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  • Mid-Century Modern chrome armchair
    Estimate
    $80 - $125
    Lot 3097

    Mid-Century Modern chrome armchair

    Est.
    $80 - $125
  • David Gerstein, bicycle built for two sculpture
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 3098

    David Gerstein, bicycle built for two sculpture

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Modernist chromed steel bar cart
    Estimate
    $60 - $80
    Lot 3099

    Modernist chromed steel bar cart

    Est.
    $60 - $80
  • James Rosenquist, (3) lithographs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 3100

    James Rosenquist, (3) lithographs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • George Nelson, full-size teak headboard
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3101

    George Nelson, full-size teak headboard

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Charles Bragg, bronze sculpture, 1988
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3102

    Charles Bragg, bronze sculpture, 1988

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Al Blaustein, (5) artist's proof etchings
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3103

    Al Blaustein, (5) artist's proof etchings

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Decorative mercury glass group
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 3104

    Decorative mercury glass group

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    $60 - $80
  • Custom upholstered wing chair
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3105

    Custom upholstered wing chair

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Dogon Peoples, large warrior on horseback
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3106

    Dogon Peoples, large warrior on horseback

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Collection African tribal beaded jewelry
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3107

    Collection African tribal beaded jewelry

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • (7) African tribal beaded skirts & (1) textile
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3108

    (7) African tribal beaded skirts & (1) textile

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Group assorted ethnographic jewelry and beads
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    $80 - $125
    Lot 3109

    Group assorted ethnographic jewelry and beads

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    $80 - $125
  • African pottery group
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3110

    African pottery group

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    $100 - $150
  • (7) African textiles, incl. Kuba & Ndebele
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3111

    (7) African textiles, incl. Kuba & Ndebele

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • African tribal artifact collection
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3112

    African tribal artifact collection

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Group (9) African baskets and woven objects
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3113

    Group (9) African baskets and woven objects

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Kuba Peoples, (3) textiles
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3114

    Kuba Peoples, (3) textiles

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Yaka Peoples, (2) initiation masks
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3115

    Yaka Peoples, (2) initiation masks

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Group African beaded accessories, incl. Zulu
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3116

    Group African beaded accessories, incl. Zulu

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Group Tutsi Agaseki baskets, incl. nesting sets
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3117

    Group Tutsi Agaseki baskets, incl. nesting sets

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Group African beaded accessories, incl. Zulu
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3118

    Group African beaded accessories, incl. Zulu

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Group (9) African baskets and woven objects
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3119

    Group (9) African baskets and woven objects

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Group (8) tribal beaded accessories
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3120

    Group (8) tribal beaded accessories

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Ewe Peoples, very large 'Venavi' figure
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3121

    Ewe Peoples, very large 'Venavi' figure

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Group tribal style rattles & drums, incl. Cherokee
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    $80 - $125
    Lot 3122

    Group tribal style rattles & drums, incl. Cherokee

    Est.
    $80 - $125
  • Senufo Peoples, Kpele mask, ex Wright
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 3123

    Senufo Peoples, Kpele mask, ex Wright

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • (3) Benin and Ife style African bronzes
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3124

    (3) Benin and Ife style African bronzes

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    $100 - $150
  • South African School, large oil on canvas, 2010
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 3125

    South African School, large oil on canvas, 2010

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Belter Meeks (attrib.) rosewood parlor chair
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3126

    Belter Meeks (attrib.) rosewood parlor chair

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Large Victorian painted giltwood mirror
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3127

    Large Victorian painted giltwood mirror

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Group (5) Roseville pottery vases
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3128

    Group (5) Roseville pottery vases

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Florence Hasenflug, large oil on canvas
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3129

    Florence Hasenflug, large oil on canvas

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Janna Ugone, artisan table lamp
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 3130

    Janna Ugone, artisan table lamp

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • "Palladium" reverse-glass painted poster
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3132

    "Palladium" reverse-glass painted poster

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Martin Russell Art Deco style lighted plaque
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 3133

    Martin Russell Art Deco style lighted plaque

    Est.
    $60 - $80
  • Charles Emile Jacques, watercolor on paper
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 3134

    Charles Emile Jacques, watercolor on paper

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Edwardian inlaid mahogany shaving stand
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3135

