Our Next Sale:

502 Irwin St. San Rafael, CA

FRI. DEC. 13, SAT. DEC. 14, SUN. DEC. 15

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Fine Jewelry: This month we’re offering a stunning diamond riviere necklace featuring one-hundred forty-five round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 11.00 carats total weight, articulating in 14k white gold, a delicately carved opal highlighted by diamonds, set in a 14k yellow gold pendant suspended by a 14k chain, a diamond and cultured pearl spray brooch and a lovely assortment of 14k rings set with gemstones, including opals, garnets, amethysts and cultured pearls.

Silver Jewelry: Silver is strong, with offerings including a unique Parenti cuff bracelet, a Mexican silver dragonfly brooch, Navajo turquoise squash blossom necklace and a huge selection of beaded necklaces.

Paintings: Original works by Michael Lawrence (b. November 7, 1943 in Los Angeles, California), son of tough guy actor Marc Lawrence. He lived in Italy beginning in 1951 after his father was blacklisted for testimony at the HUAC hearings. Michael graduated from UCLA with a BFA in 1966.

Cuban artist Eduardo Expósito González began work as a photographer. Later he studied drama for three years, and he also ran an art gallery. His professional contacts with respected artists in Cuba, such as Carlos Luna and Adrin Roberto, led to his involvement in the Cuban Center for Cultural Assets in the 1990s, and eventually he took up painting as a career.

In this month’s offerings there will be a number of original, vintage and antique oil paintings with various subject matters, these include an antique oil of a “Fisherman”, an antique oval “Portrait of a Young Girl”, and an antique “Portrait of a Gentleman”, a work by A. Bradley, a landscape by J. Pearson, an oil painting by American artist Richard DeTreville 1864-1929, and an unsigned oil, landscape of Santa Monica. Also Included are works by; Erik Mailick Dresden, Germany 1907-1990, he was an artist and illustrator generally worked in the wildlife genre; Rudy Cicarelli, E.V. Huff and Frank Koci who was born in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia 1904, active in San Francisco, CA, died in 1983.

Prints: Thomas Kinkade giclees and prints; a trio of collagraphs by Eduardo Guerra, lithographs by John Axton, Augustin Ubeda and Robin Morris; set of 6 architectural pieces by English engraver J. Carter(1798-1855).

Holloware: Three piece sterling silver tea set, Taxco sterling tray, Los Castillo large silverplate with stone work vase, In Presentation box, a set of Cartier salt and peppers.

Flatware: 48 piece Georg Jensen, Cypress pattern, 1953; 68 piece Reed & Barton, Georgian Rose pattern.

Currency & Coins: Coins, proof sets, 1970’s-1990’s; US uncirculated sets 1970’s-2000’s +; US proof,1968-1969 includes 40% silver half dollars; Morgan & Peace silver dollars; Misc 40% and 90% dimes, quarters and half dollars; US silver proof set 1997-1998 (40%); US silver proof Eisenhower dollar 1971-1973 (40%);US silver proof Eisenhower uncirculated dollars; also notable are 2 1909 VSB Pennies; Misc. foreign coins and collectible notes including US 1899 Certificate also known as the Horse Blanket Note; 1935 and 1957 US Silver Certificates, 1963 $2 silver certificates; High denomination notes including Singapore $50 & $100; Hong Kong $100 note, Polish $100 note, Czech Karun Notes, Arabia Emeritus $100 note, and scarce $5 and $20 polymer notes

Collectibles: Native American & various ethnic pottery, vases, bowls, cups, whistles and a Navajo multi-creature fetish necklace; vintage stone fruit collection; Christmas ornaments including Radko, Waterford and other crystal and sterling ornaments; Large Watermelon slice sculpture by Betty Spindler; R. John Wright Brownie series dolls in original boxes, Finegal Etamine damask Irish linen table set; Polished cabochon stones including picture jasper, agate, feldspar, etc; Nice amethyst boulder specimen. Medical human skull;Grouping of Ron Lee collectible figurines. Vintage Eames stool “C Shaped”, miscellaneous perfumes including vintage bottles and a “Bar-b-qued Rib” in acrylic

Glass: Baccarat stems 5.75, 6.25, and 7 inch. Set of six Baccarat highball glasses; various Steuben, Baccarat and other crystal bowls.

Porcelain: Miscellaneous figural porcelains, Lladro, covered Meissen Style Bowl, Majolica bird and shell motifs serving pieces; Weller Louwelsa.

General Collectibles: Cameras;Nikon FG, Nikon FE, Nikon F-501, Nikon AF N8008S, Canon Power Shot SD-990 (new in box), Olympus OM 10, miscellaneous accessories and lenses. Architectural fixtures, garden statuary and Potted palm; Canadian mid-century vases and bowls at greatly reduced prices; A 72 inch wooden ships wheel.

