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Fairfield, Maine, August 23-26, 2011. As Hurricane Irene moved north pounding the east coast, and mere days before reaching New England, Julia’s recent auction was described by department head Bill Gage as “a perfect storm” referring to everything from the quality of the merchandise to the excitement of the bidders being aligned to effect record results. For over two decades of their illustrious 40 year history, James D. Julia, Inc. has marked the end of summer with the biggest and best antique & fine art auctions in the state. Their most recent sale topped them all and ended the summer with a bang. Hailed as the division’s largest sale to date, the auction pulled in a massive $5 million! With over 1,700 registered bidders representing 29 countries, Julia’s proved once again that fresh, quality items that are conservatively estimated, combined with the most expansive marketing campaign, guarantees maximum results. Gage stated, “We saw new buyers entering the market, which is a reassuring sign that the market is on the upswing.” The four day sale was brimming with fine art, historical items, nautical pieces, folk art, furniture ranging from early to modern, clocks, jewelry, and other antique accessories. The most popular and highly sought after items were from a large and diverse offering of Chinese and Oriental pottery and porcelain. Included were over 150 lots from the private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones. Jones was the founder of the Jones Museum of Glass & Ceramics in Sebago, Maine. She spent the majority of her life studying glass and ceramics, but her true joy was lecturing and educating lovers of fine art glass and ceramics. This phenomenal offering was highlighted by the little lot that could, amazing Julia staff and those in attendance. The unassuming lot consisted of six small bowls from the Ch’ing Dynasty of the late 19th or early 20th century. It included one footed bowl decorated with red bats within green bands of clouds as well as other shallow more plainly decorated bowls. In a seemingly unending battle between numerous bidders in attendance and those on the phone, the lot multiplied its $300-500 estimate over 1,245 times to ultimately sell for $373,750! The stellar prices didn’t stop there. Also from the Jones collection was a lot of four Chinese polychrome decorated bowls from the early 20th century. Emulating an earlier style, the two pairs of bowls were richly decorated with floral and berry vinery and delicate scrollwork. Surpassing an estimate of $600-900, the lot brought $71,875. A large Chinese paint decorated vase with allover decoration of flowering trees and exotic birds likewise exceeded its $600-900 estimate to settle in at $11,500. Dorothy-Lee Jones’ Asian collection went beyond pottery to also encompass a number of watercolor silk scrolls. A lot of three such scrolls from the early 20th century depicting landscape and nature scenes sold for $16,100 against expectations of $700-900. Joining the Jones collection was over 100 lots of other porcelain and other Chinese artifacts representing a good cross section of works consigned from the private collection of the grandniece of the Last Emperor Puyi (reign 1906-1917) of the Qing Dynasty, granddaughter of Puji, and great-great granddaughter of the Dowager Empress Cixi (reign 1861-1908). Highlights included an important Qing Dynasty carved rhinoceros horn Tibetan Buddhist tower with floral and foliate carvings, and silver mounts depicting a frog on a lily pad. Complemented by carved Foo dogs on its pedestal base, the piece saw active bidding well beyond its $15,000-20,000 estimate to sell for $224,250. A unique and important natural crystal carving of tribute from 1894 depicting a bearded Buddha standing among a winged dragon and stylized trees was a once in a lifetime opportunity. A birthday gift to Empress Dowager Cixi in celebration of her 60th birthday, the fanciful clear crystal carving changed hands at $115,000 against a $60,000-90,000 estimate. From the same collection came a rare Qing Dynasty carved soapstone covered fruit dish. Deeply carved with a finely detailed dragon surrounded by bands of more stylized dragons the amber hued dish sold for $78,200 versus expectations of $10,000-15,000. A rare Qing Dynasty carved Tibetan Buddhist head in its presentation box went out at $60,950 over its $8,000-12,000 estimate. And a stellar example of 19th century craftsmanship is a finely carved jade covered teapot. Carved from the solid with scrolling