Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 14

Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction

Miscellaneous Collectibles

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1868		Badge - Order of Isabella. Order instituted 1815. A "Beth" Cross enameled red with indented arms-rays in angles and green laurel wreath above full color green blue etc. Pillars of Hercules with ribbon sash. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $150 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 1869		Vintage Astro Compass. Astro Compass MKII. Widely used by the Royal Air Force during World War II, the Astro Compass is an instrument used to determine true heading based on the position of the sun or stars, unlike a traditional magnetic compass. The device consists of a bearing plate with a movable sighting device attached to it. This main platform is adjustable by reference to two integral spirit levels. Measuring 6" in height. Accompanied by original wooden box measuring 10 x 7 x 5½". Straps on box have frayed, and box is worn from age. Device, however, appears in very good condition. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 1870		Handpainted Stein. Mid-20th century porcelain stein with pewter lid. 8½" tall. Handpainted scene of the young cadet being welcomed home by his family, cradling his new sibling. Lovely touches like the ceramic stove, painted cradle and barefoot youngsters enhance the charm of this piece. Fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 1871		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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,121
Lot 1872		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1873		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1874		Set of 12 Sterling Silver Cordials. Height; 3", weight: 19 gm. each. Set of 12 vintage cordials cups. Beautifully designed footed goblets. "Sterling / WEB / 28" stamped on the bottom. Minor finish wear and some tarnish, otherwise excellent condition. A wonderful accent to any formal occasion. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127
Lot 1875		Silver Birmingham Dog Show Spoons. 1932, Birmingham, England. Six dainty spoons topped with a small dog's head, one butter knife with the same image and one commemorative spoon with a round finial portraying the goddess of the show and the caption "The National Dog Show / Birmingham." The commemorative spoon has a slightly different design, but works well as the centerpiece to the other items. Presented in their original black leather case with satin lining. Gentle wear to all of the pieces and some tarnish; there is surface soil in and on the case, some loss of the leather at the corners and a circular abrasion. Overall, very good condition. Obviously used only on special occasions. Such a lovely offering, these exotic and (increasingly) scarce commemorative items always draw admiring glances. We have not seen a similar pattern and dog fanciers are sure to be captivated by the delicate set. Estimated Value $250 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $207
Lot 1876		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1877		Artist Unknown. Artist Unknown (20th century). *Abstract Composition with Couple Embracing. Indistinctly signed and dated in pencil /r: '89, and numbered in pencil l/l: 7/16*. Printed lithograph with watercolor on paper. 12½ x 18". Matted and framed under glass to an overall size of 19¼ x 25". Paper shows minor buckling from medium, and one spot at the lower left where the medium has bled. Otherwise in very good to fine condition. Bright orange and salmon hues combine with blue and aquamarine jewel-tones to highlight this modern composition. Amid the tangle of boldly abstract outlines, one image is clear -- that of a couple clinging to each other. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 1878		Dali, Salvador. "Vision of Guadaloupe" Orginial color lithograph, 35 x 25", attributed to Dali, HC 60/75 (HC refers to "not for trade"). Superb condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 1879		European Genre Painting. Artist Unknown (19th century, European). *Peasant Woman with Child at Work in a Wheat Field*. Indistinctly signed at l/r. Oil on panel. 9¼ x 11¾". Framed to an overall size of 18 x 15½". Surface dirt, frame abrasion. Still, in good to very good condition. With downcast eyes, this young peasant girl carries a toddler in one hand with her tool and bushel in the other. Though she has stopped in a clearing, a vast field of wheat suggests much work to be done. In the distance, a church steeple stands out from amid the grey sky. Estimated Value $400 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 1880		Gibson, Charles Dana and Remington, Frederick. Set of four color reproductions of Charles Dana Gibson works and from Frederic Remington, presented in a large folder. Sheet size: 14 x 19½". Image size: 9½ x 11½". The folder shows water damage at the crease and the resulting stains, which would be easily matted out, have affected the border edge of all eight prints. Gibson's "Reciprocity" has superficial soiling and would benefit from a gentle cleaning. Each piece is labeled with a small, decorative paper tag noting "Artist's Proof", all of which have toned. Overall, condition ranges from good to very good. Likely issued early in the 20th century (with copyrights ranging from 1902-1907), these are eight beautiful examples from two of America's best-known artists. We must confess to curiosity about the decision that grouped Gibson's square-jawed men and elegantly beautiful women with Remington's energetic depictions of life on the frontier… In any case, this group offers a window on popular art of the early 1900s. