2026 Major Spring Americana & Chinese Auction Featuring Items From the John D Rockefeller III Estate Archives - Page 3 of 13

Lot 102: Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of the Virgin

Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of the Virgin
carved wood sculpture depicting the Virgin standing upon clouds, traces of polychrome and gilt decoration, probably European, 18th-19th century
height 15 inches
Provenance: Purchased in 1974 for $1,000 per family database records

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 103: Nottingham Marble Fragment Representing Saint George’s Dragon

Nottingham Marble Fragment Representing Saint George’s Dragon
carved marble architectural fragment depicting the head of a dragon, rendered projecting snout and open mouth in high relief, mounted on a modern base
English, likely Nottingham school, 15th century
height 6 inches, length 9 inches
Provenance: Wilkinson & Company Inc., New Jersey, 4/4/1989 ($2,250) copy of sale receipt available

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 104: Carved Stone Fragment depicting the Crucifixion a figure of Christ on the Cross

Carved Ecclesiastical Stone Fragment of the Crucifixion
depicting a figure of Christ on the Cross, set in an architectural niche, background elements including buildings and a tree in relief. Likely European, medieval or later
height 7 inches, width 6 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction, Maine, 2/11/2017 ($1,900) copy of receipt available

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 105: Limestone Figure of the Virgin and Child

Limestone Figure of the Virgin and Child
carved limestone figure depicting the Virgin Mary seated and holding the Christ Child, probably European
height 9 1/2 inches
Provenance: Purchased from Thomaston Place Auction Galleries 2/02/2013 for $1,100 per family database records

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 106: Southern French Romanesque Limestone Corbel

Southern French Romanesque Limestone Corbel
carved in high relief as a grotesque or demonic figure exaggerated facial features and contorted body, likely originally an architectural support element, the surface weathered texture consistent with age, possibly 12th century
height 9 1/2 inches, depth 5 inches
Provenance: Sotheby’s, European Works of Art, Sale 5881, 6/22/1989, Lot 11 ($660) copy of sale receipt available

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 107: Carved Marble Lion Mask Mortar

Carved Marble Lion Mask Mortar
carved stone mortar of circular form having thick rolled rim, flanked by opposing lion mask handles in relief, body having a band of fluting beneath the rim and a lower register of stylized foliate carving
height 8 inches, diameter 17 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auctions, Maine Lot 197, 2/06/2010 ($2,070) (per accompanying catalog reference and family records)

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 108: Stone Gargoyle Statue

Stone Gargoyle Statue
or building devil, having winged figure on base, repairs
height 25 inches
Provenance: Urban Archaeology, Spring Street, New York, 3/29/1988 ($1,400) copy of receipt available

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 109: Floris De Cuyper (Belgian 1875-1965)

Floris De Cuyper (Belgian 1875-1965)
Madonna and Child (Mater Amabilis)
Bronze sculpture depicting the Virgin holding the Christ Child in a close, intimate embrace, her gaze cast downward in a sorrowful expression
Signed Floris De Cuyper
height 19 1/2 inches; width 6 1/2 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 109A: Lalique Frosted Crystal Madonna and Child

Lalique Frosted Crystal Madonna and Child
depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child both in halos, signed “Lalique France” in engraved script on the lower side, on black lacquered base
height 13 1/2 inches

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot 110: Continental Ecclesiastical Figure

Continental Ecclesiastical Figure
carved wood ecclesiastical figure depicting a standing saint having outstretched hands, retaining traces of original polychrome decoration, repairs to the arms, Continental, 17th century
height 19 inches
Provenance: Purchased from Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, 3/01/2019 for ($800) copy of sale receipt available

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 111: Carved Wooden Group of the Virgin, Saint Anne, and the Christ Child

Carved Wooden Group of the Virgin, Saint Anne, and the Christ Child
carved wood religious group depicting the Virgin and Saint Anne seated the Christ Child between them, probably European, late 19th-early 20th century
height 17 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auctions, 2/11/2017, Lot 342 ($450)

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 112: Three German Carved Religious Figures

