Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Mansucripts & Collectibles Auciton

Art Objects

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 603		Russian Lacquer Box from Palekh: Spectacular, Large Console Box of a Folklore Scene Boasting Stunning Detail and Extraordinary Gilt Gold Details. Russian lacquer art developed from the art of icon painting. After the collapse of Imperial Russia, icon painters/artists needed a way to make a living. Thus, the craft of making papier-mâché decorative boxes and panels developed, the items were lacquered and then hand painted by the artists, often with scenes from folk tales. Offered is a spectacular example from Palekh of extraordinary beauty. remarkable detail and exquisite artistry. Lidded box is fully hand painted and resplendent in extensive gilt gold highlights that the lid appears to shimmer in the light. As with all the boxes in auction, box has the usual rich red lacquered interior. This piece has been signed by the artist, and on verso, the artist and studio also signed in gold. Fine scrolling surrounds the box not only framing the art of the lid but surrounding the middle sides of the box. 13 x 10 x 3". Excellent condition. It is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain lacquer boxes of this quality from Russia. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details	Realized $625
Lot 604		Large 18th-19th Century Chinese Bowl with Compelling Designs. Striking 18th Century Chinese bowl. Reign marks are underglazed with the blue and black details on sides of bowl and the compelling design at center are fired on-glaze; enamel like. The center of bowl warrants close study, it's crude artistry adding immeasurably to its appeal. Condition: Heavily crazed, but with no chips, cracks or repairs. 3½ x 15½ x 15½". Estimated Value $600 - 1,200 View details	Unsold
Lot 605		Stunning Chinese Carved White Jade Censor Shaped Bowl with Gorgeous Opalescent Translucence. Excellent Chinese carved jade censor shaped bowl that is remarkable in the craftsmanship of the details on the textured sides of the censor as well as the lid and the foliate footed base. But it's the handles of this piece that truly conveys the artistry. Extending over an inch on opposing sides each with a drop ring, the handles are each topped with a carved chrysanthemum and have carved open work as well. Bowl is of the softest white jade, with a milky translucence that is beautiful. 5¼ x 6 x 4" and is in mint condition. Comes in custom box with foam and black velvet sides. Estimated Value $5,000 - 8,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 606		Impressive, Deeply Carved, High Relief Jadeite Vase Surrounded by Dragons, Elephants and Foliate Scrollwork. Gorgeous vase with astonishing high relief carving of dragons and elephants wrapped in their tails. The dragon in Chinese art symbolizes good luck, strength, health, authority and Imperial power. The high relief carvings in this piece are astonishing with the dragons extending a ½ to ¾" from the sides, their bodies open allowing light to give a translucence to the work. 8½ x 5 x 4" we note no issues with this fine piece. No chips, cracks or repairs. Truly exceptional. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 607		Karl Palda Cut Crystal and Enamel Art Deco Perfume Bottle ca. 1930s, Czechoslovakia and Limoges Pillbox. Gorgeous art deco, crystal and enamel perfume bottle from Czechoslovakia. Asymmetrical bottle with geometric patterns of black enamel, frosted white and clear crystal designed by Karl Palda whose creations in crystal wares have become very collectible. Ca. 1930s, 4 x 3½ x 1¾". Superior condition. No chips, cracks or repairs. Also included is a vintage Limoges "peint main" (hand painted) harlequin pillbox in superb condition, easily open and flush lock. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 608		René Lalique Coppelia, Lidded and Hinged Oval Casket, Signed. Beautiful Lalique oval box having a hinged lid, gilt gold mounts and with a rose garland design of frosted glass adorning lid and sides. The box measures 7 x 5½ x 3½" and weighs a little under 4 pounds and signed. Very fine+ condition only due to some slight areas of discoloration to gilt gold finish trim and tiny flecking on the actual hinge. No box. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details	Realized $163