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $72
Lot 1881		H.M.S. Cambrian. Old Aquatint Print. Artist: N.M. Condy. Engraver: E. Duncan. 18½ x 14½", handsomely matted and framed to 25½ x 21½". Nine expertly repaired small tears at bottom edge. Not examined out of frame, appears to be in fine condition. Printed in the lower margin: "H.M.S. Cambrian, 36 Guns / This Print is respectfully dedicated by permission to Sir William Symonds, Surveyor of the Navy, / by his obliged and very obedient Servant NM Condy." Symonds, Inspector and Architect of the Royal Navy, spent much of the early and mid-19th century modifying ship design to meet the needs of a faster, more agile Navy. The H.M.S. Cambrian was probably one of the ships built or refitted under Symonds' command. A lovely piece, of a desirable maritime motif, enhanced by the framing. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $207
Lot 1882		Hokinson, Helen E. (Lot II). Lot of 2 cartoons for The New Yorker Magazine. Both illustrations are ink on paper and backstamped with New Yorker Magazine's copyright, specifics are as follows: Illustration A: Size: 17½ x 14". A signed illustration (with a thoroughly erased caption) featuring two club women, one of them with three Scottish terriers. Recto bottom left corner has "1021" penciled in red, there is some toning overall, minor soil, three small tears at the bottom edge.Verso has several stamped and penciled production notes and the original parchment protective cover is present, stamped "February 10, 1940". Good condition. Illustration B: Size: 15 x 18". Signed illustration featuring a woman in a wine shop, caption (written on protective cover sheet which is no longer attached) reads "Now let me see -- Champagne goes about three inches to the right of the knife, doesn't it?" Recto shows minor soil and toning at edges, one correction (presumably by the artist), a red pencil "348" and a few random pencil marks at the margins. Verso has adhesive residue and assorted pencil and stamped production notes. Protective cover date stamped "December 26, 1942". Very good condition. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 1883		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1884		Nierman, Leonardo (Mexican, b. 1932). Painter and sculptor. Widely collected, Nierman is best known for blending his scientific background into his artwork thereby creating a signature style of cosmic and fluid, abstract landscapes. *City at Night. Signed and dated l/l: Nierman 63*, titled verso. Oil on board. 23¾ x 15¾". Framed to an overall size of 24 x 16". There is a 9"horizontal surface scratch at the upper right, varnish appears uneven, frame is a bit chipped. Overall, the piece is in good to very good condition. Resembling the cosmic atmosphere, this stark composition is brightened only by a burst of bold colors that luminates from the right. Bright orange and red, pale lavender and blue almost pulsate in vertical lines creating the effect of viewing city lights at night. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $564
Lot 1885		Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (Swiss-French, 1859-1923). *Study of a Country Landscape. Initialed with estate stamp l/r: ST. Pencil on paper. 6½ x 4½" (by sight). Removed from his sketchbook, found in his Paris studio. Framed to an overall size of 13½ x 12". There is a very light pencil smudge at the upper left, otherwise the sketch is in very fine condition. Not examined out of frame. Lithographer and painter. Initially trained as a textile designer, Steinlen moved to Paris at the age of 22, quickly entering the cafè circles of such notables as Emile Zola and Aristide Bruant, eventually creating illustrations for their publications. One of the greatest poster artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he has been called the Norman Rockwell of the 1890s. Known for creating realistic images of everyday life, Steinlen often used his wife, daughter, and a family of cats as models for his work. His most notable poster entitled "Chat Noir" was an advertisement for a cafè of the same name and features a sassy black cat. Estimated Value $300 - 400. Please note the Steinlen posters for sale elsewhere in the catalog.* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 1886		Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre "Le Réve". 1890. 35 x 25", framed and matted to 29½ x 37". Lithograph. Printer: Gillot, Paris. A small area of repair at the upper right edge. In fine condition overall. With an Asian flair, Steinlen created this lively poster, advertising a National Academy of Music ballet production. Using muted ochre tones and mossy greens, the famed printmaker brightened this composition with a splash of bold orange across the bottom, highlighting the names of the production's creative team. Note the male dancers costumed as women parading across the stage. Estimated Value $700 - 800. Please note the Steinlen posters for sale elsewhere in this catalog. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $661
