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English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts 02/25/14

English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts 02/25/14

English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts Sale 1484 Tuesday February 25 at 10am

Exhibitions:

Bidding:

Friday February 21 10am-5pm

Cara Bishoff

Saturday February 22 12 noon-5pm

Inquiries: David Walker 267.414.1256 dwalker@freemansauction.com

Sunday February 23 By appointment only Monday February 24 10am-5pm

Tim Andreadis 267.414.1215 tandreadis@freemansauction.com

Catalogue: $35 in the Gallery

Sarah Blattner 267.414.1225 sblattner@freemansauction.com

$41 domestic mail $47 international mail

Inside Front Cover: Lot 204 (detail) Inside Back Cover: Lot 383A (detail) Color images of every lot are available at www.freemansauction.com

Printing by Brilliant Studio Exton, Pennsylvania

267.414.1208 fax: 215.599.2240 cbishoff@freemansauction.com

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Important Information for Buyers Registration

All potential buyers must register for the sale prior to placing a bid.

Registration information may be submitted in person at our reception desk, by fax or through our website at www.freemansauction.com. We will require proof of identification and residence and may require a credit card and/or a bank reference. By registering for the sale, the buyer acknowledges that he or she has read, understood and accepted Freeman’s Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Buyer’s Premium

A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $50,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $50,001 through $1,000,000, and 12% thereafter.

Sales Tax

All items in the catalogue are subject to the 8% Pennsylvania and Philadelphia sales tax. Dealers purchasing for resale must register their tax numbers on current PA forms. Forms should be submitted to our Client Services office on the second floor.

Catalogue Descriptions

All item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided for guidance only. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. If potential buyers are unable to inspect lots in person, our specialists will be happy to prepare detailed Condition Reports on individual lots as quickly as possible. These are for guidance only, and all lots will be sold “as is” as per our Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Bidding

At the sale Registered bidders will be assigned a bidder number and given a paddle for use at the sale. Once the first bid has been placed, the auctioneer asks for higher bids in increments determined by the auctioneer.

To place your bid, simply raise your paddle until the auctioneer acknowledges you. The auctioneer will not mistake a random gesture for a bid.

By phone A limited number of telephone lines are available for bidding by phone through a Freeman’s representative. Phone lines must be reserved in advance. Requests must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the sale.

In writing Bid forms are available in the sale room and at the back of the catalogue. These should be submitted in person, by mail or by fax no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start of the sale. The auctioneer will bid on your behalf up to the limit.

On the internet A fully-illustrated catalogue is available on-line at www.freemansauction.com. Registered bidders may leave absentee bids through the web site and will receive email confirmation of their bid.

Freeman’s is not responsible for errors or failure to execute bids.

Payment

Payment is due within ten (10) working days of the sale. Lots purchased will not be released until we have received full payment. Payment may be made in cash, by check, money order, or debit card. Payments by check must clear the bank before goods will be released.

Removal of Purchases

Deliveries will not be made during the time of the sale unless otherwise indicated by the auctioneer. All items must be paid for and removed within ten (10) working days of the sale. Purchases not so removed may be turned over to a licensed warehouse at the expense and risk of the purchaser.

Shipping and Packing

Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be exclusively that of the purchaser. Upon request, Freeman’s will provide the purchaser with names of professional packers and shippers known to us.

English Furniture & Decorative Arts lots 1-125

1 137500/2 English oak panelled settle The tall panelled back over rectangular lift-top storage chest framed by U-shaped arms.

H: 58, W: 58, D: 21 in. $800-1,200

2 137500/1 Charles II carved oak coffer circa 1680 The rectangular two-plank lift top over three panels to the front, each carved with tulip blossoms, raised on stile legs.

H: 24 1/2, W: 48, D: 19 1/2 in. $800-1,200

3 132415/10 Charles II oak wainscott chair circa 1680 The rectangular back inset with two panels, the upper carved to show “S” shaped tendrils surrounded by bands of chain link carving and surmounted by the carved initials “IH” over downswept arms, one bearing the initials “IH”, over conforming solid seat and turned legs united by stretchers.

H: 44, W: 23, D: 25 in. $1,000-1,500

4 132056/6 William and Mary oak gateleg table late 17th/early 18th century The rectangular top with two Dshaped drop leafs, supported on spiral turned legs.

H: 26, W: 24, D: 11 in. $400-600

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5 132415/11 Two William & Mary oak side chairs circa 1700 and later The larger with barley twist uprights and splat surrounded by s-scrolls, over trapezoidal panelled seat, raised on turned legs united by stretchers; the second with turned uprights and fluted vertical splat, over drop-in trapezoidal seat raised on turned legs and stretchers.

H: 48, W: 20, D: 15 in. (larger) H: 46 W: 18 D: 15 in. (smaller) $1,000-1,500

6 132522/29 William and Mary style black lacquered chinoiserie decorated side table 19th century The rectangular top decorated to show flowers, trees, pagodas etc. in the typical style, above two short drawers, raised on spiral carved legs united by H-form stretcher.

H: 29, W: 39, D: 25 in. $1,500-2,000

8 132522/10 Pair of George II style carved walnut benches 20th century The kidney shaped top with drop-in seat, raised on cabriole legs carved to show masks, terminating in paw feet.

H: 18, W: 36, D: 20 in. $1,200-1,800

7 138071/2 George II Japanned tall case clock mid 18th century, dial signed john brown, liverpool The brass dial with foliate and mask cast spandrels, Roman hours and Arabic minutes, inset calendar dial, subsidiary seconds dial with Arabic numerals, and moon phase signed “John Brown Liverpool�, the sarcophagus hood over case with single door, the door and sides painted with chinoiserie scenes of figures and landscapes, the door with an armorial crest, raised on plinth base and bracket feet.

H: 94, W: 21, D: 12 in. $1,500-2,000

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9 132436/3 George II walnut dressing table 18th century The rectangular top over three drawers, raised on cabriole legs terminating in trifid feet, the top with later applied brass plaque inscribed “Gift of Nellie Wood Downs, Honorary President of the Modern Club Philadelphia Penna.�

H: 28 1/2, W: 37, D: 21 in. provenance: Modern Club, Philadelphia, PA $400-600

10 122496/1 Irish Queen Anne center table frame early 18th century, top later The rectangular dished top over shaped apron centered by an applied scallop shell, raised on leafcarved cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.

H: 27 1/2, W: 31, D: 19 in. $2,500-3,500

11 122496/12 Queen Anne mahogany tray-top tea table The rectangular dished top over shaped apron raised on slender leafcarved cabriole legs terminating in trifid feet.

H: 28 1/2, W: 30, D: 20 1/4 in. $1,200-1,800

12 132025/4 Set of four George II style walnut side chairs The rounded and shaped backs over vasiform splats, drop-in seat, raised on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.

H: 38, W: 17 in. $600-800

13 139067/14 Fine George II parcel gilt mahogany mirror 18th century The broken pediment top centered by a cast brass eagle, the rectangular mirror plate within conforming frame carved to show foliate scrolls, rosettes and shells.

H: 47, W: 33 3/4 in. $800-1,200

14 132446/12 George II walnut and giltwood mirror mid 18th century The rosette carved swan neck pediment centered by a carved giltwood eagle over shaped frame with gilt floral edge enclosing a mirror plate.

H: 55, W: 28 in. $800-1,200

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15 122496/2 George II featherbanded walnut secretaire bookcase mid 18th century and later In two sections, the ogee molded cornice over twin arched panelled mirrored doors carved to show stars, opening to shelves, the lower section with drop-down slope opening to a tooled leather writing surface and a series of pigeon holes, above two short and two long drawers, raised on bun feet.

H: 79, W: 40, D: 24 in. provenance: Stair Gallery, New York $2,500-3,500

16 132522/4 Set of six George III style mahogany dining chairs early 20th century Comprising five side chairs and one armchair, the shaped crestrail carved to show oak leaves and acorns above interlaced vasiform splat and trapezoidal drop-in seat, raised on similarly carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.

H: 39, W: 28, D: 24 in. $1,000-1,500

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17 132522/1 George III mahogany drop-leaf dining table 18th century The rectangular top with dropdown sides, over round tapering legs terminating in pad feet.

H: 27 1/2,. W: 36 , D: 15 1/2 in. (closed) $800-1,200

18 132500/3 George III mahogany wing back arm chair late 18th century The shaped back above overupholstered seat supported on square legs joined by H-form stretcher.

H: 42 1/2, W: 34 1/2, D: 32 in. provenance: From the Estate of Clarence Day $1,000-1,500

19 132500/2 George III carved mahogany side chair 18th century The shaped top rail centered by a double C-scroll and acanthus leaf bordered crest, the acanthus leaf carved ears over fluted stiles, the vasiform backsplat carved with acanthus plumes, above trapezoidal upholstered drop-in seat, on bead and serpentine molded square legs, joined by H-form stretcher.

H: 38 1/2, W: 22, D: 24 in. provenance: From the Estate of Clarence Day $400-600

20 132444/7 Late George III mahogany inlaid secretaire chest circa 1800 The rectangular top over double-oval line inlaid drawer front, sliding and opening to reveal a writing surface and series of drawers and pigeonholes above three long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet.

H: 41, W: 47 1/2, D: 23 in. $800-1,200

21 132483/11 George III walnut and satinwood line inlaid chest The rectangular top above six small drawers over two long graduating drawers, raised on plinth base.

H: 37, W: 41 1/2, D: 20 1/2 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $1,000-1,500

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22 132483/9 George III mahogany and leather top library desk circa 1790 The rectangular top inset with gilt and tooled burgundy leather, above a conforming frieze of three drawers, raised on square tapering legs.

H: 29, W: 61 1/2, D: 39 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $800-1,200

23 132470/2 Set of four George III style mahogany dining chairs 19th century The undulating and openwork crest rail centered by carved paterae, above three pierced vertical splats over U-shaped slip seat supported on square tapering legs.

H: 37 1/2, W: 20, D: 19 in. $800-1,200

24 138164/2 Pair George III style carved and giltwood mirrors 19th century The rectangular mirror plates enclosed within a reticulated scroll and foliate carved frame surmounted by a phoenix at the crest and a lion at the base.

H: 35 1/2, W: 19 in. $1,000-1,500

25 132378/39 George III style walnut stool 20th century The rectangular slip seat in wool upholstery raised on acanthus leaf carved cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.

H: 18, W: 25, D: 18 1/2 in. $300-500

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26 132522/30 George III Chinese Chippendale style carved mahogany partner’s desk late 19th century The rectangular top with scroll and leaf carved edge, over four drawers on one side and two drawers and two dummy drawers on the other, all with fret and scroll carved fronts, raised on eight carved tapering legs united by X-form stretchers.

H: 29, W: 81 1/2, D: 35 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

27 132522/20 George III mahogany tilt-top tea table The circular top with pie-crust edge, over bird-cage action, fluted and acanthus carved baluster column, issuing three leaf and scroll carved downswept legs terminating in ball and claw feet.

H: 28, D: 28 1/2 in. $800-1,200

28 122496/3 Set of eight George III style mahogany dining chairs late 19th/early 20th century Comprising two armchairs and six side chairs, each with carved toprail over openwork splat, above Ushaped stuff-over seat raised on channel molded straight legs joined

by H-form stretcher.

Armchair H: 38 3/4, W: 22 1/2, D: 22 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

30 132522/28 George III satinwood crossbanded and line inlaid mahogany sideboard circa 1800 The bowfront rectangular top over central drawer flanked by a deep drawer on either side, one fitted for bottles, raised on square tapering legs terminating in spade feet.

H: 36. W: 72, D: 26 in. $2,500-3,000

29 131621/91 George II walnut dressing mirror mid-18th century The rectangular mirror plate enclosed in a molded frame, flanked by tapering supports with bone finials, over serpentine case of three drawers with bone pulls, raised on bracket feet.

H: 24 1/2, W: 18 1/4, D: 8 in. $300-500

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31 132522/13 George III mahogany tilt-top tea table The circular top with pie crust edge, over bird-cage action and turned baluster support issuing three acanthus and husk carved downswept legs terminating in pad feet.

H: 29, D: 30 1/2 in. $600-800

32 132376/1 George III mahogany and satinwood inlaid tall case clock late 18th century, the dial signed watson scholfield, altrincham The broken swan neck pediment with urn and flower oval inlay and brass ball finials over arched and glazed panel door flanked by twin inlaid “columns”, the painted dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes below twin hemispheres and moon-phase dial, the spandrels painted with figures, the dial signed “Watson S Scholfield Altrincham”, the case with gothic arched door over square plinth on bracket feet.

H: 93 1/2, W: 22, D: 10 in. $1,200-1,800

33 132338/4 Pair of George III marquetry inlaid mahogany knife boxes Serpentine form with featherbanded edge, the lid inlaid with a shell opening to line-inlaid fitted interior, the underside of lid inlaid with star.

H: 14, W: 8 1/2, D: 12 in. $800-1,200

34 132056/2 George III mahogany card table late 18th century The satinwood line inlaid rectangular fold-over top above single cockbeaded drawer, supported on square tapering legs with fret-carved brackets, the legs terminating in marlborough feet.

H: 29 1/4, W: 36, D: 17 in. $400-600

35 131621/90 Chippendale style carved and giltwood looking glass 20th century The rectangular mirror plate enclosed within a stalactite, C-scroll, and foliate carved frame.

H: 54, W: 30 in. $300-500

36 131693/13 George Il style pine mule chest 18th century with later alterations The rectangular lift-top over three panels and long drawer.

H: 30, W: 47 3/4, D: 20 in. $350-450

37 132056/3 George III mahogany serpentine chest circa 1790 The serpentine top over conforming case of four graduating drawers, raised on bracket feet.

H: 34, W: 42, D: 20 in. $400-600

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38 132338/3 George III mahogany corner cupboard circa 1790 The dentil-molded cornice above twin astragal glazed doors opening to painted interior with three shaped shelves, the lower section with twin paneled doors opening to painted interior with single shelf, supported on ogee bracket feet.

H: 85 1/2, W: 44, D: 20 in. $800-1,200

39 131997/7 George III style mahogany supper table 19th century The shell and leaf carved top with circular reserves, over baluster turned support issuing three downswept legs terminating in pad feet.

H: 28, W: 28 1/4 in. $800-1,200

40 131637/6 Pair of George III style mahogany wing back chairs 19th century The shaped crest flanked by outswept wings over trapezoidal seat and scroll-over arms supported on straight tapering legs joined by H-form stretcher.

H: 40, W: 34, D: 32 in. $1,000-1,500

41 122328/10 George III style mahogany tilt-top table early 19th century The square top with rounded corners over baluster and ringturned support, raised on three outswept legs.

H: 22 3/4, W: 18, D: 18 in. $400-600

42 131164/49 Pair of George III style walnut corner cupboards 20th century The triangular shaped top over conforming case in two parts: the upper section with twin glazed cupboard doors opening to two shelves above lower section with single long drawer over twin paneled doors opening to single shelf interior, raised on squat cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.

H: 77, W: 38, D: 18 in. $800-1,200

43 131175/26 George III mahogany gateleg table 18th century with alterations The rectangular top with drop down sides, raised on tapering cylindrical legs ending in pad feet.

H: 28, W: 34, D; 14 in. $400-600

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44 138085/12 Set of ten George III style mahogany dining chairs late 19th/early 20th century Comprising two arm and eight side chairs, the shaped top rail over interlaced vasiform splat above trapezoidal leather-upholstered slip-seat on cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.

H: 39, W: 26, D: 20 in. $1,500-2,500

45 138059/18 Regency mahogany secretary bookcase early 19th century In two parts: the upper section with reeded cornice over twin glazed cupboard doors; the lower section with secretaire drawer opening to a felt-lined writing surface and a series of pigeonholes and drawers, above three graduated long drawers, terminating in bun feet.

H: 92, W: 43, D: 21 1/2 in. $800-1,200 46 131621/77 George III giltwood mirror late 18th century The rectangular mirror plate enclosed within a C-scroll, acanthus leaf, and foliate carved frame.

H: 52, W: 25 in. $500-700

47 11-1814/26 Early George III mahogany drop leaf table 18th century The circular top with drop down sides, raised on cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet.

H: 27 1/2, W: 40, D: 15 in. (closed). $600-800 48 11-1165/10 Set of four Sheraton style maple armchairs The shield form back over needlework drop-in seat, above fluted tapering legs joined by Hform stretcher.

H: 38, W: 21, D: 15 in. $300-500 49 132378/38 Adam style gesso and giltwood pier mirror 19th century The arched mirror plate enclosed within a conforming egg and dart type molded frame.

H: 60, W: 24 in. $400-600

50 131997/8 George III style mahogany and giltwood mirror The paterae and acanthus carved swan neck pediment centered by a carved giltwood eagle over shaped frame with gilt edge of bellflower husks enclosing a rectangular mirror plate.

