Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Three sterling sculptures, $18,368, Crescent City
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World
Three early 20th century Continental sterling sculptures of jousting knights on horseback (one shown), with ivory faces and decorated with cabochon agate stones, sold for $18,368 at an Estates Auction held July 26-27 by Crescent City Auction Gallery in New Orleans, La. Also, a small Russian icon (circa 1898-1908, St. Petersburg) of The Virgin of Kazan, in a sterling and enamel riza by Nicolay Kemper, made $13,035; and a 20th century contemporary alligator motif low table, signed R. Ferguson, hit $7,110. Prices include an 18.5 percent buyer’s premium.
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