Fairfield, ME ~ August 19-22, 2012. James D. Julia, Inc. has long marked the end of summer with the biggest and best antique & fine art auction in the state of Maine, and this year is no different. Actually, there is a slight difference. For nearly 20 years, the division was headed by Bill Gage, who through unyielding dedication and seemingly bottomless energy helped grow the division to one of the biggest and best in North America. He has recently handed the reins to the equally proficient and experienced co-captain Tony Greist to tend to family concerns, making for a seamless transition. However, Bill Gage will still be working with the Julia Company as a representative in Massachusetts and will also participate in some of the cataloging process throughout the year as well as participating in the actual auction themselves making for a seamless and very positive transition. The upcoming auction, numbering over 3,000 lots with an expected gross of approximately $4.5 million, will be one of their largest and most diverse summer antiques auction to date. Over a four day period, bidders will be treated to a massive selection of American & European paintings, folk art, Asian antiques and art, silver, and fine antiques of every kind.

Day I starts things off with approximately 400 paintings highlighted in part by an outstanding and large oil on canvas scene by Edmund William Greacen entitled “In a Giverny Garden, 1909” picturing a woman holding a small parasol sitting in her lush country garden. The work’s provenance indicates Greacen gave this painting to his good friend and fellow artist Theodore Earl Butler who was Monet’s son-in-law. According to Greacen’s great-grandson who contacted Julia’s after the catalog went to press, the woman in the painting is Ethol Greacen, Edmund’s wife and was painted in front of their Giverny house which was named “maison en face de la gare”, the “house that faced the train station”. This exceptional work comes estimated for $30,000-50,000.

This is joined by a wide variety of other art including over two dozen North Shore, Rockport-Gloucester works including perennial favorite Emile Gruppe whose harbor scenes and rustic landscapes are legendary. This auction features such works as a lovely scene of Smith Cove with fishermen tending to their nets with numerous moored boats comprising the background. It carries a presale estimate of $10,000-15,000. Another highlight is a recent discovery found in a fishing camp that depicts the Annisquam River looking toward Ipswich Bay. Adding to the intrigue is that it was originally thought to be by Fitz Henry Lane. However, it was examined by Lane experts and determined to be an exact expert period copy by Mary Blood Mellen, a student of Lane in the 1850s. A brilliant artist in her own right, the piece is expected to bring $5,000-10,000. Other Northeasterners include two works by William Trost Richards. This renowned New Yorker with a deft hand will be represented by his landscape of a lake in the Adirondacks. From a private Long Island collection, it comes estimated for $10,000-20,000. His depiction of Rockaway Beach with gentle waves lapping the shore carries an estimate of $10,000-15,000.

Also worthy of note will be three works by Ralph Cahoon. This 20th century artist known for his whimsical works that combine fantasy and folk art sensibilities is represented by such examples as “Susannah & The Elders”. It is an octagonal form oil on board depicting a group of pilgrim elders being ferried along the shore when they happen upon a smiling mermaid grooming herself. Or is it just a shared delusion borne from the numerous wine bottles seen on board? Regardless, this charming work comes estimated for $10,000-15,000. Another example he entitled “Seaside Sparring” will bring a smile to your face, no matter who you are. It portrays two sailors standing behind their respective mermaid trainees who are engaged in a portside gloves-on boxing match. The notion is preposterous, which makes it all the more enjoyable to view. It carries an estimate of $8,000-12,000.

The selection of art continues with some international examples such as two works from a Long Island collector of Philippine artist Fernando Amorsolo. The first is a market scene of townspeople buying and selling produce in the village square. It is followed by a marvelous oil of laborers working the rice fields in the shadow of a distant volcano. Each carries a presale estimate of $50,000-80,000.

Other visual art includes a variety of bronzes such as a contemporary modern polychrome sculpture by Dave McGary entitled “A Matter of Honor” that depicts Crow King, a Sioux Chief during the Battle of Little Big Horn and was instrumental in preventing Custer’s troops from reaching the river. One of thirty ever made, it comes estimated for $5,000-10,000. Also included will be a late addition to the auction, a highly desirable Ansel Adams signed gelatin silver print of a southwest village entitled “Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico 1942”. No one does black and white like Adams. One look and you know you’re looking at a master. It comes estimated for $25,000-35,000. This is followed by a special large photo collection by Harold Haliday Costain consigned by his daughter Allison. Given to her to represent a cross section of his long life and brilliant career that spanned nearly 80 years, it consists of numerous interior and exterior scenes, portraits, fashion and advertising shots, and slices of life from one of America’s most prolific professional photographers. These hundreds of photographs will be sold individually and in small and larger lots ranging in estimates from the mid-hundreds to the low thousands. This is truly a rare opportunity.

