After Jules Felix Coutan (French, 1848-1939), the artist best known for the &#34;Glory of Commerce&#34; sculptural grouping above the entrance to the Grand Central Terminal in NYC. Here, an Art Nouveau style bronze sculpture, 20th C., &#34;La Paix (Allegory of Peace),&#34; unsigned, on a heavy dark marble base. A gloriously winged female holds a sword atop a cornucopia of rich fruits. Her spectacular spread wings, confident demeanor, stance, and detailed drapery exude an air of satisfied determination. In fine condition with the exception of a scrape on her knee (see pic) which seems almost appropriate and intentional on her. 
Dimensions:
 35&#34;H x  16&#34;W x 9&#34;D
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Coutan Statue: The Allegory of Peace

A collector&#39;s miscellany of materials, dating from the mid-1600s to the 1940s. Includes a small booklet of seven lectures read in Latin by Robert Sanderson, the Bishop of Lincoln and lecturer at the divinity school at Oxford University, dated 1646; an Almanac from 1890; a Town and Country Magazine from July 1794; various letters, book plates, a medical manual, and more. Mostly unexamined--treasures await.   
Pickup category timeslot {A}

2 Volumes Antique Ephemera 

Ahhh, the cocoon comfort of a canopy bed!   Most likely sourced from India, and inspired by the palatial architecture of Gujarat, each of these specific, intricately designed beds is one of a kind/custom. Probably crafted from solid neem hardwood (a type of mahogany). The 12-Arch Headboard features delicate carving around each arch, topped with peacock sconces and geometric/floral patterns.  With a teak wood paneled roof, unique whimsical apron scrollwork featuring fanciful animal-like carvings, and intricately carved pillars and footboard. 
DO NOT arrive before 2pm for pickup and come prepared with proper vehicle, tools and help . If you would like alternate pickup date please contact us or the platform IN ADVANCE for ONE day pickup option. If you postpone that date or do not show up the bed will be considered forfeited. Thanks for understanding. 
Dimensions:
83&#34;H x 91&#34;L x 83&#34;W, Canopy apron:  17&#34; - 5&#34;L, Pillars: 6&#34;W, Sideboards: 8&#34;H
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THE BED

He&#39;s definitely got his eye on someone - maybe you?  We had a hard time wrangling this cherub into place for photography - he moves fast and wants to be surveying the scene from far above where he was originally stationed before we took him down, so apologies for the less than perfect photos that resulted as we tried to capture him head-on! He&#39;s bronze, and heavy, with a plan of action, lots of movement, perfect proportions, a detailed open wing span, and an adorable demeanor.  And as you can see from his feet, he originally came affixed to a base of some sort, but make no mistake - there&#39;s no containing this character when he&#39;s on a mission. 
Dimensions:
Each wing: 13&#34;W   Bow: 9&#34;L. Full width w/ wing span: 29&#34; Height: 20&#34; 
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Cupid

Big lot of mixed LPs includes comedy from the 60s and 70s, jazz, Motown, big bands, pop and rock, and more. All unexamined and unplayed. 
Pickup category timeslot {B}

LPs 4: Miscellaneous Genres

We don&#39;t know what they&#39;re up to, but a variety of figures cavort through this large original oil on mason board. A satyr feeds himself grapes with a scantily-clad trio dancing behind him, while in the deep background a pair, one of whom appears to be a faun, are entwined near a columned folly. Signed by the artist Sattersfield, and framed in a gilded distressed wooden frame. This is a large piece--bring appropriate vehicle. 
Dimensions:
36&#34;W X 58.5&#34;H
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Sylvan Escapades

