British & Continental December 6, 2024
1501
Dutch School Still Life Painting (early 19th century)
Spring Flowers in a Terracotta Relief Vase, on a ledge with fruit, a macaw parrot, and a cockatiel on a branch, unsigned, oil on canvas, 71 x 64 in.; unframed, lined, restretched on new stretcher, crackle, retouch, abrasions, some flattening, some flaking
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
1502
Italian School Portrait (Italian, late 17th century)
Full length, seated noble woman in brocade and lace-trimmed gown and an elaborate lace jeweled headdress, leaning on table to her right, frightened terrier in lap, circa 1690, unsigned, oil on canvas, 80-1/4 x 55 in.; painted wood frame 84-1/4 x 59-1/4 x 2 in., lined and restretched on 19th century stretcher, crackle and craquelure, two periods of conservation, discolored retouch, other retouch not discolored, abrasions, flaking, a central seam with vertical crackle; frame with wear, some loss and retouch
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
1503
Follower of Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, Floral Piece (Flemish, 1636-1699)
Urn on a ledge with fruit, a carpet, holding damask roses, morning glory, hollyhocks, lilacs, hydrangea, unsigned, oil on canvas, 57-7/8 x 43-7/8, gilt and composition frame, 62-7/8 x 48-3/8 x 2-5/8 in., lined, restretched on new stretcher, crackle, cupping, retouch, surface dirt; frame with abrasions, flaking and wear
Provenance: Gift of estate of Alice G. Sims as a memorial to her mother, Mrs. Ella Worthington Graham to the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
1504
Italian School, Still Life with Peacock (18th century)
Flowers, fruit and a peacock with a rose in his beak, unsigned, oil on canvas, 253/8 x 38-1/4 in.; parcel gilt and painted wood frame, 27-5/8 x 40-3/8 x 1-3/4 in., lined, flaking, retouch at repairs, surface dirt, stretcher marks, crackle; frame with abrasions
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
1506
Neapolitan School, View of the Bay of Naples with Shipping (Italian, 19th century)
Panoramic coastal view of the busy harbor with Mt. Vesuvius at distant right, unsigned, oil on canvas, 17-7/8 x 32-7/8 in.; possibly original 19th century gilt wood and composition frame, 23-1/4 x 37-7/8 x 3-3/8 in., lined, crackle, label for Cumberland Art Conservation, Nashville, Tennessee verso, retouch at repairs mostly in sky; frame resurfaced, losses, abrasions
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
1505
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Veduta del Sepolcro di Cajo Cestio (Italian, 1720-1778)
Veduta del Sepolcro di Cajo Cestio (H. 35), 1755, from Vedute de Roma, first Paris Edition, 1800-1809, state IV/VI, inscribed in plate lower right “Piranesi del. inc.”, inscribed lower left 1. Porta S. Paolo / 2. Mura di Roma, etching on double page laid paper with watermark (see Hind figures 80 and 81) plate 16-1/8 x 21-5/8 in., sheet 21 x 25-3/4 in., full sheet, loose, light toning, foxing, slight discoloration at join, tape accretion upper right margin, restorations to tears at edges and center, pen inscription verso, pencil inscriptions, some creases in margins, primarily at right
Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art sold to benefit the Baker Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $600 - $900
1508
Follower of Thomas Gainsborough (British, 1727-1788)
1507
Circle or School of George Chinnery, Dutch Folly Fort (19th century)
Dutch Folly Fort, inscribed on sign “YHR”, oil on canvas, 13-1/8 x 16 in.; period carved and painted Chinese Chippendale frame, 17-1/8 x 20 x 1-3/4 in., line with wax and linen, craquelure, some retouch; frame resurfaced, abrasions, chips
Provenance: Berry-Hill Galleries, New York, New York (retained label verso); Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Peasants in a Cart Fording a Stream, unsigned, oil on canvas, 36-5/8 x 44-1/4 in.; 19th century gilt wood and composition frame, 47-3/4 x 55 x 4-3/8 in., lined, restretched on old stretcher, heavy yellowed varnish, surface dirt, possible retouch under varnish; frame resurfaced with abrasions, and some losses
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1509
William Hughes, Woodland Still Life (British, 1842-1901)
Grapes, Peaches, Plum, and a Bird’s Nest, 1865, signed lower left “Hughes/1865”, oil on papered Winsor-Newton millboard, 13-7/8 x 17-5/8 in.; modern gilt wood frame, 23-3/4 x 27-1/8 x 2-5/8 in., some losses to edge of board; frame with abrasions
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
1510
Joseph Farquharson, Sunset and Sheep (Scottish, 1846-1935)
Shepherd driving sheep down a track, signed lower right “J. Farquharson”, oil on canvas, 11-3/8 x 18-1/8 in.; distressed, painted, and gilt wood frame, 17-5/8 x 24-1/2 x 1-1/4 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, yellowed varnish, surface dirt, small points of abrasion at edges
Provenance: Gift of Alice Bowie Maring, 1967, to the Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
1512
George Turner II (British, 1843-1910)
1511
John Berney Ladbrooke, Landscape (British, 1803-1879)
Mill House on a River, signed lower left “J.B.L/1848”, oil on canvas, 31 x 41 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 39 x 49 x 3-1/4 in., lined, restretched on tension bar stretcher, retouch; frame with losses
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Gathering the Golden Grain, signed lower left “Geo. Turner”, signed, dated, and titled verso canvas, oil on canvas, 20-1/4 x 30 in.; gilt wood and composition cove molding frame, 31-1/8 x 41-1/8 x 4-1/2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, retouch, crackle, stretcher marks; frame with wear commensurate with age
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1513
Arthur Charles Dodd, Young Girl with Poodle (British, active 1878-1890)
Trust, 1888, signed lower right “Arthur Dodd/1888”, oil on canvas, 24 x 16-1/8 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 29-3/8 x 23-1/4 x 2-1/2 in., lined, retouch at possible abrasion or tear center; frame with abrasions
Provenance: Phillips London, December 12, 1995, lot 68, sold for US$11,447; Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
1514
Cecil Kennedy, Still Life (British, 1905-1997)
Bees with White Anemones, Roses and Freesias in a Glass Vase, signed lower right “Cecil Kennedy”, oil on canvas, 36 x 28-1/4 in.; painted and gilt wood frame, 44 x 36 x 3 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, retouch at abrasions; frame with minor abrasions
Provenance: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Hanson II to the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
1515
Follower of Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, Le Jolie Oiseleuse
(or Christian Dietricy, German, 1712-1774)
The Lovely Bird Fancier, bears signature lower right “Dietricy fecit 17...”; oil on canvas, 32 x 25-1/2 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 41 x 34 x 4 in., lined, restretched on new stretcher, craquelure, retouch; frame with abrasions
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1516
Circle of Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690-1743)
Court Dance, circa 1745-1765, unsigned, oil on canvas, 25-3/8 x 32-1/4 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 33-1/8 x 39-3/4 x 3 in., lined, crackle, retouch, areas of overcleaning, shiny varnish; frame with abrasions
Provenance: Ex-collection Eugenia Woodward Hitt, 1991; Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
1517
Alexandre Benois, La Maison de Campagne (France/Russian, 1870-1960)
A Country House, signed lower left “Alexandre Benois”, inscribed indistinctly lower right, sight 10-3/4 x 15-1/2 in.; Heydenryk gilt frame, 16-5/8 x 21-1/4 x 1-1/8 in., not examined out of frame, some toning, likely hinged in; frame with abrasions
Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art sold to benefit the Baker Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1518
Alexandre Benois, Les Arcades (France/Russian, 1870-1960)
Street View Cast with Shadows and Light, 1930, signed bottom middle “Alexandre Benois”, inscribed and dated lower left, and signed inscribed and dated verso, watercolor over black chalk, 9-1/4 x 12 in.; unframed, remnants of hinging tape verso top, handling smudges, small losses and creases at edges and corners
Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art sold to benefit the Baker Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1519
Alexandre Benois, Milano (France/Russian, 1870-1960)
An Early Basilica, 1952, signed verso paper “Alexandre Benoit, titled and dated, watercolor over pencil on paper, 8-3/4 x 12-1/8 in.; Heydenryk painted wood frame, 15-1/8 x 18-3/8 x 1-1/8 in., hinged in, some toning; frame with abrasions
Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art sold to benefit the Baker Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1520
Paul-Emile Pissarro, L’Orne a la Chaize (French 1884-1972)
House on a sunlit hill, signed lower “Paulemile.Pissarro”, titled on stretcher verso, oil on canvas, 20-1/2 x 28-5/8 in.; distressed wood frame, 30-1/2 x 36 x 2-1/2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, vertical linear cupping right side
Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art sold to benefit the Baker Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
1521
Paul-Emile Pissarro, Pecheur aux Bords de l’Orne (French 1884-1972)
River Landscape with Fisherman, signed lower right “Paulemile.Pissaro”, signed and titled verso canvas, oil on canvas, 21-1/4 x 25-5/8 in.; original chip carved and gilt wood frame, 26-1/2 x 31-1/2 x 1-3/8 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, some surface dirt otherwise good condition; frame with wear, with some surface losses
Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art sold to benefit the Baker Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1522
Paul-Emile Pissarro, Le Lac en Automne (French, 1884-1972)
View of trees by a lake, signed verso “Paulemile.Pissarro” and titled, mixed media on cream wove paper, 9-7/8 x 12-7/8 in.; unframed, mounting tape at three points verso, some crackle in green and white pigments, minute cupping with some tiny flaking in white bodycolor left
Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art sold to benefit the Baker Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $300 - $500
1523
Reuven Rubin, Vase of Flowers (Israeli/Romanian,1893-1974)
Cyclamen in a Blue Vase, signed lower left “Rubin”, oil on canvas, 18 x 15-1/8 in. (45.72 x 38.1 cm.); gilt wood frame, 24-3/4 x 21-7/8 x 2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, slight surface dirt; frame with some abrasions
Provenance: Dr. George Risman, M.D., gift; Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000
The authenticity of the painting has been confirmed by Ms. Carmela Rubin, and will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonne.
1524
Edouard Drouot, Quatre Coureurs (French, 1859-1945)
Race with four runners, circa 1850-1875, signed on naturalistic base “Drouot”, titled on affixed plate, patinated bronze, 22-1/2 x 38 x 11 in., light to medium brown patina with some rubbing, some runners slightly loose to base, minor oxidation spots on base, slight abrasions
Provenance: Gift of Property from Cadence Bank to the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
For another casting of this bronze see Sotheby’s New York, October 26, 2004, lot 231, which sold for $22,800.
