Grouping of three (3) framed embroidered Qing textiles, including one (1) silk red ground textile with two foo dogs and tiger surrounded by foliate, insect, and precious object motifs, all rendered in "forbidden stitch" and incorporating some gilt metallic threads; one (1) pink ground circular silk textile with peacock embroidered decoration, now mounted on a […]
Lot 19: Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Framed Plaque
Chinese Famille Rose horizontal porcelain plaque, depicting a group of three warriors in colorful garb standing outside a building; one of the warriors appears to talk with a figure in civilian clothing, standing on the steps, while another male figure is at a table visible through the open doorway. Mountainous landscape in the background. Inscription […]
Lot 10: Large Qing Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Box
Large Chinese polychrome porcelain box in the Famille Rose palette, bulbous rectangular form with vignettes throughout of figures carrying precious objects such as flaming pearls and conch shells towards a knotted lantern or bat and lotus lantern with vases and low tables containing additional objects surrounded by foliate forms, fret rims, and a plinth base. […]
Lot 1: Ming Bronze Figural Lamp Holder or Candlestick
Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) bronze warrior figural lamp holder or candlestick, depicting a man, likely a "foreigner" in armor, kneeling with the drip pan balanced on his head. Fine detailing to the subject's protective arm and leg coverings. Mounted on a stepped bracket base. Overall: 10 5/8" H. Base: 3 1/4" W x 3 1/8" […]
2023 Winter Auction Preview
Here is an early preview of our January 28th and 29th auction, to be held at our headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee. Carroll Cloar (American/Tennessee/Arkansas, 1913-1993), acrylic on board painting titled The Explorer, depicting a man in a rowboat viewing the landscape with lush green trees and buildings around him with binoculars. Housed in a silver-gilt […]
Lot 592: 2 Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Bowls + 2 Silverplated Candlestick Lamps, 4 items
1st-2nd items: Two (2) Reed and Barton sterling silver bowls, including one (1) Medici pattern medium vegetable bowl (2 1/4" H x 9 1/4" dia.) and one (1) X465 pattern bon bon bowl (1 1/4" H x 5 1/2" dia.). Both with maker's marks, Sterling, and numerals stamped to underside of bases. Not monogrammed. 3rd-4th […]
Lot 589: Assyrian Head Victorian Flatware plus Servers, 193 Pcs.
Large collection of one hundred and ninety-three pieces of Rogers Bros. silverplated flatware in the rare Assyrian Head pattern, pat. 1881, individual pieces plus serving utensils. Includes 19 knives (8: 9 1/4" L, 11: 9" L); 26 dinner forks (7 1/4"L); 3 lunch forks (7"); 14 salad/dessert forks; 11 cocktail forks; 8 pie or pastry […]
Lot 564: 3 Arthur Sheppard Works, Framed W/C & 2 Drawings
Three (3) Arthur Sheppard (California, 1875-1954) humorous genre scenes, including framed watercolor and drawings. 1st item: Watercolor and ink on paper painting depicting a housekeeper brandishing a broom gesturing his dismay at a rowdy group of men armed with riding crops engaged in various mischievous activities such as standing on the table, riding the back […]
Lot 561: Hy Rubin Mixed Media Illustration, New York City Restaurant Scene
Hy Rubin (New York, 1905-1960) mixed media on paper illustration depicting three men wearing suits seated at a table with a young blonde woman wearing a black halter dress in a restaurant setting, likely in New York City. Signed "Hy Rubin" lower right. Housed and matted under glass in an ebonized wooden frame with a […]
Lot 520: 2 American School Circus Related Paintings
Two (2) American School abstract watercolor and gouache on paper paintings. 1st item: Painting depicting a circus performer in the "Big Top" surrounded by animals and members of the audience. Sight: 16" H x 12 3/4" W. Framed: 27 3/4" H x 24" W. 2nd item: Painting depicting four clowns seated around a table. Sight: […]
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