Three German Carved Religious Figures to include
carved and polychrome Christ crucified along with carved wood Madonna and child, length 24 inches, both wall hangings
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction, Maine, 3/29/2014 ($400) copy of receipt available
along with carved Madonna and Child replica

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 113: Italian Painted and Gilt Figure of Saint Michael

Italian Painted and Gilt Figure of Saint Michael
carved wood figure depicting Saint Michael standing over a defeated demon, the figure polychrome decoration and gilt highlights, raised on an integral base, accompanied by an old Sotheby’s label, Italy, 15th century
height 25 inches without stand, total 29 inches
Provenance: Sotheby’s, Sale 5717, Lot 9 (per label and accompanying catalog reference) purchased for $1,050 per family database records

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 114: Italian Wood Figure of a Male Saint

Italian Wood Figure of a Male Saint
carved wood figure depicting a male saint, retaining much of its original polychrome decoration, one glass eye, head previously detached and reattached, right arm missing, Italy, late 17th century
height 15 inches

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 115: Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Figure of The Virgin Mary

Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Figure of The Virgin Mary
carved wood figure depicting the robed Madonna standing upon clouds a cherub below, retaining much of its original polychrome decoration, left hand missing, 18th century or earlier
figure height 27 1/2 inches, overall height 29 inches
Provenance: Sotheby’s Sale, Lot 124 (per accompanying catalog reference)

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 116: Persian Armor Group

Persian Armor Group
three-piece Persian armor group to include a steel shield (dhal) interior leather grips, a domed steel helmet chainmail aventail, and a matching steel forearm guard (bazuband), each having engraved foliate ornament and panels of Persian script, traces of gold inlay, 19th century or earlier
shield diameter 18 1/2 in.
Provenance: Purchased at a German antique shop on March 14th, 1970 for 120 Deutsche Mark (Approximately $350) per family database records

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 116A: Javanese Kris-Blade Spear / Long-Handled Dagger

Javanese Kris-Blade Spear / Long-Handled Dagger
Indonesia, Java, 18th-19th century. Carved hardwood shaft and matching carved wood scabbard decorated with stylized foliate motifs, fitted with a narrow slightly curved blade displaying flowing pamor (kris-style pattern welded steel), a traditional ceremonial weapon form related to Javanese kris and spear traditions, associated with courtly arms and heirloom objects (pusaka)

Estimate: $100 - $200

Lot 117: Two Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Santos Figures

Two Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Santos Figures
one depicting the Virgin and Child, the Christ Child held at the hip, the other a crowned female saint holding a book, both carved in the round, remnants of polychrome and gilt decoration, 18th/19th century
height 14 1/2 inches
Provenance: DuMouchelles Auction Gallery, 3/17/2015, ($550) copy of sale receipt available

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 118: Terracotta Group of a Satyr, Bacchante, and Two Infant Satyrs

Terracotta Group of a Satyr, Bacchante, and Two Infant Satyrs
terracotta figural group depicting a Bacchante a satyr and two infant satyrs seated upon a naturalistic base. as is condition repairs; the female figure’s head reattached and loose. mounted on a circular base.
height 21 1/2 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 119: Three Painted Carved Religious Figures

Three Painted Carved Religious Figures
18th to 19th century
tallest 18 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy of Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 120: German Carved Oak Figure of a Saint, 18th Century

German Carved Oak Figure of a Saint, 18th Century
A carved oak standing figure of a nun, depicted wearing a full habit deeply folded drapery and holding a Bible in her left hand. The figure retains a rich, naturally aged surface warm patination. Rendered simplified facial features and elongated vertical proportions typical of devotional sculpture of the period
height 35 inches
Provenance: Phillips Auction, New York, Sale NY830, Lot 134 (per accompanying catalog reference, label and family records)

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 121: Tyrolean Pine Wood Figure of a Female Saint, 16th Century