Lot 609		René Lalique Duncan Perfume Bottle, Signed. Truly elegant Lalique Duncan perfume bottle. This is a large bottle with each side centered with frosted nudes and frosted stopper. 8 x 3½ x 2" and is in mint condition with no box. This is also large enough to be a decanter. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details	Realized $192
Lot 610		Yuan Cizhou-Ware Glazed Ceramic Bowl, China 1271 A.D-1368 A.D. Yuan Cizhou bowl from China's 13th Century Yuan Dynasty. Finely painted with stylized calligraphy in black against an ivory background typical of the type and period. Very good condition with one small rim chip and an associating hairline crack (1½") does not distract from the overall appearance. We note other dings to the rim and other imperfections, light stains and deposits consistent with age. Otherwise, a fine example of Yuan Cizhou pottery. Estimated Value $400 - 600 Ex. M. Daily Collection, North Carolina, Joey P. Hartlay Ancient Artfax, Hickory, N.C. View details	Unsold
Lot 611		Large Beautiful, Early 19th Century Chinese Dragon Bowl. Extremely appealing early 19th Century Chinese bowl in white and blue glazes with a dragon painted in the center with foliate/thistle designs along the top perimeter. The bowl has been wired for hanging some time ago and still sturdy enough to do so. On verso the flat bottom of bowl has quite a bit of rust colored mineralization, something that speaks to the years in age. 16 x 16 x 3". No cracks or repairs, a terrific piece. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500 View details	Realized $531
Lot 612		Ming Dynasty Tomb Attendants ca. 14th-17th Century, Fine. A fine pair of Ming Dynasty pottery tomb figures with dark green and gold glazes. The dark green is somewhat more scarce than the lighter green usually found. The heads, legs and bases are cold-painted in white slip and black details. There are areas of earthen deposits as would be expected. Some crazing and chipping to both but otherwise a fine pair. 9" x 2½ x 2½". Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 Ex. M. Daily Collection, North Carolina, Joey P. Hartlay Ancient Artfax, Hickory, N.C. View details	Unsold
Lot 613		Magnificent 19th Century 18K Yellow Gold Snuff Box of Exceptional Craftsmanship. Magnificent antique (19th Century) 18K yellow gold snuff box weighing 97.25 grams. The box (.75 x 3½ x 2") displays exceptional guilloché designs, the top, sides and bottom with foliate designs at edges and angled corners. Condition is excellent with just the slightest of very light scattered scratches only visible at close inspection. The hinge and lid are tight and shut squarely. The leather box has designs of the mythology of Cupid, well worn by age but beautiful still with the gallery name in Venice. A center panel of Cupid in shackles is resting his head on the handle of a scythe. This references the Hellenistic Eros, punished by temporary helplessness: he is deprived of his weapons of bow, arrow, and torch to inspire love and passion. In Roman mythology, Cupid's mother Venus was jealous of the beauty of the mortal, Psyche, and ordered Cupid to punish her. Instead, Cupid fell deeply in love with her and took her as his wife. Eventually, the gods, moved by Psyche's love for Cupid made her a goddess and Cupid freed. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000 View details	Realized $11,250
Lot 614		Hand Carved Soapstone Chop or Seal, 20th Century, Topped with Chinese Zodiac Symbol, The Pig. Hand carved soapstone chop or seal from (likely) early 20th Century. Natural color soapstone of earth tone brown and gold with muted reds. Each chop is a tall column with incised scenes on all four sides and the Chinese Zodiac symbol of the pig is resting/laying on the top of the chop. In excellent condition with remnants of red ink on the seal. Conveys with original box. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details	Realized $113
Lot 615		Fine Vintage Stained Glass Pendant Lamp Boasting Gorgeous Colors and Deep Red Glass Cabochons Throughout. Immensely appealing vintage stained glass pendant lamp. Very well made with new hardware. Lamp is 16 x 24 x 24", the drop from ceiling just at 25". No marks or signature along inside glass pendant bowl. In excellent pre-owned condition. Estimated Value $100 - 400 View details	Realized $64
