(Professor) Giuseppe Bessi or Besji (Italian, 1857-1922) alabaster and quartz bust of a young woman with slightly turned head and upcast eyes, titled "Mignon" on front of base. Signed lower right, rear shoulder "Prof. G. Besji". 10" H x 9 1/2" W x 4 1/4" D. Weight 11.1 lbs. Early 20th century. CONDITION: A couple […]
Lot 56: Painted Folding Screen, Racing Scene
Hand-painted four-panel folding wall screen, painted paper mounted to wall board, 19th century style image of British thoroughbred horse race with figures in stands and along fence, horse drawn carriages on left panel. Green printed paper with some discoloration to back. 48 1/2" H x 62" W x 7/8" D with hooks to each panel. […]
Lot 55: Group of Brass & Iron Items, incl. miniatures
Group of Brass and Iron Items, including miniatures, 9 items total. 1st-4th items: One (1) non-matching pair of miniature Federal period brass beehive andirons, likely salesman samples, together with a matching brass shovel and tongs. Andirons – 7 1/4" H x 6" L. First half of 19th century. 5th item: Cast brass dolphin form door […]
Lot 54: French Ormolu Wall Clock & French Petite Sword
French Ormolu Wall Clock and French Petite Sword, 2 items total. 1st item: Ormolu wall clock with a round gilt metal body and enameled Roman numerals, surmounted by a bird in nest foliate finial, sides flanked by figural dragons with foliate and swag mount to the base. Old paper instruction label en verso. Sunburst pendulum […]
Lot 53: 4 Antique Storage Boxes, incl. Tea Box
Grouping of four (4) English and American storage boxes including one (1) English mahogany tea box with satin wood stringing, one (1) English figured mahogany tea caddy (inner compartments not present), one (1) American mahogany lap desk with inlaid brass escutcheon, and one (1) American long rectangular walnut storage box with exposed joined sides. Ranging […]
Lot 52: Pr. Imari Candleholders & Regency Tea Caddy
Three (3) mid 19th century English decorative items. 1st item: Regency rosewood and mahogany paint decorated and inlaid tea caddy, sarcophagus shape with double well interior, each with lid, center insert missing, exterior paint decorated with floral garlands and raised on four gilt ball feet. 6" x 11" x 6". 2nd-3rd items: Pair of Derby […]
Lot 51: Pair of Herend Wall Brackets & Pair of Sconces, 4 items
Pair of Herend Wall Brackets and Pair of Sconces, 4 items total. 1st & 2nd items: Pair of Herend porcelain wall pockets or brackets, in the rococo style with pink and gilt highlights, both with blue Herend stamp mark and impressed mark to the backs and numbered. 7 1/4" H x 9" W x 5 […]
Lot 50: Large Herend Bottle Form Vase
Large Herend porcelain bottle form vase in the Chinese Bouquet pattern, green with wide flaring rim and basketweave ground, gilt highlights throughout. Blue Herend stamp mark and numbered on the base. 20" H. 20th century. Note: This item was purchased by the consignor while traveling in Hungary. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.
Lot 49: 2 Herend Reticulated Porcelain Chargers
Pair of Herend reticulated porcelain chargers, green Chinese Bouquet pattern with gilt highlights throughout. Both with blue Herend stamp mark and numbered on the base. 13 1/4" dia. 20th century. Note: Items were purchased by the consignor while traveling in Hungary. CONDITION: Both overall very good condition.
Lot 48: Pr. Royal Vienna Style Cabinet Plates signed Weh
Pair of Royal Vienna style hand painted porcelain cabinet plates, signed K. Weh, depicting classical subjects with gold encrusted burgundy, peach and robin's egg blue borders. Titled en verso "Lieberspiel" (Love Game) and "Cupido u Aglaia" (Cupid and Aglaia). 9 5/8" dia. German, late 19th century. Property of the Hunter Museum of Art, being sold […]