Decorative Arts

Pottery, Porcelain & China

Lot 823
Qing Dynasty Vase. Height: 22", rim diameter: 8". Attributed to the Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-1795) period. Magnificent deep raspberry vase with suggestion of purple opalescence at flared rim. The bottom shows wear -- a few chips, rough edges -- suggesting it may have been used outdoors at one time. Except for a few very small production flaws and the above mentioned wear, the piece is in fine condition.

Unmarked, like other 18th century export ware, the lines and colors of this piece suggest the attributed dynasty and period. The size and outstanding color of this vase make it one of the most striking pieces we have seen.
Estimated Value $700-850.

Lot 824
Pair of Royal Dux Bohemia Figurines. Early 20th century. Rustic Shepherd and Shepherdess, he is 12", she is 11½" tall. Both pieces have the requisite pink triangle impressed with "Royal Dux Bohemia" and the "E" impressed acorn, indicating production between 1900 and 1914. Additional marks on the shepherd: "351" (impressed) and "37" (painted -- probably the decorator's mark). Marks on the shepherdess: "352 / 67" (impressed) and "37" (painted). A minor scuff on the shepherd's arm and she lacks her crook, otherwise fine condition.

Royal Dux Bohemia produced some of the highest quality, most distinctive porcelain figures of the early 20th century and the pieces offered here are no exception. Delicately colored portrayals of a Classical shepherd and his lovely assistant, both clad in togas and sheepskin (hers a mite more revealing); the details and the decorator's artful use of matte and glossy finishes has resulted in lovely examples of the Dux craftsmen's skill.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.

Lot 825
French Hand-Painted Box. 5¾ x 2", porcelain with metal hinge and trim. Burgundy with floral and gold foliate accents. Bottom marked with Sevres-type mark with "S" in center, "France" and "Hand Painted"; may be from Samson & Co, Paris. Gold decoration shows very minor wear at front of box below clasp, adhesive residue on base. The interior is decorated with small flowers inside the lid and base and shows one burst bubble and small area of abrasion. Overall, very good condition.

A charming bibelot for the boudoir or living area.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 826
French Sevres-Made Urn. Height: 11". Blue porcelain covered urn, decorated with gold-framed river scene featuring stone towers and trees in yellow-brown monotones. Marked "M. de Sevres / France" and "8662 [illegible]". Fine condition, wonderful Sevres blue color accented with gold.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 827
Pair of French Covered Urns with Brass Bases. Early 20th century. 17" to top of finial. Brass bottoms stamped "Made in France", porcelain urns are unsigned.Transferred design with beautiful hand-painted gold accents and other details. Artwork is signed "M Giul Pou" on both urns. Both urns would be easily converted to lamps. A couple of very small nicks to the bases, otherwise very good to fine condition.

18th century courting couples, complete with chaperone, grace both urns. Sevres blue trim, delicate accent work, a pleasing subject and detailed brass bases make a lovely pair of French decorative objects.
Estimated Value $600-700.

Lot 828
Dresden Compote. Height: 5½", diameter: 8½". 18th century lovers flirt between floral designs and gold accents on white and yellow grounds. Dresden crown mark indicating the decorator was Donath. "1½ 635 56" stamped inside base. Minor wear visible on one of the yellow fields and its floral decoration, one darkened burst bubble on outside of compote. Overall, very good condition.

A pleasing shape and nostalgic decoration typical of Dresden porcelain.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 829
Meissen-style Vase. Probably 19th century. Height: 14½", 7¼" at widest point. Distinctive Meissen-style vase, flattened baluster form, with painted panels and gold trim. One side painted with rendering of an impressive mosque, the other with a depiction of a warrior on a gold field; both paintings are signed "AM". "1748" and "D" are incised in the bottom of the vase, which looks like it may have originally been tinted orange. There are finish flaws in the blue and gold ground on the sides, bottom and top of the vase -- including two small spots of paint loss. One of the bottom corners has broken off and the area was retouched (this is not an obvious flaw, as the paintings draw the eye more than any other feature), there are minor flecks in the bodies of the paintings. An impressive piece reflecting the European fascination with the exotic, in good condition.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 830
Porcelain busts of Napoleon and Josephine. Lot of two. Each bust is 8" high. Applied blue modern KPM mark, artist signature in porcelain "P. Frank". One piece construction; glossy blue base with gold trim flows into white porcelain figure. Striking pieces in need of a gentle cleaning, otherwise fine.

