Private Collection of John Nelson
The Private Collection of John Nelson
Sunday, November 13, 2022 Monday, November 14, 2022 10:00am
Andrew Jones Auctions 2221 S. Main Street Los Angeles, CA. 90007 andrewjonesauctions.com
Preview (by appointment): John Nelson Antiques 921 N. La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA. 90069
Thursday, November 10, 10am-5pm friday, November 11, 10am-5pm Saturday, November 12, 10am-5pm
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Sale number: 3020 Day 1: Lots 1-179 Day 2: Lots 180-343
Special Collection Information for this auction:
Please note that ALL lots in this sale are subject to additional storage and shipping methods.
Purchased lots must be collected from John Nelson Antiques, 921 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 by 5pm
Tuesday, November 29th to avoid accruing additional storage fees. Please call 213.748.8008 to schedule a pickup appointment from John Nelson Antiques.
After November 29th, all lots will be transferred to offsite storage at Box Pack & Ship at the purchaser’s risk and expense. Please note that for sold lots removed to Box Pack & Ship there will be transfer and full value protection charges but no daily storage charges due for lots collected within 5 business days of the transfer. Lots not collected within 5 business days of transfer will be subject to transfer fees, insurance and storage fees as follows:
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Photographer: Angel Pérez Dawn Lu Catalog Design: Bryan Stoughton
FURNITURE/LARGE OBJECTS
Transfer .................. $85 Daily storage........... $10
Insurance (on hammer + Premium + tax) 0.9%
SMALL OBJECTS
Transfer ................. $42.50 Daily storage........... $5
Insurance (on hammer + Premium + tax) 0.9%
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The PRIVATe COLLeCTION Of JOhN NeLSONJohn Nelson
John Nelson was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1937, into a first-generation Greek family. He was the youngest of eight boys with one younger sister. John’s father died when he was six-months-old leaving his mother, who barely spoke English, to raise nine children. In his youth, John worked several jobs to help the family. He was a newspaper boy, elevator operator, and even grocery delivery boy at times. He eventually attended Menlo College in Atherton, California, to study art history. While a student at Menlo College, John went with classmates on a trip to Europe. This would begin a lifetime of travel and art appreciation that saw him return to Europe over seventy times in the following sixty-five years.
Soon after his trip to Europe, John decided to strike out for Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, he worked as a bartender and a busboy before he started working for a used furniture store. During the same period, he met Robert Rounds and the two remained together as business partners and life partners for fifty years and five days until Robert’s death in 2007. John and Robert would drive to yard sales on the weekends, buy old furniture which Robert would restore, and then sell it on the side yard of the used furniture store at which John was working. They saved the proceeds from these sales until they had enough money to travel to Paris and begin buying antiques.
In 1965, with a $5,000 loan from Bank of America, John and Robert started John Nelson Antiques. From its modest beginnings in the side yard of a used furniture store, John Nelson Antiques grew beyond their wildest imagination. For forty-five years, the duo traveled the globe buying antiques for the store and for their homes. The magical blend of business and pleasure gave them a life full of riches but more importantly full of friends and tales from around the world. Whether it was dinner parties in London with Princess Margaret or drinking with the waiters after hours at Café de Flore in Paris, John and Robert had a flair for enjoying life. John always stressed to his family “keep your eyes open and observe the world. There is so much to see, never stop looking”.
John Nelson died on June 14, 2021.
The Private Collection of John Nelson. The final sale in a series of seven that celebrate the unerring eye of the man that made his eponymous gallery an institution to the interior design community. During the past year, I have reminisced with John’s old clients and friends, sharing stories, laughs and a few tears.
It has been an honor and a privilege to have been asked to offer the business and personal collection of this antiques world legend. Though at the outset, the thought of bringing so many traditional pieces to the market was daunting, the auctions have brought in thousands of buyers from around the globe. Many who knew John, and many other whose first introduction it was to John Nelson Antiques. As each auction resulted in White Glove status, it was a testament, time and again, to John’s impeccable taste for the grand, the unusual and the whimsical.
This series of auctions, presenting pieces I had previously sold to John, or always admired in his gallery, or had seen for the very first time brought to mind his zest for life, the joy his buying trips to europe gave him and the way he passionately battled other bidders during an auction to win something magnificent. I miss John as a client, as a mentor and as a friend. I hope he is looking down with a big smile. That would be the best result of all.
Andrew Jones
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Junghans: a stainless steel leather strap wristwatch 38mm diameter, with a white dial, silvered Arabic numbers and stick hands with sweep second hand; #13107, #027/3500.00. $300-500
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Movado: a stainless steel wristwatch circa 1945 30mm diameter, cream and black dial with luminescent hands, sweep second hand, and Arabic numbers, marked Movado. $500-800
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Lucien Piccard: a metal and stainless steel leather strap wristwatch circa 1970
40mm diameter, with day/date calendar at the top of the yellowish-green dial and date box at three and month at the bottom, luminescent stick hands and pointed sweep second hand, block markers; case #187653-202; metal buckle. $40-60
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A five piece collection of metal watches including Fred, Marckley, t imex and Hilfiger. $30-50
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Tiffany & Co.: a stainless steel and metal portfolio bracelet wristwatch
34mm diameter ; personalized engraving. length 8 5/8in (22cm)
$100-150
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A collection of gentleman’s jewelry comprising a 10K gold and hematite ring, three pairs of cufflinks, a watch chatelaine, a keychain fob, mixed metal belt buckle, four silver or other metal rings, assorted stones and a native American belt buckle; together with a leather bound travel clock. (30) gold ring size 6 ½
$80-120
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David Yurman: a stainless steel chronograph leather strap wristwatch
48mm diameter, #t711-c, grey dial with silvered Arabic numbers and dashes, stick hands and sweep second hands; 48 jeweled; with deployant buckle, skeleton back, with signed box.
$250-350
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Jaeger LeCoultre: an 18K rose gold chronograph leather strap wristwatch circa 1945
40mm diameter, jeweled movement signed Jaeger; cream colored dial, Arabic and triangular markers, pointed rose gold hands, blued steel sweep second hands.
$1,000-1,500
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Omega: a stainless steel Speedmaster Moon bracelet wristwatch circa 1985
40mm diameter, model #145.022, grey dial, luminescent stick markers and hands; with deployant clasp, with signed box. length 8in (20.3cm) $3,000-5,000
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Jaeger LeCoultre: 18K gold and stainless steel Reverso leather strap wristwatch circa 1985
34 x 23mm, silvered dial with Arabic numbers, blued steel hands, triple signed, model #250.5.08, serial #1952251, quartz movement; with black strap and metal buckle, with signed box.
$1,500-2,000
11 Cartier: an 18K gold Helm leather strap wristwatch circa 1955 38mm diameter, with open dots around perimeter, cream dial with stick markers and blued steel hands; skeleton back, 17Jeweled, 6 adjustment, movement #271118K; gold buckle with French mark. $15,000-20,000
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A carnelian and gold ring centering an oval carved intaglio of a roman god facing right, measuring approximately 20.7 x 15.20 x 2.88mm. size 7; gross weight approximately 27.7 grams $600-800
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Tiffany & Co.: a carnelian and 14K gold ring centering an oval carnelian intaglio with a carved family crest, measuring approximately 19 x 14 x 2.6mm, stamped 14K t iffany & co. size 6 ½ (oval); gross weight approximately 12 grams $400-600
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A carnelian and gold ring centering an oval carnelian intaglio with a carved family crest, measuring approximately 20 x 18mm, with a closed back. size 8 ½; gross weight approximately 6.8 grams $300-500
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A carnelian and 18K gold ring centering an oval carnelian intaglio with a carved family crest, set sideways, measuring approximately 24 x 20 x 4.4mm, stamped 18K. size 9 ½; gross weight approximately 17.5 grams $600-800
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An emerald and gold ring centering a rectangular cut cornered step cut emerald, measuring approximately 8.35 x 7.75 x 4.52mm. size 8; gross weight approximately 14 grams $1,500-2,000
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An emerald and gold ring centering a square cut corner step cut emerald, measuring approximately 7.55 x 7.50 x 4.83mm. size 8; unmarked; gross weight approximate ly 14 grams $2,500-3,500
Ronnie Barokh –R.M. Barokh, Inc.
John Nelson, my neighbor, my colleague, my friend, the ultimate Antiques Dealer.
The man with “The Eye” and the Passion that carried him from one to generation to the next to be highly respected by his clients and colleagues alike.
The inventory he carried varied from the Renaissance to the 19th century, both in furniture and the decorative arts, is a testimony to his keen eye for quality and the ability to mesmerize anyone stepping into his shop.
I, like many of my friends and colleagues who have known him and admired over many years will sorely miss his sense of humor and bigger than life presence.
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A French emerald, diamond and bi-color 18K gold ring centering a horizontally set cut corner step cut emerald, measuring approximately {13.9 x 10.4 x 6.68mm}, weighing approximately 8.20cts, AGl certificate #1125123, bordered by four square brilliant cut, four tapered baguette cut and two triangular step cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 1.25cts, French mark on outside of shank.
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John Asaro (American, b. 1937) Ballerina, 1969 oil on canvas signed J. Asaro and dated lower right 42 x 38in (107 x 97cm) $200-300
Provenance: By repute: the estate of charles Bronson.
