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Georgian style mahogany 3-piece set of nesting tables, with fine burl tops, on slender ring turned legs with casters. Approx. 19" wide, 19" deep, 21.5" high. Estimate: $450-550.
1 Nesting table set
Pair of antique Sevres-style hand-painted French porcelain ormolu-mounted garniture vases, both with artist's signature P. Roche, circa 1895, approx. 44.5 cm (17.5") tall; together with similar smaller vase (cover lacking). Estimate: $500 - 700.
1A Antique Vases

Handwoven Persian Shadsar Kashan rug, with oval medallion and floral vinery designs on a cream ground, taupe to pale blue corners, cream and taupe borders with floral vinery. Signed. Approx. 7'7" x 4'8". Estimate: $1,200-1,300.
2a Shadsar Kashan
 Lady's 18 karat yellow gold Vacheron Constantin wristwatch, Reference 27523, the rectangular lappet-edged case and guilloché champagne dial set with 56 diamonds, approx. 0.56 carat, on a Vacheron Constantin black leather bracelet with signed 18 karat yellow gold buckle. With papers, Vacheron Constantin black leather jewel case, and carton. Estimate: $3,200 - 3,400
3A Lady's Vacheron
Fine antique Louis XV style marble top commode, the serpentine front with three cross banded drawers and ormolu mounts, on slender cabriole legs. Circa 1880. Approx. 36" tall, 20" deep, 39" wide. Estimate: $1,800-2,200.
4 Antique commode
Fine 6-light clear crystal chandelier, of complex design, the bobeches and scrolling arms with extensive clear cut crystal ropes, prisms and suspensions. Approx. 21" diameter, 33" high. Estimate: $625-725.
5 Crystal Chandelier
  Gentleman's stainless steel Baume & Mercier Hampton City Chronograph automatic wristwatch, Reference 65430, No. 3600140, with dual register grey/black dial, 2 pushers to activate functions, and a Baume & Mercier black reptile skin bracelet. Estimate: $1,200 - 1,500
6A Beaume & Mercier
Bakongo (both Congo Republics and Angola). Standing male nail fetish figure. Handcarved wooden sculpture, with inset nails, metal shards and glass. Approx. 39" tall. Estimate: $1,500-1,800.
6b African Figure

Daum (France) art glass bud vase of oblong form with rectangular shaped mouth, mottled green and amber colours. Signed on base, circa 1920. Approx. 4.75" tall. Estimate: $600-800.
6 Daum art glass vase

 Lady's Cartier 18 karat yellow gold "LOVE" hoop earrings, signed and numbered #F17714. Estimate: $1,000 - 1,200
7 Cartier Earrings

8 piece carved rosewood dining suite, comprising an oval table with a fitted leaf, 6 matching chairs with gracefully curved backs, and a two door glazed buffet/china cabinet. Table approx. 60" long. Estimate: $1,500-1,800.
7a Dining Room Set
Fine handwoven Persian Qum rug, with hunting designs on a red ground, with horsemen, animals and exotic birds, tan borders decorated with wildlife, birds and floral designs. Approx. 4'9" x 3'2". Estimate: $750-850.
8a Qum Hunting rug
Georgian style mahogany leather top side table fitted with a concealed frieze drawer ana two open shelves, decorated with faux book panelled sides. Approx. $1,200-1,400.
8 Book Table

Marie Claire (1939-2002, Canadian). "L'Elan Vaineu". Oil on canvas. Signed and dated '80 lower right. Titled on reverse. 20" x 24". Estimate: $4,500-5,500.
9 Marie Claire
Early 18th Century oak armoire, the moulded pediment over two doors, each with three geometric carved panels, on stile feet. Estimate: $2,200-2,800.
11 18th Cent. Armoire
 Lady's 18 karat yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust "President" wristwatch and bracelet, Reference 69178, the later bezel and gold diamond-patterned dial set with 65 diamonds, approx. 1.05 carats. With extra links, bezel, papers and box. Estimate: $6,000 - 7,000
12B Lady's Rolex

Jose Weiss (1859-1919, English) (Ref.Benezit). English landscape. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. 16" x 24". Estimate: $2,500-3,500.
13 Jose Weiss
Impressive Victorian style cast iron garden gazebo, with openwork domed top, relief decorated with grape and vinery motifs, overall verdigris patina. Approx. 126" diameter, 127.5" height. Estimate: $5,000-7,000.
13a Iron garden gazebo
Georgian style carved mahogany revolving square form bookstand, with gold embossed leather top, the pedestal base with brass capped paw feet. Estimate: $550-650.
14 Leathertop bookstd.