Lot 1887		A Pair of Marine Paintings. Artist Unknown. (20th century, American). *Small Sailboats Near the Rocky Coastline; Barque in Rocky Waters*. Both indistinctly signed l/r. Both oil on canvas (both wax lined). Both, 25½ x 13½". Framed to overall sizes of 31 x 19¼". Surface dirt to both, the first painting has a 6" strip of overpaint along the right edge, a 6" strip of overpaint along the upper left edge, and a 1" walnut sized spot of overpaint at the upper left edge; the second has a 2" diagonal tear at upper center, a 3½" scratch and 2½" scratch at center, significant overpaint to upper right edge and left edge. Overall in fair to good condition. Clearly companion pieces in matching frames, these maritime paintings depict the perilous conditions that await every seaman: rocky coastlines, choppy seas, foamy whitecaps and looming skies. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 1888		Ghurka Fighting Knives, from India. A pair of kukri, the distinctive fighting knives of this famed tribal group the British first learned to fear, and then quickly learned to appreciate, during their suzerain of India. Each with heavy streamlined blade, the reverse of a scimitar, tapering to a form fitting handle in black horn, with brass bolsters. These housed in rugged wood and black leather sheaths, with two supplemental miniature kukri at top and behind. One of the tiny knives missing, otherwise both complete and finely preserved. Blade lengths: 9-3/4"; 10-3/4". A both decorative and serviceable pair from the last century. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127
Lot 1889		Persian Antique Copper Bowl, with Engraved Scenes of the Hunt. Robust footed bowl of deep shape with out-turned rim resembling an inverted bell. The exterior walls are richly ornamented with repousee and engraved scene depicting a youthful hunter on horse, chasing a pair of hinds. The horseman is repeated three times amid changing scenery. Set in this frieze, a cartouche with Nastaliq inscription. Above, an elaborate border of flowers and trefoils. Perhaps a scene depicting Rustam, one of the legendary principles in the Shah-nameh. Interior of bowl tinned, with traces of tinning on the exterior. Width: 5-1/4"; Height: 3". An attractive objet d'art. The Shah-nameh, "Book of Kings", is the celebrated work of the Persian epic poet Ferdowsi, in which the Persian national epic found its final and enduring form. The Shah-nameh is a poem of nearly 60,000 verses, mainly based on the Khvatay-namak, a history of the kings of Persia in Pahlavi (Middle Persian), from mythical times down to the 7th century. Ferdowsi committed the various epic and literary traditions to verse, and updated the story to the downfall of the Pre-Islamic Sasanid empire (mid-7th century). For nearly 1,000 years this epic poem has remained one of the most popular works in the Persian-speaking world. In addition, the work has inspired and influenced a large repertoire of representational art in Persia, and elsewhere in Asia, over the centuries. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 1890		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1891		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1892		Persian Turquoise Inlaid Pipe. Iran, circa 19th century. Decorative artifact employing typical materials of Persian handicrafts. The richly grained, cherry-colored wooden stem contrasts with the brightly colored turquoise cabochons inlaid along its length. The silver finials add further color and texture variations. The ceramic bowl with incised patterns and additional turquoise accents. Length 15¼". In choice condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 1893		Finely Crafted Samurai Sword Fitting. Japan, c. 19th century. A fuchi, in colored bronze, copper, and gilding -- this would have mounted at the base of the handle, adjacent to the blade. On a pebble-textured background of black, a fearsome Japanese dragon slithers to the left. The dragon, in bold relief, is finely engraved and chased, the whole covered in gilding. Object very well preserved, with only slight wear to the dragon's golden surfaces. Length: 1-1/2". These often sublime meldings of sculpture, art, and craft are eaglerly sought after by both weapon fanciers and collectors of Japanese art and crafts. Estimated Value $150 - 225. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 1894		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1895		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1896		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1897		Lot of Three Concentration Camp Letters, Two being Rare. Poland, 1942-1944. One: a prisoner in the Sachsenhausen/Oranienburg camp writes a brief letter to his wife. Two: Another in the camp at Stutthof/Danzig camp writes, also, to his wife. Three: Again, a letter of a prisoner in the Gross-Rosen/Schliessen camp writes to his wife in Radom. All items used postally, most with red 12 pf. Hitler stamps. Several with violet hand stamps warning that correspondence to be written only in German. Items mostly good to fine condition. The Gross-Rosen poor, somewhat tattered with old tape repairs. But this and the Stutthof letters are both quite rare and hard to find. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 1898		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1899		Prisoner of War Postcards and ID tags. Lot of ten postcards mailed from prisoner of war camps, two postal receipts for mailing to POW camps, two work camp or prisoner of war camp metal badges and two SS identification badges. The postcards, addressed to Paris, Bialystok, Krakow, among other cities, are stamped with various "approved by censor" marks. One assumes these are typical of many such letters, containing concerns about family welfare and the like. A letter from a French prisoner to his mother reveals other worries, "…The news of the bombardment of Paris by the RAF has caused much emotion here…the bombardment confirms for me the total ineptitude of the British in military matters…I worry about the conduct of the war…" The metal badges have embossed legends, one is from Stalag 344, another from a work camp run by the SS and the other two from SS battalions. Estimated Value $350-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $265
Lot 1900		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1901		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1902		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1903		Interesting and Colorful Lot of Third Reich Postal Items. Among the items are two commemorative postal covers, one cancelled in Kattowitz and the other from Lamsdorf, show the various military forces and their equipment valiantly displayed to their propagandistic best. One set apparently for Germany itself, the stamps inscribed as "Deutches Reich," the other for occupied or "reacquired" territories and denoted as "Gross Deutches Reich." Also, a Polish mail sticker, postally cancelled, showing a red-starred Russian barbarian tearing Christ from the cross, and labeled "Antichrist = Bolshevik." Other items include: an unused telegram envelope with cellophane window; and a similar official business envelope, cancelled in Breslau. On a more human level, a hand drawn Mother's Day card from a border guard in Saarbrucken -- a heartfelt work of nâive art, expressing "joy and bliss" to his mother. Also a photograph of a stalwart female postal employee, wearing Reich's patches and badge on her uniform. Interestingly, an attempt was made to ink out the swastikas and those emblems. Lastly, a good-sized folded map showing the numerical codes for the postal zones in the expanding Reich (ca. 1944). Items mostly letter or postcard size. Map, about 36" x 48". Small items intact, and in fine to very fine condition. Map show modest use, but with some heavy fold marks, and a little taped repairs. Worth a close look. Some striking material here. Estimated Value $250 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 1904		Lot of Nazi Propoganda. Lot of five. Three issues of the Soldaten Zeitung, Krakow edition, from October 1939. Published just weeks after the surrender of Poland, these issues are full of the expected propaganda and reports of Nazi successes in Wilna as well as various aspects of international reaction to Nazi movements. Toning, some tears, very good condition, overall. The last two items in this lot are books published by the Niebelungen Publishers, Berlin. The first, Raubstaat Polen, was published in 1939 immediately after the invasion of Poland. Using Nazi world view to justify the invasion, the book is obvious propaganda propagating the idea of "Lebensraum" and the injustice of the Versailles Treaty. Foxing and cover wear/soil, otherwise good to very good condition. The second, Warum Krieg mit Stalin?, published shortly after the invasion of the Soviet Union in June of 1941, serves much the same function -- relaying Nazi justifications for the invasion and stressing the greater good of the Nazi policy (an interesting section of the book relates how horrible the Soviets invasion of Finland was, ignoring the fact that at the same time the Nazis were subjugating Poland). Foxing and cover wear/soil, some paper loss at spine; good condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 1905		Withdrawn	Unsold