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Eugène Baboulène (French, 1905-1994) Boulevard Edgar Quinet, Paris oil on canvas signed lower right Baboulène, titled and inscribed with artist’s name to reverse 36 x 28 3/4in (91 x 73cm) $300-500
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Pierre Sicard (French, 1900-1980)
Still life of tulips in a jug oil on canvas signed lower left Pierre Sicard 36 1/4 x 25 3/4in (92 x 65cm) $600-800
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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze, clear glass and rock crystal twelve light chandelier 20th century approximate height 39in (99cm); diameter 25in (63.5cm) $2,000-3,000
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A Louis XV gilt bronze mounted mahogany commode sauteuse second half 18th century w ith variegated liver marble top. height 35in (89cm); width 58in (147cm); depth 26 1/2in (67.5cm) $1,500-2,000
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A Chinese white glazed pottery model of a recumbent elephant on stand. the elephant height 6 1/2in (16.5cm); length 15 1/2in (39.5cm); width 7 1/2in (19cm) $500-700
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A pair of Asian parcel gilt and painted models of seated figure the larger height 15 3/4in (40cm); width 8 1/2in (21.5cm); depth 7in (18cm) $200-300
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer style stand height 19in (48cm); width 11 1/2in (29cm) square $600-800
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Two Asian white glazed porcelain models of monkeys the larger height 14in (35.5cm); width 7in (18cm); depth 7in (18cm)
$300-500
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A Chinese Famille Verte porcelain elephant form vase height 12 1/4in (31cm); length 14 1/2in (37cm); width 9in (23cm) $300-500
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A Chinese red and black lacquered stand height 34 3/4in (89cm); width 15in (38cm); depth 11in (28cm)
$200-300
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A Chinese black glazed porcelain yen yen vase w ith blue double circle mark to underside. height 16 1/2in (42cm); diameter 6in (15cm) $300-500
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A Chinese crackle glazed porcelain jar now as a lamp height to base of fitment 11 3/4in (30cm); width 9in (23cm); depth 8in (20cm) $300-500
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A pair of Chinese Famille Rose porcelain models of storks height 11in (28cm); length 8in (20cm); width 3 1/2in (9cm) $200-300
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A gilt bronze mounted Chinese flambe glazed porcelain hu vase now as a lamp height to base of fitment 16 1/4in (41cm); width 7 1/4in (18.5cm) square
$400-600
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A Chinese black glazed porcelain baluster vase height 21 1/4in (54cm); diameter 7 1/2in (19cm) $400-600
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A pair of large Chinese sancai glazed pottery models of parrots height 18 1/4iin (46cm); width 6in (15cm); depth 8 1/4in (21cm)
$500-700
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A Chinese iron red decorated celadon crackle glazed porcelain vase height 16 1/2in (42cm); diameter 8in (20cm) $400-600
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A pair of Chinese celadon crackle glazed porcelain vases now as lamps height to base of fitment 17in (43cm); diam eter 9in (23cm) $500-700
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A near pair of Chinese sang de boeuf glazed porcelain jars height 14 1/4in (36cm); diameter 9 1/2in (24cm)
$300-500
39 American School (20th century)
Untitled abstract oil on canvas signed lower left Henry 96 x 60in (244 x 152cm) $200-300
40 Continental School (20th century)
Portrait of gentleman with white cravat oil on canvas 14 x 11in (36 x 28cm) $200-300
41 Japanese School Sika deer, stag and hind watercolor on paper inscribed lower right 59 1/4 x 35 1/4in (150.5 x 89.5cm) $200-300
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Piero Antonio Gariazzo (Italian, 1879-1963)
Man with a guitar, 1938 oil on board signed GARIAZZO and dated lower right 36 x 28in (91 x 71cm) $300-500
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A French gilt faux bamboo canted square tabouret late 19th century height 14 1/2in (37cm); width 19in (48.5cm) square $300-500
44 Gaston Haustrate (Belgian, 1878-1949)
Boudeuse, 1920 oil on canvas signed G Haustrate and dated lower right, signed again and titled to the reverse 24 x 20in (61 x 51cm) $700-900
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A pair of French gilt faux bamboo circular tabourets late 19th century height 17 1/2in (44.5cm); diameter 19in (48.5cm) $800-1,200
Tom BuckleyBrown-Buckley, Inc.
John Nelson was a generous, kind, and thoughtful friend with a wicked sense of humor. Lunch with John covered L.A. gossip about designers. John’s fabulous “eye” and knowledge benefited all who shopped at John Nelson Antiques. A born collector who could never stop buying. Dear John, I will miss everything about you.
Tom Buckley
P.S. Are you opening a shop in heaven?
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An Empire gilt bronze mounted mahogany and specimen marble guéridon early 19th century on brass casters.
height 29in (74cm); diameter 25 1/4in (64cm) $1,500-2,000
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A Régence oak buffet en enfilade first quarter 18th century w ith variegated grey and liver marble top, each door enclosing a shelf, three doors also enclosing a later drawer. height 43 1/2in (110cm); width 135in (343cm); depth 27 1/2in (70cm) $2,000-3,000
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A Régence style oak buffet à deux corps 20th century each door with dual hinges. height 113in (287cm); width 64 1/2in (164cm); depth 28 1/2in (73cm) $600-800
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A set of seven Lalique clear glass old fashioneds in the Artois pattern modern each etched Lalique France height 4in (10cm) $300-500
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A suite of Baccarat glassware in the Harcourt-Versailles pattern modern comprising nine 9 1/4in flutes; twelve 9 1/8in glasses; twelve 8 3/8in glasses; and eight 4 1/4in double old fashioneds; etched factory mark. (50) $600-800
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A set of eleven Steuben clear glass double old fashioneds in the Estate pattern modern etched Steuben. height 5 1/8in (13cm) $200-300
A pair of French silvered bronze snails after the model by Suzanne Bizard (1873-1963)
20th century each inscribed S. Bizard, on ebony plinths. overall height 4 5/8in (12cm); length 5 3/8in (13.5cm); width 2 7/8in (7.5cm) $150-250
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A group of four Continental porcelain or earthenware articles comprising a blanc de chine figure of a scholar, basket of flowers, model of elephant on gilt bronze base and a faience model of a lion. heights ranging from 3 1/4 to 7 1/2in (8 to 19cm) $200-300
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Two Daum clear glass models of snails modern each etched Daum heights 7 and 7 1/4in (17.7 and 18.5cm); lengths 11 and 13 3/4in (28 and 35cm) $300-500
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A group of four Continental porcelain figures of monkeys 20th century heights ranging from 5 1/4 to 8 1/4in (13.3 to 21cm)
$200-300
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Three Continental bisque porcelain models of monkeys 20th century heights ranging from 5 1/2 to 8 1/2in (14 to 21.5cm) $300-500
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A group of four Continental porcelain models of monkeys 20th century heights ranging from 12 1/2 to 17 3/4in (32 to 45cm) $600-800
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A large Continental porcelain model of a monkey holding a bonnet on a gilt bronze base late 19th/early 20th century height overall 9 3/4in (24.7cm); width 10in (25.5cm); depth 9in (23cm) $400-600
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An Italian bronze mounted purple granite veneered and white marble obelisk 20th century height 40in (102cm); width 37in (94cm); depth 8 3/4in (22cm) $1,500-2,000
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A circular amethyst veneered table top modern height 1 1/2in (4cm); diameter 47in (119cm) $600-800
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A pair of Continental chrome mounted brown leather Modernist armchairs 20th century height 30in (76cm); width 36in (91.5cm); depth of seat 32in (81cm) $800-1,200
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A Renaissance style rectangular specimen marble inset black slate table top modern height 1in (2.5cm); width 39 1/2in (100.5cm); depth 36 1/2in (93cm) $500-700
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A Continental chrome mounted brown leather Modernist sofa 20th century height 30in (76cm); width 59in (150cm); depth of seat 22in (56cm) $800-1,200
Martyn Lawrence BullardMartyn Lawrence Bullard Design
As a lover of antiques since I was a boy, I have always been entranced by the dealers who really know what they are doing, whose passion oozes from their shop windows, both enticing you in and wowing you with their taste and knowledge. John Nelson was a man of great taste, but above all he was a great dealer.
When I first ventured into his store probably 25 years ago now, I became immediately spellbound. Much of his stock was of the best quality with provenance and pedigree far above my pay grade in those days, but I found three large mercury glass ‘witches balls’, so called because they supposedly warded off evil from their reflection, hiding in a forgotten corner. John gave me an incredible price as he was charmed and bemused by my obvious delighting in his shop, and these shiny objects became the highlight of my mantle for a good decade. Slowly but surely, I lured clients into his den of temptations, and once in all were captivated by his seemingly endless inventory of magnificent furnishings and breathtaking decorative objects. His passion and knowledge however became the real draw, leading to clients becoming fans as much as collectors. I remember Sharon Osbourne buying an impressive Amethyst crystal Belle Époque chandelier that became the center piece of the dining room I designed for her and Ozzy and from then on becoming so loyal to John she only bought her antiques from him. A studio head and his wife splurged on a rare pair of 18th century Dutch mirrors that they blamed me for convincing them to buy for months until the day I installed them, when instantly they became the pride of a client’s home and subsequently made them loyal John Nelson clients for years, adding important pieces to their collection to mark every special occasion and holiday gifting.
That was the power of his eye, always refined, always quirky and always unexpected, determined to have the finest antiques stores in LA and compete amongst the best in the country. For me, as a decorator, the loss of such a wonderful dealer and inimitable character is one deeply felt. There are few dealers like John left in the world now and it is certainly a far less beautiful place without him and his great style.
