The
international sale Highlights | Auction May 29, 2019
The
international sale Highlights | Auction May 29, 2019
Sale 1633 Wednesday, May 29 at 10 am 1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
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the international sale Tessa Laney | head of sale Specialist | Furniture & Decorative Arts, Textiles tlaney@freemansauction.com 215.940.9826
Grace Fitts | sale administrator Junior Cataloguer | Furniture & Decorative Arts gfitts@freemansauction.com 267.414.1254
David Weiss | Senior Specialist Fine Paintings & Sculpture, Rugs & Carpets dweiss@freemansauction.com 267.414.1214
RaphaĂŤl Chatroux | Associate Specialist Fine Paintings & Sculpture rchatroux@freemansauction.com 267.414.1253
Ben Farina | Specialist Asian Arts bfarina@freemansauction.com 267.414.1219
exhibitions Thursday, May 23 Friday, May 24 Monday, May 27 Tuesday, May 28
10:00 am - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
By appointment only on the morning of the sale
client services Mary Maguire Director | Client Services mmaguire@freemansauction.com 267.414.1236
Joslyn Moore Bidding Registration jmoore@freemansauction.com 267.414.1207
Melissa Arundel Post-Sale Administrator marundel@freemansauction.com 267.414.1226
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Lot 4
Two George III painted papier-mâchÊ oval tea caddies the larger attributed to Henry Clay, circa 1780-85 The first decorated with extensive bucolic landscapes, the second smaller caddy decorated with a landscape, said to be of Lake Coventry. (2). H: 5, W: 6 3/8, D: 4 in. (larger) Provenance: Charlecote, Kansas City, Missouri, March 9, 2007 (smaller). Estate of a Washington, D.C. collector.
$2,000-3,000
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Lot 73
A Chinese export porcelain famille rose 'Beasts and Mythical Creatures' punch bowl second half 18th century Depicting numerous animals, a winged "wildman," qilin, and Buddhist lion in an extensive landscape. H: 4 1/2, Dia: 10 1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of a Washington, D.C. collector.
$1,000-2,000
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Lot 119
A Bakhtiari carpet, West Persia circa 1906 Inscribed: "To the order of the highness Mr. Nasser Vakikhan Monazam al Molk Bakhtiari in the year 1324." 23 ft. 8 in. x 14 ft. 7 in. Provenance: Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, California. The Living Trust of Laura G. Barrett. Note: Chateau Montelena is a Napa Valley vineyard known for winning the "Judgment of Paris" wine competition in 1976, fictionalized in the 2008 film Bottle Shock. An autobiography about the competition was also written by Laura Barrett, former owner of Chateau Montelena winery.
$15,000-20,000
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Lot 120
A rare and unusual Northwest Persian figural Josheghan carpet 19th century or earlier Accompanied by an extensive evaluation by John Kimberly Mumford dated November 29, 1915. 16 ft. 10 in. x 13 ft. 6 in. Provenance: The Collection of Thomas F. Jeffress, Esq., Richmond, Virginia. Accessioned by Wilton House Museum, Richmond, Virginia, 1982. Deaccessioned from Wilton House Museum to benefit future acquisitions and care of the museum.
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Lot 136
A Hellenistic Greek bronze statuette of a winged pterippus Greece, Hellenistic or Early Imperial, circa 1st century B.C. Depicted leaping through the air, mounted on a wood stand. L: 2 1/2 in. Provenance: Exhibited at the Royal Academy Exhibition of Greek Art, 1946, no. 133 Spencer Churchill Collection, Christie's, June 21, 1965, Plate 74, Lot 521 Purchased from Charles Ede Ltd., London, February 8, 1996 Collection of Bonnie O'Boyle, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
$10,000-15,000
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Lot 181
A Japanese carved wood head of Tenjin, Shinto god of literature Kamakura period, 11th/12th century Retaining traces of lacquer and gilt lacquer, later stand. H: 15 1/2 in. (head) Provenance: Spink & Son, Ltd., London, June 15, 1981 Exhibited: Kentucky University Art Museum, "Beings - Desired Acquisitions in 1978-1979" (according to Spink & Son correspondence)
$5,000-7,000
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Lot 220
A monumental Sèvres style ormolu-mounted parcel-gilt and hand-painted porcelain covered vase late 19th century Mounted to shoulders with finely cast ormolu articulated strapwork handles, painted to recto with Venus surrounded by putti and to verso with putti nestled amongst floral garlands; signed "H. Poitevin" and with blue underglaze Sèvres style interlaced-L mark and spurious "JJ" date for 1764. H: 42, W: 20 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
$8,000-10,000
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Lot 250
A pair of Danish sterling silver five light table candelabra Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, after 1945 Model No. 474 designed by Johan Rohde in 1927. (2). H: 17 1/4 in. Total weight: 126 oz. t. Provenance: The collection of a Main Line, Pennsylvania lady.
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Lot 251
A custom Danish sterling silver sixteen-piece flatware service for twelve with custom sideboard Georg Jensen and W. Pfeiffer, Copenhagen, circa 1933-1944 In the ‘Acorn’ pattern, comprising twelve each luncheon knives, dinner knives, dessert spoons, ice cream spoons, consommé spoons, tea spoons, salad forks, grapefruit spoons, seafood forks, fruit forks, and butter knives; eleven each fruit knives, dessert forks, demitasse spoons, iced tea spoons, and dinner forks; six each salt spoons, salts, and pepperettes; and thirteen various serving pieces, all double struck, engraved for the VON PLATEN family of Sweden and Germany; all contained in a custom fitted stained wood sideboard of plain form commissioned under the auspices of Georg Jensen from W. Pfeifer. H: 35 1/4, W: 70 1/2, D: 19 1/2 in. Weighable silver: 242 oz. t. Provenance: Countess Marta Amalie Ulrika vonPlaten, commissioned from Georg Jensen upon her marriage. By descent. Private collection, Virginia.
