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 19, 2012 CATALOGUE | |
| Auction Name: | Elite Decorative Arts May Sale |
| Date: | May 19th, 2012 - 1 pm Eastern |
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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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61 - JOAN MIRO BARCELONA SIGNED AQUATINT & ETCHING Joan Miró (SPANISH, 1893-1983) original hand signed aquatint and carborundum etching Sala Gaspar Barcelona. Hand signed lower right. Measures 41" height x 26" width + 8 1/2" mat & frame (104cm x 66cm + 21.6cm). Reference: Etching Book 2. Mourlot number 600. Includes certificate of authenticity and appraisal. Pre-Sale estimate $6000-$8000. |
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62 - JULES RIBARD OIL ON CANVAS OF ARABIAN CITY SCENE Jules Ribard (FRENCH) oil painting on canvas depicting an Arabian cityscape scene with Bedouin figures. Signed Jules Ribard to lower left. Measures 18" height x 30" width + 5" mat & frame (45.7cm x 76.2cm + 12.7cm). Pre-Sale estimate $4000-$6000. |
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63 - ORIGINAL PABLO PICASSO LITHOGRAPH PENCIL SIGNED Pablo Picasso (SPANISH, 1881-1973) lithograph depicting centaur with woman. Pencil signed Picasso to lower right. Pencil numbered lower left 72/300. Measures 10" height x 12 1/2" width + 8" mat and frame. (25.4cm x 31.7cm + 20.3cm). Pre-Sale estimate $5000-$7000. |
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64 - KEITH HARING ARTIST PROOF SERIGRAPH RED TOUNGUE Keith Haring (AMERICAN, 1958-1990) abstract artist proof serigraph titled "Red Tongue". Pencil signed lower right and numbered AP1/20. Measures 39" height x 32" width + 3 3/4" mat & frame (99cm x 81.2cm + 9.5cm). Pre-Sale estimate $5000-$7000. |
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65 - JERRY GARCIA 'ROCKER' LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Jerry Garcia (AMERICAN, 1942 - 1995) lithograph depicting a man playing guitar in an abstract scene. Signed in the plate lower center. Signed in pencil lower right. Impressed stamp fish mark to lower right. Titled "Rocker" lower left and numbered 213/500 lower left. Includes original certificate of authenticity. Measures 10 1/4" height x 7 3/4" width + 4 1/4" mat & frame (26cm x 19.6cm + 10.7cm). Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$4000. |
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66 - BRITTO HORS COMMERCE SERIGRAPH 'DEEPLY IN LOVE' Romero Britto (BRAZILIAN, 1965) Hors Commerce edition serigraph titled "Deeply in Love" and depicting two fish with hearts. Pencil numbered lower right HC24/35. Pencil signed lower left. Measures 22" height x 27" width + 5 3/4" mat & frame (55.8cm x 68.5cm + 14.6cm). Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000. |
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67 - LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA CUBIST OIL ON CANVAS Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (FRENCH/JAPANESE, 1886-1968) cubist oil painting on canvas depicting a person holding a horn instrument. Signed lower right. Measures 36" height x 22" height + 3" mat & frame (91.4cm x 55.8cm + 7.6cm). Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$2500. |
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68 - JOAN MIRO DRYPOINT IN COLORS ON PARCHMENT PAPER Joan Miró (SPANISH, 1893-1983) dry point in colors on parchment paper depicting two figures in an abstract manner. Pencil signed lower right. Pencil numbered lower left 16/50. Measures 14" height x 19 5/8" width + 3 1/8" mat & frame (35.6cm x 49.8cm + 7.9cm). Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000. |
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69 - JOAN MIRO PENCIL SIGNED AQUATINT ON RIVES PAPER Joan Miró (SPANISH, 1893-1983) pencil signed aquatint depicting a multicolor abstract design on Rives BFK paper. Pencil signed lower right. Pencil signed lower left 67/75. Measures 13" height x 13 1/2" width + 3 1/2" mat & frame (33cm x 34.3cm + 8.9cm). Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000. |
