Jerome Kirk (American, b. 1923)

“Four Red Rings” kinetic sculpture, dated July 1978 and accompanied by a hand signed book.

Dimensions
Ht: 46.5″ Wd: 24″ Dpth: 12″

SERIAL NUMBER: MM20240 DESIGN: The Colt Anaconda is a large frame double action revolver featuring a full length under-barrel ejection rod shroud. 6-round cylinder chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge. This example has a 6″ barrel. Made from 1990 to 2003, this particular example dates to 1992. Comes in original blue Colt plastic case with owner’s manual and original Colt cardboard sleeve. Also in the box is a S&W screwdriver. MATERIAL/FINISH COMPOSITION: Stainless steel. Black Colt logo hard rubber grips (made for Colt by Pachmayr). CONDITION: Near new showing only light use. INVENTORY NO./CATEGORY: 6260-001/FFL

Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881-1973) ‘Femme du Barbu’, (Bearded Man’s Wife) pitcher by Madoura, 1953, executed in partially glazed earthenware with polychrome decoration, from the edition of 500, the underside having pottery stamps reading ‘EDITION PICASSO’ and ‘MADOURA PLEIN FEU’ and inscribed ‘Made in France,’ and ‘Edition Picasso,’ 15.5″h x 6.5″w x 9.5″d. Literature: A. Ramié, 193.

Designed as a pair of feathers, one set with calibré-cut buff-top amethysts, the other set with similarly-cut peridot, each highlighted with round diamonds, signed Michele della Valle, the amethyst clip-brooch numbered 11889, the peridot clip-brooch numbered 11824, with maker’s marks.

Mason Premier Mallard Drake Decoy

circa 1900, hollow bodied, carved and painted wood, inset eyes, unmarked, retains a collection label for D. Slipp.
18 in.

Rock Crystal Quartz, Diamond, Black Onyx, Gold Bracelet, Boucheron, French
The bracelet features carved rock crystal quartz links, enhanced by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat, interspersed by round-shaped black onyx cabochons, set in 18k gold, marked for Boucheron, Paris, reference # 2470, having French hallmarks. Gross weight 63.30 grams.
Dimensions: 7 inches x 1-1/8 inches

MINT CONDITION, NO GLASS IN FRAME/MEASUREMENTS: The composition is 22 inches high and 30 inches wide. SIGNED: Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Ancient seas, from North Carolina River, USA, ca. 2 million years ago. A gorgeous fossilized example of a Megalodon tooth with a deep slate grey and lighter taupe coloring. Megalodon (Carcharodon megalodon, literally “big tooth”), thought to have become extinct 1.6 million years ago, is the largest known member of the shark family. Prior to 1666, when naturalist Nicolaus Steno studied shark teeth and realized the error, people believed that these teeth were moon rocks or dragon’s tongues. Megalodon teeth are all that remain of these ancient creatures, whose skeletal structures – like those of all sharks – were made of cartilage and did not fossilize. Interestingly, a megalodon’s age at death can be determined by the growth rings radiating from the centra of the tooth. Size: 4.5″ W x 5.125″ H (11.4 cm x 13 cm)

Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. An Egyptian cast glass inlay / applique depicting a human-headed Ba Bird – the body executed in opaque cornflower blue glass and the body executed in opaque yellow-orange – perhaps in an attempt to simulate gold. The piece displays wonderful detailing of the bird’s wings, plumage, legs, and features. In Egyptian visual culture, the Ba is oftentimes depicted as a winged Ba-bird symbolizing the ascension of the soul following death. The Egyptian concept of the Ba involves a free soul that may exist independently from the physical body. Hence, it leaves and reunites with the body when it wishes. Traditionally, the Ba-bird is presented in the vicinity of the mummy – other times it is shown entering or leaving the tomb. In addition, the Ba-bird was understood as the immutable essece of the deceased’s soul, and loved ones would leave provisions in burial chambers so that the Ba-bird would be encouraged to visit its body regularly. Size: 1.25″ W x 1.2″ H (3.2 cm x 3 cm); 2.625″ H (6.7 cm) on included custom stand.

A Rick Owens Camel Obelisk. Composed of elm wood, foam and camel skin. The Obelisk is an extended version of the prong designed in a brutalist fashion. The piece can stand vertically or lay horizontally. Provenance: Came from a waterfront Miami Beach estate. Purchased in Art Basel 2019, the identical pieces were exhibited at the MOCA in California during a 2017 exhibit. EXHIBITION: https://www.moca.org/exhibition/rickowensfurniture VIDEO LINK: https://www.akibaantiques.com/portfolio/tue-jul-30-2019-500-pm-edt-eclectic-collection-of-estates-worldwide CIRCA: 2016 ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H. 400 cm (157.48 in) x L. 50 cm (19.68 in) x W. 50 cm (19.68 in) CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email ([email protected]) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.