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FRENCH FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS

French Furniture and Decorative Arts | Lots 420 – 602

Monday 16 July 2012

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420 A Pair of French Zinc Architectural Elements, of fleur-de-lis form, mounted as lamps. Height overall 13 1/2 inches. $150-250

420A A French Iron Architectural Finial, having a spearhead form top over the spherical standard, raised on a circular base. Height 25 1/4 inches. $200-400

421 A French Painted Tole Tray, of oval form with two pierced handles, having a grapevine border and a central figural scene surrounded by various roundel scenes. Width 24 inches. $200-400

422 A Pair of French Carriage Style Copper and Brass Lanterns, having a scalloped and peaked top over the rectangular case set with crossed arrows. Height 17 1/2 inches. $400-600 423* A French Copper Lavabo and Basin, the reservoir modeled with a crest, a ribbon-tied partial medallion with opposing ram masks and a beast form spout, the basin decorated with swags. Height of lavabo overall 24 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and C. Nicholas Johnson, Jr., Cave Creek, Arizona $300-500

424 A Henry II Style Open Armchair, having a carved crown crest over vertical splats with an upholstered seat, raised on turned legs joined by stretchers. Height 50 3/4 x width 23 1/4 x depth 20 inches. $100-200

425 A French Provincial Style Walnut Server, having a rectangular top with molded edges, the case set with paneled doors, raised on bracket feet. Height 38 3/4 x width 47 3/8 x depth 23 3/8 inches. $800-1,200

426 A French Provincial Panetière, having a single door with anthemion decoration flanked by turned stiles over a shaped apron, raised on squat ball feet. Height 25 1/4 x width 36 x depth 18 inches. $1,000-2,000 427 A Régence Style Walnut Commode, having a rectangular top with rounded corners and a molded edge over the shaped case set with three drawers above a shaped skirt, raised on cloven feet. Height 35 x width 50 1/4 x depth 26 inches. $1,000-2,000

428 A French Wrought Iron Stool, having a leather upholstered square top with canted corners over four splayed spear legs joined by an X-form stretcher. Height 16 3/4 inches. $200-400

429* A Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze Chenets, each of flowing acanthus leaf form. Height 22 inches. Property from the Collection of Ernie Diebold, Rockford, Illinois $200-400

430 A Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, each having a foliate standard raised on a conforming tripartite base. Height 11 1/2 inches. $300-500

431 A Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Metal Four-Light Candelabra, having scrolling arms with foliate decoration, raised on a splayed base with scrolls and swags. Height 15 3/4 inches. $400-600

432 A Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Chenets, of scrolling Rococo form. Height 15 inches. $200-400

433* A Continental Rouge Marble and Ormolu Mounted Lamp, having a baluster form standard with mask and scrolled handles over the quadripartite base flanked with masks of Diana, raised on square fluted feet. Height over handles 19 inches. Property from the Collection of A. Phillip Trier, Wilmette, Illinois $400-600

434* A Continental Gilt Bronze Mirrored Table Plateau, comprising a center section and two rounded ends, the borders decorated with grapevines, baskets issuing flowers and putto masks flanked by winged lions, together with additional matching side supports. Width approximately 75 inches. Property from the Collection of Ernie Diebold, Rockford, Illinois $800-1,200

435* A Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier, the baluster form standard issuing the foliate cast candle arms. Height 17 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ms. Helga Donnelley, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

436* A Louis XV Style Bergère, having a leather upholstered back and seat within a carved frame. Height 32 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of A. Phillip Trier, Wilmette, Illinois $100-200

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438 437* A Louis XV Style Carved Bergerè a Oreilles, having an upholstered back, arms and seat within a floral frame. Height 42 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of A. Phillip Trier, Wilmette, Illinois $100-200

438* A Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Bergerès, having a leather upholstered back, arms and seat, with nailhead trim, raised on cabriole legs. Height 34 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and C. Nicholas Johnson, Jr., Cave Creek, Arizona $500-700

439 A French Eight-Light Chandelier, each scrolling glass arm issuing a light surrounded by a ring of hanging prisms, the center having tiers of prisms centered by a faceted globe finial. Diameter 45 inches. $1,000-2,000

440 A Louis XV Style Carved, Painted and Parcel Gilt Overdoor Panel, having a Rococo style crown over a shell flanked by scrolling foliate decoration centered with a medallion bearing the initials M.A., set within a relief carved frame. Height 48 1/2 x width 40 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500

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441* A Louis XV Provincial Style Walnut Cabinet on Stand, having a marble inset rectangular top over a drawer above a door, raised on carved cabriole legs. Height 36 3/4 x width 17 x depth 15 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of William P. Tarzwell, Elgin, Illinois $200-400

442* A Louis XV Style Provincial Console Table, having a shaped rectangular top over the Rococo decorated frieze set with a drawer, raised on cabriole legs. Width 64 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Blettner, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