1525
Michele Federico, Seascape (Italian, 1884-1996)
Coast of Capri, signed lower right “Michele Federico”, oil on canvas, 44 x 71-3/8 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 50-1/4 x 78 x 3 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, crackle, some cupping, light surface dirt; frame with abrasions, wear, some losses to composition
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $1,000 - $3,000
1526
Italian School Landscape, Finzi (19th/20th century)
Traveler on a Mountain Pass, signed lower right “Finzi”, oil on canvas, 27-1/8 x 38-1/2 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 31-5/8 x 43 x 2-3/4 in., lined, retouch surface dirt, accretion; frame with some resurfacing and losses
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $400 - $600
1527
French “The Departure for the Falcon Hunt” Wool Tapestry Tournai, France, second quarter 16th century, foreground depicting a falconing scene within wooded landscape, at center, a lady on horseback, led by a page, at her right, a gentleman holding a falcon, gentleman on horseback, and other attendants holding horses and hounds, in the distance at left, two attendants with staffs lead hounds, at upper right, an attendant with a spear and sword and a falcon in flight, the background shows a medieval hunting lodge and chateau, border with large scale floral and fruit motifs, including irises, roses, lilies, apples, and squash, narrow burlap strapping and webbing around all four edges, 144-1/2 x 135 in. (12 ft 1/2 in. x 11 ft. 3 in.), good overall color, small holes to woman’s face and robe on far upper right, overall scattered surface losses and probable repairs, possible repair to the foot of red robed figure lower center, separations to panel and border at top center, possible restorations to approximately two feet of lower portion, old burlap lining to border and center of tapestry verso
Provenance: Provenance: before 1923, acquired by Madame de la P.... of Paris, France; March 17, 1923, purchased at The Anderson Galleries, “The Important Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, France” lot 101 by George Joseph Demotte of New York, NY and Paris; May 8, 1924, purchased from the Estate of George Joseph Demotte by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Exhibition History: Brooklyn Museum, display in the entrance hall, January 25, 1937 or 1938. Brooklyn Museum, tapestry display in the Lace Room, May 1, 1923. Publication History: The Important Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, France, New York: Anderson Galleries, 1923, pp. 85-99, pl. 101A-F (lot 101). Asselberghs, Jean-Paul, Les tapisseries Flamandes aux Etats-Unis d’Amerique, Brussels: Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, 1974, p. 53.
1528
French ‘The Pursuit of the Heron’ Wool Tapestry Tournai, France, second quarter 16th century, foreground depicts hunting scene within a stand of trees, two gentlemen on horseback, one holds a falcon, heron attacked by a falcon, attendant with slashed and puffed costume, a spear, lure, and hound, gentleman and lady seated in conversation, background depicts Medieval chateau, border with large scale floral and fruit motifs, including irises, roses, lilies, apples, and squash, 132-1/2 x 102-1/2 in. (11 ft. 1/2 in. x 8 ft. 6-1/2 in.), overall good color, scattered areas of probable restorations and losses to ground, minor separations throughout, later burlap lining and webbing around all four edges
Provenance: Acquired by Madame de la P.... of Paris, France; March 17, 1923, purchased at The Anderson Galleries, The Important; Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, France, lot 101 by George Joseph Demotte of New York, NY and Paris; May 8, 1924, purchased from the Estate of George Joseph Demotte by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Exhibition History: Brooklyn Museum, tapestry display in the Lace Room, May 1, 1923.
Publication History: The Important Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, France, New York: Anderson Galleries, 1923. p. 85-99, pl. 101A-F (lot 101). Asselberghs, Jean-Paul. Les tapisseries Flamandes aux Etats-Unis d’Amerique, Brussels: Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, 1974, p. 53.
1529
French ‘Hunting the Wolf’ Wool Tapestry Tournai, France, second quarter 16th century, foreground depicts hunting scene within a stand of trees, wolf with his mate and three suckling cubs are attacked by three hounds and three hunters, the first with a crossbow, the second with a three pronged spear, the third with a broad bladed spear with a crossbar, two other hunters, one with a three pronged fork, the other blowing a horn, background shows a Medieval chateau and a group of three falconers - a gentleman and lady on horseback and a man luring two birds in flight, border depicts large scale floral and fruit motifs, including irises, roses, lilies, apples, and squash, 126 x 130-1/2 in. (10 ft. 6 in. x 10 ft. 101/2 in.), good overall color, losses and repairs to lower left panel and border, scattered losses and repairs to ground, minor separations throughout, tears and losses to old burlap lining verso
Provenance: Before 1923, acquired by Madame de la P.... of Paris, France; March 17, 1923, purchased at The Anderson Galleries, The Important Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, France, lot 101 by George Joseph Demotte of New York, NY and Paris; May 8, 1924, purchased from the Estate of George Joseph Demotte by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Exhibition History: Brooklyn Museum, decorative arts display adjacent to the entrance to the Jan Martense Schenck House period room, circa 1971-1991; Brooklyn Museum, display in the entrance hall, January 25, 1937 or 1938; Brooklyn Museum, tapestry display in the Lace Room, May 1, 1923
Publication History: The Important Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, France, New York: Anderson Galleries, 1923, pp. 85-99, pl. 101A-F (lot 101); Asselberghs, Jean-Paul, Les tapisseries Flamandes aux états-Unis d’Amérique, Brussels: Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, 1974, p. 53
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1530
French ‘Hunting the Stag’ Wool Tapestry
Tournai, France, second quarter 16th century, depicts a hunting scene within a stand of oak and fruit trees, at left, three hunters on horseback, one blowing a horn, at center, two hounds and a running attendant with a sword hilt, at right, attendant is holding a collared hound, at upper right, the stag is running among a group of trees, border composed of fruit and floral garland bound with ribbon, lion’s head masks at upper left and right corners., several holes to trees in upper left panel, small tear to upper right border, areas of fading, scattered losses to round and probable restorations, verso with burlap reinforcements along outer border and center tapestry, additional band of reinforcement between border and panel
Provenance: Before 1923, acquired by Madame de la P.... of Paris, France; March 17, 1923, purchased at The Anderson Galleries, The Important Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, France, lot 101 by George Joseph Demotte of New York, NY and Paris; May 8, 1924, purchased from the Estate of George Joseph Demotte by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Exhibition History: Brooklyn Museum, tapestry display in the Lace Room, May 1, 1923
Publication History: The Important Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, France, New York: Anderson Galleries, 1923, p. 85-99, pl. 101A-F (lot 101); Asselberghs, JeanPaul, Les tapisseries Flamandes aux Etats-Unis d’Amerique, Brussels: Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, 1974, p. 53
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1531
French ‘Forcing the Stag Through a River’ Wool Tapestry Tournai, France, second quarter 16th century, depicts hunting scene within a stand of trees, three mounted hunters draw swords and a lance, while hounds force the stag into a wavy river, two hunters running, one with a long spear, the other blowing a horn, gentleman and lady in conversation seated under a fruit tree and a servant presenting a letter, background depicts bucolic landscape with thatched farmhouses, border composed of fruit and floral garlands bound with ribbon, lion’s head masks at upper left and right corners, 129 x 101 in. (10 ft. 9 in. x 8 ft. 5 in.), good overall color, scattered losses to ground and probable repairs throughout, losses especially to upper right scene of courting couple and to horse’s tail on left side close to border, later outer band applied to border, old burlap lining to verso along border and center, losses and tears to burlap
Provenance: Before 1923, acquired by Madame de la P.... of Paris, France; March 17, 1923, purchased at The Anderson Galleries, The Important Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, France, lot 101 by George Joseph Demotte of New York, NY and Paris; May 8, 1924, purchased from the Estate of George Joseph Demotte by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Exhibition History: Brooklyn Museum, tapestry display in the Lace Room, May 1, 1923.
