Elite Decorative Arts
1034 Gateway Blvd., Suite 106
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Ph: 561-200-0893 Fx: 561-536-4123
E-mail: info@eliteauction.com
1034 Gateway Blvd., Suite 106
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Ph: 561-200-0893 Fx: 561-536-4123
E-mail: info@eliteauction.com
| May 19th, 2012 CATALOGUE | |
| Auction Name: | Elite Decorative Arts May Sale |
| Date: | May 19, 2012 - 1 pm Eastern |
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1 - OLD MOSER RUBY GLASS & GILT BOWL Old Moser Bohemian ruby and gold painted bowl with beautiful scroll and leaf designs throughout band. Signed Moser to bottom. 19th to early 20th century. Measures 3 3/8" height x 5 5/8" diameter (8.5cm x 14.2cm). Total weight of 742 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500. |
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2 - BACCARAT CRYSTAL VASE WITH FLORAL SILVER OVERLAY Old Baccarat French crystal bulbous vase having a floral overlay design. Holds Baccarat watermark to bottom. Measures 8 5/8" height x 6 1/2" diameter (21.9cm x 16.5cm). Total weight of 783 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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3 - BACCARAT FRENCH CRYSTAL BOWL w SILVERPLATE MOUNT Old Baccarat French crystal bowl having ribbed design to sides with contoured rim. Has star burst design to center. Includes fitted Art Nouveau diamond pattern silver plate frame having four feet and two handles. Measures 4 3/8" height x 10 1/4" diameter (11.1cm x 26cm). Total weight of 1016 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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4 - BACCARAT FRENCH ENAMELED CRYSTAL VASE Beautiful French enameled crystal vase having hand painted floral designs throughout with gold ground. Holds Baccarat France mark to bottom. Measures 10 1/4" height (26cm). Total weight of 826 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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5 - BACCARAT FRENCH CUT CRYSTAL INK WELL Baccarat French cut crystal ink well having a clear design throughout. 19th century. Measures 3 7/8" height x 2 7/8" width x 2 7/8" depth (9.8cm x 7.3cm x 7.3cm). Total weight of 608 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500. |
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6 - BACCARAT FRENCH FLORAL ENAMELED SQUARE VASE Antique Baccarat French floral enameled square vase having vivid green, ruby enameling and gold gilding throughout with white floral designs. Holds Baccarat Paris marks to bottom. Mid to early 20th century. Measures 4" height x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" depth (10.1cm x 11.4cm x 11.4cm). Total weight of 441 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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7 - PAUL JENKINS ABSTACT LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Paul Jenkins (AMERICAN, 1923) abstract lithograph with multicolor design and set in Lucite case. Image is pencil signed lower right Paul Jenkins, numbered 93/100 and dated 1971. Measures 30 1/4" height x 22 3/4" width x 2 1/4" depth (76.8cm x 57.7cm x 5.7cm). Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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8 - TIFFANY STUDIOS SPANISH BRONZE DESK CLOCK Old Tiffany Studios "Spanish" bronze desk clock. Has gold tone face with black enamel numerals and notches. Tiffany & Co., New York to face. Black hour and minute hands. Impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1899 to bottom. Circa 1910. Measures 2 3/4" height (6.9cm). Total weight of 1273 grams. Another Spanish clock sold at Sotheby's New York for $8,400 in March 2007. Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$5000. |
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9 - 17th C SPANISH IRON BOTTLE SAFE TANTALUS Antique Spanish bottle safe Tantalus constructed of iron. Has lock mechanism with original key. Measures 13 1/4" height x 14 7/8" length x 7 1/4" depth (18.4cm x 37.8cm x 18.4cm). Total weight of 2973 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$2500. |
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10 - CHINESE CARVED JADEITE GUANYIN GROUP SCULPTURE Large Chinese hand carved jade Quan Yin group sculpture. Finely carved throughout to depict Quan yin holding vase to left hand with plant sprouting. She is holding lotus blossom with leaf pad to right hand. Above her is Phoenix bird. She is standing on stylized double lotus blossom platform with fish jumping out of water to her right. Very busy scene also depicts rock formations and bamboo trees. Magnificent translucent white, lavender and apple green jadeite colors. 19th century. Measures 17" height x 10 1/4" width x 4" depth (43.1cm x 26cm x 10.1cm). Total weight of 7.44 kilograms. Pre-Sale estimate $4000-$6000. |
