TUESDAY June 19, 2012 Fine Antiques A uction

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TUESDAY June 19, 2012 Fine Antiques A uction
SINCE
1969
Fine Antiques
A u c t i o n
TUESDAY
June 19, 2012
Antique and Fine Art
Auctioneers & Appraisers
FINE ANTIQUES AUCTION
FEATURING NATIVE AMERICAN OBJECTS
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Preview opens 12:00 pm
Catalogued Sale 3:00 pm
Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green Street Pasadena California 91101
Bidding is available: live, via phone, absentee, or online at
liveauctioneers.com :: artfact.com :: auctionzip.com
Inquiries welcome:
626 793 1833 :: info@johnmoran.com
735 West Woodbury Road Altadena California 91001:: www.j ohnmoran.com
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JOHN MORAN AUCTIONEERS, INC.
FOUNDERS
President, Principal Auctioneer
Senior Vice President, Auctioneer
Vice President, Public Relations
John H. Moran
Jeffrey J. Moran
Madeleine Moran
SPECIALISTS
Vice President - Fine Art Sales Director
Katherine Halligan
Assistant Vice President - Estates and Appraisals
Roland Rynkiewicz
Antique & Decorative Art Specialist
Maranda Moran
Antique Specialist, CataloguerAnnemarie Nollar
Luxury Item Specialist & Cataloguer
Kellene Torry
jewelry Specialist - Sale Director
Mollie Burns Keith, G.G.
Jewelry SpecialistAna Wroblaski
CLIENT SERVICES
Office Manager, Client Accounting
Betty Lanza
Client ServicesKim Jarand
OPERATIONS
Operations Director, Auctioneer
Glenn Storey
Art Handlers, Property Control,
Larry Muradian
& Padded Van ServicesBobby Cullen
DIGITAL DESIGN
Webmaster / Art DesignOscar Tsao
Principal Photographer Shane Strong
Advertising / Digital Design
Nathan Martinez iii
CONDITIONS OF SALE
AUCTION HOUSE AS AGENT
Except as otherwise stated, John Moran Auctioneers Moran’s) acts as agent for the seller. The contract for the sale of the property is therefore made between the
seller and the buyer.
BEFORE THE AUCTION
(a) Public Preview: All property is available for inspection by public preview during the day of auction. In many cases, particular lots can be examined in advance by
private appointment. Prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to personally examine any property in which they are interested.
(b) Buyer’s Responsibility: Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are
not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the
existent condition at the auction.
(c) Property Sold ‘As Is’: Neither Moran’s nor the seller provides any guarantee in relation to the nature of the property, or to any errors or omissions in the catalogue
or supplemental material apart from the Limited Warranty stated below. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran’s catalogue
or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply than an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to
particular defects imply the absence of others.
AT THE AUCTION
(a) Admission: The auction is open to the public, though Moran’s reserves the right to refuse admission or participation to anyone at any time. The auctioneer may be
recorded (visually, aurally or otherwise) and all participants consent to such recording.
(b) Buyer Registration: Prospective buyers must register with Moran’s before bidding. Moran’s may require identification and financial references in advance of buyer
eligibility. Registered bidders accept personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer’s premium plus all applicable charges, unless Moran’s agrees in
advance that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Moran’s. In such case, Moran’s will look to the third party for payment.
(c) Bidding Guidelines: Bidding, whether in person, by agent, absentee bid, telephone, or internet, constitutes a bidder’s acceptance of these conditions. The highest
bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer retains the absolute right to reject any bid, to withdraw, pass or divide any lots, to combine
multiple lots, to advance the bidding at his or her absolute discretion and (in the case of error or dispute, whether during or after the sale) to determine the successful
bidder, to continue the bidding, cancel the sale or to re-offer and sell the lot in question. Under no circumstances are the consignors’ or agents acting on their behalf,
permitted to bid on their consignment. In the event of any dispute after the auction Moran’s sale record shall be conclusive.
(d) Absentee, Telephone and Internet Bidding: Moran’s offers absentee, telephone and internet bidding as a convenience to clients and does not accept liability for
errors or failures to execute such bids. Absentee and telephone bids must be recognized by Moran’s prior to auction day. When identical absentee bids are submitted
that become the highest bids at the auction, the bid first received by Moran’s shall be accepted as the winning bid. Telephone bidders are encouraged to leave
minimum bids in case of technical failure. Internet bidders are subject to an additional buyer’s premium, as noted below.
(e) Reserves: Unless indicated otherwise, lots may be offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. The
reserve for any lot shall not exceed its published estimate. Moran’s shall act to protect the reserve by bidding through the auctioneer, who may open bidding on any
lot below the reserve by placing a bid on the seller’s behalf. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the reserve amount, either by placing
consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. Lots without reserves are typically opened for bidding at 50% of their low estimate. In the absence of a
bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his discretion or deem the lot unsold if a bid is not recognized.
AFTER THE AUCTION
(a) Payment and Title Transfer: The buyer agrees to pay the sum of the hammer price plus a premium of 20% (of the hammer price) when paying by check, cash, or
wire transfer, or 22.5% if paying by credit card, together with any applicable tax. Buyers are strongly encouraged to provide full payment at the auction. Payment must
be received by Moran’s within the five business days immediately following the auction. Note: Buyers from outside the continental United States must pay via bank
wire transfer - Please contact our office for wire instructions. The buyer shall not acquire title or take possession of the lot until all amounts (including the hammer price,
premium and applicable taxes) due to Moran’s have been paid in full.
(b) Collection: Buyers are strongly encouraged to collect purchased items from the sale site at the time of the auction. Packing material and labor are provided free of
charge at the sale site during the auction. The packing of purchased lots at the auction is undertaken by Moran’s solely as a convenience to customers. Moran’s is not
liable for damage to glass or frames, except as a result of negligence on Moran’s part, regardless of cause in connection with this courtesy service.
(c) Storage: Following the auction, uncollected lots shall be relocated to and stored in Moran’s warehouse. Moran’s shall retain possession of all purchases until full
payment has been received from the buyer. Lots remaining uncollected after the fifth business day following the sale, regardless of payment status, are subject to a perlot daily storage charge of $10.00. In addition to other remedies available by law, Moran’s reserves the right to impose upon delinquent buyers a separate 1% monthly
charge (of the purchase price, or the maximum permitted by law) commencing on the sixth business day after the sale date.
(d) Shipping: Buyers are responsible for arranging their own shipping estimates and deliveries. Moran’s in our discretion and as a courtesy to buyers, can arrange to
have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded by a third party shipper at the request, expense and risk of the buyer. Moran’s assumes no responsibility for acts or
omissions in such packing or shipping by other packers or carriers, even if recommended by Moran’s. Nor does Moran’s assume any responsibility for any damage to
picture frames or to the glass therein. In circumstances where Moran’s arranges for such third party services, Moran’s may apply an administration charge of 10% of
that service fee.
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CONDITIONS OF SALE
(e) All Sales Final: Notwithstanding other terms mentioned herein, refunds shall be given at Moran’s sole discretion. Refunds requested on the grounds of authenticity
must be made within 10 days of the auction and accompanied by a supporting written statement from a recognized authority (defined as a person who has authored,
edited, or substantially contributed to a monograph on the artist, a person who has curated, organized or substantially contributed to a solo exhibition on the artist, a
person who has represented the artist’s estate or someone who represented or worked closely with the artist while they were alive and, in any of the above instances
physically handled works of the period, medium and subject matter in question during the course of their duties) stating that the object sold is incorrect or not the work
of the artist. Dealers, appraisers and representatives of other auction firms do not qualify as authenticators of individual artists unless they have had such specific
involvement with that artist’s work, as specified above, in addition to their daily duties. Refunded lots must be returned to Moran’s in the same condition as when sold.
Moran’s does not grant extensions to refund considerations based upon authenticity due to shipping delays. There are no exceptions to this refund policy.
LIABILITY AND LIMITED WARRANTY
(a) Liability: The buyer expressly agrees that (i) neither Moran’s nor the seller shall be liable, in whole or in part, for any special, indirect or consequential damages,
including, without limitation, loss of profits and (ii) the buyer’s damages, if any, are limited exclusively to the original purchase price paid for the lot.
(b) Limited Warranty: All property is sold as is. Neither Moran’s nor the consignor or our associates make any representation, express or implied warranty (including
merchantability and fitness) or guarantee in condition, size, provenance, medium, signature, inscription, exhibition history, importance, rarity, country of origin, age,
genuineness, historical relevance, monetary or other value, framing or lack thereof, mounting, conservation, coloring, palette, inscription, edition, style, label or other
descriptor. No statement in the catalogue, brochures, website, bill of sale or invoice, any supplementary material, or statements by any Moran’s employee shall be
deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability.
(c) Descriptions: No warranty, whether express or implied, is made with respect to any description contained in this auction or any second opinion. Any description of
the items or second opinion is for the courtesy of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots in person, and no description
of items has been made part of the basis of the transaction or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by the
Auctioneer. Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging, and are not grounds for the return of any lot.
(d) Estimates: All estimates provided are carefully considered opinions of Moran’s specialists, and are merely suggested guidelines for interested buyers. Buyers must
be aware that all property sold is subject to fluctuating values depending on the subjective interests of collectors and a wide variety of other uncontrollable factors. The
lots auctioned may sell at prices above, within, or below estimate.
(e) Notices, Demands and Refunds: Any demands for refunds, problems with the lot(s) sold or notices of any kind concerning the auction shall be in writing and
addressed to John Moran Auctioneers, Inc, 735 West Woodbury Road, Altadena, California 91001.
ADDITIONAL MATTERS
(a) Copyright: The copyright on all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Moran’s for this auction is and shall remain at all times the property of
Moran’s. Moran’s and the seller make no representation or warranty that the buyer will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to a purchased lot.
(b) Buyer’s Breach of Conditions: If a buyer fails to comply with any of these conditions, Moran’s may, in addition to asserting all remedies available by law, including the
right to hold that buyer liable for the purchase price, (i) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payment made by the buyer, (ii) resell the property without
reserve at public auction or privately upon notice to the buyer, or (iii) take such other action as we deem necessary or appropriate. If Moran’s resells the property, the
original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency between the original sale price and any subsequent mitigation sale, including warehousing,
the expenses of both sales, reasonable attorney’s fees, commissions, incidental damages and all other charges due hereunder. In the event that such buyer pays
a portion of the purchase price for any property, Moran’s shall apply the payment received to such property that Moran’s in our sole discretion, deems appropriate.
Moran’s shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code adopted in the State of California.
(c) Severability: Should any of these conditions be deemed unenforceable, invalid or illegal in any court having jurisdiction, that part shall be discounted and shall have
no effect on the enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein, which shall remain valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.
(d) Jurisdiction: The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these conditions and the conduct of the auction shall be governed and interpreted by the laws
of the State of California. By bidding, whether in person or by agent, by absentee bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer shall be deemed to have consented
to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the state of California or, if applicable, the federal courts sitting in this state. Further, the buyer agrees that the venue for any
action arising out of the failure to abide by these conditions, or any conduct related to or arising out of the auction, shall be the Los Angeles Superior Court, Pasadena
Branch located at 300 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, California 91101 or the Federal Court Central District located at 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California, 900124793.
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This catalogue is meant merely as a guide.
The Auctioneers do not warrant the accuracy, genuineness,
authenticity, description, weight, count or measure of any of the
lots specified herein.
Buyer’s Premiums
20% (of the hammer price) when paying by check, cash or wire transfer
22.5% if paying by credit card, together with any applicable tax
BIDDING INCREMENTS
$100 - $475 @ $25 increments
$500 - $950 @ $50 increments
$1,000 - $1,900 @ $100 increments
$2,000 - $4,750 @ $250 increments
$5,000 - $9,500 @ $500 increments
$10,000 - $19,000 @ $1,000 increments
$20,000 - $47,500 @ $2,500 increments
$50,000 - $95,000 @ $5,000 increments
$100,000 - $190,000 @ $10,000 increments
$200,000 - $480,000 @ $20,000 increments
$500,000 & above @ $50,000 increments,
or at Auctioneer's discretion.
