Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) etching depicting the circumcision of Christ in a stable, with the Holy Family illuminated by a ray of light. A group of figures gather in the shadows at right while the mohel performs the circumcision. Signed and dated "Rembrandt f[ecit] 1654" in the plate, upper left, and additionally in shadows […]
Lot 112: Rembrandt Etching, The Virgin and Child with the Cat and Snake, Scarce Early State
Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) etching and drypoint depicting the Virgin Mary and infant Christ in a domestic interior. Mary cradles Christ while she restrains a snake beneath her left foot. A cat on a riser plays with the hem of Mary''s dress as Joseph, shown through a central window, peers into the room. Signed […]
Lot 113: Rare Rembrandt Etching, Bust of an Old Man w/ a Flowing Beard: Head Bowed Forward
Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) etching depicting a bust-length portrait or tronie of an old man with a long beard and bowed head, with eyes closed or downcast. An extremely scarce etching known in only one state. Signed in monogram and dated "RHL 1630" in plate, upper left. Inscribed "A" in brown ink en verso, […]
Lot 97: Michelangelo Meucci O/C Painting, The Rooftop Roost
Michelangelo Meucci (Italian, 1840-1909), "The Rooftop Roost," oil on canvas painting depicting a large group of pigeons clustered on a roof in and around a dormer window. Paint has been thickly applied at the dormer area to simulate the stucco surface of the building. Signed lower left "M. Meucci – Firenze." Possibly original carved parcel […]
Lot 92: 7 Wooden Boxes, incl. Inlaid & Figured
Seven (7) wooden boxes. Includes one (1) rectangular burlwood box with parquetry inlaid banding and marbled paper lining; one (1) brass-mounted mahogany box with hook latches and hinged lid; one (1) Asian box with rounded corners and allover foliate/floral carving; two (2) oblong snuff boxes in burlwood and birdseye maple, each with hinged lids; one […]
Lot 89: Bronze Mounted Pietra Dura Tray
A Victorian rectangular pietra dura plaque depicting a floral bouquet with roses and lilies against a black ground, mounted in a gilt bronze tray frame with carved dragon cartouche decoration, shaped corners, flowering branch handles, and a footed base. Unmarked. 1 1/2" H x 20 3/4" W x 13" H. 19th century. PROVENANCE: A Nashville, […]
Lot 85: 4 Coin Silver Items incl. TN plus 1 Sterling Spoon
Four (4) pieces of coin silver and one (1) sterling spoon. 1st item: Rare coin silver tea strainer having a pierced shell form bowl, incuse mark for Tennessee retailer James Pooley, working Memphis 1859-65, with pseudohallmarks attributed to Hall, Hewson and Brower of Albany, NY, 5"L. 2nd item: Egyptian Revival sterling serving spoon with wing […]
Lot 63: 117 pcs Sterling Flatware: Schofield Baltimore Rose & Kirk Repousse
Set of Schofield, Baltimore Rose-Decor pattern, sterling silver flatware, 109 total pieces, including: 12 dinner knives with New French Hollow blades, 12 forks (6 dinner and 6 luncheon), 12 salad forks, 11 teaspoons, 6 cream soup spoons, 3 grapefruit spoons, 12 iced teaspoons, 12 demitasse spoons, 6 individual butter spreaders, 2 place spoons, 1 large […]
Lot 41: Piaget Altiplano Rose Gold Wristwatch w/ Diamonds
Piaget Altiplano rose gold wristwatch with diamonds, Ref: G0A39107. Circular white dial with gold baton hour indexes, sub-seconds dial at the 10 o''clock, signed Piaget, gilt baton hands. Cal: 450P, 18 jewel manual wind and set movement. Circular 18k rose gold polish case, straight lugs, diamond bezel inset with 72 brilliant-cut diamonds, signed to back […]
Lot 32: Chinese Silk Embroidered Processional Scene
Qing Dynasty, 18th or 19th century embroidered large silk panel depicting a processional, possibly a royal funeral, with a phoenix tethered to a chariot carrying a distinguished woman, accompanied by handmaids; they are surrounded by various courtiers, bats, and a monkey stealing fruit, all on a faded red silk ground. Mounted to a backing board […]
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