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Period Art & Design including the Estate of John Traina

Session: Property from the estate of John Traina, San Francisco

San Francisco
18 Nov 2012, session starting at 10:00 PST
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A pair of Neoclassical style gilt-bronze-mounted rock crystal obelisks fourth quarter 20th century
Sold for US$ 6,875 inc. premium
A pair of Neoclassical style gilt bronze mounted rock crystal obelisks fourth quarter 20th century
A patinated bronze portrait bust: Czar Nicholas II (1868-1918)
Sold for US$ 6,875 inc. premium
A patinated bronze portrait bust: Czar Nicholas II (1868-1918) after a model by Leopold Bernhard Bernstamm (Russian 1859-1910) after the ...
A Grand Tour gilt-bronze souvenir of the Egyptian Luxor obelisk in the Place de la Concorde, Paris second half 19th century
Sold for US$ 3,500 inc. premium
A Grand Tour gilt bronze souvenir of the Egyptian Obelisk of Luxor in the Place de la Concorde, Paris second ...
Jean Marie Brisson Geometric Figure, c. 1957 oil and sand on canvas 50 x 63in
Sold for US$ 2,375 inc. premium
Pierre Marie Brisson (French, born 1955) Manger de cravate 51 x 63 3/4in

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Elizabeth Johnson (American, 21st Century) His and Her Ocean, 2001 10 3/4 x 96in
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4352
Elizabeth Johnson (American, 21st Century) His and Her Ocean, 2001 10 3/4 x 96in
Sold for US$ 750 inc. premium
Artist Unknown Lion and Lioness ink on paper 8 x 10in
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4353
Unknown Artist Lion; Lioness (2) each, sight 7 3/4 x 10in
Sold for US$ 237 inc. premium
Norma Weeks (American, 20th Century) Hanta, 1993; Tip Top, 1993; Two Way #2, 1993 (3) each 12 1/4 x 12 1/4in
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Norma Weeks (American, 20th Century) Hanta, 1993; Tip Top, 1993; Two Way #2, 1993 (3) each 12 1/4 x 12 1/4in
Estimate:
US$ 500 - 700
£330 - 460
€390 - 540
Vincent Kennard; Unknown Artist Lion, 1895; Tiger (2) 23 1/2 x 18in; 20 1/2 x 15 1/4in
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Vincent Kennard; Unknown Artist Lion, 1895; Tiger (2) 23 1/2 x 18in; 20 1/2 x 15 1/4in
Sold for US$ 312 inc. premium
Anna Torrance Sheep, 2002 plastic sculpture 21 x 37 x 11in
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Anna Torrance Sheep, 2002 21 x 37 x 11in
Sold for US$ 275 inc. premium
Mark Paron (American, born 1961) Crinkle Buddha #3, 2003 34 x 24 x 20in
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Mark Paron (American, born 1961) Crinkle Buddha #3, 2003 34 x 24 x 20in
Sold for US$ 312 inc. premium
Yvonne Kleiss-Herzig Tiger with Boa oil on board 46 x 36in
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Yvonne Kleiss-Herzig (French, 1895-1968) Tiger with a boa constrictor 48 1/2 x 37in
Sold for US$ 812 inc. premium
Dianne Romaine Untitled from Flux Series, 2006 acrylic on canvas 45 x 28in
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Dianne Romaine (American, 21st Century) Flux #62, 2006 45 x 28in unframed
Sold for US$ 1,500 inc. premium
James Jarrett Silver abstraction oil on canvas 47 x 47in
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James Jarrett (American, born 1963) Valentino Noir No. 8, 2005 48 x 48in unframed
Sold for US$ 1,000 inc. premium
Jean Marie Brisson Geometric Figure, c. 1957 oil and sand on canvas 50 x 63in
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Pierre Marie Brisson (French, born 1955) Manger de cravate 51 x 63 3/4in
Sold for US$ 2,375 inc. premium
Artist Unknown Composition in Black and Beige, 1997 oil on canvas 54 x 54in
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Unknown Artist Composition in black and beige, 1997 54 x 54in unframed
Sold for US$ 1,875 inc. premium
A pair of Grand Tour white marble gilt bronze mounted obelisks 19th century
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4363
A pair of Grand Tour white marble gilt bronze mounted obelisks 19th century
Sold for US$ 2,250 inc. premium
