British & European Furniture and Decorative Art

british & european furniture & decorative arts private collections october 17, 2017

british & european furniture & decorative arts private collections

auction Sale 1587 Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at approximately 1pm 1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103 Cover Image: Lot 300 (detail), Inside Front Cover: Lot 146 (detail)

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british & european furniture & decorative arts Nicholas B. A. Nicholson Senior Vice President | Division Head nnicholson@freemansauction.com 267.414.1212

Tessa Laney Associate Specialist tlaney@freemansauction.com 215.940.9826

exhibitions Thursday, October 12

10am-5pm

Friday, October 13

10am-5pm

Saturday, October 14

12pm-5pm

Sunday, October 15

12pm-5pm

Monday, October 16

10am-5pm

client services Mary Maguire Director | Client Services mmaguire@freemansauction.com 267.414.1236

Melissa Arundel Post-Sale Administrator marundel@freemansauction.com 267.414.1226

Joslyn Moore Bidding Registration jmoore@freemansauction.com 267.414.1207

Lot 180 (detail)

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130 178047/5 A Spanish polychrome painted gesso and giltwood votive panel likely 18th century, with later decoration The oval panel depicting God the father, Christ, and the virgin above two donors dated 1748 and inscribed “Gloria, Tibi, Trinitas;” housed in a crimson velvet and giltwood frame.

H: 24 3/4, W: 19 in. $800-1,200

131 178047/1 A Spanish polychrome painted gesso and giltwood votive panel likely 18th century, with later decoration The oval panel depicting the Trinity above a rainbow encircling Satan depicted as a winged serpent, dated 1748; housed in a crimson velvet and giltwood frame.

H: 15, W: 11 in. $800-1,200

132 170828/1 A Greek Baroque icon of Saint Dionisius the Areopagite possibly cyprus, 18th century Depicting the saint enthroned beneath the all-seeing eye, surrounded by cherubim and angels and flanked by saints Peter and Paul, the whole within gilt baroque scrollwork with scenes from the life of the saint in corner roundels, the verso painted with Golgotha, cross, sponge, and spear, inscribed ICXC, NIKA, and dated 1733; housed in giltwood frame.

H: 14, W: 10 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000

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133 170550/1 Three Continental carved wood religious figures 18th/19th centuries The figures representing: Mary Magdalene, Moses, and a bishop with crozier. (3).

H: 24 in. (largest) $600-800

134 171017/7 After Arnolfo di Cambio (Italian, c. 1240-1310) st. peter of rome, late 19th/early 20th century After 13th century original by Arnolfo di Cambio at the Vatican, the seated bronze figure with dark green-brown patina on moulded and stepped rectangular bronze base; raised on a carved oak plinth, the sides carved with monogram “ST.P.” H: 40 in. (bronze); H: 73 in. (overall) provenance: Collection of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Bensalem, Pennsylvania. $1,000-2,000

135 170887/1 An impressive pair of Italian Baroque style patinated spelter torchères second half, 19th century H: 45 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

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136 170687/3 An English carved and joined oak wainscot chair likely 17th century With shaped crestrail above straight paneled backrest carved with rosettes, volutes, and foliate scrolls, issuing two gently scrolling armrests; the paneled seat chip-carved to sides and raised on turned front legs and rear panel legs united by stretchers.

H: 42, W: 22, D: 16 1/4 in. $800-1,200

137 178047/4 A Continental Baroque fruitwood inlaid walnut side cabinet 18th century The rectangular plank top with egg-and-dart edge above two paneled cabinet doors with inlaid chequered banding, the paneled sides and back similarly inlaid and flanked by volutecarved supports; raised on paw feet.

H: 21 1/2, W: 27 1/2, D: 17 1/2 in. $800-1,200

138 170605/1 A Danish polychrome painted tallcase clock borgholm, denmark, circa 1846 With simple enamel dial, the case hand-painted in polychrome floral motifs and signed “SPS” and dated February 15, 1846.

H: 81, W: 26, D: 9 in. provenance: Property of a Swedish gentleman. $800-1,200

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139 170539/1 A pair of Continental carved giltwood urn stands likely french, 19th century With ribbon-tied laurel swags, raised on three paw feet. (2).

H: 18 1/2, Dia: 22 1/2 in. $800-1,200

140 170553/7 A pair of Continental green painted and carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestals likely 20th century The green-painted pillars garlanded with roses and terminating in Corinthian capitals supporting shaped rectangular moulded tops. (2).

H: 64 in. $3,000-5,000

141 170670/28 Two framed pairs of Mughal style miniature portraits 19th century Each pair depicting a mughal and his wife, the first pair housed in separate carved and ebonized wood frames, the second pair housed in a single giltwood frame. (4 portraits).

H: 6 1/8, W: 8 5/8 in. (largest frame) provenance: From the collection of a private Philadelphia lady. $500-700

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142 170894/7 A Heriz rug northwest persia, mid 20th century 9 ft. 3 in. x 6 ft. 2 1/2 in. $800-1,200

143 170343/12 A semi-antique Joshegan Persian carpet central persia, early 20th century 13 ft. 10 in. x 11 ft. 2 in. provenance: Property from an important Pennsylvania collection. $2,500-3,500

144 170879/9 A Victorian Renaissance Revival parquetry oak library table third quarter 19th century With rectangular parquetry top raised on boldly carved H-form stand and four lionform feet.

H: 29 1/2, W: 48, D: 34 in. $3,000-5,000

145 170670/29 Three Venetian parcel-gilt and painted glass vases ars cenedese murano, italy, circa 1920 The first red and painted after Guido Reni, L’Aurora; the second green and painted after Francesco Hayez, Il Bacio; the last blue and painted after Jean-Antoine Watteau, Serenata; all labeled on trompe l’oeil scrolls and decorated to verso with elaborate parcel-gilt scrolls and foliate motifs. (3).

H: 17, Dia: 11 1/2 in. (largest) provenance: From the collection of a private Philadelphia lady. $2,000-3,000

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146 A fine Italian tin glazed earthenware charger after the Magi Chapel ulisse cantagalli (italian, 1839-1901), second half 19th century Finely painted in polychrome and lustre glaze after Benozzo Gozzoli (Italian, c. 1421-1497), Procession of the Magi, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence; the verso with blue underglaze cockerel mark, stamped “Firenze/ITALY” and inscribed “Benozzo Gozzoli/Palazzo Riccardi-Firenze.”

Dia: 20 in. provenance: Private collection, North Carolina. note: Ulisse Cantagalli (Italian, 1839-1901) was a Florentine potter best known for his revival of Italian Renaissance maiolica and Ottoman Iznik pottery. The Cantagalli family established a ceramic manufactory in Florence in the mid 19th century, of which Ulisse took command in 1878. His tremendous skill as a painter, and the manufactory’s ability to produce rich and saturated glazes along with fine golden lustres, quickly brought his wares to prominence.

The re-ignited interest in majolica and other polychrome tin glazed earthenwares in the late 19th century, particularly in Britain, presented a verdant market for Cantagalli. He began a friendship with William de Morgan (English, 1839-1917), the English Arts & Crafts potter and Morris & Co. designer, which helped catapult Cantagalli’s creations into the pottery-crazed British market. International exhibitions brought further attention from American buyers, and by 1879 his works were readily collected in the United States. Indeed, a New York Times article of May 9, 1879 notes that Cantagalli’s extremely fine works, “so agreeably known in the diplomatic circles of Washington,” might be “readily sold, and possibly are where it is unknown, to amateurs as genuine Italian majolica...three and four centuries old” were it not for their notable cockerel mark.

After Ulisse’s death in 1901, his wife and daughter kept the factory in operation until it was sold to Amerigo Menegatti, the manufactory’s former artistic director, in 1934. The factory remained in production until 1985. Today, Ulisse Cantagalli‘s ceramics can be found in the collections of the Museo Nazionale del Bargello and the Museo Stibbert in Florence, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, among others.

This particular example is painted after the Magi Chapel in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence. One of the most famous of all Renaissance frescoes, the chapel was painted from 1459-1461 by the master Benozzo Gozzoli and depicts the Journey of the Magi to Bethlehem over the course of three walls. The specific scene on the charger is the Procession of the Magi, on the chapel’s east wall, which includes portraits of the Medici family and associates buried within the processional figures, including the Medici patriarch Cosimo seated atop a donkey.

A similar Cantagalli charger after Vittore Carpaccio (Venetian, 1465-1520), The Ambassadors Return to the English Court (1500), was sold at Skinner, Boston, January 8, 2011, lot 783. $8,000-12,000 09 www.freemansauction.com

property from the cappellari estate, bucks county, pennsylvania lots 147-159

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ostanza and Ariomo “Ari” Cappellari were well-known interior designers in Rome from the 1960’s until the 1990’s, specialising in a rich, layered, and eclectic style very popular

in Italy. At the height of their careers, their firm, “Gosville of Rome” was commissioned to design and decorate several of the private apartments for a number of the Papal ambassadors and officials within the Palazzo Apostolico and other residences in the Vatican City.

The Cappellaris assembled a collection of pieces that they loved and from which they refused to part even when they returned to the United States, including a fine 17th century cassone (lot 147) and an impressive pair of 19th century Louis XIV style ormolu-mounted bibliotheques (Lot 156).

147 An Italian Renaissance walnut cassone 16th/17th century With hinged rectangular plank top, the case with elaborately carved volute corners flanking paneled front and sides carved with a fluted wave pattern encased in a rope-twist and pyramid double moulding.

H: 22 1/2, W: 64 1/4, D: 23 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $2,000-3,000

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148 171006/6 A fine Italian Baroque walnut refectory table 17th century The rectangular plank top raised on two turned balusterform supports, each raised on volute-form plinth and united by a single long stretcher.

H: 31, W: 107, D: 30 1/4 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $3,000-5,000

149 171006/3 A large Italian Baroque inlaid walnut secrétaire 18th century Of impressive proportions, the banded top with fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior with central pigeonhole flanked by four shelves, the serpentine case with three long drawers; the canted edges with vasiform inlays, the sides similarly inlaid and each enclosing a hidden paneled cupboard door; the whole raised on shaped bracket feet.

H: 41 1/2, W: 66, D: 22 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $3,000-5,000

150 171006/11 A large Italian Neoclassical walnut commode 18th century The rectangular top with moulded edge over four moulded figured walnut drawers, raised on tapering feet.

H: 41 1/2, W: 60, D: 25 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $2,000-3,000

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151 171006/9 A North Italian Baroque style walnut secretary bookcase 20th century In two sections, the upper surmounted by shaped scrolling pediment inset with a mirror over two banded and mirrored cabinet doors enclosing shelves; the serpentine lower section with fall front opening to a fitted interior with central cabinet flanked by four shelves, the whole over three long drawers raised on bracket feet.

H: 96, W: 51 1/2, D: 19 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $1,500-2,500

152 171006/1 A large and impressive Dutch Baroque style parcelebonized mahogany kas 19th century With beaded and moulded ebonized cornice mounted to corners and center with cartouches flanked by lions and putti, the two beaded and parcel-ebonized paneled doors separated by a central column which slides to reveal a lock; the interior with a set of shelves and narrow drawers; the sides similarly beaded and banded, the whole above a single paneled drawer and raised on six oversized bun feet.

H: 84, W: 84, D: 31 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $1,500-2,500

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153 171006/8 A South German Rococo style walnut veneered bureau plat first half 19th century The shaped and moulded top with banded edge and bookmatched walnut veneered surface centered by a figured walnut cartouche; the front and back each with single frieze drawer; raised on cabriole legs.

H: 30 3/4, W: 72, D: 39 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $2,000-3,000 154 171006/12 A George III painted and banded satinwood ladies desk late 18th century The galleried top with two frieze drawers and two cabinet doors painted with allegories of music, the bowfront case with green gilt-tooled leather writing surface over two frieze drawers; the whole raised on four tapering legs each painted with a paterae-headed trail of bellflowers.

H: 41, W: 33 1/2, D: 20 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $1,500-2,500

155 171006/10 A George III mahogany chest of drawers circa 1800 The rectangular top above two short drawers over three long drawers, raised on bracket feet.

H: 41, W: 37 1/4, D: 19 1/4 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $700-900

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156 A fine pair of Louis XIV style ormolu mounted kingwood bibliothèques 19th century Each with rectangular top over cavetto mounted with acanthus-cast frieze, the sides and doors with ormolu acanthus banding; the four corners mounted with putti and the center mounted with a finely cast grotesque clasp, the doors enclosing a series of adjustable shelves; the whole raised on acanthus banded base. (2).

H: 66 1/2, W: 41 1/4, D: 17 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $4,000-6,000

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157 171006/15 A pair of Louis XV style gilt-bronze four-light wall sconces late 19th/early 20th century H: 25 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $800-1,200

158 171006/2 A Louis XV/XVI Transitional style gilt-bronze mounted marquetry inlaid kingwood and tulipwood bureau de dame 19th century The brass galleried rectangular marble top with canted edge over three frieze drawers, the slanted surface with rolling lock mechanism opening to an interior with pen holder above three drawers over tooled-leather writing surface; the case with one further long drawer and raised on four cabriole legs terminating in paw sabots.

