- "DILLBOY" POLYCHROMED CAST PLASTER SCULPTURE
"DILLBOY" POLYCHROMED CAST PLASTER SCULPTURE "Dillboy" polychromed cast sanded plaster sculpture showing George Dilboy (Georgios Dilvois, Greek, 1898-1918) in his uniform, arms extended in form of the crucifixion, standing on his gear on a half circle painted "DILLBOY" [sic]. 28" H x 23" W. Note: George Dilboy, Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company H, 103rd Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, is thought to be the first Greek-American to receive the Medal of Honor during World War I. He led an attack on a machine gun position and continued to fire at the enemy despite being seriously wounded, killing two and dispersing the remainder of the gun crew. General John Pershing listed George Dilboy as "one of the ten great heroes" who "died in the battlefield of France with super-human heroism and valor."
- (5) COLLECTION OF SIGNED MILITARY BOOKS(lot
(5) COLLECTION OF SIGNED MILITARY BOOKS(lot of 5) Collection of military books, including: (1) "Eisenhower at War: 1943-1945," David Eisenhower, Random House, 1986, 977 pages, inscribed by author at first page, (1) "Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America," James Webb, Broadway Books, 2004, 369 pages, inscribed by author at first page, (1) "Stolen Valor: How the Vietnam Generation was Robbed of its Heroes and its History," B.G. Burkett, Verity Press, Inc., 1998, 692 pages, signed by author at first page, (1) "Ghost Soldiers: the Forgotten Epic Story of World War II's Most Dramatic Mission," Hampton Sides, Doubleday, 2001, 342 pages, inscribed by author at title page, (1) "The Big Fight (Gallipoli to the Somme)," Capt. David Fallon M.C., W.J. Watt & Company, 1918, 131 pages, ex-library copy, printed facsimile signature at first page; 9.75lbs total
- FOUR FIXED-BLADE HUNTING KNIVES. Twentieth
FOUR FIXED-BLADE HUNTING KNIVES. Twentieth century. A Muela with antler handle and tooled leather scabbard, 12.25"l. A Valor with ribbed leather handle and leather scabbard, 9.5"l. Marked but partially illegible, "____URY CMPANY, D2 TOOL STEEL, HANDMADE KNIVES," leather hand and scabbard, 13.25"l. And unmarked with marbled blade and tooled leather scabbard, 8"l.
- LUCIE VALORE (FRENCH, 1878-1965). Floral
LUCIE VALORE (FRENCH, 1878-1965). Floral still life with dog. Oil on board. 1958. Signed and dated lower left. Lowy frame label verso. From a Queens, NY estate collection. Dimensions: 15.75" h x 11.75" w. Condition: Good. Very minor surface soil.
- ANDRE PAUL MASSOULLE, 'SWORD OF VALOR’,
ANDRE PAUL MASSOULLE, 'SWORD OF VALOR’, BRONZE Andre Pau Massoulle (French 1851-1901), 'Sword of Valor', last quarter 19th century, cast patinated bronze, sculpture depicting a standing warrior with a broken SPQR banner at his feet, signed 'A. Massoulle' in mold to left of base with Thiebaut Freres foundry to back of base. Approximate dimensions: h. 22.5", w. 10", d. 8.25".
- ITALY, REPUBLIC. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE
ITALY, REPUBLIC. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE ORDERS AND MEDALS Italy. Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, commander (Ordine della Stella della Solidarietà Italiana, commendatore), 1947-2001 issue; Italy. Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, knight (Ordine della Stella della Solidarietà Italiana, cavaliere), 1947-2001 issue; Italy. Medal for Aeronautical Valour, gold (gilt) (Medaglia al Valore Aeronautico, ‘oro’, miniatura), since 1953 issue;
- (LOT OF 4) SMALL MODEL BOATS (lot of
(LOT OF 4) SMALL MODEL BOATS (lot of 4) Small model boats, consisting of two Danish painted wood sailboats, greatest 10.5"h; Unimax Forces of Valor diecast model, 9.75"l and a U-505 plastic submarine, 14.5"l
- Philippe Starck. Ara stool. 1986, polyurethane.
