April 25-27 Spring Estates Auction Highlights

Neal Auction Company Important Spring Estates Auction April 25, 26 & 27, 2014

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1. Shearwater Pottery Plate, c. 1950s, decorated by Walter Anderson, dia. 6 in.

2. William Aiken Walker (American/South Carolina, 1838-1921), “Cabin Scene,” o/ academy board, sd., 9 1/4 x 12 1/8 in., Prov.: George F. McMurray; to current owner, c. 1970.

3. Albert E. Backus (American/Florida, 19061991), “Florida Estate,” o/c, sd., 25 x 30 in.

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4. Shearwater Pottery Cast “Fish Bowl,” c.

1940, designed by James “Mac” Anderson, h. 5 3/4 in.

5. Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988), “Funeral Procession,” o/artist board, sd., 17 1/4 x 23 3/8 in., Prov.: Estate of Charles and Elaine Pyle, Pauls Valley, OK, acquired from the artist.

6. Theora Hamblett (American/Mississippi, 1893-1977), “Horse Training,” 1974, o/c, sd., 16 x 20 in.

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7. American William and Mary Tiger Maple Chest on Stand, 18th c., New England, h. 60 in., Prov.: Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV. 8. Pr. of English Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs, mid-19th c.

9. Dawson Dawson-Watson (American, 1864-1939), “Western Landscape with Cacti,” 1938, o/c, sd., 21 1/8 x 16 1/4 in.

Important Spring Estates Auction April 25, 26 & 27, 2014 FEATURING: A Gentleman Antiquarian’s Collection of Period Furniture, Paintings and Decorative Arts, Part II Important Fine Art and Antiques from the Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV The Lifetime Collection of a Florida Antiquarian Fine Art and Photography from the Collection of Artist Charles Fritchie, New Orleans, LA Fine Shearwater Pottery from an Important Private Collection Chinese Porcelain and Jade from the Estates of Robert and Edwina Reisfeld, New Orleans, LA Chinese Furniture and Decorative Objects from the Estate of Restauranteur Luo Yapquan, Flushing, NY and Miami, FL African and Oceanic Art Deaccessioned from the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA, Sold to Benefit Future Acquisitions A Collection of Fine Art and Antiques from a Prominent Old Metairie Home

Pr. of Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted and Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Commodes, Maison Dissidi, Paris, marked, h. 36 in.

EXHIBITION both galleries beginning Monday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Note: we will be closed April 18 in observance of Good Friday.

Special Saturday Preview, April 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Evening Preview Reception, Wednesday, April 23, 5 to 7 p.m.

AUCTION SCHEDULE Friday, April 25, 1 p.m., 4038 Magazine Street Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine Street Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street

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1. Ettrick (German/American, 19th c.), “Boating Party on Otsego Lake,” o/c on masonite, 24 x 48 in., Prov.: Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV. 2. Constantin Kluge (French, 1912-2003), “Les Cressionnières,” o/c, sd., 24 1/4 x 36 in.

3. Near Pr. of First Period Worcester “Bengal Tiger” Porcelain Sugar Bowls, c. 1770, h. 4 1/2 in.

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4. Henry Constantine Richter (English, 18211902), “Black Tern,” c. 1865, wc., sd., 14 1/2 x 21 3/8 in.

5. Set of Four Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coolers, c. 1830 (showing 2 of 4).

6. American Classical Parcel-Gilt Carved Mahogany Armoire, 1829-35, attr. Joseph Meeks & Sons, New York, h. 93 1/2 in.

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7. Pr. of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Castors, 1870-1875.

8. François Gall (French, 1912-1987), “French Lady by the Seine,” o/c, sd., 18 in. x 15 in.

9. William IV Mahogany Writing Table, early 19th c., w. 59 1/2 in.

Raoul François Larche (French, 1860-1912), “Loie Fuller, the Dancer,” c. 1900, gilt bronze table lamp, sd., marked “Siot.

Decauville. Paris,” h. 17 3/8 in.

Pr. of Continental Carved Walnut Torchérès, probably 18th c., h. 53 in.

Pr. of Chinese Export Mandarin Palette Porcelain Vases, 18th c., h. 11 1/8 in.

Friedrich Nerly the Elder (German, 1807-1878), “The Volta del Canale, Venice,” o/c, sd., 27 1/8 x 35 1/4 in.

