Large Gilt Brass Gothic Cathedral Reliquary:
With a tall spire (22in. h.), dragon-form feet, and embellished with red and blue glass jewels. The windows are opaque pale purple glass. 40 1/4in. h. x 22in. l. x 14in. d. Condition: Very good; some wear to gilt. Note: Large/heavy for shipping.
Collection of antique gold jewelry:
William Russell Flint (1880 – 1969):
Artist: William Russell (Sir William) Flint (1880 – 1969) Title: The Beach At St. Malo Size: (Sight) 19 1/4″ x 25 3/4″ Year Created: Signature: Signed Lower right Medium/Ground: Watercolor on paper
Frank Finney – Folk Art Bird Tree:
Frank Finney – Folk art carved and painted bird tree. Signed. Condition: Excellent original condition. H 6-1/2″ W 8″. Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l3jijqzwr4cku6r/AAByMBVEG4Qsz4G-tRt980LMa?dl=0
Antique Harp – Sebastian and Pierre Erard:
Excellent condition. Minor cracks. H 70″ W 34″ D 17″. Copy and paste link for high res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rcdajdjp12q563x/AACygEtD1c2f69OaSpuE9cbpa?dl=0
Severin Roesen – Still Life of Fruit:
Severin Roesen (1815-1872) Still Life of Fruit. Oil on panel. Condition: Excellent original condition. Inspected under UV light. No restoration noted. Frame H 17″ W 20-1/2″. Board H 16″ W 12″. Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ch44g8x4d5lijui/AACqWI36eC8giHHcIpKiLM07a?dl=0
Two Ancient Roman Glass Vessels:
Baluster form with flared lip and applied handle in gold glass with iridescence, and a brown baluster bottle. Dimensions: 6.25 in.h. the larger. Condition: Very good with no restorations.
Chinese Bronze Striding Tiger:
Modern, represents an ancient tradition in Chinese art of creating sculptures and images of tigers. An astrological sign and symbol of the west, tigers are greatly admired for their protective powers. The coiled decorative patterns on the tiger’s back emulate archaic motifs on ancient bronzes and attests to the quality of the casting. Dimensions: L. 10 ” x H. 2.5″ Condition: Excellent
Boulle Marquetry Diminutive Secretary Bookcase:
Late 18th/early 19thc. The rectangular top with a pair of hinged glazed doors opening to a mirrored back and glass shelf, over a fall front fitted with gilt bronze mounts in the form of a mask and floral medallion centered by a pair of winged lion terms, the interior with a fitted leather writing surface and three small drawers, above a pair of hinge doors with Boulle marquetry inlay, raised on a bracket base fitted with gilt bronze mounts. Dimensions: 61 in.h. x 32 in.w. x 13.5 in.d. Condition: Some brass inlay lacking in areas, some old restorations, glass not original, interior of top section altered, inset leather writing surface in original condition with wear and losses.
Russian Order of St. Vladimir Ice Cup, Gardner:
Russian imperial period porcelain covered ice cup, from the Order of Saint Vladimir service, by the Gardner Factory, Verbilki, 1783-1785, marked with factory marks in blue underglaze to base; based on an earlier model for the Berlin Service given to Catherine II of Russia by Frederick the Great in 1772, painted with the red and black sash of the order centering the star of the order, the handle molded and painted in imitation of a branch, the domed lid similarly decorated with the order’s red and black sash centering a gilt blossom, 4.25″ H (with lid) x 3.5″ W.
