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No. 366 Fifth Avenue, N. Y.
Near 34th Street
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The collection of
Mr. ALEXANDER G. BLACK
of New York
Sale Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday Afternoons
March 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Free View
at 3 P. M. Day and Evening
LIBRARY
M. KNOEDLER & CO,
556-8 FIFTH AVE.
NEW YORK
CATALOGUE
Chinese and European Poreelains
Jades.
SINGLE COLOR SPECIMENS, BLUE AND WHITE
AND FIVE COLOR PIECES.
SEVRES, DRESDEN, VIENNA, WEDGWOOD AND
WORCESTER VASES, AND PLAQUES OF RARE
BEAUTY.
ENAMELS, MINATURES, WATCHES, MOTHER OF
PEARL, CARVED IVORY, TORTOISE SHELL AND
HAND PAINTED FANS.
THE COLLECTION OF
Mr. ALEXANDER G. BLACK,
OF NEW YORK.
TO BE SOLD, WITHOUT RESERVE, AT THE FIFTH AVENUE
ART GALLERIES, 366 FIFTH AVENUE, NEAR 34TH STREET,
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
MARCH 14TH, i5TH, 16TH AND 17TH, AT 3 P. M.
ROBERT SOMERVILLE, ORTGIES & CO.,
AUCTIONEER. No. 366 Firra AVENUE.
1894.
CONDITIONS OF SALE.
1. The highest Bidder to be the Buyer, and if any dispute
arise between two or more Bidders, the Lot so in dispute
shall be immediately put up again and re-sold.
2. The Purchasers to give their names and addresses, and
to pay down a cash deposit, or the whole of the Purchase-
money, if required, in default of which the Lot or Lots so
purchased to be immediately put up again and re-sold.
3. The Lots to be taken away at the Buyer’s Expense and
Risk upon the conclusion of the Sale, and the remainder of
the Purchase-money to be absolutely paid, or otherwise set-
tled for to the satisfaction of the Auctioneer, on or before
delivery; in default of which the undersigned will not hold
themselves responsible if the Lots be lost, stolen, damaged
or destroyed, but they will be left at the sole risk of the
Purchaser.
4, The sale of any article is not to be set aside on account
of any error in the description. All articles are exposed for
Public Exhibition one or more days, and are sold just as they
are, without recourse.
5. To prevent inaccuracy in delivery and inconvenience
in the settlement of the Purchases, no Lot can, on any
account, be removed during the sale.
6. If, for any cause, an article purchased cannot be de-
livered in as good condition as the same may have been at
the time of its sale, or should any article purchased there-
after be stolen, misdelivered, or lost, the undersigned are
not to be held liable in any greater amount than the price
bid by the purchaser.
7. Upon failure to comply with the above conditions, the
money deposited in part payment shall be forfeited ; all Lots
uncleared within the time aforesaid shall be re-sold by public
or private Sale, without further notice, and the deficiency (if
any) attending such re-sale, shall be made good by the de-
faulter at this Sale, together with all charges attending the
same. This Condition is without prejudice to the right of
the Auctioneer to enforce the Contract made at this Sale,
without such re-sale, if he thinks fit.
ROBERT SOMERVILLE,
ORTGIES & CO., AUCTIONEER.
MANAGERS.
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CATALOGUE,
FIRST DAY’S SALE.
Wednesday, March 14th, 1894.
3 P. M.
1 One Rookwood Pitcher, long neck and handle, decor-
ated by M. Rettig, fine glaze.
2 One Rookwood Pottery Rose Jar, decorated by A. R.
Valentine.
3 One Rookwood Pitcher, decorated by M. A. Daly.
4 One flat Flower Vase, Rookwood ware, decorated in
pale blue with gold splashers and bamboos by A.
R. Valentine.
5 One Tam O’Shanter Pitcher, made by M. Ridgeway &
Co. in 1825 at Hanley, England.
6 One old Parian Marble Pitcher, decorated with boys
climbing mountains robbing eagles’ nest.
7 One Splash Vase, Linthorpe ware, flaring top with
handles. Fine specimen of glaze.
8 One very old Pitcher, Herculaneum pottery, made in
Liverpool, representing ‘‘ Jack Spritsail coming on
Shore” and ‘‘Tom Truelove going to Sea,’ gro-
tesquely decorated with naval scenes and sailors’
poetry.
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9 One curious old Mug -with map of original survey of
| the Cape Fear river, showing plantations from the
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Frying Pan Shoals of Wilmington, N. C.
10 One old Crown Derby Dish.
11 One curious old Lowestoft Fruit Dish with blue border
and perforated margin and family crest and mono-
gram decoration in centre of dish.
12 Oneold English Plate, Portland Basket, Opaque china,
“J. W. R.,” with scolloped margin and raised or-
| namentation and handsomely decorated with
flowers.
13. One Plate, Ironstone china, made by Chas. J. Mason,
18138, at Hanley, England.
14 One Lowestoft Cup and Saucer, obtained from Messrs.
Armistead of Charlotte, N. C., and said to have
belonged to Gen. Bratten of the Revolution.
15 One fine old Worcester Cup and Saucer, blue and gold
border and scolloped edges, painted landscape, and
flowers with crescent mark under the glaze. A
very rare specimen.
16 One Cake Dish, early Worcester ware, with the cres-
cent mark under the glaze, dark blue ground with
decorations of birds and trees. A very rare and
old piece.
17 One Dish, old Crown Derby, with yellow and blue
decorations and flowers in the centre. 2 125d Another, Boreas carrying off Orythia.
A 3 2196 One Ewer and Saucer with rich heavy gilt, French
Empire miniature medallion of Mad. de Fontanges,
by Nast, of Paris.
§ +127 One exquisite small Teapot of antique Greek gold,
Greek design, French Empire period by Nast, of
Paris.
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128 Cup and Saucer, painted in monochrome pink, old Sevres
soft paste ; painted in Vincennes about 1750.
129 Another companion piece to lot No. 128; painted by
Vincent, 1753-1780, in Vincennes.
‘ 180 One very old Sevres Cup and Saucer, Bleu de Roi ;
curiously mounted with chiselled silver. Very
fine medallion ; 1755, very rare.
