Pair of Chinese cloisonne floor vases, beaker form with garlic necks having green and blue grounds with cartouche and scrolling foliate decoration. 26" H. 20th century. PROVENANCE: The Estate of James W. Perkins, Jr., Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Both overall good condition with light expected wear, some minor pitting, oxidation wear and minor dings.
Lot 292: 3 Chinese Hardstone & Semi-Precious Trees
Three (3) Chinese semi-precious and hardstone trees, having flowers and leaves comprised of Amethyst, Calcite, Nephrite Jade, and various Quartz varieties. All in footed rectangular form jardinieres, including one (1) cloisonne enamel decorated with flowers and a fret band and two (2) marble. All jardinieres with handwritten labels denoting origin and 1890s date attribution to […]
Lot 288: 4 Antique Boxes plus Pocket Barometer
2 Tea Caddies, 2 Quill Boxes, and 1 Pocket Barometer. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) English tea caddies, both with shell inlaid panels to the lid and front of the body, keyhole and locking mechanism, and internal compartments, including one (1) mahogany with three compartments and red-velvet lined lid; and one (1) burl walnut with line […]
Lot 289: 6 Decorative Porcelain & Enamel Items, Asian & European
Six (6) European and Asian porcelain and enamel items. 1st item: European School painted porcelain scene depicting a female nude partially draped in a flowing white cloth and playing with her long black hair with a classically rendered landscape in the background. Housed in a giltwood frame. The Rosenbach Company printed label, en verso of […]
Lot 290: 10 Chinese Cloisonne Snuff Bottles, incl. Double Snuff Bottle
Assembled group of ten (10) Chinese enameled cloisonne snuff bottles with cloisonne lids including one (1) double circular form bottle with bird and flowering branch decoration; two (2) shield forms, one (1) having crane decoration and one (1) having precious object decoration; one (1) baluster form with flowering vase decoration; one (1) square form with […]
Lot 286: 17th Century German Painted War Chest
17th century German painted "Armada" or war chest with overall overlapping riveted iron strap fittings. The lid with a covered central keyhole, the front with a raised decorative false lock and two hasps, fitted with shaped iron carrying handles to each sides. Polychrome paint decoration throughout including a green painted ground with painted landscape decoration […]
Lot 287: Two English Cased Folding Library Ladders
Two (2) English Regency style folding or collapsible library ladders, housed in brown leather studded cases with hook closures. Approx. 102" H. 20th century. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Barbara K. Lipman, Memphis, Tennessee. CONDITION: Both overall good condition with expected general use wear. One ladder has lighter colored rungs than the other.
Lot 283: Large Trumeau Mirror, Continental Scene
Large Continental Overmantel or Trumeau mirror. Upper section with an oil on canvas landscape depicting multiple figures in the foreground; a villa, body of water, and structures on top of a rocky cliff mid-ground; and rolling hills and mountains in the background; all within a carved gilt rococo style surround. Lower section with mirror having […]
Lot 284: Irish Harewood Card Table, Patera Inlay
George III Irish Hepplewhite inlaid harewood card or game table, rectangular overhanging top with inlaid oval patera, string inlay and crossbanded edges; straight skirt with highly figured veneer, and four square tapering veneered legs. Hinged top opens to a green baize lined surface and is supported on a rear fly leg. 29 1/3"H x 32"W […]
Lot 285: George III Tall Clock w/ Automaton Dial, John Chambley
English longcase clock with swimming swan automaton dial, John Chambley of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, circa 1790. Mahogany and mahogany veneers with pine and oak secondary. Hood with a broken arch pediment, brass rosettes, and brass finials, and arched door flanked by fluted columns; finely grained veneered waist door with scalloped top flanked by fluted columns, […]