 350
291 CHINESE IVORY CARVED LION Chinese ivory carved lion, on raised base, pierce carved with black painted highlights. Marked: red and black calligraphic mark. Size: 5 1/4"H, 2 1/2"W, 3"D. Condition: minor wear. 150 - 300
292 CARVED IVORY CONTAINER Carved ivory lidded container, pierced carved base, sides with dragon relief, lid with screw off center section with pierce carved finial. No mark. Size: 6"H, 4"Diam. base. condition: good. 200 - 400
293 IVORY THREE FIGURE NETSUKE Ivory three figure netsuke, seated man reading scroll with bird demon and man with fan. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2"H, 1 3/4"W, 1 1/4"D. Condition: minor wear. 125 - 250
294 IVORY NETSUKE OF MAN ON FISH Ivory netsuke of man riding on a fish, reading a scroll. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 1 1/4"H, 2 1/4"L, 1"W. Condition: minor wear. 150 - 300
295 IVORY CARVED GOURD Carved ivory gourd with leaves and vines, tinted and darkened surface. No mark. Size: 2"L, 1 1/4"W, 1 1/4"H. Condition: minor wear. 100 - 200
296 IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO PEOPLE Ivory netsuke of man and woman scrubbing floor. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 1 5/8"H, 2"L, 1 3/8"W. Conditoin: minor wear. 150 - 300
297 IVORY OWL NETSUKE Ivory netsuke of owl on branch with three rats. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 1 1/2"H, 2"W, 1 1/4"D. Condition: good. 150 - 300
298 IVORY LANDSCAPE NETSUKE Ivory landscape netsuke, temple and bridge with pirce carved mountains and trees. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2"H, 2"W, 1 1/4"d. Condition: minor wear. 150 - 300
299 CARVED IVORY BASKET SELLER Carved ivory Japanese basket seller on oval base, figure carries a variety of woven items, painted hair, incised and stained clothing and shoes. Marked: incised leaf mark and calligraphic mark. Size: 3 1/2"H, 2 1/2"W, 2"D. Condition: damage to top basket. 125 - 250
300 CARVED IVORY JAPANESE GROUP Carved ivory Japanese figural group, man holding child on oval base. Marked: inset rectangle with Calligraphic mark. Size: 5 3/4"H, 2 3/4"W, 2"D.a Condition: element broken off base, stress crack in head of man. 125 - 250
322 MALACHITE FISH ASHTRAY Carved malachite in the form of a fish with center indentaion. No mark. Size: 6 1/2"L, 4 1/4"W, 1"H. Condition: age appropriate wear. 250 - 500
327 SCRIMSHAW TOOTH 20th c. Scrimshaw tooth with carved ship on side. Marked: (inscribed) 5 a Dei H. Punuyehkos HOBA (Russian text ?). Size: 5"L, 2"W, 1 1/2"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 100 - 200
351 IVORY NETSUKE OF TRAVELER Ivory netsuke of man traveling with sack on stick, tinted ivory body decoration. No mark. Size: 2"H, 1 3/8"W, 7/8"D. condition: minor wear, some adhesive on parts of netsuke. 100 - 200
352 IVORY NETSUKE OF MEN ON BRIDGE Ivory netsuke of men on bridge, five men carrying litter with man across a bridge. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 1 3/4"H, 2"L, 3/4"D. conditon: hand of man on litter broken. 50 - 100
353 IVORY NETSUKE OF 2 MUSICIANS. Ivory netsuke of two seated musicians with incised and stained decoration. Marked: incised and darkened calligraphic mark. Size: 1 3/4"H, 2"L, 1 1/4"D. Condition: minor wear. 100 - 200
354 IVORY NETSUKE OF MAN WITH BASKET Ivory netsuke of man with basket, tinted ivory. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2 1/8"H, 1 1/2"W, 1"D. condition: good. 125 - 250
355 IVORY NETSUKE OF WOMAN WITH LANTERN Carved ivory netsuke of female figure with lantern, green tinted garment, black tinted hair. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2"H, 1 1/4"W, 3/4"D. condition: age appropriate wear. 75 - 150