Tyrolean Pine Wood Figure of a Female Saint, 16th Century
A carved pine wood figure of a veiled female saint, standing one hand raised to her chest and the other holding a book. The figure displays characteristic late-Gothic Tyroeon or Alpine features, including the elongated proportions, deeply folded drapery, and serene, introspective expression. Evidence of period tooling and original surface texture remains.
height 29 inches
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, Lot 11 ($3,734) (per accompanying catalog reference, label and family records)

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 122: Two Carved Wooden Madonna Figures

Two Carved Wooden Madonna Figures
one carved in walnut out polychrome decoration, the other retaining traces of polychrome.
likely European, 18th-19th century
heights 14 inches with stand
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auctions Maine, 8/25/2012, Lot 277 ($400)

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 123: Austrian Polychrome Wood Group of the Virgin and Child

Austrian Polychrome Wood Group of the Virgin and Child
carved polychrome wood figure depicting the Virgin standing on a globe and crushing the serpent, the Christ Child in her arms surmounted by halo of stars behind her head, raised on a later base
height 14 inches
Provenance: Sothebys Sale, Lot 106 ($467) (per accompanying catalog reference and sticker label)
Property of a New York Estate

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 124: Italian Religious Gilt and Polychrome Wood Carving

Italian Religious Gilt and Polychrome Wood Carving
carved wood figure of the Virgin standing upon a crescent moon and cherub heads, retaining much of its original polychrome and gilt decoration, raised on an integral base, probably Italy, 17th/18th century.
height 9 inches with stand
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction, Maine, 2/13/2016, Lot 267 ($750)

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 125: Archaic Greek Style Alabaster Oil Lamp

Archaic Greek Style Alabaster Oil Lamp
Etruscan type carved alabaster grease lamp having open receptacle, elongated bill-form wick holder, and spooled columnar base for carrying, the surface having drilled decoration
height 3 inches, length 6 1/4 inches, width 4 1/2 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction, Maine, 8/24/2013, Lot 475 ($300)
Collection of Mervin Jules (1912-1994), Smith College professor, acquired primarily in the 1950s-1960s.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 126: Polychrome Wooden Figure of Mary Magdalene and Male Saint

Polychrome Wooden Figure of Mary Magdalene and Male Saint
devotional figure depicting Mary Magdalene in mourning, glass eyes and inset teeth retaining traces of original polychrome decoration and raised on an integral base.
European Ecclesiastical figure
Height 11 3/4 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auctions, Maine, 11/19/2016, Lot 748 ($350)
along with smaller carved figure of a male monk or saint, height 8 1/2 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 127: Polychromed Wooden Relief of the Coronation of the Virgin

Polychromed Wooden Relief of the Coronation of the Virgin
carved wooden relief featuring surrounding figures, retaining much of its original polychrome decoration.
17th century, possibly South American.
height 13 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 128: Attributed to Professor Aristide Petrilli (Italian 1868-1930) Marble Bust of Marguerita di Valois

Attributed to Professor Aristide Petrilli (Italian 1868-1930) Marble Bust of Marguerita di Valois
carved marble bust depicting the women wearing a jeweled headdress and richly decorated bodice in incised and colored ornament, the base inscribed “MARGHERITA DI VALOIS 1492.”
height 16 inches
Provenance: Purchased at a Greenwich Village Antique Store in the late 1970’s per family database records

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 129: Tanagra Type Terracotta Figurine (circa 4th Century B.C.)

Tanagra Type Terracotta Figurine (circa 4th Century B.C.)
mold-cast terracotta figure in the classical Greek Tanagra style, depicting a draped female standing figure softly modeled features and naturalistic pose, retaining surface wear consistent age, repaired break at waistline and neck
height 10 1/4 inches; width 4 inches; depth 2 3/4 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auctions, Maine, 11/03/2012, Lot 354 ($1,200)
From the Marvin Sadik Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 130: Roman Green Glass Flask

Roman Green Glass Flask
of flattened circular form long neck and flared rim, free-blown in pale green glass, visible pontil, the surface encrustation consistent with burial, repair to shoulder and neck, small loss to rim
height 5 3/4 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction, Maine, 8/24/2013, Lot 487 ($600)

