| Lot | Description | Estimate |
| 413 |
2 NETSUKE AND FIGURINE 3 Carved pieces includes: (1) Ivory netsuke of actor with revolving head revealing two different expressions. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2"H. condition: good. (1) Bone netsuke of Buddha with fan and sack. No mark. Size: 2 3/4"H. Condition: good. (1) Ivory figure of Japanese man with baby. No mark. Size: 1 1/2"H. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
150 - 300 |
| 414 |
2 IVORY CARVED FIGURES Two ivory carved figures includes: (1) Japanese geisha holding a lantern with three stand bead head ornament. Marked: red calligraphic mark. Size: 3 3/4"H. Condition: minor wear. (1) Kwan Yin figure holding a shaft. No mark. Size: 8"H. Condition: head broken and reglued. |
100 - 200 |
| 415 |
2 HARDSTONE CARVINGS Three Asian hardstone carvings includes: (1) veined hardstone carving of woman with rabbit and basket, comes with fitted wooden stand. Marked: (incised) SD 6 x3 10L. Size: 6"H, 3"W, 2"d. stand 1"H. Condition: minor wear. (2) carved hardstone vases on contrasting hardstone base, vases decorated with floral carving. No mark. Size: 4"H, 2"W, 1/2"D. Condition: minor wear. |
100 - 200 |
| 417 |
CINNABAR LACQUER BOX Carved red cinnabar lacquer box, round form with fitted lid, interior blue enamel, bottom blue enamel. No mark. Size: 1 1/2"H, 3"Diam. Condition: minor wear. |
80 - 160 |
| 418 |
CINNABAR LACQUER CONTAINER Carved red cinnabar lacquer hinged lid container, rectangular form, floral decorated top, blue enamel interior, blue enamel bottom. No mark. Size: 4"L, 3 1/4"W, 2"H. Condition: minor wear. |
80 - 160 |
| 423 |
RELIGIOUS CARVED SHELL 1927 Religious carved mother of pearl shell, top center scene of Nativity flanked left and right by Annunciation and Resurrection, lower scene of Last Supper with two pierce carved panels, top carved finial. Marked: Reverdo de Belen 1927. Size: 8"H, 8"W. Condition: minor wear, comes with custom stand. |
250 - 500 |
| 424 |
RUSSIAN ICON 20th c. Russian icon, polychrome on gessoed wooden panel, center scene of enthroned Madonna and child with rays in mandorla, groups of angels and saints on either side, outer band with three saints, Christ in glory above with banderols bearing Cyrillic texts. Marked: incised Cyrillic marks on back. size: 12 1/2"H, 10 1/2"W, 1 1/4"D. Condition: crack in front center with minor losses, losses along edge. (159). |
285 - 600 |
| 462 |
PR VALA MORO ART DECO ETCHINGS Pair of framed Art Deco colored etchings by Vala Moro (20th c. Vienna). One bare breasted brunette with translucent reed harem pants dated 1923. One with nude red head in translucent green wrap and green shoes dated 1923. Both framed in matching gessoed and gilt frames. Marks: Both color etching signed in the plate, also artist signed in pencil in the margins. Size:(framed) 12"H, 8 1/4"W. Condition: both frames with minor losses to gesso and gilt. |
400 - 800 |
| 479 |
BRONZE COLORED VIOLINIST Bronze colored metal sculpture of Itinerant violinist with one foot on sauce pan and large cabbage on base. Musician holds violin under chin and appears to turn strings, right hand may have held bow (no longer with figure). Brass plaque in front marked "Lulli". Green patinated pot metal. Marked: Lulli. size: 20 1/4"H, 7"Diam. base. condition: bow missing from right hand. Age appropriate wear. |
150 - 300 |
| 480 |
EUROPEAN CARVED CREST European carved wooden shield, polychromed, four quadrants with carved lions, eagles and bars. No mark. Size: 17 3/4"H, 17"W. Condition: age appropriate wear and scratches, minor losses on edges. Provenance: Brickwell Family. (92). |
375 - 600 |
| 481 |
THOMAS MANNING MOORE WINTERSCAPE. Early 20th c. Oil on canvas. Signed. Shows a monochrome winter forest landscape. Size: 24" h., 36" w., framed 29" h., 42" w. Condition: no visible defects to the painting; frame as is; must be shipped by 3rd party due to its size. |
150 - 250 |
| 482 |
PAIR PAUL BAUER LANDSCAPES. (American 20th century) Oil on canvas/board, both signed lower right. Label: J.J. Gillespie, Pittsburgh. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 12" X 16", frame: 15 3/4" X 19 3/4". |
200 - 300 |
| 483 |
G. BLUMEN FARM SCENE OIL. (20th century) Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 24" X 36", framed: 31" X 43". |
100 - 200 |
| 484 |
LUIGI KASIMIR GRAND CANAL ETCHING. (Austrian 1881-1962) 'Grand Canal, Venice', pencil signed Luigi Kasimir 75/300. Condition: no glass, print is dirty and scuffed. Dimensions: 17 3/4" X 23 1/4", frame: 27 5/8" X 32 1/2". |
500 - 700 |
| 485 |
G.H. FLAVELLE WATERCOLOR. (American 20th century) Landscape, signed lower left: G.H. Flavelle. Condition: age appropriate wear. Dimensions: 13 3/4" X 30 1/2", frame: 18 7/8" X 35 1/2". |
200 - 400 |
| 486 |
WOGNER LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING. (Swiss 20th century) Mediterranean shore scene, signed lower left: Wogner & illegible word. Condition: dirt and overall crazing. Dimensions: 14 1/2" X 22 1/2", frame: 20 3/8" X 28 1/2". |
200 - 300 |
| 487 |
UNSIGNED MOTHER CHILD OIL PAINTING. (early 20th century) Oil painting on canvas board, unsigned. Condition: scuffing and holes near top, dull varnish. Dimensions: 37 3/4" X 27 1/2", framed: 45 1/2" X 36 5/8". |
100 - 200 |
| 488 |
W.J. EAST ARCHITECTURAL WATERCOLOR. (American 19th century) Stone Richardson style house, possibly Pittsburgh, signed lower right: W.J. East 1889. Condition: age appropriate wear. Dimensions: 17 3/4" X 15 1/4", frame: 27 3/4" X 22 3/4". |
100 - 200 |
| 489 |
MALCOLM PARCELL PORTRAIT. (American 1896-1987) Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Brass plaque: John Franklin Bailey, Principal, Oliver High School, 1925-1945. Condition: one large repair at forehead, one small repair to upper right, frame as is. Dimensions: 40" X 33 1/8", frame: 47" X 40 1/4". |
300 - 500 |
| 490 |
PAIR VICTORIAN LANDSCAPES. (American 19th century) Unsigned, contained in period gilt frames. Condition: extensive damage, sold as is. Dimensions: 10" X 14", frame: 18" X 22". |
100 - 200 |
| 541 |
BERNHARDT WALL PRINTS. (American 1872-1956) Framed group of three prints of 'Rough Rider' children with captions, contained in one ebonized oak frame. All prints marked: Wall 6204. Condition: acid burns on edges, age appropriate wear. Dimensions: 17 1/2" X 28 1/2". |
60 - 90 |
| 542 |
19TH C SAILBOAT PAINTING. Late 19th c. Oil on canvas, unsigned. Stretcher is dated 1886. Contained in a Victorian gilt floral decorated frame. Label: A.D. Vorce & Co., Hartford, CT. Condition: some crazing, several small chips to frame. Dimensions: 8" X 12", frame: 14 1/2" X 18 1/4". |
350 - 450 |
| 543 |
W. DENDY SADLER PRINT. (early 20th century) Halftone print of an English club scene with gentlemen drinking. Contained in original mahogany stained frame. Condition: NVD, age appropriate wear to frame. Dimensions: 28" X 35". |
60 - 90 |
| 544 |
EARLY 20TH C PASTEL LANDSCAPE DRAWING. Signature illegible, mountains in background, trees, rocks and stream in foreground. Matted and contained in a silvered gilt frame. Condition: gilt is peeling off frame. Dimensions: 13 1/2" X 23 5/8", frame: 21 3/4" X 32 3/4". |
80 - 120 |
| 545 |
BESSIE GUTMANN BLUE BIRD PRINT. "The Blue Bird", marked: 666 Gutmann & Gutmann, NY. Original frame. Condition: toned paper, some chipping to frame. Dimensions: 19 3/4" X 15 3/4". |
100 - 200 |
| 546 |
S. ARLENT EDWARDS MEZZOTINT. Early 20th century. 'Prince of Nassau' after Van Dyck. Pencil signed, original molded gessoed gilt frame. Condition: some water stains, frame has small chips. Dimensions: 17 1/2" X 10 1/2", frame: 23 3/4" X 16 3/4". |