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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze and clear glass thirty six light chandelier late 19th century approximate height 54in (137cm); diameter 35in (89cm) $8,000-12,000
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A nephrite model of a frog 20th century height 3 5/8in (9cm); width 2 1/4in (5.5cm); depth 2 1/2in (6cm) $150-250
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A Japanese patinated bronze elephant mask and censer the mask with character marks to reverse. (2) the mask height 12in (30.5cm); width 10in (25.5cm); depth 6 3/4in (17cm) $150-250
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Three Continental patinated bronze table decorations 19th-20th century comprising a bust of a military official, a globe and an oil lamp form inkwell. the bust height 9 1/2in (24cm); width 5 1/2in (14cm); depth 3 1/4in (8.5cm) $300-500
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A Continental burl wood geometric box w ith triangular hinged lid. height 14in (35.5cm); diameter 14in (35.5cm) $150-250
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An Italian white marble head of Athena of Velletri 20th century on a black slate pedestal. overall height 15 3/4in (40cm); width 5in (12.5cm); depth 7in (17.5cm) $300-500
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A pair of Neoclassical style rock crystal obelisks modern height 28in (71cm); width 4 3/4in (12cm) square $500-700
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A French gilt bronze model of a hippocampus late 19th century on a rouge griotte marble plinth. overall height 8in (20cm); width 9 3/4in (25cm); depth 6in (15cm) $400-600
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Emile Berchmans (Belgian, 1867-1947)
Figures on a beach with boats off the coast, 1911 oil on canvas signed Emile Berchmans lower left 11 x 14 1/4in (28 x 36cm) $150-250
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Henri Joseph Pauwels (Belgian, 1903-1983)
Afternoon tea oil on panel signed lower left Jos Pauwels 20 x 24in (51 x 61cm) $600-800
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André Fremond (French, 1884-1965)
Harvesting hay oil on panel signed lower left A Fremond, indistinct inscription to reverse 10 3/4 x 16in (27 x 41cm) $300-500
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Isidorus van Mens (Dutch, 1890-1985)
Marché aux légumes, Nice, 1938 oil on canvas signed Is Van Mens, inscribed and dated lower right, titled to reverse 15 x 18in (38 x 46cm)
$300-500
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Robert Maurice Raymond (French, 20th century)
Peasants and geese amongst cottages, Brière oil on panel signed lower left R Raymond, with pencil inscriptions to reverse with partially legible title 18 x 21 1/2in (46 x 55cm) $200-400
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Richard Baseleer (Belgian, 1867-1951)
Sailboat in a seascape oil on cardboard signed R Baseleer lower right 12 x 20in (30 x 51cm)
$200-300
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Two Chinese white glazed porcelain models of elephants the larger height 7in (17.5cm); length 9 1/2in (24cm); width 5in (12.5cm) $150-250
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain bulbous bottle vase w ith blue double circle mark to underside. height 18 1/2in (47cm); diameter 15 1/2in (39cm)
$300-500
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A Chinese hardwood occasional table height 20 3/4in (55cm); width 16 1/2in (42cm) square $300-500
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A pair of Chinese reverse paintings on glass of ladies framed.
overall 24 x 18in (61 x 46cm) $300-500
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Two Chinese reverse paintings on glass still lifes with flowers and urns, framed. largest overall 15 3/4 x 21 3/4in (40 x 55.5cm) $100-150
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A Chinese reverse painting on glass of a woman seated in a garden framed.
overall 33 1/2 x 22 3/4in (85 x 58cm) $250-350
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A Chinese yellow glazed porcelain bowl w ith apocryphal song dynasty mark to underside. height 2 3/4in (7cm); diameter 5 1/8in (13cm)
$80-120
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A pair of Chinese white glazed porcelain models of recumbent temple lions height 3 3/4in (9.5cm); length 6in (15cm); width 4 1/2in (11.5cm)
$300-500
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Four Chinese glazed ceramic tablewares comprising an oval box with fish form finial, a model of a pumpkin and two bowls. height of box 4 1/2in (11cm); diameter of larger bowl 7 1/2in (19cm)
$80-120
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A Chinese Famille Verte porcelain faceted bottle vase w ith square seal mark to underside. height 12in (30.5cm); diameter 5 1/2in (14cm)
$300-500
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A pair of Chinese Famille Verte porcelain moon flasks w ith six character mark to undersides. height 17 3/4in (45cm); width 12in (30.5cm); depth 3 1/2in (9cm) $500-700
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A Chinese iron red decorated white porcelain vase w ith six character mark to underside. height 13 3/4in (35cm); width 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 5in (12.5cm)
$300-500
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A Chinese black glazed porcelain bottle vase on stand. the vase height 17in (43cm); diameter 8in (20cm) $400-600
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Ron Collier –Ron Collier & Associates
John and I grew up together in this business from different points of view but similar love of antique furniture. I couldn’t tell you what year we met but it was in the early 1960s. As his expertise in antiques and art increased, I aspired to the quality of projects compatible with his products and we have enjoyed a long professional and personal relationship. My own collection of furniture and accessories proves my conviction of the inherent value of John Nelson Antiques.
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An imposing Venetian Baroque giltwood mirror early 18th century height 89in (226cm); width 70in (178cm) $8,000-12,000
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A Venetian parcel gilt and polychrome decorated figural pedestal early 20th century height 33 1/2in (85cm); width 15in (38cm); depth 11in (28cm) $600-800
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A Venetian parcel gilt and polychrome decorated figural pedestal early 20th century height 39in (99cm); width 13in (33cm); depth 11in (28cm) $800-1,200
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A pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall brackets modern height 8in (20cm); width 8 1/4in (21cm); depth 5 1/4in (13.5cm) $150-250
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A pair of Neoclassical style rock crystal obelisks modern height 30in (76cm); width 5 1/2in (14cm) square $600-800
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A pair of Chinese red lacquered stands height 33in (84cm); diameter 22in (56cm) $300-500
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A pair of Continental Neoclassical style gilt bronze and black fossil marble wall brackets 20th century height 8in (20cm); width 7in (18cm); depth 6in (15cm) $200-400
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A pair of Neoclassical style rock crystal obelisks modern height 23 1/2in (60cm); width 4 1/2in (11.5cm) square $400-600
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A pair of Continental Neoclassical style mottled grey marble inset mahogany pedestal cupboards late 19th century height 30in (76cm); diameter 17 1/2in (44.5cm) $1,000-1,500
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100 Daniel Albert Harris (Zev) (American, 1914-1987) Sphinx, 1966 patinated bronze signed ZEV and dated 66, on a black granite plinth height 23in (58.5cm); length 31in (79cm); width 17in (43cm) $400-600
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A French patinated bronze portrait head of a man after the model by Paul Landowski (1876-1961) 20th century inscribed P Landowski V/VIII and with cire Perdue foundry pastille. height 20in (50cm); width 11 1/2in (29cm); depth 12in (20.5cm) $600-800
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A Continental patinated metal mounted ebonized pedestal 20th century w ith verde antico marble top. height 51in (129.5cm); diameter 17in (43cm) $500-700
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A Louis Philippe mahogany pedestal cupboard second quarter 19th century w ith dished variegated black marble top. height 31 1/2in (80cm); diameter 16 1/4in (41.5cm) $400-600
Dutch School
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Kathleen and Tommy Clements –Clements Design
John was such an incredible man and a dear friend. His collection of antiques was a reflection of his impeccable taste. We always looked to John for the truly rare pieces that were the stars of any home they lived in. We will miss John forever.
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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze and clear glass eighteen light chandelier late 19th century approximate height 55in (140cm); diameter 39in (99cm) $7,000-9,000
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A graduated pair of Neoclassical style rock crystal and patinated metal spheres 20th century the larger height 12in (30.5cm); diameter 6in (15cm) $400-600
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Two Indian polychrome decorated carved Nandi bull’s heads Kerala on stands.
the larger head height 22in (56cm); width 7in (43cm); depth 10in (25.5cm) $800-1,200
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A pair of French patinated bronze and marmo giallo marble urns 20th century height 15 1/2in (39.5cm); width 5in (12.5cm) square $500-700
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A pair of variegated marble spheres on stands 20th century the larger height 9in (23cm); diameter 5in (12.5cm) $300-500
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A pair of French patinated bronze and marmo giallo marble urns 20th century height 13 1/2in (34cm); width 4 1/2in (11cm) square $300-500
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A pair of life size parcel gilt and polychrome decorated models of geese 20th century height 30in (76cm); length 17in (43cm); width 9in (23cm) $400-600
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112 French School (19th/20th century)
Portrait of a lady in a white bonnet oil on canvas 10 x 6 3/4in (25.5 x 17cm) $150-250
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French School (early 19th century)
Portrait of a seated lady oil on canvas 9 1/2 x 10 1/2in (24 x 27cm) $300-500
114 J. H. Lartigue (French, 1894-1986)
Still life of poppies, 1963 oil on canvas
signed lower right J.H. Lartigue and dated 29 x 36 1/4in (74 x 92cm) $300-500
115 American School (20th century)
Chrysanthemums oil on canvas signed lower right Andersen 10 x 14in (25 x 36cm) $60-80
116 Continental School (20th century)
Portrait of a woman in a blue dress oil on canvas signed Charles F. Wynot lower right 32 x 15 1/2in (81 x 39cm) $600-800
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Simone Oddou (French, 1911-2003)
Nude with flowers in a green vase oil on canvas signed lower left Oddou 63 1/2 x 31in (161 x 79cm)
$200-300
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A parcel ebonized beechwood model of a spiral staircase and a parcel gilt and red painted model of a cupola modern the larger height 24 1/2in (62cm); width 7in (18cm); depth 4in (10cm) $150-250
118 Italian School (19th/20th century) Capriccio with figures oil on canvas 7 1/2 x 9in (19 x 23cm) $60-80
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A walnut model of a staircase and landing 20th century height 14 1/2in (37cm); width 19 1/2in (49cm); depth 18in (46cm) $300-500
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A large walnut model of a spiral staircase
20th century height 41 1/2in (105cm); diameter 18in (46cm) $1,000-1,500
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A mahogany model of a spiral staircase
20th century height 24in (61cm); diameter 14 1/4in (36cm) $400-600
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A mahogany model of a spiral staircase 20th century height 22in (56cm); diameter 13in (33cm) $400-600
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Timothy Corrigan –Timothy Corrigan Inc.