American Gothic Carved and Laminated Rosewood Étagère, c. 1850, probably New York, h. 81 in.

American Neo-Grec Gilt Bronze-Mounted, Ebonized, Gilt Decorated and Inlaid Rosewood Parlor Cabinet, c. 1865, Pottier & Stymus, New York, w. 55 1/2 in.

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1. Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Asparagus Tray, 1902-1907, l. 13 3/4 in.

4. George III Carved Mahogany Chair Back Settee, late 18th c., w. 54 in.

7. Pr. of Venetian Gilt and Crème Peinte Fauteuils, late 18th/early 19th c.

2. English Patinated Bronze Two-Light Argand Lamp, mid-19th c., h. 21 1/4 in.

5. Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, 19th c., h. 5 in., Prov.: Wellesley House Ltd., Lake Forest, IL.

8. French Provincial Trumeau Mirror, 18th c, h. 83 1/2 in.

3. Monumental Minton Majolica Jardinière, c. 1876, A.E. Carrier-Belleuse, overall h. 50 in.

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6. Mauser Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Punchbowl, c. 1900, dia. 17 in.

9. Art Deco Style Carved Marble Figure of Cleopatra, overall h. 63 1/4 in.

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Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, c. 1928, serial #745669, inscr.

“L.F.C./Cooperstown, N.Y.,” w. 35 3/4 in., Prov.: Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV. The Mary Lawrence Painted and Carved Oak “Hadley” Chest, c. 1708, Hatfield, Hampshire, MA, w. 47 3/4 in., Prov.: Mary Lawrence (16881713); to James Fenimore Cooper (1858-1938) before 1929; thence by descent in the Cooper family.

George II Mahogany Library Armchair, mid-18th c.

George III Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, late 18th/early 19th c., h. 96 in.

Louis XV Fruitwood Commode, 18th c., probably Lyon, h. 38 in.

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1. Louis XIV-Style Wrought Iron Refectory Table, l. 78 1/2 in.

4. Empire Carved Mahogany CanapĂŠ, early 19th c., w. 69 3/4 in.

7. Louis Philippe Mahogany Bergere de Bureau, c. 1840.

2. Georgia Cotton Motif Coin Silver RepoussĂŠ Pitcher, Clark, Rackett & Co., Augusta, h. 12 1/8 in.

5. Mobile Coin Silver Covered Pitcher, James Conning, h. 10 1/2 in.

8. George I Burled Walnut Bureau Bookcase, early 18th c., h. 85 in.

6. Wrought Iron Mounted Oak Chest, probably 18th c., w. 27 in., Prov.: Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV.

9. American Classical Center Table, early 19th c., Boston, dia. 39 in.

3. American Carved Walnut Portfolio Stand, 19th c., h. 45 in.

10. Miniature Louis XVI Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, h. 11 in., Prov.: Ingham Springs Antiques, New Hope, PA. 8

Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927), “Raven,” wc/paper on board, sd., 20 1/8 x 18 3/8 in., Prov.: Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV.

Late Regency Patinated Bronze ThreeLight Argand Chandelier, early 19th c., h. 37 1/2 in.

Norman Rockwell (American, 18941978), “‘At the Vets’ (Study for the March 1952 Cover of The Saturday Evening Post),” charcoal/paper on card, sd., 18 1/2 x 8 3/8 in., Prov.: Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV.

Regency Painted and Gilt Decorated Caned Recamier, early 19th c., w. 79 in.

George III Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase, early 19th c.

Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Dining Table, Maison Dissidi, Paris, l. 84 in.

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1. Fine Pr. of American Renaissance Carved, Gilded and Ebonized Burled Walnut Pedestals, late 19th c., h. 42 3/4 in.

4. Charles Warren Eaton (American, 18571937), “The Old Road,” pastel, sd., sight 14 x 19 1/2 in.

7. American Classical Carved Mahogany Writing Table and Bookcase, c. 1835, attr.

Anthony Jenkins, Baltimore, h. 93 in.

2. Alfred Jansson (American, 1863-1931), “Impressionist Winter Landscape,” 1924, o/c, sd., 20 x 24 in.

5. American Classical Mahogany Armchair, early 19th c., Boston.

8. American Aesthetic Brass and Mixed Metals Side Table, c. 1885, attr. Charles Parker Company, Meriden, CT, w. 19 1/4 in.