U.S. Army Engineer Aviation units played a critical role in the Southeast Pacific theater during WWII. They were able to construct airfields (sometimes in as little as 6 days) and support bases in support of land-based aircraft, leaving carrier-based aircraft dedicated to protecting naval assets. As General Douglas MacArthur said, &#34;This is an air and amphibious war; because of the nature of air and amphibious operations, it is distinctly an engineer&#39;s war.&#34; The 863rd EAB, formed in 1942, constructed and maintained runways in New Guinea, built bridges and other infrastructure in the Philippines, and also provided combat support to infantry forces. The obstacles were massive: heat, tropical diseases, terrain, lack of roads and docks, not to mention the necessity of performing heavy construction under fire, as in the construction of piers in Manila while under Japanese attack. This album contains several hundred photographs, documenting the work and also daily life for the crewmen. (Note Gary Cooper and other Hollywood figures of the day paying visits.) We believe these albums were produced for those who served in the EABs, and were specific to each battalion. Overall good collection, and a true collector&#39;s item.   
Pickup category timeslot {B}

WWII Photo Album, 863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion

A happy eye-catching splash of silver for your wall. Thin metal straps are folded and layered to create a deep chrysanthemum-like orb with a small 4&#34; round mirror at its center.  Ready to hang and in mint condition. 
Dimensions:
27&#34; round 
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Silver Starburst Mirror

The gamut here: 60s-70s rock includes Beatles compilations covering 1962-1970, plus Beatles &#39;65 and Beatles VI, the 1965 release December&#39;s Children from the Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, the 3-record Woodstock album, the boxed set 40-song Springsteen Live 1975-1985, comedy, jazz, and the boxed CD set of The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz (appears to be missing one CD). Many, many more! Unexamined, unplayed.  
Pickup category timeslot {B}

LPs 2: Early Beatles, Stones, Much More

Five colorful moths, with a crackle overlay effect, to hang as a grouping, or pairs, or singly, plus a duplicate of one. The artist&#39;s signature is in the lower left of one, and says Drawn & Engraved by R P Nodder. These are repros of R.P. Nodder&#39;s naturalist works, which encompassed birds, butterflies, shells, reptiles, sea life, and small mammals. Richard Polydore Nodder (1793 - 1820) was the son of Frederick Nodder, also an artist and naturalist. Both were the official botanical painters to George III. Frederick began the massive 24-volume &#34;Naturalist&#39;s Miscellany,&#34; which his widow Elizabeth and son Richard completed after his death. This set has facsimile plate marks, and is framed under glass in black wood frames with gold beaded inner rims, and some areas of chipping, as shown. 
Dimensions:
26&#34; X 16&#34;
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Quintet of Moth Prints

A Juno-esque young woman carries a bundle of just-cut hay on her shoulder, skirt knotted at her waist, feet bare, a solemn gaze on her slightly frowning face. Another woman works behind her bundling sheaves in this large piece filled with beautifully rendered textures. Signed in the lower right corner of the print by artist Jules Breton, with the location Courrières and the date 1877, and again in the lower left margin in pencil. He also added a small remarque in the bottom center margin, a self-portrait sketched in ink. Printer L Daughtry signed in pencil, lower right in the margin, and also hid his initials in the lower left of the print. Jules Adolphe Aimé Louis Breton, 1827-1906, was born in Courrières, France. His father&#39;s death left the family in debt for the first time ever, and Breton became aware of what life was like for the farmworkers and especially the gleaners who were the last to gather what was left after the harvest. His empathy for them led to his focus on these women as primary subjects, and he depicted them in groups and as solitary figures, often at sunset as their back-breaking day came to an end. His work in the tradition of the French Realism movement of the mid-late 1800s was collected by various wealthy Americans, and has undergone a recent reassessment, leading to recognition of him as a defining artist of the 19th century, who drew on traditions of academicism and naturalism. Engraved and printed after the original oil painting by L Dautruy. Matted under glass in simple black wood frame; very slight foxing to upper right. 
Dimensions:
21.5&#34; X 31.5&#34;
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Jules Breton &#34;In the Fields&#34; Antique Etching

