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21 May 2013
Gems, Minerals and Lapidary Works of Art
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22 May 2013
Musical Instruments
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22 May 2013
The Sporting Sale

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Carving—" Lost Love" By Henry Dunay
Unique Carved Ruby and Obsidian Dragster--The Greer Black Dragster"
Red Spinel, 10.21 cts.
21 May 2013 Los Angeles Auction 21032
Gems, Minerals and Lapidary Works of Art
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Ebel. An 18ct gold automatic perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with watch winder box 1911 BTR Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, Ref:E5288L70, Case No.A108651, No.8/20, Circa 2005
Patek Philippe. An 18ct gold manual wind wristwatch Case No.289464, Movement No.201374, Circa 1925
Cartier. An 18ct gold manual wind wristwatch Tank Américaine XL, Ref:1735 1, Case No.C55177, Movement No.9302980, Circa 2000
21 May 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20746
Watches and Wristwatches
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A pair of late 19th century ebony, ebonised, tortoiseshell and brass 'Boulle' marquetry pedestals
A large Tabriz carpet, North West Persia, 494cm x 350cm
A Heriz carpet, North West Persia, 374cm x 293cm
21 May 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20758
Period Design
Fine Dolls and Teddy Bears
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Two 18th Century wooden dolls
Emile Jumeau bisque head Bebe, size 8
Rare Simon & Halbig 131 bisque head 'googly' doll
21 May - 4 Jun 2013 Oxford Auction 20914
Fine Dolls and Teddy Bears
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Charlie Johnson Payne, 'Snaffles' (British, 1884-1967) A Point to Point
Peter Biegel (1913-1987) 'Changing Horses Kilkenny'
Charlie Johnson Payne, 'Snaffles' (British, 1884-1967) The Finest View in Europe
22 May 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20648
The Sporting Sale
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A Violin by Giovanni Grancino, Milan, 1693 (2)
An English Cello by William Forster (Royal Forster), London, 1789 (2)
A violin labelled Nicolas Lupot with documents, to be tested
22 May 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20769
Musical Instruments
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Ben (Benedict Chukwukadibia) Enwonwu, M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994) Seven wooden sculptures commissioned for Daily Mirror 1961
Ben (Benedict Chukwukadibia) Enwonwu M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994), 'Anyanwu', bronze, 91cm
Ben (Benedict Chukwukadibia) Enwonwu, M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994) The ceremony of Eid ul-Fitr, Nigeria
22 May 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20560
Africa Now - Modern & Contemporary African Art
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Eastman Johnson (American, 1824-1906) Indian Family 19 1/8 x 22 3/4in
Daniel Ridgway Knight (American, 1839-1924) La Vendange (In the vineyard), 1879 33 3/4 x 43 3/4in
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Albert Bierstadt (American, 1830-1902) Early Snow in Yosemite Valley, Sentinel Rock 54 x 84in
22 May 2013 New York Auction 20553
American Art
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Mounted Juvenile Tenontosaurus Skeleton
Atom Leaded Glass "First Light" Sculpture
Steneosaurus Bollensis
22 May 2013 Los Angeles Auction 21217
Natural History
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Masseto 1997 (6)
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1978 (6 mags)
Chateau Coutet, Cuvée Madame 1989 (6)
23 May 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20730
Fine & Rare Wines
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Romanée-Conti 1988 (12)
Romanée-Conti 1999 (6)
Château Pétrus 1982 (12)
23 May 2013 Hong Kong Auction 20958
Fine and Rare Wines, Cognac & Single Malt Whisky
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Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Blue and Green Mountain
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Blue and Red Lotus
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Mountains and Streams
25 May 2013 Hong Kong Auction 20954
Fine Chinese Paintings & Contemporary Asian Art
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An emerald and diamond ring
A ruby and diamond ring, by Harry Winston
An important coloured diamond and diamond ring, by Van Cleef & Arpels
25 May 2013 Hong Kong Auction 20956
Fine Jewelry & Jadeite
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Audemars Piguet. A very rare and important 18ct white gold minute repeating tourbillon manual wind wristwatchJules Audemars – Repetition Minutes Tourbillon, Globe, Ref:25858BC, Case No.F10233, Movement No.600137, Recent
Richard Mille. A very fine and rare 18ct white gold dual time zone tourbillon manual wind wristwatch Perini Navi Cup RM015, Case No.AG WG/28, Recent
A. Lange & Söhne. A very rare and important limited edition 18ct honey gold calendar tourbillon manual wind wristwatch with power reserve Lange 1 Tourbillon Homage to F.A. Lange, Ref:722.050, Sold in August 2012
25 May 2013 Hong Kong Auction 20957
Modern Wristwatches
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Factory restored under the supervision of Valentino Balboni,1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 Chassis no. 3739
1964 Ferrari 275 GTB , Chassis no. 06663
Former Mille Miglia Retrospective participant in 2000,1942 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 3rd Series Sport Chassis no. 915.134 Engine no. SS923934
25 May 2013 Francorchamps Auction 21284
The Spa Classic Sale
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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.)
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
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
A Napoleonic POW model of a 74-gun ship of the line
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 large earthenware 'Boat Race Day' bowl, designed by Eric Ravilious for Wedgwood Circa 1940
6 Jun 2013 Edinburgh Auction 21177
European Ceramics and Glass
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A cased .410 gauge Thomasoni-engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli Jorema Royal sidelock ejector gun
A pair of percussion conversion pistols cased with accessories and removeable shoulder stock
A serpentine-hilted and gold damascened shamshir
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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***Coming at later date*** A fine early Victorian walnut and inlaid gilt mounted centre table in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock
An impressive 30ft Victorian mahogany dining table by Holland & Sons in the manner of Alfred Stevens
A Victorian burr walnut kidney-shaped desk by John Barrow for Gillows
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
16 - 17 Jun 2013 Melbourne Auction 21291
Fine European 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 Jewellery
18 Jun 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20834
Islamic and Indian Works of Art
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18 Jun 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20726
Impressionist and Modern Art
An antique enamel decorated watch
An antique enamel decorated watch
IWC 4 seasons
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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