Louisiana Purchase Auction, November 17th & 18th Highlights

Neal Auction Company Louisiana Purchase Auction November 17 & 18, 2012

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1. Jean-Joseph Vaudechamp (French, 1790-1866, New Orleans, 1831-1839), “Portrait of Catherine Fournier,” 1828, o/c, sd., 28 3/4 x 23 3/4 in.

2. Jean Georges Vibert (French, 1840-1902), “Portrait of a Cardinal,” o/p, sd., 17 3/4 x 14 1/2 in.

3. James Guy Evans (act. New Orleans 1835-1860), “Steam Ship McKim with 500 Mississippi Volunteers, August 1846,” o/c, sd., 30 x 48 1/2 in.

4. John Antrobus (American, 1831-1907, New Orleans 1859-60), “Early Morning on the Bayou,” o/c, sd., 13 x 9 in.

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5. Guillaume de l’Isle (1675-1726), “Carte de la Louisiane et du Cours du Mississipi Dressee..,” 1718, Paris,

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6. Eighteen-Star American National Flag Commemorating Louisiana’s Statehood, c. 1812-1816.

7. Achille Perelli (Italy/New Orleans, 1822-1891), “Nature Morte: Red Snapper,” w/c, sd., sight 28 x 17 in.

8. Rudolph T. Lux (Germany/New Orleans, c. 18151868), Nathaniel P. Banks Porcelain Cup and Saucer, 1863.

9. William Aiken Walker (American/South Carolina, 1838-1921), “Cabin Scene with Cotton Pickers,” o/b, sd., 9 x 12 in.

10. William Tolliver (American/Louisiana, 1951-2000),

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“The Harmonica Player,” pastel, sd., sight 27 3/4 x 35 1/2 in.

11. Jacques Guillaume Lucien Amans (French, 18011888, New Orleans, 1836-1888), “Portrait of a Creole Woman,” o/c, sd., 36 x 28 in.

12. Robert Brammer (Irish/American, 1811-1853, active New Orleans 1842-1853), “Mississippi River View,” o/c on board, 22 x 26 in.

13. Wayman Adams (American/New Orleans, 18831959), “Mother and Children,” o/p, sd., 8 x 8 1/2 in.

14. Joseph Rusling Meeker (American/Louisiana, 1827-1889), “Bayou at Twilight,” 1886, o/c on board, sd., 22 x 29 1/2 in.

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Ellsworth Woodward (New Orleans, 1861-1939), “View of Holy Name from Audubon Park,” o/c, sd. lower left, 34 1/2 x 60 in. Prov.: Acq. from artist; thence by descent in a New Orleans family.

Featuring: 18th and 19th c. American, French and English antiques, Southern paintings, historical material and decorative arts especially consigned by discerning collectors, estates and institutions, including: Important Portraits Descended in the Family of Louisiana Governor Andre Bienvenu Roman (1795-1866) Property from the Succession of Molly F. Reily, New Orleans Property from the Succession of Harry T. Howard III, New Orleans The Imagination Collection of the Hotel Inter-Continental New Orleans Additional Property from the Barrow/Brandon/Bedgood House at Greenwood Plantation, Pinckneyville, MS Property from the Estate of James P. Raymond (1931-2011), New Orleans Property from the Estate of Judith Gic Shelton (1947-2011), New Orleans Works on Paper from the Collection of a South Louisiana Lady A New Orleans Gentleman’s Collection of 20th c. Paintings A Collection of Tribal Art from Africa, Oceana, Asia and the Americas Exhibition beginning Monday, November 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Evening Preview Reception, Thursday, November 15, 5 to 7 p.m.

AUCTION SCHEDULE Saturday, November 17, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine Street Sunday, November 18, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street

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1. John P. Weimar (active 1850s) after Houdon, “Bust of George Washington,” 1852, bronze, 23 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.

2. Helen Maria Turner (American/Louisiana, 1858-1958), “Portrait of a Young Woman, New Orleans,” o/c, 40 1/2 x 30 1/4 in. Prov.: Estate of Dr. James M. Todd, Jr., New Orleans.

3. Newcomb Art Pottery Vase, 1921, dec. by Anna Frances Simpson, h. 6 3/4 in.

4. John McCrady (American, 1911-1968), “Along the Mississippi,” pencil, 9 3/4 x 13 1/4 in.

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5. Regency Sheffield Plate Epergne, early 19th c., h. 13 1/4 in. Prov.: Longwood Plantation, Baton Rouge, LA.