leaf tips and petal decoration, the piece sold for $23,000, more than ten times the low end of its $2,000-3,000 estimate. The second session of Julia’s end of summer auction has traditionally been set aside for selling fine art. Enthusiasts were treated to approximately 670 paintings and bronzes including an outstanding work by Abbott Fuller Graves. Depicting a young woman seated in a rural Maine flower garden setting, the fine oil on canvas brought $109,250 within expectations of $100,000-150,000. This was joined by other American works such as Edward Mitchell Bannister’s summer landscape scene showing two women standing in the summer breeze. Capturing a moment in time, the piece sold midway through its $15,000-20,000 estimate to bring $18,400. Theodore Wores’ brilliant portrait of a woman wearing a light colored kimono placing her hand on a fresco went out at $16,675 (est. 15,000-20,000). Also up for bid were several selections from the Frederick Woolworth estate. Mr. Woolworth was an heir to the Woolworth department store family whose home was on a hill overlooking the family compound on Maranacook Lake in Monmouth, Maine. Over the years Julia’s sold the entire contents of the family compound, which included vast quantities of fine art and antiques. Now with Mr. Woolworth’s passing, Julia’s was chosen to handle his personal collection. His marvelous oil on canvas scene entitled “Apple Pickers of Pomona” by Waldo Peirce found favor among collectors, selling for $15,525, just over its $10,000-15,000 estimate. Other highlights included Eric Sloane’s nicely executed scene of an open barn door within a stone façade that shows a glimpse of the interior stairway. His use of light and dark and shadows draws in the viewer. It also drew in bids to the level of $15,525, exceeding expectations of $8,000-12,000. Hayley Lever’s New York street scene shows an aerial view of a procession appearing to honor American soldiers sold for $10,925 (est. $6,000-8,000). Also worthy of mention was an early work by Grant Wood, artist of the renowned and revered “American Gothic”. Done around the time the artist was in his late teens, it depicts an older man standing in front of his farmhouse. The piece sold for $6,325 versus a $3,000-5,000 estimate. The auction continued with a variety of European art such as a French pointillist scene attributed to Henry Edmond Cross of a colorful row of trees overlooking the coastline. It brought over ten times its low estimate, selling for $32,200. An abstract watercolor and graphite scene of trees by German artist Ernest Kirchner found a buyer at $19,550 versus an estimate of $5,000-10,000. And an outstanding, masterfully executed landscape pastoral scene by Dutch artists Alexandre Daiwaille and Eugene Verboeckhoven of cows and sheep at rest beside a rocky stream went out at $7,475 against a $5,000-8,000 estimate. Other works included a generous offering of bronzes such as a limited edition figural bronze entitled “The Winchester Rider” by Robert Scriver. Modeled after the famous Winchester logo of a frontiersman on horseback galloping through the sagebrush it sold at the upper end of its $8,000-10,000 estimate for $9,775. These were joined by several contemporary British bronzes by Geoffrey Dashwood. His somewhat stylized but finely crafted forms included a life-size pheasant and eagle owl that sold for $9,775 and $6,900, respectively with each falling at or above estimate. The following day was highlighted by a truly phenomenal trove of Boston Evening Post and other local newspapers from the Revolutionary War period collected by 18th century Boston merchant Harbottle Dorr. His collecting began in January 1765 in the midst of the Stamp Act controversy and ran every week thereafter for the next twelve years. Harbottle Dorr would write his comments and views on various articles in most of the papers. His daily musings provided a continual “man on the street” perspective from the heart of the rebellion in Boston, Massachusetts. Totaling an astonishing 3,280 pages in four volumes, the offering in this lot represented Volume IV (with the first three volumes already residing in the Massachusetts Historical Society). This volume that contained the July 18, 1776 edition in which appeared the first public printing of the Declaration of Independence was a truly unique offering. It now joins the other three volumes in the Massachusetts Historical Society’s collection for all to enjoy for generations to come. The lot, which provided an extraordinary historical insight and showed tremendous