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Winter Fine Art & Antique Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-13
Fine Paintings
14-28
29-43
44-58
59-73
74-88
89-95
Works on Paper
96-120
121-145
146-170
171-195
196-217
Sculpture
218-227
Russian Arts
228-237
238
Furniture
239-248
249-258
259-268
269-278
279-288
289-293
Decorative Arts
294-303
304-313
314-323
324-333
334-338
Silver
339-348
349-358
359-366
Fine Estate Jewelry
367-376
377-386
387-396
397-406
407-416
417-419
Porcelain and Ceramics
420-429
430-439
440-449
450-459
460-469
Glass
470-479
480-481
Orientalia
482-491
492-493
Carpets
494-503
504-513
514-521
Books and Ephemra
522-536
537-551
552-566
567-581
582-591
Antique Valentines
592-601
602-611
612-621
622-631
632-641


Naive Rondel, Anglo-Irish, circa 18th Century

14. Naive Rondel, Anglo-Irish, circa 18th Century


Oil on milk glass, framed under original rolled glass in a circular brown velvet frame. Simple image of a town depicts a village church with people walking nearby. Flat painting style could be described as "naive" or self-taught; with very good attention to small details of the scene. Round, white glass on which the painting is done is concave to give the illusion of depth. No signature found. Frame is moss green velvet that has faded to brown. Painting measures apprx 13-1/4" diameter, with frame, apprx 19" diameter.

400/600 Sold: $345.00

Charles Théodore Frère (French, 1814-1888)

15. Charles Théodore Frère (French, 1814-1888)


"Entering Cairo". Oil on board, signed lower left, circa 1850's, framed. Finely painted image of a rising sun with background silhouettes of palms and architecture in Cairo. Foreground depicts figures traveling along the Nile river, some on camel. Frame is simple with subdued shell and foliate accents. Verso has three unidentifiable tags. Board measures apprx 6-3/8"H x 12-3/8"W, overall in frame apprx 10-7/8"H x 16-7/8"W. Frère began his career painting French landscapes. During his first trip to Algeria in 1839 he became devoted to the representation of the Muslim world and the Orientalist movement. The Egyptian government gave him the title of "bey", which translates from Turkish "beg", or "lord", a title carried formerly by the senior officers and officials of the Ottoman army. In 1861 he made his final visit to the eastern Mediterranean, traveling in the party of the Empress Eugénie (1826-1920) during the construction and manifestations of Suez Canal.

14,000/18,000

Mariano José Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbó (Spanish/Italian, 1838-1874)

16. Mariano José Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbó (Spanish/Italian, 1838-1874)


Study for "The Hindu Snake Charmer". Oil on canvas, not signed and attributed, not framed. This fairly completed painting appears to be done as a working study for the masterpiece of 1869. Interestingly, the canvas has a seam running across the top from edge to edge; the artist probably used a piece of cloth that was available in order to work through changes he wished to make in the finished piece. The finished piece is in the Walter's Art Gallery in Baltimore. Another version of this subject is found in the Hermitage in Leningrad. (Reference: page 141 of Les Orientalistes de e'cecole Italianne by Caroline Juler; the painting in Baltimore). Measures apprx 10-1/2"H x 24-3/4"W.

6,000/8,000 Sold: $4,600.00

Jean Jacques Henner (French, 1829-1905)

17. Jean Jacques Henner (French, 1829-1905)


"A Red Haired Beauty". Oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas apprx 18" x 14" (45.7 x 35.6 cm). On original stretcher with newer metal-leafed frame. Provenance: purchased May 26th, 1992, from Christie's New York, lot number 120.

5,000/7,000 Sold: $4,600.00

Daniel Ridgway Knight (American, 1839-1924)

18. Daniel Ridgway Knight (American, 1839-1924)


"Sair d'Automne". Beautiful full length portrait depicts a local French girl standing with a flower cart in the artists' garden terrace with a view of the Seine in the distance. Signed and dated Paris, 1921 in lower right corner, as well as back of stretcher. Measures apprx 45" x 34-1/2". Framed with simple, carved, light gold antiqued frame in an "Impressionist" finish. This painting has all of the features essential to the artist's work: beautiful young girl, colorful floral surroundings, romantic dreamy setting, large size format.

150,000/250,000

Unknown Artist (Continental, late 19th Century)

19. Unknown Artist (Continental, late 19th Century)


Three cherubs. Oil on canvas, framed. Rococco themed painting depicts three sweet putti with curly hair and small wings. In a cloudy setting, they play with flowers that they appear to be casting down to a mortal world. Canvas measures apprx 20"H x 23-1/2"W. With gold twist and red painted wood frame, entire item measures apprx 26-1/4" x30-1/4".