356 IVORY NETSUKE FIGURE Ivory netsuke figure of old man with vessel, grey tinted garment, black tinted hair. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2"H, 1 1/4"W, 3/4"D. Condition: good. 100 - 200
357 IVORY NETSUKE OF OLD MAN Ivory netsuke of old man with staff and elaborate headdress, incised garment details. Marked: incised calligraphic mark on back. size: 3"L, 1"W, 1/2"D. condition: yellowed or tinted coloration. 100 - 200
358 BOBBLE HEAD IVORY NETSUKE Bobble head ivory netsuke of ancient man with staff and large headdress, tinted details. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2 5/8"H, 1"W. 3/4"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 125 - 250
359 IVORY NETSUKE OF WOMAN Ivory netsuke of woman with elaborate headdress, incised pattern on kimono, tinted. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2 1/2"H, 1"W. 3/4"D. conditoin: head has been reglued. 50 - 100
360 IVORY NETSUKE OF ELDERLY MAN Ivory netsuke of elderly man with giant fruit, bamboo pattern on robe. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2"H, 1 1/4"W, 1 1/4"D. condition: minor wear. 100 - 200
361 IVORY GOOD THIEF FIGURE. 17th-19th c. European ivory fragment of a Good Thief from a Calvary group. Head, torso and legs remain, but the arms and feet are lost. Mounted on a petrified wood base. No mark. Size: figure is 5" h., on the base 6 3/8" h., the base is 7" long and 2" deep. Condition: fragment of a whole g\figure, mounted on a metal support arm. 500 - 1,000
362 EUROPEAN IVORY ST JOAN OF ARC 19th c. European ivory figure of St. Joan of Arc, figure with arms crossed, sword at side, helmet resting on stand beside her, set on wooden base with glass dome. No mark. Size: figure: 3"H, 1 1/4"W, 1"D. Base: 3"Diam. base, 4 1/2"H with glass dome. Condition: figure's feet broken off, part of base missing, possibly some item missing from right hand. 400 - 800
368 PR CHINESE CARVED PLAQUES c.1950 Pair of carved wooden low relief figures, male Shou Lou, and female Kwanyin. Carved from rosewood (?). Marked: paper label: Made in Taiwan Free China. Size: male: 29 1/2"H, 9 1/2"W. Female: 27 1/2"H, 9 1/2"W. Condition: minor wear, top of vessel in female's hand broken. 150 - 300
369 IVORY PIPE TAMPER Turned ivory pipe tamper, baluster form with metal tamper end. No mark. Size: 3"L, 1"Diam. widest part. Condition: age appropriate wear. 125 - 250
370 DOUBLE IVORY SEAL Ivory seal with stamp at each end, reen stone seal at one end, amber colored seal at the other, ivory incised "Bark Rosecoe N B W Bourne. Total length 3 1/2"L. Condition: two parts need to be reglued together. 300 - 600
441 IVORY NETSUKE FACE MASK Ivory netsuke, face or mask form. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2 1/8"L, 1 1/2"W, 3/8"D. condition: age appropriate wear. 100 - 200
442 IVORY NETSUKE OF MAN WITH PIPE Carved ivory netsuke of seated man smoking pipe, incised tinted decoration. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 1 1/2"H, 1 1/4"W, 7/8"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 100 - 200
443 IVORY NETSUKE OF MEN IN BOAT Ivory netsuke of seven men in bird form boat. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 1 1/2"H, 1 3/4"W, 1"D. condition: minor wear. 100 - 200
444 IVORY MOUSE ON MUSHROOM Ivory carving of mouse on mushroom or umbrella top, brown tinted ivory. No mark. Size: 3/4"H, 1 3/4"Diam. condition: wear, hole in bottom indicates missing element. 50 - 100
445 IVORY CARVING OF OLD WOMAN Ivory carving of old Japanese woman with broom, incised and tinted detail. No mark. Size: 2"H, 1"W, 3/4"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 100 - 200