3. Hayley Lever (American, 1876-1958), “Boats on a Canal, Venice,” o/panel, sd., 11 x 14 in.

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6. Pr. of American Classical Carved Mahogany Pier Tables, c. 1840, Boston, w. 24 in. (showing 1 of 2).

9. Regency Carved Mahogany Drum Table, early 19th c., dia. 40 in.

Walter Inglis Anderson (American/ Mississippi, 1903-1965), “Frogs,” wc., sd., 10 7/8 x 8 3/8 in., Prov.: Luise Ross Gallery, NY.

Louis Oscar Griffith (American/Indiana, 1875-1956), “Noon,” o/canvas board, sd., ttld., 10 x 14 in.

Enrique Alferez (Mexican/ New Orleans, 1901-1999), “Female Figure,” bronze on mahogany, h. 16 in., Prov.: By descent in a New Orleans family, acquired from the artist.

Shearwater Art Pottery Vase, c. 193040, thrown by Peter Anderson, carved

by Walter Anderson, h. 6 3/4 in.

Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/Louisiana, 1912-1997), “Striae #2,” 1972, o/c, sd., 59 x 47 in., Prov.: Private Collection, Birmingham, AL, Exh.: Mint Museum of Art, 1984-1985.

Newcomb College Art Pottery Vase, 1911, Anna Frances Simpson, h. 10 1/2 in.

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1. American Sterling Silver Centerpiece, c.1900, w. 17 in.

2. Georg Jensen Sterling Silver After-Dinner Coffee Service, designed by Gustav Pedersen, c. 1927.

3. Part of a Large Group of St. Louis “Bubbles” Pattern Stemware.

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4. Francis Hopkinson Smith (American, 18381915), “Westminster Abbey,” Conté crayon/ paper, sd., 22 5/8 x 28 5/8 in.

5. New Orleans Medallion Coin Silver Sugar Basket, Joseph Rafel, h. 7 1/4 in.

6. Antonio Rodriguez Luna (Spanish/Mexican, 1910-1985), “Las Palomas,” 1967, o/c, 24 x 32 in.

7. George IV Carved Mahogany Bergère, c. 1825.

8. Louis XVIII Brass Inlaid Mahogany Center Table, early 19th c., dia. 28 1/2 in.

9. American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers, early 19th c., MidAtlantic or Delaware River Valley, h. 36 in.

Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni (Italian, b. 1934), “Studio per Un Gioco Tornatto,� 1974, o/c, sd., 27 1/2 x 39 1/2 in.

Beaux-Arts Gilt Bronze Twenty-Light Gasolier, 19th c., h. 47 in.

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Hunt Bowl, 18th c., dia. 15 3/4 in., Prov.: Philip Suval, Inc.

Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armoire, late 18th c., h. 98 in.

Italian Rococo Carved, Gilt and Green Painted Mirror, probably 18th c., h. 91 in.

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1. Hunt Slonem (American/Louisiana, b.

1951), “St. Martin de Porres…,” 1983, o/c, sd., 72 x 24 in.

2. Newcomb College Art Pottery Vase, 1909, Marie de Hoa LeBlanc, h. 12 1/4 in.

3. Hunt Slonem (American b. 1951), “Golden Pheasant,” 1989, o/c, sd., 48 x 48 in.

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4. Will Henry Stevens (American/Louisiana, 1881-1949), “Forms in Brown and Ochre,” pastel/paper, 21 3/4 x 26 in., Prov.: Richard York Gallery, New York.

5. Set of Four Antique English Silverplate and Cut Glass Tazzas, 19th c., h. 7 in.

6. Rookwood Pottery Vase, 1855, Albert Robert Valentien, h. 12 1/2 in.

7. French First Standard Silver Double Salt Cellar, h. 9 in.

8. American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Side Chair, mid-19th c., attr. J. & J.W. Meeks, New York.

9. American Classical Carved Mahogany Work Table, early 19th c., Boston, w. 20 in.

10. Scottish Regency Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table, early 19th c., w. 36 in.

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Rare Shearwater Pottery Cast “Duck” Vase, c. 1930s, cast by Walter Anderson, glazed by Peter Anderson, h. 7 1/2 in.

