May 31, 2014 Auction
    
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Lot 100 :
ITALIAN MAIOLICA PORTRAIT ALBARELLO
Caltagiorne, Sicily, mid 17th c., waisted-form, profile of man, blue, yellow 9" Collector's note: ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ALBARELLO made in Caltagirone (Sicily) middle of the 17th. century. for a similar example, see Rudolf E. A. Drey "Apothecary Jars" page 68 fig.…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $1,400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 101 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE METAL AND VELVET TRUNK
domed top, repousse metal and red velvet panels, side handles, 23"h; 52"w; 17"d  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $225 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 102 :
MARBLE RELIEF PLAQUE, MADONNA AND CHILD
domed top, tablet-form, mother and child above cherubim winged head, 23" by 11"  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $1,200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 103 :
HISPANO/MORESQUE CERTOSINA WORK SIDECHAIR
early 19th c., 38"h; 14"w  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 104 :
ITALIAN CEDAR POKERWOOK DECORATED WRITING BOX
17th c., slant-lid with inset fabric panel lifts, the interior with carved side compartments and drawers, rear compartment with lift-lid, 9"h; 24.5"w; 17"dProv: Christie's London, 12/11/87, lot 159AFinish somewhat skinned.  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $1,800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 105 :
ITALIAN RENAISSACE WALNUT SGABELLO
Venetian, pierced carved back, the crest with pair of reclining winged cherubs centering a masque, above a centered cartouche with a gilded shield containing three powder horns, flanked by female terms, base with conforming terms with centered masque, back 38.5";…  MORE
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 106 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE WALNUT SGABELLO
Venetian, well carved backrest with fleu-de-li crest above a pair of carved mermaids centering a shield; the carved base with paw feet, back 41.5"h; seat 23"h  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $850 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 107 :
NORTHERN ITALIAN RENAISSANCE CERTOSINA CASSONE
16th c., walnut and fruitwood, the hinged lid with line inlay, the front and sides inlaid overall with certosina geometric designs and panels having heraldic shields, flat molded base, 29"h; 76"w; 25"dSome loss and old splits.  
Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500

Realized: $3,250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 108 :
LARGE PIERCED BRONZE AND COPPER BRAZIER
17/18th c., prob. Tuscanyoval-form, the domed cover with large bronze pine cone finial, coat of arms to cover and front, overall pierced decoration with masques, birds, lions and scrolls, looped handles swinging from female heads, on four feet, 33"h; 27"w;…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $4,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 109 :
RENAISSANCE CARVED WALNUT THRONE CHAIR
ornately carved back, skirt and front stretcher, plank seat, 52" to top of carved finial; 26"wRestoration.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 110 :
PAIR OF RENAISSANCE TALL ANDIRONS
brass ball tops, twist stem with spit rail holder, on heavy openwork and molded feet, 34"h  
Estimate: $500 - $800

Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 111 :
POLYCHROMED CARTAPESTA RELIEF, MADONNA AND CHILD
Sicily, 17th c.cartapesta, gesso and linen, image 25 by 19 in.; frame measures 36"h; 31.5"w at topRenaissance-style Abbate architectural frameCollector's note: BAS-RELIEF OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD, Unknown Sicilian Scultptor, circa 1600. Made of cartapesta, gesso and linen, modeled on…  MORE
Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000

Realized: $1,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 112 :
(on 2) ITALIAN RENAISSANCE EMBOSSED METAL VESSELS
17th c., both with repousse decoration, a copper footed ewer, floral and scrolling leaf decoration, 10" incl. fixed handle; along with a lidded tankard with bird and scrolling foliate decoration, 7.5"  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 113 :
(2) ITALIAN RENAISSANCE BRONZE HANDLED BRAZIERS
round footed form, pierced lids, one embossed brass with pierced lid and fixed handle; the other hammered copper/bronze with swing handle, each 11.5"h; 7"diam.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 114 :
PAIR OF RENAISSANCE GONDOLA POLE LANTERNS
Venetian, metal with traces of gilding, hexagonal architectural-form, flag with lion raised above lobed roof, six glass panels, putti heads below, lantern 28"; mounted on fabric covered and tasseled poles (now electrified)  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $2,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 115 :
FRENCH RENAISSANCE WALNUT TWO-PART CABINET
figural and floral carved cornice above pair of doors with raised diamond shaped panels flanked and separated by female terms mounted on masques, bottom part with pair of frieze drawers above pair of conforming doors and terms, ball feet, 79"h;…  MORE
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Realized: $2,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 116 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE WALNUT TABLE-TOP CASSONE
hinged top with raised sliding panel revealing hidden compartment, elaborately carved front and sides, paw feet, 19"w; 12"h; 13"d  
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,700