A Baroque style walnut miniature long case clock
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4364
A Baroque style walnut miniature long case clock
Sold for US$ 250 inc. premium
Two swordfish bills mounted on ebonized display stands
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4365
Two swordfish bills mounted on ebonized display stands
Sold for US$ 562 inc. premium
An assembled grouping, comprising veenered oblisk, African bangle with ash tray insert; two toned metal box ; magnifying glass; metal gecko and a print of an elephant
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4366
An assembled grouping
Sold for US$ 250 inc. premium
A pair of Italian white glazed ceramic models of seated hounds Vellum
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4367
Two Italian white glazed ceramic models of seated greyhounds Retailed by Vellum, New York
Sold for US$ 312 inc. premium
A Plexiglas obelisk on metal base with internal uplight; pair of polish mother-of-pearl shells; acrylic hand lamp
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4368
An assembled group of table decorations
Sold for US$ 200 inc. premium
A pair of faux rock crystal and rusted metal floor standing pricket candlesticks
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4369W
A pair of faux rock crystal and rusted metal floor standing pricket candlesticks
Sold for US$ 1,125 inc. premium
Three rock crystal or selenite specimens
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4370
Three rock crystal or selenite specimens
Sold for US$ 250 inc. premium
A group of six framed etchings
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4371
A group of six framed etchings
Sold for US$ 350 inc. premium
Six hand-colored prints of Soldiers on Horseback
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4372
Six framed hand-colored prints of soldiers on horseback
Sold for US$ 125 inc. premium
Two white coral specimens; two cast conch shells and two obelisks
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4373
An assembled group of coral, composition shells and obelisks
Sold for US$ 162 inc. premium
A white glazed terracotta horse head on polished wood plinth
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4374
A white glazed terracotta horse head on polished wood plinth
Sold for US$ 1,062 inc. premium
A Maitland Smith veneered hardstone box
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4375
A Philippine hardstone veneered wood box retailed by Maitland-Smith, North Carolina
Sold for US$ 275 inc. premium
An assembled grouping of table decorations
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4376
An assembled grouping of hardstone and shell table decorations
Sold for US$ 350 inc. premium
Ten hardstone animals and a small agate dish
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4377
Ten hardstone animals and a small agate dish
Sold for US$ 225 inc. premium
Group of glass including a Murano glass dish, a square mirrored wall plaque, obelisk, sword and sail
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4378
A small rock crystal obelisk and an assembled grouping of glass
Estimate:
US$ 400 - 600
£260 - 400
€310 - 460
Four rock crystal specimens
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4379
Four rock crystal specimens
Sold for US$ 312 inc. premium
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze-mounted marble candlesticks early 20th century
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4380
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze-mounted marble candlesticks early 20th century
Sold for US$ 375 inc. premium
An English silver and ebony scimitar-form library knife early 20th century
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4381
An English silver mounted ebony scimitar-form library knife hallmarked London 1891
Sold for US$ 375 inc. premium
An assembled grouping comprising Franck Muller, Geneva burlwood and ebonized box, two-tone shagreen box, and rectangular specimen stone paperweight together with brass lizard, hardstone crocodile and silver hippopotamus.
