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Important Spring Estates Auction May 6, 7 & 8, 2016
George Frederick Castleden (1861-1945), “Sandy Beach,” 1936, o/c, 18 x 22 in., Prov.: D. H. Holmes, New Orleans.
Achille Perelli (1822-1891), “Night Heron,” o/c, 24 x 16 in., Prov.: Kleinpeter Collection.
Henry Martin Gasser (1909-1981), “New Orleans Street Scene,” watercolor/board, 15 x 22 in.
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Pr. American Arts and Crafts Sunflower Andirons, early 20th c., h. 38 in.
Walter Anderson (1903-1965), “Dragonflies,” pen & ink/paper, 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 in., Prov.: Anderson Estate, 1988; Frank Gagnard Collection, New Orleans.
Will Henry Stevens (1881-1949), “Boats along the Shore,” pastel/paper, 13 1/4 x 16 1/4 in.
Gorham Sterling Silver and Staghorn Tyg, c. 1898, to Rev. Benjamin M. Palmer by the Rabbi and Board of Touro Synagogue, h. 8 in.
Neal Auction Company’s Important Spring Estates Auction May 6, 7 & 8, 2016 Featuring: Important Fine and Decorative Arts from the Collection of Mrs. Dudley J. Hughes, Jackson, MS Exceptional Chinese Porcelain and Jade from the Estate of Stephen G. Henry, Jr., Baton Rouge, LA Property from the Estate of Dorothy “Dot” Shushan, New Orleans 19th and 20th Century Art Deaccessioned from an Important Corporate Collection, Dallas, TX New Orleans Architect’s Lifetime Collection of Fine Art and Furniture Property Sold to Benefit the Hermann-Grima and Gallier Historic Houses Collections Fund Southern Fine Art from a Lake Charles, LA Estate Masterworks from the D. Benjamin Kleinpeter, Sr. Collection, Baton Rouge Vintage Mid-Century Furniture from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Hamp W. Echols, Mobile, AL Louisiana Art from the Collection of Noted La Riviera Chef Goffredo Fraccaro, Metairie, LA Fine Art Sold to Benefit the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans And Property of Others. AUCTION SCHEDULE Friday, May 6, 1 p.m., 4038 Magazine Street Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine Street Sunday, May 8, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street EXHIBITION both galleries beginning Monday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Saturday Preview, April 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening Preview Reception, Thursday, May 5, 5 to 7 p.m.
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Pr. American Federal Mahogany Games Tables, early 19th c., attr. John Needles, Baltimore, w. 37 3/4 in.
George Frederick Castleden (1861-1945), “The Water’s Edge,” 1936, o/c, 22 x 18 in., Prov.: D. H. Holmes, New Orleans.
A. D. Greer (1904-1998), “Autumn on the Brazos River,” o/c, 30 x 36 in., Prov.: Tulsa Collector.
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table, early 19th c., h. 28 2/3 in.
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American Chippendale Maple Tall Chest of Drawers, c. 1780, h. 53 in., Prov.: Marguerite Riordan, 1978.
Knute Heldner (1877-1952), “19th Century View of the Old Absinthe House,” o/c, 17 x 21 in.
Joseph Rusling Meeker (1827-1887), “Bayou Peyo.,” 1885, o/c, 20 1/8 x 30 1/4 in., Prov.: By descent in the family of Frances Reese Stephens, Birmingham, AL.
Jay Dearborn Edwards (1831-1900), “The Steamer Magnolia at the Port of New Orleans,” c. 1857-60, salted photoprint, 6 x 7 3/4 in.
Monumental American Classical Carved Mahogany Armoire, c. 1825, attr. J. and J. W. Meeks, NY, h. 95 1/2 in., Prov.: Historic “Sally Mill,” Middleburg, VA.
Harry Wilson Barnitz (1864-1916), “Cabin Scene during Cotton Harvest,” o/board, 18 x 24 in., Prov.: Florida Estate.
Pr. Regency Egyptian Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Argand Lamps, c. 1820, poss. Wm. Bullock, h. 13 1/2 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.