“131 One magnificent faience Vase by Theodore Deck of
Paris ; beautifully decorated with birds, flowers,
etc., on turquoise blue. Height and diameter, 15x
14 inches, with fine folding teakwood stand.
132 One handsome Sevres Porcelain Cup and Saucer, re-
ticulated and finely decorated. Marked 8., ’76.
Exposition, Universelle, Paris, 1878, from the
Fales sale.
133 One large Coupe, richly reticulated and decorated in
gold. Presented by the Empress Eugenie in the
year 1867 to the Havre Orphan Asylum. A very
beautiful piece of work direct from the Sevres
factory ; Imperial stamp 1866.
“ 134 One large Sevres Factory Vase, Etruscan design.
Around body of vase, painting of Roman woman
weaving, landscape view, etc. ; painted by Leonard
Schilt at the Sevres factory. Base and neck of
Lapis blue, decorated with gold applied over the
glaze. Height and diameter, 174 by 10 inches.
Factory mark 1859, from the Mrs. Mary Jane
Morgan collection.
135 One rich Sevres Ormolu mounted Vase, royal blue,
painted in medallions.
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~ 136 Pair Sevres Vases, Imperial decoration in gold and
turquoise blue with mythological subjects in me-
dallions, after Boucher, 1857.
‘187 One Onyx and gilt Ormolu Pedestal.
138 One Statuette in terra cotta by Peyfer, ‘‘ Les Hiron-
delles.”’
139 Pair open-work Silver Salt Cellars with red Bohemian
glass bowls.
~"140 Pair old Silver Shoe Buckles, made in Manchester,
England.
‘141 One elegant Goblet, enamelled on silver, renaissance
/ style with medallion portrait of Henri II and the
Duchesse d’Etampes. Executed by Paul Sayer of
Paris ; an exhibition specimen.
142 One pair of Vases enamelled on copper, tall, slender
form, dark blue enamel with white and gold orna-
mentation. Enamelled inside in white.
143 One Ewer and Tray, white enamel on blue ground
and enamelled on copper by A. Pottier of Paris.
144 One small Coupe with two handles enamelled on cop-
per, white decoration on brown ground, by A.
Pottier of Paris.
145 One small Match Holder enamelled on copper, white
decoration outside on brown ground, by A. Pottier
of Paris.
146 Decorated Panels, enamel on copper, grotesque heads
and ornamentation in white gold, and color on
black ground, 3 pieces.
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147 Panel. enamel on copper. Cupid mounted on Tiger
chasing butterflies, gold and color on black
ground.
» 148 One bronze figure, ‘‘ La Source,” representing a nude
female with water jar on shoulder. Made by
Falguiere.
* 149 One large green bronze Bacchanalian Vase mounted
on gilt feet. A superb specimen of modelling and
of very graceful form.
. 150 One renaissance silver-bronze Ewer and Tray, very
graceful in form and workmanship.
.150@ One silver-bronze group, ‘‘The Reconciliation.”
f“ 1500 Tyrolean Thermometer, mounted in buckhorn with
bronze figure of mountaineer.
.150¢ Rhinocerous Horn Coupe, elaborately carved raised
figures of dragons in relief, from the Fales sale.
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SECOND DAY’S SALE.
Thursday, March 15,
3 P. M.
ORIENTAL DIVISION.
COLLECTION OF SMALL, SINGLE COLOR
CABINET-SIZED VASES, 17 & 18 CENTURY.
151 Fine liver color slender neck Bottle. Yung-ching era,
1723-1736. Height, 4 in.
_ 152 Egg-form bright green crackle glaze. Kien-lung, 1736-
1795. Height, 24 in.
/ b: 153 Unique old rice color crackle Bottle, compressed body.
Kien-lung, 1736. Height, 34 in.
154 Superb shallow cherry color Water Vessel. Flawless
specimen of Yung-ching, 1723-1736. Diameter, 6
in. Teakwood stand.
155 Fine bottle-form copper rust Vase. Kien-lung, 1736.
Height, 44 in.
“456 Perfect mustard crackle Bottle, egg form. Kien-lung,
1736. Height, 34 in.
~, 157 Miniature Bottle of pale peach color. Yung-ching,
1723-1736. Height, 33 in.
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'/, 158 Cherry-red Coupe. Yung-ching era, 1723. Has ivory
cover. Height, 2 in.
159 Very fine mustard yellow Vase, with trumpet neck.
Kien-lung era, 1736-1795. Height, 3 in.
160 Rare ege-form turquoise Vase. Kien-lung era, 1736.
Height, 24 in.
‘161 King’s blue pear-shape Vase. Flawless specimen of
Yung-ching, 1723. Height, 6 in. Teakwood
stand.
. 162 Mustard yellow, egg-form Vase, with pin crackle.
Kien-lung, 1736. Height, 24 in.
163 Rose souffle slender-neck Bottle. Yung-ching,
1723-1736. Height, 83in. Teakwood stand.
164 Pin-crackle Coupe, bright green coler. Kien-lung
era, 1736-1795. Height, 2in. Teakwood stand.
165 Rose souffle Coupe. Yung-ching era, 1723. Height,
2 in.
166 Egg-form copper-color Vase, with metallic lustre
Kien-lung era, 1786-1795. Height, 3 in.
167 Mirror black Bottle, with trumpet neck and socket
base. Kang-he era, 1661-1722. Height, 43 in.
Teakwood stand.
.168 Small, mottled red Jar, with ivory cover. Present
century. Height, 2in. Teakwood stand.
169, Small, royal blue Vase, with dragon head handles.
The interior is covered with pure white glaze.
Yung-ching era, 1723-1736. Height 24 in. Teak-
wood stand.
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170 Light-brown Vase, with globular body and flaring
neck, metallic lustre. Yung-ching era, 1723-1736-
Height, 21 in.
171 Rare, dark chocolate color Coupe, with teakwood
cover and stand. 1736. Diameter, 23 in.
, 172 Fine, mustard color, crackle Snuff Bottle. Kien-lung,
1736-1795. Height, 23 in.
173 Liver color, bottle-form Vase, with slender neck.
Yung-ching, 1723. Height, 48 in. Teakwood
stand.
