September 13 & 14 Auction Highlights

Neal Auction Company Important Estates Auction September 13 & 14, 2014

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1. Marie Atkinson Hull (American/Mississippi, 1890-1980), “Still Life of Magnolias,” o/canvas board, sd, 20 x 24 in.

2. Newcomb College Art Pottery Vase, 1925, Sadie Irvine, h. 4 1/4 in.

3. George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, 1944-2013), “Bear with Me: White,” 1997, m.m./silkscreen, 22 x 32 in., Prov.: Gift of the artist.

4. Knute Heldner (Swedish/New Orleans, 1875-1952), “Southern Tranquility (Courtyard behind Preservation Hall),” 1945, o/c, sd, 28 x 42 in.

5. Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Centerpiece, midto-late 19th c., w. 21 5/8 in.

6. Rare Natchez Coin Silver Ladle, Robert Haughton, act. c. 1819-1829, l. 13 7/8 in.

7. Anglo Colonial Carved Rosewood Sofa, early 19th c., w. 93 in.

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8. New Orleans Medallion Coin Silver Cup, E. A. Tyler, act. 1832-1879, h. 3 1/8 in.

9. American Classical Mahogany Armoire, early 19th c., probably New York, h. 88 in.

10. American Classical Carved Mahogany Sideboard, early 19th c., w. 73 in.

11. Regency Carved Mahogany Étagère, early 19th c., h. 48 1/2 in.

Important Estates Auction September 13 & 14, 2014 FEATURING: 18th and 19th Century American, French and English antiques, Southern paintings, historical material and decorative arts especially consigned by discerning collectors, estates and institutions including: Property from the “Villa Rose� Collection of Grace Collins Lindblom, Orlando, FL Estate of Esteemed Antiquarian, Major Philip St. George Ambler IV, Charleston, SC and Pass Christian, MS Succession of Mary Quaid Flick, Old Metairie, LA Succession of Dorothy Lightman Mintz, New Orleans Property Descended in the Family of Edvidge Marie Fortier, New Orleans Property Descended in the Reiss Family, New Orleans, LA and Asheville, NC Property of Others

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Special Saturday Preview, September 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Evening Preview Reception, Thursday, September 11, 5 to 7 p.m.

AUCTION SCHEDULE Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine Street Sunday, September 14, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street

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1. Knoxville Coin Silver Tongs, Samuel Bell, wc, 1819-1852, l. 6 1/8 in.

2. American Classical Carved Mahogany Tea Table, early 19th c., attr. Anthony Quervelle, Philadelphia, dia. 35 in.

3. Italian Porcelain Wall Plaque, 19th c., “Madonna of the Olive,” sd, 17 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.

4. Chinese Opaque Turquoise Glass Bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), w. 10 1/4 in.

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5. Sister Gertrude Morgan (American, New Orleans, 1900-1980), “And I saw another mighty angel… Rev. 10,” wc, sd, 15 x 19 3/4 in., Prov.: By descent in a New Orleans family.

6. American Classical Carved Mahogany Four Post Bed, c. 1825-30, probably Philadelphia, w. 51 in., Ill: Boor. Philadelphia Empire Furniture. 2006, pp. 506-507.

7. Pr. of American Gilt Bronze Five-Light Candelabra, mid-19th c., probably Cornelius & Co., Philadelphia, h. 17 1/2 in.

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8. Group of First Period Worcester “French Green” Porcelain Tableware, c. 1770-1780, probably Giles workshop, largest l. 10 1/2 in.

9. George III Mahogany Camelback Sofa, late 18th c., w. 84 1/2 in.

10. Continental Bronze Figure of Venus on a Tortoise, late 19th/early 20th c., manner of James Pradier, now a lamp, overall h. 12 1/2 in.

Attr. Giuseppe Recco (Italian, 1634-1695), “Still Life of Flowers and Fruit,” o/c, 48 1/2 x 61 1/2 in., Prov.: Lindblom Collection.

Fine Set of Twelve Royal Worcester Polychrome Painted Porcelain Dessert Plates, six sd “R. Sebright” and six sd “W. Bee” dia. 8 3/4 in.

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Fine and Rare American Renaissance Bronze-Mounted, Shell Inlaid, Rosewood, Ebonized and Marquetry Center Table, c. 1870, New York, marquetry by J. Cremer, h. 30 in.