Perhaps more than any other individual, John Nelson truly represented the very best of the antiques and design world in Los Angeles for decades. John Nelson Antiques was the gold standard by which others were judged. I remember my first time going into that incredible Ali Baba’s cave of splendid pieces and feeling a little in awe that so much quality was all brought together in one place…and in LA, no less! His eye was incredible and it wasn’t just for the very best, but also for those interesting and quirky pieces, that John understood could make a space feel special and interesting. Those who never experienced John Nelson Antiques certainly missed out on a great treat; it is already missed.
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A Continental Baroque giltwood and polychrome decorated model of a female saint holding a book 17th century height 27 1/2in (70cm); width 15in (38cm) $1,500-2,000
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A pair of J. Robert Scott cream chenille armchairs and an ottoman modern on casters. the chairs height 31in (79cm); width 32in (81cm); depth of seat 21in (53cm) $600-800
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A pair of J. Robert Scott French Line II sofas modern height 30in (76cm); width 84in (213cm); depth of seat 24in (61cm) $200-300
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A J. Robert Scott Mansfield sofa modern height 29in (73.5cm); width 92in (234cm); depth of seat 29in (73.5cm) $300-500
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A Louis XVI style grey painted bibliothèque 19th century height 104in (264cm); width 136in (345.5cm); depth 10in (25.5cm) $1,000-2,000
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Two African tribal ebonized wood seated figures the larger height 42in (107cm); width 9 1/2in (24cm); depth 7 1/2in (19cm) $300-500
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A pair of African tribal ebonized wood figures the larger height 56in (142cm); width 11in (28cm); depth 10in (25.5cm) $300-500
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An African blackwood relief of elephants modern overall height 43in (109cm); width 25 3/4in (65.5cm); depth 6in (15cm) $500-700
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Three Chinese glazed porcelain models of temple lions two with circular collection labels to undersides.
the largest height 3 1/4in (8cm); length 7 3/4in (19.5cm); width 3 1/2in (9cm) $300-500
Provenance: one with A. lebel, Paris, another with B. de lavergne, Paris.
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A tall Chinese white glazed porcelain tapering vase height 17 1/2in (44cm); width 8in (20cm); depth 6in (15cm) $400-600
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Three small Chinese blue and white porcelain vases
one with six character mark, another with six character within blue double circle mark to underside, one on stand.
the largest vase height 6in (15cm); diameter 3 3/4in (9.5cm) $200-300
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Two Chinese glazed porcelain elephant form candlesticks the larger height 7 1/4in (18cm); length 7in (17.5cm); width 4 1/2in (11.5cm) $300-500
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Three small Chinese blue and white porcelain vases each with six character within blue double circle mark to underside. the largest height 6 1/4in (16cm); diam eter 3 1/4in (8cm) $200-300
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A Chinese celadon crackle glazed porcelain garlic mouth vase height 23in (58.5cm); diameter 10in (25.5cm) $600-800
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain cylindrical tea caddy and covered tea bowl the tea caddy height 6in (15cm); diam eter 4in (10cm) $300-500
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain bottle vase with incised decoration height 10 1/2in (26.5cm); width 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 4 3/4in (12cm) $300-500
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A pair of gilt metal mounted Chinese Famille Verte porcelain models of performers height 11 1/4in (28cm); width 4in (10cm); depth 3in (7.5cm)
$300-500
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A Chinese blue and white glazed porcelain baluster vase w ith blue double circle mark to underside. height 25in (63.5cm); diameter 9in (23cm) $600-800
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Three small Chinese porcelain gourd form vases
one with square seal mark to underside and on stand.
the largest height 7in (17.5cm); diameter 3 3/4in (9.5cm) $200-300
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A pair of Chinese green hardstone bowls on stands.
overall height 5in (12.5cm); diameter 6in (15cm) $300-500
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Jim EvansEvans & Gerst Antiques
John Nelson greeted all who visited his antiques empire — whether movie moguls, celebrity clients, the trade or his competitors — with the same exuberance and sometimes irreverent manner. Everyone appreciated his candor. In his shops you found magic — the finest array of antiques in all of Los Angeles.
144 Erwin Binder (American, 1934-1993) Issaiha, 1978 patinated bronze inscribed BINDER © numbered 3/6 and dated, on a granite plinth the bronze height 38in (96.5cm); width 28 1/2in (72.5cm); depth 21in (53cm) $1,000-1,500
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An Italian white marble torso of Venus 19th century on stand. overall height 32in (81cm); width 12 1/2in (32cm); depth 10in (25.5cm) $1,500-2,000
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A pair of Neoclassical purple granite and white marble obelisks post 1950 height 21 1/2in (54.5cm); width 4 1/2in (11cm) square $1,000-1,500
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A pair of Neoclassical style rosso antico and white marble obelisks post 1950 height 21 1/2in (54.5cm); width 4 3/4in (12cm) $800-1,200
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An alabaster torso of Venus 20th century height 16 3/4in (42.5cm); width 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm) $200-300
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149 Continental School (19th century) Cat with exotic birds and goldfish oil on canvas 30 x 25in (76 x 64cm) $300-500
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A pair of Chinoiserie style black lacquered and white painted faux bamboo occasional tables
post 1950 height 25 1/2in (65cm); width 30 1/4in (77cm); depth 20in (51cm) $700-900
151 Continental School (early 20th century)
Portrait of a man in a turban, 1900 oil on canvas signed with cipher EM upper left and dated 18 x 15in (46 x 38cm)
$300-500
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A pair of Continental Neoclassical style bronze mounted polished steel and brèche d’Alep marble occasional tables post 1950 height 28 1/2in (72.5cm); width 23 1/2in (60cm); depth 23 1/2in (60cm) $1,500-2,000
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Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (Spanish, 1933-2006)
Mini David nickel plated 26 piece puzzle sculpture signed Berrocal and numbered 3664 of an edition of 9500 height 5 3/8in (13.5cm); width 2 1/2in (6cm); depth 2 1/4in (5.5cm) $300-500
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A Venetian parcel gilt and polychrome decorated model of a recumbent woman 18th century height 16 1/2in (42cm); width 19in (48cm); depth 6 1/2in (16.5cm) $500-700
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A rock crystal sphere and a black stone sphere on stands 20th century the larger height 10in (25.5cm); diameter 9in (23cm)
$300-500
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An Italian parcel gilt grey painted and faux marble model of a recumbent lion late 19th century height 18 1/2in (47cm); width 29 1/2in (75cm); depth 12in (30.5cm) $600-800
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Two hardwood spheres on patinated bronze stands the stands 19th century overall height 21in (53cm); diameter 11in (28cm) $600-800
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A Gemma Taccogna folk art painted papier mache bust of a woman mid 20th century underside signed Gemma / Taccogna / Mexico height 16in (40.5cm); width 6in (15cm); depth 7 1/2in (19cm) $60-80
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An Italian Grand Tour painted terracotta black figure kylix tazza 20th century height 6 1/4in (16cm); width 20 1/4in (51.5cm); depth 15 1/2in (39.5cm) $600-800
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An Italian Grand Tour painted terracotta red figure volute krater vase
20th Century height 22in (56cm); width 18 1/2in (47cm); depth 14 1/2in (37cm)
$800-1,200
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An Italian Grand Tour painted terracotta black figure amphora vase
20th century height 22in (56cm); width 14in (35.5cm); depth 9 1/2in (24cm)
$800-1,200
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Bradley Huson –
John, I miss you, and I love you, but you just made my life a lot more difficult!