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11 - CHINESE MING STYLE BLUE & WHITE WARRIOR SCENE Antique Chinese Ming dynasty style blue & white warrior scene vase depicting warriors with horses. Has crashing waves border design to foot. Measures 11 3/4" height x 15 1/2" diameter (29.8cm x 39.3cm). Total weight of approx. 6.08 kilograms. Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000. |
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12 - CHINESE CARVED JADE SEATED GODDESS SCULPTURE Chinese hand carved jade Quan Yin group sculpture. Finely carved throughout to depict Quan yin with lingzhi to left hand and lingzhi to right hand. Above her is Phoenix bird with halo behind. She is seated on rock formation base with rushing water. Growing near her is bamboo. Glowing translucent white and apple green jadeite colors. Includes fitted wooden base. Measures 10 1/2" height x 6 1/2" width (26.7cm x 16.5cm). Total jadeite weight of 2755 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$5000. |
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13 - CHINESE EGG SHELL PORCELAIN YONGZHENG WINE CUP Fine Chinese egg shell porcelain Yongzheng wine cup. Has an exquisite raised dragon and jewel design to exterior. Holds six character Yongzheng calligraphy reign mark to bottom. Measures 2" height x 2 5/8" diameter (5.1cm x 6.6cm). Total weight of 26 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000. |
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14 - CHINESE GUANGXU ENAMELED PORCELAIN DRAGONS VASE Antique Chinese porcelain hand painted enameled vase depicting 5 dragons with flames and jewels. Crashing water border design to foot with Etruscan border. Holds Guangxu (1875 - 1908) six character calligraphy reign mark to bottom. Made 19th century. Measures 8 1/2" height (21.6cm). Total weight of 319 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500. |
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15 - RUSSIAN SILVER ENAMELED EGG Russian silver enameled egg box having multicolor beaded floral design throughout exterior. Hold round cabochon cut garnet jewel to bottom of egg. Gold wash interior. Includes stand with three figural fish feet. Holds Cyrillic Ivan Petrovich Khlebnikov workmaster marks with double headed eagle mark. Holds 88 silver purity mark with Moscow town marks. Holds marks to both sides of interior and on lip. Base marked 84. Measures 3" height x 2" diameter + 1/2" base height (7.6cm x 5.1cm + 1.3). Total weight of 4.64ozt / 144 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $1250-$1500. |
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16 - RUSSIAN SILVER RABBIT FIGURE Russian silver rabbit figure having cabochon cut garnet jewels set to eyes. Holds town marks and 84 silver purity marks to bottom. Also holding Julius Rappoport workmaster marks to bottom. Measures 4 1/4" length x 2 3/8" height (10.7cm x 6cm). Weighs 4.06ozt/126 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $900-$1000. |
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17 - RUSSIAN SILVER HIPPO FIGURE Russian silver recumbent hippopotamus figure. Finely crafted. Has cabochon bezel set garnet jewels to eyes. Holds Julius Rappaport Cyrillic workmaster marks to bottom. Holds 88 silver purity marks with town marks. Measures 3 1/4" length x 1 3/8" height (8.2cm x 3.4cm). Total weight of 59 grams / 1.90 ozt. Pre-Sale estimate $450-$500. |
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18 - RUSSIAN SILVER JEWELED INSECTS EGG Magnificent Russian silver egg adorned with cabochon garnets throughout has a raised design depicting flies, bees, leaves and grape clusters with vines. Gold wash to interior. Makers marks to both pieces of the egg. Includes figural fish silver stand. Holds Pavel Ovchinnikov work master marks. Holds the 84 silver purity marks with town and eagle marks. Includes figural fish stand. Measures 3 1/2" height + 5/8" base height (8.9cm + 1.6cm). Total weight of 5.16 ozt / 160 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $1500-$2000. |
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19 - RUSSIAN SILVER FROG FIGURE Russian silver frog having cabochon cut emerald jewels set to eyes. Holds town marks and 88 silver purity marks to bottom. Also holds Julius Rappaport I.P. Cyrillic workmaster mark to bottom. Measures 2 1/4" length x 1 3/8" height (5.7cm x 3.5cm). Total weight of 1.77ozt/55 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$450. |
