February 19-21, 2016 Auction Highlights

Neal Auction Company

Important Winter Estates Auction February 19, 20, & 21, 2016

Pr. Regency Gilt Bronze Argand Lamps, c. 1830, “Messenger & Son,” h. 15 1/2 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

Fine American Rococo Gilt and Patinated Bronze Gasolier, mid-19th c., h. 72 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

Pr. American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Méridiennes, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, w. 42 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

Fine American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Center Table, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, w. 38 1/4 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

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Exceptional American Rococo Carved Rosewood Étagère, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, h. 132 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

Neal Auction Company’s Winter Estates Auction February 19, 20, & 21, 2016 Featuring: An Extensive Collection of Period Furniture, Bronzes, Decorative Arts and Eclectic Works of Art from a Noted Gentleman Antiquarian Fine American Art and Period Furniture from a Prominent Garden District New Orleans Collection Masterworks from the D. Benjamin Kleinpeter Collection, Baton Rouge Important Collection of American Classical Furniture and Decorative Arts, Historic “Sally Mill,” Middleburg, VA Fine Chinese Works from a Florida Collection The Estate of Mina Anne Graning Stowers, the Banker’s House, Natchez Important Furniture, Period Lighting and Decorative Objects from The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH American Paintings Sold to Benefit the Huntsville Museum of Art and Property of Others.

AUCTION SCHEDULE Friday, February 19, 1 p.m., 4038 Magazine Street Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine Street Sunday, February 21, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street EXHIBITION both galleries beginning Wednesday, February 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Special Saturday Preview, February 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Evening Preview Reception, Wednesday, February 17, 5 to 7 p.m.

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William Aiken Walker (18381921), "New Smyrna Beach, near Ponce Park, FL," 1902, o/c, 6 3/8 x 4 1/8 in., Prov.: Savannah Collection.

Continental Patinated Bronze Pedestal, 20th c., h. 52 3/4 in.

Egyptian Revival Parcel Gilt, Polychromed, Bone and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Armchair, early 20th c., h. 43 in.

Pr. Art Moderne Marble Bergères, 20th c., h. 28 in.

Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Bureau, w. 53 1/4 in.

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Manner of Pietro Paltronieri, late 18th/early 19th c., “Capriccio Landscape,” sight 111 1/4 x 81 1/4 in.

American Classical Carved Mahogany Pembroke Table, early 19th c., attr. D. Phyfe, NY, w. 36 in., Prov.: Simonton Antiques, Natchez.

Large French Plâtre Modele Anatomique of a Horse, c. 1890, attr. Louis Auzoux, l. 53 in.

William Aiken Walker (1838-1921), "Palms at Ponce Park, FL," o/c, 6 3/4 x 18 1/8 in., Prov.: Savannah Collection.

American Classical Parcel Gilt and Carved Mahogany Games Table, c. 1830, labeled “S. & J. Rawson, Jr.,” Providence, w. 36 in.

Fine American Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa, early 19th c., NY, w. 90 1/2 in.,

Attr. Jacques Amans (1801-1856), "Marie Constance Conway," c. 1840, o/c, 38 x 30 in., Prov.: By descent in the family of the sitter.

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Pr. Empire-Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Chenets, h. 14 1/2 in.

Louis XVI-Style Gilded Mirror, prob. 19th c., h. 86 1/2 in.

American Renaissance Ebonized, Parcel Gilt, Marquetry and Burl Walnut Cabinet and Pedestals, mid-19th c., attr. Thos. Brooks, NY, w. 74 1/2 in.

(Showing 1 of 2 méridiennes) Historic American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Parlor Suite, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, w. 42 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

(Showing sofa) Historic American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Parlor Suite, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, w. 73 1/2 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

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Monumental American Renaissance Carved Walnut Bookcase, mid-19th c., labeled “Moore, York & Howell,” Phila, h. 112 1/2 in.

Extensive Tiffany “Olympian” Pattern Sterling Silver Flatware Service.

