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Auction in Ottawa, Ontario. EUREKA ! A GREAT MID-SUMMER SALE
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Internet-only (timed) auction by Brooks and Palen Inc.. EUREKA ! A GREAT MID-SUMMER SALE.
We at Brooks and Palen are pleased to present our ONLINE ONLY "Eureka: A Great Mid-Summer Auction" on July 24, 2026. This,is a fascinating sale featuring fine art, antiques, jewellery, art glass, collectables and more. Pre-bidding opens at 8:00 AM EST on Saturday July 18, 2026 with the auction itself starting to close at 7:00 PM EDT on FridayJuly 24, 2026. The catalogue will be online well before bidding opens. We will not be offering a public preview but please call Richard at 613 327-2136 for a preview appointment so we can show you the items that interest you. Please look at the photos in the online catalogue, and if you need more information, just let us know. Electronic transfers are preferred but we will process payments for purchases by credit card either over the telephone or, in person. Unless you are known to us and have bought from us before, we will not accept credit card payments for gold or high value silver or other items but require payments to be in cash, wire / bank transfer or similar means.
Auction lots (285)
WELCOME TO "EUREKA! A GREAT MID-SUMMER SALE"
July 18 - July 24, 2026 ENJOY THE SALE! May you win what you most want.
RALPH WALLACE BURTON: NORTHERN ONTARIO LAKE
Canadian, 1905- 1983 Lake near Caribou Lake, Ontario, dated early Sept. 1968.Signed lower left Oil on Board 10.5" x 13.5"
MATTHEW S. MORGAN:"FISHING BOATS AT VENICE"
British, 1839 - 1890 Sepia ink drawing on paper. 6.75" x 9.5"
E. FOWLER: "SOMERSBY RECTORY........TENNYSON."
British, possibly late 19th/early 20th century An oil on canvas painting of the house in which the poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson...
ANTIQUE CRYSTAL REGULATOR MANTEL CLOCK
France, circa late 19th century. The clock features a natural material enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and includes a...
RALPH WALLACE BURTON :"BARN NEAR LANARK VILLAGE"
Canadian, 1905- 1983 Oil on canvas, dated 1972 20" x 26"
19TH C. ENGLISH SCHOOL: COASTAL SCENE
Circa last quarter 1800s Unsigned Oil on canvas mounted on panel. 11" x 17"
19TH CENTURY: COUNTRY LANDSCAPE
Circa late 1800s A pleasant pastoral scene. Oil on canvas mounted on panel. 11" x 17"
19TH C. EUROPEAN SCHOOL:"CARDINAL IN AUDIENCE"
Possibly Italian Circa mid to late 1800s Oil on canvas, 27" x 26.5" Repaired, see photo
AMELIA BURROWS: "SHIPWRECK"
Australian, 1860- 1927 Signed and dated 1892, lower left. Oil on canvas, 11.5" x 20"
ANTIQUE ASIAN CARVED SPINACH JADE BOWLS
Possibly Chinese circa early to mid 20th century A good pair of green jade bowls on stands with one having a slight nibble on the...
RALPH WALLACE BURTON: "HORSES LOGGING, QUEBEC"
Canadian, 1905- 1983 Oil on canvas, 14" x 18"
TIFFANY STYLE STAINED GLASS LAMP
A interesting late 19th century bronze lamp base circa 1900 with a later stained glass shade. 24.5" x 18.5"
ANTIQUE FRENCH GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCK
Circa 1900 Possibly by Marti & Cie. Clock is encased in four beveled glass panels and has a mercury pendulum and a porcelain...
JAEGER LE COULTRE: ATMOS MANTEL CLOCK
Switzerland, circa 1970s The "Perpetual Motion Clock" This clock is a presentation clock with a plate attached to the front of...
HANDEL REVERSE PAINTED ARTS & CRAFTS BRONZE LAMP
America circa 1900 - 1910 A stunning lamp having a reverse painted shade with a forest and lake scene on its original bronze...
FLYING PENDULUM OR "IGNATZ" CLOCK
American, patented 1883 Brass 30 hour spring-driven movement. 10"h x 6.75" w x 3.25" d
LARGE HAND PAINTED CENTRE BOWL
Germany by Joseph Schachtel with the mark for 1896 - 1916 6.5" h x 14"w
VINTAGE CLOISONNE VASE
Possibly China mid 20th century A pretty peony design on a blue ground. 5" h x 3.75" w
ROYAL DOULTON PERSIAN PARROT PUNCH BOWL
England, circa 1910s to 1920s A rare large scale punch or centre bowl adorned with colorful tropical parrots and lush foliage....
