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19th century \n h: 15 1/4 in., (38.5 cm.) \n condition: the bronze is in fine condition with expected signs of wear and age. nice patina throughout. possible loss to end of rifle."},"estimateMax":1800,"lotNumber":"56","title":{"en":"a french orientalist bronze figure of a moorish horseman, 19th cen."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/helios/source/catalog/auction/44721/lot/136290/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":1200,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-09T20:51:09.175Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $1,800","currency":"USD","id":136290,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136291/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136291/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136291/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136291/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"a finely decorated copper shield with repoussé depictions of warriors fighting on horseback and foot. a town and a military camp can be seen in the background of the scene. the piece is framed with depictions of various pieces of armor and items, as well as a lion and a pair of angels surrounding a large face. the copper bears multiple attachment points on the back for affixing to a wall. \n h: 25 3/4 in., (65.4 cm.) \n condition: good with a light patina across most of the surface. some oxidation on the back. minor denting in some places."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"57","title":{"en":"a european repousse decorated copper shield in the renaissance style"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/helios/source/catalog/auction/44721/lot/136291/view","tags":["uscollectibles_woaponsandarmor","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":400,"fullPriceVat":true,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-09T20:51:09.176Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - 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early 20th century \n h: 16 1/4 in., (41 cm.) \n condition: the bronze appears to be in very fine condition, the paint is well-preserved overall with some wear consistent with age."},"estimateMax":2200,"lotNumber":"64","title":{"en":"a viennese chotka signed bronze orientalist lamp, early 20th cen."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/helios/source/catalog/auction/44721/lot/136298/view","tags":["usdecor_lighting","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":1200,"fullPriceVat":true,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-09T20:51:10.338Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,700 - $2,200","currency":"USD","id":136298,"estimateMin":1700},{"startPrice":700,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136299/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136299/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136299/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136299/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136299/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136299/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"a cold-painted, or polychrome painted, bronze sculpture mounted on a metal casket. the statue depicts a female figure resting on a persian-styled rug, her arm outstretched holding a dish as if requesting alms. the casket dons a scrolling arabesque motif and opens up at the top with two hinges, revealing a topless wooden box inside for housing and storage. this design originates from bronze factories in vienna, possibly from the franz xavier bergmann foundry. \n vienna - 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ca 19th century ad  \n h: 17 1/8 in., (43.5 cm.) \n condition: the movement has not been tested, the clock appears to be in good condition. some wear to surface in places. some fading to clockface."},"estimateMax":2200,"lotNumber":"66","title":{"en":"an empire style french mantle clock with greek figures, 19th cen."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/helios/source/catalog/auction/44721/lot/136300/view","tags":["usdecor_clocks","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":1200,"fullPriceVat":true,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-09T20:51:10.341Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,700 - $2,200","currency":"USD","id":136300,"estimateMin":1700},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136301/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136301/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136301/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136301/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136301/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"a fine example of a western european hand lantern of the 17th or 18th century. this item is comprised of two main parts, the cylindrical iron outer body to which the handle is attached, and the similarly shaped inner core which holds the glass window and the six-petaled lid of the lantern. \n the inner core rotates within the outer body so that the window may be concealed to varying degrees when less light is required. the iron lid is decorated with repoussé curves at the bottom of each petal, the petals themselves acting as vents to both release smoke and let in oxygen. \n the body of the piece has been adorned with applied stamped-copper decoration in filigree-like patterns in addition to some decorative framing around the window and top and bottom of the lantern. the handle has been wrapped in leather, stitched in the front and ending in turk's head knots at each end. \n a similar example can be found on page 331 of 'decorative antique ironwork: a pictorial treasury' by henry-rené d'allemagne. \n france or germany, 17th - 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ca 18th century \n h: 12 1/2 in., (31.8 cm.) \n condition: very good overall. signs of rust throughout the piece. one of the legs and tongs is slightly loose. tong mechanism functions."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"73","title":{"en":"a hand-forged iron candlestick, italy, 18th cen."