Bohemian Elegance: Eclectic Furniture and Art from the Estate of Mario Online Auction, Part 2

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Bohemian Elegance, Part II: Eclectic Furniture and Art from the Estate of

MarioVilla July 14, 2022

Neal Auction presents:

Bohemian Elegance: Eclectic Furniture and Art from the Estate of

Mario Villa Part II: 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, July 11 - July 14, 10 am to 5 pm.

Auction begins July 14 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 Two Thursday, July14, 11 a.m. lots 1-376 F

Introduction II

1. Antique Anglo-Colonial Tropical Hardwood Low Table, inset top, scalloped apron, cabriole legs, claw and ball feet, h. 9 1/4 in., w. 25 in., d. 15 in. [$300/500] 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 Side Chair, finialed lyre seat back, upholstered seat, flared legs, stretchers, h. 39 1/2 in., w. 230 in., d. 16 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

3. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 19953-2021) Unfinished Mahogany Klismos Chair, monogrammed “DJM 3-96”, incurvate seat rail, flared legs, h. 33 in., w. 19 in., d. 20 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

4. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Reverse-Painted and Parcel Gilded Glass and Patinated Metal Bed, veined headboard, tall posts, h. 96 in., l. 82 1/2 in., w. 54 in.

Note: Condition, glass has been repaired. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

5. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Stand, finialed top, X-stretcher, h. 63 in., w. 14 in., d. 18 in. Note: lacking glass [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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6. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Console Table, legs with winding ivy vines, h. 28 in., w. 41 in., d. 14 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

7. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Side Table, rectangular backsplash, X-stretcher, h. 25 1/2 in., w. 11 1/4 in., d. 14 1/4 in.

Condition: Lacking glass shelf. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

8. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal and Specimen Marble Coffee Table, checkerboard motif top, X-base, h. 15 1/2 in., w. 38 in., d. 21 1/2 in. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

9. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Painted “Star” Chair, cabriole legs, pad feet, h. 40 in., w. 22 in., d. 18 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

10. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Carved and Pickled Mahogany Table, plank top, dentilated frieze, reverse tapered legs, h. 30 1/2 in., w. 60 in., d. 36 in. [$600/900] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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11. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Polished Steel Chair, crescent seat back, circular seat, incurvate base, h. 37 in., w. 19 in., d. 19 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

12. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal and Mahogany Cabinet on Stand, temple-form with pedimented top, Greek key frieze, brick motif body and columnar decoration, sliding drawer, h. 84 1/2 in., w. 44 1/2 in., d. 24 in. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

13. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Side Table, entwined spindled stretcher, h. 28 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).

14. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Rectangular Stand, entwined X-stretchers, h. 54 in., w. 24 in., d. 12 in.

Condition: lacking glass shelf. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

15. Monumental Continental Carved Giltwood Surround, scrolled acanthine carved decoration, h. 49 in., l. 131 in. [$700/1000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

16. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Head of Jesus, glass eyes, h. 11 in., w. 7 in., d. 9 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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17. Antique Continental Renaissance-Style Carved Walnut Armchair, brass nailhead-deorated upholstery, arms with lion’s head terminals, floral blocked and turned legs and stretcher, h. 34 in., w. 22 1/2 in., d. 21 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

19. Pair of Antique Louis XVI-Style Creme Peinte Side Chairs, rectangular back, fluted tapered legs, h. 33 in., w. 16 in., d. 15 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

18. Louis XV-Style Carved Mahogany Fauteuil, cabochon and foliate crest rail, caned back and seat, foliate arms, cabriole legs, incurvate X-stretcher, h. 37 in., w. 26 in., d. 21 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

20. Antique Empire-Style BrassMounted and Inlaid Mahogany Gueridon, galleried inset marble top, paneled frieze, tapered legs, h. 29 in., dia. 32 in. Condition: Poor. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

21. .Empire-Style Mahogany Table Top Cabinet, pedimented top, Corinthian column supports, eight drawers, bracket feet, h. 16 1/2 in., w. 16 3/4i n., d. 8 1/2 in. Note: missing one drawer [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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22. Neoclassical-Style Seaweed Marquetry and Painted Mahogany Chest of Drawers, foliate frieze, three drawers, lobed legs, h. 33 1/2 in., w. 50 in., d. 20 in. Condition: Repairs to legs. [$600/900] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

23. David Sinclair Nixon (American/New Orleans, 1904-1973), “Still Life (Harlequin with Marionette)”, 1959, double-sided oil on panel, pencil-signed and dated lower left, dated lower right en verso, 18 1/8 in. x 15 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

24. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Woman on Horse”, oil on board, unsigned, 18 3/8 in. x 24 3/4 in., unframed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

25. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Face on Blue Background”, 1999, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 10 in. x 8 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

26. Jeffrey Stolier (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), “Abstract Houses”, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 1 8 in. x 24 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 20 1/4 in. x 26 3/8 in. x 1 3/4 in.

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28. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “3 Faces”, oil on canvas mounted to panel, unsigned, inscribed en verso, 12 in. x 18 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 13 in. x 19 in. x 1 3/8 in.

27. Tony Benjamin (American/Louisiana, 20th c.), “Gone”, oil on canvas, signed en verso, label with title on stretcher, 12 in. x 10 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 13 1/4 in. x 11 3/8 in. x 1 in.

29. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head”, 2009, watercolor and graphite on Strathmore watercolor paper postcard, signed and dated lower left, 6 in. x 4 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 14 1/8 in. x 12 1/4 in. x 1 3/4 in.

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30. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “After A. Rodin, Adam, Bronze 1910”, 1990, graphite on paper, signed, titled and dated lower left, 11 7/8 in. x 8 7/8 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 18 1/4 in. x 14 5/8 in. x 1 1/8 in.

31. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Three Flowers”, 2004, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 19 3/4 in. x 15 3/4 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

33. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Face on Red Background”, oil on canvas board, unsigned, 10 in. x 8 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

32. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Flowers”, 2004, oil on canvas board, signed and dated lower right, 17 7/8 in. x 13 3/4 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

34. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Man Gazing Skyward”, 1977, glaze on terracotta, signed and dated lower left, 12 1/8 in. x 12 1/8 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

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35. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Blue Face”, oil on canvas board, unsigned, 10 in. x 8 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

37. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Wee Hours of the Morning”, 2006, oil on canvas board, signed and dated lower left, handwritten label with title on stretcher, 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).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 21 1/4 in. x 17 1/8 in. x 1 1/4 in.

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36. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Tropical Red Flower”, 2004, oil on canvas board, signed and dated lower right, 16 in. x 12 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

38. Jeffrey Goldman (American/New Orleans, 1941-2010), “1354 Moss Street, Villa House”, 1989, watercolor on board, signed and dated lower right, 16 in. x 16 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

39. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Face on Brown Background”, oil on canvas board, unsigned, 10 in. x 8 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

40. Edward Whiteman (American/Louisiana, b. 1938), “Untitled”, 1974, mixed media on paper, initialed and dated lower left, label with artist and biography on backing paper, 16 in. x 16 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: The Private Collection of Arthur Silverman, 2009; Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 24 1/4 in. x 24 1/8 in. x 1 1/4 in.

41. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Basilica”, oil on panel, unsigned, 22 5/8 in. x 18 1/8 in., unframed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

42. Tony Benjamin (American/Louisiana, 20th c.), “White Gate”, oil on canvas, signed lower right and signed en verso, 16 in. x 12 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

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43. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Figures on the Beach”, oil on board, unsigned, 20 1/4 in. x 30 1/8 in., unframed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

44. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Male Face on White”, 1996, watercolor and color pencil on paper, signed and dated lower left, 9 7/8 in. x 8 1/8 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 12 7/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. x 3/4 in.

45. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Face in Blue with Downcast Eyes”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 16 in. x 12 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

46. Gary Branam (American/Texas, 1942-1995), “Nudes”, 1987, 3 mixed medias on board, each pencil-signed and dated lower right, each 14 in. x 11 in., unframed.

(3 pcs.). [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair to poor condition.