James “Mac” Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1907-1998), “Oyster Tonging,” 1989, o/masonite, sd., 23 1/4 x 47 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist.

Newcomb College Art Pottery Tankard, 1906, Maude Robinson, h. 5 3/4 in.

Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 19121997), “Circular Form,” c. 1960s, o/c, sd., 33 x 26 1/2 in., Prov.: Private Collection, Sante Fe, NM.

Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984), “Tenaya Creek…,” 1948, printed c. 1975, silver gelatin/board, sd., sh. 15 1/8 x 18 3/4 in., Prov.: Collection of Artist Charles Fritchie, New Orleans, LA.

Eudora Welty (American/Mississippi, 1909-2001), “Madam Palmer,” c. 1930-39, printed 1992, silver gelatin print, sd., 17 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.

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1. Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-1997), “Untitled,” 1990, “Rebus” series, mixed media/wood, h. 15 1/2 in., Prov.: Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA. 2. Henri Hayden (Polish/French, 1883-1970), “Still Life,” 1961, o/canvas board, sd., 24 x 19 3/4 in., Prov.: New York Estate.

3. Knute Heldner (Swedish/New Orleans, 1875-1952), “Cabin and Fisherman in a Pirogue…” o/canvas board, sd., 12 x 16 in.

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4. Rare Pr. of Georgian Cast Iron Urns, late 18th/early 19th c., h. 28 in.

5. Regency Carved Giltwood Girandole Mirror, early 19th c., h. 31 3/4 in.

6. Pr. of Continental Carved Figures, late 17th/early 18th c., probably Italian, h. 45 in.

7. Vintage Louis Vuitton Trunk, serial #124254, w. 23 3/4 in.

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8. Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922), “U.S. Cavalry Soldier,” bronze, h. 11 1/2 in., Prov.: Florida Antiquarian.

9. Fine Set of Six Irish Georgian-Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, 19th c.

Pr. of American Classical Carved and Gilt Stenciled Mahogany Encoignures, early 19th c., New York, h. 36 in.

Pr. of Monumental Charles X Ormolu-Mounted T么le Peinte Annular Lamps, c. 1820, glass shades, overall h. 43 3/4 in.

George II Mahogany Console, early to mid-18th c., w. 48 in.

Monumental American Copper Architectural Finial, 19th c., probably Philadelphia, h. 63 3/4 in.

George III Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard, early 19th c., w. 55 in.

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1. “Norman’s Plan of New Orleans & Environs,” 1854, lithograph G. Hayward, New York, sh. 15 1/4 x 19 7/8 in.

4. William T. Robinson (American, 18521934), “Barnyard with Chickens,” o/c, sd., 12 x 16 in.

2. Document Signed by President Abraham Lincoln, 18 3/4 x 14 3/4 in., Prov.: Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV.

5. Louis XVI Carved Pine Buffet à Deux Corps, late 18th c., h. 92 1/2 in.

3. John L. Boqueta de Woiseri (act. America, 1797-1815), “A View of New Orleans taken from the Plantation of Marigny,” 1803, colored aquatint, sh. 13 x 22 3/4 in.

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6. English Carved Mahogany Long Bench, mid-19th c., w. 49 1/2 in.

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7. Fine William IV Carved Rosewood Canterbury, early 19th c., h. 19 in.

8. Regency Mahogany Two-Part Bookcase, early 19th c., h. 90 in.

9. Neoclassical-Style Specimen and Verde Antico Marble Center Table, dia. 45 1/2 in.

10. Queen Anne Inlaid Burled Walnut Bureau, early 18th c., h. 41 in.

Louis XV-Style Bronze Doré and “Blanc-de-Chine” Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture, h. 29 1/2 in.

Le Pho (Vietnamese/French, 1907-2001), “Woman with a Vase of Yellow Flowers,” o/c, sd., inscr. “Findlay Chicago” en verso, 28 3/4 x 21 1/2 in.

French Provincial Painted Pine Conservatory Table, 19th c., l. 78 in.

Italian Rococo Gilt and Cream Painted Console, late 18th c., h. 38 1/2 in.

American Classical Carved and Gilt Pier Mirror, early 19th c., attr. Isaac Platt, New York, h. 59 1/2 in., Prov.: Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV.