H: 61, W: 27 in. $1,000-1,500

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51 132522/33 An elaborately carved set of George II style mahogany dining chairs The acanthus plume-carved crest over cartouche and lattice carved vasiform splat, over drop-in compass seat suported on acanthus leaf carved cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.

H: 44 1/4, W: 24 1/2, D: 22 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000

52 138136/2 George III mahogany gateleg table 18th century The rectangular top with two dropleaves, supported on ring turned and block legs terminating in round tapering feet.

H: 28, W: 29, D: 11 3/4 in. (closed) $800-1,000

53 132522/14 Pair of George III period Hepplewhite style mahogany armchairs 18th century and later The arched crestrail over pierced splat, downswept arms flanking serpentine stuff over seat, raised on square tapering legs joined by Hstretcher.

H: 38, W: 23, D: 22 in. $300-500

56 131621/9 Blockprinted cotton fragment, King George III and Coat of Arms english, circa 1760 Associated giltwood frame of about the same period.

H: 12 1/2, W: 16 3/4 in. (fragment) H: 18, W: 21 3/4 in. (overall) note: A similar fragment (showing the image repeated) is in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, Department of Textiles, Accession # 53.505 $400-600

54 131808/7 Pair of patinated white metal figural candlesticks 19th century Each modeled to depict infant South American natives, the girl holding a fruit basket, the boy with bow and arrows, on ebonized wood bases.

H: 7 1/2, W: 3 3/8 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $300-500

55 132005/40 Group of three Grand Tour gilt metal desk items 19th century Including double inkwell, single inkwell, and tazza, all with colored prints of European sites.

H: 3 1/2, D: 7 in. dia. (tazza) provenance: From the Collection of Margery B. George, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. $400-600

57 131621/15 Framed watercolor, “The Encampment on Thames at Windsor” circa 1880 Apparently unsigned, the verso of frame with applied paper label “Encampment on Thames at Windsor, circa 1880” and illegibly pen inscriptions “P. Van Rensselaer”, etc.

H: 10, W: 15 in. (image) H: 17, W: 21 in. (overall) $300-500

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58 132056/5 Collection of eight hand colored engravings 18th/19th century Depicting Venetian scenes, one depicting a castle, all within ebonized and burlwood frames.

H: 18 1/4, W: 24 in. (frame) H: 8 3/4, W: 15 1/4 in. (image) $500-800

60 132195/2 Hand-painted portrait miniature on ivory of Adelaide Amelia Louise Theresa Caroline, Duchess of Clarence signed g. head, english, circa 1830 The portrait of circular outline showing Princess Adelaide of SaxeMeiningen, within an ebonized square frame, the portrait signed G. Head to bottom right, the back overlaid with paper bearing partially legible inscription “Her Royal Higness Adelaide Amelia Louisa Theresa Caroline, Duchess of Clarence”, the back of the frame impressed 38, BB. H: 5 3/4 (frame), W: 3 1/4 in. (portrait) $500-700

61 131194/329 Continental carved and framed ivory plaque late 19th century Carved to depict a scene of warrior maidens, some nude, with dogs, goose and elk, within a custom wood frame.

H: 5, W: 13 in. (plaque), H: 9, W: 16 3/4 in. (framed) $1,000-2,000

59 131808/3 Framed miniature watercolor 19th century, possibly english Oval form, depicting a young boy and two cockerels, probably on ivory.

H: 2 3/4, W: 2 1/4 in. (sight). provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $300-500

62 132534/6 Collection of eleven painted or lacework fans late 19th century One painted to depict a courting couple, another with birds and floral painting, the framed fan with three vignettes of angels.

H: 17, W: 26 in. (framed) $600-800

63 131650/1 Good collection of Continental and Asian fans late 18th-early 20th century Including a hand-painted and embroidered silk fan, in original lacquered case; a floral painted silk lace fan with bone guards; a pink lace fan painted to show fairytale figures amongst scrolls, signed “J. Harris - pxt”, with ebony guards; a Chinese export lacquered fan with a shield cartouche to the center; a fan with bird of paradise feathers and simulated tortoiseshell guards; a black lace and gold spangle fan, in associated yew wood box; together with 6 others, various forms and sizes. (12).

L: 14 in. (longest, closed) $1,000-1,500

64 132388/9 Three painted fans One with carved bone sticks and guards, painted with a scene of a soldier greeting a maiden in an idyllic setting, the other two with painted fruit bunches on a Lyre and scroll-pressed oval paper fan, all framed.

H: 11, W: 20 1/2 (bone fan only, as shown) $300-500

65 132323/3 Swiss gilt bronze and pink marble boudoir clock circa 1900 The circular dial painted with maidens and putti within green calendar dial with Arabic hours, within a twin rams-head mounted gilt bronze frame supported on arched marble base, the face marked Swiss 8-day, the backplate marked METAL DORE SWISS 6183.

H: 8, W: 9, D: 2 in. $300-500

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66 132409/31 Continental mother-of-pearl, rhodonite, and diamond desk clock circa 1980 The dodecagonal dial with inset diamonds at 12, 3, 6, and 9 within a mother-of-pearl border set into a rhodonite base carved in the form of a turtle.

H: 5 1/2, W: 4 1/2, D: 3 1/2 in. $1,200-1,500

67 132409/32 Continental malachite, diamond, and onyx desk clock circa 1980 The dodecagonal dial with inset diamonds at 12, 3, 6, and 9 within a malachite border set on a black onyx stepped rectangular base with gold fish and wave motif.

H: 5 1/2, W: 4, D: 2 1/2 in. $800-1,200 68 No lot

69 132353/1 Victorian silver mounted tortoiseshell and ivory casket mid 19th century Rectangular form with slightly domed lid, opening to padded and mirrored interior; a silver mounted tortoiseshell cigarette case; together with four faux tortoiseshell veneered instruments; a faux tortoiseshell match safe; and a faux tortoiseshell cigarette case. (8).

Various sizes $400-600

70 132353/9 Two French tortoiseshell and silver-mounted clocks early 20th century The desk clock with circular porcelain dial with Roman hours, Arabic minutes and brequet hands within an arched silver line-inlaid tortoiseshell case supported on silvered bun feet, the brass movement unmarked; the travel clock with circular porcelain dial with Arabic hours and fleur-de-lis hour hand, within an arched tortoiseshell case with silver bellflower and scroll marquetry inlay, the case with twin lion’s mask and ring mounts, supported on silvered feet, the brass movement stamped “French Movement� with lion.

H: 8 1/2, W: 6, D: 3 3/4 in. (larger) $800-1,200

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71 132353/8 Four Victorian tortoiseshell sewing related items 19th century Comprising a pair of scissors in a tortoiseshell case signed “Lund 57 Cornhill London”; two small cases, one fitted for needles the other for a thimble (present); and a small rectangular box. (4).

Various sizes $400-600

72 132353/7 Victorian silver-mounted tortoiseshell travel set 19th century Rectangular shaped with silver mounts, hinged cover revealing a fitted interior with mirror and two glass bottles, tweezers, an ivorine notepad, pencil, small spoon, snuff scoop, fruit knife, stamp case, and seal.

H: 2 3/4, W: 3 1/4, D: 2 in. $400-600

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74 132353/5 Collection of six tortoiseshell items 19th century Comprising three card cases (one mother of pearl inlaid, one lattice inlaid with silver wire); a small inlaid coin purse; a notebook; and a pair of chopsticks and a knife in a tortoiseshell case. (6).

Various sizes $500-700

75 132522/24 Unusual George III style faux tortoiseshell tea caddy In the form of a house with the hinged roof opening to reveal two lidded compartments.

H: 8, W: 7, D: 5 1/2 in. $500-700

73 132353/6 Victorian silver mounted tortoiseshell draughtsman’s set 19th century The hinged cover opening to a fitted interior with numerous tools including a telesopic pencil, pair of calipers, a hinged ruler, scissors, a spoon, and others; together with a similar etui. (2).

H: 3 3/4 in. $400-600

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76 138163/13 Two Regency period tortoiseshell tea caddies early 19th century Both casket form, the larger of serpentine outline.

H: 6 1/4, W: 9, D: 5 3/4 in. (larger) $2,000-3,000

77 132005/29 Two Chinese export black lacquered tea caddies early 19th century The larger of sarcophagus form the body decorated with gilt and gessoed floral blossoms, pagoda, and figures in a landscape, the hinged top opens to an interior with fitted compartment; the other caddy of hexagonal shape, the lid with a circular medallion, the sides with alternating panels of geometric and figural decoration, opening to lidded pewter insert.

H: 7, W: 13 1/4, d: 6 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Margery B. George, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. $400-600

78 131796/1 Chinese export lacquer sewing box mid 19th century Octagonal sarcophagus form decorated with foliate designs and figures in a landscape, the hinged lid opening to lift out tray with the usual arrangement of compartments with pull-off covers and lids and several bone and ivory sewing implements, etc., raised on winged claw gilt wood feet.

H: 5, W: 11, D: 8 in. $500-700

79 132483/6 Miniature Regency period rosewood and satinwood inlaid secrĂŠtaire Ă abattant circa 1820 Rectangular form with three drawers and fall-front writing surface, opening to a recessed shelf and mirror plate, the drawer fronts with floral and vine inlay.

H: 18 1/4, W: 10 3/4, D: 6 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $800-1,200

80 132483/1 Regency mahogany and ebony line-inlaid sofa table circa 1820 The leather-inset rectangular top with rounded corners above twin drawer frieze with lion mask pulls, supported on square tapering supports, each issuing two outswept legs terminating in brass caps and castors.

H: 29 1/2, W: 48, D: 25 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $800-1,200

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81 132483/13 Adam style painted mahogany vitrine table late 19th/early 20th century The serpentine lift-top opening to a velvet lined interior within a glazed case supported on square tapering legs.

H: 29 1/2, W: 31, D: 19 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $600-800

82 132483/16 Unusual Hepplewhite period cream and gilt painted side chair late 18th century The square frame back enclosing a spider web form backsplat, above square over upholstered seat raised on floral headed round tapering and fluted legs.

H: 34 1/2, W: 20, D: 20 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $400-600

83 132539/42 Adam style mahogany and marquetry inlaid two-tier table 19th century The oval tops centered by an inlaid musical trophy within a husk and foliate scroll border, supported on square tapering downswept legs joined by X-form stretcher.

H: 30 1/2, W: 35, D: 21 1/2 in. provenance: Bennett Weinstock Interiors, Philadelphia Property of a Main Line lady $1,500-2,500

85 132483/4 Leather inset mahogany drum-top library table early 19th century Circular drum-form top inset with original tooled and gilt leather surface over conforming frieze of eight drawers, supported on baluster turned column issuing three reeded and downswept legs terminating in sabots and casters.

H: 27 1/2, W: 38 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $1,000-1,500

84 132376/5 George III style mahogany and marquetry inlaid tall case clock 20th century The domed hood with inlay of swags over conforming glazed door opening to circular silvered dial with Arabic numerals, framed by foliate and angel cast spandrels, below a plaque inscribed “Tempus Fucit�, over single door case with cornocopia and scroll marquetry supported on plinth base with handled trophy marquetry.

H: 81, W: 19, D: 12 in. $700-1,000

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86 132581/15 Pair of Regency gilt decorated toleware chestnut urns early 19th century The pull-off cover over shield-form body on circular foot.

H: 12 1/2 in. $400-600

87 132353/4 Pair of French polychrome and gilt painted cache pots The twin-handled pots painted with Italianate coastal scenes with ruins, the reverse with gilt urn and musical trophies, all against a red ground, the bottoms illegibly marked Made in France.

H: 6 1/2, W: 9 1/2, D: 6 1/2 in. $400-600 88 132581/2 Set of four Regency brass inlaid simulated rosewood side chairs circa 1830 The brass inlaid tablet back over fluted cross rail, cane upholstered seat, raised on sabre legs, grain painted all over to simulate rosewood.

H: 31, W: 18, D: 17 in. $800-1,200

89 132522/21 Regency mahogany and brass secretaire cabinet 19th century The rectangular top with turreted corners above a single long drawer opening to a sliding writing surface and an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes, over twin cupboard doors with brass wire panels flanked by twin reeded columns.

H: 37, W: 36, D: 19 in. $500-700 90 131229/3 Regency mahogany cheese coaster circa 1810 Of typical form with two compartments, complete with original brass casters.

H: 7 1/2, W: 16, D: 8 1/2 in. $200-300

95 132522/7 George IV style mahogany writing table early 20th century, schmeig and koertzen The rectangular gilt-tooled leather inset top with turreted corners over three drawer frieze, over ring-turned tapering legs terminating in brass caps and castors.

H: 30, W: 63, D: 44 1/2 in. $2,500-3,000

91 132376/3 Regency mahogany line-inlaid three part sideboard circa 1820 The central section with geometric line-inlaid back gallery, over twodrawer frieze, flanked by two smaller sections with cavetto molded tops over single line-inlaid drawer above domed and paneled cupboard door flanked by twin spiral and reeded pilasters, raised on reeded toupie feet.

H: 44 1/2, W: 93 1/2, D: 24 1/2 in. $1,000-2,000 92 132522/16 Regency style carved and painted X-frame stool The X-frame legs centered by a rosette ending in paw feet.

H: 23 1/2, W: 26, D: 18 1/2 in. $300-500

93 132405/2 Pair of Regency style carved and upholstered mahogany armchairs 20th century The floral upholstered backrest continuous to the arms which terminate in swag carved turrets, above over-upholstered seat supported on outswept square tapering legs.

H: 38, W: 25, D: 28 in. $500-700 94 132025/2 Pair of Regency style walnut occasional tables Each with a rectangular reeded top above a single long drawer, raised on curved X-form legs joined by a turned stretcher.

H: 20 1/2, W: 21 1/2, D: 26 in. $800-1,200

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96 132522/2 Pair of Edwardian rosewood banded satinwood side tables The rectangular top over single drawer to the frieze, raised on square tapering legs joined by Xstretcher, “Made in England� label to underside.

H: 27 1/2, W: 19, D: 16 in. $800-1,200

97 132522/26 George IV style mahogany and leather top writing table 19th century The rectangular leather inset top over arched kneehole between two drawers on each side, raised on fluted tapering legs ending in brass caps and casters.

H: 30, W: 53 1/3, D: 34 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800

98 132522/15 Victorian petit point tapestry panel and carved walnut firescreen 19th century The carved crestrail over molded frame enclosing petit point panel depicting a lady surrounded by flowers, raised on four carved downswept legs terminating in paw feet.

H: 46, W: 29 1/2, D: 23 in. $500-700

99 132025/3 Victorian satinwood and ebonized side table j.c. webber and son, london, mid 19th century The shaped top over a single frieze drawer, raised on tapering reeded legs united by a conforming undertier, terminating on brass caps and casters; maker’s label to underside.

H: 28 1/2 in. $800-1,200

100 132534/23 Victorian mother of pearl inlay, black lacquered, and gilt painted tilt top table late 19th century The shaped top with floral mother of pearl inlay, over baluster turned support issuing four scrollform downswept legs.

H: 28, W: 38, D: 28 in. $600-800

101 137500/3 English iron mounted oak trunk early 19th century Of typical form with slight dome to top, twin handles to case, with a brass plaque engraved Capt.

George Jones R.N. H: 22, W: 42, D: 24 in. note: The brass plaque is probably that of George Matthew Jones (c. 1785-1831) Naval Captain and traveller. $600-800

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102 137500/16 Mahogany and brass mounted campaign chest and desk 19th century The rectangular top over a series of drawers with concealed brass handles, the central drawer opening to a folding writing surface, supported on turned bun feet.

H: 45, W: 41, D; 21 in. $800-1,200

103 138060/1 English brass bound mahogany ‘Sea-Captain’s’ desk 19th century The brass mounted hinged case opening to reveal a series of ledger compartments.

H: 9, W: 18, D: 30 in. $400-600

104 138096/2 English mahogany and brass mounted lap desk 19th century Opening to the usual arrangement of compartments and purple velvet writing surface.

H: 6 3/4, W: 17 3/4, D: 9 3/4 in. $400-600

105 138096/3 Avery 10lb walnut and brass scale birmingham, early 20th century The twin brass pans over long rectangular case with canted corners.

H: 6 1/2, W: 18 1/2, D: 7 1/4 in. $400-600

106 132417/11 Royal Worcester painted and gilt porcelain Moorish figure modeled by james hadley, 1888 Finely modeled as an Arab man holding an amphora standing on a rockform base, base signed Hadley, the underside with purple and impressed crown and orb marks, Z date letter, impressed 949.

H: 19, W: 7 1/2, D: 7 in. (overall) $800-1,200

107 132415/20 Collection of eight Royal Worcester painted and gilt porcelain vases 1886-1892 All floral and gilt painted, including two tall ewers, four squat pitchers, lidded potpouri urn, and flower ball, all marked.