Publication History: The Important Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, Franc,. New York: Anderson Galleries, 1923, p. 85-99, pl. 101A-F (lot 101); Hidden Treasure Revealed at the Brooklyn Museum In Rare Old French Tapestry of 15th Century; Depicts Middle Ages Huntsmen Pursuing a Stag, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 6, 1927, 72; Asselberghs, Jean-Paul, Les tapisseries Flamandes aux Etats-Unis d’Amerique, Brussels: Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, 1974, p. 53
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1532
French ‘The Barbecue’ Wool Tapestry
Tournai, France, second quarter 16th century, depicts scene after the hunt is over, dogs eat the rewards from the hunt, and hunter affectionately pets a dog, dog jumps up onto a male courtier, man holds the leash of two dogs feasting on meat, male figures in background possess hunting gear and weapons such as a bow, knife, and a spear, figure blows a horn, man climbs a tree at far left, figures set in landscape with fruited trees and buildings in the distance, border decoration with stylized floral, fruit, and foliate motifs including iris, pears, and apples, 133 x 159-1/4 in. (11 ft. 1 in. x 13 ft. 3-1/4 in.), good overall color, scattered surface losses throughout especially to lower scene of the hounds, scattered probable restorations to ground throughout, tears and losses to later linen backing
Provenance: Before 1923, acquired by Madame de la P.... of Paris, France; March 17, 1923, purchased at The Anderson Galleries, The Important Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, France, lot 101 by George Joseph Demotte of New York, NY and Paris; May 8, 1924, purchased from the Estate of George Joseph Demotte by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Exhibition History: Brooklyn Museum, display in the entrance hall, January 25, 1937 or 1938; Brooklyn Museum, tapestry display in the Lace Room, May 1, 1923
Publication History: The Important Collection of Madame de la P.... of Paris, France, New York: Anderson Galleries, 1923. pp. 85-99, pl. 101A-F (lot 101); Asselberghs, Jean-Paul, Les tapisseries Flamandes aux Etats-Unis d’Amerique, Brussels: Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, 1974, p. 53
1533
Pair of Flemish Wool and Silk Hunting Scene Tapestries, Boar Hunt and Bear Hunt Brussels, Flanders, first half 17th century, hunting scene set in a landscape, at left foreground attack the boar, hunter with a spear attacks a wild boar as it attempts to leap away, two hounds vertical floral and foliate motif dividing the bloody hunting scenes, figures are clothed in including an exotic parrot perch on tree branches at left and at right one bird in flight, fluted column shows a figurative scene with curvilinear vines, and floral bunches suspended from dentil and egg and dart at uppermost and lowermost borders, 140-3/4 x 178-1/2 in. (11 ft. dress and four hounds attacking a bear, wounded dog is underneath the bear’s foot, hunters in sheath at his waist, dog runs between the men, at center middle ground two cavaliers background landscape with town in the distance, trees surround the scene, fluted serpentine shows a figurative scene with curvilinear vines, and floral bunches hang from the middle egg and dart at uppermost and lowermost borders, 141-1/2 x 179-1/4 in. (11 ft. 9-1/2 in. x sides, boar hunt with good overall color but with some fading to center, surface losses, especially losses along upper right corner and mid right border, probable areas of restoration throughout, detached but present
Provenance: Provenance: before 1927, acquired by French & Co., New York, NY; 1927, purchased Museum
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000
foreground a wild boar attacks a twisting male figure, two dogs, a hound and greyhound, hounds also attack the boar, and a wounded dog is collapsed over a tree log, large Classical dress, in the distance the landscape continues with hills and buildings, birds fluted serpentine columns with Corinthian capitals frame narrative, one segment on each from the middle of columns, floral swags across top, thin bands of architectural motifs, ft. 8-3/4 in. x 14 ft. 10-1/2 in.); tapestry center left foreground are two hunters in Classical hunters are running toward the bear, one has a curvilinear spear, the other with sword converse, one riding a horse, large parrot is prominently perched on a tree branch, serpentine columns with Corinthian capitals frame scene, one segment on each column middle of the column, floral swags across top, thin bands of architectural motifs, dentil and x 14 ft. 11-1/4 in.), each with partial lower and upper border, lacking borders on both especially along lower edges, later linen backing; bear hunt with small scattered tears and throughout, both with remnants of threads verso from former hanging hardware, hanging hooks
purchased from French & Co. by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn
1534
Assembled Set of Georgian English Silver Flatware, 96 Pieces
London, 1816-1828, flat pieces with rounded handles and knives canted corners including: twelve 10-1/4 in. hollow handle knives, Moses Brent; twelve 8-1/2 in. hollow handle knives, no maker’s mark; twelve 8-3/8 in. hollow handle fruit knives, English silver blades, Moses Brent; twelve approx. 8 in. forks, William Chawner; twelve approx. 6-1/2 in. forks, William Chawner; twelve 5-1/2 in. teaspoons, Thomas Wallis (II) & Jonathan Hayne; twelve 7 in. spoons, William Chawner; twelve 8-3/4 in., William Chawner, all knives with matching heraldic device, flat pieces with no monograms, .925 fine, 88.55 oz. T. excluding hollow handle pieces, all with accession marks, knives with typical dents, all with wear
Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
1536
Set of Four English Silver Candlesticks Sheffield, 1799, baluster form with reeded and foliate decoration, marks for John Green, Roberts, Mosley & Co., .925 fine, John Green, Roberts, Mosley & Co., 12-1/2 in., all with accession marks, one missing bobeche, one with half of the felt/wood base off but present, all base uneven, heavy tarnish, and all with wear
Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
1535
Pair of Dutch Silver Candelabra
Netherlands, each with two scroll arms and foliate decoration, central putti figure, oval bases, marks for Netherlands, .833 fine, 75.79 oz. T. gross weight, 17 x 16 in.; with later wiring and four candle lights, later wiring attached with with solder; scratches, spot of repair heavy tarnish, and wear
Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
1537
10 Pieces English Silver Flatware fisher server, marks for London, 1805, partial maker’s mark; toddy ladle with baleen twist handle, Georgian coin in bowl, lacking marks; large serving spoon, marks for London, 1802, maker “SH”; two sauce ladles, marks for London, 1807, Thomas Streetin; five teaspoons, lacking city mark, probably London, 1807, Stephen Adams II, .925 finr, 12.69 oz. T. excluding toddy ladle, 5-1/2 in. to 17-3/4 in., all with heavy tarnish and wear
Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $400 - $800
1538
18th Century Scottish Silver Ladle Perth, 1772-1785, round upturned handle, no monograms, marks for Perth, .925 fine, 6.64 oz. T., 14-1/2 in., dents in bowl and typical wear
Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $300 - $600
1539
Continental Armorial Wool Tapestry
Italian or Dutch, early 17th century, centered with a large armorial crest (per pale with dexter argent, three bars azure; sinister chequy argent and azure with single fleur-de-lis; bordure gyronny with pairs of five trefoils and towers), surmounted by a plumed helmet with acanthus leaf surround, foreground shows a trellised garden, statuary, and estate houses, the background a chapel, orchards, and mountains, escutcheons at four corners, trefoils, stripes, and a tower, elaborate border with multiple scenes, at left, forest with boars, stags, and squirrels, at right, phoenix and crowned griffon, upper border depicts a sun and moon with game birds in flight, lower border shows a siren with mirror in the waves, flanked by scaled fish, 133 x 129 in. (11 ft. 1 in. x 10 ft. 9 in.), extensive fading and scattered losses to ground throughout, later binding between border and panel, soiling, probable restorations throughout, later binding along border edges, grey wool strips sewn to top and bottom edges of obverse for reinforcement
Provenance: Before July 1921, acquired by Michael Drecier of New York, NY, February 20-21, 1925; Purchased at The Anderson Galleries, Furniture, Tapestries, Antique Bronze & Marble Sculpture, Rare Old Velvets, Brocades & Embroidered Fabrics, Antique Persian & Chinese Rugs, Chinese Porcelains, Paintings & Objects of Art from the Collection of the Late Michael Dreicer, lot 280 by Quill Jones of New York; 1932, purchased from Quill Jones by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $18,000 - $24,000
Publication History: Furniture, Tapestries, Antique Bronze & Marble Sculpture, Rare Old Velvets, Brocades & Embroidered Fabrics, Antique Persian & Chinese Rugs, Chinese Porcelains, Paintings & Objects of Art from the Collection of the Late Michael Dreicer, New York, To Be Sold by Order of Mrs. Jardine Bell Whyte, London, England (Formerly Mrs. Michael Dreicer) [and others]. New York: The Anderson Galleries, 1925. lot 280. “List of Accessions.” Brooklyn Museum Quarterly 16, no. 1 (January 1929): 34.
1540
Belgian Hunt Scene Wool Tapestry
Brussels, second half 16th century, depicting courtiers and nobles in a hunting and pastoral scene, in foreground center, a group of two women and one man in stride, at left a grouping of two men with rifles, a hound dog and a woman with a basket and holding a bird in one hand, at right is a woman, sitting with her hand in an urn, in conversation with a man standing over her, landscape depicts trees and a winding stream, at center in the background a castle and men on horses, additional figures with dogs in background, border depicts vignettes with aristocratic and allegorical or Classically posed female figures, floral and foliate bouquets in urns in between border figures, 101 x 177 in. (8 ft. 5 in. x 14 ft. 9 in.), several small holes to center and upper right of panel, scattered losses to ground and probable restorations throughout, especially to lower left and right corners, overall fading, soiling, and toning, partial linen backing and partial burlap webbing at edges
Provenance: Before 1934, acquired by Margaret Montgomery Cullen of Brooklyn, NY; 1935, bequeathed by Margaret Montgomery Cullen to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $18,000 - $24,000
Belgian ‘Fantastic Landscape’ Wool Tapestry
Brussels or Aubusson, late 17th/early 18th century, depicting a naturalistic, marshy landscape with heron, crane, and songbirds, and Chinoiserie architectural elements, including statuary, pagoda, and sailboat, frame style border with scallop shell and crossed strap motifs, center top border, a large scale crest with pendant symbol, surmounted by a coronet, with surround of addorsed birds and ermine drapery, linen lining, written in ink on reverse linen “12930” (French & Co. stock sheet number), 107 x 174 in. (8 ft. 11 in. x 14 ft. 6 in.), overall fading and toning, surface abrasions and probable scattered restorations throughout, later linen backing with thread remnants from hanging hardware
Provenance: Before 1926, acquired by Herman Jaffe; 1926, consigned by Herman Jaffe to French & Co., New York, NY. 1927, purchased from French & Co. by Josephine Burton McIlvaine McFadden (Mrs. George H. McFadden) of Philadelphia, PA; 1952, inherited from Josephine Burton McIlvaine McFadden by Emily Barclay McFadden Harrison (Mrs. McFadden Harrison) of New York. 1952, gift of Emily Barclay McFadden Harrison to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum.
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
Publication History: Exotic Chinoiserie Landscape, c. 1780-1800.
Study Photographs of Tapestries, catalogued by Adolph S. Cavallo and Thomas P. Campbell, 1914-1995. Getty Research Institute 97.P.7. Original DB ID 3291. http://hdl. handle.net/10020/97p7_308212.
1542
Aubusson ‘Landscape with Cranes’ Wool and Silk Tapestry Aubusson, late 17th-18th century, depicting landscape with foreground of lush vegetation and two cranes, background with several structures, border with flowers, fruit, birds, and bows, with addorsed putti at top and bottom and cartouche with domed palace and fountain at center left and right, 96 x 71 in. (8 ft. x 5 ft. 11 in.), overall fading and soiling, overall scattered surface losses and probable restoration, partial linen border with tears and stains
Provenance: Before 1953, acquired by Edna King Reckendorfer [or Reckdorf] (Mrs. Louis J. Grumbach) of New York, NY; 1953, gift of Edna King Reckendorfer to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Exhibition History: Martin’s Department Store, Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY, loaned for display, July 8 - July 21, 1958. Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, President’s Reception, May 25 - June 4, 1956.
1543
Dutch ‘Game Park with Fantastical Animals’ Wool Tapestry Netherlands, late 16th century, likely a fragment of a larger panel, landscape game park scene with a foreground of real and fantastical animals, including a griffin, parrots, dragon, and a hare, background river or sea, with men, dogs, and horses engaged in a stag hunt, bridge, a boat, and a structure on an island, hunt or battle scene with men on horses and dogs, fallen man in the center holds a shield, narrow border of yellow and black wool, 87 x 106 in. (7 ft. 3 in. x 8 ft. 10 in.), overall fading and toning, minor separations throughout, surface losses and scattered probable restorations throughout, border likely added during modern conservation treatment, no lining
Provenance: Probably acquired in New York, NY in the 1920s by Warren J. Smadbeck of New
Warren J.
