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Chinese Warrior Roof Tile | Chinese porcelain roof tile sculpture of a warrior riding a mythical bird called a fenghuang. According to Chinese tradition, roof tiles (fixed to the top of the roof) serve as a bridge between the earthly and spiritual realms, and are use to ward off evil and attract good fortune and blessings. After the pottery style of the Qing Dynasty (China, 1644-1912). - h. 13 x w. 13 x d. 5 in 2 / 175 -
(18pc) Books (Philosophy & Classics) - Henry Cary & Others | Set of 18 red bound leather books including: "Dialogues of Plato" by Henry Cary "The Last Days of Pompeii" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton "The Antiquary" by Sir Walter Scott "Plutarch's Lives" by Langhorne (English Translation) "Boswell Life of Johnson" edited by Mowbray Morre "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel De Foe "Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson" (Collection) "The Adventures of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes "Demosthenes Upon the Crown" (aka "De Corona") by Lord Brougham "History of England, Volume 1" by David Hume "The Confucian Analects" by William Jennings "Principles of Political Economy" by John Stuart Mill "A System of Logic" by John Stuart Mill "Guilliver's Travels" by Dean Swift "The History of Pendennis" by William Makepeace Thackery "The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius" by Jeremy Collier "Essays from the Spectator" by Joseph Addison 10 / 175 -
(2pc) Bookends - NYPL Lions | Vintage (mid 20th c.) pair of marble/resin lion statue bookends, as a miniature to the lions named "Patience" and "Fortitude" that guard the entrance to the New York Public Library (NYPL) on 5th Avenue in New York City. After works by Edward Clark Potter (American, 1857-1923). - h. 8 x w. 4 x l. 7.5 in 11 / 175 -
(13pc) Books (American Political Philosophy) - Frederick Douglass & Others | Set of 13 hardcover books including: "Complete Poems & Selected Letters" by Hart Crane "Prose & Poetry" by Stephen Crane "Crime Novels: American Noir 1930's & 40s" "Crime Novels: American Noir 1950s" "Two Years Before the Mast: A Sailor's Life at Sea & Other Voyages" by Richard Henry Dana "Debate on the Constitution: Part 1" "Debate on the Constitution: Part 2" "Travel Books & Other Writings" by John Dos Passos "Novels: 1920-1925" by John Dos Passos "U.S.A." by John Dos Passos "Autobiographies" by Frederick Douglass "An American Tragedy" by Theodore Dreiser "Studs Lonigan" by James T. Farrell 14 / 175 -
(18pc) Books (Classic American Literature) - Saul Bellow & Others | Set of 18 hardcover books including: "Travels & Other Writings" by William Bartram "Novels 1944-1953" by Saul Bellow "Novels 1956-1964" by Saul Bellow "The Shattering Sky, Let It Come Down, The Spider's House" by Paul Bowles "Collected Stories & Later Writings" by Paul Bowles "Three Gothic Novels" by Charles Brockdon Brown "Early Novels and Stories" by Willa Cather "Stories, Poems & Other Writings" by Willa Cather "Later Novels" by Willa Cather "Later Novels & Other Writings" by Raymond Chandler "Stories & Early Novels" by Raymond Chandler "Stories, Novels & Essays" by Charles W. Chestnutt "Complete Novels & Stories" by Kate Chopin "Reporting Civil Rights: Part 1" "Reporting Civil Rights: Part 2" "Volume I: Leatherstocking Tales" by James Fenimore Cooper "Volume II: Leatherstocking Tales" by James Fenimore Cooper "Sea Tales" by James Fenimore Cooper 15 / 175 -
