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May Exceptional Estates Auction
| Type: | Live auction with webcast bidding |
| By: | Blackwell Auctions |
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5251 110th Ave N. Suite 118, Clearwater, Florida, 33760. USA. tel: 727-546-0200 |
| Date: | 18th May, 2024 … |
| View: | Clearwater Auctions Florida Auctions |
FINE ART & SCULPTUREImportant New York City skyline oil on canvas by RICHARD SCHMID, several paintings by original Florida HIGHWAYMEN School artists, as well as art by PETER MAX, Joan Miro, Peter Nadin, LEONARDO NIERMAN, Ron Griswold, Alexander Calder, Eduardo Chillida, James Hendricks, John Hamilton Mortimer, Conger Metcalf, Salvador Dali, Robert Wyland, Jean Cocteau, Dean Meeker, Pierre Villain, Marc Chagall, Leroy Neiman, Mary Bruce Sharon and many others. Sculpture by Ignacio Castaneda, Malcolm Alexander, Dustin Payne, Ken Rowe, Hans Dietrich and more. Also original 1930s Denmark travel posters.JEWELRY & WATCHESDozens of pieces of fine jewelry, including pendants, rings, bracelets and other items.STERLING SILVERA massive estate collection of American and English sterling silver items, from George III to mid-20th century. Includes trophy cups, bowls, baskets and more.PIECES OF HISTORYConfederate Civil War soldier letters and documents, an 1840 slave document, several 1700s-1800s ship journals, original photos of JFK by his official photographer, Jacques Lowe. Many other interesting and unique pieces.CHINESE POTTERY & CARVINGSSeveral antique Chinese art pieces, as well as porcelain items.OTHER EXCEPTIONAL ITEMSScarce postage stamps, gold coins, a $500 bill and a $1,000 bill, an original Apple Macintosh "Picasso" lighted display sign, rare custom knives, firearms and many more.PLEASE NOTE OUR TERMS REGARDING INVOICES, PAYMENTS, AND SHIPPING. When you register to bid, you agree to our terms. Online bidding available through our app, Bidsquare, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, and HiBid. Phone bids (greater of $100 or posted opening bid) and absentee bids accepted -- form is on our website. HiBid, app, in-person, phone and absentee bidders pay the lowest buyer premium of 17%. Not local? No problem - we can ship some items worldwide and provide you with a list of shippers for the other items.
Auction lots (350)
Highwaymen ROY MCLENDON Jr. Sunset Painting
Florida landscape painting on canvas by the Highwaymen painter Roy McLendon Jr., pictured is a landscape with palm trees at...
GENERAL SCHWARZKOPF Personal Jacket
Barbour heavy cotton jacket, personally owned and worn by the late General "Stormin Norman" Schwarzkopf (American, 1934-2012),...
ROBERTO COIN 18k Diamond Baby O Necklace
18k gold "Baby O" necklace with three "Cento" diamonds -- 100 facets each. About a quarter carat total diamond weight, color est...
Diamond Solitaire 14K Earrings, 30pt Each
Gorgeous pair of 14k white gold earrings, each with a ~.30 carat diamond. Diamonds are VS and estimated to be E-F. Screw backs....
VERNIS MARTIN Cylinder Bureau Ladies Desk
Fabulous antique Vernis Martin desk, lavishly handpainted scenes on 15 different panels. Measures about 57-1/2" high, 30-3/4"...
TOMES, ROBERT The Great Civil War Vol I II III
Three antique leather bound volumes of "The Great Civil War, A History of the Late Rebellion" by Robert Tomes M.D. Published by...
SLAVE DOCUMENT, 1840 Legal Document
Document submitted to the Justices of Courts & Pleas, July 1840, in Duplin County, North Carolina. This " report of division of...
JOHN C. CALHOUN Confederate Document
"Preamble & Resolutions Offered by Capt John C. Calhoun to the Central Democratic Club of Pickens County". Details six points...
DUSTIN PAYNE Winds of Change Bronze
Dustin Payne "Winds of Change" Native American bronze. Indian on horseback with a Civil War era American flag. Approx. 17-1/2"...
KEN ROWE In Pursuit 44" Bronze Wolf
Ken Rowe "In Pursuit" wolf bronze. 2003 limited edition #14/35. Approx. 44" long x 21" tall x 14" wide including base. Approx....
