Important Fall Estates Auction, Sept. 12 & 13

Neal Auction Company Important Estates Auction • September 12 & 13, 2015

Newcomb College Art Pottery Vase, 1912, Anna Frances Simpson, h. 6 in.

Newcomb College Art Pottery Vase, 1923, Anna Frances Simpson, h. 11 in.

Steele Burden (1900-1995), "At Sunset, Pirogue on the Louisiana Bayou," o/c, 18 x 30 in.

West Indies Carved Mahogany Four Post Bed, early 19th c., h. 92 in., Prov.: Garden District Estate, New Orleans.

American Classical Carved Mahogany Armoire, c. 1820, prob. Louisiana, h. 91 in., Prov.: Houmas House, Burnside, LA; Neal Auction, 2003.

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American Cased Sixth-Plate Daguerreotype of Judah P. Benjamin, early to mid-19th c.

Knute Heldner (1877-1952), "Shrimp Boats," o/c, 24 x 30 in.

Neal Auction Company’s Important Estates Auction September 12 & 13, 2015 Part II, Important Furniture, Period Lighting and Decorative Objects from The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH Period Furniture and Decorations from the c. 1833 Paul La Croix Townhouse, 837 Royal Street, New Orleans Select Masterworks from the D. Benjamin Kleinpeter, Sr. Collection, Baton Rouge Furniture and Decorative Arts from the Historic William Harris House, Natchez Paintings Descended in the Family of Artist Marshall J. Smith, Jr. (1854-1923) Property from Temple Heights, Columbus, MS Property Descended in the Family of New York Socialite Peggy Chew Welch Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts from a Georgia Collection Contemporary Fine Art Deaccessioned from an Important Corporate Collection

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Walter Anderson (1903-1965), "Pompano," c. 1960s, w/c, 11 x 8 in.

Harry Armstrong Nolan (1891-1929), "Woman Wearing a Tignon, Toulouse St., French Quarter," 1928, o/canvas board, 16 x 12 in.

Pr. Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Covered Vases, 18th c., h. 11 3/4 in.

American Neo-Grec Ebonized, Incised and Gilt Decorated Walnut Pedestal, late 19th c., Kilian Brothers, NY, h. 41 in.

American Classical Carved Mahogany Pembroke Table, early 19th c., signed John Wilson, Charleston, w. 38 5/8 in., Prov.: William H. Bates Antiques, NY. 4

George Louis Viavant (18721924), "Goggle-Eye Bream Fish," 1924, w/c, 20 1/4 x 13 3/4 in., Prov.: Kleinpeter Collection.

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers, c. 1790, Boston, w. 41 5/8 in.

American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Center Table, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, w. 39 1/2 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Armchair, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, "Cornucopia" pattern, Prov.: The Service Collection.

Pr. American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Side Chairs c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, "Cornucopia" pattern, Prov.: The Service Collection.

Fine English Gilt Bronze Argand Chandelier, early 19th c., h. 60 in., dia. 26 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

Pr. American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Side Chairs c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, "Cornucopia" pattern, Prov.: The Service Collection.

American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Armchair, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, "Cornucopia" pattern, Prov.: The Service Collection.

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and White Marble Centerpiece, mid-19th c., w. 22 1/2 in., Prov.: Gotlib Collection.

Very Rare American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Sofa, c. 1850-60, attr.

J. H. Belter, NY, "Cornucopia" pattern, w. 86 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

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Antique Italian Grotto Tête-à-Tête, 19th c., h. 29 3/4 in.

English Patinated Bronze Figural Argand Lamp, c. 1840, h. 33 in., Prov.: The Service Collection, Ill.: Gowitt. 19th Century Lighting.

English Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Secretary Bookcase, early 19th c., h. 96 in.

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Neoclassical-Style Carved Marble Bust of Julius Caesar, 19th/20th c., overall h. 71 1/2 in.

Pr. Italian Patinated Bronze Figural Lamps, late 19th c., "M. Amodio Napoli," h. 32 in. Prov.: The Service Collection.

French Patinated Bronze Figure of "Venus de Milo," late 19th c., h. 33 1/2 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

Ida Kohlmeyer (1912-1997), "Cut Out No. 3," 1977, m.m./canvas, 18 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.

Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) for Artcurial, “Danse: Rythme Sans Fin” Pendant Necklace, 18 kt. gold and cloisonné, Prov.: Part of a New Orleans Lady’s Collection of Artists’ Jewelry.

Anne Wilson Goldthwaite (1869-1944), "Young Nude Woman in a Hat," o/c, 25 x 21 in.

Louis Oscar Griffith (1875-1956), "View of the St. Louis Cathedral with Ursuline Nuns," o/c, 30 x 28 1/4 in.