Continental Bronze Bacchanal Figural Group, early 19th c., sd, overall h. 30 in., Prov.: Lindblom Collection.

Fine Louis XVI-Style Bronze-Mounted Kingwood Vitrine, c. 1920, manner of Henry Dasson (French, 1825-1896), w. 30 1/4 in., Prov.: Lindblom Collection.

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1. Pr. of Monumental Venetian Polychrome Painted and Faux Shell Veneered Carved Wood Blackamoors, 19th c., h. 71 1/2 in.

2. Pr. of Louis-Philippe Gilt Bronze and Tôle Candelabra, c. 1840, h. 23 in.

3. Theodore Sidney Moise (America/New Orleans, 1808-1885), “Marie Francoise Jeanne Fortier,” 1873, o/c, sd, 30 x 25 in., Prov.: By descent in the family of the sitter.

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4. Attr. Gustave Eiffel (French, 1832-1923), cast-iron architectural element, h. 36 in.

8. Large Art Nouveau Majolica Bottle Vase, early 20th c., h. 28 in.

5. Georges Récipon (French, 1860-1920), “Androcles,” bronze, sd, h. 21 in.

9. American Classical Carved Mahogany Marble Top Cabinet, early 19th c., Baltimore, h. 32 in.

6. Italian School, late 19th c., “Moorish Beauty with Guard,” wc, sd, sh. 21 3/4 x 14 5/8 in.

7. American Rococo Carved Rosewood Center Table, mid-19th c., attr. Alexander Roux, New York, w. 46 in.

Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927), “Breezy Day, Gloucester Harbor,” o/panel, sd, 12 x 16 in., Prov.: St. Louis, MO Estate.

Henryk Kossowski (Polish, 1855-1921), “Retour de Pêche,” bronze, sd, h. 45 in.

Pr. of George II-Style Carved and Painted Giltwood Consoles, manner of William Kent, marble top, w. 47 1/2 in. (Showing 1 of 2).

Italian Parcel Gilt and Mahogany Commode, c. 1825, w. 51 1/2 in.

Fine Continental Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirror, 18th c., 57 1/2 x 44 in., Prov.: Lindblom Collection.

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1. Joseph d’Aste (Italian/Parisian, 1881-1945), “Le Bouc Traqué,” bronze, h. 15 in.

2. Pr. of Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze SevenLight Candelabra, h. 27 in., Prov.: Lindblom Collection.

3. South Central Agricultural Society Coin Silver Premium Cup, Edmund J. Johnston, Macon, GA, wc. 1850, h. 3 1/8 in.

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4. Pr. of Chinese “Blanc-de-Chine” Libation Cups, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), stands, overall h. 4 3/4 in.

8. American Aesthetic Inlaid Mahogany, Rosewood, Marquetry, Mother-of Pearl and Mixed Metal Table, mid-19th c., w. 32 1/2 in.

5. Art Deco Patinated Bronze Centerpiece, c. 1925, sd, h. 10 in.

9. Louis XVI–Style Bronze-Mounted Kingwood Gueridon, late 19th c., dia. 21 in.

6. Anglo-Colonial Carved Hardwood Campaign Chest, 19th c., h. 47 1/2 in.

10. American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Games Table, c. 1800, w. 36 1/2 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s, 1977.

7. Bernard Fuchs (American, 1932-2009), “Jelly Roll Morton with Women of Storyville,” o/c, sd, 40 x 32 in 8

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Pr. French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Four-Light Candelabra, early 19th c., h. 33 in.

Fine Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Kingwood Bureau Rognon, w. 56 1/2 in., Prov.: Lindblom Collection.

Studio of Guido Reni (Italian, 1575-1645), “Cherub Distributing Flowers, Seen through an Oculus,” mid-17th c., o/c, 24 x 27 1/2 in., Prov.: Lindblom Collection.

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

Pr. of Neoclassical-Style Crème Peinte and Parcel Gilt Carved Wood Jardinières, probably French, h. 30 in. (showing 1 of 2).

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1. Pr. of Louis XIV-Style Patinated Bronze Figural Chenets, 19th c., h. 42 in.

2. McKenney (1785-1859) and Hall (17931868), History of the Indian Tribes of North America, 1855, 2 vols, octavo.

3. French Empire-Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Seven-Light Chandelier, h. 40 in.

4. Pr. of Louis XIV-Style Carved Giltwood Fauteuils.

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5. Late George III Silverplate-Mounted Ebonized Portable Desk, late 18th/early 19th c., h. 37 1/2 in.

