James Amster, silver & Asian auction 2014-06-02 Auction - 135 Price Results - Hudson Valley Auctioneers LLC Beacon NY in NY
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Martele sterling silver bowl by GorhamGrand tour bronze Arc d' Triomphe, late 19th CSurreal oil, "the colorist", sgd. Harold Sterner
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Beacon, NY, United States
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James Amster, silver & Asian auction

Featuring an important sale with the collection of noted Manhattan Interior decorator & antique dealer James (Jimmy) Amster at its center James Amster was the creator of "Amster Yard", an artist community enclave of apartments and offices located on East 49th St. whose tenants included Isamu Noguchi. In addition there are quality additions from several Hudson Valley estates including an important collection of silver, fine art, furniture & a great selection of mid Century modern. Furniture to include fine antiques as well as mid Century modern including pieces by Ed Wormley, Dunbar, Paul McCobb, Maitland-Smith & Harvey Probber. Important estate silver including a magnificent Martele sterling bowl by Gorham, a large set of Versailles pattern flatware by Gorham, large set Francis I flatware by Reed & Barton, as well as additional flatware, hollowware & serving pieces by Gorham, Tiffany, Black Starr, Cartier & more. Art, oils, watercolors, etchings & litho?s include works by J.C. Ibbetson, Abraham Pether, Jan Walraven, Piet Mondriaan, Charles Thornely, Harrington Fitzgerald, Leslie Smythe, Harold Sterner, Luther van Gorder, de Toulouse-Lautrec, Marcel Vertes, Benito Quinquela Martin & more. Noteworthy as well are a pair of Venetian terra cotta figures inlaid with seashells, a pair 18th C. tole paint decorated figural planters, a pre-Aztec wood cup from Edwin Allan Lightner, former Ambassador to Libya, grand tour arc d? Triomphe, pair large Mettlach cameo plaques, Bru porcelain doll, Minton Majolica & Parian, bronze lamps, medallions (purple heart), 5 early Icons, bronze figure by Charles Anfrie, a large eye dazzler Navajo blanket & more. Asian & Persian includes several Chinese watercolors, bronze Buddha?s, painted miniatures, Silver, fine porcelain, two fine Chinese porcelain plaques, fines silk rug & more. Folk includes several pieces of furniture, weathervanes, crocks, decoys, fabrics & more. Please visit our company website for additional images & info.
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Pair Asian bronze duck containers: Pair bronze duck containers, 19th Century, possibly earlier, of natural form with smaller ducks as finial, on octagonal base Dimensions: 9.25" long, 11 5/8" tall Condition: Good, triangle cut out
0101: Pair Asian bronze duck containersEst. $100-$500
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A set 8 Chinese paintings,: A set 8 Chinese paintings, originally these were part of a large scroll, color on silk Dimensions: 10" by 15.25" average Condition: signs of earlier, previous restorations, matted and gilt frames
0103: A set 8 Chinese paintings,Est. $100-$500
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Pair small Chinese vases,: Pair small Chinese vases Dimensions: 6" tall Condition: Good, signed, Provenance: from the collection of noted Manhattan Interior decorator & antique dealer James (Jimmy) Amster.James Amster was
0106: Pair small Chinese vases,Est. $100-$500
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Japanese bronze rabbit, Meiji period: Japanese bronze rabbit, Meiji period Dimensions: 6.5" Condition: good, note hole in back Provenance: from the collection of noted Manhattan Interior decorator & antique dealer James (Jimmy)
0112: Japanese bronze rabbit, Meiji periodEst. $100-$500
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Green Asian Ceramic Fish Vase: Ceramic green Asian fish vase (note was originally photographed as lamp, took apart because of multiple request for base picture.) Condition: repair to fin Condition: 15" tall Provenance: from
0113: Green Asian Ceramic Fish VaseEst. $100-$500
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Blanc de Chine libation cup: Blanc de Chine libation cup on carved wood stand Dimensions: 3" tall Condition:good Provenance: from the collection of noted Manhattan Interior decorator & antique dealer James (Jimmy)
0114: Blanc de Chine libation cupEst. $100-$500
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Watercolor, Chinese scene, signed: Watercolor, Chinese scene, signed Dimensions: Site, 22.25" by 51" Condition:good, framed
0115: Watercolor, Chinese scene, signedEst. $100-$500
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Chinese watercolor, birds, signed: Chinese watercolor, birds on a blossom branch, signed upper left with extensive writing, 13" by 17", in good condition
0117: Chinese watercolor, birds, signedEst. $100-$500
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Large Chinese oil on linen, signed: Large painting on linen (or silk) Chinese warriors on horseback, two seal marks on upper left, no calligraphy.Fabric is loose, images are not of the best quality because the painting is behind glass,
0118: Large Chinese oil on linen, signedEst. $100-$500
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Pre Inca wooden cup: A remarkable wooden cup with remnants of inlay or paint decoration, this cup came from Mr. Edwin Allan Lightner, ex-Envoy and former United States Ambassador to Libya. While serving in Santiago,
0120: Pre Inca wooden cupEst. $100-$500
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Marble bust, head of Menander,: Marble bust, head of Menander Dimensions: 17.25" tall. Condition:repair to neck, chip to base Provenance: from the collection of noted Manhattan Interior decorator & antique dealer James (Jimmy)
0123: Marble bust, head of Menander,Est. $100-$500
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Bronze, "Caesar", on marble base: Bronze, "Caesar", on marble base, unsigned Dimensions: 30.5" total height Condition: Good Provenance: from the collection of noted Manhattan Interior decorator & antique dealer James (Jimmy)
0124: Bronze, "Caesar", on marble baseEst. $100-$500
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