2PM & 4PM ESTATE SALE & EASTON BOOK LIBRARY
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Apr 15, 2023
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Two Session Auction. Session I Taino Artifacts. American Illustrations and Cartoons. American and European Paintings.Works on Paper . Bronzes inc. Vienna and Cabinet. Abundance of 18K, 14K, 10K gold diamond and gemstone jewelry Session II. Extensive library of rare books. Easton Press first editions, sets, author signed, leather bound. Great rarities. 2PM Session:Taino rarities from our octogenarian collector. Am. & Eur. paintings: John F. Carlson; Albert E. Backus; Juhidith Sobel. Illustrations: John Dempsey (30); Ben Thompson; Hal Foster; Dik Browne; Bob Barnes; Dick Brooks; Rick Reinert; John Norment; Dan DiCarlo; et. IMPORTANT 18k GOLD DIAMOND AND CABOCHON RUBY LARGE AND HEAVY MATCHED SET, NECKLACE, BRACELET, RING AND EARRINGS. 4PM SESSION Roxbury, Ct. Contents of an Important Library of 350 Easton Press leather bound books which includes 144 signed books by the author, first editions, sets.
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LOT 30A:
A Taino Best Figural Grinding Pestle
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Sold for: $500
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1,200
Estimated price :
$2,500 - $4,400
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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A Taino Best Figural Grinding Pestle
Of bold and exuberant form, likely for communal use or implement of a Cacique or his high priest. A ceremonial pestle, under custody and care of a high born, dates late 2nd to 3rd phase from around 1100-1400 A.D. Of a fine tight grained dense and compact, exotic seabed stone of creamy yellow tone with bold spreading mushroom from business end and exceptional Zemi head with full humanoid figure, clutching and draped over an owl head. Fine condition, museum grade. 8 3/4" H x 4 1/2" widest
Condition: Fine