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Two Continental bronze Grand Tour columns 19th century
one modeled after colonne de la grande Armée (colonne napoléone), the other after trajan’s column, each on a black slate plinth. the larger height 25 1/2in (65cm); width 6 1/2in (16.5cm) square $800-1,200
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Two Continental Grand Tour models of Trajan’s column 19th century one black slate, the other bronze. the larger 25 3/4in (65.5cm); width 5in (12.5cm) $700-900
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Two Continental Grand Tour mixed marble and alabaster souvenirs
19th century one column and one obelisk. the larger height 21in (53.5cm); width 4in (10cm) square $600-800
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A Continental Grand Tour style gilt bronze mounted blue john and white marble column composed of antique and later elements height 22in (56cm); width 3in (7.5cm) square $600-800
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A pair of Italian Grand Tour marmo giallo and verde antico marble fluted columns late 19th century height 21 3/4in (55cm); width 5 1/4in (13cm) square $1,500-2,000
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168 Venetian School (19th/20th century) Santa Maria della Salute oil on panel 7 3/4 x 15 3/4in (20 x 40cm) $200-300
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A North European Neoclassical style brass mounted burr elm, walnut and fruitwood demilune console table early 19th century w ith grey saint Anne marble top. height 35 1/4in (90cm); width 57 1/2in (146cm); depth 29in (73.5cm) $2,000-3,000
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A Venetian parcel gilt and polychrome decorated figural torchère 19th century height 39in (99cm); width 13in (33cm); depth 11in (28cm) $1,500-2,000
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A pair of Italian Neoclassical style parcel gilt, white painted and reverse painted faux porphyry mirrors incorporating antique and later elements height 57 1/2in (146cm); width 37in (94cm) $1,000-1,500
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A pair of Italian Baroque parcel gilt and silvered and ‘bronze’ painted finials 18th century height 17 1/2in (44.5cm); width 13 1/2in (34cm); depth 7 1/2in (19cm) $250-350
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Two Venetian Rococo style polychrome decorated figural wall brackets one late 19th/20th century, the other later in date height 22 1/2in (57cm); width 18in (46cm); depth 9 1/2in (24cm)
$600-800
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A Continental white marble head of a Classical maiden 19th century on a mottled red marble plinth. height 15 3/4in (40cm); width 5 1/4in (13cm); depth 4 3/4in (12cm) $250-350
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A Régence gilt bronze mounted walnut commode second quarter 18th century height 33in (84cm); width 43 1/2in (110cm); depth 25 3/4in (65.5cm) $1,000-1,500
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A marble head of a woman 19th century on patinated bronze stand. overall height 13in (33cm); width 7in (18cm); depth 5in (12.5cm) $400-600
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A South German Baroque style inlaid walnut and burr walnut side cabinet incorporating antique and later elements the doors enclosing a drawer and a shelf. height 32 3/4in (83cm); width 48in (122cm); depth 24 1/4in (61.5cm) $1,000-1,500
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Caroline Kimmel –
From designing a Penthouse in New York to a family compound in Malibu, my first stop would be John Nelson Antiques. His gorgeous chandeliers have always led the way! John’s impeccable eye, taste and personal flair is apparent in every piece. In Beverly Hills, my home revolves around a massive 77in museum quality rock crystal beauty. John will be missed but his legacy and deep respect for beautiful things will live forever.
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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze, tôle, cut glass and rock crystal eighteen light chandelier late 19th century approximate height 51in (130cm); diameter 35in (89cm) $8,000-12,000
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180 Tom Lieber (American, b. 1949) Tiger Fin II, 2011 oil on canvas signed to back of canvas Tom Lieber, titled and dated 72 x 72in (183 x 183cm) $2,000-3,000
Provenance: w ith dolby chadwick Gallery, san francisco, cA.
181 Tom Lieber (American, b. 1949) Crystal, 2011 oil on canvas titled to reverse of canvas 72 x 72in (183 x 183cm) $2,000-3,000
Provenance: w ith dolby chadwick Gallery, san francisco, cA.
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182 French School (19th century)
Barques à Royan oil on board signed lower left Ferchau, with old handwritten gallery label to reverse 10 3/4 x 14in (27 x 36cm) $300-500
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A pair of Continental Baroque style patinated bronze cornucopia form vases 19th century height 7 1/4in (18cm); length 8 1/4in (21cm); width 4 1/4in (11cm) $150-250
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A pair of large Baroque style metal mounted rock crystal candlesticks modern height 20in (51cm); diameter 8in (20cm) $1,200-1,800
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Clémence-Louise Burdeau (French, 1891-1983) Regatta oil on canvas signed C.L. Burdeau lower right, with partial handwritten label to reverse 38 x 51in (97 x 130cm) $600-800
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A pair of large Baroque style rock crystal and smoky quartz candlesticks modern height 24 1/2in (62cm); diameter 6in (15cm) $1,500-2,000
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A pair of gilt bronze mounted green opaline glass jardinières post 1950 height 7 1/4in (18cm); width 6 3/4in (17cm) square $300-500
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A set of eight Thomas W. Morgan Inc. parcel gilt and white painted Loire dining armchairs modern each with manufacturer’s label to underside. height 36in (91.5cm); width 24in (61cm); depth of seat 20 1/2in (52cm) $2,000-3,000
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Jon King –
I met John years and years ago when I worked at Sotheby’s. The intersection of Melrose Place and La Cienega was considered the heart of the antiques market, and a dozen galleries there became my favorite haunts- most were considered ‘Old School’, displaying a rich eclectic mix of European furniture, decorative arts and Asian ceramics…I loved looking, examining, and listening- and John was one of the best when it came to sharing his insights and knowledge and making me feel welcome. He came to be regarded as an institution, and rightly so. His passion for the field was infectious, and his sense of aesthetics was unmatched. John will be missedI’m sure the lights on La Cienega and Melrose Place are just a little less bright these days.
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A Régence oak console second quarter 18th century with rouge royale marble top. height 32 1/2in (82.5cm); width 51 1/2in (131cm); depth 25 1/2in (65cm) $1,500-2,000
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A set of four Chinese blue and white glazed porcelain scenic panels framed.
each overall 36 1/2 x 13in (93 x 33cm) $400-600
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A Chinese patinated bronze model of a rearing horse height 10in (25cm); length 7 1/2in (19cm); width 3in (7.5cm) $60-80
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A pair of gilt bronze mounted Chinese polychrome decorated porcelain bottle vases
height 9 1/4in (23cm); diameter 4 1/2in (11cm) $600-800
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A near lifesize Southeast Asian gilt mixed alloy model of buddha on a cast iron plinth, raised on a patinated metal stand and granite base. overall height 73in (183cm); width 19in (48cm) square $600-800
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A Chinese rock crystal model of a temple lion mounted as a lamp on a hardwood stand. the lion height 8 1/2in (21.5cm); length 13in (33cm); width 5 1/2in (14cm) $600-800
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain octagonal jardinière on stand character marks to underside of jardinière. height 7 3/4in (19.5cm); diameter 10 1/2in (26.5cm) $80-120
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A Japanese white glazed crane decorated porcelain pomegranate vase w ith character marks to underside. height 9in (23cm); diameter 8in (20cm) $80-120
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A gilt bronze mounted Chinese Export Famille Rose circular jardinière height 7 3/8in (18.5cm); width 14 1/2in (37cm); depth 11 3/4in (30cm) $600-800
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A Chinese polychrome porcelain lotus vase w ith six character mark to underside. height 6 1/2in (16.5cm); width 4 1/2in (11cm); depth 3 1/2in (9cm) $250-350
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A Chinese glass double fish vase height 12in (30.5cm); width 9in (23cm); depth 4 1/2in (11cm) $150-250
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A North European Neoclassical gilt bronze and clear glass twelve light chandelier possibly Russian second half 19th century approximate height 60in (152cm); diameter 37in (94cm) $3,000-5,000
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An Italian Baroque style giltwood sunburst mirror late 19th/early 20th century diameter 47 1/2in (121cm) $1,000-1,500
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A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted ebonized bureau plat 20th century w ith pull out leather lined writing slides to sides. height 29 1/2in (75cm); width 53in (135cm); depth 28in (71cm) $1,000-1,500
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A Continental Neoclassical style silvered metal, clear and cranberry glass chandelier 20th century approximate height 44in (112cm); diameter 29in (74cm) $800-1,200
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A pair of French gilt bronze and verde antico marble three light tulip form candelabra 20th century height 28 3/4in (73cm); width 9 1/2in (24cm); depth 6 1/2in (16.5cm) $2,000-4,000
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Josette Hébert-Coëffin (French, 1906-1973)
Head of a llama patinated bronze inscribed Josette Hébert-Coëffin and Susse Fres Edts Paris cire perdue and stamped BRONZE. height 32 1/2in (82cm); width 10 1/4in (26cm); depth 8 1/2in (21.5cm) $800-1,200
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Two whimsical Continental gilt bronze candlesticks 20th century the larger height 7in (17.5cm); diameter 4 1/2in (11.5cm) $250-350
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Two Continental wall hangings 19th century comprising a mixed media relief plaque emblematic of science and a tôle oak wreath. the wreath height 11 1/2in (29cm); width 9 3/4in (24.5cm) $100-200
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Three Continental table decorations late 19th-20th century comprising a patinated bronze and siena marble eagle form desk timepiece, a pocket watch with subsidiary seconds, day, date and month dials and a malachite veneered table top picture frame.
the frame height 12in (30.5cm); width 7in (18cm) $300-500
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Two Continental bronze table decorations late 19th/early 20th century comprising a painted torso of a banjo player and gilt model of a chick.
the larger height 9 1/4in (23 1/2in); width 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 4 1/2in (11cm) $150-250
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Three Continental gilt bronze models of recumbent lions the pair 19th century, possibly earlier comprising a single and a pair, on plinth bases.
