September 21, 2014 Auction
    
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Lot 432 :
GLAZED EARTHENWARE FUNERARY JAR
applied band of figures seated below open architectural elements, 10"h; Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 433 :
GLAZED EARTHENWARE FUNERARY JAR
dark green glaze, figures seated beneath house, 12"Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $600 - $800

Realized: $475 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 434 :
(2) GLAZED EARTENWARE ITEMS
miniature pillow with brown glaze, with a recumbent figure, 4"h; 5.5"w; along witha foo-lion form flask, gray/green glaze, 3"h; 5"long Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 435 :
EARTHENWARE HOUSE MODEL
Eastern Han, traces of green glaze, exterior staircase to rear, removable tiled roof, 13.5"h; 10"w; 6.5"dProv.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionNo bottom.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $275 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 436 :
GLAZED EARTHENWARE HOUSE MODEL
Eastern Han, the front with cut-out windows and door and incised decoration, green glaze, the sides and back with less glaze, removable tile roof, 14"h; 10.5"w; 8"dProv.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionRepair to walls, upper left front; and back upper…  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 437 :
PAIR OF EARTHENWARE MALE FIGURES
Eastern Han, traces of color, 17"tallProv.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionHoles in hands where carrying objects (objects missing).  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $2,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 438 :
(3) EARTHENWARE TALL MALE FIGURES
straight primitive stance, minor traces of glazing, 22"tall, one in fitted boxProv.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionNo arms, one leg broken off, other legs glued, one head glued.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $650 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 439 :
(2) SMALL GILDED BRONZE OBJECTS
a mythical creature with raised paw, 5"tall; 4.5"wide (fatigue crack to back leg); along with a garment hook having figure with dog head, human body and dolphin feet, dragon head hook, 7" Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionEncrusted.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 440 :
(2) INLAID BRONZE GARMENT HOOKS
Eastern Han, one with gold, silver and turquoise inlay, 7"; the other inlaid filigree and green stone, 4.5", both with dragon or snake head hook, each in fitted boxProv.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $425 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 440A :
(3) BRONZE GARMENT HOOKS
Eastern Han, all with dragon head hooks, two inlaid with silver and green stone; the other with elaborate cut-work design, 7.5"; 7"; and 4.5"Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $225 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 440B :
(3) SMALL GARMENT HOOKS
Eastern Han, one with stone-inlaid relief dragon, silver inlay to hook, 2"; the other two with relief design, both 3.5" (one in fitted box)Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $50 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 441 :
(4) GLAZED EARTHENWARE VESSELS
three with green glaze, 10.5"; 9"; and 10.5"; the fourth with cream glaze with black decoration, 9.5"Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionSome minor chips.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $125 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 442 :
(2) A CERAMIC PILLOW
reclining female figure, 4"h; 8.5"w along with aGLAZED EARTHENWARE FIGURAL CANDLE HOLDER, 10.5" Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $200 - $300

Realized: $150 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 445 :
(2) SILVERY BRONZE MIRRORS
Eastern Han, both with verdigris, traces of silver, one zodiac, 8"diam.; the other with procession of figures marching and mounted on horseback, 8.5"diam.Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  MORE
Estimate: $2,500 - $4,500

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 446 :
BRONZE MIRROR
Eastern Han, square-form, faint silvering under extensive verdigris, foo-lion knob encircled by lions, blossoms and birds, 6"sq., in fitted box Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 447 :
(2) BRONZE MIRRORS
Eastern Han, both with same design of dragons encircling the knob, out border with flying cranes and dragons, one verdigris, the other not, each 7" diam., one in fitted boxProv.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Realized: $225 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 448 :
BRONZE MIRROR
Eastern Han, bearded Immortal and scrolling decoration, 7"diam. Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $600 - $900