    Edwardian inlaid mahogany shaving stand

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    $100 - $150
  • Combat artist painting, John F. Kennedy's PT 109
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3136

    Combat artist painting, John F. Kennedy's PT 109

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Pair brass dolphin andirons
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    $80 - $125
    Lot 3137

    Pair brass dolphin andirons

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    $80 - $125
  • Charles Rowbotham, watercolor on paper, 1883
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3138

    Charles Rowbotham, watercolor on paper, 1883

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • (3) American silver plated hot water pitchers
    Estimate
    $70 - $100
    Lot 3139

    (3) American silver plated hot water pitchers

    Est.
    $70 - $100
  • Chinese oxblood red glazed porcelain dish
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3140

    Chinese oxblood red glazed porcelain dish

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Marcantonio Raimondi, etching
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3141

    Marcantonio Raimondi, etching

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Costa Rican carved volcanic stone idol
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3142

    Costa Rican carved volcanic stone idol

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    $100 - $150
  • Tony Mattei, mixed media on paper, 1940
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 3143

    Tony Mattei, mixed media on paper, 1940

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • (2) Japanese Nabeshima footed dishes
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 3144

    (2) Japanese Nabeshima footed dishes

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Modern School, vintage painted steel stabile
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 3145

    Modern School, vintage painted steel stabile

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

ABC: Estate Finds & Books, Day 3 of 3 by Millea Bros. Ltd.

This 3-day sale offers a wide selection of furniture, Art Deco and modern design, Asian art, decorative objects, artworks and books sourced from notable New York City and New Jersey estates. Showcasing a broad selection, the offerings include European glassware, majolica, porcelain, and dinnerware from a distinguished estate in Litchfield, Connecticut, as well as Folk Art, and Native American and African Tribal baskets, pottery, and objects from the esteemed collection of Paul J. Smith, a renowned NYC Arts Administrator, Curator, and Artist. The third day highlights include Asian arts from China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia, African arts and artifacts, an extensive collection of Murano glass and ceramic tableware and decorative objects. Additionally, over 100 lots of books, maps, and ephemera are featured, with titles from The Limited Editions Club, leatherbound literary sets, works by the Brontes, Shakespeare, Willa Cather, and titles on Art and Artists, including catalogues raisonné.

PREVIEW
Plan your conquest in advance! Limited previews will be held by appointment only. Give us a call or email to schedule a time slot with one of our staff. Our online catalog contains condition reports for each lot along with multiple images. If you require any further details our staff will be happy to answer condition questions and fulfill photo requests.

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Millea Bros. Ltd.
Boonton, NJ 07005
United States

info@milleabros.com

Phone:+1 9733771500

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. MILLEA BROS. DOES NOT MAINTAIN AN IN-HOUSE SHIPPING DEPARTMENT OR PROVIDE PACK/SHIP QUOTES. A list of professional shippers for your consideration is provided on our website: https://www.milleabros.com/faq/#shipping PROPERTY PICK-UP/SHIPPING/STORAGE POLICY: Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from our auction gallery (607 Myrtle Ave, Boonton) at his/her risk and expense. Winning bidders must either organize collection of their purchase(s) directly with a pack/ship professional of their choice or pickup their purchase(s) in person. Collection of purchases is by appointment only and must be made within ten (10) business days following the auction event. Items not picked up within this timeframe may be subject to storage fees. After (60) days post-sale, unclaimed lots will be considered abandoned property. A list of professional shippers for your consideration is provided on our website: milleabros.com/faq/#shipping.. We are happy to facilitate arrangements and help in any way we can.

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Terms & Conditions

The property listed in this auction catalog will be offered by Millea Bros. Ltd. (Millea Bros.) as owner or as agent for their consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Millea Bros. Ltd. By placing a bid, whether present in the saleroom or by any other means, the buyer (bidder, purchaser) agrees to be bound by the following conditions of sale: 1) All property is sold in "as is" condition and all sales are final. Neither Millea Bros. nor their consignor(s) makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the property or the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, age, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. Original provenance documentation depicted in the item listings may be replaced with copies at the auctioneer's discretion. This documentation is provided as a courtesy to the bidder. 2) The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid and shall advance the bid at his/her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has absolute discretion to determine the successful buyer or to re-sell the disputed lot. If a dispute arises after the sale, Millea Bros.' record of the successful buyer and final sale price shall be conclusive. Millea Bros. reserves the right to withdraw, combine or divide any lot at any time before bidding commences. 3) The auctioneer has sole and exclusive discretion, and authority to regulate the following bidding increments: $0 - $250 ................$10 $251 - $750 ..............$25 $751 - $1,500 ............$50 $1,501 - $5,000 ........$100 $5,001 - $10,000 .......$250 $10,001 - $50,000 .....$500 $50,001 - $100,000 ....$1,000 $100,001 - $150,000 ...$2,500 $150,001 - and up ....$5,000 4) Some lots offered for sale may be subject to a reserve, which is a confidential minimum price below which a lot will not be sold. Under no circumstance will a reserve exceed the low estimate of the lot being offered. Consignors are prohibited from bidding on their own property, however, the auctioneer may implement reserves by bidding on behalf of the consignor. If bids on a lot fail to reach the reserve, the lot will be "passed" or "bought-in". 5) Absentee, telephone, and Internet bidding is offered as a convenience to our customers and, while we will make every effort to carry out your instructions, Millea Bros. cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions resulting in failure to execute your absentee and/or telephone bids. 6) Users of third-party internet bidding services shall indemnify and hold Millea Bros. and its consignors harmless against any claim arising out of or resulting from the use of such Internet Bidding Services, including all losses, damages, liabilities, and all fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with any claim. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Millea Bros. and its consignors be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use Internet Bidding Services. 7) Title of each lot passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder. Thereafter, any loss by fire, theft, breakage, or any other cause is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Merchandise must be packed and transported by the purchaser at his/her own risk and expense. If any employee or recommended agent of Millea Bros. shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the purchaser and Millea Bros. shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by such employee or agent. Under no circumstances will Millea Bros.' liabilities to a purchaser exceed the purchase price actually paid. 8) The purchase price of each lot shall be the amount of the successful bid plus a twenty five percent (25%) buyer's premium. Unless exempt by law, all purchases, including buyer's premium, are subject to all state and local taxes applicable at the time of payment. 9) All payments are due immediately upon receipt of invoice. Payments will be accepted by cash, bank transfer, or check. Non-US purchasers must make payment using a US-dollar denominated check. Credit card payments are also accepted, for an additional fee, but only under the following conditions: 1) the invoice is less than $2,000; 2) the credit card is swiped and an original signed receipt can be obtained at the time of the transaction or payment is made directly via our online invoice. Property purchased during the auction may not be removed until the full purchase price, including buyer's premium and all applicable taxes, have been paid. Millea Bros. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Millea Bros. a handling charge of $35 for any check returned for insufficient funds. A service charge of 1.5% will be added each month to unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. Any invoice not paid in full within thirty (30) days after the auction may be cancelled and the sale rescinded without further notice to the purchaser. 10) Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from "the auction site" (Millea Bros. Auction Gallery, 607 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005) at his/her risk and expense. Buyer must either organize collection of their purchase(s) directly with a pack/ship professional of their choice or pickup their purchase(s) in person. Collection of purchase(s) from the auction site are by appointment only and must be made within ten (10) business days following the auction event. After that period, each lot not removed from our premises will be subject to a one-time $25 handling fee and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot per day, regardless of lot size or value. After sixty (60) days post-sale, unclaimed lots will be considered abandoned and title of ownership will pass to Millea Bros. Ltd. 11) If any applicable conditions contained herein are not complied with by the purchaser, Millea Bros. may, in addition to other remedies available by law; (a) hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; (b) retain any payment made by the purchaser, and/or (c) cancel the sale and resell the property without reserve and the original purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and added cost. NOTE REGARDING ANIMAL MATERIALS Certain property contained in this catalog may be constructed from, or may incorporate animal materials, and may require a license, permit or certificate for exportation or resale. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain appropriate licenses. The sale of a lot will not be canceled if a purchaser cannot obtain the appropriate license, permit or certificate. CITES documents are not provided unless specified in the lot description.