Catherine Ross Trust, Art, Sculpture, Asian , African, Furniture
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Set in two rows are ten round brilliant cut diamonds. Total Approximately weight of all ten diamonds is 1.00 carat SI 1-2 clarity, H-1 color. 2.3 dwt (one diamond on the end has a chip)
David Yurman sterling, faceted smoky quartz and diamond ring. Set is one faceted smoky quartz measuring approximately 14.5 mm x 14.5 mm in size. Channel set on each side are four small round brilliant cut diamonds; (Size 5.25), (7.7 DWT)
A set of six colored crystal cordials by Saint-Louis. Saint-Louis colored stemware is produced in limited quantities and is highly regarded by collectors of fine French crystal — a rare opportunity to acquire a complete set.
This is a sterling silver teapot by Gorham in the classic "Plymouth" pattern, a Colonial Revival design. It has a paneled, fluted oval body on a stepped oval pedestal foot, a hinged domed lid with an urn-form finial, a gracefully curved spout, and an angular sterling handle fitted with two heat insulators. The base is marked with the Gorham lion–anchor–G hallmarks, "STERLING," pattern number "A2442," and "2 PINT." The teapot is monogrammed "S." Gross weight is approximately 21 troy ounces, including the handle insulators. Surface scratches and light wear are consistent with age and use. Please see photos for condition.
Italian-made musical jewelry box featuring decorative geometric and floral wood inlay, hinged lid and fitted interior. Includes key. Measures approximately 15" x 8" x 5". Condition: Light surface and handling wear consistent with age and use. Musical mechanism not tested unless otherwise noted. Includes key. See photographs.
Lelia Reich, "Leaf Me Alone," 1999. Limited-edition decorative sculpture depicting a colorful tree frog perched among leaves. Finished with richly colored enamel decoration and modeled naturalistic details. Copyright 1999 and numbered 24/2000 from the limited edition. Measures approximately 7.5" H x 6" W x 3" D. Condition: Displays well with minor surface wear consistent with age. See photographs.
Lundberg Studios, 1995. Handcrafted art glass globe featuring swirling multicolor decoration, displayed on an ornate brass-tone stand modeled with a coiled dragon supporting the globe. Signed and dated 1995. Approximately 8" overall height. Condition: Displays well with minor surface wear consistent with age. Glass should be inspected for chips or scratches and stand for finish wear. See photographs.
Decorative brass door knocker modeled in the form of a traditional Chinese dragon, with detailed scales, facial features and scrolling body. Asian-inspired architectural hardware with aged brass finish. Measures approximately 6" x 6".
Swiss musical jewelry box by Reuge, featuring an inlaid wood case with decorative marquetry and fitted interior. Rectangular form with hinged lid and quality Swiss musical movement. Measures approximately 14" W x 7" D x 4" H.
Group of four decorative Southeast Asian-style bronze figures depicting Thai classical dancers or celestial figures. Each is modeled in an elaborate traditional costume with tall pointed headdress, detailed jewelry and patterned garments. Dark green/verdigris patinated bronze finish with contrasting gilt decoration. Figures are depicted in various seated, kneeling and dancing poses. Modern decorative production. Set of four. plus one elephant the Tallest is 8" Condition: Overall good decorative condition with variations and wear to the gilt and patinated finishes. See photographs for details.
Chinese cloisonné enamel bowl featuring colorful chrysanthemums and birds against a rich blue ground. Floral and foliate decoration executed in multicolored enamels with visible wirework throughout, finished with gilt metal rim. Interior decorated with flowering branches, rockwork and birds. Condition: Displays well with expected surface wear and minor imperfections from age and use. See photographs for complete condition. 15"x6"
Collection of Egyptian Revival decorative carvings in various colored stones, including several stylized sarcophagus or mummy-form figures, a carved figure of Anubis, the jackal-headed Egyptian deity, and additional Egyptian-style figure. Various incised hieroglyphic and geometric details. Modern decorative pieces inspired by ancient Egyptian art. Group lot, sold together as shown. Condition: Various surface wear, scratches, small chips and imperfections. See photographs for individual condition.
