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Jean Dufy "Parisian River Scene" Gouache/WatercolorA vibrant, fluid Post-Impressionist gouache and watercolor painting on paper depicting a classic Belle Époque Parisian street and river scene with horse-drawn carriages. Signed "Jean Dufy" and dated ’49 (1949) in cursive script at the lower left corner. Features the signature bold palette, atmospheric light, and rhythmic brushwork characteristic of the master French modernist. A premier fine art asset from a prominent estate collection.Date: 1949 511 / 563 -
MacKenzie-Childs "Freckle Fish" Counter StoolsA matching pair of authentic, highly collectible MacKenzie-Childs "Freckle Fish" hand-painted counter stools / barstools. Handcrafted in Aurora, New York, featuring whimsical, hand-carved solid maple fish backrests intricately detailed with the brand's signature pastel patterns and dappled "freckle" frames. The plush round seat cushions are upholstered in the iconic black-and-white sunburst striped cotton chintz pattern, perfectly anchored by central, hand-tufted saffron-colored silk buttons. 513 / 563 -
Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Fireplace Hearth SuiteA magnificent, complete 19th-century Victorian fireplace hearth suite in heavy cast brass. Features a mechanical folding fireplace screen shield centered by a high-relief figure of Diana the Huntress beneath Art Nouveau dolphin-style handles and a bottom Northwind/Satyr mask crossbar. Includes the matching 4-piece companion tool set (shovel, tongs, poker, log turner) on a heavy tripod stand, and a pair of heavy pineapple/acorn finial fireplace andirons (firedogs).Period: Late 19th Century (circa 1880–1900)Components: Complete multi-piece matching hearth set 521 / 563 -
Primitive Twig Totem Sculptures by FinksAn extraordinary pair of signed, contemporary folk art floor totem sculptures by the celebrated artist duo Marcia and Bill Finks of Primitive Twig Studio. Constructed as whimsical assemblages utilizing antique lithographed advertising tins, vintage doll features, and historic metal scraps anchored into heavy cast-iron Victorian bases. Left totem integrates a German bisque doll head, a Hauptmann’s Cigar tin, and a yellow Luzianne Coffee tin. Right totem features a mechanical tin-toy balance element, black doll head, and rare vintage Banania and Kraft Malted Milk tins 523 / 563 -
Luxury Designer Riding Boots & Exotic Skin Footwear LotAn elite selection of high-end designer equestrian-style tall riding boots, originating from top-tier Italian luxury houses (including Gucci, Ferragamo, and Brioni). The lot features a premier pair of distressed textured bullhide/elephant-grain field boots alongside sleek tan calfskin equestrian boots. Includes highly coveted pairs crafted from genuine alligator and crocodile hides in deep slate blue and honey-cognac finishes. All pairs are immaculately preserved with mechanical boot trees intact.Period: Modern / Contemporary Custom WardrobeMaterials: Genuine Crocodile, Alligator, and Premium Textured Leathers 526 / 563 -
19th-Century Pompeian Neoclassical Painted Room Divider ScreenA monumental, investment-grade European (French or Italian) multi-panel folding room divider screen in the celebrated Neoclassical "Pompeian Revival" style. The upper arched panels feature finely executed, academic-quality hand-painted figurative works depicting the Classical Muses or dancing Maenads floating against an oxidized dark background. The lower panels feature deep faux-boiserie finishes accented by gilded relief cartouches. Each individual canvas panel is framed in high-relief gilded gesso egg-and-dart architectural moulding. A magnificent focal piece for elite residential design. 531 / 563 -
Rare Collection of Authentic Venetian Artisan Marionettes by Roberto Comin (L'Isola di Pinocchio)Description:An extraordinary, highly valuable collection of authentic, investment-grade string marionettes handcrafted in Venice, Italy, by master artisan Roberto Comin for his world-renowned studio, L'Isola di Pinocchio. These are not standard decor dolls; they are professional-grade, functional works of art painstakingly crafted with hand-painted resin faces, expressive lifelike details, real eyelashes, and weighted wooden joints. Each puppet is dressed in magnificent, layered historical costumes utilizing premium Italian brocades, velvets, gold embroidery, and custom textiles mirroring traditional Venetian carnival attire.Most notably, this collection features complete, highly sought-after narrative sets from classic literature—including a massive, near-complete Adventures of Pinocchio ensemble and Peter Pan / Don Quixote groupings. All marionettes feature their original wooden airplane-style control bars. Some strings are tangled from storage but remain entirely intact. This is a rare, centerpiece opportunity for serious doll collectors, theatrical historians, or high-end estate buyers.Complete Character & Set Checklist:The Ultimate "Pinocchio" Storybook Collection:Pinocchio (Schoolboy Edition): Complete with a floral jacket, hood, and his carved wooden schoolbook (Abbecedario).The Unfinished Pinocchio: A spectacular, rare variant showcasing raw, unpainted jointed woodwork representing Pinocchio newly carved by Geppetto.Geppetto: The kindly old woodcarver, detailed with a white mustache and traditional craftsman's attire.The Blue Fairy (Fata Turchina): Featuring striking, vibrant blue hair and an elaborate matching gown.The Fox (Volpe) & The Cat (Gatto): The iconic pair of cunning storybook villains in rustic outfits.Classic Literary & Historical Figures:Captain Hook (Peter Pan): A magnificent piece with an extravagant feathered tricorn hat, gold-trimmed coat, mustache, and a carved wooden peg leg.Don Quixote: The lean, chiseled knight errant complete with signature gold-painted breastplate armor and matching round shield.Sancho Panza: Don Quixote's loyal peasant companion, styled in a wide-brimmed hat and laced vest.Venetian Rococo Noblewoman (Dama): Exquisite 18th-century fashion featuring a dramatic powdered pompadour wig and a voluminous pink and gold brocade gown.The Commedia dell'arte Harlequin (Arlecchino): A classic Italian jester in a spectacular, jewel-accented multi-colored diamond pattern outfit. 557 / 563 -
IMPORTANT MURANO JUDAICA CEREMONIAL GLASS COLLECTION Exceptional collection of elaborate Jewish ceremonial glass acquired by the owner in Murano, Italy, at a reported original cost of approximately $22,000 including shipping. The collection comprises numerous individually decorated Kiddush goblets and monumental ceremonial glass, incorporating Magen David, menorahs, Torah and other Judaic imagery with elaborate floral and foliate ornament, applied glass elements, enamel, and extensive gold and silver/platinum-colored decoration. The collection closely relates in form, iconography and decorative technique to rare Murano Jewish ceremonial glass documented in the 2018 scholarly publication Judaica. Murano Glass. Private Collection, which illustrates approximately 300 examples of late-19th and early-20th-century Venetian/Murano Judaica. Exact dating of the present collection remains under research. 558 / 563
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