The focus of Day II and the first part of Day III is on a vast array of folk art in a variety of genres but also includes a fine selection of marine and nautical art, American furniture and accessories of every kind. Highlights include the largest collection of weathervanes Julia’s has handled in recent memory. An important copper example from the late 19th Century showing a quill pen breaking a sword blade once belonged to American publishing magnate Cyrus H.K. Curtis whose credits include the Saturday Evening Post and Ladies Home Journal. Curtis, who was born in Portland, Maine in 1850, had it created as a logical extension of his profession as a publisher and to represent the old adage, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” The vane was acquired in the 1930s by the present consignor’s father who received it as partial payment for some demolition work he was doing on the building on which it stood for many years. It carries a presale estimate of $20,000-40,000.

Other examples include an exceptional and large grasshopper with original verdigris surfaces. Attributed to L.W. Cushing & Sons of Waltham, Massachusetts, it is well detailed and documented. Acquired from a barn in Indiana in 1995, it comes fresh to the market with an estimate of $75,000-100,000. The list goes on to include various leaping stags, horses, wild and farm fowl, and much more. Other folk art includes a generous selection of primitive portraits, most of which depict children with their toys or pets, making them even more desirable. Also up for bid will be an extensive collection of cast iron mill weights and door stops.

An unusual carved calling card figure of a uniformed organ grinder monkey depicts the intricately carved simian seated atop a carved stump plinth. Most realistic, it’s almost unsettling. It carries a $3,000-5,000 estimate.

Folk art of a more nautical flavor includes ship models, portraits, accessories, and even a ship’s figurehead. This carved, full-body painted white pine figure represents Lord Nelson in full regalia atop a carve scroll and rope bundle. When retired as a figurehead, it was then used as a trade sign figure in a ship store in Norfolk, Virginia in the 1920s and 1930s. It now carries an estimate of $4,000-6,000.

Marine art includes three works by the commodore of ship portraits, Antonio Jacobsen. His depiction of the black hulled steamship “The Commonwealth” carries an estimate of $5,000-7,000. Montague Dawson’s vertical portrait of an oncoming three-mast tall ship in full sail cutting through the sun reflected in the white tipped green waves can best be described as majestic as it crests the horizon. It comes estimated for $20,000-40,000. Three turn of the century works by Antonio De Simone that portray various steam yachts traversing the choppy seas are estimated for $2,000-3,000 apiece.

Other items of interest include a nice assortment of American furniture from a private Long Island collector. Highlights include a fine Chippendale carved mahogany block-front slant-lid desk. From the third quarter of the 18th century Boston, this exceptional piece ex-Louis Appell collection is fitted with an arrangement of valenced pigeon holes and blocked drawers accentuated by bold period brasses and ball & talon feet. It comes estimated for $10,000-15,000. From the same collection is a two-part Chippendale block front mahogany secretary bookcase from the late 1700s. This Boston made piece is chock full of doors, drawers and pigeonholes within an elegantly formed case with molded swan’s neck pediment and spiral twist finials. It carries a $20,000-30,000 estimate. And a lovely tiger maple corner chair with delightful pierced and scrolled splats reminiscent of owls alternating with ring turned pilasters carries an $8,000-12,000 estimate. The selection continues with a fine grouping of early American furniture, many with original painted surfaces.

Other fine furnishings include a selection of clocks such as an important tiger maple Pennsylvania tall case clock with a gorgeous mellow honey brown cabinet. It features a figured maple bonnet with swan’s neck crest and a tombstone door that opens to reveal an enameled dial with moon phase above. It is expected to sell for $7,000-9,000. Others include several Howard, Chelsea, and Seth Thomas wall clocks as well as a Massachusetts Federal banjo timepiece. With Aaron Willard dial and mahogany case, it carries an estimate of $2,000-3,000.

From the renowned Norm Flayderman collection comes a selection of exceedingly rare Civil War recruiting posters. Flayderman was an astute businessman, scholar and military collector who helped revolutionize the price guide. While there were firearm and other price guides, his became the bible used most often and were respected above all others for their information, honest assessments, and accuracy. Julia’s sold Flayderman’s firearm collection earlier this year and will now offer his personal collection of Civil War recruiting posters and broadsides that by sheer miracle survived these 150+ years.
Miscellaneous items include a small collection of first edition leather bound illustrated books by Victor Hugo in French including a five volume set featuring Les Miserables. This exceptional set carries a $12,000-15,000 estimate. And a limited edition two volume Gutenberg Bible facsimile set with finely crafted red tooled and gilded leather using period techniques is expected to sell for $12,000-15,000.