Large Western decorative sculpture depicting a mustached cowboy wearing a broad-brimmed hat, red shirt, vest, chaps and boots, posed with a Western saddle, coiled lariat and cactus. Polychrome painted finish with heavily textured modeling. Appears to be cast resin/composition. Includes associated braided rope/whip as shown. Condition: Scattered finish wear, scratches and minor losses consistent with display and handling. See photographs for complete condition. Signed "S. Lee" 1978, 32" Tall
African decorative carved hardwood bust depicting a woman with elongated braided or stylized coiffure, finely incised hair and garment details, and a dark polished finish. Carved in the round with elongated neck and integral base. Unmarked as observed. Modern decorative African carving. Condition: Scattered surface wear, scratches and variations to the finish consistent with display and handling. See photographs for condition. 12"x6"x8"
This cast iron boot scraper is in the form of a Scottish Terrier. The dog stands alert on an oval base with ears up and tail raised, and wears a collar tied with a large bow. The coat is well detailed, with textured, wavy fur throughout. The upright scraper blade runs lengthwise behind the dog, between the head and tail. The base is drilled with holes so it can be anchored to a step or porch. It has a red-brown painted finish with darker highlights in the recesses. It's a charming and practical piece for a front entry, mudroom, or garden, and a nice find for Scottie collectors. It measures approximately 15" x 10" x 6". Condition: There is paint wear and flaking, mainly along the top edge of the blade, along with scattered surface wear and minor debris consistent with use. Please see photos for condition.
Group of three African carved wood decorative masks of varying form and finish. Includes a polychrome female-form mask with tall coiffure, pierced eyes and applied metal hoop earrings; a dark patinated mask with elongated face and arched crest; and a stylized mask with incised coiffure displayed on a metal stand. Hand-carved construction with painted, stained and patinated surfaces. Modern decorative examples inspired by traditional African mask forms. Condition: Surface wear, rubbing, scratches and scattered finish losses; the dark mask shows noticeable losses along the crest. See photographs for complete condition. the Tallest is 24" including Stand, the mask itself is 14"
This lot includes two large, colorful glazed ceramic rooster figures, a great pair for a farmhouse kitchen or country décor. One is Italian and one is Chinese. Red rooster: Brilliant red and golden-yellow plumage, a sweeping tail of green and magenta feathers, and a white breast. He stands among tall green grasses on a mossy rock base. White-and-brown rooster: Rendered in a more naturalistic palette, with a white neck ruff, brown and russet body feathers, and a tall arching tail of blue, green, and yellow. He stands on a sculpted green grass base. Both are hand-painted and glossy-glazed, with well-modeled combs, wattles, feathers, and feet. The tallest measures approximately 28". Condition: The red rooster has a chip and loss to the tip of one grass leaf at the base, exposing the white ceramic body. There is also minor glaze wear consistent with display. Please see photos for condition.