100 - 150 |
| 547 |
J.A. SMITH MILL SCENE OIL. Oil on canvas, signed lower right: J.A. Smith '04. Wooded hillside, mill and stream. Contained in period gilt frame. Condition: five punctures and holes, several scratches, some chipping to frame. Dimensions: 13" X 17", frame: 18" X 21 3/4". |
100 - 200 |
| 548 |
L.W. POWELL LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING. Oil on canvas. Lucien Whiting Powell, American 1846-1930. Titled on back: Solitude, Cheat River, L.W. Powell. Wooded valley with two deer in foreground. Signed lower left: L.W. Powell 1874, Contained in period gilt frame. Condition: one large 12" vertical tear and 3 1/2" horizontal tear, overall crazing, sold as is. Dimensions: 20" X 36", frame: 27 1/2" X 43 3/4". |
300 - 500 |
| 549 |
ROBERT LAWSON ETCHING. 'Kirkegrim', pencil signed, edition of 100. Paper label: Kleeman-Thorman Galleries, Madison Ave., NY. Condition: original mat & frame, NVD. Dimensions: 6 7/8" X 5", frame: 14 1/2" X 11 1/2". |
150 - 200 |
| 550 |
F.V. SHOTWELL ETCHING OF DETROIT. "Downtown Detroit", pencil signed Frederic Valpey Shotwell (American 1907-1929). Condition: acid burn around edges. Dimensions: 10 3/4" X 14", frame: 21 1/8" X 23 3/4". |
150 - 250 |
| 592 |
FRENCH COLD PAINTED SCULPTURE French cold painted sculpture of officer helping maiden winding yarn, set on curved green onyx base. Front label: Pris au Piege Par Maxim. No mark. Size: 6"H, 7"W, 3 1/2"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
100 - 200 |
| 621 |
PR ROSE QUART MOUNTED VESSELS Pair of rose quartz mounted vessels, baluster form rose quartz set on gilt bronze bases with jade caps. no mark. Size: 6 1/4"H, 3"diam. base. Condition: age appropriate wear, one cap loose. |
150 - 300 |
| 650 |
CARVED HARDSTONE PLAQUE Pierce carved hardstone plaque, oval form variegated brown color with blossoming tree and bird decoration, fits into carved red/brown pierce carved stand. No mark. Size: Plaque 8 3/4"H, 6 3/4"W, 1 1/4"D plaque in stand 12"H, 8"W, 2 1/2"D. Condition: minor wear. |
150 - 300 |
| 695 |
ART DECO MARBLE BOOKENDS Art Deco marble bookends, triangular dark marble bases with streamline female busts with flowing hair above. No mark. Size: 6 3/4"H, 4 3/4"W, 4 1/2"D. Condition: age appropriate wear, nicks on edges. |
100 - 200 |
| 696 |
ST JOAN OF ARC SCULPTURE 19th c. Italian marble bust of St. Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans, pieced marble on shaped base by E. Castellucci. Marked: Made in Italy e. Castellucci. Size: 8"H, 7 1/2"W, 3 1/2"D. Condition: age appropriate wear, minor chipping along base rim. |
300 - 600 |
| 711 |
JAMES BARRY ENGRAVING. (British 1741-1806) King Lear, Act V, Scene III, (1792). Contained in period gilt frame. Condition: overall toning and foxing, small tear on top edge. Dimensions: 16 3/4" X 23 1/4", paper: 20" X 26 1/4". |
100 - 150 |
| 718 |
MODEL OF ROBERT JENKINS BOAT Wooden model of Robert Jenkins paddlewheel boat in glass case, named after Robert Jenkins prominent Pittsburgh shipper of coal. Comes with 1901 copy of Notable Men of Pittsburgh and Vicinity, with photo of Robert Jenkins on p.212. No mark. Size: 48"L, 9 3/4"W, 19 3/4"H. Condition: age appropriate wear, crack in top glass panel of case. |
500 - 1,000 |
| 724 |
NATIVE AMERICAN CLAY VESSEL Native American burnished red clay vessel, connected double neck vase with bulbous body and flat base, slip designs on side in southwestern design. 7"H. condition: slip designs starting to chip off. unmarked. |
100 - 200 |
| 725 |
MINNIE VIGIL CLAY VESSEL Minnie Vigil burnished black clay vessel with connected double necks on a bulbous body with flat base. Monochromatic black slip designs on sides. 7"H. Marked: Minnie on base. good condition. |
100 - 200 |
| 726 |
SMALL BURNISHED CLAY JAR Small burnished terracotta clay jar with rounded bottom and black slip designs on sides. several chips along rim. 2 1/4"H. |
50 - 100 |
| 728 |
BURNISHED CLAY CANTEEN Burnished clay water canteen with ovoid disc shape. slip designs on sides and three loops for hanging from rope, one loop broken. 4 1/2"diam. |
200 - 300 |
| 864 |
RAWAN PASTORAL LANDSCAPE OIL. (20th century) Oil on canvas, signed lower right: T. Rawan. Condition: needs a good cleaning. Dimensions: 18" X 28", frame: 22 1/8" X 32 1/4". |
100 - 200 |
| 899 |
LEAD FLORAL FOUNTAIN Lead floral fountain in the form of three tulips with shaped base. No mark. Size: 23 1/2"H, 12"Diam. base. Condition: age appropriate wear. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A.Mellon. |
160 - 320 |
| 1069 |
IVORY NETSUKE OF LION AND INSECT Ivory netsuke of lion or foo dog with insect on its back. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 1 1/2"L, 1"W,1 3/8"H. Condition: minor wear. |
125 - 250 |
| 1070 |
NETSUKE OF BUDDHA WITH BASKET Ivory netsuke of seated Buddha supporting basket on his head with another figure in basket. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2 1/4"H, 1 1/4"W, 1"D. Condition: minor wear. |
150 - 300 |
| 1071 |
IVORY FIGURAL NETSUKE Ivory figural netsuke of one person seated on another. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 1 1/2"H, 1 1/2"D, 1"W. Condition: minor wear. |
125 - 250 |
| 1072 |
IVORY NETSUKE OF MAN SMOKING Ivory netsuke of man resting on pillows smoking a pipe. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2 1/4"L, 1"W, 3/4"H. Condition: minor wear. |
125 - 250 |
| 1073 |
IVORY NETSUKE OF ACROBAT Ivory netsuke of acrobat, bearded man doing handstand, green tinted costume, white tinted beard. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 1 3/4"H, 1"W, 1"D. Condition: good. |
150 - 300 |
| 1074 |
FIGURAL NETSUKE Figural ivory netsuke of man carrying woman on back, green and red tinted costume with incised decoration. Marked: incised calligraphic mark on foot. Size: 2"H, 1 3/8"W, 1"D. Condition: one foot damaged. |
100 - 200 |
| 1075 |
IVORY NETSUKE OF WRESTLERS Ivory netsuke of two men wrestling. No mark. Size: 2"L, 1"W, 1"D. Condition: minor wear. |
100 - 200 |
| 1076 |
IVORY NETSUKE Ivory netsuke of man seated next to stand smoking pipe. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 1 1/2"H, 1 3/8"W, 3/4"D. Condition: minor wear. |
200 - 400 |
| 1077 |
IVORY NETSUKE PUMPKIN AND RATS Ivory netsuke of pumpkin and two rats. No mark. Size: 7/8"H, 1 3/4"W, 1 1/4"D. Condition: minor wear. |
100 - 200 |
| 1078 |
KABUKI ACTOR NETSUKE Ivory netsuke of kabuki actor with large bell and rotating face with two expressions, darkened staining with black highlights. Marked: incised calligraphic mark on bottom. Size: 2"H, 1 1/2"W, 1"D. Condition: minor wear. |
150 - 300 |
| 1079 |
IVORY CARVING OF ANCIENT Ivory carving of ancient, perhaps Shou Lou, figure with large phallic-like head holding leaf or fan with smaller figure on side. Marked: incised calligraphic mark. Size: 2"H, 1 3/8"W, 1"D. Condition: minor wear. |
100 - 200 |
| 1139 |
GILT BRONZE NUDE Gilt bronze nude on marble base with dished indentation. No mark. Size: 8 1/4"H, 7"W, 6 1/4"D. Condition: age appropriate wear, filled hole in marble indicates base originally had another decoration. |
150 - 300 |
| 1140 |
ART DECO FIGURE ON ONYX BASE Art Deco figure on green onyx oval stepped base, gilt pot metal woman with faux ivory (plastic) face and hands. No mark. Size: 10 1/2"H. Condition: one hand damaged. |
100 - 200 |
| 1160 |
FABERGE STYLE RUSSIAN FIGURE Faberge style Russian figure, carved hardstone and gold decoration. Figure of nobleman (boyarin) with staff. Marked: WG 10249. Size: 5 3/4"H, staff 4 1/2"L. Condition: good. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. Note: see pl. 110 Bainbridge, Peter Carl Faberge, Spring Books, 1971 ed. for identical figure by Faberge. (530). |