Al BLACK Highwaymen Royal Poinciana Painting
Florida landscape painting on canvas by the Highwaymen painter Al Black, pictured is a house with a Royal Poinciana in the middle...
SYLVESTER WELLS Highwaymen Painting
Florida painting on canvas by the Highwaymen painter Sylvester Wells (American, 1938-2023), titled "Cotton Wagon," depicting an...
AL BLACK Highwaymen Moonlight Painting
Florida landscape with water and palm trees lit by moonlight, by Highwaymen painter Al Black, signed lower right. Image measures...
R.L. LEWIS Highwaymen Beach Painting
Florida beach landscape painting on canvas board by Highwaymen painter Robert L. Lewis, signed lower right. Image measures 7-1/2"...
RODNEY DEMPS Highwaymen Seascape Painting
Florida seascape painting on board by the Highwaymen painter Rodney Demps, signed lower right, and signed and inscribed on verso....
$500 BILL, 1934, Federal Reserve Note
Based on PMG and PCGS standards, estimated grade is Very Fine, VF 20-30. Six pin holes visible only with strong rear light. Three...
$1,000 BILL, 1934 A, Federal Reserve Note
Based on PMG and PCGS standards, estimated grade is Very Fine, 25-35. See images for more details on condition. shipping info...
RICHARD SCHMID, New York Skyline
Oil on canvas painting of the skyline of New York City, by Richard Alan Schmid (American, 1934-2021), signed lower left. Painting...
JOAN MIRO Color Etching, Journal d'un Gravure
Etching in color on black ground printed on BFK Rives paper. Published in 1975 as the cover of Vol. I of the Journal d'un Gravure...
Japanese Carved Ivory Doctor's Model
Antique Japanese ivory "doctor's lady" reclining nude woman on wood stand. Figure measures approx. 7" long. Please note: The item...
BERTHOLD MULLER Sterling Squirrel 34.2 ozt
Antique Berthold Muller figural sterling silver squirrel, circa 1900. English hallmarks. Hollow form with lift off head. Squirrel...
PETER L. KRIDER Sterling Footed Bowl 17.6 ozt
Antique American Peter Krider, Philadelphia, PA. floral repousse sterling silver footed bowl. Marks: P.L. Krider, Sterling,...
ROBERT FULTON Hotel Sterling Trophy Cup
Circa 1925, Hotel Robert Fulton Handicap trophy for shooting. The loving cup was made by Sterling Silver Manufacturing Company...
22K Gold 1/2 Pahlavi Coin Pendant
900.0 fineness 22 carat yellow gold Iran 1/2 Pahlavi gold coin in a 14 karat gold tested bezel pendant frame. 6 g tw, approx....
French 19th C. Guilloche Portrait Box
Finely executed late 1800's antique continental guilloche enamel, painted ivory, and gilt silver box. Unusual olive green color...
Sterling Antique Scimitar & Sheath Pin Rose Quartz
Late 19th or early 20th C. sterling silver 925 Victorian figural brooch in the form of a scimitar sword & sheath. Rose quartz or...
Sterling Antique Scimitar & Sheath Pin Carnelian
Late 19th or early 20th C. sterling silver 925 Victorian figural brooch in the form of a scimitar sword & sheath. Carnelian...
14K Gold Mughal Ring Multi Stones
14 karat yellow gold Mughal India style cluster ring set with various stones including sapphires, rubies, emeralds, tiger's eye,...
LLADRO Kitakami Cruise Boat 1605
Artist Salvador Debon, issued 1989, retired 1992, #01001605. Only 500 made by Lladro. The boat features a dragon's head at one...
PETER NADIN Abstract Painting
Large abstract oil on canvas painting titled "The Symmetry of Night and Day - Emmanation of a Line" by artist Peter Nadin,...
Giuseppe Armani LEDA WITH SWAN Sculpture
Signed Giuseppe Armani "Leda with Swan" figure #1012/T. Limited edition figurine 783/1500. Capodimonte porcelain mark on base,...
Giuseppe Armani AURORA Sculpture
Signed Giuseppe Armani Masterworks "Aurora" figure #680C. Limited edition figurine 13/1500. Capodimonte porcelain mark on base,...