446 IVORY CARVING OF MAN Ivory carving of Asian man squating with drum, incised and stained detail. No mark. Size: 1 1/2"H. Condition: age appropriate wear. 80 - 160
447 IVORY CARVED HANDLE FRAGMENT Ivory carved hollow handle fragment, scene of man with fan on each side, incised and tinted detail. No mark. Size: 5 1/2"L, 1 1/2"W, 1"D. condition: crack in body, with chip missing from top. 100 - 200
448 IVORY BOAT Carved Asian ivory boat wtih two figures, movable rudder. No mark. Size: 4 1/4"H, 4"L, 1 3/4"W. Condition: sail broken off mast, rudder has missing element. 50 - 100
449 ASIAN IVORY BOAT Carved ivory Asian boat with two figures, sail and movable rudder. No mark. Size; 5"H with mast restored, 6"L. Condition: mast and sail broken, rudder pole loose. 50 - 100
579 MICHELANGELO'S MOSES STATUETTE. 20th c. Cast resin. Mfg. by G. Ruggeri. White on a black cast resin base. Size: 13 3/4" h. Condition: no visible defects. 20 - 40
631A POLYCHROME METAL DANTE. 19th c? Hollow cupric metal filled with weighty material. Unsigned. This shows the medieval Tuscan poet with red, green and orange applied colors. Size: 9" h., 11 1/2" w., 4" deep. Condition: a great deal of the paint has worn off; the brassy patina to the copper has worn off; the filler material is unknown. 120 - 160
640 BRONZE MARLEY HORSE Cast bronze marley horse sculpture. No mark. Size: 7 1/4"H, 6 3/4"W, 3 1/4"D. condition: age appropriate wear. 200 - 400
646 DAVID HOSTETLER FEMALE FORM. 20th c. Bronze, set on a black veneered particle board base. Unsigned. Shows a walking woman in a stylized, reductive manner. Hostetler has work in various public collections, such as the Butler Institute of American Art, and he taught at Ohio University where Jim Dine was his pupil. Size: 33" h. Condition: light oxidation to the metal surface. 800 - 1,200
647 DAVID HOSTETLER FEMALE BUST. 20th c. Bronze on a black veneered particle board base. Signed in the sculpture "D. Hostetler." This resembles David Hostetler's (Ohio, 1926-) sculptures "Love Head 2" and "Bust of American Girl," both viewable on Hostetler's website. Size: 12 1/2" h., 7 1/2" w., 5 1/2" deep. Condition: slight oxidation on the metal surface, light scratch on the head and some fingerprint stains. 300 - 400
648 DAVID HOSTETLER BUST. 20th c. Bronze. Unsigned, but there is an identifying sticker. Similar to Hostetler's "Love Heads" viewable at his website. David Hostetler (Athens, OH, 1926-) is a wood and bronze sculptor who is professor emeritus at Ohio University. His work revolves exclusively around the female form in various guises and from various historic influences (Cycladic, Minoan, etc). This small bust is mounted on Lucite. Size: 7" h. Condition: light oxidation to the bronze; small scratches to the Lucite. 250 - 400
650 A. HUHSMANN IVORY & MARBLE STATUE. Signed in the white marble. This is a combination sculpture: the female horse rider has ivory arms, feet, and head/torso, but her skirt, the horse and the support underneath the horse are white marble (with several small black inclusions). The base is cream and black variegated stone. Size: without variegated stone base 12 1/2" h., 14" long, 5" w., with variegated stone base 19 1/4" h., 7" w. Condition: the ivory has many age appropriate cracks; the right side of her face broke off from a crack and has been adhered into place; the fingers holding the mane are partly ivory and partly some cast material; the outstretched arm is a separate piece of ivory and there is some chipped wear to the joint; variegated stone base is as is. 3,000 - 5,000