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20 - RUSSIAN SILVER RABBIT FIGURE Russian silver rabbit figure having cabochon cut pink sapphire jewels set to eyes. Has town marks and 84 silver purity marks to bottom. Also hold Julius Rappoport workmaster marks to bottom. Measures 3 1/4" length x 2 1/8" height (8.2cm x 5.4cm). Weighs 2.23ozt/69 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $600-$700. |
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21 - RUSSIAN SILVER ENAMELED EGG Russian silver enameled hinged egg box depicting rabbits with flowers. Gold wash throughout. Holds Cyrillic Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov "NO" workmaster marks. Holds 84 silver purity mark with town mark and Double headed eagle mark. Holds marks to one side of interior, lip and on foot. Measures 4 1/4" height (10.7cm). Total weight of 3.43 ozt / 106 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $1750-$2000. |
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22 - RUSSIAN SILVER FIGURAL HIPPO SALT CELLAR Russian silver standing figural hippopotamus salt cellar having cabochon cut ruby jewels set to eyes and gold wash to bowl. Bowl has stylized laurel leaf border design. Gold wash interior. Holds town marks and 84 silver purity marks to bowl interior. Also holds Julius Rappaport Cyrillic I.P. workmaster marks to bowl interior. Measures 2 5/8" length x 1 5/8" height (6.6cm x 4.1cm). Total weight of 2.34ozt/73 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $600-$700. |
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23 - RUSSIAN SILVER JEWELED INSECTS EGG Incredible Russian silver egg. Has intricate raised design depicting bees with flowers. Mounted with Cabochon garnets throughout. Gold wash interior. Holds Ivan Petrovich Khlebnikov workmaster marks to exterior with town mark with 84 silver purity mark. Has silver footed stand with figural fish design. Measures 2 7/8" height + 1/2 base height (7.3cm + 1.2cm). Weighs 2.79 ozt / 86 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1250. |
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24 - RUSSIAN SILVER PIG FIGURAL SALT CELLAR Russian silver standing pig figural salt cellar having cabochon cut ruby jewels set to eyes and gold wash to bowl. Bowl has stylized laurel leaf border design. Holds town marks and 84 silver purity marks to bowl interior. Also holds Julius Rappaport I.P. workmaster marks to bowl interior. Measures 3 1/4" length x 1 1/2" height (8.2cm x 3.8cm). Total weight of 2.2ozt/68 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $550-$600. |
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25 - RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER STANDING DOG FIGURE Solid silver figure depicting a standing dog figure. Has cabochon cut garnets to eyes. Holds town marks, 84 silver purity marks and Julius Rappoport workmaster marks to bottom. Measures 2 1/8" height x 2 5/8" length (5.3cm x 6.6cm). Weighs 5.59 ounces troy/174 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$500. |
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26 - RUSSIAN SILVER RABBIT FIGURE Russian silver rabbit figure having cabochon cut ruby jewels set to eyes. Has town marks and 84 silver purity marks to bottom. Also holds Julius Rappoport workmaster marks to bottom. Measures 2 1/8" length x 1 1/2" height (5.4cm x 3.8cm). Weighs 1.74ozt/54 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $450-$500. |
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27 - ANTIQUE FRENCH WOODEN BOX WITH BURLWOOD INLAY Antique French hinged wooden box having inlay design. Cover has inlay frame with bronze cartouche to center over burlwood panel. Ebonized frame with burl wood paneling throughout. 19th century. Measures 3 7/8" height x 8 1/8" width x 6" depth (9.8cm x 20.6cm x 15.2cm). Total weight of 787 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800. |
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28 - ANTIQUE FRENCH EBONIZED BOX WITH BOULLE INLAY Antique French Ebonized box casket having boulle, bronze and mother of pearl inlay cartouche. Has bronze frame and inlay. Red fabric pillow interior. 19th century. Measures 2 7/8" height x 6 1/2" length x 4 5/8" depth (7.3cm x 16.5cm x 11.7cm). Total weight of 413 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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29 - 19th C. RUSSIAN SILVER & CRYSTAL CLARET KLINGERT Includes beautiful cut Russian insert measuring 6" (15.24cm) and having 6" (15.24cm) Russian sterling top mounted on 2.5" (6.35cm) Russian sterling base. Hallmarked in three places. Holds the workmaster marks of famous jeweler for the House of the Czar Gustav Gustavovich Klingert. Circa 1880's. Overall height of 13" (33.02cm). Total weight 1336 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500. |
