Six Russian paper maché lacquer boxes. Selling as a set. Start your collection quickly. Two of these boxes are on eBay for $495 each! 1. “Forest with Bears” – 6″ L x 4.25″ W x 2″ H. Hinged lid. Have purchase COA. 2. Winter Scene Sleigh and Horses” – 6″ L x 4.25″ W x 2″ H. Hinged lid. Have purchase COA and gift card. 3. “Three Russian Churches” – 6″ L x 2″ W x 1.25″ H. Separate lid. Have purchase COA. 4. “Russian Cathedral – Three Spires” – Round 3.25″ Dia. x 1″ H. Separate lid. 5. “Moscow” – 3.25″ L x 1.35″ W x 1.25″ H. Separate lid. Have purchase COA. 6. “Two Cranes” – 2.75″ L x 1.9″ W x 1.25″ H. Hinged lid. – cracked finish on lid. All boxes are in overall great condition. Some minor scratching and wear on the bottoms. Mostly near perfect other than the one mentioned. All boxes are signed by the artists.

“Mujer Voladora” paper maché sculpture by Sergio Bustamante. Translates to Flying Lady. This is signed and numbered: “Sergio Bustamante 10/100 ©”. It is in mint condition with no visible marks, scratches or blemishes.  There are a couple if tiny marks on the bottom of the integrated stand where it has been sitting on a table. The painting is exquisite with lots of thin brush strokes and amazing detail.

A very elegant Sterling Silver Claret Jug. Art Nouveau. A Good Silver Mounted and Cut Glass Claret Jug, the top having a sparrow beak spout, hinged lid, broad band collar, and shaped handle.  The body is a flared, cylindrical shape with beaded vertical lines, with a star cut base.

Fully hallmarked Birmingham, maybe 1915. Elegant, says it all. Excellent condition.

Five carved African figures. Label on all states: “Hand Carved Made in Tanzania”. African hardwood, most likely  ebony. These are a group of elderly tribesmen on the lookout for wild game. Each man is carrying a spear. Please do your own research as I am not familiar with all the ins-and-outs of African carving. No repairs visible. Excellent condition.

Persian Camel Bag made into a hall bench cushion. Hand knotted with hooks for tieing it down. Very old with finished woven back. These bags were used to transport items when crossing the desert.  All bags have a story. This one is in excellent condition with silk ties to attach it to the bench. It can be used as a throw on a piece of furniture or a bed. Lovely burnt orange/blue and brown  give it a warm feeling. Very good condition. $300. Size: 45″ L x 19″ wide plus the tassels and fringes.  Wt: 5 lb. 2.2 kg.

Radio Awards 1988 Event Poster. Float mounted, laminated on Masonite with support frame on the back to eliminate warpage. Collectors’ Item. $300. Size: 35.75″ H x 23.5″ W.

Oil on canvas by L. McIntyre, Canadian. Thought to be Algonquin Park or the Muskoka lakes in Ontario. Lovely late, fall scene with red leaves and a touch of snow suggesting mid October. Quite excellent brush and pallet knife techniques. Signed “L McIntyre” lower right in oil. Frame is modern and it and the matt have some wear and tear – easily replaced.

100 Year Commemorative Poster “Enzo Ferrari 1898-1998″. Ferrari F355 Challenge race at Maranello, Italy, the race course owned by the factory. July 17,18,19, 1998. The winner won the ” 1º Enzo Ferrari Trofeo”. Float mounted on masonite with a support frame on the back so it won’t warp.

This is one of Sergio Bustamante’s best paper maché toadstools. One of three in a set. All with green borders and blue sky. It has fabulous design with all living things in harmony around the circumference. hand painted, of course by Sergio. This is an original piece and is not a numbered item from a limited edition. It is varnished for protection. This is a one-off item. Signed: “Sergio Bustamante” in black ink on the edge. Perfect condition with no blemishes.

This is one of Sergio Bustamante’s large paper maché, painted ostrich eggs. Motley green and ochre background with dull blue sky. Some fading with age. It has fabulous design with all living things in harmony around the circumference. Hand painted, of course by Sergio. This could be an early piece and is not a numbered item from a limited edition. It is varnished for protection. This is a one-off item. Signed: “Sergio Bustamante” in black ink. C. 1970. Perfect condition with no blemishes.

This is one of Sergio Bustamante’s medium-sized paper maché, painted ostrich eggs. Motley green and ochre background with dull blue sky. Some fading with age. It has fabulous design with all living things in harmony around the circumference. Hand painted, of course by Sergio. This could be an early piece and is not a numbered item from a limited edition. It is varnished for protection. This is a one-off item. Signed: “Sergio Bustamante” in black ink. C. 1970. Perfect condition with no blemishes.

Tortuga en Boda – Turtle Bride or Turtle in Wedding. Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante. Ceramic and hand painted. Signed and numbered: “Sergio Bustamante 14/150 ©” This is one of a pair that goes with “Armadillo Groom”. Turtle and Armadillo were going to get married but Armadillo left her at the alter. He packed his valise and left, but now he feels guilty and remorse so he stops and sits under a huge toadstool to think about it. She is in her wedding vail with a big ribbon in her hair. She is carrying her bouquet of daisies to toss to one of her girlfriends. She is depressed and has her heart in her hand. Perfect condition. Rare. Should be sold with Armadillo Groom. Have COA dated November 1995. Perfect condition.

Huevo Avestruces (Egg Ostriches). Unique, one-off, ceramic, Sergio Bustamante sculpture. Signed: “Sergio Bustamante ©” in black paint under one of the ostriches. All, non-edition pieces were painted by Sergio Bustamante, himself.  That is why they are much more collectible than “factory editions”. Lots of great detail in the painting. The bodies of the birds are painted in a graduated way – time consuming. Have COA dated January 2004. Excellent condition.

An original, one-off, unique, ceramic sculpture. Monkeys being born in a mushroom by Sergio Bustamante. Signed but not numbered.  This piece has not been copied and is not in any edition. All, non-edition pieces were painted by Sergio Bustamante, himself.  That is why they are much more collectible than “factory editions”. Mexican, signed: “Sergio Bustamante” in black paint. Beautifully painted and detailed. Have COA dated 1989. Excellent condition.

Paper maché, by Sergio Bustamante. C.1986. This is signed and numbered “Sergio Bustamante 54/350″. Colourfully painted in the finest of detail typical of Bustamante. Small blemish on the bottom – can’t see it from the top. A very fine example of his work. Have COA and BOS dated January 1989. Excellent condition.