2,100 - 4,200 |
| 1161 |
DON CAESAR CAVALIER STATUE Don Caesar Cavalier statue, pot metal figure on elaborate base holding sword. No mark. Size: 20 1/4"H, 6 1/2"W, 6"D. Condition: replacement blade on sword, sword hilt tip bent, wear to finish. |
125 - 250 |
| 1165 |
CIPRIANI ALABASTER BUST A. Cipriani alabaster bust of female with rose decorated bodice. A. Cipriani Italian sculptor 19-20th c.Marked: A. Cipriani. Size: 18"H, 11"W, 5"D. Condition: age appropriate wear and scratches, flaws in alabaster. |
600 - 1,200 |
| 1171 |
PAIR ART DECO WATERCOLORS. Heads of women, watercolor, unsigned and unframed. Dimensions: 14 1/4" X 14 1/4", overall: 18" X 18". |
60 - 90 |
| 1187 |
SIGNED PONSARD LITHOGRAPH. Nude woman sleeping, rendered in tones of beige, brown and pink, this piece is pencil signed Ponsard (French), and dated '34. Image size is approx. 35"x19", framed with plexiglass to approx. 43"x26". Unexamined out of frame. |
300 - 500 |
| 1188 |
ART DECO PRINT OF NUDE. Signed in plate: A. Robert. Condition: reframed, NVD. Dimensions: 23 1/2" X 18 1/2", frame: 32 1/2" X 28 1/4". |
100 - 200 |
| 1219 |
CARVED IVORY AND JEWEL BUDDHA Carved jewel encrusted ivory Buddha, seated ivory Buddha with gold waist chain, red stone pendant earrings, a gold, red and green stone decorated cap, and inset stones on necklace, belly and hand. No mark. Size: 4 1/4"H, 3 1/4"W, 2 3/4"D. Condition: one stone missing from cap, several stones missing from necklace and left hand. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. (440). |
2,600 - 3,600 |
| 1224 |
N. NENAD COPPER RELIEF PLAQUE. (20th century) Cubistic figure, signed N. Nenad. Comes with framed pencil drawing of plaque, signed Njiric Nenad. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 19 1/2" X 13". |
80 - 120 |
| 1225 |
2 ROBERT CONNELL A.P. PRINTS. (American 20th century) Western Pennsylvania 18th century historical prints. Both are pencil signed artist proofs. Condition: NVD. |
100 - 200 |
| 1226 |
PAIR MINIATURES ON IVORY Pair of hand painted oval ivory miniatures set in carved bone and filigree silver frames mounted on larger oval mirror backs set in gessoed and gilt rectangular frames. (1) young woman with flower in hair in oval carved bone X decorated frame, signed "C B". 1 1/2"H, 1 1/8"W painting. (1) 18th c. style woman with powdered wig and flower, set in oval spiral carved bone frame, signed "Subris". 1 1/4"H, 1"W. painting. Frames: 7"H, 4 1/2"W. no mark on frames. Condition: age appropriate wear, each silver filigree frame with bottom ornament missing. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. |
400 - 800 |
| 1228 |
IVORY HANDLED CANE 19th C. Ivory handled cane, carved and raised monogram on shaft, silver colored metal band engraved "Hund P/C Lbf. Schneider W. Fr. Erg Tub. W. J. '82". No mark. Size: 35 3/4"L, 3"Deep handle. Condition: metal tip missing from shaft, age cracks in ivory. |
250 - 500 |
| 1232 |
RAPHAEL SOYER SELF PORTRAIT Raphael Soyer lithograph self portrait signed in the plate lower left Raphael Soyer. Signed in pencil lower left A.P. (artist proof). inscribed: To Roberta Cohn in friendship Raphael Soyer 1973. Also signed in pencil lower right: Raphael Soyer. Size: print: 14 3/4"H, 11 1/4"W. Frame: 20 1/4"H, 16 5/8"W. Condition: matted and framed. Minor wear to frame. |
400 - 800 |
| 1261 |
J. FISCHER BRONZE TRAY J. Fischer bronze leaf form tray with tiger. Signed: J. Fischer. Marked on back: Genuine Bronze GULATS CORP. Size: 8"L, 5"W, 1/2"H. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
150 - 300 |
| 1262 |
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MEDALLION 1885 Bronze plaque by Henry Zearing with portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson 1803-1882. Marked: M DCCL XXXV Zearing Sculpt. Size: 7"Diam. Condition: age appropriate wear. Note: H. Zearing was a 19th c. Chicago artist whose work appeared at the Columbian Exposition n 1893. |
300 - 600 |
| 1263 |
V BRENNER BRONZE RELIEF Victor David Brenner (1871-1924) bronze relief "The William A. Fisher Prize" round relief in square oak frame. Artist signed lower right. Plate on back "Awarded to James Stanley Purnell for Scholarship and Leadership by the Gilman Country School for Boys June 10, 1929". Paper label: G.F. Meislahn Co. Baltimore, Md. Size: relief: 8 3/4"Diam. Frame: 17 7/8"H, 17 3/4"W. Condition: age appropriate wear. Note: Victor David Brenner is most famous for designing the penny, he also created the Mary Schenley Fountain in Oakland section of Pittsburgh. |
800 - 1,600 |
| 1298 |
JAPANESE CARVED IVORY APPLES Japanese carved and painted ivory apple branch with three apples, four leaves and one grasshopper. Mark: calligraphic mark on branch. Size: 6 1/2"H, 6 1/2"W, 12"L. Condition: one leaf loose, one leg of grasshopper missing, cracks in apples. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon, Pittsburgh. |
120 - 240 |
| 1299 |
JAPANESE CARVED IVORY CUCUMBERS Japanese carved ivory cucumbers, painted ivory group of three cucumbers, leaves, blossoms and insect. Marked: calligraphic mark on stem. Size: 8"H, 12"L, 4"W. Condition: part of insect missing. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon, Pittsburgh. |
525 - 1,050 |
| 1300 |
JAPANESE IVORY FLORAL GROUP Japanese colored ivory floral group, yellow and purple irises and leaves set in goldstone planter base. No mark. Size: 5 1/2"H, 5"W, 3"D. Condition: no apparent losses. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon, Pittsburgh. (343). |
290 - 500 |
| 1306 |
19TH C RELIGIOUS PAINTING 19th century Florentine copy of Sassoferrato "Mater Dolorosa" by Francesco Sorrlla, oil on canvas in gilt gessoed frame under glass. Marked: (on back) Madonna Sassoferrato copia Francesco Sorrla Via Della Chiesa 28 Firenze. (also old Gillespie Art Gallery label). Size: painting 28"H, 22"w, frame 34 1/2"H, 28 1/4"W. condition: overall cracklure on canvas, minor loses to gilt gesso on frame. (140A). |
560 - 1,000 |
| 1312 |
EUROPEAN IVORY ON BASE European ivory figure of classical female holding harp and music, flower in hair, stringed instrument at her feet, on dark wooden plinth base. No mark. Size: figure: 7 1/2"H, female on base 11"H. 3 1/2"Diam. base. Condition: one arm reglued, age cracks. (297). |
400 - 600 |
| 1313 |
H.L. HICKMAN STILL LIFE OIL. (American 20th century) Oil on masonite, signed lower right. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 16" X 20", frame: 20" X 24". |
100 - 200 |
| 1314 |
IVORY CARVED EMPEROR AND EMPRESS Pair of carved ivory figures, seated emperor and seated empress with fitted wooden stands. Mark: each figure with inset mother of pearl calligraphic mark. Size: 7 1/4"H emperor, 3 1/4"W, 2 7/8"D. 7"H empress, 3 1/4"W, 2 7/8"D. Stands 1"H. Condition: age appropriate wear. (91). |
875 - 1,200 |
| 1316 |
CIRCLE OF SIR PETER LELY. (English 17th century) Portrait of Countess Spencer, oil on canvas, unsigned. Back of canvas is inscribed: Countess spencer by Sir Peter Lely. Three wax seals on stretcher. Condition: relined, old repairs. Dimensions: 32" X 26", frame: 38 1/2" X 32 1/2". |
15,000 - 20,000 |
| 1317 |
JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO Meiji Period, Tokyo school, carved fisherman with baskets, tinted ivory. Marked: incised calligraphic mark, four leaf mark. Size: 10"H, 3"W, 2 1/4"D.base. Condition: several broken and missing parts. (117). |
575 - 875 |
| 1318 |
JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO Meiji period. Carved Japanese ivory of farmer with basket. Marked: incised four leaf mark on bottom. Size: 7 1/2"H. Condition: pieced body, end of staff missing, rocks on base. (154). |
