American Antiques, Chinese, and Continental Spring Auction Archives - Page 9 of 13

Lot 392: Bannister Back Side Chair, having carved crest with fan carving, rush seat, block and turned legs, in old finish, 18th century, height 44 inches, seat height 17 inches. Provenance: An estate from Redding, CT.

Bannister Back Side Chair, having carved crest with fan carving, rush seat, block and turned legs, in old finish, 18th century, height 44 inches, seat height 17 inches. Provenance: An estate from Redding, CT.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 393: George III Mahogany Card Table, shaped with light wood inlays, set on square tapered legs, England, circa 1800. Provenance: Hooper collection. Marie Antoinette Slade (1892 – 1969). Bronx and later Pound Ridge, New York; gift of her estate to Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut, 1970.

George III Mahogany Card Table, shaped with light wood inlays, set on square tapered legs, England, circa 1800. Provenance: Hooper collection. Marie Antoinette Slade (1892 – 1969). Bronx and later Pound Ridge, New York; gift of her estate to Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut, 1970.

Estimate: $250 - $450

Lot 394: Queen Anne Cherry Highboy, in two parts, upper section with long cornice molding over five graduated drawers on lower section, long drawer over one deep drawer, over scalloped apron set on cabriole legs, ending in pad feet, Connecticut, circa 1750, with original brasses, width 35 7/8 inches. Provenance: Estate of Florence Yannios, Waterfront Home, Guilford, CT.

Queen Anne Cherry Highboy, in two parts, upper section with long cornice molding over five graduated drawers on lower section, long drawer over one deep drawer, over scalloped apron set on cabriole legs, ending in pad feet, Connecticut, circa 1750, with original brasses, width 35 7/8 inches. Provenance: Estate of Florence Yannios, Waterfront Home, Guilford, CT.

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Lot 395: Chippendale Mahogany Tip Table, having piecrust edge on fluted and carved shaft, on tripod base with carved feet, height 28 1/2 inches, top 29 1/2″ x 30″.

Chippendale Mahogany Tip Table, having piecrust edge on fluted and carved shaft, on tripod base with carved feet, height 28 1/2 inches, top 29 1/2″ x 30″.

Estimate: $500 - $800

Lot 396: John Molineux Boston Federal Brass Andirons, having log stop, signed, height 14 1/2 inches, depth 25 1/2 inches. Provenance: Louis Edmund Zacher, President of Travelers (1929 – 1945) to Edmund Zacher (1910 – 1992) to Richard Zacher (1947 – Present).

John Molineux Boston Federal Brass Andirons, having log stop, signed, height 14 1/2 inches, depth 25 1/2 inches. Provenance: Louis Edmund Zacher, President of Travelers (1929 – 1945) to Edmund Zacher (1910 – 1992) to Richard Zacher (1947 – Present).

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 397: Pair of Federal Brass Steeple Top Andirons, having log stops, signed New York, height 23 1/2 inches.

Pair of Federal Brass Steeple Top Andirons, having log stops, signed New York, height 23 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $250 - $400

Lot 398: Pair of Federal Lemon Top Andirons, along with fire screen, prelim #691, height 17 1/2 inches. Provenance: Estate of Florence Yannios, Waterfront Home, Guilford, CT.

Pair of Federal Lemon Top Andirons, along with fire screen, prelim #691, height 17 1/2 inches. Provenance: Estate of Florence Yannios, Waterfront Home, Guilford, CT.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot 399: Federal Wire Fire Fender, having brass top rail, 19th century, height 12 inches, width 36 inches. Provenance: Estate of Florence Yannios, Waterfront Home, Guilford, CT.

Federal Wire Fire Fender, having brass top rail, 19th century, height 12 inches, width 36 inches. Provenance: Estate of Florence Yannios, Waterfront Home, Guilford, CT.

Estimate: $250 - $450

Lot 400: Ancient Accounts of India and China, by two Mohammedan travelers who went to those parts in the 9th century, translated from the Arabic by the late learned Eusebius Renavdot, having notes, illustrations, and inquiries; printed for Sam Harding at the Bible and Anchor On the pavement in the Martins Lane, London, MDCCXXXIII, along with bill of sale from Chas J Sawyer, LTD., London, May 1959.

Ancient Accounts of India and China, by two Mohammedan travelers who went to those parts in the 9th century, translated from the Arabic by the late learned Eusebius Renavdot, having notes, illustrations, and inquiries; printed for Sam Harding at the Bible and Anchor On the pavement in the Martins Lane, London, MDCCXXXIII, along with bill of sale from Chas J Sawyer, LTD., London, May 1959.

