April 21, 2024 Auction
    
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Lot 239 :
(on 27) GROUP OF VARIOUS SPECIMEN STONE AND MARBLE EGGS
sizes ranging from 1" to 4.5"  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 240 :
LARGE CARETTE TIN TOY LIMOUSINE
Georges Carette (Germany) c. 1910
wind-up with key; lithographed body and painted driver; rubber tires and glass windows; side lanterns; brake lever; 15.5"long; 9"h
From the estate of Alan Varteresian, Boston, MA
Very good condition; driver with some paint loss.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $1,300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 241 :
(3) PRESSED TIN TOY TROLLY CARS
c. 1915, original paint
CITY HALL PARK 175, red paint, 16"long; 8"h; along with a
HILL CLIMBER in original mustard paint, 23"long; 8"h; and a
#45 STREET CAR, 9"long; 5"h
From the estate of Alan Varteresian, Boston, MA.
Paint wear appropriate for age.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $225 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 242 :
(2) VINTAGE CAST IRON TOYS
BIG BANG CAST IRON TOY ARTILLERY CANNON
marked Big Bang Mfg. Co./Bethlehem PA USA / 12-F.A.C.
red polychromed wheels; 16.5"long; barrel 14"; along with a
HORSE DRAWER WAGON, green wagon with red wheels, prob. by Kenton Toys, 1920's (reins replaced)  
Estimate: $150 - $250

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Lot 243 :
EXCEPTIONAL VIENNESE ENAMEL ON SILVER OVAL CANDY DISH
19th c., three-part; the side of dish with scalloped edge and masque decoration; the well with elaborate scene of mythological figures in clouds; dish sits in a frame with figural border which sits in a metal frame with enamel swags…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $2,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 243A :
AUSTRIAN/VIENNESE ENAMEL ON SILVER FOOTED CANDY DISH
19th c., oval-form, the flared sides decorated with various scenes of reveling folk; gilt over silver harpie handles; 2.5"h; 7"w; 4"d
At the interior rim of one of the side panels there is a tiny white dot which is an almost…  MORE
Estimate: $700 - $1,000

Realized: $425 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 244 :
AUSTRIAN/VIENNESE ENAMEL AND EBONIZED JEWEL CASKET
intricate and complex; overall applied enamel plaques to drawers, doors and all sides depicting various Greek mythological scenes; top mounted with ormolu figure of a cherub riding a swan; below, the overhanging top of case supported by enameled columns with…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $3,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 245 :
PAIR OF AUSTRIAN/VIENNESE ENAMEL GARNITURES
each with gilt bronze figure, one a woman, the other a gentleman with inset enamel enhancements to clothing, each holding a small enamel clock; standing on an ebonized plinth with applied enamel plaques to all sides depicting mythological figures; the…  MORE
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $2,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 246 :
AUSTRIAN/VIENNESE ENAMEL, ORMOLU AND EBONIZED CASKET
overall abundant enamel plaques depicting Greek figures and cherubs; the overhanging top of case surmounted by ormolu putto holding a mirror; each corner mounted with an ormolu dancing cherub, supported by four gilt caryatids; case with a pair of doors,…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $1,200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 247 :
(5) ASIAN CELEDON PLATES
thin footed bowl, 3"h, 6"diam.; another footed bowl, 2"h, 6.5"diam.; heavy craquelured footed bowl, 2"h, 7"diam.; (2) deep dishes with unglazed centers, one 2"h, 10"diam. (hairline, rim in the make split); the other deep dish, 2"h, 9.5"diam. (repair to edge)
Condition…  MORE
Estimate: $400 - $600

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Lot 248 :
(on 4) CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN PLATES
a charger, 14" and two matching plates, 9"; along with an almost identical charger
Some rubbing to gilt and orange lines here and there.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $375 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 249 :
18TH/19TH C. CHINESE PORCELAIN DRAGON VASE
raised gold dragon, bat and floral decoration, applied foo dog head handles; 12.5"h
Hole drilled in bottom through mark; one foo dog handle has repair and chip.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $475 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 250 :
(on 46) BOOKS AND CATALOGUES ON CHINESE PORCELAINS and MORE
(24) hardcover books, the remaining primarily Sotheby's and Christie's catalogues, subject matters including Export Porcelains, Bronzes, Jades, Snuff Bottles, also some regarding Japanese items
From the Forbes family library, Cambridge, MA.  
Estimate: $200 - $300

Realized: $500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 251 :
CASE OF WINE, CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE, 1989
(12) bottles of Grand Cru Classe PAUILLAC....wine levels are above shoulder
This lot and the following three lots in wood cases were never opened until this time. NOTE: All wine, 6 lots 251-256, was stored in a small enclosed basement…  MORE
Estimate: $2,500 - $2,500

