Neal Auction Company Important Winter Estates Auction February 8 & 9, 2014
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1. Clarence Millet (American/New Orleans, 1897-1959), “Saw Mill at Tunica,” o/canvas board, sd., 15 x 18 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist; thence by descent. 2. Knute Heldner (Swedish/New Orleans, 1875/77-1952), “Spanish Church,” o/c, sd., 25 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. 3. Colette Pope Heldner (American/New Orleans, 1902-1990), “Old Don Toledo House, St. Augustine, Florida,” 1934, o/canvas board, sd., 17 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. 2
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4. Monumental Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, h. 65 in.
8. George III Carved Mahogany Armchair, 18th c.
5. American Neo-Grec Carved, Ebonized, Gilt and Paint-Decorated Walnut Pedestal, late 19th c., h. 39 in.
9. Regency Ebony Inlaid Mahogany Drum Table, early 19th c., dia. 42 in.
6. Large French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Vase, c. 1890, h. 29 1/2 in. 7. Mobile Coin Silver Water Pitcher, James Conning, mid-19th c., h. 8 3/4 in.
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10. George III Carved, Inlaid Mahogany Sécrétaire Bookcase, late 18th/early 19th c., h. 93 in.
Important Winter Estates Auction February 8 & 9, 2014
John McCrady (American/New Orleans, 1911-1968), “August Evening,” 1952, m.m./c, sd., 37 x 21 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist; thence by descent in a New Orleans family.
FEATURING: A Fine Collection of Natural History Works on Paper, Houma, LA • An Important John McCrady Painting from the Collection of New Orleans Artist Joyce Kelly • Contemporary Art and Photography from the Estate of New Orleans Artist Charles Fritchie • Property from the Estate of Charles Pyle, Pauls Valley, OK • A Gentleman Antiquarian’s Collection of Period Furniture, Paintings, Porcelain and Decorations • Contents of a Noted St. Charles Avenue Residence • High-Style 19th Century Furniture from an Atlanta Collection • Contemporary Louisiana Art from the Estate Collection of Ronald Bourgeois and Charles East, New Orleans • Property Sold for the Benefit of Longue Vue House & Gardens • A Collection of Chinese Porcelain and Jade • Chinese Furniture from the Estate of Luo Yapquan (1917-2009), Flushing, NY and Miami, FL • And Property of Others EXHIBITION both galleries beginning Monday, January 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Saturday Preview, February 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening Preview Reception, Thursday, February 6, 5 to 7 p.m. AUCTION SCHEDULE Saturday, February 8, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine Street Sunday, February 9, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street
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1. Large Trompe L’Oeil Allegory Painting of “Flora,” 19th c., 48 1/2 x 54 in. 2. Africa with All Its States..., 1794, London, Laurie & Whittle, 41 1/2 x 48 1/2 in. 3. Empire-Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier, h. 34 in. 4. British School, early 20th c., “View of Nottingham from Queen’s Road and Lower Regent Street,” sd., o/c, 24 x 36 in. 4
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5. George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), “Canvasback Drake,” 1914, wc., sd., sight 29 1/2 x 19 5/8 in. 6. Pr. of English Sterling Silver Sconces, Wm. Hutton & Sons, Ltd., London, 1895, h. 8 in. 7. Karl Stuhlmüller (German, 1858-1930), “Landscape with Cows,” o/panel, sd., 3 3/4 x 5 1/4 in.
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8. American Late Classical Carved Mahogany Pier Table, c. 1840, Boston, w. 40 1/4 in. 9. George III Giltwood Mirror, late 18th c., h. 42 3/4 in. 10. Antique William and Mary Burled Walnut Chest on Stand, h. 51 in.
George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Cellarette, 18th c., h. 29 in.
Pr. of Late Regency 18–Inch Library Globes, c. 1833, Smith, London, overall h. 42 in.
John Frederick Herring (British, 1795-1865), “English Hunt Scene,” o/c, sd., 28 x 36 in.
George III Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, late 18th c., h. 111 in.
Italian Ivory, Fruitwood and Pewter Inlaid Rosewood Commode, 18th c., w. 41 in. 5
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1. Rare Anglo-Indian Carved Tea Caddy, mid19th c., Vizagapatam, India, w. 12 3/4 in. 2. Heinrich Stein (German, 1847-1913), “View of the Nile River and Great Pyramids of Giza,” 1894, o/panel, sd., 12 x 16 in. 3. Pr. of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra, h. 44 in. 4. Carved Giltwood Mirror, 19th c., h. 39 in. 6
5. American Renaissance Walnut, Burled and Gilt Incised Library Folio Stand, late 19th c., h. 45 in.
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8. Durgin “Iris” Pattern Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Twelve, (250 pcs.).