Realized: $50 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 449 :
HARDSTONE GARMENT HOOK
Phoenix bird with incised decoration, 6"Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 449A :
GREEN DISC, BI
rice grain pattern, 4"diam. Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionAge cracks; color varied from age.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Realized: $325 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 449B :
(2) CARVED JADE OBJECTS
Western Han, one possibly a handle, pale green/white, dragon to one side, geometric design to other side, 3"; the other, green/brown,an oval disc with raised dragon, hole in center, 2.75"Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 449C :
(3) HARDSTONE BI
Western Han, one poss. Neolithic Period, olive /green, 5.75"diam.; anotherwith incised carving, 2"diam.; another mottled green stone, 2.25" diam. (age crack); Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionSee condition in description.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 449D :
(3) ARCHAIC HARDSTONE CUTTERS
the smallest mottled gray/brown with incised decoration, jagged edge, 3" (chips); another green/gray, 4.5" (color variation from age); the third, pale orange, 6"Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  MORE
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 449E :
(3) CARVED HARDSTONE OBJECTS
Western Han, possibly pendants, one brown stone, 3.5"; another with horse chasing tail; the third with dragon chasing tail, brown/gray/green, 2.5"Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection CONCLUSION OF THE ABBATE CHINESE COLLECTION NEXT LOT: THE ABBATE COLLECTION OF TRIBAL ARTS  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $650 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 450 :
KONGO NAIL FETISH FIGURE, Nkondi
carved wood, iron nails, unknown shell shaped objects, poss. animal hooves, 29"tall; 10.5"w Please note: African Tribal arts are not a part of our field of knowledge. We encourage buyers to view in person. We did not use a consultant…  MORE
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Realized: $225 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 451 :
BAULE BWAMI FIGURE, FEMALE
Ivory Coast, wood, white pigment in eyes and mouth, 26.5 "; 4.5"wThe David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionShows aged encrusted patina; vertical age cracks, at base, another up through belly, chest and small split in forehead; signs of insect damage to bottom.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

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Lot 452 :
LOBI BATEBA SPIRIT FIGURE, THIL
Burkio Faso, Ivory Coast and Ghana, wood, standing male figure, 23"tall, metal stand"Thil" is a nature spirit, each village having their particular spirit (dithil)The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionEvidence of feathesr to top of head; age split inside of foot.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 453 :
BANGWA HELMET MASK
Cameroon, poss. Bamileke or Bangwa, protruding ears and pierced headdress, 18"h; 10.5"wThe David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionLarge crack/split to reverse behind ear; small age cracks here and there; a few small dings here and there in headdress.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 454 :
HELMET MASK
Cameroon, Bangua or Bameleke, 13"The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionNo evidence of use, probably made to be sold. Old repair, staple-like repair using leather, of vertical crack to front; does not stand on its own.  
Estimate: $300 - $400

Realized: $50 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 455 :
(6) AFRICAN TEXTILES
woven with natural raffia fibers, various geometric patterns, bound edges, approx. 11" by 16"The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $150 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 456 :
YORUBA DIVINATION CHICKEN
Nigeria, carved wood, Kola nut bowl, two-part, in form of a chicken which represents the mother in a transformed state, 16"h; 14"wThe David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionAge split to base; repaired split fo side of body.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $325 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 457 :
YORUBA DIVINATION TAPPER, IROKE IFA
Nigeria, carved ivory, 18"The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 458 :
CARVED MOUSE ORACLE, GBEKRE
Ivory Coast, Baule tribe, late 19th/20th c., wood and twine, seated masked figure, original twine, 13.5"h; 13"wThe David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionExtensive evidence of use; bottom worn through.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 459 :
SMALL ORACLE BOWL, AGERE IFA
Nigeria, Yoruba, wood, mid 20th c., animal with snake in mouth 5.5"h; 5" diam.The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionRemnants of blue and yellow pigment.  
Estimate: $300 - $400

