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May Exceptional Estates Auction

Status:
Closed
This auction has closed
Type:
Live auction with webcast bidding
At:
5251 110th Ave N. Suite 118, Clearwater, Florida, 33760. USA. tel: 727-546-0200
Date:
24th May, 2025

Description

IMPORTANT FINE ARTThis auction includes art by Sam Newton, Peter Max, Markus Lupertz, Ho Hoang Dai, Narpula Scobie, Chris Martin, Achille Leonardi, Leon Lundmark, Lillian Florsheim, Pablo Picasso, Walter Ophey, John Maynor, Carl Lundgren, Xiaogang Zhang, Kurt Scheele, George Arthur Hays, Miguel Pou, Salvador Dali, David Lee, Wifredo Arcay, Antonia Eiriz, Jan Frans Douven, James Penney, Anatoly Slepyshev and many others. JEWELRY & WATCHESHuge selection of fine jewelry and watches, to include a 1.01 carat radiant cut D COLOR with GIA cert, and many other jewelry pieces. Also watches by Rolex, Omega, Oris (Kermit), Tag Heuer, Zeppelin, Raymond Weil and more.ASIAN ARTIFACTS & ARTA large selection of ancient Tang era Chinese terra cotta pieces with rich provenance, as well as carved Buddhist stone statues, also with provenance. Other Chinese and Japanese bronze, wood, ceramic and fine art items.COINS & CURRENCYMany rare coin and currency offerings, including a $1000 and $500 bill, consecutive Black Eagles, rare National Currency notes and many more. A rare set of uncirculated 1936 Long Island Tercentenary half dollars, most never removed from its tabbed mailing card.AND MUCH MORE (AS USUAL)A penny farthing high-wheeler bicycle, a Mint 9 Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer rookie card, a graded 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth card, an UDA Tiger Woods signed photo, a Paul McCartney signature, Emile Galle vases, a Gabriel Viardot table, an Atwater Kent Breadboard radio, many signed scrimshaw pieces, oriental rugs, firearms and much more.Do not miss browsing the catalog.PLEASE NOTE OUR TERMS REGARDING INVOICES, PAYMENTS, AND SHIPPING. When you register to bid, you agree to our terms. Online bidding is available through our app, Bidsquare, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, and HiBid. Phone bids (greater of $100 or posted opening bid) and absentee bids accepted -- the form is on our website. *Our in-house buyer premium is 17% and applies to bids placed in person, absentee, by phone. Our online buyer premium is 20% on our app, HiBid and BidSquare, 22% on Live Auctioneers, and Invaluable/AuctionZip. Not local? No problem - we can ship some items worldwide and provide you with a list of shippers for the other items.

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Lot 1
 

SAM NEWTON Florida Highwayman Painting

Florida landscape painting of two palm trees in a landscape featuring a body of water, signed in center S. Newton. Sam Newton is...

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Lot 2
 

Omega De Ville Prestige Orbis Co-Axial Wristwatch

Omega De Ville Prestige Orbis wristwatch featuring a 39mm stainless steel case and Swiss made craftsmanship. Equipped with a...

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Lot 3
 

1880s Rudge High Wheel, Penny Farthing Bicycle

High wheeler bicycle, circa late 1870s-1880s. Front wheel is about 50" diameter, about 57" high overall. Rear wheel is about 17"...

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Lot 4
 

1.01ct Diamond GIA D COLOR Platinum Ring

GIA-certified 1.01 carat Radiant cut diamond set in a size 4 platinum band, flanked by two 7-point (approx.) trillion cut...

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Lot 5
 

PETER MAX Heart Mixed Media

Mixed media "Heart on Blends" by Peter Max, acrylic and lithography. Hand-signed in acrylic. Image measures 9" x 7-1/2", frame...

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Lot 6
 

MARKUS LUPERTZ Original Abstract

Abstract on paper with oil/crayon/pencil mixed media, by Markus Lupertz (born 1941), signed with artist's monogram lower right....