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47. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Man in a Chair”, 1991, ink on paper, signed and dated center, 37 3/4 in. x 24 3/4 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

48. 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).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

49. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Female Face”, 1993, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, 28 in. x 22 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

50. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Mother and Child”, oil on panel, unsigned, 8 in. x 6 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

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51. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head Resting on Hand”, 2008, graphite on paper, signed and dated lower right, 24 in. x 18 1/4 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

52. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head on White”, 1999, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, 43 1/8 in. x 28 in., unframed. [$600/800] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

53. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Three Women”, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, 18 7/8 in. x 14 1/8 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

54. Tony Benjamin (American/Louisiana, 20th c.), “Pink Crepe Myrtle Tree Beside House”, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 14 in. x 18 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

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55. Gary Branam (American/Texas, 1942-1995), “Women”, 1987, 2 mixed medias on board, each signed and dated lower center, each 14 in. x 11 in., framed alike one without glass. (2 pcs.). [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 19 7/8 in. x 16 3/4 in. x 1 3/4 in.

56. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Red”, oil and pastel on canvas, unsigned, handwritten label with title on stretcher, 10 in. x 8 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 16 1/2 in. x 14 3/4 in. x 1 3/4 in.

57. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head on Red”, 2000, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 19 7/8 in. x 15 7/8 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 22 3/8 in. x 18 3/8 in. x 1 3/4 in.

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58. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Red Head”, mixed media on paper, unsigned, 11 7/8 in. x 8 15/16 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 20 1/8 in. x 18 1/8 in. x 1 7/8 in.

60. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Gray Head on White”, 1999, watercolor on Strathmore watercolor paper postcard, signed and dated lower right, 6 in. x 4 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 13 3/4 in. x 12 in. x 2 in.

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59. Gary Branam (American/Texas, 1942-1995), “Two Nude Figures”, 1987, mixed media on board, pencil-signed and dated lower center, 14 in. x 11 in., framed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 19 7/8 in. x 16 7/8 in. x 1 3/4 in.

61. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Lady in White”, 2007, watercolor on paper, pencil-signed and dated lower left, 10 in. x 7 7/8 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 13 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in. x 1 in.

62. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Multicolored Face”, 2007, watercolor on Strathmore watercolor paper postcard, signed and dated lower left, 6 in. x 4 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 14 1/4 in. x 12 1/4 in. x 1 1/2 in.

64. Chris Kames (American, 20th c.), “Iradicon”, 1991, mixed media on panel, signed and dated lower right, 4 in. x 4 in., framed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 8 3/8 in. x 8 3/8 in. x 1 in.

63. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Male Head on Blue Background”, 1999, watercolor on Strathmore watercolor paper postcard, signed and dated lower right, 6 in. x 4 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 17 1/2 in. x 15 3/8 in. x 2 3/8 in.

65. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head on White and Blue”, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 9 7/8 in. x 8 7/8 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 12 3/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. x 1 3/4 in.

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66. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Blue Face”, pastel and oil on canvas, unsigned, pencil-inscribed and partial sketch en verso, 16 in. x 20 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

67. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head on Yellow”, 1999, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 14 in. x 18 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

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68. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1957-2021), “Blushing Face”, 2006, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 20 in. x 15 3/4 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

69. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans 1957-2021), “Head with Hair Up”, 2004, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 20 in. x 15 7/8 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

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70. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Bust of Woman on Ionic Column”, 1998, patinated bronze, signature and date inscribed on self-base, h. 7 in., w. 2 1/4 in., d. 2 1/4 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

71. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Standing Male Nude”, 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).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

72. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Male Nude on Palm Frond Chair”, 1993, ink on paper, signed and dated lower right, unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

73. Nancy Pruett-Rucker (American/Louisiana, 20th c.), “Abstract Composition in a Pastel Palette”, 1984, oil on paper, signed and dated lower right, 19 in. x 26 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

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74. Douglas Bourgeois (American/ Louisiana, b. 1951), “Portrait of a Man”, 1989, watercolor and ink on paper mounted to heavy paper, pencil-signed and dated on mount, 6 1/8 in. x 3 3/4 in., unframed. [$700/900] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

75. George Bauer Dunbar (American/ New Orleans, b. 1927), “Abstract Composition”, gold leaf and red clay on panel, signed lower center, 9 in. x 5 1/2 in., unframed. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

76. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Standing Nude”, 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).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

77. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Nude Woman with Head”, 2002, watercolor and pastel on paper, signed and dated lower right, 22 5/8 in. x 15 1/4 in., unframed. [$300/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

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78. Nancy Pruett-Rucker (American/Louisiana, 20th c.), “Abstract Composition in Red, Pink and Teal”, oil on paper, signed lower right, 29 5/8 in. x 20 3/4 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

79. American School, 20th c., “Bellerphon’s Mount”, mixed media on paper, unsigned, partial handwritten label with title on backing board, 79 1/2 in. x 56 1/2 in., framed. [$800/1200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 84 1/4 in. x 61 1/8 in. x 3 in.

80. American School, 1987, “Station 14”, oil on canvas, signed “Kelly”, titled and dated on stretcher, 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).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 10 3/4 in. x 8 3/4 in. x 1 1/4 in.

81. American School, 20th c., “Head with Driftwood”, mixed media on panel, unsigned, inscribed “#5” on backing board, 11 1/2 in. x 9 1/4 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

Ext. Frame: 15 3/4 in. x 13 3/4 in. x 2 1/4 in.

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82. American School, 20th c., “Trees in a Dark Landscape”, oil on panel, unsigned, 12 in. x 14 3/8 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

Ext. Frame: 12 1/2 in. x 14 7/8 in. x 7/8 in.

83. John Hamilton (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), “Pink Poodle”, oil on canvas, signed “J. Hamilton” lower right, inscribed “Hamilton” on stretcher, 19 in. x 22 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

84. John O’Brien (American, 20th c.), “House with Striped Awnings”, oil on paper, signed lower right, signed and dated en verso, 17 1/8 in. x 14 1/8 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 26 3/4 in. x 22 3/4 in. x 1 1/2 in.

85. American School, 1990, “Landscape”, watercolor on paper, illegibly pencil-signed and dated lower right, 8 7/8 in. x 10 7/8 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. 21 in. x 17 in. x 1 1/2 in.

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86. American School, 1991, “Pink Chairs and Blue Curtains”, oil on paper, indistinctly signed and dated lower left, 18 in. x 24 in., framed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition. Ext. Frame: 19 in. x 25 in. x 1 1/2 in.

88. American School, 20th c., “Abstract in Orange, Red and Yellow”, oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, unsigned, 18 in. x 14 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021). Condition: Overall fair condition.

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87. Ross Levy (American, 20th c.), “Icarus”, 2005, mosaic on marble, signed, titled and dated lower right, 12 in. x 12 in., framed. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 12 7/8 in. x 12 3/4 in. x 1 in.

89. American School, 20th c., “Landscape with Pond and Trees”, oil on canvas, monogrammed lower right, 36 in. x 29 3/4 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

90. American School, 20th c., “Abstract on White”, oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, initialed “MA” lower right, 40 in x 30 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

91. American School, 20th c., “Gold Squares”, oil and gold leaf on canvas, unsigned, 39 3/4 in x 30 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

92. American School, 1998, “Landscape of Bali”, oil on canvas laid on foamcore, initialed “NS”, dated and inscribed “Bali” lower left, 23 1/2 in. x 27 in., unframed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

93. American School, 20th c., “Formal Garden”, oil on masonite, illegibly pencil-inscribed en verso, 4 3/4 in. x 12 5/8 in., unframed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

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94. American School, 1990., “Abstract Composition with Red Cross in Center”, oil on canvas, signed “D. Mitts” lower right, signed “D. Mitts” and dated on stretcher, 12 1/2 in. x 14 1/2 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 13 1/8 in. x 15 1/4 in. x 2 1/8 in.

96. American School, 1982, “Abstract Geometric Composition”, collage on paper laid on board, illegibly signed and dated lower right, 18 in. x 18 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 18 1/4 in. x 18 1/4 in. x 1 1/8 in.

