Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 12

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Decorative Arts

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 793		Arsall Cameo Glass Vase. Height: 8". Acid-cut green blossoms and leaves on light pink background, signed in cameo. Minor evidence of use inside neck, one very small area of abrasion visible on close examination of leaves. Else, fine condition. French cameo glass came into its own in the late 19th century and flourished through the Art Nouveau period: the gorgeous Art Nouveau styling and wonderful colors that distinguish this signed vase are a signature of that time. Although Arsall is not so well known as glassmakers Gallé or Daum Nancy, his glass is equally beautiful and becoming more and more popular with collectors. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $598
Lot 794		Austrian Art Glass. Probably Austrian two handled bowl. 3½" tall, 5" diameter. Iridescent white cased with white. Applied reeded handles, green threading around center of bowl with small purple decoration. Unsigned. Missing some threading, four small chips at lip, small area of discoloration inside bowl at bottom. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 795		Cranberry and Opalescent Hobnail Pitcher. Height: 9½". Ruffled upstanding rim, applied reeded handle. Deep cranberry case with opalescent shading from clear to white at rim. Excellent condition, a real showpiece. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 796		Cranberry and Opalescent Lemonade Pitcher. Circa 1890. Height: 7½". Leaves in the wind design, applied crystal handle. Cranberry case shades from very light pink to deep rose at top. A few signs of use, including one very small chip near the handle. A small handful of visible bubbles. Overall, a very attractive pitcher with beautiful color and simple lines that would be appropriate in either a Victorian or modern setting. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $187
Lot 797		Cut Glass Compote. 19th century. Height: 4¾", diameter: 6". Glass cut with floral and lattice motifs enhanced with gold paint. Unsigned. Polished pontil. In wonderful condition, very little of the gold paint is scratched or missing. An absolutely lovely, compact serving piece with a mid-19th century design. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $104
Lot 798		Durand King Tut Vase. 20" tall, 8" at widest point. Large iridescent green bulbous stick vase with blue King Tut design, cased with amber iridescent glass. Signed "Durand / 1974 - 12" with proper "V". Two noteworthy flaws: one on the neck and the other on the widest part of the body -- these appear to be from the factory. The surface shows some wear, but otherwise the vase is in good to very good condition. Although Victor Durand only operated his glassworks from 1924 until his death in 1931 (the factory was sold in 1934), the operation managed to produce some of the most striking glass of the 1920s. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500. Ex: Superior Galleries, November 1997. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,495
Lot 799		French-style Punch Cup (Baccarat?) 19th century elaborately decorated pink glass punch cup with applied gold glass feet, opalescent decoration and ornate gold trim. A well-loved piece, the elaborate gold trim is worn throughout but the wonderful shape and elaborate feet set this cup apart from other similar items. Obviously produced for the very wealthy, this cup is of the highest quality and the decoration makes it obvious it was to be used on formal occasions. A lovely piece of the past. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $46
Lot 800		Glass Decanter with Silver Overlay. Height: 7¾". Lovely green glass decanter with fabulous art nouveau silver overlay. There is a long crack in the decanter, which is almost totally obscured by the overlay, and the stopper is surely not original, but this is a beautiful example of the combination of glass and silver. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 801		Glass Goblets. Early 20th century. A beautiful set of eight blown-glass goblets, in varying shades. An intricate gold Art Nouveau design, accented with white and other colors, accentuates the flowing lines and graceful elegance of the glassware. An ideal match with the Haviland China below, these beautiful pieces would also provide a charming counterpoint to a more contemporary place setting or display case. Varying amounts of wear to the paint, but overall this lot is in very good condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