18TH CENTURY LONG CASE CLOCK
England crica 1750 A 30 hour clock having a brass dial with incised numerals and the name of John Handal. The case is likely of...
ART NOUVEAU STYLE INKSTAND
Circa 1900 A decorative floral and foliate design brass stand having a round inkwell but no glass liner. 4"h x 9.5" w x 6.5" d...
RARE DRESDEN AMBROSIUS LAMM CUPS AND SAUCERS
Germany, circa 1900 Two very fine hand painted footed porcelain cups and saucers plus two additional saucers with one having a...
VINTAGE ASIAN FOUR PANEL SCREEN
Probably Chinese mid to late 20th century A large carved and painted lacquered wood screen with images of birds. 72" h x 72.5" "...
ANTIQUE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES
Circa early 20th centuiry Hand-painted bottles,used to hold powdered tobacco during the Qing Dynasty. These bottles are decorated...
MINIATURE CHINESE TERRACOTTA FIGURES
Mid 20th century Three very small shiwan art pottery figurines, often used for decorative purposes or in bonsai landscapes.These...
ASIAN CARVED FIGURES GROUP
Late19th / early 20th century A collection of antique hand-carved miniaturesin various materials , including a Japanese okimono...
ASIAN MINIATURE DISHES AND BOXES
a) A pair of antique miniature Japanese Kutani porcelain sake cups, likely from the early 20th century having hand-painted scenes...
VINTAGE CHINESE ENAMEL COLLECTION
A good six piece lot of miniature enameled copper items of various shapes including round, hexagonal, and a miniature bottle,...
MINIATURE PILL BOX COLLECTION
Seven vintage pill boxes and trinket containers made from various materials Several boxes feature decorative inlays, including...
VINTAGE TRINKET BOX COLLECTION
Probably Chinese early to mid 20th century Five distinct vintage trinket boxes made from materials like mother-of-pearl, shell,...
DECORATIVE ASIAN LIDDED CONTAINERS
A collection of five vintage items, probably Chinese. Included is: a small, yellow enamel ginger jar featuring colorful floral...
JOHN WATSON GORDON: PORTRAIT OF CHARLES LAW
Sir John Watson Gordon PRSA RA ( 1788 - 1864) was a Scottish portrait painter and president of the Royal Scottish Academy. This...
RAOUL DUFY: "EUGENE MONTFORT"
French, 1877 - 1953 A red ink portrait drawing, signed lower right. 8" x 7" Provenance: A private Ottawa collection; via Gardner...
DIEGO RIVERA: UNTITLED "THREE FIGURES" (1936)
Mexican, 1886 - 1957 A unique graphite on paper sketch of three seated country people preparing food. Signed "Diego Rivera '36"...
VINTAGE BAROMETER
Germany circa mis 20th century Set in a round carved wood frame. 12.75" x 13"
ANTIQUE LAMP WITH REVERSE PAINTED SHADE
Circa 1920s Pretty painted floral design shade on a metal base. 16" h
GEORGE III HANGING WALL BELL STRIKE CLOCK
England. Theface reads 1781, NYS TB Black enamel paint on wood in a floral design on sides and around glass door. Piece of...
ANTIQUE ARCHITECTURAL MEDALLIONS
Possibly late 19th century A pair of large and decorative carved wood ceiling medallions with some slight gilding remaining. They...
MARBLE HORSEHEAD SCULPTURE
Circa 1950s A large well-carved marble head mounted on a granite base. 12.25"h x 8.5" w x 3.25" d
W.H. BARTLETT : 'SWISS VIEW"
English, 1809- 1854 Watercolour and pencil. "MONTREUX ET CHALLON" in pencil upper left. Apparently unsigned. 5.5" x 8"
LARGE VINTAGE ETHIOPIAN BRASS CROSS
Early to mid 20th century A large incised brass Ethiopian "Processional" cross from a private collection. 12" x 4.75"02
NICHOLAS HORNYANSKY: "HERRING COVE N.S."
Canadian, 1896 - 1965 Etching Titled and signed in pencil. 5" w x 4" h
A. MOREAU (AFTER) BRONZE "WHISTLING BOY"
Louis Auguste Moreau, French, 1855 - 1919 Charming patinated cast bronze sculpture of a barefoot boy whistling. Mounted on a...
MITZI BIDNER: "BIRDS IN PARADISE"
Canadian, b. 1929 Abstract modern artist. Acrylic 36" X 24"
ANTIQUE MOROCCAN ZIYATA OIL JAR
19th century also known as Tamegroute pottery vessel Green glazed ceramic having strille patterns with a floral / geomietric...