Walter Anderson (1903-1965), "Dancing Billy Goats," wc, 8 1/2 x 11 in., Prov.: By descent in the family of the artist.

Newcomb College Art Pottery Vase, 1916, Anna Frances Simpson, h. 10 in., Ill.: Bragg and Saward. The Newcomb Style.

Newcomb College Art Pottery High Glaze Vase, 1901, Olive Webster Dodd, h. 14 7/8 in., Prov.: Jean Bragg Antiques, New Orleans, 1995.

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American Rococo Carved Walnut Wall Clock, c.

1860, "Geo. J. Henkels," h. 28 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

Pr. Carved Walnut Griffins , c. 1880, with oak columns, h. 27 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

Four French Neoclassical-Style Painted and Carved Giltwood Doors, h. 83 in.

Eight Hollywood Regency-Style Dining Chairs, 20th c., h. 38 1/2 in.

American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood MĂŠridienne, mid-19th c., attr. J. H. Belter, NY, "Grape" pattern, w. 77 1/4 in., Prov.: Neal Auction, 1991.

Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Vargueno-on-Chest, prob. 17th/18th c., w. 42 1/2 in.

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American Renaissance Carved Oak Desk, c. 1880, w. 73 1/2 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

Regency Carved Giltwood Convex Girandole Mirror, c. 1815, h. 47 in., w. 37 in., Prov.: Didier, Inc., New Orleans.

American Classical Carved Mahogany, Gilded and Brass-Mounted Sideboard, early 19th c., w. 73 1/2 in., Prov.: Didier, Inc., New Orleans.

Marshall Joseph Smith, Jr. (1854-1923), "Sunrise" and "Rising Moon," 1879, two o/c, 7 x 5 in.

American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Étagère, c.

1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, h. 88 1/4 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

American Renaissance Burled, Gilt Incised and Ebonized Marquetry Center Table, c. 1870, NY, w. 55 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

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Pr. American Rococo Carved Rosewood Tables, c. 1860-1870, h. 29 1/4 in., Prov.: The Service Collection

American Classical Carved Mahogany Pier Table, early 19th c., w. 44 in., Prov.: Didier, Inc., New Orleans.

American Classical Carved Mahogany Gondola Armchair, early 19th c., attr. Duncan Phyfe workshop, NY, Prov.: Ike Hay, PA; Didier, Inc., New Orleans.

Fine Napoleon III-Style Gilt Metal and Cut Glass Cave Ă Liqueur, 19th/20th c., h. 11 3/8 in.

American Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa, c. 1820, Boston, w. 84 in., Prov.: Didier, Inc., New Orleans.

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Rare American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Piano Chair, 1850-1860, attr. J. H. Belter, Prov.: The Service Collection.

Antique Continental Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirror, 19th c., h. 101 in.

Andres Molinary (1847-1915), “North Shore, Lake Pontchartrain (Fisherman’s Cabin),” 1884, o/c, 24 x 36 in., Prov.: Kleinpeter Collection, Ill.: Pennington. Downriver: Currents of Style in Louisiana Painting 1800-1950.

Southern School, mid-19th c., "Ursule Evelina Haydel," o/c, 35 1/2 x 25 1/2 in.

English Bronze and Patinated Bronze Argand Lamp, c. 1835-40, poss.

James Smethurst, h. 36 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

American Late Classical Mahogany Pier Table, c. 1830, labeled Deming & Bulkley, NY, w. 42 in., Prov.: Neal Auction, 2004.

American Federal Mahogany Astragal End Work Table, c.

1810, w. 26 1/4 in.

American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Parlor Table, mid19th c., attr. J. & J. W. Meeks, NY, w.

46 1/4 in., Prov.: Neal Auction, 1992.

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Regency Carved Mahogany Cellarette, c. 1810, w. 29 in., Prov.: Sotheby's, 2003.

Pr. Italian Belle Époque Jeweled, Silvered Bronze, Rock Crystal and Amethyst Chandeliers, dia. 33 in.

Louis XVI-Style Painted and Gilt Trumeau, early 20th c., 63 x 44 in.

Pr. Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra, c. 1815, h. 18 1/4 in., dia. 7 1/2 in.

Margaret "Peggy" Astor Drayton Reventlow (1915-2014), "Elephant and Turbaned Lady," 1964, l. 46 in., Prov.: Welch Estate.

Specimen Marble and Iron Table, Ilana Goor (b. 1936), w. 60 in.

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18 kt. Yellow Gold, Rock Crystal and Jeweled Magnifying Glass.

American Rococo Carved Rosewood Cheval Mirror, c. 1850-60, 70 1/4 x 43 3/4 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

Five-Piece American Coin Silver Presentation Tea Service, Mitchell & Tyler, Richmond, c. 1850.

William IV Carved Mahogany Trolley, early 19th c., w. 48 in.