653B AFRICAN IVORY CARVING African ivory carving from the Belgian Congo, tall form carving of woman's face and hair supportrait hut decorated headdress. No mark. Size: 11 1/2"H, 2"W, 3 1/2"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. Provenance: Once owned by General Kegmullen Colonial Governor of Belgian Congo in the early 1900s. 300 - 500
658B CARVED WOODEN DEER HEAD Carved wooden deer head with attached real antlers, traces of polychrome decoration on wood, teardrop shaped wall mount. No mark. Size: 24"L, 14"W, 11"D. Condition: age appropriate wear, polychrome decoration worn. 200 - 300
662B PHYSICIAN'S MODEL Physician's model, cat material, partial figure with strategically place holes (accupuncture points?). No mark. Size: 11"L, 4"H, 2 1/2"W. Condition: missing limbs, armature exposed where foot is chipped. 300 - 500
670A G. GELTMAN BRONZE STATUETTE. 20th c. Yellow bronze or brass. Signed. On a black painted, wooden base. Extreme reduction and positive and negative spatial modelling reminds one of the work of Ossip Zadkine. Shows a woman walking. Size: 10" h., on base 12" h. Condition: no visible defects. 60 - 80
673A BILL WESSEL SCULPTURE Welded metal tree sculpture on abstract shaped base, with gilt highlights. Made by Pittsburgh artist Bill Wessel. Signed: Wessel. Size: 24"H, 17"W, 16"D. condition: age appropriate wear. 100 - 200
674A PLASTER BUST OF SHAKESPEARE. Plaster painted brown. Made to hang against a wall. Size: 12" h., 6 1/2" deep at his head. Condition: some light scratches, but otherwise good. 50 - 80
675A BUST OF A NOBLEMAN. Small bronze bust of a nobleman, incised on the back 1600. The bottom is drilled for attachment to a base.(no base). No mark. Size: 5"H, 4"W, 2"D. Condition: signs of wear and age. 1,000 - 2,000
677A BRONZE BUST OF AN ARTIST. Small bust of a man with a flowing beard, resting on a laurel wreath, set on a base. The back displays a palette in brushes in relief. No mark. Size: 6 1/2"H, 2 3/8"Square base. condition: bust is loose in base. 800 - 1,200
678B COPPER REPOUSSE NUDE. 20th c. Thin copper, pushed out in the low relief form of a woman. Shown crouching. No artist's mark or signature. Size: 12 1/2" h., 9 1/2" w., framed 19" h., 16" w. Condition: as is. 20 - 30
679A BRONZE DRAPED MALE FIGURE. Bronze statuette of a draped male figure, crudely sculpted. Unreadable marks along front bottom edge suggests letters. No mark. size: 4 3/4"H, 1 1/4"W, 1 1/4"D. Condition: worn. 600 - 800
690 SKAR MODELED FEMALE BUST. 20th c. Modeled, fired clay or perhaps buff colored plaster. Possible signature that reads SKA(R?). Shows a bare breasted, ugly woman. Size: 10 1/2" h. Condition: some chips throughout and wear to the painted finish. 50 - 100
746 ENGLISH ARTISTS MEDALS. 1850s & 1860s. Eight bronze medals of the following artists or architects: Chambers by Benjamin Wyon, Thomas Gainsborough by E. Ortner, Reynolds by Stothard, Lawrence by GG Adams, William Wyon by Leonard C. Wyon, Sir John Vanbrugh by Benjamin Wyon, Inigo Jones by CF Carter, and Wren by Ilson. The verso of each medal pictures a famous work by which each man was known. For example, Lawrence is represented by an image of Wellington (whose portrait was painted by Lawrence), Inigo Jones's Banqueting House is shown on his medal and so forth. Sometimes the artist of the verso is different than the recto artist. Size each: 2" dia. Condition: no visible defects to any; framed in a glass fronted and backed frame. 1,200 - 1,600
