9988. A SUPERB PAINTING OF PEREGRINE FALCONS, 20th century. Gouche on paper. Unsigned. 9 x 13.5 inches. An exceptional finely detailed and rendered lifelike work. Framed. $1750 estimate.
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9989. A SUPERB PAINTING OF A VULTURE, 20th century. Gouche on paper. Unsigned. 9 x 13.5 inches. An exceptional finely detailed and rendered lifelike work. Framed. $1750 estimate.
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9990. BRONZE NUDE WITH ROSE, Signed Tuch, early 20th century. The voluptuous nude lady with long hair falling over her ample hips. 21 inches on marble base. Several irregular patina spots. Excellent style. $1750 estimate.
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9991. HISTORIA SACRA ET PROFANA ARCHIEPISCOPATUS MECHLINIENSIS, 1725. At least 21 full page engravings of persons, cathedrals, and sculptural sepulchers including six foldouts. 717+ pages. 2.25 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches. Rebound in gold stamped cloth, a few pages loose at tops. Some excellent and very detailed architectural engravings. $1250 estimate.
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9992. A HANDCOLOURED ROYAL FRENCH GENEALOGY. Copper engraving from the 'Atlas Historique' by Henri Abraham Chatelain, Amsterdam, 1705-1739. The large genealogical chart with finely detailed handcolored portraits of many French kings. 14 x 18 inches. $750 estimate.
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9993. A MASSIVE VICTORIAN CAST IRON FOUNTAIN, ca. late 19th century. The fountain with Poseidon/Neptune holding a large fish whose mouth is the spout from which water pours to a grated basin below. 35 x 60 x 24 inches deep. Weight is several hundred pounds. Designed to back against a wall the fountain is made in three sections including the removable grate. Probably from an English estate or manor house garden. One of a kind. Shipping based on location. $12,500 estimate.
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9994. A FINE PAINTING OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD. Signed and dated 1898 Martie 6. The painting on wood with the virgin and child flanked by Saints Stefan and Ecaterina, their names beside their figures, twin antiwarp cleats in the back. 15 x 18.25 inches. Beautiful painting and in generally fine condition. $2500 estimate.
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9995. A LARGE MASTODON TOOTH. Choice example with excellent dentine and most of the root remaining. 7.5 inches. $2750 estimate.
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9996. A FINE MOGUL STYLE EROTIC MINIATURE, ca. early 20th century. Finely rendered painting in gouache on paper with six different animals comprised of 31 copulating figures, fine calligraphic script in black and red on verso. This zoomorphic type of erotic art was believed to increase the owner's sexual potency. 8 x 13 inches. Much better than photo which is out of focus. $1750 estimate.
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9997. A LARGE VICTORIAN MARBLE BUST, 19th century. The finely executed large bust of a beautiful young girl wearing a scarf tied over her hair and an off the shoulder bodice on which a rose is pinned. Near life size. The bust 9.5 x 18 x 23 inches. Weight: 115 lb. including base. Couple of unobtrusive chips on rose and garment folds. On dark green marble base (rear bottom edge broken). $17,500 estimate.
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9998. THE STORM, AFTER PIERRE AUGUSTE COT, 20th century. Oil on canvas, unsigned. Beautifully rendered original oil painting after the famous original now in the Metropolitan Museum, NY. 32 by 44 inches including high quality 4 inch frame. $3750 estimate.
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9999. A ROMAN LADY, 20th century. Oil on canvas, signed E. Politio lower r. The beautiful lady sits on her marble bench with Greek vase and landscape in backgroud. 25 x 36 inches. Unstretched (framing available). Beautifully done with excellent color considerable better than image. $1750 estimate.
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10000. EURASIAN GIRL WITH VASE, 20th century. Oil on canvas signed Jac Chen lower right. Beautiful semi- nude girl carrying a vessel to her breast. 24 x 36 inches. Unstretched (framing available). Much better than photo. $650 estimate.