View Illustrated Catalogue Online @
www.johnmoran.com
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1001 A large German silver pierced center bowl
Probably 19th century, possibly Zwickau, with swan mark and further unidentified
marks, stamped ‘’Germany’’, of oval form with a scalloped, scroll and floral decorated
rim suspending floral garlands, the body decorated overall with vines and birds,
raised on scrolled toes headed by cherubs in rocaille-framed cartouches, with
a scalloped glass liner, 9.5’’ H x 19.25’’ W x 15.5’’ D, 80.7 oz troy approximately,
est:$800/1200
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: The silver bowl in good
overall condition, with marks, scratches, tarnishing and wear commensurate with
age and use. Glass liner with a 1.5’’ x 1’’ chip to top edge, with corresponding cracks
extending 3’’ and 1.5’’ downwards from edge of chip. Weight does not include glass
liner.
1002 Three English pierced sterling silver baskets
1913, London, Shepheard & Co, each with maker’s mark and with further retailer’s
mark ‘’Asprey & Co.’’, each gilt-washed, with flower, scroll, insect and maskdecorated rim over an oval-shaped body raised on mask-headed scroll supports,
3 pcs, the larger: 3.75’’ H x 13’’ W x 11.25’’ D, 136.5 oz troy tw approximately,
est:$2500/3500
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: The two smaller, each:
3’’ H x 11’’ W x 9.5’’ D. Generally good condition. General marks, scratches, and
tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Extensive rubbed wear to gilt wash. A
few feet with remains of green felt lining to undersides.
1003 An English sterling silver ewer, Terrey
1842, London, maker’s mark of John Edward Terrey & Co, the hinged lid with a
cherub finial over a bulbous body decorated with applied grapevines suspended
from a foliate handle, on a spreading foot cast in deep relief with leaves, dolphins
and cresting waves, engraved with partially illegible inscription and a crest,
16’’ H x 5.5 Dia., 44.5 oz troy approximately, est:$2000/3000
Provenance: Estate of Charles Mack, Newhall. CA. Condition: General marks,
scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age. Four small dings to front
above and on inscription. Inscription largely rubbed.
1004 An English sterling silver tea service, Barnard
London, the teapot and double-handled waste bowl date marked 1820, with makers
mark of Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard; the later milk jug date marked 1831, with
makers mark of Edward, Edward Jr., John and William Barnard; comprising; a teapot
(5.25’’ H x 11’’ W), a waste bowl (4’’ H x 8’’ W), and a milk jug (3.75’’ H x 6’’ W); each
repousse-decorated with floral and foliate bands and gadrooned borders, with later
gilt wash, 3 pcs, gross weight: 48.2 oz troy tw approximately, est:$1000/2000
Note: The long-lived firm of Barnard was founded circa 1680 by Anthony Nelme, and
underwent many changes of ownership over the years until it became a subsidiary
of Padgett & Braham Ltd. in 1977. From 1796 Edward Barnard I served the firm as
a manager, and after owner John Emes’ death in 1808, became partner alongside
Emes’ wife Rebecca. After she withdrew in 1829 he became proprietor, along with
his sons Edward Barnard II, John Barnard, and William Barnard, trading under the
name Edward Barnard and Sons. Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara,
CA. Condition: Good condition overall. General light marks, scratches, rubbing and
tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Teapot with heavier rubbed wear and
pitting to surfaces. Handle and finial of teapot with typical discoloration and cracking
due to age. The gilding probably later.
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1005 A Chinese export silver cream jug & sugar bowl
Late 19th / early 20th century, Hong Kong, each with maker’s mark of Wing Nam & Co,
and Chinese character mark, further marked ‘’85’’, each repousse-decorated with a
dragon and with faux-bamboo handles, each monogrammed (‘’JF’’?), 2 pcs, the sugar
bowl: 3.5’’ H x 7’’ W, the cream jug: 3.25’’ H x 5.5’’ W, 12.9 oz troy tw approximately,
est:$700/900
Condition: Good condition overall. General light scratches, marks, rubbing and
tarnishing commensurate with age and use. The jug with a .25’’ ding to wall. The
sugar bowl lacking cover. Monogrammed, as stated
1006 A large Gorham pierced sterling silver vase
1913, with maker’s marks, further marked ‘’Sterling’’ and ‘’156A’’, the waved rim over
a trumpet-form body decorated with birds perched amongst tulips, daffodils and
peonies, on a domed circular foot, with glass liner, 25.25’’ H x 9’’ Dia., 51.2 oz troy
approximately, est:$1500/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Generally good
condition. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age
and use. Some oxidation to interior at bottom. The glass liner with a cloudy residue
extending three-quarters up from base, and with a crack extending approximately
5’’ - 6’’ from rim. Liner not included in weight.
1007 A Wallace Grande Baroque vermeil flatware service
Designed 1941, marked ‘’Wallace / Sterling’’, comprising: 10 large dinner forks (8.25’’),
18 dinner forks (7.5’’), 18 salad forks (6.5’’), 17 teaspoons (6.25’’), 18 oval soup spoons
(6.75’’), 18 modern hollow steel-bladed knives (9’’), 18 steel-bladed butter spreaders
(6.25’’), 4 serving spoons (8.75’’), 4 pierced serving spoons (8.75’’), 1 2-piece salad
/ berry solid serving set (the spoon and fork each: 9.5’’), 1 large hollow steel-tined
cold meat fork (11.25’’), 4 hollow casserole spoons with steel shell bowls (10.5’’), 2
hollow utility serving spoons with scalloped steel bowls (9.75’’), 1 hollow steel-bladed
pie / cake server (11’’), not monogrammed, 135 pcs, weighable sterling: 186.2 oz troy
approximately, est:$4000/6000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Generally good
condition. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age
and use. One tine of salad serving fork slightly bent. Not monogrammed, as stated. No
canteen. Weight does not include articles with steel parts.
1008 A Whiting sterling silver part flatware service
Designed 1902, with maker’s mark, further marked ‘’Sterling’’ and ‘’Pat. 1902 / R’d
1902’’, some with further various retailers’ marks, an assembled set in the ‘’Lily’’
pattern comprising: 6 teaspoons (5.75’’) (various monograms); 3 round bowl soup
spoons (6.75’’) (not monogrammed); 3 dinner forks (7.75’’) (not monogrammed); 3
salad forks (6.75’’) (2 monogrammed ‘D’, 1 monogrammed ‘S’); 3 hollow handle knives
with sterling blades (8.75’’) (2 monogrammed ‘D’, 1 ‘R’); 3 flat handle butter spreaders
(5.75’’) (each monogrammed ‘D’); and a jelly spoon (6’’) (monogrammed ‘A’), 22 pieces,
31.8 oz troy tw approximately, est:$500/700
Provenance: Estate, Glendale, CA. Condition: Generally good condition. With
scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Pieces
variously monogrammed; some pieces not monogrammed. No canteen.
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1009 A Tiffany & Co sterling silver tea service
1854 - 1869, mark of John C. Moore & Son for Tiffany & Co., further marked ‘’788’’,
in the ‘’Saratoga’’ pattern, comprising: a coffee pot (10.5’’ H x 9’’ W), a teapot
(9’’ H x 8.5’’ W), a lidded milk jug (8’’ H x 6’’ W), and a covered sugar bowl (7’’ H x
6’’ W), each monogrammed ‘’G’’, 4 pcs, gross weight 87.5 oz troy tw approximately,
est:$5000/7000
Condition: Good condition overall. Light scratches, marks and rubbing commensurate
with age and use. Insulator caps with typical cracking and oxidation due to age.
Monogrammed, as stated.
1010 A Russian 84-standard silver egg
1891, Moscow, assayer’s mark of Lev Oleks, apparently lacking maker’s mark, the
eagle finial surmounting the scroll-decorated hinged body opening to reveal an
imperial double-headed eagle, raised on C-scroll legs, 4.75’’ H x 2’’ Dia., 5.52 oz troy
approximately, est:$800/1200
Condition: Good condition overall. With light rubbing, marks, scratches and tarnishing
commensurate with age and use.
1011 A French gilt brass-mounted crystal desk set
19th century, unmarked, comprising: an inkwell (6’’ H x 8’’ Dia.) and a pair of
candlesticks (each: 8’’H x 4.25’’ Dia.), 3 pcs, est:$1200/1600
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Overall good condition.
General marks and scratches and commensurate with age and use. Gilding with
extensive rubbed wear on all three pieces. Stem of one candle nozzle slightly bent.
Other candle nozzle removable from socket only with difficulty. Scattered spots of
verdigris. Rim of brass mount on glass inkwell insert slightly bent.
1012 An Austrian guilloche enamel & silver vanity set
Circa 1900, several pieces marked ‘’Made in Austria’’, of pink enamel, comprising: a
hand mirror (15.25’’), a hairbrush (10.25’’), a comb (7.5’’), a large clothes brush (7.75’’),
a small clothes brush (6.25’’), a shoe horn (8.5’’), a nail buff (4.5’’), a tray (9.75’’ x 5.75’’),
a square etched glass bottle (5.75’’), a circular etched glass powder box (2.5’’ H x
4.75’’ Dia.) a hinged dresser box (2’’ H x 4.5’’ W x 3.25’’ D’’, a button hook (7.5’’), a nail
file (7’’), a knife (4.5’’), and a buzzer (2’’ x 2’’), monogrammed ‘’MJB’’, 15 pcs, with
original monogrammed fitted silk and velvet-lined leather case, the case: 3.5’’ H x
24.5’’ W x 18’’ D, est:$1500/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Generally good
condition. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age
and use. A section of comb teeth broken off and loose in holder. Top of large brush
detached. Oxidation to button hook, knife and file. Typical discoloration to brush
bristles. Leather handle broken off case; not retained. Spots and discoloration to case
lining due to age. Rubbed wear and scratches to case overall. Corners of case worn.
Silver content unknown; silver not tested. Retains key.
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1013 A Biedermeier vitrine cabinet
First half 19th century, probably German, walnut, ebonized and pine, the pedimented
cornice over a glazed door flanked by glazed panels divided by engaged columns,
enclosing four shelves and a mirrored back, 63’’ H x 47’’ W x 17’’ D, est:$1000/2000
Provenance: Private Collection Valencia, CA. Condition: Generally good condition.
General marks, scratches and typical nicks, chips and shrinkage cracks
commensurate with age and use. Scattered losses to veneer, particularly on the
molding of cornice on right side, including one 4.5’’ long. A large loss to veneer on left
side of case, 7’’ long.
1014 A Continental sofa table
Mid-19th century, mahogany veneer and pine secondary wood, the top of serpentine
rectangular outline with acanthus-carved molding on two ring-turned acanthuscarved supports joined by a similarly decorated stretcher, 29’’ H x 53’’ W x 33’’ D,
est:$500/700
Provenance: Private Collection Valencia, CA. Condition: Generally good condition.
General marks, scratches and rubbing commensurate with age and use. Typical
scattered chips and losses to veneer. One foot with a repaired break with glue
residue. Another foot with a 4-inch repair to veneer of molded edge. Structurally
sound.
1015 A Continental carved walnut tall case clock, LFS
Late 19th century, the case probably German, signed to backplate of movement ‘’LFS’’
(Lorenz Furtwangler & Sohne), the case apparently unsigned, the circular gilt and
silvered dial with black Arabic numeral markers, enclosed within a square hood with
a glazed door beneath an arched pediment centering a shell, over an open gallery
exposing pendulum and weights suspended between turned baluster supports, on an
outset square base raised on bun feet, 90’’ H x 26.5’’ W x 15.5’’ D, est:$800/1200
Provenance: Estate Glendale, CA. Condition: Good condition overall. General
marks, scratches and rubbing to surfaces commensurate with age and use. Typical
shrinkage cracks and scattered nicks and chips. A deeper shrinkage crack to door
extending from bottom edge to aperture. A loss to volute of Ionic capital on left of
base. Movement original and complete. Not in running condition. Moran’s does not
guarantee running condition of clocks and watches.
1016 A Maitland-Smith architectural birdcage on stand
Late 20th century, with Maitland-Smith label to slide-out tray, mahogany and brass,
in the form of a Baroque domed, porticoed temple with spires mounted on a square
tabletop raised on turned, tapering legs, 71’’ H x 20.75’’ W x 20.75’’ D, est:$1000/1500
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Good condition overall.
General light marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. The dowels
supporting one corner cupola have been re-secured with glue. The fiberboard
sheet forming bottom of slide-out tray with 8 small circular gouges with holes in the
centers, and an additional shallow gouge without a hole. Veneer to front of tray with
shallow chips running 2 inches along bottom edge. The cage is secured to the stand.