751 BRONZE FIGURATIVE FISH TANK. 1970's. Bronze with acrylic windows. Unmarked. Reputedly English in manufacture. Massive multi-figure tank with a fountain top. It rests upon a stand decorated with acanthus leaf feet; a sloped base with cascading acanthus leaves and two terminal sculptures (mirror images of each other) of boys riding Zephyr's (?) head. The top of the bronze stand contains snarling bear heads that frame faux barbarian head cartouches. The actual tank is decorated with wreath foliage around each window; neoclassical heads between garland; and the tank is finished at the top with a fountain-- a sculpture of a boy prying apart a fish's mouth. Size: 69" h., 25" w., 25" deep. Condition: used with verdigris oxidation inside the tank; some plaster inclusions in deeply recessed areas, from the casting process; and old tank sealant; this item weighs in excess of 300 lbs. and must be shipped by a 3rd party due to size and weight; Dargate will not ship this item. 2,250 - 3,250
827 PAINTED SPELTER FARMER LOVERS. Polychrome figures upon a neoclassical spelter base. The man has a rake (once attached to his hand, glued back, and again broken loose) and the lady has a basket to sow seeds. Size: 16 7/8" h., 7 1/4" w. Condition: as noted above and paint wear in various parts. 80 - 160
834 BRONZE MINIATURE SATYR. 19th c. Bronze, or brass, with brown patina. Unsigned, unmarked. Shows a satyr, or more likely Pan, minus his flute, seated upon a classical base. The base is decorated with heads, garland and crabs. All set on a turned wooden base. Size: 3 3/4" h., with wooden base 6 1/4" h. Condition: the base does not appear to be original to this sculpture-- it misfits the bronze and as is; missing a pan flute? 600 - 800
835 MURAT BRONZE OF TWO WOMAN. 19th c. Signed near the base "Murat." The signature is engraved into the metal, rather than being part of the casting. The two women are beside each other, with one's arm around the other; they are separate from the cast landscape and are mechanically attached to it; all of it is bolted to a variegated green marble base. Size: 5 7/8" h., 5 1/2" w., 2 3/4" deep (minus the base). Condition: the women are loose; there is a casting blemish (cavity) to one of the woman's feet; tiny cavity in the base. 600 - 800
836 BRONZE MINIATURE MINERVA. 19th c. Blackened bronze set on a round marble slab. Unsigned, unmarked. The armored goddess sits atop fasces, a ram's head, and various war trophies (?). She no longer holds her spear. Size: 6 3/4" h., with the base. Condition: as noted above, otherwise there are no visible defects. 600 - 800
948 GENE KALINOWSKI BULL SCULPTURE. 20th c. Welded steel. The identity of the artist is related by the consignor; Kalinowski is described as a Carnegie Tech graduate and instructor at Peabody High, Pittsburgh, PA. Size: 10 1/2" h., 15" long, 8 1/4" deep. Condition: the steel has oxidation (appears to be intentional). 50 - 80
973 THREE CERAMIC HEADS. (1) ceramic head of an English policeman. Marked: Policeman; Legend Products; Made In England; 1987. Measures: 5" l., 2.5" w. Condition: no visible defects. (2) ceramic head of a beefeater. Marked: Bossons Congleton England World Copyright; Beefeater(Yeoman of the Guard). Measures: 5 5/8" l., 4" w. Condition: no visible defects. (3) ceramic head of British guardsman. Marked: Guardsman; Legend Products; Made In England; 1987. Measures: 5 5/8" l., 2 3/4" w. Condition: no visible defects. 30 - 60
974 THREE BOSSONS HEADS. (1) ceramic head of Dr. Watson. Marked: Bossons Congleton England World Copyright; Dr. Watson; 1984 Bossons England. Measures: 5 3/8" l., 3.5" w. Condition: no visible defects. (2) ceramic head of Sherlock Holmes. Marked: Bossons Congleton England World Copyright; Sherlock Holmes 1984 Bossons England. Measures: 5" l., 3" w. Condition: no visible defects. (3) ceramic head of Robin Hood. Marked: Bossons Congleton England World Copyright; Robin Hood 1985 Bossons England. Measures: 6" l., 4" w. Condition: no visible defects. 30 - 60

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