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6. John William Hill (American, 1812-1879) & Benjamin Franklin Smith (American, 1830-1927), “New Orleans from St. Patrick’s Church 1852,” litho., image 23 1/2 x 40 1/4 in.

10. Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988), “Quan Quan Duck with Dock and Boat,” c. 1945-50, o/p, sd. “Clemence,” sight 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. Prov.: Estate of Leo Gold.

7. Shearwater Pottery Plate, c. 1950, dec. by Walter Anderson, dia. 10 1/2 in.

11. American Federal Fruitwood Chest of Drawers, early 19th c., h. 40 1/2 in.

8. Summit “Satchmo” Brass Art Nouveau Trumpet, by Jason Harrelson, engraved “Satchmo.”

12. American Carved Mahogany Convertable Desk and Chair, c. 1854, attr. Stephen Hedges, NY, h. 29 1/4 in.

9. Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 18881986), “Two Quan Quan Ducks,” c. 1945-50, o/p, sd. “Clemence,” sight 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.

Prov.: Estate of Leo Gold, Alexandria, LA.

13. American Carved Walnut and Burl Walnut Library Table, c. 1873, attr. Pottier & Stymus, made for The Locusts Estate, Straatsburg, NY, h. 30 in.

William Henry Buck (Norway/New Orleans, 1840-1888, active New Orleans, 1869-1888), “Three Cabins Along Shoreline,” o/c, sd. lower right, 18 x 30 in. Prov.: Bocage Plantation Collection; to Harry T. Howard III, New Orleans.

John James Audubon (American, 17851851), The Birds of America, first ed., NY & Phila.: Audubon & J.B.Chevalier, 1840-1844, 7 volumes, 500 hand-colored lithographed plates.

George III Sterling Silver Cruet Frame, Paul Storr, London, 1810, h. 9 1/4 in., w.12 3/8 in., 37.15 troy ozs.

American Classical Carved Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, c. 1830, labeled Rufus Pierce, NY, h. 87 1/2 in.

Fine Pair of American Classical Bronze-Mounted and Gilded Mahogany Pier Tables, NY, h. 36 1/4 in. (1 of 2) 5

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1. American Classical Carved, Ebonized and Gilt Pier Mirror, c. 1830, attr. Isaac L. Platt, NY, h. 55 in. Prov.: From the Collection of noted antiquarian David Stockwell.

2. Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg (French, 1838-1904), “Vue du Port d’Anvers,” 1886, o/c, sd. lower left, 23 x 36 in. Prov.: Gallerie Claude Coissard, Fr.; Estate of James P. Raymond, New Orleans.

3. Fine KPM Porcelain Plaque, sd. “Wagner” lower left, elaborate gilt frame, sight 11 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.

4. Kentucky Coin Silver Julep Cup, c. 1808-1838, Asa Blanchard, Lexington, h. 3 1/4 in., 4.95 troy ozs.

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5. George III Mahogany Sideboard, h. 36 in.

6. Large Newcomb Art Pottery High Glaze Pitcher, 1901, prob. dec. by Marie de Hoa LeBlanc, h. 14 1/2 in 7. Rare Coin Silver Fireman’s Trumpet, New Orleans or Mobile, c. 1855, h. 15 1/2 in., 17.75 troy ozs.

8. Antique Louis XVI-Style Carved Oak and Bronze Mounted Regulateur de Parquet, , h. 87 1/2 in.

9. Napoleon III Brass Inlaid, Gilt Bronze-Mounted and Ebonized Vitrine Cabinet, mid-19th c., mounted Sevres plaques throughout, h. 72 1/2 in.

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10. Affortunato Gory (Gori) (Italian/French, active 1895-1925), “Danseuse Arabe,” marble and gilt bronze, sd. on base, h. 35 1/2 in. Prov.: Estate of Judith Gic Shelton, New Orleans, LA. 11. Italian School, late 18th/early 19th c., “Allegory of Persuasion,” o/c, inscr. “Monjoy 1782” and “Suadere,” 29 1/2 x 48 3/4 in.

12. Antique Cast Iron “Fern Pattern” Garden Bench, 19th c., h. 33 1/4 in. Prov.: Longwood Plantation, Baton Rouge, LA.

John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), “Wood Ibis,” Plate 216, hand colored aquatint engraving, from The Birds of America Havell edition, sheet 37 3/4 x 25 in.