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Lot 401: History of the Buccaneers of America From Their First Original Down To This Time, written in several languages and now collected into one volume, illustrated with 25 copper plates with maps, London 1699; along with bill of sale from Maggs Bros., LTD., London, June 1953.

History of the Buccaneers of America From Their First Original Down To This Time, written in several languages and now collected into one volume, illustrated with 25 copper plates with maps, London 1699; along with bill of sale from Maggs Bros., LTD., London, June 1953.

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Lot 402: The Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection, by Charles Darwin, Fifth Thousand, 1860, London.

The Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection, by Charles Darwin, Fifth Thousand, 1860, London.

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Lot 403: Register of The Commissioned and Warrant Offices of the Navy of the United States, 1827, S.A. Elliot Washington.

Register of The Commissioned and Warrant Offices of the Navy of the United States, 1827, S.A. Elliot Washington.

Estimate: $100 - $200

Lot 404: Anne Roberts Sketchbook, with sketches and watercolors of seascapes, towns, countryside, and sailing boats, circa 1820, 4 1/2″ x 7 1/2″.

Anne Roberts Sketchbook, with sketches and watercolors of seascapes, towns, countryside, and sailing boats, circa 1820, 4 1/2″ x 7 1/2″.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 405: The Jackson Wreath or National Souvenir, by Dr. James McHenry, Philidelphia, 1829.

The Jackson Wreath or National Souvenir, by Dr. James McHenry, Philidelphia, 1829.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 406: George Horner Sketchbook, having sketches and watercolors, early 19th century, having English country views, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/4″.

George Horner Sketchbook, having sketches and watercolors, early 19th century, having English country views, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/4″.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 407: Galic Antiquities, consisting of A History of Druids, particularly of those of Caledonia; A Dissertation on the Authenticity of Poems of Ossian; along with a collection of ancient poems by John SMith, MDCCLXXX, London, binding as is, front is loose/off; book plate of Thomas Philip Earl De Grey, Wiest Park.

Galic Antiquities, consisting of A History of Druids, particularly of those of Caledonia; A Dissertation on the Authenticity of Poems of Ossian; along with a collection of ancient poems by John SMith, MDCCLXXX, London, binding as is, front is loose/off; book plate of Thomas Philip Earl De Grey, Wiest Park.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot 408: Complete Cabinet Maker Upholsterer’s Guide, by MR. J. Stokes, London, 1829; having color plates.

Complete Cabinet Maker Upholsterer’s Guide, by MR. J. Stokes, London, 1829; having color plates.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 409: Atlas to Edwards West Indies History of The British West Indies, by Bryan Edwards, Esq., illustrated by maps and plates in five volumes, several maps and several plates, one volume.

Atlas to Edwards West Indies History of The British West Indies, by Bryan Edwards, Esq., illustrated by maps and plates in five volumes, several maps and several plates, one volume.

Estimate: $250 - $450

Lot 410: The Military HIstory of His Serene Highness Prince Eugene of Savoy and also Duke of Marlborough Late Prince of Roman Empire and Price of Nassau Triesland, printed by R. Walker, London, MDCCXXXV.

The Military HIstory of His Serene Highness Prince Eugene of Savoy and also Duke of Marlborough Late Prince of Roman Empire and Price of Nassau Triesland, printed by R. Walker, London, MDCCXXXV.

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 411: Chronicles of Eri Volume I and II, by O’Connor, 1822, having maps and color plate, (bindings as is).

Chronicles of Eri Volume I and II, by O’Connor, 1822, having maps and color plate, (bindings as is).

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 412: History of America The General History of the Vast Continent and Islands of America Commonly Called the West Indies, by Anthony De Herrera, London, 1725, 1726.

History of America The General History of the Vast Continent and Islands of America Commonly Called the West Indies, by Anthony De Herrera, London, 1725, 1726.

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Lot 413: Relation D’un Voyage Du Levant Fait Par Ordre DU Roi Par M. Pitton De Tournefort, MDCCXVIII, Amsterdam, along with plates and maps, now in hyde covering.

Relation D’un Voyage Du Levant Fait Par Ordre DU Roi Par M. Pitton De Tournefort, MDCCXVIII, Amsterdam, along with plates and maps, now in hyde covering.

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Lot 414: Map of Antigua, 1852, Wm. Musgrave with color highlights, fold out, 42″ x 52″.

Map of Antigua, 1852, Wm. Musgrave with color highlights, fold out, 42″ x 52″.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot 415: La Gymnastique de la Jeunesse, Chez A.G. Debray Libraire pres le Louvre place du museum, 1803, along with plates.

