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26 May 2013
Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
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26 May 2013
Objects of Refined Virtue: A Private Collection of Scholar's Objects
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29 May 2013
Art & Antiques

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A magnificent and brilliantly enamelled wucai 'fish' jar Jiajing six-character mark and of the period
An exceptional large archaic bronze ritual wine vessel, zun Shang dynasty
A large and rare blue and white 'longevity' vase, fanghu Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period
26 May 2013 Hong Kong Auction 20955
Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
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A bamboo 'traveller amongst landscape' fan Zhang Daqian
An exquisitely carved chenxiangmu 'quails' brushpot with zitan stand Mid Qing dynasty
A large carved bamboo figure of Vijraputra and Buddhist lion cub Mid Qing dynasty
26 May 2013 Hong Kong Auction 21382
Objects of Refined Virtue: A Private Collection of Scholar's Objects
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Neil Rodger (South African, born Cape Town 1941) Zuurberg landscape with child
A collection of jewellery,
Nelson Mandela (South African, born 1918) The window 66 x 50cm (26 x 19 11/16in) (SH).
29 May 2013 Oxford Auction 20692
Art & Antiques
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Sean Scully (Irish, born 1946) Untitled 23 x 30 1/4in Executed in 1984
Henry Moore O.M., C.H. (British, 1898-1986) Drawing (1949) 29 x 23.5 cm. (11 3/8 x 9 1/4 in.)
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Edward Burra (British, 1905-1976) The Cambridge Arms, Hastings 68.5 x 103 cm. (27 x 40 1/2 in.)
29 May 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20776
Modern British and Irish Art
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Circle of Charles Hayter (British, 1761-1835) A portrait of a young Gentleman, generally accepted as John Keats (1795-1821), wearing black double-breasted coat and waistcoat, white frilled chemise, stock and tie
George Engleheart (British, 1750-1829) Lieutenant-General Charles Neville (1760-1837), wearing blue uniform with red facings and collar, gold epaulette, white waistcoat, frilled chemise, stock and tied cravat, his hair powdered
Peter Eduard Stroely (German, 1768-circa 1826) A Lady, wearing white dress and burnt umber stole, her dark hair partially upswept and dressed with a teal bandeau
30 May 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20767
Fine Portrait Miniatures
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1905 George N. Pierce Great Arrow 28/32 Roi Des Belges Chassis no. 1268 Engine no. 1268
1947 Tatra T87 Sedan Chassis no. 69324 Engine no. 222233
Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Volante Chassis no. DB6/3610/VC
2 Jun 2013 Greenwich Auction 21153
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
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People's Republic of China, Gold 500 Yuan, Year of the Ox, 1997
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1798/7 Stars 9x4 $10 MS61 NGC
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1795 $1
3 Jun 2013 Los Angeles Auction 20971
Coins and Medals
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A Hopi polychrome storage jar
A Navajo classic chief's blanket
A Yupik Eskimo mask
3 Jun 2013 San Francisco Auction 20972
Native American Art
Fine Toys, Trains, Soldiers & Figures
A 5in gauge model of the G.N.R Stirling Single 4-4-2 locomotive and tender
CBG Mignot VERY RARE four-tier Dioramic Arctic Exploration Set
Gebruder Heinrich, EXTREMELY RARE Royal Souvenir Set 'The Proclamation of Edward VII' 63mm scale solidcast 22
4 Jun 2013 Oxford Auction 20701
Fine Toys, Trains, Soldiers & Figures
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Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) The Last of the Giants
Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) 'Storm on the shed, Southall'
Mary Fedden R.A. (British, 1915-2012) Still life
4 Jun 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20777
Modern British and Irish Art
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A very rare pair of Meissen turtle butter boxes and covers, circa 1720-25
A very rare Meissen Böttger stoneware hexagonal teapot and cover, circa 1710-13
A Du Paquier tankard and cover, circa 1725 (old repair to cover)
5 Jun 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20949
Fine European Ceramics
Jewellery and Silver