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
1965,
1998, gift of
Continental ‘Don Quixote Served by the Duchess’ Ladies’ Wool Tapestry, After Charles-Antoine Coypel Dutch or French, second half 18th century, depicting Don Quixote (at center left, wearing a sash and plumed hat) attended by ladies in-waiting, two ladies attend directly to his clothes and armor, discarded in the foreground, at left, a parrot sits atop a birdcage, with a diagonal drapery or curtain at middle ground, three ladies lean on a cloth covered table, one turned halfway to look at the viewer while pointing mockingly at Don Quixote, the lady to her right holds a mirror to face him, at center right, Sancho Panza bows to two ladies with his hat in his left hand, at right, a small dog and a monkey holding a ball on a stool face each other in the foreground, lady cuts fabric on a scroll ornamented table and another faces away, holding another swath of fabric, stage like background of Classical architecture with arches, pilasters, and niches with shell motifs, open to a garden, frame style border with beaded ribbon surround and shell/foliate motifs at corners, 135-1/2 x 219-1/2 in. (11 ft. 3-1/2 in. x 18 ft. 3-1/2 in.), unevenly faded, surface losses and probable restorations throughout, stains and tears to later linen backing
Provenance: Acquired by Orme Wilson, Jr. of New York, NY, possibly inherited from Caroline Astor Schermerhorn Wilson of New York; 1956, gift of Orme Wilson to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000
Exhibition History: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, President’s Reception, May 25 - June 4, 1956.
French ‘Rinaldo and Armida’ Wool Tapestry Fragment, After Simon Vouet, possibly Tours, second half 17th century, cropped from a larger scene of Rinaldo and Armida in Armida’s enchanted garden, Rinaldo gazes into a handheld mirror while Armida dangles a pearl strand from her hair, two putti pull jewelry of gold and gems out of an open chest, putto at right carries a quiver with arrows, background with colonnade and coffered ceiling, two wide tree trunks and rose bushes, draped fabric with a single tassel, frame style border with trompe l’oeil parcel gilt stylized acanthus motif, 52 x 65 in. (4 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. 5 in.), overall fading and toning, scattered surface losses and probable restorations throughout, borders possibly woven separately and attached after alteration of the main panel, remnants of threads remaining from hanging hardware, hanging hooks detached but present, mauve linen lining
Provenance: 1904, acquired by Charles Mather Ffoulke of Washington, DC;By 1909, consigned by Charles Mather Ffoulke to French & Co., New York, NY; Between 1914 and 1968, purchased from French & Co. by Helena Rutherfurd Ely Meade (Mrs. Richard Worsam Meade IV) of Mount Kisco, NY; October 9, 1968, gift of Helena Rutherfurd Ely Meade to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Exhibition History: Avery Library, Columbia University, New York, Loan Exhibition of French and Flemish Tapestries, October 14 - November 28, 1914.
Publication History: Ffoulke, Charles Mather, with introduction by Ernest Verlant, The Ffoulke Collection of Tapestries, arranged by Charles M. Ffoulke, New York: Privately printed, 1913, p. 32, 214-215 (ill.).
Hunter, George Leland. Exhibition of Tapestries (exh. cat.). New York: The Institute of Arts and Sciences, Columbia University, 1914, p. 13-14.
“Additions to the Museum Collections.” The Brooklyn Museum Annual 10 (1968-1969): 168. Carlo and Ubaldo find Rinaldo in Armida’s garden, c. 1660-1700, Study Photographs of Tapestries, cataloged by Adolph S. Cavallo and Thomas P. Campbell, 1914-1995, Getty Research Institute 97.P.7. Original DB ID 3319. http://hdl.handle.net/10020/97p7_308240.
1546
Two Basilius Besler Hand Colored Engravings (German, 1561-1629)
from Hortus Eystettensis, Nuremberg, 1713 edition with text verso, printed circa 1750, handcolored engravings on fibrous laid paper with 28 mm chain and lacking watermark: Paonia mas flore incar / nato., plate 18-3/4 x 15-5/8 in., sheet 20-1/8 x 16-1/2 in.; Phalangium Alobrogi, / cum maius., plate 18-7/8 x 15-5/8 in., sheet 20-3/8 x 16-1/2 in.; matching gilt wood frames, with matching French mats, 30-1/4 x 26-3/4 x 1 in., hinged in, toning, printing creases, sheets trimmed, some small pin sized holes, text bleed, light foxing, “Paeoina” with tape staining at top, water stain at bottom, printing crease, tear upper left at printing crease, “Phalangium” vertical crease right, loss and small tears lower left corner, restorations top left corner, vertical creasing left, stain lower right; frames with abrasions
Provenance: Private Collection, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1547
Italian School Still Life Painting (17th century)
Floral Still Life with a Moth, unsigned, oil on canvas, 38-1/2 x 29-1/8 in.; carved and painted reverse profile wood frame, 44-3/4 x 36-1/4 x 2-1/4 in., lined, restretched on new stretcher, scattered retouch throughout affecting less than 10% of surface, some areas in background with slight overcleaning; frame possibly resurfaced and with abrasions
Provenance: Princess Dorota Drucka Lubecka (Dorothy ‘Doda’ de Wolf) per L’Antiquaire & The Connoisseur Inc., New York, New York, No. PNG 17-14, as attributed to Girolamo Galli (Active Rome, circa 1660); Doyle, New York: Wednesday, May 16, 2007, Lot 63; Brunk Auctions, May 17, 2014, lot 16, sold for $2,200 hammer; Private Collection
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1548
Late 15th/Early 16th Century Style Playing Card
Themed Panel (German,19th century)
finely painted tapestry-like board depicting Kings, Queens, and Jacks representing the in the German card suits of acorns, leaves, hearts, and bells, a central nude queen with a bubble, possibly a board for an unidentified game, oil on thick mahogany wood panel, 23-3/8 x 28-3/8 in.; gilt brass frame, 24-1/8 x 28-3/4 x 1-1/8 in., green felt glued at edges, crackle, some cupping and cleavage with associated flaking and retouch in older areas of loss, abrasions; frame with wear to gilt surface, lacking some original brass nails
Provenance: Selkirk Auctions, January 15, 2022, Lot 88, sold for $9,000; Private Collection
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
1549
Pair of Italian Reliquary Busts
(Italian, 19th century)
possibly Saint Ambrose and Saint Mansuetus of Milan, unmarked, repousse silver plated brass with glass jewels, repousse fronted wooden base with painted wooden backing, 50 x 21 x 10 in., both statues with wear, jewels with abrasions, losses to wooden bases, small dings, oil accretion, surface dirt, reliquary elements removed from both chests, one mitre lappet detached at top, one with small crack and bend to brass at top of mitre
Provenance: Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Note: see link below to article regarding history and importance of reliquary busts https://www.liturgicalartsjournal.com/2021/03/the-reliquary-bust.html
1550
Seven Framed Chromolithographs, Nuovi Scavi di Pompei (Italian, late 19th century)
Pompeiian murals excavated from 1874 to 1878 and extracted from the portfolio by Pasquale D’Amelio, et al., Nuovi Scavi di Pompei casa dei Vettii Appendice ai Dipinti Murali, Richter & Co., publisher, Naples, circa 1890, Vincenzo Loria (1850-1939), artist, accompanied by remnant original loose portfolio with hard cover, title page, index for text, and chromolithographs, multiple pages of text, four additional chromolithographic illustrations, one a third of a page, cover 25-1/4 x 18 in.; seven framed chromolithographs, sheets 24-1/2 x 17-1/4 in.; matching gilt wood frames, 22-3/4 x 28-1/4 x 1 in., light toning, damp stains on all sheets, some tears at edges, not examined out of frame; portfolio with wear and abrasions
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
1551
16th Century Style Venetian Tabernacle Frame
20th/21st century construction, carved, gilt, and polychromed with stenciled gilt palmettes and acanthus imitating sgraffito, rabbet 10-7/8 x 11-1/4 in., exterior 16-1/8 x 16-3/8 x 2-3/8 in., losses to decoration at top right corner, also cracking and loss along top edge, abrasions, surface dirt
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $400 - $600
1552
Post Byzantine Icon (possibly Ioannina, Greece, 16th/17th century)
The Deesis with Christ Enthroned, flanked by Mary and St. John the Baptist over St. George, St. Nicholas, and St. Demetrius, tempera and gilding on panel, 13-7/8 x 9-7/8 in., heavy surface dirt, losses to pigment, gilding, crackle, craquelure, areas of retouch scattered with repaint in figure below St. Demetrius and in background
Provenance: The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut
Estimate: $500 - $700
1553
After Henri Gascar, Portrait of Louise de Keroualle (French, 1635-1701)
The Duchess of Portsmouth (1649-1734), after the portrait held by The National Trust, Castle Coole, possibly 17th century, unsigned, oil on canvas, 31 x 29 in.; 19th century gilt wood and composition frame, 39 x 37 x 3-1/2 in., lined with paste and linen, crackle, craquelure, areas of overcleaning with hair mostly affected, retouch with most in background, stretcher marks; frame with losses and abrasions, resurfaced
Provenance: Private Collection, Greenville, South Carolina
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Reference: https://www. nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/ object/227686
1555
After Philips Wouwerman (Dutch, 1619-1668)
Landscape with Horsemen, a Smith, and Children, circa 1657-1659, unsigned, oil on canvas, 18-5/8 x 24-1/8 in.; Dutch style veneered ripple style frame, 24-1/2 x 30 x 1-3/8 in., lined, restretched, craquelure, overcleaning, retouch; frame with abrasions
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
For the original work see: https://research.rkd.nl/nl/detail/https%3A%2F%2Fdata. rkd.nl%2Fimages%2F248735
1554
Follower Jan van Huchtenburg, Cavalry Skirmish (Dutch, 1647-1733)
Ambush of a Turkish Rider, bears monogram lower right “J.v.H.”, 18th century, oil on canvas, 29-1/4 x 23-1/8 in.; Dutch 17th century style plate frame, signed “AJH53” within oval, 38 x 32-1/2 x 2-1/2 in., old loose-weave lining, restretched on old stretcher, small abrasions around edges, scalloping draw evident on original canvas ground, some stretcher marks, craquelure, retouch, small point of flaking at bottom; frame with remnants of original lacquer, abrasions, general wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
1556
Sultanabad Carpet
early 20th century, dark blue and black field with trailing geometric vines in a repeating pattern, stepped spandrel with brown field and florals, large border with trailing leaf pattern, 17 ft. 5 in. x 14 ft., restorations and patches throughout, loss to ends, wear to pile with exposed foundation throughout, wear to selvage
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
1557
Caucasian Gallery Rug
