Walker Evans (New York/Connecticut/Missouri, 1903-1975) photogravure from the original gelatin silver print titled "Washroom and Dining Area of Floyd Burroughs Home", 1936. Printed by the Meriden Gravure Company. Depicts the interior of a Great Depression era wooden house with rustic contents including a glass oil lamp and a large stoneware jar. Text page with information […]
Lot 407: 3 Chinese Hardstone Items & Necklace, 4 items
Three (3) Chinese hardstone items and necklace, 4 items total. 1st item: Chinese carved necklace comprised of three carved hardstone spheres with carved floral and cream round beads and gilt metal spacers. Smaller round beads appear to be ivory. Oval clasp with Chinese hallmarks. 29 1/2" total L. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd & 3rd […]
Lot 408: 5 Chinese Carved Jade Bangles
Five (5) Chinese carved jade bangles, two (2) pale celadon with inclusions, one (1) mottled spinach green and brown, one (1) warm spinach green and one (1) small infant size celadon and russet example. Interior diameters – 1 1/4", 2 1/4", 2 3/8", and 2 1/2". All 20th century. CONDITION: Hairline to medium bangle with […]
Lot 405: 3 Chinese Carved Jade items, incl. Inlaid Box
Three (3) Chinese Carved Jade items. 1st item: Round white jade brush washer with two carved figures holding onto side. 1 1/8" H x 1 3/4" W x 2" D. 2nd item: Hardwood box with carved jade inset plaque of dragon. 2 3/4" H x 7" x 3 3/4" D. 3rd item: Carved mottled grey […]
Lot 406: Chinese Republic Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle
Chinese reverse painted snuff bottle, flattened oval form, one side with the portrait of Yuan Shikai, the 2nd Provisional President of the Republic of China and the other with the two flags of the Republic of China, all on a gilt painted background. 2 3/4" H x 2 1/4" W. 20th century. CONDITION: No stopper […]
Lot 402: Pair Chinese Ram figures, Ming style
Pair of Ming style Chinese Zodiac gilt bronze metal ram or longhorn sheep figures, each depicted standing with a hoof atop a coin and wearing accoutrements made of coins, symbolizing good fortune. 15" H x 5" W x 12" D. Total weight 24 lbs. 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Marshall Lovell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Scattered […]
Lot 400: Chinese Qing Scroll Painting
Large Chinese watercolor and gouache scroll painting depicting females in formal dress engaging in various activities in a landscape setting, one standing on a balcony. Housed in a painted wood frame. Image – 59" H x 20 1/2" W. Framed – 71 3/4" H x 28 7/8" W. Qing period, 19th century. CONDITION: Overall toning, […]
Lot 396: Antique Kazak area rug, 3'10" x 5'8"
Antique Kazak area rug, 3'10" x 5'8", wool on wool, three primary medallions of navy blue and green, russet field including human and animal figures, navy blue primary border, russet and green secondary borders, secondary colors of ivory, yellow, black, and brown. Circa 1900. Provenance: Former New York City estate. CONDITION: 6" long repair across […]
Lot 397: Karagagh area rug, 6'2" x 3'6"
Russian Karabagh area rug, 6'2" x 3'6", French design, wool on cotton, dark blue field, secondary colors of red, rose, and taupe. Two central medallions with parrots and cabbage rose floral sprays, circa 1900. CONDITION: Losses and corrosion in dark blue ground, most noticeable in one-half background of rug. General red dye run. Both cotton […]
Lot 398: 8 Asian Fine and Decorative Artworks, incl. Doll
Three (3) Asian Artworks and Five (5) Asian Decorative Items, incl. Japanese Doll. 1st item: Japanese watercolor and gouche on rice paper depicting the Samurai warrior Shibata Katsuie smashing a large pottery vessel with a spear. Character signature hinged mounted upper right corner. Sheet hinge mounted to matboard. Sheet – 15 3/8" H x 10 […]