A Victorian three piece silver tea service with matched hot water pot and tray by J.Mackay, Edinburgh 1835/40
A pair of 20th century silver entree dishes by Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1921
A Georgian paste suite, cased by A La Vielle Russie, New York
5 Jun 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20649
Jewelry and Silver
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David Hockney R.A. (British, born 1937) Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book Lithograph printed in colours, 1980, on Arches cover paper, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 198/1000, published by Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, 1980, with their blindstamp, with the accompanying book 'Paper Pools', with title, text and justification, signed by the artist on the justification in red ink, copy 198 of 1000, within the original slipcase, 265 x 225mm (10 1/8 x 8 7/8in)(unframed & Vol)
Patrick Hughes (British, born 1939) Journeys Hand painted 3D lithographic multiple in colours, 2000, signed and numbered 34/40 in pencil, printed and hand-coloured by Jack Shireff at the 107 Workshop, Wiltshire, in the original perspex presentation box, 420 x 875 x 170mm (16 1/2 x 34 1/2 x 6 3/4in)(Overall)
John Piper CH (British, 1903-1992) Nursery Frieze II Autolithograph in colours, 1936, on machine-made lithographic cartridge paper, unsigned as published from an unspecified edition, printed by Waterlow & Son, published by Contemporary Lithographs, 460 x 1215mm (18 1/8 x 47 7/8in)(I)
5 Jun 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20738
Prints
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Aleksandr Nikolaevich Volkov (Russian, 1886-1957) Gathering in the fields
'Three Women', by Aleksandr Nikolaevich Volkov
Nikolai Konstantinovich Roerich (Russian, 1874-1947) 'Madonna Laboris'
5 Jun 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20841
The Russian Sale
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A Napoleonic POW model of a 74-gun ship of the line
A Napoleonic prisoner-of war-ship model of a 90 gun ship-of-the-line<BR /> circa 1805 29-1/2 x 12-7/8 x 22-1/4 in. (74.9 x 30.8 x 56.5 cm.) cased.
Samuel Walters, City of Berlin Passing Cape Pine Lighthouse, 1876
5 Jun 2013 New York Auction 20970
Fine Maritime Paintings and Decorative Arts
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Adolphe Valette (French, 1876-1942) 'Après-midi'
Robert Watson (British, active 1877-1920) 'Scotch sheep, Ben clough(?), Ayrshire'
Bronze sculpture by Sydney Harpley RA "Girl on swing" height 680mm width between ends of ropes of swing 280mm
4 - 6 Jun 2013 Chester Auction 21124
Fine Art & Interiors
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A large limited edition Doulton Burslem 'Artwares' flambé Samning dragon vase Circa 2000
A large Sèvres style vase 19th century
A Lalique 'Coquilles' opalescent dessert set
6 Jun 2013 Edinburgh Auction 21177
European Ceramics and Glass
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A serpentine-hilted and gold damascened shamshir
A pair of percussion conversion pistols cased with accessories and removeable shoulder stock
A cased .410 gauge Thomasoni-engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli Jorema Royal sidelock ejector gun
10 Jun 2013 San Francisco Auction 20973
Antique Arms & Armor and Modern Sporting Guns
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An Erard gilt bronze mounted inlaid mahogany parlor grand piano
A fine gilt bronze mounted table <BR />Francois Linke
A superb Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted Griotte Rouge and Fleur de Pêcher marble urn form rotary clock on pedestal <BR />fourth quarter 19th century
10 Jun 2013 Los Angeles Auction 20974
Fine European Furniture and Decorative Arts
An oval aquamarine and diamond cluster ring
An oval aquamarine and diamond cluster ring
A diamond single stone ring and a diamond full hoop eternity ring (2)
A diamond single stone ring
11 Jun 2013 Oxford Auction 20693
Jewelry
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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch together with fitted box and original guarantee booklet Ref:6263/6239, Serial No.265****, Sold 2nd August 1973
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18ct gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with phases of the moon and Certificate of Origin Ref:3970, Case No.2919333, Movement No.876291, Sold 23rd December 1992
Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch, together with original box and guarantee Cosmograph Daytona, Ref:6262, Serial No.273****, Made 1970, Sold 6th December 1975