Howard Chandler Christy (American, 1872-1952), “Live Oak, New Orleans,” 1921, o/c, sd. lower right, 40 x 30 in.

Very Fine American Renaissance Carved Oak Cabinet, mid-19th c., attributed to Alexander Roux, NY, h. 100 in.

Highly Important Regency Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Ten-Light Chandelier Attributed to John Blades, c. 1820, h. 64 in. Prov.: With Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, 1st Baronet (1783-1859), Bombay; to Nestle, New York, c. 1960s; to the Reading Museum, 1971

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1. William Merritt Chase (American, 1849-1916), “Landscape with Cottage,” c. 1900, monotype, exhib. label and Sylvan Cole Gallery, NY, label en verso, sight 6 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.

2. Alexander John Drysdale (American/New Orleans, 1870-1934), “Dusk on the Louisiana Bayou,” 1909, o/b, sd. lower left, 10 1/2 x 17 in.

3. Vincenzo Vela (Italian, 1820-1891), “The Last Days of Napoleon,” 1867, patinated bronze, cast sig., date on base, Barbedienne foundry mark, h. 17 in.

4. Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cigar Humidor, c.

1936, h. 3 1/4 in., l. 9 1/2 in., 41.05 troy ozs.

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5. Pair of English Gilt Lacquered Brass and Bronze Two-Light Argand Lamps, c. 1840, Messenger and Sons, London, h. 18 3/4 in.

9. Good American Late Classical Carved Mahogany Rocking Armchair, c. 1835, Boston, h. 44 in.

6. Gorham Martelé Silver Centerpiece Bowl, c.

1905-1912, marked “Martele,” Gorham trademark, dia. 15 1/2 in., 63 troy ozs.

10. Anthony Thieme (American, 1888-1954), “Charleston Doorway,” o/c, 16 x 12 in.

8. Pair of Edwardian Polychrome Painted Knife Boxes, h. 25 in.

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7. American Aesthetic Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Center Table, late 19th c., attr. A. and H. Lejambre, Phila., h. 30 in.

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11. Newcomb Art Pottery Vase, 1918, dec. by Anna Frances Simpson, h. 10 3/4 in.

12. American Classical Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Box Sofa, early 19th c., NY, h. 33 1/4 in., w. 89 in.

Attr. to Cephas Thompson (American, 1775-1856), “James Barbour (1775-1842), with Thomas Jefferson’s First Project for Barboursville,” c. 1810, o/c, 29 x 24 in.

American House of Representatives Carved Oak Desk, c. 1856, attr. Doe Hazelton & Co., Boston, h. 36 in.

Rare Mississippi Combination Rifle/Shotgun, by Louis Hoffman, c. 1850.

Fine Confederate Cavalry Officer’s Saber, blade marked “Dufilho/N. Orleans,” etched blade with “C.S,” with scabbard.

Adrien Étienne Gaudez (French, 1845-1902), “Dancing Couple in Renaissance Dress”, late 19th/early 20th c., large rotating bronze base, h. 37 in.

Antique American Federal-Style Carved Mahogany Triple Pedestal Dining Table, with two leaves, h. 28 in.

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1. Auguste Francis Biard, “Scene on the Coast of Africa,” engraving, by C.E. Wagstaff, pub.

London, May 18, 1844, 35 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.

2. George III Sterling Silver Cake Basket, London, WS, 1792-1793, h. 10 1/2 in., 21.35 troy ozs.

3. American Classical Carved and Gilt Convex Mirror, 19th c., dia.34 in. Prov.: Longwood Plantation, Baton Rouge, LA 4. George III Sterling Silver Hot Water Urn, 17621763, Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London, later crest of the Baron, presentation inscription, h. 19 1/2 in

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5. Fine, Rare Pair of American Gilt Bronze Figural Six-Light Candelabra, c. 1840-1850, attr. Cornelius & Co., Phila., bases marked “C & Co.,” h. 26 3/4 in.

6. American Rococo Coin Silver Repoussé Presentation Pitcher, c. 1850, James Conning, wc.

Mobile 1840-1872, marked “J. CONNING,” inscr.

“F.B. King to B.F. King,” h.10 1/4 in., 22 troy ozs.

7. Fine Art Nouveau Glass and Bronze Figural Lamp, early 20th c., h. 44 in.

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8. Continental Polychrome Terra Cotta Seated Figure of an American Roustabout, attr. Bernhard Bloch (active 1871-1940), h. 50 in.