6. Aristido Petrilli (Italian/Florence, 1868after 1900), “Beatrix, Princess of Tuscany,” sd, marble base, overall h. 64 1/2 in.

7. Important Russian Neoclassical-Style, Gilt Bronze-Mounted and Burl Walnut Inlaid Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre, h. 47 in.

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8. George III Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard, c. 1790, h. 35 1/4 in.

9. American Federal Inlaid Tallcase Clock, early 19th c., h. 95 in.

School of Saint Mémin (French/American, 1785-1852), “Judge Hugh Nelson” and “His Wife Eliza Kinloch,” charcoal and pastel/paper, sight 20 3/4 x 14 3/4 in.

Attr. Gustave Eiffel (French, 1832-1923), monumental cast-iron architectural element, h. 61 in.

Six American Classical Mahogany Side Chairs, early 19th c., attr. Anthony Quervelle, Philadelphia.

American Classical Mahogany Pier Table, c. 1820, Philadelphia, w. 44 3/4 in.

Pr. American Classical Mahogany Side Chairs, early 19th c., attr. Duncan Phyfe, New York.

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1. Newcomb College Art Pottery Vase, 1928, Sadie Irvine, h. 9 5/8 in.

4. Venetian Rococo Style Painted Mirror, late 19th c., h. 66 in.

7. A.D. Greer (American/Texas, 1904-1998), “Texas Bluebonnets,” o/c, sd, 24 x 36 in.

2. James “Mac” Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1907-1998), “Woodpeckers,” 1990, o/masonite, sd, 24 1/2 x 16 1/2 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist.

5. Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988), “Church Procession,” o/board, sd, 16 x 23 3/4 in., Prov.: By descent in a New Orleans family.

8. Fine George III Carved Mahogany Armchair, c. 1770.

3. Sandor Bernath (Hungarian/American, 1892-1984, act. Charleston, 1937-1948), “St. Michael’s Church,” 1948, wc, sd, 19 3/8 x 17 in.

6. William Aiken Walker (American/South Carolina, 1838-1921), “Cotton Picker,” o/academy board, sd, 8 1/8 x 4 in.

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9. Rare American Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Grand Harmonicon, c. 1830, attr. Francis Hopkinson Smith, Baltimore, 25 glass vessels, prob. Amelung Glassworks, h. 38 1/2 in.

10. American Federal Tiger and Birdseye Maple Bowfront Chest, early 19th c., h. 44 in.

American Gilt Stenciled Tôle Three-Light Argand Chandelier, c. 1830-1845, h. 18 in.

French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Inlaid Kingwood and Mahogany Collector’s Cabinet, 19th c., h. 39 in.

Charles Giroux (French/Louisiana, c. 1828-1885, act. New Orleans, 18681885), “Boaters on the Bayou,” o/c, sd, 24 x 34 in., Prov.: W. E. Groves Collection, New Orleans, Exh.: Norton Art Gallery, 1981.

George II Carved Mahogany Slab Table, mid-18th c., w. 53 in.

Boyd Alvyk Cruise (American/New Orleans, 1909-1988), “F.L. Lebon Dye Works, 328 Bourbon Street,” 1953, wc, 14 x 18 in., Prov.: Descended in a Louisiana family, Exh.: Historic New Orleans Collection, 1976.

West Indies Carved Hardwood Sideboard, 19th c., h. 57 in.

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1. Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945), “Floral Still Life with Bird and Bronze Bowl,” o/c, sd, 30 1/4 x 25 in.

2. Theodore Robinson (American, 18521896), “Cottages beside a Path,” o/canvas board, sd, 9 x 6 1/8 in., Prov.: Dunedin, FL estate.

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3. Manner of Daniel Seghers (Flemish, 15901661), “Woman Surrounded by a Floral Cartouche,” 18th/19th c., o/c, 30 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.

4. Anglo-Indian Inlaid Rosewood Portable Writing Desk, mid-19th c., w. 15 1/2 in.

5. Anglo-Indian Antler Horn and Sandalwood Tea Caddy, early-to-mid 19th c., Vizagapatam, India, h. 7 in.

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6. Louis XVI Inlaid Rosewood and Bois Satine Desserte, c. 1790, h. 33 in.

