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  • Sidney Carron Brooch Sculpture
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 97

    Sidney Carron Brooch Sculpture

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • ELSA PERETTI Tiffany Terracotta Candlestick
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 98

    ELSA PERETTI Tiffany Terracotta Candlestick

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • DEAN MEEKER Joseph Coat Litho
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 99

    DEAN MEEKER Joseph Coat Litho

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • APPLE MACINTOSH Picasso Dealer Sign
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,400
    Lot 100

    APPLE MACINTOSH Picasso Dealer Sign

    Est.
    $700 - $1,400
  • PETER MAX, Flag with Heart Mixed Media
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 101

    PETER MAX, Flag with Heart Mixed Media

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Northwest Coast 21" Maiden & Butterflies Statue
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 102

    Northwest Coast 21" Maiden & Butterflies Statue

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • ART DECO Period Divider Screen
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    $300 - $600
    Lot 103

    ART DECO Period Divider Screen

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • APOLLO 11 Coin SPACE FLOWN
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 104

    APOLLO 11 Coin SPACE FLOWN

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Monumental 18" Carved Ivory Birds Sculpture
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 105

    Monumental 18" Carved Ivory Birds Sculpture

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Cameo Art Glass Contemporary Charger
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 106

    Cameo Art Glass Contemporary Charger

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Arts & Crafts Pottery Inkwell
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 107

    Arts & Crafts Pottery Inkwell

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Arthur Court Aluminum Turtle Shell Lamp
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 108

    Arthur Court Aluminum Turtle Shell Lamp

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • LeCoultre Atmos 15 Jewel Mantle Clock
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 109

    LeCoultre Atmos 15 Jewel Mantle Clock

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • PIERRE VILLAIN Children Painting
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 110

    PIERRE VILLAIN Children Painting

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • PIERRE VILLAIN Painting Old Man
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 111

    PIERRE VILLAIN Painting Old Man

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 14K Rose Gold Green Spinel Ring
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 112

    14K Rose Gold Green Spinel Ring

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 14K Gold Diamond Black Pearl Ring
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 113

    14K Gold Diamond Black Pearl Ring

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 24K Gold Diamond Sapphire Elephant Ring
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 114

    24K Gold Diamond Sapphire Elephant Ring

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • CARROLL THAYER BERRY Camden Harbor Engraving
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 115

    CARROLL THAYER BERRY Camden Harbor Engraving

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Mughal Gold Ruby Pearl Bangle Ring 6k Tested
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 116

    Mughal Gold Ruby Pearl Bangle Ring 6k Tested

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • VTG 1939 Denmark Bird Poster
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 117

    VTG 1939 Denmark Bird Poster

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • VTG 1939 Denmark Castle Poster
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 118

    VTG 1939 Denmark Castle Poster

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • VTG 1937 Denmark Bridge Poster
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 119

    VTG 1937 Denmark Bridge Poster

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • MARY BRUCE SHARON Folk Art Painting
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 120

    MARY BRUCE SHARON Folk Art Painting

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • RICHARD PRAZEN Bronze Indian Sculpture
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 121

    RICHARD PRAZEN Bronze Indian Sculpture

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • French Napoleon III Style Console Entry Table
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 122

    French Napoleon III Style Console Entry Table

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • ANGELA CUMMINGS Sterling Knot Brooch
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 123

    ANGELA CUMMINGS Sterling Knot Brooch

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Contemporary Angel Wall Sculpture
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 124

    Contemporary Angel Wall Sculpture

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • JOHN HAMILTON MORTIMER Ink Wash Drawing
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 125

    JOHN HAMILTON MORTIMER Ink Wash Drawing

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • 14K Diamond Ruby Art Deco Ring
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 126

    14K Diamond Ruby Art Deco Ring

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 14K Opal Enamel Vintage Bracelet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,600
    Lot 127