400 - 600 |
| 1319 |
ASIAN IVORY CHESS SET Asian theme carved ivory chess set with figurines ranging from 5 3/4"H(tallest) to 2 1/2"H(shortest). One set is tinted brown. The figurines are housed in a satin lined hinged box that unfolds in to the playing board(23 7/8"square). Good condition. |
800 - 1,200 |
| 1320 |
IVORY FIGURAL GROUP Ivory figural group, two standing males and one kneeling female figure on oval base, comes with wooden stand. No mark. Size: figure 7 1/4"H, 4 1/2"L, 3 1/2"W. Figures on stand: 9"H, 5 1/2"L, 4 1/2"W. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
400 - 800 |
| 1330 |
JAPANESE CARVED FIGURE c.1750 Japanese carved figure of standing prince, gessoed wood with polychrome and gilt decoration on stepped base. No mark. Size: 19"H, 9 1/2"W, 7"D. Condition: losses to finish on base and figure, figure loose on base, left hand broken and repaired. |
625 - 1,250 |
| 1331 |
SADAMU TODA OIL PAINTING. 'Moonlight On The Snow'. (Japanese 20th Century). Oil on canvas, signed upper left, titled and signed on verso, contained in a molded gessoed frame. Label on back: The Bonfoey Co., Cleveland. Condition: overall crazing, frame as is. Dimensions: 12 3/4" X 16 1/8", framed: 18 3/4" X 22 1/2". |
600 - 800 |
| 1332 |
CHINESE ROCK CRYSTAL SEAL Chinese rock crystal seal, carved foo dog top ornament, no monogram. No mark. Size: 4 1/2"H, 1 3/4"W, 1/2"D. Condition: minor wear, fleabite on bottom rim. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon, Pittsburgh. (320). |
135 - 270 |
| 1342 |
ART DECO NUDE GROUP BY PEYRE Art Deco gilt bronze figural group of two knelling female nudes with flower basket between them on rectangular base with flower and leaf decoration by Raphael Charles Peyre (1872-1949). Marked: (front) Raphael Peyre (back) 8471. Size: 16"H, 21"L, 5"D. condition: minor wear. |
4,000 - 8,000 |
| 1343 |
AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE ARAB Austrian cold painted bronze Arab scene lamp on black marble base, two figures on rug under tent selling wares. No mark. Size: 15"H, 9 1/2"W, 9 1/2"D. Condition: lamp slightly bent, wiring missing, other age appropriate wear. (95). |
6,250 - 8,500 |
| 1344 |
AUSTRIAN MECHANICAL BRONZE DANCER Austrian cold painted bronze mechanical figure, harem dancer with hinged skirt to reveal nude form underneath, round decorated base carved with fictive carpet. Marked: faint Kauba mark. Size: 10 1/2"H, 4"Diam. base, 6 1/2"W. Condition: minor loss to top head ornament, painting still vibrant. See Lot 1345 form similar figure. |
1,000 - 2,000 |
| 1358 |
VIKTOR SCHRECKENGOST ORIGINAL FISH. 20th c. Watermedia on paper. Signed. This shows many orange fish presented in a schematized style, with brittle, straight lines and energetically applied color. Schreckengost's career has spanned many successes (such as the jazz bowl) and this painting is typical of his 2-d designs. Size: 20" h., 27 1/2" w., framed 29" h., 38" w. Condition: no visible defects; frame as is. |
5,000 - 6,000 |
| 1376 |
J.J. ROUSSEAU SALON PAINTING. (French 1861-1911) 'Portrait de la fille de l'artiste dans atelier du peintre', oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1898. Provenance: Sotheby's Chicago. Condition: relined. Dimensions: 68 1/8" X 43 1/4", frame: 80" X 56 1/2". |
12,000 - 15,000 |
| 1389 |
REN MADONNA AND CHILD RELIEF Italian Renaissance Madonna and Child relief panel in gessoed, gilt and painted frame, arched top with rosette side finials surround panel with representation of Holy Ghost in the form of a dove with blue and gold flower basket ornamentation. Madonna and Child polychromed plaster relief panel between two corinthian fluted engaged column. Lower level inscribed with "Ave Gratia Plena D.(Dominus) T. (Tecum) (Hail Full of Grace The Lord is With Thee). The inscription is bordered with two family shields. No mark. Size: 46"H, 30 1/2"W, 7"D. Condition: age appropriate wear and losses to frame and gessoed surface. Madonna panel with cracks. |
10,000 - 20,000 |
| 1413 |
FABERGE STYLE ORCHID Faberge style orchid set in carved rock crystal carved vase, orchid created from carved amethyst, diamond and gold, removable from vase with clip in back to be worn as ornament, flower includes two pear shaped peridots and two pear shaped diamonds. Marked: 750 SB Austria. Size: flower and stem 6 1/2"L, 5"W, 2 1/2"D. Vase: 7"H, 4 1/2"Diam. widest part. Condition: chip in back of top petal. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. (519). |
5,000 - 8,000 |
| 1414 |
FABERGE STYLE ORCHID IN VASE Faberge style orchid in vase, rock crystal vase contains orchid composed of rock crystal petals decorated with white gold and diamonds and nephrite leaves. No mark. Size: flower: 5"L, 2 1/2"W Vase 2 3/4"H, 2"diam. widest part. Total height: 6". Condition: minor wear. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. |
1,900 - 3,800 |
| 1419 |
17TH C PORTRAIT ON TIN. (English 17th century) Portrait of a gentleman, oil on tin, unsigned. Contained in a Victorian walnut frame. Condition: overall crazing, paint loss on bottom edge under frame. Dimensions: 7 3/4" X 10", frame: 16 1/2" X 14 1/2". |
400 - 600 |
| 1420 |
PAUL T SARGENT LANDSCAPE OIL. (American 1880-1946) Landscape with trees, oil on board, signed lower left. Label: J.J. Gillespie, Pittsburgh. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 6 5/8" X 8 3/4", frame: 11" X 13". |
300 - 500 |
| 1421 |
GEORGE GROSZ BOOZE WATERCOLOR. 1936/1937. On lightweight paper. Signed in pen. Also marked Sylvester 1936/1937. Shows a bottle of Rodelseer Schwanleite 1920. "Start with a glass of our famous, only a few bottles left you better hurry up! You'll be satisfied yessir!" Size: 23 1/4" h., 18" w., matted slightly larger. Condition: various small creases and minor tears at the edges; tape residue on all corners, recto. |
4,000 - 6,000 |
| 1422 |
PAUL KLEINSCHMIDT OIL PAINTING. (German 1883-1949) Self Portrait, oil on canvas, signed upper left with initials and dated 1932. Condition: canvas has been relined. Dimensions: 47" X 23 3/4". |
50,000 - 60,000 |
| 1423 |
PAUL KLEINSCHMIDT OIL PAINTING. (German 1883-1949) 'At The Theatre', oil on canvas, signed lower center with initials and dated 1931. Provenance: Galerie Der Stadt Stuttgart Kuntsgebaude and Leonard Hutton Galleries, NY. Condition: canvas has been relined. Dimensions: 39 1/2" X 31 3/8". |
75,000 - 85,000 |
| 1446 |
D.JULIAN HAYES EROTIC BRONZE D. Julian Hayes erotic bronze of satyr and nymph in erotic position on oval base, dark brown patina. Marked: D. Julian Hayes. Size: 4 1/4"H, 8"L, 3 1/4"D. Condition: minor wear. |
300 - 600 |
| 1447 |
ITALIAN FEMALE BUST Italian alabaster bust of Victorian lady with lacy hat by B. Poiggani. Marked: signed B. Poiggani. Size: 21 1/2"H 12 1/2"W, 7 1/2"D. base: 5 3/4"Diam. Condition: base has chip in rim,repair to front hat lace, other minor losses. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon, Pittsburgh. |
170 - 340 |
| 1471 |
FABERGE STYLE HARDSTONE KIWI Faberge style carved hardstone kiwi with diamond eyes and 18K gold legs and beak. Marked: each leg and beak marked 750. Size: 2"H, 2"D, 1 1/2"W. condition: good. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. (562). |
875 - 1,400 |
| 1472 |
FABERGE STYLE FROG ON COLUMN Faberge style carved nephrite frog with stone and gold set eyes on white alabaster column base. No mark. Size: 3 7/8"H, 1 3/4"W, 2 1/4"D. Condition: minor wear. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. |
825 - 1,500 |
| 1473 |