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95. Rev. John Ledru Stiffler (American/Pennsylvania, 20th c.), “Gateway to Serenity, Toluca, Mexico”, 1947, oil on canvas board, initialed “LS” lower left, artist stamp en verso, inscribed with artist, title and date en verso, 12 in. x 14 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 19 7/8 in. x 21 5/8 in. x 2 3/4 in.

97. American School, 1987, “Station 13”, oil on canvas, signed “Kelly”, titled and dated on stretcher, 10 in. x 8 in., framed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 10 1/8 in. x 8 5/8 in. x 1 1/4 in.

98. American School, 20th c., “Tree”, ink wash on paper, signed “T. Wiliams” lower right, 34 3/8 in. x 22 3/4 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

99. American School, 20th c., “Putto”, charcoal on paper, unsigned, 34 3/8 in. x 22 3/4 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

100. American School, 20th c., “Abstract Composition”, mixed media on paper, signed “Finley” center, 22 1/8 in. x 29 3/4 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

101. 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).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

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102. Latin American School, 1970, “Recumbent Nude”, oil on panel, signed “Juan” and dated lower left, 15 5/8 in. x 23 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition. Ext. Frame: 17 in. x 24 1/2 in. x 1 1/4 in.

103. Agustin Palma (Venezuelan, 20th c.), “Tensión en Cadmio-NegroGris”, 1982, acrylic on board, pencil-signed, dated and inscribed “Venezuela” lower right, titled lower left, inscribed with artist and title on backing board, 17 1/2 in. x 15 in., framed. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 18 1/4 in. x 18 1/4 in. x 1 1/8 in.

104. This item has been removed from the sale.

No further information is available.

105. Latin American School, 20th c., “Landscape with Mountains and Lake”, oil on panel, signed “O. Villalba” lower right, 24 1/2 in., x 31 1/2 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

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106. Blanca Guerrero (Nicaraguan, 20th c.), “Tropical Scene with Boat named ‘Mario’”, 1999, acrylic on canvas, initialed and dated lower right, signed and dedicated en verso, 16 in. x 12 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

107. Agustin Palma (Venezuelan, 20th c.), “Composition Virtuel Cubica”, 1982, acrylic and graphite on board, pencil-signed, dated and inscribed “Venezuela” lower right, inscribed with artist and title on backing board, 16 in. x 20 in., framed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 18 1/2 in. x 22 in. x 1 1/8 in.

108. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Four Heads”, 2 bronze and 2 ceramic, 2 signed and indistinctly dated, 2 unsigned, h. 4 1/2 in., w. 4 1/4 in., d. 2 in. to h. 3 3/4 in., w. 2 1/2 in., d. 1 7/8 in. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good to fair condition.

109. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Woman”, 1992, mixed media, signed and dated on self-base, h. 37 in., w. 21 in., d. 29 in. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

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110. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Figure”, mixed media, unsigned, h. 32 in., w. 10 in., d. 33 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

111. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Mask”, plaster, unsigned, h. 8 1/4 in., w. 5 1/4 in., d. 3 1/4 in. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

112. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Bust”, 1982, mixed media on plaster, signed and dated on reverse, h. 10 in., w. 11 1/2 in., d. 5 in. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

113. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Mask”, patinated bronze, unsigned, h. 6 1/2 in., w. 4 1/2 in., d. 2 1/2 in. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

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114. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Untitled: Acrobats”, 2012, painted metal, signed and dated on horse, h. 18 3/4 in., w. 28 1/8 in., d. 25 1/2 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

115. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Male Torso”, 1991, patinated metal, inscribed with signature and date on back, h. 40 1/4 in., w. 17 in., d. 17 in. [$300/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

116. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Face”, 2008, cast bronze, inscribed with signature and date on underside, h. 3 in., w. 5 1/4 in., d. 8 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

117. Clay Portrait Bust of a Young Man, 2001, pencil-signed “David” and dated on reverse, h. 7 3/4 in., w. 4 3/4 in., d. 5 in. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

118. Timo Solin (Finnish/Swedish, b. 1947), “Female Nude”, 1989, painted shaped tin, signed and dated lower left, signed and dated on reverse, h. 31 1/2 in., w. 8 in., d. 3 3/4 in. [$300/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

119. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Two Heads”, one glaze ceramic, h. 2 1/4 in.; other painted clay, h. 2 1/2 in. (2 pcs.) [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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120. Continental School, 19th c., “St. Sebastian Tended by St. Irene”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 63 3/4 in. x 54 in., unframed. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

121. Continental School, 19th c., “Joseph Holding Christ Child”, oil on panel, unsigned, sight 27 in. x 17 1/4 in., in architectural frame. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition. Ext. Frame: 33 1/4 in. x 26 in. x 4 in.

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122. Continental School, 19th c., “Holy Trinity”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 27 3/8 in. x 21 1/2 in., unframed. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

123. Continental School, 19th c., “Landscape with Men Casting a Net”, oil on canvas, unsigned, partial label on stretcher, 27 3/8 in. x 39 1/2 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall very poor condition.

Ext. Frame: 33 3/4 in. x 46 in. x 3 1/4 in.

124. After Bernardino Campi (Italian, 1522-1591), “Emperor Nero”, oil on canvas, unsigned, titled upper left, 28 in. x 22 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

Ext. Frame: 37 in. x 31 in. x 2 3/4 in.

125. Continental School, 19th c., “Flagellation of Christ”, oil on canvas, inscribed “Jesus Uribe, Pi...” lower right, handwritten label en verso, 14 1/8 in. x 11 1/8 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition. Ext. Frame: 22 in. x 19 in. x 1 5/8 in.

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126. Continental School, 19th c., “Man with Beard in Darkness”, 1889, oil on canvas, illegibly signed, inscribed and dated en verso, 8 1/4 in. x 5 3/4 in., framed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

Ext. Frame: 11 in. x 8 in. x 1 3/8 in.

127. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Head of Christ in Crown of Thorns”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 13 1/4 in. x 10 1/2 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

128. Continental School, 19th c., “Bound Jesus”, oil on canvas laid on panel, unsigned, 9 1/4 in x 7 1/2 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

Ext. Frame: 16 1/2 in. x 15 in. x 3 in.

129. Continental School, 19th c., “Portrait of a Man in Profile”, oil on canvas laid on board, unsigned, 10 1/2 in. x 6 5/8 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition. Ext. Frame: 17 3/4 in. x 13 3/4 in. x 1 3/4 in.

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130. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Head of Christ with Crown of Thorns”, oil on canvas laid on panel, 6 1/2 in. x 4 5/8 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition. Ext. Frame: 9 3/8 in. x 7 1/2 in. x 1 1/4 in.

131. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Two Angels at Altar”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 16 in. x 12 7/8 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

132. Continental School, 17th/18th c., “Franciscan Monk”, oil on canvas laid on panel, unsigned, 10 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in., framed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

Ext. Frame: 17 in. x 15 in. x 1 1/2 in.

133. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Portrait of Gentleman with Ruff Collar”, oil on canvas, unsigned, inscribed en verso, 20 1/8 in. x 18 3/8 in., framed. [$200/400] Provenance: Dr. Francisco Laena, Ronda, Spain; Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

31 1/8 in. x 27 1/2 in. x 1 3/4 in.

134. Continental School, 20th c., “Interior Scene with Chairs on Blue Background”, oil on panel, illegibly signed en verso, 11 in. x 19 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

Ext. Frame: 11 7/8 in. x 19 1/2 in. x 3/4 in.

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135. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Christ in Crown of Thorns”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 15 3/4 in. x 11 7/8 in., unframed. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

136. Continental School, 18th/19th c., “Moses Strikes Water from the Rock” and “Moses Prays for the Victory of the Isrealites”, 2 oils on canvas, both unsigned, partial labels on stretchers, one with title, 29 1/2 in. x 39 1/2 in. to 29 1/2 in. x 39 3/4 in., framed alike.

(2 pcs.). [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition. Ext. Frame: 33 3/8 in. x 43 in. x 2 7/8 in. to 33 7/8 in. x 43 3/4 in. x 2 3/4in.