If somewhat larger collectibles are your thing, why not consider a small fleet of antique automobiles. Included will be such attractive 1926 Franklin Series 11A Passenger Sport Runabout boat tail. Complete with rumble seat and finely reupholstered, it is expected to fetch $35,000-55,000. Also up for bid will be a 1948 Chrysler New Yorker ($12,000-18,000), a 1955 Dodge Royal Lancer 2-door hardtop ($6,500-13,000), and a 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85 convertible (10,000-15,000).

This session is rounded out by a selection of early American, English and Mexican sterling silver as well as American and continental coins and Russian enamel pieces such as a superb and large silver kovsh with matching spoon by Maria Semyenova. From the early part of the 20th century, it features delicate shading and robust colors with allover foliate and flower decoration. Residing in the same family since it was brought over from Poland in the 1930s it now carries a pre-auction estimate of $6,000-9,000.

Much of Days III and IV will be devoted to approximately 1,200 lots of Asian art and artifacts, some of which come from an estate collection of a renowned Taiwanese diplomatic family with ties to Robert Frost and T.S. Eliot. The collection consists of a variety of carved figures, scrolls, seals, censers, jade, porcelain, and more. From other collections will be a fine grouping of early and archaic architectural fragments. One of the most significant items in this segment is a phenomenal carved limestone group from the Eastern Wei Period. The central Buddha figure is flanked by two attendant deities with extensive inscription on the reverse. Once part of the Jean Michel Beardeley collection, it now comes estimated for $60,000-80,000.

The auction is also highlighted by a large offering of fine jade in a variety of forms. Of particular note is an important jade scepter. From the 18th or 19th century this sea green celadon stone carved as Ling Chih with lotus flowers and allover foliage and accompanied by a pierced and carved rosewood stand, its beauty is unmatched. Expected to see much attention, it comes estimated for $30,000-50,000. A highly translucent pale celadon carved jade bowl from the 19th century with a floral interior and an exterior carved with the eight precious emblems carries an estimate of $22,000-28,000. With the same high translucence, a nicely carved gray jade covered box with chih lung and san tigrams is fit for royalty and comes with a $15,000-18,000 estimate. A fine forest green jade censer with various animal figural accents and a dragon finial carries an estimate of $15,000-18,000. The selection of jade will also include a variety of jewelry, figural carvings, boxes, pendants, and more.

Also included will be a large offering of Chinese and Japanese cloisonné as well as various figural bronzes. One of the many highlights is a fine bronze of a windblown figure from the Meiji period Japan. Brilliantly cast with realistic billowing folds, the robed gentleman with gilt highlights seems to be taking it all in stride. From the Norm Flayderman collection, it comes estimated for $10,000-20,000.

The auction continues with a grouping of Asian porcelain including Ming as well as a select grouping of Chinese Export including a rare Carlos Maria de Bustamante armorial crest pitcher. The porcelain helmet pitcher decorated in gold with a crest and flowers honors the ascension of Ferdinand VII in 1808 who later became a noted figure in Mexico’s War of Independence. It carries a conservative estimate of $300-500.

The sale is rounded out by over 200+ hand painted scrolls, paintings, and Tibetan thangkas. These exceptional paintings on silk or linen are highly desirable and are not easy to come by. Two such examples showing Tibetan deities Amida and Amytous, each surrounded by lineage figures with lots of color and detail come estimated for $22,000-25,000 and $9,000-12,000 respectively.

More information on the Julia auction can be obtained by going to their website at www.jamesdjulia.com or calling 207-453-7125. Free full-color brochures are available, or their lavish, full-color, detailed and illustrated catalogs are available for $40 apiece for Sessions I and II and Sessions III & IV, or both volumes for $75. Previews for the auctions will be Monday, August 18 from 9am-5pm, Tuesday through Friday from 8-10 am before the auction and 12-5pm during the auction sessions. The auction commences at 10am on the days of the sale at Julia’s auction facilities on Rt. 201 in Fairfield, Maine.