H: 10 3/4 (tallest) $1,000-1,500

108 132417/4 Pair of Royal Worcester painted porcelain Baltimore Oriole figures modeled by dorothy doughty Each realistically modeled and painted to depict a pair of Baltimore Orioles perched upon blossoming foliage, on custom wood bases, each marked for Royal Worcester and artist signed.

H: 11, W: 8 in. (approx. each, overall) $800-1,200

109 132417/6 Pair of Royal Worcester painted porcelain Magnolia Warbler figures modeled by dorothy doughty Each realistically painted and modeled to depict a Warbler perched on a Magnolia blossom, on custom wood base, with Royal Worcester mark and artist signature.

H: 16, W: 14, D: 10 in. (each, overall) $1,000-1,500

110 131988/29 Royal Worcester hand painted and gilt porcelain demitasse service late 19th century, retailed by w. bruford & son, eastbourne and exeter Comprising six each yellow glazed and gilt demitasse cups and saucers, printed factory mark to underside, and six enameled silver demitasse spoons struck with London import marks for 1914-15, maker’s mark HH, in original silk-lined box.

D: 3 3/4 in. (saucers). provenance: From a prominent Philadelphia collection $400-600

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111 138143/4 Large Della Robbia ceramic over door relief plaque “mary and elisabeth”, 19th century Modeled to depict the meeting of Mary and Elizabeth, the figures in relief and white glaze against a sky blue ground, indistinguishable markings and numbers to top edge.

H: 36, W: 35 1/2, D: 5 in. $1,500-2,500

112 132378/40 Two Royal Crown Derby painted porcelain figures The two Derby figures painted with advertising broadsides to their hats, both signed to underside with red crown over crossed swords mark and signed J. Gould; together with a third porcelain figure with a mandolin, incised 10, 8 to underside.

H: 8 in. (tallest) $300-500

114 138114/3 Staffordshire Pearlware figure of a shell collector circa 1820 Depicting a figure with a basket of shells, amongst a foliate plume and gathering of shells, on a square marbelized base.

H: 7, W: 4 1/2, D: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Sotheby’s New York: The Collection of Patricia Kluge, 06/10, Lot 448 $400-600

113 131760/46 Pair Royal Crown Derby vases late 19th century Painted and gilt with polychrome floral sprigs against a cream and turquoise background, signed Bier.

H: 10, W: 8, D: 6 1/2 in. provenance: From the Maurer-Turner collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. $400-600

115 132328/150 Nine Staffordshire blue and white transfer printed pottery meat platters 19th century Each of oblong form and decorated with various scenes.

W: 20, D: 16 in. provenance: Property of Mrs. William R. Wister, removed from Runnymede Farm, Coatesville, PA. $1,500-2,000

116 138085/13 Two Flight, Barr & Barr Chinese style porcelain platters early 19th century Oval-form, polychrome painted to depict a pagoda in a landscape, each impressed with crown over FBB mark.

H: 1 1/2, W: 19 3/4, D: 15 1/4 in. (larger) $300-500 117 132209/4 Large collection of Coalport porcelain “Indian Tree” dinnerwares coalport, england circa 1890s Including a large serving platter, seventeen dinner plates, fifteen luncheon plates, five salad plates, nineteen small plates, six soup plates, six small bowls, fourteen demitasse cups and seventeen saucers, four nut bowls, four teacups and seven saucers, and two creamers. (117).

W: 10 1/2 in. (dinner plate) $400-600

118 132378/21 Pair of Doulton Lambeth stoneware floral vases decoration attributed to lucy barlow, circa 1880s The baluster forms decorated in blue blossoms in white outline against a textured brown ground, impressed marks, artist’s initials, one vase bearing paper labels for Haimes Collection and C.R. Fenton & Co., London.

H: 12, W: 6 in. provenance: Haimes Collection C.R. Fenton & Co. London $400-600 119 132378/22 Doulton Lambeth glazed stoneware pitcher circa 1890s Ovoid form with molded decoration of strawberry blossoms, the underside impressed Doulton Lambeth England 8728, J.McD & S Co Boston, p.

H: 10, W: 8 1/2 in. $300-500

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120 132378/23 Charles Meigh stoneware pitcher with Bacchic scene 19th century Modeled in relief to show a Bacchanalian dance scene, the shoulder and foot rim with grape boughs and vines, surmounted by a pewter lid, underside with blue impressed cartouche mark.

H: 12 1/4, W: 10 1/4, D: 7 3/4 in. $300-500

121 138088/14 Two Victorian Ridgway Drabware Pitchers hanley, staffordshire, mid19th century The salt glaze stoneware pear-form bodies molded in relief with gothic arches and jousting knights, one retains silverplate lid, both impressed Published by W. RIDGWAY SON & Co. HANLEY September, 1840.

H: 10 1/2, D: 8 in. (taller) $400-600

122 131991/1 Three pieces of English majolica 19th century Including a Wedgwood ‘Argenta’ pattern punch bowl circa 1875, with moulded band of grape vines, the underside with impressed ‘Wedgwood’ and ‘ABI’ and painted ‘M2931’; a Minton style oblong jardiniere with pink interior; and a wall sconce.

H: 7, W: 12 1/2 in. (punch bowl) H: 7 1/4 in. Diam: 12 1/2 in. (punch bowl). $400-600

123 131433/2 English armorial porcelain part service in the Chinese export style mid 19th century, with the arms of the graeme family of inchbrakie Comprising a large rectangular platter, five octagonal plates, two smaller platters of graduating size and two smaller dishes, all centrally painted with the motto “A Deo Victoria” below the arms of the Graeme family of Inchbrakie, Scotland, (probably Patrick James Frederick Graeme, 11th Laird, b.

1849), within borders of floral garlands. (10).

W: 17 1/2, D; 12 1/2 in. (large platter); D: 9 in. (plate) $800-1,200

124 132581/8 Three Victorian Wedgwood pale blue Jasperware bottle vases circa 1878 Each with pull off cover over slender neck and bulbous body each with four lavender Classical roundels united by swags, mounted at the shoulder with four saytr masks, raised on circular foot, impressed marks WIW and J and WEDGWOOD to underside, possibly for January 1878.

H: 10 1/2 in. $600-800

125 138170/1 White Star Line “Wisteria” pattern porcelain demitasse cups and saucers marked stonier & co ltd, liverpool Including two demitasse cups and four saucers, each bearing the White Star Line logo, within the brown and turquoise “Wisteria” border, each marked to underside with registration numbers 117214 and 324028 for the years 1888 and 1898.

H: 2 1/4 in. (cup) W: 4 1/4 in. (saucer) note: This identical pattern was used as part of the First Class china service on the RMS Titanic. $1,500-2,500 Part lot

Asian Arts including Chinese Export Porcelain lots 126-156 126 131997/1 Chinese carved hardwood opium bed 19th century With an endless knot lattice work design which incorporates various other auspicious symbols, woven rattan platform, hollow feet span the width and enclose drawers at one side.

H: 99, W: 88, D: 60 in. (overall) $1,500-2,500 127 131760/27 Four Chinese export reverse painted ancestral glass portraits 20th century Each polychrome painted to depict a seated ancestor figure in elaborate dress, in ebonized wood frame.

H: 23 1/2, W: 17 1/2 in. (larger) provenance: From the Maurer-Turner collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. $300-500

128 132581/3 Collection of eight framed paintings of Chinese junks 19th century Each embossed and polychrome painted on rice paper; together with a folio containing three others.

H: 7, W: 11 in. (image) H: 15, W: 19 in. (frame) $2,000-3,000

129 139068/1 Chinese framed silk embroidered robe 20th century Embroidered with floral blossoms, butterflies, and sparrows and embellised with designs in metallic thread embroidery, within a custom gilt-wood frame.

H: 40, W: 44 in. (robe) H: 48, W: 50 in. (framed) $300-500

130 131576/12 Chinese gilt-metal, enamel, and semi-precious stone inset vanity set early 20th century The silk-lined boxed set includes hand mirror, brush, comb, and lidded dresser box, each chased and polychrome enameled with dragons and foliage and inset with semiprecious stones. (4).

H: 10 1/2, D: 5 in. (mirror) $300-500

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131 132442/13 Chinese carved jadeite animal group 20th century Reticulate carved to show a phoenix, deer, fish and various birds within floral blossoms and foliage, on carved wood base.

H: 9, W: 6, D: 4 1/2 in. (jadeite only) $1,000-1,500

133 132442/10 Chinese export famille rose armorial porcelain dish second half 18th century Octagonal, the armorial composed of a broken lance between two spur rowels and crest of arm in armor holding a spear, all above the motto “Dum Spiro Spero” (“While I breathe, I hope”).

D: 8 3/4 in. $900-1,200

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135 132378/6 Large Chinese export painted and gilt porcelain mug late 18th century The body painted with three vignettes of figures and boats on a river within a feathered rust red border, against a gilt and floral molded ground, the rim and foot with underglaze blue banding.

H: 5 1/2, W: 7, D: 5 in. $800-1,200

132 132442/5 Pair of Peking glass red overlay vases 19th century Baluster form, each carved with cranes against a white ground.

H: 12, W: 5 1/2 in. $600-800

134 131433/3 Chinese export porcelain part tea service early 19th century Comprising a teapot, covered sugar, six saucers, and six cups (two single-handled), each painted to show a cornucopia with a rose and other floral sprigs, the teapot and sugar with interlaced handles and berry finials. (14).

H: 6 in. (teapot). $400-600

136 136 132378/7 Chinese export porcelain mug late 18th century Centered with an oval vignette of scholars and children within an idyllic landscape, bordered by underglaze blue floral and diaper pattern, the bamboo-form handle flanked by four smaller vignettes of birds.

H: 5 1/4, W: 6 1/2, D: 4 1/2 in. $600-800

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137 132378/8 Two Chinese export porcelain mugs late 18th century One painted with figures and fu dog in a courtyard against a red diaper ground, the other with floral sprigs, the border of baskets and leaves at rim with dragon handle.

H: 5 1/2, W: 6 1/2, D: 4 1/4 (taller) $500-700

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138 132442/9 Chinese export porcelain sepia and gilt painted hot water plate 18th century Of typical form, painted with a group of maidens in a courtyard.

H: 2 1/4, W: 10 3/4, D: 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200

140 132148/8 Collection of Chinese export porcelain Rose Medallion tablewares 19th-20th century Including two bowls (one footed), two serving dishes, fifteen luncheon plates, four cups, twenty-three saucers, two demitasse cups and nine saucers and a teabowl. (58).

H: 3 1/4, W: 15, 12 in. (serving bowl) $400-600

142 131812/33 Chinese porcelain floor vase 20th century The baluster form enamel painted to one side with birds and chrysanthemum blossoms, the other side painted with Chinese characters, the shoulders modeled in relief with fu-dogs and rings.

H: 22 1/2, D: 11 in. $400-600

139 132324/1 Chinese export porcelain rose medallion punch bowl 19th century Deep U-shape, the sides and interior decorated to show figures in interior settings, flowers, and insects in the typical palette, unmarked.

H: 6, W: 14 1/4 in. $500-700

141 131892/11 Pair of Chinese export porcelain gilt bronze mounted rose medallion vases 19th century Mounted as lamps, enamel painted and gilt decorated to depict vignettes of scholars in a landscape with twin lion’s mask handles at shoulder.

H: 15, W: 5 3/4 in. (bases to rim) $1,000-1,500

143 121015/13 Chinese Imari porcelain charger 19th century Enameled to show fu-lions and foliate scrolls in the typical palette.

D: 16 in. $500-700 144 131887/2 Japanese Arita porcelain charger 19th century Underglaze blue decoration of cranes against a green ground with two vignettes of flowers, signed to underside.

D: 15 in. $400-600

145 138070/18 Large Japanese imari porcelain charger aoki, late 19th/early 20th century The circular dished form in the typical rust, blue and gilt decorated palette, the reserve with a stylized hexagonal pattern, the rim with large banding of thrree vignettes of birds in trees, separated by three hexagonal and floral designs, the underside with foliate designs along rim, signed for Aoki.

H: 2, W: 18 in. $600-800

146 132378/10 Pair of Japanese porcelain handpainted and gilt “bamboo� vases late 19th century Compressed baluster and squareform body, the basket-weave panels trimmed by bamboo and painted with birds and flowers, the shoulders mounted with twin dragonflies.

H: 10 1/2, W: 5 3/4 in. $300-500

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147 132446/9 Japanese export lacquer and gilt painted trunk on stand 19th century The dome-top trunk gilt painted with cranes and foliage on a black lacquer ground, the trunk with pierced brass escutcheon and corner mounts, twin brass handles, on fretwork carved frame supported on square legs.

H: 33 1/2, W: 35, D: 19 in. $500-700

149 132120/16 Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono late 19th/early 20th century In two parts: carved to depict a couple in erotic encounter, signed.

H: 6, W: 6, D: 4 in. $500-700

150 131717/64 Japanese painted paper two panel screen late 19th/early 20th century Ink and wash on paper, depicting two horses in a sparse landscape beneath a gilt speckled sky.

H: 44, W: 32 1/2 in. (each panel, image only) provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $600-800

151 131693/6 Middle Eastern polychrome and gilt painted shutters late 19th/early 20th century Arched-form, the twin panelled doors gilt painted with stars above urns issuing foliate bouquets.

H: 69 1/2, W: 37 in. $400-600

148 131988/1 Pair of Japanese bamboo baskets late 19th/early 20th century Each of compressed urn-form with woven star motif, the circular opening fit with a full-length bamboo insert.

H: 7 1/2, W: 6, D: 2 1/2 in. provenance: From a prominent Philadelphia collection $400-600

152 131693/7 Middle Eastern polychrome painted shutters late 19th century Arch-form with twin paneled doors, scroll and floral painted.

H: 61, W: 30 in. $400-600

153 132290/12 Indian painting of a Falconer 18th/19th century Tempura, gold leaf, and watercolor on paper. Framed and matted.

H: 12 1/2, W: 6 1/4 in. (image) H: 20 1/2, W: 13 3/4 in. (overall) $600-800

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154 132323/16 Collection of three Indian painted works on paper Including erotic scene, crucifixion, and illuminated manuscript leaf, together with small painting of figures on canvas, woven tapestry fragment, and drawing on bamboo, all framed. (6).

H: 10, W: 7 1/4 in. (erotic scene, image only) $1,000-1,500

155 132323/7 Pair of silvered metal orientalist plaques early 20th century Worked to depict men riding a camel and elephant within a desert landscape, each within an ebonized wood frame.

H: 14 1/2, W: 10 1/4 in. (plaque) H: 21 1/4, W: 16 3/4 in. $500-700

156 132472/1 Middle Eastern engraved brass astrolabe probably 18th century Engraved and pierced on both sides to show orbs and script in the typical style.

D:6 3/8 in. $1,200-1,500

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157 132581/5 Italian Renaissance style walnut ‘Bambocci’ cabinet 19th century, possibly incorporating earlier elements In two sections, the upper section with three drawers over an architectural arrangement of drawers around prospect door, the lower section with two drawers over two cupboard doors, raised on paw feet, the whole carved to show numerous figures all over.

H: 67, W: 31, D: 13 in. $4,000-6,000

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158 137500/6 Continental Baroque style carved coat of arms possibly 17th century The shield within an elaborately-carved frame of acanthus leaves and scrolls.

H: 38, W: 28 in. $400-600 159 132522/32 Baroque style pressed brass mirror 19th century The central rectangular bevelled glass plate within a border of narrow mirror plates, surmounted by a triangular pediment with pressed brass onlay showing foliate scrolls centered by a mask.

H: 44, W: 27 in. $500-700

160 132386/7 Italian walnut side chair 17th century and later The rectangular horizontal back with shaped crest centered by fan carving, joining square carved stiles with scroll “ears� over plank seat supported on baluster turned legs joined by H-form stretcher.

H: 39, W: 16, D: 18 in. $300-500

161 132522/27 Italian cube parquetry olivewood commode 18th century elements The rectangular serpentine top over three conforming long drawers, raised on shaped bracket feet.

H: 37, W: 48, D: 25 in. $4,000-6,000

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162 132402/2 German walnut desk 18th century The hinged slant front opening to an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes, above single long drawer over a reverse serpentine molded drawer supported on cabriole legs and horse feet.

H: 35, W: 34 1/2, D: 16 in. $800-1,200

163 132579/1 Italian majolica two-handled apothecary jar 16th/17th century The bulbous body painted on one side to show the head and shoulders of a young boy with landscape beyond, flanked by orange scrolls on a blue ground, above the script “ D FINICON�, the other side painted with cobalt blue scrolls on a white ground, two twisted scroll handles to shoulder.

H: 7 1/2, W: 8, D: 6 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

164 132378/26 Pair of Italian majolica Bacchic fawn candlesticks early 20th century Holding a grape basket-modeled candlecup above his head, on a naturalistically painted base, unmarked.

H: 16, W: 6, D: 3 1/4 in. $400-600

165 138132/1 Two Dutch painted ladderback chairs 19th century The arm and side chair each with five shaped and graduating slats, each painted with cows, sailing ships, windmills, and rustic landscapes, over rush seat supported on round legs joined by conforming stretchers.