FABERGE STYLE HARDSTONE DUCK Faberge style hardstone carving of duck with diamond eyes, gold feet and oval raised hardstone base. No mark. Size: 3H, 3"L, 2 1/4"W. Condition: minor wear. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. |
625 - 1,250 |
| 1474 |
MAN RAY PHOTOGRAPH May Ray 1976 photograph entitled "Domaine de Sade II". black and white print set in acid free matte and framed in metal with plexiglass. Signed: Man Ray 1976. Size: window opening: 9 3/4"H, 7 1/4"W. Frame: 17 1/4"H, 14 1/4"W. Condition: good. |
6,000 - 10,000 |
| 1475 |
MAN RAY PHOTOGRAPH Man Ray black and white photograph of sail boat. Framed with acid free matte in metal frame with plexiglass. No visible signature, undated. Size: photo: 9 3/4"H, 7 3/4"W floated in frame: 20 1/4"H, 16 1/4"W. Condition: photo slipping on hinges, slightly askew. |
2,000 - 3,000 |
| 1491 |
LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING. Oil on canvas, unsigned. Water and bluff in background, man with cart and horse in foreground. Condition: age appropriate wear. Dimensions: 21" X 23 1/2", frame: 26 1/2" X 28 7/8". |
100 - 200 |
| 1492 |
C. STOVER SOUTHERN SCENE OIL. C. Stover (American 20th century) 'Monday Morning Down South', signed lower left C. Stover. Inscribed on back: "Painted in Gainesville, Florida during WWII. This is a scene in the black section of the town on the day the war in Europe ended. It also portrays the happiness of the carefree life of the South." Condition: paint loss and chipping around edges. Dimensions: 17 3/4" X 24", framed: 23" X 29". |
300 - 500 |
| 1493 |
VICTORIAN PENCIL SKETCH OF DOG. Pencil on paper, signed and inscribed lower left: Drawn by Lizzie B. Letzkuss, Feb. 1889, Chicago, Ill. Contained in period gilt shell decorated frame. Condition: paper has toning and acid burns, age appropriate wear to frame. Dimensions: 14 1/2" X 21 1/8", framed: 20 1/2" X 27 1/8". |
100 - 150 |
| 1494 |
ART DECO PRINT OF A WOMAN. Framed Art Deco print of reclining woman with jewels. Contained in a polychrome decorated frame. Condition: some staining on right side, scuffing to frame. Dimensions: 20" x 32" |
80 - 120 |
| 1495 |
WILLIAM ABLETT ART DECO PRINT. (British 1877-1937) 'The Answer', pencil signed William Ablett. Published Paris 1927, limited edition, original frame and label. Condition: NVD, Dimensions: 19 3/8" X 15 1/4", frame: 25 1/2" X 19 7/8". |
300 - 500 |
| 1496 |
SCHUYLER COLFAX PORTRAIT PAINTING. (American 19th century) Oil on canvas, unsigned. Alleged to be a portrait of Schuyler Colfax, Vice-president of the United States from 1869-1873. Original gilt frame. Condition: three old patches near bottom left, age appropriate wear, chips to frame. Dimensions: 30" X 25", frame: 39 1/4" X 34 1/2". |
400 - 600 |
| 1503 |
PONTORMO RED CHALK DRAWING 16th c Italian Red chalk study for Adoration of the Shepherds by Jacopo Pontormo. Double matted and framed. No mark. Size: image 7 1/2"H, 9"W. frame: 16"H, 17"W. Condition: age appropriate wear. Some dirt between mat and glass. Provenance: Purchased at Sothebys New York, then listed as 16th c. Italian. |
4,000 - 6,000 |
| 1504 |
TIEPOLO STUDY OF AN ANGEL 18th c Italian sepia ink and wash drawing of Angel by column (perhaps a study for an Annunciation scene). Attributed to Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. No mark. Size: image: 9 1/2"H, 6 1/2"W, Frame: 15 1/4"H, 12 1/2"W. Condition: age appropriate wear and foxing on drawing, framed and matted. |
2,500 - 3,000 |
| 1505 |
18TH C ITALIAN SEPIA DRAWING 18th c. Italian school sepia pen and wash drawing of Old Testament scene of Susanna and the elders. Smal drawing above hand written text in Italian. marked: upper left #127. Size: image: 5 3/4"H, 8"W, Frame: 10 1/4"H, 12 3/4"W. Condition: mounted in aged gessoed and gilt wooden frame. Provenance: Collection of Dr. E. Garfield, New York City. |
1,800 - 2,000 |
| 1516 |
JAPANESE CLOISONNE LIDDED JAR Japanese cloisonne lidded jar, polychrome butterfly and flower decoration on gold shot ground, raised on three feet with pierced lid. No mark. Size: 4 1/2"H, 4 1/2"diam. widest part. condition: minor wear. |
150 - 300 |
| 1522 |
GEORGE GROSZ "SMILE IF IT HURTS" WATERCOLOR. 1936. Signed in pen. Size: 23 1/4" h., 18" w., matted slightly larger. Condition: various creases and wrinkles; lower left corner is missing, tape residue, recto. |
4,000 - 6,000 |
| 1523 |
GROSZ HIER WIRD NICHT GEPUMPT. June 1944. Watercolor on lightweight paper. George Grosz, German Expressionist artist painted these words. Also pencil written in English are the words "Only once in a while, George Grosz, June 1944." Size: 18" h., 23 1/4" w., matted slightly larger. Condition: various minor creases, one tear top edge 3/4" and one puncture 1/4" wide. |
4,000 - 6,000 |
| 1530 |
G. GROSZ WINE AND BEER WATERCOLOR. Undated, but late 1930s or 1940s. On lightweight paper. Unsigned by George Grosz, but stamped with his signature by his family. The image reads "Erst Wein dam Bier das bekommt Dir, don't you worry, yessir, there are always a few bottles on ice." Size: 18" h., 23 1/4" w., matted slightly larger. Condition: lost lower right corner, various small creases and wrinkles and some tape residue. |
2,000 - 3,000 |
| 1531 |
FABERGE STYLE ORCHID FLORAL GROUP Faberge style orchid floral group, citrine petals and diamond decorated flower, gold stem and nephrite leaves in low form hardstone bowl base. No mark. Size: 4 1/2"H, 3 1/4"Diam. bowl. Condition: age appropriate wear. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. (456) |
1,200 - 1,800 |
| 1532 |
FABERGE STYLE DUCK Faberge style hardstone carved duck with diamond eyes and gold feet. Marked: 585. Size: 2"H, 2 5/8"H, 1 1/2"W. Condition: good. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. (507). |
750 - 1,200 |
| 1533 |
PAUL KLEINSCHMIDT OIL PAINTING. (German 1883-1949) 'Le Pont de Trinquetaille, Arles', oil on canvas, signed lower left with initials and dated 1929. Provenance: Galerie Der Stadt Stuttgart Kunstgebaude. Condition: canvas has been relined. Dimensions: 39 3/8" X 31 1/2". |
40,000 - 60,000 |
| 1534 |
G GROSZ WATERCOLOR 1936 George Grosz watercolor poster "Ich ordne Hiermit an..." dated 31. Dec 1936 New York. Signed Grosz stamp. Size: 18 1/4"H, 23"W. Condition: age appropriate wear. shrink wrapped on foamcore. |
2,000 - 4,000 |
| 1535 |
G. GROSZ OPPENHEIM WINE WATERCOLOR. Undated, but 1930s or 1940s. Signed with a Grosz stamp, stamped on by the family. This poster by George Grosz declares "Start the New Year with a glass of Oppenheim 1931" rhinewine. Size: 23 1/2" h., 18" w., matted slightly larger. Condition: various creases throughout. |
2,000 - 3,000 |
| 1536 |
PAUL KLEINSCHMIDT OIL PAINTING. (German 1883-1949) 'Olive Trees, Maussane Cassis', oil on canvas, signed lower right with initials and dated 1937. Provenance: ACA Galleries, NY. Condition: canvas has been relined. Dimensions: 23 3/4" X 19 5/8". |
35,000 - 50,000 |
| 1539 |
BAKELITE CHINESE LIDDED VESSEL Bakelite Chinese form lidded vessel, red colored with carved panels, geometric form decoration, two side ring handles on vase, two ring handles on lid with foo dog finial. No mark. Size: 15"H, 6"W, 3"d. Condition: finial broken and reglued, one side ring on lid missing. |
100 - 200 |
| 1544 |
TWO 19TH CENTURY PORTRAITS. Companion portrait paintings of a gentleman and his wife, oil on canvas, approx. 19"x15" oval, unsigned. Original stretchers, no apparent defects. |
2,000 - 2,500 |
| 1545 |
PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY PORTRAITS. Of Abraham Lincoln's uncle and his wife, Mary Hawkins, oil on canvas laid on masonite, 17"x14". Mary Hawkins signed LR "L.F. Wheeler", other portrait unsigned. Prov. 1981 Lincoln National Bank, NE. Old restorations, in-painting. |