443 A Set of Six Louis XV Provincial Style Side Chairs, each with horizontal splats having an upholstered seat with shell carved crest rail, raised on cabriole legs ending in scrolling toes. Height 36 1/2 inches. $300-500 444 A Louis XV Provincial Style Oak Refractory Table, having a shaped rectangular top over the incised frieze, raised on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Height 30 1/2 x width 58 3/4 x depth 41 inches. $600-800

445 A Louis XV Provinicial Style Walnut Server, having a serpentine top with a molded edge and turret corners over the conforming case, fitted with two drawers over four paneled doors opening to a shelved interior, carved throughout with shells and foliate scrolls, raised on short cabriole legs. Height 40 3/4 x width 86 x depth 20 inches. $1,000-2,000

446 A Pair of French Provincial Fauteuils, having needlepoint upholstered backs and seats within scrolling arms, raised on cabriole legs. Height 40 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000 447* A Louis XV Style Painted Commode, having a serpentine top over the conforming bombé form case, fitted with two drawers, raised on cabriole legs. Height 33 x width 42 1/2 x depth 21 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mr. Richard Himmel, Palm Beach, Florida $600-800

448 A Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Console Table, having a serpentine marble top set on a conforming Rococo style pierce carved and foliate decorated frame, raised on cabriole legs joined by stretchers. Height 32 1/2 x width 65 x depth 18 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

449 A Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Side Chairs, having foliate carved backs above upholstered seats, raised on four cabriole legs. Height 34 inches. $300-500

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450 A Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Tabourets, having upholstered shaped cushions above the carved rail, raised on four cabriole legs. Width 23 1/2 inches. $600-800

451 A Louis XV Style Giltwood Pier Mirror, having a pierce carved foliate crest over the segmented domed plate. Height 73 x width 44 inches. $5,000-7,000

452* A Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuils, having a foliate and reeded carved frame with an upholstered back, arms and seat, raised on cabriole legs. Height 32 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and C. Nicholas Johnson, Jr., Cave Creek, Arizona $500-700

453 A Louis XV Style Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Console Cabinet, having a serpentine front and marble top over the conforming case set with drawers above paneled doors, raised on short cabriole legs. Height 44 x width 60 1/2 x depth 20 1/2 inches. $700-900

454 A Louis XV Style Kingwood, Gilt Metal Mounted and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inset Vitrine, having a galleried top over two glazed doors and glazed sides opening to a mirrored interior with shelves, raised on short cabriole legs. Height 72 x width 39 1/2 x depth 19 inches. $2,000-4,000

455 An Assembled Louis XV Gilt Metal, Brass and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture, having a fruit and foliate finial over the painted circular dial with Roman numerals, the case decorated with garlands and flanked by acanthus leaves, set on a shaped base and raised on toupie feet, each five-light candelabra in the form of a Bacchic putto supporting a cornucopia issuing the floral candle arms, set on columnar bases decorated with musical trophies. Height of clock 19 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

456 A French Eighteen-Light Chandelier, of cage form, the faceted glass encased standard issuing two tiers of silvered scrolling arms hung with cut glass prisms in various shapes, ending with a faceted spherical finial. Height 50 inches. $3,000-5,000

457 A Louis XV Style Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Side Cabinet, attributed to François Linke, having a rectangular marble top with a shaped front over the conforming case set with a single door, further decorated with a courting couple fishing beside a stream in a landscape, raised on cabriole legs ending in paw form sabots. Height 32 x width 24 1/2 x depth 15 1/4 inches. $6,000-8,000

458 A Louis VX Style Marquetry and Gilt Metal Mounted Occasional Table, the galleried oval top inlaid with sprays of flowers above a frieze decorated with scrolls and rosettes, raised on cabriole legs joined by a medial shelf and ending in sabots. Height 28 3/4 inches. $500-700

459 A Louis XV Style Lacquered and Gilt Metal Mounted Commode, having a shaped gray and white marble top over the case with figural decoration throughout, raised on cabriole legs ending in sabots. Height 27 3/4 x width 24 x depth 10 1/2 inches. $500-700

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460* A Pair of Louis XV Style Marquetry and Gilt Metal Mounted Diminutive Commodes, having serpentine marble tops over the conforming cases fitted with two drawers. Height 32 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Blettner, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

461 A Louis XV Style Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Commode, having a serpentine marble top over the conforming bombé form case fitted with three drawers flanked by female mounts, raised on slightly splayed legs ending in paw feet. Height 34 1/2 x width 48 x depth 23 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

462 A Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil, 18th/19th century, having a foliate carved shaped crest rail over the leather upholstered back and seat flanked by scrolling arms, raised on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Height 43 5/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 463 A Louis XV Style Giltwood Wheel Barometer, having foliate decoration over the frame centered with a thermometer above a circular aneroid. Height 38 1/2 x width 13 inches. $800-1,200

464 A Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror, having a pierce carved foliate crest over the vertical rectangular plate within an egg and dart carved frame with rosette corners. Height 43 x width 23 inches. $2,000-4,000

465* A Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted and Ebonized Bureau Plat, the shaped rectangular inset top raised on cabriole legs. Height 29 1/2 x width 53 x depth 27 inches. Property from the Estate of Mr. Ray Rockel, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 466 A Set of Four Louis XV Style Ebonized Fauteuils, each having a shaped crest over the upholstered back, arms and seat, with nailhead trim within a molded frame raised on cabriole legs, together with two associated chauffeuses. Height 31 1/4 inches.