Giuseppe Armani SUMMER STROLL Sculpture
Signed Giuseppe Armani "Summer Stroll" figure #431/C. Limited edition figurine 229/5000. Capodimonte porcelain mark on base,...
Giuseppe Armani ZEPHYR Sculpture
Signed Giuseppe Armani "Zephyr" nude figure #1010/T. Limited edition figurine 783/1500. Capodimonte porcelain mark on base, dated...
Giuseppe Armani ISADORA Sculpture
Signed Giuseppe Armani "Isadora", lady with peacock figure #633/C. Limited edition figurine 1031/3000. Capodimonte porcelain mark...
PETER MAX, Statue of Liberty Mixed Media
"Delta" by Peter Max, a mixed media painting with acrylic on lithograph, on paper. Signed in pigment. Measures 29-1/2" x 24" and...
PETER MAX, I Love the World Collage
"I Love the World Collage" by Peter Max, a mixed media with collage and acrylic on wove paper. Signed in acrylic. Measures 12" x...
14K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
14 karat yellow gold and diamond ring. Center diamond approx. quarter carat displayed in a peg head prong setting and accented...
14K Diamond Men's Ring 5.6 Grams
Men's 14 karat yellow gold and diamond ring. Contemporary classic design with a bypass design of textured gold crossed with three...
RON GRISWOLD Male Nude Painting
Oil on canvas painting of a male nude torso by Ron Griswold, signed lower left corner, measures 24" x 18". Some minor paint loss...
IGNACIO CASTANEDA, Nude Sculpture
Alabaster carved sculpture of a nude woman, signed "Ignacio CJ, 1983," for Ignacio Castaneda Jaramillo (Mexican, b. 1938) on...
French Japy Freres Marble Mantle Clock
Antique black marble mantle clock with bronze griffins on each front side. Japy Freres movement. Measures approx. 16" x 6" tall x...
MALCOLM ALEXANDER Bronze Alaskan Sculpture
Bronze sculpture of First Nations/Eskimo family by Malcolm Alexander (American, 1925-2014). Signed Alexander with copyright...
EDUARDO CHILLIDA, Gaur II Etching 1968
Etching on China paper on Rives BFK paper by Chillada (Spanish, 1924-2002). Signed lower right, numbered lower left. Edition of...
JOAN MIRO Sculptures II Lithograph
Lithograph on paper by Joan Miro, titled Sculpture II, 1974, signed lower right in pencil. Image measures 11-1/2" x 22", frame...
JOAN MIRO Sculptures I Lithograph
Lithograph on paper by Joan Miro, titled Sculpture I, 1974, signed lower right in pencil. Image measures 11-1/2" x 22", frame...
LORETTA GARCIA Acoma Pottery Bowl
Native American Pueblo pottery bowl featuring a geometric pattern, signed L Garcia Acoma on bottom. Vessel measures approx. 5"...
LEONARDO NIERMAN, Acrylic Painting
"Firebird" abstract painting on board by Leonardo M. Nierman (Mexican/American 1932-2023). Signed lower right, titled on verso....
LEONARDO NIERMAN, Acrylic Painting
"Ruins" abstract painting on board by Leonardo M. Nierman (Mexican/American 1932-2023). Signed lower left, titled on verso....
ALEXANDER CALDER Spring Lithograph
Signed lithograph titled "Spring" or Autumn by Alexander Calder, signed in pencil lower right. Image measures 17" x 25", frame...
JAMES HENDRICKS Abstract Lithograph
Lithograph on paper of abstract shapes by American artist James Hendricks (1938-2017), signed in pencil lower right and dated...
JAMES HENDRICKS Abstract Lithograph
Lithograph on paper of abstract shapes by American artist James Hendricks (1938-2017), signed in pencil lower right and dated...
Ship Journal: 1779 Seaman's Daily Assistant, Rare
Scarce volume published in 1779 called The Seaman's Complete Daily Assistant, subtitled "being an easy and correct method of...
Ship Journal: 1741 East India Company, 3 Ships
Ship journal kept by the captain (apparently named Jenkyns) throughout three commands, the HMS Somerset, HMS Prince George and...
Ship Journal: 1843 Brig Carolina, to New Orleans
Journal kept of the voyage of the Brig Carolina from Baltimore to New Orleans, January to December 1843. Nice, legible...
Ship Journal: 1848 John Quincy Adams to China
Ship journal of the John Quincy Adams, from Boston to Canton, China. Commanded by Edward Nickels. Dated 1848-49. Journal was...
Ship Journal: HMS Magnificent, Goliath & Talbot
Interesting journal, kept by Royal Navy midshipman C.L. Fox, and maintained during his service aboard three ships, HMS...
CONGER METCALF Two Children Painting
Painting on board of two children, possible watercolor or oil by the artists Conger Metcalf, signed upper right corner, image...
25" Silverplated Hunting Dog Sculpture
Antique American silverplated sculpture of a golden retriever, pointer, or other sporting dog. Approx. 25" x 9-1/2" tall. Wear...
LLADRO Swinging Girl Figurine #1297
Retired porcelain Lladro "Victorian Girl on a Swing" 1297, retired 1990, designed by Salvador Debon. Glossy porcelain figurine of...
19C Dutch School Seascape Painting on Canvas
Antique Dutch coastal scene oil on canvas. Monogram partially visible, lower left, but illegible. Measures 26" x 42", frame...
SALVADOR DALI Vision of Venice Etching
Etching on paper of "Vision of Paris" by Salvador Dali (1904-1989), signed lower right in pencil and numbered EA. Image measures...
PABLO PICASSO Portrait Etching
Etching on paper with signature in plate (reversed) of "L'Age de Soleil (Pour Roby) by Spanish artist Pablo PIcasso (1881-1973),...
ROBERT WYLAND Dolphin Lithograph
Lithograph, signed in pencil lower right corner Wyland and number lower left 142/750, image measures 22-1/2" x 16-1/2", frame...
KNOLL Flat Bar Brno Chairs Set of 4
Set of four mid century modern 20th C. MCM vintage chrome frame dining chairs. In the style of Knoll Flat Bar Brno chairs...
RARE Kirk Repousse Landscape Sterling Tea Set
Three-piece repousse sterling silver tea or coffee service, including pot, creamer and lidded sugar bowl, in S. Kirk & Sons' very...
Huge 26" CHUCK BOUX Art Glass Vase
Massive cameo blown and sand-carved glass vase by Florida artist Chuck Boux, Sigma Glass Studio. Depicts birds on one panel and a...
JEAN COCTEAU Drawing 2 Faces
Drawing with blue pencil of two faces in profile by Jean Cocteau, signed and dated 1957, comes with a letter of authenticity...
Vintage WHITING Sterling Repousse Bowl 17.7 ozt
American sterling silver "Bridal Rose" pattern fruit bowl, square form having scalloped rim, repousse rose with scroll...
GORHAM Sterling Repousse Bowl Centerpiece 19.4 ozt
Antique Gorham sterling repousse bowl. Underside with Gorham silver marks, appears to have a 1900 date mark. A1647M. Oval bowl...
Victorian Sheffield Silver Vanity Mirror
Victorian Sheffield silverplate dressing or table mirror with candle holders. Oval mirror with grapevine motif. Lawrence B. Smith...
Antique Chinese Cundi Bodhisattva Ivory Statue
Measures 9-1/2" high including stand. Presumed to be the 18-armed Cundi, female Buddhist deity. Please note: The item is carved...
14k Gold Art Deco Guilloche Pin, Emerald
Stunning vintage Art Deco period 14k gold pin with green and gold guilloche enamel panels surrounding a mounted emerald, framed...
14K Art Deco Enamel & Green Stone Ring
14 karat white gold Art Deco ring. Green, cobalt blue, and turquoise blue enamel accents with a deep green rectangular stone....
14K Gold Diamond Jade Bracelet
14 karat yellow gold bracelet set with five green jade cabochons and 12 approx. 2 point diamonds. Contemporary modern design....
14K Gold Good Luck Bracelet
14 karat yellow gold lucky bracelet. Nine diamond shaped panels, each enclosing reticulated design Chinese good luck and...
MOBILGAS Pegasus Metal Sign
Vintage Mobilgas double-sided porcelain flying pegasus die-cut sign. Approx. 26-1/2" x 20-1/2". Has surface chips/loss to legs,...