Realized: $1,200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 252 :
CASE OF WINE, CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE, 1988
(12) bottles of Grand Cru Classe PAUILLAC, levels above shoulder
From an historical home in Brattle St., Cambridge, MA.
5 good labels without stains; see note on lot 251.  
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $1,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 253 :
CASE OF WINE, CHATEAU LA LAGUNE HAUT MEDOC, 1989
(12) bottles; levels above shoulders, original wood case
From an historical home in Brattle St., Cambridge, MA.
All paper labels damaged and/or stained; see note on lot 251.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 254 :
CASE OF WINE, CHATEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU SAINT JULIEN, 1989
(12) bottles, all levels slightly above shoulders, original wood case
From an historical home in Brattle St., Cambridge, MA.
See note on lot 251  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 255 :
(5) CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE, 1997 and 1999
(2) 1997 and (3) 1999
levels just below bottom of neck label
From an historical home on Brattle St., Cambridge, MA.
Paper label with stains, one almost good, as found; See note on lot 251  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 256 :
(4) VARIOUS FRENCH RED WINES
(2) CHATUEU BEYCHEVELLE, Grand vin 1988, SAINT JULIEN, red Bordeaux, level just above shoulder, stains on labels;
(1) CHATEAU GLORIA ST JULIEN, red Bordeaux, 1981, just above shoulder, label good
(1) JORDEN, Cabernet Sauvignon, 1978 (label 90% missing)
From an historical home on…  MORE
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 257 :
(on 40) VARIOUS FRENCH WINES, AS FOUND
(10) Mouton-Cadet 1984 / Baron Philippe de Rothschild
(2) Moet & Chandon Champagne, one Brut Imperial the other White Star
(1) Chateau Lafite Rothchild 1964
(1) Marc Bredif / Chinon 1982
(2) A. de Luze & Fils Bordeaux 1966
(1) Meursault / Remoissenet Pere &…  MORE
Estimate: $200 - $300

Realized: $450 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 258 :
BELLAMY-STYLE CARVED AND PAINTED AMERICAN EAGLE
mid 20th c., on reverse in pencil: Carved by Lawrence Robbins / Cape Cod Mass. / grandson in-law of Elmer Crowell; glass eye, eagle holding stars and stripes shield and three arrows; 36"w; 13"h; 6.5"d  
Estimate: $500 - $700

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Lot 259 :
PAIR OF CARVED EAGLE WALL PLAQUES
19th c., painted and faint parcel gilt; spread-wings each mounted on open-work, oak leaf branch; 16"h; 18"w; 5.5"d
One has head break and restoration at neck; both with leaf repairs.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 260 :
PAIR OF 18TH C. CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN CHARGERS
center medallion of raise blue design with gilt enhancement of bird in flowering tree, circled by three blue floral srays, on white ground; multi-banded border; 13.5" diam.
Very minor rubbing of blue to one leaf and on blue border.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 261 :
PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN SAUCE BOATS
18th c., footed, boat-form with floral decoration, 4"h; 9.5"w
Professional repair to one handle; both with rim roughage.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

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Lot 262 :
(on 20 ) VARIOUS CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL TABLEWARE
(6) plates, 9" (one with stapled hairline; one with edge chip); along with a PAIR OF TEA BOWLS AND UNDERPLATES (both bowls have chips); along with (4) matching UNDERPLATES (chips and one hairline, sans bowls); another underplate: and (5) TEA…  MORE
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 263 :
(on 6) GROUP OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAINS
(3) blue and white Canton - a footed salt, a tea caddy (sans top), and a teapot; along with
an Export tea pot with the arms of Richard and Abigail Willets 1768 and (2) tea caddies with covers and floral decoration  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 264 :
PAIR OF MEISSEN-STYLE PORCELAIN ARTICULATED NODDERS
depicting a Chinese seated couple, bobbing bisque heads, hands and tongues, porcelain bodies; 6"h  
Estimate: $400 - $600

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Lot 265 :
GROUP OF EARLY WROUGHT IRON ITEMS
(2) Betty oil lamps, one with hanging hook, the other as is; skewer holder with two skewers; large pair of strap door hinges, 25"; a single strap hinge, 11"; pair of large door bracket hinges; one trident-form, double hinge, 18";…  MORE
Estimate: $300 - $500

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Lot 266 :
BOSTON EGLOMISE AND MAHOGANY BANJO CLOCK
Boston Clock Co. (1884-1894); 29"h; 12"w
Repair to side at hinge.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Lot 267 :
PAIR OF FRENCH LARGE BRONZE CANDELABRUM
19th c., 9-light; standing classical figure/herm of Dionysus holding nine candle arms; 29"h
Electrified at one time; hole at base of each socket and at base for wiring.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 268 :
ITALIAN GRAND TOUR CLASSICAL BRONZE
19th c., depicting Rape of Polyxena, 13.75"
The original marble of this was commissioned for the Loggia de Lanzi in Florence.  
Estimate: $600 - $800

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Lot 269 :
FRENCH GILT BRONZE TRI-FOLD DRESSER MIRROR
19th c., total of seven lithographed portraits; the uppermost of a French woman wearing a hat, flanked by cherub above a pair of doors, with four oval portraits of classical women, open to three beveled glass mirrors; picture-frame stand, 14"h;…  MORE
Estimate: $700 - $1,000