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	Archaic architectural fragments include a phenomenal carved limestone group from the Eastern Wei Period. The central Buddha figure is flanked by two attendant deities with extensive inscription on the reverse. Once part of the Jean Michel Beardeley collection, it now comes estimated for $60,000-80,000.
	An important jade scepter from the 18th or 19th century carved as Ling Chih with lotus flowers and allover foliage and accompanied by a pierced and carved rosewood stand. Expected to see much attention, it comes estimated for $30,000-50,000.
	A large offering of Chinese and Japanese cloisonné and figural bronzes includes this fine bronze of a windblown figure from the Meiji period Japan. Brilliantly cast with realistic billowing folds, the robed gentleman with gilt highlights seems to be taking it all in stride. From the Norm Flayderman collection, it comes estimated for $10,000-20,000.
	A nice assortment of American furniture from a private Long Island collector include a fine Chippendale carved mahogany block-front slant-lid desk. This exceptional piece ex-Louis Appell collection comes estimated for $10,000-15,000.
	The selection of art continues with some international examples such as two works from a Long Island collector of Philippine artist Fernando Amorsolo. This marvelous oil of laborers working the rice fields in the shadow of a distant volcano carries a presale estimate of $50,000-80,000.
	A small fleet of antique automobiles include this attractive 1926 Franklin Series 11A Passenger Sport Runabout boat tail. Complete with rumble seat and finely reupholstered, it is expected to fetch $35,000-55,000.
	Three works by Ralph Cahoon in the auction include “Susannah & The Elders”. The pilgrim elders happen upon a smiling mermaid grooming herself. Or is it just a shared delusion borne from the numerous wine bottles seen on board? Regardless, this charming work comes estimated for $10,000-15,000.
	Marine art includes Montague Dawson’s vertical portrait of an oncoming three-mast tall ship in full sail cutting through the sun reflected in the white tipped green waves. It comes estimated for $20,000-40,000.
	Over two dozen North Shore, Rockport-Gloucester works include perennial favorite Emile Gruppe whose harbor scenes and rustic landscapes are legendary. This auction features such works as a lovely scene of Smith Cove with fishermen tending to their nets with numerous moored boats comprising the background. It carries a presale estimate of $10,000-15,000.
	This large oil on canvas scene by Edmund William Greacen entitled “In a Giverny Garden, 1909” pictures a woman holding a small parasol sitting in her lush country garden. According to Greacen’s great-grandson, the woman in the painting is Ethol Greacen, Edmund’s wife. This exceptional work comes estimated for $30,000-50,000.
	Highlights include the largest collection of weathervanes Julia’s has handled in recent memory. This important copper example from the late 19th Century once belonged to American publishing magnate Cyrus H.K. Curtis who had it created as a logical extension of his profession as a publisher and to represent the old adage, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” The vane carries a presale estimate of $20,000-40,000.
	A highly desirable Ansel Adams signed gelatin silver print of a southwest village entitled “Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico 1942” comes estimated for $25,000-35,000.

Here at Julia’s, we are known for our outstanding staff and the second-to-none service w provide to our consignors, colleagues, and partners. As such, we have just made several important personnel changes in our FAAA and Fine Firearms division. These were all designed to recognize and best align talent, interests, and company-wide goals.

Change is afoot in the Fine Firearms division. Josh Loewensteiner is now a Julia’s Regional Sales Agent, servicing both new and existing clients through his home office in North Carolina. He has hit the ground running in this new role, having already started harvesting consignments from across the country. Josh can be reached at the same Julia’s email address and cell phone number as before. We are thrilled that Josh will continue to represent Julia’s at regional and national shows.

Also in the Fine Firearms division, we are delighted to welcome John Sexton as a Special Sales Consultant and Agent for Julia’s. John has long been affiliated with Julia’s as a cataloger and consultant. He is one of the world’s subject matter experts in Civil War militaria and martial arms from the late 19th century. He is also an accredited appraiser with expertise in diverse areas including firearms, art, and other high value categories. John’s primary roles will be soliciting and securing consignments for upcoming auctions, as well as leading specific cataloging efforts for our Firearms division. As part of his concerted business development efforts, John will represent Julia’s at over 20 regional and national shows where the company had little visibility in the past.

In our FAAA division, Tony Greist is now Julia’s Fine Art, Asian & Antique Division – Department Head. For the past seven years, Tony has been leading this department with Bill and Katya. While at Julia’s, he has been instrumental in nearly doubling the division’s annual sales from $6,500,000 to over $10,250,000. Tony has over 40 years of experience in various roles in the antique business and is well known and respected throughout the industry. It goes without saying that the FAAA department is in capable, seasoned, and professional hands with Tony.

