FEBRUARY 12th, 2011 CATALOGUE
Auction Name: Elite Valentine's Estate Sale
Date: February 12, 2011 - 1 pm Eastern

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AUCTION LOTS
1 - CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VASE - Vase depicts two maidens, an old man, flowers, trees and butterflies. Signed to bottom. Early 20th century. Measures 11 1/2" height (29.2cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600)
   
2 - CHINESE PORCELAIN PHOENIX & DRAGONS VASE - Beautiful Chinese porcelain vase. Has multicolor enameled scenes of dragons, Phoenix, peach branches and water. Has beautiful floral bordering. Signed to bottom. 19th century. Measures 14 5/8" height (37.1cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800)
   
3 - CHINESE PORCELAIN ENAMELED FLORAL BIRD VASE - Beautifully detailed Chinese porcelain enameled vase. Has raised enameled bird and floral design with a hand painted gilt background. Ch'ien Lung archaic mark to bottom. Measures 16 1/2" height (41.9cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200)
   
4 - ANTIQUE CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION LARGE BOWL - Fabulous Chinese Rose Medallion Bowl. Bowl depicts scenes of women and birds with floral bordering. No apparent signature. Early 19th century. Measures 6 1/8" height x 14 1/4" diameter (15.6cm x 36.2cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500)
   
5 - PAIR OF CHINESE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN BIRDS - Depicts a pair of multicolor birds perched on rocks. The rocks are also multicolored. No apparent signature. 19th or early 20th century. Each figure measures 13 1/2" height (34.3cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600)
   
6 - ANTIQUE CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION SERVING PLATTER - Fabulous Chinese Rose Medallion oval serving platter. Depicts scenes of women and birds with floral bordering. No apparent signature. Early 19th century. Measures 16 1/2" length x 13 1/4" width (42cm x 33.7cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500)
   
7 - ANTIQUE CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION WATER PITCHER - Fabulous Chinese Rose Medallion Pitcher. Depicts scenes of women and birds with floral bordering. No apparent signature. Early 19th century. Measures 12" height.(Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500)
   
8 - 3 ANTIQUE CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION OVAL BOWLS - 3 Fabulous Chinese Rose Medallion bowls. Depicts scenes of women and birds with floral bordering. No apparent signature. Early 19th century. Bowls measure 7 1/4", 8 1/2" & 9 1/2" length (18.4cm, 21.6cm & 24.1cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300)
   
9 - ANTIQUE CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION COVERED BOWL - Fabulous Chinese Rose Medallion bowl. Depicts scenes of women and birds with floral bordering. No apparent signature. Early 19th century. Measures 4 1/2" height (with cover) x 7 3/4" diameter (11.4cm x 19.7cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300)
   
10 - ANTIQUE CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION CREAM & SUGAR SET - Fabulous Chinese Rose Medallion Creamer & covered sugar bowl set. Depicts scenes of people and birds with floral bordering. No apparent signature. Early 19th century. Creamer measures 5 1/4" height (13.3cm). Covered sugar measures 5 1/2" height (13.9cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300)
   
11 - 5 CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION TEACUP & SAUCER SETS - 5 Fabulous Antique Chinese Rose Medallion teacup and saucer sets. Each piece depicts scenes of people and birds with floral bordering. No apparent signature. Early 19th century. Cups measure 2" height (5.1cm). Saucers measure 5 1/2" diameter (14cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300)
   
12 - 8 ANTIQUE CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION SAUCE BOWLS - 8 Fabulous Antique Chinese Rose Medallion sauce bowls. Each piece depicts scenes of people and birds with floral bordering. No apparent signature. Early 19th century. Each measures 1 1/4" height x 4 5/8" diameter (3.1cm x 11.7cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300)
   
13 - 5 ANTIQUE CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION SPOONS - 5 Chinese Rose Medallion spoons. Each depicts scenes of people with floral bordering. No apparent signature. Early 19th century. Each measures 4 3/4" length (12cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $100-$200)
   
14 - 7 ANTIQUE CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION BUTTER PAT BOWLS - 7 Chinese Rose Medallion butter pat bowls. Bowls depict scenes of women and birds with floral bordering. Each signed to bottom. Early 19th century. Each measures 1" height x 3" diameter (2.5cm x 7.6cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $100-$200)
   