early 20th century, two “X” form central medallions, blue field with repeating geometric shapes, multiple borders, 6 ft. 9 in. x 14 ft., wear and loss throughout, corrosion to brown field with exposed foundation, new selvage, loss to ends with reinforcement, several small holes
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
1558
Cloud Band Kazak Rug
late 19th/early 20th century, two large central medallions on brick-red ground with multiple geometric borders, 4 ft. 6 in. x 7 ft., generally even low pile, scattered holes
(largest 3 x 3 in.), 1 in. loss at each end, selvage wear and fraying with larger losses on one side, grime
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $500 - $700
1559
Turkish Tribal Rug
early 20th century, orange field with three polygonal medallions, white border with repeating geometric pattern, 6 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 1 in., replaced selvage, some scattered professional restoration, loss to one end with reinforced stitching
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
1560
Genje Runner
early 20th century, diagonal stripes of geometric florals, dark blue border, 10 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. 4 in., three 1 in. to 2 in. holes near one end, pest damage, loss to one ends, exposed foundation, some repairs, replaced selvage
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $600 - $800
1561
Pair of Neoclassical Black Marble and Bronze Mounted Urns probably French, urn form bodies of variegated black marble atop scrolled openwork bases, with two ram’s head side handles, lid in matching design and pointed foliate finial, 13-1/2 x 12 x 9 in., surface dirt and accretion, minor chipping to rims; one with probable solder repairs to base; one lid with chip to underside
Provenance: Private Collection, Athens, Georgia
Estimate: $600 - $900
1563
1562
Continental Carved, Gessoed and Gilt Oval Framed Mirror 18th or 19th century, very deeply carved in gilt floral frame, centering a distressed mirror plate, 16 x 13 in., minor chips and retouch to gilding mirror plate and backboard replaced
Estimate: $400 - $600
Three Grand Tour Miniature Bronze Columns Continental, 19th century, two bronze models of the Vendome column, 6-1/2 in. and 10 in.; one with a rampant lion atop segmented Corinthian column, 15-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, some discoloration and spotting to bronze, some elements slightly loose, typical light wear and abrasions to bases
Provenance: Collection of Isabel Johnston, Macon, Georgia, and Pamela Johnston Patterson, Athens, Georgia; by descent in family
Estimate: $600 - $900
1564
Pair of KPM Painted and Gilt Decorated Porcelain Vases, German, 19th/early 20th century, underglaze blue KPM marks to bases, each of squat baluster form with flared neck, molded figural bust side handles, painted hunt scenes, gilt scrollwork and highlights, 14-1/2 x 121/2 x 8-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered areas of rubbing and loss to paint and gilding, some retouch to gilding at rims/necks, typical light wear to bases
Provenance: Private Collection, Augusta, Georgia
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
1565
Pair French Empire Gilt Bronze and Green Marble Four Light Candelabra Continental, 19th century, each green variegated marble columnar support and trifid base with gilt scrollwork and foliate mounts, surmounted by circular dish support issuing central candle cup and three arms with petal form cups, 21 x 9-1/2 in., surface dirt, some discoloration and verdigris to bronze elements, adhesive/ putty to cup interiors, one arm support off center, typical edge wear to bases
Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida
Estimate: $500 - $700
1567
Pair Continental Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Vases 19th/early 20th century, mottled dark blue, green, and white glazed elongated bottle form vases, gilt bronze mask form side appliques, openwork foliate and ribbon form bands, scrolled side handles, unmarked, 25 x 8 x 7 in., surface dirt, some discoloration and spotting to bronze elements, some looseness to bronze elements (especially rim pieces), some glue residue visible at base undersides
Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida
Estimate: $500 - $700
1566
Two Figural Carved Continental Pediment Panels
19th century or earlier, comprising: Renaissance revival example, central escutcheon flanked by winged cherubs holding floral garlands, 16-1/2 x 43 x 3 in.; arched example with central shield with lion form mask carved in relief, scrollwork elements, 13-1/4 x 37-3/4 x 4 in., surface dirt, scattered scratches and bumps, some small edge chips and losses, old nail scars and unused holes; larger with crack and separation at panel element near proper right cherub’s foot
Provenance: Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee
Estimate: $600 - $900
1568
Pair Italian Faux Painted Tole Column Form Floor Lamps, late 19th/ early 20th century, each with scrolled brass capital, faux painted column and stepped base, 71-1/2 x 9 x 9 in., old surfaces with distress columns with deep, craquelure and associated paint losses
Estimate: $500 - $700
1570
1571
Two Sterling Jewish Presentation Items including one vase, inscribed on base “Presented to/David Gould... Jewish Children...1948”, marks Black, Starr & Frost, 7 in.; one large goblet with inscription on base of bowl, no marker’s mark, 8-1/4 in., 31.03 oz. T. total, both with light scratches and wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $500 - $800
1569
Venetian Style Carved and Polychromed Desk Italian, late 19th/early 20th century, hinged lid painted with neoclassical figures and scenes opening to a painted and fitted desk interior with five drawers, finished on all sides with fully painted back, carved trestle form base with wrought iron stretchers, 40 x 37-1/2 x 22 in., scattered paint distress with some losses and retouch, old varnish with fine alligatoring, minor shrinkage cracks with associated paint distress, some minor surface splatter, structurally sound and ready for use
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Ezra Landau Jewish Silver and Porcelain Panels Cup
20th century, decorated with gates of Jerusalem and four enamel plaques depicting the four Biblical Matriarchs (mothers), marked on base, gilt interior, 6 in., wear and some abrasion
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $500 - $800
1572
Two Gilt Silver and Jeweled Torah Pointers probably 19th century, both with beaded decoration, one with garnets and both with turquoise stones, unmarked, test .900 fine, 14-7/8 in. and 11-1/4 in., both with light wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
1573
Jewish Sterling Scroll Holder and Group of Coins, Mostly Israeli, 19th century scroll holder with openwork foliate decoration, unknown marks on side, 4.70 oz. T. 9-1/2 in.; seven Israeli commemorative silver coins, minted between 1975 and 1980, in various fineness but the majority .900 fine; official Israeli mint sets for 1975 and 1979; and curiously a 1974 Canadian mint set, holder with wear; two coins with visible PVC exposure (easily mitigated)
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
1574
Sterling Hadad Natala/Washing Cup 20th century, matte finish, urn form body with rounded base, two scroll handles, marks for Hadad, 17.01 oz. T., 7-1/2 in., minor wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $300 - $600
1575
Theodore Gericault, Mameluck Defendant un Trompette Blesse (French, 1791-1824)
An Egyptian Mameluke Defending a Wounded French Trumpeter at Waterloo (D. 9, C. 8), 1818, unsigned, with faint collector’s stamp lower right (L. 2187a), lithograph on cream wove paper, image 13-5/8 x 11 in., sheet 17-3/4 x 12-3/8 in.; gilt frame, 24 x 20 x 1 in., hinged at top, light toning, some foxing, paper abraded verso with some thinning, pencil inscription verso; frame with abrasions, tapped crack in glass center left
Provenance: Ex-collection Alexis Hubert Rouart (1839-1911), Paris, France; By descent in family Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Note from Lugt database: Alexis Hubert Rouart, brother of the collector Henri Rouart (1833-1912) renowned for his Corot and Degas, had himself gathered a large selection of lithographs in very beautiful proofs. All the great masters such as Charlet, Raffet, Vernet, Gericault, Delacroix, Boulanger, H. Monnier, Daumier, Deveria, Gavarni, Bonington, Grevedon, Decamps, were represented there.
Literature: Delteil, Loys, et al. Theodore GeRicault : The Graphic Work = L’oeuvre Grave : A Catalogue Raisonne. Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 2010, No. 9; Clement, Charles. GeRicault; ETude Biographique et Critique, Avec Le Catalogue Raisonne de L’oeuvre Du Maitre. Didier, 1868, No. 8
1576◉
After Emile Jean-Horace Vernet, Napoleon (French, 19th century)
Bataille de Friedland, unsigned, inscribed verso on leather backing “Bataille de Friedland / H. Vernet”, watercolor on ivory, 4-5/8 x 6-1/4 in.; French gilt brass easel frame with title plate, 10-5/8 x 10 x 1-1/2 in., possible water damage or unfinished at bottom left; wear to frame, abrasions
Estimate: $600 - $900
1577
Emmanuel Fremiet Sculpture (French, 1824-1910)
Equestrian Figure of Louis D’Orleans,1869, signed in cast “E Fremiet”, Barbedienne Foundeur, Paris, with foundry stamp, patinated bronze on sienna marble plinth, 30-3/4 x 16-3/4 x 8-3/4 in., brown patina with some rubbing, spear with slight bend and small dent at top end, surface dirt, horizontal abrasion on helmet, small points of wax accretion, some chips on plinth and along base edges
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
1579
Urbain Basset, La Source (French, 1842-1924)
Allegorical figure of a woman, signed on naturalistic base “U. Basset.”, patinated bronze on red marble and bronze plinth, 157/8 x 4-1/2 x 5-1/4 in., brown to green/brown patina, some areas of rubbing, abrasions; plinth with chips
Provenance: Private Collection, Athens, Georgia
Estimate: $500 - $700
1580
Follower of Christen Kobke, Portrait of a Boy (Danish, 1810-1848)
A boy, identified possibly as “Carl Frederick Wilhelm Grose” in feint inscription verso with the dates “1820-1908”, oil on canvas, 6-1/2 x 5-5/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 9-1/2 x 8-7/8 x 1-3/4 in., laid on plywood panel, trimmed of tacking edge, crackle, abrasions at edges; frame with abrasions
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $600 - $900
1578
Victor Bussiere, Game Birds (French, 19th/20th century) Ducks and a Partridge, 1905, signed lower right “Vor Bussiere/1905”, oil on canvas, lozenge shaped, 34-3/4 x 22-3/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 43-1/2 x 31 x 1-7/8 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, stretcher marks, crackle, surface dirt, abrasions, detritus between stretcher and painting; frame with losses and abrasions
Estimate: $500 - $700
Note: Victor Bussiere, a mural painter in Macon, France, was the father of artist Gaston Bussiere.