-, 174 Snuff Bottle of mustard yellow, glaze. Kien-lungera,
1736-1795. Height, 3 in.
.175 Copper color Coupe, with metallic lustre, the interior
being covered with the same glaze. Kien-lung
era, 1736-1795. Has wooden cover. Diameter,
3 in.
176 Rose souffle Bottle, egg-form ; the interior of the neck
is covered with a green glaze. Yung-ching era,
1723-1736. Height, 23 in.
« 177 Rare, light green Coupe, with pin crackle and brilliant
glaze. Kien-lung, 1736-1794. Diameter, 3 in.
Teakwood stand.
178 Coupe of royal purple glaze, lustrous surface and
dog head ornamentation. Kien-lung, 1736-1795.
Diameter, 3} in. Teakwood stand.
179 Light turquoise blue Vase. Kien-lung era, 1736-1795.
Height, 44 in.
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_ 180 Ashes of roses glaze Vase, vegetable form, with clover
leaf lip. Surface very brilliant. Kien-lung era,
1736-1795. Height, 24 in.
. 181 Light green pin crackle Coupe, with dragon orna-
mentation. Kien-lung era, 1736-1795. Height, 13 in.
182 Rare ivory white Libation Cup, in leaf form, with
raised ornamentation. Yung-ching era, 1723-1736.
Diameter, 2? in.
CARVINGS, PIPES AND PIPE CASES.
183 One Netsuke, carved wood, animal over a skull.
,184 One Netsuke, carved ivory, woman washing.
185 One Netsuke, square ivory bottom, finely carved in re-
lief, representing landscape scenes on both sides.
.186 One Netsuke, carved ivory lotus leaf, with gold turtle
inside in relief. A very fine specimen.
187 One Netsuke, very fine carving in ivory representing a
boy with mask on, beating a drum.
188 One Netsuke, carved ivory man and pig; man with
stick eating an apple and pig looking very hungry.
_ 189 One large Netsuke Dog Foo, finely carved in ivory.
190 One Japanese ivory Group, lady with fan and dog.
191 One Netsuke ivory Button, cut in form of box, finely
carved open work, with finely wrought bronze
medallion inlaid with gold for lid.
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One Netsuke large ivory Button, finely carved, with
figures representing a Japanese boy and a Christ-
mas tree.
One Carved ivory group, Japanese workmanship, rep-
resenting three figures, man, woman and child,
with dog at their feet. Exquisitely carved and
decorated.
One carved bone Pipe Case, hanging ivory Netsuke
in shape of carved open-work box.
One ivory Pipe Case, decorated in gold lacquer, with
hanging pouch of embossed leather.
One solid silver Pipe Case, with inlaid ornaments of
gold and silver and signature of maker on case.
One solid silver Opium Pipe, with elaborate decora-
tion in bold relief, signed by the maker.
One old Japanese Opium Pipe, with bamboo stem and
ends of solid silver ; additionally ornamented with
gold.
One old Japanese Opium Pipe, bamboo stem, both
ends of solid silver, inlaid with gold and metal ;
octagonal shape, and a very rich specimen.
One Pipe, Shibuichi, exquisitely inlaid with gold and
shakudo. Wild geese in flight, water scene,
grasses, etc.
One silver Opium Pipe, with bamboo stem.
One solid silver Opium Pipe, with incised decorations
and inlaid gold ornaments.
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KNIFE HANDLES AND SWORD GUARDS.
. 208 One Knife Handle, Shibuichi, finely modeled, relief
ornamentation, fishes and grasses in gold, silver
and other metals. Signed.
“ ,204 Knife Handle, of silver, with shakudo panels, finely
ornamented, in relief, with designs in gold and
silver.
* 205° Another, with more elaborate ornamentation.
» 206 Another, ornamented with floral designs.
_ 207 Another, with elaborate carved designs.
208 Another, with more elaborate designs.
. 209 Another, of very delicate raised decoration.
210 One set (two pieces) of iron and gold mountings for
Poignard, finely chased and chiseled gold relief
work.
:212 One Sword Guard, made by Jehi Riris Sai Masamitsnu.
Date, 1780. This guard is made of iron, and
represents five roosters, which are made of solid
gold and silver, and each feather shows dis-
tinctly. The fence of the yard is made of
shakudo, and branches of the tree are made of
solid silver into the exact shape of maple leaves.
There is also a distant scene of a mountain, show-
ing snow on the top.
» \218 One Sword Guard, made by Artist Mitsuhiro. Date,
1800. This sword guard is made of a fine quality
of bronze, carved into the view of a mountain
where ‘‘ Toshitoku”’ (the god of life) lives, who is
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a god to prolong the lives of people who are benev-
olent. The Toshitoku, made of shakudo, and
stalk made of silver and gold, cast work of pine
leaves, is skillfully finished. The boy standing
by the stream is a messenger, and is made of
shakudo and silver.
PORCELAINS.
, 214 Fine Ravens-wing Coupe, with handles, on teakwood
stand.
215 One egg-shell Cup and Cover, with exquisite lace-work
design under the glaze. Very rare.
216 One unique Bowl, decorated inside with a medallion
in four colors. The outer surface is embellished
with seven paintings of sacred figures, animals and
emblems. The outside rim and base have encir-
cling bands of symbols and signs denoting good
will, happiness, long life, etc. The shell, bell,
kora and the two fishes are conspicuous in each
border-drawing. The piece was made for some
royal personage. The seal at the base is unrecog-
nized, but the bowl may be safely assigned to the
era of ‘‘Kien-Lung,”’ 1736-1795. Height and
diameter, 2 by 42 inches.
+ , 217 One old Chinese Mandarin Bowl, in five colors, on silk
covered stand.
218 One superb old Bowl, Ming period, with India ink
decorations. A very choice and rare specimen.
219 One ‘“‘ Kien-lung’’ Bowl, a superb specimen, engraved
under the glaze; Jaune citron ground, with en-
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amelled floral design, beautifully and exquisitely
executed, and etched panels. Imperial ‘‘ Kien-
lung’”’ specimen from the Emperovr’s palace, rare
and valuable.