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4382
A group of three boxes including makers Asprey and Franck Muller
Sold for US$ 475 inc. premium
A pair of giltwood masks of Kannon
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4383
A pair of Japanese giltwood masks of Buddhist deities
Sold for US$ 1,000 inc. premium
A Louis XV style giltwood and faux-leopard upholstered foot stool first half 20th century
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4384W
A Louis XV style giltwood and faux-leopard upholstered foot stool first half 20th century
Sold for US$ 625 inc. premium
A group of four various silver deposit decorated sea shells by R & G, Italy and others
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4385
A group of four various silver deposit decorated sea shells by R & G, Italy and others
Sold for US$ 350 inc. premium
Four Philippine shagreen or snake skin boxes retailed R + Y Augousti, Paris<BR />late 20th century
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4386
Four Philippine shagreen or snake skin boxes retailed R + Y Augousti, Paris. late 20th century
Sold for US$ 562 inc. premium
A French fleur de peche marble and gilt-bronze globular table clock Thiebaut Frères Foundry, Paris<BR />fourth quarter 19th century
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4387W
A French fleur de peche marble and gilt-bronze globular table clock Thiebaut Frères Foundry, Paris. fourth quarter 19th century
Sold for US$ 625 inc. premium
A chinoiserie style lacquer book form dressing box early 20th century
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4388
A chinoiserie style lacquer book form dressing box early 20th century
Sold for US$ 162 inc. premium
A Barbara Barry rectangular cream lacquer box
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4389
A Cartier stainless steel and black enamel desk clock and a Barbara Barry rectangular cream lacquer box
Sold for US$ 437 inc. premium
Two pairs of animal horns mounted on Plexiglas display stands
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4390
Two pairs of animal horns mounted on Plexiglas display stands
Sold for US$ 475 inc. premium
A pair of Baroque style silvered-metal and glass three-light wall appliqués second quarter 20th century
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A pair of Baroque style silvered-metal and glass three-light wall appliqués second quarter 20th century
Sold for US$ 312 inc. premium
A set of four Continental, probably Italian, Neoclassical giltwood columns 18th/19th century
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4392W
A set of four Continental Neoclassical giltwood columns probably Italian. 18th/19th century
Sold for US$ 2,250 inc. premium
A Japanese silver mounted woven leather jewelry box early 20th century
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A Japanese silver mounted woven leather jewelry box early 20th century
Estimate:
US$ 600 - 800
£400 - 530
€460 - 620
An assembled grouping Comprising two burlwood boxes, two leather covered boxes in the form of miniature traveling trunk and an Asprey duo dial desk clock.
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4394
An Asprey traveling clock and four boxes including two by Hermès
Sold for US$ 875 inc. premium
An iron harpoon within glazed shadowbox frame
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4395
An iron harpoon within glazed shadowbox frame
Sold for US$ 137 inc. premium
A Grand Tour gilt-bronze souvenir of the Egyptian Luxor obelisk in the Place de la Concorde, Paris second half 19th century
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A Grand Tour gilt bronze souvenir of the Egyptian Obelisk of Luxor in the Place de la Concorde, Paris second half 19th century
Sold for US$ 3,500 inc. premium
A Nepalese cast bronze head of the Buddha
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4397
A bronze head of Buddha Nepal, 20th century
Sold for US$ 250 inc. premium
A contemporary gilt-decorated composition mirror
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4398W
A contemporary gilt decorated composition mirror
Sold for US$ 625 inc. premium
Two JE Ross photographs of a whale or elephant; Luis Machudes Nude figure and two photographs of Rodin's bronze hands
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4399
A group of five framed pictures
Sold for US$ 150 inc. premium
A group of four hand-colored lithographs each framed
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4400
A group of four framed hand-colored lithographs
Sold for US$ 125 inc. premium
A contemporary brushed aluminum wall sculpture John Krawczyk<BR />1996
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4401
A contemporary brushed aluminum wall sculpture John Krawczyk. 1996
Sold for US$ 562 inc. premium
A rock crystal specimen of obelisk form on white display stand
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4402
A rock crystal specimen of obelisk form on white display stand
Sold for US$ 600 inc. premium
A Thai gilt-bronze standing figure of the Buddha in Abhaya Mudra 19th century
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4403
A gilt-bronze standing figure of Buddha Thailand, 19th century
Sold for US$ 1,000 inc. premium
A group of two various silver deposit decorated sea shells