Books: Signed 1st edition of the Impossible Lives of Greta Wells by Greer; Chinese art books in both Chinese and English languages; volumes on Chinese & Japanese jades; 19th century bound periodicals; Aldous Huxley historical volumes; 12-volume handmade edition of Tobias Smollett c. 1902; 12-volume history set on France/England/Russia c. 1879; automobile enthusiast books; recipe and cookbooks; art and more.

LPs: A good collection of Blues, Jazz, 60’s and 70’s rock. Included are Sonny Terry, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Roland Kirk and Eric Dolphy

Stereo: Good selection of stereo equipment including B&W DM1 speakers, Miller and Kreisel THX 5 Speaker System, PR Mirae model M@ tower speakers, Bose 6 speaker system, Pair of Klipsch RB 10 speakers (NIB), Sony STR-DE197receiver (in box) ,Audio Research SP-5 preamp (as is), KLH Burwen Research TNE 7000A noise eliminator unit, McIntosh MC 2002 amp (tested, working), Micro Seiki DD-40 Turntable and other components;

Asian Collectibles: A variety of Chinese ceramic figures in the blanc de chine, famille rose and underglaze blue palettes, several Japanese Imari vases that has been converted into electrified lamps, a late 19th century Chinese export vase decorated with the ‘bok choy’ motif, various Chinese monochrome bowls, a large cast bronze Guanyin figure, a painted wood head of Guanyin in the Ming style, two Chinese enameled porcelain garden fish bowls.

Asian Furniture: A Japanese folding screen with openwork carved sides, Japanese hibachi, several Chinese lacquered cabinets, Chinese black lacquered folding screen soapstone inlay.

Antique Furniture: A Georgian mahogany bookcase; A Tiffany inspired stained glass display cabinet; an American Classical rosewood card table; A Victorian style staircase mirror and a pair of gilt Rococo wall sconces.

Contemporary Furniture:  A Ralph Lauren Design Pompeiian form cocktail table; Twelve C. Mariani Studio Italian chairs with Deco style upholstery; A large collection of Contemporary bleached oak and linen upholstered seating furniture. A selection of woven rattan seating.

Lighting: Hanging & Floor lamps: Pat: A Spanish Colonial wrought iron eight light chandelier, a Moderne clear glass sphere enclosing three lights, a Contemporary hewn stone obelisk floor lamp; multiple crystal drop chandeliers; porcelain urn shaped table lamps; brass and metal table lamps; figural table lamps; and more.

Household and Decorative Arts: Variety of studio art glass; Dansk cutlery; animal soapstone carvings; Neoclassical cut glass & gilt urns pair; Rosenthal porcelain tableware; variety of mantle clocks; amethyst & amber geodes; crystal decanters; collection of decorative balls & spheres; MCM black ceramic planter with animal form; decorative bronze animal figures; tall brass candle pricks; fireplace tool set with brass handles; assortment art studio ceramic pottery; Rosenthal art glass; crystal stemware, wine, sherbet, cordial, champagne, cognac; MCM sculptural art glass; heavy cut glass ice bucket; Royal Doulton figural mugs; assorted majolica, pitchers, sugars; Apilco France porcelain vessels; hand carved wooden pheasants signed by artist; Murano glass vase; Satsuma tea, creamer & sugar; Moorcroft covered dish; Mikasa bone china in the Harrow pattern; Wm Guerin & Co. Limoges tableware; Nancy Brady signed Guinea Hen carvings; Italian porcelain painted birds pair; large porcelain hens & chickens pairs; primitive carved wooden bowl; Lenox Weatherly pattern tableware; assortment of woven baskets in various sizes

Stone Works: Many Carved Neo-Classical Busts and Statues

Household: Featuring Christmas decor; household kitchen including copper cookware; glassware; silver plate service ware; ceramic serving platters and dishes;

Furniture: Multiple sets of patio furniture; Teak sectional patio seating with cushions; Pair of teak patio chairs with matching side tables; contemporary water fountain; marble top occasional patio tables; Bocce ball set; 1970's teak leaning staircase w/ handrail; faux Boxwood topiary balls & tree's; faux palm tree; assortment of concrete statuary and pedestals; rod iron decorative console table base; large outdoor urns; coral; iron candle pricks; iron marble top console table; wicker chair; round Redwood table with matching chairs; bar height iron table with chairs; pair of corbels; concrete base marble top outdoor table; metal card catalog type multi-drawer cabinet; iron bakers rack; snow sled

Statuary and Pottery: Pots both large and small; fun, decorative statuary; modern birdbath; laser cut artistic metal animal sculptures