We also extend hearty congratulations to Katya Tilton, who has been officially promoted to our Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division – Assistant Department Head. Katya joined Julia’s seventeen years ago as an assistant, and in her almost two decade tenure, has contributed towards all aspects of the company’s operations. Her work ethic, competency, and follow up are second to none. Over the past two years, she has been transitioning from administration to inside sales. Her success in this process, and continued product knowledge growth, led to her promotion to this new position.

The FAAA department’s third transition involves Bill Gage who is now officially our Senior Consultant and Sales Representative based out of Amherst, MA. Bill remains full time with Julia’s, but will now be serving clients in Massachusetts and beyond. What hasn’t changed here is the company’s access to his institutional memory, knowledge, and expertise-all which are only an email or phone call away. His cell phone number and email address are unchanged–so you can reach him as easily as you did before. As part of his move to southern New England, Bill will be adjunct to our Woburn office, assisting with clients and appraisals several days a week.

Megan Phinney is now the Administrative Manager of the Fine Art, Asian & Antiques division. Megan has a wonderful background in both logistics management as well as customer service. Most recently, she was the Area Coordinator at Thomas College, overseeing the Resident Assistants component of Campus Life. She started in May, and is already handling everything like an old pro!

Here at Julia’s, we are known for our outstanding staff and the second-to-none service w provide to our consignors, colleagues, and partners. As such, we have just made several important personnel changes in our FAAA and Fine Firearms division. These were all designed to recognize and best align talent, interests, and company-wide goals.

In our FAAA division, Tony Greist is now Julia’s Fine Art, Asian & Antique Division – Department Head. For the past seven years, Tony has been leading this department with Bill and Katya. While at Julia’s, he has been instrumental in nearly doubling the division’s annual sales from $6,500,000 to over $10,250,000. Tony has over 40 years of experience in various roles in the antique business and is well known and respected throughout the industry. It goes without saying that the FAAA department is in capable, seasoned, and professional hands with Tony.

We also extend hearty congratulations to Katya Tilton, who has been officially promoted to our Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division – Assistant Department Head. Katya joined Julia’s seventeen years ago as an assistant, and in her almost two decade tenure, has contributed towards all aspects of the company’s operations. Her work ethic, competency, and follow up are second to none. Over the past two years, she has been transitioning from administration to inside sales. Her success in this process, and continued product knowledge growth, led to her promotion to this new position.

The FAAA department’s third transition involves Bill Gage who is now officially our Senior Consultant and Sales Representative based out of Amherst, MA. Bill remains full time with Julia’s, but will now be serving clients in Massachusetts and beyond. What hasn’t changed here is the company’s access to his institutional memory, knowledge, and expertise-all which are only an email or phone call away. His cell phone number and email address are unchanged–so you can reach him as easily as you did before. As part of his move to southern New England, Bill will be adjunct to our Woburn office, assisting with clients and appraisals several days a week.

Megan Phinney is now the Administrative Manager of the Fine Art, Asian & Antiques division. Megan has a wonderful background in both logistics management as well as customer service. Most recently, she was the Area Coordinator at Thomas College, overseeing the Resident Assistants component of Campus Life. She started in May, and is already handling everything like an old pro!

Change is also afoot in the Fine Firearms division. Josh Loewensteiner is now a Julia’s Regional Sales Agent, servicing both new and existing clients through his home office in North Carolina. He has hit the ground running in this new role, having already started harvesting consignments from across the country. Josh can be reached at the same Julia’s email address and cell phone number as before. We are thrilled that Josh will continue to represent Julia’s at regional and national shows.

Also in the Fine Firearms division, we are delighted to welcome John Sexton as a Special Sales Consultant and Agent for Julia’s. John has long been affiliated with Julia’s as a cataloger and consultant. He is one of the world’s subject matter experts in Civil War militaria and martial arms from the late 19th century. He is also an accredited appraiser with expertise in diverse areas including firearms, art, and other high value categories. John’s primary roles will be soliciting and securing consignments for upcoming auctions, as well as leading specific cataloging efforts for our Firearms division. As part of his concerted business development efforts, John will represent Julia’s at over 20 regional and national shows where the company had little visibility in the past.

Fairfield, ME ~ June 11-12, 2014. With a seemingly nonstop string of powerhouse auctions, the firm of James D. Julia, Inc. has done it again. While a tremendous feat to assemble a quality auction of fresh merchandise well into seven figures, Julia’s dedicated staff has worked diligently over their last 45 years in the business to pull it off time and time again. Even though the antiques market is seeing a shift, there is still a strong call for high end, quality glass as proven by this most recent sale. Sellers understand the possibility of their item hitting a homerun and buyers understand that with every auction in every corner of the globe, there will always be the occasional bargain amongst the mix of over-performers. No matter what side of the fence you’re on, it can’t be denied that auctions remain a dynamic means of selling one’s collection or buying to expand your collection.