15 - ANTIQUE CHINESE RED JADE PHOENIX COVERED BOX - Beautifully crafted hand carved red jade box. Has raised Phoenix design to exterior. Cover has a figural dragon and lotus blossom design. 19th century. Signature to bottom. Measures 7 1/2" height x 5 1/8" length x width (19cm x 13cm x 13cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600)
   
16 - CHINESE WHITE JADE CARVED BUDDHA HINGED BOX - Beautiful box has etched calligraphy and Buddha design to cover. Has bronze cladding, handles and lock. Signature to bottom. Early 20th century. Auction includes wooden fitted display box. Jade box measures 3" height x 3 7/8" width x 6 1/2" length (7.6cm x 9.8cm x 16.5cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $1200-$1600)
   
17 - CHINESE CARVED JADE PHOENIX BIRDS FIGURE w STAND - Beautiful hand carved Chinese birds group figure. Piece displays two birds perched on a branch. Early 20th or late 19th century. Signature to bottom. Includes fitted wooden base. Measures 6 1/2" height x 11" width (16.5cm x 27.9cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $500-$800)
   
18 - CHINESE WHITE JADE QUAN YEN CARVED FIGURE - Ornately carved white jade Quan Yen figure. Piece depicts the goddess flying amongst the clouds. In the clouds a temple is seen floating. Includes fitted wooden base. Early 20th century. Measures 6 3/4" height + 1 1/8" base (17.1cm + 2.8cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600)
   
19 - TRANSLUCENT CHINESE GREEN JADE CENSOR w LID - Translucent green jade censer with lid. Has 3 figural foo dog face feet. Has two reticulated ring handles with rings. No apparent signature. Measures 4" height + 1 5/8" height (10.1cm + 4.1cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $200-$400)
   
20 - CHINESE IVORY CARVING DEPICTING PEACH MERCHANT - Wonderfully carved & polychromed ivory figure depicting a peach merchant sitting in between two baskets of peaches while smoking a pipe. Signature to bottom. Measures 5 3/4" height x 5 1/4" width (14.6cm x 13.3cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500)
   
21 - CHINESE IVORY FIGURE OF FISHERMAN WITH PIPE - Depicts a fisherman with a pipe in his left hand. In his right hand is a bamboo pole with a fish tied to a rope. Hanging from his left arm is a basket. Measures 12 3/8" height + 1 3/8" base (31.4cm x 1.4cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800)
   
22 - CHINESE IVORY MAIDEN BUST w BUDDHA TIARA - Enchantingly carved Ivory head. Piece depicts a maiden wearing a figural Praying Buddha tiara. Early 20th century. Signed to bottom. Includes fitted stand. Measures 4" height + 1 3/4" base (10.1cm + 4.4 cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500)
   
23 - CHINESE IVORY OX WAGON GROUP CARVING - Beautifully carved Chinese ivory wagon group figure. Wagon is being pulled by oxen. The wagon frame is constructed of bamboo. The wagoneer's family is sitting inside the cart. A dog is following along underneath the wagon. Set on an ivory plinth. No apparent signature. Early 20th or late 19th century. Measures 5" height x 10" length x 4 3/8" width (12.7cm x 25.4cm x 11.1cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $700-$900)
   
24 - CHINESE IVORY CARVING OF SAU WITH YOUNG BOY - Beautifully carved and polychromed ivory figure of Sau with a young boy. Sau is holding a staff with peaches tied to it. The boy is carrying a large peach. Beautiful polychroming throughout. Early 20th century. Signed to bottom. Measures 6 1/2" height (16.5cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $500-$700)
   
25 - 14K YELLOW GOLD LEAF PIN w ENAMEL & DIAMONDS - Lovely leaf pin with enamel on 14kt gold. 9 diamonds in center. Pin measures 3.5cm X 2cm. Total weight with stones: 5.90dwt (9.2g).(Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300)
   
26 - 14K WHITE GOLD ART DECO SAPPHIRE RING - Delicate Filigree Sapphire Ring. Ring measures 2cm X 1 cm. Total weight: 2.20dwt (3.4g). Size 4.(Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300)
   
27 - MOVADO LADIES WATCH - Ladies watch. Swiss made quartz. Water resistant. Measures 6 1/2" Length. Face measures 2.5cm X 2.5cm.(Pre-Sale estimate $150-$250)
   