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1017 A Schierholz porcelain center bowl on stand
Mid 20th century, with blue shield and oak leaf mark to undersides of basket and
stand, the base also with impressed shield and oak leaf mark and numbered ‘’930’’,
the removable basket-form bowl with reticulated rim and a garland of applied flowers
supported by a further floral garland held aloft by six putti on an oval base, overall:
11.5’’ H x 15’’ W x 10’’ D, est:$500/700
Condition: Scattered chips to edges of applied flowers of both basket and stand,
most minor but some larger than 1/8 inch. The base with an area of larger losses to
two flowers and a leaf. Two flowers in other areas of base also with larger losses of
whole petals. Three cherubs with abrasions to glaze on tops of heads. One cherub
with restoration to a toe.
1018 Two Berlin (KPM) porcelain plaques
Late 19th / early 20th century, unsigned, each with impressed ‘’KPM’’ and scepter
mark, each titled verso, the first: ‘’Medea’’ after N. Sichel (Nathaniel Sichel, 1843
- 1907 German); the second: ‘’L’esclave’’ (The Slave) after de Chatillon (Joseph de
Chatillon, 1808 - 1881 American); each in a wooden frame with old trade label verso,
2 pcs, each overall, 14.5’’ H x 11.5’’ W, est:$4000/6000
Condition: Each plaque not including frame: 9.25’’ H x 6.5’’ W. Each: Good condition
overall. Plaques with typical light scratches and rubbing. Frames with light marks,
rubbing and abrasions. One frame with a .5’’-long loss to carved molding in upper left
corner.
1019 A gilt brass-mounted Sevres style porcelain urn
Late 19th / early 20th century, signed ‘’C. Velly’’, cobalt ground, the domed cover
with floral finial on an ovoid body hand painted with a continuous frieze depicting a
courting couple in a riparian landscape, above a waisted socle on a circular base,
33’’ H x 8’’ Dia., est:$800/1200
Provenance: Private Collection, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Condition: General light
marks, scratches and rubbing commensurate with age. The cover with extensive
restorations. Crazing to painted surface.
1020 A Navajo woven woolen rug
Mid 20th century ore earlier, grey field, centering four diamonds outlined in red,
black and cream, with a dark brown border with cream and red arrow decoration,
8’10’’ H x 5’5’’ W, est:$700/1000
Provenance: Estate, Southern California. Condition: Good condition overall. Two small
(.5’’ x .5’’) holes, one each to top and bottom in brown border. A few small areas of
soiling. A dark tan-colored stain to white area in field (1’’ x .25’’). Additional scattered
large tan-colored stains. A narrow line of mismatched brown wool woven into one
side border extending 10’’ from selvedge to first red band in field, either a repair or
spirit line.
1021 A Navajo Germantown rug
First half 20th century, 34’’ H x 27’’ W, est:$1500/2000
Condition: Generally good condition. Fringe intact. Colors bright and fresh. Scattered
minor losses to selvedge binding. A few spots of minor moth damage, the largest
.25’’ x .25’’. A professional repair to red border (1.5’’ x 1’’). A hole to center device
(.25’’ x .25’’).
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1022 An exceptional contemporary Navajo yei rug
Second half 20th century, by Virginia Nakai, Shiprock, NM, with Garland’s Navajo
Rugs, Sedona, AZ tag, finely woven of natural and dyed wool with a design of twelve
Yei figures, 71.5’’ H x 48’’ W, est:$2000/3000
Note: Original retail price $6500. Condition: Excellent, like new condition.
1023 A Navajo silver concho belt
Early 20th century, the buckle stamped verso with initials ‘’JA’’, composed of
nine scalloped oval conchos with stamped borders centering a repousse rosette
(each 3’’ x 3.5’’), and a repousse decorated oval buckle, 38.5’’ L, est:$400/600
Provenance: Estate, Southern California. Condition: Good condition overall. General
marks, tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Leather soft and
pliant.
1024 A Navajo coin silver squash blossom necklace
Made from hammered U.S. ten cent silver coins with the larger central blossom made
from hammered US half dollar silver coins, 22’’ L, 15.40 oz, est:$700/900
Condition: Overall good condititon with normal signs of wear commensurate with age.
1025 A Navajo coin silver naja necklace
Made from hammered U.S. ten cent silver coins and six U.S. dollar silver coins with a
large horseshoe-shaped naja mounted with a round, light green turquoise cabochon,
24’’ L, 16.22 oz , est:$1000/1500
Condition: Overall good condititon with normal signs of wear commensurate with age.
1026 A group of Mexican silver & amethyst jewelry
Stamped Taxco 980, comprising a link necklace, a bangle and a brooch with a hand
and flower motif, 17.75’’, 5.25’’ and 2.5’’ respectively, 3 pcs, est:$800/1200
Condition: Overall good condition with normal signs of wear commensurate with age.
A few prongs need to be tightened, amethyst in brooch split and held by mounting.
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1027 A group of Mexican silver knot jewelry
Signed Celia Harris, comprising a collar (15.5’’) , a bracelet (7’’) and a pair of clipearrings, 4 pcs, est:$800/1200
Condition: Overall good condition with normal signs of wear commensurate with age.
Most patina flaked off, earrings converted for both clips and hooks on reserve end.
1028 An 8-volume set: ‘Casas Grandes’ by C. Di Peso
Dr. Charles C. Di Peso, et al, ‘’Casas Grandes: A Fallen Trading Center of the Gran
Chichimeca’’, Flagstaff, Arizona: the Amerind Foundation, Northland Press, 1974,
first edition, hardcover, the complete set comprising: Vol 1: ‘’Preceramic -Viejo
Periods; Vol 2: Medio Period; Vol 3: Tardio and Espanoles Periods; Vol 4: Dating and
Architecture; Vol 5: Architecture; Vol 6: Ceramics and Shell; Vol 7: Stone and Metal;
Vol 8: Bone, Economy and Burials, each volume: 12’’ x 9.25’’, 8 pcs, est:$600/900
Note: Volumes 1-3, by Dr. Charles C. Di Peso, are a narrative of the excavation and
research over a fifteen year period of the Casas Grande project. Volumes 4 - 8,
written by John B. Rinaldo and Gloria J. Fenner, contain the source material and
scientific data upon which the researchers based their evaluations and conclusions.
Complete 8-volume sets of this work are scarce. Condition: Like new- unused and
unopened. In original shrink-wrap.
1029 After Dallin, a patinated bronze ‘Massasoit’
Circa 1920, signed ‘’Dallin’’ (Cyrus Edwin Dallin, 1861 - 1944 American) with copy write
symbol, titled ‘’Massasoit’’, depicting the chief standing gazing forward and holding
a peace pipe, on an integral rectangular base, 11.5’’ H x 2.75’’ W x 4’’ D, est:$1500/2500
Note: This sculpture is after the large-scale 1920 version commissioned by the
Improved Order of Red Men as a monument for the Plymouth Tercentenary.
Massasoit (c. 1581 - 1661) was the chief of the Wampanoag tribe. He is credited with
forging a strong relationship with the English colonists, preventing the failure of the
Plymouth colony and the starvation of the Pilgrims during their early years there.
Provenance: Sold Skinner’s, Sept 11, 2009, Lot 436, for $6500. Condition: General
marks, scratches and rubbing commensurate with age. Mouthpiece of pipe broken
off- not retained.
1030 Frank Coburn (1862-1938 Los Angeles, CA)
‘’Chief Hoostogl - Nez Perce Tribe’’, signed lower right: F. Coburn, titled verso, oil on
canvas laid to artist’s board, 15’’ x 11’’, est:$5000/7000
Provenance: Private Collection, Burbank, CA. Condition: Visual: Generally good
condition with two minor stable diagonal creases in the upper right corner with
corresponding scant paint loss along the creases. With the artist’s black painted
border along the four edges.
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1031 Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988 El Cajon, CA)
Portrait of an Indian, signed lower right: O. Wieghorst and with artist’s brand device,
ink on paper, image size: 5.25’’ x 4’’, est:$1000/1500
Provenance: Private Collection, Northern California. Condition: Visual: Generally good
condition with very minor toning to the paper. Not examined out of the frame.
1032 Alexander Phimister Proctor (1860-1950 New York, NY)
‘’A Peddler in an Indian Country’’, and ‘’Over the Banks into the Cow Coral (sic)’’,
each: signed with initials and inscribed lower right: A.P.P., the second: initialed again
and dated lower right: 1876- P, each: ink on paper under glass, sight dimensions of the
first: 7’’ x 6.5’’, est:$800/1200
Note: Sight dimensions of the second: 6.75’’ x 10’’. Provenance: Sotheby, ParkeBernet, Los Angeles, CA, 1980, lot 720. Condition: Visual: Each: taped to the front
mat with paper tape. Remnants of older tape in the upper corners. Minor toning
and soiling to the paper. The first: with a few scattered spots of foxing and/or stain
throughout. The second: A diagonal crease in the upper left. Ink bleed from the verso
in the right center. A tiny hole in the left center. Minor handling creases in the lower
right.
1033 Hugo A. Possner (1859-1933 Los Angeles, CA)
Portrait of William S. Hart (1864-1946), signed lower right: H. Possner, oil on canvas,
40’’ x 30’’, est:$2000/3000
Note: William S. Hart was an American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and
producer. The present work is a painting after a circa 1918 photograph of the actor
taken at the Chircosta Studio, Pittsburgh, PA. Provenance: Estate of Charles Mack,
Newhall, CA. Condition: Visual: Generally good condition with scattered stable
craquelure. Blacklight: Apparently no evidence of restoration under blacklight. Heavy
masking varnish.
1034 A Northwest coast halibut club
Late 19th / early 20th century, of polychrome painted carved wood, 18.25’’ H x 4’’ W,
est:$1500/2500
Condition: With original paint. Scratches, dings and rubbing commensurate with age
and use.
1035 An Inuit model kayak
Late 19th century, Norton Sound, Alaska, polychrome painted wood and hide,
depicting to scale a one-man split prow craft rigged with sinew and hide strap
lashings for accompanying paddle and harpoons, the seated hunter wearing a
hooded parka, 5.25’’ H x 23’’ W x 4’’ D, est:$1000/1500
Literature: For an almost identical example, see National Geographic, February 1983,
‘’Peoples of the Arctic’’, pp. 198 - 205. Issue included with the lot. Condition: Overall
very good original condition. No damages to hull, covering, or figure. Areas of soiling
throughout, commensurate with age.
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1036 A San Ildefonso blackware plate, Maria & Julian
20th century, signed ‘’Marie & Julian’’ (Maria & Julian Martinez), of shallow flaring
form, painted in matte against a highly polished slip with a design of three concentric
narrow bands encircling a wide negative band of repeating stylized feathers,
1.5’’ H x 13.5’’ Dia., est:$1500/2500
Condition: Excellent original condition. General light scratches, marks and rubbing
commensurate with age. The rim slightly uneven. No repairs or flaws detected under
black light.
1037 An Apache basketry olla
First half 20th century, the circular flaring neck over a high-shouldered ovoid
body decorated with vertical bands of stacked diamonds, 17.25’’ H x 12’’ Dia.,
est:$2500/3500
Condition: Excellent original condition. No visible missing stitches to rim or body.
1038 A Pomo basketry vessel
Circa 1880s, oval shaped, 4.25’’ H x 7.75’’ W, est:$1000/1500
Condition: Excellent overall condition. Rim lip with no stitches missing or breaks. No
flaws discernable in body.
1039 An Apache basketry vessel
Circa 1880s, bowl shaped, 4.5’’ H x 15’’ W, est:$1000/2000
Condition: Good condition, considering age. Rim edge with no stitches missing or
breaks. Body in near-perfect condition excluding typical slight wear to center of
underside. Would benefit from light cleaning.
1040 A Navajo Second Phase Chief’s blanket
Circa 1920 - 1930 of natural and dyed wool, transitional style with a stepped
geometric design of dark brown, cream, and yellow on red ground, 5’0’’ H x 4’0’’ W,
est:$1500/2000
Provenance: Residence, Arcadia, CA. Condition: Very good condition overall. Two
small corner repairs.
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1041 A Navajo sterling silver & copper figure
20th century, marked ‘’Sterling’’ with arrow-shaped mark, bearing printed label to
underside: ‘’Clifton Bia / Navajo / Canyon De Chelly, AZ’’, depicting an eagle dancer
poised on one foot with wings spread, set with seventeen small round turquoise
stones, on a circular base inset with a copper band, 12’’ H x 8’’ W, est:$900/1500
Condition: Good condition overall. General light scratches marks, wear and tarnishing
commensurate with age.