The recent two-day auction featured a vast array of exquisite Tiffany lamps, French and English cameo glass, fine art glass or Victorian glass, jewelry, accessories, and more for collectors at just about every level. Julia’s kicked things off with Session II of the renowned George Klabin collection of Moser glass having sold the first section of his collection in November of last year. Known as one of the premier collectors of this highly ornate style, this auction contained such exceptional pieces such as a monumental Moser decorated vase. The massive cranberry body with allover enameled floral decoration and finished with elaborate gilded brass handles, foot and collar went out at $14,812 against an estimate of $9,000-12,000. This was joined by a pair of Moser decorated ewers, each with overall applied and enameled decoration that centered on a parrot resting on a branch. The lively pair exceeded expectations of $7,000-10,000 to land at $20,737. Other highlights included a rare Moser decorated lamp consisting of cranberry glass with gilded panels, applied flowers and leaves, outlined with gold enameled scrolling. Topped with a dome shade and resting on a cast metal foot with matching floral design, it sold for $10,665, beating out a $5,000-7,000 estimate. An exceptional decorated punch set in green glass, gilded with delicate scrollwork and dimensional bouquets of enameled flowers on the bowl accompanied by its ladle and twelve matching cups found a buyer at $10,072, nearly tripling its $3,500-4,500 estimate. And a Moser Amberina decorated decanter with heavy applied grapes and leaves, finished with a lovely enameled bird resting on a grape cluster as bees buzz about sold for $7,110 against a $4,000-6,000 estimate.

Other notable offerings included an exceptional offering of over two dozen pieces of Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre from the Betty & Leonard Issod collection. Considered one of the finest collections of its type, it lived up to the hype. Julia’s has handled much Fairyland Lustre over the years, but never such a mammoth piece as the Dragon King vase. The largest piece of Fairyland Lustre Wedgwood ever produced, it stands nearly two feet tall. Featuring a large amber colored dragon rising up from the ocean as a smaller dragon is perched on a grassy outcropping, this phenomenal piece flew beyond its $40,000-60,000 estimate to land at $74,062. It was joined by a vase in the “Ghostly Woods” pattern. Depicting a central gnarled tree with creatures’ heads growing from the ends of the branches as a parade of pale poltergeists passes, it sold for $44,437, surpassing its $20,000-30,000 estimate. Likewise selling for $44,437 and exceeding expectations was an equally vibrant vase in the “Imps on a Bridge” pattern. Fantasy and dreams come together in a scene of crimson and violet goblins parading through a wooded scene beneath a distant tree house. Another rarity in the offering was a marvelous Fairyland Lustre charger, also in the “Imps on a Bridge” pattern. It sold within its $25,000-35,000 estimate for $26,662.

The auction continued with a wide variety of art glass with no shortage of rarity. Some of the rather exquisite examples included a rare Tiffany paperweight vase. This gorgeous shoulder vase with jonquil blossoms with pink millefiori centers and subtle green stems sold at the upper end of its $12,000-15,000 estimate for $14,220. An unusual Tiffany lava glass vase with a dark blue body with gold iridescent dripping tendrils from the upper lip heated things up, selling for $14,220 against an $8,000-12,000 estimate. A Tiffany flower form vase with a pulled feather bowl and multihued translucence atop an applied inverted saucer foot sold for $11,257 against an estimate of $4,000-6,000. Other Tiffany included a great pair of jeweled bronze candelabras, each with four arms set with a band of cabochon glass jewels on each candle cup. Naturalistic Tiffany excellence at its finest, the pair sold for $17,775, more than doubling the low end of its $7,500-9,500 estimate.

The auction continued with a generous selection of art glass. Difficult to find even one Steuben Intarsia vase, the company’s highest level of quality and signed by Frederick Carder, this auction featured an unprecedented four examples! Included was a lovely crystal vase with amethyst floral decoration resting on an applied stem and hexagonal foot. Exceptional craftsmanship through and through, it sold at the upper end of its $10,000-15,000 estimate for $14,580. Another example with blue leaf and vine decoration on a crystal body was equally impressive and sold for $11,850 against its $10,000-15,000 estimate. These were followed by such items as a scarce Steuben pink aurene hanging shade with leaf and vine decoration suspended from a silver fixture with square link chains and cast acanthus leaf accents. It sold for $8,887 within an $8,000-10,000 estimate. And a Steuben blue aurene and calcite vase with cool color iridescence surpassed expectations of $1,650-2,250 to sell for $5,036.