28 - CARVED JADE PENDANT w 14kt YG BAIL - Carved jade pendant depicts man. Measures 4cm X 2cm.(Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300)
   
29 - 14kt BLACK ONYX w DIAMONDS LADIES RING - Contemporary setting with large onyx and diamond "X" design. Ring size 7 1/2. 6.5dwt (10.3g) with onyx.(Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500)
   
30 - 3ct YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND TENNIS BRACELET - Classic "S" design diamond tennis bracelet. Measures 7" length. Total weight: 8.35dwt (13.0g)(Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200)
   
31 - TIFFANY & Co 14K FRAME VINTAGE BEADED TAPESTRY BAG - Fabulous Tiffany & Company hand made micro bead purse. Has a scrolled pattern with reds, blues, browns, pinks, greens and gold. Has 14k yellow gold frame with hand chased floral decoration and chain link strap. Has cabochon sapphires set to clasp. Braided fringe design to bottom. Interior is champagne silk. Measures 9 1/4" height x 6 7/8" width (23.4cm x 17.4cm). 7 1/2" drop (19.cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200)
   
32 - FABERGE FIREBIRD STERLING SILVER & ENAMEL EGG - Beautiful piece of work by the House of Carl Igor Faberge. Constructed of sterling silver and plated with 18K yellow gold. Inside surprise depicts a Firebird or Phoenix. 18K Gold Plated over Sterling Silver, House of Igor Carl Faberge. Piece is also a music box. Measures 6 1/2" height (16.5cm). Total weight of 794.4 grams/25.55 ounces troy.(Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200)
   
33 - ENGLISH STERLING SILVER GRAPE SHEARS SCISSORS - Beautiful English sterling silver hand chased grape shears. Made by Cooper Brothers & Sons English silversmiths in Sheffield. Has the Lion Passant Guardant silver purity mark. Dated 1903. Includes original fitted box. Weights 60.2 grams/1.930 ounces troy. Measures 5 3/4" length (14.6cm). The firm was founded in 1866 in Sheffield as Cooper Bros. In a directory of 1871 their address is given as 14½ High Street and they are described as manufacturers of electro-plated and nickel silver spoons and forks. By 1876 the firm was in Bridge Street and in 1885 they purchased the Arundel Street works where they remained until 1983. In 1895 the business became a limited liability company under the name of Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd. In 1983 the business was acquired by Frank Cobb & Co. Ltd.(Pre-Sale estimate $200-$400)
   
34 - MICHAELA FREY SILVERPLATE AND BLACK ENAMEL PEN - Exquisite ink pen by designer Michaela Frey Wien. Has a silverplate finish with black enameling. Includes original bag. Measures 5 1/4" length (13.3cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $100-$200)
   
35 - ARMAND GROSS FRENCH SILVER RETICULATED BASKET - Fabulous reticulated French silver basket with Ebonized wooden fitted liner. Has 8 scrolled feet. Scrolled design depicts horns, leaves and shields. No monograms or removals. Made by the Armand Gross Silver company in Paris, France. Street address 156 rue du Faubourg, Saint-Martin. Armand Gross is the successor of M. Ferry. Marked to bottom with Armand Gross winged wheel mark in diamond cartouche. Circa 1895. Total silver weight of 61.5grams/1.980ozt. Measures 1 5/8" height x 5" length x 3 5/8" width (4.1cm x 12.7cm x 9.2cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $100-$200)
   
36 - KOHLER STERLING SILVER PERUVIAN 17" CHARGER - Large 17" Peruvian Sterling Silver charger made by the Kohler Company. Depicts the Lima Coat of Arms and has the motto "HOC SIGNUM VERE REGUM EST" in Latin which translates to "This is the true signal of Kings". Also states "Plus Ultra" which loosely translates to "More and beyond". Mid to early 20th century. No monograms or removals. Measures 17" diameter (43.1cm). Weighs approximately 43 ounces troy.(Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$2400)
   
36a - ROMAN WARRIOR ON CHARIOT SILVERED SCULPTURE - Depicts a Roman Soldier riding a chariot pulled by two horses. Has a wooden base. 20th century. Measures 16" heigth x 24" length (40.6cm x 60.9cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1000)
   
37 - 17th CENTURY OIL ON BOARD OF BOY w FLUTE - European oil painting on board depicting a nude boy playing an instrument. Circa 1650. Measures 22 3/4" height x 14 1/2" width (57.7cm x 36.8cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500)
   