220 One Chinese Bow], an exquisite specimen, decorated
with the imperial dragon, sacred birds and flowers,
and bearing six lettered marks under the glaze.
, 221 Brilliant imperial yellow Bowl, elaborate engraving ;
bears six marks of Kien-lung on base. A rare,
flawless specimen. Diameter, 6 in.
, 222 One Bowl, coral red, with bamboo decorations in white.
A rare specimen.
, 223 One very fine Bowl, ‘‘ Kien-lung’’ period, with high-
quality rouge, coral glaze, and bamboo branches
in white reserve. Exceedingly fine and rare speci-
men.
,224 One coral and white Saucer. The interior bears the
‘*Show’’ mark, denoting longevity, painted in
dark red. The outside coral surface is decorated
with flying cats of white, and the base bears the
mark of ‘‘ Yung-ching,’’ 1723-1736. The com-
bined decoration is very rare, and the texture of
the porcelain is uncommonly fine. Height and
diameter, 14 by 6 in.
225 Cherry-red Plate, glaze covering face and back ; Kien-
lung seal-mark on foot; flawless specimen.
Diameter, 8 in.
226 One rare egg-shell Plate, 8 inches in diameter, saucer-
: shape, with very rich ornamentation of peonies,
blossoms, golden pheasants, etc., in very bright
enamels. Diameter, 8 in.
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227 One Plate, old Chinese, decorated centre, with rose
border.
228 One very old Chinese Plate, with India ink decoration,
said to have been decorated by the monks in China,
representing a marriage ceremony ; a very unique
specimen of that period ; broken, but well repaired
and in very fine order.
"(229 Yellow Jade Carving of Perfume Fruit and Otter.
Length, 23 in.
* 930 White Jade Inkstand, carved in shapé of a bullfrog.
A very pure white stone. Length, 23 in.
). 931 Green and White Jade Box, stone called Fei-tsuet.
The lid is engraved. An exceptional specimen.
Diameter, 2 in.
932 Fei-tsuei Curio, form of small gourd; has stand. A
stroug color specimen. Height, 2 in. ; has stand.
4.933 Flat Bowl, fine specimen of pure white jade ; beautiful
raised-work carving inside of vines and flowers.
An unusual treatment. Diameter, 5 in. ; height,
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234 Small Vase of rock crystal carved in relief with deer
and bamboo handles. Dog ‘‘Foo’’ handles. A
fine specimen. Height, 44 in.
~/, 235 White jade miniature carving of a Cooper. Has
stand. Height, 2 in.
>» 936 Cornelian agate carving of a Peach and Leaves. Di-
ameter, 4in. Has stand.
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*) 5 237 Grey jade Elephant, elaborately carved with trappings.
: Has teakwood stand, richly inlaid with silver.
Height, 34 in.
, 2388 Very fine square-shaped Box, of white jade; cover
elaborately carved on top; mounted on beautiful
carved teakwood stand. Diameter, 3 in.
Ls 239 Dagger ; handle of greenish jade, perforated for stone
setting. Anold carving. 5 in. long.
‘240 Pure white jade Perfume Burner and Cover. Finely
engraved and incised, with handles, on elaborately
carved teakwood stand, richly inlaid with silver.
A very valuable curio. Height, 5 in. ; diameter,
ei,
‘241 Dagger; handle of opaque white jade; incised orna-
mentation of leaves. Length, 4% in.
, 242 White jade Box, with five small compartments,
elaborately carved outside and mounted on very
fine teakwood stand. Height, 1 in. ; diameter,
a
4. in.
243 Piece of pure white Jade, highly polished, represent-
ing group in shape of a placque figure of woman
and boy. Height, 5in.
4“ 244 Open-work Screen, of pure white jade, highly polished,
representing boys playing, mounted on a magnifi-
cent teakwood stand, elaborately carved to repre-
sent fruit on tree. Height, 4 in. ; width, 64 in.
, 245 Piece of Grey Jade, representing elephant, surmounted
by two boys holding vases, mounted on teakwood
stand. An unique carving. Height, 74 in.
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. 246 Rose and white agate Carving. A pure white cup is
embellished with camelian bats and grapevine. A
beautiful specimen, with fine stand. Height, 5 in.
1249 Tablet, of dark-green jade, one side carved in bold re-
lief with mountain scenery, figures, rocks, etc.
The other side incised tracings of gold on elegant
carved teakwood frame and stand. Height and
diameter, exclusive of stand and frame, 6 by 43
in. Beautifully polished.
“948 Green Jade Tree Trunk Carving, with phenix bird and
flower vine treatment. A fine stone cntting and
has a special stand 54 inches high.
:249 White Jade Pitcher, with cover; rich carving in high
relief of dragons on each side, also on the handle
and cover; clear color and free from flaws. A
fine specimen ; on teakwood stand. Height, 7} in.
/ /250 Long, low Dish of white jade, in shape of leaf, with
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carved birds. Carved teakwood stand. Height
and diameter, 1 by 6 in., and 9 in. long.
/ 951 Pure white Jade Figure of bull resting and boy climb-
ing on his back; highly carved. A very pure
piece of stone on elaborately carved stand.
Height, 14; length, 2} in.
.252 Mottled-green jade circular Bowl, very finely polished
and signed on bottom, on teakwood stand. Height,
24 in; diameter, 5 in.
.253 Pure white jade small Box, gourd-shape and cover,
carved on top and very highly polished ; a pure
white piece of stone. Length, 3 in. ; height, 13 in.
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figures; teakwood stand and openwork cover.
Height and diameter, 2 by 3 in.
, 255 Small Cup of onyx in shape of lotus leaf, branch form-
ing handle, highly polished. Height, 14 in. ;
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.254 Cup, white jade, with carved handles in grotesque
diameter, 3 in.
1 256 Green jade Stand, elaborately carved open-work,
Reiss ENG, with jewel in each panel, Diam-
eter, 34 in. ; height, 14 in.
257 Octagonal-shaped Cups of white jade, with grotesque |
dragons entwining the handles, very finely pol- |
ished and good color. Height, 2 in.; diameter,
7 in.
, 258 Small Cup of white jade, with emerald green spots,
bamboo carving on side and highly polished; a
rare piece of stone and a beautiful cabinet speci-
men. Height, 2} in.; diameter, 2 in.