1042 Six Native American portrait photographs, Dobbs
Early 20th century, comprising: four Eskimo portraits, each signed in the negative
‘’BB Dobbs’’ (Beverly B. Dobbs, 1868 - 1937, Bellingham, WA) with copy write, each
inscribed in ink to lower margin ‘’Nome’’, the first numbered 123, dated 1903 (image
size: 9.25’’ x 7.25’’), the second numbered 213, dated 1904 (image size: 9.25’’ x 7.5’’),
the third numbered 809, dated 1906 (image size: 9.5’’ x 7.5’’), the fourth numbered
810, dated 1906 (image size: 9.75’’ x 8’’); and two additional group portraits of plains
Indians, each unsigned (each image size: 6.25’’ x 4’’), 6 pcs, est:$600/800
Condition: Each mounted on cardboard. The first Dobbs lacking left-hand margin.
The second Dobbs lacking top margin and with a large (3’’ x 1’’) piece missing from
lower right corner. The third Dobbs with a small chip to margin in lower right corner,
not affecting image. The fourth Dobbs with a chip to lower left hand corner, a tear
extending 1.25 inch from lower edge, a tear extending .25 inch from lower edge, and
a small (less than .25’’) tear to top edge. The two unsigned slightly bent; one with a .5’’
chip to lower edge, the other with two parallel creases.
1043 A Pima basketry olla
First half 20th century, the flared neck over a bulbous body decorated with sections of
horizontal bands within vertical borders, 13.75’’ H x 14.5’’ Dia., est:$800/1200
Condition: A 1.5’’ area of stitch loss to second coil beneath rim. Several additional
scattered areas of stitch loss, ranging from 1/8th inch to 2 inches. Otherwise good
condition.
1044 Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952 Los Angeles, CA)
‘’A Walpi Man’’, 1900-3, signed in ink lower right: Curtis, sepia-toned gelatin silver
print on rag paper under glass, paper size: 15.75’’ x 10.75’’, est:$4000/6000
Note: With the artist’s copyright blindstamp and number ‘K*-03 (?)’ lower left, with a
second partial copyright blindstamp along the extreme lower left edge: Copyrighted
1900. Provenance: Private Collection, Oakville, WA. Condition: Visual: The paper
loose. Scattered spots of uneven toning along the edges. Two 1’’ vertical surface
scuffs above the figure’s head in the upper center and a few other scattered minor
scant spots of uneven toning and one minor 1’’ scratch in the upper right. The lower
edge possibly trimmed .25’’ removing the lower half of the blindstamp.
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1045 Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952 Los Angeles, CA)
‘’Three Chiefs, Piegan’’, 1900, signed in ink lower right: Curtis, sepia-toned platinum
print on rag paper under glass, paper size: 12.5’’ x 16’’, est:$3000/5000
Note: With the artist’s copyright blindstamp and number ‘52-00’ lower left.
Provenance: Private Collection, Oakville, WA. Condition: Visual: The paper partially
affixed to non-archival cardboard backing but removable. .25’’ of the left, right and
upper edges bent around the cardboard backing and with scattered nail holes and a
few nail hole tears along the extreme edges. Some scattered spots of uneven toning
to the edges. A few scattered surface abrasions in the lower center. Minor paper
toning.
1046 Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952 Los Angeles, CA)
‘’Invocation - Sioux’’, 1907, unsigned and without blindstamp, sepia-toned platinum
print on rag paper under glass, paper size: 16.25’’ x 11.75’’, est:$2000/3000
Note: With negative number twice lower left: 509-07. Provenance: Private Collection,
Oakville, WA. Condition: Visual: The upper edge affixed to non-archival cardboard
backing. Uneven toning throughout with some darker areas to the right and above the
figure and some whiter areas along the left, right and upper edges. .25’’ of the lower
edge bent around the cardboard backing. Five nail holes along the extreme lower
edge. A few scattered surface scuffs to the right and left of the figure and between
the figure’s legs. Minor paper toning.
1047 Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952 Los Angeles, CA)
‘’Canyon de Chelley, Arizona, Navaho’’, 1904, signed in ink lower right: Curtis,
gelatin silver print on paper laid to foam core under glass, paper size: 16.25’’ x 21’’,
est:$5000/7000
Note: With the artist’s copyright blindstamp and number ‘368-04’ lower left. Condition:
Visual: A 1.5’’ repaired stable tear along the center left of the upper edge and a .75’’
surface scratch along the center right of the upper edge. A vertical area of surface
rubbing and discoloration extending the height of the photograph in the right center.
A few tiny specks of loss scattered throughout. Fogging along the edges. Laid to
foam-core as stated.
1048 Captain Cook’s Third Voyage, Eight engravings
Eight Engravings From the Atlas Accompanying Captain James Cook and King ‘’A
Voyage to the Pacific Ocean’’, drawn by John Webber (1751-1793 British), ‘’Canoes
of Oonalashka’’, plate 50; ‘’The Tschuktschi, and their Habitations’’, plate 51; ‘’Caps
of the Natives of Oonalashka’’, plate 56; ‘’A Sledge of Kamtschatka’’, plate 71; ‘’A
View at Bolsheretzkoi, in Kamtschatka’’, plate 72; ‘’A Man of Kamtschatka’’, plate
75; ‘’A Woman of Kamtschatka’’, plate 76; and ‘’Summer and Winter Habitations, in
Kamtschatka’’, plate 77, each paper size: 22’’ H x 16’’ W, est:$400/600
Literature: Engraver: W. Sharp. Note: John Webber accompanied Captain James
Cook (1728-1779) on his third and final voyage to the Pacific Ocean as the official ship
artist. The voyage focused on discovering the Northwest Passage and conducting
further exploration of the area of the Pacific Ocean North of the Equator. Views of
this trip, including the present works, were presented in large format atlases that
were published in London in 1784-85. Provenance: Private Collection, Altadena, CA.
Condition: Each: With various nibbles and creases. Scattered foxing and staining
throughout. ‘’A Woman of Kamtschatka’’ with a 4-inch half-circle paper area missing
from the right center margin. ‘’Summer and Winter’’ with heavier soiling and a heavier
crease in the upper left
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1049 A small Apache basketry olla
Circa 1920 - 1930, with geometric design, 7.5’’ H x 6.5’’ Dia., est:$800/1200
Condition: Excellent original condition. No breaks or stitch losses to lips or bodies.
1050 A Pima basketry vessel
Circa 1900, bowl-shaped, 3.75’’ H x 16’’ W, est:$800/1200
Condition: Good condition overall. Rim lip with no missing stitches or breaks. A few
scattered small areas on underside with missing stitches- very minor.
1051 Two Yokut bowl-shaped baskets
Circa 1930s, each with geometric design, the first: 4.75’’ x 8.5’’; the second:
4.25’’ x 7.75’’, 2 pcs, est:$800/1000
Condition: Overall very good condition. No stitch losses to rims, lips, or bodies.
1052 An Apache basketry vessel
Circa 1900, bowl-shaped, 3.5’’ H x 14’’ W, est:$500/750
Condition: Overall good condition. No missing stitches or breaks to lip/rim. Minor
scattered stitch losses to underside.
1053 A finely woven Pomo basket
Circa 1920s - 1930s, of flattened circular form crisply decorated with pronged devices,
2’’ H x 5’’ Dia., est:$1000/1500
Condition: Excellent original condition.
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1054 Three Pima baskets
One tray and two bowls, each with geometric motifs, the first: 6’’ x 14’’; the second:
2.75’’ x 9.25’’; the third: 2’’ x 8.5’’, 3 pcs, est:$700/900
Condition: Overall good condition. No stitch losses or breaks to rims or bodies.
1055 A Hopi flat Kachina doll with tableta
Late 19th / early 20th century, polychrome painted in red, black, cream, and tan, with
a protruding snout, trade bead and turquoise necklace, and feathers applied to head
and tableta crown, 18.5’’ H x 7.75’’ W, est:$1000/2000
Condition: General chipping and rubbed wear to surfaces overall commensurate with
age.
1056 Two Hopi Kachina flat dance wands
20th century, each polychrome decorated on both sides, the first: depicting a corn
dancer (12.5’’ H x 3.5’’ W); the second: with rainbow-colored horizontal stripes
(8.5’’ H x 3’’ W), 2 pcs, est:$300/500
Condition: General paint loss and wear commensurate with age.
1057 Two Hopi flat Kachina dolls
20th century, each polychrome painted with tabletas, the first: with trade bead and
turquoise necklace (9’’ H x 8.5’’ W), the second: with twisted cloth band (8’’ H x 6’’ W),
2 pcs, est:$600/900
Condition: Overall good condition and quality. General rubbed wear and scattered
chips commensurate with age.
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1058 An Eastern Sioux catlinite human effigy pipe
Mid-19th century, possibly Great Lakes region, the bowl carved in the form of a
human figure with incised hair, Medicine Wheel (Sacred Hoop) medallion necklace
and loin cloth, depicted kneeling with arms resting to sides and facing away from
the stem carved in the form of a fish with incised scales, fins, gills, and ‘’Medicine
Wheel’’ eyes and mouth, 4’’ H x 2’’ W x 13.8’’ D, est:$3000/4000
Note: The ‘’Medicine Wheel’’ or ‘’Sacred Hoop’’ symbol is depicted on the medallion
worn by the figure as well as in the eye of the fish. The ‘’Medicine Wheel’’ is
composed of four quadrants within a circle, representing the four stages in life,
the four elements (earth, wind, fire and water), and the four seasons, and conveys
the concept of life as balanced and non-linear. Provenance: Private Collection, Los
Angeles, CA. Condition: Nicely carved. Exhibits a deep red patina over entire surface.
Pipe bowl blackened from use. Surface scratches commensurate with age. Front
section of left foot (middle arch to toes) with well executed repair. Pipe stem appears
to be attached to bowl with an adhesive. Minute chips to the bowl edge and to bottom
fins of fish. A groove above the human figure’s right shoulder which appears to have
been intentionally executed, possibly reflecting an actual scar on the figure model.
1059 A large Germantown four panel weaving
Circa 1880 - 1890, wool, in seven colors, 55’’ H x 69’’ W, est:$10,000/15,000
Condition: Very good condition overall. With scattered professional repairs. Remnants
of end fringe to one end.
1060 A large Germantown weaving
Circa 1890, wool, 68.5’’ H x 67’’ W, est:$7500/10,000
Condition: Very good condition overall. A few repaired areas, otherwise 99 percent
original. One silver dollar-sized light tan-colored stain.
1061 A Native American child’s classic blanket
Mid 19th century, woven of natural and indigo-dyed blue and lac-dyed red wool in a
‘’Squat-T’’ design on a striped ground, 55’’ H x 34’’ W, est:$5000/7000
Condition: Good condition overall. With scattered professional repairs. An area of
fading, approximately 4’’ by 8’’ (probably caused by wearing - neck area). Scattered
stains. Borders in good condition.
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1062 A Navajo Ute Style Chief’s Blanket, First Phase
Mid 19th century, woven in handspun wool of natural ivory, dark brown and black and
indigo-dyed blue and lac-dyed red, composed of stripes on a banded ground, 171.5
cm x 141 cm, 67.5’’ H x 55.5’’ W, est:$100,000/200,000
Literature: For a similar example, possibly by the same weaver, see ‘’Infinity of
Nations’’ the catalogue of the permanent exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National
Museum of the American Indian in New York. Note: Moran’s is proud to offer this
rare artifact, arriving on the market for the first time since its acquisition by the
consignor’s family in the 1870’s. An important example of Native American textile
art, the blanket arrives at auction from the collection of descendents of Norwegian
immigrant Johan Tjentland, later known as John Chantland, who owned a dry goods
store in Mayville, Dakota Territory. Chantland traded goods for the blanket in the
1870’s, and it has since remained by descent in the family collection, having never
been exhibited, re-emerging in public view only in the present day. The Navajo
learned to weave using the Pueblo vertical loom in the 17th century. They copied
various forms of Pueblo blankets including the man’s shoulder blanket, which was
a simple design of stripes in alternating colors of natural wools, usually ivory and
black, sometimes including bands of wool colored with indigo or other natural dyes,
and was woven in a rectangular format that was wider than it was long. The Navajo
blankets of what is called the ‘’First Phase’’ developed closely from these Pueblo
examples, with the earliest known specimen dating from about 1750 and the majority
dating from the late 18th century to about 1850, when the more complicated Second
and Third Phase designs, featuring diamonds, half-diamonds and other elements,
began to predominate. The effectiveness of the design of the First Phase depends
on the careful placement and balance of different widths of stripes, which were
meant to run horizontally across the shoulders when the blanket was worn. The
tight weave and use of the finest wool ensured exceptional durability and made it
virtually waterproof. Expensive even at the time of their manufacture, these status
symbols were usually worn only by chiefs but also were highly prized as strikingly
beautiful works of art by both Spanish and native traders, including the Sioux and
Cheyenne. The Ute particularly favored them, hence the designation “Ute Style’’. In
the 1870’s these blankets sold for around $100 – 150, a large sum for the time. Today,
fewer than one hundred are known to exist. We wish to thank Dr. David Wenger,
of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, for the dye analysis testing of this
textile. Provenance: Private Collection, Los Angeles County, CA. Condition: Excellent
condition overall for age. Dye analysis testing shows that sample red fibers were
dyed with lac and that sample blue fibers were dyed with indigo. There is no evidence
of synthetic dyes. Some wear to foundation, primarily in three of the brown stripes.