This large landscape shows a peaceful scene of sunset over a winding stream, with birch trees to frame left and a marsh stretching to the wooded horizon. A rainbow of pastels balanced by darker areas, all in free brushstrokes. Signed S. Wencke in lower left. Sophie Wencke-Meinken (1874-1963) was born to a shipyard owning family in the German port town of Bremerhaven, where as an adult she participated in launch ceremonies. Water was a recurring element in her works, unsurprisingly. After studying art in Dresden, she moved to Worpswede, home to an artists&#39; colony that drew inspiration from the surrounding moors and marshes. This piece is in excellent condition, in a gilt over gesso wooden frame that has areas of wear, as shown. Note decal on back, perhaps indicating a former owner or that it was being held for a buyer.  
Dimensions:
35&#34; X 25.5&#34;
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Signed Sophie Wencke Original Landscape Painting

Big lot of LPs includes 60s-70s comedy, 80s-90s rock, and a few oddities such as the Shirley Temple Song Book from 1959, the inimitable Mae West covering some rock &#39;n roll tunes, odd fellows Divine and Wayne Newton, a 10&#34; Al Jolson/Eddie Cantor collaboration from 1955, plus jazz, club mixes, and more. Unexamined, unplayed.  
Pickup category timeslot {A}

LPs 3: More Vintage Comedy, plus EPs, Club Mixes, Rock

Two matching spectacular teak pillars ready to grace your entrance. At 80&#34;H x 7&#34;W and with an additional 12&#34; spindle on each they&#39;re ready for a capital of your choice, these majestic columns will accommodate almost any high ceilinged house. Perhaps Indian, hand-carved with brass banding accenting each ornately detailed and turned section. 13&#34;square stone base plinth and substantial scotia which is is met by a wide brass band before the actual column ascends. Three more layers of banding separate and accentuate each section of wrapped patterns. Natural expected wear and some minor cracks to be expected with decorative items of this magnitude. Heavy and cumbersome and LONG.  Bring appropriate vehicle and help. Wear proper shoes.  Base level drive out. 
Dimensions:
See description
Pickup category timeslot {D}

The Pillars 

Beautifully crafted handmade globes from Kalifano feature semi-precious inlaid stone, with 24K gold-plated brass latitude and longitude lines. This 12&#34; globe has seas of lapis, while mother-of-pearl, turquoise, jasper, aventurine, and other hard stones represent the countries. Brushed antique silver stand, with a compass at the meeting of the tri-part footed legs. Excellent condition. Clean with rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth; do not use cleaning products. 
Dimensions:
18&#34;D X 36&#34;H
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Kalifano 12&#34; Gemstone Globe

An almost matched pair, with slight variations between them, in the style of Japanese moriage. Moriage features raised elements on pottery, often with string-like delineation. This duo displays peacocks with sweeping tails against an ombre sage ground, surrounded by apple blossoms. Gold applied handles and areas of detail. Unmarked. Some evidence of wear, overall good.  
Dimensions:
8&#34;D X 13&#34;H
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Pair Moriage-style Vases

Offered here, a pair of the &#34;yokeback,&#34; or more formally, &#34;official’s hat chairs.&#34; The name reflects the shape of the sculpted crest-rail, which appears like an official’s &#34;winged&#34; hat. The Chinese term &#34;chair with four protruding ends&#34; (sichutou yizi) describes the extended crest-rail and handgrips, which here are finished like calligraphic brushstrokes with rounded ends. These chairs are perhaps foremost amongst the various traditional Ming-style chair forms, exhibiting dignity and poise. It is a formal chair, and frequently appears in hierarchical seating arrangements. In the West, this type of chair is commonly called a &#34;yokeback&#34; because its top rail looks like a yoke for an ox. 
The chairs features curved back splats and brass strapping on the arms, crest-rails, and  joints. Mortise and tenon joints -  traditional craftsmanship for furniture making in ancient China. One arm rest needs repair, we have the piece. Condition consistent with age and use. 
This pair of armchairs was sourced by Mohr & McPherson, a well-known importer of furniture from around the world, once headquartered in Boston&#39;s South End, where a stream of decorators was a constant presence. Founders Kevin McPherson and John Mohr traveled the world to source unique furniture and decor; today, McPherson operates a web-only store. 