foresight and commitment sold above its $150,000-300,000 pre-auction estimate for $345,000. This session also brought with it a large selection of folk art including a molded copper full body weathervane of a Massasoit Indian with feather headdress and drawn bow. Discovered in a barn in New York State, it brought $29,900 against an estimate of $18,000-22,000. A fine flat copper gilt rooster weathervane attributed to A.E. Jewell & Co. in marvelous untouched original condition sold for $27,600 against a $5,000-10,000 estimate. A rare double stamped copper weathervane by Harris & Company of Boston showing a trotting horse sold above its $8,000-12,000 estimate for $15,525. And an unusual weathervane depicting a busy beaver finished up at $14,950 against expectations of $5,000-8,000. The diversity continued with more magnificent folk art, nautical items, scrimshaw, marine paintings, and Nantucket baskets. Of particular note was a rare contemporary Jose Reyes Nantucket Lightship purse accented with ivory and a cameo eagle in the lid. It sold for $5,175 against expectations of $1,500-2,500. An exceptional and unique pair of Koa figural armchairs carved from the solid depicting Hawaiian native figures as integral parts to the back, legs, and arms of the chairs sold for $16,675 against a $10,000-15,000 estimate. Nautical items included various scrimshaw pieces such as an American two-sided whale’s tooth. Decorated with an image of the U.S.S. Columbia and American flags it came from the Frederick Woolworth Estate estimated for $1,000-2,000 and sold for $7,187. From the same collection, a scrimshaw pan bone depicting the U.S.S. Constitution along with the Guerriere and an unidentified British ship went out at $3,105 against an $800-1,200 estimate. And a phenomenal model of the Danish warship Fredericus Quartus, featuring 100 gun turrets with gun ports painted to represent the Danish flag, this highly detailed scale model with meticulous rigging and other fine elements also came from the Woolworth estate with a $4,000-8,000 estimate. It found a buyer at $10,350. A selection of ship portraits included Antonio Jacobsen’s portrayal of the S.P. Hitchcock sailing right to left amid the choppy green sea. It brought $11,500 within a $10,000-14,000 estimate. Julian Davidson’s “White Island Light off Portsmouth, New Hampshire” was a stunning scene of a three-mast ship rounding the Portsmouth lighthouse. It sold within its $18,000-24,000 estimate for $20,125. A selection of rare hand colored Audubon prints including three from a Boston area estate included an outstanding chromolithograph of a male flamingo in bright red plumage hunched over a tidal pool. It sold for $9,775 against an estimate of $4,000-6,000. A double elephant folio of a trumpeter swan failed to find a buyer and is currently available. From a Massachusetts home came an oil on canvas interior scene by G. Robitzer. With folk art elements, it depicts a man with a disproportionate head seated in a library speaking with a caricature of an Asian man of the period with various owls perched around the room. The scene is believed to represent Harry Elkins Widener, member of Harvard’s former secret society, The Owl Club, who later was a passenger on the ill fated Titanic. This fascinating painting sold for $10,350, just above an estimate of $5,000-10,000. The day continued with a selection of furniture including Early American. A George III burr walnut two-door linen press in original finish exceeded its $1,500-3,000 estimate to bring $10,350. From the auction’s fourth day was a gorgeous 4-piece Aesthetic Movement rosewood parlor suite attributed to Herter Brothers. Comprised of a triple-back settee, a pair of armchairs, and an additional conforming armchair, the set was decorated with marquetry vine borders, elaborate carvings, and ornate crest work. It went out at $23,000 against a $10,000-15,000 estimate. Clocks from the third session included George III inlaid mahogany tall case clock by George Quarman. Circa 1775, this gorgeous example brought $8,050 against a $5,000-7,000 estimate. This third session was further enhanced by a collection of Oriental rugs from various homes and estates. Included was a wonderful antique Serape Oriental carpet from the last quarter of the 19th century. Its center indigo and salmon medallion surrounded by arabesque patterns with floral and geometric accents helped to bring the final price to $18,975 against expectations of $6,000-9,000. The fourth and final session centered on the extraordinary clock collection of Dr. Charles Bradley