Some losses to both end borders. Sides intact with no losses. Approximately five
scattered small puncture holes, ranging in size from approximately .125’’ x .5’’ to one
approximately .25’’ x .5’’ located in the center brown stripe. Stains visible in three of
the cream stripes, evident on both sides, ranging in size from approximately 1.5’’ x 2’’
to 9.5’’ x 3’’. Apparently has never been cleaned.
1063 A room size Navajo style Mexican rug
Second half 20th century, woven in wool of natural cream and black and syntheticdyed red, 12’5’’ H x 14’4’’ W, est:$2000/3000
Condition: Overall good condition. Scattered minor light spot soiling. A storage crease
down the center.
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1064 Einar Cortsen Petersen (1885-1986 Los Angeles, CA)
‘’Hangman’s Creek’’, signed and dated lower right: Einar Petersen 1914, signed again,
inscribed and titled verso, oil on canvas laid to artist’s board, 16’’ x 20’’, est:$800/1200
Provenance: Private Collection, Newport Beach, CA. Condition: Visual: A 2’’ surface
scratch with a few spots of corresponding losses in the upper right. A few spots of
loss along the left center. Fine, stable scattered craquelure and crazing throughout.
Blacklight: A 2.5’’ vertical scratch with touch-up in the upper left.
1065 Kevin Macpherson (1956-* Escondido, NM)
‘’Hazy Afternoon’’, signed lower left: Kevin Macpherson, signed again and titled
verso, oil on canvasboard, 11’’ x 14’’, est:$800/1000
Provenance: with The Redfern Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA (see verso label); Private
Collection, Northern California, acquired from the above. Condition: Visual: Generally
good condition. Blacklight: No evidence of restoration under blacklight.
1066 George Joseph Koch (1884-1951 Monterey, CA)
Cypress Tree Along the Carmel Coast, signed and dated lower right: G. Koch 17,
tempera on board, 16’’ x 20’’, est:$500/800
Provenance: Private Collection, Boulder, CO. Condition: Visual: Generally good
condition. Not examined out of the frame.
1067 Eyvind Earle (1916-2000 Carmel, CA)
‘’Santa Ynez Memories’’, signed lower right: Eyvind Earle, numbered lower left:
49/200, serigraph on board under Plexiglas, sight size: 21’’ x 27’’, est:$400/600
Note: An Eyvind Earle Ltd. Print. Provenance: Private Collection, Pasadena, CA.
Condition: Visual: Generally good condition. Not examined out of the frame.
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1068 A collection of walking sticks and canes
19th and 20th century, of various origins, the first: of hand carved wood with a wine
barrel-form handle unscrewing to reveal a corkscrew, with brass mount inscribed
‘’John Walker / 17 Old Court Mansion / Kensington, W8 / 9th May 1929’’ (35.25’’); the
second: marked ‘’Brigg London’’, the carved dog’s head handle with a hinged mouth
(36.25’’); the third: with telescope handle (36’’); the fourth: of inlaid wood with handle
carved as a man’s head with a tall pointed cap (35.5’’); the fifth: the handle a globe
with world map (35’’); the sixth: with partial label printed ‘’Kenya’’, the carved handle
depicting an elephant and two giraffe’s heads (37’’); the seventh: with carved lion’s
head handle (31’’); the eighth: of carved hickory with twist shaft (36.5’’); the ninth: of
pigskin-covered wood with brass mounts (35’’); the tenth: of spiral-carved hardwood
with brass mounts (42’’); the eleventh: with leather tag stamped ‘’Whistle Creek / The
Walking Stick Company, of carved hickory (37.25’’); the twelfth: of black-painted metal
with woven straw handle (34’’), 12 pcs, est:$1000/1200
Condition: Generally good condition. With rubbing, scratches and marks
commensurate with age and use. The second: lacking end cap. The third: rim around
lens bent. The sixth: a vertical split in shaft, 3’’ long. The ninth: pigskin on handle
partially torn and lifting to reveal wood and plaster. The eleventh: missing end cap.
1069 A Rene Lalique ‘Formose’ vase, No. 934
Designed 1924, engraved ‘’R. Lalique France’’, of milky opalescent glass, the short
neck over a circular body molded with a shoal of shibunkin fish, 6.75’’ H x 6.5’’ Dia.,
est:$1500/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Overall good condition.
General light wear commensurate with age. Typical scuffing to underside.
1070 A Lalique ‘Quatre Moineaux du Japon’ table clock
Designed 1928, the case signed ‘’R. Lalique France’’, the circular glass dial with black
Arabic numerals marked ‘’ATO’’, the movement marked ‘’Leon Hatot, Fabricants,
Paris’’ and ‘’Made in France’’, within a square frosted glass case molded in relief
with birds perched amongst dogwood blossoms, 7.25’’ H x 7.25’’ W x 3.25’’ D,
est:$1000/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: General marks,
scratches and rubbing to surfaces commensurate with age. A 1/2 inch long chip to
rear of case. Two minute chips to top edge of right side panel, each between 1/32
and 1/16 inch. Additional minute (barely visible) chips along front edges of sides (4-5
on left; 2 on right). Does not wind or run. Complete works present. Moran’s does not
guarantee working condition of clocks and watches.
1071 An Art Deco black stone and bronze inkstand
Circa 1925, marked twice with maker’s mark ‘’RL’’ crown above and retailer Cartier,
further marked ‘’Made in France’’, the rectangular base inset with a pair of inkwells
with hinged circular lids, each decorated with a stylized mask, 2’’ H x 7.5’’ W x 3.75’’
D, est:$500/700
Condition: Scratches, marks and rubbing commensurate with age and use. Left lid
with a concave dent to face. Base with a 1.25’’-long restoration to top right corner
and a .75’’-long restoration to rear panel at top. A .25’’ chip to rear bottom edge with
corresponding ‘V’-shaped crack. A minute chip to rear righthand corner of top. A .25’’
gouge to bottom. Several additional scattered chips along edges and corners on all
sides, all 1/8 inch or less. Missing glass inserts.
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1072 An Emil Galle marquetry table
Circa 1900, with marquetry signature ‘’Galle Nancy’’, walnut, the shaped oval
top inlaid with various woods depicting flowering branches and butterflies, on
downswept legs joined by double ‘’C’’ stretchers, 30’’ H x 33.5’’ W x 21.5’’ D,
est:$1000/2000
Condition: General nicks, marks, scratches and rubbing overall. Numerous scattered
small dark marks and losses to marquetry. Re-finished.
1073 A large Lalique for Forvil ‘Relief’ scent bottle
Circa 1928, with molded mark ‘’R. Lalique’’, of molded clear glass, the flattened
circular body decorated in relief with beaded spiral roundels, with stopper,
8.25’’ H x 6.75’’ W x 2’’ D, est:$500/700
Condition: Overall good condition. A few faint marks commensurate with age. A .25’’long shallow chip to underside of stem of stopper. A minute (less than 1/16th inch)
nick to inside edge of rim of neck of bottle. A few inherent factory imperfections to
underside of bottle. A faint cloudy residue to bottom of interior of bottle. Lacking Forvil
label.
1074 A Rene Lalique ‘’Six Figurines’’ goblet #3400
Designed 1911, discontinued after 1947, with stenciled mark ‘’R. Lalique / France’’, of
molded clear and frosted glass with gray patina, the tapering cylindrical body with six
rectangular panels enclosing figures of classical maidens in profile, 4’’ H x 1.75’’ Dia.,
est:$300/500
Condition: Overall good condition. A few faint marks commensurate with age. Typical
light wear to underside. A cloudy residue to bottom of interior.
1075 A Durand ‘King Tut’ footed vase
Early 20th century, unsigned, the flared circular rim over a shouldered tapering body
decorated with irregular orange-gold swirl pattern on a green ground, with gold
interior, 14’’ H x 4 Dia., est:$600/900
Condition: Good overall condition. General light marks and scratches commensurate
with age.
1076 A Durand iridescent glass vase
Early 20th century, unsigned, the flared circular rim over a bulbous tapering body in
orange-gold with yellow interior, 8.5’’ H x 6.75 Dia., est:$400/600
Condition: Good overall condition. General light marks and scratches commensurate
with age. Chips to edges of pontil mark on underside.
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1077 A sterling overlay iridescent green glass vase
Circa 1900, unsigned, possibly Loetz, inscribed to neck ‘’Xmas 1903’’ and to body
‘’To Florence and Wick from Harold’’, of bottle-form decorated with a swan afloat
amongst cattails and waterlillies, 12.25’’ H x 5.5’’ Dia., est:$600/900
Condition: General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age.
Cracks to glass lip along silver rim. Neck plugged with cork 2.5’’ down from top.
1078 A Rookwood vellum maple leaf vase, Lenore Asbury
1905, with flame mark and Roman numeral ‘’V’’, with decorators initials ‘’LA’’ (Lenore
Asbury 1894 - 1931), further marked ‘’V’’ for vellum and with shape # 907E, the short
circular neck over a tapering body decorated with branches of maple leaves,
9.25’’ H x 3.5 Dia., est:$500/700
Condition: Overall good condition. General light marks and scratches to surface
commensurate with age and use. Crazing throughout. Green felt pads applied to
underside.
1079 An Axel Salto ‘’Living Stones’’ vase
Circa 1945, incised to underside ‘’Salto’’ ‘’20738’’ with Royal Copenhagen blue
triple wave mark, of blue glazed ceramic, the short circular neck over a squat body
decorated with incised line pattern, 6.25’’ H x 7.5’’ Dia., est:$1800/2500
Provenance: Private collection Altadena, CA. Condition: Good condition overall.
1080 An Alessio Tasca glazed ceramic vodka set
Late 20th century, Italian, with label to underside of tray printed ‘’Alessio Tasca
/ Nove Italy’’ and hand numbered ‘’77’’, each beaker with incised maker’s
mark, of gray-glazed earthenware, comprising: 6 cylindrical beakers with
oblique openings (each 6.75’’ H x 1.75’’ Dia.) and a triangular fitted tray, the tray:
2’’ H x 13.75’’ W x 11’’ D, est:$400/600
Condition: One beaker with a small chip to bottom edge (1/8 inch). Two others each
with a chip to top edge: 1/8 inch and 1/16 inch respectively. The tray with a narrow
line of chipping running 1/2 inch along one edge.
1081 Two Persian silk rugs
20th century, of matching patterns, varying slightly in length, the first: 82’’ x 56.5’’, the
second: 87’’ x 56.5’’; 2 pcs, est:$1500/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Overall good condition.
Some fraying along selvedges. Even wear to pile. One with a small area of staining to
field near center medallion (2’’ x 1’’). Sizes vary slightly, as stated.
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1082 An antique Persian rug
Late 19th / early 20th century, wool on cotton foundation with multiple boteh design,
78’’ H x 55’’ W, est:$800/1200
Provenance: Private Collection Valencia, CA. Condition: Uneven wear to pile. Wear to
both fringe edges. Selvedges intact. A strip of Velcro applied to back along one fringe
end.
