Past Auctions

Two Pietra Dura Plaque Brooches
one mounted in 14K yellow gold moth with lapis stone inlays, 19th century, the other mounted with various semi-precious stones amethyst, pink stones, etcetera in 14K yellow gold frame, 19th century,
moth brooch 2″ x 2 1/2″, other 1 1/2″ x 1 3/4″, total weight 26 grams

Estimate: $400 - $800

Sandy Scott (American, b. 1943)
“It’s a Beautiful Day”
Patinated bronze sculpture of a standing rooster, modeled with Sandy Scott’s characteristic sense of movement and heavily textured featherwork, the bird shown alert and crowing with sweeping tail feathers and raised crest
Bronze is finished in rich brown and green patinas and set on oval wooden plinth
Signed SANDY SCOTT and numbered 9/50
Height: 18 inches
Provenance: Part of a large Western art collection from Massachusetts
Sold by Columbine Gallery in Loveland, CO, 8/08/1998 ($3,300) receipt available

Estimate: $1000 - $2000