An attractive pair of busts for the Napoleon collector.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 831
Rosenthal Handpainted Plate. Width: 8½", diameter: 7". Handpainted with sweetpea design, gold trim. Marked "Rosenthal / Selb Bavaria / Donatell" and signed "Helbing / =21". Minor wear to gold trim, some surface wear visible only on examination.

The lovely sweetpea pattern and delicate yet vivid colors make this a lovely example of Rosenthal's early 20th century work. Donatello, a simple pattern, was often painted with floral or fruit motifs and accented with gold handles as seen here.
Estimated Value $75-100.

Lot 832
Italian Porcelain Figure. 20th century. Height: 21½". Shepherdess (?) figure with ewe, extraordinary detail. Marked on base with "carpie" and a device featuring the letters "C P" over an "N". Made with such detail that individual leaves are applied, unfortunately, three leaves from the bunch our figure carries are missing their tips. One botanic detail at her feet is also chipped away, several individual blades of grass are missing their tips, otherwise fine condition.

A beautiful piece of remarkable size and craftsmanship -- each tear in her skirt is well defined, as are the tussocky blades of grass at her feet.
Estimated Value $700-900.

Lot 833
Italian Porcelain Figure. 20th century. Height: 22". Gypsy boy figure with umbrella, extraordinary detail. Marked on base with "Carpie" and a device featuring the letters "C P" over an "N". Made with such detail that individual leaves and blades of grass are distinguishable One botanic detail at gypsy's feet is missing and several individual blades of grass are missing their tips, otherwise fine condition.

A jaunty pose and the attention to every detail almost makes it seem as if this lounging boy could straighten up and stroll away.
Estimated Value $700-900.

Lot 834
Large and Colorful Italian Jardiniere, with Painted Historical Scenes. Italy, 19th century. This intricately detailed vase and stand, in the style of Capo-di-Monte. Fashioned in pinkish-beige stoneware, the piece richly painted and glazed. With ovoid body and graceful, curving conical neck, it comes with realistic goat masks that comprise the handles. Main painted motif is a densely detailed scene of Julius Caesar exhorting his soldiers to cross the Rubicon with him. The subsidiary scene shows another historical tableau of citizens and soldiers who appear to be taking leave of their families. Above each view, on the neck of the vase, is a cartouche explaining in Latin the scene below. The rest of vase decorated with friezes of flowers, garlands, and putti hanging swags of roses. Areas of repair and restoration on both vase and stand. Overall height: 30-1/4". An impressive work of Italian ceramics.
Estimated Value $500-750.
From outward appearances, the act of Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon would not warrant much more than a footnote in history books. Yet it was an act of seminal importance. From it erupted the civil war which left Caesar at the top of the pyramid of power in Rome. This event, in turn, brought about Caesar's assassination, which eventually resulted in the initiation of the Roman imperium. Regarding Caesar's demise, ancient writers have noted that his assassins attacked him with such fervor, cutting and slashing with their knives, that they literally left Caesar as chopped salad.

Please note that the size of this piece means shipping costs will be high.

Lot 835
Porcelain Figure of Napoleon. Probably early 20th century Italian. Figure height: 14", with wooden base: 16½". Two marks visible on base of figure: "A.G." (incised) and "N" with a stylized crown (painted). Very good condition, no chips or scratches, on a walnut stained base with an enlaureled "N" affixed.