of Lubbock, Texas. Representing one of the finest collections of Victorian mantle, floor, and wall regulator clocks to ever come to market, over 150 examples were offered. Highlights included a rare Seth Thomas regulator Number 19 Santa Fe Railway System regulator clock with nicely carved oak case and marked glass door. In a spirited bidding war between two phone bidders, only one was victorious. It was he who went to $111,550, ignoring a $30,000-35,000 estimate. A highly desirable Sidney advertising hanging wall clock that features rotating cylinders that advertised local druggists, jewelers, etc. exceeded its estimate of $7,000-9,000 many times over to finish up at $29,900. A Seth Thomas railroad regulator #6 with two dials showing both “local time” and “railroad time” met with strong competition. It sold for $21,850 versus a $4,400-4,600 estimate. Hitting the same $21,850 mark was a Seth Thomas #16 walnut wall regulator with carved shell cresting, turned columns with carved leaf tip highlights, and classic styling. The above clocks were complemented by two outstanding music machines, the first being a Regina Orchestral Corona Style 34, coin-operated 27” automatic disc changer. The other is a similar Regina Sublima Corona Style 31 automatic disc changer that plays the slightly smaller 20-3/4” discs. They went out at $14,950 and $10,350, respectively, each reaching the midpoint of their estimates. Also included was a large grouping of silver including Tiffany. A pair of monumental sterling silver hand hammered candlesticks weighing in at 148 troy ounces sold for $16,100 within an estimate of $15,000-20,000. An exceptional Dominick & Haff aesthetic style repousse sterling silver pitcher was another standout piece. The square form with overlapping leaf and vine design was further enhanced by numerous butterflies. Bidding surpassed its $4,000-6,000 estimate to $10,350. The day was finished out by miscellaneous treasures such as a rare late Victorian oak miniature letter box. This columnar form letter box in the London style likely resided in an upscale hotel for their guests. It found favor with a number of Julia’s bidders enticed by its $1,000-2,000 estimate. It went to the tenacious bidder willing to go to $7,762. Also selling for $7,762 (and exceeding a $700-900 estimate) was a lot of three Lenox pottery items a pitcher and two steins all decorated with a golf motif. And a selection of Native American items included a Northwest carved alder wood totem pole from the Nootka tribe. It brought $4,600 against an estimate of $1,500-2,500. And a southern New England Indian covered woven storage basket brought $4,312 against expectations of $400-600. Julia's upcoming auctions include their phenomenal firearms and military memorabilia auction that will be held in October. Their next toy & doll auction as well as their rare lamp & glass auction will follow in November. Julia’s next antiques & fine art auction will take place in February 2012. Julia’s is currently accepting consignments for these and other upcoming auctions. Call immediately for inclusion in these exciting sales. For more information or to place offers on unsold items, 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.

	A large grouping of silver included this monumental pair of Tiffany hand hammered candlesticks. Weighing in at 148 troy ounces, the pair sold for $16,100 within an estimate of $15,000-20,000.
	This unique and important natural crystal carving depicting a bearded Buddha standing among a winged dragon and stylized trees was once a birthday gift to Empress Dowager Cixi in celebration of her 60th birthday. The fanciful clear crystal carving changed hands at $115,000 against a $60,000-90,000 estimate
	Of the nearly 700 paintings and bronzes, the centerpiece was an outstanding work by Abbott Fuller Graves. Depicting a young woman seated in a rural Maine flower garden setting, the fine oil on canvas brought $109,250 within expectations of $100,000-150,000
	A truly phenomenal trove of newspapers from the Revolutionary War period collected by 18th century Boston merchant Harbottle Dorr provided an extraordinary historical insight and showed tremendous foresight and commitment. Over the 12 year period, Dorr would write his comments and views on various articles the papers, providing a continual “man on the street” perspective of the rebellion in Boston. This fourth and final volume joined the other three already housed in the Massachusetts Historical Society. The lot sold above its $150,000-300,000 pre-auction estimate for $345,000.