Provenance: Christie’s, New York, NY, October 20, 2004, Sale 1459 Lot 437 $3,000-5,000

467 A Pair of Louis XV Style Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Side Cabinets, each having a shaped top over the conforming case set with a drawer above a door, raised on cabriole legs. Height 29 1/2 x width 16 1/2 x depth 13 3/4 inches. $600-800

468* A Louis XV Style Bergère, having a carved floral crest over the upholstered back, sides and seat, raised on carved cabriole legs, together with a Continental inlaid side chair having an urn form splat and conforming upholstery, raised on saber legs. Height of first 33 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and Joseph L. Breger, Highland Park, Illinois $300-500

469 A Giltwood Vitrine Cabinet, having carved decoration throughout with a shaped and carved apron, raised atop cabriole legs with foliate decoration. Height 50 1/2 inches. $400-600

470 A Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Commode, of serpentine form with a rouge marble top above two long drawers, raised on splayed legs. Height 34 x width 50 x depth 22 inches. $1,000-2,000

471 A Louis XV Style Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode, the serpentine front marble top over a conforming case fitted with two drawers and female mounts at the corners, the sides with bookmatch veneers, raised on cabriole legs ending in sabots. Height 35 3/4 x width 48 3/4 x depth 20 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500

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472 A Pair of Marquetry Side Tables, having a three-quarter galleried top above three drawers, raised on four tapering cabriole legs. Height 29 x width 14 1/2 x depth 11 3/4 inches. $300-500

473 A Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Ten-Light Chandelier, having a foliate cast standard issuing the conforming candle arms in two tiers. Height 21 1/4 x diameter 22 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

474 A Louis XV Style Secrétaire à Abattant, having a serpentine front marble top over the conforming case fitted with a chevron veneered frieze drawer above a fall front writing surface opening to a fitted interior, further set with three drawers, raised on splayed legs ending in sabots. Height 59 x width 37 1/2 x depth 17 3/8 inches. $1,500-2,500

475 A Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Side Chairs, each with a rectangular upholstered back and seat with nailhead decoration throughout, raised on cabriole legs. Height 35 3/4 inches. $300-500 476 A Louis XV Style Bergère à Oreilles, having a pierce carved rocaille crest, the needlepoint upholstered back, sides and seat depicting pastoral scenes, raised on cabriole legs with nailhead decoration throughout. Height 42 1/2 inches. $500-700

477 A Pair of Louis XV Transitional Style Mahogany, Satinwood and Gilt Bronze Mounted Occasional Tables, each having an oval bookmatch veneered top over the painted frieze decorated with leaves and scrolls, raised on shaped legs joined by a medial shelf ending in sabots. Height 28 3/4 x width 24 x depth 17 3/4 inches. $500-700

478* A Napoleon III Boulle Style Secrétaire à Abattant, having a shaped marble inset top over the inlaid flared frieze above a fall front writing surface opening to a fitted interior above four drawers, raised on a shaped skirt and feet ending in sabots. Height 48 3/4 x width 25 1/2 x depth 14 inches. Property from the Collection of Ernie Diebold, Rockford, Illinois $600-800

479 A Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror, the crest having a lion mask centered trophy above the vertical rectangular plate within a foliate carved frame. Height 53 1/2 x width 36 inches. $2,000-4,000

480 A Pair of French Giltwood Wall Brackets, each in the form of a scrolling acanthus leaf issuing from a demilune platform. Height 11 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

481* A Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Mantel Clock, having a circular dial with Arabic numerals over the porcelain plaque depicting a courting couple, with time and strike movement. Height 14 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of A. Phillip Trier, Wilmette, Illinois $200-400

482 A Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Bracket Clock, having a foliate crest over the segmented enameled dial with Roman numerals set on a conforming bracket. Height 33 1/2 inches. $300-500 483 A French Faux Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mounted Bracket Clock, I.I. Hentschel, Strasbourg, surmounted by a floral openwork finial above the circular enameled dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, the whole with rocaille decoration throughout, set on a conforming wall bracket. Height 44 inches. $2,000-4,000

484 A Terracotta Appliqué, modeled with a hunt motif. Width 32 1/4 inches. $150-250

485 A Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Chenets, cast with an urn set on a rectangular plinth with putto masks. Height 14 1/4 inches. $100-200

486* A Neoclassical Gilt Metal Seven-Light Chandelier, having three rope and knot form supports issuing scrolling foliate candle arms with ribbon and swag decoration. Height 32 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Ernie Diebold, Rockford, Illinois $400-600 487* A Continental Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, depicting a young girl with a playful goat above the circular enameled dial with Roman hours over a shaped plinth base, raised on toupie feet, having Rollin time and strike movement. Width 18 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Ernie Diebold, Rockford, Illinois $500-700