Knute Heldner (1875-1952), “French Market,” o/c, 31 x 29 in.

Fine American Gilt Bronze Sinumbra Lamp, c. 1850, attr. Cornelius & Co., h. 30 1/2 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

Pr. Venetian Polychrome Blackamoor Gueridons, mid-19th c., h. 31 in.

Fine Pr. Gilt Bronze Argand Lamps, c. 1850, attr. Cornelius, Phila., h. 25 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

Italian Baroque-Style Marquetry and Walnut Secrétaire, 18th c., w. 58 1/2 in.

French Provincial Carved Walnut Metamorphic Chair, c. 1800, h. 54 in.

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Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Presentation Cartel Clock and Barometer, 1890, labeled “T. Doninelli Fils,” h. 21 in.

British or Continental School, 18th c., “Davida Patterson Rollo,” 1778, o/c, 27 x 22 in.

Baltimore Sterling Silver Repoussé Tea and Coffee Service, early 20th c., A. G. Schultz, kettle h. 13 1/4 in.

American Classical Mahogany Games Table, c. 1830, poss.

Michael Allison, NY, w. 37 in., Prov.: Simonton Antiques, Natchez.

American Federal Inlaid Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, early 19th c., w. 41 1/2 in.

Fine Charles X-Style Bronze and Inlaid Stone Center Table, w. 41 3/4 in.

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American Carved Mahogany Tester Bed, early-to-mid 19th c., w. 71 1/2 in., Prov.: Minor-Surget Family, Oakland, Natchez; Stowers Estate.

Paul Ninas (1903-1964), “Procession,” o/masonite, 24 x 48 in.

Jane Peterson (1876-1965), “Tiger Lillies [sic],” o/c, 25 x 30 in.

McKenney & Hall, History of the Indian Tribes of North America, 1855, 3 vols., Prov.: Minor-Surget Family, Oakland, Natchez; Stowers Estate.

Newcomb Pottery High Glaze Vase, 1904, Mazie T. Ryan, h.

7 in., Prov.: Jean Bragg Gallery; thence by descent.

Rare Pr. Santo Domingo Mahogany Armoires, late 18th/early 19th c., h. 70 in. Prov.: Schwartz Antiques, Phila.

Clarence Millet (1897-1959), “Storm on the Bayou,” o/c, 16 x 24 in.

Ida Kohlmeyer (1912-1997), “Monolith #1,” 1977, m.m./canvas, 60 x 53 in.

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Ida Kohlmeyer (1912-1997), “Slanted #2,” c. 1993, aluminum and enamel, h. 61 in.

George David Coulon (1822-1904), “Louisiana Scenery,” o/board, dia. 9 in.

Knute Heldner (1875-1952), “City Park,” o/board, 18 x 21 1/2 in., Prov.: Kleinpeter Collection.

John McCrady (1911-1968), "Christmas near Oxford, MS," 1949, gouache/board, 19 1/2 x 26 1/4 in.

F. Wieck, 19th c., “Bamboula,” 1897, o/c, 24 x 35 in.

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Marie Hull (1890-1980), "Sea Morning," o/c, 38 x 34 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist.

Clarence John Laughlin (1905-1986), “Two Eras in Cabildo History,” vintage silver gelatin print, 30 x 40 3/8 in.

George Rodrigue (1944-2013), “Hot Dog for a Cool Day,” 1992, o/mahogany w/neon, 22 x 19 1/2 in.

Newcomb Pottery Vase, 1930, Anna Frances Simpson, h. 9 1/2 in.

Walter Anderson (1903-1965), “Lesser Scaup Ducks,” wc & pencil/paper, 11 x 8 1/2 in.

Ida Kohlmeyer (1912-1997), “Precipitous,” o/c, 33 1/4 x 21 1/4 in.

Jose-Maria Cundin (b. 1938), “The Malevolent Order of the Golden Eel,” 1979, o/c, 60 x 50 in.

Martin Grelle (b. 1954), “Warrior Alone,” 1997, o/c, 18 x 14 in.