Pr. Regency Egyptian Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Argand Lamps, c. 1820, poss. William Bullock, h. 13 1/2 in., Prov.: The Service Collection, Ill.: Gowitt. 19th Century Lighting.

Fine George III-Style Inlaid Satinwood Bureau Ă Cylindre in the Adam Taste, 19th c., w. 30 in.

American Classical Carved Mahogany Bookcase, c. 1820, h. 96 in., Prov.: Didier, Inc., New Orleans.

American Classical Ormolu-Mounted, Carved Giltwood, Mahogany, Rosewood, and Brass Inlaid Pier Table, c. 1815-20, prob.

Duncan Phyfe, NY, w. 41 3/4 in., Prov.: Didier, Inc., New Orleans.

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Six American Classical Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, c. 1825, Massachusetts, Prov.: Didier, Inc., New Orleans.

American Federal Carved Mahogany Day Bed, early 19th c., manner of Charles-HonorÊ Lannuier, NY, l. 74 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s, 2000.

American Classical Stenciled, Inlaid, Bronze-Mounted Mahogany and Rosewood Piano Forte, early 19th c., Loud & Brothers, Philadelphia, w. 70 in.

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Wayman Adams (1883-1959), "Portrait of a Negro Woman," o/c, 27 x 19 in., Prov.: Estate of the Artist, Exh.: Hoosier Artists: Family and Friends, 1980.

Beaux Arts Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture, c. 1890, clock h. 23 in., Prov.: Gotlib Collection.

Empire-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Cheval Mirror, 19th c., h. 69 in.

American Gilt Bronze and Brass Solar Chandelier, c. 1850, "Archer & Warner/ Philadelphia," dia. 34 in., Prov.: The Service Collection, Ill.: Gowitt. 19th Century Lighting.

Achille Perelli (1822-1891), "Green-Winged Teal," wc, sh. 27 1/2 x 21 1/4 in., Prov.: Kleinpeter Collection.

Albert Wenk (1863-1934), "Italian Villa, Isle of Capri," o/c, 43 1/2 x 47 1/2 in.

Lo誰s Mailou Jones (1905-1998), "Portrait of a Haitian Woman," 1959, o/canvas board, 20 x 24 in., Prov.: New York Estate.

American Aesthetic Carved and Ebonized Armchair, late 19th c., New York.

American Gothic Carved and Grained Rosewood Dressing Chest, c. 1840, h. 96 1/2 in.

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Antique Chinese or Korean Gilt Bronze Maitreya, h. 7 in.

Rare Chinese Glazed Pottery Bodhisattva, Tang (618-907), h. 7 1/4 in., Prov.: Christie's, 1985.

Chinese Wucai Porcelain Covered Jar, mid-17th c., h. 14 1/4 in., Prov.: China House of Arts, 1982; New Orleans Estate.

Pr. Chinese Export Porcelain Pseudo-Tobacco Leaf Plates, 18th c., dia. 9 1/4 in.

Korean Inlaid Celadon Stoneware Bowl, Goryeo (918-1392), dia. 8 in., Prov.: Sotheby's, 1983.

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Chinese Iridescent Green Glazed Pottery Dog, Han (206 BCE-220 CE), l. 12 1/2 in., Prov.: Anthony J. Allen, New Zealand, 1999.

Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha, 17th c., h. 6 in.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Dish, late Ming (1368-1644), dia. 15 1/8 in., Prov.: New Orleans Estate.

Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Mahakala, 19th c., h. 6 3/8 in.

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain "Sanduo" Bowl, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795), dia. 5 7/8 in., Prov.: Doyle, NY. Chinese Junyao Stoneware "Bubble" Bowl, Song/Yuan (960-1368), dia. 4 3/8 in., Prov.: Eldred's, 1984.

Pr. Chinese Bronze Figures of Longn端 and Shancai, Ming (1368-1644), h. 5 7/8 in.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain "Lotus Bouquet" Dish, Ming (13681644), dia. 12 3/4 in., Prov.: Wilson Family; Clifford Everett Hale Whitlock, New Haven; New England Collector; current owner.

Chinese Anhua Decorated Blue and White Porcelain Footed Dish, Yuan (1271-1368), dia. 4 1/2 in., Prov.: Wilson Family; Clifford Everett Hale Whitlock, New Haven; New England Collector; current owner.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Sleeve Vase, mid-17th c., h. 15 1/2 in.

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Robert "Bob" Huff (1945-2014), "Nevsky Portico," 1991, m.m., 116 x 47 x 7 in.

Irena Konova (20th c.), "Doorway," m.m./canvas, 68 x 48 in.

Kenneth Noland (1924-2010), "Plaid," 1978, m.m./ paper, 19 1/2 x 23 in.