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4404
A group of two various silver deposit decorated sea shells
Sold for US$ 625 inc. premium
Two rock crystal specimens
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4405
Two rock crystal or Selenite specimens
Sold for US$ 312 inc. premium
A patinated bronze portrait bust: Czar Nicholas II (1868-1918)
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4406
A patinated bronze portrait bust: Czar Nicholas II (1868-1918) after a model by Leopold Bernhard Bernstamm (Russian 1859-1910) after the Sèvres model. 20th century
Sold for US$ 6,875 inc. premium
A bronze sculpture in the form of an animal horn, indistinctly signed, gilt lacquer tray and seven various silvered objects
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4407
An assembled grouping
Sold for US$ 312 inc. premium
Two Ron Dier large ceramic shells
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4408
Two large silvered ceramic shells Ron Dier Design
Sold for US$ 350 inc. premium
Three large gilt decorated ceramic shells
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4409
Three large gilt decorated ceramic shells Ron Dier Design
Sold for US$ 600 inc. premium
A hardstone plaque in the shape of Middle Eastern dagger
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4410
A fossilized hardstone plaque in the shape of Middle Eastern dagger
Sold for US$ 175 inc. premium
A pair of faux finished ceramic lions
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4411
A pair of faux finished bronze figures of the Medici lions late 20th century
Sold for US$ 687 inc. premium
A pair of Neoclassical style gilt-bronze-mounted rock crystal obelisks fourth quarter 20th century
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4412
A pair of Neoclassical style gilt bronze mounted rock crystal obelisks fourth quarter 20th century
Sold for US$ 6,875 inc. premium
A pair of ebonized wood stools covered with reptile upholstery
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4413W
A pair of contemporary ebonized hardwood stools with reptile pattern upholstery
Sold for US$ 937 inc. premium
A gilt-metal clamshell possibly by Tony Duquette
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4414
A gilt ceramic giant clamshell Ron Dier Design
Sold for US$ 525 inc. premium
An Elie Bleu, Paris amboyna shoe caddy
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4415
A French amboyna wood shoe shine caddy Elie Bleu, Paris. late 20th century
Sold for US$ 275 inc. premium
Grouping of porcelain table articles, comprising Cartier panther motif ashtray and four Limoges table boxes and two Hermes porcelain ashtrays
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4416
A group of porcelain table articles late 20th century
Sold for US$ 600 inc. premium
Two hardstone paperweights with silvered-metal figure of a walrus; Mexican pewter box and a hardstone veneered box with metal gecko
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4417
An assembled grouping
Sold for US$ 562 inc. premium
A pair of Italian giltwood and parcel ebonized helmet-form decorations on ebonized display stands
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4418
A pair of Italian giltwood and parcel ebonized helmet-form decorations Palladio, Italy. late 20th century
Sold for US$ 375 inc. premium
Three fitted jewerly trays, two handled rectangular laquered tray; gilt lacquer tray; boxes, hardstone tissue box and ebony brush
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4419
An assembled grouping
Sold for US$ 162 inc. premium
A Seaman Schepps black onyx, gold, and coral cabochon mounted five piece desk set
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4420
A Seaman Schepps black onyx, gold, and coral cabochon mounted five piece desk set
Sold for US$ 1,250 inc. premium
A Japanese black lacquer and gilt decorated circular box and cover
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4421
A Japanese black lacquer and gilt decorated circular covered box
Estimate:
US$ 1,000 - 1,500
£660 - 990
€770 - 1,200
A white-painted metal branch-form floor lamp with square-form gilt-metal base
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4422W
A contemporary white painted metal branch form floor lamp
Sold for US$ 437 inc. premium
A Parthenon style marble horse head
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4423
A Parthenon style marble horse head
Sold for US$ 437 inc. premium
Two Cartier gilt-metal desk clocks, ebonized box with applied gilt bronze sunburst; tortoisehell veneered drumstick; miniature game box and a wood box
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4424
A Cartier desk clock and five other items
Sold for US$ 1,125 inc. premium
A pair of Empire style patinated and gilt-bronze two light candelabra 19th century
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4425
A pair of Empire style patinated and gilt-bronze two light candelabra 19th century
Sold for US$ 750 inc. premium
A Brazillian hide area rug with snakeskin border
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4426
A Brazillian hide area rug with snakeskin border
Sold for US$ 1,187 inc. premium
A Thai gilt painted and cast bronze head of the Buddha on wood stand 19th century
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4427
