Bohemian Elegance: Eclectic Furniture and Art from the Estate of Mario Villa Online Auction - Part 1

Neal Auction presents

Bohemian Elegance:

Eclectic Furniture and Art

from the Estate of

MarioVilla May 12, 2022

Neal Auction presents

Bohemian Elegance: Eclectic Furniture and Art from the Estate of

Mario Villa

Featuring original and collected works from the home of highly acclaimed New Orleans artist, furniture maker, designer, and collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Mario Villa was a Nicaraguan-born, New Orleans-based artist and designer who produced sleek Neoclassical-inspired furniture and jewelry with a modern flair.

His distinctive designs were highly sought-after and acquired by high-profile clients such as Princess Caroline of Monaco, Kevin Costner, and Carol Burnett.

Villa’s collection, from his historic home on Bayou St. John in New Orleans, is an eclectic array of stylish original Mario Villa furniture, fine European religious paintings, antique European furniture, and many works of art by his own contemporaries in New Orleans. The extravagant interior of his home was overflowing with objet d’arts, paintings, sculpture, furniture, decorative arts, and other wares that beautifully highlighted the artist’s own rich Latin American heritage.

Exhibition will be held at our 4038 Magazine Street Gallery, May 9, 10 am to 4 pm ~ May 10, 10 am to 7 pm.

Auction begins May 12 at 11 a.m. on all three bidding platforms.

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ario Villa, acclaimed artist, designer, and beloved New Orleanian, passed away at the age of 68 on August 4, 2021. Renowned for his unparalleled furniture and jewelry designs and a sophisticated worldly style rooted in classical history, the New York Times spiritedly described him in 1991 as “an exuberant fellow who with a few dollars and some gold swags could probably transform a 7-Eleven into a nightclub.”

Villa’s design career spanned nearly four decades, and he accrued an illustrious list of clients including European royalty and Hollywood veterans like Carol Burnett, Joanne Woodward, Princess Diane de Bourbon of Paris, and Princess Caroline of Monaco. In 1990, the Chicago Tribune reported that Princess Margaret was so taken by his distinctive style that she nudged editors at the prestigious London-based publication World of Interiors to check him out, which resulted in a four-page spread in their November 1987 issue. Villa’s furniture has been featured in many esteemed public interiors, such as Saks Fifth Avenue window displays, high-end restaurants in New York and Los Angeles, and VIP lounges for Delta Airlines. In 1989, Villa collaborated with the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who would later become creative director of Chanel, on the interior redesign of Bloomingdale’s flagship store in Manhattan.

Villa was born in Managua, Nicaragua in 1953 surrounded by art. His father, architect Julio Villa, was a collector of Mexican masters, German Expressionism, and Pre-Columbian art, which undoubtedly contributed to his artistic oeuvre. From an early age, Villa began painting and sculpting—covering the walls of his bedroom with paintings inspired by his childhood fascination with archaeology and his own imagination. Villa and his family fled Nicaragua during the Sandinista revolution of the mid-1970s and resettled in the United States.

As a young man, Villa traveled extensively throughout Europe and studied at the University of Bath in England. Having already fallen in love with New Orleans on a family vacation as a child, when Villa returned to the United States, he chose New Orleans as his homebase.

He earned a degree in anthropology from the University of New Orleans in 1976 and subsequently a degree in architecture from Tulane University in 1981. During his studies, he opened a gallery in the French Quarter in a converted garage, showcasing his art alongside works by newcomer artists. One of the first contemporary art galleries in New Orleans, he eventually moved the gallery to Magazine Street, where it operated until 2004 and remained dedicated to exhibiting up-and-coming artists.

During the early days of his gallery, Villa began experimenting with furniture designs, driven by a desire to create something practical from his artistic sculptures. He soon began to receive commissions from local clients and businesses attracted to his uniquely modern and classical patinated metal pieces. ‘’I love patinas and anything with classical connotations.

I love very much history, Greek, Roman, Egyptian feelings. We romantics want to make the past come alive,” he told the Chicago Tribune in 1990.

Villa used classical motifs derived from ancient forms, along with inspiration drawn from artists like Matisse and Picasso, applied to his streamlined metal furniture and home wares. He treated metals with muriatic acid to achieve color and patina variation and utilized old-world techniques like sgraffito to enhance material textures. Among his works that display this exceptional blend of ancient and modern design and craftsmanship are the exterior lighting sconces decorated with metal palm fronds that flank the entrance to the Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, where he was recently honored in memoriam at their 2022 annual fundraiser.

Described by many of his contemporaries as a true New Orleans bohemian, Mario Villa embraced artistic sensibility not only in his work, but in his everyday life. Every nook and cranny of his historic Faubourg St. John home, built in 1801, was creatively adorned with one of his creations or a carefully collected piece of art or antique furniture. In the 1990 Chicago Tribune profile, Villa poignantly explained: “Art should be part of everyday life, like brushing your teeth,’’ he said.

“Some ask, is this a table or a piece of sculpture?

It is a piece of sculpture you can eat on. I make furniture with a human scale.

I try to keep it small. I am very much against mass-produced.

Everything I do is handmade-with all the human errors-and it’s signed.

I want to reach the public in a very personal way.’’

Part One

Thursday, May 12, 11 a.m. lots 1-376 Part Two resumes July 14, 2022

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Introduction II

1. Continental Parcel Gilt and Polychrome-Painted Valance, paneled sloped body, dentilated apron, h. 20 1/2 in., w. 55 in., d. 22 1/2 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

2. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), Patinated Metal Lounge Chair, slatted back and seat, shaped legs, h. 29 1/2 in., w. 81 in., d. 30 in. [$1000/1500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

3. Antique Spanish Colonial Mixed Wood and Leather Chair, notched uprights and arms, stretchered base, note: condition, h. 36 in., w. 21 1/2 in., d. 23 in. [$100/200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

4. Rosalie Ramm (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), “Green Boat”, 1983, acrylic on canvas, signed and dated en verso, 36 1/2 in. x 140 1/2 in., unframed. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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5. Rosalie Ramm (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), “X H 8”, 1983, acrylic on canvas, signed and dated en verso, partial label with artist, title and date on stretcher, 60 in. x 118 1/2 in., unframed. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

6. Paula Roland (American/New Orleans, b. 1949), “Nexus”, 1985, acrylic on canvas triptych, unsigned, from Forest Series, overall 83 in. x 132 in., unframed.

(3 pcs.). [$2000/3000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Ill.: Sexton, Richard and Randolph Delahanty. New Orleans: Elegance and Decay. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1993/2022, p. 55.

Exh.: “Festival of New Works”, Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA, 1985; “MFA Thesis Exhibition”, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 1985; “Paula Roland”, Mario Villa Gallery, New Orleans, LA, 1985; “Introductions”, Harris Gallery, Houston, TX, 1986.

Note: Neal Auction would like to thank Paula Roland for her assistance in cataloguing of this lot.

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7. Patrick O’Brien (American/New Orleans, 1957-2018), “Snorkeltown”, 1985, oil on canvas, pencil-initialed, titled and dated en verso, 57 3/4 in. x 69 7/8 in., framed. [$700/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

8. Latin American School, 19th/20th c., “The Holy Face: Veronica’s Veil”, oil on canvas with added wood elements, unsigned, 77 3/4 in. x 69 3/4 in., unframed. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

9. Patrick O’Brien (American/New Orleans, 1957-2018), “Night Pond #3”, 1981, oil on canvas, pencil-initialed, titled and dated en verso, 64 5/8 in. x 82 1/2 in., unframed. [$700/1000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

10. American School, 20th c., “Nude Male Figure”, mixed media on paper, unsigned, 78 3/4 in. x 67 1/2 in., framed. [$800/1200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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11. After El Greco (Greek, 1541-1614), “View of Toledo”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 50 in. x 40 in., framed.. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021)

12. Gyuri Hollósy (German/American, b. 1946), “Untitled”, 1984, bronze, signed and dated inside leg, h. 27 3/4 in., w. 18 in., d. 13 in. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

13. Kevin O’Brien (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), “East Gallery”, 1982, oil on canvas, initialed and dated mid-left, 48 in. x 72 in., framed. [$1000/1500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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14. Decorative Painted Metal Frame Oval Mirror, lily and vine surround, h. 23 in., w. 17 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

15. Antique Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuil, cartouche seat back, scrolled arms, stop-fluted tapered legs, h. 29 1/2 in., w. 23 1/2 in., d. 14 1/2 in. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

16. Central or South American Decorative Textile, cotton, house and palm design, 92 in. x 64 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

17. Continental Carved Marble Paw Foot, 19th c., plinth base, h. 15 in., w. 9 in., d. 9 in. [$250/350] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

18. Antique Pine Column or Pedestal, h. 41 in. [$50/75]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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19. Antique Spanish Colonial Mixed Woods Bench, scrolled uprights, stretchered base, h. 38 in., w. 116 in., d. 25 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

20. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), Polychrome Painted Antique Table, decorated with foliate sprigs centered by an “MV” monogram reserve, turned and tapered legs, h. 30 in., w. 60 in., d. 40 in. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