H: 43, W: 25, D: 22 in. $800-1,200

166 132290/10 Dutch floral marquetry inlaid armchair 19th century The shaped crest over vasiform splat inlaid with an urn issuing a floral marquetry bouquet , the downswept arms over shaped seat supported on cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.

H: 45 1/2, W: 27, D: 20 in. $600-800

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167 131988/25 Two Dutch faience chargers 18th century Both of circular dished form, the larger with flowers to reserve and a border of floral ovals against a green and purple diaper ground, the other with a pinwheel pattern of blue, mustard and yellow with a double swag border; together with a reconstructed charger decorated in blue, orange, green and yellow. (3).

D: 13 1/2 in. provenance: Deacessioned from the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN Sold by Gimbel’s Hammer Galleries, NYC, circa 1942 From a prominent Philadelphia collection $400-600

168 132577/1 Pair of Dutch delft covered vases 18th century The hexagonal domed lid surmounted with foo dog finials over ovoid hexagonal body painted with floral and landscape panels in the Chinese taste.

H: 11, W: 5 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

169 132415/19 Three carved and polychrome figures of saints 18th/19th century H: 18 in. (tallest) $600-800

170 132404/1 Carved and polychrome painted figure of a Saint 19th century Depicted looking toward the heavens with a crucifix in his hand, on a later circular base.

H: 27, W: 10 in. $1,000-1,500

171 132415/15 German bronze mounted horn 18th/19th century Mounted with trumpet collar at the widest end, a putto with cymbals at the center, raised on vasiform support on lobed circular base.

H: 14, W: 19 in. $800-1,200

172 132290/15 Continental Renaissance Revival gilt brass centerpiece basket late 19th century The oval-form bowl with twin figural handles and bow and garland mounts above a socle base supported on acanthus leaf and hoofcast feet.

H: 13 3/4, W: 18, D: 10 in. $600-800

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173 132386/4 Pair of Continental figural brass candlesticks possibly dutch, late 16th/early 17th century Cast to depict a man and woman with arm extended holding candlecups with extraction holes, supported on circular dished bases.

H: 8 1/2, W: 3 3/8 in. $800-1,200

175 131988/27 Continental bronze lavabo 19th century The reeded half-round backplate surmounted by an eagle and foliate cast hook, the half-round urn form ewer with a reeded lid, issuing a spigot.

H: 19 3/4, W: 10 1/2, D: 5 1/2 in. provenance: From a prominent Philadelphia collection $400-600

174 132120/22 Three pairs of brass candlesticks 20th century Together with a silvered resin wall bracket in the Georgian style. (7).

H: 20 1/2, W: 15 in. (largest) $300-500

176 132386/6 Flemish bronze twin-spouted lavabo 16th century The basin with twin animal-head spouts, mask-cast lugs and C-shape handle with loop suspension hook.

H: 6, W: 11 3/4, D: 6 1/2 in. (basin) $400-600

177 132446/10 Italian giltwood and vert de mer marble top center table 19th/20th century Rectangular veined green marble top with canted corners over conforming giltwood base, the frieze with raised palmettes supported on scroll tapering legs joined by X-frame stretcher centered by vegetable-form finial, terminating in paw feet.

H: 31, W: 38, D: 27 in. $400-600

178 132522/12 Venetian style parcel gilt polychrome painted side table 19th century The scalloped top over single drawer to the frieze, shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs terminating in trifid feet.

H: 25 1/2, W: 27 1/2, D: 21 in. $300-500

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179 132522/23 Italian polychrome painted ladies writing desk The rectangular top with molded gilt edge and painted to show numerous flowers with scrolling reserves, over central drawer over kneehole flanked by two short drawers on either side, raised on slender cabriole legs.

H: 33, W: 47, D: 23 in. $500-800

180 132550/4 Continental polychrome painted and carved Chinoiserie plant stand 19th century The circular top with tassle hung edge, supported by a tree with a Chinese man stood beside, raised on tripartite base.

H: 43 1/2, D: 17 in. $2,000-3,000

182 132339/4 Pair of Blackamoor polychrome and gilt painted torcheres 20th century The wood and composite blackamoor figures holding a cornucopia issuing nine scrolling candle arms, supported on a plinth base.

H: 77, W: 16 in. (overall) $1,000-1,500 183 No lot

184 132339/7 Large polychrome and gilt painted Blackamoor statue 20th century The wood and composite figure depicted with fanciful dress, one arm holding a spiral staff, the other a cornucopia, supported on octagonal plinth.

H: 81, W: 32 in. $1,000-1,500

181 131693/2 Pair of rouge marble and olivewood bombĂŠ side tables 20th century The square rouge marble top above bombĂŠ case in olivewood with single marquetry inlaid cabinet door supported on square tapering outswept feet.

H: 27, W: 17, D: 13 in. $400-600

185 137500/13 Pair of terracotta Blackamoor busts probably austrian, late 19th/early 20th century Depicting a man and woman on socle bases, later mounted as lamps, unmarked.

H: 15, W: 10, D: 7 in. (larger, bust only) $1,500-2,500

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186 132415/12 Venetian Blackamoor music stand early 20th century The ratcheted stand carved and gilt with musical instruments and sheet music, on a carpet and tassel-carved top, the pedestal modeled to depict a Moorish gondolier on a square plinth terminating in paw feet.

H: 55, W: 15, D: 16 in. (as shown) $2,000-3,000

187 132539/12 Pair of Continental polychrome and parcel gilt wood urns late 19th/early 20th century Baluster form with twin swan handles, each painted with a romantic landscape scene against a cobalt ground, raised on a similarly painted plinth.

H: 33, W: 16, D: 12 in. provenance: Vilda de Porro Antiques, Palm Beach Property of a Main Line lady $1,500-2,000

189 132415/13 Two Rococo style carved and giltwood pedestals with putti 19th and 20th century The larger carved with three putti on rockform and circular base, the other with ebonized Bacchic putti against a gilt acanthus and scroll carved standard supported on three downswept scroll feet.

H: 45 1/2, W: 13 in. $1,000-1,500

188 132539/40 Large Venetian style polychrome painted, giltwood and marble urn 20th century Painted with figures in a romantic landscape, the shoulders mounted with twin lion masks and ring handles joined to an elaborate Rococo style neck and rim, supported on tesselated marble base with carved and giltwood mounts of acanthus leaf.

H: 29 1/2, W: 17, D: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Duck & Dolphin Antiques Property of a Main Line lady $1,000-1,500

190 131660/9 Continental operatic diorama clock 19th century Mixed-media, modeled as a coastal clock tower and a ship sailing to shore, atop an ebonized oval base, the circular white enameled dial with Roman numerals and breguet hands, the brass movement stamped 4543, 5 5, paper label to back reads “Musique a 2 Airs, Lrd Noces d’Olivetti, Pays du gai Sequil Pi Ouit Polka No. 16988.

H: 14 1/2, W: 15, D: 8 in. $200-300

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191 132522/31 Italian Neoclassical style blue and gilt painted center table 19th century The red painted marblized rectangular top over frieze carved to show masks, wings, and cornucopia, raised on fluted tapering legs.

H: 30, W: 42 1/2, D: 26 in. $2,000-3,000

192 132376/2 Continental mahogany campaign desk on stand possibly swedish, 19th/20th century The top section with rectangular top over twin paneled doors opening to a series of compartments and drawers, on conforming stand supported by square legs and block feet.

H: 50 1/2, W: 42, D: 18 in. $600-800

193 132522/5 Biedermeier style rosewood and mahogany fan inlaid gueridon 20th century The circular fan inlaid top over parcel gilt ebonised cabriole legs.

H: 28 1/2, D: 25 in. $300-500

194 132522/9 Biedermeier style octagonal scagliola marble top walnut center table The white marble octagonal top painted to show an urn with birds perched on the handles, floral blossoms emerging from the urn above conforming tapering pedestal terminating in chamfered square base.

H: 31, D: 37 in. $1,500-2,000

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195 137500/9 Unusual Victorian Black Forest type carved and ebonized sofa late 19th century The undulating back crest rail foliate carved with lion masks at the “ears� and bird’s nest at center above stuff-over back, seat and arms, over a shaped skirt carved with oak leaves and acorns, supported on hoof forefeet.

H: 41, W: 84, D: 40 in, (overall) $1,000-1,500 196 131717/49 Black Forest oak wall clock germany, late 19th century The circular oak dial with applied brass Roman numerals, encased in shaped case carved with foliate scrolls, birds, and lion mask.

H: 25 1/2, W: 18, D: 7 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $600-800

197 131717/59 Ingraham Victorian oak mantle clock bristol, connecticut, late 19th century The press-molded oak case with foliate scrolls, the arched glazed door reverse gilt stenciled with designs in the aesthetic taste, opening to circular paper dial with Arabic numerals, brass movement, raised on plinth base, dial marked.

H: 22, W: 15, D: 5 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $150-250

198 131717/53 Winterhalder & Hofmeier oak mantle clock germany, circa 1900 The brass dial with steel circular chapter ring with Roman numerals and subsidiary steel regulation and chime/silent rings, the oak case with architectural pediment over two fluted columns, the side doors with fretwork panels backed with fabric, the backplate pierced brass, raised on square feet, brass movement stamped W&H SCH. H: 16 1/2, W: 12 1/4, D: 8 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $600-800

199 131717/45 Brass open escapement carriage clock late 19th century, retailed by c.d. peacock chicago The brass case inset with beveled glass panes, the brass dial with black arabic numerals, the center mounted with open escapement of engraved griffins, the fore-case mounted with twin columns, supported on bracket feet, dial marked C.D. Peacock Chicago, movement stamped A1, 1003, 500, 45.

H: 10 1/2, W: 6 1/2, D: 5 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $500-700

200 131717/58 Seth Thomas mahogany steeple clock with grouse thomaston, connecticut, mid19th century The architectural pediment flanked by two turned finials, above glaze cupboard door reverse painted with pair of grouse, opens to printed aluminum dial with roman numerals, 8-day brass movement, paper label, rectangular plinth base.

H: 21, W: 11 1/2, D: 4 1/2 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $200-300

201 132364/6 Black Forest carved bench with bears early 20th century Naturalistically carved, the backrest centered by a bear framed by oak leaves and tree trunks, the rectangular chip-carved seat supported by two bears.

H: 32, W: 60, D: 18 in. $800-1,200

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202 131717/60 American Victorian wall clock probably ingraham, late 19th century The walnut case with arched and carved crest flanked by two drop pendants, over glazed and stenciled door with faux-marble painting, the circular paper dial with breguet hands, brass 8day movement with pendulum, raised on rectangular base accented with ebonized half and quarter-round moldings, brass dial plate illegibly stamped Pat 10 78.

H: 22, W: 12 1/2, D: 4 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $500-700

203 132290/22 KPM porcelain plaque “beggar boys eating grapes and melon”, circa 1900 after the ... painting by b. e. murillo Impressed KPM and scepter marks verso, in later velvet mat and giltwood frame.

H: 12 1/2, W: 10 in. (plaque). $1,500-2,500

204 132581/20 Victorian hand painted and marquetry inlaid satinwood wall plaque circa 1880, johnstone norman & co.

Possibly converted from a cabinet door, centered by a finely painted oval depicting an allegory of the arts, within four marquetry inlaid spandrels, and a carved roundel above and below, maker’s plaque “Johnstone Norman & co., Manufacturers, 67 New Bond Street, London” to reverse.

H: 25, W: 16 in. $800-1,200

206 137500/15 Painted porcelain plaque, Girl with Lamb circa 1900, signed reuty The rectangular plaque painted in sepia tones to depict a young girl with a lamb against a tree-dotted landscape, signed “Reuty” to bottom right, within a carved and gilt wood frame, the reverse of the plaque marked in ink “No. 24”.

H: 7 1/2, W: 11 3/4 in. (plaque) H: 15 1/4, W: 11 in. (framed) $400-600

205 132496/2 KPM porcelain plaque early 20th century, outside painted Painted to show a young gallant and his sleeping maiden in a bucolic setting, impressed KPM and scepter marks verso, within giltwood frame.

H: 5 3/4, W: 9 1/4 in. (plaque) $600-800

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207 132290/5 Continental painted porcelain plaque late 19th/early 20th century Painted to depict a fair maiden with a basket of fish, within original gesso and giltwood frame of acorns and oak leaves.

H: 19, W: 9 1/2 in. (plaque only) H: 23 1/4, W: 13 in. (including frame) $600-800

208 132516/2 French hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting Marie de Medici late 19th century, signed o. brun, retailed by bailey, banks & biddle Depicting the lady bejeweled and in full regalia, within parcel gilt frame, retailer’s label verso.

D: 5 1/4 in. (plaque) $800-1,200

209 138070/11 Pair of Schierholz porcelain figural compotes late 19th/early 20th century The winged putti and cornocopia standards supporting a reticulated basket-weave and floral encrusted shallow bowl, atop C-scroll and rock-form base, impressed and underglaze blue shield and crown mark, impressed 737, 3.

H: 9, D: 6 in. $300-500

210 OWNED/719 Capodimonte porcelain figural group of horse-drawn sleigh 19th century Large figural group modeled as a horse drawn sleigh with two female figures in 18th century dress seated in Rococo style sleigh escorted by two coachmen, atop acanthus leaf molded base; underglaze blue fiveprong crown over N mark to base.

H: 12, W: 20, D: 10 1/2 in. $800-1,200

211 138042/34 Mettlach cameo pewter mounted stein 1902 Cone-shaped and pewter mounted lid above tapering body cameo molded with figures in white against blue ground, depicting Joseph Victor von Scheffel, Perkeo of Heidelberg, Rodenstein, Hildebrand, and Enderle von Ketsch, impressed abbey mark VB, Gescesch, 2634, 29, 02.

H: 16 1/2, W: 7, D: 6 in. $400-600

212 132409/30 Pair of Russian Kuznetsov porcelain hand painted covered mugs 19th century One hand painted with floral designs, the other with cobalt blue leaves and geometric bands, blue overglaze Kuznetsov factory mark to underside.

H: 6 1/2 in. $300-500

213 132290/4 Pair of Capodimonte hand-painted and framed porcelain plaques mid-19th century Each of octagonal outline with figures in relief, one depicting Venus riding a dolphin-led half shell, the other with a partially nude woman (possibly Fame) riding Pegasus, both within an ebonized wood, brass and specimen marble frame, each with blue underglaze “N� under five-prong crown mark to verso.

H: 17 1/2, W: 19, D: 3 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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214 132290/3 Three Continental painted porcelain figures and vase late 19th/early 20th century Including a male and female pair marked for Furstenberg, lady with tambourine, and floral-encrusted twin-handled lidded vase, all marked.

H: 8 1/2 in. (tallest) $600-800

215 132323/1 Three pairs of German porcelain orientalist nodders late 19th century Each comprising a male and female pair in Turkish garb, some marked with painted numbers to underside.

H: 5, W: 3 1/2 in. (tallest) $700-900

216 132378/19 Collection of four bisque porcelain busts meissen and royal vienna, late 19th century Including Nicolaus I bust marked with impressed beehive and 84?, 5.

H: 6 1/2, W: 4 in. (largest) $400-600

217 132339/5 Set of six glazed stoneware oyster plates 20th century Footed circular form with scallop-form reserves, glazed in blue and pink, unmarked.

H: 1 1/4, W: 9 1/4 in. $500-700

218 132534/13 Porcelain figure of a sleeping baby late 19th century Modeled nude, illegibly signed.

H: 1 1/4, W: 4 1/2, D: 2 in. $500-800

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219 132534/15 Pair of large German bisque figures late 19th century Depicting a well dressed gentleman and maiden, impressed triangle and circle marks.

H: 34, W: 9 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

220 OWNED/633 Large Meissen style porcelain centerpiece possibly samson The central Capodimonte style urn encircled by putti on a large circular naturalistic base, underglaze blue crossed swords mark.

H: 12 3/4, Diam: 15 in. $800-1,200 221 131751/9 Meissen hand painted pink ground porcelain dish late 18th century Shaped oval form decorated with birds in central cartouche against a pink ‘scaled’ ground.

W: 6 3/4, D: 5 1/2 in. $300-500

228 132534/16 Pair of bisque porcelain peasant figures circa 1900 Modeled as a boy and girl with fruit baskets, on naturalistically-modeled base, the underside with impressed mark “MF”.

H: 22, W: 8 1/2 in. (largest, overall) $800-1,200

222 132534/17 Pair of Chantilly bisque porcelain figures circa 1900 Each modeled as beautiful maiden, on circular bases.

H: 18 in. $400-600 223 132534/18 Two Continental bisque porcelain figures late 19th century Modeled as a gentleman and maiden, underside of gentleman marked with blue RW in triangle and crown, impressed numbers 3765 8, the maiden marked with green anchor and impressed D. H: 20 1/2, W: 8 in. (larger) $400-600

224 132534/19 Continental bisque porcelain figural group late 19th century Modeled to depict two young girls holding hands, within an oak leaf and acorn trellis, impressed C Dep 9021.