Hunt Slonem (b. 1951), "Blue Pearl," 2013, o/c, 39 3/4 x 60 in.

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James Lamantia (1923-2011), "Sunset Landscape," 1966, o/c, 42 x 47 in.

Ellen Steinfeld (20th c.), "Primeval Garden," 1984, acrylic/wood, 66 x 56 x 6 in.

George Bauer Dunbar (b. 1927), "Coin du Lestin," m.m./board, 32 x 28 in.

Will Henry Stevens (1881-1949), "Abstract Landscape in Blue," 1945, o/c, 15 1/2 x 13 1/2 in., Prov.: Artist's estate; Blue Spiral Gallery, Asheville, NC.

Peter Max (b. 1937), "Statue of Liberty," 1992, o/c, 72 x 36 in.

George Rodrigue (1944-2013), "Blue Dog Looking for a Home," c. 1995, acrylic/canvas, 60 x 50 in.

Albert Paley (b. 1944), "Chrysalis Vessel #1," 1994, steel sculpture, h. 61 in., Prov.: Galerie Simone Stern, New Orleans.

Ida Kohlmeyer (1912-1997), "Cluster #1," 1973, o/c, 68 x 104 in., Exh.: Painting in the South: 1564-1980, Virginia Museum, 1983.

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Jacques-Martin Ferrières (1893-1972), "Le Port à Collioures [sic]," o/c, 24 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.

Jack Hastings (1925-2013), "Street Scene with Figures," 1953, o/c, 36 x 30 in.

American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Meridienne, c. 1850-60, w. 71 1/2 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

James Michalopoulos (b. 1951), "Houmus Grecus," 1996, o/c, 28 x 22 in.

Jean Seidenberg (b. 1930), “Portrait of Mignon Faget,” 1959, o/c, 29 x 35 in.

Pair of Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Repousse Vegetable Dishes, c. 1890, Prov.: Descended in the Family of Copper Magnate Marcus Daly.

French Provincial Walnut Bombé Commode, prob. 18th c., w. 47 1/4 in.

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David Webb 18 kt. Yellow Gold Bull’s Head Belt Buckle.

George Rodrigue (1944-2013), "Through the Lavender Woods," 1992, oil and acrylic/c, 20 x 30 in.

French Empire-Style Bronze and Malachite Corbeille, h. 36 in.

George Rodrigue (1944-2013), "Crawfish Salesman," c. 1988, o/c, 24 x 18 in.

Pr. American Classical Carved Mahogany Armchairs, c. 1820, Boston, Prov.: Didier, Inc., New Orleans.

American Late Classical Bronze-Mounted Rosewood and Gilt Pier Table, c. 1830, attr. Meeks, NY, w. 44 in., Prov.: Didier, Inc., New Orleans.

American Late Federal Inlaid Mahogany Armoire, c.

1800-1810, Louisiana, h. 83 3/4 in., Ill.: Holden, Bacot, et al. Furnishing Louisiana.

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, late 18th/ early 19th c., w. 64 3/8 in., Prov.: Kleinpeter Collection.

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American or English Blown Glass Trumpet Vase, late 19th/early 20th c., h. 38 1/4 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

Good Set of 12 American Sterling Silver Chargers, Norbert Mfg. Co., 20th c.

Marvin Lipofsky (b. 1938), “Stockholm Series #11,” c. 1989-1991, mold-blown glass, h. 14 in.

Cartier 18 kt. Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Frog Brooch.

Baroque-Style Carved Walnut Griffin Mirror, c. 1900-1920, h. 39 1/4 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

Francis X. Pavy (b. 1954), "Carencro, Louisiana," 1989, o/c, 48 x 36 in., Exh.: Peinture de Francis Pavy, Artiste de Louisiane, Rennes Music Festival, France, 1990.

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Sicilian Baroque-Style Églomisé Mirror, h. 41 1/2 in.

American Classical Carved Mahogany Dining Table, early 19th c., Boston, "Croome Maker," closed w. 48 in.

Alvyk Boyd Cruise (1909-1988), “Burgundy St., French Quarter," 1937, w/c, 15 x 21 in., Prov.: Gift of the artist to Bessie Jones; thence by descent.

Pr. American Renaissance Carved Oak Hall Chairs, late 19th c., Prov.: The Service Collection.

Pr. Empire-Style Carved Mahogany Ebonized and Gilded Fauteuils, 19th c.

Very Rare American Rococo Carved Rosewood Footstool, mid 19th c., w. 19 in., Prov.: The Service Collection.

Alvyk Boyd Cruise (1909-1988), “Family Tomb, City of the Dead, New Orleans," w/c, 21 x 15 in., Prov.: Gift of the artist to Bessie Jones; thence by descent.

American Aesthetic Carved and Ebonized Settee, late 19th c., NY, w. 64 in.

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