Unknown Artist (Sikh, 19th c.) Painting - Guru Nanak | Sikh painting depicting Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, with his companion Bhai Mardana, who played the rabab (a lute-like stringed instrument), and another follower in a courtyard. Painting. Framed and matted. Not signed by artist; estimated 19th c. 26 / 175 -
(7pc) Books (Global Art & Photography) - "Gaudi" & Others | Set of 7 books including: "Gaudi: Collection of Art in Spain" "American Visions: The Epic History of Art in America" by Robert Hughes "Haiku" by Diane DiPrima "The Waking Dream: Photography's First Century" by The Gillman Paper Company Collection "Photography Until Now" by John Swarkowski "Lac de Come: Sur la Traces de Stendhal" by Patrizia Bellei "Budapest, Through My Lens: A Solitary Perspective" by Steven Spinder 27 / 175 -
Indian/Buddhist Figure - "Three Jewels of Buddhism" | Indian/Hindu carved stone statue of "The Three Jewels of Buddhism": the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), and the Sangha (community). All three together are considered the foundation of the Buddhist faith/practice. - h. 25.5 x w. 16 x d. 4.5 in 30 / 175 -
Tokuriki Tomikichiro (Japanese, 1902-2000) Woodblock Print - "Kiyomizu Temple" | A scenic print of "Kiyomizu-dera" (Kiyomizu Temple), entitled "A snowy day at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto" Woodblock print. Framed and matted. Not signed by artist. Label on the back reads: "A Snow Scene At Asakusa Kinryusan Temple In Tokyo by Hiroshige" which refers to a well-known image of Sensoji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kinryuzan, in a wintry setting. This is often depicted in Utagawa Hiroshige's (1797-1858) "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" series, showing a snowy landscape with the temple's distinctive Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) and lantern (NOT THE ONE PICTURED HERE). - h. 17 x w. 15.5 in 33 / 175 -
Multiple Artists (Japanese, 19th c.), Woodblock Prints - "Beauties" | A print entitled "Outing in the Snow Storm" or "Two Beauties in Falling Snow." Woodblock print. Framed and matted . Artist: Kitagawa Fujimaro (Japanese, 1790-1850) A print entitled "Three Beauties of the Present Day" referring to geisha Tomimoto Toyohina, and teahouse waitresses Takashima "Ohisa" Hisa and Naniwaya "Okita" Kita. Woodblock print. Framed and matted (identical size frame as previous print). Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806) - h. 23.5 x w. 13 in (Frame (Both) 35 / 175 -
(14pc) Books (Classic American Literature) - John Steinbeck & Others | Set of 14 hardcover books including: "Memoirs" by William Tecumseh Sherman "Novels & Stories 1932-1937" by John Steinbeck "Novels & Stories 1942-1952" by John Steinbeck "Travels with Charlie & Later Novels 1947-1962 1932-1937" by John Steinbeck "The Grapes of Wrath & Other Writing" by John Steinbeck "Three Novels" by Harriet Beecher Stowe "Writings & Drawings" by James Thurber "Democracy in America" by Alexis D. Tocqueville "Tales, Sketches, Speeches & Essays 1891-1910" by Mark Twain "Innocents Abroad, Roughing It" by Mark Twain "Tales, Sketches, Speeches & Essays 1852-1890" by Mark Twain "The Gilded Age & Later Novels" by Mark Twain "Historical Romances" by Mark Twain "Mississippi Writings" by Mark Twain 44 / 175 -
(5pc) Sterling & Silver Plate Serveware | Sterling silver bowl, marked "INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO. 025": 12" x 12" Possibly silver plated armada dish/plate/shallow bowl, not marked: 8” x 8" Sterling silver small dual vegetable dish, marked "STERLING 348": 12" x 8" Possibly Cheshire S.P.C. 846 silver plated covered vegetable serving dish: 11" x 8.5" Possibly silver plate large dual vegetable dish, marked "L.S.Ayres & Co. 102": 12" x 9" 51 / 175 -