Realized: $1,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 270 :
(on 27) THREE SETS OF FRENCH PORCELAIN PLATES
(13) LIMOGES BOTANICAL DESSERT PLATES stamped Limoges / T.V and in green T&V Limoges France Deposes; the centers with differing, hand-painted florals identified in script with genus and species on reverse; yellow border with scrolling gilt decoration; (12) sgn. L.…  MORE
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $375 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 271 :
CONTINENTAL CLASSICAL MARBLE AND BRONZE CENTERPIECE
oval-form, gray marble with gilt bronze swan mounted to each side, marble 12"h; 23"w; 12"d (incl. swan heads)  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $900 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 272 :
(on 2) EARLY CARVED AND POLYCHROMED FIGURES
a bust of a bearded man with glass eyes, 7"; mounted on wood plinth, total 13"h (hole in forehead and skull where element missing; chip on one eyelid; minor paint loss on forehead); along with a CARVED AND PAINTED FIGURE…  MORE
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 273 :
LARGE PAPIER MACHE MADONNA AND CHILD
the Madonna with painted face with gilt clothing; on wood stand; 36" h; 11"w; 10.5"d (stand)
As is; Child's head and two fingers missing; Madonna has two fingers with splits; some gesso loss; patch of paint repair to fold of robe…  MORE
Estimate: $400 - $600

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Lot 274 :
(on 3) NATIVE AMERICAN CONICAL COILED WOVEN BASKET
banded decoration, old color; 16" diam; 7.5" h (perfect); along with a
NATIVE AMERICAN MATA ORTIZ TERRA COTTA POT
sgn. Soto.... terra cotta glaze with black paint, band of incised and paint decoration; round bottom; 7"h; 13"w; and another
LARGE MATA ORTIZ…  MORE
Estimate: $500 - $700

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Lot 275 :
(on 4) 19TH C. ENGLISH VENEERED TEA CADDIES
all rectangular-form: the first with GEOMETRIC MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LID, double lidded interior; with key, 4.5"h ; 9.5"w; 5"d (small piece of veneer at bottom of one corner missing); along with a CANTED CORNER CADDY with ornately patterned mother-of-pearl inlay and…  MORE
Estimate: $700 - $900

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Lot 276 :
(on 20) AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL AND GOLD CORDIAL SET
decanter with applied gold floral and swag decoration, air twist handle; 10"h, original bulbous stopper; and (7) matching footed cordial glasses with gold foliate design around bowl and rims, cut glass base, 3.5"h; along with a
SET OF (12) LIMOGES DINNER…  MORE
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $50 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 277 :
JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE UMBRELLA STAND
19th c., overall intricate floral and tree decoration; sgn with six kanji characters to one side, 23.5"h  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $475 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 278 :
(on 9) GROUP OF JAPANESE SATSUMA PORCELAIN
SET OF (5) SAKE CUPS, footed, with figural decoration and kanji to interiors, 2.5"; a PAIR OF COVERED VASES with foo dog finials, figural decoration and raised gold details, 12.5"h; and a SMALL FOOTED VASE with celestial beings and raised…  MORE
Estimate: $600 - $800

Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 279 :
CONTINENTAL INLAID OVAL CENTER TABLE
19th c, top with optical inlaid oval to center, conforming inlay to apron and the bowed drawers at each end; tapering inlaid legs ending in brass cuffs; 29"h; 31.25"w; 23.5"d
Veneer chips along edges and to top.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 280 :
ITALIAN GRAND TOUR CARVED STONE TABLE OBJECT
late 19th c., reticulated carved flowers and leaves; 6.5"h; 13"w; 12"d
The purpose of this lovely object is a puzzlement.  
Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lot 281 :
(15) ITALIAN PRESEPIO CRECHE FIGURES
Neapolitan, late 18th/19th c., an array of various male (11) and female (3) figures, primarily peasants, and (1) one angel; original clothing (splitting and loss); ranging in height from 7" to 13"
As is, various levels of condition and frightfulness.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $2,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 283 :
DECORATIVE LARGE IRON BUDDHA HEAD
18.5"h  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 284 :
PAIR OF MID-CENTURY MODERN BRASS TABLE LAMPS
on wood base; brass 11"h, 8"w; 23" total h; black shades  
Estimate: $400 - $600

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Lot 285 :
MINIATURE SHERATON MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT CHEST
19th c., two over two drawers with wood knobs; 14"h; 12.75"w; 7"
As found; one knob partially missing; some veneer loss.  
Estimate: $150 - $250

Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 286 :
(8) CARVED AND PAINTED GUATEMALAN MASKS
mostly c. 1950's, all animal with multicolored paint, ranging from 9" to 13 "  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $125 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 287 :
(8) CARVED AND PAINTED GUATEMALAN MASKS
mostly c. 1950's, both animal and human with multi-colored paint, ranging from 9" to 13 "tall  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $125 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 288 :
(on 2) VICTORIAN CARVED VALUABLES BOX
lift top, deeply carved edges, two drawers above hidden drawer (locks from bottom), integrated carved handles,
9.5"h; 14.5"w; 9.25"d; along with VICTORIAN TRAMP ART BOX carved with green velvet inserts and fabric trimmings, 6"h; 12"sq. (fabric worn)  
Estimate: $200 - $400

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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