135. Leon Richet (French, 1847-1907), “River Path”, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 21 1/4 in. x 31 1/4 in., in a later giltwood frame. $7000/9000 Note: Richet was a longtime resident of Fontainebleau, and was inspired and influenced by the Barbizon School painters active in that area. He was a favorite student of Narcisse Diaz de la Pena (1807-1876) who admired the young man’s deft handling of the play between light and shadow; it was Diaz who initially encouraged Richet to concentrate on plein air painting. Richet employed a rich, vibrant color palette to create a sense of the airy atmosphere of the French countryside, particularly concentrating on the sky as is evidenced in the present lot. His colors were somewhat lighter than those of the older Barbizon painters, and often hint at the Impressionistic. Richet debuted at the Salon of 1869, receiving honorable mention at that exhibition in 1885, and medals in 1888 and 1901. He was a member of the Société des Artistes Français. Reference: Benezit. Dictionnaire des Peintres, Librairie Grund, 1976, vol.VIII p. 742.
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136. A Pair of Continental NeoclassicalStyle Porcelain Bowls, signed “Tiche, Porcelaine d’Art Fait a la Main”, richly gilt circular vessels with gilt brass rims, biscuit modeled swan handles, iron red transfer armorials, height 10 in., width 18 1/2 in., depth 13 in. $1000/1500
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137. An Extensive Meissen Porcelain “Scattered Flowers” Pattern Dinner Service, 20th c., comprising a large oval covered tureen, a round lidded vegetable, 2 square serving bowls, 2 round serving dishes, 3 round graduated platters, 2 oval serving dishes, 3 oval serving platters (one larger), 2 sauce boats with integral undertrays, 2 graduated coffee pots, a teapot, 2 graduated lidded sugars, 2 graduated creamers, 17 teacups and saucers, 4 demitasse cups and 6 saucers, 13 dinner plates, 12 soup bowls, 10 luncheon plates, 12 dessert plates, 12 bread and butter plates, and 2 open salts, (118 pcs.)
138. A Fine KPM Porcelain Polychrome and Gilt-Decorated Covered Box, of Rococo form, marked, reserved with puce colored scenes of 18th c. courting couples, the square body modeled with C scrolls and ribs, floral sprays, bud finial, height 7 1/2 in., width 5 1/4 in., depth 4 1/2 in.
$2000/3000
$200/400 W denotes the lot is illustrated at www.nealauction.com
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