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Lot 7
 

14k Gold Turquoise Chunk Ring

Vibrant turquoise chunk mounted in 14k yellow gold size 5 ring. Turquoise measures 13mm x 9mm. Total weight 7.6 grams. See...

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Lot 8
 

1986 Fleer Michael Jordan RC, Mint 9 Beckett

This 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card, graded 9 Mint by Beckett (BGS), is a cornerstone of any sports card collection. It...

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Lot 9
 

RARE Atwater Kent Breadboard Radio

Antique vacuum tube radio receiver made by Atwater Kent in the 1920s. Type TA detector and 2 stage AF amplifier. Distinctive open...

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Lot 10
 

GABRIEL VIARDOT Bronze Dragon Table

Table by Gabriel Viardot (French 1830-1906), of his "Chinese-Japanese Genre Furniture" for which he won numerous awards. Side...

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Lot 11
 

OSHIMA JOUN Meiji Bronze Koro Censer

Rare Meiji period circa 1900 antique bronze incense burner signed by important metal artist Ichijoken Joun (aka Oshima Joun,...

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Lot 12
 

HO HOANG DAI, Massive 8' Mixed Media

Huge 49" x 97" landscape, cut paper on ~3/8" plywood board, by Ho Hoang Dai (Vietnamese, b. 1937). A monumental work by Ho, and a...

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Lot 13
 

19C Chinese Carved Whale Tooth Brush Washer

Chinese or Japanese carved whale dish with glass-eyed ivory bird and crabs. Carving measures approx. 5-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 2-1/2"....

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Lot 14
 

Japanese Carved Ivory Man on Fish

Antique Japanese carved ivory scene of a man riding a fish. Sculpture measures approx. 2-7/8" x 3-1/4". Please note: The item is...

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Lot 15
 

NARPULA SCOBIE Aboriginal Dot Painting

Australian aboriginal style dot acrylic on linen painting, typically depicting dreaming stories, signed on back Narpula Scobie...

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Lot 16
 

Malcolm X Cubist Portrait Painting, Signed Voss

Vintage oil on canvas painting of Malcolm X in bright colors, signed bottom left Voss. Thin strip frame around canvas measures...

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Lot 17
 

Antique YORUBA Divination Bowl, Nigeria

Agere ifa divination bowl of carved wood in the form of a woman with a child and holding a bowl over her head. Yoruba peoples,...

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Lot 18
 

Antique Clay Poker Chips Set in Mahogany Case

Antique early 1900's locking game box with engraved plaque, assumed to be sterling, with the name W.B. Williams. Fitted interior...

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Lot 19
 

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN, Abstract Reverse Painting

Acrylic on acrylic reverse painting by Texas/Florida artist Chris Martin (American, b. 1969). Measures 40" x 24" in 42" x 26"...

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Lot 20
 

Large 48" Coca-Cola Button Sign

Vintage large Coca Cola metal button sign. Approx. 48" diameter. Age appropriate wear. Some oxidation mostly to the edges...

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Lot 21
 

Theodore Gechter Francois Hunting Bronze

Theodore Gechter (1796-1844), Francois I hunting wild boars, bronze, 1843, signed and dated, also inscribed "Froncois" on the...

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Lot 22
 

Vtg Richardson Root Beer Barrel Dispenser

Vintage Richardson Root Beer barrel dispenser. Wooden root beer barrel dispenser with attached metal bands, Richardson Root Beer...

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Lot 23
 

ACHILLE LEONARDI, Linda of Chamounix

Massive motif painting of a scene from an 1842 opera by Donizetti titled "Linda di Chamounix," by Leonardi (Italian, 1800-1870)....

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Lot 24
 

Antique 8-Foot Jules Cheret Poster

Antique Jules Cheret 2-sheet poster for a Parisian fair organized by Le Figaro to benefit the victims of "The Antwerp...