H: 41 1/2, W: 66, D: 22 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $1,500-2,500

159 171006/14 A pair of Louis XVI style brass-mounted kingwood and mahogany occasional tables 19th century Fine parquetry inlaid brass-galleried top over a frieze drawer, the four legs with brass circular banding united by a conforming shaped lower shelf and terminating in castors. (2).

H: 29 1/4, W: 23 1/4, D: 17 in. provenance: Property from the Cappellari Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $1,000-1,500

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the collection of harvey & helen wedeen lots 160-183 160 A Dutch Delft centerpiece bowl and stand late 17th century The bowl with scalloped paneled rim above painted floral swags; the stand with scalloped gilt edge and painted with floral sprays at the cardinal points. (2).

Dia: 16 in. (bowl) provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $2,000-3,000

161 A pair of Dutch Delft covered ginger jars de twee scheepjes, mark likely of antonius pennis, jr., 1756-1770 H: 7 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $500-700

162 A pair of Dutch Delft covered vases 18th century Of baluster form surmounted by domed covers terminating in fruiting finials; each unmarked. (2).

H: 12 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $600-800

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1639/43 A Dutch Delft tulipiere de pauw, 18th century Decorated with peacocks, with De Pauw marks to underside.

H: 8 in, W: 7 1/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $2,500-3,500

16470629/45 A Dutch Delft pilgrim flask mark probably for dirck van der does of de roos factory, 18th century or also possibly for Willem Van der Does, De Frie Kolkken, 1762.

H: 9, W: 6 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $1,000-1,500

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165 170629/50 Two pairs of Dutch Delft ‘Imari’ style polychrome decorated dishes 18th century Comprising two pancake plates and two chargers, each a fine earthenware decorated in polychrome tin glaze; marked to verso with maker’s mark “RK.” (4).

Dia: 8 1/2 in. (plates); Dia: 16 in. (chargers) provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $1,200-1,800

1660629/52 Two Dutch Delft doré chargers 18th century Each marked with artist cypher to verso. (2).

Dia: 16 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $2,000-3,000

167170629/54 Three Dutch Delft polychrome chargers 18th century The first marked “BP” for De Vergulde Bloempot; the remaining two unmarked. (3).

Dia: 9 1/4 in. (largest) provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $800-1,200

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168 170629/56 Three Dutch Delft chargers mid 18th century The first polychrome decorated in an ‘Imari’ style; the second blue and white decorated in an ‘Imari’ style; the third polychrome decorated in a Chinoiserie style; all unmarked.

(3).

Dia: 13 1/2 in. (largest) provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $800-1,200

16970629/55 A Dutch Delft famille rose style mug and bowl probably mid 18th century Both unmarked; sold together with a Dutch Delft polychrome decorated ginger jar with marks for De Drie Klokken, first half 19th century. (3).

H: 8 1/2 in. (tallest) provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $600-800

170 170629/35 A Dutch Delft posset pot second quarter 18th century H: 6, Dia: 7 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $800-1,200

172 170629/44 A Dutch Delft covered jar 18th/19th century Unmarked.

H: 4, Dia: 5 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $400-600

171 170629/51 A Dutch Delft jardinière 18th/19th century Sold together with a similar covered vase; each unmarked. (2).

H: 3, W: 9 in. (jardinière); H: 9 1/4 in. (vase) provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $600-800

173 170629/39 An English Delft blue and white puzzle jug probably liverpool, mid 18th century Unmarked.

H: 7 1/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $600-800

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174 170629/37 An English Delft blue and white plooischotel probably bristol, brislington, or london, last quarter 17th century Unmarked.

Dia: 8 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $400-600

175170629/36 An English Delft food warmer circa 1760-70 The underside with underglaze mark “16”.

H: 6 3/4, Dia: 4 1/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $500-700

176 170629/38 A set of four Dutch Delft knife rests late 18th/early 19th century Unmarked. (4).

L: 2 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $600-800

177 170629/47 A group of Dutch Delft blue and white and polychrome toby jugs and figures various makers, 17th-19th centuries Comprising a pair of cows with marks probably for Adriaen Pynackder, De Twee Scheepjes; a polychrome decorated house-form pastille burner with unknown mark; a toby jug, unmarked; a figural candlestick with mark possibly of Augustyn Reygens, proprietor of the Golden Boot from 1663-1666; and a toby teapot marked and dated “JSL 1750”. (6).

H: 6 1/4, W: 11 in. (largest) provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $800-1,200

178 170629/46 Three Dutch Delft miniature objects various makers, late 18th/early 19th century Comprising a miniature table, mark possibly of J. Weemers Hoppesteing, De Oude Moriaans Hooft; a miniature music stand marked “AK 8” probably for Albrecht Cornelius de Keizer; and a miniature piano-form jewelry box, unmarked. (3).

H: 3 1/4, W: 6 in. (table); H: 8 1/8 in. (stand); H: 4 3/4, W: 9 in. (box) provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $800-1,200

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179 170629/42 A Dutch Delft fish strainer probably frisian, 19th century With integral handles, the bowl pierced and painted to recto with three fish and to verso with floral motifs; with three small tapering feet.

Dia: 13 3/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $600-800

180 170629/28 A pair of Chinese export carved giltwood and verre églomisé three-light wall brackets 19th century The moulded and reticulated carved giltwood frame housing six arcaded mirror plates, the three lower plates decorated with verre églomisé Chinoiserie scenes; the base with three applied candlearms. (2).

H: 36, W: 29 in. provenance: Frank S. Schwarz, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $1,500-2,500

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181 170629/106 A Kazvin carpet northwest persia, 20th century 14 ft. 6 in. x 10 ft. 5 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $700-900

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182 170629/33 A Palais Royal style fruitwood inlaid rosewood harpsichord-form musical sewing box 19th century The lid inlaid with rosette, bellflowers, and faux keyboard enclosing a velvet fitted sewing interior with beaded pincushion, scissors, needlecase with needles, thimble, scent bottle, pick, and two spools; raised on five tapering legs.

H: 6, L: 11 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $800-1,200

183 170629/26 A Napoleon III black lacquer tantalus set third quarter 19th century The interior fitted with three parcel-gilt decanters and sixteen conforming cordial glasses.

H: 11, W: 14 in. provenance: From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen. $600-800

184 170887/2 A small Napoleon III white marble and gilt bronze pedestal side table second half 19th century H: 17 3/4, Dia: 14 in. $1,000-1,500

185 170670/27 A Napoleon III brass and fruitwood inlaid mahogany tantalus set circa 1865 The top and front brass-banded and inlaid with elaborate brass, fruitwood, and mother-of-pearl lozenges, the top and sides opening to reveal a fitted interior with removable ormolu stand housing four stoppered decanters and sixteen cordial glasses, each decorated with a field of parcel-gilt stars; the whole raised on four gilt bun feet.

H: 10 1/2, W: 13, D: 10 in. provenance: Établissements Berman Frères, Paris.

From the collection of a private Philadelphia lady. $600-800

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186 A Régence style ormolu eight-light chandelier 19th century Of typical form, decorated with masques, scrolling foliate decoration, and applied mounts.

H: 33, Dia: 33 in. provenance: Christie’s, New York, September 24, 1997, lot 167. $3,000-5,000

187 An Aubusson verdure tapestry fragment early 18th century Depicting a crane alongside water’s edge, with a picturesque Chinese landscape in the background; with later outer selvage and linen lining.

H: 71 1/2, W: 61 in. $800-1,200

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189 160924/3 Two Louis XV style beechwood sofas en cabriolet early 20th century Each upholstered in citron silk and with shaped crestrail carved with rocailles and flowers with conforming arms, one with manchettes, the apron and feet similarly carved. (2).

H: 40, W: 65, D: 30 in.; H: 38, W: 48 1/2, D: 30 in. provenance: Private collection. $1,500-2,500

188 A Vincennes style ormolu mounted blanc de chine group late 19th /20th century In the form of two Chinese boys holding a basket containing a bouquet of porcelain flowers, on a conforming rectangular ormolu base cast with rocailles.

H: 16, W: 14 in. $2,500-3,500

190 160924/2 A Louis XV style ormolu mounted kingwood vitrine table circa 1890 The top and sides set with beveled glass, the interior lined in later beige velvet and fitted with a Chubb’s Detector lock, raised on slender cabriole legs terminating in sabots; the underside with stamped inventory number “3100.”

H: 33, W: 35, D: 23 3/4 in. provenance: Private collection. $1,500-2,500

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191 A Louis XV style encrier signed sormani, paris, late 19th century The base of of rocaille- and coquillage-form, supporting a split and fruiting pomegranate opening to reveal the inkwell, the underside of the lid signed “P. Sormani Paris.”

H: 4 1/2, W: 8 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500

192 170670/24 Two Louis-Philippe Sèvres hand-painted and parcel-gilt cobalt porcelain portrait plates second quarter 19th century The first depicting Madame Necker and signed “Vict B”, the verso hand-titled and stamped with Sèvres interlaced L-P 1844 mark and Chateau des Tuileries pastille; the second depicting Madame Elisabeth and indistinctly signed, the verso hand-titled and stamped with Sèvres interlaced L-P 1846 mark and Chateau de St. Cloud pastille. (2).

Dia: 9 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of a private Philadelphia lady. $800-1,200

193 170884/4 A large Sèvres style hand-painted and parcel-gilt porcelain casket in the form of a snuff box late 19th century The interior painted with floral sprays, the underside with blue overglaze pseudo crossed-L mark.

H: 6, W: 14 1/4, D: 9 1/4 in. $800-1,200

194 170670/26 A large Sèvres style gilt-bronze mounted parcel-gilt and handpainted covered vase signed charles labarre, late 19th century The gilt-decorated cobalt gadrooned neck surmounted by bell-form foliate-decorated lid; the white body mounted to shoulders with foliate swag handles, painted to recto with a classical maiden attended by putti and to verso with an allegory of agriculture; the whole raised on gilt-decorated cobalt gadrooned socle on bronze base; the underside of lid with spurious crossed-L mark.

H: 40 in. provenance: From the collection of a private Philadelphia lady. $2,000-4,000

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195 170597/5 A Louis XV style porcelain mounted gilt-bronze sixlight chandelier 20th century Of birdcage form, hung with amber and amethyst glass fruit, the center mounted with a porcelain cockatoo.

H: 42, W: 18 in. $2,000-3,000

196 170704/28 A pair of Louis XV style ormolu and Chinese porcelainmounted three-light candelabra late 19th century, the porcelain qing dynasty Each mounted with turquoise glazed Chinese porcelain parrots and Vincennes-style porcelain flowers, raised on open rocaille base; later electrified. (2).

H: 22 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000

197 170879/13 A Neoclassical ormolu-mounted and brass inlaid two-tier serving table 19th century Double brass banded and mounted to sides with two handles, the tapering fluted legs brass inlaid and terminating in toupie sabots.

H: 34, W: 34, D: 25 in. $2,500-3,000

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198 170969/6 An Italian Neoclassical style white-painted and parcelgilt console table early 20th century Of rectangular breakfront form and with associated rectangular black marble top, the pierced frieze centered by cornucopia and raised on four tapering legs.

H: 35 3/4, W: 48 1/2, D: 17 1/4 in. provenance: From the collection of an Elkins Park family. $800-1,200

199 170969/1 A Louis XVI carved giltwood console table with fior di pesco marble top early 20th century Of demi-lune form, with fluted frieze draped with laurel garlands, raised on four volute legs united by stretcher surmounted by an urn en flambeau.

H: 35 1/4, W: 50 3/4, D: 17 1/4 in. provenance: From the collection of an Elkins Park family. $1,500-2,500

200 A Louis XV/XVI Transitional style ormolu mounted parquetry side table 19th century After the model by Jean-François Oeben (German/French, 1721-1763), the shaped, galleried parquetry top above a frieze drawer mounted with a berried laurel swag mount, the face parquetry and with a lower drawer, the legs headed by rams’ head masques and scrolling foliate mounts terminating in scrolling sabots.

H: 29 1/4, W: 22 3/4, D: 18 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

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property from the estate of simone ziegler lots 201-230

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he collection of Simone Ziegler is notable for the discreet sensibility of her taste for French furniture. The pieces, largely from the end of the 18th century to

the beginning of the 19th have a restrained elegance, proportions, and high quality.

Of particular note is the fine Empire secretaire a abbatant with its mounts in the manner of Gallé (lot 217) and the chinoiserie vernis martin cups with mounts in the manner of Jean Claude Chambellan Duplessis (lot 219). The charming roll-locking bureau de pente (Lot 206) and small mechanical poudreuse (lot 208) with their unusual construction are also of note.

201 A pair of Louis XV giltwood side chairs stamped gourdin, mid 18th century Each with Aubusson tapestry upholstery. (2).

H: 35 1/2, W: 22 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $800-1,200

202 A pair of Louis XV gray-painted and velvet upholstered side chairs mid 18th century H: 37 1/2, W: 20 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $800-1,200

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203 A Louis XV carved walnut firescreen with needlepoint upholstery mid 18th century H: 42 1/2, W: 31 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $800-1,200

204 A Louis XV brass-mounted parquetry mahogany poudreuse mid 18th century With diagonal banded parquetry decoration, the hinged lid opening to an interior fitted with mirror and various compartments; raised on cabriole legs.