the larger overall height 7in (17.5cm); length 7in (17.5cm); width 4in (10cm)
$300-500
211 Charles Michel Maria Verlat (Belgian, 1824-1890) Head of a lion oil on panel signed upper right Ch Verlat, old paper label to reverse 5 1/2 x 4 3/4in (14 x 12cm) $150-250
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A pair of Italian Baroque giltwood and polychrome decorated models of recumbent lions
17th century height 6 1/2in (16.5cm); length 12 1/2in (31.5cm); width 4in (10cm)
$400-600
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Javier Marin (Mexico, b. 1962)
Male torso, 1995 patinated bronze, patinated metal and steel inscribed MEXICO/JAVIER MARIN/2 IV 95 and numbered 4/4 overall height 89in (226cm); width 34in (86cm); depth 19in (48cm) $10,000-15,000
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215 Charles Leon-Herrmann (French, 1838-1908) Figures in a park oil on canvas signed lower left Leon Herrmann 11 x 9in (28 x 23cm) $400-600
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A pair of French parcel black patinated bronze mask form wall lights 20th century Backs impressed MADE IN FRANCE. height 6in (15cm); width 3 1/4in (8cm); depth 3 1/4in (8cm) $200-300
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An Italian Rococo silvered wood stool second half 18th century height 22 1/2in (57cm); width 21in (53.5cm); depth 18in (46cm) $400-600
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A pair of Continental bronze lion’s mask handles 19th century height 6 1/2in (16.5cm); width 4in (10cm); depth 3in (7.5cm) $200-300
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An Italian Rococo parcel gilt grey painted stool second half 18th century height 18 1/2in (47cm); width 22 1/2in (57cm); depth 19in (48cm) $500-700
218 Continental School (20th century)
Elegant figure with a bird in an interior oil on canvas 24 x 20in (61 x 51cm) $100-150
the PriVAte collection of John nelsonNancy LangdonJohn had an extraordinary eye for unique and beautiful things and a very wicked sense of humor. I adored him and miss him.
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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze and clear glass twelve light chandelier late 19th century approximate height 48in (122cm); diameter 32in (81cm) $4,000-6,000
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A Régence style giltwood frame modern 38 x 49in (97 x 125cm) $300-500
221 Continental School (early 20th century) Back study of a male nude oil on canvas 25 x 18in (64 x 46cm) $300-500
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A pair of Indian bamboo and rope Mooda stools height 15 1/2in (39cm); diameter 14 1/2in (37cm) $60-80
224 British School (19th century) Two greyhounds in a landscape oil on canvas signed Ch. H-L lower left 21 x 17 3/4in (53 x 45cm) $500-700
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A Régence style giltwood frame modern 49 x 60in (124 x 152cm) $500-700
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A pair of Italian Neoclassical style gilt metal mounted walnut comodini post 1950 height 24 1/2in (62cm); width 28 1/4in (71.5cm); depth 15in (38cm) $500-700
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228 Man Collot (French, 1903-1962)
Still life with flowers in a white pitcher oil on canvas signed Man Collot lower left 36 x 28in (91 x 71cm) $400-600
227 French School (20th century)
Abstract garden view oil on canvas indistinctly signed lower left 28 x 30in (70 x 75cm) $150-250
229 French School (19th century)
Gleaners in a field oil on cardboard indistinctly signed lower right 9 3/4 x 12 1/2in (25 x 32cm) $150-250
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Lucien Haffen (French, 1888-1968) The procession oil on canvas signed Lucien Haffen lower left 15 x 18in (38 x 46cm) $80-120
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Edouard Chauvin (French, 19th century)
Peasants in a landscape oil on mahogany panel signed lower left Edouard Chauvin, with old gallery label to reverse 9 1/2 x 13in (24 x 33cm) $300-500
231 Jean Louis Marcel Cosson (French, 1878-1956)
Still life of flowers in a vase oil on board signed lower right COSSON 24 x 20in (61 x 51cm) $300-500
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A French patinated bronze and marmo giallo marble urn 20th century height 20 1/2in (52cm); width 7 1/4in (18cm) square $600-800
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A pair of Italian Baroque style metal mounted parcel gilt and polychrome decorated figural wall lights the figures late 17th/early 18th century height 38 1/2in (98cm); width 15 1/2in (39cm); depth 13in (33cm) $1,000-1,500
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A pair of Italian giltwood models of Eastern gentlemen 19th century height 20 3/4in (52.5cm); width 8in (20cm); depth 5in (12.5cm) $300-500
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A pair of Neoclassical style gilt metal mounted mixed marble obelisks 20th century height 32 1/2in (82.5cm); width 7 1/4in (18cm) square $600-800
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Two Continental Baroque carved wood models of a pope and a saint 17th century the larger overall height 12 1/2in (32cm); width 5 1/2in (14cm); depth 3 1/4in (8cm) $500-700
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A Continental patinated bronze and marmo giallo marble model of an eagle 20th century height 16in (40.5cm); width 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 9in (23cm) $300-500
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A pair of Continental Baroque style gilt metal two branch wall lights
19th/20th century height 19 1/2in (49.5cm); width 12in (30.5cm); depth 10in (25.5cm)
$300-500
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A French patinated bronze snail: l’Escargot after the model by Jean Claude Despoulin (b. 1945) late 20th century inscribed Despoulin and 4, with foundry pastille, on a lucite stand.
the bronze height 3 1/2in (9cm); length 4 1/4in (11cm); width 2 1/2in (6.5cm)
$80-120
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An Italian white marble model of a horse head 20th century on an ebonized plinth. overall height 18 1/4in (46cm); width 17 1/2in (44cm); depth 6in (15cm)
$300-500
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Two French articulated wood artist’s models 20th century one a full figure, the other a right hand. the larger height 12 3/4in (32.5cm)
$80-120
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A Chinese hardwood saddle on stand. the saddle height 5 1/4in (13cm); length 18in (20cm); width 10 1/2in (27cm)
$300-500
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A pair of Italian painted terracotta figures of greyhounds probably Naples the larger height 5 3/4in (14.5cm); length 6in (15.25cm)
$200-300
245 Ruth Vodicka (American, b. 1921) Giraffe, 1951 patinated iron base stamped VODICKA and dated, raised on a walnut veneered pedestal sculpture height 43 1/2in (111cm); width 14in (35.5cm); depth 7 1/4in (18.5cm)
$500-700
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Jack Lowrance –Lowrance Interiors, Inc.
John was a man of great style and taste. He only carried the best quality, no one in the states came close. I shopped with him for my clients from the beginning and he became a great friend.
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A Directoire parcel gilt and white painted bergere retailed by Martin-Eloy Lignereaux circa 1790
underside stamped LIGNEREAUX height 37in (94cm); width 27in (68.5cm); depth of seat 19in (48.5cm) $1,000-1,500
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A pair of Italian Grand Tour mixed marble busts of Caesars 19th century height 9in (23cm); width 6in (15cm); depth 3in (7cm) $400-600
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A Continental gilt bronze birdcage form quarter chiming table clock probably Austrian 19th century the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the three train movement striking on two gongs.
height 8 3/4in (22cm); width 4 1/2in (11.5cm); depth 2 1/2in (6cm) $800-1,200
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A French gilt bronze desk timepiece with integral encrier and adjustable candlestick second half 19th century the domed lid with bell clapper to underside lifting to reveal ink and utensil wells over a cylindrical case centered by an enamel dial inscribed Adolphe Boubée / a Montaigut, with single train movement with pierced cock.
height 9 3/4in (25cm); width 4in (10cm); depth 6 1/2in (16.5cm) $1,000-1,500
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A French gilt and patinated bronze sunflower form timepiece mid 19th century w ith single train movement. height 12in (30.5cm); width 7in (18cm); depth 3in (7.5cm) $600-800
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A Continental Baroque style parcel gilt wrought iron twelve light chandelier 20th century approximate height 37in (94cm); diameter 30in (76cm) $600-800
252
A Southeast Asian gilt repousse decorated chest interior fitted with a candlebox. height 25 1/4in (64cm); width 39in (99cm); depth 24 1/4in (61.5cm) $300-500
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An Italian Neoclassical parcel gilt and polychrome decorated stool circa 1800 upholstered in fortuny cotton. height 21in (53.5cm); width 16in (41cm) $700-900
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An Italian Neoclassical parcel gilt and white painted mirror late 18th/early 19th century height 55in (140cm); width 50 1/2in (128cm) $600-800
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A Regency style parcel gilt hardwood partners’ writing table incorporating antique and later elements w ith two frieze drawers to each side, on recessed casters. height 29 1/2in (75cm); width 70in (178cm); depth 38 1/2in (98cm) $1,000-1,500
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Donna Livingston –Donna Livingston Design
I was a young aspiring designer when I first had the privilege of walking into John Nelson’s Antique store on Melrose. I hold him dear to my heart as he taught me so much. As a consummate Antique dealer John had a passion for buying the best of the best. I once bought some large Chinese Screens and made them into doors for my wardrobe closet. They were spectacular. His legacy will live on forever in the many homes furnished with his gorgeous furniture, decorative works and chandeliers. He will be missed in our community.