1,000 - 2,000 |
| 1546 |
19TH CENTURY GENTLEMEN PORTRAIT. Oil on canvas, approx 36"x29", unsigned. Repairs and in-painting, loose in frame. |
400 - 800 |
| 1547 |
19TH C PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING. (American 19th century) Oil on canvas, unsigned. Label on back states that this is a portrait of James Lockhart (1802-1876). Contained in an ornate Victorian frame. Condition: frame has been painted, small chips on edges of painting. Dimensions: 19" X 17", frame 28" X 25 1/2". |
200 - 300 |
| 1548 |
SIGNED THEODORE LEVIGNE PORTRAIT. Showing a young French soldier in uniform, approx. 24"x20", inscribed on verso "Levigne, Theodore, 1948-1912", unframed, three repaired punctures, and some inpainting. |
1,500 - 2,000 |
| 1549 |
ZORD "INTERIOR WITH SOLDIERS." 20th c. Oil on canvas. Signed Zord lower right. Various people are shown in an inn drinking and smoking, with two blue coated soldiers among them. Size: 29" h., 42" w., framed 33 1/2" h., 48" w. Condition: slight abrasions left edge; repainted areas near the signature. |
700 - 800 |
| 1585 |
AUDLEY DEAN NICHOLS OIL PAINTING. (American 1886-1941) Woman being kissed by a cupid. Oil on canvas, signed lower right: A.D.N., biographical label on back. Condition: two small paint chips at lower left. Dimensions: 12"diameter, frame: 18 1/8" X 18 1/8". |
150 - 250 |
| 1587 |
F. VERDO OIL OF WOMAN. (European early 20th century) Oil on canvas, signed lower left. Condition: thin paint in center. Dimensions: 15 3/4" X 6". |
150 - 250 |
| 1589 |
RALPH FABRI ETCHING, 1944. Etching titled "All The Worlds A Stage", numbered 8/50, signed in pencil by the artist, and dedicated as follows: "For Jerry van Urk, New York, August 11, 1944". Etching is approx 8" x 10", framed sizes is 13" x 15". |
2,000 - 2,500 |
| 1590 |
THREE SMALL RALPH FABRI ETCHINGS. All signed and titled in pencil by the artist. Titles as follows: "Christmas, 1944", 2"x3". "War And Peace", 2"x3". "Waterjump", 2"x3". |
400 - 500 |
| 1593 |
GOLDSCHEIDER ART DECO SCULPTURE Goldscheider Art Deco marble sculpture of female Pierrot figure with large ruffled collar. Marked: Goldscheider seal in bottom. Size: 4 1/2"H, 4 1/2"W, 4"D. Condition: age appropriate wear, one small chip on side. |
150 - 300 |
| 1599 |
CARVED WOOD FIGURES. The lot includes fifteen pieces. (1) carved wood ram on a mountain with base. Marked: Comm(?); Mark(?); WB. Size: 9.5" h., 6.5" l(base), 2 3/4" d(base). Condition: repairs to back and front legs; repairs to horns; one is loose. (2) carved wood dancing Bavarian couple. Marked: with a tag(worn off). Size: 12" h. Condition: man's hat has a piece broken off; white paint drip on woman. (3) carved wood Ibex(?). Unmarked. Size: 10" h., 5" l. Condition: chip on ear and tip of antlers. (4) carved wood Chinese man. Marked: Made In China. Size: 6.5" h. Condition: no visible defects. (5) carved wood chinese man with staff. Mark: calligraphic. Condition: base has a crack in it. (6) carved wood bull. Unmarked. Size: 2.5" h., 3" l. Condition: no visible defects. (7) carved wood Madonna. Unmarked. Size: 5 5/8" h. Condition: some discolorations. (8) carved wood duck. Marked: Lesser Scawp "Bluebill" H/H Stites. Size: 1 1/4" h., 4.5" l. Condition: no visible defects. (9) three pieces of driftwood and one dock piece of wood topped with painted wood seagulls. Unmarked. Condition: some chips in paint; one seagull has a loose wing(comes unattached). (10) two carved wood eagle cork tops. Size of ea.: 2 1/4" h. Condition: beaks possibly broken off. (11) carved wood bottle cork of a man's head and torso. Lever in back moves the man's jaw and head. Marked with a tag. Size: 4 3/8" h. Condition: some wear and discoloration to piece. |
50 - 100 |
| 1609 |
RENA ROSENTHAL AUSTRIAN BRONZE Rena Rosenthal Austrian bronze figurine of seated African woman, 4"W, 3"H. good condition. |
150 - 200 |
| 1610 |
RENA ROSENTHAL AUSTRIAN BRONZE Rena Rosenthal Austrian bronze sculpture of a dancing African man with hoop. 4 1/4"H. good condition. |
150 - 200 |
| 1612 |
HAGENAUER BRONZE GOLF FIGURINES Hagenauer Austrian bronze golf figurines include: (1)female golfer on a stand. 3 3/4"H, base 3 5/8"diam. (1)male golfer, 3 1/4"H. (1)female golfer, 3 3/8"H. (1)male golfer, 2"H. (1)female golfer, 2"H. (1)small golfer, 1 1/4"H. (1)small golfer, 1 7/8"H. all marked WHW. good condition. |
150 - 300 |
| 1613 |
3 HAGENAUER JAZZ BRONZE FIGURINES 3 Hagenauer jazz bronze figurines include: (1)sax player, 2"H. (1)singer in tuxedo, 2 5/8"H. (1)dancer, 1 7/8"H. all marked WHW, made in Austria. good condition. |
100 - 200 |
| 1614 |
RENA ROSENTHAL BRONZE DACHSHUND Rena Rosenthal Austrian bronze dachshund figurine. 1 7/8"H. good condition. |
80 - 160 |
| 1615 |
2PC HAGENAUER BRONZE ANIMALS 2 Hagenauer bronze animals include: (1)airedale pipe rest 3 1/4"H. WHW, made in Austria. (1)baby elephant, 1 5/8"H. WHW, Austria. good condition. |
150 - 200 |
| 1616 |
2 BALLER AUSTRIAN BRONZE FIGURINES 2 Baller Austrian bronze figurines include: (1)reclined cat, 4"L. (1)bull with exaggerated tail, 7 1/4"H. good condition. |
100 - 200 |
| 1619 |
PAIR CONRAD LEIGH OIL PAINTINGS. (British 20th century) 'Pipers of the Scots Guards' and 'Pipers of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders', oil on artist board, both signed Conrad Leigh. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 16" X 12". |
200 - 300 |
| 1639 |
JOHN LOGAN LIGHTHOUSE OIL. (American 20th century) 'Nauset Light At Cape Cod', oil on board, signed lower right and dated 1950. Contained in Victorian walnut frame. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 7" X 10", frame 11 1/4" X 13 3/4". |
100 - 200 |
| 1686 |
RUSSIAN ICON Russian silver and enamel icon on wooden frame,pointed arch form with figures and text. No mark. Size: 5 1/4"W, 4 1/2"H, 1/2"D. Condition: minor wear. Provenance: Purchased from William McMillen, London, 1971. (283). |
150 - 300 |
| 1688 |
HARDSTONE CARVING OF BIRD Hardstone carving of bird with silver feet set on quartz crystal geode base. No mark. Size: 4"H, 3 1/4"W, 3"D. Condition: minor wear. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. (583). |
65 - 170 |
| 1698 |
2 FABERGE STYLE FROGS 2 Faberge style carved hardstone frogs, one lapis lazuli, one jasper. No mark. Size: jasper frog: 1 3/4"H, 3"L, 3"W. Lapis frog 1"H, 2 1/2"L, 2"W. condition: minor wear. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. |
275 - 400 |
| 1705 |
MALACHITE EAR OF CORN Malachite carved ear of corn. No mark. Size: 6 3/4"L, 1 5/8"Diam. widest part. Condition: good. Provenance: estate of Gertrude A. Mellon, Pittsburgh. |
40 - 80 |
| 1706 |
MALACHITE CARVED VEGETABLE Malachite carved vegetable, seven lobbed form with top decoration. No mark. Size: 2 1/4"H, 3"W, 2 3/4"D. Condition: good. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon, Pittsburgh. (582). |
40 - 80 |
| 1708 |
4 ART DECO METAL AND ONYX DECORATIONS Four Art Deco metal and onyx decorations includes: (1) German standing bear pushes large green onyx ball on ovoid base with oval dished indentation. Marked: Germany. Size: 7 1/2"L, 5"W, 3 3/4"H. Condition: onyx ball loose. (1) German small bear on round green onyx base. Marked: Germany. Size: 1 3/4"H, 5 3/4"Diam. Condition: one figural ornament missing. (1) Scotty dog on fan shaped green onyx base. No mark. Size: 2 1/2"H, 3 1/2"W, 4"D. Condition: chip on front rim. (1) Bronze colored duck on oval green onyx base. No mark. Size: 2 3/4"H, 4 7/8"L, 3 3/4"W. Condition: duck loose. |
150 - 300 |