H: 12 1/2, W: 8, D: 4 in. $600-800 225 132534/20 Continental bisque porcelain figure late 19th century Modeled as a Bacchic putti carrying a basket, amphora, club, and leopard pelt, the underside impressed No. 123 / 7.

H: 13 3/4, W: 7 1/2, D: 6 in. $400-600

229 132290/24 German porcelain plaque late 19th century Cast to depict a partially nude goddess amongst dancing and musical putti in the clouds, framed within a Roccoco style cartouche, underglaze blue sceptre and starburst mark, impressed number 25.

H: 2, W: 14 1/2, D: 9 in. $600-800

226 138153/1 Pair of Meissen painted and gilt porcelain cabinet plates late 19th century Of circular form with shallow reserve, each with alternating panels of lovers in a landscape and floral bouquets against a black ground, separated by a gilt scroll border, each with underglaze blue crossed swords mark (struck through).

H: 1 1/2, W: 9 3/4 in. $400-600 227 138153/2 Two Sitzendorf hand-painted porcelain parrots late 19th/early 20th century Modeled perched on a tree stump, both signed with underglaze blue crown over S mark.

H: 9, W: 3 1/2, D: 7 in. (larger, overall) $400-600

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230 132378/17 Meissen porcelain Papillon dog figure 19th century Modeled in an upright, playful position, on its hind legs, the snow white coat with patches of grey to ears and back, underglaze blue crossed swords mark to base.

H: 10, W: 5 1/2, D: 6 in. $800-1,200

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231 131741/14 Meissen gilt-painted porcelain part dessert service 20th century Comprising thirteen cups and saucers, and twelve dessert plates, underglaze blue crossed swords mark, impressed model numbers and gilt painted decorator’s numbers. (38).

D: 7 3/4 in. (dessert plate) $800-1,200

232 131760/48 Meissen porcelain figure late 19th century The seated putto figure stirring a hot beverage with stove and kettle, underglaze blue crossed sword mark, impressed 22, C97, pencil marks.

H; 4, W: 5, D: 3 in. provenance: From the Maurer-Turner collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. $300-500 233 131959/9 Herend porcelain “Rothschild” pattern partial table service hungary, 20th century Including ten dinner plates, two demitasse cups and saucers, serving bowl, lidded custard cup and undertray, bud vase, bell and nut dish, together with Meissen Rothschild soup bowl and Limoges mustard jar, all marked.

D: 10 1/4 in. (dinner plate) $400-600

234 132290/6 Pair of Meissen porcelain figural sweetmeat baskets model 2858 and 2863, late 19th century Modeled as a reclining gentleman and lady, each holding a reticulated floral encrusted basket on a C-scroll and acanthus leaf outlined base, both with underglaze blue crossed swords marks to underside, the lady with incised number 2858, impressed 40, the gentleman with incised number 2863, impressed 76.

H: 7 1/2, W: 12, D: 8 1/2 in. $800-1,200

235 132378/16 Meissen hand-painted porcelain parrot model 644b, late 19th century Modeled with head askew, perched on naturalistic base, the underside with blue underglaze crossed swords mark, incised 644.B, impressed 136, red decorator’s number 43.

H: 7 1/2, W: 4, D: 8 3/4 in. $600-800

236 OWNED/717 Meissen painted porcelain figural group “Under the Tree” model d96, after a model by m.v. acier, late 19th century In two parts: modeled to depict a gathering of musicians and dancers under a tree, incised D96, impressed 107, underglaze blue crossed sword mark.

H: 19 1/2, W: 10 in. (overall) $800-1,200

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237 132378/34 Meissen painted porcelain putto “Je le dompte” model f16, late 19th century Modeled as a winged putto amongst the clouds, taming a fiery heart, the underside with underglaze blue crossed swords mark, incised “F 16”, impressed “58”, painter mark “HI” in red.

H: 5 3/4, W: 3 3/4, D: 2 1/2 in. $300-500

238 132378/35 Meissen painted porcelain figural group model 2944, late 19th century Modeled as two winged putti with armour, sword, and flaming torch, on naturalistically modeled base, the underside with underglaze blue crossed swords mark, incised 2944, impressed 110, painter’s red number 45.

H: 6 1/2, W: 6, D: 3 1/2 in. $400-600

240-243 No lots 244 132574/3 Collection of Quimper pottery tea and tablewares 20th century Approximately twenty-five pieces including two teapots, two creamers, two lidded sugar bowls, five teacups, eight saucers, four serving plates, etc. all decorated in blue, yellow, orange and green with peasant figures against a lattice and floral painted white ground. (25).

H: 9 1/2 in. (teapot) $1,000-1,500

239 132534/22 Three Meissen porcelain “Blue Onion” figural compotes late 19th/early 20th century The first with navette-form reticulated bowl over figural standard in the form of a mother and child, incised C S4 and impressed numbers 40 and 56 to underside; together with a pair of graduated twotier compotes surmounted by a young boy and girl, all with underglaze crossed swords marks to underside.

H: 17 in. (tallest) $1,000-1,500

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247 245 132574/4 Collection of Quimper pottery items 20th century Including four bagpipe wall pockets, seven bowls, three conical wall pockets, pair of bud vases, tazza, various plates, etc. all decorated in the typical palette with peasants against a floral painted white ground. (approx. 80 pieces).

H: 7 1/2, W: 6 1/2 in. (vase) $1,000-1,500

246 132574/5 Large collection of Quimper pottery france, 20th century Including oyster plates, clogs, knife rests, bud vases, plates and serving dishes, creamers, gravy boat, salt and pepper shakers, etc. painted in a variety of patterns with florals and figures on a predominately white ground, all marked. (approx. 100 pieces).

D: 9 1/2 in. (largest oyster plate) $1,000-1,500

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247 132574/1 Collection of Quimper Soleil-Yellow pottery 20th century Approximately twenty-three pieces including eight plates, teapot, creamer, two sugar bowls, lidded tureen, pair of egg cups, hen wall bust, vase with clogs, etc. most painted with peasant figures and trees on a yellow ground. (23).

H: 4, W: 10 in. (tureen) $1,000-1,500

248 132574/2 Collection of Quimper pottery animal figures and tablewares 20th century Approximately seventeen pieces including rooster, hen, crescent, fan and fleur de lis form vases, pair and single candlestick, chamberstick, bagpipe figures, bell, piggy bank, scalloped bowl, creamer, handled serving tray and basket, most painted with peasant figures on a white or cream ground. (17).

H: 10 1/2 in. (handled basket) $1,000-1,500

Bronzes lots 249-295 249 131611/7 Austrian cold-painted bronze snipe model franz bergman, late 19th century Depicting a snipe and frog atop rockform base, underside with impressed amphora mark, geschutzt, 2.

H: 9, W: 3 1/4, D: 8 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 250 132120/18 Austrian gilt and cold painted bronze ‘slave trader’, circa 1900 Modeled to depict a trader with nude female slave standing on cold painted persian rug, unmarked.

H: 9, W: 7 1/2, D: 4 1/2 in. note: Berman # 1032 $400-600 251 132120/45 Austrian cold painted bronze Stag circa 1900 Cast and painted to depict an adult male deer, apparently unmarked.

H: 7 1/2, W: 7 in. $300-500 252 132120/46 Austrian cold painted bronze figure of a hound circa 1900 Cast and painted to depict a scenthound on the hunt, apparently unmarked.

H: 3 1/2, W: 2 1/2, D: 8 1/2 in. $400-600 253 132120/47 Group of four cast metal dogs f. barbedienne and others, late 19th century and later Including F. Barbedienne bronze figure of a hound, a patinated spelter figure of scent hound, and cast brass German Shepherd and French Bulldog, barbedienne bronze marked F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR, stamped DDD, 58, the other figures unmarked.

H: 4 1/2, W: 5 1/2, D: 2 in.

(Barbedienne) $500-700

254 132120/48 Clovis Edmond Masson (French, 1838-1913) cold painted bronze and marble figure of Fox and Rabbit hole late 19th century Together with bronze horse and bull, carved signature C. Masson to marble, horse stamped DEBRE, bull impressed 19.

H: 5, W: 8 1/2, D: 3 1/2 in.

(Masson) $500-700

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255 132120/44 Pair of Austrian cold painted bronze kittens circa 1900 Cast and painted to depict kittens at play, molded GESCHUTZT mark to tails.

H: 3, W: 5 in. (larger) $300-500 255 256 132418/5 Collection of bronze and bronze patinated animals 19th-20th century Including lion, two deer, two hounds, fox, bear, ostrich, egret, goat and cactus, together with patinated metal figures of girl and boy, the lion illegibly signed, the gilt hound signed Delabrierre, the goat signed Waldmann. (13).

H: 7 1/4, W: 8 in. (lion) $700-900 257 132549/1 After the antique, bronze figure of Crouching Venus late 19th century Dark patina (now weathered), unsigned.

H: 14, W: 6 1/2, D: 7 1/2 in. $400-600 258 132539/29 After the Antique, bronze figure of Diana de Gabies f. bardedienne, fondeur Golden brown patina, inscribed “F.BARBEDIENNE. Fondeur” and “Reduction Mechanique” pastille to base.

H: 20 in. provenance: Tofini Lewis Interiors Property of a Main Line lady $800-1,200

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259 132534/12 Bronze sculpture of St. Cecilia on marble base late19th/early 20th century Modeled sleeping on rouge marble base, unsigned.

H: 4, W: 14, D: 6 1/2 in. $600-800

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260 132534/9 Bronze sculpture of Cupid late 19th/early 20th century Dark brown patina, modeled seated, with bow and torch, above rouge marble base, unsigned.

H: 18, W: 11 1/2, D: 6 in. $800-1,200

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262 132502/2 After Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894) pheasant Bronze, mid-brown patina, modeled on rock-form base, signed J. Moigniez.

H: 13 1/4, W: 12, D: 6 in. $600-800

263 132502/1 After the antique, gilt bronze bust of Pericles late 19th century Together with an onyx pedestal.

H: 16, W: 9, D: 6 1/2 in. $600-800

264 132418/12 Attributed to Emmanuel Frémiet (French 1824-1910) bronze figure of a hound dog graux-marly frères, founders, paris Mid-brown patina, the hound modelled seated above a bowl, on rectangular riotte rouge marble base, the bronze stamped “GRAUX-MARLY FRERES PARIS”.

H: 11, W: 12, D: 7 in, (overall) $800-1,200

261 132534/7 Georges Charles Coudray (French, 19th/20th century) circa 1900 Bronze bust, reddish-brown patina, modeled as a young maiden, signed “George Coudray”, impressed 2583 E.V. H: 20 3/4, W: 14 1/2, D: 8 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 269

265 132418/13 Bronze figure of an 18th century gentleman possibly american, early 20th century Mid-brown patina, depicting a man in long coat and tricorne hat gazing at the ground, one hand raised to his chin, the other holding a document, unsigned, the hat incised “III” and “X”, the base incised “III”.

H: 15, W: 5 in. $400-600 266 132378/29 Franz Seifert (Austrian, 1866-1951) bowler Bronze, mid-brown patina, depicting a mustached man at bowls, inscribed FRANZ SEIFERT with “A. G. Erzgiesserei, Wien” foundry stamp to rectangular base, raised on conforming granite plinth.

H: 11 in. $300-500

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267 132378/31 Bronze figure of a blacksmith early 20th century Modeled seated with hammer and anvil on square base, unsigned.

H: 7 1/2, W: 4 1/2, D: 7 in. $300-500

268 132378/24 Charles Valton (French, 1851 1918) lion Bronze, mid-brown patina, modeled reclining on granite base, the base signed in red “VALTON”.

H: 4 3/4, W: 9, D: 4 1/2 in. $300-500

269 132378/25 After Halfdan Hertzberg (Norwegian, 1857-1890) siffleur, late 19th century Bronze, mid brown patina, signed in cast HERTZBERG, raised on circular base bearing title plaque, SIFFLEUR, par Hertzberg, Exposition de 1889, impressed 1695 to underside.

H: 12 in. $500-700

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270 132378/27 Franz Zerritsch (Austrian, fl. early 20th century) allegory of triumph and wisdom Bronze, mid-brown patina, depicting a muscular male nude holding an owl in his right hand, a shield in his left, standing imperiously over a lizard like beast, signed ZERRITSCH 1920 in cast, raised on tall cylindrical green marble base.

H: 21 in. $800-1,200

271 132378/37 Jens Adolf Jerichau (Danish, 1816-1883) the panther hunter, cast by p. ipsen, 19th century Terracotta, the hunter modeled partially nude, spear raised in one hand, a panther cub in the other, the panther’s mother set to attack, on a rectangular plinth, the plinth impressed P. Ipsen, Kjebenhavn. Eneret 345.

H: 22, W: 12 1/2, D: 7 1/2 in. $400-600

272 132378/42 Continental Renaissance Revival bronze centerpiece late 19th/early 20th century Modeled as two muscular tritons back-to-back on rockwork, each holding aloft a scallop shell supported on their shoulders, within a shaped oval dish.

H: 11, W: 12, D: 10 in. $600-800

273 132378/32 Viennese bronze and marble fountain circa 1900 Dark-brown patina, depicting three playful young boys modeled as fauns issuing floral garlands over a shaped pink marble base mounted with a dophin mask and spout.

H: 17, W: 21 3/4, D: 9 in. $600-900

274 132361/2 After Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1875) two bronzes of Dogs Hunting 20th century Both in golden and mid-brown patinas, one depicting three dogs hunting, the other with a setter, on naturalistically-cast bases, both signed PJ MENE to base.

H: 8, W: 14, D: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Boston, MA $700-900

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275 132361/4 Bronze sculpture of a lion early 20th century Mid-brown patina, on grey marble base, unsigned.

H: 6, W: 11 3/4, D: 5 1/2 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a Gentleman $300-500

276 132361/5 After Paul Edouard Delabrierre (French, 1829 - 1912) bronze Lion late 19th/early 20th century Verdigris patina, depicting a male lion on the prowl, the base signed E. DELABRIERRE. H: 11, W: 18, D: 6 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman $500-700

277 132361/6 After Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915) ‘escholier’, late 19th/early 20th century Deep brown patina, depicting a young man in cape clutching a book with sword and lantern, base signed Escholier with brass plaque inscribed “Escholier 14 me Siecle.”

H: 23, W: 10, D: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman $600-800

279 132339/2 After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 17411828) ‘le baiser donné’, 19th century Brown patina, modeled to depict a young man and woman engaged in a kiss, drapped with a garland of flowers, signed “HOUDON”.

H: 17, W: 15, D: 10 in. note: Berman #1028 $400-600

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280 132330/10 Helene Zelezny-Scholz (Czech, 1882-1974) ‘extra-ausgabe’, circa 1915 Bronze, verdigris patina, depicting seven seated men reading from a book or magazine, on a rectangular base titled “EXTRA-AUSGABE” (Special Edition), the reverse dated “1915 -” to bottom left corner, impressed “4/6”, signed “HELLENE SCHOLZ” to bottom right corner.

H: 7, W: 13, D: 4 1/4 in. provenance: From the 5th Avenue Synagogue, New York, NY. $1,500-2,000

281 132259/5 Jean-Louis Gregoire (French, 18401890) ‘alsace’, late 19th century Bronze, mid-brown patina, depicting a weeping woman in commemoration of the FrancoPrussian war, signed L. Gregoire.

H: 9 1/2, W: 5 1/4, D: 3 3/4 in. provenance: Formerly the property of Russian banker and industrialist Aleksei Ivanovich Putilov (1860 - 1940, Paris).

Acquired in Paris after 1917.

By descent to the current owner. $600-800

282 132120/17 Two patinated and gilt bronze Flappers circa 1930 Each modeled to depict women in the Art Deco style, on marble bases, unmarked.

H: 11 in. (taller) $400-600

283 132120/20 Jean-Louis Gregoire (French, 1840-1890) bronze figure of a violinist late 19th century, marked tiffany & co.

Mid-brown patina, modeled to depict a young male playing a violin, signed L. Gregoire, Gerard-Dow, impressed Tiffany & Co. to base.

H: 10 1/2, W: 5, D: 3 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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284 132339/1 Art Deco gilt metal, mirrored, and onyx portico lamp circa 1930 The circular columned portico with dancing nude on mirrored onyx base, under a frosted and “chipped ice” domed glass shade.

H: 22, W: 11 1/2 in. $800-1,200

287 132580/22 Louis August Hiolin (French, 1846-1910) ‘au loup!’

Bronze, dark brown patina, the oval base with two plaques, one titled “Au Loup!! / Par Hiolin / hors Concours”, the other “SALON 1888 / ACQUIS / PAR LA VILLE DE PARIS”, also signed in cast “Hiolin”.