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Lot 25
 

8-Foot Lucien Lefevre "Electricine" Poster 1894

Antique poster depicting a woman holding a lamp, published by Chaix, Paris. Designed for the Electricine luxury lighting company....

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Lot 26
 

Vintage Coca-Cola Fountain Service Porcelain Sign

1930's advertising sign features the Coca Cola script logo and "Fountain Service" in a distinctive green and red color scheme....

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Lot 27
 

$500 Federal Reserve Note Bill, 1934 A

Circulated 500 dollar bill from 1934, New York B. Unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. One of several pieces of scarce...

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Lot 28
 

$1000 Federal Reserve Note Bill, 1928

Circulated 1,000 dollar bill from 1928, New York B. Unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. One of several pieces of scarce...

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Lot 29
 

GRUEN 14K Veri-Thin Pan Am Wrist Watch

Vintage Gruen Veri-Thin Pan American 14K gold watch. Classic Gruen Pan American wristwatch features a solid 14K rose gold case...

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Lot 30
 

Pepsi Vending Machine 10c VMC SA144

A 144-bottle coin operated Pepsi-Cola vending machine by Vendorlator, the front door with a Drink Pepsi Cola emblem, the sides...

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Lot 31
 

Humphreys' Remedies Medicine Cabinet Display

Antique Humphreys' oak drugstore or pharmacy medicine cabinet. Drawers in each interior cubby hole would hold the medicine to...

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Lot 32
 

LEON LUNDMARK Seascape Oil Painting

Oil on canvas painting of a seascape with waves crashing against a rocky shore, signed lower left corner Leon Lundmark. Canvas...

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Lot 33
 

1950's LeCoultre Atmos Perpetual Clock

Vintage Swiss made LeCoultre Atmos perpetual motion clock, caliber 526-5, serial # 91282. Includes original Atmos carry case,...

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Lot 34
 

LILLIAN FLORSHEIM, Plexiglas Wall Sculpture

Geometric abstract hanging sculpture consisting of 1" black Plexiglas strips on 36" square white Plexiglas background. Old tag on...

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Lot 35
 

Antique Victorian Lap Desk w/ Brass Inlays

Antique Victorian-era portable wooden lap desk featuring a burl wood veneer finish enhanced with brass corner inlays and accents....

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Lot 36
 

Beatles PAUL MCCARTNEY Signature

Framed photo of Paul McCartney, matted with signature below. Comes with handwritten letter of provenance indicating that the...

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Lot 37
 

Omega De Ville Two-Tone SS & Gold-Plated Watch

Omega De Ville quartz wristwatch, reference number 1449/432. Features a gold-toned dial with Roman numeral hour markers and a...

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Lot 38
 

Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Quartz Digital Watch

Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse quartz digital Grip watch with Swiss ETA 282.002 quartz movement. Features a 35mm rounded square...

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Lot 39
 

Swatch Mirror Spot Mickey Limited Edition Watch

Swatch SUOZ290S Mirror Spot Mickey watch, a limited-edition Damien Hirst release with a unique design featuring metallic polka...

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Lot 40
 

2018 Junghans Max Bill Edition Watch & Box

Junghans Max Bill set including a mechanical (automatic) wristwatch and matching desk clock. The watch features a clean...

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Lot 41
 

French Art Deco Glass Mica Table Lamp

Art Deco era, early 1900s, table lamp with metal bottom base with green crackle glass base with mica shade in sunburst design,...

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Lot 42
 

Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp

Early 1900s Art Nouveau table lamp featuring large glass jewel accents, possibly Austrian Secessionist, measures 15-1/2" high by...

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Lot 43
 

Cameo Glass Table Lamp

Antique Cameo glass table lamp with brass base and mountain landscape motif shade. Signed "Mohr LF." Approx. 8" tall. Circa 1920....

