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 April 14, 2019   1:00PM

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 Fine art paintings, prints & sculptures, Josef Albers silkscreen, sterling silver flatware & holloware, pair early Chinese bronze dragon vases, fine jewelry, diamonds & pocket watches,  coins & silver bar, Jose Reyes & Stephen Gibbs Nantucket baskets, antique dental cabinet, Chinese Yongzheng vase, Chinese figural cat roof tile, early Folk Art painting of young girl,miniature Newcomb College pottery vase, French and Austrian bronze sculptures (Lucie Signoret-Ledieu, Carl Kouba), Inidan miniature paintings, boxed ivory chess set, full figure eagle weathervane, pair Le Corbusier/Cassina Grand Comfort Chairs, Royal Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau jardiniere & pedestal, Greek sterling silver, full figure eagle weathervane, early Dublin & English silver creamers, pair early Chinese bronze dragon vases, 32 inch Seth Thomas clock, unusual Ethiopian carved wood sculpture,  oversize Seth Thomas mantle clock (32 1/2 inches), 18th c Old Master drawing, early Knights Templar sword, Russian enamel silver, Chinese Ox-blood floor vase, 1950's Coco Cola counter fountain dispenser, Hubley Trick Dog mechanical bank, Military campaign and sportsman metals and badges,  Massachuetts enamel license plates,  early No. 92 National Cash Register, 19th c sea captain's liquor chest, family documents, deeds, etc of American Revolution Minuteman Robert Keith (Bridgewater, MA)

SIGNED JOSE REYES NANTUCKET FRIENDSHIP PURSE: With hand written signed letter, March 1970, to owner of the basket. Letter in reply to owner’s letter wanting to move to Nantucket and perhaps take over his basket making business in their retirement. Reyes responds that he has no plans to give up his business. Specially made and named for the owner. Signed on base Made in Nantucket Jose Formosa Reyes. Oval form with a hand carved ivory whale mounted on a walnut plaque, ivory latch and handle pegs, securing swing handle, overall measurement with handle up is 12" tall x 9-1/2" long x 7" deep. Jose Formosa Reyes (1902-1980) was the first Nantucket basket maker to make a woman’s purse around 1948. From that time until his retirement in 1978, it has been estimated that he made over 5,000 baskets. José died at his home on Nantucket, December 24th, 1980. Oval form with a hand carved ivory whale mounted on a walnut plaque, ivory latch and handle pegs, securing swing handle, overall measurement approximately 6 inches tall (excluding handle) x 91/2 inches wide x 6 inches deep. 

18^TH C CHINESE YONGZHENG DYNASTY PORCELAIN VASE: (Ca 1723-1735). Overall detailed enamel colorful millefleur floral decoration on black ground. Footed bulbous pear shape. Orange lion red handles. Measures 11 ½ inches tall x approximately 8 inches wide. Blue Yongzheng stamp mark on base.

GREEK 925 SILVER COVERED CASSEROLE/BOWL: Ornate repousee decoration with band of grape leaves vine around body of vessel. Lid with same band of leaves and figural finial with 3 strawberries with leaves. Gold wash interior bowl and lid. Signed inside bowl with Greek name and 925. Double handles. Measures 6 7/8 inches wide top diameter. Measures approximately overall 9 ¾ inches wide x 7 ½ inches tall. Approximately 30.28 troy ounces.

JAPANESE CARVED IVORY SCULPTURE: Ca 20^th century, Showa period. Very detailed piece depicting cabbage leaves with a lotus blossom and a grasshopper. Polychrome accents. Measures 6 inches long. Carved rosewood stand. The Shōwa period (Japanese Shōwa potentially "period of enlightened peace/harmony" or "period of radiant Japan"), or Shōwa era, refers to the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of the Shōwa Emperor, Hirohito, from December 25, 1926 until his death on January 7, 1989. The Shōwa period was longer than the reign of any previous Japanese emperorthe pre-1945 and post-war periods regard completely different states: the pre-1945 Shōwa period (1926–1945) concerns the Empire of Japan, while post-1945 Shōwa period (1945–1989) was a part of the State of Japan.