A gilt painted and cast bronze head of Buddha Thailand, 19th century
Sold for US$ 625 inc. premium
A cast bronze seated figure of the Buddha Shan State, Burmo-Thai, 18th/19th century
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4428
A bronze seated figure of Buddha Burmese or Thai, 18th/19th century
Sold for US$ 625 inc. premium
Two pairs of Neoclassical style white or black-andwhite marble obelisks
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Two pairs of Neoclassical style marble obelisks
Estimate:
US$ 1,000 - 1,500
£660 - 990
€770 - 1,200
Two rock crystal ruined columns and rock crystal female torso each on silvered display stands
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Two rock crystal ruined columns and rock crystal female torso
Sold for US$ 1,000 inc. premium
A pair of Louis XV style gilt-bronze-mounted black lacquer wall brackets 19th century
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4431
A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted black lacquer wall brackets 19th century
Sold for US$ 750 inc. premium
A suite of contemporary furniture
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4432W
A suite of contemporary furniture
Sold for US$ 125 inc. premium
A Baroque style walnut low bench
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4433W
A Baroque style walnut low bench
Sold for US$ 200 inc. premium
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4434
A black lacquer and gilt decorated manuscript box Thailand, 19th century
Estimate:
US$ 1,000 - 1,500
£660 - 990
€770 - 1,200
A Chinese style black glazed garden seat and giltwood figure of a camel
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A Chinese style black glazed garden seat and giltwood figure of a camel
Sold for US$ 187 inc. premium
A George III style walnut and burl walnut four drawer chest of drawers 20th century
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A George III style walnut and burl walnut chest of drawers 20th century
Sold for US$ 225 inc. premium
A polished steel gondola bow on wood and granite base 18th century
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4437W
A polished steel gondola bow on wood and granite base 18th century
Estimate:
US$ 2,000 - 3,000
£1,300 - 2,000
€1,500 - 2,300
Pablo fabric-covered acrylic floor lamp, a white acrylic cube-form plinth, and an acrylic and chromed metal rolling two tier stand
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4438W
A suite of contemporary furniture, including a fabric covered acrylic floor lamp, a white acrylic cube-form plinth, and an acrylic and chromed metal rolling two ...
Sold for US$ 62 inc. premium
A swordfish bill mounted on stained wood plinth
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4439
A swordfish bill mounted on stained wood plinth with back light
Sold for US$ 275 inc. premium
A contemporary chromed metal and glass table
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4440W
A contemporary chromed metal and glass table
Sold for US$ 250 inc. premium
A contemporary Baroque style giltwood and parcel ebonized side table 20th century
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4441W
A contemporary Baroque style giltwood and parcel ebonized side table 20th century
Sold for US$ 1,375 inc. premium
A contemporary Baroque style faux-granite and black granite circular side table
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4442W
A Baroque style faux granite and black granite circular side table
Sold for US$ 62 inc. premium
A silvered bronze figure of a panther
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4443
A silver plated figure of a panther
Sold for US$ 400 inc. premium
A set of three contemporary brass floor lamps
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A set of three contemporary brass floor lamps
Sold for US$ 62 inc. premium
A modern grouping of furniture
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A conteporary grouping of furniture
Sold for US$ 400 inc. premium
A patinated metal and glass side table
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A contemporary patinated metal and glass side table
Estimate:
US$ 250 - 350
£170 - 230
€190 - 270
A rare white peacock trophy specimen perched upon a natural tree branch
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A rare white peacock trophy specimen perched upon a natural tree branch
Sold for US$ 2,000 inc. premium
A contemporary beveled glass four panel floor screen
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4448W
A contemporary beveled glass four panel floor screen
Sold for US$ 400 inc. premium
A pair of contemporary mirrored panels on silvered wood pedestals
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4449W
A pair of contemporary mirrored panels on silvered wood pedestals
Estimate:
US$ 800 - 1,200
£530 - 790
€620 - 930
A faux narwhal tusk on stand attributed to Tony Duquette
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4450W
A faux narwhal tusk on stand attributed to Tony Duquette
Sold for US$ 1,250 inc. premium
A contemporary aluminum floor light of rectangular form
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4451
A contemporary pillar form aluminum floor light
Sold for US$ 525 inc. premium
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