Dimensions:
27&#34;W X 20&#34;D X 21.5/49&#34;H
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Pair Vintage Yokeback Chinese Armchairs

Airy design in this king-sized bed, all wrought iron. The head- and footboards are composed of banded scrolls, with rustic crossbars and posts that terminate in S-curves. Note that the central longitudinal piece of the support cage needs to be reset in the cross pieces, as shown. And note that there is a free-standing double bed frame underneath, also available. Second floor. Must bring help, tools to disassemble, and appropriate vehicle. 
Dimensions:
77&#34;W X 84&#34;L X 81&#34;H
Pickup category timeslot {D}

Wrought-iron King Bed

Lot of many genres: rock--Bowie, The Cars, Wham, Tommy from The Who, and more; big bands, jazz, The Brandenburg Concerti in a boxed set, club mixes, and more. Unexamined, unplayed. 
Pickup category timeslot {B}

LPs 1: Mainly Rock, with Others

A most unusual Chinese export three-panel coromandel screen featuring a courtyard scene of merriment  and enrichment - arts, music, games and courtyard joy on one side, and floral and natural bird scenery with foliage on the reverse. While usually laquered in black before incising, this screen has been coated in a glossy white and then using the kuan cai (款彩; literally &#34;incised colors&#34;) technique, the incisions were meticulously painted with deep hues of burgundy, forest greens, and gray shades. The bottom of each &#34;front&#34; panel is decorated with potted plants and a serpentine border. The back,  by a simple lotus flower border.  Supported by straight legs ending with brass clad feet. Minor wear as noted - could use new hinges, but in fair shape considering age and wear.  Heavy. Bring help.  First floor. 
Dimensions:
Each panel: 16&#34;W.  84&#34;H x 48&#34;W 
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Folding Three-Panel Chinese Wood Screen

A burst of lively movement. An exemplary gift of artistry, imagination and remarkable skill exhibited here. Colored ink wash work, on paper, framed under glass. An ink wash painting (水墨畫, shuǐmòhuà) is a traditional Chinese art form merging calligraphy with painting, using black ink in varying concentrations to create monochrome, expressive landscapes or subjects on paper/silk (source: wikipedia.) Depicted here, numerous cranes gliding above and resting on pine trees - both symbolizing longevity and peace.  The painting includes calligraphy with the Chinese characters "TE E7*", which translates to "A Hundred Cranes Presenting Auspiciousness". 
Based on our information, origin ,and place of purchase date (all anecdotal) we believe this piece to be very early, but of course  we have not seen out of frame or had it formally authenticated. It needs some care as minor fading and buckling are starting, but still carefully preserved under glass and presented in a traditional Chinese style frame. 

Dimensions:
Framed: 30.5"W X 55"H
                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Large Framed Chinese Ink Drawing

Nice collection of single bookends includes brass, possibly bronze or bronze-clad, and wood. Readers, thinkers, classical figures, a Buddha&#39;s hand in the gyan mudra symbolizing the unity of individual and universal knowledge, a wooden African head, and some miscellaneous pieces. Several are signed. The figure with hands by its sides is marked J.B. 1926 (the model number, not the year of manufacture)--the stamp of Jennings Brothers, a Bridgeport, CT foundry that ceased producing bookends in 1940, dating these to the 1920-30s. It also bears the stamp C Q, likely the artist. The larger seated reader is stamped C. Mosman. 
Dimensions:
2 - 5&#34;W X 5 - 9&#34;H
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Vintage Bookends-Singles