1581
93 Piece Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service Danish, primarily early 20th century, some late 19th and mid/late 20th centuries, hand painted botanical motifs, Latin names on base, gilt accents, crenelated rims, some reticulated, with standard factory marks, comprising: 23 dinner plates, 1-1/4 x 10-1/8 x 10-1/8 in.; eight soup bowls, 2 x 9-3/4 x 9-3/4 in.; eight salad plates, 1-1/4 x 8-3/4 x 8-3/4 in.; ten dessert plates, 1-1/4 x 7-5/8 x 7-5/8 in.; three salad/dessert plates, 1 x 7-1/4 x 7-1/4 in. four bread and butter plates, 3/4 x 5-5/8 x 5-5/8 in.; six bread and butter plates, 5/8 x 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 in.; two sauce boats with attached underplates, branch form handles, 5-1/2 x 9 x 7 in.; one floriform platter, 1-1/2 x 12-7/8 x 12-7/8 in.; two ovoid platters, larger 1-5/8 x 14-1/4 x 18-5/8 in. nine tea cups, branch form handle, 2-5/8 x 3-5/8 x 2-7/8 in.; nine tea cup saucers, 1-1/8 x 5-3/8 x 5-3/8 in.; three demitasse cups, 2-1/8 x 3-1/8 x 2-1/2 in.; three demitasse cup saucers, 7/8 x 4-5/8 x 4-5/8 in.; two espresso cups, 2-1/8 x 2-7/8 x 2-1/4 in., surface dirt and accretion, anomalies, minor gilt loss, some minor scratching, some areas of slight chipping to teeth at rim; one plate with hairline break and associated repair (see blacklight)
Provenance: Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
1582
Five Herend Fishnet Porcelain Animals Hungary, 20th century, each with Herend porcelain marks in overglaze blue to bases, each with gilt highlights, including a green bear, green cat on a ball of yarn, and three blue monkeys in assorted positions, largest 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 x 2-1/2 in., minor anomalies, some surface accretion, some sticker residue, notably on largest monkey
Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
Estimate: $500 - $700
1583
Pair of After Auguste Moreau Figural Bronzes 20th century, “Boy Leaning on Tree” and “Girl with Bird”, each with naturalistic circular base, unsigned, taller 15-1/4 in., embedded dust, accretion, discoloration, wear consistent with age and use, felted bases with labels
Estimate: $500 - $700
1584
Waterford Crystal Nine Light Chandelier, Cranmore Collection
Irish, 20th century, diamond cut standard of repeating baluster form, suspended prisms, scrolled arms, acid stamped to prisms, 30 x 28 in. diameter, one prism detached but retained, otherwise in overall good condition with wear typical of age and use, not tested for functionality
Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
1585
103 Piece Assembled Collection of Gilt Porcelain Dinnerware
20th century, of various makers, comprising: ten Rosenthal dinner plates, 22 Heinrich & Co. dinner plates, in two patterns, four Limoges dinner plates, seven Lenox dinner plates, 14 KPM soup bowls, 18 Lenox salad plates, 12 Lenox consommes, eight Lenox tea cups, and eight Lenox saucers, diameter of Heinrich & Co. dinner plate 11 in., accretion, minor discoloration of a few pieces, minor wear overall
Provenance: Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
Estimate: $500 - $700
1586
Lalique “Ondines” Glass Vase
France, fourth quarter 20th century, of tapering cylindrical form, depicting frosted Classical nudes bathing with a wave motif ground, signed “Lalique R France”, 9-3/4 in., anomalies to frosted glass, scratching to base, four felt pads
Provenance: Collection of Harriet Knox, Atlanta, Georgia
Estimate: $700 - $1,000
1587
Kazak Gallery Rug
three large serrated diamond central medallions with smaller end medallions on dark-blue ground, floral, star and tree-like elements, multiple borders including an ivory-ground central border flanked by smaller borders with olive and blue ground, 4 ft. x 7 ft. 10 in., even low pile, scattered corrosion and small repairs, one end lacking fringe with 1/2 in. rewoven, later binding
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1588
Silk Panel Rug
20th century, with label that reads “Kayseri, Turkey...”, comprised of nine mihrab panels depicting animals, 4 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft., in overall good condition with some slight soiling
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
1589
Bergamo Rug
large diamond central medallion with multiple hook borders, 3 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 10 in., good condition, even low pile, no threadbare areas, minor losses to kilim border, minor restoration and reweaving at three corners
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $500 - $700
1590
Persian Runner
five serrated central medallions flanked by similar half diamonds, birds and skirted human figures, multiple floral borders, 3 ft. 6 in. x 12 ft. 1 in., generally even low pile, small areas of wear lacking pile, probably new selvedge, slight corner loss and bleeding
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $500 - $700
1591
Kashan Rug
mid 20th century, red central medallion, blue field with trailing flowering vines, red spandrels, 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 2 in., uniform low pile, loss to ends, wear to selvage, staining with bleeding of colors in central area
Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
Estimate: $400 - $600
1593
Large German Silver and Intaglio Glass Vase
Hanau, late 19th/early 20th century, silver base and collar with courting scenes, scroll and floral decoration, monogram, glass with scroll, fruit and foliate engraved decoration, marks for Georg Roth & Co., 18-1/2 in., silver with several splits, light scratches and wear; glass with minor wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $500 - $800
1592
Kerman Lavar Pictorial Rug
mid 20th century, central imagery of robed figures, medallion portrait border with signature, 7 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 6 in., uniform low pile, wear to selvage, curling at one end, loss to fringe, applied sleeve on reverse for suspension
Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
Estimate: $500 - $700
1594
Large German Silver and Wheel Cut Glass Vase
Hanau, late 19th/early 20th century, two handle urn form base with putti plying flutes, glass insert with wheel cut decoration, marks for Jean L. Schlingloff, .800 fine, 20-1/2 in., silver with light scratches, flutes bent, and typical wear; glass with light scratches and possibly ground rim chip
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $500 - $800
1595
Impressive German Gilt Silver Centerpiece, Neresheimer & Sohne Hanau, late 19th/early 20th century, bowl with mythological scenes, mask, post mermaids, talon legs, base with figures playing musical instruments, swan and gargoyle feet, salamanders, mask, scroll and wave decoration, marks for B. Neresheimer & Sohne, .880 fine, 167.68 oz. T. gross weight, 17 in., base pushed in and spot of repair, some elements bent, dents, scratches, and wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Note: Digital XRF test result shows 88.88% silver, 7.23% copper and trace of gold, (see detail photo).
1596
Pair of German Gilt Silver and Cut Glass Ewers 20th century, round cut glass bases with grape and vine German silver mounts/spout, 101/2 in., glass with small chips and abrasions, interior discoloration; silver with minor wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $500 - $800
1597
German Silver Vase early 20th century, oval trumpet form, openwork floral decoration, no maker’s mark, .800 fine, 30.42 oz. T., 13-1/2 in., lacking liner, dents, waste twisted, openwork bent, and wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $600 - $900
1598
Austria Hungary Glass and Silver Center Bowl late 19th century, silver base with urn form central post, cupids, and lion feet, press glass bowl top, no monogram, marker “VCE”, .800 fine, 31.64 oz. T. excluding glass, 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 in., central post bent, several feet bent and does not sit flat, light scratches, and wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $600 - $900
1599
German Silver and Glass Vase
Hanau, late 19th/early 20th century, openwork silver base with tavern scenes, basket, scroll, and floral decoration, partial maker’s marks, .800 fine, with replacement intaglio cut glass line, 21.27 oz. T., 14 in., dents, some openwork bent, light scratches, and wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $400 - $800
1600
Emmanuel Villanis Art Nouveau Bronze Bust (French 1858-1914)
Bohemienne, signed “E. Villanis” on right shoulder, and titled at base of bust, patinated bronze on onyx base, 12 x 6-1/4 x 4 in., dark brown patina, surface dirt; some accretion and slight chipping to base
Provenance: Private Collection, Athens, Georgia
Estimate: $300 - $500
1601
Nico Jungmann, Children of Elspeet, Holland (Dutch, 1872-1935)
”The small boys and girls and girls of the village are dressed identically, with the exception of the bonnet, where a slight difference is visible”, the original illustration for the book, Holland, Adam and Charles Black, publishers, London, 1904, signed bottom left “Nico Jungmann”, gouache, watercolor over crayon on board, sight 15-1/2 x 12 in.; gilt wood frame, 26-3/8 x 223/8 x 1-1/4 in., board abraded verso; minor wear to frame
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Literature: Jungman, Beatrix, and Nico Jungman. Holland. A. and C. Black, 1904, ill. pg. 84 (lot is accompanied by a copy of the book)
1602
Isis Kischka Landscape (French, 1908-1974)
Paysage en Ile de France, Bazemont, signed lower left “Kischka”, signed and titled verso canvas and stretcher, oil on linen, 25-1/2 x 32 in.; gilt wood frame with linen liner, 30-3/4 x 37-1/4 x 2-1/2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, good condition
Provenance: Private New York Collection
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
1605
Svenska Faglar (Swedish Birds), Three Volumes ...Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade by M.W. & F. von Wright, Stockholm: Forlaget Svenska Faglar, 1929, three volumes (complete), containing approx. 362 color lithograph plates depicting Swedish birds, bound in full leather, covers with blindstamped and gilt bird of prey, morocco spine labels, gilt lettering to spines, marbled endpapers, all with scattered scuffs, rubbing, and small losses to leather, slightly bumped corners; volume one with several scratches to front cover, “Anser Albifrons” plate detached but present, latter pages with a few very light water stains to edges; volume two with some chipping to spine top, “Nannus Trogdolytes/Regulus Regulus” plate detached but present; volume three with some sun fading to front cover at top edge, first several pages with small area of water staining at lower page corners, large scratch to back cover
