SOLD : $368,500.00

Onsite Sale Featuring Real Estate & Personal Property

Motley’s was proud to be able to offer the real estate and personal property from the ca. 1820 Paxton Homestead in Powhatan VA during an onsite sale. It included an incredible array of antique furniture and decorative arts, farm equipment and more.

Sold To: Phone Bid from London

Painting, OOC, Three-quarter Portrait of Seated Woman Playing a Lute, Attributed to Antiveduto Grammatica (1571-1626, Italian), No Visible Signature, Late 16th-Early 17th Century, in 19th Century Gilt Gesso Frame, Fair Condition, Canvas Detached from Stretchers in Places.

This painting came with an appraisal from another firm stating its value was $25,000 - Motley's appraisers multiplied that estimate to $125,000.

This painting had a heated bidding war between a bidder in London, England and a bidder in Milan, Italy with it winning to the bidder from London.

SOLD : $46,000.00

Sold To: Live Bid from Richmond, VA

Cellaret, Sarcophagus Form with Recumbent Lions, Ca. 1820, Mahogany, Mahogany Veneer with Poplar Bottle Dividers and White Pine Secondary, Recent Appraisal of this item Includes Attribution to Duncan Phyfe, 23” H x 29 ¼” W x 18” D, Some Veneer Loss.

 This came from Hickory Hill Plantation's dining room and attracted multiple bidders across the nation.

SOLD : $25,300.00

Sold To: Phone Bid from Alexandria, VA

Silver, Sterling or Coin, Cruet Caster, from Hickory Hill Plantation, by William and George Richardson, Richmond VA, Ca. 1782-1795, “W. and G. R.” Touchmark in 2 Places, Heart Decoration in Handle, Pierced Sides, Ball & Claw Feet, 10” H x 7” W x 5 ½” D.

This was found hiding in the consignor's basement amongst debris and dirt. The consignor of this said it was "worthless silver-plate" but Motley's team of experts recognized its significance difference.

SOLD : $14,000.00

Sold To: Phone Bid from California

Silver, Sterling, Epergne, by Matthew Boulton of London, Ca. 1804-1805, Heavy Floral Relief and Piercing Overall, Scale-Decorated Shafts with Lion Head Relief on Top and Four Paw Shaped Feet, Four Moveable Arms with 4 3/4'' Dia. Crystal Bowls, Floral Relief At Arm Supports, Four Removable Arms Each with Hallmark.
The consignor had considered sending this to one of the large New York auction houses where an identical epergne had recently realized $12,000.

SOLD : $7,000.00

Sold To: Live Bid from Richmond, VA

Stoneware, Crock Impressed Twice (Front and Back) ''R. Butt, W. City; D.C.'' (Washington; D.C.), Approx. 5 Gal., Ca. 1835, Exuberant Cobalt Decoration Throughout, Ovoid Form, Semi-Squared Collar, Applied Tab Handles,

The consigner thought this was worthless as it was badly cracked and had been previously made into a lamp. Motley's representatives assured the consignor that in this case the rarity of the item would overcome the condition issues.

SOLD : $8,000.00

Sold To: Absentee Bid from Richmond, VA

Bowie Knife, Civil War Period, Appears to be Handmade, of Southern Origin, 11 1/4'' L Blade, Brass Guard, 16'' L Overall, Original Patina, Uncleaned, Leather Covered Tin Scabbard with Minor Loss, as Recovered from a Richmond Home

This was brought in to Motley's by a lady who though it was a old hunting knife - Motley's recognized it was much more and with proper advertising and marketing the consignor received a record price for this item.

SOLD : $6,325.00

Sold To: Live Bid from Richmond, VA

Blanket Chest, Ca. 1790, Walnut, Poplar and Pine Secondary, Valley of VA origin, Dovetailed Construction, Strap Hinges, 2 Drawers, Appears to be Original Finish, Original Till with Lid, Original Straight Bracket Feet with Double Spurs.

This was discovered in a local Richmond estate, researched by our expert appraisal team, attributed to the Valley of VA, and received multiple telephone bids before selling to a collector in the gallery.

SOLD : $14,950.00

Sold To: Phone Bid from Alexandria, VA

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque, Depicting Birds and Chrysanthemums, Wood Frame.

This piece was retrieved from a southwest VA home and was one of the few remaining items left after the family divided estate items amongst themselves and none of them realized it had value until it was viewed by Motley's representatives. It had been appraised by another firm for only a few hundred dollars.

SOLD : $4,945.00

Sold To: Absentee Bid from Richmond, VA

Stoneware, Petersburg VA, Signed in Cobalt Glaze ''H. Loundes's Manufactory Petersburg, Va.'', Reverse Side Showing 5 Branch Floral Design, Applied Handles.

This was found on a house call by a representative of Motley’s. The owner thought it only had mere decorative value and was using it as a decoration on a bookshelf.

SOLD : $2,875.00

Sold To: Live Bid from Richmond, VA

Pistol and Accessories, German Luger, WWII Era, Receiver Dated 1939, Serial #495, Retains 90% of Original Finish, Wear on Muzzle, Minor Wear on Slide, Incl. Original Holster with Accessory Tool and Matching Clip, Holster Marked "Dresden 1939" and German Eagle, Incl. Accessory Clip Holder with 1 Clip, Brought Back from WWII by a Local Veteran.

This was found in a closet that was said to contain "nothing of value”. Motley's has learned to leave no stone unturned and to thoroughly examine all areas of a home for hidden treasures.

SOLD : $3,229.00

Sold To: Phone Bid Fairfield, CT

Photography, CDV, Robert E. Lee, Signed On Front, Stamped M. B. Brady and Co. Washington DC On Back.

This was found in a Victorian photo album at a local estate call. The consignors were not aware that a little photo album could contain such a rare find that had been in their possession all these years with them being unaware of its value.

SOLD : $48,400.00

Sold To: Phone Bid from New York

R. Lalique Art Glass Boudoir Lamp, Ca. 1920-1930, Signed on Left Wing, Numbered 84 on Stopper, Cupids & Roses Decorations, Bakelite Base.

The Consignor of this lamp had it estimated by Doyles Auction at $10,000. Motley’s proved once again to be one of the best auction houses known.

SOLD : $12,075.00

Sold To: Phone Bid from Washington D.C.

R. Rug, Serapi, 19th Century, Multi Color Geometric Decorations. Extreme Wear and loss.

Before Motleys was called in the consignor had been advised by an outside consultant to “dispose of that worn out rug”. Motley’s reps convinced the consignor that the rug had value even in poor condition.

Sold To: Internet Bid from China

Silver, Presentation Piece, Chinese, Ca. 1927, Pagoda Form, Hand Carved Wooden Base, Touchmark on Underside, Figural Feet, Main Body with Various Bird, Floral, and Deer Embellishments

This was brought in by a young man whose father had found it when cleaning out a garage years ago. Motley’s promoted this using multi-media marketing and advertising to gain top dollar.