	A large selection of folk art included this molded copper full body weathervane of a Massasoit Indian with feather headdress and drawn bow. Discovered in a barn in New York State, it brought $29,900 against an estimate of $18,000-22,000.
	A highly desirable Sidney advertising hanging wall clock from the Dr. Charles Bradley collection featured rotating cylinders that advertised local druggists, jewelers, etc. It exceeded its estimate of $7,000-9,000 to finish up at $29,900
	The extraordinary clock collection of Dr. Charles Bradley of Lubbock, Texas included a rare Seth Thomas regulator Number 19 Santa Fe Railway System regulator clock (est. $30,000-35,000). In a spirited bidding war between two phone bidders, it went to the bidder willing to go to $111,550
	Consigned from the private collection of the grandniece of the Last Emperor Puyi (reign 1906-1917) of the Qing Dynasty, granddaughter of Puji, and great-great granddaughter of the Dowager Empress Cixi (reign 1861-1908) this important Qing Dynasty carved rhinoceros horn Tibetan Buddhist tower saw active bidding well beyond its $15,000-20,000 estimate to sell for $224,250
	From the same collection came a rare Qing Dynasty carved soapstone covered fruit dish. Deeply carved with a finely detailed dragon surrounded by bands of more stylized dragons, the amber hued dish sold for $78,200 versus expectations of $10,000-15,000
	Early American furniture included a George III burr walnut two-door linen press that exceeded its $1,500-3,000 estimate to bring $10,350.
	An exceptional and unique pair of Koa figural armchairs depicting Hawaiian native figures as integral parts to the back, legs, and arms of the chairs sold for $16,675 against a $10,000-15,000 estimate
	European art included this French pointillist scene attributed to Henry Edmond Cross of a colorful row of trees overlooking the coastline. It brought over ten times its low estimate, selling for $32,200
	A gorgeous 4-piece Aesthetic Movement rosewood parlor suite attributed to Herter Brothers that was decorated with marquetry vine borders, elaborate carvings, and ornate crest work went out at $23,000 against a $10,000-15,000 estimate
	Amazing Julia staff and those in attendance, this unassuming lot of six small bowls from the Ch’ing Dynasty weathered a seemingly unending battle between numerous bidders in attendance and those on the phone. The lot multiplied its $300-500 estimate over 1,245 times to ultimately sell for $373,750!

Fairfield, Maine, February 3-4, 2011 ~ There is little doubt the economy is on the upswing. Optimism and energy so real you can almost touch it. Such was the atmosphere at Julia’s recent antiques & fine art auction. Despite a chilling “Nor’easter” two days prior that dropped another foot of snow on the already blanketed state, Julia’s facility was packed to the brim with eager auction goers. Many in the standing room only crowd were clearly in awe as many lots reached prices reminiscent of pre-recession. The two-day event presented a marvelous array of nearly 400 American & European paintings together with a full day’s worth of furniture, folk art, and accessories from collections and estates from across the country. Of particular note, the sale marked the final installment from the famed Woolworth Collection, from which Julia’s has sold innumerable objects from their immense compound on the shores of beautiful Cobbossee Lake in Monmouth, Maine. During the late 19th and early 20th Century the Woolworth Department Stores were one of the most famous names in department stores both here and in Europe. Since the early 20th Century, the family has owned an expansive compound on the lake consisting of twenty-six buildings that were filled with elegant antique furnishings and superb paintings. A few years ago, the family began to downsize their holdings. As the homes were sold, the antiques therein were consigned to Julia’s. Recently the final remnants of the compound were sold and Julia’s was once again called in to handle the balance of their vast antique collection. In addition were selections from the museum and private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones. Mrs. Jones’s husband is a direct descendent of the famous Revolutionary War General Artemas Ward and both she and her mother during their lifetime had amassed a formidable collection of glass and ceramics (some of which were sold in Julia’s recent glass & lamp auction). Some years ago, Mrs. Jones started a glass museum and research center in Douglas Hill, Maine and her collection and the regular presentations that took place were well known throughout North America. One such piece from her collection was a rare and highly desirable Marblehead Pottery vase. Consisting of stylized flowers with applied