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70 - JOHN LENNON 'OH MY LOVE' LIMITED EDITION SERIGRAPH John Lennon (BRITISH, 1940-1980) limited edition serigraph depicting the visages of Yoko Ono and John Lennon. Titled "Oh my Love". Signed with red seal to lower right. Pencil signed lower left and numbered 33/300. Also has impressed seal marks to paper. 11" height x 14" width + 5 3/8" mat & frame (27.9cm x 35.5cm + 13.6cm). Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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71 - BRENT THOMSON OIL PAINTING ON PARCHMENT OF DESSERT Brent Thomson (Canadian/American, 1964) oil painting on parchment depicting a close up of dry crackling desert earth with the shadow of a large bird visible. Signed lower right. Measures 35" height x 24" width + 3 1/2" mat & frame (88.9cm x 60.9cm + 8.9cm). Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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72 - WILFREDO LAM COLOR ETCHING AND AQUATINT 1975 Wifredo Lam (CUBAN, 1902-1982) color etching and aquatint depicting a dragon or devil with goat in an abstract design. Pencil signed lower right and pencil numbered 57/75 lower left. Measures 13" height x 9" width + 4 1/2" mat & frame (33cm x 22.8cm + 11.4cm). Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500. |
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73 - FIVE LITHOGRAPHS BY VARIOUS CUBAN ARTIST Five lithographs created by various Cuban artists all having an abstract design. Each hand signed by the artist. Largest measures 19 1/2" height x 27 1/2" width + 3 3/4" mat & frame (49.5cm x 69.8cm + 9.5cm). Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000. |
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74 - 19th CENTURY DUTCH OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT OF MAN Antique Dutch school oil painting on canvas depicting the portrait of man. 19th century. Measures 30" height x 25 1/4" width + 3 1/2" mat & frame (76.2cm x 64.1cm + 8.9cm). Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$2000. |
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75 - OLD UNSIGNED ETCHING ANIMALS ATTRIBUTED TO PICASSO Pablo Picasso (SPANISH, 1881-1973) etching depicting a bull and donkey with flags. Attributed to Pablo Picasso. Measures 3 1/2" height x 5 1/2" width (8.9cm x 13.9cm). Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000. |
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76 - ANDY WARHOL BRILLO HOLOGRAPHIC BOOK COVER Andy Warhol (AMERICAN, 1928-1987) "Brillo" three dimensional holographic book cover from the limited edition "Index" book in deluxe custom frame. Hand marker signed lower right and numbered 185/365 lower left. Measures 10" height x 7" width + 7 1/2" mat & frame (25.4cm x 17.8cm + 19cm). Pre-Sale estimate $1500-$2500. |
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77 - PABLO PICASSO ETCHING TITLED "BLOCH #1489" 1968 Pablo Picasso (SPANISH, 1881-1973) etching titled "Bloch #1489" and dated 26-3-68. Pencil signed lower right and numbered 35/50 lower left. Measures 24" height x 19" width + 8 1/2" mat & frame (60.9cm x 48.2cm + 21.6cm). Includes certificate of authenticity and appraisal documentation. Reference: Picasso Volume II Catalogue of the Printed Graphic Work 1966 - 1969 by Georges Bloch. Pre-Sale estimate $4000-$6000. |
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78 - PABLO PICASSO ETCHING TITLED "BLOCH #1911" 1970 Pablo Picasso (SPANISH, 1881-1973) etching titled "Bloch #1911" and dated 23-5-70. Pencil signed lower right and numbered 11/50 lower left. Measures 15" height x 18" width + 9 1/2" mat & frame (38.1cm x 45.7cm + 24.1cm). Includes Certificate of Authenticity and Appraisal documents. Reference: Volume IV Catalogue of the Printed Graphic Works 1970 - 1972 page 88. Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$5000. |
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79 - ARTHUR LANGLEY VERNON OIL/CANVAS OF COUPLE Arthur Longley Vernon (British, died 1917) oil on canvas of couple in garden scene. Signed lower right "A L Vernon 74". Measures approx. 15 3/4" length x 23 1/2" height + 3 1/2 Frame (40.0cm x 59.7cm + 8.9cm). Provenance: Purchased years ago at a Christie's sale and has label to verso. Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000. |
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104 - JULES DUPRE OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS OF LANDSCAPE Jules Dupré (FRENCH, 1811-1889) oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene with rustic farm house near a lake. Signed lower right and dated JULES DUPRE 1869. Holds plaque to front stating "JULIEN DUPRE LANDSCAPE 1851 - 1910" however the plaque is incorrect. Has old price tag to back dated '69 with a price of $7,000. Holds old wax stamp to back of center wooden bar on canvas frame. Authenticity guranteed. Measures 33" height x 47" width + 4" matte & frame (83.8cm x 119.4cm + 10.1cm). Pre-Sale estimate $10000-$15000. |