9. American Carved Rosewood Single-Door Armoire, mid-19th c., prob. Prudent Mallard, New Orleans, h. 95 1/2 in.

10. French Carved and Inlaid Marble-Top Cabinet, 19th c., of Egyptian inspiration, h. 112 1/4 in.

11. Empire-Style Patinated and Dore Bronze Gueridon, intricate micro mosaic top, h. 32 in.

William Aiken Walker (American/South Carolina, 18381921), “Charleston Vegetable Seller,” and “Cotton Picker with Basket on his Head,” each o/b 12 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. Prov.: Bland Gallery, NY, “Exhibition of Southern Genre Paintings

by William Aiken Walker,” Feb. 1940.

William Louis Sonntag, N. A. (American, 1822-1900), “On the Potomac,” 1866, o/c, sd. en verso, 11 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.

Nicolas de Fer (French, 1646-1720), “Partie Meridionale de la Riviere de Missisipi et ses environs, dans l’Amerique Septentrionale...,” 1718, Paris, chez J.F. Bernard, 18 1/4 in. x 25 1/4 in.

Alfred L. Boisseau (French/New Orleans, 1823-1901), “Portraits of a Choctaw Indian Man and Woman,” oil on academy board, each sd. lower left, each 10 5/8 x 9 1/4 in, Prov.: Kennedy Galleries, NY; Morgenson Wunderlich Galleries, Ltd., Chicago; The Charleston Renaissance Gallery, SC.

Eliab Metcalf (American/New York, 1785-1834), “Self Portrait as an Artist,” prob. New Orleans, 1819, o/c, 30 x 24 in.

American Federal Carved Mahogany Sideboard, c. 1812-1817, by Thomas Seymour, Boston, h. 41 1/4 in.

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1. Pair of Louis Philippe Patinated and Partially Gilded Bronze Urns, 19th c., h. 14 1/2 in. Prov.: Family of Gov. Roman, LA. 2. Fine Pair of French Restauration Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Adjustable Candlestands, 19th c., poss. Jacob.

3. Rare Pair of Venetian Blackamoor Candleholders, 19th c., h. 15 1/4 in. Prov.: The collection of noted antiquarian David Stockwell.

4. French School, mid 19th c., “Creole Woman with Needlework by a Kitchen Fireplace,” c. 1850, oil on panel, sd.”Gillette” lower right, 11 3/8 x 7 1/4 in.

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6. Adolf Schreyer (France/Germany, 1828-1899), “Cossack and Sleigh,” o/c, monogrammed lower right, 10 3/4 x 18 3/4 in.

7. Irish Regency-Style Giltwood Console, 19th c., h.

34 1/4 in.

8. American Carved Mahogany Miniature Tester Bed, 19th c., Louisiana, h. 23 3/4 in. Prov.: Longwood Plantation, Baton Rouge, LA 9. American Classical Mahogany Pier Table, early 19th

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5. William IV Carved Oak Console Table, mid-19th c., h. 36 5/8 in.

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10. Charles X Carved Mahogany and Grey Fossilized Marble Center Table, h. 27 in.

11. African Appliqued and Embroidered Cotton Asafo Flag, Fante, Ghana, mounted to a fabric-wrapped frame, overall h. 44 1/4 in., w. 67 1/4 in.

12. Very Fine Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum, prob. 18th c., h. 18 1/2 in. Prov.: James Willis Tribal Art, San Francisco, CA; to private collection.

13. Chinese Sword and Scabbard, prob. Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), l. 29 5/8 in.

Jacques Guillaume Lucien Amans (French, 18011888, active New Orleans, 1836-1856), “Portrait of Jeanne Roman (1836-1889) Holding a Dove, daughter of Aimée Françoise Parent (b. 1797) and Louisiana Governor André Bienvenu Roman (1795-1866),” c. early 1840s, o/c, sd. lower right, 30 x 24 1/4 in.

Fine Paris Porcelain NeoGothic Cathedral-Form Mantel Clock, c. 1835, with iron-red stenciled mark for “Ancienne Maison Dagoty/ Ed. Honore, 4 Boulevard Poissoniere, a Paris,” silk thread movement

by Raingo Freres, h. 24 in.

Edgar Alwin Payne (American, 1883-1947), “Laguna Seascape,” 1911, o/c, sd. lower right, 24 x 28 in.