137. Continental School, 19th c., “Portrait of a Lady in Fine Clothes and Tiara”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 27 1/4 in. x 21 1/4 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

138. Continental School, 19th c., “Landscape with Sheep”, oil on canvas, unsigned, 9 3/8 in. x 31 5/8 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

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139. After Will Rafuse (Canadian, b. 1986), “Jazz Cat Alley III”, offset lithograph, unsigned, printed and published by Canadian Art Prints, Richmond, Canada, sight 23 1/4 in. x 23 3/8 in., framed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 32 in. x 32 in. x 3/4 in.

140. American School, 20th c., “Pottery”, aquatint, unsigned, pencil-inscribed “I 3/215” lower margin, “Arches” blind stamp visible, 9 5/8 in. x 9 7/8 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 20 3/8 in. x 20 3/8 in. x 7/8 in.

141. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Three Faces”, 1997, monotype, pencil-signed and dated lower right, 21 3/4 in. x 36 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 34 1/8 in. x 47 3/8 in. x 1 1/4 in.

142. American School, 1996, “Series #4”, lithograph, illegibly pencil-signed, titled, dated and inscribed “IV” lower margin, 25 in. x 17 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 37 1/4 in. x 27 7/8 in. x 7/8 in.

143. After Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954), “La Danse”, 1939, lithograph, unsigned, printed by Mourlot, Paris, published by Verve, Paris, sheet 13 7/8 in. x 20 3/4 in., framed. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 21 in. x 23 7/8 in. x 1 1/4 in.

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144. William J. Kitchens (American/New Orleans, b.

1951), “Animus”, intaglio, pencil-signed, titled and numbered “3/30” lower margin, label with artist and title on backing paper, 9 3/4 in. x 11 3/4 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 18 1/4 in. x 20 7/8 in. x 1 3/8 in.

145. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head”, 2006, etching, pencil-signed, dated and inscribed “A/P” lower margin, 3 1/8 in. x 2 1/4 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 12 7/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. x 1 1/2 in.

146. After Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778), “Vue de la Cour ou Cavedium Corinthien de la maison la plus remarquable après celle du Chirugien indiquée a la Pl. 44”, c. 1805, etching, engraved by Francesco Piranesi (Italian, 1758-1810), from Antiquites de Pompeïa, Antiquities de la Grande-Grèce, 18 5/8 in. x 27 7/8 in., framed. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 32 in. x 39 1/2 in. x 1 3/4 in.

147. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Urn”, monotype, pencil-signed lower margin, artist card on reverse of sleeve, 25 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).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

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148. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Dancing Through the Night”, 1993, silkscreen, signed and dated 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).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

149. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Circus Rider”, monotype, unsigned, 17 in. x 25 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

150. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Portrait of a Man on Red”, monotype, unsigned, 28 in. x 17 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

151. American School, 1984, “Home to Red”, lithograph, signed “G. Harding”, titled, dated and numbered “7/29” lower margin, sheet 25 in. x 19 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

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152. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Man with Downcast Eyes”, monotype, unsigned, sheet 41 1/2 in. x 27 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

153. After Fernand Léger (French, 1881-1955), “Nature Mort aux Pommes”, c. 1986, lithograph, signed in plate, printed by Arte Adrien Maeght, Paris, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, “Delrey Fine Arts Inc., Print Documentation” sheet with artist, title and print information on backing board, 10 in. x 13 in., framed.[$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 23 3/4 in. x 25 3/4 in. x 2 1/8 in.

154. American School, 20th c., “Crouching Figure with Black Eyes”, intaglio, illegibly inscribed and numbered “23/60” in lower margin, 19 in. x 17 3/4 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 35 5/8 in. x 35 3/4 in. x 1 1/2 in.

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155. American School, 20th c., “Abstract Composition”, intaglio, illegibly signed lower margin, 8 7/8 in. x 6 in., framed. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 20 in. x 17 in. x 1 3/4 in.

156. Continental School, 20th c., “Putto on Bull”, aquatint, illegibly pencil-signed, titled and dated lower margin, numbered “14/50” lower right margin, watermark and artist stamp visible, 5 1/8 in. x 5 7/8 in., framed. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

Ext. Frame: 24 5/8 in. x 20 1/2 in. x 1 5/8 in.

157. Shirley Perloff Lemann (American/New Orleans, 1930-1992), “Seated Figure”, 1986, lithograph, pencilsigned, dated and personalized lower center, sheet 10 in. x 8 in., framed. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

Ext. Frame: 13 in. x 10 5/8 in. x 1 in.

158. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head”, 2000, etching, pencil-signed, dated and inscribed “A/P” lower margin, 3 1/4 in. x 2 1/4 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 13 1/2 in. x 11 3/8 in. x 1 7/8 in.

159. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Portrait”, 2006, etching, pencil-signed, dated and inscribed “A/P” lower margin, signed and inscribed “PP” in plate, 3 1/8 in. x 2 1/8 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 12 7/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. x 1 3/8 in.

160. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Tiny Head”, 2000, etching, pencilsigned, dated and inscribed “A/P” lower margin, 3 1/8 in. x 2 1/4 in., framed. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 13 3/5 in. x 11 1/2 in. x 1 3/4 in.

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161. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Small Portrait”, 2006, etching, pencil-signed, dated, and inscribed “AP”, lower margin, 3 1/8 in. x 2 1/4 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 12 7/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. x 1 7/8 in.

162. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Small Portrait”, 2006, etching, pencil-signed, dated and inscribed “AP” lower margin, 3 1/8 in. x 2 1/4 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 12 7/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. x 1 7/8 in.

163. Galerie Maeght Dessins Exhibition Poster, “Dessins, Maeght - Zurich, Dezember 1974 - Januar 1975”, 1974, offset lithograph poster, featuring Alberto Giacometti (Swiss, 1901-1966) drawing signed and dated “52” in plate, sight 26 7/8 in. x 15 3/4 in., framed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition, Ext. Frame: 32 1/4 in. x 20 1/4 in. x 3/4 in., cracked glass lower left corner.

164. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head”, 1988, monotype, pencil-signed and dated lower right, 27 1/2 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).

Condition: Overall good condition.

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165. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Dancing through the Night”, 1993, lithograph, signed and dated in plate, 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).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

166. James Steg (American/New Orleans, 1922-2001), “Torso, Wrapped”, 1969, etching, pencil-signed, titled, dated, numbered “6/50” and inscribed “NY” lower margin, 23 7/8 in. 17 3/4 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

167. Frances Swigart-Steg (American/New Orleans, b. 1942), “Newcomb Pottery with Gladiolas”, hand-enhanced copper plate etching with embossing, pencil-signed, titled and inscribed “state IX 5/10” lower margin, “Atelier Frances Swigart” stamp en verso, “ Arches France” watermark visible, 16 7/8 in. x 23 in., unframed.[$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

168. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Woman”, 1996, lithograph, signed, dated and personalized lower margin, sheet 37 in. x 26 1/8 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

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169. Sandra Russell Clark (American/New Orleans, b. 1949), “Louisiana Dreamscape”, 1988, silkscreen, signed, titled and numbered “209/350” lower margin, from CAC Collectors Club, sheet 11 in. x 14 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

171. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Dancing Through the Night”, 1993/1999, lithograph, pencil-signed, dated and numbered “52/60” 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).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

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170. Richard Johnson (American/New Orleans, b. 1942), “H.A. Hoop”, 1986, silkscreen, pencil-signed lower right, numbered “70/450” lower left, from CAC Collectors Club, sheet 15 in. x 30 in., unframed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

172. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Standing Female Nude”, 2000, monotype, pencil-signed and dated lower margin, 16 1/2 in. x 25 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

173. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Nude Female Torso”, 1997, monotype, pencil-signed and dated lower margin, 16 5/8 in. x 25 in., unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

174. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Bouquet of Flowers”, 2003, monotype, pencil-signed, dated and “Atelier Frances Swigart, Inc.” blind stamp lower right, unframed. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

175. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “’La Danse’ with Flowers”, lithograph, unsigned, 11 5/8 in. x 11 5/8 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

176. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Music of the Baroque”, 1990/93, offset lithograph poster, pencil-signed and dated “93” lower right, signed and dated in plate. sheet 33 in. x 24 in., unframed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

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178. Victor Skrebneski (American/Chicago, 1929-2020), “Mark and Odile”, 1987, gelatin silver print, signed and dated lower right, numbered “1/12” lower left, for Lampo Zippers, 18 7/8 in. x 22 15/16 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 29 3/4 in. x 32 3/4 in. x 1 1/4 in.

177. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Untitled”, 1999, gelatin silver print, pencil-signed and dated on mat, label with artist, title and inscribed “ltd. Ed. 550” on backing board, sheet 25 3/4 in. x 18 1/2 in., framed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 34 5/8 in. x 26 7/8 in. x 1 in.

179. American School, 20th c., “Classical Bust”, enhanced photograph, unsigned, 14 in. x 11 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 16 7/8 in. x 13 7/8 in. x 1 7/8 in.

180. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Nude Lying on Bed”, 1994, gelatin silver print, signed and dated lower right, 4 3/8 in. x 9 3/8 in., framed. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

Ext. Frame: 11 3/8 in. x 9 1/4 in. x 7/8 in.

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181. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Chicago FiFi”, gelatin silver print, unsigned, handwritten label with artist and title on hanging wire, sheet 10 in. x 7 7/8 in., framed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 25 1/4 in. x 21 1/4 in. x 1 in.

182. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “On Bayou St. John”, gelatin silver print, unsigned, label with artist, title and “Ltd. Ed. 450” on backing paper, sheet 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).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 19 in. x 16 in. x 1 5/8 in.

183. Peter Woloszynski (British, b. 1951), “Cedar Hill, Carrollton, MS”, 1996, c-print on Fujichrome paper, unsigned, label with artist, title and date on backing board, sheet 11 in. x 14 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 16 3/4 in. x 16 1/4 in. x 1 1/4 in.

184. Peter Woloszynski (British, b. 1951), “Kentwell Hall, Suffolk, England”, 1993, c-print on Fujichrome paper, unsigned, 9 7/8 in. x 9 3/4 in., framed without glass. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 16 3/4 in. x 16 1/4 in. x 1 1/4 in.

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185. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Studio Still Life”, 1994, liquid emulsion gelatin silver print on linen, pencil-signed and dated lower left, label with artist, title and “Limited Edition 400” on backing paper, sheet 17 in. x 19 5/8 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 22 3/8 in. x 24 1/4 in. x 1 3/4 in.

186. Peter Woloszynski (British, b. 1951), “Randolph Martz House, Charleston, S.C.”, 1993, c-print of Fujichrome paper, unsigned, label with artist, title and date on backing paper, 11 in. x 14 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 16 3/4 in. x 16 1/4 in. x 1 1/4 in.

187. Vera “Veruschka” Lehndorff (Russian/German, b. 1939) & Holger Trulzsch (German, b. 1939), “Oxydationen”, 1978/79, 12 gelatin silver photographs, each pencil-signed, titled and dated lower margin, “Holger Trulzsch” artist stamp and inscribed “artist print 79” en verso, signed and numbered “11/29” on title sheet, each 12 in. x 15 7/8 in., in original hard cover folio with information sheets. (12 pcs.)[$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Prints in overall good condition and folio in overall poor condition.

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188. Josephine Sacabo (American/ Texas, b. 1944), “Paris Window”, gelatin silver print, pencil-signed and titled on mat board, 17 1/2 in. x 12 7/8 in., unframed. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

189. Josephine Sacabo (American/Texas, b. 1944), “Mario Villa”, gelatin silver print, signed and titled en verso, 9 7/8 in. x 7 7/8 in., unframed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

190. Josephine Sacabo (American/Texas, b. 1944), “Portraits of a Woman”, 7 gelatin silver prints, each signed on mat, 11 7/8 in. x 13 7/8 in. to 13 7/8 in. x 11 7/8 in., matted. (7 pcs.). [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair to poor condition.

191. American School, 1982, “Lady on Porch”, gelatin silver print mounted to board, pencil-signed “M. Quenet” and dated on mat, 11 in. x 14 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 16 in. x 19 in. x 7/8 in.

192. Peter Woloszynski (British, b. 1951), “Kentwell Hall, Suffolk, England”, 1993, c-print on Fujichrome paper, unsigned, label with artist, title and date on backing board, 9 7/8 in. x 9 3/4 in., framed. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 16 3/4 in. x 16 1/4 in. x 1 1/4 in.

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193. American School, 20th c., “Two Figures Embracing”, gelatin silver print, unsigned, sheet 10 in. x 7 7/8 in., framed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

Ext. Frame: 24 1/4 in. x 20 5/8 in. x 1 3/4 in.

194. Josephine Sacabo (American/Texas, b. 1944), “Female Nude on a Mario Villa Designed Steel Grotto Chair”, gelatin silver print, signed lower right, sheet 11 in. x 14 in., unframed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall poor condition.

195. Josephine Sacabo (American/ Texas, b. 1944), “Portrait of Mario Villa”, gelatin silver print, signed lower right, sheet 10 in. x 8 in., unframed. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

196. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glazed Pottery Figure of a Cloaked Woman, 1978, reverse hem signed and dated “M VILLA 78”, h. 15 1/4 in., w. 6 in., d. 3 1/2 in [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

197. Two Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Painted Pottery Figures, late 1970s/early 1980s, signed “M Villa” or “VILLA”, h. 12 1/2 in. and 13 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

198. Two Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glazed Pottery Figures, late 1970s/early 1980s, glazed figure signed and dated “M / VILLA / ‘78”, polychrome figure unmarked, h. 16 in. and 16 3/8 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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199. Contemporary Polychrome Ceramic Vase, late 20th c., modeled as an Egyptian figural cup, h. 20 1/2 in., w. 16 1/4 in., d. 18 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

200. Contemporary Polychrome Ceramic Vase, depicting Saints Cosmas and Damianus, edition 2/10, h. 14 1/2 in., dia. 6 1/4 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

202. 2 Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glazed Figural Candlesticks, signed “Villa” modeled as a draped male, NOTE: together with two broken candlesticks, see all images. h. 16 3/4 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

201. Four Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glazed Plater Figural Candlesticks, signed “Villa”, modeled as a draped male, h. 16 3/4 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

203. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glazed and Bisque Pottery Figure, 1981, signed “VILLA” and dated, h. 14 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

204. Four Alabaster Table Objects, incl. bust of Nefertiti, h. 4 ½ in.; sphinx, l. 5 3/4 in., tazza, h. 2 3/4 in., dia. 4 3/4 in.; and vase, h. 6 1/2 in.; together with onyx vase, h. 9 in. (5 pcs.) [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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205. Paris Polychrome and Gilt Porcelain Covered Apothecary Jar, 19th c., painted with foliage and “Styrax”, h. 10 in., dia. 4 1/2 in [$75/125] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

206. Eighteen Wedgwood Leaf-Form Salad Plates, 20th c., marked “Wedgewood of Etruria & Barlaton”, dial 8 in.; together with serving plate marked “Champagne et Provence”, 10 in. x 11 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

207. Group of Architectural and Decorative Wood Fragments, painted and/or gilt, 3 pieces form partial dome, largest l. 49 in. (7 pcs.) [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

209. Three Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Lamp Bases, pair with spikes, one with foliage, h. 21 1/4 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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208. Architectural Painted Wood Column, no capital or base, gray, h. 102 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

210. Pair of Fossils, two halves of a branch, l. 3 1/4 in. [$10/15] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

211. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Lamp Standard, signed “Villa 95”, patinated cast-composite, h. 10 1/2 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

212. Polychrome and Giltwood Architectural Element, 19th c., h. 14 in., w. 46 in., d. 5 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

213. Resin Female Arm, 20th c., l. 29 in. [$20/30] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

214. Two Carved Giltwood Architectural Elements, 19th c., block front, reserves carved with foliate design, h. 13 1/2 in., w. 73 in., d. 15 1/4 in. and h. 15 1/2 in., w. 73 in., d. 17 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

215. Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Female Saint, 19th c., metal crown, h. 21 1/2 in., w. 81/2 in., d. 6 1/2 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