The cavalcade of glass included some spectacular Lalique such as an early squat flacon signed R. Lalique and decorated with six dancing nude women holding a common garland. Estimated for $15,000-25,000, it went out at $21,330. An R. Lalique luminaire depicting a nude woman draped with a shawl with her arms outstretched is a tribute to the beauty of the female form. This lovely piece went out at $18,960 against an estimate of $5,000-8,000. A wonderful R. Lalique cariatides lamp consisting of a single piece blown dome shade supported by female figures reminiscent of the figures in the Acropolis and other Greek architecture sold for $17,775 against a $7,000-10,000 estimate. Likewise selling for $17,775 was an R. Lalique acanthus vase with rich blue color and deep relief modeling.

Other art glass included a rare Loetz “Black Bottom” Phanomen vase with a black iridescent free form band around the base with cream colored waves throughout. This band gave way to waves of platinum iridescence against a gold background across the top half, making for a most attractive piece. It closed in on the upper end of its $9,000-12,000 estimate to sell for $11,850.

From a slightly earlier era was a selection of Victorian glass including a Mt. Washington Royal Flemish Arabian handled vase picturing a Middle Eastern man atop a camel with the Pyramids in the background. It surpassed its $12,000-15,000 to finish up at $18,637. A large Mt. Washington Peach Blow vase in the Queen’s pattern with a bulbous body and decorated with enameled vines and daisies on applied reeded feet neared the midpoint of its $7,000-10,000 estimate to sell for $8,295.

These were joined by over 50 lots of paperweights, both antique and contemporary, such as a lovely botanical example by Paul Stankard with polychrome flowers. Upon close examination, one sees several small people climbing among the flowers’ roots. This exceptional piece sold for $7,110 against a $5,000-8,000 estimate. Another Paul Stankard piece with yellow and red flowers with swirling stems and leaves above an intricate roots system of seed pods sold just above its $3,000-4,000 estimate for $4,147. A rare St. Louis faceted paperweight with an amber flashed base containing red and white clematis flowers sold within its $8,000-10,000 estimate for $8,887.

Another area for which Julia’s has long been well known for handling quite prolifically and successfully is cameo glass and Pate de Verre. From the latter category was a G. Argy Rousseau poppy vase with orange flowers surrounding the shoulder with brown stems terminating at the foot. All set against a mottled yellow background, it sold above its estimate of $9,500-11,500 for $15,405. A G. Argy Rousseau foliage nightlight in dark purple with triangular panels of green went out at $4,740 versus a $3,000-4,000 estimate.
Cameo glass was highlighted in part by a magnificent Daum seagull vase. Decorated with enameled seagulls flying above the ocean waves against the setting sun, and further detailed by a sea turtle taking it all in, this squat vase sold within its $10,000-15,000 estimate for $11,850. Selling for the same $11,850 was an oval Daum cameo swan vase with a calming scene of a graceful bird swimming beneath white spring blossoms. A squat Daum winter scene vase with blackbirds among the barren trees exceeded a $6,000-8,000 estimate for $10,665 while a Daum winter scene table lamp with a mottled yellow and orange sunset background sold well above its $4,000-6,000 estimate for $15,405. A Burgun & Schverer cameo vase with white flowers and leaves against an amethyst background and further enhanced by martele wheel carving and a cameo icicle design sold for $4,740.

Day II of the auction focused on an exceptional array of fine lighting including Tiffany leaded lamps. Of particular note was a marvelous Tiffany table lamp with richly colored poppies with striated orange petals with applied bronze centers against a bed of leaves on a mottled green and yellow background. Complemented by its gold dore base, it sold at the upper end of its $35,000-45,000 estimate for a solid $41,475. A Tiffany Studios geometric table lamp with a conical shade of dichroic glass would display as cream and green when unlit but would come alive to a mottled green and fiery orange when lit. It was a terrific example, selling for $14,220 within an estimate of $12,000-18,000. Another exceptional and rare lot utilizing dichroic glass was a pair of Tiffany Studios hanging lamps. These matching geometric shades each suspended from a bronze chain and ceiling cap finished in a rich brown patina neared the top end of its $20,000-30,000 to finish up at $29,625.