slips on a beautiful matte finish green body, it was originally estimated at $1,000-1,500 but after the catalog was published, Bill Gage learned this was a very rare piece of Marblehead pottery. In fact it was one of only six known by sale time. There were nearly 20 phones in play and the fight was on. After a dramatic bidding battle, the vase brought a final price of $86,250! European art made a strong showing, highlighted by a busy town scene by Dutch artist Andrianus Eversen. Showing a cobblestone avenue lined with shops and townspeople milling about, this stunning piece brought $56,350 against expectations of $3,000-5,000. From the Woolworth collection were numerous important paintings such as an oil on canvas scene by British artist Heywood Hardy showing a group of fox hunters on horseback congregating in front of a tavern in preparation for a hunt. This work exceeded expectations of $10,000-20,000 to sell for $29,325. Belgian artist Bernard Pothast’s interior scene of a provincial mother tending to her young children exuded charm and elicited emotion as good paintings do. It surpassed its $9,000-12,000 estimate to finish up at $20,700. Also hitting the $20,700 mark was English artist Walter Sickert’s oil on masonite studio nude. Exceeding its $8,000-12,000 estimate, his impressionistic rendering shows there’s artistry in every body type. From a Florida estate was Russian artist Frants Roubard’s depiction of an Arab man holding a large red flag while the horse on which he rides gallops away from a distant town toward the viewer. This handsome painting done with stunning realism sold within an estimate of $25,000-40,000 for $31,625. Across the pond to America’s shores, Julia’s presented a marvelous grouping of Rockport-Gloucester art. Highlights included a generous and fresh selection of Emile Gruppe paintings. Included was a superb oil on canvas winter scene of a stream winding through a sunlit forest. A departure from his usual harbor scenes, it sold for $16,100 against a $10,000-15,000 estimate. Another winter scene, Gruppe’s “Vermont Village” shows a small group of rustic buildings nestled below a tree lined mountainside. Estimated for $10,000-15,000, it sold for $13,800. Other American art included a small oil on board landscape of a small mountain waterfall by John Frederick Kensett that sold for many times its $5,000-8,000 estimate for $40,250. An unstretched canvas panoramic landscape showing several boats on calm water against a mountainous backdrop by Robert Duncanson sold for $22,425, exceeding a $5,000-7,000 estimate. Not to be confused with the aforementioned Belgian artist Bernard Pothast, American Edward Potthast’s harbor scene of a small schooner moored dockside sold above its $5,000-7,000 to settle in at $14,950. And Leon Kroll’s delightful small coastal scene of a rocky coast surrounding deep blue water exceeded expectations of $800-1,200 to bring $10,062. Day II of the auction consisted of nearly 800 lots and showcased a variety of folk and nautical art. Of particular note was a rare and important Cushing & White steam locomotive and tender weathervane. Hailing from the late 19th Century, this recent estate discovery, constructed of zinc, copper, and tin was an exciting find. Modeled with precise details and still retaining its original metal plaque and remnants of an early painted surface, it sold for $43,125 within an estimate of $35,000-65,000. Other folk art included a recent discovery of an unframed oil on panel primitive folk art panorama of Boston area’s Chelsea, Massachusetts that showed how much the area has changed since 1827 from rural farmland to its present sprawl. Found in a coal bin in the cellar of a Boston area home, it has descended through the family for its first ever public appearance. This spectacular piece exceeded an estimate of $12,500-22,500 to sell for $25,300. Folk art trade signs included a lot of five figural examples from the Barbara Thornsjo collection that consisted of a carved mortar & pestle, a carved tooth for the local dentist’s office, a hat maker’s sign and others that sold for $5,520 against a $400-600 estimate. A cast and molded tin bull’s head trade sign also from the Thornsjo collection in its original gilt surface saw very strong action. It well exceeded expectations of $500-800 to sell for $5,922. Other folk art included several carousel figures from the early 20th Century. The grouping was highlighted by a rare Herschell-Spillman carved and paint-decorated carousel frog. Depicting a fanciful crouching green spotted frog inspired by “Wind in the Willows”. In old paint, he sprang to $10,350, within his $10,000-15,000 estimate. And a grouping of several carved Black Forest pieces was highlighted by an unusual owl umbrella and cane