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A Louis XV style gilt bronze and clear glass twenty eight light chandelier in the manner of Baccarat early 20th century approximate height 58in (147cm); diameter 37in (94cm) $7,000-9,000
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257 Continental School (20th century)
Chinese boy with a bird cage oil on canvas 50 x 30in (127 x 76cm) $600-800
258
A Regency mahogany tilt top games table first quarter 19th century height 28 3/4in (73cm); diameter 48in (122cm) $600-800
A set of four Consulat inlaid walnut bergères circa 1800 height 36in (91.5cm); width 24in (61cm); depth of seat 17in (43cm) $3,000-5,000
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261 Italian School (20th century)
Commedia dell’arte figures (5) mixed media on wove paper three indistinctly signed lower left or right 8 x 12in (20 x 30cm) $150-250
260 Continental School (20th/21st century)
Greyhound in a landscape oil on canvas signed Taylor lower left 20 x 24in (51 x 61cm) $200-300
262
Two Indian devotional reverse paintings on glass framed.
the larger overall 25 3/4 x 19 3/4in (65.5 x 50cm) $150-250
263 Continental School (19th century)
Study of a goose oil on canvas 10 x 15 1/4in (25 x 39cm) $300-500
264 British School (19th century)
Study of three riders; Parrot (2) oil on canvas laid to board together with a painting of a parrot. (2) 7 3/4 x 10 3/4in (20 x 27.5cm) $40-60
265 Carlos Laharrague (Spanish, b. 1936)
Still life with vase and fruit (2) oil on board signed C. Lahharague lower right and lower left, respectively 14 x 18in (36 x 46cm) $400-600
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Frederick Schiller Cozzens (American, 1846-1928)
American Yachts, 1880s (12) lithographs printed in colors on wove paper board support Plate 2: Great ocean race for $90,000 from sandy hook to england, Plate 6: racing for the Brenton reef cup (rounding the lightship), Plate 11: the Great crack Yachts of new england, Plate 12: the cape May regatta of 1873, Plate 13: An excursion of the fleet (decoration day), Plate 16: fourth international race (Madeleine defeating countess of dufferin), Plate 17: American schooner ‘sappho’, Plate 18: sunset in new York harbor, Plate 19: An open race (off Minot’s ledge light), Plate 20: fifth international race (Mischief defeating Atalanta), Plate 22: commencement of the season (in Boston Bay)Plate 23: the Garden of enchantment (racing off newport), published by scribner & son., new York, the full sheet, laid down, framed sheet 14 1/4 x 20 1/2in (37 x 52cm) $1,500-2,000
Provenance:
w ith donald A. heald, new York. sold Bonhams los Angeles, 17 August 2008, lot 7017.
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Renvy Pittman
Renvy Graves Pittman Interior DesignThe first time I rang the bell at John Nelson Antiques on Melrose Place, I stepped into a magical world created through John’s connoisseurship and endless optimism. John was a delight. In a world of beige, he would bring home a pair of silver Rhinoceroses mounted with porphyry obelisks and casually place them on an exquisite console. John was beyond an antiquarian; he was a collector of the rare and wonderful. I am fortunate to have known him and to be able to live with a few of the beautiful things he found. I miss him and his bright smile terribly.
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A French patinated bronze figure of a harlequin after the model by Charles René de Paul de Saint-Marceaux (1845-1915); Barbedienne foundry early 20th century the base inscribed St MARCEAUX / 1879 and with A. collas reduction Mechanique pastille and further inscribed F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR height 33 1/2in (85cm); width 13in (33cm); depth 12in (30.5cm) $2,000-3,000
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A pair of coral, hardstone and metal mounted ostrich eggs 20th century height 11in (28cm); diameter 5in (12.5cm) $500-700
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A life size Portuguese sterling silver duck form box modern height 12in (30.5cm); length 15in (38cm); width 7in (18cm); weight ap proximately 53oz troy $600-800
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A pair of Empire style gilt bronze urn form lamps post 1950 w ith adjustable shade. height to finial 24in (61cm); diameter of shade 12 1/2in (32cm) $400-600
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A pair of silverplate and shell stork form bowls
20th century height 10 1/2in (26.5cm); width 12 1/4in (31cm); depth 10 1/2in (26.5cm) $300-500
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A pair of Italian Neoclassical style silvered urn form lamps post 1950 height to base of fitment 19 3/4in (50cm); width 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm) $400-600
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An abstract pine and composition model of a horse 20th century height 34in (86cm); length 28in (71cm); width 10 1/2in (27cm) $400-600
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An Italian patinated bronze figure of a seated man after the model by Pietro Tacca (1577-1640) late 19th century height 19in (48cm); width 9 1/4 (23.5cm); depth 8 1/2in (21.5cm) $600-800
274 Continental School (19th century)
Figure with cattle and a couple in a forest (2) oil on board the larger 17 x 21in (43 x 53cm) $200-300
276 Dutch School (18th century)
Bull by a tree in a landscape oil on panel 9 x 9in (23 x 23cm)
$300-500
277
Venetian School (20th century)
Doge’s Palace; Santa Maria della Salute, Venice (2) oil on metal panel one signed with initials DB lower left 9 1/2 x 10 1/2in (24 x 27cm) $400-600
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French School (20th century)
Bridge over the Seine, Paris oil on canvas signed Billon lower right 15 x 18in (38 x 46cm) $250-350
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A German patinated bronze figure of a Roman soldier after the model by Robert Saake (1874-1959) 20th century the base inscribed ROBERT SAAKE FEC and with foundry mark MATZNERu. CIDSUN. / BERLIN., on an ebonized stepped circular base. overall height 30 1/2in (77cm); width 9in (23cm); depth 11in (28cm) $800-1,200
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Lars Stensland Jr. –
In the Sixties there were so many antique dealers one could not name them all, but now they seem an endangered species. John Nelson’s shop was always a top destination. Nothing gave John more pleasure than buying beautiful things. He loved the process so much, selling them was really an added bonus because it meant he could buy more, and more he did. He was a dear friend and I miss him greatly.
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A pair of French patinated bronze and grey bardiglio marble model of recumbent hounds 19th century with coat of arms surmounted by a coronet to side. height 12 1/4in (31cm); length 12in (30.5cm); width 6 1/2in (16.5cm) $500-700
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Two Chinese glazed porcelain models of temple lions one a candlestick.
the larger height 4 1/4in (11cm); length 6in (15cm); width 3 1/4in (8cm)
$150-200
282
A Chinese celadon porcelain shaped bowl on stand. overall height 3 1/4in (8cm); width 9in (23cm); depth 7 1/4in (18.5cm) $300-500
283
Three Chinese Famille Rose porcelain dishes comprising a pair of circular and a cartouche form. the pair diameter 8in (20cm) $80-120
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A pair of Chinese cinnabar lacquer style ram form oval boxes on stands. the boxes height 8 1/4in (21cm); length 13in (33cm); width 8in (20cm) $400-600
285
A gilt bronze mounted Chinese blue and white porcelain faceted vase w ith four character mark to underside. height 14 1/4in (36cm); width 6in (15cm); depth 4 1/4in (11cm) $400-600
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain bottle vase w ith blue double circle mark to underside. height 10in (25.5cm); diameter 3 1/4in (8cm) $200-300
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain covered bowl on stand the bowl height 5 1/2 (14cm); width 5 1/2in (14cm); depth 5in (12.5cm) $200-300
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain rectangular box height 4in (10cm); width 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 4 3/4in (12cm) $200-300
288
A French gilt bronze mounted Chinese sang de boeuf glazed porcelain vase drilled as a lamp. height 16 1/2in (42cm); diameter 9 1/2in (24cm) $800-1,200
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A Chinese blue and white glazed porcelain vase section Mounted in an ebonized frame. overall height 30in (76cm); width 25 1/2in (65cm); depth 4in (10cm) $200-300
291
A Continental Baroque style bronze four light lantern 20th century approximate height 33in (84cm); diameter 18in (46cm) $500-700
A specimen marble and ebonized iron low table post 1950 height 19 1/2in (49cm); width 60in (152cm); depth 32in (81cm) $800-1,200
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Philip Stites –antiques-20th-MADE Therien & Co., Inc.
When Therien & Co., Inc. opened in the La Cienega Design Quarter (LCDQ), in 1989, John Nelson was one of our first visitors in the new space. Gregarious, charming and always witty, he became a welcome colleague in our small antiques dealer’s world, despite being a competitor. Not only that, over time he became a friend. And as a member of the LCDQ, a stalwart supporter of the neighborhood. The infectious laugh and humor, with his wry take on our industry was always a breath of fresh air.
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A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain covered jars on stands.
the jars height 21in (53.5cm); diameter 12 3/4in (32cm) $700-900
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A pair of Italian parcel ebonized giltwood heraldic pier mirrors incorporating antique and later elements height 107in (272cm); width 20in (151cm) $1,500-2,000
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296 French School (19th century)
Portrait of a man in an elegant turban oil on panel 6 x 4 3/4in (15 x 12cm) $150-250
295 Continental School (18th/19th century)
Horses and their grooms (2) oil on cardboard 6 3/4 x 9in (17 x 23cm) $80-120
297 Continental School (20th century) Two falcons oil on canvas signed lower right F. Vetterois 18 1/4 x 15in (46 x 38cm) $200-300
298 North European School (19th century)
Portrait of a woman in a red dress; Portrait of a woman (2) oil on panel
14 3/4 x 11 1/2in (37 x 29cm) $400-600
299
A Louis XVI walnut demilune commode fourth quarter 18th century w ith veined white marble top. height 35in (89cm); width 41in (104cm); depth 19in (48.5cm) $1,500-2,000
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300 British School (19th century)
Over the wall, steeplechase oil on canvas signed S Bain lower left 13 x 19in (33 x 48cm) $400-600
301 Carlo Guarenti (Italian, b. 1923)
Monkey with a carrot oil on panel signed lower right C. Guarenti 25 1/2 x 19 1/2in (65 x 50cm) $80-120
302 Continental School (18th century)
View of the Grand Canal, Venice oil on panel 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in (9 x 14cm) $50-70
303 French School (20th century)
Hunter with his groom oil on canvas signed R. Mauquier 13 x 18in (33 x 46cm) $80-120
304 Italian School (20th century)
Egiptia, Persica (2) oil on canvas
48 x 36 1/2in (122 x 93cm) $1,000-1,500
305
A pair of Neoclassical style parcel gilt and painted iron console tables 20th century w ith granite tops.
height 38 1/2in (98cm); width 82in (208cm); depth 14in (35.5cm) $1,000-1,500
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Madeline Stuart –Madeline Stuart Associates
John Nelson was seemingly born with an unerring eye for exceptional beauty. Visiting his shop was akin to entering a cabinet of wondrous curiosities. His connoisseurship combined with his love for exquisite things made John an extraordinary dealer, but more than that, he was a lovely man who welcomed me into his world with a wink and a smile.
