19th century Russian Mother of God icon, tempera and gold leaf on wood panel depicting the Virgin of Protection. Russian pencil inscription en verso. 17-1/4" X 14". 19th century/Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with wax on surface. Age crack to center of panel with scattered paint loss to edges. Blacklight reveals some […]
Lot 31: Small European Watercolor Portrait on Ivory
Diminutive European watercolor and gouache portrait on ivory depicting a young female posed with a book and quill pen against a mottled background. Housed in a French style gilt wood and velvet frame. Sight – 6 5/8 x 4 5/8. Framed – 9 5/8 x 7 1/2. 19th century. Condition: Some waviness to ivory. Losses […]
Lot 32: Micro Mosaic Miniature of Roman Ruins
Miniature Italian micro mosaic plaque depicting Roman ruins . Slate base. Image: 2-1/2" h x 3-1/2" W. Base: 4-1/4" H x 5" W x 1/2" D. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with some minor denting to metal on back.
Lot 30: Philadelphia Miniature Portrait On Ivory
A Philadelphia miniature portrait of a gentleman, watercolor on ivory, housed in a 14K gold-filled oval locket, back of card with illegible pencil inscription reading "—————— Philadelphia. " Braided locket of hair in hair reserve. Possibly a mourning miniature. Rear of gold case monogrammed "F.A.L. to M.R.T. Oct 1, 1840". Stored in the original leather […]
Lot 27: Grouping of 3 small chest, boxes, and silhouettes
Grouping of small boxes, early silhouettes, painting on ivory, and lithographic prints. 1st set – 3 small wooden storage items. Item 1 – an oak/chestnut miniature dresser/jewelry box with three drawers and scalloped skirt and returns, white pine secondary. 8-7/8" x 13-5/8" x 7-1/4". Late 19th century. Item 2 – a mahogany and walnut box […]
Lot 28: 5 Small Painted European Objects
5 small European items including a small tondo reverse painting on glass scene of a harbor, a metal canister with top having a reverse painting on glass scene of four people on a river boat, 2 white paper mache boxes with mirrors on underside of lid – one with scene of woman holding a birdcage […]
Lot 29: Ivory and Hair Classical Mourning Scene
Mourning miniature executed in hair and watercolor on ivory, depicting a classical style scene of an obelisk marked OBH, with a weeping willow tree above and a setting sun in the background. Decorative stamped gold foil surround. 2" H x 2 1/2" W. American or English, 1st quarter 19th century. Condition: Some oxidation to edges […]
Lot 26: 3 Victorian Novelty Items, inc. paperweight
3 Victorian novelty items: 1st item: Small paper mache box with inset wax ivory scene top depicting the ruins of a castle and girl with chickens, brown faux painted box, scrolled feet. 2-1/2"H. 2nd item: Gillender American glass paperweight of a hand holding a celluloid turtle with moving legs. 4-3/8"L. 3rd item: Metal Victorian figure […]
Lot 24: 4 Chinese Famille Rose Export Porcelain Items
Group of four Chinese Famille Rose export items including a chocolate pot (8 1/2" H), one covered cream pitcher (5 1/4" H) , tea bowl (3" dia.), and one tea poy (5 1/2" H). Chien Lung / Qianlong period, 18th century. Provenance: A Mississippi estate. Condition: All items with general wear to decoration. Tea bowl […]
Lot 25: Imari Barber Bowl and Pair of English Imari Plates
3 Imari items. 1st item – Large Japanese Imari barber bowl with scalloped rim, interior with two handled urn with tree and florals. 11-3/4"D plate. 19th century. 2nd set – a pair of English ironstone Imari pattern plates with interior pagoda and stream scene, marked underside with a crown and "Real Ironstone China". 9"D. 19th […]