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30 - JAY STRONGWATER ART GLASS VASE w GILT METAL BASE Jay Strongwater art glass vase having gilded metal base enameled and jeweled throughout. Has spiral cranberry to clear art glass design to bowl. Holds plaque to bottom marked "JAY STRONGWATER". Measures 14" height x 8" diameter (36.6cm x 20.3cm). Total weight of 3386 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800. |
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31 - LALIQUE FRANCE CRYSTAL "DEUX DANSEUS" FIGURE Lalique France crystal figure. Depicts two nude females dancing. Titled "Deux Danseus". Designed by Marc Lalique in 1942. Measures 9 1/2" height. Total weight of 1825 grams. Has a retail value of $3,360.00. Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500. |
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32 - LALIQUE CRYSTAL "DUNCAN" FLACON 3 PERFUME BOTTLE Lalique Crystal Perfume Bottle Decanter Signed. This is a gorgeous Lalique perfume bottle. This is a Flacon Duncan Perfume Bottle number 3 It will hold 18.5 oz. It is signed on the bottom with the Lalique signature and holds original label. Measures 4 3/4" wide x 6.5" tall (excluding stopper) by 2" deep. Total weight of 1005 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500. |
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33 - 4 BACCARAT FRENCH CRYSTAL DECANTERS Lot of 4 Baccarat French crystal decanters. 3 having a tapered shape and frosted design depicting deer, birds and scrolled leaf with vine designs throughout. The fourth has a cylindrical cut design. Largest 10 1/4" height (26cm). Total weight of 4873 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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34 - LALIQUE FRENCH CRYSTAL LUXEMBOURG GROUP FIGURE Lalique France crystal "Luxembourg" figural group depicting three cherubs with floral garlands. Verso holds Original Lalique label. Also holds original Made in France label to bottom. Etched Lalique France mark to bottom. Measures 7 7/8" height (20cm). Total weight of 2720 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200. |
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35 - LALIQUE FRENCH CRYSTAL "TETE D'AIGLE" MASCOT Lalique France crystal 'Tete d'Aigle' car mascot depicting an eagle head. Holds etched Lalique France marks to bottom. Also holds M. Lalique (Marc Lalique) etched signature to bottom. Measures 4 5/8" height x 5 3/4" length (11.7cm x 14.6cm). Total weight of 1466 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500. |
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36 - LALIQUE FRENCH CRYSTAL JUNGLE SCENE BOWL Lalique France frosted crystal jungle scene candle holder bowl depicting jaguars with palm fronds. Holds etched Lalique France signature to bottom. Measures 2 1/8" height x 4 1/2" diameter (5.4cm x 11.4cm). Total weight of 339 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $500-$700. |
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37 - LOETZ FAVRILE IRIDESCENT ART GLASS VASE Old Loetz Czechoslovakian iridescent Favrile pink art glass vase having a dimple design with cascading waves. Measures 7 1/8" height x 4 3/4" diameter (18cm x 12cm). Total weight of 318 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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38 - LOETZ IRIDESCENT ART GLASS BOWL w ALLIGATOR MOUNT Loetz iridescent art glass bowl having a figural alligator mount. Glass bowl has a red overlay design. Bowl measures 2 1/4" height x 8 1/2" diameter (5.7cm x 21.6cm). Overall height of 5 7/8" height (14.9cm). Total weight of 935 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500. |
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39 - LOETZ IRIDESCENT BOWL w STAG ANTLER HANDLE Loetz green iridescent art glass bowl having stag antler handle. Bowl has a purple overlay design. Bowl measures 2 1/2" height x 6 5/8" diameter (6.3cm x 16.8cm). Overall height of 5 3/8" height (13.6cm). Total weight of 512 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500. |
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40 - ART NOUVEAU FLORIFORM IRIDESCENT GLASS VASE Old hand blown Art Nouveau iridescent art glass vase having a figural florifom with glowing green to ruby colors. Measures 15 7/8" height x 7 1/4" diameter (40.3cm x 18.4cm). Total weight of 1417 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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41 - LOETZ AURENE ART GLASS VASE w STAG ANTER HANDLE Loetz Aurene art glass vase having mounted stag antler handle. Beautiful two tone ruby and emerald art glass colors to vase. Measures 9" height (22.8cm). Total weight of 518 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $300-$400. |