488 A Pair of Gilt Bronze Two-Light Figural Candelabra, each cast as a monkey in harlequin attire supporting the candle arms. Height 10 1/8 inches. $200-400

489 A Pair of Continental Parcel Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Chenets, each depicting a putto astride flowing acanthus leaves. Width 10 1/2 inches. $200-400

490 A French Iron Firescreen, of handled rectangular form with fleur-de-lis decoration raised on twin supports. Height 32 3/8 x width 25 1/4 x depth 8 inches. $300-500

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491 A Cased Glass Six-Light Chandelier, having a baluster standard issuing scrolling arms with prisms. Height 24 inches. $600-800

492* A Pair of Louis XVI Style Brass Twin Headboards, the reeded tubular supports decorated with tied ribbons. Height 50 1/4 x width 41 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and C. Nicholas Johnson, Jr., Cave Creek, Arizona $100-200

493* A Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergères, each having a foliate carved crest over the upholstered back, sides and seat, raised on fluted tapering legs. Height 39 inches. Property from the Collection of A. Phillip Trier, Wilmette, Illinois $300-500 494 A Louis XVI Style Oak and Gilt Metal Mounted Vitrine Cabinet, having a projecting molded cornice over a glass door and glass sides opening to a mirrored interior, raised on tapering fluted legs joined by a medial shelf. Height 53 5/8 x width 40 x depth 17 inches. $400-600

495 A Louis XVI Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Games Table, having a rectangular top centered with foliate inlay opening to a lined playing surface over the foliate decorated frieze, raised on square tapering legs ending in sabots. Height 30 x width 23 x depth 15 1/4 inches. $500-700

496 A Continental Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Mounted Console Table, having a shaped top raised on twin carved supports with acanthus mounts. Height 35 1/2 x width 81 1/2 x depth 18 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500

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497 A Louis XVI Style Marquetry and Gilt Metal Mounted Commode, the serpentine marble top over a conforming bombé form case, having ewer and foliate inlay throughout. Height 34 1/2 x width 40 x depth 18 1/2 inches. $300-500

498 A Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabrum, having three scrolling arms with a putto at the center raised on a cylindrical and shaped white marble base. Height 12 1/4 inches. $300-500

499* A Continental Giltwood Mirror, having a ribbon-tied crest over a roundel depicting Hermes flanked by foliate swags and lidded urns, set with a rectangular plate. Height 47 1/2 x width 25 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of A. Phillip Trier, Wilmette, Illinois $400-600

500* A Continental Four-Light Chandelier, of cage form, hung with prisms, together with a smaller three-light example. Height of first 18 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Blettner, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

501 A Louis XVI Style Parquetry Commode, having a rectangular marble top with canted front corners set on a conforming case with three drawers, raised on cabriole legs ending in sabots. Height 33 1/4 x width 34 1/2 x depth 19 inches. $400-600

502* A Louis XVI Style Parquetry and Mahogany Washstand, having a shaped backsplash with an applied bow and quiver gilt metal mount over a shelf with rounded corners and a square marble inset shelf above a single drawer, raised on fluted tapering legs joined by two medial shelves. Height 43 3/4 x width 15 1/4 x depth 14 inches. Property from the Estate of William P. Tarzwell, Elgin, Illinois $300-500

503* A Set of Four Louis XVI Style Slipper Chairs, having upholstered backs and seats, raised on fluted tapering legs. Height 30 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Blettner, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

504 A Giltwood Console Table, having scrolling foliate decoration throughout the four cabriole legs joined by an S-form stretcher with a rouge marble top. Height 33 x width 42 x depth 12 inches. $300-500

505 A Pair of Giltwood Tabourets, with a rectangular upholstered top above a carved rail and X-form supports. Width 18 inches. $300-500

506* A Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, each having a molded frame with an upholstered back and seat, raised on fluted tapering legs. Height 37 inches. Property from the Estate of Babette J. Potter, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

507 A Pair of Louis XVI Painted and Parcel Gilt Doors, each of paneled rectangular form and decorated with a putto playing instruments, with polychrome foliate accents, raised on block supports. Height of door 90 3/4 x width 25 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500

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509 A Late Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode, having a rectangular marble top with rounded front corners over the conforming case set with three drawers, raised on fluted tapering legs. Height 37 1/4 x width 47 1/4 x depth 23 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

510 A Pair of Louis XVI Style Spanish Parquetry and Gilt Metal Mounted Commodes, having serpentine white marble tops over the conforming bombé form cases, each set with two drawers, raised on slightly splayed legs ending in sabots. Height 31 7/8 x width 33 1/2 x depth 16 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

511 A Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted and Marquetry Occasional Table, of oval form with radiating inlay on the top with a border of ribbon form decoration, raised above four splayed legs. Height 32 x width 29 x depth 19 inches. $300-500

512 A Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils, each having an upholstered back, arms and seat within a carved frame, raised on tapering fluted legs. Height 36 1/2 inches. $300-500

513 A Set of Six Louis XVI Style Slipper Chairs, each having an upholstered back and seat within a carved frame, raised on turned fluted legs. Height 32 inches. $1,500-2,500