| 1710 |
GILT BRONZE BUDDHA Gilt bronze Buddha seated on lotus throne, darkened hair. No mark. Size: 5 1/2"H, 4"W, 3"D. Condition: minor wear. |
200 - 300 |
| 1714 |
M WILLIAMS STILL LIFE M. Williams (20th c. American ) still life in gilt frame under glass. Marked: (signed) M. Wiliams. Size: painting: 12 3/4"H, 9"W, Frame: 16"H, 12 1/4"W. Condition: good. (195). |
125 - 250 |
| 1731 |
CURRIER & IVES "SONTAG & FLORA TEMPLE." 1855. Hand tinted lithograph, large size. Shows these two harness racing horses. Size: 19 3/4" h., 28" w., framed 28" h., 37" w. Condition: very lightly buckled and several tiny foxing mark in the sky; otherwise good. |
2,000 - 2,500 |
| 1732 |
GEORGE HUNT "NONPAREIL." 1836. Hand colored aquatint. Engraved by George Hunt (British, 19th c.) after an image by Francis Calcroft Turner. This shows a harness racehorse named "Nonpareil" winning at Sunbury Common in 1836. Size: 16 1/2" h., 23" w., framed 24" h., 30 1/2" w. Condition: age appropriate darkening to the paper, some foxing or acid brown spots; overall in good condition; new mat and frame. |
1,000 - 1,500 |
| 1733 |
PAIR LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTINGS. (European 20th century) One is signed lower left: H. Tournay and the other signed lower left: P. Kujal. Condition: Tournay has overall crazing, otherwise age appropriate wear. Dimensions: 16" X 20", framed: 21 1/2" X 25 1/2". |
200 - 400 |
| 1734 |
VICTORIAN OIL PAINTING. Two girls gathering kindling in winter, oil on canvas, unsigned. Gilt frame, stretcher is dated 1885. Condition: age appropriate wear. Dimensions: 18" X 14", frame: 27" X 23". |
150 - 250 |
| 1735 |
PAIR VICTORIAN LANDSCAPES. (American 19th century) Oil on board, unsigned, contained in period gilt frames. Condition: age appropriate wear. Dimensions: 19" X 10", frame: 23" X 13 7/8". |
100 - 150 |
| 1741 |
SCHEGGI MARBLE PORTRAIT BUST 19th c. Italian, C. Scheggi (Cesare Scheggi) marble portrait bust of a young girl with long braided hair, ruffled collar and flower corsage. Marked: C. Sheggi Firenze. Size: 22"H, 16 1/2"W, 10 1/2"D. Condition: minor chipping along bottom. |
1,250 - 2,500 |
| 1742 |
FRENCH BRONZE BY NORMIL 1910 French bronze bust of Emperor of Haiti. Marked: (on side of base) A Mon Ami V LeConte Normil Ulysse-Charles 1910. (on back of base) Montacutelli Fondeur a cire perdue Paris. Size: 28"H, 22"W, 14"D. Condition: minor wear to finish. |
700 - 1,400 |
| 1744 |
JAMES SULKOWSKI ORIGINAL OIL ON BOARD. Painting showing a wine glass with fruit. Approx. 8"x10", framed to 13"x15". James Sulkowski is a famous east coast artist who specializes in still life and florals. |
1,200 - 1,400 |
| 1747 |
19TH C GERMAN SNUFF BOX 19th c. German burlwood snuff box, hinged lid with carved genre scene of shoemaker and wife with cat, scrolled bottom of scene with text "Nach Meinen...mus alles gehn Wie du es wilst so sols gescher" (approximation) No mark. Size: 4"L, 2 5/8"D, 1"H. Condition: age appropriate wear, interior worn. (32) |
90 - 180 |
| 1748 |
2 ACORN FORM NUTMET GRATERS 2 19th c. acorn form carved wood nutmeg graters, screw off tops, ivory insert detail. No mark. Size: each 2 3/4"L, 1 3/4"Diam. widest part. Condition: one without metal grater insert, both with minor wear, age cracks in wooden body. Provenance: estate of Gertrude Mellon, Pittsburgh. (368) |
150 - 300 |
| 1750 |
19TH C CARVED WOOD NUTMEG GRATER 19th c. Carved wooden acorn form nutmeg grater, screw off lid with ivory trim and metal grater cap, exterior with carved detail. No mark. Size: 3"L, 2"Diam. widest part. Condition: minor wear. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude Mellon, Pittsburgh. (311). |
120 - 240 |
| 1775 |
A. CARRIER FEMALE BUST French bisque porcelain bust of 18th c. style woman on gilt and blue base with raised gilt decoration signed A. Carrier. Marked: (signed on back) A. Carrier. (mark of base inside) HA & Cie. Size: 17 1/2"H, 10 1/2W, 8"Deep, 5"Diam. base. Condition: minor wear. |
400 - 500 |
| 1791 |
O.F. VON FEUHRER PASTEL OF A DOG. (American 1900-1967) Pastel drawing of a boxer on paper, signed lower right Ottmar F. Von Feuhrer. Contained in an oak frame. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 14 7/8" X 10 7/8", framed: 23 3/4" X 19 3/4". |
200 - 400 |
| 1792 |
O.F. VON FUEHRER GOUACHE. (American 1900-1967) Spring scene in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh with Cathedral of Learning in background. Signed lower right with additional label on back. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 20 5/8" X 28 5/8", framed: 32 1/8" X 40 1/4". |
600 - 900 |
| 1793 |
WILLY FRIEDRICH BURGER OIL PAINTING. (Swiss 1882-1964) Landscape, oil on canvas, signed Willy Burger. Contained in a gilt and painted frame. Condition: some crazing, all frames sold as is. Dimensions: 32" X 47 3/4", framed: 36 1/2" X 52". |
600 - 900 |
| 1794 |
19TH C HAND PAINTED FAN 19th c. Hand painted fan with Venetian scene and mother of pearl fronds, in shadowbox fan frame with gold velvet background, frame gessoed and gilt. No mark. Size: 19 1/2"H, 35 1/2"W, 2"D. Condition: one frond loose, wear to painting, some losses to gesso on frame. (203). |
225 - 550 |
| 1796 |
WHITE ROSES BY JAMES SULKOWSKI. Original oil on board by James Sulkowski. Approx 12"x16", framed to 18"x22". James Sulkowski is a well know east coast artist who specializes in beautiful florals and still lifes. |
2,000 - 2,900 |
| 1841 |
VICTORIAN MEMORIAL CARD FRAMED 1881 Memorial card for Mary Dean Kemerling, died Feb. 16, 1881, aged 22 years, 2 months, 11 days. Set in carved wood, veneer and gilt frame. No mark. Size: 29 1/2"H, 17 3/4"W. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
100 - 150 |
| 1917 |
ERNST NOWAK INTERIOR SCENE O/P. (Austrian 1853-1919) Interior scene with seated soldier and four women, signed lower right: Ernst Nowak. Cradled panel, unframed. Condition: overall crazing, paint loss to edges, several small chips. Dimensions: 18 3/4" X 24". |
1,000 - 1,500 |
| 1918 |
H. RAWSON WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE. Early 20th century English. Pastoral scene with two figures, sheep and ducks. Signed lower right: H. Rawson. Label on back: Wunderley Bros. Pittsburgh. Condition: no visible defects. Dimensions: 14 3/4" X 21 1/2", framed: 19 1/2" X 26 1/2". |
150 - 250 |
| 1920 |
WILLIAM COVENTRY WALL LANDSCAPE. (American, Western PA 1810-1887) Oil on canvas, signed lower right: W.C. Wall. Western PA scene, forested landscape, log cabin in background, stream with dam, swans and fisherman in foreground. Original period gilt frame. Condition: never relined, 1 1/2" puncture in lower center, some crazing, frame is chipped on corners, missing 3" section. Dimensions: 20" X 36", framed: 27 1/4" X 43 3/4". |
8,000 - 12,000 |
| 1950 |
GANDOLFI CHERUB DRAWING 18th century Italian sepia ink and wash drawing attributed to Gaetano Gandolfi 91734-1807), depicting group of ascending cherubs with garland. Marked: (inscribed in pencil on verso) Gaetano Gandolfi. Size: image: 7 1/2"H, 5 1/2"W. frame: 15"H, 13"W. Condition: framed in APF custom frame iwth silk mat and gilt filet. Provenance: Collection of Dr. E. Garfield, New York City. |
2,500 - 3,000 |
| 1957 |
MAURICE BOMPARD VENETIAN SCENE. (French 1857-1936) Oil on canvas, under glass. A view of the Grand Canal, Venice. Signed lower left: Maurice Bompard. Gallery tag on back: John F. White, Pittsburgh. Contained in a gilt, gessoed frame. Condition: one puckered area in upper left, chips to corners of frame. Dimensions: 24" X 32", framed: 32" X 40". |
4,000 - 6,000 |
| 1958 |