216. Cast Stone Frieze of Classical Figures, figures carrying a bull, pig, lamb and ducks, h. 15 in., w. 18 1/2 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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217. Carved Marble Torso of a Lady, on integral plinth base, h. 28 in., w. 15 in., d. 8 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

18. Pair of Antique Architectural Giltwood Pilasters, with acanthus scrolls and rosettes, h. 53 in., w. 6 in., d. 2 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

219. Large Decorative Carved Wood Shell, white paint, h. 6 in., w. 28 in., d. 24 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

221. Antique Giltwood Wing, l. 34 in., w. 18 in., d. 2 3/4 in. [$75/125] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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220. Three Mario Villa Metal Wings, h. 32 in., w. 16 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

222. Pair of Architectural Carved Wood Elements, form a circle opening, tallest h. 29 in., w. 19 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, © 2022 Tina Freeman Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

223. Pair of Silver and Giltwood Architectural Elements, 19th c., cloud and lightning bold design, larger h. 6 in., w. 37 1/2 in. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

224. Antique Copper Clad Door, with beveled glass, h. 84 in., w. 33 1/2 in., d. 2 1/4 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

225. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Painted Metal Candlestick, painted sheet metal putti, tripod base, h. 15 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

226. Group of Fourteen Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 19532021) Painted Armorial Shields, oil paint on card stock, four 13 1/2 in. x 9 3/4 in., five 14 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in., and five 23 3/4 in. x 14 1/4 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

227. Two Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Metal and Glass Christmas Tree Sculptures, wire cone, hung with glass and metal elements, h. 36 in., dia. 12 in. Note: losses. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

228. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Metal Wall Decoration’, patinated sheet metal in the form of oak leaves, h. 19 in., w. 25 in. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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229. Group of Painted and Carved Spikey Fruit, largest l. 9 1/2 in. (4 pcs.) [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

230. Small Metal Palm Frond, Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021), h. 10 in.; together with patinated metal floral element, h. 12 in. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

231. This item has been removed from the sale.

No further information is available.

232. Seven 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).

234. Metal Clad Repousse Wall Panel, h. 32 in., w. 11 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

233. Monumental Carved Giltwood Frame, 19th c., includes stretcher, h. 83 in., w. 119 in., opening 71 in. x 108 in. [$700/1000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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235. Carved and Painted Wood Corinthian Column, fluted shaft, plinth base, h. 36 1/2 in., base 6 in. x 6 in. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

237. Carved and Polychrome Santo Figure, 19th c., h. 27 1/2 in., w. 9 1/2 in., d. 9 1/2 in.

Note: Lacking hands. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

236. Grand Tour-Style Faux Bone Photo Album, 20th c., covers with reserves of Italian monuments, with 15 empty leaves, h. 8 in., w. 12 in. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

238. Carved Wood Figure of an Angel Playing the Accordion, cloud-form base, h. 12 1/4 in. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

239. Pair of Neoclassical-Style Cast Iron Colonnade-Form Bookends, h. 4 5/8 in., w. 7 1/4 in., d. 1 3/4 in [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

240. Italian Giltwood and Painted Bracket, foliate design, h. 14 1/2 in., w. 18 1/4 in., d. 8 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

241. Continental Silvered and Giltwood Figure, holding scales of justice, h. 18 3/4 in., w. 14 in., d. 7 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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242. Antique Santo Cage Doll, polychrome paint, articulated arms, with silk metallic thread robe, h. 39 1/2 in., w. 19 in., d. 11 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

243. Large Carved Wood and Plaster Santo Figure, 19th c., h. 44 in., w. 27 in., d. 20 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

244. Pair of Giltwood Wall-Mounted Candleholders, sun-ray form, single candle nozzle, h. 14 in., w. 8 in. d. 4 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

246. Carved Wood Figure of an Angel, articulating arms, h. 8 3/4 in., w. 10 1/2 in. [$40/60] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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245. Four Antique Carved and Painted Wood Heads, 3 bearded, tallest h. 7 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

247. Carved Hardwood Figure, carved as a man cradling face in hands, h. 3 1/2 in., w. 3 3/4 in. [$40/60] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

249. French Bronze Candlestick Lamp, shaft encircled with rope, h. 20 in., dia. 4 1/2 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

248. Carved Wood Animal Foot, remnant paint, |h. 8 1/2 in., w. 5 1/4 in., d. 7 1/2 in. [$40/60] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

250. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Crucifix, lacking arm and leg, h.

40 in., w. 22 in., d. 4 1/2 in. [$30/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

252. Continental Carved Wood Drum Form Stool, h. 17 1/2 in., d. 19 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

251. Nineteen Pieces of Red Coral, most with some carved decoration, few carved into animals, a skull, tallest h. 7 1/2 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

253. Pair of Continental Patinated Bronze Figures of Angels, tallest h. 11 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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254. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Female Saint, standing on cherub-carved base, h. 30 in.; [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

255. Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Seated Pensive Saint, 19th c., h. 20 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

257. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a European Gentleman, in velvet cloak, glass eyes, wood base, h. 16 1/4 in. Note: lacking arms. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

256. Four Decorative Column Capitals, one wood, one marble, one stone and one plaster, tallest h. 7 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

258. Carved Wood Figure of a Sheep, h. 9 1/4 in., w. 12 in., d. 4 1/4 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

259. Carved and Painted Wood Cage Doll Figure, 20th c., articulated arms, h. 24 in., dia. 7 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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260. Antique Carved and Polychrome Figure of St. George Slaying a Demon, depicted with o ne foot on the demon, h. 21 in., w. 10 1/2 in., d. 6 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

261. Carved and Painted Wood Figure of Moses, early 20th c., h. 25 in., w. 10 in., d. 10 1/2 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

262. Large Antique Pained Papier Mache Ecclesiastical Figure, breast with reliquary niche, wood plinth base, h. 50 in., w. 26 in., d. 18 in. [$250/350] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

263. Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Female Saint Standing on an Orb, wearing ecclesiastical robes, h. 38 in., w. 15 in., d. 9 in [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

264. Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Priest, 19th c., h. 42 1/2 in., w. 18 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).

265. Carved and Painted Wood Cage Doll, 19th c., glass eyes, articulated arms, h. 22 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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266. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Figure of Christ, glass eyes, h. 29 in., w. 11 1/2 in., d. 7 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

267. Two Decorative Obelisks, one wood and brass, other patinated metal, taller h. 15 1/2 in. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

268. Pair of Italian Carved and Silvered Wood Putti, opposing figures, rocaille base, h. 17 in., w. 11 in., d. 7 in. Note: hole on top of head. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

269. Four Continental Relief Plaques, 20th c., two terracotta, two plaster, largest 11 3/4 in. x 11 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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270. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Saint, with pock marks, dressed in silk robe, h. 29 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

271. Three Antique Carved and Polychrome Crucifixes, various styles, tallest h. 18 1/2 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

272. Eight Antique Metal Santos Figures, Crowns and Halos, largest dia. 10 in.; together with crown of thorns, dia. 8 1/2 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

273. Pair of Carved Wood Wings, h. 14 3/4 in., w. 9 1/2 in., d. 1 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

274. Eleven Antique Carved and Painted Wood Santos Figures, tallest h. 14 1/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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275. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021), “Head”, 1991, bronze, signed “VILLA”, h. 3 3/4 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

276. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Saint, articulated, glass eyes, silk clothing, real hair, h. 29 1/2 in. Note: lacking one arm. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

277. Eight Antique Grand Tour-Style Bronzes, incl. Warwick vase, the Dying Gaul, pair of wrestlers, and others, largest h. 5 1/4 in., w. 8 in., d. 5 1/2 in. [$250/350] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

278. Seven Antique Carved and Painted Wood Santos Fragments, incl. pair of legs (h. 20 in.); pair of feet; three hands; and two crowns [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

279. Four Antique Carved and Painted Wood Santos Figures, 3 with articulating limbs and glass eyes, tallest h. 18 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

280. Antique Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Soldier, h. 29 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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281. Antique Carved and Painted Figure of a Monk, glass eyes, h. 26 in.; Note: Lacking hands. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