514 A Continental Marquetry Commode, having a rectangular top inlaid with a musical trophy, the conforming case set with three graduated drawers decorated with birds flanking flowering baskets and a figural roundel depicting a classical scene, raised on square tapering legs. Height 35 1/4 x width 49 1/2 x depth 23 1/4 inches. $3,000-5,000

515 A Neoclassical Style Marble Inset Occasional Table, of oval form with a black marble surface, having a marquetry border with ribbon decoration, raised atop four splayed legs. Height 21 1/2 x width 29 x depth 23 inches. $600-800

516 A Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, having arched backs with needlepoint upholstery on the back and seat, raised above cabriole legs. Height 36 inches. $300-500

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518 A Pair of Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bergères, each with a carved floral crest above the upholstered back, arms and seat, raised on tapering fluted legs. Height 34 1/4 inches. $400-600

519 A Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Tabouret, the oval upholstered seat above a carved frieze raised on tapering legs with rosettes at the knees, joined by a conforming stretcher. Height 27 x width 36 1/2 x depth 21 1/2 inches. $300-500

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533 520 A Pair of Neoclassical Giltwood Five-Light Sconces, each ribbon-tied backplate carved with trophies emblematic of the arts and sciences, having scrolling foliate candle arms and candle cups. Height 53 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

521 An Assembled French Marble and Gilt Metal Clock Garniture, the portico form clock having a quiver and torch crest over the circular dial with Arabic numerals, raised on four turned columns, the three-light candelabra each of square form. Height of first 18 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

522* A Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Ten-Light Chandelier, of foliate cast cage form issuing scrolling candle arms. Approximate height 35 inches. Property from the Collection of Ernie Diebold, Rockford, Illinois $500-700

523 A Pair of Gilt Bronze Four-Light Sconces, each cast with a plume crest over the open baluster form backplate issuing S-scroll candle arms. Height 26 3/8 inches. $800-1,200

524 A Continental Gilt Bronze Encrier, having three inkwells with gilt bronze domed lids with raised floral decoration, the rectangular, tapering body with relief decorated gilt bronze plaques centered with satyrs’ masks and flanked by cornucopia, raised on chased gilt bronze feet. Width at widest 6 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Evanston, Illinois $300-500

525* A Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl TwoLight Candelabra, each cast as a Bacchic maiden supporting the candle cups centered with a tambourine and ewer trophy, raised on a circular mother-of-pearl foot. Height 13 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen C. Leonard, Rockford, Illinois $500-700

526 A Pair of Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces, each having a ribbon-tied backplate cast in a hunt motif with oak leaves, acorns and game, with candle arms in the form of horns. Height 44 1/8 inches. $700-900

527* A French Bronze and Onyx Three-Piece Clock Garniture, the clock surmounted by a figure of a maiden signed Roche with a foundry mark above the circular dial with Arabic numerals, each additional figure depicting a dancer and set on an onyx base with gilt bronze feet, having Japy Frères time and strike movement. Height of tallest 22 inches. Property from the Estate of Juliet Garver, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

528 A Pair of French Parcel Gilt Bronze Chenets, each having a recumbent whippet above the shaped foliate decorated base centered with a ribbon-tied cartouche. Width 7 1/4 inches. $300-500

529 A French Porcelain and Gilt Metal Mounted Table Lamp, of baluster form, having pierced scrolling foliate and satyr mask handles, raised on four feet, two having mythological winged beast figures. Height 35 inches. $150-250

530 A Pair of Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cassolettes, each having a pine cone finial over the domed lid and tapering standard, raised on ram’s head cabriole legs ending in cloven hoof feet, further set on a stepped circular base. Height 10 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

531 A Pair of Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Four-Light Candelabra, of lyre form with scrolling arms, raised on a circular foot and hung with glass prisms throughout. Height 23 3/4 inches. $600-800

532 A Pair of French Bronze Figural Chenets, each depicting a putto allegorical of winter, set on a stepped plinth base, raised on toupie feet. Height 14 inches. $1,000-2,000

533 A Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Trumeau Mirror, with a molded cornice over the carved frieze having a female mask above an urn issuing flowers, set with a rectangular vertical plate. Height 61 x width 35 1/4 inches. $1,500-2,500

534 A French Gilt Bronze Eighteen-Light Chandelier, having a foliate corona and a caged circlet suspending the basket form fixture centering six interior lighting elements, the twelve scrolled candle arms set in pairs. Height 34 1/2 x diameter 25 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

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535 A Pair of Louis XVI Style Single-Light Sconces, each having a foliate cast backplate with a conforming arm and candle cup. Height 10 inches. $150-250

536 A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Frosted Glass Lantern, of inverted bell form, the frame cast with foliate decoration and inset with four panels of textured glass. Height 28 5/8 x diameter 12 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