H: 22 in. note: Hiolin studied under Viollet de Duc, Jouffroy, and Aimé Perrey, was a member of the Artistes Français, and received four medals for his work, the last in 1900. “Au Loup!!” depicts a young

285 131948/1 Jean-Jacques Feuchère (French, 1807-1852) A bronze figural group of two nudes cast by victor paillard, paris, circa 1847 Golden-brown patina, depicting nude lovers in romantic embrace, signed Feuchère f 1847 Victor Paillard a Paris.

H: 21, W: 17, D: 9 in. $1,000-1,500

286 132581/17 After the antique, a continental bronze figure of the Dancing Faun 19th century Raised on circular base.

H: 10 1/2 in. $500-800

shepherd running with his dog in pursuit of the wolf that has just slain one of his sheep, and is possibly Hiolin’s best known work. It was exhibited at the Salon in 1897, and bought by the city of Paris in that year for Les Parc de Buttes Chaumont. Among Hiolin’s other notable works are the monument to the dead of 1870 at Soissons, his statue of the dramatist Jean Racine at La Ferté-Milon, and the sculptures he produced for the Château de Pierrefonds.

Berman vol. 4 no. 4373 $2,000-3,000

288 138163/15 After Guido Righetti (Italian, 1875-1958) ‘baboon and butterfly’, 20th century Bronze, mid-brown and verdigris patina, on square green marble base, the bronze signed G. Righetti.

H: 8 1/4, W: 9 1/2, D: 9 7/8 in. (overall) $1,500-2,500

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289 132550/7 Large bronze figure of a standing infant boy 20th century Verdigris patina.

H: 38 in. $1,000-1,500

290 132549/5 After Albert-Ernest CarrierBelleuse (French, 1824-1887) raphael Bronze, black patina, modeled in robe with painter’s canvas and brush, the circular base signed A. CARRIER 1855, DENTERE F. and titled “Raphael”.

H: 20 1/2, W: 6 3/4 in. $600-800

293 132549/10 Felix Sanzel (French, 1829-1883) amour captif Gilt bronze, distressed patina, signed in cast F. Sanzel, bearing title plaque “Amour Captif pa F.Sanzel, Statuaire, Medaille d’Or au Salon”, raised on circular base on paw feet.

H: 18 in. $800-1,200

291 132549/2 Pair of Bradley & Hubbard bookends depicting Dante early 20th century Patinated cast iron, each with impressed B&H pastille, together with a Dante bronze bust. (3).

H: 5 1/2, W: 4 1/2, D: 2 3/4 in. $500-700

292 138130/3 Pair of patinated, gilt bronze and turquoise mounted peacock andirons second half 20th century Gilt bronze and verdigris patina, the head feathers of turquoise stone, unmarked.

H: 20, W: 6 1/4, D: 11 1/2 in. $200-400

294 132549/11 Bronze figural statue of a Greek philosopher possibly aristotle, 19th century Mid-brown patina, the gentleman modeled seated, on black marble oval base.

H: 16 1/2, W: 15, D: 8 in. $600-800

295 132378/18 Antonio Pandiani (Italian, 1838-1928) pair of bronze candlesticks milan, late 19th/early 20th century Reddish-brown patina, modeled as winged putti with paw feet and dragon tail, each signed to base “A. PANDIANI MILANO”.

H: 6 3/4, W: 4 1/2, D: 5 1/4 in. note: An identical example is in the collection of Calke Abbey, Derbyshire, Midlands, National Trust, Inventory Number 289627.2 $400-600

French Furniture & Decorative Arts lots 296-414 296 138133/1 Louis XV provincial walnut armoire mid-18th century The cavetto molded cornice above foliate carved frieze over twin paneled doors opening to three fixed shelves over four graduating long drawers above a bottom shelf, supported on short cabriole legs joined by foliate carved apron.

H: 90, W: 56, D: 22 in. $2,000-3,000

297 132522/25 Large French oak hunt table 19th century The rectangular top with drop down sides, raised on tapering cylindrical ring-turned legs terminating in brass caps and castors.

H: 29 1/2, W: 66 1/2, D: 27 in. (closed) $800-1,200

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298 132539/37 Large French baroque style woven wool tapestry 18th century The framed rectangular panel woven to depict a warrior on horseback, enclosed within a baroque style border with classical figures and fruit clusters, in a custom giltwood frame.

H: 74, W: 62 in. (framed) provenance: Estate Antique & Oriental Rug Gallery, Philadelphia Property of a Main Line lady $2,000-3,000

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299 132539/36 Large French needlepoint tapestry 19th century The rectangular framed panel woven to depict a winged classical maiden and putti in a garden with animals and peacocks, in a custom giltwood frame.

H: 85, W: 61 in. (framed) provenance: Estate Antique and Oriental Rug Gallery, Philadelphia Property of a Main Line lady $1,000-1,500

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300 132378/13 Pair of Continental bronze Triton candelabra late 19th/early 20th century Mid-brown patina, cast as a Triton figure on rockform bases, holding coral-form standards issuing four urchin-cast candlecups, unmarked.

H: 20 1/2, W: 7 1/2, D: 7 1/2 in. (overall) $800-1,200

302 09-8134/14 Louis XV style giltwood mirror 19th century The oval mirror plate within a gesso and giltwood frame, the crest surmounted by a foliate and scroll cartouche.

H: 40, W: 29 1/2 in. $400-600 303 133035/17 Pair of Louis XV style giltwood mirrors 19th century The mirror plate enclosed within a C-scroll and foliate openwork frame surmounted by a floral basket.

H: 43, W: 21 in. $1,500-2,500

304 138059/21 Three Louis XV style giltwood chairs early 20th century Comprising an armchair, side chair and child’s chair.

Various sizes $400-600 305 138059/26 Louis XV style foliate carved giltwood bergère 19th century The shaped crest centered by shell carving over downswept wings continuous through the arms, the cushion seat above similarly carved apron on cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet.

H: 39 3/4, W: 32, D: 26 1/2 in. $500-700

306 138113/1 Provincial Louis XV style carved oak armoire 19th century The crested cornice above a floral basket carving to frieze over twin floral and leaf carved cupboard doors with pierced brass wire, opening to three shelves, supported on squat french feet.

H: 84, 52, D: 20 in. $1,500-2,500

301 138128/6 Louis XV style rouge marble and oak lamp table 20th century The rectangular dished marble top over foliate and scroll carved frieze supported on cabriole legs terminating in hoof feet.

H: 27, W: 23, D: 18 1/4 in. $400-600

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307 131717/23 Louis XV style bergère 20th century The shaped foliate-carved crestrail over a padded back, issuing two padded and shaped arms, serpentine seat with drop-in cushion on cabriole legs.

H: 40, W: 30, D: 33 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $300-500

308 131717/21 Pair of Louis XV giltwood fauteuils The shaped padded and upholstered back above a serpentine stuff-over seat with padded arms, raised on acanthus carved cabriole legs.

H: 35 1/2, W: 25, D: 22 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $1,000-1,500

309 132539/18 Louis XV style faux tortoiseshell and gilt bronze mounted bracket clock 19th century, the dial signed richond, paris The circular enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes signed “Richond, Paris, Bd Montmartre 11 v. déposé”, within a shaped faux tortoiseshell case mounted with C- and S-scroll acanthus plumes, the brass movement with A.D. Mougin deux medailles pastille, impressed H&F Paris, 1549, 55.

H: 18, W: 8, D: 5 in. provenance: Duck & Dolphin Antiques Property of a Main Line lady $1,000-1,500

311 131717/68 French Louis XV style gilt bronze cartel clock 19th century, movement stamped japy freres & cie The white enamel dial with pierced brass hands, Roman and Arabic numbers, enclosed in an elaborately cast case with acanthus and foliate scrolls and pierced brass sound frets, the brass time and strike movement marked with Japy Freres circular medallion, 1694, 5, 5, the pendulum stamped 1694 A, the backplate stamped 301 BD, the dial signed Celin & Cie, Aaria, Bd Montmartre.

H: 23, W: 12, D: 4 1/2 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $400-600

312 132290/16 Large Louis XV style giltwood mirror 20th century The shaped mirror plate enclosed within a C-scroll and acanthus leaf molded frame.

H: 56, W: 36 in. $400-600

310 132539/31 Pair of Tiche porcelain and gilt metal table lamps Each modeled with a porcelain putti figure playing an instrument within a frame of gilt metal foliage and porcelain blossoms, Tiche mark to underside.

H: 10, W: 5 1/2 in. (bases only) provenance: Tofini Lewis Interiors Property of a Main Line lady $600-800

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313 132301/2 Louis XV style giltwood mirror 19th century The shaped mirror plate within a Cscroll, acanthus leaf, and floral blossom frame.

H: 45, W: 26 in. $1,000-1,500

315 132483/5 Four Louis XV style fauteuils 19th century Including a pair and two singles, all with carved frames issuing outswept arms over over-upholstered seats, supported on cabriole legs.

H: 38, W: 28, D: 26 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $500-700

314 132338/5 Louis XV style floral marquetry inlaid games table late 19th/early 20th century The rectangular floral and scroll marquetry top with rocaillemounted rounded edges, opening to green felted games surface, above marquetry frieze supported on square tapering cabriole legs terminating in sabots.

H: 30 1/2,W: 28 1/2, D: 22 in. $400-600

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316 132534/24 Louis XV style giltwood vitrine early 20th century The cavetto molded top over conforming case with glazed door and sides, enclosing a mirrored interior with three glass shelves, raised on squat cabriole legs and scroll feet.

H: 69, W: 39, D: 16 in. $600-800

317 132539/10 Pair of Louis XV style giltwood fauteuil Ă la reine 20th century The shaped, floral carved crest above over-upholsted back issuing straight arms with upholstered arm rests, above trapezoidal seat supported on floral carved cabriole legs.

H: 43, W: 29, D: 28 in. provenance: Vilda B. de Porro Antiques, Palm Beach Property of a Main Line lady $1,000-1,500

318 132539/27 Pair of Louis XV style giltwood and pink marble console tables 20th century The D-shaped marble top over shell carved and parcel gilt frieze, supported on cabriole legs terminating in french feet.

H: 31, W: 38, D: 13 in. provenance: Antique Showcase, Philadelphia, PA. Property of a Main Line lady. $600-800 319 132575/1 French carved and painted bedstead 20th century The shaped molded crestrail depicting swags and foliage, the headboard painted to show cherubs amongst clouds holding a heart-shaped ribbon, raised on shaped feet.

H: 50, W: 52, D: 70 in. $500-700

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320 132539/25 Pair of gilt bronze and glass luster three light girandoles 20th century With three S-scroll arms raised on three scroll supports and tripartite base, hung with colorless, purple, and quartz colored drops.

H: 26, W: 12, D: 11 in. provenance: Tofini Lewis Interiors Property of a Main Line lady $600-800

322 132534/27 Louis XV style porcelain mounted gilt metal five-light chandelier early 20th century The gilt metal frame encrusted with polychrome glazed porcelain flowers, enclosing four candlelights at center below at single light at top.

H: 21, W: 20 in. $600-800

321 132539/9 Pair of gilt bronze and colored glass four-light candelabra The glass baluster-form standard issuing four scrolling candle arms and a series of glass crystal drops.

H: 18 1/2, W: 10 in. provenance: Tofini Lewis Interiors Property of a Main Line lady $800-1,200

323 132339/8 Pair of gilt metal and frosted glass wall sconces 20th century The bow and tassel-cast backplate issuing three foliate-cast candlearms, each with frosted glass petal-form shades.

H: 24, W: 15, D: 10 in. $600-800

324 137500/10 Pair of French bronze and colored glass three-light sconces early 20th century The shaped bronze backplate issuing three candle arms and a series of colored glass fruit clusters, the back stamped “Made in France”, “BO”.

H: 15, W: 10, D: 6 1/4 in. (overall) $400-600

325 132581/6 Fine French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted fruitwood marquetry inlaid poudreuse tahan, paris, second half 19th century The rectangular hinged top with turreted corners marquetry inlaid to show floral lattice within a border of floral scrolls, opening to a sliding fitted interior with lockplate engraved “Tahan, Boul’ des Italien S11”, engraved hinges, raised on fluted tapering legs united by X-stretcher centered by an urn.

H: 29 1/2, W: 24 1/2, D: 17 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

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326 132581/7 Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany bureau plat circa 1900 The rectangular leather inset top with banded edge, over three drawers, raised on fluted tapering legs terminating in sabots.

H: 29 1/2, W: 35 1/2, D: 21 2/2 in. $800-1,200 327 137500/14 Louis XVI provincial walnut side cabinet late 18th century The achitectural rectangular cornice over single panelled door with fluted sides, raised on square tapering feet.

H: 42 W: 20 D: 11 in. $400-600

328 138113/5 Pair of French Provincial style armchairs early 20th century The floral carved splats above a rush seat with Vitruvian scroll carved apron, supported on round and fluted legs terminating in toupie feet.

H: 42 1/2, W: 20 3/4, D: 21 in. $500-800

329 131717/7 Pair of Louis XVI style gilt brass sconces 20th century The bow and tassel backplate issuing two scroll-cast candlearms.

H; 23 1/4, W: 10, D: 5 1/4 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $200-300

330 131959/8 Louis XVI style giltwood mirror early 19th century The rectangular mirror plate within a gesso and giltwood laurel leaf frame.

H: 40 1/2, W: 22 1/2 in. $300-500

331 131995/36 Louis XVI style satinwood poudreuse late 19th century The rectangular parquetry top in three sections each with a green-stained line inlaid border, the central lift-top section opening to reveal a dressing mirror, flanked by two deep compartments, the interior with embroidered silk lining, above sliding leather writing surface over a long drawer flanked by two short drawers, one being a false drawer, raised on square tapering legs and brass sabots.

H: 30, W: 31 1/2, D: 18 in. $800-1,200

332 132290/9 Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted pink marble and marquetry low table 19th century The rectangular top with chamfered corners, the recessed pink marble slab framed by floral marquetry and band inlay, above marquetry of Vitruvian scroll inlaid to frieze supported on ram’s mask mounted square tapering outswept legs terminating in hoof-cast sabots, the underside branded FRANCE. H: 21 1/2, W: 28, D: 20 1/2 in. $800-1,200

334 132259/2 Pair of figural Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets bouhon frères, paris, circa 1885 Cast as male and female scholars on chaise longues, the backrest with wreath trophy mounts, impressed mark “Bouhon Fres”.

H: 10 3/4, W: 4 1/4, D: 12 3/4 in. provenance: Formerly the property of Russian banker and industrialist Aleksei Ivanovich Putilov (1860 - 1940, Paris).

Acquired in Paris after 1917.

By descent to the current owner. $1,500-2,000

333 138128/3 Pair of Louis XVI style cream and gilt painted fauteuils late 19th/early 20th century The oval back issuing straight arms above over upholstered seat supported on fluted tapering legs.

H: 36, W: 24, D: 24 in. $700-900

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335 132290/11 Pair of Louis XVI style walnut, marble and brass mounted gueridons 20th century The circular white marble top with pierced brass gallery over single-drawer frieze supported on round tapering and fluted legs terminating in sabots.

H: 24, W: 24 in. $800-1,200

337 132460/2 Set of ten Louis XVI style dining chairs 20th century Two arm and eight side chairs, cream and burgundy painted with metallic printed upholstery, the oval backrest with stuff over upholstery, above circular seat supported on round tapering spiral carved legs terminating in toupie feet.

H: 35, W: 22, D: 22 in. $2,000-3,000

336 132539/5 Assembled Louis XVI style brass clock garniture late 19th/early 20th century, japy freres movement The circular brass dial with Roman numerals, within a pierced and scroll-cast case, the brass movement stamped with Japy Freres pastille, BING, 52, 2125, 7677; the candelabra with figural four branches and five lights, the standards inset with enameled copper plaques.

H: 16 1/2, W: 12 1/2, D: 6 1/2 in. (clock), H: 18, W: 9 in. (candelabra) provenance: Duck & Dolphin Antiques Property of a Main Line lady $1,000-1,500

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338 132386/9 Louis XVI style rosewood, mahogany, and marquetry inlaid side table 20th century The circular floral and lattice inlaid top with pierced brass gallery over conforming single drawer frieze supported on ribbon and bellflower inlaid carbriole legs joined by conforming undertier terminating in sabots.

H: 28, W: 10 1/2 in. $500-700

339 132539/39 Two gilt and patinated brass inkstands in the style of louis xv and louis xvi, 20th century The larger with two cut-glass inkwells and twin candlearms, both with piereced foliate and scroll motifs.

H: 8 1/2, W: 17, D: 7 in. (larger) provenance: Duck & Dolphin Antiques Property of a Main Line lady $800-1,200

340 132460/1 Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany dining table 20th century The oval top with gilt bronze mounted edge supported on round tapering fluted legs terminating in sabots, with four leaves (not shown).