An impressive piece featuring Napoleon astride a white stallion, his red cape swirling about his shoulders. The curiously tall, leading-man handsome Napoleon portrayed here looks ready to conquer the world with his rugged good looks -- obviously a romanticized image inspired by David's Napoleon Crossing the Saint Bernard.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 836
Soviet Porcelain Figure. Soviet-era porcelain folk tale figure, probably post-World War II. Height: 10". Beautifully detailed, hand-painted figure holds a feather while another drags behind him, this is probably Prince Ivan with feathers from the Firebird ("Ivanov" is written on the base). The State Porcelain Factory's green hammer and sickle mark is partially worn away, "EK" in cyrillic letters in a crescent or shield is impressed, "510111" and another, obliterated, mark are present on the bottom. Two very small areas of repair at bottom of tunic and minor paint loss at fold of pantaloons. Very good condition.

With Soviet porcelain becoming increasingly collectible (and the prices going up accordingly), we are pleased to offer this wonderful piece. The noble Prince Ivan, portrayed so beautifully here, was a popular figure in Russian folk lore and a natural subject for this medium, as under Soviet rule (with much subject matter deemed politically risky) Russian porcelain artists came to rely on traditional folk tales for inspiration.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 837
Lefton China Pineapple Vase. Height: 5½". White pineapple design trimmed in gold, with applied roses. Lefton mark and "KW 7283" on base. One small, thin chip to underside of one of the leaves, else fine condition.
Estimated Value $50-100.

Lot 838
Haviland China. Place settings for twelve, with multiple serving pieces including salt and pepper shakers, a large platter, several vegetable dishes, a butter server and other items. The set is Haviland Limoges (although a few of the salt and pepper shakers are from other manufacturers) and handpainted, with many of the pieces dated 1917 and signed by the artist. The breadth of the collection and the unique quality of the painting lead us to believe this was a set done as a gift, probably for a wedding or anniversary, by someone who knew the recipients.
Delicate roses are strewn across a blue-green washed background and gilt accents, particularly on the handles and flourishes of ribbon motif, lend a quality of richness to the set. Obviously treasured by the owners, this china was used only on special occasions, as is evidenced by the very light wear the pieces show. A bit of the gold paint has worn away in a few spots, and there are a mere handful of chips or repairs scattered throughout the entire group, making this a uniquely intact and presentable (and very usable) set of dishes. An instant heirloom, this reminder of gentler times is surely a prize to be won.

Interested bidders should call for a full inventory and condition report.
Because of the nature of this lot, the successful bidder will pay for professional packing and shipping.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.

Lot 839
Miniature Porcelain Painting. Artist Unknown. Napoleonic Soldiers on Horseback Engaged Under an Archway. Oil on porcelain. Measuring 5½ x 4¼". Framed to an overall size of 8½ x 7½". Remnants of paint from the frame remain at the upper right edge. Otherwise, in fine condition overall. Two Napoleonic era soldiers, in full military garb, draw their swords on a French soldier in the courtyard of architectural ruins rich with masonry.

Note: Verso is inscribed "F".
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 840
Pair of Art Nouveau Cloisonne Vases. Late 19th or early 20th century. Outstanding and unusual pair of brass vases with intricate design in cloissone with varying shades of blue enamel. Unsigned. Minor abrasions to the bases, minor finish wear to brass at tops and enamel on sides, a handful of tiny nicks on each vase, one vase has a shallow but long (1¼") dent in its side. Both pieces would benefit from a gentle professional cleaning. Overall, very good condition.

We have never seen cloisonne of such intricate design: hundreds of tiny swirls decorate each vase and are set off by an acanthus border at the neck and leaf flourishes on the body. The quality of the cloisonne work bespeaks Japanese manufacture and the decoration points firmly at the European market. This is a fabulous combination of color and design, recalling alternately the decorative arts of the Empire and the Art Nouveau periods. A true find.
Estimated Value $400-500.