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 131: Roman Green Glass Vase

Roman Green Glass Vase
of tall form having pinched sides, concave rim, and applied banding, two applied handles, free-blown in pale green glass, the surface encrustation consistent with burial
height 7 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction, Maine, 8/24/2013, Lot 480 ($3,000)

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Lot 132: Six Roman Glass Perfume Vials

Six Roman Glass Perfume Vials
group of six free-blown glass vials in varied forms, including examples in pale green and one in lavender glass, two having flared feet and applied handles, all surface encrustation consistent with burial, one repaired neck
heights 4 inches to 4 1/2 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction, Maine, 8/24/2013, Lot 489 ($1,200)

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 133: Collection of Seven Roman Glass Vessels

Collection of Seven Roman Glass Vessels
group of seven free-blown glass vessels in varied forms including bottles, flasks, and handled examples, in shades of blue, green, and pink, surface encrustation consistent with burial
heights 4 1/4 inches to 8 inches
Provenance: DuMouchelles Auction Gallery, 5/17/2015, Lot: 051259 ($850)

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 134: Six Roman Glass Jars and Vessels

Six Roman Glass Jars and Vessels
including a pitcher in deep blue-green glass, a pitcher having pinched sides, a second pitcher, two beakers, and a bottle having pinched square sides in pale green glass, all free-blown, surface encrustation consistent with burial
heights 3 inches to 6 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction, Maine, 8/24/2013, Lot 490 ($1,600)

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 135: Two Roman Glass Vessels

Two Roman Glass Vessels
including a teardrop-form long-necked scent footed bottle, together with a small drinking bowl, both free-blown glass, surface encrustation and iridescence consistent with burial, the bowl having a break to one side.
height of bottle 3 1/4 inches, bowl diameter 3 1/2 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction, Maine, 11/03/2013, Lot 405 ($300)

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 136: Group of Twelve Ancient Middle Eastern Roman and Palestinian Lamps

Group of Twelve Ancient Middle Eastern Roman and Palestinian Lamps
terracotta oil lamps including examples in archaic forms, open bowls, several having finger loop handles, two in banded decoration, some having letter of archaic authenticity
Roman and later, approximately 300 B.C. to 800 A.D.
lengths 3 1/4 inches to 4 3/4 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction, Maine, 8/24/2013, Lot 496 ($1,200)

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 137: Roman Terracotta Sea Monster Oil Lamp

Roman Terracotta Sea Monster Oil Lamp
of zoomorphic fish form, the body having central fill hole and a projecting spout for the wick, the surface in incised linear decoration and traces of earthen encrustation
length 9 3/4 inches
Provenance: DuMouchelles Auction Gallery, 5/17/2015, Lot:051261 ($450)

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 138: Frank Alfred Bicknell (American 1866-1943)

Frank Alfred Bicknell (American 1866-1943)
“Tulip Trees in Autumn”
Oil on board depicting a stand of tulip trees in peak fall coloration, rendered in warm autumnal tones and confident, impressionistic brushwork.
Signed lower left Frank A. Bicknell
12″ x 16″ boardm 18″ x 22″ frame
Provenance: The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, Connecticut;
Lyme Art Association exhibition label verso

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 138A: Florence Tricker (American 1892-1979)

Florence Tricker (American 1892-1979)
“Sunny Morning Near Woodstock, Catskills”
Oil on canvas
A sunlit Catskills landscape depicting a dirt road winding past red farm buildings set against rolling, tree-covered hills. Executed with purposeful, calculated brushwork with a fresh, high-key palette, the composition captures the clarity and warmth of morning light characteristic of the artist’s regional landscape work.
Signed and titled on stretcher bars
25 1/2″ x 30 1/2″sight, 29″ x 34″ original carved giltwood frame
Provenance: Trinity Fine Arts Auction, 4/22/2006, Lot 210 ($2,629)
Pook & Pook Inc. Pennsylvania, 5/17/2003, Lot 200E ($1,265)