H: 29 1/2, W: 80, D: 45 in. (as shown) W: 21 in. (each leaf) $2,000-3,000

341 132483/2 Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany marble top gueridon late 19th century The circular white marble top outlined with pierced gallery over two drawer frieze supported on round tapering and fluted legs terminating in sabots.

H: 29, W: 24 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $600-800

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342 132483/15 Louis XVI style mahogany and kingwood semanier late 19th century The rectangular top with canted corners above a tall case of seven drawers raised on bracket feet.

H: 60 1/2, W: 24, D: 13 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $800-1,200

343 132522/6 Louis XVI style brass mounted and parcel gilt mahogany partner’s desk early 20th century The rectangular gilt-tooled leather inset top with three drawer frieze, above two banks of three drawers, raised on toupie feet.

H: 31 1/2, W: 57, D: 29 in. $1,500-2,000

344 132522/19 Louis XVI style gilt metal mounted marquetry inlaid kingwood side table early 20th century The kidney-shaped top with three quarter gallery, marquetry inlaid to show a couple in a bucolic setting, above single drawer, raised on slender cabriole legs united by undertier and terminating in sabots.

H: 31 , W: 21, D: 12 in. $500-700

345 132539/24 Louis XV style gilt metal candelabra and marquetry pedestal 20th century The figural standard cast as a maiden holding a cornucopia issuing six leaf and scroll cast candlearms, supported on a floral marquetry inlaid shaped pedestal with pink marble inset top.

H: 26, W: 14 in. (candelabra), H: 45, W: 17 in. (pedestal) provenance: Tofini Lewis Interiors.

Property of a Main Line lady. $1,200-1,800

346 132539/26 Louis XVI style alabaster and gilt bronze plafonnier The Vitruvian scroll-cast collar issuing four pairs of twin spiral candle arms supporting a domed and reeded alabaster shade.

H: 40, W: 30 in. (overall) provenance: Antique Showcase of Philadelphia Property of a Main Line lady $1,000-1,500

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347 132539/34 Louis XVI style gilt metal mounted mahogany partner’s desk and armchair late 20th century The rectangular top inset with tooled and gilt black leather writing surface, over three drawer frieze supported on square tapering legs mounted with ribbon and husk drops, the legs terminating in sabots and toupie feet, together with a leather upholstered armchair.

H: 73, W: 34 1/2 in. (desk) provenance: Vilda de Porro Antiques, Palm Beach Property of a Main Line lady $2,000-3,000

348 132539/44 Louis XVI style giltwood bench 20th century The rectangular over upholstered seat supported on leaf carved and fluted round tapering legs joined by Y-form stretcher.

H: 20, W: 41, D: 15 1/2 in. provenance: Antique Showcase of Philadelphia Property of a Main Line lady $400-600

349 138128/5 Directoire Boulliotte gilt bronze and tole lamp circa 1790 The pierced dish supporting three swan-cast candle arms, the tole shade with a banding of leaves against a black ground, wreath-cast finial and peacock and fruit basket key present.

H: 28, W: 16 in. provenance: Lurch Estate, Paris $800-1,200

350 132539/41 Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Ă la reine 20th century The arched rectangular stuff-over back issuing outswept and padded arms over compass-form seat with Vitruvian scroll carved frieze supported on round tapering and fluted spiral carved legs terminating in toupie feet.

H: 39, W: 26, D: 28 in. provenance: Antique Showcase of Philadelphia Property of a Main Line lady $700-900

351 138128/2 Directoire mahogany library table circa 1800 The rectangular top over single drawer frieze supported on square tapering legs terminating in spade feet.

H: 29, W: 35 1/2, D: 23 in. $800-1,200

352 132522/17 Directoire period gilt metal mounted mahogany marble console desserte late 18th century and later The rectangular gray veined marble with three-quarter baluster pierced gallery, over single-drawer frieze, raised on fluted tapering legs with conforming undertier, raised on toupie feet.

H: 34 1/4, W: 35 1/2, D: 14 1/2 in. $2,500-3,000

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353 132576/15 Fine and unusual French Restauration patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock first quarter 19th century The case surmounted by a gilt bronze figure of a boy seated and washing his feet with a sponge, as a water urn opposite him issues water from a fountain head, a large mirror stands beside him, above circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, surrounded by insects and with a female mask at each side, raised on two paw feet, supported on a lozenge shaped base with egg and dart edge, raised on flattened bun feet.

H: 16, W: 9 1/2, D: 4 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

354 132483/7 Louis Philippe walnut and marble top chest of drawers circa 1830 The rectangular veined grey marble top over conforming case of three long drawers supported on square feet.

H: 33, W: 50, D: 22 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $700-900

355 132483/12 Louis Philippe walnut dressing table first quarter 19th century The rectangular top with black leather surface and three-quarter gallery above three drawers raised on square tapering legs terminating in sabots.

H: 27 1/2, W: 37, D: 20 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $500-700

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356 132483/3 French Empire mahogany and sphinx mounted mantle clock 19th century, signed blanc, paris The circular white enamel dial with Arabic numerals signed Blanc, Rue St. honoré No. 34, enclosed within rectangular case on sphinx-mounted square base, the brass movement with silk-hung suspension, unmarked.

H: 11 1/2, W: 7 1/2, D: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Blanche Vere Guest, Countess Bessborough, wife of 8th Earl of Bessborough, Stansted House, Hampshire Thence by descent. $600-800

357 131717/37 Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted black marble mantle clock nicolas douillon, 19th century Shaped rectangular black marble top over rectangular case with chamfered corners, centered by circular white enamel dial with roman numerals and breguet hands, enclosed in a rocaille and foliate cast border, on shaped base terminating in rocaille and scroll forefeet, the pierced backplate opens to countwheel strike movement with silk suspension, movement stamped 423, 619, circular Douillon A. St. Nicolas Honor stamp, GD. H: 11 1/2, W: 10 1/2, D: 5 3/4 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $400-600

358 132376/4 French gilt bronze mantle clock “Hunter and Dog” paris, mid-19th century, dial signed c. detouche The circular porcelain dial with Roman numerals and breguet hands, the dial signed “C. DETOUCHE Fseur DE L’EMPEREUR, RUE St MARTIN, 228-230, A PARIS.” within a shaped gilt bronze case, modeled with an acorn, oak leaf, and branch motif, surmounted by a hunter with his dog and rifle in tow, the eight-day countwheel-strike brass movement stamped “C. DETOUCHE, 228 R. ST MARTIN. 230, 22959 BREVETE S.G.D.G.”, stamped “418” and “Japy Freres & Co.” circular medallion, the back of the case stamped “22959 LHB”, several elements of clock stamped “30”.

H: 17, W: 17 3/4, D: 5 1/2 in. $700-1,000

359 137500/12 Empire style grain painted cast iron Swan bed 20th century Navette form cast with swan neck corners, raised on reticulated foliate cast feet and casters.

H: 42, W: 86, D: 44 in. (approx). $2,000-3,000

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360 132539/16 Empire style gilt and patinated bronze fireplace fender With pierced acanthus scroll decoration, surmounted by twin goat mask mounted urns at corners.

L: 55, D: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Duck & Dolphin Antiques Property of a Main Line lady $1,500-2,000

361 132578/1 Pair of monumental Gothic Revival gilt metal gasoliers 19th century Each comprising five graduating leaf-cast rings, the bottom ring issuing six candle arms.

H: 90, W: 35 in. (approx. overall) provenance: Sold on behalf of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit future acquisitions. $800-1,200

362 132578/2 Pair of tall French Empire bronze five-arm six-light torchere lamps 19th century The palmette and reeded standard issuing five goat-head mounted cornucopia form candlearms, supported on tripartite base raised on acanthus and paw feet, wired for electricity.

H: 40, W: 18 in. (overall) provenance: Sold on behalf of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit future acquisitions. $800-1,200

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363 132539/11 Empire style gilt brass and patinated metal table lamp The urn-form standard surmounted with three winged caryatid figures on trifid base.

H: 15, W: 8 in. (base only) provenance: Duck & Dolphin Antiques Property of a Main Line lady $800-1,200

364 132581/21 Two French Empire gilt bronze mounted side chairs first half 19th century One with klismos style back in mahogany, the backrest with twin angel and trophy mount above overupholstered seat supported on square tapering legs, the other in rosewood with a marquetry inlaid crest over acanthus and laurel wreath mounted back, the overupholstered seat supported on column cap headed round tapering legs terminating in sabots.

H: 35 1/2, W: 19, D: 17 in. (larger) $800-1,200

365 132539/23 Empire style mahogany, brass and white marble lamp table 20th century The circular white marble top with pierced brass gallery supported on three swan-cast legs joined by two conforming tripartite undertiers, terminating in paw feet.

H: 32, W: 20 in. provenance: Tofini Lewis Interiors Property of a Main Line lady $1,000-1,500

366 132539/22 Pair of Empire mahogany and gilt bronze mounted side chairs possibly american, late 19th century The arched rectangular back with reeded stiles abover over upholsterd seat supported on outswept legs mounted with graduated bellflower drops terminating in acanthus sabots and ball feet.

H: 38, W: 19 1/2, D: 24 in. provenance: Tofini Lewis Interiors Property of a Main Line lady $1,500-2,000

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367 132522/3 Russian Empire parcel gilt mahogany armchair 19th century The scroll and scallop shell crestrail over plain rectangular splat, flanked by downswept arms terminating in acanthus, trapezoidal drop-in seat, raised on turned front legs.

H: 35 1/2, W: 23, D: 28 in. $400-600

369 132539/17 Empire style brushed steel, brass and glass top gueridon 20th century The circular beveled glass top supported on three downswept legs terminating in hoof feet joined by tripartite stretcher centered by urn finial.

H: 26, W: 24 in. provenance: Tofini Lewis Interiors Property of a Main Line lady $600-800 370 131988/30 French porcelain perfume bottle in the form of a squatting Chinese man late 18th/early 19th century in the manner of jacob petit Together with two smaller perfume bottles of a similar date, modelled as children playing around a tree.

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H: 5 in. provenance: From a prominent Philadelphia collection $400-600

371 132539/38 Sevres style hand-painted, pink lustre and gilt bronze mounted urn 19th century, signed c. velly Baluster-form, painted to obverse with maiden and angel, the reverse with two classical columns, all against a pink lustre ground, the shoulders mounted with twin acanthus-form handles, blue interlaced L mark to underside.

H: 16 1/2, W: 5 3/4, D: 5 1/4 in. provenance: The Emporium, Antiques & Fine Jewelry, Palm Springs Property of a Main Line lady $600-800 372 132139/1 Sevres style portait painted, gilt and green ground porcelain urn late 19th century Mounted as a lamp, one side painted with an oval medallion of a maiden, the portrait illegibly signed to bottom right, the reverse painted with a floral bouquet, mounted with twin intertwined loop handles issuing bow drops, all against a gilt and green ground, on a reeded socle and square base.

H: 14 1/2, W: 9, D: 7 in. $400-600

368 131819/1 Pair of French cast iron garden seats 20th century Cast in the neoclassical style.

H: 25 in. $300-500

373 132290/13 Sevres style painted and gilt porcelain urn on onyx pedestal porcelain signed m. demonceaux, late 19th century Large ovoid form with pierced brass collar, the obverse painted with a maiden and cupid, the reverse with two winged putti, all set against an idyllic floral landscape, on onyx column, the vase signed M. Demonceaux.

H: 22, W: 13 (urn) H: 56 1/2, W: 13 (overall) $800-1,200

374 132534/14 Three piece Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cobalt compote and statue busts the busts signed p. frank The busts modeled as Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette on a cobalt blue and gilt socle, together with a gilt bronze moounted compote.

H: 11 3/4, W: 7 in. (louis bust) $600-800

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375 132437/1 Monumental Sevres style cobalt and gilt porcelain covered urn 19th century The domed lid surmounted by vegetable-form finial, the cavetto and reed-molded neck with raised and gilt bellflowers, the shoulders mounted with twin articulated loop handles issuing laurel swags, the acanthus leaf-molded bottom supported on socle and square base, apparently unmarked.

H: 38, W: 22, D: 18 in. $1,000-1,500

376 132409/29 Sevres style hand painted porcelain casket 19th century The hinged top painted with a courting scene against a cobalt ground with raised and gilt painted foliate scrolls, floral bouquets painted to plaques on sides and interior, raised on scroll feet with gilt interlaced mark to underside.

H: 4 1/4, W: 9 3/4, D: 6 3/4 in. $1,200-1,500

377 131760/47 Pair of Paris porcelain handpainted and gilt vases 19th century Urn-form with twin swan handles, the bodies painted to one side with vignette of peasants astride horses, the other with polychrome floral blossoms against light pink background.

H: 11, W: 6 1/2, D: 4 3/4 in. (taller) provenance: From the Maurer-Turner collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. $200-300 378 138088/4 A pair of Paris porcalin gilt and floral painted cache pots 19th century Both of tapering cylindrical form, with double-sided painting of floral bouquets within gilt ovals on a royal blue ground, with pair of lion’s masks at shoulders, underside with incised marks.

H: 7, W: 8, D: 6 3/4 in. $600-800

379 132323/2 Jacob Petit painted and gilt decorated porcelain figural candlestick late 19th century Modeled to depict an Arab man in fancy dress, underglaze JP mark to underside, incised 3Ø.

H: 10, W: 3 1/2 in. $400-600 380 138088/10 Group of Chateau St. Cloud and Chateau des Tuilleries Sevres style porcelain desert plates 19th century The Chateau St. Cloud plates with painted putti against a blue ground, the Chateau des Tuilleries plates with putti against a yellow ground, both marked to underside.

D: 6 in. $500-700

380A 132581/10 Eight portrait cabinet plates late 19th/early 20th century Each transfer decorated, seven in the Royal Vienna style depicting a beauty within gilt decorated and cobalt or red ground borders, various marks to undersides; together with a Sevres style cabinet plate depicting Marie Antoinette.

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D: 9 3/4 in. (largest) $600-800 381 OWNED/713 French Jacob petit porcelain urn 19th century With gilt-painted everted rim, the body painted to show flowers and gilt scrolls, twin mask handles to side, raised on pedestal base, blue underglaze JP mark to base.

H: 17 1/2, W: 10 1/2, D: 10 1/2 in. (over handle) $400-600

382 132539/15 Pair of Sevres style hand painted and gilt urns late 19th century Painted with putti medallions on a magenta ground, mounted as lamps.

H: 9 3/4, W: 5 1/2 in. (vase) H: 28 1/4, W: 5 1/2 in. (overall) provenance: C.R. Cornish Antiques Property of a Main Line lady $600-800 383 131634/2 Collection of thirteen “Le Rosey” gilt and portrait painted cabinet plates haviland & co., circa 1900 The circular plates with gilt and scalloped rims, each hand painted with female portraits, each signed M. Garnier, the underside marked with title, H&C L France, Le Rosey, Paris. (13).

D: 9 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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383A 132581/12 Fine Royal Vienna painted and gilt porcelain cabinet plate kunst bringt gunst, signed knonllez, after the painting by friedrich paul thumann (german, 1834-1908) The reserve finely painted with a scene of a young woman admiring a young pottery painter, the border with alternating gilt and scroll panels of red and purple against a sky blue and gray ground, the underside with underglaze blue beehive mark, signed “kunst bringt gunst” by Paul Thumann to reverse.

W: 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200

383B 138139/2 Two Royal Vienna hand painted and gilt porcelain cups and saucers late 19th century One set in mocha lustre and cobalt ground with raised gilt florals, the tapering cup of lobbed and footed form with portrait of a maiden, the underside of the cup and saucer with painted blue beehive mark with various painter’s and factory marks; the other set in raspberry, pink, and sky blue ground with painted plaque of musical maidens and putti in an idyllic landscape, underside of cup and saucer marked with underglaze blue beehive mark and stamped Germany in green.

H: 3 1/4, W: 5 1/2 in. (taller overall) $700-900

384 132290/20 Sevres style hand painted, gilt bronze and champleve enamel mounted porcelain urn late 19th century Mounted as a lamp, the body painted to one cap side with Bacchic putti in a romantic landscape, the reverse painted with a fruit basket and musical trophy, the shoulders mounted with twin caryatid masks, supported on a socle and champleve enameled square base terminating in scroll and acanthus leaf-cast feet.

H: 23, W: 12, D: 10 in. (base) $1,200-1,800

385 132581/16 Three French gilt bronze tazza 19th century, prosper roussel Each standard composed of figures of the three muses standing holding hands, surmounted by circular top with inset hand-painted Le Rosey porcelain dishes, raised on tripartite base on paw feet, the underside stamped “Prosper Roussel, Place Vendome, 26”.

H: 10 1/4 in.(including dishes) $800-1,200

386 132581/11 Sevres style cobalt and gilt porcelain charger late 19th century, signed schuler The circular charger painted with a scene of three Classical muses and cupid framed by a scroll and foliate border on a cobalt blue ground, the underside illegibly titled “Amor entoureffnet” and impressed eLM/35.