1083 A Tekke Bokhara area rug
Late 19th /early 20th century, red field with cream and blue geometric designs,
4’10’’ H x 4’0’’ W, est:$500/800
Provenance: Estate, Southern California. Condition: Good condition overall. Fairly
even wear to pile. Heavy wear to both fringe ends. Breaks and professional repairs to
selvedges.
1084 A gilt & silvered bronze dagger with sheath
Circa 1900, possibly Scottish, apparently unmarked, the hilt and sheath decorated in
relief with thistles and masks, the double-edged blade etched with a foliate design,
12’’ H x 2’’ W, est:$700/900
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: The blade: 6.75’’.
Overall good condition. General marks and scratches and commensurate with age.
Gilt finish of sheath and hilt almost extensively rubbed, except on end cap of hilt.
Spots of rust to front and back of blade. Spots of verdigris and polish residue to
crevices.
1085 An Orientalist painted spelter figural lamp base
Late 19th / early 20th century, Austrian, unmarked, depicting a rider on a camel
standing on a cobblestone base, 6.5’’ H x 5.75’’ W x 4.25’’ D, est:$800/1000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Lacking lamp fittings
and a piece that originally fit into slot on front of post beside camel. Otherwise good
condition with general marks, rubbing and scratches commensurate with age.
Scattered losses to painted decoration throughout.
1086 A cold-painted bronze figure, Arab on camelback
Late 19th / early 20th century, Austrian, unsigned, the man depicted holding a rifle,
4.5’’ H x 4.25’’ W x 1.5’’ D, est:$700/900
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Good condition overall.
General marks, rubbing and scratches commensurate with age. Paint probably
refreshed and retouched.
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1087 A Franz Bergman cold-painted bronze horseman
Late 19th / early 20th century, Austrian, the underside of horse with foundry mark
and further marked ‘’Geschutzt’’ and ‘’5724’’, further marked ‘’5724’’ to underside
of cape, depicting an Arab on horseback holding a rifle across his shoulders,
4.25’’ H x 4’’ W x 2’’ D, est:$1000/1500
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Good condition overall.
General marks, rubbing and scratches commensurate with age. Scattered minor
losses to painted decoration throughout. Some dust accumulation. The rider sits
slightly loose in saddle.
1088 A cold-painted bronze figural group
Late 19th / early 20th century, Austrian, unsigned, depicting a teacher holding a book
and pointer, seated on a carpet surrounded by four students, 3’’ H x 5’’ W x 4.25’’ D,
est:$1500/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: General marks
and scratches commensurate with age. Scattered losses to painted decoration
throughout. Paint probably re-touched and refreshed.
1089 A cold-painted bronze & onyx figural ashtray
Early 20th century, Austrian, unsigned, depicting an Arab man seated on a rug selling
statues, mounted on a circular green onyx ashtray, 4.75’’ H x 8’’ Dia., est:$800/1200
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Good condition overall.
General marks, rubbing and scratches commensurate with age. Scattered minor
losses to painted decoration on figure. Some dust accumulation. One of three bolts
attaching figure to ashtray missing from underside
1090 A Franz Bergman cold-painted bronze snake charmer
Late 19th / early 20th century, Austrian, marked twice with foundry mark and ‘’3412’’,
further marked ‘’Geschutzt’’, the man depicted seated playing a pipe and entwined
with a cobra issuing from a basket beside him, 3’’ H x 3.5’’ W x 3.5’’ D, est:$1500/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Good condition overall.
General marks, rubbing and scratches commensurate with age. Scattered minor
losses to painted decoration throughout. Some dust accumulation.
1091 A cold-painted bronze figure of an Arab sentry
Late 19th / early 20th century, Austrian, unsigned, depicted seated with a rifle on
a stone placed on a carpet, mounted on rectangular black marble base, overall:
3’’ H x 4.75’’ W x 2.75’’ D, est:$700/900
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: General marks and
scratches commensurate with age. Rubbed wear to surfaces, particularly to figure.
Underside of marble lined with felt.
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1092 A cold-painted bronze figure of an Arab tailor
Late 19th / early 20th century, Austrian, unmarked, depicted sewing a garment whilst
seated on a stool on a mat strewn with sewing implements, 3.5’’ H x 5.25’’ W x 4’’ D,
est:$600/800
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: General marks and
scratches commensurate with age. Extensive rubbed wear to polychrome paint with
only traces remaining in most areas. A crack encircling upper right arm; does not
affect stability. Cracks to underside, also visible on top surface.
1093 A Franz Bergman cold-painted bronze figural lamp
Late 19th / early 20th century, Austrian, with foundry mark to underside, also with
retailer’s label marked ‘’M. Klein / (?) Blvd des Italiens, Paris’’, depicting an Arab
man holding a cup seated on a rug beside a narghile on a table and a coffee pot over
a brazier, beneath a blue glass-inset lantern suspended from a faux bamboo pole,
17.5’’ H x 7’’ W x 5.25’’ D, est:$2500/3500
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: General marks,
scratches and rubbing to surfaces commensurate with age. Scattered losses to
painted decoration throughout. Some dust accumulation. A drilled hole to carpet,
probably indicating a missing element. Missing some strands of beaded fringe
suspended from lantern; some remaining strands missing beads. Electrical wires
have been cut; in need of re-wiring.
1094 A painted spelter figure of a Moorish scribe
Circa 1920, Austrian, unmarked, depicted sitting on an Oriental carpet,
3.5’’ H x 4.25’’ W x 7.25’’ D, est:$400/600
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: General marks
and scratches commensurate with age. Scattered losses to painted decoration
throughout.
1095 A Franz Bergman cold-painted bronze figure
Early 20th century, Austrian, with foundry seal and further marked ‘’Geschutzt’’ and
‘’1902’’, depicting a Moorish boy lying on his stomach tending a coffee pot on a
brazier, 2’’ H x 7.25’’ W x 2.25’’ D, est:$1200/1800
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: General marks
and scratches commensurate with age. Scattered losses to painted decoration
throughout. Spots of solder to underside.
1096 A cold-painted bronze, checkers players
Circa 1920, Austrian, stamped to underside: ‘’Real Vienna Bronze’’, depicting
two Arab men seated on an Oriental carpet with a game board between them,
2.75’’ H x 8.25’’ W x 4’’ D, est:$600/900
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Good condition overall.
General light marks and scratches commensurate with age. Scattered minor losses
to painted decoration throughout.
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1097 A Franz Bergman cold-painted bronze, Moorish boy
19th century, Austrian, with foundry mark and ‘’3003’’ to underside of tabletop,
further marked to underside of mat ‘’10’’, depicting a Moorish boy lying on his
stomach on a jute mat beside a narghile resting on a table with a hinged top,
4.25’’ H x 5.5’’ W x 5.75’’ D, est:$1000/1500
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: General marks,
scratches and rubbing to surfaces commensurate with age. Scattered losses to
painted decoration throughout.
1098 19th Century French School
An artist and his model in the studio, unsigned, oil on canvas laid to board and affixed
to stretchers, 45’’ H x 36’’ W, est:$1500/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Condition: Visual: Heavy
craquelure and crazing throughout with some scattered specks of loss. Blacklight:
An approximately 15 inch-long 3/4 inch-thick line of touch-up extending irregularly
in a diagonal from the right center down toward the right corner connecting to
a rectangular area of scattered touch-up approximately 8’’ x 4’’. Other touch-up
scattered throughout
1099 Joseph Haier (1816-1891 Austrian)
Lady and girl dressing a gentleman in an interior, signed and dated lower left: J. Haier
1883, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 29’’ x 39.5’’, est:$1000/1500
Provenance: Private Collection, Los Feliz, CA. Condition: Visual: Generally good
condition with stretcher bar creases and stable minor craquelure. A nickel-sized area
of scattered losses on the rug in the lower center. A speck of loss in the upper left. A
loss and surface scratch to the left of the woman’s head. A 1’’ surface scratch to the
right of the man’s head. A few other very minor specks of loss throughout. The canvas
taped along the four edges. Presumably the tacking edges have been removed when
lined. Blacklight: A small area of over paint on the girl’s apron. A spot of touch-up on
the man’s left pant leg.
1100 Sir Peter Francis Bourgeois (1756-1811 British)
Ships at sea with a distant shoreline, signed and dated lower left: Peter F. Bourgeois
1776, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 24’’ x 36’’, est:$500/700
Provenance: Private Collection, Yucca Valley, CA. Condition: Visual: Heavy discolored
yellowed varnish. A 2’’ horizontal tear with losses along the edge in the upper right.
A few other surface scratches and spots of loss scattered throughout. Stable fine
crazing. Blacklight: A 2.5’’ area of over paint that fluoresces under blacklight in the
left center. Two surface drips in the right half.
1101 George Pettitt (1831-1863 British)
Two works: Coastal Fisherman and Coastal Town with Shore, each: signed and dated
lower center: G.W. Pettitt 1851, each: oil on board, each: 8’’ x 14’’, est:$600/800
Condition: Visual: Each: Heavy craquelure and crazing throughout. Blacklight: Each:
Scattered crack-fill and spots of touch-up throughout, concentrated mainly in the sky
and heavier along the edges.
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1102 Jan Jacob Coenraad Spohler (1837-1923 Dutch)
Dutch landscape, signed on a boat in the center: J J C Spohler, oil on canvas laid to
canvas, 9.5’’ x 12.75’’, est:$1500/2000
Provenance: Estate, Los Angeles, CA. Condition: Visual: Stable craquelure and
crazing throughout. A 1.5’’ repaired tear in the upper center with corresponding
overpaint. A few surface scratches with corresponding overpaint along the right
center edge and in the upper right. Blacklight: Difficult to read under blacklight.
1103 After M. Moreau, two patinated bronze figures
Late 19th / early 20th century, each inscribed to base ‘’Moreau Mathu Sept.’’
(Mathurin Moreau 1822-1912 French), the first: depicting Venus holding an arrow
and standing beside a quiver of arrows atop a pedestal; the second: depicting Venus
holding a hand mirror and standing beside a mask atop a pedestal; each on a shaped
integral base, 2 pcs, each: 18’’ H x 7.5’’ W x 5.25’’ D, est:$1000/2000
Provenance: Estate, Glendale, CA. Condition: Each: General rubbing, marks and
scratches commensurate with age. Some dust accumulation. A few spots of
verdigris. Patina patchy with uneven color.
1104 After Felix Sanzel, a patinated bronze figure
‘Amour Captif’’, circa 1870, signed ‘F. Sanzel’ (Felix Sanzel 1829-1883, French), and
with AB Paris foundry seal, depicting a standing Cupid bound to a herm, on an
integral circular base, 16.25’’ H x 5’’ W x 5’’ D, est:$1000/2000
Literature: Illustrated: Berman, Harold, ‘’Bronzes, Sculptors and Founders 1800 1930’’, Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1994,Vol IV, p. 1100, fig. 4406. Condition: General marks and
scratches commensurate with age. Large areas of heavy rubbing.
1105 A Continental bronze figural group of two maenads
Late 19th / early 20th century, unsigned, depicting two classically draped female
figures dancing on a naturalistic base beside a staff tied with ribbons and grapes,
18’’ H x 15’’ W x 8.5’’ D, est:$700/900
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Overall good condition.
General marks, scratches and rubbing to surfaces commensurate with age.
1106 A Louis XVI style center table
Early 19th century, the circular inset white marble top with pierced brass gallery
over two drawers and two slide-out candle stands with brass-mounted moldings, on
tapering fluted legs raised on brass casters, 29.25’’ H x 25.5’’ Dia., est:$800/1200
Condition: Generally good condition. General marks, wear, rubbing and scratches
commensurate with age and use. Extensive restorations. Later replaced panel to
underside. Marble possibly a later replacement. Casters probably later. Gallery
probably later. Refinished. Chipped losses and along outside edge of wooden support
beneath gallery. Visible woodworm to underside of carcass. Scattered small gouges
to legs. Candle stands lined with green leather.
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1107 A Louis XVI style bureau plat
Early 19th century, the lock plates stamped ‘’Fichet / Paris’’ with a crown and
numbered ‘’141669’’ and ‘’141670’’, burl walnut veneer and oak secondary,
the rectangular top with inset tooled black leather writing surface and gilt
brass moldings over two short drawers on fluted tapering legs with brass feet,
28’’ H x 38.5’’ W x 19’’ D, est:$1000/1500
Condition: Generally good condition. General marks, wear, rubbing and scratches
commensurate with age and use. Heavier wear to legs. Shrinkage crack to top on
right corner. Shrinkage cracks beneath leather surface running entire width. Brass
mounts added later. Locks later replacements. Sun fading to sides. Retains keys.