6. Regency Gilt and Black Papier-Mâché Tray on Stand, early 19th c., h. 19 in.
9. Two French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Polar Bear Table Lamps, c. 1925, Thomas François Cartier, largest h. 12 in.
7. Napoleon III Inlaid, Amboyna, Ebonized, Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Bonheur du Jour, c. 1860-70, h. 59 1/2 in.
10. Pr. of Continental Carved, Gilded and Faux Marbre Pedestals, 18th c., probably Spanish, h. 62 in.
Pr. of George III Carved Giltwood Mirrors, early 19th c., h. 52 in. (1 of 2)
George III Mahogany Three Pedestal Dining Table, late 18th/early 19th c., l. 111 in.
Frederick Marquand Coin Silver Coffee and Tea Service, early 19th c., coffee pot h. 11 3/4 in.
Rare American Gilt Stenciled Mahogany Secretary, c. 1825, New York, h. 101 in.
Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Chiffonier, early 19th c., h. 55 in.
American Carved Rosewood Portfolio Cabinet on Stand, c. 1845, attr. J. & J.W. Meeks, New York, h. 66 in., Exh.: The MET, 2000-2001; Ill.: Art and the Empire City‌1825-1861, pl. 233. 7
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1. Preston Powers (American, 1843-1931), “Statesman,” 1876, marble, sd., 30 3/4 in. 2. Fine Pr. of British Églomisé Panels, 19th c., sight 12 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. 3. Gilt Bronze Equestrian Figure of Bartolomeo Colleoni, 19th c., after Andrea Verrocchio, h. 15 in.
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4. American Classical Carved Mahogany Desk, early 19th c., attr. Joseph Barry, Philadelphia, w. 47 1/2 in. 5. American Chippendale Carved Mahogany Daybed, late 18th c., Delaware River Valley, l. 73 1/2 in. 6. George III Sterling Silver Cruet Stand, John Roberts & Co., Sheffield, 1813, w. 9 5/8 in.
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7. Regency Tortoiseshell Sarcophagus-Form Tea Caddy, c. 1800, l. 12 1/2 in. 8. Fine Pr. of Carved, Polychrome and Gilt Torchères, early 19th c., h. 58 in. 9. Continental Inlaid Rosewood Dressing Table, early 19th c., h. 61 in. 10. George III Inlaid Satinwood Sécrétaire, late 18th c., 49 in.
After Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743), “King Philip and His Consort Queen Elizabeth Farnese of Parma,� pr. o/c, 48 x 38 1/2 and 47 x 38 in.
Fine Set of Twelve Royal Worcester Porcelain Dessert Plates, six by R. Sebright, six by W. Bee; David Collamore & Co., dia. 8 3/4 in.
Napoleon III Inlaid, Amboyna, Ebonized, Gilt Incised, Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Vitrine Cabinet, c. 1870, h. 101 1/2 in.
Pr. of Bronze Inkwells, probably mid-16th c., follower of Severo da Ravenna, h. 6 1/2 in., Prov.: Manheim Antique Galleries, 1968.
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1. Pr. of Regency Gilt Bronze, Cut Glass, and Porcelain Candelabra, early 19th c., h. 11 1/2 in.
4. American Classical Giltwood Pier Mirror, c. 1830, h. 96 in., Prov.: William Clark Estate; thence by descent.
7. George I Burled Walnut Tallcase Clock, c. 1715, sd. “Joshua Allsop/ East Smithfield/ London,” h. 81 in.
2. Carroll Thayer Berry (American, 18861978), “Avery Island Salt Mine View,” 1945, o/c, sd., 26 x 30 in.
5. American Gilt Bronze Gasolier, mid-19th c., probably Cornelius & Co., Philadelphia, h. 47 in.
8. Irish George IV Carved Mahogany Side Cabinet, early 19th c., w. 135 in.
3. English Silverplate Dressing Mirror, late 19th c., h. 26 in.
6. Clarence John Laughlin (American/New Orleans, 1905-1985), “Water Witch: 1939,” silver gelatin photomontage, sd., 13 5/8 x 10 in., Prov.: Charles Fritchie Estate, Exh.: New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, 1987.
