Vasa (Velizar Mihich), Large ‘Big Block’ Sculpture:

VASA (VELIZAR MIHICH)
‘Big Block’, 1989
Laminated acrylic, custom birch plinth.
Incised at one lower corner “2936 Vasa C 1989”.

Sculpture only: 36″ H x 48″ W x 7″ D
Including custom stand: 72″ H x 72″ W x 14″ D

Overall very good condition. Acrylic remains clear, with no cracks or chips. Occasional surface scuffing.

Wayne Thiebaud Aquatint and Etching:

Artist: Wayne Thiebaud (1920-2021). Title: Black and White Park Place. Signature: Pencil signed lower right “Thiebaud 1995″. Medium: Hand ground etching with drypoint, spit bite and aquatint . Size image: H – 30.75″ W – 22″. Size frame: H – 42.25″ W – 33.25”. Created: 1995. Condition: Good. SFO Museum Deaccessioning Project SFO Museum is conducting a review and downsizing of our holdings that fall outside our collection focus. In the museum profession, this process is called deaccessioning and is a regular part of responsible collections management. It ensures that the museum’s limited staff resources and storage space are allocated to objects that support and promote the core focus and purpose of the collection. Since the early 2000s, SFO Museum’s permanent collection has been defined and guided by the following statement: The collection focus of the San Francisco Airport Commission Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum (AML) is to collect objects and media that document the development, legacy, and cultural context of commercial aviation and the airline industry with an emphasis on the West Coast and Pacific Region, as well as the history and development of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Since that time, the museum has collected objects, books and archival materials that are tightly focused on the history of commercial aviation and SFO. However, before this collection focus statement was crafted, the SFO Museum accessioned a wide variety of objects, both aviation-related and non-aviation-related alike, that do not fall within the bounds of our current collection focus. To meet our program objectives, SFO Museum has implemented a comprehensive review of its collection holdings acquired through purchase between the 1990s and early 2000s, identifying aviation and non-aviation-related objects that no longer support our collection focus. Objects acquired through donation are not part of this deaccessioning project. The deaccession candidates currently occupy 20% of available museum storage capacity while representing less than 1% of usage in our public programs. The deaccession process adheres to the highest professional standards in accordance with the American Alliance of Museums, San Francisco Airport Commission, and the City and County of San Francisco. Any revenues generated from the public sale of deaccessioned objects will be held in trust, designated for the future acquisition of objects for the San Francisco Airport Commission Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum. Through responsible collections stewardship, SFO Museum believes that this initiative will help to support our mission for many years to come.

American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin:

2006 US $50 Gold Coin, Boxed Set, Unc

Fine Indo-Portuguese Marquetry Cabinet on Stand:

Island of Goa, 18th century, the teak cabinet allover inlaid in ebony and bone with an intersecting circular pattern, each circle centering a star, the upper section with a case of ten drawers simulating twelve, the lower section with a long drawer simulating two short side by side drawers, rising on leafy carved teak Nagini figural supports atop plinth risers and bun feet, the corner edges, the handles and estucheons with a gilt reticulated metal trim imitating the geometric wood inlay, overall 55.25″h x 35.5″w x 20″d

Carved Wood Burmese Buddha.:

A c. 18th-century Burmese polychrome painted wood-crowned Buddha. Size: 18 1/2″ high (approx.). Condition Report: All lots are sold as is and where is. Turner Auctions + Appraisals, LLC provides condition reports upon request to aid in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Turner Auctions + Appraisals, LLC does not give refunds based on condition. Turner Auctions + Appraisals, LLC does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.

Graduated Pair Burmese Hintha Betel Nut Boxes:

Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century. Each gilt lacquered openwork goose form boxes made from metal, papier mache and wood, inlaid with red glass cabochons and small clear or sea green mirrored glass tiles, the larger box 9.25″h x 11″w x 7″d, the smaller box 6″h x 9.5″w x 5.75″w; en suite with an associated circular stand 9″h x 8″w. Condition: both boxes with scattered losses and bent metal wings, missing glass tiles, wear to gilt surface.

Set of Chinese Kangxi Blue and White Plates (4). Property of Alton F. Irby III:

Set of four blue and white plates with a similar design of large leaves, all but one with insects above the foliage, the rims with a geometric band, and linear design under the rims. Each approx. 9″ diam. All in good condition, some light surface scuffing. Provenance: H. Moog Antique Porcelains, Atlanta, Georgia (Henry Moog, 1938-2012). Property of Alton F. Irby III

Manel Anoro (Born 1945):

Artist: Manel Anoro (Born 1945). Title: “Menorca (Tramontana).” Signature: Signed lower left. Dated verso: Agost 2010. Medium: Oil on canvas. Size: 28 1/2″ x 36″ (frame 30 1/2″ x 37 3/4″). Condition good. Provenance: The Robert A. Unger Trust

Pair Victorian Floral and Figural Domes:

Each with ceramic work floral garlands surrounding porcelain figures of a young lady and gent under glass domes. 15 1/4in. h. 5in. d. Condition: Very good.

Carl Von Perbandt (1832 – 1911):

Artist: Carl Von Perbandt (1832 – 1911)  Title/Description: Landscape. Signature: Lower right. Year Created: Not given. Medium: Oil on canvas. Size: 50″ x 30″ Approx. Good condition. Good. (1″ abrasion and tear in the center)