11 Jun 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20747
Fine Watches & Wristwatches Including a Private English Collection
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Oreste Cortazzo (Italian, born 1836) Le justice du bon vieux temps
Bernard De Hoog (Dutch, 1867-1943) Motherly love
Charles Clement Francis Perron (French, 1893-1958) Still life with globe thistles in a vase
11 Jun 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20785
British and European Pictures
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MONTBLANC: George W. Bush Skeleton Flag Fountain Pen: 1/1
MONTBLANC: Pablo Picasso Artisan Edition 18K Solid Yellow Gold Limited Edition 91 Fountain Pen *SEALED*
MONTEGRAPPA: Eternal Bird 18K Solid Yellow Gold & Diamonds Limited Edition 10 Fountain Pen & Inkwell *ARTIST'S PROOF*
11 Jun 2013 San Francisco Auction 20975
Fine Writing Instruments
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A pair of diamond earstuds
A diamond single-stone ring
An art deco diamond panel bracelet,
12 Jun 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20634
Jewelry
Bowmore Premier-Over 42 year old-1965
Bowmore Premier-Over 42 year old-1965
Glen Grant-1929
The Macallan-1938
12 Jun 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20650
Whisky
William Henry Wheelwright (British, 19th Century) Coaching scenes, a four section oak panel screen
William Henry Wheelwright (British, 19th Century) Coaching scenes, a four section oak panel screen
Circle of Jacob Jordaens (Antwerp 1593-1678) A market scene
Tim Thompson (born Hull, 1951) Neck and neck in heavy seas offshore
12 Jun 2013 Oxford Auction 20694
Pictures, Furniture, Tribal, Islamic and European Works of Art
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A fine Meiji period Japanese ivory and Shibiyama decorated card case
Imperial Japanese silver cigar box, inscription for H I H Crown Prince (Hirohito) of Japan, 1921
JUSTINE HUNTLEY: A contemporary silver 'sliced' fruit bowl maker's mark JRH for Justine Huntley lion passant, 925 and leopards head for London, no date letter
12 Jun 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20795
Silver and Objects of Vertu including Post-War Silver
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THE 1851 GREAT EXHIBITION: 'The Opening of Pandora's Box' An early Victorian figured walnut, brass,
A Victorian burr walnut kidney-shaped desk by John Barrow for Gillows
An impressive 30ft Victorian mahogany dining table by Holland & Sons in the manner of Alfred Stevens
12 Jun 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20742
Fine English Furniture, Sculpture & Works of Art
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Wendell Castle (American, born 1933)
An unusual Majorelle carved and fruitwood-marquetry inlaid mahogany cabinet circa 1900
A suite of four lithographs in colors: The Four Seasons comprising Hiver, Printemps, Ete and Automne
14 Jun 2013 New York Auction 20976
20th Century Decorative Arts
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15 Jun 2013 Oxford Auction 20928
The Banbury Run Sale, Collectors' Motorcycles and Motor Cars
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16 - 17 Jun 2013 Melbourne Auction 21291
Fine Furniture, Decorative Arts & Asian Art
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A diamond single-stone ring (photographed unmounted)
A diamond single-stone ring (photographed unmounted)
A diamond single-stone ring,
17 Jun 2013 Melbourne Auction 21292
Fine Jewelry
A Khmer battle scene Relief Cambodia, 12th Century
A Khmer battle scene Relief Cambodia, 12th Century
Ismail Gulgee (Pakistan, 1926-2007) Untitled,
A seated figure of Jayavarman Cambodia, 12th Century
18 Jun 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20834
Islamic and Indian Art
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André Masson (French, 1896-1987) Jeune fille dans une basse-cour ou le Dindon
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) Cérises Pierrot (Pierrot Cherries)
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Portrait de Dora Maar de profil
18 Jun 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20726
Impressionist and Modern Art
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IWC 4 seasons
An antique enamel decorated watch
Tiffany & Co., Geneva. A rare and very fine 18K gold open face five minute repeating split second chronograph with regulator dialNo. 14990, case inscribed "Weihnachten 1878"
18 Jun 2013 New York Auction 20977
Fine Watches and Wristwatches
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