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 460 :
FRICTION DIVINATION ORACLE FIGURE, KAKISHI
poss. Songye or Luba, carved wood, female head, 14"Women are strong vessels of spiritual presence.Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionFriction surface and wooden peg show wear from use; age crack to reverse.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 461 :
YORUBA SHANGO STAFF
Nigeria, carved wood, standing female wearing elaborate headdress, traces of blue pigment on skirt, 19"; 6"w, on standThe David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionAge splits; surface insect damage at feet.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $275 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 462 :
YORUBA SHANGO STAFF
Nigeria, carved wood and pigment, 20"; 6.5"wThe David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionIn ceremonies honoring Shango, the Yoruba god of thunder and lightning, devotees dance with wooden staffs symbolizing double-bladed axes. The fiery-tempered deity was said to throw Neolithic stone blades to…  MORE
Estimate: $200 - $400

Realized: $125 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 463 :
BAULE HEDDLE PULLY
Ivory Coast, female figure, 7", mounted on black standProv.: Sotheby's, New YorkThe David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 464 :
DAN MONKEY WAR MASK
Liberia, Ivory Coast, bulging cylindrical eyes, open mouth with inset teeth, 12"; 8"wShows age and encrusted patina; some of the teeth missing.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $80 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 465 :
IBIBIO SECRET SOCIETY LODGE PLAQUE
Nigeria, wood, skull, rattan, the shaped plaque with center post surmounted by a head, a monkey skull above carved mask with monkey jaw bone beneath to each side, a full-figured standing male and female to each side, 29"h; 23"wProv.: The…  MORE
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 466 :
(on 2) A YAURE MASK
Ivory Coast, wood with applied brass over cloth, 10.5"; 4"w; along with a MARKA MASK, Mali, 11"; 5"w, both mounted on metal stands  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $450 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 467 :
MAKONDE LIPICO HELMET MASK
Tanzania, Mozambique, wood, traces of reddish-brown pigment, tufts of human hair, 9.5"; 7"w, on metal stand, Sotheby's sticker on stand and maskThree teeth missing; some hair worn away.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 468 :
HORNBILL BIRD MASK
perhaps Bwa, carved wood and traces of pigment, 28"; 6.5"w (metal stand)Shows signs of use; insect damage to one eye and temple area; age cracks inside beak.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 469 :
BWA HAWK PLANK MASK
Burkina Faso, wood, white, black and red pigment, 67"; 21"h  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 470 :
BWA BUTTERFLY PLANK MASK, BOUGOU DINDE
Mali, each wing with three graduated circles, pair of circle eyes, checkerboard reverse, 94"w; 13"h Used by the Do society at dances to promote crop fertility, and also used at funerals. Checkerboard pattern symbolized the separation of light from dark,…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 471 :
BWA PLANK MASK
Burkina Faso, wood and pigment, 51" by 13"w, mounted on metal standThese tall headdresses transformed the dancer into a supernatural being. They were used by the Do society at dances to promote fertility of the fields and at funerals of…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 472 :
BWA HORNBILL CREST MASK
Burkina Faso, wood and pigment, 22"; 6"w by 9"d Very old repair with twine of crack in circle.  
Estimate: $300 - $400

Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 473 :
BWA HAWK PLANK MASK
Burkina Faso, wood, white, black and red pigment, 41"; 16.5"hSmall age splits here and there; beak re-attached (old); paint loss/repaint in upper corner of wing.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $125 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 474 :
LARGE BWA BUFFALO MASK
Burkino Faso, wood, pigment, 32"; 18.5"w Shows age and wear; half of one ear missing.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $50 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 475 :
BWA PLANK MASK
Burkina Faso, wood, red, black and white pigment, black and white checkboard and stripe pattern to reverse, 94"; 16"w, on metal standAreas of white pigment strangely yellowed.  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $150 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 476 :
BWA ANTELOPE MASK
Burkina Faso, wood, white, red and black pigment, 20"; 6"w  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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