La Gymnastique de la Jeunesse, Chez A.G. Debray Libraire pres le Louvre place du museum, 1803, along with plates.

Estimate: $250 - $450

Lot 416: Vedute Principali E Piu Interessanti Di Roma Incise Da Gio Bat Cipriani Roma.

Vedute Principali E Piu Interessanti Di Roma Incise Da Gio Bat Cipriani Roma.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 417: The English Hero or Sir Francis Drake, 12th edition, written on back cover Henry Pearce His Book 1737.

The English Hero or Sir Francis Drake, 12th edition, written on back cover Henry Pearce His Book 1737.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 418: History of The Pirates, to include the history and lives of all of the most notorious pirates and their crews from Captain Avery, 6th edition, London, 1749, having plate of pirate captains, rebound.

History of The Pirates, to include the history and lives of all of the most notorious pirates and their crews from Captain Avery, 6th edition, London, 1749, having plate of pirate captains, rebound.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 419: A Topographical Description of the Western Territory of North America, by G. Imlay, New York, MDCCXCIII, having Ohio map of The Rapids of the Ohio with Plan for Canal, (no binding or covers).

A Topographical Description of the Western Territory of North America, by G. Imlay, New York, MDCCXCIII, having Ohio map of The Rapids of the Ohio with Plan for Canal, (no binding or covers).

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 420: Antiquites Etrusques Grecques et Romaine, A. Paris Chez L’Auteur M. David, MDCCLXXXVIII, having color plates.

Antiquites Etrusques Grecques et Romaine, A. Paris Chez L’Auteur M. David, MDCCLXXXVIII, having color plates.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 421: Two Volumes of Bibliotheque Orientale ou Dictionnaire Universel.

Two Volumes of Bibliotheque Orientale ou Dictionnaire Universel.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 421A: Les Races Bovines Au ConCours Universel Agricole De Paris, 1856, with color plates.

Les Races Bovines Au ConCours Universel Agricole De Paris, 1856, with color plates.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 421B: Large Folio Book Monograph of The Trochilidae Hummingbirds, J. Gould, Part XII, 1856, 13 plates, 15″ x 22″, (some damage).

Large Folio Book Monograph of The Trochilidae Hummingbirds, J. Gould, Part XII, 1856, 13 plates, 15″ x 22″, (some damage).

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 421C: 22 Volumes of Naturalists Library, by Sir William Jardine Bart Edinburgh, 1835, having color plates, some disrepair of bindings.

22 Volumes of Naturalists Library, by Sir William Jardine Bart Edinburgh, 1835, having color plates, some disrepair of bindings.

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Lot 421D: Four Books on The History of Virginia, volumes II and III, 1822; volume IV, 1816; volume I, 1804.

Four Books on The History of Virginia, volumes II and III, 1822; volume IV, 1816; volume I, 1804.

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Lot 422: Pair of Clay Tomb Figures of Female Dancers, Tang Dynasty (618 – 907), both on custom wooden stands, height 12 3/4 inches. Provenance: Estate of Mary C. Rockefeller, Fifth Avenue, New York City.

Pair of Clay Tomb Figures of Female Dancers, Tang Dynasty (618 – 907), both on custom wooden stands, height 12 3/4 inches. Provenance: Estate of Mary C. Rockefeller, Fifth Avenue, New York City.

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Lot 423: Two Chinese Porcelain Pieces, to include a small shallow celadon dish in fitted wood box, diameter 4 1/4 inches; along with a blue and white five claw dragon vase, height 3 1/2 inches.

Two Chinese Porcelain Pieces, to include a small shallow celadon dish in fitted wood box, diameter 4 1/4 inches; along with a blue and white five claw dragon vase, height 3 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Lot 424: Seven Piece Group of Chinese Porcelain, to include a Chinese Export tankard, Famille Rose bowl with scrolling vines and blossoming flowers; etc.

Seven Piece Group of Chinese Porcelain, to include a Chinese Export tankard, Famille Rose bowl with scrolling vines and blossoming flowers; etc.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 425: Chinese Porcelain Double Gourd Wall Vase, having rustic red base with gilt painted wild flowers and ribbons, centralized molded bat, height 11 1/4 inches.

Chinese Porcelain Double Gourd Wall Vase, having rustic red base with gilt painted wild flowers and ribbons, centralized molded bat, height 11 1/4 inches.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 426: Early Carved Marble Figure, partially clad sitting in a chair holding an unknown object, repaired, height 9 inches.