» 259 White jade Sacrificial Cup of pure color and carved
handle. Diameter, 4 in.; height, 2 in.
260 Mottled-green jade small Cup, representing open lotus
: flower, highly polished, on aes TS carved teak-
a wood stand. Height, 13 in.; diameter, 3 in.
i , 261 Green Chinese jade Bowl, highly polished ; no decora-
: tion, but oe enor color and texture, with stand.
Height, 23 1n.; diameter, 44 in.
262 Wonderfully carved piece of white Jade, cup-shape,
with relief work figures of birds, flowers and fruit
in vines surrounding cup, with elaborately carved
teakwood stand to match. A rare cabinet speci-
men. Height, 2 in.; diameter, 53 in.
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/* 263 Opaque jade Vase, with figure of dragon encircling
neck of vase, with jade cover. Height, 84 in.
, 264 Seated Buddha. The hands are clasped in devotion.
A large carving, well modeled, and a product of
the 16th century. Height, 9 in.
49 /465 Green jade Perfume Burner, circular shape, elabor-
; ately carved in bold relief, on three legs. Gro-
tesque heads; handles representing Dog Foo.
Mounted on green jade stand of carved open-
work, with open-work lid, surmounted with a
dragon in green jade; whole on an elaborately
carved teakwood stand. Height, 7 in. ; diam-
eter, 84 in.
266 Seated Buddha, in gray jade. The tint of this stone
is quite rare, and the cutting was done late in the
Ming era. Height, 9 in.
.267 Milky white flat jade Vase, beautifully carved, with
leaves on the outside, with ring handles in ele-
phant’s tusk, and carved jade cover. Mounted on
carved teakwood stand. A very pure piece of
stone. Height, 6 in.
“2968 White jade pitcher-shaped Vase, highly polished, and
carved to represent dragon forming handle and
ribbon, and around neck of pitcher holding bunch
of flowers. < 346 One Inro, old gold lacquer, with handsome jewelled
ivory netsuke of Dog Foo.
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347 One Inro, old gold lacquer, raised ornamentation of
storks in silver and gold. Finely carved bronze
slide, with old gold lacquer box, richly decorated
for netsuke.
+348 One square Box and Cover, very choice old gold lac-
quer, decorated with Tycoon crests. A very splen-
did specimen of old lacquer.
349 One curious old lacquered Tray. Dragon ornamenta-
tion in black and red on gold ground.
~ {©8350 One handsome Aventurine gold lacquer Chinese Writ-
ing Case, rich and very fine ornamentation of
crests and vines in gold on black ground.
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‘851 One superb Daimio Box, exquisitely ornamented with
gold lacquer, and finely wrought gold and silver
figures in relief. A beautiful tray and two pure
gold lacquer boxes inside.
' , 852 One small Cabinet, with three drawers and sliding
doors, with silver mountings, handsomely decor-
ated with gold lacquer inside and out.
, 803 One lacquer Cabinet, with ten small compartments, on
lacquer stands, elegantly decorated in gold relief
on blue and black ground, with Aventurine gold
and silver, and inlaid with pearl and ivory. A
wonderful specimen of Chinese workmanship.
CLOISONNE AND BRONZE SECTION,
EXAMPLES OF BEAUTY AND ANTIQUITY.
354 One bronze Spill Bowl, with raised decorations.
_ 355 One very fine antique bronze Chinese Hanging Vase,
bottle-shape, showing fine effect of mixing lacquer
with the molden bronze in imitation of mahogany.
_ 856 One Chinese bronze Incense Burner, carved in relief,
and mounted on three legs, with Dog Foo carved
on top.
_ 357 One handsome Chinese bronze Fire Bowl, beautifully
wrought with raised ornaments and dragon han-
dles and engraved seal-mark. Height and diame-
ter, 6 by 8 in.
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358 One antique bronze Vase, with flaring neck and figures
in relief, representing ‘‘An old man hunting a
wild boar.’ Height and diameter, 8 by 5 in.
, '( , 359 Superb Japanese bronze Vase, with handles, orna-
ments of inlaid work of silver and gold on bronze.
Stands ornamented insame manner. This vase was
sent as a specimen of Japanese work to the Phila-
delphia Centennial Exposition. From Fletcher
Harper sale.
360 Superb Japanese bronze Vase, a companion piece to
the above.
361 One cylinder Vase, fine Japanese Cloissonné on copper,
with choice designs on dark green ground. Height
and diameter, 6 inches by 3.
) 362 One Chinese Cloissonné Vase, jar shape, blue ground
and gold colors. Extraordinary choice piece.
Height and diameter, 7by 8. Exhibition specimen.
‘0,363 One Old Chinese Cloissonné Bowl on blue ground. A
very choice specimen of Cloissonné work.
/,864 One splendid Biberon Vase. Exquisite specimen of
Chinese Cloissonné enamel on bronze, with flowers,
birds and insects on dark blue and imperial yellow
ground. Height and diameter, 14 by 8 inches.
)./, 365 Fine Cloissonné Bowl embellished in white and garnet
tones on rich blueground. 17th century piece, with
teakwood pedestal. Diameter, 5 inches.
“366 Unique Vase of heavy Cloissonné enamel. The scroll
design is created with five colors on dull blue
ground. 16th century specimen. Height, 7 inches.
Has stand.
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), 867 Antique Beaker of dark Cloissonné enamel. Fine color
and tone. Height,14 inches. Has carved stand.
+ 368 Companion intact.
. 869 Grand Temple Incense Burner of very old Cloissonné
enamel. Has old bronze handles and feet. The
stand is finely carved and the elaborate cover has
a jade mount. Extreme height, 18 inches. A true
Ming specimen.
370 Unique enamel Vase. European pictures copied in
color oncopper. Superb brass mountings. Carved
stand. Height, 12 inches. From Von Brandt
collection.
371 Small circular Cup of opaque white jade. Diameter,
2 in.; height, 14 in.
. 372 White jade Placque, carved open-work in imitation of
Chinese junk, with rowers, elaborately carved and
highly polished, pure white stone, choice cabinet
specimen. Length, 4 in.; height, 2} in.