FRITZ PAPLHAM ALPINE LANDSCAPE. (Austria 20th century) Oil on canvas, signed lower left: Fritz Paplham. Label on back: Wildperlostal, Tyrol with additional biographical information. Mountains in background, foreground with trees and cabin. Gilt frame. Condition: approximately 1" puncture at center right, frame split on left side. Dimensions: 16" X 20", framed: 21 7/8" X 25 3/4". |
150 - 250 |
| 1959 |
CAMPBELL SCOTT LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING. (British 20th century) Oil on canvas, signed lower left: Campbell Scott. Mountains in background, foreground with trees, stone arch bridge, stream, cart and fisherman. Contained in a molded gessoed frame. Condition: approximately 2" scratch at left middle, dirty varnish, chips on frame corners. Dimensions: 24 1/4" X 36", framed: 31" X 43". |
800 - 1,200 |
| 1960 |
FRIEDRICH HELSING PORTRAIT 1844. (German died 1902) Oil on canvas, signed middle left: F. Helsing 1844. Portrait of a woman. Inscribed on back: Anna Frasisca Bastian, Donnerstag Den 7th Marz 1844. Contained in period gilt frame. Condition: 1" tear between eyes, 1/2" puncture near right cheek, chipping to frame. Dimensions: 13 3/8" X 10 7/8", framed: 20" X 17 7/8". |
200 - 300 |
| 1996 |
TIFFANY & CO BRONZE Tiffany & Co bronze figure of girl rushing forward on shaped rectangular base, bronze patina. Marked: Tiffany & Co. New York. Size: 7"H, 5 1/2"W, 3 1/4"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
400 - 800 |
| 2016 |
ROBERTO CLEMENTE BY MALCOLM ALEXANDER. Limited edition bronze sculpture by Malcolm Alexander. Dated 1973. On black marble base with brass plaque. Signed: Alexander 23/200 1973. Also marked: JHM Classic Bronze. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 13 1/4" X 12" X 6". |
2,000 - 3,000 |
| 2019 |
THOMAS HART BENTON LITHOGRAPH. 'Homestead (In The Ozarks)'. Pencil signed. With Associated American Artists label. Condition: several small brown stains, reframed. Image dimensions: 10 1/4" X 13 1/8", frame: 14 1/4" X 18 1/4". |
1,500 - 2,000 |
| 2020 |
GRANT WOOD LITHOGRAPH. 'Tree Planting Group'. Pencil signed and dated 1937. With Associated American Artists label. Condition: NVD, reframed. Image dimensions: 8 3/8" X 10 7/8", frame: 15" X 18 7/8". |
4,000 - 6,000 |
| 2055 |
JAMES ABBOTT MCNEIL WHISTLER. (American 1834-1903) 'Black Lion Wharf', from Sixteen Etchings, horizontally laid paper with armorial watermark, signed and dated 1859 in the plate. Condition: very light mat staining, brown paper taped edges. Dimensions: 6" X 9", paper: 8 3/8" X 10 5/8". |
2,000 - 3,000 |
| 2056 |
ZVI TOLKOVSA ISRAELI OIL PAINTING. (Israeli 20th century) Oil on canvas, signed lower left: '58 Tolkovsa. Partial label on back: 'The Street ???? Orange Dinner'. Gallery tag: J.J. Gillespie, Pittsburgh. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 54" X 42". |
400 - 600 |
| 2057 |
MOREH ISRAELI OIL PAINTING. (Israeli 20 th century) 'The Pool, Jerusalem'. Oil on canvas, signed lower left: Moreh '6 '58 and in Hebrew upper right. Condition: dent at lower left, sagging canvas. Dimensions: 23 1/2" X 32". |
400 - 600 |
| 2058 |
IBRAHIM ISRAELI LANDSCAPE OIL. (Israeli 20th century) Oil on canvas, signed lower right: Ibrahim '58. Condition: minor paint loss at edges. Dimensions: 19 1/2" X 28 3/4". |
200 - 300 |
| 2059 |
MOREH ISRAELI OIL JERUSALEM. (Israeli 20th century) Harbor scene, oil on canvas, signed lower left and in Hebrew at upper right with date: '9 '1958. Condition: age appropriate wear. Dimensions: 19 3/4" X 27 3/4". |
300 - 500 |
| 2078 |
ALEXANDER CALDER WOVEN WOOL RUG. Coral and black abstract design, signed on edge in block letters: Calder. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 6' 6 1/2" X 5' 1". |
6,000 - 9,000 |
| 2079 |
CHARLES SINDELAER NUDE OIL. (American 1885-1947) Art Deco, oil on canvas, kneeling woman with jewelry box. Signed lower left: Charles Sindelaer 1927. Condition: light scuffing in small areas and small chips from stretcher pressure on right. Dimensions: 36" X 32", frame: 40 3/4" X 37 1/4". |
800 - 1,200 |
| 2097 |
JAMES SULKOWSKI FLORAL ORIGINAL OIL ON BOARD. Beautiful floral original by James Sulkowski, approx. 8"x10, framed to approx 12"x14". Sulkowski is a well know east coast artist who specializes in florals and still life oils. |
1,000 - 1,400 |
| 2100 |
JAMES SULKOWSKI ORIGINAL OIL. James Sulkowski is a well represented Pittsburgh artist. This recent original oil on board Watermelon piece is typical of Sulkowski's still life artwork. Art is approx. 12"x16", framed out to 19"x23". |
2,000 - 2,500 |
| 2131 |
THE REFUSAL 1814 AFTER WILKIE The Refusal 1814 oil on panel, period copy after Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841). Illustrates scene from Robert Burns 1792 poem "duncan Grey" Four figures in interior, comes in newer worn gilt wooden frame. No mark. Size: painting 11 3/4"H, 9"W, frame 15"H, 12"W. Condition: minor cracklure to surface, small area of damage upper left. (109). |
310 - 620 |
| 2154 |
GEROME FIGURE BY GOUPIL Gerome nude female sculpture, possibly from a Greek Slave painting original, created in nickel plated bronze in an edition produced by Goupil & Cie. Marked: 102 Goupil & Cie Editeurs. Size: 15 1/4"H, 3 5/8"Diam. base. Condition: age appropriate wear, dings on rim of base. |
2,000 - 3,000 |
| 2158 |
CARVED IVORY NUDE Carved ivory Asian female nude reclining on woven mat, tinted eyes. No mark. Size: 6"L, 2"W, 1 1/4"H. Condition: minor wear. |
150 - 300 |
| 2172 |
HARDSTONE SQUIRREL WITH ACORN Hardstone squirrel holding a jade acorn in the style of Faberge set on geode slab base. Signed: GW 10245. Size: figure 3"H, 2 1/2"D, 1 1/2"W. Base: 3/8"H, 3 3/4"L, 3"W. Condition: minor wear. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon. (392). |
375 - 600 |
| 2175 |
PABLO PICASSO WOVEN WOOL RUG. Coral and black woven abstract wool carpet on stretcher. Signed in block letters on edge: Picasso. Condition: NVD. Dimensions: 6.5 X 8.4. |
6,000 - 9,000 |
| 2177 |
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 |
| 2206 |
CARVED SHELL CAMEO Carved shell cameo, female profile on whole shell. No mark. Size: cameo 1 3/4"H, shell 4 3/8"L. Condition: minor wear. |
100 - 150 |
| 2212 |
2 BLACK FOREST BEARS Two black forest carved wooden bears includes: (1) standing bear with inset glass eyes. No mark. Size: 11"H. Condition: age appropriate wear and scratches. (1) Walking bear with inset glass eyes. No mark. Size: 7"H, 11"L, 5 1/2"W. Condition: age appropriate wear and scratches. |
100 - 200 |
| 2213 |
FOLK ART CARVED DOG Folk art carved wooden resting dog. No mark. Size: 8 1/2"H, 17"L, 7"W. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
100 - 200 |
| 2216 |
SOAPSTONE VASE CARVING Soapstone vase carving, pierce carved flower and leaf form with shaped base. No mark. Size: 7 3/4"H, 4"W, 2 1/2"D. Condition: stress crack in stone, pinhole in front of vase. |
100 - 200 |
| 2236 |
2 ILLUMINATED MSS PAGES 17-18th c. Illuminated manuscript pages, three colors on vellum, originally part of Choir book for chanting the Hours. Four line and square note Gregorian chant form. Probably Spanish or Italy. Both pages mounted under glass in a singe frame with double mattes and double sided glass for viewing all sides. No mark. Size: pages approx. 15"H, 11 1/2"W. frame: 22 1/2"H, 32 1/2"L. Condition: age appropriate wear, recently reframed. Provenance: Estate of Gertrude A. Mellon, Pittsburgh. (328). |
100 - 200 |
| 2241 |
DURHAM CATHEDRAL PHOTOGRAPH Vintage sepia photograph of Durham Cathedral, England, with original matte and frame. No mark. Size: image 16 1/2"H, 23"W. Frame 28"H, 34"W. Condition: old acid matte, loss to frame decoration. |
50 - 100 |