CARL KOUBA BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A GRISSLEY BEAR: Set on a granite stone base. Carl Kouba (Austria, United States 1865-1922) is known for American Western themes sculpture. Very detailed and naturalistic sculpture of a walking bear. Signed inside back leg. Measures approximately 10 ½ inches long x 5 ½ inches tall. 

EARLY 19^TH C AMERICAN SCHOOL FOLK ART PAINTING OF YOUNG GIRL: Ca 1820’s/40’s. Oil on board. Portrait of young blonde little girl sitting in a green painted chair, white dress with blue ribbons and holding a book. Image 14 inches x 9 ½ inches. Original frame. Fine crack on bottom of painting.

CHINESE FIGURAL CAT FORM ROOF TILE: Glazed and polychrome earthenware. White cat with arched back standing on green tile, inset yellow glass eyes. Overall fine crackle finish. Tile measure 13 inches long x a 8nches wide. Overall approximately 22 inches tall to top of cat’s tail.

PAIR OF EARLY ORNATE CHINESE BRONZE DRAGON VASES: Very detailed relief decoration with dragons and unusual textured surface, inside and out, Double reverse facing cat or tiger handles. Footed, bulbous body and flaring top, 11 ¾ inches tall. Raised 6 character signature stamp on base.

STERLING ANGEL & CHERUB DOUBLE PICTURE FRAME: Late 19^th/early 20^th century. Attributed to Century Depon Gustov Grohe (German 1829-1906), German sculptor and medalist, known for small works- chargers, medallions, small sculptures. He also designed for the Emperor Franz Josef. Floral repousse border with an Angel at center top with wings fully spread. At the bottom are a winged putti and a fairy child. Blue velvet easel back. Will display two 5" x 3 1/2" photos. Measures overall 11 ½ inches high x 13 ½ inches wide.

PAIR OF LE CORBUSIER/CASSINA GRAND COMFORT CHAIRS:  Le Corbusier (1887-1965) Corbusier style chairs by Cassini, Italy, ca 1970’s. Black leather with chrome frame. Measure 40 inches wide x 24 inches x 29 inches.

LATE 19^TH C LUCIE SIGNORET-LEDIEU FRENCH BRONZE: (French 1858-1904). Diana the Huntress. Graceful figure of a young woman with a bow and arrows. Plaque inscribed Nymphe De Diane Mme Signoret-Ledieu. Measures 26 inches tall on 9-inch round base. Incised script signature.

ROYAL DOULTON LAMBETH ART NOUVEAU JARDINIERE & PEDESTAL: Ca 1890. Ornate raised slip ware designs with stylized Lotus leaves and rosettes. Wide dark blue band and mottled light green ground.  Impressed signatures on both pieces and number Y18 and possible artist initials RB. Jardiniere measures 16 ½ inches in diameter x 13 5/8 inches tall. Pedestal measures 12 3/16 inches in diameter x 18 ¼ inches tall. 

ANTIQUE DENTAL CABINET: Ca 1920’s/30’s. Mahogany, Twenty-three drawers with glass knobs. Lower cabinet door. Top section with original glass top and three glass door cabinets with original milk glass and painted tin shelves. Measures 35 inches wide x 62 inches tall x 16 ½ inches deep. Good condition.

JOSEF ALBERS ORIGINAL COLOR SILKSCREEEN: Josef Albers (Connecticut, North Carolina, Germany (1888-1976) is known for serial geometric, non objective painting. Original gallery label Harcus Krakow Rosen Sonnabend Gallery, 7 Newbury Street Boston, Massachusetts. Portfolio II, Folder 13. Formulation:Articulation, 1972. Printers Harry Abrams. Edition 46/100. Overall 15 inches x 20 inches.