    14K Opal Enamel Vintage Bracelet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,600
  • 14K Gold Black Pearl Ring
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 128

    14K Gold Black Pearl Ring

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • (7) Heintz Art Metal Sterling on Bronze Desk Set
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    $300 - $600
    Lot 129

    (7) Heintz Art Metal Sterling on Bronze Desk Set

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Hans Dietrich Bronze Ivory Sculpture
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 130

    Hans Dietrich Bronze Ivory Sculpture

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Continental Carved Ivory Figure
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 131

    Continental Carved Ivory Figure

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 10K Gold Diamond Men's Ring
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 132

    10K Gold Diamond Men's Ring

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • 14K Diamond Baguette Swirl Ring
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 133

    14K Diamond Baguette Swirl Ring

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Chinese .999 Silver Blessing Bowl
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 134

    Chinese .999 Silver Blessing Bowl

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Antique Scrimshaw Whale Bone Letter Opener
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 135

    Antique Scrimshaw Whale Bone Letter Opener

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Antique Whale Bone & Inlay Pie Crimper
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    $300 - $600
    Lot 136

    Antique Whale Bone & Inlay Pie Crimper

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • 19C Graniteware GWTW Oil Lamp
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 137

    19C Graniteware GWTW Oil Lamp

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • ART NOUVEAU Draped Nude, Cast Iron Mirror Frame
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 138

    ART NOUVEAU Draped Nude, Cast Iron Mirror Frame

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • ART DECO Silver Overlay SPAHR Vase
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 139

    ART DECO Silver Overlay SPAHR Vase

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • ISRAEL FREEMAN & SON Silverplate Punch Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 140

    ISRAEL FREEMAN & SON Silverplate Punch Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • 1940s Camels Cigarettes 8' Advertising Banner
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 141

    1940s Camels Cigarettes 8' Advertising Banner

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • 18K Gold Diamond Dragon Pendant
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 142

    18K Gold Diamond Dragon Pendant

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 14K Gold Blue Topaz Pendant Enhancer & Necklace
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 143

    14K Gold Blue Topaz Pendant Enhancer & Necklace

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 18K Gold & Ruby Seal Pendant Charm
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 144

    18K Gold & Ruby Seal Pendant Charm

    Est.
    $400 - $800

Auction Description

May 2024 Exceptional Estates Auction by Blackwell Auctions

FINE ART & SCULPTURE

Important New York City skyline oil on canvas by RICHARD SCHMID, several paintings by original Florida HIGHWAYMEN School artists, as well as art by PETER MAX, Joan Miro, Peter Nadin, LEONARDO NIERMAN, Ron Griswold, Alexander Calder, Eduardo Chillida, James Hendricks, John Hamilton Mortimer, Conger Metcalf, Salvador Dali, Robert Wyland, Jean Cocteau, Dean Meeker, Pierre Villain, Marc Chagall, Leroy Neiman, Mary Bruce Sharon and many others. Sculpture by Ignacio Castaneda, Malcolm Alexander, Dustin Payne, Ken Rowe, Hans Dietrich and more. Also original 1930s Denmark travel posters.

JEWELRY & WATCHES

Dozens of pieces of fine jewelry, including pendants, rings, bracelets and other items.

STERLING SILVER

A massive estate collection of American and English sterling silver items, from George III to mid-20th century. Includes trophy cups, bowls, baskets and more.

PIECES OF HISTORY

Confederate Civil War soldier letters and documents, an 1840 slave document, several 1700s-1800s ship journals, original photos of JFK by his official photographer, Jacques Lowe. Many other interesting and unique pieces.

CHINESE POTTERY & CARVINGS

Several antique Chinese art pieces, as well as porcelain items.

OTHER EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS

Scarce postage stamps, gold coins, a $500 bill and a $1,000 bill, an original Apple Macintosh “Picasso” lighted display sign, rare custom knives, firearms and many more.