stand. Consisting of two detailed hollow body owls with open tops flanking a branch trellis center for a charming way to store and display, it went to an overseas phone bidder for $6,325 versus an estimate of $1,500-2,000. The auction continued with a wide variety of furniture and accessories including painted furniture, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Continental, and early American. Standouts included a fine pair of English Hepplewhite carved mahogany open armchairs from the Woolworth Collection. With overstuffed upholstery and original wood surfaces with crisp carving, the pair, with prior provenance to Stair & Co. of New York, quickly surpassed a $5,000-10,000 estimate to ultimately sell for $52,900. Also from the Woolworth Collection was a Regency rosewood inlaid console table that emanated class and elegance. It sold for $9,775 against a $2,000-3,000 estimate. Early American furniture included a rare Pilgrim Century Massachusetts carved oak palm-panel chest attributed to the Savell Shop in Braintree. The highly carved quartersawn oak case by one of New England’s revered furniture makers is considered exceedingly rare. This example brought $33,350 against an estimate of $12,000-18,000. Other highlights from Day II of this auction included a collection of over 50 lots of silver from the private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones. In quality and freshness to the market, this sale represented one of the finest collections of early Tiffany and English silver Julia’s has had the pleasure of offering. It was obvious from the beginning there would be no bargains in this segment of the auction. An outstanding covered footed serving bowl by Dominick & Haff featuring hand hammered finish highlighted by detailed insect and floral decoration helped to set the tone. It blasted through its $2,000-3,000 estimate to sell for $22,425. Others included a Tiffany & Co. sterling syrup with overall relief berry & vine decoration, a flying bird finial, and C-scroll handle that hit $3,680 (est. $800-1,200), a remarkable 18th Century egg shaped London tea urn with delicate vine handles that sold for $3,737 (est. $1,500-2,500) and a fine 4-piece combined lot of repousse tea service items by various makers brought $3,450 (est. $1,500-2,500). And an enameled silver hinged round box, which was covered in a geometric enamel pattern and a lid decorated with a detailed enameled scene of a man and woman taking a winter stroll. From the private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones, it surpassed its $1,000-1,500 estimate to sell for $16,675. The offering of fine metals continued with a collection of coins. Included was a rare 1807 2-1/2 dollar gold piece picturing a woman wearing a cap facing right (while most U.S. coins show a figure facing left). It brought $9,200 within its $8,000-10,000 estimate. An 1805 five dollar gold piece with similar orientation brought $5,750 against a $2,800-3,500 estimate. And an unusual find that “made the papers” nearly a decade ago was one located with a metal detector near a Revolutionary War battle site. This 1652 Oak Tree schilling is one of those instances that keeps the metal detector manufacturers in business. The coin changed hands at $3,737, surpassing an estimate of $2,000-3,000. A diverse offering of miscellany included a scattering of estate rugs and American Indian objects such as a Navajo serape from the mid-1800s that sold for $17,250 (est. $4,000-6,000) and a Navajo silver and turquoise bracelet with fanciful motif that brought $5,980 against a $750-950 estimate. A fine Aubusson allegorical tapestry depicting a well attended royal being drawn in a chariot also performed well, bringing $24,150 against a $10,000-15,000 estimate. Another attraction was a classic 1947 Chrysler Crown Imperial limousine that embodies old money luxury. Used in later years as a local parade favorite, it sold at the upper end of its $4,000-7,000 estimate for $6,900. And an offering of Currier & Ives prints was highlighted by a very colorful large folio lithograph of a bird’s eye view scene of a busy train stop in a mountain valley. This piece sold for an unexpected $14,030 versus a $1,000-2,000 estimate. Julia's upcoming auctions include their phenomenal firearms and military memorabilia auction that will be held in March. Their next antiques & fine art auction will take place in August. Julia’s next toy & doll auction as well as their rare lamp & glass auction will follow in May & June, respectively. Julia’s is currently accepting consignments for these and other upcoming auctions. Call immediately for inclusion in these exciting sales. For more information or to place offers on unsold items, 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.