21. Robert Joseph Warrens (American/Louisiana, b. 1933), “Heavenly Gate II”, oil on canvas, initialed lower right, handwritten label with title on stretcher, 72 in. x 96 in., unframed. [$1500/2500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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22. Johann Christoph Storer (Swiss, c. 1620-1671), “Das Martyrium der Heiligen Afra”, oil on panel, signed lower right, partial label en verso, 12 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in., framed. [$3000/5000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

23. Continental School, 19th c., “Christ Child Reading with Mary”, oil on canvas, unsigned, “Lambremont Art Care, New Orleans” label on stretcher, 49 1/4 in. x 37 3/4 in., framed. [$800/1200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

24. Auseklis Ozols (Latvian/New Orleans, b. 1941), “Lavender Clouds in a Blue Sky”, 1991, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 24 in. x 24 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

25. Continental School, 17th c., “Portrait of Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio (1579-1644)”, oil on canvas, unsigned, inscribed “121” on stretcher, 51 in. x 39 5/8 in., framed. [$2000/3000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Face with Blue Background”, oil on sheet metal, unsigned, dia. 16 in., framed. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

27. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Arion and the Dolphin”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 74 3/4 in. x 52 3/4 in., framed. [$2000/3000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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28. School of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695), “Portrait of a Queen”, oil on canvas, unsigned, “S.I. Lever, Fine Art Dealer, Burton-on-Trent, England” label on stretcher, 47 3/4 x 33 5/8 in., framed with artist and title plaque [$2000/3000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

29. Continental School, 19th c., “Saint Gesturing to Putti”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 16 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in., architectural frame. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

30. After Paolo Veronese (Italian, 1528-1588), “Diana and Endymion”, oil on canvas, unsigned, “Taylor Clark Gallery, Baton Rouge” label on reverse of frame, 42 1/2 in. x 57 in., framed. [$2000/3000]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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31. Roberto Rincon (Venezuelan/American, 20th c.), “The Eight Angel”, 1995, gelatin silver print, signed, titled, dated and numbered “1/20” lower margin, label with artist and title and “Museo del Jade Fidel Tristan, Costa Rica” label with artist and title on backing paper, image 17 1/2 in. x 21 3/8 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

32. Roberto Rincon (Venezuelan/American, 20th c.), “John as a Triton”, 1995, gelatin silver print, signed, titled, dated and numbered “1/20” lower margin, 2 labels with artist and title on backing board, image 21 1/2 in. x 17 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

33. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head”, 2008, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, handwritten label with title on stretcher, 20 in. x 16 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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34. American School, 1982, “Untitled: Nude”, gelatin silver print, indistinctly signed, dated and numbered “1/12” lower left, 19 in. x 19 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

36. Douglas Bourgeois (American/Louisiana, b. 1951), “Robert Görl”, 1982, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, titled en verso, 20 1/8 in. x 18 in., unframed. [$1500/2500] 35. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Man with Curly Hair”, 2007, monotype and watercolor on paper, pencil-signed and dated lower margin, 24 3/4 in. x 16 1/2 in., framed. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

37. Arthur Kern (American/New Orleans, b. 1931), “Study for Silent Myth”, 1981, fiberglass resin, signed on underside, exhibition label with artist, title and date on base, h. 10 1/2 in., w. 13 1/2 in., d. 7 1/4 in., wood base, overall h. 12 3/4 in. [$2000/3000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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38. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Dawn”, oil on canvas, unsigned, handwritten label with title on stretcher, 16 in. x 20 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

39. After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640), “Elevation of the Cross”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 2 “Henry Stern Antiques, New Orleans” labels attached to hanging wire, 26 in. x 48 1/2 in., framed. [$2000/3000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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40. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Nude Angel, Back” and “Nude Angel, Front”, 1995, 2 gelatin silver prints, each pencil-signed and dated en verso, sheets 21 5/8 in. x 17 3/4 in. and 21 5/8 in. x 18 1/2 in., framed alike. (2 pcs.). [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

41. Continental School, late 18th/early 19th c., “Guardian Angel with Child”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 56 in. x 39 1/2 in., framed. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

42. Jacqueline Bishop (American/New Orleans, b. 1955), “Play Soldiers”, 1987, oil and mixed media on canvas board and foamcore, signed and dated lower right, signed, titled and dated en verso, 6 1/2 in. x 6 1/2 in., artist-enhanced shadow box frame. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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43. Carol Leake (American/Louisiana, 20th c.), “Lagoon’s Edge II”, pastel on paper, unsigned, titled, inscribed and artist label on backing board, 16 3/8 in. x 12 5/8 in., framed. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

44. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Man with Eyes Closed”, 2001, monotype, pencil-signed and dated lower right, 27 3/4 in. x 17 in., framed. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

45. Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988), “Joseph Leading Mary and Jesus”, oil on board, monogrammed mid-right, 12 1/4 in. x 16 in., framed. [$2500/3500] Note: This painting has been authenticated by renowned Clementine Hunter expert Tom Whitehead.

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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46. Manner of Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599-1660), “Philip IV of Spain”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 63 7/8 in. x 43 3/4 in., framed. [$3000/5000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

47. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Lady in Pearls”, oil on canvas laid on panel, unsigned, 13 3/4 in. x 10 3/8 in., unframed. [$200/400]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

48. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Pensamento”, 2006, oil on canvas board, signed and dated lower right, handwritten label with title en verso, 14 in. x 11 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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49. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Cassandra”, 2006, oil on canvas board, signed and dated lower left, handwritten label with title en verso, 14 in. x 11 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

50. Justin Forbes (American/New Orleans, 1967-2017), “Woman Suspended in Water”, oil on panel, signed and dated lower left, 18 in. x 13 5/8 in., unframed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

51. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Portrait of a Woman”, oil on canvas board, unsigned, 14 in. x 11 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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52. Friedrich Remde (German, 1801-1878), “Portrait of George Sand”, oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled, label with artist and title and artist biography on stretcher, 25 in. x 20 in., unframed. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

53. Continental School, late 18th c., “Saint Peter”, oil on copper, unsigned, titled on hanging tag, 8 1/2 in. x 6 1/2 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

54. Cusco School, 16th/18th c., “St. Michael and the Devil”, oil on canvas laid on board, unsigned, 15 7/8 in. x 12 1/4 in., framed. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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55. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego”, oil on panel, unsigned, 8 in. x 6 1/8 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

56. Francisco de Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828), “Origen de los Arpones o Banderillas”, 1815/16, etching, unsigned, from La Tauromaquia, “Galerie 313, New Orleans, LA” label with artist, title and series on backing paper, 7 3/4 in. x 12 1/4 in., framed. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

57. Sam Minot (American/Maine, b. 1962), “Aerial of Thialand [sic]”, 1988, oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed, titled and dated en verso, 20 in. x 32 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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58. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 19532021), “Portrait of a Man with Long Hair”, 1974, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 16 in. x 12 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

59. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Dreaming”, oil on masonite, unsigned, partial label on reverse of frame, 18 in. x 18 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

60. Latin American School, 20th c., “Woman at Table”, oil on canvas, signed “Ramirez” lower left, 36 in. x 30 in., framed. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

61. Omar D’León (Nicaraguan, b. 1929), “Two Faces in the Style of Picasso”, 1976, oil on denim, signed, inscribed and dedicated lower right, 9 3/4 in. x 13 7/8 in., unframed. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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62. American School, 20th c., “Mischievous Children”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 40 in. x 35 in., unframed. [$600/800]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

64. American School, 19th c., “Portrait of a Man”, oil on canvas, unsigned, illegibly inscribed on stretcher, 23 3/4 in. x 20 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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63. School of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695), “Portrait of a Lady Dressed as Minerva”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 33 1/2 in. x 27 1/2 in. (oval), framed with artist plaque. [$2000/3000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

65. Cusco School, 16th/18th c., “Mary and Child”, oil on canvas laid on board, unsigned, 25 1/2 in. x 21 1/4 in., unframed. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

66. Douglas Bourgeois (American/Louisiana, b. 1951), “Corona de Espinas”, 1990, mixed media construction, signed and dated lower left, exhibition label with artist, title and date en verso, 15 1/2 in. x 14 5/8 in., unframed. [$2000/3000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

67. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Christ Awaiting Crucifixion”, oil and gold leaf on canvas, unsigned, 11 in. x 7 5/8 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

68. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Mother and Son”, 1972, oil on panel, signed and dated upper right, label with title and date en verso, sight 16 5/8 in. x 10 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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69. Noel Flores (Nicaraguan, b. 1940), “Abstract”, 1958, oil on panel, signed and dated lower left, “Ministerio de Culture, Republica de Nicaragua” stamp on backing board, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

71. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Untitled”, 2 gelatin silver prints, unsigned, one with label with artist, title and “Ltd. ed. 450” on backing paper, sights 9 in. x 6 in., framed alike. (2 pcs.). [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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70. Cusco School, 16th/18th c., “Christ on the Cross”, oil on canvas laid on canvas, unsigned, image 12 3/8 in. x 8 3/8 in., unframed. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

72. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Looking through the Window”, gelatin silver print, unsigned, label with artist, title and “Ltd. Ed. 450” on backing paper, 10 in. x 8 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

73. Georges Rouault (French, 1871-1958), “Et Véronique au Tendre Lin, Passe Encore sur le Chemin”, 1922, published 1948, aquatint and drypoint over heliogravure, unsigned, from Miserere, printed by Jacquemin, Paris, “Ambroise Vollard” and “Arches” watermarks visible, pencilinscribed with artist and print information lower margin, label with artist and print information on backing board, 17 1/8 in. x 16 3/4 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Ill.: Chapon, François and Isabella Rouault.