American Federal Inlaid Cherrywood Tall Chest of Drawers, early 19th c., h. 65 1/2 in. 5
Jose-Maria Cundin (b. 1938), “Las Tribula Crones,” 1967, o/c, 40 x 40 in., Prov.: Galerie Simone Stern, New Orleans, 1968. George Rodrigue (1944-2013), “One Times Ten,” 2000, acrylic/ linen, 24 x 20 in.
Anthony Thieme (1888-1954), “Taxco Cathedral, Mexico,” o/c, 30 x 36 in.
Will Henry Stevens (1881-1949), “Twilight Landscape in Blue,” 1946, pastel/paper, sight 15 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.
Clarence Millet (18971959), “Road by the Levee,” o/canvas board, 16 x 20 in., Prov.: By descent in a New Orleans and Lake Charles, LA Family, acquired from artist.
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Donald Roller Wilson (b. 1938), “Cookie on Sunday,” 1979, o/masonite, 10 x 14 in.
Irma Sompayrac Willard (1897-1991), “Along the Stream, Louisiana Landscape,” 1922, o/canvas board, 14 x 19 3/4 in.
Clarence Millet (1897-1959), “Oak Alley Plantation,” o/c, 22 x 26 in., Prov.: By descent in a New Orleans and Lake Charles, LA Family, acquired from artist. Andres Molinary (1847-1915), “Lakefront, New Orleans,” o/c, 8 x 14 in., Prov.: ExCollection Martha Ann Samuel, New Orleans.
J. J. Audubon (1785-1851), “Sharp-tailed Grouse,” pl. 382, engraving from Birds of America, Havell, 25 1/2 x 34 1/2 in.
William Aiken Walker (1838-1921), “Coastal Beach with Distant Sailboat,” 1905, 6 x 17 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s, NY, 1991.
Louisiana Cherrywood Petite Armoire, early 19th c., h. 73 5/8 in., Prov.: McGehee Estate, Dr. Dubs House, Natchez.
Pr. Antique Brass-Mounted Leather Folding Deck Chairs, h. 36 1/2 in. 7
French Provincial Louis XV Painted and Carved Canape, late 18th c., w. 80 in.
Luigi Belli (1848-1919), “Cossack on Horseback,” 1918, bronze, h. 23 in. Marie Louise Snowden (b. 1952), “Allegory of Spring”, bronze, marble plinth, overall h. 52 in.
Pr. William and Mary Marquetry Candle Stands, c. 1690-1710, h. 35 3/4 in.
Pr. French Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Tazzas, 19th c., h. 9 in., Prov.: Paul Siegel, NY; Hughes Collection.
Antique Baroque-Style Inlaid, Ebonized and Tortoiseshell Vargueno, associated stand, overall h. 55 in. 8
Charles Greil (19th c.), “Le dépit amoureux,” pair of bronzes, h. 9 1/2 in.
Alfred de Breanski (1852-1928), “Balmoral, Her Majesty’s Highland Home,” 1897, o/c, 24 x 40 in., Prov.: Christie’s, London, 1980; Hughes Collection.
English Regency Cuban Mahogany Dumbwaiter, early 19th c., h. 46 in.
Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock, c. 1870, “Tiffany & Co.,” w. 21 in.
Raffaello Romanelli (1856-1928), “Sulamitide,” 1881, marble, h. 44 in., Prov.: Hughes Collection.
George III Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, late 18th/early 19th c., h. 96 in. 9
Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948), “The Walker Cake, Putney,” o/paperboard, 10 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.
Pr. Paris Porcelain Vases, 19th c., h. 13 5/8 in., Prov.: “Sally Mill,” Middleburg, VA.
American Classical Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marble Top Mahogany Center Table, early 19th c., Boston, dia. 30 in.
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze-Mounted Ebonized and Marquetry Bureau de Dame, 19th c., h. 52 in. 10
Alexandre Louis Jacob (1876-1972), “Vieux Moulin au Ponceau,” o/masonite, 18 x 15 in.