These were joined by a generous selection of lamps by other renowned makers such as Handel, Pairpoint, Duffner & Kimberly, and more. A duo of reverse painted Handel lamps included a floral lamp known simply as 6688 depicting two butterflies alighting near a bed of brightly colored flowers extending upward from the rim and all over the body of the shade. This lovely piece brought $11,850 against an estimate of $10,000-12,000 while a Handel Jungle Bird lamp with two vibrant parrots perched among tropical foliage found a buyer within its $12,500-15,000 estimate at $14,812. A leaded glass Gorham daffodil table lamp exceeded its $5,000-7,000 estimate to sell for $8,295.
The sale was rounded out in part by a variety of spectacular jewelry and accessories such as a lady’s pear shaped sapphire and diamond ring within a platinum setting. Its delicate elegance helped bring its final price to $6,517, surpassing pre-auction expectations of $3,500-4,500. A lady’s 2.1ct diamond solitaire ring went out at $7,290 versus a $6,000-8,000 estimate. And a Men’s Rolex President wristwatch with diamond accents and gold band sold within its $9,000-11,000 estimate for $10,072.

Other miscellaneous highlights included a lovely KPM plaque in its original elaborate gold frame with blue velvet liner. The image depicts a mystical scene of a nude maiden hovering above a lily pond. Beautifully executed, it sold for $11,850 against a $6,000-8,000 estimate. Also worthy of mention were some outstanding Art Nouveau Zsolnay pottery items. A mammoth tankard pitcher with allover decoration of molded oak leaves and acorns with red beetles encircling the sides sold for $10,665 within an estimate of $9,000-12,000. And a vase depicting a lovely maiden with flowing hair and skirt encircling the body of the vase exceeded a $6,000-8,000 estimate to sell for $9,480.

Julia’s upcoming auctions include their annual End of Summer antiques & fine art auction in August while a phenomenal firearms and military memorabilia auction will be held in October. Julia’s next rare lamp & glass auction as well as their toy & doll auction will follow in November. Julia’s is currently accepting consignments for these and other upcoming auctions. Call immediately for inclusion in these exciting sales. For more information, contact their offices at 207-453-7125. James D. Julia, Inc., P.O. Box 830, Dept. PR, Fairfield, ME 04937. E-mail: info@jamesdjulia.com.

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	Difficult to find even one Steuben Intarsia vase, the company’s highest level of quality and signed by Frederick Carder, this auction featured an unprecedented four examples! Included was a lovely crystal vase with amethyst floral decoration that sold at the upper end of its $10,000-15,000 estimate for $14,580.
	From the renowned George Klabin collection of Moser glass, this monumental decorated vase with its massive cranberry body with allover enameled floral decoration and elaborate gilded brass handles, foot and collar went out at $14,812 against an estimate of $9,000-12,000.
	A pair of Moser decorated ewers, each with overall applied and enameled decoration that centered on a parrot resting on a branch, exceeded expectations of $7,000-10,000 to land at $20,737.
	A Daum winter scene table lamp with a mottled yellow and orange sunset background sold well above its $4,000-6,000 estimate for $15,405.
	Victorian glass included a Mt. Washington Royal Flemish Arabian handled vase picturing a Middle Eastern man atop a camel with the Pyramids in the background. It surpassed its $12,000-15,000 to finish up at $18,637.
	Over 50 lots of paperweights included this lovely botanical example by Paul Stankard with polychrome flowers. Upon close examination, one sees several small people climbing among the flowers’ roots. It sold for $7,110 against a $5,000-8,000 estimate.
	An exceptional offering of over two dozen pieces of Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre from the Betty & Leonard Issod collection included the Dragon King vase. The largest piece of Fairyland Lustre Wedgwood ever produced, this phenomenal piece flew beyond its $40,000-60,000 estimate to land at $74,062.
	An R. Lalique luminaire depicting a nude woman draped with a shawl with her arms outstretched is a tribute to the beauty of the female form. This lovely piece went out at $18,960 against an estimate of $5,000-8,000.
	Fine lighting included a marvelous Tiffany table lamp with richly colored poppies with striated orange petals with applied bronze centers against a bed of leaves on a mottled green and yellow background. Complemented by its gold dore base, it sold at the upper end of its $35,000-45,000 estimate for a solid $41,475.
	A great pair of Tiffany jeweled bronze candelabras, each with four arms set with a band of cabochon glass jewels on each candle cup sold for $17,775, more than doubling the low end of its $7,500-9,500 estimate.
	An unusual Tiffany lava glass vase with a dark blue body with gold iridescent dripping tendrils from the upper lip heated things up, selling for $14,220 against an $8,000-12,000 estimate.