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Lot 44
 

Emile Galle Signed Cameo Art Glass Banjo Vase

EMILE GALLE (1846-1904). Cameo-cut floral vase approx. 7". Vase has a banjo form and background glass of frosted mauve. In the...

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Lot 45
 

Emile Galle Signed Art Glass Vase

EMILE GALLE (1846-1904). Colorless glass, with a thin light blue underlay and double overlay in honey yellow and violet. Etched...

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Lot 46
 

Legras Signed Art Glass Rod Vase

Colorless glass, frosted inside. Decorated all around with a relief-etched, brightly colored enamel painting depicting a...

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Lot 47
 

Roseville SUNFLOWER Art Pottery Vase

Circa 1930, a glazed pottery bowl by Roseville Pottery, featuring the Sunflower pattern. The bulbous body is adorned with raised...

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Lot 48
 

FERNER Sterling Coffee Tea Service

Eugen Ferner 1963 6 piece Coffee / Tea service. (4) Pieces are marked "Handwork Sterling 925 Eugen Ferner 1963", waste bowl is...

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Lot 49
 

Meissen Porcelain Rearing Horse Figurine

This finely crafted Meissen porcelain figurine depicts a rearing horse with dynamic movement captured in exquisite detail. It...

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Lot 50
 

Meissen Porcelain Figurine with Basket

Meissen porcelain figurine depicting a seated partially nude woman wearing floral attire, holding a reticulated basket adorned...

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Lot 51
 

Junghans Kangaroo Mystery Swing Clock

Antique cast metal Junghans kangaroo swinger clock. Junghans mystery swing clock featuring a gilt swinging mechanism supported by...

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Lot 52
 

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Lot 53
 

PABLO PICASSO Paul Lemagny Signed Etching

Portrait de Pablo Picasso et Remarque pour Temoignage, etching and drypoint. Signed by both Lemagny and Picasso. Numbered 6/32....

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Lot 54
 

Friedrich Bayer KPM Dinner Plates (2)

Two KPM dinner plates, circa 1870s-80s, with a monogram "B" for the Bayer family of Germany (Friedrich Bayer Sr. founded the...

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Lot 55
 

Friedrich Bayer Monogram Crystal Goblets (2)

Two tall crystal goblets, circa 1860s, each with an intaglio monogram "FB" for Friedrich Bayer Sr., founder of the German...

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Lot 56
 

Friedrich Bayer Sterling Silver Tea Service

George II English sterling silver tea set, including a coffee pot and tea pot, as well as a cream pitcher and milk pitcher. The...

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Lot 57
 

WALTER OPHEY, Villa Bayer O/C Painting

Oil on canvas painting of Villa Bayer, by artist Walter Ophey (German, 1882-1930). Signed lower left and dated 1911. Frame plate...

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Lot 58
 

JOHN MAYNOR Highwaymen Landscape Ptg

Oil on board Florida landscape featuring a sunset with palm trees, typical of work by the Florida Highwaymen, signed lower right...

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Lot 59
 

Nicola Viso or Cajetan Roos, Ruins Landscape

Oil on canvas of a cowherd and shepherdess with their livestock beside ruins in a landscape. Something of an enigma here, as the...

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Lot 60
 

Baume & Mercier 14K Gold Mickey Mouse Watch

Baume & Mercier wristwatch featuring a 32mm 14K yellow gold case with a white dial showcasing Disney's Mickey Mouse motif and...

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Lot 61
 

Tiffany & Co. Travel Clock with Leather Case

This compact travel clock by Tiffany & Co. features a polished silver-tone case enclosing a white dial with black Arabic...

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Lot 62
 

Raymond Weil Parsifal 3000 SS Wristwatch

Raymond Weil Parsifal wristwatch in polished stainless steel featuring a white dial with a date display at 3 o'clock. Case...

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Lot 63
 

Zeppelin Automatic Watch Ref 7064-2

Zeppelin automatic wristwatch, Ref. 7064-2, featuring a 40mm stainless steel case with rose gold-tone finish. Includes a power...