 Lady's important Canadian 18 karat white and yellow ring set with an Ekati Mine cushion cut diamond GIA certified as "Natural Fancy Intense Yellow" colour, approx. 1.57 carats, centered by 2 Ascher cut diamonds, total approx. 0.68 carat. Total diamond weight approx. 2.25 carats. With Canada Mark Certificate of Origin and GIA Report. Estimate: $15,000 - 18,000
15 Canadian Diamond
Ronald York Wilson OSA, RCA (1907-1984). "Medieval". Oil on masonite.Signed lower left. Titled verso. Provenance: Roberts Gallery, Toronto. 16" x 12". Estimate: $1,800-2,500.
15a R. York Wilson
Bakongo (both Congo Republics and Angola). Standing male nail fetish figure, carrying a baby. Handcarved wooden sculpture, with gourd, raffia, metal and glass accents. Approx. 34.5" tall. Estimate: $900-1,200.
16b African Sculpture

Fine handwoven Persian silk and wool Tabriz Nachsheh rug, with central medallion, flowerheads and foliate designs on a cream ground, beige to tan corners, rose border with flowerheads and foliate vinery. Approx. 9'9" x 6'5". Estimate: $3,000-3,500.
16a Tabriz Nachsheh
Venetian style 8-light crystal chandelier, the vasiform body surmounted by a scrolled crown with hanging pendants and fitted with s-curve arms with candle slips and crystal obelisks, hung with crystal ropes and pendants. Approx. 29" diameter, 40.5" high. Estimate: $900-1,200.
16 Crystal Chandelier

  Lady's signed Tiffany & Co. platinum tennis-style bracelet set with 35 round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. 8.05 carats, with a quatrefoil clasp set with 4 marquise cut diamonds, approx. 0.45 carat. Total diamond weight approx. 8.50 carats. With Tiffany & Co. box and carton. Estimate: $32,000 - 34,000
17A Tiffany & Co.

Jean E. Nerfin (b.1922, Swiss). "St. Hipolyte (Gard)". Oil on canvas. Signed and dated '06 lower left. Titled verso. 16" x 20". Estimate: $1,200-1,800.
17 Jean E. Nerfin
Pair of impressive handcarved Oriental jade temple lions, a male and a female, both roaring on a foliate carved square base. Approx. 46" tall. Estimate: $2,000-3,000.
18a Pr Jade Lions 46"
Fine barrel form armchair in mahogany, with marquetry inlaid top rail and leather seat. Approx. 62cm wide, 52.8cm high, 81.5cm deep. Estimate: $400-500.
19 Leather seat chair
Ekoi (Nigeria, Cameroon). Standing man with coiled hair. Handcarved wooden sculpture. Approx. 27" tall. Estimate: $900-1,200.
20b African Sculpture

 Lady's signed Tiffany & Co. platinum ring row set with 5 round brilliant cut diamonds, total approx. 2.84 carats. Each diamond laser inscribed with Tiffany & Co. registration number. With Tiffany & Co. box and carton. Estimate: $22,000 - 25,000
21A Tiffany & Co.

Luc Deschamps (b.1961, Canadian). "Street Hockey, Quebec City". Pastels. Signed lower left. Signed, titled and dated 2009 and inscribed verso. 18" x 24". Estimate: $1,500-1,800.
21 Luc Deschamps

Fine handwoven Persian silk and wool Tabriz Marand rug, with oval medallion, flowerheads and foliate accents on a wine red ground, beige corners, dark blue border, with flowerhead and foliate accents. Approx. 10'0" x 6'9". Estimate: $3,200-3,500.
22a Tabriz Marand

Fine oval boardroom table, the quarter panelled and crossbanded top with 6 writing slide-out shelves, on a panelled oval pedestal and plinth base. Estimate: $2,300-2,600.
22 Boardroom Table
Fine 8-light clear crystal chandelier, the central column accented by s-curved arms and crystal rope suspensions, the arms and bobeches hung with clear cut crystal prisms. Approx. 30" diameter, 28" high. Estimate: $1,200-1,400.
23 Crystal Chandelier
Frank Leonard Brooks RCA, OSA, CGP, CSGA (b.1911). Untitled. Mixed media. Signed and dated '61 upper left. 16.5" x 14". Estimate: $1,500-1,800.
24a Frank L. Brooks
Fine 5-section stacking legal bookcase, with moulded pediment over 4 sections with lift and slide glass door and a section with two doors and a drawer. Total height approx. 218cm, 86cm wide, 47cm deep. Estimate: $1,500-1,700.
24 Stacking Bookcase