1108 A French giltwood vitrine cabinet
Late 19th / early 20th century, the square molded top over a square glazed door
inset with an oval frame and floral garlands, enclosing two glass shelves, raised
on tapering legs terminating in toupie feet, electrified, 65.5’’ H x 26.5’’ W x 16.5’’ D,
est:$1500/2500
Provenance: Estate, Glendale, CA. Condition: Good condition overall. General marks,
scratches and rubbing commensurate with age and use. Typical shrinkage cracks
and scattered minor nicks and chips to carved elements and moldings. A split running
the width of the board at bottom of case. Structurally sound. Retains key.
1109 A Continental gilt bronze seven light chandelier
20th century, the seven acanthus-clad J-form candlearms issuing from a central
acanthus-molded standard suspended by chains from a corona, electrified,
36’’ H x 18 Dia., est:$1500/2000
Condition: Generally good condition. General marks, scratches and rubbing
commensurate with age. A few spots of what appears to be white paint. One
candlearm broken off and repaired.
1110 A nickeled bronze-mounted porcelain urn
Second half 20th century, unsigned, the celadon glazed cover and base with Rococo
style mounts, 14.25’’ H x 9 Dia., est:$900/1200
Provenance: Private Collection, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Condition: Good condition
overall. General marks and scratches commensurate with age. Glaze with minor
inherent imperfections and heavy crackle. Mounts rubbed. Dust accumulation.
1111 A gilt metal-mounted cobalt porcelain coffer
Second half 20th century, unsigned, the domed rectangular cover with bird finial over
a conforming box raised on scroll toes, 13’’ H x 14.5’’ W x 10’’ D, est:$700/900
Provenance: Private Collection, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Condition: Light scratches
and marks commensurate with age and use. Mounts rubbed and darkened. Mounts
attached with cement - cement visible in several places, including a large piece on
edge of front of cover.
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1112 Four Italian Neoclassical carved walnut armchairs
Second half 19th century, each with a slightly arched crestrail centering a
portrait medallion above a padded back and seat covered in close-nailed
green and white striped floral upholstery, over a serpentine seatrail centering a
further portrait medallion, raised on fluted square tapering legs, 4 pieces, each:
35.75’’ H x 24’’ W x 17’’ D, est:$1200/1800
Provenance: Sold Sotheby’s Parke Bernet, Los Angeles, CA, 1979, sale 264,
lot 792 ($2,300). Condition: Seat height: 19’’. Overall good condition. Each with
scratches, marks, rubbing, shrinkage cracks and scattered nicks and minor losses
commensurate with age and use. Some visible old woodworm. Upholstery somewhat
faded; a few chairs with minor stains. Three chairs with sun fading to backs and
arms. One with a loose right arm and large cracks at points where arm joins seat and
back; otherwise structurally sound. The other chairs structurally sound.
1113 A Louis XV style marquetry commode
Second quarter 20th century, floral marquetry veneer and oak secondary wood with
gilt metal mounts, the serpentine red and white variegated grey marble top above a
conforming case fitted with two long drawers over a waved apron on splayed feet
with foliate-cast sabots, 36.35’’ H x 59’’ W x 22.5’’ D, est:$1500/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Condition: General
scratches, marks, nicks and rubbing to surfaces overall. Scattered losses to veneer,
the two largest on the front of top drawer: a 1.5’’ area on lower center and a .5’’ x .5’’
chipped loss to lower right corner. Structurally sound.
1114 A French gilt bronze & marble mantle clock
Third quarter 19th century, signed to dial ‘’Raingo Fres / A Paris’’, the movement
signed ‘’AD Mougin / Deux Medailles’’ and ‘’1509’’, the circular white enamel dial
with black Roman chapters and Arabic minute divisions, within a glazed bezel set
in a rectangular white marble case surmounted by crossed torches ‘’en flambeau’’
and a floral garland, on a rectangular white marble base raised on toupie feet,
14’’ H x 8.75’’ W x 6.5’’ D, est:$800/1200
Provenance: Private Collection, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Condition: General marks,
rubbing and scratches commensurate with age. Scattered chips to edges of marble
base and case. Visible repairs to front left corner of case. Gilt bronze elements of
varying colors and mismatched design; some are later replacements. Works present;
working condition unknown. Retains key and pendulum. Moran’s does not guarantee
running condition of clocks and watches.
1115 A pair of patinated bronze five-light candelabra
Late 19th century, unsigned, each with double-handled urn-form body decorated with
espagnolettes and surmounted by a standard issuing a central light and four scrolling
candlearms terminating in urn-form nozzles, mounted on a circular waisted rouge and
black marble pedestal, 23.5’’ H x 11.75’’ Dia., est:$1500/2000
Condition: Rubbing, marks and scratches commensurate with age. Each with minor
nicks to bases; one with larger chips extending 2 inches along bottom edge of base.
The other lacking two screws attaching candle arms to standard. Two nozzles bent.
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1116 After Donnet, a silvered bronze figure
Early 20th century, signed to base: ‘’Ambrosio Donnet’’ (Antoine Ambrosio-Donnet,
1887 - 1915), further signed ‘’F. Barbedienne. Fondeur. Paris.’’, depicting a classical
nude male figure carrying a spear and an animal skin on his shoulder standing
on an integral rocky base, mounted on an octagonal green marble plinth, overall:
22.75’’ H x 8.25’’ W x 8.25’’ D, est:$1200/1800
Provenance: Private Collection, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Condition: The bronze
alone: 21.5’’ H. General marks, scratches and rubbing commensurate with age.
Scattered spots of heavier rubbing and discoloration. Several chips along edges of
marble base.
1117 A Continental patinated bronze ‘Il Forte’
Late 19th / early 20th century, signed illegibly to base ‘’D…..’’, titled to base, depicting
a nude male figure resting his chin on his hand, seated on a stepped rocky base,
20’’ H x 9.5’’ W x 9.5’’ D, est:$1000/1500
Provenance: Private Collection, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Condition: Overall good
condition. General marks, scratches and rubbing commensurate with age. Extensive
verdigris.
1118 Sterling Boyd Strauser (1907-1995 East Stroudsburg, PA)
Floral Composition, signed and dated lower left: Strauser 67, acrylic on masonite,
36’’ x 48’’, est:$1000/2000
Provenance: Estate, Los Angeles, CA. Condition: Visual: Generally good condition.
Blacklight: No evidence of restoration under blacklight.
1119 Marco Sassone (1942- Italian)
Boats in a harbor, signed and dated lower right: Sassone ‘78, oil on canvas,
18.5’’ x 29’’, est:$700/1000
Provenance: Sold Sotheby’s Parke Bernet, Los Angeles, CA, 1980, sale 280, lot 213
($850); Estate, Los Angeles, CA. Condition: Visual: Generally good condition with a
speck of loss in the upper right near the edge. Blacklight: No evidence of restoration
under blacklight.
1120 Willing ‘Wing’ Howard (1921-1998 New York, NY)
Three Views of Paris: Booksellers along the Seine, Figures in The Tuileries Gardens
and a street view of Pont d’Arcole, each: signed lower right: W. Howard, one dated:
43, each: watercolor or gouache and ink on paper under glass, the largest sight size:
18.75’’ x 23.5’’, est:$500/700
Note: Sight dimensions of the other paintings: 21’’ x 14.25’’ and 11.5’’ x 13.5’’.
Provenance: Estate of Maxwell Hunley, Whittier, CA. Condition: Visual: Each:
Generally good condition with very minor toning. Not examined out of the frames.
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1121 Stefan Lokos (1913-1994 Mexican)
Children in a park, signed lower right: Lokos, pastel and watercolor on paper under
Plexiglas, sight size: 26’’ x 20’’, est:$600/800
Provenance: Estate, Los Angeles, CA. Condition: Visual: Generally good condition. The
paper with soft horizontal ripples. Not examined out of the frame.
1122 An Italian Baroque style walnut refectory table
18th century, of assembled parts, the rectangular 4-panel top with molded edge over
three acanthus and scroll-carved supports joined by similarly carved stretchers,
31’’ H x 144’’ W x 41.5’’ D, est:$2000/3000
Condition: Generally good condition. Assembled, as stated. Parts are of similar age,
with possible exception of plain upper stretchers located immediately beneath
table top which may be later replacements. General rubbing, marks, scratches and
typical nicks and shrinkage cracks commensurate with age and use. Table top with
numerous scratches and gouges. One support with a deep shrinkage crack extending
entirely through. Visible old woodworm.
1123 A Rococo style painted wood bedroom suite
Early 20th century, Italian, decorated with hand painted scenes under glass depicting
figures in Arcadian landscapes, comprising: a twin-sized bed (the headboard:
62’’ H x 63’’ W; the footboard: 23’’ H x 44’’ W), two bedside chests of drawers (each:
36’’ H x 25’’ W x 12.75’’ D), a two-part secretary desk (82’’ H x 35.5’’ W x 18’’ D), and
a wall-mounted fixture for corona-style drapery (7.5’’ H x 21’’ W x 17’’ D), 6 pcs,
est:$2500/3500
Condition: General marks, scratches rubbing, nicks, chips and shrinkage cracks
commensurate with age and use. Heavy craquelure to painted surfaces. Scattered
areas of slight lifting of painted surfaces revealing gesso and canvas beneath.
The headboard: Wear to feet. The footboard: Bowed. Wear to feet. The secretary:
Pediment bowed. A shrinkage crack running vertically down the entire length of
front of left side panel. Lacking key. The corona: with a deep shrinkage crack running
horizontally across shell crest, and another running beneath crest.
1124 A Venetian blue and clear glass chandelier
20th century, the central standard encircled by six stems of blown glass daffodils
and leaves over three further leaves alternating with three ‘S’-form candlearms
terminating in floriform cups, electrified, 22’’ H x 20.5’’ Dia., est:$400/600
Condition: Overall good condition. Wiring should be checked by a qualified electrician
prior to use.
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1125 After Bouret, a patinated bronze figure ‘Lulli’
Late 19th century, signed to base ‘Bouret’ (Eutrope Bouret, 1833 - 1906 French),
depicting the composer Jean-Baptiste Lully (Giovanni Battista Lulli, 1632 - 1687,
Italian / French) holding a violin, standing on a parquet floor, mounted on a square
green marble base, overall: 25’’ H x 8.75’’ W x 8.75’’ D, est:$800/1200
Literature: Illustrated: Berman, Harold, ‘’Bronzes, Sculptors and Founders 1800
- 1930’’, Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1994,Vol III, p. 720, fig. 2620. Provenance: Private
Collection, Nipomo CA. Condition: The bronze alone: 23’’. Overall good condition.
General marks, scratches and rubbing commensurate with age. Lacking bow
originally held in right hand.
1126 After Duret a patinated bronze Neapolitan Dancer
Late 19th / early 20th century, after a model by Francisque-Joseph Duret (1804 - 1865,
French), signed to base ‘’Huet’’, depicting a youth dancing on the toes of one foot
whilst playing castanets, on an integral circular base, mounted on a stepped square
vert maurin plinth, overall: 20.25’’ H x 6’’ W x 6’’ D, est:$1500/2000
Literature: A model with variations illustrated: Kjellberg, Pierre. ‘’Bronzes of the
Nineteenth Century’’. Atglen, PA: Schiffer, p. 305. Provenance: Private Collection,
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Condition: The figure alone: 16.75’’ H. General marks,
rubbing and scratches to bronze commensurate with age. Spots of heavier rubbing
and scuffs to patination on both legs and left arm. A few short, deep scratches. Arms
with visible seams. Marble plinth newer and in good condition.
1127 After Duret a patinated bronze Tambourine Dancer
Late 19th century, signed to base ‘’Duret f.’’ (Francisque-Joseph Duret, 1804 1865, French) and inscribed ‘’Medaille d’honneur’’, further signed ‘’A. Bulteau’’,
depicting a youth dancing on the toes of one foot whilst playing a tambourine, on
an integral circular base, mounted on a stepped square green marble base, overall:
21’’ H x 6’’ W x 6’’ D, est:$1500/2000
Literature: A model with slight variations illustrated: Kjellberg, Pierre. ‘’Bronzes of
the Nineteenth Century’’. Atglen, PA: Schiffer, p. 305. Provenance: Private Collection,
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Condition: The bronze alone: 17.5’’ H. Generally good
condition. General scratches, marks and rubbing to surfaces commensurate with
age. A spot of heavier rubbing on right knee. A short deep scratch on left arm.