PLEASE NOTE OUR TERMS REGARDING INVOICES, PAYMENTS, AND SHIPPING. When you register to bid, you agree to our terms. 

 Online bidding available through Bidsquare, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, our app, and HiBid. Phone bids (greater of $100 or posted opening bid) and absentee bids accepted -- form is on our website. HiBid, app, in-person, phone and absentee bidders pay the lowest buyer premium of 17%. Not local? No problem – we can ship some items worldwide and provide you with a list of shippers for the other items. 

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Shipping: Each auction item notes in its catalog description whether it can be shipped in-house or will require 3rd party shipping by your own arrangements. *For many small items, we provide in-house packing and shipping via UPS and USPS that is done with excellence and is competitively priced. We are using new shipping software that better allows us to provide you with real-time updates and tracking. Once your initial invoice is paid, our shipping department will prepare your package and send you an invoice for shipping costs. Your invoice will indicate if we’re able to ship your item, and you are also welcome to contact local third-party shippers or make your own arrangements for pickup or shipping. Items that can be shipped in-house are noted in the catalog. Please see the Terms page on our website for more information on shipping carriers’ insurance policies. *Some items must be shipped by your own arrangements — you will need to contact vendors directly for quotes and to make arrangements, and you will pay them directly. Items that require 3rd party shipping by your own arrangements are noted in the catalog. As a courtesy, we provide a resource list for you, below. *Purchases left at the gallery 30 days after the auction will be considered abandoned and will become the property of Blackwell Auctions, with no refund given. As a courtesy, we provide this resource list for you when making your own shipping arrangements, but you may use any vendor you wish. Your transaction with any 3rd party shipper is entirely between you and the shipper. We are not responsible for fees, handling, timeline, insurance, damage claims or any other part of the transaction with the shipper you choose. Once your items are removed from our gallery, your transaction with us is complete.

o Sending TLC Pack and Send- send emails to- sendingtlc@verizon.net phone: (727)520-1314 or (727)521-9716

o UPS store 6886: Auction@store6886.com phone:(727)513-2400

o UPS store 4567: store4567@theupsstore.com phone: (727)725-9985 option #9 to speak directly with an associate.

o ORBIT PROFESSIONAL PACKING CRATING (888) 247-8540 or 727-507-7447 lg@orbitppc.com www.orbitppc.com (U.S. & International) o CRATERS & FREIGHTERS (813) 889-9008 ( 877) 448-7447 Fax (813) 884-8393 Tampa@cratersandfreighters.com www.cratersandfreighters.com (U.S. & International)

o We’ve had several buyers be pleased with this service -- https://www.uship.com/ Firearms: Blackwell Auctions observes all Federal, state and local gun laws. Only the registered bidder may pay for and pick up firearm(s) after the mandatory three-day waiting period (excluding weekends and legal holidays), if applicable. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PURCHASE A FIREARM FOR ANOTHER PERSON. Blackwell Auctions may, at its discretion, refuse a bid for any reason. For local pickups, Blackwell Auctions charges a $20 processing fee. Firearm sales to Florida residents (with the exception of muzzleloaders or antique arms manufactured before 1898) will be subject to and must pass the FDLE Background Check. The purchaser will be required to fill out ATF Form 4473 and provide a valid government-issued photo identification. If you are NOT a Florida resident, you may not take direct, in-person possession of a firearm. If you are not local, your firearm must be shipped to the holder of a Federal Firearms License (FFL). We hold an FFL and will ship to the FFL of your choice. Some firearms may also be shipped to the holder of a C&R (Curios & Relics) - please inquire. Muzzleloaders or antique arms manufactured before 1898 do not require any licenses and may be shipped directly to you. Due to recent carrier restrictions, no ammunition or firearms, regardless of age, can be shipped outside the USA. Do not bid on a firearm if -- by judgment or disability -- you may not legally possess a firearm. Any attempt to circumvent Federal, state or local laws governing firearm sales will be reported to local law enforcement and to the ATF field office. You must be 21 years old to purchase firearms and ammunition. You are responsible for knowing if your state bars a certain type of firearm/ammo/accessory from being shipped to you. Know your laws BEFORE bidding.