H: 40, W: 20, D: 13 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $600-800

205 A Louis XV carved and green-painted beechwood fauteuil stamped g. sené, circa 1760 Of typical form, stamped to the underside of front seat rail; upholstered in later green velvet brocade.

H: 35, W: 25 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $1,500-2,500

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206 170573/20 A Louis XV carved and stained beechwood bergère en cabriolet 18th century En suite with lot 205.

H: 38 1/2, W: 26 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $500-700

207 170573/14 A Continental Louis XV parquetry walnut bureau de pente mid 18th century With hinged lid secured with a rolling lock mechanism and opening to a red leather writing surface; raised on cabriole legs terminating in sabots.

H: 31, W: 27 1/2, D: 16 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $600-800

208 170573/37 A Louis XV inlaid fruitwood table à écrire mid 18th century With mechanically retracting paravent fitted with sander, inkwell, and swinging candlearms.

H: 28, W: 27, D: 17 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $600-800

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209 A Louis XVI parcel-gilt and parcel-ebonized carved wood barometer 18th century Of Lyre form and centered by a wheel barometer surmounted by a pair of dolphins above a thermometer, the whole with laurel wreath and swag decoration; apparently without maker’s mark.

H: 40, W: 17 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $1,500-2,500

210 170573/38 A Louis XVI parquetry veneered marble-top commode late 18th century H: 34 1/2, W: 39 1/2, D: 14 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $2,000-3,000

211 170573/42 Four Directoire carved fruitwood lyre-back side chairs late 18th century H: 34 1/2, W: 16 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $800-1,200

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212 A Louis XVI mahogany bibliothèque circa 1800 The shaped Carrara marble top supported by fluted columns flanking two curtained cabinet doors enclosing shelves.

H: 71, W: 54, D: 16 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $1,200-1,500

213 A Louis XVI ormolu and patinated bronze clock au vase robert osmond and joseph tavernier, paris, circa 1770 The case in the form of a truncated column surmounted by a garlanded urn en flambeau, designed by Robert Osmond (French, 1711-1789) and stamped to rear base “OSMOND;” the enamel dial and movement both signed “TAVERNIER A PARIS” (Joseph Tavernier, maître 1756), the dial and base wreathed with laurel.

H: 14 1/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. note: This design by Robert Osmond, made maître in 1746 and named head of fondeurs in 1756, was a popular one in the last quarter of the 18th century. His original sketch of the form is held in the archives of the Bibliothèque Doucet, Paris, and the model is also illustrated in Pierre Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la pendule française du Moyen-Âge au XXe siècle (1997), p. 185.

Osmond was one of the most important bronziers of the 18th century, along with his nephew, Jean-Baptiste Osmond (French, 1742-after 1790), who worked alongside his uncle once he was made maître in 1764, and then overtook the firm upon Robert’s retirement in the mid-1770s. Together they were among the first maîtres fondeurs to embrace the new goût à l’antique, or Neoclassical style, in the 1760s, when the Rococo was still the height of fashion. The taste of the French elite soon followed, and clocks of this and other similar models were produced in conjunction with important horlogers, including Tavernier, Lepaute, Hilgers, Frédéric Duval, and Berthoud. Though the Osmonds apparently created numerous bronze objects, including chenets, encriers, and sconces, it is their clocks which remain extant today.

For a recent sale of an identical gilt and patinated bronze model, see Sotheby’s, Paris, April 27, 2017, Lot 216. For recent sales of the same form entirely in ormolu, see Sotheby’s, London, May 2, 2017, lot 215; and Koller Auctions, Zurich, March 23, 2016, lot 1179. $6,000-8,000

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214 170573/29 A Louis XVI parquetry marble-top petit buffet 18th century The rectangular moulded gris de sainte anne marbled top above a frieze drawer over two cabinet doors enclosing shelves.

H: 34 1/4, W: 37 3/4, D: 15 3/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $800-1,200

215 170573/27 A Directoire fruitwood extending dining table early 19th century Oval form, with three extension leaves, raised on tapering legs terminating in castors.

H: 29 3/4, W: 63, D: 47 in.; W: 17 1/2 in. (each leaf) provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $1,200-1,800

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216 170573/28 Eight Directoire brass-inlaid cherry side chairs 19th century Sold together with two conforming fauteuils of 20th century manufacture, stamped A. Lucches.

(10).

H: 35 3/4, W: 17, D: 15 1/2 in. (side); H: 37, 2: 21 3/4, L: 18 1/2 in. (arm) provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $2,000-3,000

217 170573/39 A French Empire ormolu mounted bookmatched mahogany veneered marble top secrétaire à abattant early 19th century The rectangular gris de sainte anne marble top over torus drawer above fall front above three drawers, with mounts in the manner of Claude Gallé.

H: 56 1/4, W: 38 1/2, D: 16 3/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $800-1,200

218 170573/40 After Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) bust of napoleon, late 19th/early 20th century White marble, titled to base in carved and gilt lettering.

H: 22 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $2,000-4,000

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219 A pair of Louis XV ormolu-mounted red vernis martin bowls 18th/19th centuries The mounts very fine and likely mid-18th century; the red vernis martin gilt-decorated in the chinoiserie taste. (2).

H: 4 1/2, W: 7 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. note: The very fine mounts of this piece bear comparison to works attributed to the French master JeanClaude Chambellan Duplessis (1699-1774), called Duplessis père (to distinguish himself from his son, a goldsmith), who was active in Paris in the mid-18th century, and responsible for many works of ormolumounted Chinese porcelain in the rococo style. $2,000-3,000

220 A pair of Louis XV style ormolu mounted flambé-glazed porcelain vases late 19th century The aubergine flambé glazed bodies of irregular form with twin handles; the interiors lined with removable lead inserts. (2).

H: 14, W: 9 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $3,000-5,000

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221 170573/22 A French gilt-bronze mounted Chinese turquoiseglazed porcelain jardinière 19th century The sides etched with motifs of feathers and vases; the interior lead lined and with removable copper insert.

H: 4 1/2, W: 8 1/4, D: 6 3/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $600-800

222 170573/31 A French chinoiserie oil on canvas fourpanel floor screen 19th century H: 57, W: 19 in. (each panel); W: 76 in. (overall) provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $1,500-2,500

223 170573/8 A Louis XVI style ormolu cartel clock baguès & fils, paris, late 19th century In the form of a laurel wreath suspended from a ribbon, the white enamel dial marked “Baguès & Fils/ Fabts de Bronzes/Paris” and the movement stamped “L.F./41093.”

H: 18 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $800-1,200

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225 170573/26 A gilt brass tastevin 19th century With grapevine handle, the rim decorated with raised grapevine motif.

H: 2, W: 3 1/2, L: 5 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $400-600

224 A Louis XV style gilt bronze fireplace suite late 19th century Comprising two chenets and a fender. (3).

H: 12, W: 40 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $1,000-1,500

226 170573/25 A French gilt-brass mounted opaline glass vase late 19th century H: 9 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $800-1,200

227 170573/7 A Samson Chinese export style porcelain urn circa 1900 Campagna-form and decorated with pseudo-armorial bearings and floral sprays on white ground, and parcel gilt with two masque-form handles.

H: 13 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $400-600

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228 170573/6 A pair of French porcelain parrots achille bloch, paris, circa 1900 The male parrot with plumes aspray, together with a female parrot each perched atop floral-decorated stumps (2).

H: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $800-1,200

229 170573/17 A pair of Derby ‘Imari’ style lozengeform dishes first half 19th century W: 11 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $400-600

230 170573/34 A Herend porcelain ‘Rothschild Oiseaux’ dessert service for twelve 20th century Comprising twelve each cups and saucers, thirteen plates, one serving dish, and one two-handled serving tray. (39).

L: 14 1/4 in. (tray) provenance: Property from the Estate of Simone Ziegler. $2,000-3,000

231 A set of four Royal Copenhagen ‘Flora Danica’ cups and saucers date code for 1944 Comprising two teacups and saucers and two demitasse cups and saucers. (4).

H: 2 3/4, Dia: 5 1/4 in. (teacups and saucers) $800-1,200

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232 A pair of Neoclassical jasper urns possibly baltic or russian, 19th century Of baluster form, with fluting neck and socle above a conforming base. (2).

H: 14 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500

233 178042/19 An Empire ormolu figural mantel clock, ‘The Chariot of Telemachus’ le roy horloger du roi, palais royal, paris, circa 1810 The case after the model by Jean-André Reiche (French, 1752-1817), in the form of a biga driven by Telemachus under the protection of Athena, the chariot wheel forming the enamel chapter ring; all above a rectangular base with a frieze of Telemachus, Ulysses, Calypso, and Eucharis flanked by laurel wreaths, raised on four fasces pillars; the movement without pendulum stamped “732/P” and with various scratched and stamped inventory marks.

H: 18, W: 19 3/4, D: 5 in. note: This form is illustrated in Pierre Kjellberg, La Pendule Française du Moyen Age au XXe Siècle, 1997, p. 417, plate D and Edouard Tardy, Les Plus Belles Pendules Françaises, 1994, p. 279, though these examples bear an eagle rather than Ulysses frieze. Identical models to the present lot can be found in the collections of the Musée François Duesberg, Mons, Belgium and Musée de Château de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison, France.

For other sales of this model, see Christie’s, Amsterdam, December 20, 2006, lot 104; and Cornette de Saint-Cyr, Paris, November 22, 2016, lot 275. $2,000-4,000

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234 An Empire parcel-gilt and bronze-painted mahogany lit en bateau circa 1810 The paneled headboard and footboard flanked by scrolled uprights, the front carved in relief with torches and olive branch rinceaux, the posts bronze-painted and carved as lion’s legs surmounted by gilt lion’s heads; sold together with a custom velvet bedspreads designed by Gianni Versace. (2).

H: 45, W: 91 1/2, D: 57 1/2 in. provenance: The Collection of Gianni Versace, Sotheby’s New York, April 5-7, 2001.

Private collection. $4,000-6,000

235 171008/4 After Jean-Pierre Cortot (French, 1787-1843) le soldat de marathon, 19th century Bronze, dark green patina, in the form of a fallen runner with arm raised; signed in cast “F. BARBEDIENNE, FONDEUR” and with “Réduction Mécanique A. Collas” pastille.

H: 40, L: 45 in. $10,000-15,000

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236 170762/1 After Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915) le genie du travail, circa 1900 Bronze, gold patina, signed and titled in cast; sold together with jasper pedestal.

H: 30 1/2 in. (sculpture); H: 40 in. (pedestal) $1,000-1,500

237 After Émile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915) the pharaoh’s gift, late 19th/early 20th century Bronze with brown, green, black and gold patina, signed in cast “Picault” and raised on square marble base.

H: 29 in. $3,000-5,000

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238 Georges Charles Coudray (French, 1862-1932) tahoser, circa 1883-1903 Bronze with red, black, and gold patina, signed in cast “Coudray” with “AP” mark, stamped with Société des Bronzes de Paris pastille and inventory number “3192.”

H: 28 in. $2,000-3,000

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239 An Empire figured mahogany console table with carrera marble top 19th century The rounded rectangular top over cavetto with frieze drawer, on volute-form front legs terminating in paw feet and rectangular rear legs all raised on shaped plinth base.

H: 33, W: 34 1/4 D: 18 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000

240 170997/1 A large pair of Sèvres style gilt-bronze mounted hand-painted and parcel-gilt porcelain Napoleonic urns late 19th century Baluster form with forest green ground, with removable covers surmounted by eagle-form finials; the first painted after Antoine-Jean Gros (French, 1771-1835), ‘Avant la Bataille! Matinée des Pyramides’ to recto and with a scene of Napoleon among the Pyramids to verso; the second depicting ‘Après le Combat! Soirée d’Austerlitz’ to recto, with a scene of soldiers marching to battle to verso; each indistinctly signed and with pseudo-Sèvres mark to underside of lids. (2).

H: 44 in. provenance: Private collection, New Jersey. $3,000-5,000

241 An Empire revival parcel-gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock vincenti et cie., last quarter 19th century The rectangular moulded top above spandrels decorated with pegasus appliques and the sides with anthemia and putti, all suspended by fluted pilasters; the gilt-bronze and white and green enamel dial with Breguet hands and Roman numerals further suspending a pair of trumpeting Victoires; the whole above rectangular base with applied gryphon frieze; the movement stamped with Vincenti ‘Medaille d’Or’ pastille.

H: 17 1/4, W: 9 1/2, D: 6 in. $2,000-3,000

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property of a new york lady lots 242-254

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his fine collection of German porcelain was acquired over decades by a New York lady and her husband, with a deep appreciation for the exquisite quality of the ceramics of their native Germany. Her passion was

formed as a young girl visiting the auction rooms of Wiesbaden with her father, and her love of collecting later extended to her husband. Together, in the United States, they were honored to serve as Presidential commissioners under President Ronald Reagan, and were as active in international affairs as they were in the rarifed collecting world of fine porcelain.