 Lady's important custom-made ring set with a rectangular modified brilliant cut diamond, approx. 3.12 carats, centered by 6 baguette cut diamonds, approx. 1.00 carat. Estimate: $18,000 - 20,000
25 3.12 Cts Diamond
Ambete (Republic of Congo, Gabon). Squatting figure with body scarification. Brass clad handcarved wooden sculpture. Approx. 18" tall. Estimate: $800-1,200.
25a African Sculpture
Fine 5-section stacking legal bookcase, with moulded pediment over 4 sections with lift and slide glass door and a section with two doors and a drawer. Total height approx. 218cm, 86cm wide, 47cm deep. Estimate: $1,500-1,700.
26 Stacking Bookcase
  Lady's 18 karat yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust "President" automatic calendar wristwatch, Reference 69178, with gold dial, polished baton hour indicators, and a sapphire crystal, on a Rolex 18 karat yellow gold President bracelet. Estimate: $7,000 - 8,000
27A Lady's Rolex
Marie Claire (1939-2002, Canadian). "Plongee des mouettes". Oil on canvas. Signed and dated '79 lower left. Titled on reverse. 28" x 22". Estimate: $5,000-7,000.
27 Marie Claire
Songe (Democratic Republic of the Congo). Standing male figure with horn head-dress. Handcarved wooden sculpture with hide, brass, cowrie shell, horn, raffia and nail  accents. Approx. 26" tall. Estimate: $600-900.
28b African Figure
William Kurelek RCA, OC, OSA (1927-1977). "Someone with me". Mixed media on masonite. Initialled and dated '74 lower right. This painting was used as the cover page to the artist's autobiography. 11.5" x 8.75". Estimate: $28,000-35,000.
28a William Kurelek
Fine 5-section stacking legal bookcase, with moulded pediment over 4 sections with lift and slide glass door and a section with two doors and a drawer. Total height approx. 218cm, 86cm wide, 47cm deep. Estimate: $1,500-1,700.
28 Stacking Bookcase
  Cartier stainless steel Tank Française automatic calendar wristwatch and bracelet, with champagne guilloche dial, black Roman numerals, seconds sweep hand, diamond set crown, 94 round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. 0.94 carat, later set on the bezel, sapphire crystal. Estimate: $4,500 - 4,800
29A Cartier

Hugues Claude Pissarro (b.1935, French) (Ref.Benezit). "Monthou en Normandie" and "Pont Saint Pierre". Two oils on canvas. Both are signed lower left, titled on reverse and signed. Both 16" x 13". Estimate: $16,000-18,000.
30 H. Claude Pissarro

Surrey House Sheraton style burl mahogany rectangular twin pedestal dining table, the crossbanded top with reeded edge, fitted with two leaves, on vasiform pedestals with acanthus carved tripods and polished brass paw feet and casters. Approx. 114" overall length, 43" width. Estimate: $2,200-2,600.
31 Burl Dining Table

Andre Turenne (b.1941, Canadian). "Fleurs Nouvelles". Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. Titled on reverse. 16" x 20". Estimate: $800-1,200.
32a Andre Turenne
Bamoum (Grasslands, Cameroon). Standing male figure with gourd. Handcarved wooden sculpture,clad in beads and cowrie shells. Approx. 24.5" tall. Estimate: $600-900.
32b African Figure

Set of 10 Surrey House Sheraton style carved mahogany dining chairs, the pierced heart shaped backrest decorated with plumes and drapery, with serpentine seat rail and square taper legs with plug feet, includes two armchairs. Approx. 39.5" high. Estimate: $2,600-3,000.
32 Set of 10 Chairs

Louise Scott (1936-2007, Canadian) (Ref.Benezit). Two figures by a fiery mural. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. 30" x 40". Estimate: $5,000-7,000.
33 Louise Scott
 Lady's 18 karat white gold custom-made ring set with an oval cut aquamarine, approx. 10.48 carats, in a simple four-prong mount. Estimate: $2,000 - 2,400
34B Aquamarine

Armand Tatossian RCA (b.1948, Canadian). "St. Irenee, Quebec". Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Titled and signed verso. 24" x 30". Estimate: $2,500-3,500.
34a Armand Tatossian
Victorian inspiration cast iron garden urn with flared rim, the body with mask and curvilinear design, on square foot, over a pedestal with foliate drop motif. Of overall verdigris patina. 50" tall. Estimate: $1,000-1,200.
35a Garden Urn 50"

Marcelle Ferron  RCA (1924-2003, Canadian) (Ref.Benezit). "Abstraction". Oil on paper, laid on canvas. Signed lower right. Titled and dated circa 1976 on certificate of authenticity from Galerie d'art Michel Bigue, St.Sauveur des Monts verso. 15" x 18.5". Estimate: $15,000-18,000.
36a Marcelle Ferron

Ron Jamieson (1917-2010, Canadian). "St. Chrysostome". Oil on masonite. Signed lower right. Signed, titled and dated Sept.1988 on reverse. 18" x 24". Estimate: $1,200-1,400.
37 Ron Jamieson

Handmade and finely detailed wooden and cloth model ship of the Kaiwoo Maru, approx. 31.5" long, on a rectangular wooden stand, and housed in a custom made wooden and plexiglass showcase. Estimate: $600-800.
37a Model Ship

 Loose round brilliant cut diamond, approx. 1.04 carats, Gem Scan certified as F Colour, VVS1 Clarity, and Medium Cut. Estimate: $3,600 - 4,000
38B 1.04 cts VVS1/F

Large European Georgian style solid oak bookcase, with moulded cornice over shelving, three frieze drawers and 6 doors, on a plinth base. With library ladder. Estimate: $5,500-6,500.
38 Oak Bookcase
Victorian inspiration cast iron garden urn with flared rim, the body with mask and curvilinear design, on square foot, over a pedestal with foliate drop motif. Of overall verdigris patina. 50" tall. Estimate: $1,000-1,200.
39a Garden Urn 50"

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