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* All items sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with all faults. * All descriptions believed accurate but not warranteed. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an object(s) is free of defects, wear, color or restoration. * Bidder inspection is encouraged. * By placing a bid, bidder signifies that they have examined the items to their satisfaction, or that they have chosen not to personally examine them. * We run multiple online bidding venues and also have phone bidders and absentee bidders. There is no guarantee that your online bid will be accepted, especially if your bid is tied with bids on another venue. When you are looking at where the bidding currently stands on an item you’re bidding on, please be aware that bidding is also happening on several other sites, and the sites do not communicate with each other. Please confirm that the maximum bid you input on an online venue is actually possible. For example, if you bid $750 on an item and then set your maximum bid as $1,000, the system can only bid $750, $850, and $950 for you. You would need to set a maximum of $1050 in order to beat a bid of $1,000. The system will not allow you to bid against yourself. The bidding venue you use will automatically advance your absentee bids, and does give preference to bids left earlier than others, but when the auction is live and our clerks are covering each venue, we have no way of knowing what bids were placed first. We do our best to rotate winning tie bids throughout our online venues. If you are concerned about losing a bid due to a tie, please do not leave it to an absentee bid, and consider registering to be a phone bidder with us. Notifications you may receive from bidding venues during or after the auction should NOT be considered as proof of won lots. All bids must be downloaded and verified against live clerking results the first business day after the auction. If you are the winning bidder, you will be emailed an invoice within a few business days after the auction. * We reserve the right to reject any bid at our sole discretion. *Our in-house buyer premium is 17% and applies to bids placed in person, absentee, by phone. Starting 3/1/24, our online buyer premium is 20% on our app, HiBid and BidSquare, 22% on Live Auctioneers, and Invaluable/AuctionZip. *Absentee and phone bids are accepted for bidders who pre-register with us directly and provide payment information. The absentee bid form available on our website must be submitted by 5 PM the day prior to auction day. The minimum for phone bids is $100 or the starting bid, whichever is greater. We will collect your credit card information over the phone once we have received the form -- we do not ask you to provide that information on the form itself. * The Florida Department of Revenue does not accept out of state resale certificates. If the buyer takes delivery of the item in Florida, either in person or via mail, and does not have a valid FL resale certificate, applicable sales tax of 7% must be collected. Out of state dealers may produce a signed affidavit certifying that items are for resale, and then sales tax can be removed. * If the bidder and Blackwell Auctions mutually agree once an item is received that it was not accurately described, returns may be authorized and the hammer price and buyer premium will be refunded. *Please note: Ivory lots are carved from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. They can be shipped only where allowed by law, and it is the bidder’s responsibility to know their local laws. Payments: * Invoices over $2,000 for USA buyers will require payment via cashiers check, bank wire transfer, or ACH debit directly into our account. All international transactions over $500 must be completed via bank wire transfer. *Online bidders will be invoiced the week after the auction directly via email with payment instructions. If you are local, please wait until you receive your invoice before coming to the gallery – it takes us most of the first post-auction business day to download the winning bidders and prepare invoices, and then we send local invoices first. If you have not received an invoice from us via email within 3 business days after the auction, please check your spam folder for info@blackwellauctions.com. Payment is expected within 7 days of the invoice being received. We do not have access to your payment info on some online venues - we invoice directly. If a wire transfer is necessary, payment is expected within 7 days of invoicing, after which time an unpaid item dispute will be opened. Items will no longer be available one week after a dispute is opened. *Personal checks are accepted -- shipping will be held until the check clears. *Partial payment (deposit/layaway) arrangements may be allowable on a very limited case-by-case basis, which must be requested PRIOR to auction day. In any case, however, items not paid for in full (including buyer premium, taxes and shipping, if applicable) within 30 days of auction's close will be considered abandoned. Any deposits collected will be forfeit. Shipping: Each auction item notes in its catalog description whether it can be shipped in-house or will require 3rd party shipping by your own arrangements. *For many small items, we provide in-house packing and shipping via UPS and USPS that is done with excellence and is competitively priced. We are using new shipping software that better allows us to provide you with real-time updates and tracking. Once your initial invoice is paid, our shipping department will prepare your package and send you an invoice for shipping costs. Your invoice will indicate if we’re able to ship your item, and you are also welcome to contact local third-party shippers or make your own arrangements for pickup or shipping. Items that can be shipped in-house are noted in the catalog. Please see the Terms page on our website for more information on shipping carriers’ insurance policies. *Some items must be shipped by your own arrangements — you will need to contact vendors directly for quotes and to make arrangements, and you will pay them directly. Items that require 3rd party shipping by your own arrangements are noted in the catalog. As a courtesy, we provide a resource list for you, below. *Purchases left at the gallery 30 days after the auction will be considered abandoned and will become the property of Blackwell Auctions, with no refund given. As a courtesy, we provide this resource list for you when making your own shipping arrangements, but you may use any vendor you wish. Your transaction with any 3rd party shipper is entirely between you and the shipper. We are not responsible for fees, handling, timeline, insurance, damage claims or any other part of the transaction with the shipper you choose. Once your items are removed from our gallery, your transaction with us is complete.