Rouault: Oeuvre Grave. Monte Carlo: André Sauret, 1978, no. 86.

74. French School, c. 1800, “Portrait of a Gentleman”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 2 old handwritten partial labels and “Christie’s” labels on stretcher, “Christie’s” labels on reverse of frame, 21 7/8 in x 18 1/8 in., framed. [$2000/3000]

Provenance: Christie’s, New York, May 20, 1992, lot 211; Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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75. Ute Gruenwald (German, b. 1943), “Variationen IV (Nach Leonardo da Vinci “Der Vitruvianische Mensche”)”, 1985, acrylic on canvas, signed and dated lower right, signed and inscribed en verso, from the series The da Vinci Variations, 94 1/4 in. x 81 1/2 in., framed. [$2000/3000]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Note: Neal Auction would like to thank Ute Gruenwald for her assistance in the cataloguing of this lot.

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76. Willie White (American/Louisiana, 1908-2000), “Tree, Planet, Horses and Dinosaur”, 1988, marker on canvas board, signed lower right, signed, dated and inscribed en verso, 18 in. x 24 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

77. Julian Latrobe (American, 20th c.), “Opulent Interior”, 1992, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 9 in. x 12 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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Justin Forbes (American/New Orleans, 1967-2017), “Swimming Woman”,oil on canvas board, signed lower right, 11 in. x 14 in., framed. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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79. Sam Minot (American/Maine, b. 1962), “Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica”, 1989, oil on canvas, initialed lower right, signed, titled and dated en verso, 17 in. x 10 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

80. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Man with Raised Arm”, 1991, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, 38 in. x 25 in., unframed. [$600/800]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

81. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Portrait of Boy in Lace Ruff Collar”, oil on canvas, inscribed in Latin upper left, 40 in. x 32 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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82. Richard Johnson (American/New Orleans, b. 1942), “Violet Transition”, 1991, acrylic and collage on canvas, initialed lower right, signed, initialed and dated en verso, “Galerie Simonne Stern, New Orleans” label with artist, title and date on stretcher, 55 3/4 in. x 49 3/4 in., framed. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

83. Richard Johnson (American/New Orleans, b. 1942), “Red Sail II”, 1991, acrylic and collage on canvas, initialed lower right, initialed and dated en verso, “Galerie Simonne Stern, New Orleans” label with artist, title and date on stretcher, 48 1/2 in. x 42 1/2 in., framed. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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84. School of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695), “Portrait of Marie-Thérèse of France (1638-1683)”, oil on canvas, unsigned, “Christie’s” labels en verso, 28 1/2 in x 23 1/2 in., framed. [$1500/2500] Provenance: Christie’s, New York, Oct. 9, 1991, lot 93; Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

85. Continental School, 19th c., “Salome with Head of John the Baptist”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 40 in. x 32 1/2 in., framed. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

86. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Portrait of a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece”, oil on canvas, unsigned, partial “Galerie Georges Giroux, Bruxelles” label with handwritten inscription “par Rigaud” on stretcher, 18 in. x 14 1/4 in. (oval), framed. [$1200/1800]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

87. Continental School, 19th c., “Abraham and the Three Angels”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 33 3/4 in. x 57 1/4 in., unframed. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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88. Allison Stewart (American/ Louisiana, b. 1941), “Skull Study”, acrylic on paper, signed lower right, titled lower left, 29 3/4 in. x 22 1/4 in., unframed. [$500/700]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

89. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Girl with Seashell Chair”, 1991, ink on paper, signed, titled and dated lower right, 38 in. x 25 in., unframed. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

90. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Standing Nude”, 1992, watercolor and ink on paper, signed and dated lower right, 38 in. x 25 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

91. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Standing Male Nude”, 1991, ink on paper, signed and dated lower left, 38 in. x 25 in., unframed. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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92. Antique Empire-Style Gilded Mahogany Single Bed, headboard surmounted by a floral urn and opposing swans, footboard surmounted by a foliate crest, footboard panel centered by a swagged mask, tapered legs. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

93. Antique Louis XVI-Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Trumeau Mirror, swag decoration, classical reserve, beaded mirror surround, note: condition, h. 57 in., w. 37 3/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

94. Italian Terracotta Tondo, relief decorated with putti, stamped “Florence”, dia. 8 1/4 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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95. Three Antique Greek Black Figure Pottery Amphora Vases, incl. pelike, h. 8 1/2 in.; column krater, h. 8 3/4 in.; and neck amphora, h. 9 3/8 in. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

97. Wood Santo or Bulto Figure, carved standing on square plinth wearing long robes tied at waist, h. 20 3/4 in., w. 6 3/8 in., d. 4 1/4 in., brass halo, overall h. 26 in. [$300/500]

96. Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Figure of a Saint, probably St. Francis, carved standing on separate wood plinth, wearing foliate decorated blue robes, stigmata on exposed hands and feet, h. 26 1/2 in., w. 11 1/8 in., d. 8 1/8 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

98. Antique Polychrome and Giltwood Column, capital carved on three sides, h. 59 3/4 in. [$50/75]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

99. Empire-Style Patinated MetalMounted Rosewood Grained Chest of Drawers, hantique and later, four drawer flanked by columnar stiles surmounted by maiden busts, raised base, h. 39 1/2 in., w. 50 1/2 in., d. 21 in. [$700/1000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

100. Antique Carved and Polychrome Crucifix, rocaille base, h. 20 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

101. Large Empire-Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror, arched divided mirror plate flanked by columnar stiles surmounted by opposing sphinxes, h. 68 1/2 in., w. 59 in. [$600/900]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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102. Carved and Painted Wood Santo Figure, modeled standing before a tree, square platform base, h. 11 in., w. 4 3/4 in., d. 4 1/8 in. [$100/200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

103. Carved Marble Fragment of Classical Bust, h. 7 3/4 in., w. 17 in., d. 22 in. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

104. Antique Continental Neoclassical Inlaid Kingwood Commode, black marble top, four graduated rows of three drawers, tapered legs, brass cuffs, h. 42 1/2 in., w. 49 1/2 in., d. 21 in. [$600/900]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

105. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), Patinated Metal Sleigh-Form Bench, star base, h. 42 1/2 in., w. 77 in., d. 38 in. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

106. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), Patinated Metal Side Table, glass top, X-stretcher, h. 54 1/2 in., w. 27 1/2 in., d. 14 in. [$700/900] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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107. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021), Patinated Metal Side Chair, scrolled “V” splat, scrolled legs, X-stretcher, h. 39 1/2 in., w. 22 in., d. 20 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

108. Large Antique Carved and Polychromed Pieta, 18th/19th c., h. 32 1/2 in., w. 21 1/2 in., d. 11 in.; wood plinth, overall h. 35 1/2 in. [$500/700]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

109. Carved Marble Sandaled Foot, after an Antique Roman example, h. 6 1/8 in., w. 4 1/4 in., d. 11 1/8 in. [$100/200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

110. Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Mirror, foliate crest centered by a pair of doves, beaded surround, h. 32 in., w. 34 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

111. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021), Floor Lamp, mixed metal, counterbalance arm, unsigned, h. (extended) 53 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

112. Italian Grand Tour Red Marble Model of the Column of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, late 19th c., shaft incised with ideal depictions of the emperor’s wars north of the Danube, base inscribed with c. 1589 dedication to Pope Sixtus V, top lacking bronze figural monument, h. 30 in.; together with fragments from another similar red marble column with bronze figure (4 pcs.) [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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113. Faux Marbre Painted Wood Obelisk on Stand, typical form on ball feet raised on tall pedestal base, h. 30 3/4 in., w. 6 5/8 in., d. 6 5/8 in. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

114. Pair of Large Antique Carved, Parcel Gilt and Polychromed Figural Brackets, winged putti over scroll and foliate base, h. 29 in., w. 11 1/2 in., d. 17 in. [$700/1000]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

115. Pair of Continental Carved Marble Urns, plinth bases, h. 13 3/4 in., dia. 6 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

116. Chinese Blue and Celadon Porcelain Baluster Vase, late 19th/20th c., with confronting Buddhist lion handles, decorated with antiques and auspicious emblems, h. 22 3/8 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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117. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Figure”, mixed media, unsigned, h. 76 3/4 in., w. 27 in., d. 17 in. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

118. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), Patinated Metal Low Table, “specimen” faux marbre top, ball supports, tapered legs, X-stretcher, h. 19 in., w. 25 3/4 in., d. 25 3/4 in. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

119. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), Table Lamp, mixed metal, abalone shell shade, counterbalance arms, unsigned, h. 32 in., w. 116 in., l. 40 in. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

120. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), Floor Lamp, signed “M. Villa, ‘86”, mixed patinated metal, h. 72 in. Note: lacking shade. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

121. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Table Lamp, mixed metal, counterbalance arm, h. (extended) 40 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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122. Five Painted Santos Heads, incl. wood, papier mache, and plastic, smallest (wood) h. (incl. stand) 11 in., w. 6 in., d. 6 in. and largest (plastic) h. (incl. stand) 17 3/4 in., w. 8 1/4 in., d. 8 1/4 in. [$200/400]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

124. Venetian Verde Tinta and Parcel Gilt Hall Bench, likely 18th/19th c., heavily festooned high back carved with crests, figural arms, shaped base, h. 54 in., w. 44 in., d. 16 in. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

123. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 19532021), Unglazed Pottery Figure of an Angel, unmarked, h. 15 3/4 in., w. 10 1/8 in.; together with Mario Villa glazed pottery angel (lacking head), unmarked, h. 17 1/4 in.