Light-catching collectibles include a red and a blue apple, flowers, a millefiore piece, and more. One odd piece of glass which seems made to stand on either of two flat areas. Plus an agate and a hardstone sphere, and a resin melon. All unsigned, and the blue apple missing a leaf, as shown. 
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Paperweights and Orbs

Big and practical, with a gold-painted finish. Great for books, crafts storage, or as a display cabinet in your retail shop. Condition as shown--use as is or paint to refresh. Missing one divider, as shown. Large and heavy--you must bring help and appropriate vehicle. Basement.
See lot 104 for the matching piece.
Dimensions:
96&#34; X 48&#34; X 12&#34;D; cubbies 11&#34; X 11.5&#34;
Pickup category timeslot {D}

Gold Bookcase 1

Douglas (Massachusetts, USA) PARTNER MANAGED Estate Sale Online Auction - South West Main Street

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Two dark brown faux crocodile leather trunks with hobnail stud accents, front latches (one latch missing) and interior straps reported loose or broken, each on bun feet, together with eight vessels: banded cylindrical pot with brass bands, hammered brass bowl planter, small hexagonal pierced brass lidded box, large brown ceramic jar, red-black glazed ceramic planter, matte terracotta pot, small brown glazed jar and an additional small ceramic vessel. Vessels measure approximately 4-9 in. H. Surfaces show wear; cleaning and polishing recommended.

Faux crocodile leather studded trunk

Banded cylindrical pot with brass bands

Hammered brass bowl planter

Hexagonal pierced brass lidded box

Large brown ceramic jar

Red and black glazed ceramic planter

Matte terracotta ceramic pot

Small brown glazed ceramic jar

Additional small ceramic vessel (not fully visible)

Two faux crocodile trunks with seven vessels on tops

Left trunk with brass and mixed-material vessels

Embossed crocodile-pattern faux leather over wood, dark brown finish, brass-tone studs, bun feet; mixed group of raw and glazed ceramics in earthy browns, reds and blacks alongside aged brass pieces.

Faux crocodile studded storage trunks with eight assorted brass and ceramic vessels

Two funky faux leather crocodile storage boxes, embossed with hobnailed studded accents and secure latches (one latch missing and some interior straps loose or snapped). Topped with eight various sized raw and glazed ceramic and brass boxes, planters, jugs,  etc. - all in good shape and ranging from 4&#34; - 9&#34; H.  Cleaning and polishing suggested. 
Dimensions:
see description
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Bid Date	Bid Amount
May 7, 2026, 11:02:51 PM UTC	$24.00
May 7, 2026, 11:02:51 PM UTC	$21.00
May 7, 2026, 10:38:07 PM UTC	$18.00
May 7, 2026, 7:13:33 PM UTC	$15.00
May 7, 2026, 12:05:56 PM UTC	$12.00
May 7, 2026, 12:05:56 PM UTC	$11.00
May 7, 2026, 12:05:45 PM UTC	$10.00
May 7, 2026, 12:05:45 PM UTC	$9.00
May 7, 2026, 12:05:38 PM UTC	$8.00
May 7, 2026, 12:05:38 PM UTC	$7.00
May 7, 2026, 12:38:33 AM UTC	$6.00
May 7, 2026, 12:38:33 AM UTC	$5.00
May 6, 2026, 2:39:57 PM UTC	$3.00
Apr 30, 2026, 11:30:50 PM UTC	$2.00
Apr 30, 2026, 10:13:16 PM UTC	$1.00

Lot #56: Two Crocodile Boxes w/ Brass & Ceramics

Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, May 09 2026

Category A: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Category B: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Category C: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Category D: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM

Pickup Location: South West Main Street, Douglas, MA, 01516 View Map (opens in new window)

Lot #56: Two Crocodile Boxes w/ Brass & Ceramics

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, May 09 2026

Category A: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMCategory B: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PMCategory C: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PMCategory D: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM

Pickup Location: South West Main Street, Douglas, MA, 01516 View Map (opens in new window)

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Category A: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Category B: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Category C: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Category D: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM