Auction Preview: The International Sale at Freeman's, Philadelphia, May 29
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What: The International SaleWhere: Freeman's, 1808 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103When: May 29, 10:00 AMPublic Viewing: May 23, 10:00am-5:00pm; May 24th 10:00am-5:00pm; May 27th 12:00pm-5:00pm; May 28th 10:00am-5:00pm; By appointment only the mAuction Preview: The International Sale at Freeman's, Philadelphia, May 29
What: The International SaleWhere: Freeman's, 1808 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103When: May 29, 10:00 AMPublic Viewing: May 23, 10:00am-5:00pm; May 24th 10:00am-5:00pm; May 27th 12:00pm-5:00pm; May 28th 10:00am-5:00pm; By appointment only the morning of the saleTop Lots at the Sale:— «A large Grand Tour micromosaic of the Colosseum,» 19th century - Measured at H: 11, W: 16 3/4 in. (overall). Featured at lot 369. Estimate: 15,000 USD - 25,000 USD.— «A custom Danish sterling silver 16-piece flatware service for 12 with custom sideboard» - Georg Jensen and W. Pfeiffer, Copenhagen, circa 1933-1944. In the 'Acorn' pattern, comprising 12 each luncheon knives, dinner knives, dessert spoons, ice cream spoons, consomme spoons, tea spoons, salad forks, grapefruit spoons, seafood forks, fruit forks, and butter knives. Measured at H: 35 1/4, W: 70 1/2, D: 19 1/2 in. Weighable silver: 242 oz. t. Featured at lot 251. Estimate: 15,000 USD - 20,000 USD.— «A Bakhtiari Carpet,» West Persia, circa 1906 - Inscribed: «To the order of the highness Mr. Nasser Vakikhan Monazam al Molk Bakhtiari in the year 1324.» Measured at 23 ft. 8 in. x 14 ft. 7 in. Featured at lot 119. Estimate: 15,000 USD - 20,000 USD.— «A Laver Kerman Carpet,» Southeast Persia, circa 1900 - Measured at 26 ft. 3. in. x 20 ft. 10 in. Featured at lot 117. Estimate: 12,000 USD - 18,000 USD.— «A rare and unusual Northwest Persian figural Josheghan carpet,» 19th century or earlier - Accompanied by an extensive evaluation by John Kimberly Mumford dated November 29, 1915. Measured at 16 ft. 10 in. x 13 ft. 6 in. Featured at lot 120. Estimate: 10,000 USD - 20,000 USD.— «A Hellenistic Greek bronze statuette of a winged pterippus,» Greece, Hellenistic or Early Imperial, circa 1st century B.C. - Depicted leaping through the air, mounted on a wood stand. Measured at L: 2 1/2 in. Featured at lot 136. Estimate: 10,000 USD - 15,000 USD.— «At Low Tide, The Morning» (Trouville) - Andre Hambourg (French 1909-1999); Signed 'A Hambourg' bottom left; also signed with artist's initials and titled verso, oil on canvas. Measured at 19 3/4 x 28 3/4 in. (60.3 x 73cm). Featured at lot 535. Estimate: 10,000 USD - 15,000 USD.— «Ruhe Auf Der Flucht Nach Egypt (Rest on the Flight into Egypt)» - Hermann Kaulbach (german 1846-1909); Signed 'Herman [sic] Kaulbach' bottom left; also inscribed with title on partial label verso, oil on canvas. Measured at 75 5/8 x 59 5/8 in. (192.1 x 151.4cm). Featured at lot 528. Estimate: 8,000 USD - 12,000 USD.— «A fine Italian Renaissance carved walnut bambocci,» Tuscan, circa 1550 - Measured at H: 41, W: 62 1/2, D: 28 in. Featured at lot 357. Estimate: 8,000 USD - 12,000 USD.For details, visit: https://auctions.freemansauction.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more