(2 pcs.) [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

125. Antique Italian Polychrome Painted and Parcel Gilt Mirror, acanthine pendant, beveled mirror plate, h. 41 1/2i n., w. 36 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

126. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), Patinated Metal Table, circular glass top, stylized figural supports, h. 30 1/2 in., d. 42 in. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, © 2022 Tina Freeman Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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127. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), Glazed Pottery Figural Candle Holder, modeled as standing male nude holding torch aloft, signed “Villa”, wood stand, overall h. 17 1/2 in. [$50/100]

128. Carved Giltwood Figure of a Putto, modeled seated on a rock ledge with a dove, h.

11 1/2 in., w. 7 1/2 in., d. 5 1/4 in. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

130. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glazed Pottery Figural Candle Holder, modeled as a nude female carrying an open flower on her back, signed and illegibly dated, possibly “80”, h. 6 3/4 in. [$50/100]

129. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Roman Soldier, h. 26 1/4 in., w. 10 1/2 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

131. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Console Table, rectangular inset glass top, X-stretcher, h.42 in., w. 20 in., d. 8 in. [$700/900] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

132. Monumental Antique Continental Painted and Parcel Gilt Trumeau Mirror, seated angel reserve, beaded and fluted surround, h. 76 in., w. 42 in. [$600/900]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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133. Four Large Carved and Polychrome Altar Figures, articulated limbs, tallest h. 36 in. Note: One lacking legs. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

134. Italian Grand Tour Bronze and Marble Inkwell, modeled as the Temple of Vesta, h. 4 1/4 in., dia. 4 1/4 in.; together with pair of Neoclassical-style iron colonnade-form bookends, h. 4 3/4 in., w. 7 1/8 in., d. 1 3/4 in. (3 pcs.) [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

135. Decorative Carved and Silvered Wood Crown, h. 12 3/4 in., dia. 15 1/4 in. [$100/150]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

136. Pair of Painted and Gilt Papier Mache Doves, modeled in flight with legs tucked neatly beneath, hooks for hanging, h. 6 1/4 in., l. 13 1/2 in. [$50/100]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

138. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Pedestal, circular top and base, spindled standard, h. 48 1/2 in., d. 18 in. [$600/800]

137. Antique Santo Cage Doll, polychrome paint, articulated arms, with silk metallic thread robe, h. 39 1/2 in., w. 19 in., d. 11 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

© 2022 Tina Freeman

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139. Louis Philippe Mahogany Fauteuil, c. 1840, heavily scrolled arms, flared legs, h. 35 1/2 in., w. 23 in., d. 21 in. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

140. Empire Parcel Gilt, Vert Antique and Mahogany Commode, early 19th c., rouge marble top, three drawers flanked by tapering columnar stiles, surmounted by maiden busts, incurvate base, h. 39 1/2 in., w. 49 in., d. 23 in. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

142. Antique Italian Carved, Painted and Parcel Gilt Coffer, hinged top with cow and winged lion base; Note: condition AS IS, h. 18 in., w. 12 in., d. 6 in. [$200/300] 141. Two Antique Continental Carved Wood Architectural Brackets, depicting a lion with foliage, h. 27 in., w. 3 1/4 in., d. 5 1/4 in. [$150/250]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

144. Pressed Gilt Metal and Giltwood Eagle Finial, probably for a flagpole, modeled as an eagle in profile on wood sphere with hollow metal shaft, h. 15 1/8 in., w. 7 in. [$100/200]

143. Two Carved and Painted Wood Santos Heads, incl male, possibly Christ, with glass eyes, h. 8 5/8 in.; and female, probably Mary, with stone-like finish, h. 10 5/8 in. [$150/250]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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145. Two Antique Greek Black Figure Pottery Vessels, incl. oenochoe or oinochoe, lacking handle, h. 9 1/4 in.; and lekythos, lacking rim, h. 5 1/2 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

146. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Palm Fronds”, 2 copper sculptures, unsigned, h. 82 in., w. 25 in., d. 2 1/2 in. and h. 60 in., w. 24 in., d. 2 in. (2 pcs.). [$1500/2000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

147. Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, b. 1936), “Hand Chair”, gold leaf on carved wood, signed on underside, h. 4 7/8 in., w. 2 3/4 in., d. 3 1/4 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

148. Small Alberto Giacometti-Style Silvered Bronze Figure of an Elongated Man, possibly by Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), h. 4 1/2 in., with molded rubber base, h. 6 in., w. 2 1/2 in. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

149. Pair of Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Wax Studies of Male and Female Nudes, female signed “Villa” and dated “92”, h. 13 1/4 in. and 13 1/2 in. (2 pcs.) [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

150. Two Chinese Carved, Painted and Gilded Wood Panels, h. 12 3/4 in. x 6 3/4 in. and 10 3/4 in. x 6 7/8 in. [$75/125] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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151. Carved and Painted Wood Hand/Santo Fragment, h. 5 1/2 in. [$50/100]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

152. Newcomb College Art Pottery Charger, overall cream-crackle glaze, signed “M.J. Bringhurst”, and dated “1943 / Newcomb / College”, dia. 13 1/4 in. [$150/250]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

153. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Santo Figure, carved standing with a book in his proper left arm wearing long robes, h. 7 3/8 in., w. 2 7/8 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

154. Three Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Painted and Glazed or Bisque Pottery Heads, tallest h. 2 3/4 in., w. 3 1/4 in. [$75/125] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

155. Chinese Carved Walnut Shell, carved with arhats, h. 1 3/4 in., w. 1 5/8 in. [$50/100]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

156. Three Antique Carved and Painted Wood Heads, probably for Santos figures, two carved in the round, h. 2 3/4 in. and 4 1/2 in., third flat, l. 4 1/2 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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157. Cast Composite Greco-Roman Visage, 20th c., modeled with laurel wreath, h. 5 3/4 in., w. 5 in., mounted on wood plinth, h. 5 1/8 in., w. 5 1/4 in., d. 5 3/4 in [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

158. Pair of Carved & Painted Wood Purgatory or “Anima Sola” Figures, carved as a nude male and female emerging from flames, h. 14 1/8 in. and 13 3/8 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

159. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal and Glass Table Lamp, 20th c., temple-form, light shining downward and through the glass pediment, h. 22 1/2 in., w. 15 in., d. 5 in. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

160. Carved and Painted Wood ColumnForm Pedestal, Corinthian capital, marbleized shaft, top fitted with later elements, h. 51 1/2 in., w. 8 /4 in., d. 8 1/4 in.; together with rectangular pedestal, h. 45 7/8 in., w. 10 1/4 in., d. 10 1/4 in.

(2 pcs.) [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

162. Antique Continental Bronze Bird’s Leg Candlestick, h. 25 3/4 in., dia. 12 in. [$250/350] 161. Carved Wood Figure of Reclining Man, modeled amongst an urn, sphinx and two other creatures, h. 7 1/2 in., w. 18 in., d. 7 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

163. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal “Palm” Bedstead, one tall post with “Winged Victory” finial, h. 88 1/2 in., l. 83 in., w. 54 in. [$1500/2500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

164. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Floor Lamp, unsigned, adjustable arm, on wheels, tallest h. 78 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

165. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Floor Lamp, unsigned, with mother-of-pearl shell shade, adjustable arm, tallest h. 72 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

166. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Table Lamp, unsigned, adjustable arm, fitted with mirror, tallest h. 38 in., l. 40 in. [$250/350]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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167. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Steel Grotto Chair, shell-form back and seat, seahorse figural legs, h. 37 1/2 in., w. 30 in., d. 23 in. [$600/800]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

168. English Egyptian Revival Oak Thebes Stool, late 19th c., attr. to Liberty and Co., London, slatted concave seat, spindled stretcher, incised legs, h. 15 in., w. 17 in., d. 17 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

169. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Georgian-Style Painted Armchair, vasiform splat with figural motif, shaped arms, cabriole legs, h. 40 1/2 in., w. 23 in., d. 21 in. [$700/900]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

170. Large Antique Continental Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Bishop, h. 49 1/2 in., w. 23 in., d. 13 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

171. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Console Table, inset glass top, X-stretchers, h. 42 in., w. 20 1/2 in., d. 8 1/2 in. [$700/900]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