Pr. Continental Parcel-Gilt, Polychrome and Malachite Side Tables, early 20th c., h. 26 1/4 in.
Pr. Baroque-Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Pedestals, h. 50 1/2 in.
Vittorio Reggianini (1858-1939), “The Secret,� o/c, 39 1/2 x 26 3/4 in., Prov.: Colonel and Mrs. Bluford H. J. Balter, New Orleans; Vincent Mann Gallery, New Orleans, 1977; Hughes Collection.
Pr. Venetian Rococo Painted and Parcel-Gilt Console Tables, late 18th/early 19th c., w. 45 in. 11
Continental Bronze Three-Part Mirrored Plateau, 20th c., w. 62 in.
Louis XVI-Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock, c. 1860, “Deniere/a Paris,” w. 20 1/2 in.
Two Gorham Sterling Silver Repousse Covered Vegetable Dishes, 1886, l. 13 3/8 in. and 10 7/8 in.
Good English Sterling Silver Tray, Charles Boyton, London, 1882, l. 22 in. Georg Jensen “Pyramide” Pattern Fish Servers, l. 9 and 9 5/8 in., Prov.: Shushan Estate. English Rosewood Table, 19th c., Roman marble top, dia. 22 in.
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American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Butler’s Desk, early 19th c., NY, h. 46 1/2 in.
Regency Mahogany Mechanical Folio Stand, early 19th c., h. 42 3/4 in.
Pr. Continental Baroque-Style Faux Marbre Consoles, w. 40 in.
Pr. Neoclassical-Style Rock Crystal and Gilt Metal Candelabra, early 20th c., prob. Baltic, h. 29 in.
Chinese Blanc de Chine Guanyin Group, Qing (1644-1911), He Chaochun and Xuande marks, h. 10 in., Prov.: E & J Frankel, NY, 1986; Henry Estate.
Chinese Blanc de Chine Guanyin, Kangxi (1662-1722), h. 6 3/8 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s, L.A., 1981; Henry Estate.
Chinese Blanc de Chine Pintoulo, 17th c., h. 3 1/8 in., Prov.: E & J Frankel, NY, 1989; Henry Estate.
Judith Leiber “Half-Shell” Minaudiere, c. 1981, w. 6 3/4 in.
Judith Leiber “Lemon Slice” Minaudiere, c. 1991, w. 6 in.
Judith Leiber “Faberge Egg” Minaudiere, c. 1970, w. 5 1/2 in., Prov., Shushan Estate, New Orleans. 13
Pr. Continental Gilt Bronze and Gris de Ste. Anne Marble Candelabra, early 19th c., h. 13 1/2 in.
English Regency Carved Giltwood, Ebonized and Églomisé Mirror, mid-19th c., 44 x 58 3/4 in.
American Classical Carved Mahogany Extension Dining Table, early 19th c., “Croome Maker/Boston,” l. 118 1/4 in.
Eight Antique Louis XV-Style Carved Fruitwood Chaises, h. 40 in. 14
Pr. Large Neoclassical-Style Marble and Specimen Stone Obelisks, h. 40 in.
(1 of pair) George III-Style Parcel-Gilt and Burl Walnut Table, specimen marble top, w. 59 in.
Rufin Gavrilovich Sudkovsky (1850-1885), “Farmer’s Cottage on River Bank,” o/c, 48 3/4 x 70 3/4 in., Prov.: A La Vieille Russie, NY, 1976; Hughes Collection.
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Center Table, gris de St. Anne marble top, dia. 60 in.
English Tole and Parcel-Gilt Tray of the Crimean War, c. 1860, w. 16 1/ 2 in.
Napoleon III Bronze-Mounted and Cut-Glass Mantel Clock, c. 1870, “Vincenti & Cie,” h. 18 1/2 in., Prov.: Hughes Collection.
Pr. Antique Regence-Style Carved Oak Fauteuils, h. 42 in.