The collection contains highlights in the form of several pieces which are of particular interest to collectors in this category, in particular, Berlin-subject pieces. Lot 246, the exceptional 19th-century “Views of Berlin” solitaire by the Kaiserliches Porzellanmanufaktur (KPM) is of exceptional quality, as are the rare portrait cups of Frederick II and Frederick Wilhelm II, (lot 242).

242 170871/28 Two K.P.M. hand-painted and parcel-gilt portrait cups of Frederick II and Frederick Wilhelm II circa 1780-90 With parcel-gilt imbricated cobalt ground, the first cup with a classical portrait of Frederick II en grisaille, with conforming saucer decorated with a wreathed medallion and initials “FR” for “Fridericus Rex;” the second a cup and cover of similar design, with portrait of Frederick Wilhelm II, inscribed “Fred. Guillaume/Prince de Prusse,” to recto and with allegories of victory to verso, sold together with an associated saucer inscribed “Telémanque et Calypso;” all with blue underglaze scepter mark to underside. (4).

H: 3 1/4, Dia: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $2,000-3,000

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243 170871/24 Two K.P.M. parcel-gilt porcelain cameo cups and saucers the first circa 1830-40, the second late 19th/early 20th century The first with variegated and gilt-enriched lapis blue ground, the cup with beaded scrolled handle and raised cameo portrait possibly of Queen Frederika Louisa, the foot parcel-gilt with acanthus pattern, the saucer similarly decorated; the second with solid lapis blue ground and parcel-gilt anthemia edge, the cup with serpent handle and raised cameo portrait of Empress Augusta Victoria, the saucer similarly decorated; all with blue scepter and red imperial orb marks to underside. (4).

H: 5, Dia: 5 3/4 in. (larger) provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $1,500-2,500

244 170871/29 A K.P.M. hand-painted and parcel-gilt porcelain part solitaire circa 1800-1810 With gilt edge and allover decorated with blue floral sprays, comprising a coffeepot, covered sugar, two cups and saucers, and an oval tray; all with blue underglaze scepter mark to undersides. (7).

H: 5 1/4 in. (coffeepot); L: 11 3/4 in. (tray) provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $1,000-1,500

245 170871/23 A K.P.M. hand-painted and parcel-gilt porcelain chocolate cup and saucer with view of Potsdam 1844-1849 With solid lapis blue ground and parcel-gilt acanthus modeled edge, surmounted by domed cover with wreathform knop, the body with reserve finely painted with a view of the Sanssouci Palace, raised on three paw feet, the underside with blue eagle and scepter and red imperial orb marks; the saucer similarly decorated, the underside with blue eagle circular seal and red imperial orb marks. (2).

H: 5 3/4, Dia: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $800-1,200

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246 A K.P.M. hand-painted and parcel-gilt porcelain six-piece solitaire with views of Berlin circa 1870 With bleu celeste ground and parcel-gilt rusticated border, comprising a coffeepot, covered sugar, creamer, two tea cups and saucers, and tray; sold together with a similar but earlier saucer with views of Kavalierhaus, Salzburg and Charlottenhof Palace, Potsdam; all with blue scepter mark and red imperial orb marks to underside. (9).

H: 6 1/2 in. (coffeepot); L: 14 in. (tray) provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $6,000-8,000 247 A K.P.M. hand-painted and parcel gilt porcelain egg with view of Berlin 1883 The reserve to recto depicting the Königliches Schloss, now destroyed, and the reserve to verso depicting the black bear of Berlin and titled “Berlin 1883;” without original cap and now with resin ring stand.

H: 3 in. provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $800-1,200

248 170871/25 A collection of German parcel-gilt porcelain cups and saucers with views of Germany 19th/20th centuries Comprising a K.P.M. lobed cup and saucer with views of Camenz von der Albrectschibe, with blue eagle and scepter mark to undersides; the second a K.P.M. footed chocolate cup with a country house in Alpine landscape, with blue scepter mark to underside, sold with an associated, possibly French, saucer with a map of Europe, unmarked; a Meissen cup depicting Moritzburg Scholss, with blue crossed swords mark to underside; a commemorative Furstenburg cup and saucer depicting Biebricher Schloss, with blue underglaze marks and numbered 92/100; an unmarked cup and saucer depicting Bonn; and an unmarked cup and saucer depicting Wismar. (11).

H: 5 1/2 in. (tallest) provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $1,500-2,500

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249 170871/27 A collection of Meissen and German porcelain floral-decorated tea and coffee wares 18th/19th century Comprising a Meissen chocolate pot, 18th century; a Meissen spiral-fluted part tea and coffee service comprising teapot, coffeepot, and three cups and saucers, 19th century; a Meissen teapot, 19th century; a Höscht coffeepot painted with swans and insects, 18th century; two Royal Vienna style spiral-fluted cups, one with cover, 19th century; and a Nymphenburg basketmoulded plate, 19th century. (14).

H: 7 in. (chocolate pot) provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $1,000-1,500

250 A German hand-painted porcelain patch box possibly nymphenburg, 18th century The porcelain moulded with basket patter and with raised scroll and floral motifs, the flowers then hand-painted to top, sides, and underside; the underside of the lid finely painted with an amorous couple and the interior of the box gilt; apparently unmarked; sold together with a 19th century K.P.M. box of similar style. (2).

H: 1 3/4, W: 3 5/8, D: 2 5/8 in. provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $800-1,200

251 A German gold-mounted hand-painted porcelain patch box with views of Dresden 18th century The top and interior of the lid finely painted with views of Dresden, the sides painted with pastoral scenes, and the underside painted with a picturesque ruin; apparently unmarked.

H: 2, W: 3 1/2, D: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $2,000-3,000

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252 An unusual George III transfer-printed enamel patch box 18th century The top and underside decorated with raised rococo cartouches with diapered ground, the lid with portrait of King George III and the underside of the lid with portrait of Queen Charlotte; the sides decorated with allegories of England’s virtues; the underside with inscription “Let Him Love now Who never Lov’d before, Let Him who ever Lov’d Now Love the more.”

H: 1 1/2, W: 3 1/2, D: 2 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $400-600

253 A collection of objects and desk articles 18th/19th centuries Comprising a gilt-bronze Prussian Chamberlain’s key monogrammed “TA” beneath a crown; a parcel-gilt bronze blotter with portrait of Maria Anna, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary; a gilt tortoiseshell cameo portrait of Anne, Queen of England; and a gilt lacquer box with view of Frankfurt. (4).

L: 6 3/4 in. (key) provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $400-600

254 Three Continental glass vessels 18th century The first an etched glass bottle commemorating the Treaty of Dresden, signed on December 25, 1745 between Austria, Saxony, and Prussia; the second a green glass beaker painted with the electorates of the Holy Roman Empire; the third a clear glass cup painted with the Royal Arms of the Saxon Kingdom of Poland. (3).

H: 10 1/4 in. (tallest) provenance: Property of a New York City lady. $500-800

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255 A large Bohemian glass wheel-engraved covered cup 20th century Of typical form the top with hexagonal faceted knop and tapering lid, above a cup engraved with stags and hunting scenes, the whole on a faceted octagonal stem and base.

H: 21 1/2 in. $800-1,200

256 170879/17 A Biedermeier parcel ebonized and mahogany sewing table circa 1840 The worksection of canted and shaped rectangular form with stringing, supported by a pair of interlocked serpents above an urn-shaped support on conforming base above splayed feet.

H: 30 1/2, W: 21, D: 16 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500

257 161264/11 A pair of Biedermeier walnut veneered cornucopia chairs likely austrian or south german, circa 1835 With shaped crestrails and cornucopia-form upholstered arms ending in penwork roundels, on square bases issuing scroll feet.

H: 31 1/2, W: 35 1/2, D: 26 in. provenance: Jeffrey M. Kaplan, Washington, D.C. $400-600

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from the collection of james a. mcgirr & dr. charles lothridge, bucks county, pennsylvania lots 258-268

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ames Sheridan Anthony McGirr and his partner of 53 years Dr. Charles Lothridge lived for many years on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where they began assembling their fine collection of pure

examples of Biedermeier-period furniture. The collection focused almost exclusively on the most restrained and classic iteration of the style, with delicate neo-classical forms shown to best advantage in fruitwoods (largely cherry and pear wood) with gilt and or ebonized detail.

The couple relocated to Bucks County, PA, where they continued to knit a rich fabric of friends, and in true Biedermeier style, were known for their generous entertaining and receptions at their homes in Lambertville as well as at their second residence, the “Blue Pig” in Cape May, New Jersey.

258 A Biedermeier marble topped fruitwood torchère early 19th century The circular nero antico marble top above a plain frieze, raised on angular S-form legs joined by a concave-sided triangular stretcher.

H: 34 1/2, Dia: 16 in. provenance: From the collection of James A. McGirr & Dr. Charles Lothridge, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $400-600

259 Four Biedermeier ebonized and inlaid walnut side chairs 19th century Each with slight rollover top crestrail with ebonized lozengeform stringing, above a low pierced arcaded backsplat, the angular seat on conforming seatrails with ebonized lower edges, on tapering square legs. (4).

H: 34 1/2, W: 18, D: 17 in. provenance: From the collection of James A. McGirr & Dr. Charles Lothridge, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $1,500-2,000

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260 170946/24 A Biedermeier fruitwood settee early 19th century The shaped crestrail with S-form arms incorporating horizontal pierced splats, the seat on square tapering legs.

H: 35 1/2, L: 54 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of James A. McGirr & Dr. Charles Lothridge, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $800-1,200

261 170946/29 A Biedermeier inlaid fruitwood writing table 19th century The rectangular top with black leather-tooled panel, the kneehole front with five drawers flanked by serpentine foliate vines on an ebonized ground, raised on tapering square legs.

H: 30 3/8, W: 40 1/4, D: 22 1/4 in. provenance: From the collection of James A. McGirr & Dr. Charles Lothridge, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $1,500-2,000

262 170946/30 A Biedermeier walnut center table early 19th century With a circular segmented top above a plain frieze with ebonized lower edge and raised on four s-form legs joined by a domed X-form stretcher centered by an artichoke-form giltwood finial.

H: 30, Dia: 39 in. provenance: From the collection of James A. McGirr & Dr. Charles Lothridge, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $2,000-3,000

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263 170946/27 A Biedermeier inlaid birch side cabinet early 19th century The rectangular black nero antico marble top above a pediment frieze and a pair of doors with gilt metal key escutcheons, flanked by ebonized pilasters with etched gilt-metal capitals and bases.

H: 30 1/4, W: 37, D: 17 1/4 in. provenance: From the collection of James A. McGirr & Dr. Charles Lothridge, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $1,200-1,800

264 170946/34 A Biedermeier fruitwood and ebonized wood mirror 19th century The upright rectangular plate surmounted by pitched pediment above an ebonized panel applied with cherub and cornucopia gilt-metal mounts, the base also with an ebonized panel applied with a gilt-metal military trophy mount.

H: 47 1/2, W: 23 in. provenance: From the collection of James A. McGirr & Dr. Charles Lothridge, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $800-1,200

265 170946/33 A Biedermeier fruitwood commode early 19th century The rectangular top above a frieze drawer and two recessed long drawers, flanked by free-standing ebonized colonettes, on block feet with applied ebonized lower edges.

H: 33 3/4, W: 45, D: 21 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of James A. McGirr & Dr. Charles Lothridge, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $1,200-1,800

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266 170946/25 A Biedermeier fruitwood commode 19th century The rectangular top with ebonized stringing, above three drawers with shield-shaped escutcheons above splayed s-form legs.

H: 32 1/2, L: 46 in. provenance: From the collection of James A. McGirr & Dr. Charles Lothridge, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $800-1,200

267 A Biedermeier inlaid fruitwood armoire 19th century The flat top cornice with ebonized moldings above a pair of doors inlaid with diamond stringing, flanked by angular ebonized pilasters, raised on tapering square legs.

H: 77, W: 50 in. provenance: From the collection of James A. McGirr & Dr. Charles Lothridge, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $1,500-2,000

268 A Biedermeier inlaid fruitwood bibliothèque 19th century The flat-top molded cornice above a pair of doors with glazed upper panels, the lower field-paneled doors inlaid with diamond shaped insets on tapering legs.

H: 81 1/2, W: 65 in. provenance: From the collection of James A. McGirr & Dr. Charles Lothridge, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $1,500-2,000

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he following collection of Meissen porcelain, lots 269 through 288, was lovingly assembled by a Philadelphia couple over the course of their marriage from prominent dealers in

London and throughout the United States. Of particular note is the extensive ‘Blue Onion’ dinner service, which is largely 19th century and contains an astonishing 269 pieces divided into eight lots. Other unusual lots include a monumental pair of nodding magot figures, each over a foot tall, and an Art Nouveau figure of a kugelspielerin, or ball player, after the 1897 model by the German sculptor Walter Schott. Including figural groups from the Marcolini period through the 20th century, the examples in this collection represent some of Meissen’s most popular and beloved models by Johann Joachim Kändler, Friedrich Elias Meyer, and Michel Victor Acier.