»873 Jade Placque, pure white open-work carving repre-
senting stags under a tree, very highly polished.
Length, 34 in.; height, 34 in.
,874 Piece of White Jade, small group representing a
fakir and boy, pure white and fine polish. Height,
2 in
. 375 Piece of White Jade Ornament, representing boy on
back of dolphin, a very highly polished piece of
stone of greenish hue. Length, 44in.; height, 24 in.
876 Pure white jade Placque, form of hanging ornament,
highly polished and incised on both sides. Length,
6 in.; height, 2 in.
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*. 377 Small Vase, with handles of amethyst, on teak stand.
Height and diameter, 14 by 1 in.
1978 Piece of clear transparent Jade, with emerald green
spots, open-work carving of birds and leaves, very
elaborately carved and highly polished. An ex-
ceptional specimen, slab shape. Length, 3 in.;
height, 24 in.
379 Small circular Cup of mottled green jade, very highly
polished. Diameter, 2 in.; height, 1} in.
4 0 380 Dagger Handle of gray jade, with fruit and vine orna-
mentation, carved in relief. Length, 5 in.
q 1381 A Fei-tsuei Screen. A remarkable color specimen.
Teakwood stand. Height, 34 in.
1.382 Amber Buddha. A finely carved specimen. Has
teakwood stand. Height, 43 in.
) 5 £388 Crystal Ball, with elaborately carved stand. Diameter,
3 inches.
884 Greenish opaque Jade, in shape of pheasant at rest.
Mounted on elaborate teakwood stand. Length,
4 inches.
),.5 385 Dagger, handle of clear jade, with flower cutting in re-
lief. Finely polished. Length, 5 inches.
2°) °386 Large Bowl of mottled-green jade. Height and di-
ameter, 24 by 6} inches ; on teakwood stand.
'887 Very fine white jade round Placque ; open-work carv-
ing of Dragon; flowers and leaves interspersed.
A very elaborate piece of carving, and a very pure
piece of jade. Diameter, 7 inches.
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',388 Very fine green Jade, flat shape; circular bowl carved
in bold relief, with hawthorn blossoms and leaves
on 3 feet; mounted on high carved teakwood
Stand. Diameter, 7inches. Height, 3 inches.
) 389 Dagger, handle of rare pork-fat jade. Splendid speci-
men; finely polished. Length, 5 inches.
) {389.4 Dagger, handle of celadon-color jade. Flowers en-
graved in relief. A fine example. Length, 5
inches.
)*390 Sceptre of gray Onyx, with foliage and flowers in high
relief. Face of Sceptre representing lotus leaf,
and very highly polished; unique. Length, 12
inches.
391 White Jade, in shape of a Vase, with cover and
handles carved with a Dragon in acloud, on elabo-
rately carved open-work teakwood stand. The
whole a very fine specimen, and a very choice
piece of jade. Height, 44 inches.
‘392 Green jade Perfume Bowl and Cover, richly carved,
and encased decoration, with stand. A very per-
fect specimen, of elaborate workmanship. The
symbols of good augury are carved in relief upon
the cover. The handles and top are lotus bulbs.
Height, 7 inches.
’ 893 Octagonal-shaped Cup, of white jade, with grotesque
handles representing dragons entwining cup, fine
color and highly polished. Height, 2 in.; diameter,
5 in.
394 White Jade Carving, representing a group of goats
eating leaves of indigenous plants. Very choice
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pure-white color, and an exquisite specimen. An
unique carving. Height, 5 in.; length, 9 in.
4395 White Chinese jade Vase, in form of urn, with ring
handles. Highly polished and clear color, with
incised decoration on cover; teakwood stand.
Such vases as this were given as presents to the
Imperial family. Height, 10 in.
7.396 White opaque Jade, ornamentation in shape of group
of lotus foliage, flowers and fruit, the first forming
two cups with jade covers, surmounted by grass-
hoppers. A very curious and elaborate piece of
carving. This was anartist’s water vessel. Height,
4in.; length, 10} in.
397 Mottled-green Jade Octagonal Vase, elaborately carved
outside with grotesque handles of Dragon and
Dog’s head, mounted on teakwood stand to
match. Arare and unique object. Height, 5 in.
) 398 White Jade Group, representing figure of Fakir
standing, and goat feeding. Very elaborately
carved and highly polished. Height, 6 in.
~-°399 Finely Carved Jade Stone, ornamented in imitation of
perfume fruit. Very pure white color, on carved
ivory stand, colored green. Height, 14 in.; length,
34 in.
400 Amber Curio, on carved stand.
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liants. A very artistic design and a rare speci-
men.
472 One pair long-drop Spanish Earrings, open work fili-
gree in form of ribbon bows, and mounted richly
with pearls and topaz. A very rare and graceful
design.
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES.
/, 473 One very rare gold, mounted with fine gems, six dia-
monds, six rubies and six emeralds; purest gold
and a remarkable relic.
7474 Oblong Tortoise Shell Tray, beautifully reticulated
and inlaid inside and out with gold.
~,475 One very large old Silver Watch, by John Ward of
London ; plain open case.
. 476 One antique Silver Repeating Watch, open face and
double case, with rich repousse work on back.
Made by Richard Leykell, London.
J. 477 Silver Fobb Chain, with seal and key.
~ 478 One Chatelaine Chain of gold and blue enamel.
479 One Silver Surveying Instrument, with compass at-
tachment, mounted in brass.
480 One old Silver Dutch Almanac.
- 481 One Almanac, more elaborate and with greater coms
binations than above.
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x , 482 One Antique Silver Watch, richly chased and mounted
with jewels. Made by A. Chalon.
5483 One Watch, silver, old English style, mounted
in tortoise-shell case, with repeater attachment
and double case; in perfect order. Made by
William Webster.
vy 484 Old Brass Watch, very curious specimens; works oo
in perfect running order. Made by Philip Pa-
pillon.
. 485 Another, similar. Made by Jean Le Doux, Paris.
{486 One old Silver Watch of Louis XIV period, with open-
work case and repeater.
7487 Ola Brass Watch, enameled on back, mounted with
prilliants. Made by J. Le Roy, Paris.