173. Small Chinese Celadon Porcelain Censer, waisted flared rim, bombe body, h. 2 1/4 in., dia. 3 3/8 in. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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172. Antique Continental Carved Wood Bishop’s Mitre, h. 9 1/2 in., w. 5 1/2 in., d. 4 in. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

174. Eight Carved Wood Candlestands, variously painted, gilded or silvered, h. 13 3/4 in. to 30 in. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

175. Pair of Continental Carved Giltwood Five-Light Candelabra, 19th c., foliate arms, h. 28 in., w. 26 in., d. 7 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

176. Chinese Painted Pottery Horse, probably Tang Dynasty (607-907), modeled standing foursquare on rectangular base, with saddle and faint remnant painted harness and bridle, h. 14 3/4 in., w. 13 1/2 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

178. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Floor Lamp, female bust finial, adjustable arm, plinth base on wheels, unsigned, h. (to finial) 49 in. [$300/500] 177. Carved Marble Classical Bust of “Seated Agrippina”, after the antique now conserved at the Capitoline Museum in Rome, h. 18 1/4 in., w. 16 1/2 in., d. 11 1/2 in., marble socle base, overall h. 23 1/2 in. [$500/700]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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179. Plaster Head of a Classical Maiden, h. 12 3/4 in., w. 8 in., d. 11 3/4 in., wood plinth, overall h. 14 ¼ in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

179A. Glazed Ceramic Head of a Classical Maiden on Plinth, h. 16 1/4 in., w. 8 1/4 in., d. 10 in. [$150/250]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

180. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Mixed Metal Candlestand, painted faux-bronze columnar shaft with bronze cage-like candle holder, ball feet, unsigned, h. 17 7/8 in., w. 3 7/8 in., d. 3 7/8 in. [$75/125] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

181. Carved and Painted Wood Architectural Frame or Altarpiece, h. 53 1/2 in., w. 38 1/2 in., d. 12 1/2 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

182. Large Louis XVI-Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror, floral and dove crest, divided mirror plates with beaded surround, trumpet medallions, h. 69 in., w. 47 in. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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183. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Demilune Console Table, faux marbre top, swag decoration, X-stretcher, h. 34 3/4 in., w. 35 in., d. 18 in. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

184. Pair of Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Silvered Wood Console Tables, lobed frieze, ball supports, reverse-tapered legs, h. 30 in., w. 60 in., d. 24 in. [$1200/1800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

185. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Polychrome Painted Antique Table, top with a maiden and wreath reserve, foliate motifs, frieze drawer, turned legs, h. 24 in., w. 41 1/2 in., d. 25 in. [$1000/1500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

186. Antique Carved Wood Figure of St Francis of Assisi, late 18th/early 19th c., lacking arms, h. 47 in., w. 15 in., d. 11 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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187. Antique Carved Wood Head of a Turbaned Man, carved in the round, h. 15 1/2 in., w. 14 in., d. 10 in. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

188. Carved and Painted Wood Crucifixion Figure, 19th c., arms depicted tied to a tree, h. 35 in., w. 18 in., d. 10 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

189. Chinese Blue and White Decorated Celadon Porcelain “Baxian” Vase, late 19th/20th c., confronting Buddhist lion handles, decorated with the emblems of the Eight Immortals, h. 16 3/4 in. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

190. Two Decorative Giltwood Starburst Mirrors, larger dia. 29 in.; smaller dia. 15 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

191. Molded Plaster Model of a Hairy Claw Foot, top with square depression, h. 6 3/4 in., w. 6 in., d. 10 in. [$50/100]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

192. Antique Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Mirror, extensively carved double frame, h. 22 1/2 in., w. 20 in. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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193. Pair of Large Antique Continental Carved and Polychromed Figural Candlesticks, angel over tripartite base, h. 37 in., w. 15 in., d. 14 in. [$600/900]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

194. Chinese Blue and Celadon Porcelain Vase, late 19th/20th c., with pairs of confronting Buddhist lion handles, decorated with pairs of phoenix birds grasping lingzhi sprays amid foliage, h. 16 5/8 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

195. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Polychrome Painted Bisque Pottery Amphora Vase, unmarked, upright loop handles, ovoid body painted with a frieze of dancing nudes, splayed stem, h. 13 1/8 in. [$75/125]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

196. Large Antique Carved and Painted Wood Figure of St. Sebastian, carved crucified to a tree struck with arrows, h. 55 1/2 in., w. 16 in. [$700/900]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

197. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glazed Pottery Study of an Open Mouth with Teeth, 1978, signed and dated on foot ring, h. 3 5/8 in., w. 2 3/4 in., d. 2 ½ in. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

198. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Iron Figural Wall Sconce, modeled as a nude female holding a basket with two scroll arms, not wired/unfinished, unsigned, h. 24 in., w. 9 in., d. 3 1/4 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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199. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Carved and Painted Mahogany Side Chair, temple motif with pedimented crest, brick motif, reverse-tapered legs, Note: condition, h. 41 1/4 in., w. 18 1/2 in., d. 19 in. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

200. Three Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Painted Bisque and Glazed Pottery Figures, 1980 (two) and 1983 (one), signed “VILLA” or “M VILLA” and dated, h. 13 1/2 in. to 16 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

201. Large Pottery Sphere-on-Stand, possibly Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), h. 19 in., dia. 18 in. [$200/400]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

202. Continental Carved and Painted Wood Figure of an Angel, 19th c., h. 32 1/2 in., w. 16 1/2 in., d. 9 1/2 in. [$100/150]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

203. Copeland Parian Bust of Napoleon III, 19th c., after J.E. Jones, inscribed “JE Jones Fec / 1851 / Cheverton 1852 /COPELAND”, separate socle base, h. 9 1/8 in. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

204. Collection of Antique Carved and Painted Wood Santos Figure Arm and Leg Fragments, incl. 12 arm or hands, l. 3 1/4 in. to 16 1/4 in.; and 5 legs or feet, tallest h. 7 1/2 in. (17 pcs.) [$250/350] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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205. Three Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Painted Pottery Face Plates, dia. 11 1/2 in. [$200/400]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

206. Four Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Decorated Glass Face Plates, incl. round, dia. 10 3/4 in., and hexagonal, w. 9 1/4 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

207. Two Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Polychrome Pottery Face Plates, signed, dia. 11 1/2 in. and 12 1/4 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

208. Three Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Decorated Plates, incl. round glass, dia. 9 3/4 in., hexagonal glass, w. 12 7/8 in., and round pottery, dia. 11 1/4 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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209. Four Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Polychrome Pottery Face Plates, c. 1988, 3 signed, dia. 12 1/4 in. to 12 3/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

211. Painted Papier Mache Santo Figure, modeled as a standing female wearing long loose skirt, h. 25 1/2 in., w. 12 1/4 in., d. 7 3/4 in. [$100/150] 210. Three Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Polychrome Pottery Face Plates, 2 signed, dia. 9 1/2 in. to 12 1/2 in. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

215. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Side Table, entwined stretcher, note: lacking glass top, h. 29 in., w. 12 in., d. 12 in. [$400/600]

212. Four Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glass Sculptures, incl. wing, l. 11 in.; fleur de lis, l. 10 3/4 in.; medallion, l. 6 in.; and frame fragment, l. 19 1/2 in. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

213. Four Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Amber Glass Sculptures, incl. biblical figure of a man, l. 14 in.; wings, l. 6 1/4 in., w. 9 1/2 in.; crown, l. 8 in., w. 6 1/2 in.; and cross, l. 12 1/4 in., w. 6 1/2 in. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

214. Collection of Six Carved Wood Candle Stands, variously painted or gilded, h. 7 1/4 in. to h. (incl. spike) 46 3/4 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

216. Large Italian Baroque Carved, Painted and Parcel Gilt Devotional Altar, likely 17th c., crest with balustrade, with domed center and niches, presented in a shadowbox, draped with antique embroidered silk with later taffeta and tassels. [$2000/3000] Provenance: By repute, Ex-Collection Helena Rubinstein; Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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218. Frank Fleming (American/Alabama, 19402018), “Frog on a Melon”, unglazed porcelain, incised signature upper right, h. 12 in., w. 9 in., d. 10 in. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

217. Two Large Antique Painted Canvas Armorial Panels, oval, one with banner reading “In Trinitate / Fortidudo”, h. 59 1/2 in., w. 47 1/4 in. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

219. Antique Carved Wood Roundel of a Lady, carved with the bust of a classically draped female wearing jewelry, h. 14 1/4 in., w. 10 1/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

220. Carved and Painted Wood Santo Figure, standing female with blue dress, wire and paper arms, wood hands, h. 13 1/4 in., wood stand, overall h. 14 3/4 in., w. 4 3/4 in., d. 3 1/2 in. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

222. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Santos Figure, lacking arms and feet, mounted on wood base, h. 26 1/4 in., w. 8 in., d. 7 7/8 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

221. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Crucifix, h.

