Kimball Sterling to Offer Work by Lorenzo Ghiglieri, Judith Danner, and More

A majestic mountain lion sculpture crafted by American artist Lorenzo Ghiglieri is among the top lots of Kimball Sterling’s upcoming Thanksgiving Saturday, November 30th Estates Auction. This bronze piece features a patina finish that makes the lion appear lifelike. The sculpture depicts the mountain lion standing among branches. Its face is meticulously detailed. The offered piece bears a signature and is dated 1986. Another key decorative arts lot in the catalog is a bronze sculpture of a young girl perched atop a piece of agate. The sculpture is numbered 54/250 and measures five inches high. 

Several jewelry lots will be on offer in this event, including a gold, sapphire, and diamond band. This piece features three sapphires and two fine diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold. Additional lots of interest in the catalog include a six-air music box by Docommun Girod. This music box features a shifting cylinder that plays six tunes, starting with “Rosa Lee” and finishing with “Mary Blane.” Other works of note in this sale include a pair of Judith Danner mid-century plaques. These colorful enamel plaques depict horse-riding warriors. Danner specialized in enamel art during the 19th and 20th centuries. Bidders can also consider a favrile fluted Tiffany compote, a gold dinner ring with tanzanite and diamonds, and a set of glasses and a decanter from Betjemann & Sons. To browse the complete Thanksgiving Saturday, November 30th Estates Auction and other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. View the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.