PARAGON DOUBLE WARRANT PEONY CUPS AND SAUCERS
England, 1940s Two hand-painted black and yellow peony design tea cups and saucers with the warrants for HM Queen Mary and HM...
18TH CENTURY MEISSEN CUP AND SAUCER
Germany, late 1700s Hand-painted harbour scene, repaired handle.
19TH CENTURY MEISSEN CUP AND SAUCER
Dresden Germany by Carl Thieme porcelain company. Geometric quatrefoil shape with hand-painted images of courting couples. Cup:...
PARAGON DOUBLE WARRANT TEAWARES
England, 1940s A five piece lot comprised of four hand-painted tea cups and saucers along with a small footed plate. Plate: 2.75"...
ARTS & CRAFTS STYLE COPPER VASE
Circa early 20th century, possibly Russian A hammered copper urn shaped vase. Small dent noted. 13" X 5.75"
19TH CENTURY BRASS TRIVET
England circa 1830s / 40s A solid cast brass tripod trivet having a pierced flat top for kettles or pots. 7.75" x 7.25" x 6"
18TH / 19TH C. TEA BOWLS AND COFFEE CANS
1) A circa 1785. tea bowl & saucer - Soft-paste porcelain, tea bowl diameter 3 in., saucer diameter 5 in. Both with spiral...
RARE 18TH CENTURY GINORI PLATES (8)
Second period Ginori, 1770 - 1780t Eight hard-paste porcelain plates having a beautiful painted floral decoration. In very good...
RARE 18TH CENTURY GINORI PLATES (8)
Second period Ginori, 1770 - 1780t Eight hard-paste porcelain plates having a beautiful painted floral decoration. In very good...
VINTAGE CHINESE CLOISONNE VESSELS
Two decorative items that feature vibrant cloisonn enamel work. The small vase displays a light blue background with intricate...
18TH C. ORIENTALIST CREAMWARE BOWLS
1) A circa 1770 bowl having an Improved light creamware body, 8 in. diameter, height 3 in. Exceptionally fine painted...
STERLING SILVER GROUP
A lot of three coffee spoons, one fork, a Canadian Frey salt spoon an additional three salt spoons and a mini ladle. 92.07 grams
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - TRADITIONAL IMARI
A 17 piece collection of pre WW I fine antique English porcelain in the desirable Imari pattern made between 1909 and 1917....
ANTIQUE ROYAL CROWN DERBY, TEACUPS AND SAUCERS
England early 20th century A colection, in the Traditional Imari patter, of 12 ciups (3.5"h) and saucers (5.25"w) plus an...
AYNSLEY IMARI PATTERN TEAWARES
England, circa pre-1930s A nice lot of classic Imari porcelain including 6 x 6" teaplates, 4 cups and saucers, and a creamer,...
SHELLEY ART DECO CHINA TABLEWARE
England, circa 1920s - 1930s, Queen Anne "Garland of Flowers" A collection of fine china tableware including two platters at 15"...
JORDAN HICKS: "SNOW MATES III"
Canadian, b. 1969 Original acrylic on canvas signed "Jordan" lower right and titled, signed and dated 2018 on stretcher....
BIRKS STERLING SILVER SPOONS
Montreal, Canada mid 20th century A grouping of four teaspoons, two coffee spoons and a small ladle. Longest spoond: 6" 123.4...
FELIX LEUNG: "MUSICIAN"
Canadian, b. 20th century A bold original acrylic on board of a violinist. Signed, 29" x 39.75" image 33.5" x 44.5" frame
PAUL BURGESS: "CAR CONSOLE"
British, automotive designer Original drawing signed "Paul Burgess /94 19" x 24"
PAUL BURGESS: "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - SALEEN"
British automotive designer This is an original drawing for the American Sallen a performance car of the 1990s. Framed, 19" x 24"
CHRIS KERRIGAN: "WOODPECKERS"
Canadian, 20th/21st century Original drawing on paper of a pair of red headed woodpeckers on a white birch tree. 13" x 10.5" image
RODRIGUE: "CALLE"
Possibly Spanish, last half 20th century An original oil on board of a person leading a donkey down a narrow Mediterranean...
GRAND TOUR MINIATURES
Continental, possibly late 19th century Two ramed works one a copy of "Blue Boy" and the other of a mother and daughter signed...
BRADLEY YUXWELUPTON DICK: "TANI GEE" PRINT
Canadian, Lekwungen, Ditidaht, and Da'naxda'xw Nation Limited edition silkscreen, edition 68/225.Signed and titled. 'Tani Gee'...