Important New Orleans Coin Silver Tureen, Adolph Himmel (wc. 1852-1877) for Hyde & Goodrich (wc. 1828-1861), marked “H,” “HYDE & GOODRICH” & “NEW ORLEANS,” h. 11 1/2 in., dia. 11 in., 60.10 troy ozs.

Jacques Guillaume Lucien Amans (French, 18011888, active New Orleans, 1836-1856), “Portrait of Robert Roman (1830-1855) Holding a School Slate Board, son of Aimée Françoise Parent (b.

1797) and Louisiana Governor André Bienvenu Roman (1795-1866),” c. early 1840s, o/c, sd. upper left, 30 x 24 in.

Robert Wadsworth Grafton (American/New Orleans, 18761936), “Jahncke Shipyard, Lake Pontchartrain, Madisonville, Louisiana,” 1919, o/c, sd. lower right, inscr. “(P)ainted for Janche (sic.)...J.Sec. Navy” on stretcher, 30 x 33 in.

Rare Pair of American Classical Carved and Gilded Rosewood Recamiers, early 19th c., h. 33 1/2 in., w. 89 in.

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1999), “Male Torso,” terracotta, h. 26 in., presented on a contemporary metal stand with a verdi gris marble top, height 34 1/2 in.

2. Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008), “People Have Enough Trouble without Being Intimidated by an Artichoke,” 1979, lithograph with collage, pencil-signed, sheet 31 x 23 in.

5. African Terracotta Head, 12th to 16th c., Ife, Nigeria, overall h. 11 in. Prov.: With private collector, Brussels, Belgium; to James Willis Tribal Art, San Francisco, CA; to current owner.

3. Jules André Smith (American/Florida, 1880-1959), “Artist’s Sketchbook,” 1927-28, bound collection of over 475 miniature compositions in watercolor and crayon (ranging in size from 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. to 2 1/2 x 4 in.), artist’s monogram on front and back covers.

6. Pre-Columbian Alpaca Wool “Checkerboard” Military Tunic, Inca, h. 33 1/8 in. Prov.: Steve Berger, Arte Textil, San Francisco, CA; to current owner, 2002

4. Enrique Alferez (American/New Orleans, 1901-

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7. African Carved Wood Makudj Mask, Punu, Gabon, h. 13 in. Prov.: Christie’s, France, Dec. 10, 2003, lot 200; to current owner.

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1. Robert Gordy (American/Louisiana 1933-1986), “Study for Morroccan Series,” 1983, monotype, sd., 23 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.

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8. Two African Hide Shields, Masai, Kenya, h. 40 1/4 in. and 41 in.

9. Chinese Kesi Panel, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h.

69 in., w. 39 1/2 in.

10. African Adire Eleko Cotton Textile, 1941, Yoruba, Nigeria, h. 78 in., w. 59 3/4 in. Prov.: Esther Warner Dendel, Lagos, Nigeria, 1941; to Sotheby’s, NY, May 14, 2004, lot 42; to current owner.

11. Pair of Chinese Jade and Hardstone Mounted Wall Panels, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 19121997), “Yellow Study,” 1958, oil on masonite, sd. lower left, 36 x 36 in. Prov.: Descended in a New Orleans family.

Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/Louisiana, 1912-1997), “Semiotic Plum,” 1983, o/c, sd. lower right, 69 1/2 x 69 1/2 in. Prov.: The Imagination Collection, Hotel InterContinental, New Orleans.

Nicole Charbonnet (American/Louisiana, b. 1966), “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” 2002, mixed media on canvas, Galerie Simonne Stern label en verso, 60 x 70 in.

George Bauer Dunbar (American/New Orleans, b. 1927), “Coin Du Lestin,” mixed media on board, sd. lower middle, 41 3/4 x 35 3/4 in

Emery Clark (American/Louisiana, b. 1950), “Night Reflections,” pastel on paper, sight 46 1/4 x 69 1/4 in. Prov.: The Imagination Collection, Hotel InterContinental, New Orleans.

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Select Fine Art incl: G. Augustino, O. Blum, L. Broadfoot, J. Caraud, G. Castleden, M. Chagall, J.B.C. Corot, S.E. Dickinson, F. Duveneck, A. Genthe, C.R. Harris, C. Hassam, R. Henri, H. Hitchcock, C.R. Holty, H.S. Marks, C. Monginot, J.C. Noble, C. Oldenberg, B. Pastoukhoff, R. Rauschenberg, E.J. Read, R. Scherman, H. Soviak, M.E. Pietschmann, P.T. Van Wyngaerdt, L.E. Watelet,E.A. Webster, T.W. Wood.