“488 One Watch, Louis XVI period, blue enamel, with
exquisite painting in enamel; set in diamonds,
and in very perfect condition. Made by Va-
laire.
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+489 One Watch, Louis XVI period, enameled on edges
with blue enamel on back under glass; open bal-
ance wheel resembling revolving star; with re-
peater attachment.
/ 490 One Watch, plain antique gold case, open face, dial
decorated, long second hand; works in running
} order.
*) 49,491 One Enameled Watch, beautiful translucid, blue en-
namel on back, with richly enameled. borders, open
face, in perfect condition. A beautiful cabinet
specimen.
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,492 One Antique Watch, open face and double case and
heavy repousse gold case, representing ‘‘ Alex-
ander and the Hermit.’’ In fine order. Made by
John Shaw, London.
| 493 One Antique Gold Watch, with beautifully enameled
painting on back on blue ground ; by Chas. Leroy
of Paris.
, 494 One curious antique Watch, gold, richly chased and
pierced with repeater attachment, in heavy gold
case and old leather case outside, by Van Ceule.
In perfect running order.
.495 One Louis XVI, eighteen karat gold Watch, with
beautiful enameled portrait of Charlotte Corday,
set in diamonds. Face of watch set with circle of
diamonds. An exquisite specimen, made by Melley
Freres.
- 496 One old Gold Seal with Music Box and beautiful
enamel of ‘* Leda and the Swan.”
‘ 497 One gold chased Watch, very heavily carved, of Louis
XV period, in splendid order. Made by Wm.
Grantham, London.
» 498 One very fine gold and enamel antique Watch, by
Barnard, of London, with miniature portrait on
ivory, surrounded with pearls. Works in perfect
order.
499 One Chatelaine Chain, very fine gold, of Louis XVI
period, blue enamel with pearls and mounted
charms.
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: 500 Enamelled Gold Watch, richly mounted in pearls of
the French Directoire period. Made by J. Ant.
Rey.
MINIATURES.
es 501 One Miniature, enamelled on copper, portrait of
Socrates. Italian work of 17th century.
/5- 502 One Miniature on ivory of Wenner. Louis XV period.
‘503 One Miniature, enamelled on copper, portrait of Nero.
Italian work of 17th century.
/9, 504 One Miniature, enamelled on copper, portrait ot xu
gustus Cesar. Italian work of 17th century.
), /, 505 One Miniature, exquisitely painted on ivory with
initials ‘‘ J. W.” incircles of pearls and translucid
blue enamel, surrounded by a Jock of hair on back.
Mounted in gold frame for pendant.
‘2506 One black Porcelain Medallion, in high relief, of Sir
Isaac Newton, in gilt frame, by Wedgewood and
Burtly, fine.
} 5 . 507 One curious Medallion, painted on velvet, representing
: Hymen’s Altar, with doves, etc., wreathed in
pearls and mounted in metal case.
(5.508 One Miniature of Iturbide, formerly Emperor of
Mexico, mounted in black frame.
509 One Miniature on ivory, of gentleman of time of Louis
XVI, on blue ground.
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510 One Miniature of two figures, family portrait, beauti-
fully painted on ivory, in black frame.
511 One Wedgewood Placque of Boys Hunting, in white on
blue Jasper ground. A very fine specimen of the
period.
512 One Wedgewood Plaeque, larger size of group, Vulcan,
Thetis and Achilles. A wonderful piece of model-
ing and very choice specimen.
513 One fine old Wedgewood Portrait of ‘ Egbert Kort-
enaar.”’
> 514 One Gold Ring, heavy 18 karat, very curious, mounted
with miniature painting on ivory and surrounded
by pearls and locket for hair underneath. A very
choice specimen.
* 515 One Miniature, painted on ivory of Pauline Bonaparte,
by Tubert, mounted in gold frame.
.516 One Ivory Miniature of Lady, Empire period, painted
by Mdle. de Brival, 1813, and mounted in gold
frame. A lovely piece of painting.
, 517 One very fine Miniature, mounted in Ormolu frame,
enamelled in copper. Portrait of Mde. de la
Valliére.
, 518 One Miniature Painting on ivory of Group of Louis
XVI period, in round Ormolu frame. An exquisite
piece of painting.
519 One Miniature picture of Danie, finely painted on ivory
and mounted in gold case, for breastpin, purchased
at the sale of the Castellani collection in Rome. A
very finely executed miniature.
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), 520 One Miniature on ivory, old Lady of Empire period,
finely painted, in papier-mache frame.
/*521 One Miniature on ivory of Baron, in uniform of Lieut.
General Army, Ferdinand IV, of Sardinia, with
description on back.
, 522 One Miniature on parchment, by Blaremberg, depict-
ing rural scenes in France ; a choice specimen.
5° 523 One Miniature, on ivory, of Duchess of Devonshire, by
Wagstaff.
)+524 One Miniature, on ivory, of Mrs. Middleton, by
Wright.
525 One Miniature, on ivory, of Princess Alice, youngest
daughter of George III, in gilt frame, by John
Hoppner, R. A.
+ 526 One Miniature of Man, on ivory, signed ‘‘ Elise Wink-
ler.’’
) 527 One Miniature, on ivory, of Stufci, signed ‘‘ Bouch-
ardi,’’ 1807.
528 One Miniature, on ivory, of Mde. de Pompadour,
beautifully painted.
4° 529 One small Miniature, on ivory, of Mde. de Montespan,
in gold frame, by Jean Petitot.
-530 One small Miniature, on ivory, of Annie of Austria,
mother of Louis XIV, in gold frame, by Jean
Petitot.
531 One Miniature, on ivory, of Princess Elizabeth, daugh-
ter of George III, in ebony frame, by John Hopp-
ner, R. A.
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532 One Miniature, on ivory, Lady of Directoire period,
after Cosway, in gold frame.
‘583 One Miniature, on ivory, of Wilhelmina, sister of
Frederick the Great, in gold frame, by D. N.
Chodowiecki.
‘584 One Miniature, on ivory, of lady of Louis XV period,
round ormolu frame ; very choice specimen.
535 One small Miniature Painting, representing rural farm
scene. Painted on parchment and mounted in
round ormolu and wood frame, after Berghem,
by De Ternele, signed.