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Lot 64
 

Fossil Muhammad Ali Limited Edition Watch Set

Limited edition Fossil Muhammad Ali collector's watch set. The set includes a protective tin case with Ali imagery, an...

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Lot 65
 

JOHN LEE Scrimshaw of Horatio Nelson

Carved with a portrait of Vice-Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. Polychrome decoration, executed on fossilized walrus tusk, signed "L"...

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Lot 66
 

JOHN LEE Scrimshaw Sailor with Sextant

Highly detailed scene depicting a mariner navigating with a sextant. Signed lower center left "L" for John Lee, Executed on...

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Lot 67
 

YOKO GAYDOS Scrimshaw HMS Victory

Yoko Gaydos scrimshaw carving of the HMS Victory, on fossilized walrus tusk. Signed by the artist and dated 85-19 (1985) on the...

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Lot 68
 

Scrimshaw Ditty Box PMS Artek

PMS Artek signed reproduction of an Americana ditty box found in the Peabody Museum of Salem. Part of the "Save the Whales"...

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Lot 69
 

(4) Anatoly Slepyshev O/B Paintings

Four oil on board paintings by Anatoly Slepychev (Russian, 1932-2016), The Four Seasons. All dated 1989. Frames measure approx....

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Lot 70
 

Antique Vanguard Waltham Pocketwatch 23J

Waltham Model 1908 Vanguard pocket watch size 16s, 23 jewels, grade Vanguard. Serial #18149852. Watch features pendant-set, gold...

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Lot 71
 

ROLEX Vintage Women's 14K Dress Wrist Watch

Vintage Ladies' Rolex, round dial is marked Swiss. Rolex manual wind movement. 14k yellow gold case measures 15mm. Overall weight...

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Lot 72
 

CARL LUNDGREN, Oil on Board Wood Nymph

Fantasy painting of a man and a wood nymph by artist Lundgren (American, b. 1947). Signed upper right. Signed letter from artist...

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Lot 73
 

Sino Persian Silk Prayer Rug Signed

Possibly a Turkish Hereke or Sino Persian silk prayer rug, signed. Ivory field with tree of life, and bird motif. Oriental carpet...

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Lot 74
 

Vintage Bronze Eagle Sculpture

Bronze sculpture depicting an eagle or falcon in flight catching a rabbit, wings fully outstretched. Sculpture is mounted on a...

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Lot 75
 

1936 Daval REEL 21 Blackjack Trade Stimulator

1930's Daval Manufacturing Co. "Reel 21" coin operated, 5 reel slot machine, trade stimulator. Gumball machine measures approx....

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Lot 76
 

Rare Signed MUHAMMAD ALI Pop Art on Canvas

Embellished screen print on canvas by Steve Kaufman, signed by Ali on the front. Acrylic case measures 36-1/2" x 51-1/4" overall....

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Lot 77
 

1967 Chinese Propaganda Textile Wall Hanging

1967 Chinese Propaganda textile wall hanging decorated with the communist leaders Zhou Enlai, Prime Minister of the People's...

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Lot 78
 

Xiaogang Zhang, Bloodline Big Family Painting

Large oil on canvas painting after an iconic work by Xiaogang Zhang (Chinese, b. 1958) titled "Bloodline: Big Family No. 3."...

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Lot 79
 

Antique Jade Silver Enamel Pendant

Chinese early 1900's carved white nephrite jade pendant set in silver with enamel accents. Art Deco, central panel depicting a...

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Lot 80
 

Antique Chinese Carved Stone Sculpture

Antique Chinese relief carving on jade-like variegated stone. On slotted stand. Measures 13-1/4" high overall. Fine condition,...

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Lot 81
 

Antique Chinese Carved Jade Sculpture

Qing period gray-green jade carving. Measures 7-7/8" wide and 3-1/2" high not including slotted base. Fine condition, with...