Italian Baroque-Style Carved and Gilded Console Table, late 18th/early 19th c., w. 53 1/4 in. 15
Gustavo Duque (20th c.), “Floating Upward,” 2001, o/c, 30 x 24 in., Note: Sold to benefit the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans
Ida Kohlmeyer (1912-1997), “Tropism,” 1958, o/c, 48 x 48 in.
George Rodrigue (19442013), “I Got a Hot Tree for You,” 1997, oil and acrylic/ canvas, 14 x 18 in.
Arthur Silverman (b. 1923), “Untitled,” 1985, stainless steel, pedestal, overall h. 70 in. 16
George Nakashima Cherrywood Coffee Table, c. 1959, New Hope, w. 67 in., Prov.: Alderfers, Hatfield, PA, 1995.
José Jesús Francisco Zúniga Chavarria (1912-1998), “Mujer Sentada,” 1974, wc & pastel/paper, 19 x 26 in. Pr. Belle Époque-Style Argente Bronze, Rock Crystal and Amethyst Chandeliers, dia. 31 in.
Antique Portuguese Rococo Carved Walnut Commode, prob. late 18th c., w. 48 1/2 in.
Paris Porcelain Tray, 19th c., l. 12 1/4 in., Prov.: “Sally Mill,” Middleburg, VA.
Pr. French Painted Cast-Iron Torcheres, late 19th c., stamped “Tusey (Meuse),” h. 48 in., Prov.: Hughes Collection.
Louis XIV-Style Boulle Marquetry Bureau Mazarin, 19th c., w. 55 1/4 in.
Pr. Neoclassical-Style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Caned Settees, w. 48 in.
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Charles Sheeler (1883-1965), “Design for World’s Fair,” 1939, conte/paper, 10 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. Neoclassical-Style Gilt Bronze Portico Clock, 19th c., “J. B. Wilbor Paris,” h. 24 1/2 in.
Charleston or Savannah Classical Mahogany Work Table, early 19th c., w. 22 1/4 in.
Pr. George III-Style Carved Giltwood Mirrors, 62 x 32 in.
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Child’s Chest, early 19th c., h. 27 3/4 in.
American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Table, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, dia. 27 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.
S. Kirk & Son Coin Silver Repousse Coffee and Tea Service, c. 1890, coffee pot h. 9 3/8 in. 18
Le Pho (1907-2001), “Composition,” 35 1/4 x 46 in., Prov.: Wally Findlay Galleries, NY, labels.
Chinese Pottery Court Lady, Han (206 BCE-220 AD), h. 17 1/4 in.
Yamanaka & Co. Lebkeucher Silver-Mounted Chinese White Jade Box, 18th c. and before 1918, w. 4 7/8 in., Prov.: Henry Estate. Exceptional Chinese White Jade Elephant, 17th/18th c., w. 3 1/4 in., Prov.: Ashkenazie & Co., S.F., 1996; Henry Estate.
Eugenie Frederica Shonnard (18861978), “Grey Heron,” 1922, bronze, h. 39 in.
Chinese Mutton Fat Jade Ram and Boy Group, 17th c., w. 4 3/4 in., Prov.: Ashkenazie & Co., S.F., 1996; Henry Estate.
Chinese Greenish-White Jade Buddha, Qing (1644-1911), h. 5 1/2 in., Prov.: Ashkenazie & Co., S.F., 1977; Henry Estate. 19
Chinese Blanc de Chine Meiping, 18th c., h. 6 7/8 in., Prov.: Christie’s, NY, 1994; Henry Estate.
Fine Chinese “Marco Polo” White Glazed Cosmetic Box, Ming (13681644), dia. 4 3/4 in., Prov.: E & J Frankel, NY, 1994; Henry Estate.
Chinese Blanc de Chine Vase, 18th c., h. 8 1/2 in., Prov.: E & J Frankel, NY, 1987; Henry Estate.
Chinese Blanc de Chine “Crane and Lyre” Cup, mid-17th c., w. 5 1/2 in., Prov.: E & J Frankel, NY, 1985; Henry Estate.