269 An assembled Meissen ‘Blue Onion’ porcelain dinner service for twelve various dates 19th and 20th centuries Comprising 26 dinner plates, twelve each luncheon and salad plates, nine soup bowls, six each bread plates and reticulated bread plates, and ten dessert bowls in two sizes; all with blue underglaze crossed swords mark, occasional pieces with possibly spurious marks. (approx. 135).

Dia: 10 in. (dinner plates) provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $2,000-3,000

270 Three Meissen ‘Blue Onion’ porcelain tea and coffee services 20th century Comprising one four-piece tea service of teapot, covered sugar, creamer, and waste bowl; one four-piece coffee service of coffeepot, covered sugar, creamer, and waste bowl; one three-piece demitasse set of coffeepot, covered sugar, and creamer; 15 cups and 16 saucers; and six demitasse cups and nine saucers; all with blue underglaze crossed swords mark. (approx. 57).

H: 8 1/4 in. (coffeepot) provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $800-1,200

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271 A pair of Meissen ‘Blue Onion’ porcelain covered tureens 1815-1860 Each with integral handles and figural knop; with blue underglaze crossed swords mark and incised numbers to underside. (2).

H: 8, W: 13 in. provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $1,000-1,500

273 170779/1E An assembled group of Meissen ‘Blue Onion’ porcelain table implements and garnishes 20th century Comprising six placecard holders, four knife rests, three shoe-form spoon rests, two trivets, two ashtrays, an urn-form garniture vase, and a dinner bell; all with blue underglaze crossed swords mark. (19).

H: 5 1/4 in. (vase) provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $700-900

272 170779/1D An assembled group of Meissen ‘Blue Onion’ porcelain serving dishes 19th and 20th centuries Comprising a large meat platter, three graduated oval platters, a salmon platter and strainer, two graduated circular serving dishes, a square serving bowl, and a boat-form loaf dish; all with blue underglaze crossed swords mark and some with incised/impressed marks. (10).

L: 21 1/2 in. (meat platter) provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $2,000-3,000

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274 170779/1F An assembled group of Meissen ‘Blue Onion’ salts and condiment dishes 19th and 20th centuries Comprising two figural master salts and six open salts of various forms, three quail egg cups, three large egg cups, two vinaigrettes, two pickle dishes, one mustard pot with spoon, one pepper mill, one small stoppered bottle, one covered porringer, one pill box, and a condiment tray with two covered canisters; all with blue underglaze crossed swords mark and some with incised/impressed marks. (22).

H: 7 in. (vinaigrettes) provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $1,000-1,500

275 170779/1G An assembled set of Meissen ‘Blue Onion’ serving dishes 20th century Comprising two sauce boats with integral trays, two crescent-form sweetmeat dishes, one covered vegetable dish, one game pie dish, one reticulated cake stand, one reticulated footed basket, and one reticulated dish, all with blue underglaze crossed swords mark and some with impressed marks; sold together with a ‘Blue Onion’ style handled sweetmeat dish of another manufacture. (18).

H: 5, Dia: 8 1/4 in. (cake stand) provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $800-1,200

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276 A assembled group of Meissen ‘Blue Onion’ porcelain lighting implements 19th and 20th centuries Comprising two pairs of chamber sticks, a candle snuffer, and an oil lamp; all with blue underglaze crossed swords mark. (6).

H: 22 in. (lamp) provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $700-900

277 170779/2 A Meissen porcelain floral-decorated tea service early 20th century Comprising a teapot, covered sugar, creamer, lozenge-form serving dish, six cups and saucers, and six dessert plates; all with blue underglaze crossed swords mark and impressed model numbers to underside. (16).

H: 5 in. (teapot) provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $800-1,200

278 170779/6 A Meissen bottle vase and cover late 19th century With applied floral and fruiting garland, with blue underglaze crossed sword mark to underside.

H: 14 1/4 in. provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $800-1,200

279 170779/3 A pair of Meissen porcelain figural four-light candelabra circa 1924-34 The candlearms removable to form two candlesticks; each with blue underglaze crossed sword with dot mark to underside and various incised model numbers. (2).

H: 16 1/4 in. provenance: Royal Red Antiques, Dania, Florida, 2000.

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280 170779/7 A Meissen porcelain figural group of a courting couple circa 1774-1815 From the Marcolini period and after the model by Michel Victor Acier (French, 1736-1799), with blue underglaze crossed sword and star mark and impressed “G22” to underside.

H: 8 in. provenance: K&M Antiques, London, 2002.

From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $1,500-2,500

281 170779/21 A Meissen porcelain figure of a flower seller early 19th century With blue underglaze crossed swords mark to underside.

H: 7 3/4 in. provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $700-900

282 170779/10 A monumental pair of Meissen porcelain figures of a gallant and lady circa 1815-1860 Decorated in gilt-enriched blue and white, each with blue underglaze crossed sword mark and incised modeller’s initial and inventory numbers to underside. (2).

H: 19 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $3,000-5,000

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283 170779/22 Three small Meissen porcelain figures second half 19th century Comprising a grape harvester, a goose seller, and a gardener; all with blue underglazed crossed swords mark and incised or impressed model numbers. (3).

H: 5 in. (tallest) provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $600-800

284 170779/23 A Meissen porcelain figural group of cherubs grinding arrows 1815-1860 With blue underglaze crossed swords mark and incised marks to underside; sold together with two additional Meissen figures of of infant Cupid and a triangle player. (3).

H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $800-1,200

285 170779/8 An Old Paris porcelain figure of a blackamoor jacob petit (french, 1796-1886), circa 1820-30 Modeled as a merchant and possibly intended as a master salt, with original marks ground and obscured by a later pseudo-Meissen mark.

H: 9 3/4 in. provenance: King’s Antiques and Fine Art, San Francisco, California, 2000.

From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $800-1,200

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286 170779/5 A large Meissen porcelain figure of a Malabar lady circa 1815-1860 After the model by Friedrich Elias Meyer (German, 17231785), with blue underglaze crossed swords mark and incised model numbers to underside.

H: 13 in. provenance: Butterfield West, San Francisco, California, Sale 6245W, 1995.

From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $800-1,200

287 170779/11 A Meissen porcelain figure of a Kugelspielerin circa 1898 After the model by Walter Schott (German, 1861-1938), with blue underglaze crossed swords mark and incised model numbers to underside.

H: 12 in. provenance: K&M Antiques, London, 2002.

From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $1,500-2,500

288 170779/9 A monumental pair of Meissen porcelain nodding magot figures 20th century After the models by Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706-1775), the hands, head, and tongue all fully articulated; each with blue underglaze crossed sword mark to underside.

H: 12 1/2, W: 10 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of a Philadelphia lady. $3,000-5,000

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289 170884/3 A pair of Meissen porcelain figural centerpiece baskets 1815-1860 Each in the form of two courting figures encircling a tree suspending a reticulated and floral-encrusted basket; with blue underglaze crossed swords mark to underside. (2).

H: 19 1/4, W: 13, D: 11 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

290 170884/6 A Meissen porcelain parrot 1815-1860 In the form of a red macaw, with blue underglaze crossed swords mark and incised model number to underside.

H: 10 1/4 in. $600-800

291 178046/2 A pair of Meissen style porcelain parrots 20th century Each with spurious pseudocrossed sword mark to underside. (2).

H: 18 1/4 in. $600-800

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292 171021/2 A K.P.M. painted porcelain plaque, ‘Echo’ signed wagner, late 19th century Finely painted after Edouard Bisson (French, 1856-1939), signed “Wagner” to lower right corner; the verso with impressed “K.P.M.” beneath scepter mark, and with incised inventory numbers; housed in a gesso and giltwood frame.

H: 8 1/2, W: 5 3/4 in. (plaque) $1,000-1,500

293 170884/2 A pair of Royal Vienna style hand-painted and parcel-gilt covered urns 19th century Each depicting classical scenes, the first “Nimphe Sacrefysing,” the second “Zenlauer & Apollo” to recto and “Raub der Deianeira” to verso; each with blue underglaze bindenschild mark and iron red overglaze titles to underside. (2).

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

294 170670/23 A Royal Vienna style hand-painted and parcel-gilt porcelain plate, ‘Im Morgenland’ late 19th century Painted in cavetto with an Orientalist scene of a maiden feeding mourning doves, the rim parcel-gilt against a yellow ground with maroon reserves; the verso hand-titled and with blue underglaze bindenschild mark.

Dia: 9 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of a private Philadelphia lady. $600-800

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295 170670/22 A Pirken-Hammer painted porcelain plate, ‘Daniello’ aloys eckardt (german, 1845-1906), late 19th century Painted to the edge with a portrait of Daniel, the verso inscribed “Daniello/ cop./A. L. Eckardt/Dresden.” and with impressed F&M mark.

Dia: 9 in. provenance: From the collection of a private Philadelphia lady. $500-700

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297 A pair of Derby style parcel-gilt and hand-painted porcelain pot-pourri urns probably samson, second half 19th century Each with maroon ground surmounted by pierced lid, with a reserve painted with seashells; raised on three dolphin-form supports on tripartite base; with a red pseudo-Derby mark to underside. (2).

H: 9 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman. $600-800

296 170670/21 A Continental soft-paste porcelain casket in the form of an armoire probably 19th century, possibly samson The two hinged doors opening to an interior with one shelf and painted with floral sprays; the underside with obscured fleur-de-lys impressed mark.

H: 15 1/2, W: 11, D: 5 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of a private Philadelphia lady. $2,000-3,000

298 A Derby porcelain part dessert service late 18th/early 19th century Comprising a lozenge-form dish, a square dish, two shell-form dishes, and three cups and saucers; each with iron red overglaze Derby mark. (10).

L: 11 in. (largest) provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman. $800-1,200

299 Two Derby hand-painted and parcel-gilt shellform dishes with views of Britain early 19th century Possibly painted by George Robertson, the first depicting Keswick Lake, Cumberland, the second depicting Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales; each with iron red overglaze title and Derby mark to verso. (2).

H: 9 3/4, W: 9 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman. $600-900

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300 A George I gilt gesso mirror in the manner of james moore & john gumley, first quarter 18th century The upright rectangular mirror with a twopiece plate, the sides and bottom with strips of glass split into seven sections by giltwood slips, the uprights at each side terminating in scrolling volutes, the shaped arched cresting of mirror glass within a carved foliate surround surmounted by a seashell emerging from seven ostrich plumes.

H: 82, W: 42 in. (approx.) note: John Gumley was a leading supplier of mirrors and pier glasses in London in the early eighteenth century. During the reigns of Queen Anne and George I, he worked for the monarchs and court in the furnishing of several of the Royal apartments. He occasionally worked in collaboration with the cabinet-maker James Moore, and it is in this partnership that we frequently see this particularly English interpretation of the French Régence vernacular.

The present mirror is related to three others supplied by John Gumley & James Moore in 1715 for the Prince of Wales at Hampton Court Palace, though the offered lot relies more heavily on French models of the period.

One of the Hampton Court mirrors is described in the Lord Chamberlain’s records as ‘a large glass in a glass frame and festoon finely done with carved and gilt work £149’. This record is believed to refer to the mirror currently in the Royal Collection (RCIN 1090) which was ordered for the bedchamber of the Prince of Wales. $10,000-15,000

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301 178042/15 A pair of George III inlaid mahogany knife boxes late 18th/early 19th century Each steeply canted box hinged with a conforming deep lid inlaid with shell and opening to a fitted and inlaid interior, with fruitwood chequered edges; raised on three bracket feet. (2).

H: 15, W: 10, D: 14 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 302 171011/4 A George III figured mahogany cellarette on stand late 18th century The hinged lid opening to an interior with nine fitted compartments, the sides mounted with rose-modeled handles; raised on a banded stand with four block legs.

H: 21 3/4, W: 12 3/4, D: 12 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman. $700-900

303 170879/15 A George III mahogany gate-leg drop-leaf side table circa 1800 Of typical form and exceptional delicacy, the eight straight legs terminating in turned sections joined by turned stretchers.

H: 25 1/2, W: 28, D: 27 in. $2,000-3,000

304 170670/30 A George III mahogany and parcel-gilt glass decanter set circa 1790 The hinged cylindrical front enclosing a fitted interior lined in light blue floral-printed paper with six parcel-gilt stoppered decanters.

H: 10 1/4, W: 11 1/4, D: 8 3/4 in. provenance: Schwarz Gallery, Philadelphia, 1993.

From the collection of a private Philadelphia lady. $800-1,200

305 160996/5 A George III mahogany partner’s desk late 18th/early 19th century The rectangular top with black gilt-tooled leather writing surface, the front and back with two frieze drawers, the sides with two blind frieze drawers, raised on four tapering legs.

H: 31 1/2, W: 54, D: 35 1/4 in. provenance: Private collection, New York. $800-1,200

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306 170982/2 A lead-mounted plaster model of Spencer House, London timothy richards, london, may 1999 The base hand signed and numbered 9/300, stamped with maker’s pastille.