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180 - TATIANA KOVGENKO HAND PAINTED NUDE FEMALE PLAQUE Tatiana Kovgenko hand painted nude female papier mache plaque. Plaque is masterfully painted depicting a beautiful woman disrobing and looking up at a clock on the wall, which is actually an inlaid clock. Frame has keyhole design making the viewer feel as if they are a voyeur seeing a forbidden sight. Has lacquered gilded frame. Signed lower right in Cyrillic. Includes wooden fitted presentation box. Measures 16 1/2" height x 11 1/2" width (41.9cm x 29.2cm). Total weight of 3470. Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000. |
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181 - TATIANA KOVGANKO HAND PAINTED SEA NYMPHS PLAQUE Tatiana Kovganko hand painted papier mache lacquer plaque depicting 3 sea nymphs in a cave with all of their spoils from fallen sailors. In the background a large ship can be seen being swallowed by the sea. Signed in Cyrillic lower right. Measures 12 1/4" height x 11" width + 1 3/4" frame (31.1cm x 27.9cm + 27.9cm). Total weight of 1513 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000. |
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182 - TATIANA KOVGENKO HAND PAINTED MALE KEYHOLE PLAQUE Tatiana Kovgenko hand painted nude male papier mache plaque. Plaque is masterfully painted depicting a nude man seated on a towel in a bath house with hookah nearby. Frame has keyhole design making the viewer feel as if they are an voyeur. Inlaid mother of pearl used to depict water. Has gilded frame. Includes wooden fitted presentation box. Measures 16 1/4" height x 11 1/2" width (41.2cm x 29.2cm). Total weight of 3415 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000. |
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183 - SIR PETER LELY OIL PAINTING PORTRAIT MISS SINCLAIR Peter (Pieter) Lely (Dutch/English, 1618 - 1680) oil painting on canvas depicting the portrait of Miss Sinclair. Holds plaque with title to lower center. A painter of Dutch origin, whose career was nearly all spent in England, where he became the dominant portrait painter to the court. Lely played a significant role in introducing the mezzotint to Britain, as he realized its possibilities for publicizing his portraits. He encouraged Dutch mezzotinters to come to Britain to copy his work, laying the foundations for the English mezzotint tradition. Authenticity guaranteed. Measures 31" height x 26" width + 3" matte & frame (78.7cm x 66cm + 7.6cm). Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$4000. |
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184 - ANDY WARHOL ICE CREAM CONE CRAYON SKETCH 'Ice Cream Cone' crayon sketch. Signed lower center Andy Warhol. Attributed to Andy Warhol (AMERICAN, 1928-1987). Measures 10 3/4" height x 8" width (27.3cm x 20.3cm). Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200. |
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185 - 19th C OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS OF GYPSY GIRL Antique oil painting on canvas depicting a partially nude gypsy girl holding a knife over her head. 19th century. Measure 35 1/2" height x 22 1/2" width + 3 1/2" mat and frame (90.2cm x 57.1 + 8.9cm). Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1000. |
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186 - 2pcs ROY LICHTENSTEIN SKETCHES LAMP & SUNRISE 2 sketches attributed to Roy Lichtenstein (AMERICAN, 1923-1997). One depicting a lamp measuring 2 3/8" height x 7" width (6cm x 17.8cm) and the next depicting a sunrise measuring 6 5/8" height x 8 1/2" width (16.8cm x 21.6cm). Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200. |
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187 - KEITH HARING MOUSE MARKER SKETCH 'Mouse' marker sketch attributed Keith Haring (AMERICAN, 1958-1990). Signed lower center K. Haring. Measures 10 1/4" x 7 3/4" width (26cm x 19.6cm). Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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188 - 2 KEITH HARING MARKER SKETCHES 2 marker sketches attributed to Keith Haring (AMERICAN, 1958-1990). One on an envelope signed K. Haring '89 to center with drawn stamp to upper right measuring 4 1/4" height x 5 1/2" width (10.7cm x 13.9cm). The next is drawn on a rectangular sheet depicting a man falling from a hole and signed K. Haring 88. Measures 8 7/8" height x 5 5/8" width (22.5cm x 14.2cm). Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800. |