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1. Continental Marble Figure of Ariadne, 20th c., after J. H. von Danneker, h. 23 in.

2. Robert Gordy (American/New Orleans, 1933-1986), “Landscape with Spotted Dog #1,” 1976, a/c, sd., Prov.: Collection of Artist Charles Fritchie, New Orleans.

3. Fine Suite of Eight Louis XV-Style Carved Beech Fauteuils, probably 19th c. (showing 4 of 8).

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4. Fine Scottish Carved Giltwood Mirror in the Louis XVI Taste, c. 1900, John Taylor & Sons, Edinburgh, h. 78 in.

7. American Rococo Carved Rosewood Cabinet, mid-19th c., attr. J. & J.W. Meeks, New York, h. 37 1/4 in.

5. George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, 1944-2013), “You Won’t Find Me in the Yellow Pages,” 1995, acrylic/linen, sd., 14 x 11 in.

8. Pr. of American Classical Carved Mahogany Games Tables, c. 1825, attr. Anthony Quervelle, Philadelphia, w. 36 in. (showing 1 of 2).

6. George III Inlaid Satinwood Pembroke Table, late 18th c., w. 36 in.

9. Regency Carved Mahogany Triple Pedestal Dining Table, early 19th c., l. 92 1/4 in.

The Louisiana Governor William Heard Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service, c. 1900.

Pr. of Georgian Sheffield Plate Tureens, Matthew Boulton, early 19th c.

Hermann Herzog (German/American, 1832-1932), “View of Sentinel Rock, Yosemite Valley,” c. 1870, o/c, sd., 17 1/4 x 24 in.

Pr. of Antique Gilt Bronze Mirrors, probably French, h. 47 1/2 in. (showing 1 of 2).

Anglo-Indian Carved Tropical Hardwood Jardinière, mid-19th c., h. 37 in.

Fine American Classical Stencil-Decorated Carved Mahogany Extension Dining Table, early 19th c., New York, l. 162 3/4 in.

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1. Chinese Beige and Russet Jade Vase, 18th/19th c., h. 7 1/2 in., Prov.: Estate of Edwina Reisfeld, New Orleans.

2. Chinese Yellow Jade Vase, probably 18th c., h. 6 1/8 in., Prov.: Estate of Edwina Reisfeld, New Orleans.

3. A Gentleman’s Collection of George III Tea Caddies.

4. Chinese Bronze Censer, Qing (1644-1911), w. 6 1/4 in.

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5. Chinese Relief-Molded Yellow Ground Porcelain Bowl, Qing (1644-1911), dia. 8 7/8 in.

6. Mossi Bronze Female Figure, Burkino Faso, h. 24 in., Prov.: High Museum of Art. 7. Sepik Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Guardian Figure, New Guinea, h. 51 1/2 in., Prov.: High Museum of Art. 8. Sepik Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Canoe Prow, New Guinea, l. 39 1/2 in., Prov.: High Museum of Art.

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9. Igbo Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Meeting House Pole, Nigeria, h. 95 1/2 in., Prov.: High Museum of Art. 10. Monumental Polychrome Painted Carved Wood House Sculpture, Papua New Guinea, h. 169 in., Prov.: H.M. Lissauer, Melbourne; Greg LaChapelle, Santa Fe; to current owner.

Pr. Chinese Hardwood Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs, Qing (1648-1911), Prov.: Estate of Restaurateur Luo Yapquan (1917-2009), Flushing and Miami.

Chinese Hardwood Altar Table, Qing (1644-1911), w. 71 in., Prov.: Estate of Restaurateur Luo Yapquan (1917-2009), Flushing and Miami.

Three Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars, Qing (1644-1911), h. 11 1/2 in., Prov.: Estate of Edwina Reisfeld, New Orleans.

Chinese Blue Gauze Summer Dragon Robe, Ji Fu, Qing (1644-1911), w. 77 1/8 in.

Near Pr. of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ovoid Jars, Qing (1644-1911), h.

9 1/2 and 10 in., Prov.: Estate of Edwina Reisfeld, New Orleans.

Chinese Jadeite Inset Black Lacquer Screen, early 20th c., h. 65 3/4 in.

Chinese Porcelain Hu Vase, probably 19th c., h. 17 3/8 in.

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