Realized: $1,800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 117 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE EMBOSSED BRASS JARDINIERE
oval-form, masque and scroll-work decoration, female masque handles, oval foot, 14"h; 26"w  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $2,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 118 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE WALNUT HIGH-BACK ARMCHAIR
upholstered back and seat, turned arm supports, block and turned legs joined by paw foot stretchers, 54"h; 24"wRecently well upholstered.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $325 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 119 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE CARVED WALNUT PRIE DIEU
frieze drawer with carved masque, cupboard below flanked by female terms, hinged lid to knee rest, on paw feet, 36"h; 28"w; 24"dNose of masque on drawer injured.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $1,400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 120 :
PAIR OF RENAISSANCE-STYLE BRASS AND IRON FALDISTORIO
molded brass fruit-form finials, loose seat with red velvet cushion (cushion on other missing), supported by folding iron x-form legs, 32"h; 25"w  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $2,200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 121 :
(2) ITALIAN RENAISSANCE SMALL BRAZIERS
pierced lids, one with stars, turned wood handles, on high paw feet, 5"diam.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 122 :
(2) ITALIAN COPPER BED WARMERS
17th c., both with pierced hinged lids, one lid with elaborate embossed masques, the sides with dogs, hares, and florals, long turned wood handle, bowl measures 10" diam.; along with a smaller hammered copper warmer with long turned wood handle,…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $475 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 123 :
(on 2) ITALIAN METAL VESSELS
17th c., copper and bronze, repousse decoration, one with fish, masque, and scrolling foliate decoration; the other with stylized bird, dolphin and scrolling foliate decoration, both with stationary handle and double spouts, 12" and 13" (not incl. handles)  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 124 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE WALNUT LECTERN/PAINTING STAND
double-sided revolving top, the sides elaborately carved with shield and winged cherubic face, mounted on carved stop-fluted post set in a shield and figural carved tripartite base with winged mermaid feet, 74"h; top 24"w Part of one side of base…  MORE
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

Realized: $6,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 125 :
SMALL BRONZE CASKET
17th c. or earlier, rectangular, with hinged lid, double clasp, on bracket feet, 3.5"h; 3"w; 2.5"d  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 126 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE WALNUT TABLE-TOP CASSONE
hinged top with raised sliding panel revealing hidden compartment, corners with shields, flat base, 14"h; 27"w; 17"d  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $1,600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 127 :
ITALIAN BAROQUE OCTAGONAL WALNUT CENTER TABLE
triparte pedestal base with carved swan supports ending in lion paw feet, 32"h; 44"diam.  
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $1,900 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 128 :
LARGE COPPER JARDINERE
late 17th c., footed urn-form with flared top and gadrooned body, 18"h  
Estimate: $500 - $800

Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 129 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE BRASS VESSEL
17/18th c., footed wine glass-form, gadrooned bowl with rolled rim, base with lobed and punch work decoration, 15"h; 12.5" diam.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 130 :
RENAISSANCE WALNUT WRITING CABINET
16th c., 2-part, fall-front lid, the interior fitted with compartments and drawers with burl walnut fronts, lower section with double doors on molded flat base, 59"h; 36"w; 17"d Ex. collection Elia Volpi, illus. catalog, Davanzati Palace, 1916, lot 311Restoration.  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $6,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 131 :
ITALIAN RENAISANCE WALNUT TABLE-TOP CASSONE
carved front with pair of griffins flanking a shield, the front corners with full-figured cherub, paw feet, 13"h; 24"w; 10"dAge split to top and restoration.  
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $7,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 132 :
LARGE PAIR OF BRONZE WALL MOUNTS
Renaissance-style, a fantasical beast with female head and dragon body, holding a candle arm in mouth, perched on molded shelf from which a free floating Gothic ring hangs, 20"One head shows water exposure.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $1,400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 133 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE WALNUT SGABELLO
ornately carved with shell and scrolling ribbon crest above leafy vines flanked by female terms, the base with masque and shield cartouche, back 40"h; seat 21.5"h  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $2,300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 134 :
RENAISSANCE WALNUT CENTER TABLE
Liguria, late 16th c., rectangular top on two double-column supports with carved acanthus feet, joined by stretcher with baluster supports, 30"h; top 58" by 29"collector's label: ITALIAN RENAISSANCE WALNUT CENTER TABLE, third quarter of the sixteenth century, made in Liguria,…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $4,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 135 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE BRASS CISTERN
Venice, engraved medallion with portrait labeled PASQUALE CICOGNA; armorial crest to other side, with overall engraved scrolling leaf decoration, ram's head and ring handles, applied paw feet, 8.75"h; 10.5"diam.Pasquale Cicogna was the Doge of Venice from 1585 to 1595. Among…  MORE
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