George Rodrigue (1944-2013), “Bird Doggin,” 1992, o/c, 36 x 24 in.

Hunt Slonem (b. 1951), “Bunnies,” 2015, o/wood, 28 1/4 x 41 1/2 in.

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Fine American Carved Mahogany Cellarette, early 19th c., prob.D. Phyfe, w. 27 1/2 in.

American Classical Carved Mahogany Sideboard, c. 1830, prob.

A. Quervelle, Phila., w. 81 1/2 in., Prov.: Simonton Antiques, Natchez.

Jane Peterson (1876-1965), “Dogwood in a Vase,” o/c, 32 x 32 in.

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Pr. Neoclassical-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Rock Crystal Urns, h. 19 in.

English Gilt Bronze Sinumbra Lamp, c. 1840, labeled “Messenger & Sons,” h. 31 3/4 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

American Classical Gilt Bronze-Mounted and Brass Inlaid Mahogany and Burl Ash Pier Table, early 19th c., Phila., w. 50 in.

American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Sofa, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, w. 86 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887), “La Liseuse,” bronze, h. 23 1/4 in.

Monumental William IV Carved Pollard Oak Cellarette, mid-to-late 19th c., w. 34 in.

Pr. Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra, c. 1815, h. 18 1/4 in.

Important American Classical OrmoluMounted Marble-Top Rosewood and Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant, c. 1815, attr. D. Phyfe, NY, h. 64 1/4 in.

American Federal Carved Mahogany Four Tiered Étagère, 19th c., h. 62 in.

American Federal Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, c. 1800-10, attr. John Seymour, Boston, w. 67 in.

English or American Carved and Gilded Overmantel Mirror, labeled “Charles Pinnow, 1888,” h. 83 1/2 in., Prov.: Service Collection.

Antique Italian Renaissance-Style Carved and Giltwood Center Table with Specimen Marble Top, dia. 34 1/2 in.

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Chinese Gilt and Patinated Bronze Guanyin, prob.

19th c., h. 23 1/2 in.

Chinese Copper Red and White Porcelain Vase, prob. Qing (16441911), h. 13 3/4 in.

Chinese Greenish-White Jade Tiger, prob. 17th/18th c., l. 3 1/2 in., Prov.: Jeffrey Moy, Chicago.

Chinese White and Russet Jade Belt Buckle, prob. Yuan/ Ming (1271-1644), w. 2 1/8 in.

Chinese Waisted Corner-Leg Hardwood Table, prob. 18th c., w. 70 1/2 in.

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Chinese Inside Painted “Beijing” Glass Snuff Bottle, Zhou Leyuan, h. 2 7/8 in.

Chinese Inside Painted “Beijing” Glass Snuff Bottle, Gui Xianggu, h. 2 7/8 in.

Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Brushpot, prob. 17th c., h. 6 1/4 in.

Chinese Goldstone Flecked “Beijing” Glass Vase, Qianlong mark and poss. period (1736-1795), h. 8 1/2 in.

Le Pho (1907-2001) "Floral Still Life," o/c, 19 1/4 x 11 7/8 in., Prov.: Findlay Galleries, Chicago label.

Monumental Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva, early Ming (1368-1644), h. 79 3/4 in., radiocarbon dating report.

Korean School, prob. Joseon (1392-1910), “Avalokitesvara,” ink, color, gold/paper, 119 3/4 x 51 1/8 in., Prov.: Kleykamp Gallery, The Hague, c. 1930s.

Chinese Carved Stone Buddhist Stele Fragment, prob. Eastern Wei/Northern Qi (534-577), h. 37 in.

Kano School, Edo (1603-1868), “Scenes In and Out of Court,” ink, color, gold leaf/paper, 6-panel screen, 70 x 149 in.

(Showing 1 of 2) Japanese School, Edo (1603-1868), “Cranes with Water and Old Pines,” pr. 6-panel screens, ink, color, gold leaf/paper, ea. 67 1/8 x 148 in.

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