537 A Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Mounted Mantel Clock, of lyre form with a sunburst mask finial over the circular enameled dial with Roman numerals, with jeweled pendulum surround, raised on a stepped oval base, having time and strike movement. Height overall 24 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000 538 A French Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, Barbedienne, having a foliate finial containing a domed cartouche atop laurel leaves and arrows, the circular enameled dial with Roman numerals, with gilt bronze foliate swags and scrolled supports, having time and strike movement. Height 19 inches. $3,000-5,000

539 A Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilt Metal Mounted Bracket Clock, having a cartouche form surmount with a helmeted putti holding a spear, over the circular enameled dial having Roman numerals and Arabic minutes set on a conforming bracket with silk suspension time and strike movement, painted decoration to case likely later. Height 38 1/2 x width 17 1/2 x depth 7 inches. $1,500-2,500

540 A French Bronze and Glass Six-Light Chandelier, of cage form with a cased glass standard, hung with prisms throughout. Height 36 inches. $2,000-4,000 541 A Pair of Neoclassical Brass and Iron Andirons, each with a baluster form finial and applied stylized dragon. Height 28 1/2 inches. $150-250

542* A Continental Marble and Gilt Metal Mounted Pedestal, of columnar form having a square top with canted corners, raised on a stepped octagonal base. Height 36 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Ernie Diebold, Rockford, Illinois $300-500

543 A Black and White Marble Pedestal, having a square top with canted corners, raised atop a cylindrical stem terminating in a hexagonal base. Height 40 inches. $200-400

544 A Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table, having a circular marble inset top, above a carved gilt apron with four figural supports, joined by an X-form stretcher. Height 31 x diameter 28 1/2 inches. $500-700

545* A Set of Four Rococo Style Tabourets, having square upholstered tops, raised on foliate carved concave legs. Height 20 1/2 x width 19 x depth 18 inches. Property from the Collection of Mr. Richard Himmel, Palm Beach, Florida $600-800

546 A Pair of French Neoclassical Painted and Parcel Gilt Pedestal Wine Cabinets, each of columnar form, having ram mask and swag decoration, opening to a fitted zinc lined wine drawer. Height 47 x width 22 1/2 x depth 22 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

547 A French Provincial Cherry Console Cabinet, having a rectangular top with canted front corners over the conforming cased fitted with two paneled drawers, raised on cabriole legs. Height 44 1/4 x width 47 x depth 24 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

548 A French Painted Pine Tall Case Clock, Mora, the circular dial with Arabic numerals and minutes, set in a geometrically decorated case. Height 82 1/2 inches. $400-600

549 A French Provincial Walnut Canapé, having a serpentine reeded and foliate carved crest over the upholstered back, arms and seat, raised on scrolling feet. Height 43 1/8 x width 78 1/8 x depth 29 inches. $800-1,200

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555 550 A Directoire Painted Fauteuil, having a curved crest rail over the upholstered back, arms and seat with nailhead trim, raised on tapering fluted legs ending in ball feet. Height 34 inches. $300-500

551 A Directoire Style Mahogany and Gilt Metal Mounted Diminutive Chest of Drawers, having a rectangular top over three long drawers, raised on toupie feet. Height 9 3/4 x width 11 1/2 x depth 6 7/8 inches. $400-600

552 A Directoire Style Burlwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Writing Desk, having a rectangular top over a central drawer flanked by deep drawers, raised on tapering square legs joined by stretchers. Height 32 x width 50 3/4 x depth 23 1/2 inches. $600-800

553 A Directoire Style Painted Fauteuil, having a straight everted crest over the upholstered back, arms and seat, raised on turned tapering legs. Height 35 1/4 inches. $400-600

554* A Pair of Directoire Style Occasional Tables, having a galleried and mirror inset rectangular top over the plain frieze raised on tapering fluted legs. Height 16 5/8 x width 18 x depth 13 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and C. Nicholas Johnson, Jr., Cave Creek, Arizona $200-400

555 A Pair of Directoire Style Painted Fauteuils, each having a curved crest rail over the needlepoint upholstered back, arms and seat, with nailhead decoration, raised on tapering fluted legs. Height 36 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

556 A Set of Four Empire Style Armchairs, having square backs with gilt metal mounts above the upholstered seat and armrests with figural supports, raised on tapering square legs, ending in animal paw sabots. Height 38 inches. $600-800

557 An Empire Style Painted Fauteuil, having a straight crest rail with carved foliate decoration over the upholstered back, arms and seat with nailhead trim, raised on tapering legs. Height 39 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

558 An Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Metal Mounted Bed, the headboard centered with a relief plaque depicting a mother and child above the paneled back with four relief plaques depicting roses, the whole flanked by two attached nightstands, each having a single drawer above a paneled door. Height of headboard 77 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

559 An Empire Style Marquetry and Gilt Metal Mounted Table, having a circular top with a galleried edge, raised atop four columnar legs terminating in animal paw feet. Height 20 1/2 x diameter 16 inches. $400-600