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9. George III Mahogany Stick Barometer, c. 1790, Dolland, London, h. 39 1/2 in.
John Gould (English, 1804-1881), The Birds of Great Britain, 5 vols., 1862-1873, London, 367 lithographs, folio 22 x 15 in.
Pr. of Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Onyx, Marble and Alabaster Pedestals, late 19th/early 20th c., h. 47 1/2 in.
American Classical Carved Mahogany Center Table, early 19th c., attr. Anthony Quervelle, Philadelphia, dia. 43 in.
Georges Recipon (French, 1860-1920), “Androcles,” bronze, h. 21 in.
George III “Langlois” Harewood and Marquetry Cylinder Writing Table, late 18th/early 19th c., h. 41 in.
Pr. of Continental Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Jardinières, late 19th c., h. 41 1/2 in.
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1. Pr. of Anglo Irish Cut Glass Lidded Urns, 19th c., 11 1/2 in. 2. Pr. of George IV Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Waterhouse, Hodson & Co., Sheffield, 1823, h. 11 1/4 in. 3. William IV Carved Mahogany Cellarette, early 19th c., h. 26 1/2 in.
4. Chinese Green Glazed Black Ground Dragon Dish, Qing (1644-1911), Kangxi mark, Weisbrod label, dia. 7 7/8 in. 5. Fine French Gilt Bronze Cave Ă Liqueur, h. 17 1/2 in. 6. Gorham Sterling Silver Tyg, 1893, h. 7 1/4 in. 7. Pr. of English Silverplate Candelabra, Wm. Hutton & Sons, Ltd., Sheffield, early 20th c., h. 25 in.
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8. Pr. of American Classical Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs, c. 1830, probably Baltimore. 9. Pr. of Federal-Style Carved Giltwood Pier Mirrors, h. 78 in. (1 of 2) 10. Very Fine George III-Style Carved Mahogany Brass-Mounted Vitrine, h. 84 in.
George III Walnut Bracket Clock, c. 1770, sd. “Edmd. Prideaux/ London,” h. 20 in.
Antique Spanish Renaissance-Style Trestle Table, l. 108 in.
George II Terrazzo Top Mahogany Console, mid-18th c., h. 33 in.
George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase, mid-18th c., h. 86 1/2 in.
Pr. of George III Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs, late 18th c. 13
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1. Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984), “Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada,” 1944, printed 1970s, silver gelatin/board, 14 7/8 x 19 3/8 in. 2. Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze Three Piece Double-Sided Clock Garniture, h. 24 in. 3. Newcomb College Art Pottery High Glaze Pitcher, 1905, Marie de Hoa LeBlanc, h. 5 1/2 in.
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4. Italian Rococo Highly Carved Giltwood Mirror, 19th c., h.75 in.
8. Rococo-Style Carved Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround, w. 72 1/2 in.
5. William IV Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers, early 19th c., h. 42 in.
9. Fine Northern Italian Neoclassical Olivewood Inlaid Walnut Commode, 18th c., h. 36 1/2 in.
6. Fine Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Repoussé Coffer, 1885, h. 1 3/4 in. 7. Dorothy Stanley Emmons (American, 18911960), “Balcony on South Battery, Charleston,” 1926, o/canvas board, sd., 9 x 11 in.
10. American Polychrome Painted Cast Iron Bellman Cardholder, c. 1920s, h. 37 1/2 in.
Fine Pr. of Chinese Chippendale-Style Carved Giltwood Pier Mirrors, late 19th c., h. 68 in.
Regency Rosewood, Églomisé and Needlepoint Pole Screen, early 19th c., h. 58.
George III Carved Giltwood Mirror, c. 1790, Wedgwood plaque, h. 50 in.
Fine American Renaissance Burled, Inlaid and Gilt Decorated Walnut Center Table, c. 1870, New York, w. 45 1/2 in.
American Classical Carved Mahogany Sécrétaire à Abattant, early 19th c., Boston, h. 59 in.
Fine Neoclassical-Style Bronze Doré, Patinated Bronze and Malachite Center Table, h. 31 1/2 in. 15
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1. Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service, Juventino Lopez Reyes, Mexico City, mid-20th c., coffee pot h. 8 1/2 in. 2. Odd Nerdrum (Norwegian, b. 1944), “Sleeping Couple,” c.1992, lithograph, sd., 23 5/8 x 23 3/8 in. 3. Regency Carved Mahogany Bed Steps, early 19th c., h. 34.