	An unframed oil on panel primitive folk art panorama of Boston area’s Chelsea, Massachusetts, found in a coal bin in the cellar of a Boston area home exceeded an estimate of $12,500-22,500 to sell for $25,300
	Several carousel figures from the early 20th Century was highlighted by a rare Herschell-Spillman carved and paint-decorated carousel frog. Depicting a fanciful crouching green spotted frog inspired by “Wind in the Willows”, he sprang to $10,350, within his $10,000-15,000 estimate
	Highlights in American art included a superb oil on canvas winter scene by Emile Gruppe of a stream winding through a sunlit forest. A departure from his usual harbor scenes, it sold for $16,100 against a $10,000-15,000 estimate
	Early American furniture included a rare Pilgrim Century Massachusetts carved oak palm-panel chest attributed to the Savell Shop in Braintree. Considered exceedingly rare, this example brought $33,350 against an estimate of $12,000-18,000
	From the Woolworth collection came an oil on canvas scene by British artist Heywood Hardy showing a group of fox hunters on horseback congregating in front of a tavern in preparation for a hunt. This work exceeded expectations of $10,000-20,000 to sell for $29,325
	A rare and important Cushing & White steam locomotive and tender weathervane modeled with precise details and remnants of an early painted surface sold for $43,125 within an estimate of $35,000-65,000
	An offering of Currier & Ives prints was highlighted by a very colorful large folio lithograph of a busy train stop in a mountain valley. This piece sold for an unexpected $14,030 versus a $1,000-2,000 estimate
	European art made a strong showing, highlighted by a busy town scene by Dutch artist Andrianus Eversen. Showing a cobblestone avenue lined with shops and townspeople milling about, this stunning piece brought $56,350 against expectations of $3,000-5,000
	Furniture included a fine pair of English Hepplewhite carved mahogany open armchairs from the Woolworth Collection. With overstuffed upholstery, original wood surfaces, and prior provenance to Stair & Co. of NY, it quickly surpassed a $5,000-10,000 estimate to ultimately sell for $52,900
	A collection of silver from the private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones included an outstanding covered footed serving bowl by Dominick & Haff that featured hand hammered finish and detailed insect and floral decoration. It blasted through its $2,000-3,000 estimate to sell for $22,425
	From the private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones was a rare and highly desirable Marblehead Pottery vase. Consisting of stylized flowers with applied slips on a beautiful matte finish green body, it was one of only six known. After a dramatic bidding battle, the vase brought a final price of $86,250!
	Other American art included a small oil on board landscape of a small mountain waterfall by John Frederick Kensett that sold for many times its $5,000-8,000 estimate for $40,250
	An unstretched canvas panoramic landscape showing several boats on calm water against a mountainous backdrop by Robert Duncanson sold for $22,425, exceeding a $5,000-7,000 estimate