Chinese Blanc de Chine Vase, Kangxi (16621722), h. 9 5/8 in., Prov.: E & J Frankel, NY, 1993; Henry Estate.
Chinese Grayish-White Jade Buckle, 18th c., h. 2 5/8 in., Prov.: R. M. Chait, NY, 1980; Henry Estate.
Chinese Celadon and Russet Jade Mandarin Duck Group, Ming (13681644), w. 2 1/2 in., Prov.: Henry Estate.
Chinese Celadon, Russet and Calcified Jade Brush Washer, Ming (1368-1644), w. 3 3/8 in., Prov.: Henry Estate.
Chinese Blanc de Chine Guanyin, Qing (1644-1911), He Chaochun mark, h. 5 1/2 in., Prov.: Fred Nadler, Bay Head, NY, 1991; Henry Estate.
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Chinese Blanc de Chine Luohan, 19th c., pu zi yu ren fisherman’s seal, h. 6 3/8 in., Prov.: E & J Frankel, NY, 1995; Henry Estate.
Chinese Molded Yaozhou Celadon Dish, Ming (1368-1644), dia. 5 in., Prov.: Henry Estate.
French Retro 18 kt. Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set, 76 dwt.
18 kt. White Gold and Diamond Belt Necklace, approx. 41.00 cts.
18 kt. White Gold and Diamond Bracelet, approx. 12.00 cts.
18 kt. White Gold and Diamond Bracelet, approx. 15.00 cts.
18 kt. White Gold, Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Ring, emeralds approx. 4.40 cts., diamonds approx. .85 cts.
Hammerman Bros. 18 kt. Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Necklace, approx. 16.25 cts. Pr. Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Earstuds, diamonds approx. 2.00 cts., emeralds approx. 1.00 cts.
18 kt. White Gold and Diamond Eternity Band, approx. 6.00 cts.
Cartier Roadster Chronograph XL 18 kt. Gold Automatic Men’s Watch
18 kt. White Gold and Diamond Eternity Band, approx. 6.00 cts.
Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, emerald approx. 14.00 cts., diamonds approx. 3.25 cts.
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Marie Hull (1890-1980), “Spanish Moss Draped Oak Tree,” wc & graphite/paper, 14 x 17 in., Prov.: Family of the artist.
George Rodrigue (1944-2013), “Mt. Carmel’s Sacred Heart,” 1974-76, o/c, 30 x 40 in.
Clementine Hunter (1886-1988), “Big Chicken Haulin’ Cotton,” o/canvas board, 16 x 20 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist, c. 1970.
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Robert Rucker (1932-2001), “Delivery Truck, Cusemano’s Bar Prytania St., New Orleans,” o/c, 24 x 30 in.
Clementine Hunter (1886-1988), “Flight into Egypt,” o/board, 16 x 23 7/8 in., Prov.: Collection Chef Goffredo Fraccaro, acquired from the artist.
Harold Rudolph (1850-1883), “Horse and Cart along Path, Southern Louisiana,” o/c, 14 x 20 in.
Newcomb Pottery High Glaze Vase, 1902, Harriet Joor, h. 7 3/4 in., Prov.: Henry Estate.
William Aiken Walker (1838-1921), “Cotton Pickers with Wagon and Bales, “ o/academy board, 6 1/4 x 12 1/4 in., Prov.: R. L. Moore Collection, Phila; Neal Auction, 2009.
Walter Anderson (1903-1965), “Blue Heron,” linocut, 20 x 37 in.
Newcomb Pottery Vase, 1931, Sadie Irvine, h. 7 1/8 in., Prov.: Gerall Collection, New Orleans and Chapel Hill.
Walter Anderson (1903-1965), “Loon,” wc/paper, 11 x 8 1/2 in.
Newcomb Pottery High Glaze Wall Pocket, 1905, Leona Nicholson, h. 10 3/4 in.
English Gilt Bronze Sinumbra Lamp, c. 1850 attr. Messenger, h. 39 1/2 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.
Morris Henry Hobbs (1892-1967), “Raised House, Old New Orleans,” o/canvas board, 10 x 12 in. 23
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