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Photography • Native American Art • Emporium | April 23, 2026

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Beginning the day with Photography masterworks by William Klein, Horst P. Horst, Alfred Eisenstadt, Edward Weston, Carrie Mae Weems, Walker Evans, Berenice Abbott, Edward Weston and many others. Following are more than 60 lots of Native American pottery, baskets, weavings, carvings and jewelry, headlined by an important Naskapi doll with painted coat, a rare Chinookan bark shredder, a pair of Huron moose hoof needlecases, blackware by Maria Martinez, and a room sized Navajo weaving. Concluding the day are 115 lots of furniture, silver, porcelain, rugs and more.
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Lot 709

Eight Pieces Assorted Porcelain Tableware

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

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19th/20th century, comprising: pair of Chinese export miniature lidded vases, unmarked; Chinese export handled sauceboat, unmarked; Chinese export double handled lidded custard cup with raspberry finial, unmarked; Chinese blue and white serving platter, unmarked; Chinese enamel decorated dish, illegibly marked; two Porcelaine de Paris lidded vases, crossed arrow marks and "France" to bases; largest item 2 x 13-1/8 x 11 in.

Provenance: Estate of Lamar John Ryan Cecil, Lynchburg, Virginia

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Estate of Lamar John Ryan Cecil, Lynchburg, Virginia

all with surface dirt, rubbing and losses to gilding/enamel, and typical wear commensurate with age and use; custard cup with significant breaks and staple repairs, lid rim chip; blue and white platter with rim chip; sauceboat with rim chip Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.