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189 - ORIGINAL CHARCOAL ON PAPER BY CUBAN ARTIST Original charcoal on paper by a Cuban artist showing a depiction of eve with tree and apple. Signed lower right. Measures 19 1/2" height x 27" width + 3 1/2" mat and frame (49.5cm x 68.5cm + 8.9cm). Pre-Sale estimate $750-$1000. |
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190 - ALFREDO MANZO CEDENO "THE CUBA'S SOUP" SERIGRAPH Alfredo Manzo Cedeno (CUBA, 1964) "The Cuba's Soup" serigraph. Can states Cuba's Condesed America's Favorite Revolution History Soup. Signed lower right and titled lower center marked Artist Proof to lower left. Measures 22" height x 14 1/2" width + 3 1/8" mat & frame (55.8cm x 36.8cm + 7.9cm). Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200. |
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191 - MARY ANN CARROLL HIGHWAYMEN OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS Mary Ann Carroll (AMERICAN, XX) highwaymen oil painting on canvas depicting a Florida river or inlet scene at sunset. Signed M.A. Carroll to lower right. Has dedication in marker to verso written and signed by the artist. Measures 24 1/2 x 36" width (62.2cm x 91.4cm). Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200. |
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192 - ANDY WARHOL HAND SIGNED GALLERY POSTER Andy Warhol (AMERICAN, 1928-1987) hand signed poster from the Silvia Menzel Gallery, Berlin. Signed upper left. Measures 28 1/8" length x 21 5/8" width (71.4cm x 54.9cm). Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200. |
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193 - HENRI MATISSE OFFSET LITHOGRAPH OF FEMALE Henri Matisse (FRENCH, 1869-1954) plate signed offset lithograph depicting the study of a nude female on chair. From the "Cinqaunte Dessins" suite (Fifty Drawings). Crafted in 1920. Printed by Victor Jacquemin. Edition 271/1000. Measures 10 1/2" height x 7" width + 12 1/2" mat & frame 26.7cm x 17.8cm + 31.7cm). Certificate of Authenticity from Nathan Daniel Isen, Philadelphia. Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800. |
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194 - HENRI MATISSE OFFSET LITHOGRAPH OF FEMALE Henri Matisse (FRENCH, 1869-1954) plate signed offset lithograph depicting a reclining female in robe. From the "Cinqaunte Dessins" suite (Fifty Drawings). Crafted in 1920. Printed by Victor Jacquemin. Measures 7" height x 10 1/2" width + 10 1/2" mat & frame (17.8cm x 26.7cm + 26.7cm). Certificate of Authenticity from Nathan Daniel Isen, Philadelphia. Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800. |
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220 - GEORGES ROUAULT 3pc SUITE 2 ETCHINGS & ENGRAVING Georges Rouault (FRENCH, 1871-1958) 3 piece suite containing two etchings and an engraving. The engraving depicting the profile of a woman. One etching depicts a landscape scene with a mother and child traversing a road. The next etching depicts two women. Each etching is marker signed lower right. Each image measures approx. 11 3/4" height x 7 1/2" width + 5" mat & frame (29.8cm x 19cm + 12.7cm). Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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221 - 7 OF 14 HAND COLORED LITHOGRAPHS BY L. TURGIS Collection of 7 antique religious lithographs from a suite of 14 hand colored lithographs by L. Turgis, Paris depicting the 14 stations of the cross. Lot includes numbers 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Each set behind glass. Each measures approx. 14" height x 16 1/2" width + 1 1/2" frame (35.6cm x 41.9cm + 3.8cm). Pre-Sale estimate $500-$700. |
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222 - 19th C OIL PAINTING ON PANEL OF RABBI SIGNED Antique oil painting on board depicting the portrait of a Rabbi with thick white beard. Signed upper left. Measures 10" height x 8" width + 2 3/8" frame (25.4cm x 20.3cm + 6cm). Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500. |
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223 - OIL ON BOARD OF MAN IN PRAIRIE SIGNED ON VERSO Oil painting on board depicting a man on a prairie near a Crucifix. Signed to verso. Measures 13 1/4" height x 19" width + 3 3/8" mat & frame (33.6cm x 48.2cm + 8.5cm). Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500. |
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224 - EARLY 20th C OIL ON BOARD LANDSCAPE JELINEK Frantisek Jelinek-Cina (CZECH, 1882-1961) early 20th century oil painting on board depicting a forest landscape by C. Jelinek. Signed lower left and dated 1917. Measures 14" height x 20" width + 3" mat & frame (35.5cm x 50.1cm + 7.6cm). Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500. |