Lot 802		Ivory Carder Steuben Signed Vase. 7" tall, 9½" diameter at widest point. Ivory Carder glass signed with acid etched Steuben fleur-de-lis. Two very small spots of factory flaws (bubbles), otherwise fine condition. Manufactured prior to 1932, this lovely piece of Carder Steuben glass seems to flow into an elegant gather which pools onto the surface on which it sits. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 803		Lalique Vase. Height: 6", diameter: 4¼". Lalique vase with small, cute birds nesting in leaves. "Lalique France" etched in base, "Made in France" paper label also present. One small chip at rim blends into foliate design, becoming almost invisible. Very good to fine condition. A beautiful and very accessible piece of Lalique glass. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 804		Pair of Grape Bunches. Lot of two. 6" long. Glass grapes in rich purple, probably meant as decanters. Seam is faintly visible. Attractive color and pleasing shape for both pieces of this lot. These would be a very nice tabletop accent. Estimated Value $25-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $23
Lot 805		Peach Blow Cased Compote with Metal Base. Height: 6¾", diameter: 9". White ruffled candy dish cased with rosy Peach Blow is unsigned. A screw-on silver metal base with abstract motif around the edge is marked "EP NS". Minor abrasions inside a few of the ridges, one abrasion on the outside, otherwise very good condition. The metal base accents the peachy pink of the dish surprisingly well and the overall effect is very nice, very late 19th century. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 806		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 807		Sandwich-attributed Lamp Globe. Length: 7¼". Pink cased iridescent quilted globe. A beautiful piece with good edges and lovely color. With a few minor flea bites to the fitter but in otherwise fine condition, this shade just requires a minor cleaning. A great Victorian accent attributed to one of the finest glassmakers of the time. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $75
Lot 808		Satin Glass Vase with Coralene Decoration. Probably late Victorian, attributed to Webb, 8½" quilted vase with ruffled rim and mother of pearl finish. Painted signature at base, "D. Fya" (or "D. 74a"). Light pink base shades to dark pink top, white liner. Polished pontil. Gold coralene decoration remains intact, with little loss of beading. Some signs of use on interior but the overall condition, particularly the state of the coralene, is very good to fine. The coralene design process involved painting a design on glass with a sticky enamel paint, applying the small glass beads and then reheating the piece so the beads partially melted into the painted design. Developed in Bohemia in the 1880s, the decorative technique rapidly gained popularity in the United States and remained so into the 1920s. The Victorian piece offered here retains almost all of its beading and is a lovely example of coralene decoration. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 809		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 810		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 811		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 812		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 813		Steuben Gold Aurene/Calcite Trumpet Vase. 7¾" tall, 9½" diameter at widest point. Brilliant gold aurene casing, shimmering calcite exterior, dramatic shape. Unsigned, as is most Steuben calcite. Polished pontil. Two noticeable production flaws (neither major) on gold aurene, otherwise excellent condition. A fabulous example of Steuben's aurene/calcite combination, as the wide calcite base draws the eyes up to the gold aurene and the spectacular red tones which seem to dance across the flared rim of the vase. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,093
Lot 814		Tiffany Candy Dish. 8½" diameter. Pale yellow optic swirls radiate to a gently fluted rim. Signed "L.C. Tiffany". Polished pontil. Minor abrasions where the rim meets the bowl are camouflaged by the shape of the piece, minor abrasions on the base of the bowl and on the outside of the rim are also camouflaged by the shape and decoration of the dish. An interesting flaw in the base of the bowl (the radiating ribs on one side do not meet in the center) makes this a very unique piece for the Tiffany enthusiast. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 815		Tiffany Favrile Desert Goblet. Height: 5¼, diameter: 4¼". Gold Favrile desert goblet with outstanding color. Signed on bottom "1806 L.C.T. Favrile". Polished pontil. One very small bubble inside bowl, otherwise fine condition. With an inner glow, this goblet has an elegant design and gorgeous lemony and golden highlights. Bronze accents at the base and stem add to the appeal. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 816		Tiffany Favrile Pastel Dish. Circa 1920. Height: 4", diameter: 7". Signed on bottom "L.C.Tiffany - Favrile 1847". One 2" L-shaped crack mars this beautiful piece, causing a slight color change at the rim of the bowl, but the shape and nature of the damage may indicate a factory flaw rather than subsequent damage. There is a small burst bubble just off the bottom of the bowl. The uncommon plum color, which gracefully shades into the white opalescence of the stem and foot, the lovely stretched iridescence at the rim and the graceful lines overshadow this bowl's minor flaws. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $564