17 5/8 in., w. 6 1/4 in., d. 4 1/2 in.; together with antique carved wood cross, now lacking figure of Jesus, with painted metal “INRI”, h. 18 1/8 in., w. 6 7/8 in., d. 5 1/2 in. (2 pcs.) [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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223. Antique Carved Wood Santos Figure, carved standing on a snake upon rockwork, head with hair, wire hung arms, h. 14 1/4 in. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

224. Asian Bronze Head of Buddha, h. 4 1/2 in. [$75/125]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

225. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Santos Figural Group of St. Joseph Holding the Infant Jesus, h. 12 1/8 in., w. 4 1/4 in., d. 3 1/4 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

226. Antique Japanese Glazed Pottery Jar or Tsubo, possibly Tamba or Tanba ware, h. 17 in., dia. 18 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

227. Mitchell Gaudet (American/New Orleans, b. 1962), “Cry”, c. 2015, cast glass and iron sculpture, signed and illegibly dated on reverse of glass, h. 11 1/4 in., w. 6 1/8 in., d. 2 in.; together with 2 art glass sculptures, incl. green glass geometric pillar, base inscribed “XXX”, h. 7 in.; and large glass rosette with iron stake, illegibly signed, dated “2000”, dia. 7 1/2 in. (3 pcs.) [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

228. Antique Carved and Painted Wood and Painted Canvas Santo Figure, modeled seated, wearing cotton dress, h. 28 in. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

229. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Santo Figure, modeled standing, wearing a cloth around the waist and bearing a stigmata, wood plinth, h. 26 3/4 in., w. 9 1/4 in., d. 11 3/4 in. [$200/400]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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230. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Santo Figure, modeled standing, with articulating arms and legs, wood base with armature, h. 32 3/4 in. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

231. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Santos Figure, turbaned and crowned, with articulating arms and legs, lacking one hand, h. 28 1/2 in. [$250/350] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

232. Antique Continental Birdseye Maple and Parcel Ebonized Cross on Stand, cross on sphere, mounted with skull, molded base, h. 34 1/2 in., w. 8 3/4 in., d. 4 1/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

233. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Parcel Ebonized Fruitwood Pedestal Desk, inset top, each pedestal with four drawers, reverse tapering columnar supports, h. 30 in., w. 70 1/2 in., d. 30 in. [$1800/2500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

234. Large Cage Doll Santo Figure, 19th c., with silk ecclesiastical vestments, glass eyes, h. 44 in., dia. 17 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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235. Painted Wood Anima Sola Crucifix, h. 15 1/2 in., w. 9 in., d. 2 3/4 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

236. Four Painted Wood Crucifixes, 2 with metal embellishments, one with figure, tallest h. 24 1/2 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

237. Six Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Amber Glass Heads, l. 3 1/2 to 5 1/4 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

238. Large Neoclassical-Style Carved Stone Fountain Base, carved with double-headed eagles, h. 33 3/4 in., w. 24 1/78 in., d. 13 3/4 in. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

240. Large Carved and Painted Wood Articulated Santos Figure, 19th c., glass eyes, h. 44 in.

Note: Lacking arm. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

239. Bisque Pottery Head of a Maiden, h. 12 1/2 in., w. 7 in., d. 9 1/2 in. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

241. Antique Carved Wood Head of a Classical Lady, mounted on metal stand, h. 10 1/2 in. [$100/200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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242. Antique Russian Icon of St. John the Baptist, tempera on panel with hammered copper riza, “Christie’s” label en verso, 10 in. x 8 1/2 in. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

243. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Pottery Figure, 1978, signed “M VILLA” and dated, h. 18 1/2 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

244. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Pickled Mahogany Temple-Form Cabinet-onChest, upper case with pedimented top, Greek key frieze, upper case with columnar and niche decoration, lower case with rusticated drawers, h. 87 1/2 in., w. 45 1/2 in., d. 16 in. [$1200/1800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

245. Large Pottery Sphere, 20th c., possibly Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), drilled for mounting, dia. 10 1/2 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

246. Gene Koss (American/New Orleans, b. 1947), “Untitled”, 1993, signed and dated under base, h. 6 3/4 in., w. 3 1/2 in., d. 1/2 in.; together with art glass paperweight, h. 3 3/4 in., w. 6 in., d. 5 1/2 in. (2 pcs.) [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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247. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glazed Pottery Figure of a Recumbent Lion, base signed, h. 4 1/2 in., w. 4 1/2 in., d. 6 1/2 in. [$100/200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

248. Six Antique Carved and Painted Wood Religious Niches and a Stand, largest h. 20 in., w. 18 1/2 in., d. 8 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

249. Continental Carved and Polychromed Figure of an Angel, 19th c., painted metal wings, h. 32 in., w. 24 in., d. 10 in. [$150/250]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

250. Antique Carved, Painted and Gilded Wood Figure of a Putto, carved seated on an inverted Corinthian capital holding a staff, h.

28 3/4 in., w. 10 1/4 in., d. 9 1/2 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

251. Antique Continental Carved Giltwood Hanging Vitrine, associated scrolled crest, glazed front, husk festooned border, shelf interior, h. 34 in., w. 30 1/2 in., d. 11 1/2 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

252. Continental Boullework and Ebonized Side Chair, serpentine crest rail, vasiform splat, cabriole legs, h. 38 in., w. 19 1/2 in., d. 17 1/2 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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253. Large Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Black and White Glazed Pottery Ewer, apparently unsigned, decorated with centaurs, h. 22 1/2 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

254. Antique Neoclassical-Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Console, green faux marbre top, fluted columnar supports with floral diaper motif, conforming plinth base, h. 38 1/2 in., w. 43 1/2 in., d. 21 in. [$600/900] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

255. Contemporary Carved Wood Frame, scroll design, in four pieces, overall 44 in. x 39 1/2 in., opening 32 1/2 in. x 28 3/4 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

256. Three Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Sketchbooks, various dates, incl. over 100 leaves of furniture and decorative arts designs, as well as figurative drawings, largest book 14 in. x 10 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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257. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Painted, Parcel Gilt and Patinated Metal Bed, veined headboard, tall posts, h. 96 in., l. 82 1/2 in., w. 54 in. [$1500/2000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

258. Antique Greek Black Figure Pottery Drinking Cup or “Kylix”, h. 4 3/4 in., dia. (incl. handles) 11 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

259. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Architectural Fragment, carved as a shell with scrollwork, h. 14 1/2 in., w. 24 3/4 in., d. 3 1/4 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

261. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Mixed Metal Candlestand, painted faux-bronze columnar shaft with silvered bronze leaf-form candle holder encircled by dragonfly, ball feet, unsigned, h. 17 7/8 in., w. 3 7/8 in., d. 3 7/8 in. Note: wax encrusted. [$75/125] 260. Continental Carved Giltwood Circular Stand, 19th c., two-tiered foliate design, center hole, h. 7 1/4 in., dia. 16 1/2 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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262. Painted Wood Wall Panel, 19th c., with applied giltwood niche and grape garland, pale green ground, reverse with “Mac Maison, Ltd.” New Orleans label, h. 26 1/4 in., w. 18 1/8 in., d. 2 7/8 in. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

263. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Footstool, upholstered seat, X-stretcher, h. 19 1/2 in., w. 18 in., d. 14 in. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

264. Miniature Antique Greek Red Figure Pottery Amphora Vase, h. 3 3/4 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

265. Carved Giltwood Figural Crest, modeled as a spread-wing eagle perched on rockwork, h. 12 1/4 in., w. 14 1/2 in., d. 7 in. [$100/200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

266. Continental Giltwood Footstool, spiral turned legs and stretcher, toupie feet, needlepoint seat, h. 17 in., w. 15 in., d. 15 in. [$100/200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

267. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 19532021), “I Really Wish that Roller Wilson Would’ve Painted Me First”, mixed media on paper, unsigned, 23 7/8 in. x 18 in., unframed. [$600/800]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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268. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Angel Balancing on a Wheel”, 2009, graphite on paper, signed and dated lower right, 25 1/2 in. x 19 5/8 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

269. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 19532021), “Portrait on Red Background”, 2001, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, 24 in. x 18 in., unframed. [$600/800]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

270. George Bauer Dunbar (American/New Orleans, b. 1927), “Heart”, gold leaf on red and black clay, signed lower center, 9 3/4 in. x 7 5/8 in., unframed. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

271. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Night”, 2001, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, handwritten label with title on stretcher, 30 in. x 24 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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272. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Le Noire”, 2001, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, handwritten label with title on stretcher, 30 in. x 24 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

273. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Stormy Day”, 2005, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, handwritten label with title on reverse of frame, 12 in. x 9 in.; and “Study for Moonlight”, 2006, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, handwritten label with title on reverse of frame, 12 in. x 9 in., framed alike. (2 pcs.). [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

274. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Conversation”, 1978, oil on panel, signed and dated lower left, label with title and date and “Ministerio de Culture, Republica de Nicaragua” stamp en verso, 11 3/4 in. x 15 3/16 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

275. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Meditation”, oil on canvas, unsigned, handwritten label with title on stretcher, 30 in. x 24 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

276. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Lady and the Devil”, oil on unstretched canvas, unsigned, 83 3/4 in. x 52 5/8 in., unframed. [$800/1200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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277. Four Decorative Metal Palm Fronds, largest h. 41 in., w. 24 in., d. 10 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

278. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Side Chair, ringed finials, X-form splat, pronged feet, h. 43 in., w. 16 1/2 in., d. 17 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

279. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Side Chair, arched crest rail decorated with stylized birds, slatted seat, incurvate X-stretcher, h. 37 in., w. 16 in., d. 19 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

280. Louis Philippe Mahogany Settee, 19th c., shaped arms, dolphin carved uprights, splayed legs, h. 35 in., w. 50 in., d. 22 1/2 in. [$600/900]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

281. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal and Pickled Mahogany Temple-Form Cabinet on Stand, case with pedimented crest, Greek key frieze, rusticated body with pilasters, sliding drawer, h. 84 in., w. 45 in., d. 24 in. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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282. Three Antique Louis XVI-Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Chairs, incl. pair of side chairs and 1 armchair, armchair h. 36 in., w. 23 1/2 in., d. 21 1/2 in.; side h. 33 in., w. 18 1/2 in., d. 18 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

283. Pair of Louis XV-Style Creme Peinte Fauteuils, 20th c., stamped “Jean Mocque, Paris”, serpentine crest rail, caned back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs, needlepoint seat, h. 34 1/2 in., w. 21 in., d. 14 1/2 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

284. Antique Empire-Style Crème Peinte and Parcel Gilt Fauteuil, rosette and leaf carved crest rail, arm supports mounted with maiden busts, tapered legs, paw feet, h. 37 1/2 in., w. 24 1/2 in., d. 20 in. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

285. Two Louis XVI-Style Creme Peinte Bergères, one with rounded back, h. 37 in., w. 26 in., d. 17 in.; other with cartouche back, h. 32 1/2 in., w. 23 1/2 in., d. 20 1/2 in. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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286. Pair of Louis XVI-Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Fauteuils, round back, scrolled arms, floral-blocked tapered fluted legs, needlepoint upholstery, h. 39 in., w. 26 in., d. 19 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

287. Louis Philippe Fruitwood Fauteuil, heavily scrolled arms, flared legs, h. 35 in., w.

23 in., d. 19 1/2 in. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

288. Group of Five Antique French Painted Chairs, Louis XVI and Neoclassical motifs, armchair h. 38 in., w. 23 in., d. 18 in.; side h. 34 1/2 in., w. 17 in., d. 15 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

289. Pair of Antique Continental Carved Architectural Panels, cherub and scroll design, oval opening, h. 28 3/4 in., w. 18 in., d. 1 1/4 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

290. Large Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Polychrome Pottery Face Vase, signed, and presumably potted by, “A. Cooke” on foot ring, h. 20 5/8 in., w. 5 ½ in., d. 4 1/8 in. [$150/250]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

291. Two Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Metalwork Pieces, incl. male figure candelabra, and female figure two-light sconce, tallest h. 21 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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292. Pair of Antique Louis Philippe-Style Gilded Mahogany Fauteuils, swan lyre splat, tapered splayed legs, h. 35 in., w. 22 in., d. 18 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

293. Four Antique French Chairs, of various styles, armchair h. 38 in., w. 23 in., d. 17 in.; side h. 36 1/2 in., w. 21 in., d. 18 1/2 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

294. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Bronze Figural Table Lamp, signed, h. (incl. socket) 22 in. [$150/250]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

295. Five Decorative Marble Balls, largest dia. 4 1/2 in.; together with two bone inlaid balls and a glass paperweight. (8 pcs.) [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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296. After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640), “Diana as Huntress”, 19th c., painted cloth tapestry, 93 in. x 90 in. [$700/1000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

297. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Marble Side Table, inset rouge marble top, swagged decoration, h. 17 1/2 in., w. 20 in., d. 17 1/2 in. [$500/700]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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298. Antique Louis XVI-Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Bookcase, upper case with foliate swag decoration, shelf interior, lower case with frieze drawer and paneled door, h. 82 1/2 in., w. 27 1/2 in., d. 16 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

299. Antique Empire-Style Parcel Ebonized and Gilded Fruitwood Cabinet, egg and dart molded top, Egyptianesque busts, raised base, h. 73 in., w. 51 in., d. 19 in. [$800/1200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

300. Seven Antique Carved and Painted Santos Figures, incl. putto, 2 articulated religious figures, figure with orb and cross or “globus cruciger”, priest and seated bleeding figure; h. 21 in. to 7 1/2 in. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

301. After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640), “Meeting of St. Abraham and Melchizedek”, 19th c., painted cloth tapestry, from the tapestry series The Triumph of the Eucharist, 112 in. x 59 in. [$700/1000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

302. Seven Antique Carved and Painted Santos Figures, all with glass eyes, tallest h. 33 in. Note: losses. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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304. Antique Continental Carved Wood Ecclesiastical Cabinet, stepped top, arched door, column supports, h. 24 in., w. 27 1/2 in., d. 22 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

303. Two Antique Frames, larger giltwood, overall 47 in. x 36 1/2 in., opening 37 in. x 27 in.; smaller mahogany, overall 18 1/2 in. x 16 1/2 in.; opening 13 1/4 in. x 11 1/4 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

305. Pair of Biedermeier Inlaid and Parcel Ebonized Fruitwood Side Chairs, 19th c., tubular crest rail, shaped scalloped splat, splayed legs, h. 33 1/2 in., w. 17 in., d. 16 in. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

306. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Louis XVI-Style Painted Footstool, cabriole legs, hoof feet, h. 19 1/2 in., w. 15 in., d. 15 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

307. Two Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Painted and Patinated Metal Side Chairs, one chair painted with burl wood motif, both with shaped crest rail, upholstered seat, h. 34 in., w. 16 1/2 in., d. 16 in. [$600/900]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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308. Lynn Green Root (American/Mississippi, 1954-2001), “Portrait of Mario Villa”, 1983, oil and mixed media on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 50 in. x 41 3/4 in., unframed. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

309. Kevin O’Brien (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), “Men with Duck (Abstract)”, 1982, double-sided acrylic and mixed media on canvas, initialed and dated upper right, signed, initialed, dated twice and partial label en verso, 39 3/8 in. x 59 in., unframed. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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310. Robert Gordy (American/New Orleans, 1933-1986), “Desert Dawn”, silkscreen, signed and inscribed “artist’s proof” lower margin, 19 7/8 in. x 36 7/8 in., unframed. [$300/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

311. Venetian School, early 19th c., “Untitled: Woman in Headscarf”, graphite on paper, unsigned, “Galerie 313, New Orleans, LA” label on backing board, 18 1/2 in. x 11 7/8 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

312. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Young Lady with Bird” and “Young Lady Feeding Fig to Parrot”, 2 oils on canvas, unsigned, each with labels inscribed “Property of Congregation of Divine Providence” on stretcher, 28 1/2 in. x 22 7/8 in. and 29 1/2 in. x 22 7/8 in., framed alike.

(2 pcs.). [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

313. Peter Woloszynski (British, b. 1951), “St. Francisville” and “Gov. Nicholls St., Tremé, New Orleans, LA”, 1994, 2 c-prints on Fujichrome paper, unsigned, one with label with artist and title and one with label with artist, title and date on backing papers, 9 7/8 in. x 10 in. and 11 in. x 14 in., framed alike. (2 pcs.). [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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315. Francisco de Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828), “Carlos V Lanceando un Toro en la Plaza de Valladolid”, 1815/16, etching, signed in plate, from La Tauromaquia, “Galerie 313, New Orleans, LA” label with artist and date on backing paper, 8 in. x 12 in., framed. [$400/600] 314. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Portrait of Saint, possibly Saint John of Nepomuk”, oil on canvas, illegibly inscribed on stretcher, 20 in. x 16 in., framed. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

316. Latin American School, 1771, “Sebastiana Lacayo Briones Y Montiel (b. 1741)”, oil on canvas laid on masonite, unsigned, inscribed with sitter information and date upper left, 35 1/8 in. x 29 1/2 in., framed. [$1000/1500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

317. Georges Rouault (French, 1871-1958), “Satan II”, aquatint and drypoint, signed in plate, pencil-numbered “106/425” lower margin, “Planche VII Page 47” printed en verso, from Les Fleurs du Mal, 13 5/8 in. x 9 7/8 in., framed. [$200/400]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Ill.: Chapon, François and Isabella Rouault. Rouault: Oeuvre Grave. Monte Carlo: André Sauret, 1978, no. 220.