Philippe Starck. Ara stool. 1986, polyurethane. 17 h × 12 w × 12 d in. result: $1,375. estimate: $500–700. Molded signature to lower edge 'Ara Starck'. This work is from the edition published by VIA (Valorisation de l'innovation dans l'ameublement), Paris a committee organized by the French government to promote and champion French design. Provenance: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Shop, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1986 by the present owners
- COLLECTION OF 11 MILITARY TANKSDESCRIPTION:
COLLECTION OF 11 MILITARY TANKSDESCRIPTION: A collection of 11 "The Ultimate Soldier" and "Forces of Valor" including 1:18 scale and 1:32 scale. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Continental DIMENSIONS: Size ranges, call for dimensions. CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- MARITIME ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS,
MARITIME ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS, SIGNEDHoused in a wooden frame. Depicts ships in a harbor. Artist signed on the lower left. Frame size: 29.75in W x 25.75in H x 2in D. Sight size: 21.5in W x 17.5in H.
Artist: Valor
Condition:
Age related wear.
- (18PC) ITALIAN AL VALORE MILITARE &
(18PC) ITALIAN AL VALORE MILITARE & COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL...DESCRIPTION: (18pc) A collection of (18) military valor and commemorative medals. Features:
(1) Italian Al Valore Militare medal with blue ribbon. Engraved: "Gori Luca" (H: 3.5" x D: 1.25")
(1) Italian Al Valore Militare medal with blue ribbon. Engraved: "Luigi Forte" (H: 3.5" x D: 1.5")
(1) Italian Al Valore Militare medal with blue ribbon. Engraved: "Monte Nero-14 Agosto 1915. (H: 4" x D: 1.5")
(1) Italian Al Valore Militare medal with blue ribbon. Engraved: "Monte 6 Busi 21 Ottobre 1915" & "Cap. Magg. Bissacco Federica" (H: 3.5" x D: 1.5")
(1) Italian Al Valore Militare medal with blue ribbon. Engraved: "Enrico Jasinski" (H: 3.5" x D: 1.5")
(1) Italian Al Valore Militare medal with blue ribbon. Engraved: "Delnegro Luigi" (H: 3.5" x D: 1.25")
(1) Italian Al Valore Militare medal with blue ribbon. Engraved: "Gucci Guido" (H: 3.5" x D: 1.5")
(1) Italian Al Valore Militare medal with Navy ribbon. (H: 4" x D: 1.5")
(1) Italian Al Valore Militare medal with blue ribbon and star (H: 3.75" x D: 1.25")
(1) Italian Vittorio Emanuele III Medaglia CINA (H: 4.5" x D: 1.25")
(1) Italian Vittorio Emanuele III Medaglia CINA, 1900-1901 (D: 1.25")
(1) Italian Vittorio Emanuele III Medaglia with green striped ribbon. (1908) (H: 3" x D: 1.25")
(1) King Vittorio Emanuele III Inside a five pointed star with red, blue, and white ribbon. (H: 3.5" x D: 1.25")
(1) Armata "Oltre La Meta" Commemorative medal with orange striped pink ribbon. (H: 4" x D: 1.5")
(1) Italian Crociera Aerea Del Decennale medal with red ribbon. (H: 3.5" x D: 1.25")
(1) Armata Commemorative Medal with yellow and blue striped green ribbon. (H: 4" x D: 1.25")
(1) Medal of Merit for the Pioneers of Aeronautics with striped ribbon. (H: 3.5" x D: 1.25")
(1) Medaglia 7 Armata medal with red, white, and green ribbon. (H: 3.5" x D: 1.25")
CIRCA: 20th Cent.
ORIGIN: Italy
DIMENSIONS:
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- JOURNEY AUTOGRAPHED CONCERT MEMORABILIA
JOURNEY AUTOGRAPHED CONCERT MEMORABILIA DISPLAY.Journey Autographed Concert Memorabilia Display. Shadowbox display of memorabilia associated with the group's 2002 performance "An Evening with Journey" at the Iowa State Fair, including a Remo drum-skin (14" diam.) signed by Steve Augeri, Neal Schon, Jon Cain, Ross Valory, and Deen Castronovo. Presented alongside color snapshots of the former owner with the band, a ticket, access pass, and nine band-issue guitar picks. 21 x 37".