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Lot 82
 

Tang Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Horse & Rider

Chinese Tang period horse and female rider. Circa 7th to 10th century AD. Measures 13-1/4" high. Includes COA from The Gallery...

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Lot 83
 

Tang Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Horse Grooms

Similar pair of Tang period terra cotta horse grooms from the private collection of Dr. Bron Lipkin, one with much of its...

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Lot 84
 

Tang Dynasty Chinese "Fat Lady" Terracotta Statu

Rare Tang period "fat lady" terra cotta figure, measuring about 14-3/4" high. Circa 7th to 10th century AD. Provenance: Obtained...

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Lot 85
 

Tang Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Statue

Tang period terra cotta figure, measuring about 11-7/8" high not including lucite base. Circa 7th to 10th century AD. Provenance:...

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Lot 86
 

Tang Dynasty Chinese Female Terracotta Statue

Tang period terra cotta figure, measuring about 10-3/8" high not including base. Circa 7th to 10th century AD. Traces of face...

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Lot 87
 

Tang Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Statue

Tang period terra cotta figure of a man with a moustache, measuring about 10-1/8" high. Figure has a hole above his right hand,...

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Lot 88
 

Tang Dynasty Chinese Woman Terracotta Statue

Rare Tang period terra cotta figure of a woman (possibly a musician?) measuring about 13-7/8" high. Quite a lot of original...

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Lot 89
 

Tang Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Statue

Tang period terra cotta female figure, measuring about 8-3/8" high. Circa 7th to 10th century AD. Provenance: From private...

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Lot 90
 

Chinese Scroll Painting Three Legged Toad

Chinese scroll painting featuring two men and a woman with a three-legged toad at the bottom center. Scroll is signed and has...

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Lot 91
 

Antique Chinese Porcelain Brush Rest

Three dragons brush rest with Ming mark on bottom. Likely Qing to early 20C. Measures 6" wide and 4-1/2" high. Fine condition,...

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Lot 92
 

Chinese Scholar's Stone 24"

Seiseki scholar's rock or gongshi on a carved wooden base. Viewing stone on base measures approx. 24" wide x 14" tall x 5-1/2"...

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Lot 93
 

Antique 14k Gold Enamel & Diamond Tiger Brooch

Unique 14k yellow gold, diamond and enamel tiger brooch with compartment and pendant bail. Tiger eyes and mouth are set with...

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Lot 94
 

14K Rose Gold Bracelet & Mayan Pyramid Charm

14 karat rose gold wide bracelet with a large pendant charm depicting a Mayan pyramid. Both test as 14k, 38.19 grams tw, bracelet...

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Lot 95
 

ROLEX Ladies Datejust, Diamond Markers

Automatic, stainless steel and 18k yellow gold. Oyster bracelet with ten links. Slate dial with diamond markers. 26mm case....

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Lot 96
 

FRANCESCO RUSCHI San Giacomo Maggiore Ptg

Antique oil on canvas painting of Saint James, or San Giacomo, by (or manner of) Italian artist Francesco Ruschi, canvas measures...

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Lot 97
 

19C German School, Orchids in Vase

Oil painting of a bouquet of flowers with orchids, unsigned. Image measures 17-1/4" x 13" frame measures 23" x 18-1/4". Auction...

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Lot 98
 

17C Gilt Wood Carving, Diana & Dog

17th century polychromed and gilt wood relief carving of the goddess Diana and her dog. Measures about 16" x 27". Provenance:...

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Lot 99
 

JOHN DICKINSON Etruscan Hoofed Side Table

"Etruscan" side table 115 by John Dickinson (American, 1920-1982). Painted, molded composite table with hooves. Impressed...

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Lot 100
 

JOHN DICKINSON X-Leg Hoofed Side Table

Side table 114 designed by John Dickinson (American, 1920-1982). Painted, molded composite table with hooves. Impressed signature...

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