560 An Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Guéridon, having a circular marble top above the mahogany frame with gilt metal figural supports on the legs, joined by a medial shelf with gilt metal decoration of a palmetto. Height 29 1/4 x width 23 inches. $1,000-2,000 561 An Empire Gilt Metal Mounted Parlor Suite, comprised of two side chairs, two armchairs and one settee, having gilt metal mounts throughout with square upholstered backs with armrests supported by sphinxes, raised atop two griffin form legs at the front and splayed legs at the back. Height 39 1/2 inches. $6,000-8,000

562 An Empire Style Mahogany Desk, having a rectangular top over a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs and scrolled feet joined by a medial shelf. Height 29 x width 50 x depth 30 inches. $200-400

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563* An Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Metal SixLight Chandelier, of pan form with scrolling candle arms. Diameter 11 inches. Property from the Estate of Babette J. Potter, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

564* A French Painted Paper Fan, 18th century, depicting scenes of figures in a courtyard with gilt painted decoration throughout, the reverse with lyrics and music for Des Deux Savoyards, mounted on a wood and inlaid bone frame. Height 11 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Gerald E. Jacquet, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

565* A Collection of Six Continental Fans, comprising painted and silk examples, set in an illuminated giltwood frame. Width of widest 26 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and Joseph L. Breger, Highland Park, Illinois $400-600

566 A Continental Porcelain Miniature, of oval form, depicting two children, set in a Rococo style gilt metal frame, stamped 2136 to verso. Height overall 5 5/8 inches. $100-200

566A Three Continental Portrait Miniatures on Ivory, the first depicting a young girl, the second a gentleman in profile, the third a gentleman in threequarter pose. Height of tallest overall 3 3/8 inches. $200-400

567 A Continental Porcelain Portrait Miniature, of oval form depicting a lady in a plumed hat, set in a gilt metal and champlevé frame. Height overall 5 1/4 inches. $150-250 568 A Continental Porcelain Portrait Miniature, of oval form, depicting a dark haired lady in tasseled robes, set in a gilt metal frame, the porcelain impressed 15, the frame stamped MF & Co. Height overall 4 1/4 inches. $150-250

569 Two Continental Portrait Miniatures on Ivory, one of oval form depicting a lady in white, the other of circular form depicting a mother and child, each set in a gilt metal frame. Height of first overall 4 1/8 inches. $200-400

570 Two Portrait Miniatures on Ivory, both of oval form depicting a gentleman, one with hair locket to back, together with a miniature print of Franklin. Height of tallest overall 4 1/8 inches. $200-400

571* A Continental Carved Ivory Figural Group, depicting a horse fighting a serpent, together with an ink on paper drawing by T.H. Keesler depicting the same. Width of first 4 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of A. Phillip Trier, Wilmette, Illinois $600-800

572 Two Portrait Miniatures on Ivory, the first oval and depicting Louis XVI after JosephSifferd Duplessis, the second rectangular and depicting Josephine singed Girard, each set in pierced gilt metal frames. Height of first overall 4 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

573 A Portrait Miniature on Ivory, depicting a lady in 18th century costume, signed H. Rembrandt, set in a bronze frame with ram mask decoration, together with a miniature print of the Mona Lisa in a circular wood frame. Height of first overall 3 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $150-250 574 A Portrait Miniature on Ivory, depicting the Madonna Della Sedia after Raphael, signed Pimpinelli, in a leather folding case. Diameter 3 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

575 A Continental Ivory Veneered Table Casket, the rectangular hinged lid inset with an oval figural scene depicting a knight and a nude by a lake, the veneered case with incised foliate decoration, the whole raised on flattened spherical brass feet. Length of casket 4 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

575A A Continental Ivory and Tortoise Shell Veneered Box, having a rectangular hinged top with incised scrolling foliate decoration on the conforming case. Height 4 5/8 x width 19 1/2 x depth 14 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

576 A Collection of Four Portrait Miniatures, each oval and depicting a woman, comprising two on ebonized wood frames and two in gilt metal frames. Height of tallest 3 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

577 Three Continental Napoleonic Portrait Miniatures, each depicting the bust of Napoleon Bonaparte in various poses, comprising an oval example set in a rectangular ivory inlaid frame and signed indistinctly, a round example set in a wood frame and an oval example set in a gilt metal pendant frame. Height of taller overall 5 1/8 inches. $300-500

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578* A Collection of Napoleonic Articles, comprising two ivory standing figures, a circular lidded box depicting the emperor and empress at the presentation of Rome, a marble and metal mounted inkwell with Napoleon’s hat as the lid and a framed portrait medallion with a diminutive sword and two medallions. Height of tallest 6 inches. Property from the Collection of Ernie Diebold, Rockford, Illinois $800-1,200

579 A French Bronze and Marble Figural Mantel Clock, depicting Napoleon on horseback riding into battle, the segmented dial with enameled Roman numerals, set on a rectangular bronze mounted base, having replaced key wind time only movement. Height 37 3/4 x width 22 1/8 x depth 8 3/8 inches. $4,000-6,000

580 A French Grand Tour Marble Obelisk, 19th century, with incised Egyptian revival decoration throughout. Height 22 inches. $500-700

581 A Pair of Marble Obelisks, of typical form with veining throughout. Height 19 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