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4. Sicilian Polychrome Chest of Drawers, 18th c, h. 39 1/2 in. 5. German Rococo-Style Gilt BronzeMounted and Polychrome Porcelain Table, h. 32 1/2 in. 6. Pr. of English Bronze Mounted Delft Blue and White Pottery Jars, 18th c. and 19th c., overall h. 25 1/2 in.
7. Fine Pr. of Edwardian Chippendale-Style Carved Mahogany Commodes, early 20th c., w. 59 in. (1 of 2) 8. Chinese School, “Husband and Wife of Civil Rank,” ink, color/paper, sight 65 x 36 1/4 in. 9. American Classical Carved Mahogany Pier Table, early 19th c., Boston, Philadelphia, h. 36 in.
Fine and Rare Chinese Famille Noire Gilded Porcelain Vase, Qing (16441911), Qianlong mark, h. 8 1/2 in.
Monumental Chinese Pottery Figural Group of a Bactrian Camel, Sogdian Rider, and Monkeys, Tang (618-907), h. 29 in., Oxford TL no. C108a94.
Pr. of Chinese Bronze Xiezhi, Qing (1644-1911), h. 17 1/8 in.
Chinese Imitation Coral Glass Scholar’s Mountain, Qing (1644-1911), stand, h. 5 1/2 in., Prov.: Christie’s, NY, c. 1992, Exh.: Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FL; Lowe Art Museum, Coral Gables, FL.
Fine and Rare Group of Sixteen Chinese Embroidered Silk Album Leaves, 12 7/8 x 11 1/2 in., album mounted. (Showing 2 of 16).
Pr. of Chinese Huanghuali Yokeback Armchairs, h. 46 3/4 in.
Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase, Qing (1644-1911), Qianlong mark, h. 4 1/2 in., Prov.: Ex-Collection Robert Mascarelli, Long Island, NY. 17
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1. Large Chinese Rootwood Scroll Pot, 18th/19th c., h. 16 1/2 in.
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5. Sino-Tibetan Turquoise Inset Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, Qing (1644-1911), h. 8 3/4 in., Prov.: Ex-Collection Ingrid Freund, Miami, FL.
9. Good Chinese White Jade Brush Washer, 18th/19th c., w. 8 1/2 in.
2. Chinese Copper Red Glazed Porcelain Brush Washer, Qing (1644-1911), Xuande mark, dia. 6 1/4 in.
6. Chinese Turquoise Glazed Stoneware Vase and Cover, probably 18th c., h. 11 3/8 in.
10. Chinese Claire-de-Lune Porcelain Brush Rest, probably 18th c., Jing Wei Tang Zhi mark, h. 5 1/2 in.
3. Chinese Copper Red Glazed Vase, Qing (1644-1911), Kangxi mark, h. 10 in.
7. Chinese White Jade Figural Group of the He He Twins, probably 18th c., h. 4 1/8 in.
11. Chinese Hardwood Throne Chair, Qing (1644-1911), h. 40 1/2 in.
4. Chinese Mirror Black Glazed Porcelain Vase, Qing (1644-1911), Kangxi mark dated to 1672, h. 12 3/4 in.
8. Chinese Celadon, Green and Russet Jade Brushwasher, Qing (1644-1911), l. 10 1/8 in., Prov.: Ex-Collection George Cunningham, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, acquired Manheim Antique Galleries, New Orleans, 1980s.
12. Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Moon Flask, Qing (1644-1911), h. 13 1/4 in.
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Fine Chinese Russet and White Jade Scholar’s Mountain, 19th c., h. 6 in.
Chinese Western Zhou-Style Creamy White Jade Covered Vase, probably Ming (1368-1644), h. 8 in., Prov.: Jeffrey Moy, Chicago, IL, c. 1995.
Chinese Yellow Silk Brocade Nine Dragon Panel, Probably Qing (1644-1911), 133 1/2 x 84 1/2 in. (Inset Detail).
Chinese School, Qing (1644-1911), “Ducks beneath Prunus,” ink and color/ silk, sealed, sight 13 x 10 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s PBG, April 29, 1969.