7. Anglo-Colonial Carved Hardwood Campaign Chest, 19th c., h. 47 1/2 in.

8. German School, c. 1900, “Crown Prince of Prussia,” o/c, 87 3/4 x 45 3/4 in.

Natchez Coin Silver Waste Bowl, Emile Profilet, act. c. 1823-1868, h. 4 5/8 in.

Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903), “Grand-mère (Effet de Lumière),” 1889, etching, sight 7 1/2 x 10 5/8 in.

Savannah Coin Silver Coffee and Tea Service, Frederick Marquand, c. 1820, coffee pot h. 11 3/4 in.

Newcomb College Art Pottery High Glaze Vase, 1901, Harriet Joor, h. 12 in.

Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode, late 18th c., w. 34 in.

Pr. of Italian Renaissance Revival Carved and Gilded Curule Chairs, 19th c., w. 38 in. (Showing 1 of 2).

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1. French Giltwood and Brass Triple Singing Bird Automaton, c. 1920, h. 22 1/2 in.

2. Bobome (French, 19th/20th c.), “Beauty in a Floral Robe,” sd, h. 26 in.

3. KPM Porcelain Plaque of Woman and Cat, c. 1900, impressed mark, 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.

4. Continental Cast-Iron Figure of Bacchus, 19th c., h. 25 5/8 in.

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5. Sadie Irvine (American/New Orleans, 18871970), “Moonlit Sailboat,” woodblock, sd, 15 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.

8. Alberta Kinsey (American/New Orleans, 1875-1952), “French Quarter Courtyard,” o/c on masonite, sd, 20 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.

6. Pr. of Samson Famille Rose Porcelain Urns, probably 19th c., h. 21 in.

9. Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-1997), “Cut Out W #1,” 1977, o/c on wood, sd, 28 1/4 x 19 3/4 in.

7. Alberta Kinsey (American/New Orleans, 1875-1952), “Still Life of Daffodils and Daisies,” o/board, sd, 18 1/4 x 14 in.

10. American Federal Mahogany Work Table, early 19th c., Philadelphia, h. 28 in.

11. Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), “Witness,” 1998, o/c, sd, 60 x 72 in.

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Walter Inglis Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1903-1965), “Winter Bracken with Leaves,” wc, 8 1/2 x 11 in.

Alfred L. Boisseau (French/American, 1823-1901), “Woman with a Basket on Her Head in a Tropical Landscape,” 1866, o/c, sd, 13 x 9 1/2 in.

Orville Bulman (American/Florida, 1904-1978), “Lutte à la Corde,” o/board, sd, 7 3/4 x 10 in., Prov.: Private Collection, Memphis, TN. Shearwater Pottery Plate, c. 1950, Walter Anderson, dia. 8 in., Prov.: Memphis art patron Louise Lehman

Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/Louisiana, 1912-1997), “Circus Series, 85-2,” 1985, m.m./c, sd, 32 x 31 1/2 in.

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1. Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Antinous as a Deity, probably 19th c., h. 17 7/8 in., Prov.: Ex-collection Joseph Sorger.

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4. Erte (Russian/French, 1892-1990), “Hera and Zeus with a Peacock,” 1989, 3-piece bronze, h. 16 in., Prov.: Dyansen Gallery, New Orleans, LA.

2. China Trade, 19th c., “Ladies in Garden” and “Figures at Table,” oils on canvas, 18 x 23 1/2 in.

5. Italian Carved Walnut Revolving Piano Seat, 19th c., h. 25 1/2 in.

3. Pr. of Monumental Louis XVI-Style Carved Giltwood and “Wedgwood” Two-Light Sconces, 19th c., h. 46 in.

6. Regency Chinoiserie Gilt and Black Lacquered Quartetto Tables, early 19th c., w. 21 1/2 in.

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7. English Cast Iron Terrarium on Stand, 19th c., h. 46 in.

8. Federal Inlaid Mahogany Cellarette on Stand, 19th c., h. 36 in.

9. Marble Figural Group of Psyche and Cupid, 19th c., after Antonio Canova, overall h. 43 3/4 in.

10. Venetian Carved and Painted Gondola Armchair, 19th c..

English Carved Mahogany Cellarette, mid-19th c., w. 35 in.

Josef Lauer (Austrian, 1818-1881), “Still Life with Flowers and Fruit,” o/c, 23 1/2 x 29 1/2 in., Prov.: Lindblom Collection.

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze-Mounted Imari Porcelain Bowl, 19th c., h. 12 1/8 in., Prov.: Lindblom Collection.