Realized: $1,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 136 :
PAIR OF RENAISSANCE IRON ANDIRONS
brass ball top, molded column with spit rail holder, molded scrolled feet, 18"  
Estimate: $500 - $800

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 137 :
RENAISSANCE POLYCHROMED STUCCO RELIEF
Madonna and Child, image 27" by 20"; 45"h; 32"w at top Renaissance-style Abbate tabernacle frame Some chips to frame.  
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $9,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 138 :
RARE RENAISSANCE WALNUT CRADLE ON STAND
pierced carved rosettes to sides and ends, mounted in ornately carved carved posts joined by pierced stretcher, cradle measures 41"w; 25"d; posts 60"h Old worm damage to base.  
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $5,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 139 :
15TH C. MAIOLICA CERAMIC MORTAR
Italian or Spanish, off-white ground with green and brown decoration, unglazed foot, 7"A similar mortar is in the Museum Boymans-van-Beuningen, Rotterdam.The unglazed foot indicates that the mortar was set into a hole in the surface of the table for stability.see…  MORE
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $450 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 140 :
(on 3) EARLY BRONZE MORTARS
15th c., French, bronze mortar with pestle, 4"h; along (2) mortars with black finish and lobe decoration, 4" and 3"h  MORE
Estimate: $700 - $1,000

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 141 :
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE CARVED WALNUT TWO-PART CABINET
Northern Italian or Frenchcarved cornice above eighteen small drawers and two cupboards with carved head pulls, flanked by double stop-fluted columns, the bottom part with two drawers over pair of carved doors, gadrooned base raised on carved feet, 75"h; 48"w;…  MORE
Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000

Realized: $14,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 142 :
LARGE ITALIAN POTTERY OLIVE OIL JUG
footed-globular form, applied masques to fixed handle and under spout, brown, yellow and green drip glaze, 29" total h  
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

Realized: $2,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 143 :
RENAISSANCE CARVED WALNUT SGABELLO
Venetian, back with carved winged putto head crest above carved terms centering armorial shield, base with pierce carved masque, recessed circle in plank seats, back 39"h; seat 21"h  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 144 :
RENAISSANCE WALNUT SGABELLO
Venetian, back with pair of mermaids centering an armorial shield, recessed seat, back 38.5"h; seat 20"h  
Estimate: $500 - $800

Realized: $800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 145 :
RENAISSANCE WALNUT TABLE-TOP CASSONE
hinged lid, parquetry inlay, the front with cartouche flanked by winged putti, 16"h; 25"w; 12.5"d Restoration, back feet restored.  
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

Realized: $1,200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 146 :
PAIR OF RENAISSANCE WALNUT ARMCHAIRS
original embossed leather back and seat, turned legs joined by stretcher with paw feet, 54"h; 24"wArm rests on one restored; leather age appropriate condition, some brass studs relaced.  
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Realized: $1,700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 147 :
CARVED WALNUT CAPPELLIERA (HAT RACK)
mostly 16th c., rectangular carved cornice above 5 rectangles each with turned wood ped, above carved apron, 16"h; 42"wSee: Agusto Pedrini, 'Italian Furniture Interiors and Decorations of the 15th and 16th century', Florence, 1948, p. 142also Lucia Bertani, 'The Horne…  MORE
Estimate: $600 - $800

Realized: $1,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 148 :
SICULO-ARABIC IVORY CASKET
Sicily, 13th c. or earlier, rectangular-form, canted hinged lid, all sides with ivory panels attached by metal mounts, 3.5"h; 6"w; 3.75"dsee similar example London Sotheby's, July 3, 2012 -lot 6Please note: This lot incorporates materials from an endangered species and…  MORE
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Realized: $9,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 149 :
(2) FLEMISH or GERMAN BRASS ALMS PLATES
17th c., central gadrooned roundels, both with band of Gothic script and punch decoration, each 16"diam. One with pierced on rim for hanging, and some fatigue spots to gadroons; one with script worn.  
Estimate: $600 - $900

Realized: $325 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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