Home Studio Collection by Austin decorative sculpture depicting an elongated female figure in a dramatically flowing gown. Modernist composition featuring sweeping, deeply modeled folds of drapery and a simplified abstract female form. Finished in dark bronze tones with verdigris green highlights and rubbed copper-colored accents. Molded maker's mark on lower portion reading "Home Studio - Collection by Austin." Modern decorative sculpture, cast composition material. Condition: Scattered surface and finish wear consistent with age and display. See photographs for complete condition. 20"x14"x6"
Universal Statuary Corp. decorative sculpture depicting a kneeling nude woman with long flowing hair, modeled in a contemplative pose with one hand held to her chest. Finished in a distinctive green verdigris-style surface. Molded manufacturer's mark reads "Universal Statuary Corp., Chicago, © 1961, 125." American decorative sculpture, circa 1961. Condition: Scattered surface wear, scratches and finish variations consistent with age and display. See photographs for complete condition. 19" Tall
Large Chinese decorative sculpture modeled after a Tang Dynasty caparisoned horse. Standing horse depicted with arched neck, elaborate saddle and highly detailed relief-decorated saddle cloth, harness ornaments and stylized tack. Finished in an antiqued green, brown and ochre patina to simulate an excavated bronze or ancient surface. Mounted on rectangular plinth. Modern decorative reproduction inspired by ancient Chinese equestrian sculpture. Condition: Scattered surface wear, rubbing and variations to the antiqued finish. See photographs for complete condition. Made of Composition of Sort, 24"x20"x6"
African decorative carved stone bust depicting a woman with an elongated high topknot hairstyle. Finely carved with extensive linear coiffure decoration, facial scarification-style details, earrings and patterned necklace or collar. Gray-green mottled stone with polished and carved surfaces. Modern African decorative carving. Condition: Overall good decorative condition with scattered surface wear, scratches and natural variations in the stone. See photographs for complete condition. 13"x5"x6"
Large antique hand-hewn and worked wooden mechanical component, believed to be an early wagon wheel hub or related agricultural component, repurposed as a sculptural decorative object. Heavy timber construction with a swollen central section featuring multiple rectangular mortises, longitudinal tooling and extensive age-related checking. Presented horizontally on a later custom black metal display stand. Retains a weathered, untouched surface emphasizing the object's original utilitarian construction and transformation into found-object art. Condition: Extensive age checking, splits, abrasions, staining and surface wear consistent with an early utilitarian wooden component. Later display stand. See photographs. 22"x8"x13"
Detailed scale model of a historic field artillery cannon featuring a polished brass barrel mounted on a wooden carriage. Constructed with large wooden spoked wheels having metal tires, wood trail, brass and metal hardware, chains and various functional-style fittings. Well-detailed decorative model based on 19th-century field artillery. Condition: Scattered surface wear, tarnish and oxidation to metal components and minor wear to wood finish. See photographs for complete condition. 20"x10"x8"
Large limited-edition wildlife sculpture by Jacques and Mary Regat, depicting two bears fishing in a rocky stream with several fish incorporated into the composition. Naturalistically modeled with detailed fur, fish and rockwork, with variegated brown and green patinated finish. Mounted on a shaped hardwood plinth. Signed Regat, bearing the artists' monogram, dated © 1990, and numbered 38/60 from an edition of 60. Condition: Scattered surface and patina wear consistent with age and display; minor wear to hardwood base. See photographs. 20"x12"x12"
Mary Regat (American, b. 1943), 1980. Limited-edition bronze wildlife sculpture depicting an adult musk ox and calf standing together on rocky terrain. The adult is modeled with a long shaggy coat and curved horns, with the calf positioned alongside. Brown patinated bronze with lighter rubbed highlights emphasizing the coat, horns and rocky groundwork. Mounted on a shaped hardwood plinth. Signed M. Regat, dated © 1980, and numbered 19/25 from the limited edition of 25. Condition: Displays well with scattered surface and patina wear consistent with age; minor wear to hardwood base. See photographs. 12"x8"x8"
Two large Southwest Native American-style Kachina figures of differing forms. One features a carved and painted bird-form mask with brightly colored feather headdress, fur body covering, leather and textile embellishments. The second features a white painted figure with fur, feather and leather elements, raised arms, spotted decoration and painted geometric apron, mounted on a natural wood-slab base. One base bears handwritten inscriptions/signature, presently unidentified. Condition: Scattered wear, losses and displacement to feathers, fur, leather and applied decoration consistent with age and display. See photographs. the Tallest is 17", One is Signed (HON) the White Bear by Illegible Artist
