Gus on the Front Porch, Lonesome Dove Double Signed Bill Wittliff Photograph:
Bill Wittliff (1940-2019, USA) “Gus on the Front Porch”, 1988, photograph of Robert Duvall as Gus McCrae from the “Lonesome Dove” television miniseries (1989), hand-signed by both Robert Duvall “Gus”, at bottom left, and by Bill Wittliff at bottom right, in museum-quality John Scott frame
sight: 16 x 20 in., frame: 26 x 30 in.
Provenance: Property of a Wimberly, Texas gentleman
English Nottingham School Stone Plaque, The Rising Christ:
An exquisite 15th-century English alabaster relief from the renowned English Nottingham School, mounted on a velvet-covered wooden box. The piece vividly portrays The Resurrection, with Jesus depicted as a commanding, majestic figure stepping over a Roman guard who sleeps by the tomb. The sculptor masterfully incorporated high relief techniques, creating a striking three-dimensional effect. Relief dimensions: 9.75″ L x 12.50″ H x 2″ W. Velvet box dimensions: 11.50″ L x 9″ W x 13.75″ H.
Artist: English Nottingham School
Issued: 15th century
Dimensions: See Description
Country of Origin: England
Provenance: Hubert Wilm Collection, Munich ?; German Museum, Nurnberg 1880-1920; Lamperts, Cologne 1944; John and Johanna Bass Collection, New York, NY; Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach, FL, 1963.
Condition
Age related wear. Areas of wear and sporadic loss of small alabaster pieces.
Late 17th-Century Baroque Statue of St. Rupertus:
This exceptional Baroque polychrome and parcel-gilt wood sculpture of Saint Rupert of Salzburg, attributed to the renowned Salzburg School, dates to the late 17th to early 18th century. A commanding presence in ecclesiastical art, this masterfully carved figure exemplifies the height of Austrian Baroque craftsmanship, characterized by its expressive naturalism, richly ornamented gilding, and striking polychrome decoration. The saint is portrayed in full episcopal vestments, wearing an elaborate, gold-adorned mitre and a voluminous chasuble that cascades in deeply carved folds, capturing the dynamic energy so central to Baroque religious sculpture. His left hand grasps a finely detailed crozier, a symbol of his spiritual authority, while his right hand holds a holy book surmounted by a salt barrel-a direct reference to his role in revitalizing Salzburg’s salt industry, the foundation of the city’s economic and historical identity.
The Salzburg School of sculpture, influenced by both Italian Baroque exuberance and the meticulous craftsmanship of German and South Tyrolean traditions, produced some of the most distinguished religious works of the period. This statue exemplifies the hallmarks of this celebrated school, particularly in its striking facial realism, the intricate detailing of Saint Rupert’s beard and hair, and the finely articulated hand gestures, which convey both piety and engagement. The polychromy remains vivid, lending lifelike warmth to the figure’s complexion, while the combination of burnished and matte gilding techniques enhances the depth and texture of the vestments. The artist’s attention to anatomical accuracy and the play of light across the drapery reflects the influence of sculptors such as Georg Raphael Donner (1693-1741) and Meinrad Guggenbichler (1649-1723), both of whom were instrumental in shaping the Salzburg School’s distinct style.
As the patron saint of Salzburg and its first bishop, Saint Rupert is a particularly significant figure in Austrian religious history. He was instrumental in establishing the city as a center of Christianity and economic prosperity, largely due to the region’s salt mines, which gave Salzburg its name. His association with the salt trade is rarely depicted as clearly as in this sculpture, where the small barrel resting atop the holy book serves as a poignant symbol of his enduring legacy. This imagery would have resonated deeply with Salzburg’s religious and civic identity during the Baroque period, making such a representation highly desirable for both ecclesiastical and private devotional settings.
This remarkable statue is in exceptionally well-preserved condition, retaining much of its original polychrome surface and gold leaf detailing. The subtle craquelure in the painted areas is consistent with its age, and there is no significant restoration or loss, making it a rare survivor of its period. Comparable works can be found in the Salzburg Cathedral Museum and the Belvedere Museum in Vienna.
Artist: Austrian (Salzburg) School
Issued: c. 1750
Dimensions: 30″L x 15″W x 60″H (including staff)
Country of Origin: Austria
Provenance: John and Johanna Bass Collection, New York, NY; Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach, FL, 1963.
Condition
Age related wear. Possible gilt restoration. Staff with hand detaches.
18th-Century Baroque Sculpture of the Madonna and Child:
A stunning polychrome and gilded wooden relief sculpture from the early 18th century, attributed to a follower of the esteemed Austrian Baroque sculptor Thomas Schwanthaler (1634-1707). This masterfully carved devotional piece depicts the Madonna and Child, surrounded by cherubic angels amidst swirling clouds, evoking a celestial vision of divine grace. The Madonna’s flowing robes, executed with deep folds and dynamic movement, reflect the opulent Baroque style, characterized by its theatricality and emotive intensity.
Schwanthaler, one of the most significant sculptors of the Austrian Baroque period, was part of a lineage of sculptors in Ried im Innkreis, Austria, where his family workshop operated for generations. The Schwanthaler family, deeply rooted in South German and Austrian Baroque traditions, was instrumental in developing religious sculpture that merged the grandiosity of Italian High Baroque with the more expressive and folk-oriented characteristics of Bavarian and Austrian Baroque schools. His works, often commissioned for ecclesiastical settings, exhibit a dramatic interplay of light and shadow (chiaroscuro), theatrical gestures, and heightened emotional realism, making them deeply resonant for worshippers.
