Leading the sale at $44,400 was this platinum and 4.21-carat pear shaped solitaire diamond ring, 7 grams total weight, ring size 4½, which had provenance to a San Diego, Calif., collection ($30/50,000).
Review by Kiersten Busch
BEVERLY, MASS. — Kaminski Auctions was still celebrating Thanksgiving on December 1 when the firm conducted its Annual Thanksgiving Auction, a 520-lot sale which showcased a curated selection of fine American furniture from a collection in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass., jewelry from a San Diego, Calif., collection, various works of fine art and high-quality Persian Sarouk rugs.
Leading the sale at a sparkling $44,400 and selling to a bidder over the phone, was a platinum and pear-shaped solitaire diamond ring from the aforementioned San Diego, Calif., collection. The GIA certified ring had a 4.21-carat center stone, which was graded H for color and SI1 for clarity.
Jewelry continued to do well with bidders, with a 14K gold bracelet containing five US gold coins exchanged hands for $3,840, surpassing its estimate of $2,7/3,000. The five gold coins included 1855 and 1856 one-dollars, 1881 and 1901 five-dollars and a 1914 ten-dollar. The bracelet had provenance to a Beverly, Mass., collection and sold to a bidder on the floor.
The decorative arts were led by a rare Lalique vase, in all black, titled Les Eleens Noir. The 19-inch-tall vase featured a relief of Greco-Roman athletes and was signed and numbered “007” on its base. It came in its original box and was accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a pamphlet. With provenance to a South Hamilton, Mass., collection, the vase poured out a $5,313 finish, won by a bidder on the internet.
Titled “Les Eleens Noir,” this rare Lalique vase was all black and was decorated with a relief with Greco-Roman athletes. Also included with the lot was the original box, a pamphlet and a certificate of authenticity; it earned $5,313 ($5/10,000).
Turning to the fine art world, “The Bridge at Sandwich,” a watercolor by John Constable (British, 1776-1837) had an extensive exhibition history, as indicated by the labels on its reverse. These included Manning Fine Art in London, Worthing Art Gallery in Sussex and David Galleries in New York City. The painting also had provenance to the collection of Mrs Cecil Keith and Robert C. Ream, the son of Norman B. Ream of Thompson, Conn. Crossing to $7,200, the second highest price of the sale, the watercolor surpassed its $2/3,000 estimate, heading home with a bidder on the phones.
Fans of both frogs and fast food were seemingly drawn to an eclectic set of three sculptures by David Gilhooly, which led their category, hopping to a LiveAuctioneers bidder for $3,375. The three 4-by-11-inch figures were made from ceramic, and featured green frogs incorporated into a pizza, taco and burrito. The trio had provenance to the estate of the late Maurice and Myna Perlstein of La Jolla, Calif., and Chicago.
Furniture was led by an early American New England chest. Made from tiger maple and containing four graduating drawers, the piece measured 32 inches high and had provenance to a Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass., collection. It stood tall for $3,360, just under its low estimate, and will now decorate the home of a phone bidder.
Prices quoted include buyer’s premium as reported by the auction house. For information, 978-927-2223 or www.kaminskiauctions.com.