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318. Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983), “Je travaille comme un jardinier (M.417)”, 1964, color lithograph, pencilsigned lower right, numbered “6/30” lower left, sheet 8 11/16 in. x 8 11/16 in., framed. [$300/500]

319. Continental School, 19th c., “Massacre”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 36 3/4 in. x 58 in., unframed. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

320. Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954), “Teeny (Duthuit 723)”, 1938, linocut, pencil-signed, dated and numbered “14/100” lower margin, initialed and dated in plate, printed by XXe Siècle, Paris, image 11 3/4 in. x 8 15/16 in., sheet 16 15/16 in. x 12 15/16 in., framed. [$3000/5000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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321. Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954), “Untitled: Reclining Dancer (Duthuit 484)”, 1927, lithograph, pencil-signed and numbered “46/130” lower right, printed by Atelier Duchâtel, Paris, published by Éditions de Galerie d’Art Contemporain, Paris, from Dix Danseuses, label with artist, title and date on backing paper, sheet 13 in. x 19 3/4 in., framed. [$5000/7000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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322. Continental School, 19th c., “Portrait of Woman in Blue Dress”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 30 in. x 25 in., framed. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

323. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Portrait of Woman in Blue with Pink Ribbons”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 23 1/2 in. x 20 1/4 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

324. Cusco School, 16th/18th c., “Saint with Sword, possibly Saint Catherine of Alexandria”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 31 in. x 20 in., framed. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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325. Luis Urbina (Nicaraguan, 1937-2005), “Two Figures Fighting on Red Background”, 1971, oil on canvas, signed lower left, handwritten label with artist, title and date en verso, “Ministerio de Culture, Republica de Nicaragua” stamp on stretcher, 19 in. x 27 1/2 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

326. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Study for Classical Sculpture”, gelatin silver print, unsigned, label with artist, title and “Ltd. Ed. 450” on backing paper, sight 9 in. x 6 1/4 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

328. Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Caryatid, h. 25 3/4 in., w. 8 in., d. 7 1/4 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

327. Steven Forster (American/New Orleans, b. 1957), “Eric”, 2 gelatin silver prints, each print signed lower margin, one with label with artist and title on backing board, 14 1/8 in. x 19 7/8 in. and 15 5/8 in. x 19 7/8 in., framed alike. (2 pcs.). [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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329. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Red Face”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 44 in. x 34 in., unframed. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

331. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Moonlight”, oil on canvas board, signed lower right, handwritten label with title en verso, 16 in. x 12 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

330. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Portrait in Beige”, 2002, monotype, pencil-signed and dated lower margin, 25 in. x 17 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

332. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Male Head in Blue”, 1995, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 18 in. x 14 in., framed. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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333. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Portrait of a Man”, 2002, watercolor and graphite on paper, pencilsigned and dated lower right, 22 in. x 15 1/2 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

334. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Libra”, 2008, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, handwritten label with title on stretcher, 20 in. x 16 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

335. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “The Dance, after Matisse”, 2002, monotype and watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, sheet 25 1/4 in. x 33 1/2 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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336. Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-1997), “Mythic Print”, 1985, silkscreen, pencil-signed, titled, dated and numbered “2/2 PP” lower margin, “Lambremont Art Care, New Orleans, LA” stamp on backing paper, sheet 48 in. x 36 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

337. Continental School, 19th c., “Saint Jerome in the Wilderness”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 45 1/4 in. x 28 1/2 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

338. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Angel”, 1990, ink on paper, signed and dated lower right, sight 17 in. x 23 3/8 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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339. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Portrait on Red Background”, 2000, monotype, pencilsigned and dated lower margin, “Arches France” watermark visible, 25 in. x 17 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

340. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head with Downcast Eyes”, 2008, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, 30 in. x 22 in., framed. [$600/800]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

341. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head on Red”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 20 in. x 16 in., framed. [$600/800]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

342. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Looking Up”, 1998/99, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 50 1/2 in. x 33 1/2 in., unframed. [$800/1200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

343. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Long Face with Flowing Hair”, 2007, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 20 in. x 16 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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345. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Dusk”, oil on canvas, unsigned, label with title on stretcher, 16 in. x 20 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

344. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head in Blue and Pink”, 2010, pastel and oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 19 7/8 in. x 16 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

346. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Morris”, 2006, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, handwritten label with title on stretcher, 20 in. x 16 in., framed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

348. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Portrait on Red”, 1997, monotype, pencil-signed, dated and inscribed lower margin, “Arches” watermark visible, 28 in. x 17 in., framed. [$300/500] 347. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 19532021), “Man in Sun”, 2000, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, label with artist and title on stretcher, 16 in. x 14 in., framed. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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349. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head on Light Blue”, 2000, oil on canvas, signed and dated upper right, 20 in. x 16 in., framed. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

350. Julian Latrobe (American, 20th c.), “Self-Portrait”, 1993, oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, signed and dated lower right, artist label with title on stretcher, 14 in. x 11 in., unframed. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

351. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Man in a Turban”, oil on panel, unsigned, dia. 5 in., framed. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

353. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Male Nude on Settee”, 1991, ink on paper, signed and dated lower left, 38 in. x 25 in., unframed. [$300/500] 352. Matteo Neivert (American/Louisiana, b. 1973), “Face to Face”, 2004, acrylic on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 23 3/4 in. x 30 in., unframed. [$400/600]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

354. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Bench, ball finials, X-form seat back, lattice work seat, h. 35 in., w. 66 in., d. 18 in. [$1200/1800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

355. Spanish Colonial Tropical Hardwood Side Chair, shaped splat and crest rail, woven hide seat, turned legs, h. 32 1/2 in., w. 18 in., d. 18 in. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

356. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Etagere, pedimented crest, five shelf supports, lacking glass for shelves, h. 71 1/2 in., w. 30 in., d. 14 in. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

357. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Bed, sunburst headboard, swagged foot board, h. 43 in., l. 76 1/2 in., w. 36 in. [$1500/2500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

358. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Coffee Table, X-stretcher, lacking glass top, h. 16 in., w. 40 in., d. 15 in. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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360. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Side Chair, lobed crest rail, upholstered seat, vinewound legs, h. 37 1/2 in., w. 21 in., d. 17 in. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

359. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Folding Dressing Mirror, three pedimented panels, note: condition, h. 39 1/4 in., w. 48 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

362. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glazed Pottery Model of a Female Torso, apparently unmarked, h. 17 1/4 in., w. 14 1/4 in.; together with another example (as is), h. 13 1/4 in., w. 12 1/4 in. (2 pcs.) [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

361. Pair of Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Copper-Mounted Patinated Metal Side Chairs, scrolled crest rail, slatted seat frame, flared reticulated legs, h. 35 in., w. 21 in., d. 17 in. [$700/900] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

363. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal “Ionic” Side Chair, slatted back, upholstered seat, h. 35 1/2 in., w. 15 in., d. 17 1/2 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

364. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Console Table, arched stretcher, lacking glass top, h. 34 in., w. 30 in., d. 6 in. [$500/700]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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365. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 19532021) Painted Patinated Metal Coffee Table, inset top with portrait reserve, X-stretcher, h. 18 in., w. 30 in., d. 20 in. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

366. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 19532021) Mixed Metal Table Lamp, counterbalance arm, sculptural base, unsigned, h. 31 in., ll. 41 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

367. Two Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Side Chairs, shaped crest rail, upholstered seat; together with a photograph of Villa making a similar chair, h. 34 in., w. 16 in., d. 17 in. [$700/900] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

368. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Side Chair, geometric reticulated crest rail, flared legs, X-stretcher, h. 37 in., w. 21 in., d. 17 1/2 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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369. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Frame on Stand, pedimented top, tasselform decoration, plinth base, h. 34 in., w. 20 in. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

370. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Merman”, bronze, unsigned, h. 7 1/2 in., w. 12 in., d. 8 in. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

371. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Napoleon” Steel and Brass Wall Sconce, h. 23 1/2 in., w. 12 in., d. 5 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

372. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Two-Light Sconce, signed “Villa 03”, h. (incl. socket) 21 in., w. 10 in., d. 6 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

373. Pair of Giacometti-Style Patinated Bronze “Tete de Femme” Table Lamps, inscribed “Diego”, h. (incl. socket) 24 in. [$700/1000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

374. Five Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Bronze Lamp Standards, nude figures, two signed, tallest h. 18 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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375. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Table Lamp, unsigned, carved marble base, surmounted by a galvanized metal 12-point star, h. (incl. socket) 26 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

376. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Female Torso”, 1988, cast bronze, incised signature and date on underside, h. 5 in., w. 10 1/2 in., d. 10 in. [$600/800]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

377. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Unglazed Pottery Seated Figure, signed, h. 10 in., w. 7 1/4 in., d. 6 1/4 in. [$100/200]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

378. Two Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glass Lion Sculptures, unsigned, incl. amber glass lion, l. 10 1/8 in., w. 9 3/4 in.; and blue glass lion, l. 9 3/4 in., w. 9 1/2 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

379. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Composite or Plaster Bust of a Woman, apparently unsigned, h. 6 ½ in., w. 6 in., d. 4 1/8 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

380. Six Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glazed Pottery Figural Candle Holders, modeled as standing male nudes holding torches aloft, each signed “Villa”, h. 16 1/8 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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381. Fourteen Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Amber Glass “Rosettes”, unsigned, dia. 3 1/2 in. to 2 3/4 in. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

382. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Dancing through the Night”, 1993/99, lithograph, pencil-signed, dated “99” and numbered “51/60” lower margin, signed and dated “93” in plate, sheet 26 in. x 19 7/8 in., unframed. [$200/300]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

383. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Bromeliad”, 1999, monotype, pencil-signed and dated lower margin, 28 in. x 16 3/4 in., unframed. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

384. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Male Nude on Chair”, 1991, ink on paper, signed and dated lower right, 38 in. x 25 in., unframed. [$300/500]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

385. Three Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Blue Glass Heads, unsigned, l. 3 3/4 in. to 6 1/2 in. [$150/250]

Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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