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10001. CHINESE GIRL WITH PARASOL, 20th century. Oil on canvas, unsigned. Beautiful Chinese maiden in silk gown holding parasol. 27.5 x 31.5 inches including high quality 4 inch frame. $1350 estimate.
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10002. RECLINING NUDE, 20th century. Oil on canvas signed J. Fistel lower r. Nice composition and vibrant color. Painting itself is 20 x 24 inches. Nicely framed and ready to hang. $850 estimate.
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10003. LANDSCAPE WITH WATERFALL, 20th century. Oil on canvas, unsigned. Expertly done scene with beautiful sky. 30.5 x 42.5 inches including high quality 3.5 inch frame. $1350 estimate.
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10004. WESTERN LANDSCAPE, 20th century. Oil on canvas, unsigned. Expertly done scene reminescent of Bierstadt's paintings of the American West. 30.5 x 42.5 inches including high quality 3.5 inch frame. $1750 estimate.
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10005. EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE WITH MOUNTAINS, 20th century. Oil on canvas, signed R. Scott lower left. Expertly done Alpine scene. 30.5 x 42.5 inches including high quality 3.5 inch frame. $750 estimate.
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10006. ODALISQUE AND SERVANT GIRL, 20th century. Oil on canvas, signed Daumier lower right. The beautiful odalisque sits within the harem holding a mirror while her servant girl arranges her hair. 31.5 x 44 inches in ornate gold frame. Excellent condition with vibrant color. $1750 estimate.
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10007. AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE MESOSAUR SKELETON. Mesosaurus brasiliensis. Permian, Brazil. The Mesosaurs were fast swimming predators which lived in fresh water, probably preying on small fish, insects and other aquatic invertebrates. They are found in Permian rocks in Brazil and South Africa, indicating that these two continents were joined at the time. The fossil measuring 18 inches in a 12 x 21 inch, 20 lb. matrix. Great detail with teeth and all digits showing. Some restoration to bones as usual. The skeletons normally found and available on the market are only 12 –16 inches long, however this one measures an amazing 29.5 inches along the backbone! $5000 estimate.
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10008. A CAVE BEAR SKULL, about 80,000 BC. Found in the Vadu Crisului Körösren cave in Romania. Only the upper part and the two laniary tooth have remained, but this example shows still the impressive size of these early hunters. 50 cm long and 18 cm high. No repairs. $2750 estimate.
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10009. RARE FOSSIL SKULL OF MEGALOCEROS, Megaloceros giganteus, Pleistocene. The skull was found in Bensheim/Germany. Size of span from horn to horn is 70 cm (only parts of the horns are remaining, but still an impressive skull). Height is 23 cm. Megaloceros was a large elk common in Europe. It sported perhaps the largest antler rack of any of the deer family as can be seen in the massive antler bases of the current specimen and the model (not included). $4000 estimate.
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10010. A SKULL OF AN STEPP BISON, Pleistocene, found in Germany. The span from horn to horn is 90 cm and the height is 19 cm. Complete with both horns though some repair to the horn tips. $4000 estimate.
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10011. A MAMMOTH LEG BONE WITH JOINT. Pleistocene, ca. 50,000 years before present. 5.5 x 6 x 13.5 inches. The end of a leg bone with the joint. Excellent condition. $1750 estimate.
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10012. A MAMMOTH LEG BONE WITH JOINT. Pleistocene, ca. 50,000 years before present. 4 x 5 x 9 inches. The end of a leg bone with the joint. Excellent condition. $1500 estimate.
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10013. A MAMMOTH KNUCKLE BONE. Pleistocene, ca. 50,000 years before present. 4 x 4 x 5 inches. A complete foot bone with the joints. Excellent condition. $1500 estimate.
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10014. A MAMMOTH KNEE JOINT BONE. Pleistocene, ca. 50,000 years before present. 7 x 7.5 x 9 inches. The large bone with the polished joint surface. Excellent condition. Fits into the one below. $1500 estimate.