ALBERT BILES: CARVING OF A METIS MAN
Canadian: St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, 20th century A craved head of an indigenous bearded man with braided hair. 2"h...
BEN HENRY JR.: FIRST NATIONS TURTLE CARVING
Canadian, b. 1950, Deer Clan of the Onondaga Tribe, Six Nations, OntarIo Carvingn of a snapping turtle in light green soapstone....
VINTAGE FINELY CARVED INDIGENOUS TOTEM POLE
Canadian, possibly mid 20th century, West Coast Salish. Unsigned, 9.25" x 2.5" x 2.25"
RON CLARE: FOLK ART CARVING
American, b.20th century Painted wood carving of a seated mountain lion, signed and dated 1989 Moved to Northern California from...
FIRST NATIONS CARVED "THUNDERBIRD" ART PLAQUE
Banff, Alberta Canada. Round hand-painted wood disc/palque. Signed HJK however unable to identify the artist 0.75" x 10.25"
SAM KAVIK: INUIT SOAPSTONE CARVING "WALRUS"
Canadian, Cape Dorset, Sanikiluaq, Nunavut Carved soapstone of a walrus emerging from the sea, signed on bottom. 4.25"h x 3.75"w ...
MINA SALA: INUIT CARVING HUNTER IN KAYAK
Canadian, Great Whale River / Kuujjuaraapik b. 1948 Soapstone carving of man in kayak with paddle Signed. 3.5"h x 9.75" x 5.25"
INUIT CARVING: "MOTHER WITH CHILDREN:
Mid 20th century Canadian, mid 20th century, Cape Dorset label with inscribed "2" A good carved soapstone of a mother with one...
MITZI BIDNER: "VORTEX"
Canadian, b. 1929 Abstract modern artist. Acrylic 35.5" x 23.5" Image
MODERNIST SILVER BROOCH
Mid 20th century Signed JC (Joseph Cleary) and stamped silver 5" x 1.25 '" x 1.25"
STUDIO COPPER AND STERLING BRUTALIST BRACELET
Circa 1970s Sterling highlights on a copper cuff bracelet. 2.25" x 2.75" x 1.75"
RARE BAKELITE "LOCK & kEY" LOCKET
A heart-shaped locket pin from the World War II era featuring a sliding design that reveals a vintage photograph inside. 2" x 1.5"
RARE SHERMAN" BUTTERFLY" BRACELET
Montreal, Canada 1950s/60s Made with the finest of green Austrian crystals with the original safety chain. Signed/stamped...
STERLING SILVER PICTURE FRAME
Dublin, 1994 by Celtic Frames Ltd. Decorataed in an embossed intricate Celtic knotwork design. 7.75" X 6.5"
STERLING SILVER PICTURE FRAMES
Two modern sterling frames. 11.5" x 9.5"; 3.75" x 2.75"; and 9" x 7"
ENAMELED MUSIC BOX: WHITE HORSE"
Finish, circa mid 20th century A nicely decorated box having a white horse running in front of a domed building. Reverse signed...
CHANTAL DE BURGUET: ENAMEL PLAQUE
Limoges, France 20th century Known for her enamel art, this pastoral work is titled "The Shepherdess" after Francesco Paolo...
RARE "CATHERINHOLM" ROUND ENAMEL TRAYS
Norway, mid 20th century. Two black barrel with white waves design trays. As always they are unsigned with the subtle white lines...
"CATHERINHOLM" CYLINDER VASE
Norway, mid 20th century Black enamel vase with vertical striations. 8.25" x 2"
MID 20TH CENTURY ROSEWOOD CANDLEHOLDER
Danish designed by Jens H. Quistgaard and made by Nissen, Lang in the the 1970s. A rosewood base with silvered metal holders....
VINTAGE BRUTALIST BRONZE CANDELABRA
Designed by Menachem Berman in the 1970s. 8.5" h x 7" w x 2.25" d
RARE AYNSLEY PINK CHRYSANTHEMUM & BUTTERFLY CHINA
England circa 1930s Extraordinary hand painted teacup and saucer (matched C474-4) with Gold detail on both pieces. 2 7/8 "h cup x...
PALE GREEN JADEITE AND 14K GOLD NECKLACE
Asian, An excellent jade bead necklace having 14K gold spacers and clasp. 34"
EXCELLENT 14K GOLD AND JADEITE RING
Circa late 20th century A large pale green jadeite stone set in a simple gold ring. 6.1 grams with the stone approximately 2...