Detailed, hand carved, hand painted monkey figure with glass eyes. Large enough for a youth to sit on.
Such Carousel figures were a common sight at turn-of-the-century carnivals and fairs, and have become collector’s items today.

Issued: early 20th c.
Dimensions: 27″H x 33″W
Condition
Missing tip of right pinky

signed and dated ‘Gala Salvador Dalí 1941’ (lower right)
watercolor, pen and brush and colored inks over pencil on card
10 1/8 x 10 ½ in. (25.6 x 26.7 cm.)
Executed in 1941

Provenance

S.C. Johnson & Co., Racine, Wisconsin (commissioned from the artist).
Richard L. Feigen & Co., New York.
Joseph Randall Shapiro, Chicago (probably acquired from the above, by 1969).
L & R Entwistle, London.
David Tunkl Fine Art, Los Angeles.
Acquired from the above by the late owners, October 2000.

40×24 3/4 inches, 101 1/2×63 cm. Hill, Siffken & Co., London.
Condition A-: minor repaired tears and restoration in margins; creases in image.
Launched in 1935, the Normandie captured the Blue Riband on her maiden voyage, for making the fastest Atlantic crossing to date. Her interiors exemplified the finest French craftsmanship of the era, reflecting the prevailing Art Deco style in every aspect of her fittings. Not only was she one of the most famous ocean liners in the world, but she also benefited from the best graphic advertising, immortalized by A.M. Cassandre, Paul Colin and in this design, by Herkomer. Seen here, the vessel is stunningly illuminated at night departing New York Harbor. Her lights are completely eclipsing the sparkling city seen in the background. Her career was cut short by the outbreak of World War II, at which point she was docked in New York, and was interned by the U.S. Government on September 3, 1939. In 1941, she was taken over by the U.S. Coast Guard and renamed the USS Lafayette. In 1942, during a refitting to make her suitable as a troop transport, she caught fire and eventually capsized under the weight of the water used to extinguish the blaze. This poster, arguably the last to be done before the end of her career, is also considered to be one of the rarest. La Mer p. 155.

18K yellow gold ring featuring a center cushion cut diamond weighing 3.50 cts approx color-H,I clarity-SI enhanced with well matched fancy intense yellow heart diamonds each weighing 1.02 cts. GIA report numbers: 1186617239 and2183619736, in a classic setting, sz 7, 5.8 grams
Condition
Weight of the stones is approximate and was determined by formula due to it being mounted during evaluation.

VARGUENO
SALAMANCA, SPAIN, 18TH CENTURY
Carved and veneered wood. Decored with floral and vegetal motifs. 60 x 42 x 17 in

Crafted in platinum; featuring a 3.96-carat pear modified brilliant-cut diamond, with D color and VVS1 clarity; accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.51 carat, with F-G color and VS clarity; necklace measures 20-3/8 inches, pendant measures 1 x 3/4 inch; weight 12.40 g.; ring size 6; Comprised of a Tiffany & Co. necklace and ring mounting. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. necklace box, a copy of retail replacement valuation paper and a copy of Tiffany gemological laboratory report no. 21948802/H05190224.

Signed: TIFFANY&Co.; Numbered: 23306719(pendant), 21948802 (ring), T&Co.H05190224 (diamond); Stamped: PT950, 3.96ct.

Accompanied by GIA Report No. 6203622612, stating the diamond’s color and clarity characteristics; accompanied by a working diagram indicating that the clarity of the diamond is potentially Internally Flawless.

PROPERTY OF A FLORIDA LADY
Condition
In pristine condition.

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Confederate Nashville Plow Works Civil War cavalry saber, having brass guard inscribed Nashville Plow Works, CSA, guard with heavy stippling to back side, the pommel and back strap are one piece brass, brass wire wrapped leather grip, scabbard is iron with brass ring mounts and drag, 35 1/4″ blade.
Condition
Scabbard rings show wear, light pitting to scabbard, small break to wire wrap.

CARTIER Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, and Mother-of-Pearl “Fauna and Flora” Brooch
the brooch in the form of a parrot pave-set with full-cut diamonds perched on a cabochon orange-pink sapphire measuring approx. 17.25 x 12.75 x 8.12 mm.; with two bezel-set circle-cut emerald eyes and a mother-of-pearl beak; signed and numbered 59811B; 15.12 dwts.; lg. 2 in.; boxed

Provenance: A gift from the Aga Khan IV, Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, to a nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital in gratitude for her care.

An Indian motorcycle deluxe model, one of 50 made to promote the 2003 film, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, directed by Jonathan Mostow.

Still in working condition and has keys. Measures 4’1″ tall and 8’2″ in length. Has various tie-ins to the film on various parts. “Rise of the Machines” is written in three spots on the gas tank, along with cyborg skull on top of the tank. “T3″ is printed on the tail portion as well as the leather seat. A cyborg skull is also on the left side engraved in silver.

Overall appearance is Very Good Plus condition. There is a 2” scuff on the right side of the front tire cover. There are no rearview mirrors.

COA from Heritage Auctions.

Vintage model steam engine. 12 inches high x 19 x 8 1/2. As shown.? Items are sold as is. Please inquire about condition if not otherwise stated.