Provenance: Private Collection, Greenville, South Carolina
Estimate: $600 - $900
1606
Walter Gay (American, 1856-1937)
Une Sollicitation A Richelieu, 1887, signed and dated lower right, “Walter Gay 1887”, oil on canvas, 35 x 46 in.; reproduction carved gilt wood and composition frame, 42-1/2 x 53-1/2 x 2-3/4 in., lined on old stretcher, stabilized crackle, evidence of repaired tear along center left with subsequent retouch, other areas of retouch; frame with minimal wear
Provenance: Galerie Sedelmeyer, Paris, France (label/seal stretcher verso); Estate of Arthur J. Morris, Ossining, New York; by descent in family
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
1603
Charles Levier, Flowers by the Sea (French, 1920-2003)
Fleurs aux la mer, signed lower left “Levier” and signed “Ch. Levier” and titled verso canvas, oil on canvas, 36 x 24 in. (91.44 x 60.96 cm.); original gilt wood frame, 45-1/2 x 33-1/2 x 2-1/2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, canvas slightly slack, some spotting at top
Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1604
Charles Levier, Fortified Town on a River (French, 1920-2003)
Village by a River, signed lower right “Levier” and signed “Ch. Levier” and titled faintly verso canvas, oil on canvas, 40 x 30 in. (101.6 x 76.2 cm.); original gilt wood frame, 39-3/4 x 49-1/2 x 1-1/2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, stretcher marks, some abrasions
Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
1607
Set of Six Vintage Wrought Iron Pink Painted Folding Garden Chairs circa 1940s, each well-crafted of heavy iron with distressed pink and black paint, each with a pink striped cushion, 39-1/2 x 21 x 24 in., good structural condition, frames with surface wear to paint and light rust overall, cushions with some wear and tear, some lacking buttons
Provenance: Private Collection, Athens, Georgia
Estimate: $500 - $700
1608
Fine Pair Louis XV Style Bombe Commodes French, 20th century, each with finely decorated black lacquer with painted and gilt highlights, gilt bronze mounts and hardware, 35 x 50-1/2 x 22 in., each in excellent condition was scattered surface distress, some alligator to lacquer, especially to tops with some areas of cloudiness, all possibly as made
Provenance: purchased from Ken Jennings, Design LTD, New York in 2005 for $90,000; sold Brunk Auctions November 10th, 2017, Lot 566; N/A
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
1609
Provincial French Style Mahogany Marble Top and Brass Planter Table 20th century, variegated marble top flanked by two removable brass planters, two lower shelves, 30 x 38 x 24 in., some breaks and repairs at wooden gallery, otherwise generally good with scattered minor surface flaws
Provenance: Private Collection, Athens, Georgia
Estimate: $500 - $700
1610
Oushak Carpet
mid 20th century, ivory colored field with oversized vine and palmette design, large green border with repeating geometric floral, 14 ft. 10 in. x 11 ft. 7 in., restoration to pile, some exposed foundation, some pulled areas of wool in field, abrash, some areas of discoloration, fading
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
1611
Kazak Karachov Rug With Green Central Medallion
early 20th century, green and white central medallion, red field with hooked geometric elements, 6 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 5 in., professional restorations throughout, loss to ends with reinforcement, loss to pile
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
1612
Kazak Rug
early 20th century, four rectangular medallions, red field with hooked elements, blue border, 7 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 11 in, old repairs to foundation, loss to one end, wear to selvage, misshapen, some foundation exposed
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $500 - $700
1613
Mongolian Kilim With Bird Motif
early 20th century, undyed and vegetable-dyed wool wefts on a cotton warp, five tapestry-woven [fenghuang] (phoenix) birds with amber-colored plumage, subtle painted outlines of Four Hundred Antiques motifs and two panels of auspicious symbols, one end with attached rings and rod for hanging, 3 ft. 11 in. x 10 ft. 7 in., generally good condition, slight fading, minor end and selvage wear, 1 in. slit in body of one phoenix
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
1616
German Art Deco Cut Glass and Silver Decanter
1615
1614◉
Reuge Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Automaton Jeweled
Sterling Jewelry Box, Switzerland, 20th century, lid with castle top mountain with rotating enamel figures of Snow White and the seven dwarfs, accented with coral, ivory, opals, garnets, and amethyst clusters, winder marked Reuge, 10-1/2 x 9 x 6-3/4 in., separations, movement not in working order, and wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
Pair of Norwegian Silver Dishes with Enamel Birds
20th century, boat form with red and blue enamel birds, maker possibly J. Tostrup, “37A”, 830 fine, 11.92 oz. T., 4-1/4 x 8 x 4-3/8 in., one blue bird with loss to enamel on wing, both with light scratches and wear
Provenance: Collection of Isabel Johnston, Macon, Georgia, and Pamela Johnston Patterson, Athens, Georgia; by descent in family
Estimate: $400 - $800
Berlin, early 20th century, elongated form with cut glass base and applied silver spout dramatic handle, marks for H. Meyer and Co. (1846-1950), .800 fine, 13-1/2 in., glass with discoloration, lacking stopper, silver with light wear
Estimate: $200 - $300
1617
Pair of Air Twist Stem Wine Glasses
probably English, each with small flared cups atop stems with swirl decoration, ground pontils, 6-1/8 x 3 in., anomalies and air bubbles, some scratches and abrasions, surface dust/ accretion
Provenance: Private New England Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
1618
Six Worcester (Flight Barr & Barr) Salmon Pink Ground Porcelain Plates
British, circa 1815, painted with scenes of six different hunting dog breeds in landscapes, the salmon pink ground enriched with gilt foliate leaf scroll borders, gilt rims, impressed crowned “FBB” marks to verso, 8-1/2 in. diameter, some stacking wear to gilding at interior bands and on rims, one plate broken and restored, labels to bases
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
1619
Impressive Painted Iron Sun Form Trade Sign with Scrolling Iron Bracket British, 18th/19th century, possibly made to represent the Sun Insurance Company, central facial features in relief depicting rotund cheeks and upturned lips, with 16 emanating rays which support an outer wreath form ring with bow, painted black, green, red, and gold, 33 x 29 in.; chain supports, large wrought iron leafy vine scrollwork emanating in flower with stamen, 48-1/2 x 108 in., repainted, with restorations to sign and arm support, some minimal rusting, some bends to wreath, losses and seam separations at rays, chain supports replaced
Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Cooley, The Moyer Gallery, Hartford, Connecticut; The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
1620
Classical Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Scroll Arm Sofa probably British, circa 1830, scrolled arms and saber legs, arm terminals with brass rosette inlay, center back and skirt with brass anthemion inlay, set on brass casters, pale yellow upholstery, 30-1/2 x 69 x 24-1/4 in., scattered wear and abrasions frame, not examined under upholstery, upholstery with some stains and wear, casters with surface distress and deep tarnish
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $500 - $700
1621
George II Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
British, 18th century, highly figured book matched walnut, dovetailed construction, teardrop brasses, bracket feet, oak case sides, 34-3/4 x 37-1/2 x 20-1/2 in., brasses replaced, scattered typical veneer distress and repairs including at banding at top, some repaired shrinkage cracks, restorations to feet with later color at underside with scattered reveneering and other restorations, bottom board with later bracing
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
1622
George II Lion Carved Mahogany Library Armchair possibly Irish, 18th century, boldly carved lion’s head hand grips, lion mask knees and paw feet, 40 x 28 x 29 in., seat rails restored, break and repair at one front leg, restorations at some knee returns, rear feet plugged from previous casters, wear at feet, other possible restorations, break and repair at one arm support with some restoration at lion mask and areas of later color, suede upholstery with stains and wear
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
1623
Pair George II Style Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
British, probably late 19th century, each with a well carved mahogany frame, set with striped upholstery with brass tacking, each 41 x 33-1/2 x 28-1/2 in., good condition and largely ready for use, structurally sound, typical bumps and wear to frames, upholstery in generally good with light wear, not examined under upholstery
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
1624
Fine George II Mahogany Library Armchair with Needlework Upholstery British, circa 1745 with associated 18th and 19th century needlework, back panel depicting the Samaritan Woman at the Well, 39-1/2 x 30 x 17 in., frame is structurally sound, rear corner braces replaced, old repair to one back leg, later seat bracing, inside front rail inscribed “1671” possibly replaced, scattered wear restoration and losses to needle work
Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, November 10, 1995, Lot 62; Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
1625
18th Century Carved and Gilt Wood Frame (British, 18th century)
A reverse profile frame with scrolled acanthus leaf decoration at corners and intervals joined by bellflower swags, rabbet 51-3/8 x 41-1/2 in. exterior 61 x 51-1/2 x 3 in. width 6 in., original gilt surface with losses and wear losses to carving, rubbing to frame plate
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Note: This frame has a frame plate that suggests it formerly held a portrait of Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, KG (1590-1652) after Sir Anthony Van Dyck. It was purchased by a dealer out of a prominent family’s barn in Cumberland County, Virginia.