Southern Regional Art including works by W. Amedee, A.L. Armstrong, B. Bailey, J. Bishop, X. de Callatay, P.E. Collins, G.D. Coulon, A.J. Drysdale, G. Duque, G. Dureau, L. Edwardson, D. Gertjejansen, R. Golden, R. Gordy, L. Graner y Arrufi, C.P. Heldner, M.H. Hobbs, W.R. Hollingsworth, E.E. Holzhauer, A. Kinsey, M. Ledet, N. Marschall, J. Massie, J. Meyers, A. Peretti, J. Poimboeuf, W. Robinson, N. Rockmore, C.H. Reinike, W. “Duke” Reiter, C.W. Richards, G. Schmidt, R. Shaw, H. Slonem, A. Stewart, A. Turtle, G.L. Viavant, P.T. Whiteman, “Pops” Whitesell.

trumpet vase, Grand Tour objects, fine KPM plaque, apothecary box, American silver overlay vases, Louis Vuitton case, Russian malachite box, American Indian pipe and moccasins, antique writing instruments, English parlor harp, and more.

Very fine antique and vintage jewelry featuring a magnificent diamond and sapphire band ring; a sapphire and diamond necklace; a diamond solitaire ring; an exceptional rope of pearls; a yellow gold Patek Philippe gentleman’s nautilus watch; a sapphire and diamond stud and cufflink set; as well as other fine pieces.

Southern coin silver: makers incl. T.C. Coit and Robt. Haughton, Natchez; Hyde & Goodrich and H.E. Baldwin, N.O.; TN incl.

J.S. Curtis creamer, Raworth and Hope & Miller; Conning cruet stand, several MO juleps, Mitchell & Tyler, Geertsma juleps.

Silver by makers incl. Tiffany, Gorham, Kirk, Ball, Black & Co., Bailey & Co., Howard, Albert Coles, good Gorham repousse encrier, and Lincoln, Haddock & Foss presentation pitcher.

Natural history and historical prints, manuscripts and Colonial Louisiana maps including: a group of Audubon bird and Quadruped prints, Audubon Birds of America and Quadrupeds, octavo, first edition; Gould, Bodmer, maps by Collot, Delisle, Senex, de Fer, Hennepin, Homann, Jefferys, Coven & Mortier, Popple, Lloyd, Scott’s Gazetteer, French atlas by Levasseur and many others.

Arms and Civil War militaria featuring swords

by Griswold, Dufilho and Starr; New Orleans pistols and rifle, Lefaucheux shotgun, Werlik combination rifle, Civil War atlas, presentation pewter tankard, Jefferson Davis grouping and others.

Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/Louisiana, 19121997), “Semiotic Blue,” 1983, o/c, sd. lower right, 69 1/2 x 69 1/2 in. Prov.: The Imagination Collection, Hotel InterContinental, New Orleans.

Fine Clocks, including: gilt bronze clocks, Chinoiserie three-piece garniture, cartel clock, figural mantel clocks, a rare porcelain cathedral clock, bronzemounted regulateur and others.

Decorative Arts, Object d’Arts, Period Lighting featuring: Cornelius solar chandelier, Hooper gilt bronze sconces, many fine solar and sinumbra lamps, pair of bouillotte lamps, argand lamps by Messenger, French gilt bronze candelabra, pair of carcel lamps, Vienna Orientalist lamp; American ship dioramas, Tiffany

Silver incl. Regency argyle, London tea service, hot water pot on stand, Old Sheffield Plate monteith, tureens, trays, Boulton candlesticks, candelabra, meat domes, etc.

Good Cont. examples incl. coupe de mariage, Boin-Taburet double sauceboat, centerpiece and assorted flatware, serving pcs., etc.

Chinese art and antiques including paintings, porcelain, pottery, jade, textiles, ivory, coral, bronzes, furniture, swords, and other decorative objects. A fine and rare Qianlong famille rose porcelain box; several Qing swords; two Qing kesi panels; a Qing white jade brushpot; Ming fahua figure of a Guardian King; a large coral figure; a pair of zitan lions; kingfisher feather and hardstone headdress; a Daoguang marked gourd vase; an early life-sized carved wood figure of the Water Moon Guanyin, among many other fine pieces.

A large private collection of Tribal Art from Africa, Oceania, Asia, and the Americas as well as a select group of Pre-Columbian artifacts.