300/500 Sold: $793.50

Unknown Artist (Continental School, circa 19th Century)

20. Unknown Artist (Continental School, circa 19th Century)


Mythological Scene. Oil on board, framed. Scene depicts an armor clad male figure tended by a woman and water nymph while winged cherubs and putti play with floral garlands. Measures apprx 15-1/2"H x 19-1/2"W. With ornate frame of carved fruits and flowers, entire piece measures apprx 27"H x 31"W.

1,000/2,000 Sold: $920.00

A Pair of Miniature Paintings on Ivory, circa 19th Century

21. A Pair of Miniature Paintings on Ivory, circa 19th Century


Wonderful paintings on ivory, set into bronze bay leaf liner, under glass and in black wood frames. Images of "La Cage", scenes of a bird and cage, one with a man and woman, the other in a group, admiring the nest and baby birds. Each image apprx 2-1/2"T x 3-1/2"W, in frames apprx 5-1/4"T x 5-7/8"W. Both signed illegibly lower right.

400/600 Sold: $379.50

R. Hoard (American, early 19th Century)

22. R. Hoard (American, early 19th Century)


Still Life with Fruit and Basket. Oil on board, framed under curved glass. Oval image depicts a tipped basket spilling out grapes and peaches. Execution is in the "folk art" style as still life is very flat and shapes are stylized. Signed on lower right. Board measures apprx 13-3/4"H x 19-3/4"W. With wooden frame, measures apprx 16"H x 22"W.

300/500 Sold: $92.00

German School, circa 19th Century

23. German School, circa 19th Century


"Still Life With Flowers". Oil on canvas, unsigned. A riot of flowers in full bloom and fruit sit in a darkened architectural niche. Canvas apprx 40" x 30-1/4". Overall with gilded carved frame apprx 47" x 37".

10,000/15,000

E. Acerbi (Italian, late 19th/early 20th Century)

24. E. Acerbi (Italian, late 19th/early 20th Century)


"Pisa". Oil on panel, signed lower right and dated 1923 along with the title "Pisa". A figure walks on a distant road. Unframed, panel apprx 7-1/2" x 12-3/4". Verso has tacked hook.

150/200 Sold: $293.25

Charles Grafton Dana (American, 1843-1926)

25. Charles Grafton Dana (American, 1843-1926)


"Amor Ben Assen, Tunis, 1897". Oil on artist's board, signed upper right, inscribed on verso and dated. The artist lived in Florida in the late 19th Century and was part of the St. Augustine Art Colony along with such artists as Otto Henry Bacher, Marie à Becket and George Seavey. Dana traveled in the Mediterranean in 1897 and created several works and studies which fall under the category of Orientalist School, however the artist is mostly know for his American landscapes. Artist's board apprx 8-5/8" x 6-2/8", overall with frame apprx 10-1/4" x 8".

300/500 Sold: $379.50

Carl Rasmussen (Danish, 1841-1893)

26. Carl Rasmussen (Danish, 1841-1893)


Boats at Dock. Oil on canvas, framed. Scene depicts four docked boats under a light blue sky. The ocean water reflects their bright colors. Signed on lower right. Measures approx. 16"H x 20"W. With gold painted frame, entire item measures apprx 19"H x 23"W.

200/300 Sold: $701.50

Unknown Artist, Continental School, Late 19th Century

27. Unknown Artist, Continental School, Late 19th Century


"Moses". Dramatic painting on canvas, framed, depicts a majestic Moses. Two rays of light beam from his head as a sign of God's favor. He wears a red cloak and his iconic long beard. Fine brush strokes and baroque palette. Signed illegibly on lower right. Stretched on original four key, bracket structure. Verso has two export wax seals. Measures apprx 24" H x 19-1/4"W. With simple frame, entire item measures apprx 27"H x 22-1/2" W.

800/1,200 Sold: $920.00

Unknown Artist (Continental School, Late 19th Century)

28. Unknown Artist (Continental School, Late 19th Century)


Seashore Song. Oil on canvas, framed. Image depicts a young man, playing a lute while resting against rocks on the seashore. He wears a red cap, rolled pants and is barefoot. Beyond him a boat is anchored with more boats sailing in the background. Both sea and sky are bright blue. Brushwork is smooth and highly detailed. Measures apprx 14-1/2"H x 11"W. With gold painted and wood frame, entire item measures apprx 19-1/4"H x 16"W.

300/450 Sold: $701.50

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