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10015. A MAMMOTH KNEE JOINT BONE. Pleistocene, ca. 50,000 years before present. 6 x 7.5 x 8 inches. The large bone with the polished joint surface. Excellent condition. Fits into the one above. $1500 estimate.
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10016. A SIGNED ART GLASS VASE, signed and dated Don Oriel, 1980 WV. Light red violet glass with peacock iridescence. 10.7 inches. $2500 estimate.
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10017. A SIGNED ART GLASS VASE, signed and dated Don Oriel, 1980 WV. Sapphire blue glass with peacock iridescence. 9.5 inches. $2500 estimate.
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10018. MEDITERRANIAN HARBOR SCENE, 20th century. Large oil on canvas signed Croft lower right. The scene of a typical beautiful Mediterranian costal village with stucco houses, islands and sailboats in the harbor. 24 x 36 inches. Stretched and ready for framing. $750 estimate.
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10019. A FLEMISH BRASS LAMP, c. 1760's. Of three piece construction including the body, lid and stand with handle. Early North European type. 10" height. Scarce. $2500 estimate.
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10020. CLASSICAL NUDE, 20th century. Oil on board, signed lower left. 5 x 7 inches, 7 x 9 inches in gilded wood frame. $500 estimate.
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10021. CLASSICAL NUDE WITH DOVES, 20th century. Oil on canvas. 24 x 36 inches, unstretched. $650 estimate.
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10022. VENETIAN NUDE ON PLATFORM SHOES, 20th century. Oil on board, signed C. Kramer lower left. 8 x 10 inches, 13 x 15 in wooden frame. $650 estimate.
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10023. SEATED CLASSICAL NUDE, 20th century. Oil on board, signed C. Kramer lower left. 8 x 10 inches, 13 x 15 in wooden frame. $650 estimate.
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10024. MARIA ALCINA, TWO SPANISH NUDE MAIDENS, 1983. Oil on canvas. 15 x 18 inches. Stretched ready for framing. Two Classical young girls rest at the edge of a surreal dream. With soft, muted colors, MAIDENS is by Brazilian National Registry artist, Maria Alcina - Rio de Janeiro, 1983. In excellent condition. $2500 estimate.
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10025. SEATED CLASSICAL NUDE, 20th century. Oil on board, signed C. Kramer lower left. 8 x 10 inches, 10 x 12 in wooden frame. Extremely voluptuous figure. $1250 estimate.
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10026. SEATED CLASSICAL NUDE AFTER INGRES, 20th century. Oil on board, signed C. Kramer lower right. 8 x 10 inches, 10 x 12 in wooden frame. $650 estimate.
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10027. IRIS NEVINS, AN ORIGINAL HAND MARBLED FLOWER, Late 20th century. Creative use of the traditional book marbling technique to produce the image of an exotic. 10 x 17 inches. Iris Nevins is an internationally known marbler. $250 estimate.
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10028. IRIS NEVINS, AN ORIGINAL HAND MARBLED FLOWER, Late 20th century. Creative use of the traditional book marbling technique to produce the image of an exotic flower on a marbled background. 11 x 14 inches. Iris Nevins is an internationally known marbler. $250 estimate.
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10029. L. DRAKE, 19th century. The Inquisitive Page, 1860. Pastel. Unsigned, old tag on back. Fine rendering of medieval scene. Tiny nicks & smudge lower dress area. In 19th century frame. 14 x 18 inches. Very nice work. $3500 estimate.
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10030. AN AMBROTYPE OF A WELL TO DO YOUNG MAN IN A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL CASE, c. 1850's-60's. Exquisite 'Union" case signed by H.W. Hayden produced by S. Peck with molded girl and infant with exceptional detail and artistic rendering - certainly the finest I've carried. Slight flake at clasp & crack at lower hinge. Inside the hand-tinted image in an ornate brass mat with some spotting & separation near hands. 3.8". $3500 estimate.
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10031. A SIGNED ART GLASS VASE, 1977. With brilliant iridescent purple-green overall. Signed & dated. 6.5x6.8". $1750 estimate.