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225 - BARRETT ANTIQUE ARTIST PROOF TITLED "FLOWER MART" Antique artist proof titled 'Flower Mart' depicting a panoramic view of a street floral market. Pencil signed Barrett lower right. Title to center with artist proof written lower left. Measures 6 1/4" height x 27 1/2" width + 1 3/8" mat & frame (15.8cm x 69.8cm + 3.4cm). Pre-Sale estimate $100-$200. |
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226 - HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT ON IVORY PLAQUE IN FRAME Old hand painted portrait on ivory plaque depicting a beautiful young woman in affluent garb and head dress. Mounted in old French metal frame. Measures 5 3/4" height x 4 1/2" width (14.6cm x 11.4cm). Total weight of 120 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300. |
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227 - HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT ON IVORY PLAQUE IN FRAME Old hand painted portrait on ivory plaque depicting a beautiful young woman in affluent garb and head dress. Mounted in old French metal frame. Signed lower right. Measures 5 3/4" height x 4 1/2" width (14.6cm x 11.4cm). Total weight of 120 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300. |
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228 - HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT ON IVORY PLAQUE IN FRAME Old hand painted portrait on rectangular ivory plaque depicting a beautiful young woman in affluent garb with flowers. Mounted in old rectangular French metal frame. Measures 3 7/8" height x 3 1/8" width (9.8cm x 11.4cm). Total weight of 120 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300. |
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229 - HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT ON IVORY PLAQUE IN FRAME Old hand painted portrait on rectangular ivory plaque depicting a beautiful young woman in affluent garb and head dress. Mounted in old rectangular reticulated French metal frame. Measures 4 3/8" height x 3 5/8" width (11.1cm x 9.2cm). Total weight of 66 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300. |
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230 - HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT ON IVORY PLAQUE IN FRAME Old hand painted portrait on rectangular ivory plaque depicting a beautiful young woman in affluent garb with flowers. Mounted in old rectangular reticulated French metal frame. Measures 4 1/4" height x 3 1/2" width (10.7cm x 8.9cm). Total weight of 66 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300. |
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231 - ANTIQUE FRENCH PORTRAIT ON IVORY IN BRONZE FRAME Antique hand painted French portrait on ivory of woman. Plaque is signed to lower right "A. Thumerette". Portrait plaque is mounted in antique Dore bronze round frame with raised maple leaf design and ribbon top. 19th century. Measures 3 1/8" height x 2 1/2" width (7.9cm x 6.3cm). Total weight of 48 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300. |
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232 - RUSSIAN PAPIER MACHE PLAQUE BY SEROV Russian papier mache plaque depicting Puskin Fairy Tales scene. Exclusive work by Serov and numbered #033. From the art shool of MSTRA. Measures 12 5/8" height x 8 7/8" width (32cm x 22.5cm). Total weight of 390 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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233 - JOSE ESTEBAN MARTINEZ OIL ON CANVAS OF COUPLE Jose Esteban Martinez (MEXICAN, ). Oil on canvas depicting a Mexican couple. The female appears to be nude and the male figure is wearing a "Zoro" mask with hat and cape. On his pants is the words "Soy Bien Macho...y que!" (I am macho...and what!). Also across the background are the words "El...Ultimo...Brinco" (The...last...jump). Signed upper left and dated 1989. Measures 32 1/2" height x 30" width + 5/8" frame (82.5cm x 76.2cm + 1.6cm). Guaranteed original. Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |
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234 - EUGENE GUSTAVOVICH MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER Eugene Gustavovich Berman (RUSSIAN 1899-1972) mixed media gouache on paper depicting a scene with a man in a cave. E.B. initials to lower center. Measures 14" height x 18 1/2" width x 3" mat & frame (35.5cm x 46.9cm x 7.6cm). Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600. |