H: 10 1/4, W: 14 1/8, D: 4 1/8 in. provenance: Property of a New Jersey collector. note: Spencer House is the London residence of the Earl of Spencer, located at 27 St. James’s Place. It was commissioned in 1756 by John, 1st Earl Spencer (1734-1783) and designed by John Vardy (English, 1718-1765), a student of William Kent. The current owner is Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, (b. 1964) the younger brother of Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997).

For another of this limited edition model, number 34 of 300, see Property from the Collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman: The London Residence, Sotheby’s, New York, April 28, 2010, lot 328. $800-1,200

307 170982/5 Two pairs of plaster bookends after English buildings timothy richards, london, circa 1999 The first pair a model of Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, the second pair a model of Somerset House, London; both stamped with maker’s pastille. (4).

H: 11, W: 9, D: 5 1/2 in. (Radcliffe); H: 8, W: 13, D: 2 1/2 in. (Somerset) provenance: Property of a New Jersey collector. $600-800

308 170982/1 A polychrome plaster model of Harrod’s, London steve kenyon, farnham, england, 1996 Raised on faux-tourmaline resin stand with brass title plaque.

H: 8 1/2, W: 23 1/2, D: 5 in. (incl. base) provenance: Harrod’s, London, 2000.

Property of a New Jersey collector. $700-900

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309 171011/6 A Chinese export porcelain parcel-gilt and blue enamel twin-handled tureen on stand 18th century The tureen with cover, ladle, and stand all of conforming decoration, with diapered gilt edge and wide peach and blue border, the tureen and stand centered by a flower basket flanked by ribboned oak boughs; sold together with a Worcester porcelain tureen and stand of identical decoration. (2).

H: 6 in. (tureen); Dia: 7 1/2 in. (stand) provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman. note: A Chinese export porcelain punchbowl of the same pattern was recently sold in Philadelphia Splendor: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Max R. Zaitz, Christie’s New York, January 22, 2016, lot 157. $2,500-3,500 310 170796/12 A Chinese export porcelain blue and white covered tureen late 18th century Octagonal form with two boar-head handles, the cover with pomegranate knop, allover decorated with Chinese figures and landscapes; sold together with later custom carved wood stand.

H: 9 1/2, W: 13 1/2, D: 9 in. (incl. stand) provenance: Property from a private collection, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. $1,000-1,500

311 170796/16 A group of Chinese export famille rose and rose mandarin porcelain wares late 18th century/early 19th century Comprising four mugs, a plate, and two sweetmeat dishes. (7).

H: 5 1/2 in. (tallest) provenance: Property from a private collection, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. $1,500-2,500

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312 170749/1 A Nanking Chinese export porcelain platter early 19th century Oval, with gilt-enriched Nanking pattern rim.

L: 12 3/4, W: 10 in. provenance: Matthew & Elisabeth Sharpe Antiques, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. $600-800

313 170969/7 A large Chinese export porcelain ‘Imari’ style charger early 19th century With scalloped edge, the gilt-enriched blue and iron red ground decorated with reserves in the famille verte palette.

Dia: 15 3/4 in. provenance: From the collection of an Elkins Park family. $700-900

314 170179/14 A pair of English blue and white hexagonal potpourri vases and covers possibly staffordshire, first half 19th century Each surmounted by pierced bell-form covers terminating in fu dog finials, the bodies decorated with gilt-enriched peonies and mounted to sides with stylized fu lion handles; the undersides unmarked. (2).

H: 18 1/2 in. provenance: Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc. Property from a private New York City collection. $2,000-3,000

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315 Three Wedgwood ‘feather-edge’ creamware serving dishes circa 1759-1769 Comprising a covered tureen and two oval platters, with impressed mark and worker’s marks. (3).

L: 13 in. (platter) $1,000-2,000

316 170844/2 Four Wedgwood ‘feather-edge’ creamware small serving dishes circa 1759-1769 Comprising two round bowls, a square dish, and a small round dish, with impressed mark and worker’s marks. (4).

Dia: 8 1/2 in. (largest) $800-1,200

317 170844/3 Eleven Wedgwood ‘featheredge’ creamware dinner plates circa 1759-1769 With impressed mark and worker’s marks. (11).

Dia: 10 in. $1,000-2,000

318 178046/4 A Regency blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy early 19th century Of bowfront form, the hinged lid opening to an interior lined in red velvet and foil.

H: 5 /2, W: 7 1/2, D: 4 3/4 in. $400-600

319 171011/9 A pair of Regency tôle peinte vases early 19th century Each painted with a scene of classical ruins, sold together with another yellow tôle peinte vase. (3).

H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman. $600-800

320 171011/2 A Regency rosewood breakfront credenza first quarter 19th century With central cabinet door flanked by two smaller cabinet doors all enclosing shelves, the doors lined in pleated yellow silk.

H: 36, W: 47, D: 13 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman. $1,000-1,500

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321 178042/14 An English 10-inch terrestrial globe j. & g. cary, london, circa 1827 With brass meridian ring and turned mahogany tripod stand with compass base, the globe with reserve printed “Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe delineated from the best Authorities extant; Exhibiting the late Discoveries towards the North Pole, and every improvement in Geography to the present Time./London/Made & Sold by G. & J. Cary, 86 St. James’s Street. Jan 4, 1827.”

H: 35, Dia: 17 in. (incl. stand) $3,000-5,000

322 170884/5 A Greek Attic style black figure twin-handled vase probably naples, late 18th century Unmarked.

H: 10 1/2 in. $800-1,200

323 171011/1 A Regency Egyptian Revival parcel-ebonized giltwood mirror first quarter 19th century The molded top above a frieze depicting the Shepherds following the Christ star, flanked by two Egyptian monopodia supports.

H: 39 3/4, W: 23 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman. $700-900

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324 170879/11 A fine Regency mahogany four-drawer sofa table early 19th century The rectangular drop-leaf top with reeded edge, each side with two frieze drawers, raised on two splayed legs terminating in brass castors.

H: 28, W: 54, D: 28 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

325 170114/147 A Regency gilt-bronze two-light Argand lamp first quarter 19th century The well of compressed gadrooned campana urn form, the domed lid with gadrooned edge surmounted by flame finial; raised on a fluted socle with acanthus-cast base; the arms with applied bronze foliate strapwork terminating in anthemion; the whole raised on a later turned base and sold together with a conforming gilt and ebonized fluted pedestal. (2).

H: 19, W: 17 in. (lamp); H: 36 in. (pedestal) $1,000-2,000 326 A Regency rosewood inlaid birdseye maple library table circa 1820 The banded and inlaid rectangular top above two frieze drawers, the back with two blind frieze drawers; the splayed legs decorated with carved anthemia and scrolls terminating in volute feet.

H: 29, W: 51, D: 26 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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327 A Regency figured mahogany pedestal sideboard first quarter 19th century The breakfront top with beaded edge over three frieze drawers above two pedestals, each with beaded paneled cupboard doors enclosing a shelf; raised on gadrooned bun feet.

H: 37, 2: 61 1/2, D: 24 in. $600-800

328 170879/14 Six Regency mahogany dining chairs 19th century Well and deeply carved with shells and scrolling foliate crest and back rails, the tapering fluted front legs and sabre back legs terminating in castors.

H: 34, W: 19 1/2, D: 17 in. $4,000-6,000

329 170879/20 A fine Regency brass inlaid bookmatched rosewood center table 19th century The double brass banded circular top with gadrooned edge raised on square pedestal above four outswept legs terminating in brass paw castors.

H: 29, Dia: 53 in. $6,000-8,000

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330 A Regency figured mahogany double pedestal sideboard circa 1830 The rectangular top surmounted by a triangular pediment over three frieze drawers, the whole raised on two pedestals, each with cabinet door enclosing a shelf over drawer on bun feet.

H: 45 1/2, W: 69, D: 23 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

331 170879/28 A fine Irish Regency rosewood writing table circa 1825-1830 The rectangular top with canted edge over a hidden frieze drawer, raised on two tapering cylindrical pedestals and four splayed volute feet.

H: 28 1/2, W: 46, D: 23 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000

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332 170879/2 A fine Regency giltmetal-mounted brassinlaid rosewood veneered desk second quarter 19th century Of rectangular form and with a galleried superstructure fitted with seven drawers upon a leather-inset writing surface, the whole above two frieze drawers, on two tapering straight legs and two deeply curved legs, mounted with scrolling foliate giltmetal mounts, all terminating in castors.

H: 39, 2: 45, D: 24 in. $5,000-7,000

333 170879/8 A pair of Victorian scagliola topped cast-iron conservatory tables late 19th century H: 18, Dia: 21 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

334 170879/7 A Victorian oak marble topped side table circa 1880 With inset marble top, raised on H-form stand.

H: 24, W: 39 1/2, D: 29 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

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335 170879/5 A Victorian upholstered mahogany club chair mid 19th century Finely upholstered in wool tweed, raised on turned bun front feet and block rear feet on brass castors.

H: 37, W: 33, D: 37 in. $800-1,200

336 170879/4 A William IV upholstered mahogany armchair second quarter 19th century Finely upholstered in tufted charcoal gray wool flannel, raised on turned front legs and outswept rear legs on brass castors.

H: 42, W: 30 1/2, D: 33 3/4 in. $800-1,200

337 170879/31 A Victorian upholstered mahogany tub chair second half 19th century Finely upholstered in pale blue peacock chenille, with tapering gadrooned front legs and outswept rear legs on castors.

H: 40 1/2, W: 30 1/2, D: 23 in. $800-1,200

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338 170879/1 A pair of Victorian inlaid rosewood demi-lune cabinets with fossilized marble tops mid 19th century The two demi-lune cabinets each with shaped pair of doors opening to reveal shelves, the doors marquetry inlaid (2).

H: 40, W: 48, D: 18 in. $6,000-8,000

339 170879/16 An unusual William IV carved mahogany granite topped table second quarter 19th century The rectangular top raised on a delicate arched stand supported by four ram monopodia.

H: 27, W: 36, D: 22 in. $2,500-3,500

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340 170879/19 A pair of Irish painted leather fire buckets circa 1850 Of typical form, each bearing the cypher and crest of Inchquin. (2).

H: 11 1/4, Dia: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, Ireland $2,500-3,500

341 A set of eight early Victorian carved mahogany chairs mid 19th century The waisted backrests with shaped and scrolled foliate-carved crestrail and similar pierced splat over padded seat with contemporary cherry blossom upholstery; the seatrails carved with pierced foliate scrolls, raised on four turned and fluted tapering legs. (8).

H: 32 1/2, W: 19, D: 18 in. $2,000-3,000

342 170423/1 A Victorian mahogany pedestal dining table mid 19th century The circular top raised on heavily carved quadripartite pedestal with four paw feet.

H: 30, Dia: 59 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

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343 170879/21 A British Raj Padouk bookcase 19th century With three shelves suspended between two boldly foliatecarved supports united at base by an acanthus-carved stretcher.

H: 56 1/2, W: 36, D: 20 in. $3,000-5,000

344 An Aesthetic Minton tile-mounted tôle peinte jardinière on stand late 19th century Of typical form, the eight turquoise and midnight blueglazed tiles depicting kingfishers in a Chinese landscape, mounted within an ebonized and parcel-gilt tôle peinte rectangular cradle, the whole supported on straight legs with curule feet, supported by two heart-form stretchers similarly decorated in black and gold.

H: 39 1/2, W: 26, D: 10 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

345 170879/24 A William IV parcel-gilt and japanned work table circa 1840 The hinged lid opening to an elaborate fitted interior, raised on two lyre-form legs united by stretcher and terminating in gilt paw feet.

H: 28 1/2,W; 24 3/4, D: 16 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

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346 170956/77 A Victorian mother-of-pearl inlaid papier-mâché ladies desk late 19th century The mirror surmounted by shell-form crest and reticulated scrolls, the case with two cabinet doors enclosing a shelf over drawer above a folding writing surface lined with green baize; raised on an H-form stand with two lyre-form supports terminating in stepped plinth feet united by a stretcher.

H: 51, W: 22 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $1,500-2,500

347 170956/78 A group of twenty Victorian mother-of-pearl inlaid papiermâché desk articles late 19th century Comprising an inkwell, a tea caddy, two desk boxes, a small round box, a small square box, a lidded cannister, five fans, three dishes with metal handles, three book covers, a pen and card holder, and a change purse. (20).

L: 18 1/4 in. (largest fan) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $600-800

348 170956/89 Two carved wood hat moulds early 20th century With leather bands and brass buckles, raised on cylindrical stands. (2).

H: 18 in. (taller) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $500-700

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349 170956/83 An assembled Victorian gilt-decorated and mother-of-pear inlaid papier-mâché parlour suite late 19th century Comprising a side table, a tilt-top table, a fire screen, a music stand, and a side chair, possibly French. (5).

H: 53 in. (firescreen) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $2,000-3,000

350 170956/84 A Victorian green-painted papier-mâché games table late 19th century With folding top opening to a faux-baize playing surface supported by lappets.

H: 27, W: 29 3/4, D: 22 in. (open) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $300-500

351 170956/82 A Victorian papier-mâché gondola chair late 19th century Finely gilt decorated and shell inlaid with a scene of pheasants and butterflies at a fountain, with silk upholstered seat.

