Best of Sale

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	Group of the fine French furnishing to be sold from this huge estate incl. pair of commodes, pair of inlaid high chests, Dore bronze clock set, Gilt 3 piece parlor set. Hung on the wall for the past 50 years is a Laura Coombs Hills pastel of "Lilies & Roses" in a vase of large size and having Boston Society of Water Colorist Exhibition $500 sale tag on back and Doll & Richards Inc. and MFA exhibition labels.	This is 1 of 3 Laura Coombs Hills to be offered. $15,000 to 25,000 est.
	Large painting signed "Gustave Courbet" on l.r. depicting woodland stream scene with figures tree, and waterfall. Back of frame has red wash. . Wide variety of fine art from continental to contemporary local artists. Check painting photos to view other pictures to be offered.	Estimate on Request
	2 Edna Hibel paintings to be offered. A very large colorful painting (far left) of 2 women and a child. The other is an oil/pastel on masonite of a peasant mother and child
	1950 Cadillac Convertible and 1971 Rolls-Royce LW base with U.S. left hand drive automobiles are to be sold with a 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL. These cars have been always garaged, have beautiful interiors and have been all owned for 25 years by the owners of the estate.	The cars will be sold "as is, where is" without reserve. 1950 Cadillac: $12,000 to 15,000 est. 1971 Roll-Royce: $8,000 to 12,000 est. 1974 Mercedes-Benz $5,000 to 7,000 est.
Detailed Item Review	Very important and rare Bureau-plat marked on drawer lock "P. Sormani, Paris / 10 rue Charlot" and owned by the U.S. Ambassador to Spain. This wonderfully adorned piece has casting "fit for a king". Paul Sormani made the highest quality reproductions of his time, copying items from chateau such as Versailles during the mid-1800's, and his pieces were highly sought after by elite families such as the Vanderbilt's' of Newport, RI, where we are told a similar piece resides. There are a set of false drawer fronts on one side to go with the 3 true drawers giving the piece a "partner's desk" effect but this piece is meant for one king only. This is a true treasure to be admired for generations.	$30,000 to 50,000 est.
	Important French Boulle and ormolu decorated bracket clock with matching shelf marked on wonderful porcelain dial "Noel Baltazar à Paris". This was also owned by the U.S. Ambassador to Spain. Overall height of clock 42" including shelf. Other clocks incl. Mass. Tall case clock, smaller Boulle shelf clock, French 3-pc clock sets, crystal regulators, ship's clock, and china clocks.	$6,500 to 8,500 est.
	Selection of outstanding fire place furnishings to be sold from this large home incl. this massive pair of Lion & Cherub Motif Chenet in very heavy bronze. Other items of interest are a cast bronze spark screen, pair of large custom marble and bronze andirons, cast figural dog fender, bas relief brass wood bins, and other andiron and tool sets	Lion & Cherub Motif Chenet $2,500 to 3,500 est. Bronze Spark Screen $800 to 1,200 est. Marble and Bronze Andirons $1,000 to 1,500 est. Dog Fender $600 to 900 est.
	Inlaid mahogany tall clock having a truly wonderful as well as diminutive case standing a mere 7' tall. Unsigned yet having Willard-style attributes such as brass stop fluted columns on hood and case and fan and band inlays on doors and base.	$8,000 to 10,000 est.
	One of the many mirrors to be offered. There is also a gilt overmantel Empire-style mirror with chariot pulled by lion's frieze panel, a very large carved and blue glass decorated mirror, hall mirror, mahogany pier table with a very large eagle carved and gesso mirror and many others
	Large Meissen Compote (cross sword mark with block incised "128" and hand incised "605" on bottom) compote in "blue onion" pattern ornately embellished with cherubs and raised Dresden flowers on a matching base plinth also having raised Dresden flower embellishments.	$4,500.00 to 6,500.00 est.
	Very important and rare Martele tea service mfg. by Gorham. This set is complete with its hot water kettle on stand and massive solid silver tray. This set is made of .950 silver even higher grade than sterling and is in choice condition in strong definition floral art nouveau design. There is a huge amount of sterling including a Gorham 4-bud vase épergne, other tea sets, "Sovereign, old" pattern (Gorham) and "Burgundy" pattern (Reed & Barton) flatware sets, serving pieces, scissors folding toast rack, and much more.	$25,000 to 35,000 est.
	Singing Bird Box
	Verni Martin decorated cabinets and a Verni Martin desk not pictured are just a few of the French form furnishings to be offered. One is full of Tiffany, Quezal, and Steuben art glass, and the other is full of china and porcelain incl. Sevres, Parian figurines, etc. Figural candle sconces, statues, and bisques.
	Many fine figurines including a large pair of French decorated bisque figures of gent and lady with decorated clothing and Napoleon family group in Parian china