MOBILGAS Pegasus Gas Pump Globe
Vintage Mobilgas regular grade gasoline pegasus logo gas pump globe. Overall dimensions approx. 19-1/2" tall x 18" wide x 7"...
Vintage CELLINI CRAFT Sterling Tray 13 ozt
Cellini Craft handwrought sterling silver tray, #S55. 9-1/4" diameter x 3/8". Weight 13.18 ozt. Good condition with age...
CHELSEA Double Dial Ships Clock
Chelsea double dial, ships clock and barometer. Dial is marked "Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York". Case appears to be brass with...
Franz Bergman Bronze Man & Camel
Vienna bronze figural group on marble base. Polychrome sculpture depicts man leading a camel. After Franz X Bergman (Austria),...
Harry Morgan 925 Navajo Squash Blossom
Sterling silver squash blossom necklace signed HMorgan by Native American Indian Southwest Navajo jewelry artist Harry Morgan....
Hopi Sterling Pendant Cheryl Wadsworth
Double sided sterling silver 925 Hopi Kachina and bear two sided reversable pendant by Native American Indian Southwest Hopi...
Concho Belt Turquoise & Silver
Vintage mid to late 20th century silver turquoise and leather concho belt. Buckle with two turquoise, twelve oval conchos with...
Zuni Sterling Eagle Dancer Pendant HE Cellicon
Sterling and stone inlay Zuni eagle dancer kachina pendant brooch. Made by Native American Indian Southwest jewelry artists...
Sterling Royston Navajo Pendant Pauline Nelson
Sterling silver 925 Royston turquoise triangular pendant by Native American Indian Southwest Navajo artist Pauline Nelson. Marked...
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box
Antique Chinese sterling silver dragon cigarette box. Sides and lid are embossed in high relief with dragons on hand-hammered...
Chinese Bronze Dragon Statue Fountain
Massive vintage polychrome bronze sculpture of a coiled dragon, not obviously plumbed as a fountain. Measures 19" high and about...
Than Tsideh, San Ildefonso Pueblo Vase
Stunning pottery jar with olive green on black by Than Tsideh, aka Erik Fender (Native American, b. 1970). Measures about 4"...
Kachina Doll Eagle Dancer, Leather, Ornate
Measuring more than 15" high, this unsigned kachina is highly detailed, clad in leather clothing, covered in beads and feathers....
Navajo Sterling Lapis Turquoise Cuff
Vintage signed Native American Indian Southwest Navajo style bracelet with an inlaid design incorporating lapis, turquoise and...
Navajo Sterling Inlay Cuff Alvin Yellowhorse
Signed sterling silver 925 cuff bracelet signed by Native American Indian Southwest Navajo artist Alvin Yellowhorse. Channel...
Federico Jimenez 925 Turquoise Mexican Pin
Mexican sterling silver figural pin in the form of a stylized frog with a turquoise body and eyes. Brooch is marked with...
TIFFANY & CO Sterling Bee Pin
Tiffany sterling silver vintage brooch in the form of a bee. Signed with a rectangular plaque reading Tiffany & Co. 925. Comes...
TIFFANY & CO Oversize Pocket Watch
Tiffany & Co. New York, jumbo pocket watch. Signed on dial, both covers and movement. Roman numerals with blued hands. Watch...
TIFFANY & CO Sterling Picture Frame
Early 20th century American Art Nouveau sterling silver and wood picture frame by, Tiffany & Co. with hand chased scroll motif....
Sidney Carron Brooch Sculpture
Rare Brutalist stylized nude brooch of silver metal by Paris France 1980's artist Sidney Carron. Created with the ability to be...
ELSA PERETTI Tiffany Terracotta Candlestick
Italian Terracotta "Bone" collection Modernist candle holder. Underside is marked "E Peretti for Tiffany Made in Italy",...
DEAN MEEKER Joseph Coat Litho
Large lithograph of "Joseph's Coat" by artist Dean Meeker (American, 1920-2002), signed lower right and numbered center 38/50....
APPLE MACINTOSH Picasso Dealer Sign
Authentic limited edition promotional sign for original Mac dealers, that has the Picasso line art along with the name Macintosh...