March 23, 2013
Live Auction1485 West Housatonic
Pittsfield, MA, 01201 USA
Phone: 413.448.8922
Fax: 413 442 1550
Email: jobrien@fontaineauction.com
Viewing NotesPreviews Sessions will be held: Friday, March 22, 2013 - 10AM-5PM & Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 9 AM-11AM
Sale NotesAuction to be held at Fontaine's Auction Gallery 1485 West Housatonic St. Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Lot 1: Kirk & Son 11oz. Repousse Silver Bowl
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Description: S. Kirk & Son 11oz. Repousse Silver Bowl. Beautiful repousse bowl with fruit and leaf pattern, flowing filigree along the rim, base and feet and handels on the sides. Signed on the bottom S. Kirk & Son and Mid 19th century Baltimore 11 oz standard mark (11/12 parts silver = 0.91 silver purity). 3.25 in. high x 14 in. wide x 7 in. deep. Total weight 25.5 oz.
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Lot 2: 12 Royal Vienna Hand Painted Plates
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Description: 12 Royal Vienna Hand Painted Plates. 10.75 in. dia. Each plate is signed with the blue beehive mark, artist signed on the front and titled with the scenes; Mrs. Robinson, signed Gainsborough - Venus & Aneas, signed N. Schindler - The Rape of Europa, signed J. Weigl - Music of Shepherd, signed K. Radler - Jupiter & Calisto, signed Konig - My Darling, signed H. Stadler - Poetry, signed K. Wildner - Mrs. Sheffield, signed Gainsborough - Venetian Doves, signed C. Herr - At The Source, signed A. Schuster - Morning Walk, signed Gainsborough & Venetian Ladies, signed Jos. Nigg. Plates are in very good condition with no breaks, cracks, chips or repairs, has minor surface scratches along the inner gold border where plates were stacked.
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Lot 3: Karpen Inlaid Mahogany Partners Desk
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Description: Karpen Inlaid Mahogany Partners Desk. The top is decorated with beautiful bookmatched graining and inlaid with an oak leaf, acorn & ribbon border. serpentine apron has a left hand drawer on each side and a faux drawer to the right, carved corners with oak leaves; the pierced carved legs have an intricate nouveau form with a central shield surrounded by heavily carved oak leaves and acorns and supported by a fancy pierced carved stretcher. Very unusual desk in excellent condition and original finish. 31 in. high x 52 in. wide x 32 in. deep.
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Lot 4: Tiffany Favrile Flori Form Vase
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Description: Tiffany Favrile Flori Form Vase. Gold iridescent vase has a ruffled rim, flared at the top, and inverted teardrop form with a single knob at the base of the stem and a round domical foot, has 10 vertical ribs running the length of the vase. Has a deep silvered iridescence with dark tones around the foot. In good condition, no breaks, chips cracks or repairs. Signed L.C. Tiffany Favrile, 2907 J. Stands 11.5 in. high
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Lot 5: Walnut Slant Front Desk
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Description: Walnut Slant Front Desk. Has beautiful burled walnut raised and inset panels throughout; arched crest with carved shield and gallery, single shelf with corbeled supports, drop front writing surface with multi compartment interior, maple embellishments and roll top center; the base has a single drawer over 2 doors. in very good condition and original finish; 74 in. high x 38 in. wide x 18 in. deep
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