Italian Neoclassical Argente´ Carved Center Table, 19th c., h. 23 in.

Fine George III Carved Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, late 18th c., h. 87 in.

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1. Chinese Green and Russet Jade Camel, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), w. 6 3/8 in.

2. Assembled Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Partial Dinner Service, late 18th c., tureen w. 11 1/4 in.

3. Chinese Celadon and Russet Jade “Scholar’s Mountain,” Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 5 5/8 in.

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4. Hunt Slonem (American/Louisiana, b.

1951), “Asleep in the Race,” 2008, o/wood, sd, 30 x 24 in.

8. Pr. of Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vases, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 7 in., Prov.: Estate of Dorothy Mintz.

5. Chinese Copper Red Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 9 3/4 in.

9. Rare Chinese Ceremonial Red Silk Damask Armored Jacket, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), w. 35 in.

6. Chinese Yellow Jade Brush Rest, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), w. 3 1/2 in.

10. Shearwater Pottery Bowl, c. 1947, Mac Anderson, dia. 8 in.

7. Chinese White and Russet Jade Libation Cup, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), w. 4 3/4 in.

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Walter Inglis Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1903-1965), “Pelican and Waves (Horizontal Pelican),” linocut/wallpaper, 19 x 45 in.

Robert M. Rucker (American/Louisiana, 1932-2001), “French Quarter Jazz Club,” o/c, sd, 23 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.

George Dureau (American/New Orleans, 1930-2014), “Robert Mapplethorpe as a Satyr,” 1983, charcoal, sd, sight 38 x 20 in.

Gilbert Franklin (American, 19192004), “Venus on the Rocks,” 1992, bronze, h. 15 1/2 in. Prov.: Long Point Gallery, Provincetown, MA.

George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, 19442013), “The Sun Shines on Me,” 2003, acrylic/ canvas, sd, 16 x 12 in.

George Valentine Dureau (American/New Orleans, 1930-2014), “Beach Scene,” o/c, 74 1/4 x 95 in.

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1. Newcomb College High Glaze Art Pottery Vase, 1898, Mazie T. Ryan, h. 9 3/4 in.

2. George Henry Clements (American/Louisiana, 1854-1935), “Two Boats on the Shore,” 1899, wc, sd, 10 1/8 x 14 1/8 in.

3. Thomas Bigelow Craig (American, 18491924), “Return from the Pasture, October Afternoon,” sd, 18 1/4 x 26 in., Prov.: New York estate.

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4. Helmut Newton (German/Australian, 1920-2004),”David Lynch and Isabella Rossellini,” 1988, silver gelatin print, 19 x 18 3/4 in.

7. Anne Wells Munger (American/Mississippi, 1862-1945), “French Quarter Courtyard,” o/canvas board, sd, 14 5/8 in.

5. Nashville Coin Silver Tongs, Joseph Thorp Elliston, act. 1797-1820, l. 6 7/8 in.

8. American Classical Carved Mahogany Center Table, c. 1830, Boston, w. 25 in.

6. Pr. of American Classical Mahogany Footstools, c. 1825-1835, New York, possibly Duncan Phyfe. (Showing 1 of 2).

9. American Classical Carved Mahogany Mixing Table, early 19th c., Philadelphia, attr. Anthony Quervelle, h. 39 1/2 in.

10. Italian Carved Walnut Collector’s Cabinet, early 18th c., h. 34 in.

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Eugen von Blaas (Austrian, 1843-1932), “Venetian Beauty on a Balcony,” 1876, o/c, sd, 35 1/4 x 25 1/4 in., Prov.: Bernard Deroche Galleries, Montreal; Private Collection, Ontario; Private Collection, FL.

Pr. of Georgian 18-Inch Library Globes, c. 1833, Smith, London, walnut stands, overall h. 43 1/2 in.

John James Audubon (American, 17851851), “Canada Goose,”The Birds of America, Havell ed., sh. 38 3/4 x 25 5/8 in.

John Genin (French, 1830-1895, act.

New Orleans, 1860-1895), “Louise M’liss Rolling and James Henry Rolling,” o/c, sd, 51 x 36 in., Prov.: By descent in the family of the sitter.

English Carved Mahogany Nine Tube Tall Case Clock, c. 1890, J.J. Elliott, h. 107 in.

Eight French Provincial Carved Walnut and Caned Fauteuils, 18th/19th c.

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