» §36 One very fine Miniature, on ivory, Louis XVI period,
in round gold frame, by Benzi, signed.
587 Two very curious antique Miniatures of Mary Stuart
and Darnley, in silver filigree frames of the period,
in leather case. From Bohn collection.
GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOXES.
‘538 One Dresden china Box, silver mounted in Watteau
style of decoration.
_ 539 One oblong Berlin china Snuff Box, painted in mono-
chrome inside and out with birds, and gilt mount-
ing.
“540 One old Dresden Box, decorated on top and side
panels and inside and mounted in gilt bronze frame.
.541 One china Snuff Box, mounted on silver, basket-work
imitation under the glaze. Painted after the
Chinese style; old Dresden ware.
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(Ae 542 Silver Snuff Box, with repousse decoration, rich in de-
: sign.
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543 Another similar in design.
is . 644 One silver Snuff Box, delicately carved, with raised
aa figures of flowers and leaves.
545 Boxwood Snuff Box, circular, lined with black tortoise-
shell, carved in relief, with inscription, ‘‘To die
for God is to live hereafter.”’
/~> 546 Boxwood'Snuff Box, circular, lined with tortoise-shell.
French, 1805, carved in high relief, with inscription,
‘* Battle of the Three Emperors,’’ etc.
' 547 One curious tortoise-shell Snuff Box, carved, with raised
figures of fish, turtles, etc., partly mounted in
silver. A very curious specimen, in perfect order.
» 548 One small tortoise-shell round Snuff Box, with mount-
ing on top of beautiful carving, in ivory, represent-
ing ‘“‘ A Love Scene.”
[g. 549 One ivory Snuff Box, with tortoise-shell lining and
= beautifully engraved ivory top, cupids in garden.
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/ /. 550 One round tortoise-shell Snuff Box, with beautiful
carving in wood under a glass on top. Period of
1720.
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Ahi fe) 551 One curious old Snuff Box, with two sliding sides, solid
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silver, liued with gold, heavily ornamented outside
with gold and silver ornaments in finest Japanese
workmanship.
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3 , BBQ One beautiful silver Box, oval form, Louis XVI period,
: 1769, engraved Niello work and gold lined. A
very beautiful specimen.
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, 5538 One Jewel Box, Japanese metal work, shibuichi and
bronze, with fine relief ornamentation of flowers,
insects and other designs in gold, silver and
shakudo. Signed.
-554 One Snuff Box of boxwood, with tortoise-shell lining
and mountings, Louis XVI period, with beautiful
miniature painted on ivory, mounted with solid
gold rim, obtained in Paris during the Commune.
‘, 555 One beautiful green enamel Battersea Box, decorated
inside and out, mounted with bronze frame. A
beautiful specimen.
“ 556 One long cut-glass Scent Bottle, with gold enamel
stopper.
,|, 557 One oblong, octagonal gold Box, Louis XVI period,
with pearl gray enamel and beautiful landscape
enamel of amour scenes in gray, blue and white
ontop. A rare box.
“568 One First Empire gold Box, Grecian group in beauti-
ful enamel on top and finely chased border
in imitation of feathers in deep blue.
°559 One very fine octagonal gold Snuff Box, with trans-
lucid blue enamel top. Mounted with magnificent
landscape enamel signed and translucid blue on
bottom of box.
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u >, 627 One mother-of-pearl Fan, with solid sticks, richly
carved and perforated. French, XVIIIth cen-
tury.
), 628 One large Spanish Fan, with pearl handle and open
carved work, with heavy gold inlaid. Mounting
to represent naval scenes, and fastening mounted
with ruby and tassel.
* 629 One Small Fan, with ivory handles, carved and painted,
mount painted on both sides.
' * 680 One Fan, beautifully painted on parchment represent-
ing Roman historical scenes. Louis XIII period.
2+, 631 One Large Spanish Fan, with pearl handles, richly
inlaid with gold. Mounting painted to represent
domestic scenes and handle fastening mounted
with emeralds and tassel. A fine specimen.
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ys 632 One Large Fan, with pearl sticks inlaid with gold,
painted to represent a park scene. Time Louis
XIV. A very showy specimen.
, 633 One Fan on parchment beautifully painted, scene of
David playing lyre before Saul, finely carved
ivory handle inlaid with gold. Louis XVI period,
with miniature paintings on outer handles.
9 634 Louis XVI Fan with ivory handles and rich gold
inlaid decorations, silk hand-painted mounts with
spangles.
y 635 One Vernis Martin Fan painted on ivory, Louis XV
period, plain ivory sticks, with paintings on both
sides.
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4 (636 One Fan on parchment, with finely executed paint-
ing representing pastoral scenes, ivory handle,
beautifully painted. Louis XVI period.
637 One Fan, Louis XIV, ivory sticks painted, mounted
: with vellum and with hand-paintings (repaired),
handle richly painted.
»638 One Small Fan, a very beautiful cabinet specimen, all
ivory, richly carved in medallions, the centre
representing the death of Cleopatra. A unique
specimen of Italian carving.
639 One all ivory Fan, richly carved with vines and flowers,
with three beantiful miniature medallions on front
and three medallions of flowers on reverse side.
With name carved on top.
‘640 One Fan painted on silk representing bridal party,
latter part of Louis XVI period, with pearl handle
nicely carved.
,041 One all ivory Vernis Martin Fan,ornamentation, lacquer
paintings entirely covering the ivory on both sides.
A very valuable cabinet specimen.
642 One all ivory open-work Fan, Louis XVI _ period,
beautifully hand-painted and richly gilded, reverse
side beautiful etched vignettes. An exceptional
cabinet piece.
648 One Fan, exquisitely painted and elaborately carved,
with handle of mother of pearl and mounted in
gold, Louis XV style. Painted by A. Solde,
representing the Lottery of Life. A very rare
cabinet specimen.
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4 |), 644 Fan painted on silk, in water-colors, with garden
os group, period Louis XVI, with carved and per-
forated ivory sticks and guards, set in green plush
and framed with glass in white and gold, XVIII
style.
RoBERT SOMERVILLE,
Auctioneer.
OrtalEs & Co.,
Managers.
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