Lot 616		Lladró Nao Gloss Porcelain Eight (8) Piece Nativity Set with Additional Cow, Near to Mint, Pre-Owned Condition. Lladró, one of the most recognizable lines of porcelain works from Spain, has enjoyed enormous success in their limited lines of Nativity scenes throughout the world. Offered is the NAO by Lladró Nativity set with Mary, Joseph, The Christ Child and Kings Melchior, Balthasar and Gaspar. The set also included one donkey and one cow, but an additional cow was purchased. We have examined every piece closely and there is only one issue, one finger tip of Balthasar is missing where he is holding the jug of Myrrh, only visible at close inspection. Otherwise all the other pieces perfect. Without original boxes. Nativity scene will be shipped carefully in three boxes. Estimated Value $600 - 900 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Realized $469
Lot 617		Lalique Crystal, Madonna Figure. One of the most enduring and popular of Lalique's creations is this Madonna Figure. Standing 10" tall she personifies serenity and grace. We note no flaws, Lalique Clearly hand etched "Lalique France" on base. Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Unsold
Lot 618		Rare, 1950's Pahlavi Dynasty, Iran, Heinrich & Co. Porcelain Dessert Plate and Cup and Saucer all with Imperial Coat of Arms. Shah of Iran. Rare 3 piece setting, dessert plate 8 x 8" saucer 6 x 6" and cup 2½ x 4 x 4" by Heinrich & Co. Selb, Bavaria, Germany for very likely Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of the Imperial State of Iran. The set is stunning with deep deep cobalt and gilt gold. At the 12:00 position is the Imperial Coat of Arms for the Pahlavi Dynasty (1925-1979) which ended with the overthrow of Mohammad Reza Shah (or Pahlavi) and the Iranian Revolution. Near flawless condition we note no issues. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500 View details	Realized $8,000
Lot 619		Rare Vintage P.T. Tirschenreuth Bavaria, Germany Porcelain Plate Made Exclusively for the Saudi Arabian Embassy, 1958. Single dinner plate by P.T. Tirschenreuth Bavaria, Germany. On the verso, the Vintage P.T. Tirschenreuth Bavaria, Germany logo in green is at center. In German and in gold gilt it reads " Decor No. 3520 Delivered 1948 to the Saudi Arabia Embassy inside a gilt gold cartouche. Plate has a gilt gold border in a very clean geometric design, just below a gray porcelain band with the national emblem of Saudi Arabia at the 12:00 mark. 10.75 x 10.75" and in near flawless condition. We note no issues. Estimated Value $900 - 1,800 View details	Unsold
Lot 620		Rare Dinner Plate Likely Made for King Saud bin Al Saud and Royal Household by Rosenthal Porcelain. Rare and beautiful porcelain dinner plate made exclusively for King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia. Rich emerald green border with gold gilt filigree within the border is complimented with equally complex scrolling within the gold band that encircles the white, creamy porcelain base of the plate. The Saudi Arabian national emblem can be seen at the 12:00 position on the plate. Condition is nearly flawless, we note no issues. 10 x 10" plate with the mid-1950s Rosenthal leaf-shaped logo that reads ROSENTHAL, Selb Bavaria, Germany with a gold garland hanging from either side. Estimated Value $900 - 1,800 View details	Unsold
Lot 621		Late 19th Century Hindu Folk Art Painted on Silk of Bhagwan Vishnu Taking Form as the Kurma Avatar. Fascinating and Appealing Piece. Hindu legends and stories involving Bhagwan Vishnu, preserver and protector of the Universe, are know throughout the world. Lord Vishnu took on 10 different avatars and Kurma was his second. To calm the seas between gods and demons (Asuras and Devas) Lord Vishnu took on the form of a sea turtle (Kurma) saving the planet Earth from a massive cosmic mishap. Offered is a unique and fascinating interpretation of the legend painted on silk. A historian of note dated this piece late 19th century. The silk has toned from age with areas of dampstaining. Nevertheless the colors are still quite vivid and the artistry, while not temple quality mesmerize in their compositions and detail surrounding Vishnu. In many works, Vishnu as Kurma is depicted wasted deep in a turtle shell. Here he rides on the back which is quite charming. Also Vishnu is depicted with multiple arms/hands (as many deities are) to battle cosmic forces and convey the powers of the Gods performing numerous acts at a single time. 42 x 31" and framed to 44 x 33". Estimated Value $900 - 1,000 View details	Unsold