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Lot 139: William Smith Robinson (American 1861-1945)

William Smith Robinson (American 1861-1945)
“In June, Old Lyme”, 1925
Oil on board
Signed lower right Wm.S.Robinson, signed and dated verso
12″ x 16″ board, 18″ x 22″ frame
Provenance: The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, Connecticut

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 140: Charles Henry Ebert (American 1873-1959)

Charles Henry Ebert (American 1873-1959)
“The Breaker Monhegan”
Oil on canvas board
Signed lower right Ebert
16″ x 20″ canvas, 21″ x 25″ frame
Provenance: The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, Connecticut;
Bonhams Skinner, Boston, 5/26/2025, Lot 1177 ($1,107)

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 141: William Houghton Pearce (American 1864-1935)

William Houghton Pearce (American 1864-1935)
“Springtime Meadow”
Oil on board
Unsigned front, artist stamp verso “WHS Pearce Newton, Mass”
10″ x 14″ board, 21″ x 24″ frame
Provenance: James D. Julia Auctioneers, Maine, 8/28/2007, Lot 380 ($1,320)

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 142: Robert Hallowell (American 1886-1939)

Robert Hallowell (American 1886-1939)
“Pont Neuf Bridge”, 1927
watercolor on paper depicting the Pont Neuf spanning the Seine stylized Parisian skyline beyond, lined lampposts and soft atmospheric washes of blue and gray tones
Signed lower right and dated R.Hallowell 1927
16″ x 18″ sight
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 143: American School (19th Century)

American School (19th Century)
American Canton Factory in China
Oil on board depicting an American trading factory in China, the courtyard bustling with figures and activity. Housed in a Foster Brothers frame.
Board 11″ x 14″ , frame 16 1/2″ x 19 1/2″
Provenance: Old Kinderhook Auction Company, Valatie, NY, 8/08/2023, Lot 25 ($1,100)

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 144: Clinton Loveridge (American 1838-1915)

Clinton Loveridge (American 1838-1915)
Two Cows Wading in a Stream
Oil on canvas landscape depicting two cows standing in a shallow stream in a wooded setting, surrounded by softly rendered trees and dappled light
Signed lower left Loveridge
12″ x 10″ canvas, 20″ x 18″ frame

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 145: Charles Brindley (American 20th/21st Century)

Charles Brindley (American 20th/21st Century)
“Study of Oak Tree in Open Field”, 1985
Graphite on Strathmore paper
Signed and inscribed lower left Charles Brindley 1985, time stamps of when the artist was on site
23″ x 29″ sheet 34 1/2″ x 38 1/2″ frame
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection
Reference: The artist’s website lists comparable studies priced between $1,500-$4,000.

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 145A: Charles Brindley (American 20th/21st Century)

Charles Brindley (American 20th/21st Century)
“Study of a Dead Oak Tree and a Young Huckberry”, 1986
Graphite on Strathmore paper
Signed and inscribed lower right Charles Brindley 1986, with time stamps of when the artist was on site
22″ x 30″ sheet
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection
Reference: The artist’s website lists comparable studies priced between $1,500-$4,000

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 146: J. Fromentin (French 19th Century) after Andrea del Sarto (Italian 1486-1530)

J. Fromentin (French 19th Century) after Andrea del Sarto (Italian 1486-1530)
“Faith, Hope and Charity”, 1874
hand-painted French tile depicting the virtues as allegorical figures in the Renaissance manner, inscribed verso and bearing impressed J. Liebnitz, Maison Pichenot stamp
12″ x 19″ sight, 15″ x 22″ frame
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction, Maine, 5/30/2015, Lot 239 ($900) copy of receipt available

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 147: Reginald Marsh (American 1898-1954)

Reginald Marsh (American 1898-1954)
“Tattoo, Haircut and Shave”, 1932
Etching and engraving, Whitney Museum edition 26/100 (printed 1969)
Initialed and dated in plate lower right, WM embossed blindstamp lower right margin
10 1/4″ x 10 1/4″ sight

Estimate: $500 - $1000