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10032. A LARGE FLOURITE CRYSTAL MASS. 7". Hole in the Rock, Illinois. This location is now closed to collectors. $1000 estimate.
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10033. A LARGE SELENITE CRYSTAL. 6.2". Chihuahua, Mexico. $250 estimate.
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10034. A DINOSAUR EGG. Dendrolithus sp. (Duckbill), Cretaceous, Kaoguo Formation, Xixia Basin, Henan province, China. 5.5". On matrix with most of the original shell. $1950 estimate.
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10035. A PIECE OF AMBER WITH MANY INSECTS. Oligocene, Dominican Republic. A choice nugget with at least 2 dozen finely preserved termites and small flies. 3.8". Rare with this many insects. Suspension hole for use as a pendant. $650 estimate.
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10036. A NEAR LIFESIZE VICTORIAN MARBLE NUDE, 19th century. 15 x 50 x 21 inches. 300-400 lbs. Left arm missing enhancing the antique look of the piece. $12,500 estimate.
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10037. A FINE VICTORIAN WHITE METAL BUST OF 'DIOMED', c. 19th century. 5 x 9.5 inches. Excellent casting. Some patina wear as to be expected of this type of antique but very presentable. Diomedes was king of Aetolia and one of the bravest of Grecian chiefs in the Trojan war, ranking next to Achilles and Ajax. Homer writes extensively of his exploits. $2500 estimate.
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10038. A FINE VICTORIAN CLASSICAL PLAQUE, ca. 19th century. Depicting a semi-nude maiden reclining in her bed embracing a dove which kisses her neck. 4 x 7 inches. The material appears to be the same as that used in the exquisite 'Union' cases of top quality daguerotypes which takes extremely fine detail. See our Auction 50, fine art section for an example of such a case. Excellent condition. $2500 estimate.
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10039. A FINE VICTORIAN CLASSICAL BRONZE LAMP. Italian, ca. 19th century. The statue base depicting the famous 'Venus Callipygies' after the ancient marble original in which the maiden is depicted in the act of raising her gown to expose her charms. The Venus 23 inches on its base, the lamp 41 inches total. Excellent condition and very high quality Italian foundry work. The lamp stand is attached by four small screws to the back of the gown and could be removed if desired. $6500 estimate.
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10040. A SUPERB BRONZE STATUE OF THE 'YOUNG DIONYSOS' FROM POMPEII. Italian foundry, 19th century. Superb full sized copy of the original found in Pompeii, even down to the surface which has the appearance of an antiquity. 24 inches. Sometimes called Narcissus as the gaze seems to be downward at his own reflection, it is now generally believed to represent the young Dionysos due to the grape bunches in his hair which are a typical attribute of Dionysos. This statue has been called one of the finest representations of the youthful male form in Classical art. $8500 estimate.
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10041. A GRAND TOUR BRONZE OIL LAMP, c. 19th century. Nice quality Grand Tour version of a Roman lamp with double spout, leaf handle and swan. 4 inches. Nice. $1250 estimate.
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10042. A CLASSICAL NUDE PAINTING, 20th century. Oil on board, signed B. Kinlog. Nude, veiled dancer by the shore. 8 x 10 inches. $750 estimate.
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10043. A CLASSICAL NUDE PAINTING, 20th century. Oil on board, signed C. Kramer. Nude bather attending to her hair. 8 x 10 inches. $350 estimate.
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10044. A CLASSICAL NUDE PAINTING, 20th century. Oil on board, signed C. Kramer. Nude bather attending to her hair. 8 x 10 inches. $350 estimate.
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10045. MOONLIT WINTER SCENE. Northern European School, ca. 19th century. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. 14x26". $2750 estimate.
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10046. A STAFFORDSHIRE GIRL WITH FLOWER BASKET, early 20th century. 7.25 inches. Intact. $250 estimate.
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10047. A GERMAN CAKE PLATE, early 20th century. 9 inches diameter. Intact. $250 estimate.
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