1128 A Continental patinated bronze figure
Late 19th century, apparently unsigned, depicting a classical female figure standing
beside a tree stump, fastening her toga at her shoulder, on an integral square base,
23.5’’ H x 7’’ W x 5.75’’ D, est:$1000/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Condition: General marks,
scratches and rubbing commensurate with age. Areas of heavier rubbing to legs,
underside of right elbow, lower portion of toga, and tree trunk. A small hole, 1/8 inch
or smaller, to inside of figure’s right heel. A visible seam running entire circumference
of figure’s neck.
1129 A Steinway & Sons Model M grand piano
1942, serial #313677, further marked ‘’NA / U5422’’, walnut case, with square tapering
legs ending in spade feet raised on casters, with bench, 38.5’’ H x 56’’ W x 67’’ D,
est:$6000/8000
Condition: Good condition overall. The case recently refinished. The works recently
restored. The case with scattered minor marks and scratches. Some typical wear
and minor chipping to veneer along edges, particularly legs. Two parallel 4-inch
indentations to center top of case. Only 2 -3 minute chips to keys. Bolts securing harp
have been replaced.
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1130 Jason Seley (1918-1983 Ithaca, NY)
Two standing figures, incised with signature along the lower edge: Seley, bronze with
silver patina , 18.25’’ x 7.75’’, est:$1000/1500
Provenance: Estate, Los Angeles, CA. Condition: Visual: Generally good condition.
Mounted on a wooden base.
1131 Jerry McMillan (1936-* Los Angeles, CA)
‘’Elm’’, signed and dated in pencil lower right: Jerry McMillan ‘76, titled in pencil
lower left, cut-out and graphite on Strathmore paper, irregular paper size: 23’’ x 35’’,
est:$500/800
Provenance: Margo Leavin Gallery, Los Angeles, CA (see verso label). Condition:
Visual: Generally good condition. Very pale toning to the paper. A few leaves with
scattered creases intrinsic to the creation. Not examined out of the Plexiglas shadow
box frame.
1132 Luce Turnier (1924-1994 Haitian)
Abstract collage, signed and dated with conjoined name upper right: luceturnier 68,
ink and graphite collage on paper under Plexiglas, irregular paper size: 13’’ x 13.5’’,
est:$800/1200
Provenance: Estate, Los Angeles, CA. Condition: Visual: Generally good condition.
Glue residue in the upper center and lower right. The collage slightly rippled.
Mounted to the linen mat and framed floating. Not examined out of the frame.
1133 Wilfredo Lam (1902-1982 Cuban)
Abstract composition with mask, signed in pencil lower right: Wi Lam, numbered
in pencil lower left: VI / XXV, color lithograph on paper within Plexiglas, paper size:
26’’ x 20’’, est:$1000/1500
Provenance: Estate, Los Angeles, CA. Condition: Visual: Generally good condition.
Minor nibbles out of the paper in the extreme lower left and right corners. The upper
left corner bent. Artist pin hole upper center. A nickel-sized area of water stain with
a small tear upper center. Remnants of paper tape upper left and right corners verso.
Paper with toning. Four deckled edges.
1134 Late Pop American or European Abstract Print
Pressed print on handmade paper with hand coloring, signed indistinctly in pencil
lower right, numbered in pencil lower left: 57/75, paper size: 26’’ H x 19.5’’ W,
est:$500/800
Provenance: Estate, Los Angeles, CA. Condition: Generally good condition. Four
deckled edges. Not removed from Plexiglas contemporary frame
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1135 Mark Tobey (1890-1976 Seattle, WA)
Composition, signed in pencil lower right: Tobey, numbered in pencil lower left:
102/150, color etching on BFK Rives, France paper under Plexiglas, image size:
13.75’’ x 10.75’’, est:$500/800
Note: Dimensions of the paper: 25.75’’ x 19.75’’. Provenance: Estate, Los Angeles, CA.
Condition: Visual: Generally good condition with two very minor soft handling creases
in the upper and lower margins. Hinged in the upper left and right corners to the front
mat with archival tape.
1136 A Mexican gilt sterling silver tureen & bowl
First half 20th century, the tureen and ladle each with maker’s mark of Conquistador
S.A. and further marked ‘’Sterling 925’’, the cover only marked ‘’2’’, the center bowl
marked ‘’Sanborn’s / Mexico / Sterling’’ and ‘’Made in Mexico’’, the tureen with
circular lobed body flanked by C-form handles on a spreading circular foot (5.75’’ H x
11’’ Dia.), with conforming domed cover with cut-out for ladle handle (3.5’’ H x 11.75’’
DIa.), with ladle (13.75’’ L), the center bowl with circular lobed body raised on lobed
feet (4.5’’ H x 11.25’’ Dia.), 4 pcs, 131.4 oz troy tw approximately, est:$1200/1400
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Generally good
condition. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with
age and use. Interiors of tureen and bowl with pitting to surfaces. Approximately 15
scattered small dings and dents to body of tureen, and approximately five small dings
to cover.
1137 A set of Mexican gilt sterling silver plates
First half 20th century, Mexico City, Conquistador S.A., with maker’s mark, further
marked ‘’Sterling 925’’ and with various numbers, comprising: six dinner plates (11.5’’),
six luncheon plates (8.75’’), and six dessert plates (7’’), each circular with borders of
conjoined raised circles, with scalloped edges, 18 pcs, 211.1 oz troy tw approximately,
est:$1500/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Generally good
condition. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age
and use. One dinner plate with two minor dings and overall pitting to surface.
1138 A vermeil flatware service, ONC for Cartier
Last quarter 20th century, in the ‘’Karen’’ pattern designed 1939, marked
‘’Handwrought O.N.C. Sterling’’ (Old Newbury Crafters) and ‘’Cartier’’, with personal
mark of craftsman, comprising: 12 dinner forks (7.75’’), 12 luncheon forks (7.25’’), 11
dessert forks (6.75’’), 11 salad forks (7’’), 12 teaspoons (6’’), 12 oval bowl soup spoons
(7’’), 12 round bowl soup spoons (6.25’’), 7 demitasse spoons (4.75’’), 10 new French
hollow steel-bladed dinner knives (9.5’’), 10 new French hollow steel-bladed luncheon
knives (8.75’’), 12 hollow steel-bladed steak knives (8.5’’), 10 hollow steel-bladed fish
knives (7.75’’), 1 hollow steel-bladed master butter spreader (7’’), 5 flat handle butter
spreaders (5.75’’), 1 oval bowl serving spoon (9’’), 1 pointed serving spoon (10’’), 1
casserole spoon (10’’), 1 large cold meat fork (10’’), 2 vegetable serving forks (9.75’’),
and 2 steel-bladed pie / cake servers (10.25’’), 145 pcs, not monogrammed, weighable
sterling: 153.8 oz troy tw approximately, est:$3000/5000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Generally good
condition. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age
and use. One demitasse spoon slightly bent. One steak knife missing end cap from
handle. Not monogrammed, as stated. No canteen. Weight does not include articles
with steel parts.
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1139 A Baccarat “Moulin Rouge’’ champagne bucket
Circa 1975, the crystal bucket with maker’s mark to underside and further signed
in script to side ‘’Baccarat’’, the gilt metal fittings further marked, the tapered
octagonal body flanked by square handles attached to a retaining ring, accompanied
by a pierced cylindrical bottle holder and bracketed support, 9.5’’ H x 7.75 Dia.,
est:$1000/1500
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Good condition overall.
General light marks, scratches, and rubbing commensurate with age and use.
1140 An English sterling silver caviar server, Asprey
1978, London, with maker’s mark and further marked ‘’Asprey London’’, the oblong
body with hinged shell-form handles raised on dolphin feet, with inset sterling silver
tray with gilt-washed interior, the cover mounted with a gilt sturgeon and fitted to the
underside with brackets holding a spoon with a dolphin handle and gilt shell-form
bowl, 6’’ H x 12.5’’ W x 6.5’’ D, 98.7 oz troy tw approximately, est:$2000/3000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Good condition overall.
General light marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and
use.
1141 A pair of sterling silver candelabra, Asprey
1975, London, each with makers marks, further marked ‘’Asprey London’’, each with a
domed circular base supporting a baluster stem issuing two ‘S’-form candlearms. all
terminating in urn-form nozzles with circular drip pans, convertible to a candlestick,
gilt-washed, 2 pcs, each: 12’’ H x 13’’ W, 78.2 oz troy tw approximately, est:$1500/2500
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Good condition overall.
General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and use.
Wax residue to crevices. Gilt wash rubbed off in areas.
1142 An English sterling silver coffee pot, Asprey
1976, London, with maker’s mark and further marked twice ‘’Asprey London’’, the
waisted circular body with hinged, domed cover decorated in Arabian manner and
with the national emblem of Saudi Arabia, 11.75’’ H x 9’’ W, 37.8 oz troy approximately,
est:$1000/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Good condition overall.
General light marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and
use.
1143 An English sterling silver sugar bowl, Asprey
1977, London, with maker’s mark, further marked ‘’Asprey London’’ and ‘’No. 22’’,
inscribed to cover ‘’From His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei’’, the circular cover with
a gilt crown-form finial, over a conforming body on a spreading circular foot, with a
sifter spoon adorned with a gilt emblem to handle, 4.5’’ H x 5.25’’ Dia., 19.0 oz troy tw
approximately, est:$700/900
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: General light marks,
scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. A gilt element
broken off of crown and re-attached professionally.
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1144 A sterling silver coffee / tea service, Asprey
1979, London, with maker’s marks, three pieces further marked ‘’Asprey & Co.
London’’, comprising: a coffee pot (10.75’’ H x 9.5’’), a teapot (8’’ H x 9.25’’ W), a milk
jug (4.25’’ H x 4.25’’ W) and a double-handled tray (1.25’’ H x 23’’ W x 16.25’’ D), each
in the George I style, of octagonal form with bone handles and finials, 4 pcs, gross
weight: 173.6 oz troy tw approximately, est:$3000/4000
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Weight includes
handles. Good condition overall. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing
commensurate with age and use. Heavier scratches to top surface of tray. Oxidation
to interior surfaces. Handles with typical discoloration and cracking due to age.
1145 A sterling silver tea service Schroth for Cartier
Circa 1950, marked ‘’Cartier’’, ‘’Schroth’’ and ‘’Hand Made Sterling’’, comprising: a
teapot (8.25’’ H x 10’’ W), a coffee pot (10.75’’ H x 9.5’’ W), a pitcher (8.5’’ H x 7.75’’
W), a cream jug (4.25’’ H x 4.75’’ W), and a covered sugar bowl (3.25’’ H x 4.25’’ W), of
octagonal design with wooden handles and finials, not monogrammed, 5 pcs, gross
weight: 95.0 oz troy tw approximately, est:$2500/3500
Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. Condition: Generally good
condition. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with
age and use. Some fading and dryness to wooden elements. Not monogrammed, as
stated. Weight includes wooden handles and finials.
1146 A sterling silver tray, Asprey
1978, London, with maker’s mark, further marked ‘’Asprey London’’, in the early
Georgian style, of octagonal outline raised on scrolled feet, 1’’ H x 12’’ W x 12’’ D,
28.7 oz troy approximately, est:$500/700
Condition: Generally good condition. General scratches, marks, rubbing and
tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Heavier scratches to top.
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Antique and Fine Art
Auctioneers & Appraisers
In our July 24, 2012 auction
John Moran Auctioneers is pleased to offer this Colt single-action army revolver, carried in the Battle of San Juan
Hill by the Regimental Color Sergeant of Col. Theodore Roosevelt’s 1st U. S. Volunteer Cavalry, better known as the
“Rough Riders”. One of the most well-documented and famous volunteer fighting forces in American history, the
Rough Riders’ heroic actions at San Juan Hill were key to the American victory in the Spanish American War.
Originally from Yuma, Arizona, Sgt. Albert P. Wright served with Roosevelt in Cuba from May 1st, 1898 until
September 1898, when the regiment was mustered out. He held the revolver in his possession after the war until it was
passed to Herbert D. Lore, proprietor of the Painted Desert Inn and Lore Trading Post in the Four Corners Region.
Handed down in the Lore family by descent, it remains in as-found condition.
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