Good Pr. of Chinese Jade, Hardstone, Wood, and Cloisonné Embellished Yellow Lacquer Panels, Qing (1644-1911), h. 44 7/8 in. (Showing 1 of 2). 19
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1. Jerry Uelsmann (American, b. 1934), “Untitled: Floating Tree, 1969,” b.w. photomontage, sd., image 9 3/4 x 12 1/4 in.
4. Unique French Giltwood and Brass Triple Singing Bird Automaton, c. 1920, h. 22 1/2 in.
2. Walt Louderback (American, 1887-1941), “Portrait of a Native American Hunter,” o/c, sd., 16 x 12 in.
5. George III Carved Walnut and Giltwood Mirror, h. 50 in.
3. Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988), “Zinnias,” o/canvas board, sd., 18 x 24 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist; Estate of Elaine and Charles Pyle, Pauls Valley, OK. 20
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6. George Rodrigue (American/New Orleans, 1944-2013), “Henry and Henryette,” 1998, o/c, sd., 30 x 40 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist’s gallery, Munich, Germany.
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7. Chinese Hardwood Table, 19th/20th c., w. 55 in. 8. James “Mac “ Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1907-1998), “Avocets,” 1990, o/masonite, sd., 24 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. Prov.: Acquired from the artist. 9. Edward & Cole Weston (American, 18861958 and 1919-2003), “Shell,” 1927, printed late 1970s, silver gelatin, image 9 3/8 x 7 1/4 in.
Ida Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-1997), “Circus Series, 3D #1,” 1989, m.m., sd., h. 18 1/2 in.
Ida Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-1997), “Circular Forms #1,” 1978, m.m./c, sd., 48 3/4 x 50 1/4 in.
Rookwood Art Pottery Vellum Glazed Plaque, 1914, Elizabeth McDermott, 6 x 8 in.
Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984), “Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico,” 1941, printed 1978, silver gelatin/ board, sd., 15 1/4 x 19 in., Prov.: Charles Fritchie Estate
Philomé Obin (Haitian, 1892-1986), “Marche de Revendeuses,” o/panel, sd., 31 1/2 x 25 1/2 in.
Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988), “Crow Hunting,” o/c board, sd., 18 x 24 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist; Estate of Elaine and Charles Pyle, Pauls Valley, OK.
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1. KPM Porcelain Plaque of a Woman Holding a Cat, c. 1900, 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. 2. Fine Pr. of Continental Art Nouveau BronzeMounted Vases, c. 1890, sd. “F. Vogt,” h. 24 1/2 in. 3. Enrique Alferez (American/New Orleans, 1901-1999), “Female Figure,” bronze, wood base, h.16 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist; thence by descent. 4. Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Rosewood Necéssaire, c.1820, h. 15 3/8 in.
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5. J. Enrico Coleman (Italian, 1846-1911), “Pastoral Landscape with Horses,” 1890, wc., sd., sight 9 1/2 x 29 in., Prov.: Missouri Estate. 6. Shearwater Pottery Bowl, c. 1950, Walter Anderson, dia. 9 5/8 in. 7. American Federal Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, early 19th c., Philadelphia, possibly Joseph Barry workshop, h. 94 1/2 in.
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8. Marie Adrien Persac (French/Louisiana, 1823-1873), “French Harbor,” c. 1850, gouache and wc./paper, sd., 5 3/8 x 8 1/2 in. 9. Mathew Dubourg (British, active 18081838), Four Hand Colored Aquatint Etchings from the Views of the Remains of Ancient Buildings in Rome and its Vicinity, London, 1820, sight 10 1/2 x 13 in. 10. Dutch or Swiss Renaissance-Style Carved Oak Tall Case Clock, late 18th/early 19th c., sd., “J van Nieussanbought a St. Tiond,” h. 96 in.
James “Mac” Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1907-1998), “Market,” 1991, o/masonite, sd., 24 x 48 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist.
Knute Heldner (Swedish/New Orleans, 1877-1952), “View Along the Coast, Sailboat at the Pier and Sable Palms,” o/c, sd., 18 x 20 in.
A.E. Backus (American/Florida, 1906-1991), “Pink Hibiscus,” 1965, o/canvas board, sd., 20 x 16 in.
Rare and Monumental Shearwater Pottery Vase, c. 1940, James “Mac” Anderson, h. 27 in.
Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski (German, 18651910), “Fairy,” c. 1900, sd., h. 13 1/4 in.
Newcomb College Art Pottery Vase, 1929, Sadie Irvine, h. 9 1/16 in. 23