Lot 817		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 818		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 819		Tiffany Favrile Small Plate. Circa 1902-1905. 6" x 1". Signed on bottom "L.C.T. 218". Amber/gold glass with vivid blue, pink and violet iridescence, distinctive swirled feet. Three small burst air bubbles on the surface are visible, but the overall condition is very good. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 820		Tiffany Favrile Small Plate. Same as the plate above, 1/8" taller. "L.C.T." and "218" on bottom. Stunning opalescence, beautiful shape. Without the minor flaws of the plate above, this piece is in fine condition. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 821		Tiffany Turtleback Tile Lamp. 21" high, 15.5" diameter. Beautiful golden and amber glass shade accented by elegant gold base. Shade marked "Tiffany Studios, New York 1434", base marked "Tiffany Studios New York 533". The base may be of later manufacture. Lightbulb sockets marked with November 26, 1907 patent. Minor finish wear on base, otherwise excellent condition. "Turtleback" glass tiles were an innovation of the Tiffany Studios in which the iridescence characteristic of Favrile glass was combined with very organic, uneven surfaces to distinctive effect. When illuminated, turtleback glass appears to be lit from within and casts a subtle opalescent glow. The lamp offered here presents an outstanding example of Tiffany Studios' use of turtleback glass -- the soft, golden tones of the regular glass tiles, together with the striking golds and creams of the turtleback tiles, create a warm, uniquely inviting incandescence. Estimated Value $12,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $14,950
Lot 822		Wheel-Cut Glass Vase. Height: 7". Very fine wheel-cut glass vase of probable 19th century Russian or Czech manufacture. Sharply delineated foliate design accents two phoenix or firebirds. Polished pontil. An outstanding example of the wheel-cutter's art as the exquisitely defined feathers of the birds and the elaborate curling tendrils surrounding them seem to leap from the surface of the vase. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $207
Lot 823		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 824		Withdrawn	Unsold
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $75
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 828		Withdrawn	Unsold
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $187
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $46
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 834		Withdrawn	Unsold
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 837		Withdrawn	Unsold
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,610
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $437
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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 841		A Fanciful Wooden Screen/Shaving Stand. China, c. later 19th century. Made for the export market, this robust and stalwart piece of furniture is fashioned like a scholar's screen. Darkly toned, the rosewood-like tropical wood is figured with dense, artistic grain. The stand with skirted base, outward curved legs, and openwork panels enriched with arabesques of dragons. The screen a porcelain tile with applied and fired paint showing two mythical children(?). One holds a large lotus blossom like a parasol, the other lifts the lid on a covered dish containing a toad, or fish, from which a cloudy plume arises. The screen flips over to reveal a mirror, encased in an artful and elaborately carved frame. Some cracking and old repairs to the frame on the mirror side, otherwise piece solid and attractive. Height: 19-1/4". Width: 12". Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 842		A Handsome, Robust Silver Case, with Luck Emblem. Russia, c. 1900-1915. The case is a narrow rectangle, with rounded edges and corners, and spring button catch. The top features a well rendered head of horse, modeled in bold relief at the right. The horse is in full harness, with the reins looped around the foot of a large horseshoe, which acts as a frame around the horse. The interior has remains of gilding. Hallmarks are: oval with classical female head right, and 84. Also the rectangular maker's mark, IS within. Light graffiti on inside of top lid, a name in Russian, lightly inscribed. The button catch is set with two-colored "agate" glass gem. Size: 4-5/8 x 3-1/4 x 1/2." Nicely preserved, with very handsome toning to the emblem on the lid. Estimated Value $400 - 550. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold

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