(7pc) Crystal Decanters & Silver Labels | Collection of crystal decanters and silver labels: Vintage (mid 20th c.) Romanian "Tuscany" brand decanter with etched clipper ship. Vintage (mid 20th c.) square lead crystal decanter . Vintage (mid 20th c.) round lead crystal decanter . Four (4) silver metal bottle labels read: "BRANDY" "SCOTCH" "VODKA" "WHISKEY" 59 / 175 -
(14pc) Books (American Theatre) - Arthur Miller & Others | Set of 14 hardcover books including: "Typee, Omoo, Mardi" by Herman Melville "Collected Plays" by Arthur Miller "Nature Writings" by John Muir "Novels & Essays" by Frank Norris "Collected Works" by Flannery O'Connor "Complete Plays 1920-1931" by Eugene O'Neil "Complete Plays 1932-1943" by Eugene O'Neil "Complete Plays 1913-1920" by Eugene O'Neil "Collected Writings" by Thomas Paine "II. France & England in North America" by Francis Parkman "I. France & England in North America" by Francis Parkman "The Oregon Trail, The Conspiracy of Pontiac" by Francis Parkman "The Rough Riders An Autobiography" by Theodore Roosevelt "Letters and Speeches" by Theodore Roosevelt 64 / 175 -
(3pc) Unknown Artists (Indian, 18th c.) Miniature Paintings | Indian miniature paintings depicting the Hindu calendar, "Baramasa" or "the twelve months." Painting entitled "Baramasa: The Month of Magha," refers to the eleventh month in the Hindu calendar (January-February in the Gregorian calendar) as a time of spiritual growth and the end of winter. Miniature painting. Framed (gold frame) and matted Artist unknown; estimated 18th c. Painting depicting a lady of the court being escorted to bed by her attendants. Mughal-style (Muslim dynasty that ruled northern India) miniature painting . Framed (gold frame) and matted . Artist unknown; estimated 18th c. Painting depicting a harem (women's quarters) scene with women gathered in a palace courtyard. Mughal-style (Muslim dynasty that ruled northern India) miniature painting. Framed (gold frame) and matted. Artist unknown; estimated 18th c. - h. 16.5 x w. 13 in (Frame (All)) 67 / 175 -
After Dalchand (Indian, 18th c.) Painting - Jhujhar Singh | Jhujhar Singh on horseback, who was a Bundela Rajput (clan in the Bundelkhand region of India) chieftain who ruled the kingdom of Orchha in the 17th century. Painting. Framed and matted. Artist: After Dalchand (Indian) -h. 18 x w. 13.5 in 73 / 175 -
(9pc) Books (Modern American Literature) - Philip Roth & Others | Set of 9 hardcover books including: "Novels 1944-1962" by Dawn Powell "Novels 1930-1942" by Dawn Powell "Novels & Stories" by Philip Roth "Novels 1967-1972" by Philip Roth "Novels 1973-1977" by Philip Roth "Novels 1979-1985" by Philip Roth "Collected Stories: A Friend of Kafka to Passions" by Isaac Bashevis Singer "Collected Stories: One Night in Brazil to The Death of Methuselah" by Isaac Bashevis Singer "Collected Stories: Gimpel the Fool to The Letter Writer" by Isaac Bashevis Singer 75 / 175 -
(18pc) Books (American Literature & Politics) - William James & Others | Set of 18 hardcover books including: "Writings 1878 - 1899" by William James "Writings" by Thomas Jefferson "Novels & Stories" by Sarah Orne Jewitt "Writings" by James Weldon Johnson "Broadway Comedies" by Kaufman & Co. "Road Novels 1957-1960" by Jack Kerouac "Main Street & Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis "Arrowsmith, Elmer Gantry, Dodsworth" by Lewis "World War II Writings" by A.J.Liebling "Speeches & Writings 1859-1865" by Abraham Lincoln "Speeches & Writings 1832-1858" by Abraham Lincoln "Novels & Stories" by Jack London "Novels & Social Writings" by Jack London "Tales" by H.P. Lovecraft "Writings" by James Madison "Early Novels & Stories" by William Maxwell "Complete Novels" by Carson McCullers "Pierre, Israel Potter, The Confidence Man, Tales & Billy Budd" by Herman Melville 77 / 175 -