582 A Group of Three Obelisks, comprising two rock crystal and one marble example. Height of tallest 13 7/8 inches. $600-800

583 A Pair of Continental Marble Obelisks, of typical form. Height 22 1/4 inches. $600-800

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590 584 An Empire Gilt Bronze Mounted Tole Mantel Clock, of domed form with a circular dial with Roman hours, Arabic minutes and Neoclassical bronze mounts, L. Cavernier. Height 16 1/2 inches. $600-800

585 A French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, depicting Cupid at the breast of Psyche, above an enameled circular dial with Roman numerals, with a rectangular base further cast with a figural frieze at front, the case decorated with nautical motifs, having time and strike movement. Height 16 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

586 A French Marble and Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn, of baluster form with double foliate cast handles, raised on a stepped square base. Height 27 x width 8 x depth 8 inches. $1,500-2,500

586A An Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Fire Fender, of rectangular form with dolphin and foliate decoration throughout. Width 41 inches. $400-600

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587* An Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Six-Light Chandelier, hung with chains and having swan and anthemion mounts and a pine cone drop finial. Diameter 26 inches. Property from the Collection of Ernie Diebold, Rockford, Illinois $700-900

588 A Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Seven-Light Candelabra, each cast as two intertwined putti with mermaid tails supporting the cornucopia form standard issuing foliate cast candle arms, the wholes raised on stepped bronze mounted circular marble bases. Height 28 1/2 x diameter 12 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

589 A Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze, Marble and Glass Trumpet Vases, the cut glass inserts set upon three legs with ram heads at the knees and raised on tri-cornered marble bases, together with a single trumpet vase and a glass lined silverplate bowl. Height 10 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

590 An Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, having an owl and book form finial over a circular dial having Roman hours and Arabic minutes flanked by winged female busts and paw form supports, with architectural and acanthus leaf decoration throughout, set on a shaped rectangular base and having L. Marti et Cie time and strike movement. Height 21 7/8 inches. $2,000-4,000

591 A Diminutive Boulle Style Marquetry Box, of rectangular form, having a hinged lid. Width 3 5/8 inches. $200-400

592 A Napoleon III Style Ebonized, Sèvres Style Porcelain and Marble Inset Mantel, having a rectangular top over the conforming frame set with foliate decorated plaques and gilt metal mounts. Height 43 x width 34 1/2 x depth 13 7/8 inches. $300-500

593 A Napoleon III Ebonized, Gilt Metal and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Vitrine on Stand, the superstructure having a domed cornice over a glazed door flanked by putti mounts, the base set with a single paneled door centered with an oval medallion depicting a courting couple, raised on bracket feet. Height 69 3/4 x width 28 1/2 x depth 15 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

594 A Napoleon III Style Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Metal Mounted Console Cabinet, having a rectangular top with extending canted front corners over the two paneled doors with allover scrolling foliate decoration, flanked by female mounts, raised on a plinth base with a shaped skirt. Height 44 3/8 x width 54 1/8 x depth 17 7/8 inches. $1,500-2,500

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595 A Napoleon III Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Parlor Suite, comprising a settee, two fauteuils and two side chairs, each having a ribbon carved crest over the upholstered backs, arms and seats. Height of first 46 5/8 inches. $2,000-4,000

596* A Pair of Cast Metal, Tole and Porcelain TwoLight Sconces, each of cage form with flower and leaf decoration. Height 12 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Blettner, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

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597* A Pair of Cast Metal, Tole and Porcelain TwoLight Sconces, each of tied ribbon form with flower and leaf decoration. Height 23 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Blettner, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

598 A Set of Four Neoclassical Steel Pedestals, each having a square top with canted corners over the foliate, mask and cherub cast friezes, raised on Greek key decorated bases. Height 21 1/2 x width 25 x depth 25 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500

598A A Neoclassical Nickeled Bronze Occasional Table, having a circular top over a conforming apron, raised on three cabriole legs with figural knees, ending in paw feet joined by a stretcher. Height 27 3/4 x diameter 14 3/4 inches. $400-600

599 A French Victorian Mahogany and Marble Washstand, having a shaped marble backsplash with a shelf over the rectangular top, the base set with a single drawer, raised on turned tapering legs joined by a medial shelf. Height 36 3/8 x width 31 3/8 x depth 17 5/8 inches. $300-500

600 A French Polychrome Decorated Ceramic Urn, Joseph-Theodore Deck, of baluster form, decorated in the Orientalist taste with floral and foliate motifs throughout, the central medallion depicting a dancing female figure playing castanets on a gilt ground, having a circular gilt metal mounted foot, with raised signature to side and impressed to base, TH Deck. Height 13 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

601 An Art Nouveau Giltwood Parlor Suite, comprised of a heavily carved settee and two armchairs. Width of widest 47 inches. $3,000-5,000

602 An Art Nouveau Mahogany Breakfast Table, having a bookmatch veneered shaped top raised on a scrolling openwork quadripartite base centered with a floriform finial. Height 29 3/4 x width 58 1/4 x depth 39 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

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