H: 25, W: 25, D: 18 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

352 170956/81 A pair of Italian Neoclassical parcel-gilt and green painted corner tables circa 1800 With trompe l’oeil painted marble tops above bowfront frieze with gilt gesso rosettes, each raised on two fluted tapering legs. (2).

H: 32 3/4, W: 25, D: 20 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $400-600

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the silby collection of majolica, potomac, maryland lots 353-413

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oward and Barbara Silby have been respected as art collectors in Washington, DC for decades, though they divided their time between Palm Beach, Nantucket, and Potomac, MD.

Dr. Silby is well-known as a principal neurologist while his late wife, Barbara Silby, worked as a political fundraiser, an activist, and served in the Carter and Clinton administrations. Aside from her passion for politics, Mrs. Silby’s love of contemporary art led her to develop a focused interest in the field, eventually developing a secondary career as a gallerist (nb: The Silby Collection of Contemporary Art will be offered in these rooms, 7 November, 2017).

Together, the Silbys were ardent collectors of British and European majolica. This exceptional collection, representing a wide range of forms and makers, served as an important study collection for several prominent decorative arts scholars. A number of works in this sale from the Silbys’ collection are illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes’ Majolica, published in 1990, as well as Dimitrios N. Bastas’ Etruscan Majolica: The Definitive Reference to the Majolica of Griffen, Smith & Company, published in 2015.

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353 170956/2 A pair of Royal Worcester majolica dolphin-footed compotes circa 1870s With impressed mark to undersides. (2).

H: 5 7/8 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $500-700

354 170956/125 A group of three English majolica shell-form vessels late 19th century Comprising a Wedgwood shell-form jug, with impressed “Wedgwood” mark, circa 1872; a small Minton lily pad and leaf-form jug, with impressed “Minton” mark and date code for 1869; and a Royal Worcester shell-form vase, with impressed label mark to underside. (3).

H: 10 in. (tallest) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: The Minton jug is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 36. $700-900

355 A pair of English majolica dolphin candlesticks Attributed to T.C. Brown-Westhead Moore & Co., circa 1865 Unmarked. (2).

H: 9 3/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $400-600

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356 170956/111 A group of six footed compotes and bowls last quarter 19th century Comprising a footed shell bowl with tripart dolphin base, marked “Holdcroft” to underside, circa 1875; a dolphin-footed bowl, probably Minton, marked with two Minton date codes, 1855 and 1860; a low footed bowl with wavy rim, marked “J. Holdcroft“ to underside; two shell-footed bowls of similar form, one marked “J. Holdcroft” to underside and the other unmarked, but possibly Holdcroft; and a Wedgwood majolica footed plate with four dolphin feet, marked “Wedgwood” to underside. (6).

H: 10 in. (tallest) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: A similar example to the Holdcroft tripart dolphin-footed bowl is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 127. . $1,200-1,800

357 170956/114 A large George Jones majolica jardinière late 19th century The surface decorated with swans, cattails, and water lilies; with impressed “GJ” mark to underside and illegible registry mark.

H: 13, Dia: 13 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

358 170956/95 An English majolica stork vase circa 1875 Depicting a stork fishing amongst aquatic grasses; unmarked, but probably Joseph Holdcroft.

H: 15 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

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359 170956/6 A pair of French majolica fish trophy plaques circa 1895 The first depicting two flounder and the second with three trout, both mounted to original willow reed baskets; the flounder unmarked and the trout the trout inscribed 1895 to verso. (2).

L: 20 1/2 in. (overall) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $1,200-1,600

360 170956/13 A Continental majolica sculptural platter late 19th century In the form of fish, eels, and lettuce leaves gathered in a net; with illegible marker’s mark and various register marks to verso.

Dia: 18 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $1,200-1,600

361 170956/61 An English majolica figural teapot Attributed to Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co., circa 1875 In the form of a three-legged sailor holding a coiled rope; unmarked.

H: 10 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: A similar model is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 50. $500-700

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362 170956/29 Two George Jones majolica pitchers late 19th century Both decorated with palm and sawgrass motifs; the smaller with impressed “GJ” mark to underside and the larger with worker’s mark to underside. (2).

H: 8 1/2 in. (tallest) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $500-700

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363 170956/97 A group of six English majolica oyster plates last quarter 19th century Comprising two George Jones plates with impressed mark to underside, circa 1874; one Minton plate with impressed mark to underside and date code for 1874; and three plates apparently unmarked. (6).

Dia: 10 1/4 in. (largest) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $400-600

364 170956/100 A Minton revolving oyster stand circa 1865 Comprising 27 shells in four tiers and an eel and fish finial; with impressed Minton mark and date cypher for 1865 to underside.

H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $1,200-1,800

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365 170956/68 A Minton majolica crab serving dish and cover circa 1859 Unmarked, with impressed date code for 1859.

L: 16 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $1,500-2,500

366 170956/50 A Wedgwood majolica salmon platter circa 1877 With impressed “Wedgwood” mark to underside.

L: 25 1/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: The same model of this platter is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 95. $700-900

367 170956/107 A George Jones majolica covered mackerel server circa 1870 With impressed “GJ” mark and registry mark to underside; together with a smaller majolica covered fish server, unmarked. (2).

L: 19 in. (largest) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: This mackerel server is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 49. $800-1,200

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368 170956/94 An English majolica centerpiece with two fisherman putti late 19th century The serving well in the form of a fishing net, supported by two putti, with overflowing fish below; unmarked.

H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

369 170956/58 A Minton majolica “Daisy & Trellis” centerpiece bowl circa 1872 Supported by three dove-form feet; with impressed “Minton” mark and date code for 1872.

H: 6 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $700-900

370 170956/5 Three English majolica vessels late 19th century Comprising a Minton jug of classical form, with masque spout and quatrefoil patterned body, with impressed “Minton” mark to underside and date code for 1872 or 1882; a Minton vase with subtly patterned body, with impressed “Minton” mark to underside; and an oenochoe-form jug with handle springing from Grecian masque and a mottled glaze surface, unmarked but possibly Wedgwood. (3).

H: 12 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $700-900

371 170956/32 A Minton majolica centerpiece circa 1868 The quatrefoil serving well supported by two putti holding laurel swags and guarding two courting doves; with impressed Minton mark and date code for 1868 to underside.

H: 6 3/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

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372 170956/93 A George Jones majolica fruit tray circa 1862 Each serving well decorated with a palm frond to the center and grapevines to the rim; a bacchanalian figure rests in the center with a bunch of grapes, serving as the tray handle; unmarked.

L: 13 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: This tray is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 119. . $800-1,200

373 170956/69 A set of four Royal Worcester majolica figural wall brackets late 19th century Depicting the four seasons; with impressed Royal Worcester label mark to reverse.

H: 9 in. (largest bracket) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

374 170956/92 A pair of Joseph Holdcroft majolica figural sweetmeat dishes circa 1865 In the form of women in full skirts; with impressed “JH” to the underside of one. (2).

H: 7 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: This pair is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 43. $1,000-1,500

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375 170956/21 A Minton majolica ‘Spring & Summer’ sweetmeat dish after the model by Albert Carrier-Belleuse circa 1889 The shell-form serving well supported by two bacchanalian putti; with impressed “Minton” mark and date code for 1889 to underside.

H: 10 3/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

376 170956/48 A Minton majolica figural sweetmeat server circa 1864 In the form of a putti with scholarly attributes standing above three shell-form dish wells; with impressed Minton mark and date code for 1864 to underside.

H: 12 1/8 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

377 170956/75 A Minton majolica cachepot circa 1864 Supported on all four corners by bacchanalian figures, each side painted with a roundel illustrating a bucolic farm or maritime scene; hand signed “Minton & Co./h.p. Edward Rischgitz,” with impressed “Minton” mark and date code for 1864.

H: 10 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: A near exact model is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 6.

This cachepot was originally designed around 1851, and Edward Rischgitz served as the artist credited for handpainting the roundel scenes on a number of examples thereafter. $1,500-2,500

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378 170956/98 A Minton majolica Crystal Palace Art Union plate 1860 In the Renaissance taste; with impressed Minton signature and date code for 1860 to underside.

Dia: 10 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: The same model for this plate is illustrated and discussed in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 81.

This plate was made for the Crystal Palace Art Union, a group dedicated to art and design reform in England. Ceramic production evolved as the broad mission, with majolica being a particular focus. $500-700

379 170956/12 A Minton majolica jug in the Anglo-French style circa 1864 The body decorated with modeled putti and mermaids, the handle in the form of an ivy branch with masque at the termination; with impressed “Minton” mark and date code for 1864 to underside.

H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: An exact model is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 25. $800-1,200

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380 170956/108 Two English majolica bacchanalian-themed urns late 19th century Comprising a larger urn, apparently unmarked, and smaller Minton urn, with impressed “Minton” mark and date code for 1865. (2).

H: 13 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $1,000-2,000

381 170956/110 Two English pewter-mounted majolica beer jugs circa 1872 Comprising a Minton ‘Tower’ jug in the medieval revival style, designed

by Hugues Protat, with impressed date code for 1872; and a George Jones hunting-themed jug, with impressed “GJ” and registry mark. (2).

H: 13 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: The Minton jug is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 52. $1,500-2,500

382 170956/16 A pair of Joseph Holdcroft majolica vases circa 1875 Of waisted form, decorated with birds and butterflies amongst flowering vines; with impressed “J. Holdcroft” mark to underside of one. (2).

H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: One of these vases is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 126. . $400-600

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383 170956/31 A Joseph Holdcroft majolica cigar box and cover circa 1875 Decorated with Japanese-inspired stork, cherry blossom, and overlapping textile motifs; with impressed “JH” mark to underside.

H: 6 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $500-700

384 170956/33 A Joseph Holdcroft majolica cigar box and cover circa 1875 In the form of a lidded domed trunk surmounted by a mouse finial, retaining its original cigar liner; unmarked, but probably Joseph Holdcroft. (2).

H: 8 1/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

385 170956/24 Two Minton majolica flower vases last half 19th century The dark blue vase of amphora form, marked with impressed “Mintons” and date code for 1875; the second with turquoise blue ground, marked with date code for 1851; both footed, with finely modeled floral motifs.

(2).

H: 7 in. (taller) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: The turquoise vase is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 5. $800-1,200

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386 170956/3 A George Jones stilton cheese stand and cover in the form of a haystack circa 1875 With impressed “GJ” mark to underside.

H: 14, L: 10 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: The design drawing for this cheese stand and cover is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 113. $700-900

387 170956/8 A George Jones majolica stilton cheese stand and cover circa 1875 The domed cover decorated with a fence surrounded by wheat stalks, daisies, blackberries, and flying insects surmounted by trellis-form handle; with impressed “GJ” mark to underside.

H: 13, Dia: 12 1/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: The design drawing for this cheese stand and cover is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 113. $500-700

388 170956/9 A George Jones majolica stilton cheese stand and cover circa 1875 The plate with lettuce leaf design and the cover decorated with flowering vines; unmarked.

H: 11, Dia: 12 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $500-700

390 170956/26 A George Jones majolica stilton cheese stand and cover with cow finial circa 1875 The body decorated with modeled fronds; unmarked but with worker’s mark to underside.

H: 12, Dia: 12 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: The design drawing for this cheese stand and cover is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 113. $500-700

392 170956/106 A George Jones majolica stilton cheese stand and cover circa 1875 In the form of barrel staves with flowering vine motifs; unmarked, but bears worker’s mark to underside.

H: 7 1/2, Dia: 10 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: The design drawing for this cheese stand and cover is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 113. $500-700

Original George Jones renderings Illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990)

389 170956/15 A George Jones majolica stilton cheese stand and cover in the form of an ivy-covered castle tower circa 1875 Unmarked, but bears worker’s mark to underside.

H: 13 1/2, Dia: 9 1/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: The design drawing for this cheese stand and cover is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 113. $700-900 391 170956/102 A George Jones majolica stilton cheese stand and cover circa 1875 The body boldly decorated with water lilies and dragonflies, surmounted by a water lily finial; with impressed “GJ” mark to underside.

H: 11, Dia: 11 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $700-900

393 170956/101 A Wedgwood majolica stilton cheese stand with cover late 19th century The surface decorated with acorn and oak leaf motif; with impressed “Wedgwood” mark to underside.

H: 8 1/2, Dia.: 11 1/2 in. (plate) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $500-700

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394 170956/44 An English majolica faux bois side table late 19th century In the romantic “rustic” taste in the form of a tripod with round top and conforming base.

H: 18 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $1,000-2,000

395 170956/71 A Joseph Holdcroft majolica strawberry server late 19th century Decorated with strawberry plant motifs to serving well, the handle with modeled bird perched between two nest-form condiment wells; marked with impressed “J. Holdcroft,” with accompanying serving spoon. (2).

H: 5 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $400-600

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396 170956/109 A Joseph Holdcroft majolica faux bois four-piece tea service circa 1877 Decorated with modeled flower and blackberry motifs; impressed “JH” and registry mark to underside of each; together with associated creamer, with impressed “J. Holdcroft” mark. (5).

