Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 88

The Manuscripts, Collectibles and Space Auction

Textiles & Art Objects

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 372		Chinese White Silk and Heavily Embroidered Woman's Coat, Pre-1930. Exquisite Chinese white silk, fabric, gold and colored thread woman's coat elaborately embroidered with images of dragons rendered in gold thread, and threads of blues, greens, reds, purples and pinks create a dazzling floral motif and patterns, the broad cuffs with various Chinese characters and other rich designs set agains rich blue silk. Acquired in the early 1960s abroad, coat measures 40" from collar to back hem and is in overall excellent condition. Some discreet staining in under arm area but otherwise very nice. The back of coat is absolutely stunning free of any discoloration and would display beautifully in boxed presentation. Very impressive piece. Estimated Value $500 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $780
Lot 373		Magnificent Carved Jade Dragon Boat. Acquired from the Regis Galerie at the Venetian in Las Vegas in 1999, comes this magnificent carved dragon boat of the highest quality, spinach green jade. The ship is designed with two masts and four multi-leveled pagodas atop the ship's deck. The boat is decorated with mounted loose rings along both sides of the ship and carved in both high and low relief, polished to a high gloss. Included is a carved rosewood base that appears to be waves on the rolling sea. The writing on the sails are words of good fortune coming to business and family. It appears one small spire is missing and a small lantern has detached but otherwise a stunning piece sure to prove a centerpiece in any decor. Ship measures an impressive 47" x 43" x 10", carved base measures 9½" x 32" x 12". On base, ship impresses at 52" in height. Comes with COA from Regis Galerie with an appraised value near six figures. Buyer responsible for third party shipping, one which we can recommend with respect to this unique piece. Estimated Value $20,000-UP. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $15,000
Lot 374		Magnificent Lavender and Apple Green Jade Laughing Buddha. A very fine low relief depiction of a smiling and full-bellied Laughing Buddha (Ho Tai) long associated with good fortune and prosperity. This piece is hand carved from a single piece of the highest purity of lavender and apple green jade polished to a high gloss. Purchased from Regis Galerie at the Canals of The Venetian Hotel in the late 90s and comes with a Certificate of Appraisal and Authenticity from Regis Galerie. Sculpture is around 115 pounds and stands just at 25" on its custom wood base. Buyer responsible for 3rd Party Shipping. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 375		Carved Green and Lavender Jade Chinese Lohan, Seated. Beautifully carved lavender and green jade seated Lohan (Luóhàn) boasting excellent detail throughout. The drape of the fabric, the hands, the artistry in the face, even the patterns within the fabric of the robes are superbly rendered. Figure stands 10" x 7" x 5" and comes with base 3" x 9" x 7" hand carved atop to accommodate irregularly shaped base of sculpture. In perfect condition. Weighs 12½ pounds. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $960
Lot 376		Carved Pixiu Dragon of Lavender and Apple Green Jade. Pixiu or Pi Yao, a Chinese mythical hybrid creature considered to be a very powerful protector to practitioners of Feng Shui and an auspicious creature for wealth especially for those going through a bad year. Offered hear is a lovely and striking example carved from a large piece of of lavender and green jade measuring 13" x 5" and weighing 6 pounds. A very appealing piece sure to bring luck for generations to come. Estimated Value $600 - 900. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 377		3 Beautiful Chinese Snuff Bottles, Hard Stone and Cloisonne. Chinese hardstone snuff bottle in kelp green with contrasting green top, 3" x 2" and a Chinese cloisonne enameled, double gourd snuff bottle. 3½" x 2" both in excellent condtion. The third an intricately carved bottle resplendent in flowers of red hardstone 3" x 2". Spoon broken but included, small cork missing, slight chip on cap nevertheless lovely. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 378		19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Armingaud A. Paris. A charming 19th Century French ormolu mantel clock in need of some repair. A boy takes a break playing a flute his stantion resting against the clock of Roman numerals and Arabic minutes. Clock accepts winding (no key) but duration and accuracy of timekeeping not tested, nor has the clock been evaluated by a timepiece specialist, unlikely ever re-gilt, some areas of oxidation, dial is missing minute hand and two legs simply need tightening. On back, clear glass cover intact with full view of mechanism and bell has a lovely tone. All of these issues aside, mantle clocks from this period when restored command thousands of dollars. Offering one with immense potential. Measures 14½" x 9½" x 3½" and weighs about 6 pounds. Purchased in France and brought to the states some 45 years ago. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,020
Lot 379		Lapis Lazuli Large Footed Box. Lovely lapis lazuli box 7¼" x 4" x 3½", hinged top on gilt metal stand with tied ribbon detail. Box has nice weight to it given interior is lined in black marble. A very handsome piece. Estimated Value $500 - 800. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $576
Lot 380		[China] Chinese Cash Coin Figurine. A beautiful figure of a noble woman made from Chinese cash coins in the style of a Southeast Asian. Figure: 14½" x 3¾"; Mounted on a 2½" x 3½" carved wooden base. The coins were mainly struck in Qing Dynasty with names of Emperors Quianlong and Jiaqing (c. 1736-1820). The main part of the body is formed with coins that have been woven together. The face, hands, and feet are made of carved wood. A very intricate design. Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 381		Alder and Turquoise Wood Bowl. Extremely fine red alder and inlaid turquoise turned wood vessel. We have seen many examples of this type of woodworking, but this piece indeed stands apart in its craftsmanship, size and slightly oval shape. Discreetly enhanced with turquoise resin, a desirable narrow lip, and polished to a smooth finish of warm honey tones, this is a lovely decorative piece. 10" x 10" x 11" Signed Dean C on base. Perfect condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 382		Superior Fabergé Recreations, Presentation Box and Ornate Palace Frame. Faithful and exquisite re-creations of original Fabergé jeweled designs originally created by Peter Carl Fabergé at the behest of Tsar Nicholas II. For the Tercentenary celebration (three hundred year anniversary) of the founding of the Romanov Dynasty in Russia, a presentation box was created in deep green translucent enamel guilloché on a ground of both moiré and sunburst chasing. The centerpiece of the box lid consists of joined circlets placed over the wings of the Romanov Double Headed Eagle. These circlets frame portraits of both Nicholas and Alexandra. Of course the original was resplendent in diamonds, here replaced with Austrian crystals. The inside of the box is lined in deep green velvet and the base is a sunburst chased on gold plated metal with the name Fabergé impressed. The other, an exquisite recreation of a palace frame rimmed in corded gold and gold rosettes and Austrian crystals, the matte an intense red enamel guilloché in a chevron pattern that creates variations in the color as the light reflects off its surface with stand on verso also detailed with Austrian crystals. Frame is presented in a suede lined enameled box (small unobtrusive ding in upper right corner). These recreations in of themselves are admirable works of art boasting excellent craftsmanship and were available in limited editions through fine jewelery stores. Estimated Value $300 - 500. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 383		Ledru Art Nouveau Vase. A majestic silver plated bronze vase. Produced at the Susse Frères factory in 1890, it depicts Neptune at the spout, a water nymph wrapped around it's body. and a fish swimming above its base. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $576
Lot 384		USS Constitution Large Model Ship, Display Case. The U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides" is recreated here in scale with custom hardwood display case. The ship, built to scale with high-grade woods including cedar, rosewood, and mahogany 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction which requires hundreds of hours to finish. Dimension of model ship measures 34" from base to tallest mast, 37" in length and 7" wide. Polished wood and plexi display case measures 41" x 39" x 14" as a table-top display, but will be shipped with the legs and hardware which are 30" in length. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360