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/helios/source/catalog/auction/44721/lot/136307/view","tags":["usdecor_lighting","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-09T20:51:05.565Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":136307,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136308/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136308/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136308/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136308/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136308/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136308/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136308/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"a large pewter tankard of a slightly tapering cylindrical shape set atop three round, hollow feet. the piece is topped with a lid surmounted by a large, decorated shield incised with a german phrase, the name johan mathias, and the year 1811. the phrase probably refers to the piece as a gift to the aforementioned johan mathias. the lid is held to the piece via a large hinge connected to the curved handle. the underside is marked with old collector's marks. \n germany - 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(??????, ????, 1927 - 2008), ??????? ????? ?? ?????? \"???????\", 1971 ???, ???????????? ??????????? ??????, ????????? ? ????????????? ??????? ???????. ??????? ? ???? ? ?????? ?????? ????. ????????????? ??????? \"??????\", ???????, ???????? ? ???? ?? ???????. \n ??? ??????? ???????? ????? ?? ???? - ?????? ???????, \"???????? ?????????\", 1973, ??????????? ??????, ???? ??????? ?? ???????? shapiro auctions, 21 ??????? 2023 ????, fine & decorative art, ??? 127. \n ??????????: ????? ?????????? ???????? ??????????? ???????? ? ??????????? ?????????, ???????? ?????, ????-?????, ?????????? ?????. ????? ?????????? ?????????? - ??????? ?????????-????????????? ?? ????????????? ?????. ??? ????? ?? ?????? ?????????? ? ?????????????? ??????????. ?????????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????? ???????, ?????????? ????? ?????, ??????? ?????????? ???????. ????? ????????? ?? ??????? ? 1975 ???? ? ??? ??????? ??????????? ??????????? ????. \n 24 x 33 in., (61 x 84 cm.) \n condition: good overall. some patches on the verso but no obvious signs of repair or major damage on the front. some minor hairline cracks in various places across surface."},"estimateMax":8000,"lotNumber":"236","title":{"en":"a russian oil painting \u2018lavender\u2019 by lidiya masterkova, 1971"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/helios/source/catalog/auction/44721/lot/136470/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":4000,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":4000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-09T20:51:24.350Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$6,000 - 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1939), oil on canvas painting depicting a parisian street scene, 1927. signed by the artist and dated lower left.  \n note: konstantin korovin was a russian painter, theater artist, teacher, and writer\u2014academician of painting (since 1905). the paintings of konstantin korovin are kept in the state tretyakov gallery, the state russian museum, in museums and private collections around the world. \n 21 1/4 x 25 3/4 in., (54 x 65.4 cm.) \n condition: the canvas has been recently restored (patched). otherwise, the painting is in good condition."},"estimateMax":7000,"lotNumber":"239","title":{"en":"a signed konstantin korovin parisian street scene oil on canvas painting"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/helios/source/catalog/auction/44721/lot/136473/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":3000,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":30000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-09T20:51:24.354Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5,000 - $7,000","currency":"USD","id":136473,"estimateMin":5000},{"startPrice":2500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136474/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136474/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136474/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136474/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136474/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-05-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"karl pierre daubigny (french, 1846 - 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1976), oil painting on canvas depicting an abstract composition, 1964. signed and dated on the lower right. \n note: afro basaldella was an outstanding italian abstract artist, a representative of lyrical abstraction, better known as afro, as he signed his works only with his name. afro celebrates improvisation, brightness, emotion and color in his artworks. \n 27 1/4 x 34 1/4 in., (69.5 x 87 cm.) \n condition: the painting was examined under black light. no visible signs of restoration. a few very small paint chips on the left top corner. the canvas is strong."},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"249","title":{"en":"an afro basaldella, italian, abstract oil on canvas painting, 1964"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/helios/source/catalog/auction/44721/lot/136483/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":19000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-09T20:51:25.125Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":136483,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136484/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136484/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136484/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136484/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136484/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136484/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/helios/cloned-images/136484/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-09-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"sayed haider raza, or s.h. raza, (indian, 1922 - 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