L: 14 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $600-800

397 170956/117 A George Jones majolica dessert server circa 1874 The handle in the form of a moth, the body decorated with modeled white flowers and thorny branches; marked with “J. Holdcroft” and date registry impressions.

L: 11 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $500-700

398 170956/118 An English majolica strawberry server circa 1870 The central well with floral motifs, the nest-form condiment dishes flanking a modeled bird; with impressed registry mark to reverse.

H: 5 3/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $500-700

399 170956/119 A George Jones majolica dessert tray circa 1873 The surface decorated with modeled strawberry plants and flowers, the underside with signature tortoise-shell glaze; marked “GJ” to underside and accompanied by three serving spoons. (4).

L: 10 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: This tray is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 122. $400-600

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400 170956/128 A George Jones majolica table salt with accompanying salt and pepper shakers circa 1874 In the form of a bird perched between two acorns; marked with “GJ” and date registry impression for 1874.

W: 6 1/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $400-600

401 170956/27 A George Jones majolica bee skip honey pot circa 1870 With indistinct impressed mark to underside probably “GJ.” H: 7 3/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $1,000-2,000

402 170956/40 A George Jones majolica strawberry server circa 1875 The body in the form of a barrel-like trough, with two smaller barrels attached to a faux bois trellis, on which two birds perch and feast on strawberries; the entire surface decorated with strawberry branches, flowers, and fruit.

L: 15 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: This server is illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 118. . $400-600

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403 170956/41 Two English majolica nut dishes with modeled squirrels late 19th century The first a George Jones dish with turquoise blue ground, with impressed “GJ” mark and registry mark to underside, circa 1869; the second with dark blue ground, unmarked, but apparently modeled after George Jones’ design. (2).

H: 5 1/2 in. (largest) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $1,000-1,500

404 170956/115 A large George Jones majolica jardinière late 19th century The surface decorated with birds and cherry blossoms; with impressed “GJ” mark to underside.

H: 15 1/4, Dia: 16 3/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

405 170956/18 An English majolica game-pie tureen and cover late 19th century The body and lid in the form of a basket full of freshly-hunted game animals, including a rabbit, duck, and fowl; retaining its original warming dish insert; unmarked, but possibly Minton; appears to bear a Minton date code for 1856.

H: 7 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

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406 170956/122 Two French earthenware sculptural roof tiles late 19th century In the form of a cat stalking and a rat perched on roof tiles; the rat stamped “J. Filmont, Caen France.” (2).

L: 28 in. (cat) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

407 170956/123 A French earthenware sculptural roof tile late 19th century In the form of a man peaking out of the eave with a frog perched above, stamped “J. Filmont/Caen France.”

L: 17 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $700-900

408 170956/121 An English majolica spill vase T.C. Brown-Westhead Moore & Co., circa 1870 Animated with a modeled dog chasing a mouse against a fallen basket; signed Trodoux, unmarked to underside.

H: 13 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $800-1,200

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409 170956/99 A George Jones majolica dog trough in the ‘Laurel’ pattern circa 1865 With impressed “GJ/Stoke On Trent” mark to underside.

L: 10 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: This dog trough is illustrated and discussed in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), page 115.

Dawes describes it as the “only dog trough recorded in the range of majolica offered

by George Jones (or any other manufacturer) and was also available in plain whiteglazed earthenware...” (see page 115). $1,200-1,600

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410 170956/60 A Delphin Massier majolica spill vase late 19th century In the form of a donkey carrying a basket bundle on its back; hand signed “Delphin Massier/Vallauris (A.M.),” retaining a French export sticker to underside.

H: 13 3/4 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $700-900

411 170956/59 An English or Continental majolica spill vase late 19th century In the form of processional Indian elephant; unmarked.

H: 15 1/2 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $700-900

412 170956/53 Three English majolica teapots late 19th century Comprising a Minton majolica teapot in the form of a monkey holding a coconut, marked with impressed “Mintons” mark and transferprinted label, circa 1865; a teapot in the form of a fish swallowing another fish, unmarked but attributed to Royal Worcester, circa 1880; and a Staffordshire teapot of octagonal shape with modeled floral motifs, unmarked, circa 1870. (3).

H: 8 1/2 in. (tallest) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. note: The same teapot models are illustrated in Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1990), pages 37, 133, and 138. $1,000-2,000

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413 170956/1 An Italian faience stove 20th century In the late Baroque style, in the form of a monkey climbing a palm tree.

H: 84, W: 32, D: 17 in. (approx.) provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $1,500-2,000

414 170956/79 A pair of Baguès style parrot sconces circa 1940-1950 Each bracket in the form of a parrot issuing a single candlearm applied with crystal leaves and flowers. (2).

L: 13 in. provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Silby, Potomac, MD. $1,200-1,600

415 A Lalique ‘Cactus’ crystal, glass, and chrome table marc lalique (french, 1900-1977), designed 1951, produced 1989 The circular glass top with beveled edge set on a chrome ring suspended on a base comprised of eight crystal legs in the form of outspreading cactus leaves, each piece numbered and dated “No. 24 le 23/8/89.”

H: 28, Dia: 56 in. $20,000-30,000

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416 An Art Nouveau gilt-bronze mounted figured mahogany bedstead louis majorelle (french, 1859-1926), circa 1910 Of the model ‘Pirouette’ no. 512.

H: 57, L: 81, W: 66 in. provenance: Jeffrey M. Kaplan, Washington, D.C. note: This design is illustrated in Alasdair Duncan, Louis Majorelle: Master of Art Nouveau (Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1991), fig. 83. $800-1,200

417 An Art Nouveau gilt-bronze mounted figured mahogany dressing suite louis majorelle (french, 1859-1926), circa 1910 Of the model ‘Pirouette’ no. 512, comprising a dresser and mirror, the mirror signed “Majorelle”. (2).

H: 39, W: 51 1/2, D: 16 in. (dresser); H: 64 1/2, W: 48, D: 7 in. (mirror) provenance: Jeffrey M. Kaplan, Washington, D.C. $1,500-2,500

418 An Art Nouveau gilt-bronze mounted figured mahogany armoire louis majorelle (french, 1859-1926), circa 1910 Of the model ‘Pirouette’ no. 512.

H: 90 1/4, W: 71, D: 19 in. provenance: Jeffrey M. Kaplan, Washington, D.C. $800-1,200

419 An Art Nouveau gilt-bronze mounted figured mahogany nightstand louis majorelle (french, 1859-1926), circa 1910 Of the model ‘Pirouette’ no. 512.

H: 35 1/2, W: 14 1/2, D: 13 1/2 in. provenance: Jeffrey M. Kaplan, Washington, D.C. $400-600

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420 170890/1 A fine Louis Vuitton monogrammed leather steamer trunk circa 1920 With two original impressed leather labels, the interior fitted to left side with shoe compartment over four drawers, one removable, and to right side with rails suspending five coat hangers; the outside painted with two red stripes and one red initial “R,” with occasional shipping labels.

H: 52, W: 30, D: 23 in. $8,000-12,000

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terms & conditions All property offered and sold (“property”) through Samuel T. Freeman & Co, (“Freeman’s”) shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. By bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.

1 Unless otherwise indicated, all Property will be offered by Freeman’s as agent for the Consignor.

2 Freeman’s reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such variance shall become part of these Conditions of Sale.

3 Buyer acknowledges that it had the right to make a full inspection of all Property prior to sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property. Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”.

Freeman’s is acting solely as an auction broker, and unless otherwise stated, does not own the Property offered for sale and has made no independent investigation of the Property. Freeman’s makes no warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of any kind or nature with respect to the Property.

4 Freeman’s in its sole and exclusive discretion, reserves the right to withdraw any property, at any time, before the fall of the hammer.

5 Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalogue. Freeman’s reserves the right to determine any and all matters regarding the order, precedence or appropriate increment of bids or the constitution of lots.

6 The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re- offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the Freeman’s sale record shall be conclusive in all respects.

7 If the auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any advance bid is not commensurate with the value of the Property offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the Property from sale.

8 Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive discretion of the auctioneer, subject to compliance by the buyer with these Conditions of Sale. Buyer thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility of the property sold, agrees to sign any requested confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full price, plus Buyer’s Premium, therefore or such part, upon such terms as Freeman’s may require.

9 No lot may be removed from Freeman’s premises until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price therefor including Buyer’s Premium or has satisfied such terms that Freeman’s, in its sole discretion, shall require. Subject to the foregoing, all Property shall be paid for and removed by the buyer at his/her expense within ten (10) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by Freeman’s, or sent by Freeman’s to a public warehouse, at the sole risk and charge of the buyer(s), and Freeman’s may prohibit the buyer from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyer in any future sale or sales. In addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s by law, Freeman’s reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price on any balance remaining ten (10) days after the day of sale. If Property is not removed by the buyer within ten (10) days, a handling charge of 1% of the total purchase price per month from the tenth day after the sale until removal by the buyer shall be payable to Freeman’s by the buyer; Freeman’s shall charge 1.5% of the total purchase price per month for any property not so removed

within 60 days after the sale. Freeman’s will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in Freeman’s possession after ten (10) days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the buyer(s) liable for the bid price) Freeman’s, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the buyer(s), or resell the property. In such event, the buyer(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of the ultimate sale, and Freeman’s commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees. Payment is a precondition to removal. Payment shall be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by Freeman’s.

Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. Any exceptions must be made upon Freeman’s written approval of credit prior to sale. In addition, a defaulting buyer will be deemed to have granted and assigned to Freeman’s, a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of, or owing to such buyer in Freeman’s possession, and Freeman’s may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to Freeman’s. Freeman’s shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code.

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.

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 Premium shall be: 25% on the first $200,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $200,001 through $3,000,000, and 12% thereafter.

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 is 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.

16 In no event shall any liability of Freeman’s to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid.

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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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 $200,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $200,001 through $3,000,000, 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.

On the internet A fully-illustrated catalogue is available on-line at www.freemansauction.com. Registered bidders may leave absentee bids through the website 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.

Endangered Species Lots marked * are manufactured in whole or in part of restricted materials that may include tortoiseshell, ivory, mother-of-pearl, coral, rhinoceros horn, whalebone or marine ivory. Such materials may require specific licenses, certificates, or CITES documentation for import, export, moving between states in the U.S., or resale. Obtaining these documents may require scientific, laboratory or other expert analysis, in order to establish which species or genus the material came from. Freeman’s is unable to provide this information, and the obligation is on the purchaser of a lot containing any of these materials to ensure that they are able to obtain all the necessary or required documents should they need to, prior to bidding on the lot. If proper documentation or licenses etc. cannot be obtained for a purchased lot, the purchaser will still be required to make an on time payment for the lot as per our standard terms and conditions. Freeman’s cataloguing of the lots marked with this symbol * represents the best of our opinion, and the absence of this symbol from any lot description does not form a warranty that the lot will be free from any licensing or certification restrictions.

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.

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directory Officers Alasdair Nichol Chairman Margaret D. Freeman Director Emeritus Paul S. Roberts President Hanna Dougher Chief Operating Officer Samuel T. Freeman III Senior Vice President

Departments Appraisals Amy Parenti aparenti@freemansauction.com Business Development Thomas B. McCabe IV tmccabe@freemansauction.com Client Services Mary Maguire Carroll mmaguire@freemansauction.com Finance Whitney Long wlong@freemansauction.com Marketing & Communications Micah Dornfeld mdornfeld@freemansauction.com Museum Services Thomas B. McCabe IV tmccabe@freemansauction.com Photography Thomas Clark tclark@freemansauction.com Shipping & Receiving Stephanie Parker sparker@freemansauction.com Trust & Estates Amy Parenti aparenti@freemansauction.com

Specialist Departments

Representatives

20th Century Design Tim Andreadis

New England Kelly Wright

tandreadis@freemansauction.com

kwright@freemansauction.com

American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists Alasdair Nichol anichol@freemansauction.com American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts Lynda Cain lcain@freemansauction.com Asian Arts Benjamin Farina bfarina@freemansauction.com Books, Maps & Manuscripts Benjamin Truesdale btruesdale@freemansauction.com British & European Furniture & Decorative Arts Nicholas B. A. Nicholson nnicholson@freemansauction.com European Art & Old Masters David M. Weiss dweiss@freemansauction.com Jewelry & Watches Virginia Salem, GIA GG vsalem@freemansauction.com Modern & Contemporary Art Dunham Townend dtownend@freemansauction.com Musical Instruments Frederick Oster foster@freemansauction.com Oriental Rugs & Carpets Andrew Taggart ataggart@freemansauction.com Prints Anne Henry ahenry@freemansauction.com Silver & Russian Works of Art Nicholas B. A. Nicholson nnicholson@freemansauction.com

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Mid-Atlantic Matthew Wilcox mwilcox@freemansauction.com Southeast Colin Clarke cclarke@freemansauction.com West Coast Michael Larsen mlarsen@freemansauction.com Main Line Thomas McCabe tmccabe@freemansauction.com

american furniture, folk & decorative arts including memento mori and mourning jewelry from the collection of irvin and anita schorsch Auction 11/15/17 Lynda Cain | 267.414.1237 | lcain@freemansauction.com

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