Early Carved Marble Figure, partially clad sitting in a chair holding an unknown object, repaired, height 9 inches.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 427: Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases, having painted orange scrolling vines, foliage, and lotus flower design, made into table lamps, vase height 12 1/2 inches, total height 28 1/2 inches.

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases, having painted orange scrolling vines, foliage, and lotus flower design, made into table lamps, vase height 12 1/2 inches, total height 28 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 428: Hardwood Brush Pot, mounted with coral, hardstone, and mother of pearl made into flowers and birds, having character marks, made of bone on back, height 6 1/2 inches, diameter 6 1/2 inches.

Hardwood Brush Pot, mounted with coral, hardstone, and mother of pearl made into flowers and birds, having character marks, made of bone on back, height 6 1/2 inches, diameter 6 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 429: Two Chinese Blue and White Covered Jars, 19th century, one ovoid shape with a brass cover, decorated with pine trees and clouds; the other with square sides, decorated with figures, no cover and wooden base, height 6 1/4 inches and 7 1/2 inches.

Two Chinese Blue and White Covered Jars, 19th century, one ovoid shape with a brass cover, decorated with pine trees and clouds; the other with square sides, decorated with figures, no cover and wooden base, height 6 1/4 inches and 7 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 430: Chinese Famille Rose Barrel Garden Seat, mid 19th century, gadroon decoration on base and large jui-head band, Greek key and peaches around throat, openwork double-coin handles and main body decorated with delicate floral sprays on a white ground, height 18 inches. Provenance: An estate from Redding, CT.

Chinese Famille Rose Barrel Garden Seat, mid 19th century, gadroon decoration on base and large jui-head band, Greek key and peaches around throat, openwork double-coin handles and main body decorated with delicate floral sprays on a white ground, height 18 inches. Provenance: An estate from Redding, CT.

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Lot 431: Two Japanese Umbrella Stands, 19th century, one blue and white transfer pattern; along with a red and gilt Kutani stand with imperial figural reserves and applied floral crests, base with star crack, heights 25 inches.

Two Japanese Umbrella Stands, 19th century, one blue and white transfer pattern; along with a red and gilt Kutani stand with imperial figural reserves and applied floral crests, base with star crack, heights 25 inches.

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 432: Chinese Cobalt Blue Yen Yen Vase, late Qing 19th century, with traces of gilt decoration, base unmarked, height 16 1/2 inches.

Chinese Cobalt Blue Yen Yen Vase, late Qing 19th century, with traces of gilt decoration, base unmarked, height 16 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 433: Satsuma Covered Urn, decorated with figures and landscape, (cover repaired), height 17 inches.

Satsuma Covered Urn, decorated with figures and landscape, (cover repaired), height 17 inches.

Estimate: $250 - $450

Lot 434: Three Blue and White Porcelain Vases, to include two Japanese with painted flowers; along with a Chinese hexagon vase with molded dragons and foo dogs, having painted scholars, drilled bottom, heights 14, 17 and 21 1/2 inches.

Three Blue and White Porcelain Vases, to include two Japanese with painted flowers; along with a Chinese hexagon vase with molded dragons and foo dogs, having painted scholars, drilled bottom, heights 14, 17 and 21 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 435: Two Chinese Blue and White Moon Flasks, heights 10 1/2 and 14 inches. Provenance: An estate from Redding, CT.

Two Chinese Blue and White Moon Flasks, heights 10 1/2 and 14 inches. Provenance: An estate from Redding, CT.

Estimate: $250 - $450

Lot 436: Vincenzo Caprile (1856 – 1936), Rio San Barnaba, Venezia, Venice Canal, oil on canvas, signed lower right V. Caprile, Sotheby’s label on back, lot #15, Milano, December 4, 2006. Sold 19,000 euros, estimate 25,000 – 35,000 euros, 30″ x 25 1/2″.

Vincenzo Caprile (1856 – 1936), Rio San Barnaba, Venezia, Venice Canal, oil on canvas, signed lower right V. Caprile, Sotheby’s label on back, lot #15, Milano, December 4, 2006. Sold 19,000 euros, estimate 25,000 – 35,000 euros, 30″ x 25 1/2″.

Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000

Lot 437: Joseph Thors (1843 – 1898), gatherer on a woodland path, signed lower left and reverse, oil on panel, sight size 11 5/8″ x 17 3/4″. Provenance: Christie’s South Kensington, sale #9178, 8/30/01, Lot 216.

Joseph Thors (1843 – 1898), gatherer on a woodland path, signed lower left and reverse, oil on panel, sight size 11 5/8″ x 17 3/4″. Provenance: Christie’s South Kensington, sale #9178, 8/30/01, Lot 216.

Estimate: $300 - $500