1626
Archibald Thorburn, Mallards Rising (Scottish, 1860-1935)
A male and female mallard taking flight from the reeds, 1887, signed on grass, “A. Thorburn 1887”, oil on canvas, 18 x 14 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 25-1/2 x 21-1/2 x 1-3/4 in., crackle, small point of cupping and cleavage; frame with losses
Provenance: Roy Miles Fine Paintings, London, No. 657 (label verso); Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
1627
Attributed to Charles B. Foster, Equestrian Painting (American/Maine, 1850-1931)
A Bay Horse in a Landscape, 1881, signed with conjoined signature verso canvas “By CBFoster/Aug 1881”, oil on canvas, 18 x 22-1/8 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, Frost & Adams Boston label verso, 27-1/4 x 31-1/4 x 2 in., lined with window section on verso to expose original signature, crackle, some small areas with cupping, retouch; frame with losses to gilding along corners and edges, some loss and cracks to composition
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
1629
Elias Bancroft, Conwy Castle, North Wales (British, 1846-1924)
The fortress in winter, signed bottom right corner “Elias Bancroft”., presumed transposed inscription verso on canvas “Conwy. N. Wales/Mid-Winter/Elias Bancroft. R.C.A.”, oil on canvas, 12-7/8 x 23-7/8 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame, 17-1/4 x 28-1/4 x 2-1/4 in., lined, restretched on original stretcher, crackle, slightly yellowed varnish, small points of retouch, some abrasions at edges; frame with abrasions, resurfaced
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $500 - $700
1628
James Webb, Panoramic Landscape (British, 1825-1895)
Near Tonbridge, Kent, England, signed lower left “James Webb/8...”, inscribed verso lining “Near Tonbridge/Kent/James Webb”, remnants of old labels verso stretcher and frame, oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame, 26 x 35 x 3-3/8 in., lined, restretched on original stretcher, crackle, small points of retouch; frame with wear, some loss to gilt and composition along corners
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
1630
British School Portrait (British, 19th century)
A Young Gentleman, unsigned, label verso inscribed, oil on canvas, 30-1/2 x 251/4 in.; Aesthetic Movement gilt wood and composition frame, 37-1/2 x 32-1/2 x 2-3/4 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, crackle, cupping, cleavage, flaking, surface dirt, retouch, stretcher marks, abrasions, canvas loose; frame with wear commensurate with age, missing frame plate
Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
Estimate: $600 - $900
1631
Arthur Wardle, Off to School (British, 1864-949)
Children on a Woodland Track with Geese, signed lower left “Arthur Wardle”, oil on canvas, 28-1/4 x 42-1/4 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame, 43 x 56-1/4 x 4-3/4 in., lined, restretched on old stretcher, retouch, some abrasions and small voids at edge, stretcher marks; frame resurfaced with some restorations, accretion, and abrasions
Provenance: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Monroe, Jr., Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Acquisitions Fund
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
1633
1632
Attributed to Charles Augustus Henry Luytens, Allegorical Painting (British, 1829-1915)
Cherubs with a Young Girl, unsigned, oil over graphite tracing on canvas, 49-3/4 x 36-3/4 in. oval; gilt wood and composition oval liner frame, 54 x 40-5/8 x 1-1/2 in., original stretcher, canvas loose, surface dirt, yellowed varnish, abrasions; frame with resurfacing and abrasions, lacking outer molding
Provenance: Private Collection Estimate: $500 - $700
Set of Six George III Carved Mahogany Side Chairs
British, 18th or 19th century, each with elaborately carved backs with gothic splats and upholstered slip seats, 38-1/2 x 22 x 20-1/2 in., carving likely out of period, later seat blocking, typical cracks wear and minor repairs, some knee brackets likely restored
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
1634
Fine Classical Figured Mahogany Cylinder Writing Desk
British, 1830s, finely constructed, upper section opening to a figured interior with tiger maple drawers, lower section with fitted drawer with leather lined writing surface, trestle form base with brass casters, removable upper section, 40-1/2 x 24-1/2 x 24 in., top gallery with breaks and repairs ( some elements off but present) typical cracks and repairs at trestle base with areas of color retouch, small patch at one drop leaf, other scattered minor surface flaws and, repairs
Provenance: Sticker for Devenish Antiques; N/A
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
1635
George III Carved Mahogany Library Chair
British, 18th century, finely carved frame with hoof feet, cabriole rear legs, modern striped upholstery, 41 x 29 x 27-1/2 in., frame is structurally sound, feet formerly fitted with casters now removed, later bracing and strips at top of seat rails, loss at one rear skirt scroll, other scattered repairs at skirt, one rear leg with splice repair
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
1636
Near Pair of Georgian Figured Mahogany Tea Caddies figured mahogany, light wood trim, patera shell on lid, brass hinges and lock, both with interior lids and keys, larger 6 x 4-1/4 x 6-1/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, areas of scratching and abrasion throughout, slight peeling to foil on interior, some scattered dents to wood; larger example with 2-3/8 in. separation to left side
Provenance: Pinwick Antiques, Montgomery, Alabama (one with label); Private Collection, Athens, Georgia
Estimate: $500 - $700
1637
Irish William IV Carved Mahogany Lion Four Poster Bedstead British, 19th century, impressive form with ribbon and pineapple carved posts, paneled head and foot boards with scroll, oak leaf and acorn carving, head posts with boldly carved lion masks and paw feet, pineapple finials, SIZE???, currently does not assemble easily (bolts are stripped or ill fitting), footboard panel currently detached, typical veneer cracks in distress at back of head and foot boards, foot wear other typical wear and surface distress
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
1638
Vintage Parcel Gilt Paper Mache Tray on a Later Stand tray is 19th century, black oval with gilt edges set into a conforming table with cluster column legs, each end with a pullout drink slide, 20-/1/4 x 39 x 34 in., tray with gilding wear, edge chips and losses, several pieces off but present; modern stand in generally good condition with light surface wear
Estimate: $400 - $600
1639
British Regency Inlaid Mahogany Cellaret on Stand
possibly Scottish, 19th century, inlaid case with hinged lid opening to a divided interior set on a later stand with turned legs and brass casters, 27-1/2 x 16-1/2 x 14-1/2 in., later stand, lid has been resurfaced at underside, color disparity and repaired shrinkage crack at top with some retouch, other scattered veneer flaws and areas of retouch including at bottom right front of box
Provenance: Private Collection, Athens, Georgia
Estimate: $500 - $700
1640
Silk Kashan Carpet
Persian, late 19th century, central lavender and ivory cartouche with pendants on an ivory ground, extensive corner work, very finely woven, 4 ft. 3 in. x 6 ft. 7 in., much of rug lacking pile, lacking 1/4 in. to 1/2 in. of guard border at each end, selvage breaks, 1 in. square hole with old repair, scattered small stains, small areas of discoloration, corrosion of darker colors
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
1641
Kazak Rug
early to mid 20th century, two diamond medallions with stepped edges, blue field, 5 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft., overcast ends, wear to selvage, uniform low pile, abrash, minimal restoration to pile, loss to pile with some separation
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $400 - $600
1642
Shirvan Rug
early to mid 20th century, eight white central medallions, blue field, birds and quadrupeds throughout, multiple geometric borders, 5 ft. x 6 ft. 7 in., wear to selvage, uniform low pile, stain near one end
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $500 - $700
1643
Kashan Rug
mid 20th century, round central medallion, blue field with flowering vines, white spandrels, red floral border, 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 3-1/2 in., uniform low pile, loss to fringe, wear to selvage
Provenance: Private Collection, North Caroline
Estimate: $500 - $700
1644
Persian Tribal Rug
early to mid 20th century, field of repeating boteh, white border with hooked repeating elements, 5 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 7 in., loss to fringe, low uniform pile, wear to selvage
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $600 - $900
1645
Sterling Porringer and Cover 20th century, round with floral and foliate decoration, bud finial, scroll handles, no maker’s mark, marked “Sterling”, 7-1/2 x 12 x 8 in., lacquered finish, light scratches and wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $900 - $1,200
1647
1646
Victorian English Silver Inkstand London, 1865, cartouche form base with scroll and floral decoration, two cut glass inkwells and central chamber stick, silver with marks for Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, .925 fine, 31.6 oz. T. excluding glass, 6 x 13-1/4 x 9-1/2 in., silver with wear and light scratches; glass with small chips and abrasions
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $500 - $800
British Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus late 19th/early 20th century, burlwood with ebonized inlay, intricate floral inlay to front and top, mahogany interior, lift top, folding sides, brass hinges and lock, tray with bronze handle, with four glass decanters with intaglio floral motifs and 16 assorted cordials, 10-5/8 x 12-5/8 x 9-5/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, scratches to varnish throughout, two small chips to lid, 4 in. crack to front, scattered cracks and areas of separation to trim and inlay, 1 in. crack to base near rear left foot; glassware with scattered fleabites and scratches, slight warping to tray
Provenance: Private Collection, Athens, Georgia
Estimate: $600 - $900
1648
Assembled Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain Dinner Service British, primarily 19th century, some 20th century, in three patterns, comprising: 12 dinner plates, four luncheon plates, six salad plates, two double handled plates, two shell handled bowls, shrimp plate, shell form dish, handled basket, two soup plates, compote, some with Crown Derby hand painted or stamped mark, together with two Rockingham dishes with foliate and gilt decoration, total 34 pieces, diameter of dinner plate 10 in., rubbing to gilt highlights, crazing, discoloration, spotting, one dish with hairline to verso, anomalies
Provenance: Private Collection, Athens, Georgia
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
1649
Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany China Cabinet on Stand British, 20th century, cabinet with glazed doors opening to a fabric line interior with three shelves, stand with open fretwork legs, 74 x 51 x 19 in., generally good condition, one minor crack to door glazing, minor chip at skirt, some color variation at knee brackets, lacking one side knee bracket
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
1650◉
Pair of Regency Style Rosewood and Brass Grille Door Side Cabinets
British, 20th century, each with a pierced brass gallery over a pull out slide, brass mounted grill doors with silk backing opening to an adjustable shelved interior, 38 x 31-1/2 x 19-1/2 in., generally good condition, one lacking two brass molding elements at front, surface distress to brass elements, scattered veneer chips including at banding for top edges, some dents at brass galleries, chip at one front pillar, other scattered surface distress
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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1651
Pair of Oscar Bach Attributed Brass and Iron Armchairs early 20th century, each with pierced sides and animal mask hand grips, tall backs, bright blue upholstery, 55-1/2 x 23 x 18 in., Frames generally good condition with typical surface distress, upholstery with extensive distress, back panels largely detached
Estimate: $400 - $600
1653
Three Wedgwood Moonlight Lustre Porcelain Shell Form Serving Dishes 19th century, impressed “Wedgwood” mark on bases, comprising: two 2 x 10-3/4 x 7 in. dishes; one 2-1/2 x 12 x 7-1/2 in. dishes, surface dirt, scattered scratches, a few very small chips and some edge roughness, especially at feet
Provenance: Collection of Isabel Johnston, Macon, Georgia, and Pamela Johnston Patterson, Athens, Georgia; by descent in family
Estimate: $300 - $500
1652
Royal Worcester Hand Painted Porcelain ‘Game’ Service, 16 Pieces marks for “Royal Worcester Vitreous” on bases, numbered “Ra No 140006”, hand painted decoration of various game birds, comprising: twelve 9 in. plates; large platter with bird mask side handles, 17-1/2 x 12-3/4 in.; two small ovoid dishes with molded bird mask and wing rims, 7 x 5 in.; small tureen and underplate, 5 x 8 x 5-1/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered rubbing and small losses to paint and gilding, typical light wear to bases
Provenance: Collection of Isabel Johnston, Macon, Georgia, and Pamela Johnston Patterson, Athens, Georgia; by descent in family
Estimate: $500 - $700
1654
Four Wedgwood Moonlight Lustre Porcelain Shell Form Dishes 19th century, impressed “Wedgwood” mark on base, 1-3/4 x 8-1/8 in., surface dirt, scattered scratches, a few very small chips/edge roughness and wear, especially at feet and shell corners
Provenance: Collection of Isabel Johnston, Macon, Georgia, and Pamela Johnston Patterson, Athens, Georgia; by descent in family
Estimate: $300 - $500
1655
Seven Wedgwood Moonlight Lustre Porcelain Dishes 19th century, many with impressed “Wedgwood” mark on base, 8 in. diameter, surface dirt, scattered scratches, a few very small chips and some edge roughness and wear, especially at feet and shell corners
Provenance: Collection of Isabel Johnston, Macon, Georgia, and Pamela Johnston Patterson, Athens, Georgia; by descent in family
Estimate: $400 - $600
1656
Six Wedgwood Moonlight Lustre Porcelain Shell Form Dishes 19th century, many with impressed “Wedgwood” mark on base, 8 in. diameter, surface dirt, scattered scratches, a few very small chips and some edge roughness and wear, especially at feet and shell corners
Provenance: Collection of Isabel Johnston, Macon, Georgia, and Pamela Johnston Patterson, Athens, Georgia; by descent in family
Estimate: $400 - $600
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