Group of three Chinese cloisonné enamel decorative vessels comprising a tall baluster-form vase, covered tripod censer, and small covered hexagonal jar. The vase features a gilt ground densely decorated with colorful floral and scrolling designs. The tripod censer has a turquoise-blue ground with floral and animal decoration, gilt-metal elephant-form feet, and upward-curving handles with geometric key-fret decoration. The small hexagonal covered jar features figural landscape panels surrounded by green, blue and gilt enamel decoration. Condition: Scattered surface wear, tarnish and oxidation to exposed metal, with minor enamel imperfections consistent with age and display. See photographs. the Tallest is 7"
Pair of highly detailed Japanese samurai warrior figures by Veronese Design, including an armored standing warrior and a kneeling archer with drawn bow. Bronzed and hand-colored cold-cast resin construction with elaborate armor, weapons, and textured bases. Undersides retain Veronese-marked felt coverings. Material: Cold-cast resin / bronzed polyresin Maker: Veronese Design Period: Contemporary decorative/collector production the Tallest is 10", Both are Signed "Frost,"
Chinese carved hardstone decorative vessel of archaistic form, elaborately carved with opposing dragon heads, scaled bodies, scrolling wings and geometric openwork details. Pale celadon-green stone with darker green, brown and russet mottling throughout. Presented on a fitted carved hardwood stand. Likely 20th century. Stone composition untested; possibly serpentine or similar jade-like hardstone. Condition: Natural inclusions, color variations and surface irregularities throughout. Scattered wear and minor abrasions consistent with display. Inspect photographs for possible small edge losses to projecting elements. Hardwood stand with minor wear. 10"x8"x4.5", Some Chips, Likely 20th Century Piece
Matched pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases of compressed globular form with slender flaring necks. Each decorated with large multicolored floral blossoms and scrolling foliage against an elaborate gilt ground of tightly arranged wirework scrolls. Gilt-metal rims and foot rims. Each presented on a carved dark hardwood display stand. 20th Century the Height is 7.5"
Chinese carved rose quartz sculpture depicting a cluster of peaches among leafy branches and blossoms, finely carved in relief and openwork. The translucent pale pink stone displays natural variations from blush pink to nearly colorless areas with characteristic internal clouding and inclusions. Presented on a fitted carved hardwood stand. Traditional peach imagery in Chinese decorative arts symbolizes longevity and immortality. Condition: Natural fissures, inclusions and color variations inherent to the stone. Scattered surface wear and minor abrasions; projecting leaves and blossoms should be inspected for possible small chips or losses. Hardwood stand with minor wear. See photographs. Likely date: 20th century. Dimensions: 7"x3"x6"
Chinese cloisonné enamel bowl of compressed circular form, decorated inside and out with flowering prunus branches and birds against a rich blue enamel ground. Interior centered by a bird perched among pink and white blossoms, with extensive gilt-wire cloud and diaper-pattern decoration. Broad green border with scrolling motifs and gilt-metal rim. Condition: Scattered enamel and surface wear, light scratches, tarnish and oxidation consistent with age and display. See photographs. 20th Century Dimensions: 8.5"x2.5"
Set of three Chinese figural carvings depicting the traditional Fu, Lu and Shou star gods, symbols of good fortune, prosperity and longevity. Each standing figure is intricately carved with patterned robes and attributes, accented with finely incised polychrome decoration in muted red, green, black and brown. Shou, god of longevity, depicted with characteristic elongated forehead, staff and peach. Each mounted on a fitted carved hardwood display stand. Condition: Scattered surface wear and discoloration consistent with age and display. Examine photographs for minor losses, cracks or repairs. Hardwood stands with scattered wear. Resin 20th century. Dimensions: 6.25" Tall
Chinese carved hardstone figure of Budai, the Laughing Buddha, depicted seated in flowing robes with exposed belly and smiling expression. Carved from translucent pale celadon to yellow-green stone with subtle natural color variation. Presented on a fitted red-stained hardwood display stand. Condition: Natural inclusions and color variations to stone; scattered surface wear and minor abrasions consistent with display. Stand with finish wear. See photographs. 20th century. Dimensions: 8"x4.5"x5.5"


















