o Sending TLC Pack and Send- send emails to- sendingtlc@verizon.net phone: (727)520-1314 or (727)521-9716 o UPS store 6886: Auction@store6886.com phone:(727)513-2400 o UPS store 4567: store4567@theupsstore.com phone: (727)725-9985 option #9 to speak directly with an associate. o ORBIT PROFESSIONAL PACKING CRATING (888) 247-8540 or 727-507-7447 lg@orbitppc.com www.orbitppc.com (U.S. & International) o CRATERS & FREIGHTERS (813) 889-9008 ( 877) 448-7447 Fax (813) 884-8393 Tampa@cratersandfreighters.com www.cratersandfreighters.com (U.S. & International) o We’ve had several buyers be pleased with this service -- https://www.uship.com/ Firearms: Blackwell Auctions observes all Federal, state and local gun laws. Only the registered bidder may pay for and pick up firearm(s) after the mandatory three-day waiting period (excluding weekends and legal holidays), if applicable. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PURCHASE A FIREARM FOR ANOTHER PERSON. Blackwell Auctions may, at its discretion, refuse a bid for any reason. For local pickups, Blackwell Auctions charges a $20 processing fee. Firearm sales to Florida residents (with the exception of muzzleloaders or antique arms manufactured before 1898) will be subject to and must pass the FDLE Background Check. The purchaser will be required to fill out ATF Form 4473 and provide a valid government-issued photo identification. If you are NOT a Florida resident, you may not take direct, in-person possession of a firearm. If you are not local, your firearm must be shipped to the holder of a Federal Firearms License (FFL). We hold an FFL and will ship to the FFL of your choice. Some firearms may also be shipped to the holder of a C&R (Curios & Relics) - please inquire. Muzzleloaders or antique arms manufactured before 1898 do not require any licenses and may be shipped directly to you. Due to recent carrier restrictions, no ammunition or firearms, regardless of age, can be shipped outside the USA. Do not bid on a firearm if -- by judgment or disability -- you may not legally possess a firearm. Any attempt to circumvent Federal, state or local laws governing firearm sales will be reported to local law enforcement and to the ATF field office. You must be 21 years old to purchase firearms and ammunition. You are responsible for knowing if your state bars a certain type of firearm/ammo/accessory from being shipped to you. Know your laws BEFORE bidding.