38 - HURTADO OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS "MORNING LIGHT" - Angel Hurtado (ECUADORIAN, ). Panoramic painting depicts an impressionist landscape. Signed lower left and dated 1993. Titled "Morning Light". Measures 32 3/8" height x 68 1/2" width (82.2cm x 173.9cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500)
   
39 - MENENDEZ OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS OF LIGHTHOUSE - Cesar Menendez (SALVADORAN, 1954). Oil painting on canvas depicting a lighthouse at night. Signed lower left and dated 1992. Measures 39 3/4" height x 39 1/2" width (100.9cm x 100.3cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$5000)
   
40 - LOUIS BOSA STREET SCENE OIL ON BOARD - Louis Bosa (ITALIAN, 1905-1981). Oil on Board. Depicts street scene with multiple subjects, some of which are dancing. Signed lower right and dated 1961. Measures 12" (30.48cm) height x 35 1/2" (90.17cm) wide plus 4" (10.16cm) matte and frame.(Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500)
   
41 - LOWELL NESBITT OIL ON CANVAS "THE MOON" 1962 - Lowell Nesbitt (AMERICAN, 1933-1993). Oil on Canvas. Depicts the Moon in space. Signed lower right and dated 1962. Measures 30 1/2" (77.47cm) height x 30 1/2" (77.47cm) wide.(Pre-Sale estimate $700-$1500)
   
42 - TRINIDAD OSORIO BOY LOOKING AT STARS OIL ON CANVAS - Trinidad Osorio (MEXICAN, 1929-2002). Oil on Canvas. Depicts young boy reaching for shooting star. Signed lower right. Measures 29" (73.66cm) height x 19" (48.26) wide plus 4" (10.16cm) matte and frame.(Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500)
   
43 - TRINIDAD OSORIO GIRL ON HORSE OIL ON CANVAS - Trinidad Osorio (MEXICAN, 1929-2002). Oil on Canvas. Depicts young woman sitting side saddle on a purple horse. Signed lower right. Measures 38 1/2" (97.79cm) height x 26 1/2" (67.31cm) wide plus 6" (15.24cm) matte and frame.(Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000)
   
44 - ROMEO TABUENA GIRL w BUTTERFLIES OIL ON BOARD - Romeo V. Tabuena (FILIPINO, 1921). Oil on Board. Abstract depicts young girl playing with butterflies. Signed upper left and dated 1968. Measures 25" (63.5cm) height x 39 1/4" (99.69cm) wide plus 4 1/2" (11.43cm) matte and frame.(Pre-Sale estimate $1500-$2500)
   
45 - KARL KNATHS ABSTRACT OIL ON BOARD - Karl Knaths (AMERICAN, 1891-1971). Depicts various abstract shapes. Signed lower right. Measures 15 1/2" height (39.3cm) x 19 1/2" wide (49.5cm) plus 2" (5cm) matte and frame.(Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500)
   
46 - VINTAGE ELGIN DESK CLOCK w GREEN ONYX BASE - Vintage Elgin desk clock mounted on a green onyx base. Measures 4" height x 5 1/2" width x 3" depth (10.1cm x 14cm x 7.6cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $50-$100)
   
47 - FRENCH BRONZE & ENAMEL ROUND HINGED BOX - Beautiful round box with a hand painted portrait with enamel to top. Bronze has a raised floral design. Marked France on handle. 19th century. Measures 1 1/2" height x 3 1/2" diameter (3.8cm x 8.9cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $50-$100)
   
48 - ANTIQUE VIENNA BRONZE AND ENAMEL ELEPHANT FIGURE - Wonderful hand crafted Vienna, Austria bronze elephant figure with enameling. Has two hand painted courting scenes with cherubs. On the elephants back is an African boy. Attached to the saddle are two shell shaped bowls with the hand painted scenes. Saddle is removable to reveal the interior of the elephant. 19th century. Measures 3" height (7.6cm).(Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500)
   
49 - ORIGINAL GALLE ART GLASS & BRONZE 3 PANEL LAMP - Fantastic French bronze and art glass screen table lamp by Galle. The bronze paneling is hand etched and bears the Galle logo in several styles. The glass was acid carved. Dated 1904. This piece was used as advertising during the Paris Expo Show. Measures 8" height x 14 5/8" width (20.32 x 37.1cm)(Pre-Sale estimate $6000-$8000)
   
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