The sculpture’s exuberant composition and lifelike expressions are hallmarks of the Baroque aesthetic, which sought to engage the viewer emotionally and spiritually. The dynamic arrangement of figures, cascading drapery, and billowing clouds create a sense of movement and fluidity, essential to Baroque religious art’s goal of transcending static representation. The Madonna’s slightly tilted head and contemplative expression, alongside the cherubs’ tender, playful interactions, enhance the narrative immediacy-a defining trait of Central European Baroque sculpture. These elements reflect the broader artistic ambitions of the period: to make sacred figures more relatable, engaging the faithful in a heightened spiritual experience.
The piece likely served as a devotional or altarpiece relief, meant to inspire veneration through its richly painted and gilded surfaces, which shimmer under candlelight-a technique frequently employed in Austrian Baroque altarpieces to heighten the divine presence.
Artist: Follower of Thomas Schwanthaler (Austrian, 1634-1707 )
Issued: Circa 1710-1720
Dimensions: 24″L x 14″W x 52″H
Country of Origin: Austria
Provenance: Xaver Scheidwimmer OHG, Kunsthandel, in Munich; John and Johanna Bass Collection, New York, NY; Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach, FL, 1964.
Condition
Age related wear.
Chanel Calf Leather Matelasse En Vogue Rope Bag:
Property from the Estate of Ann Lytle, Savannah, GA
Description:
Chanel Cream Calf Leather Matelasse En Vogue Rope Shoulder Bag, with authenticity card and matching serial number inside bag, the cream glazed calf skin bag with rope handle and shorter chain handle, inside zipper pocket and two outside pockets.
Measurements: Height: of bag only 6 1/2 in. x Width: 10 1/2 in. x Depth: 2 1/4 in.
Condition:
Good overall condition, inside of flap with pen marks, interior lining with light white marks, some wear to gilt mounts.
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18K Hematite, Diamond & Ruby Necklace w Roman Coin:
18K Gold, Hematite, Diamond and Ruby Necklace with Roman Coin, a roman coin pendant in 18K yellow and white gold surround mounted with 20 round cut diamonds and two ruby cabochons, on a hematite beaded chain with 14K gold clasp. The pendant marked ’18K’ on back and the clasp marked ’14K’. 119.2 grams overall.
Measurements: Length: 17 1/2 in. x Width: of pendant 2 3/4 in.
Condition:
Good condition, light wear and scratches, one knot near clasp slightly frayed.
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1977 Kruegerrand Mounted in 14K as a Pendant:
Property of a Hilton Head, SC Estate
Description:
1977 Kruegerrand Mounted in 14K as a Pendant, a gold 1977 Kruegerrand coin in a rope-twist 18K yellow gold surround mounted as a pendant, marked ’14K’ on back of surround. 45.3 grams overall.
Measurements: Height: overall 2 in. x Width: 1 5/8 in.
Condition:
Good condition, light wear and scratches.
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Cartier 18K Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch:
Property of a Hilton Head, SC Estate
Description:
Cartier 18K Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch, a 18K yellow gold and diamond Cartier ladies’ watch featuring an oval-shaped dial with Roman numerals, marked ‘Cartier’, surrounded with a band of round-cut diamonds measuring approximately 1.5 mm in diameter, and a diamond crown, the back of the face inscribed ‘Cartier, water resistant Swiss Made, 750, 1954, 369404MG’, mounted in a Cartier 18K gold bracelet, the back of the first link marked ‘DMGK’, the clasp marked ‘Swiss Made, Cartier, 18K, 750’, together with original Cartier suede bag and two extra links. 84.4 grams overall.
Measurements: Height: of dial 30.76 mm x Width: 22.55 mm
Condition:
Good condition, light wear and scratches, functioning at time of cataloging.
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Cartier 18K Tank Francaise Men’s Chronograph Watch:
Property of a Bluffton, SC Estate
Description:
Cartier 18K Gold Tank Francaise Men’s Chronograph Watch, the white face marked ‘Cartier’ with Roman numerals and three subdials, including a radial date subdial at 12 o’clock, 30 minute chronograph subdial at 4 o’clock, and 12 hour chronograph subdial at 8 o’clock, quartz movement, in a 18K yellow gold case marked ‘Cartier, Water Resistant, Swiss Made, 18K, 1830, MG257611’ on back, in a 18K gold bracelet, marked ‘Cartier, Swiss Made, 18K, 750’ on clasp, with original box, booklet, and service papers. Recently serviced at Cartier June 2024. 143.9 grams overall.
Measurements: Height: of case 36 mm x Width: 28 mm
Condition:
Good condition, very light wear, recently serviced and polished, working order at time of cataloging. Inner lining of box disintegrating.
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Bulgari Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring, GIA Certified:
Property of a Hilton Head, SC Estate
Description:
Bulgari Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring, GIA Certified, 18K gold, 6.52 carat fancy intense yellow diamond and white diamond Bulgari ring – marked ‘Bulgari, 750’, serial number ‘C3043’ and ‘6.52 cts, 1.03 cts’, the cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant cut yellow diamond measuring 10.83 mm by 10.14 mm by 6.38 mm, with GIA report indicating color as natural, fancy intense yellow, even; Clarity, VVS2; Polish, very good; Symmetry, Fair; Fluorescence, None. The yellow diamond bracketed by a pair of brilliant round-cut clear white diamonds, each measuring 5mm diameter, G color, VVS-1 clarity, total of 1.03 carats in white diamonds. Total weight of 6 grams.
Measurements: Size: 6
Condition:
Good condition, light wear and scratches to band.
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