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September 07 Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-44
Paintings
45-64
65-84
85-104
105-124
125-144
145-150
Works on Paper
151-160
161-170
171-180
181-190
191-200
201-210
211-220
221-230
231-233
Kokoon Arts Club & Cleveland School Artists
234-243
244-253
254-263
264-273
274-283
284-291
Ceramics and Porcelain
292-311
312-331
332-351
352-371
372-391
392-411
412-425
Glass
426-435
436-445
446-455
456-465
466-468
Sculpture
469-478
479-485
Orientalia
486-505
506-525
526-545
546-565
566-585
586-605
606-625
626-645
646-656
Fine Jewelry
657-686
687-716
717-746
747-776
777-806
807-836
837-866
867-896
897-926
927-933
Fine Silver
934-953
954-973
974-993
994-1013
1014-1033
1034-1053
1054-1073
1074-1083
Mid-Century Modern Furniture
1084-1093
1094-1103
1104-1112
Furniture
1113-1122
1123-1132
1133-1142
1143-1152
1153-1155
Decorative Arts
1156-1175
1176-1195
1196-1215
1216-1235
1236-1255
1256-1275
1276-1289
Books, Maps and Documents
1290-1299
1300-1309
1310-1319
1320-1326
Oriental Carpets & Textiles
1327-1336
1337-1346
1347-1356
1357-1366
1367-1376
1377-1386
1387-1396
1397-1400


A Single Bronze Candlestick Stamped Tiffany Studios

1216. A Single Bronze Candlestick Stamped Tiffany Studios


A single bronze candlestick, with the base marked Tiffany Studios, the base 16-1/2"H x 6" in diameter, in an irregular mound shape resembling water, in a brown patina finish, with a three-screw mounting for a hurricane on the top. The piece is stamped "30384" and has the LCT logo cast into it.

500/700 Sold: $345.00

Tiffany Studios Desk Casket

1217. Tiffany Studios Desk Casket


A desk casket by Tiffany Studios of New York. Copper reticulated design in grape leaf motif case lined with cream and caramel slag glass panels. Rests on ball feet. Stamped on the underside "Tiffany Studios/ New York/ 800" and "1". Measures approx. 1-1/2"T x 3-1/4" x 4-1/2".

300/600 Sold: $264.50

A Tiffany Studios Dore Bowl

1218. A Tiffany Studios Dore Bowl


A Tiffany Studios dore bowl, measuring approx. 9" in diameter x 7/16"H, marked on the underside of the lip "Tiffany Studios New York" and "#1708.

200/300 Sold: $230.00

An Arts & Crafts Humidor by Potter & Mellen

1219. An Arts & Crafts Humidor by Potter & Mellen


A hammered brass box with a hinged lid, decorated with a carved bone or celluloid chinoiserie medallion. The box is fitted with a wood interior, and is stamped "Potter & Mellen" under the lid. It measures approx. 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" x 6".

400/600 Sold: $241.50

Arts & Crafts Pewter Box by Potter & Mellen, ca. 1930's

1220. Arts & Crafts Pewter Box by Potter & Mellen, ca. 1930's


Circular pewter box with a removable lid features a round medallion decoration win Arts & Crafts style made with openwork filled with tiny malachite, agate and labradorite stones. Interior stamped with Potter-Mellen insignia and "pewter." Measures approx. 2½" tall x 6" in diameter. A great piece of three-dimensional art from the studio of the famous Cleveland School artisan, Horace Potter.

300/600 Sold: $207.00

A Roycroft Vase, ca. 1906-1910

1221. A Roycroft Vase, ca. 1906-1910


A delicate Roycroft vase, approx. 5-1/2"H, with a ruffled "curly" lip, in silver plate over copper with a hammered finish, marked on the underside. With the early Roycroft stamp.

200/300 Sold: $241.50

A Roycroft Hammered Copper Bowl, ca. 1906 to 1910

1222. A Roycroft Hammered Copper Bowl, ca. 1906 to 1910


A hand hammered copper bowl, marked with an early Roycroft stamp mark on the underside, measuring approx. 2"T x 6-1/4"W.

300/400 Sold: $276.00

A Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends

1223. A Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends


A handsome pair of cast bronze bookends in the shape of a blackamoor walking with a panther on a chain. No maker's marks or foundry marks were found. The bookends measure 6-1/4"H x 6-5/8"W x 2-7/8"D on semi-circular bases.

200/400 Sold: $264.50

A Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender With Two Lions

1224. A Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender With Two Lions


A gilt bronze fireplace fender in the shape of two figures of lions seated on architectural bases facing each other, separated by a dark metal rod with a foliate accent fitting in the center. The architectural bases also have cast foliate applied designs on the front surfaces. The fender measures approx. 44"W x 5-1/2"D x 11-1/2"H.

1,000/2,000 Sold: $632.50

A Group of Three Decorative Desktop Objects

1225. A Group of Three Decorative Desktop Objects


This group includes an ornately engraved polished brass humidor/cigarette box, measuring approx. 1"T x 3-3/4"W x 5-1/2"L, a glass inkwell with gilt brass overlay decorations, marked "Pat Dec. 28, 97," measures approx. 3"T x 2"W, and a small molded glass casket with a hinged lid, measures approx. 2-1/4"T x 2"W x 2-5/8"L. All three would be tasteful additions to any desktop.