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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze and tôle six light chandelier late 19th century approximate height 40in (102cm); diameter 29in (74cm) $2,000-3,000
307
Paul Ecke (American, b. 1953)
Fractal 163, 2008 mixed media on masonite titled, signed Paul Ecke and dated to the reverse 48 x 72in (122 x 183cm)
$300-500
Provenace: w ith Gerbert Gallery Venice, california 2009.
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A Kristalia ebonized oak and steel extension dining table modern w ith two leaves.
height 30 1/4in (77cm); width closed 78 1/2in (199cm) width fully extended 126in (320cm); depth 39 1/2in (100cm)
$200-300
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Manner of Eugene Boudin (French, 1824-1898)
Elegant figure on a beach oil on panel 8 x 14 1/4in (20 x 36cm) $400-600
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A pair of Louis XVI style walnut fauteuils late 19th/early 20th century height 37in (94cm); width 27in (69cm); depth of seat 27in (56cm) $1,000-1,500
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A pair of Neoclassical style parcel gilt and patinated tôle column form lamps late 19th/early 20th century height to base of fitment 21in (53cm); width 5 1/2in (14cm); depth 5 3/4in (14.5cm) $500-700
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312
Andre Planson
(French, 1898-1981)
Boaters on a lake, 1942 oil on canvas
signed lower right Planson and dated 21 1/4 x 25 1/2in (54 x 65cm)
$300-500
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A Modernist chrome and glass occasional table height 27in (68.5cm); diameter 28 1/2in (71.5cm) $300-500
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A pair of Continental patinated bronze and marble models of sphinxes
20th century height 14in (36cm); length 14in (36cm); width 8 1/2in (22cm)
$800-1,200
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A North European parcel ebonized giltwood figural mantel timepiece first quarter 19th century w ith single train movement. height 9 1/2in (24cm); width 11 1/4in (28.5cm); depth 4in (10cm) $300-500
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A pair of Neoclassical style gilt bronze mounted patinated bronze and rock crystal candlestick lamps 20th century height to top of nozzle 13 1/4in (33.5cm); diameter 7 1/2in (19cm) $800-1,200
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A French bronze figural mantel timepiece late 19th century w ith single train movement. height 13in (33cm); width 6in (15cm); depth 4in (10cm) $80-120
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A pair of Italian pine models of recumbent lions
19th century height 5 1/4in (13cm); length 7 1/2in (19cm); width 4in (10cm) $200-300
318 Continental School (20th century)
Road through a village oil on board
indistinctly signed lower right 20 x 24in (51 x 61cm) $200-300
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320 Continental School (19th century)
Horse and groom in a stable oil on zinc
6 1/2 x 8in (17 x 20cm) $80-120
321
I.J.J. Herbosch
(Belgian, 20th century)
Sailboats off a coastal town oil on canvas
signed lower left I.J.J. Herbosch 31 x 38 1/2in (79 x 98cm) $800-1,200
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A pair of English stained oak models of recumbent heraldic lions
17th century each supporting a shield ANNO or 1676 height 12 1/4in (31cm); length 17 1/2in (44.5cm); width 7in (17.5cm) $800-1,200
323
Benton Scott (American, 20th century)
Place de Hôtel de Ville, Paris oil on cardboard titled and signed Benton Scott lower left 10 1/2 x 13 1/2in (27 x 34cm) $150-250
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Suzanne TuckerTucker & Marks Design
John Nelson was one of the premier dealers and a must stop-andshop whenever I was in LA. His knowledge was extraordinary and his banter always enticing. Michael Taylor introduced me to John years ago and would always spot the best things in the shop. It became a game as to whether or not John was going to sell them to him or not which, of course, made you want something even more! With an extraordinary eye, John shopped the world and delivered it all to us in the most abundant and glamorous way - elegantly displayed, beautifully refined, perfectly polished and always beckoning you to leave with a newfound treasure.
A Louis XV style gilt bronze, clear glass, rock crystal and amethyst twelve light chandelier 20th century approximate height 36in (91cm); diameter 22in (56cm) $2,500-3,500
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A Louis XVI style bronze mounted inlaid mahogany and tulipwood tall commode 19th century w ith mottled black marble top. height 71 1/2in (182cm); width 31 1/4in (79cm); depth 17in (43cm) $700-900
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A North European Neoclassical style bronze and clear glass six light chandelier late 19th century approximate height 36in (91cm); diameter 19in (48cm) $400-600
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A Continental Baroque giltwood and polychrome decorated model of a bearded saint holding a hat 17th century height 23 1/2in (59.5cm); width 8 1/2in (21.5cm); depth 7in (17.5cm)
$1,000-1,500
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A French patinated bronze model of the Ares Borghese Barbedienne foundry, Paris late 19th century
After the Antique, base inscribed F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEuR with A. collas reduction Mechanique pastille. height 17in (43cm); width 5 1/2in (14cm); depth 5 1/4in (13cm) $600-800
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A Continental Baroque style stained walnut bench modern height 18 1/2in (47cm); width 51in (129.5cm); depth 19in (48cm) $400-600
330 Andy Nelson (American, 20th century) Untitled, (abstract geometric composition) oil on canvas signed Andy Nelson lower right 40 x 90 1/4in (101.5 x 229cm) $250-350
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A twelve piece suite of Dedon plastic wicker patio furniture modern comprising four lounge chairs, four ottomans, a pair of small armchairs and a pair of two tier tables. the lounge chairs height 34in (86cm); width 29 1/2in (75cm); depth of seat 25in (63cm) $200-300
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A Continental Baroque giltwood mirror first half 18th century height 56in (142cm); width 45in (114cm) $400-600
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A pair of Italian parcel gilt and polychrome decorated sphinx form stands
18th/19th century height 10in (25.5cm); length 18in (46cm); width 4 1/2in (11.5cm) $300-500
334
Edmond Maire
(French, 20th century)
Monkey on a table with still life of flowers and fruit, 1904 oil on canvas signed lower Edmond Maire and dated 32 1/4 x 39 1/2in (82 x 100cm) $700-900
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Bunny Williams –Bunny Williams Interior Design
One of my most favorite shops anywhere is John Nelson’s amazing shop in L.A. over the years I have found the most unusual pieces of furniture, lighting fixtures, mirrors and unique objects. It was these pieces that made my projects so unique. I will miss his eye as a dealer, no one had a better one.
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A Continental Neoclassical style gilt bronze, tôle and clear glass nine light chandelier second half 20th century approximate height 33in (84cm); diameter 27in (69cm) $2,000-3,000
336 Continental School (19th century)
Monkey in a fruit tree (2) oil on canvas each signed lower right Stichney 48 x 36in (122 x 91cm) $300-500
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Manner of Eugene Boudin (French, 1824-1898)
Elegant figures on a beach oil on canvas
7 1/2 x 15in (19 x 38cm)
$400-600
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Manner of Giovanni Battista Salvi de Sassoferrato (Italian, 1609-1685) The Madonna oil on pine board with faint pencil inscription to reverse Sassoferrato / Fecu, with two handwritten labels diameter 6in (15cm) $500-700
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An Italian parcel gilt and ebonized walnut center table circa 1800 w ith inset black marble top. height 28in (71cm); diameter 25 3/4in (66cm) $600-800
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A pair of Louis XIV style gilt bronze and clear glass eight light chandeliers 20th century approximate height 53in (135cm); diameter 29in (74cm) $3,000-5,000
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An Italian Neoclassical parcel gilt, parcel ebonized and blue painted console table probably Rome late 18th century w ith alabastro fiorito veneered top. height 34in (86cm); width 80in (203cm); depth 27 1/2in (70cm) $3,000-5,000
NO LOT
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Craig Wright –C M Wright, Inc.
John kept increasing his inventory until he had amassed one of greatest inventories of its kind in the world. I had first met John in the early 70s and visited him often as my office was just across the street from his original gallery. John was always consistent with his taste and didn’t change his focus with the current trends in decorating style. Over the years, his inventory reached a higher level of quality for which he was very proud.
He particularly loved the adventure of buying. During his last buying trip to Paris, he visited his favorite resources who were most pleased to see him. I was in Paris shortly afterward and they all were encouraged by his visit at a time when the traditional antique market was slow and in state of transition.
When I last visited John, he was still determined to follow his convictions. He smiled and said, “what else am I going to do?”
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An Italian Grand Tour white marble life size model of a standing hound: Lola 19th century
After the Antique, on a mottled grey marble plinth, raised on a black slate pedestal. overall height 48 1/2in (123cm); length 41in (104cm); width 16 1/2in (42cm) $3,000-5,000
lola stood at the foot of John’s staircase for many years. each morning as John came down for his breakfast he would pat her head and say Good morning, Lola every evening, while making his way to bed, John would again pat her head as say Good night, Lola And good night to you, John.