282. Decorative Patinated Metal Bust Fragment, after the Antique, painted metal base, h. 15 in., w. 7 in., d. 7 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

284. Two Carved Painted and Giltwood Architectural Fragments, 19th c., h. 54 in., w. 10 in., d. 4 in. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

283. Antique Carved and Polychrome Cloud Orb, blue sphere with stars, surmounted by clouds, h. 19 in., w. 13 in., d. 12 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

286. Four Continental Giltwood Putti, incl. one pair, tallest h. 13 in., w. 12 in., d. 4 in. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

285. Large Carved Gilt/Silver Gilt Wood Trophee, early 20th c., Roman armor, flanked by banners, h. 51 in., w. 15 1/2 in., d. 3 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

287. Pair of Antique Carved Giltwood and Red Painted Foo Dog Architectural Elements, for placement in a corner, h. 7 1/2 in., w. 6 in., d. 6 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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288. Three Continental Carved Brackets, largest h. 15 in., w. 12 in., d. 8 3/4 in.; together with giltwood fragment. (4 pcs.) [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

290. Three Carved Gilt and Silvered Frames, silver 16 1/2 in. x 18 3/4 in.; opening 8 in. x 10 in.; paint and gilt 16 3/4 in. x 22 in., opening 12 in. x 17 1/4 in.; other a door panel, 17 3/4 in. x 22 in., opening 13 3/8 in. x 18 1/2 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

292. Continental Plaster and Gris Peinte Architectural Panel, fitted in wood frame, h. 20 1/2 in., w. 46 1/2 in., d. 1 1/2 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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289. Continental Carved Wood Fragment of Christ on the Cross, 18th c., lacking arms and lower legs, h. 27 in., w. 7 in., d. 5 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

291. Large Antique Carved and Polychromed Santos Figure, articulated, glass eyes, detached feet, lacking arms, nose repaired, h. 58 in., w. 13 1/2 in., d. 9 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

293. Large African Ceramic Vessel, black brown ceramic, with splashes of green glaze, four loop handles, h. 16 in., dia. 28 1/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

294. Large Continental Painted Wood and Plaster Figure, 19th c., partial base, h. 53 in., w. 23 1/2 in., d. 12 in. Condition: note losses [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

295. Large Carved Wood Mortar, made from a single log, heavily weathered, h. 31 1/2 in., dia. 26 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

296. Large Antique Continental Carved Window Valence, probably beechwood, central bust, flanked by gadrooned and scrolled sides, h. 25 in., w. 74 in., d. 17 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

297. Continental Giltwood Starburst Mirror Backing, dia.

45 in., empty reserve dia. 7 5/8 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

298. Two Decorative Carved Wood Musical Trophies, taller h. 43 in. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

299. Decorative “Napoleon” Marble Tile, inlaid “N” and wreath, h. 11 3/4 in., w. 11 3/4 in. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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300. Two Delft Painted Tiles, 5 1/4 in. x 5 1/4 in. [$20/30] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

301. Continental Patinated Bronze Wall Decoration, palm frond, ending in a bow, l. 23 in. [$75/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

302. Seventeen Antique Carved and Polychrome Santos Figures, some with metal wigs, tallest h. 12 1/4 in. [$250/350] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

303. Three English Painted Lead Figures of Mounted Arab Warriors, each soldier with one articulating arm, h. 3 in., w. 3 1/4 in. [$40/60] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

305. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Table Lamp, unsigned, beaded shade, h. 26 in., dia. 5 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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304. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Table Lamp, patinated plaster, signed “Villa/97”, h. (with socket) 22 in. [$75/150] 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) Table Lamp, glazed plaster, cut glass, metal base, unsigned, h. 28 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

307. Contemporary Wrought Iron Four-Light Hall Lantern, possibly Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 19532021), cage form, with applied birds and foliage, not electrified, h. 25 in., dia. 15 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

308. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/ New Orleans, 1953-2021) Floor Lamp Base, mixed metal, adjustable arm, on wheels, extended h. 60 in. [$700/1000] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

310. Large Antique Continental Carved and Parcel Gilt Candlestick, tripartite base, now electrified, h. (incl. socket) 48 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

309. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Brass Sconce, unsigned, h. 23 1/2 in. [$100/150] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

311. Pair of English-Style Patinated Metal Lanterns, late 20th c., bail handle, hinged door, h. 26 in., w. 9 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).

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312. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Turquoise and Black Glass Beaded Necklace, amber cameo pendant, gold-tone hardware, l. 18 1/2 in.; with original Mario Villa box [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

313. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Baroque Pearl and Tiger’s Eye Beaded Necklace, coin and rock crystal pendants, toggle clasp, l. 24 3/4 in. [$200/300]

314. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Beaded Necklace, freshwater pearl and polished stone beads, orange glass cameo pendant, l. 22 in.; with original Mario Villa box [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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315. .Pair of Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Freshwater Pearl and Glass Cameo Earrings, silver-tone metal hardware, clip-on backs, l. 1 3/4 in.; with original Mario Villa box [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

316. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Double-Strand Necklace, freshwater pearl, glass and gemstone beads, gold-tone frog pendant, toggle clasp, l. 22 1/2 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

318. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Baroque Freshwater Pearl Necklace, crystal encrusted bird pendant, l. 16 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

317. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Turquoise Beaded Necklace, central turquoise and crystal starburst pendant, l. 26 1/2 in.; with original Mario Villa box [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

319. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Turquoise and Coral Beaded Necklace, toggle clasp, l. 18 1/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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320. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Green Beaded Necklace, central gemstone pendants with crystal embellished bezel, l. 17 1/2 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

322. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Amber Glass and Mother-of-Pearl Mosaic Bead Necklace, toggle clasp, l. 18 1/4 in.; together with bangle bracelet (2 pcs.) [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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321. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Amethyst and Turquoise Beaded Necklace, toggle clasp, l. 25 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

323. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Rock Crystal Beaded Necklace, silver-tone metal spacer beads, pearl embellished toggle clasp, l. 19 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

325. Pair of Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Mother-of-Pearl Cameo Earrings, l. 1 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

324. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Amber and Rock Crystal Beaded Necklace, bas-relief portrait medallion silver-tone pendant, l. 19 3/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

326. Pair of Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glass “Swallow” Earrings, l. 1 1/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

327. Pair of Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Glass “Pegasus” Earrings, l. 1 1/2 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

328. Pair of Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Freshwater Pearl and Rock Crystal Earrings, gold-tone hardware, l. 3 1/2 in.; with original Mario Villa box [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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329. Pair of Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Silver “Pegasus” Dangle Earrings, emerald cut citrine pendants, l. 2 in.; with original Mario Villa box [$200/300] 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) Pink Coral, Pearl and Jade Beaded Necklace, l. 16 1/2 in. [$200/300] 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) Freshwater Pearl and Red Coral Beaded Necklace, with glass beads and red coral fish pendant, l. 21 in.; with original Mario Villa box [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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332. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Triple Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace, cut crystal pendant, gemstone embellished clasp, l. 18 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

333. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Rock Crystal and Cut Glass Beaded “Pegasus” Necklace, gold-tone metal and cut glass Pegasus pendant, l. 22 in. [$200/300] 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) Turquoise Beaded Necklace, mounted with four turquoise pendants with crystal bezels, l.

17 in. [$200/300] 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) Turquoise Beaded Necklace, tear drop pendant mounted with numerous turquoise and crystals, l. 17 3/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

336. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2022) Black Alligator Clutch Handbag, flap opening, h. 4 in., w. 8 in., d. 2 1/4 in.; together with Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2022) red alligator coin purse, zipper closure, h. 4 in., w. 6 1/2 in., d. 2 3/4 in. (2 pcs.) [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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337. Lalique Crystal Annual Plate, 1974, vine motif, dia. 8 3/4 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

338. Five Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Painted Glass Panels, incl. “Portrait of a Man”, oil on glass, signed and illegibly inscribed, h. 13 1/2 in., w. 9 3/8 in.; “Portrait”, oil on glass, signed and inscribed “31”, h. 10 in., w. 8 in.; “Portrait of a Woman”, oil on glass, h. 10 in., w. 8 in. ; “Blossoming Trees”, oil on glass, h. 8 in., w. 10 in.; and “Dragonfly”, oil and gold leaf on glass, h. 6 in., w. 6 in. [$500/700] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

339. Four Assembled Glass Sculptures, incl. hand on pedestal, h. 12 1/4 in.; orb on hand on footed base, h. 6 in.; face on gourd, h. 13 3/4 in.; and fragment on base, h. 6 1/4 in. [$100/200] 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) Glass Sculpture, unsigned, cast glass, depicting a fragment of a face, h. 17 1/2 in., w. 12 1/2 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).

