Pauline Knip, also known as Pauline Rifer de Courcelles (French, 1781-1851) five hand finished engravings of pigeons with Latin titles: Columba Purpurata, Columba Afra, Columa Capensis Mas, and Columba Malaccensis (titled in plate, center, also with French names). One has slipped in frame so that the title is not visible. Possibly from the "Histoire Naturelle […]
Lot 345: Hungarian Ignac Fischer Reticulated Urn Lamp
Hungarian Ignac Fischer reticulated and covered pottery urn, converted into an oil lamp with gilt metal mounts and a gilt metal foliate vase with 4 candelabra arms. Base of urn stamped "FischerJ/Budapest" and numbered. 13 1/2" total H x 17 3/4" total W. Late 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Celia (Cece) Webb, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: […]
Lot 336: 2 Lg German Steins; 1 Arts & Crafts Tile
Two (2) German Stoneware Steins and one (1) Arts & Crafts pottery tile. 1st item: Stein with relief decoration of several hunters and their dogs; one hunter clasps hands with a maiden as the group heads out the door. Stamped Aufbruch zur Jagd, below image ("Going Home), stamped on bottom Germany 317B. 18" H. 2nd […]
Lot 335: Pair Royal Bonn Art Nouveau Vases
Pair of German Royal Bonn Art Nouveau porcelain vases with hand painted rose bouquet decoration on a green ground, raised stylized gilt floral bands to the rims and bases. Ink stamp marks, red "Crown & Shield" mark plus impressed roundel mark to both bases. 9" H. Circa 1890-1920. Provenance: Estate of Celia (Cece) Webb, Nashville, […]
Lot 311: 4 Chinese Republic Period Painted Porcelain Plaques
Group of four (4) Chinese porcelain plaques, each depicting a figure, including scholars, a Royal female and a warrior. All with apocryphal Qianlong marks and red seals. Housed in stained ebonized hardwood frames with Chinese style brass hangers. Plaques – 11 1/2" H x 10 3/4" W. Framed – 18 3/4" H x 17 7/8" […]
Lot 307: 2 Tibetan Bronze Deity Sculptures
Pair of bronze Tibetan deity altar sculptures, one depicting a standing male figure with four arms and holding an object in each hand and the other depicting a standing female goddess, both with square bases. The male sculpture additionally mounted onto a black marble base. Male sculpture – 14 1/8" H x 6 1/4" W. […]
Lot 300: 16 Assorted Egyptian and Pre-Columbian Relics
Ten (10) New and Old World items, including Ancient Egyptian. 1st item: Egyptian blue faience ushabti with crossed arms, black painted detailing to face with five columns of hieroglyphics to front and back of legs. Previously attached to black wooden base. Ushabti – 5 3/4" H x 2 1/8" W x 1 1/8" D. Base […]
Lot 301: 13 Egyptian Items, incl. Jewelry
Twelve (12) Egyptian jewelry related items including small ushabti, 13 items total. 1st item: Small grey ware striding figurine of the goddess Hathor mounted to 14K gold pendant. Bale and jump ring, top of pendant. 1" L. Not marked, tested 14K. 1.6 grams total weight. 2nd item: Gold plated sarcophagus pendant with incised detail to […]
Lot 299: Iranian Amlash Culture Bronze Spear Tip
Iranian Amlash culture bronze spear tip with a central spine and double edged blade. Mounted to wooden base with black attribution labels. Spear point – 4 1/4" H x 1" W x 1/4" D. Overall – 5" H x 1 7/8" W x 1 3/8" D. Circa 1000-700 B.C. Provenance: Estate of Celia (Cece) Webb, […]
Lot 289: 6 Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Items, incl. Pottery
Six (6) Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican pottery vessels, one (1) grinding stone, 7 items total. 1st item: Colima culture buff ware with white slip and orange polychrome geometric designs to rounded body and flared neck, 2 3/4" H x 4 5/8" dia. 2nd item: Tiapacoyan, Mexico red ware with brown slip and red and white polychrome designs […]
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