$15,000-20,000
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Lot 256
An American sterling silver table suite Mount Vernon Co. Silversmiths, Mount Vernon, NY, circa 1900 In the 'Pompeiian' pattern, comprising a footed well-and tree platter, two oval serving platters, a footed serving bowl, a master caster, two small casters, a coffee pot, creamer, covered sugar, waste bowl, sauce boat, a small candy dish, a small glass dish and two candlesticks, some engraved with initials "FJB." (16). L: 23 1/2 in. (largest); Total weight: 259.54 oz. t. (weighable silver)
$6,000-8,000
Lot 267
An American sterling silver seventeen-piece flatware service for twelve Tiffany & Co., New York, 20th century In the 'San Lorenzo' pattern, comprising twenty four table forks and table spoons; eighteen dessert spoons; twelve each soup spoons, dessert knives, dessert forks, table knives, fish forks, sundae spoons, coffee spoons, salt spoons, iced tea spoons, grapefruit spoons, butter knives; six ice cream spoons and teaspoons; five various serving spoons, a three piece carving set, salad servers, two cake knives, a cheese scoop, serving fork and sugar tongs; the stained wood case with brass binding and inset brass plaque, engraved inscription. (approx. 225). L: 10 1/2 in. (serving spoon); Total weight: 380 oz.t. (approx.)
$6,000-8,000
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Lot 316
An impressive Victorian sterling silver eighteen-piece flatware service for twelve in original fitted rosewood case on stand Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, various dates 1898-1902 Comprising twelve each butter knives, oyster forks, fruit knives, tea spoons, citrus spoons, ice cream spoons, table spoons, soups spoons, fruit forks, coffee spoons, dessert spoons, bouillon spoons, fish knives, table forks, fish forks, dessert forks, table knives, and dessert knives; two preserve spoons, a salad spoon and fork, a cake fork and knife, serving ladle and fork, small cream ladle, sugar tongs, small cream ladle, sugar sifter, small cake slice, a master butter knife, a small cake serving knife, a butter fork and a pick. (approx. 233). H: 48, W: 24, D: 18 in. (case) Weighable silver: 187 oz. t. (excl. stainless forks and knives) Provenance: The collection of a Pennsylvania gentleman..
$4,000-6,000
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Lot 353
An Italian Renaissance walnut intarsia octagonal pedestal table Tuscany, circa 1500 H: 31 1/4, W: 34 1/2, D: 34 3/4 in. Provenance: French & Company, New York. The Collection of Helena Woolworth McCann. Parke-Bernet, New York, Sale 406, November 17-21, 1942, lot 712. Norman C. Armitage. Thence by descent. Private collection, Pennsylvania.
$5,000-7,000
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Lot 357
A fine Italian Renaissance carved walnut bambocci Tuscany, circa 1550 H: 41, W: 62 1/2, D: 28 in. Provenance: The Collection of Stefano Bardini (Italian, 1836-1922), Florence, Italy. The dispersal sale of Stefano Bardini, New York, 1918. The Collection of Mrs. Christian R. Holmes, New York. Parke-Bernet, New York, Sale 367, April 15-18, 1942, lot 834. Norman C. Armitage. Thence by descent. Private collection, Pennsylvania.
$8,000-12,000
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Lot 363
An unusual Venetian Baroque decoupage and polychrome painted chest of drawers circa 1700 H: 36, W: 55, D: 24 in.. Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia
$4,000-6,000
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Lot 369
A large Grand Tour micromosaic of the Colosseum 19th century H: 11, W: 16 3/4 in. (overall)
$15,000-25,000
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Lot 401
A George III silvered and whitepainted console in the manner of Thomas Chippendale (English, 1718-1779) late 18th/early 19th century H: 35, W: 51, D:17 in. Provenance: Property from a New York lady.
$3,000-5,000
Lot 417
A fine Regency brass-inlaid bookmatched rosewood pedestal table first quarter 19th century The brass-inlaid rosewood base further faux-grain painted. H: 30 1/2, L: 54, W: 41 1/2 in.
$4,000-6,000
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Lot 425
An Anglo-Indian polychromed bone-inlaid rosewood secretary M. Ganesiah Art Ware Manufacturer, Mysore, 19th century H: 81 1/2, W: 45 1/2, D: 27 1/2 in. Provenance: Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Private collection, Pennsylvania.
$3,000-5,000
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Lot 471
A fine Louis XV/XVI transitional style ormolu-mounted marquetry and parquetry kingwood table à écrire bearing signature of François Linke, early 20th century After the model by Jean-François Oeben (German/ French, 1716-1763). H: 20, W: 23, D: 17 1/2 in.
$5,000-7,000
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Lot 528
HERMANN KAULBACH (GERMAN 1846-1909)
"RUHE AUF DER FLUCHT NACH EGYPT" (REST ON THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT) Signed 'Herman [sic] Kaulbach' bottom left; also inscribed with title on partial label verso, oil on canvas 75 5/8 x 59 5/8 in. (192.1 x 151.4cm) Provenance: Galerie Heinemann, Munich, Germany. Collection of a German Noble House Christie's Amsterdam, sale of March 24, 1999, lot 604 Acquired directly from the above sale Private Collection, Oregon Exhibited: “Grosse Berliner Kunst-Austellung," Berlin, Germany, 1894, no. 2769.
$8,000-12,000
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