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42 - MURANO CASED PINK ART GLASS FOOTED VASE Striking Murano Italian cased pink art glass footed vase having a figural flower and peach overlay design. Glowing pink and milk glass colors with amber overlay throughout body and feet. Measures 13" height x 6 3/4" width (33.1cm x 17.1cm). Total weight of 1623 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500. |
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43 - MURANO CASED GREEN ART GLASS FLORAL VASE Beautiful Murano green and milk cased art glass vase having ruffled rim and Linden tree branch overlay with leaves and coral red glass lime nail galls . Hand painted floral enameled design throughout. Measures 8 7/8" height x 5" diameter (22.5cm x 12.7cm). Total weight of 963 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $300-$400. |
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44 - KPM QUALITY PORCELAIN PORTRAIT PLAQUE IN FRAME Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (SPANISH, 1618-1682) Antique Berlin KPM quality hand painted enameled porcelain portrait plaque depicting a young boy eating. From the original work in oil by Bartolomé Esteban Perez Murillo (SPANISH, 1618-1682) "Children at the Dice Game". Mounted in gold frame. Measures 6" height x 5 1/2" width + 2" frame (15.2cm x 13.9cm + 5.1cm). Total weight of 863 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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45 - METTLACH PHANOLITH CHARGER BY JOHANNES STAHL Large Mettlach Phanolith porcelain charger depicting a partially nude female figure riding on fish, flanked by a male and female figure submerged up to the waist in water. Etched initials signature lower left by Johannes Stahl. Holds impressed Mettlach Abbey mark to bottom with impressed 28 7040 07. Measures 20 3/4" diameter x 2 1/8" height (52.7cm x 5.4cm). Total weight of 5.34 kilograms. Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200. |
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46 - CHINESE GUANGXU PORCELAIN DRAGON & PHEONIX VASE 19th century Chinese porcelain hand painted enameled phoenix tail vase depicting dragon & phoenix vase. Has crashing water border design to base and stylized lingzhi design to neck. Holds Guangxu (1875 - 1908) six character calligraphy reign mark to bottom. Measures 12" height (30.5cm). Total weight of 682 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500. |
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47 - SMALL GREEN & AUBERGINE YELLOW GROUND DRAGON DISH Antique Chinese Jiaqing sauce plate bowl having a purple and green dragon contesting a flaming pearl amidst flames design to bowl interior and four cranes with clouds to exterior all over egg-yolk yellow ground. Holds six character archaic Jiaqing (1796-1820) archaic reign mark to bottom and is made of the period. Bowl measures 1 1/8" x 5 1/4" diameter (2.8cm x 13.3cm). Total weight of 99 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800. |
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48 - CHINESE QIANLONG FAMILLE ROSE POMEGRANATE BOWL Antique Chinese Qianlong Famille Rose enameled bats & pomegranate bowl. Depicts pomegranate fruits hanging from branches with flying bats. Holds Qianlong (1736-1795) six character archaic reign mark to bottom and is made of the period. Measures 2 1/8" height x 4 7/8" diameter (5.4cm x 12.3cm). Total weight of 107 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800. |
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49 - CHINESE GUANGXU FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN VASE Antique Chinese Guangxu Famille Rose hand painted enameled bottle vase depicting birds and flowers. Has stylized lingzhi and paddle border designs. Holds archaic Guangxu (1875-1908) stamp mark to bottom and is made of the period. Measures 8 3/4" height x 6 1/2" diameter (22.2cm x 16.5cm). Total weight of 1112 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800. |
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50 - LARGE METTLACH GERMAN POTTERY PUNCH BOWL Stunning Mettlach German porcelain handled punch bowl having etched design depicting females with wine glasses and grape clusters. Holds impressed Abby mark and 2814 to bottom. Measures 9 1/2" height x 14 1/2" width (24.1cm x 36.8cm). Total weight of 4687 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500. |