341. Two Cast Stone Garden Seats, one with diaper pattern seat and scrolled base, h. 19 1/2 in., w. 18 in., d. 1 in.; other with shaped seat, scrolled standard, plinth base, h. 20 in., w. 18 in., d. 11 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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342. Pair of Bronze Frogs, both unsigned, h. 3 in., w. 5 in., d. 6 1/2 in. and h. 2 in., w. 3 in., d. 3 1/4 in. [$25/50] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

344. Patinated Bronze Figure of a Man, unsigned, h. 21 in., w. 2 3/4 in., d. 2 3/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall good condition.

343. Italian Plaster Bust of Emperor Julius Caesar, titled “G. Cesare” on selfbase, h. 23 in., w. 15 in., d. 6 1/2 in. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

345. Patinated Bronze Bust of a Man, unsigned, h. 21 in., w. 13 1/2 in., d 11 1/2 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

Condition: Overall fair condition.

346. Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/New Orleans, 1953-2021) Patinated Metal Mirror Frame, draped swag decoration, h. 38 1/2 in., w. 25 1/4 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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347. Antique Louis XV-Style Giltwood Trumeau Mirror, maiden and gentleman reserve, serpentine beveled mirror plate, rocaille decoration, h. 95 in., w. 33 1/2 in.

Condition: Losses to gilt surface. [$1000/1500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

348. Neoclassical-Style Giltwood Oval Mirror, surmounted by an urn and foliate crest with winding floral scrolls, beaded surround, foliate pendant, h. 43 in., w. 20 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

349. Antique Venetian Glass Cartouche Mirror, sculptural foliate and floral crest, beaded surround, etched glass, h. 24 in., w. 16 in.

Condition: Poor, loose and missing components. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

350. Chinese-Style Blue and White Porcelain Garden Seat, drum form, pierced cash top and sides, body with small bosses and phoenix and foliage decoration, h. 18 1/2 in. [$75/125] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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351. Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase, 20th c., stylized handles, decorated with a peacock, ducks and other birds amid flowers and rocks, h. 16 3/4 in. [$75/125] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

352. Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Rattle Vessel, probably Maya, pear-form body painted with stylized bands and figures, pierced and splayed stem foot with rattle, h. 12 3/4 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

353. Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Vessel, probably Maya, cylindrical body painted with zoomorphic figures, h. 8 3/4 in., dia. 5 1/2 in. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

354. Eleven Pre-Columbian Fragments, body, 2 heads, and others. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

356. Two Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Figures, probably Mezcala, h. 5 in. and 6 1/2 in. [$400/600] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

355. Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessel or Whistling Jar, one handle, bird form finial, incised and painted geometric designs, h. 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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357. Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figure of Woman Holding a Jug, possibly Maya, h. 5 3/4 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

359. Two Pre-Columbian or Indigenous Americas Bichrome Painted Pottery Bowls, incl. larger with molded facial features and geometric motifs, h.

4 5/8 in., w. 10 1/8 in., d. 9 in.; and smaller, h. 2 5/8 in., dia. 9 3/4 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

361. Four Pre-Columbian Cylindrical Vessels, Maya, incl. 2 codex-style vases, h. 5 3/8 in. and 3 1/4 in.; one painted with geometric designs, h. 4 5/8 in.; and one with figural decoration, h. 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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358. Pre-Columbian Figural Vessel, modeled as a woman with raised abdomen, possibly giving birth, her head with hollowed vessel, h. 6 1/4 in., w. 3 1/2 in., d. 4 1/2 in. [$300/500] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

360. Double Handled Moss Green Footed Pottery Vessel, h. 9 1/2 in. Note: Restoration[$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

362. Pre-Columbian Double Handled Pottery Vessel, applied figural decoration, h. 4 1/4 in., w. 7 1/2 in., d. 5 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

363. Pre-Columbian Terracotta Seated Figure of a Mother and Child, with prominent nose and ears, incised and painted decoration, h. 12 1/2 in. Note: Mother lacking proper right arm and child lacking head[$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

364. Pre-Columbian or Indigenous Americas Pottery Effigy Bowl, relief molded with a frog, h. 4 1/2 in., w. 6 in., d. 5 1/2 in. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

365. Pre-Columbian Terracotta Pottery Bowl, with faces in relief, h. 2 3/4 in., dia. 5 1/4 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

366. Two Pre-Columbian Painted Bowls, Maya, painted with geometric and figural designs, h. 4 5/8 in. and 2 5/8 in. [$200/300] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

367. Pre-Columbian Pottery Jar, incised and applied decoration, h. 2 3/4 in., w. 5 1/2 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

368. .Pre-Columbian Terracotta Bowl, painted with red geometric designs, dia. 8 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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369. Pre-Columbian Animal Form Ceramic Jar, Olmec, open mouth, incised geometric decoration, h. 6 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

371. Two Pre-Columbian or Indigenous Americas Painted Pottery Bowls, larger h. 5 1/4 in., dia. 11 in.; smaller h. 3 1/8 in., dia. 7 1/2 in. [$200/400] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

370. Pre-Columbian Terracotta Fanged Head Figure, h. 6 in., w. 5 1/4 in., d. 3 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

372. Pre-Columbian Tripod Bowl, well with incised bands and slashes, tapering bulbous feet, h. 4 in., w. 10 1/8 in. [$150/250] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

373. Small Pre-Columbian Vessel, Maya, painted geometric design, h. 1 1/2 in., dia. 2 1/2 in. [$50/75] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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374. Pre-Columbian Double Handle Vessel, h. 5 in., dia. 6 in. [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

375. African Carved and Painted Wood Figural Divination Bowl with Lid, Yoruba, painted and incised decoration, modeled as a seated female, h. 21 [$100/200] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

376. Five African Figural Brass Goldweights Mounted on Skewers, modeled as warriors, h. 2 3/4 in.; h. (incl. skewer) 18 1/4 in. [$50/100] Provenance: Estate of Highly Acclaimed New Orleans Artist, Furniture Maker, Designer, and Collector Mario Villa (1953-2021).

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UPCOMING AUCTION SCHEDULE August 10 & 11, 2022 UNRESERVED @ Neal Auction, Featuring items from the Estate of Chris Owens Online-only September 9 & 10, 2022 Premier Collections: Art & Interiors Auction October 12 & 13, 2022 UNRESERVED @ Neal Auction Online-only November 18 & 19, 2022 Louisiana Purchase Auction™ December 8, 2022 Mid-Century, Modern and Contempory Art & Design February 3 & 4, 2023 Premier Collections: Art & Interiors Auction

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AUGUST 10, 2022 ESTATE OF LEGENDARY

NEW ORLEANS PERFORMER

CHRIS OWENS Neal Auction Company is pleased to present items from the Estate of Chris Owens.

Known by New Orleanians as the “Queen of the Vieux Carré,” iconic performer and entrepreneur Chris Owens passed away on April 5, 2022, at the age of 89. Beloved by both locals and tourists, Owens entertained thousands at her Bourbon Street club for more than six decades. Owens reigned each year as queen of the French Quarter Easter Parade, where swaths of fans gathered to view the celebrated performer’s fabulous custom-made Easter costumes, overflowing with floral embellishment. Along with her energetic singing and dancing, Owens’ timeless glamour and extravagant signature costumes established her as an unparalleled New Orleans entertainer.

On August 10, 2022, Neal Auction Company will offer an exclusive collection of costumes, hats, paintings, photography, furniture, decorative objects, and more from the Estate of Chris Owens in our UNRESERVED @Neal Auction Online-Only Auction.

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