(15pc) Books (Non-Fiction) - Penguin Books Collection | A collection of Penguin Books series, some are specifically of the Pelican Books imprint, which focuses on non-fiction titles, including: "A Many Splendoured Thing" by Han Suyin "Plumb: England in the 18th Century" "Mysticism & Logic" by Bertrand Russell "Religion and the Rise of Capitalism" by R.H.Tawney "William James" by Margaret Knight "The Longest Journey" by E.M.Forester "The Peloponnesian War" by Thucydides "Scarlet and Black" by Stendhal "Man and Superman" by George Bernard Shaw "The Vocabulary of Politics" by T.D.Weldon "The Horse's Mouth" by Joyce Cary "The Age of Elegance" by Arthur Bryant "Goodbye to Berlin" by Christopher Isherwood "Character & Opinion in the United States" by George Santayana "The Civil Service in Britain" by G.A.Campbell 80 / 175 -
(2pc) Tiffany & Co. & Meridien Silver Dishes | Tiffany & Co. sterling silver maple leaf-shaped dish. Marked on underside: "Tiffany & Co. Makers, Sterling, 23159" l. 6 x w. 5.5 x h. 0.75" Meridien Silver Plate Co. silver plated copper pedestal bowl. Marked on underside: "Meridien S.P. Co., International S.Co., 2956." w. 10" x h. 5" 82 / 175 -
Maitland-Smith Porcelain Bowl - Blue & White | Vintage (late 20th c.) Chinese white porcelain serving bowl with blue floral details and swirling border. Marked: "Designed and Handmade in Thailand by Maitland-Smith LTD". After the pottery style of the Yuan Dynasty (China, 1279 -1368) - h. 6 x dia. 15 in 83 / 175 -
Maitland-Smith Porcelain Plate - Blue & White | Vintage (late 20th c.) Chinese white porcelain plate with blue floral details and Greco-Roman meander patterned border. Marked: "Designed and Handmade in Thailand by Maitland-Smith LTD" . After the pottery style of the Yuan Dynasty (China, 1279 -1368) - dia. 13 in 84 / 175 -
(2pc) Thai/Buddhist Figure - Reclining Buddha and Carved Figure | Thai/Buddhist painted wooden figure of a Buddha reclining/lying on their side. The reclining position often represents the Buddha's final moments before achieving enlightenment (Nirvana). l. 30" x w. 12". Thai/Buddhist carved wooden figure of a man kneeling and resting on his elbows in prayer. l. 14" x h. 6 87 / 175 -
(4pc) Books (Art, Culture & Civilization) - "John James Audubon" & Others | Set of 4 books including: "Winslow Homer in the 1870s: Selections from the Valentine-Pulsifer Collection" by The Museum of Art at Princeton University "The Art of India" by Calambur Sivaramamurti "John James Audubon" by Ella M. Foshay "Art and Civilization" by Edward Lucie-Smith 88 / 175 -
(6pc) Books (European Classics) - Marcel Proust Collection | The Folio Society edition of Marcel Proust's "In Search of Lost Time," a seven-volume novel considered one of the most important literary works of the 20th century. Included are six of the seven books including: "Swann's Way" "Within a Budding Grove" "The Guermantes Way" "Sodom and Gomorrah" "The Captive" "The Fugitive" 92 / 175 -
After David Loggan (English, 1634-1692) Illustration - Wadham College | Overhead view of Wadham College at the University of Oxford Illustration (reproduction) Framed and matted Dedicated on backside: "Presented to Sarah Lawrence College, New York by Wadham College, Oxford to mark ten years of fruitful collaboration; 25 June 1995; D. Loggan's Oxonia Illustrata, London 1675" - h. 21.5 x w. 24 in 96 / 175
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