100/200 Sold: $92.00

A Polished Brass Lion on a Pedestal

1226. A Polished Brass Lion on a Pedestal


A regal lacquered brass figure of a lion, bolted to an architectural pedestal on four scrolling legs. Each of the two parts has the name "John Bate" cast in raised letters, in a mirror image, on the inside. The piece measures approx. 14" x 8" x 9"H, and was once part of a fireplace fixture. A very attractive and striking decorative accessory, originally purchased from the Ellen Stirn Gallery, Cleveland OH.

500/700

A Pair of Cast Iron Punch & Judy Doorstops, English, ca. 1850

1227. A Pair of Cast Iron Punch & Judy Doorstops, English, ca. 1850


This pair of cast iron Punch and Judy doorstops are cold painted in polychrome pigments, probably by a lady of a house, as these were originally sold unpainted. Mr. Punch is a well known character in folklore and popular culture, with origins dating back to about 1300, in the Commedia dell 'Arte brought by troupes of actors from Italy to the rest of Europe. The Italian story book figure of a Pulcinella was transformed into Mr. Punch in England, who was joined by a wife, Judy, and by 1700 the Punch and Judy show had become an English tradition. These doorstops measure approx. 12"T and 11"T.

800/1,200 Sold: $632.50

An Elegant Pair of Brass Andirons

1228. An Elegant Pair of Brass Andirons


Brass andirons are executed in turned design and octagonal shapes. Bottoms bow inward with open work and sit on four small, round feet. Measure approx. 22"T x 18".

150/250 Sold: $120.75

An Ornately Styled Collection of Fireplace Equipment

1229. An Ornately Styled Collection of Fireplace Equipment


An ornately styled collection of fireplace equipment, including a three-panel folding firescreen in cast bronze, with a relief pattern on all front surfaces, scalloped tops surmounted by cast pierced decorations with scrolling foliate patterns surrounding a bearded face, and four finials at the top corners, each panel measuring approx. 17"W x 26"H. The second part is a pair of rococo gilt bronze chenets with cherubs holding bunches of grapes seated within meandering foliate shapes, measuring approx. 19-1/4"H x 11"W x 6"D. The last is a fireplace tool set with stand made in cast brass with steel rods, measuring approx. 35"H.

800/1,200 Sold: $1,753.75

An Exquisite Wrought Iron Fireplace Set

1230. An Exquisite Wrought Iron Fireplace Set


A wrought iron fireplace set, consisting of a hand-wrought firescreen and andirons. The andirons measure 48"H x 15"W and are fashioned with a fleur de lis at the top, scrolling and twisted stems with trefoil motif decoration, dragons' heads and animal paws. The firescreen has coordinating motifs with fleur de lis finials at the top and measures 52"H x 57"W. These architecturally grand pieces were made in the late-19th-early 20th Century, and must have adorned an equally monumental fireplace.

800/1,200 Sold: $2,903.75

A Large Reticulated Metal Fender

1231. A Large Reticulated Metal Fender


A large curved reticulated metal fender, in an oxidized copper, with wood banding at the top that was probably covered in another material at one time. The fender is elaborately pierced with a complex design, and measures approx. 50" x 19" x 28".

300/500 Sold: $230.00

Art Deco Architectural Metalwork Panels

1232. Art Deco Architectural Metalwork Panels


Five Art Deco architectural metalwork panels, made in cast steel with insets of copper and bronze, measuring approx. 55-1/2"H x 15-1/4"W x 1-1/2"D including the mounting supports behind. These beautifully fashioned panels once graced the facade of an Art Deco period building, the Philadelphia Civic Center, ca. 1931, Philip H. Johnson, architect (1868-1933).

3,000/5,000 Sold: $3,450.00

Art Deco Architectural Grille Panels

1233. Art Deco Architectural Grille Panels


Two Art Deco architectural grille panels, made in an openwork cast steel with bronze and copper insets, one measuring 41"H x 45-1/2"W x 1"D and the other 41"H x 41"W x 1"D including the supports on the back. From the Philadelphia Civic Center, ca. 1931 by Philip H. Johnson, architect.

2,000/4,000 Sold: $3,622.50

Two Framed Stained Glass Window Panels

1234. Two Framed Stained Glass Window Panels


A pair of wood framed stained glass panels, with chains attached to the tops of the frames for hanging. The image on the center of each panel is an Art Deco style vase of flowers with a fountain design surrounding on green glass, with amber glass borders. The wooden frames are a medium ruddy finish. ca. 1920's Each panel measures 38-1/2" x 20-1/2".

1,000/2,000 Sold: $517.50

A Stylish Pair of Art Deco Chrome Fireplace Dogs

1235. A Stylish Pair of Art Deco Chrome Fireplace Dogs


A stylish pair of Art Deco cast metal chrome finished fireplace dogs, each measuring 22-1/2"H, in the shape of stylized whippets, each with a brace at the lower back for attaching. Both are alike; not mirror images.

200/400 Sold: $816.50

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