W: 13 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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387 132290/21 Set of twelve French gilt decorated white ground porcelain cabinet plates early 20th century Each centrally painted to show a beautiful maiden (two duplicated), most signed “E. Sieffert�, the rims decorated with raised gilt scrolls, factory marks and various gilt titles in French to undersides.

D: 9 1/4 in. $1,200-1,800

388 132581/13 Two French hand-painted and gilt porcelain portrait plates empress eugenie and henrietta maria, late 19th century Both within a floral gilt and sky blue and pink border, both signed with title to underside, Henrietta Maria marked Luter, H & Co L .

W: 9 3/8 in. (each) $800-1,200

389 132581/9 Twelve Sevres style porcelain cabinet plates late 19th/early 20th century, after the empress catherine service Each centrally painted with a crown within a wreath, surrounded by alternating white and blue bands, decorated with raised gilt scrolls and flowers, the widest band painted with three Classical busts, blue interlaced L and gilt marks to undersides.

D: 10 1/2 in. note: The porcelain service on which these plates is based was commissioned

by Catherine the Great in 1778. The eight hundred piece service was one of the great feats of the Sèvres factory, recognised for its mastery of painted and gilded decoration. $2,000-3,000

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391 OWNED/714 Italian carved alabaster bust of a lady a. cipriani, late 19th century Wearing a lace-trimmed dress and bonnet, signed to the reverse of base.

H: 22 1/2 in. (overall). $600-800

390 132539/7 Continental carved marble bust of Marie Antoinette on red onyx pedestal 19th century The bust carved with draped garment on socle base, the onyx pedestal of tapering column form with square top and plinth base.

H: 22, W: 19 in. (bust), H: 69, W: 19 in. (overall) provenance: Duck & Dolphin Antiques Property of a Main Line lady $2,000-3,000

393 11-4018/23 After the antique, Italian carved white marble bust emperor augustus, 19th century On a cavetto-carved square base.

H: 30, W: 22, D: 11 in. $600-800

394 OWNED/725 Italian white marble bust of a lady late 19th century With lacey bonnet, unsigned.

H; 24, W: 12, D: 7 in. $400-600

395 132534/8 Italian carved alabaster statue of a young Dutch girl circa 1900 Modeled standing, one hand in her pocket, on naturalistically-carved base, illegibly signed “A. Gennai?�

H: 20, W: 6 1/2, D: 8 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000

392 11-6074/68 Continental marble bust of a peasant girl 19th century The white marble head within gray marble shoulders raised on a square plinth.

H: 18 in. $600-800

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396 132378/15 White onyx and gilt bronze mounted pedestal 19th century Square top over column raised on plith base.

H: 40, W: 10 1/2 in. $400-600

397 132378/2 Baroque style black marble pedestal 19th century Square top over barley twist column and plith base.

H: 48, W: 12 in. $400-600

398 132339/3 Pair of green onyx pedestals Rectangular form.

H: 30, W: 14 in. $600-800

399 131988/52 Italian marble relief plaque 19th century Rectangular form with beveled edge depicting Madonna and Child in relief.

H: 18, W: 13 3/4, D: 1 in. provenance: From a prominent Philadelphia collection

400 131693/8 Composition stone capital in the Byzantine style Modelled to depict various figures.

H: 13 1/2, W: 13, D: 12 in. $300-400

401 132539/35 Pair of stone composite garden figures 20th century Modelled as a young girl and boy.

H: 46, W: 18 in. (each) provenance: Property of a Main Line lady $800-1,000

402 132539/8 Two Continental carved marble roundel portraits of French musketeers Each within parcel gilt ebonised frame.

D: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Estate Antique and Oriental Rug Gallery, Philadelphia Property of a Main Line lady $700-900

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403 132539/19 Near pair of white marble garden urns late 19th century Campania form with egg and dart carved collar and socle base.

H: 30, W: 26 in. (larger) provenance: Duck & Dolphin Antiques Property of a Main Line lady $1,500-2,000

404 132539/20 Continental white marble center table The circular top over baluster and acanthus leaf carved column on tripartite base.

H: 34, W: 31 in. provenance: Duck & Dolphin Antiques Property of a Main Line lady $1,000-1,500

405 132539/21 Pietra dura marble circular table top The center with marquetry inlay depicting a fruit cluster, framed by a border of stylized blossoms and foliage.

H: 33, D: 3/4 in. provenance: Tofini Lewis Interiors Property of a Main Line lady $1,500-2,000

406 133035/35 Pair of green and gray marble obelisks late 19th/early 20th century With steel mounts.

H: 29, W: 6 in. $800-1,200

407 132415/9 Pair of French molded and painted opaline glass vases attributed to baccarat, mid-19th century Trumpet-form, molded in relief with vines and morning glory blossoms, on scalloped foot, unmarked.

H: 13 3/4, W: 5 in. $800-1,200

408 132409/28 Collection of seventeen glass paperweights 20th century Egg or spherical form, each in clear glass encasing floral an abstracted floral blossom, all unmarked.

H: 4 1/2 in. (tallest) $400-600

409 132094/9 French gilt bronze mounted cut glass and bisque porcelain tazza late 19th century The circular dished top with banded edge over a bisque group of three infants with flowers and sheaves of wheat, set into a chamfered square base.

H: 10 1/2, D: 10 in. $400-600

410 132378/20 Pair of Victorian polychrome enamel painted black glass vases circa 1880 Ovoid-form, the body polychrome enamel painted with butterflies and floral sprays.

H: 10, W: 5 1/2 in. $500-700

411 131717/31 Le Verre Francais marmoréen glass vase circa 1930 Of baluster form with clear overlay on mottled organe and yellow “marmoréen” ground, the underside signed Charder Le Verre Francais.

H: 10 1/2, W: 7 in. provenance: From the estate of Michael Mitchell, San Francisco. $200-300

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412 132576/5 Collection of Baccarat crystal ‘Vienne’ pattern stemware Comprising fourteen champagne flutes, nine water goblets, and six wine glasses. (31).

H: 8 3/4 in. (water goblet) $1,000-1,500

413 132094/8 Set of eight gilt and cut crystal goblets probably french, circa 1900 The U-shaped goblet with cut and gilt decoration of lozenge, star, bellflower and drops, above a stepped square base, unmarked.

H: 6 1/4, W: 3 1/4 in. $600-800

414 132534/28 Tall Mont Joye enamel-painted glass Iris vase paris, circa 1900 The tall ovoid vase with an acidetched and textured surface, the rim gilt painted, the body painted in relief with purple and white Irises, Mont Joye mark to underside.

H: 20, W: 7 1/2 in. $500-800 415 132410/2 Andries Dirk Copier (Dutch, 1901-1991) Unica glass bowl Leerdam, 1955 Depicting birds in flight, signed to underside LEERDAM-UNICA, AB/55, AD Copier.

H: 5, W: 7 1/2 in. $700-900

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416 138148/9 Four European military swords 19th century One with brass handle impressed W under crown, the blade with impressed D under crown, and a knight over W.R.K.; another impressed RFC 52 2 and D under crown to blade; one with B under star in oval, and B in shield impressed marks; the last with impressed brass pastille marked PBOVED, all accompanied by scabbards.

L: 43 1/2 in. (longest) $1,200-1,800

417 132417/3 Fine Pair of Steiff mohair bears Both with golden mohair, black shoe button eyes, stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, arms and legs, hump on back and blank button in left ear. Both having minor fur loss to nose and one with repair to felt pad on right foot.

H: 14 in. $3,000-5,000

418 132417/7 Two Kammer & Reinhardt bisque porcelain head “Character� dolls no. 101 germany, circa 1890s Each with painted bisque porcelain heads and composition bodies, the back of each head bearing K&R mark and 101 model number.

H: 18 1/2 in. (each) $3,000-5,000

419 132070/1 Three pieces of Louis Vuitton luggage second half 20th century Comprising of a hat box, a garment bag, and a soft sided suitcase. (3).

H: 7 1/2, D: 18 in. (hatbox) $500-700 END OF SALE

This fine collection of world famous American and European painters from Corot and Boudin to Benson and Hassam has been in private hands and unseen for nearly 100 years.

Alasdair Nichol 267.414.1211 anichol@freemansauction.com

JEAN BAPTISTE CAMILLE COROT (french 1796-1875) "GARDEN GATE" Signed 'Corot' bottom left, with partial label verso oil on canvas 13 x 18 1/4 in. (33 x 46.4cm) $60,000-80,000 (detail)

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Freeman’s shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code.

Premium shall be: 25% on the first $50,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $50,001 through $1,000,000, and 12% thereafter.

10 Unless the sale is advertised and announced as “without reserve”, each lot is offered subject to a reserve and Freeman’s may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain instances, the Consignor may pay less than the standard commission rate where Freeman’s or its representative is a successful bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to Freeman’s, Freeman’s may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom, other than the broker’s Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest.

16 In no event shall any liability of Freeman’s to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid.

11 No “buy” bids shall be accepted at any time for any purpose.

12 Any pre-sale bids must be submitted in writing to Freeman’s prior to commencement of the offer of the first lot of any sale. Freeman’s copy of any such bid shall conclusively be deemed to be the sole evidence of same, and while Freeman’s accepts these bids for the convenience of bidders not present at the auction, Freeman’s shall not be responsible for the failure to execute, or, to execute properly, any pre-sale bid.

13 A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s

14 Unless exempted by law from the payment thereof, the buyer will be required to pay any and all federal excise tax and any state and/or local sales taxes, including where deliveries are to be made outside the state where a sale is conducted, which may be subject to a corresponding or compensating tax in another state.

15 Freeman’s may, as a service to buyer arrange to have purchased property posted and shipped at the buyer’s expense. Freeman’s is not responsible for any acts or omissions in packing or shipping of purchased lots whether or not such carrier recommended by Freeman’s. Packing and handling of purchased lots is at the responsibility of the buyer and is at the entire risk of the buyer.

17 No claimed modification or amendment of this Agreement on the part of any party shall be deemed extant, enforceable or provable unless it is in writing that has been signed by the parties to this Agreement. No course of dealing and no delay or omission on the part of Freeman’s in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right and waiver on any one or more occasions shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy of Freeman’s on any future occasion.

18 These Conditions of Sale and the buyer’s, the Consignor’s and Freeman’s rights under these Conditions of Sale shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Consignor and Buyer agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

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Purchase removal, shipping and offsite storage information To ensure the safety of your property Freeman’s requests removal within 10 business days of the sale date. Collection hours are Mon - Fri, 9:30 - 4:30pm. For larger items, please email bmobbs@freemansauction.com to schedule a loading dock appointment. For purchase release to persons not listed on your contract or invoice, 3rd party authorization is required.

Please mail or fax, 215.599.2240, a signed letter stating receipt/item(s) or sale/lot(s) and name of 3rd party collecting property. Freeman’s does not handle packing or shipping. The shippers listed below have worked with Freeman’s clients in the past and will be happy to provide you with quotes for the packing and shipping of your property.

VG Packaging LLC Contact: Gordon G Murray II 12 Salem Road Schwenksville, PA 19473 484.552.8741 Fax: 484.552.8744 quotes@vgpackagingllc.com UPS Store Contact: John Bohach 51 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.629.4990 Fax: 215.629.4992 store4242@theupsstore.com Mr. C’s Contact: Charles Cohen 267.977.9567 mrcees61@gmail.com

Cadogan Tate Fine Art Cadogan House, 41-20 39th Street Sunnyside, New York 11104 718.706.7999 Fax: 718.707.2847 michael@cadogantate.com A. Mastrocco Jr. Moving & Storage Contact: Roseanne 1060 Louis Drive Warminster, PA 18991 215.491.0346 Fax: 215.444.9327 mastroccomovers@snip.net Aiston Fine Art Service P.O. Box 3434 Grand Central Station New York, NY 10163 212.715.0629 Fax: 718.361.8569 info@aistonart.com

Atelier Art Services 103 East Sharpnack Street Philadelphia, PA 19144 215.842.3500 info@atelierartservices.com The Packaging Store Contact: Duane Freed 2333 West Main Street Lansdale, PA 19446 215.361.6940 Fax: 215.361.6941 hello@packandshipnow.com FURNITURE & LARGER ITEMS: For larger pieces where delivery time is not the primary concern, we suggest getting your items freighted: www.plyconvanlines.com www.nwdelivery.com www.freightquote.com.

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bidding & registration form SALE NO

BIDDER NO

CLIENT NO

NAME

BUSINESS NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

E - MAIL

PHONE (Primary)

RESALE

COUNTRY

PHONE (Secondary)

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FAX

TAX IDENTIFICATION

STATE

A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $50,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $50,001 through $1,000,000, and 12% on that portion of the hammer price exceeding $1,000,000. All lots must be paid for and removed within 10 days.

LOT NO

DESCRIPTION

MAXIMUM BID

please adhere to the bidding increments $10 UNTIL $200 IS REACHED

$25 UNTIL $500 IS REACHED

$50 UNTIL $1,000 IS REACHED

$100 UNTIL $3,000 IS REACHED

$250 UNTIL $5,000 IS REACHED

$500 UNTIL $10,000 IS REACHED

$1,000 UNTIL $30,000 IS REACHED

$2,000 UNTIL $50,000 IS REACHED

$5,000 UNTIL $100,000 IS REACHED

OVER $100,000 AUCTIONEER ’ S DISCRETION

bank reference

BANK NAME

ACCOUNT NO

CONTACT NAME

TELEPHONE

I hereby confirm thet I have read and am bound by the “Terms of Sale” presented by the auction house and which govern all auction purchases made by me. Although every attempt is made to execute your bid(s), the auctioneer is not responsible for errors and omissions.

SIGNED

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(signature required to execute your bids)

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PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATION TO SUBSCRIBE TO FREEMAN ’S CATALOGS

Freeman’s 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103 Tel-215.563.9275 Fax-215.599.2240 e-mail: info@freemansauction.com www.freemansauction.com

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Chinese famille rose porcelain ‘boys’ vase daiguang mark and of the period H: 15 1/4 in. (38.7cm) $30,000-50,000 Visit our website or call 267.414.1256 to purchase a catalogue.

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Directory specialist departments

American Furniture, Decorative & Folk Art lynda a cain samuel ≤ free≤an ii whitney bounty American Silver samuel ≤ free≤an ii Asian Arts richard cervantes robert waterhouse (consulting specialist) tianhan gao andrew zajack English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts david walker tim andreadis sarah blattner tim lambert Silver & Objet de Vertu david walker sarah blattner Fine Jewelry & Watches samuel ≤ free≤an ii michael larsen allia dhody natalie prusich American Art alasdair nichol david weiss andrew huber candace vivian

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officers

Prints anne henry david weiss aimee pflieger andrew huber candace vivian shannon jeffers

Appraisals sa≤uel ≤ free≤an ii james e buckley donald e walter amy parenti laura cox bo shang

chair≤an samuel ≤ freeman ii

European Art & Old Masters alasdair nichol david weiss andrew huber candace vivian

Consignments samuel h cooper james e buckley maya o’donnell-shah

Photographs & Photobooks aimee pflieger candace vivian shannon jeffers Modern & Contemporary Art anne henry alasdair nichol david weiss aimee pflieger candace vivian shannon jeffers Oriental Rugs & Tapestries richard cervantes david weiss Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Ephemera david j bloom christiana scavuzzo

≤useum Services thomas b. mccabe iv lynda a cain Client Services mary maguire carroll stephanie parker cara bishoff bethany mobbs fran nicosia whitney long lauren carpinelli Operations herbert drayton derrick drayton gerald davis darryll byram

vice chair≤an margaret d freeman vice chair≤an alasdair nichol president paul roberts chief operating officer hanna dougher executive vice president ja≤es e buckley senior vice president david weiss tara theune-davis chief financial officer eric a smith vice presidents david j bloom lynda a cain anne henry samuel t. freeman iii matthew wilcox thomas b mccabe iv

Finance mark beckerman karen bajczyk Business Development & ≤arketing tara theune davis melissa geller thomas b mccabe iv christopher browne susannah mcgovern

representatives colin clarke Charlottesville, VA cclarke@freemansauction.com Telephone: 434.296.4096

matthew s wilcox Mid-Atlantic mwilcox@freemansauction.com Telephone: 215.940.9825

kelly wright Boston, MA kwright@freemansauction.com Telephone: 617.367.3400

william rudd Mid-West wrudd@freemansauction.com Telephone: 513.802.0090

maya o’donnell-shah Wayne, PA mshah@freemansauction.com Telephone: 610.254.9700

michael larsen Los Angeles, CA mlarsen@freemansauction.com Telephone: 818.205.3608

Trusts & Estates samuel t freeman iii thomas b. mccabe iv holen miles lewis amy parenti matthew wilcox laura cox jeffrey miller bo shang Photography elizabeth field elizabeth schultz thom clark ryan buckwalter v1.2014

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Samuel T Freeman & Co. 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19103 Tel-215.563.9275 Fax-215.563.8236