Neal Auction Company Important Estates Auction September14 & 15, 2013
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1. Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Eight-Light Chandelier, h. 51 1/2 in., Prov.: Albert Nesle. 2. Pr. of Regency Cut Crystal and Bronze Girandoles, early 19th c., h. 14 1/2 in. 3. William Woodward (American/New Orleans, 1859-1939), “The Archbishop’s Palace, New Orleans,” c. 1900-10, o/c, sd., 16 x 22 in., Prov.: Acquired from the family of the artist, c. 1940. 4. Rare American Carved Walnut and Burl Walnut Cabinet Desk, late 19th c., Moore Combination Desk Co., Indianapolis, labeled, h. 48 in. 2
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5. Kirk Sterling Silver Castellated Repoussé Tyg, late 19th/early 20th c., h. 10 in.
9. Newcomb College Art Pottery Vase, 1901, Marie de Hoa LeBlanc, h. 7 in.
6. John Abbot (American/Georgia, 17511840), “White or Red Bill Curlew,” 1791, wc., 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
10. Monumental Pr. of English Polychrome Porcelain “Etruscan” Urns, mid-19th c., h. 25 3/4 in.
7. After Vasilii Grachev (Russian, 1831-1905), “The Cossack’s Farewell Kiss,” bronze, Woerffell foundry, h. 9 3/8 in.
11. American Classical Carved Mahogany Bibliothèque, early 19th c., h. 94 in.
8. Nicholas de Fer (1646-1720), “Carte de la Nouvelle France ou se voit le cours des Grandes Rivieres …,” c. 1719, Paris, engraved map, sh. 21 1/2 x 25 in.
12. Queen Anne Figured Walnut Chest on Stand, early 18th c., h. 32 in. 13. Regency Brass Inlaid Beechwood Recamier, early 19th c., w. 79 in.
Important Estates Auction September 14 & 15, 2013
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), three painted metal sculptures, c. 1949, “Moon Mask,” “Red Smiling Mask,” and “Blue Mask with Orange Nose,” h. 13 3/4 to 14 1/2 in., Prov.: Commissioned from the artist by Curtis & Davis Architects for the Sazerac Bar, New Orleans.
Featuring: Property from the Collection of Esteemed Antiquarian, Robert E. Canon, Natchez, MS Property Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund, Morris Museum of Art, Augusta, GA Contemporary Art from a Prominent Corporate Collection Estate of Elaine Newell Stich, New Orleans Additional Property from the Estate of Author and Historian, Earle Williams Newton II, Ponte Vedra, FL Property from the Historic Townhouse “Virginia,” St. Francisville, LA Property of Others EXHIBITION both galleries beginning Tuesday, September 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Saturday Preview, September 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening Preview Reception, Thursday, September 12, 5 to 7 p.m. AUCTION SCHEDULE Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine Street Sunday,September 15, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street
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1. John Frederick Herring, Jr. (British, 18151907), “Barnyard with Cattle…,” 1851, o/c, sd., 26 x 40 in. 2. French Neoclassical-Style Gilt Bronze Centerpiece, marked “Bointaburet a Paris.” 3. William Aiken Walker (American/South Carolina, 1838-1921), “Louisiana Cabin Scene …at Cotton Harvest,” o/academy board, sd., 9 1/4 x 12 in. 4. Lyell E. Carr (American, 1857-1912), “Near El Caney, Santiago de Cuba,” 1898, o/panel, sd., 13 x 9 3/8 in. 4
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5. Hermann Moll (1654-1732), “A Map of the West-Indies or the Islands of America in the North Sea...,” London, c. 1720, engraved map, sh. 25 1/4 x 40 5/8 in. 6. Pr. French Gilt Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra, late 19th/early 20th c., stamped “MS,” prob. for Maxime Secrétant, Paris, h. 31 1/2 in. 7. John James Audubon (American, 17851851), The Birds of America: From Drawings Made in the United States…, 1870, G. R. Lockwood, New York, octavo, 7 vols. 8. Good Pr. of Regency Sheffield Plate Entree Dishes on Warming Stands, early 19th c., w. 14 in.
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9. Fine Gilt Bronze-Mounted “Sevres” Porcelain Urn, c. 1900, h. 17 in. 10. Pr. of American Gothic Carved Oak Bibliothèques, late 19th c., h. 101 3/4 in. 11. Louis XVI-Style Carved and Gilded Crème Peinte Overmantel Mirror, h. 83 3/4 in. 12. American Federal Carved Mahogany Étagère, early 19th c. 13. American Classical Birdseye Maple Washstand, early 19th c., Philadelphia, h. 41 in.
Edwardian Sterling Silver Armorial Charger or Sideboard Dish, Sebastian Henry Garrard for R. & S. Garrard, London, 1902, dia. 17 7/8 in.
Very Fine Regency Carved Mahogany Armchair, c. 1810, branded “RC.”
Fine Pr. Chinese Export Porcelain Soup Tureens and Underplates, c. 1820, l. 13 1/2 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s 1984.
Edwin Lord Weeks (American, 1849-1903), “Bullock Cart before Stores and Houses, Ahmedabad, India,” o/c, sd., 25 x 32 1/8 in., Prov.: Estate of Harry T. Howard III, New Orleans.
Louis XV-Style Bronze Mounted Kingwood Bureau Plat, 19th c., w. 79 in.
Good American Federal Carved Mahogany Work Table, c. 1815, Philadelphia, h. 29 in. 5
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1. George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), “Blue Dog; Red Suit,” acrylic/canvas, sd., 24 x 20 in. 2. William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), “Down by Yazoo City,” acrylic/corrugated metal, sd., 26 1/2 x 47 1/4 in. 3. Swedish Rococo Giltwood Mirror, c. 17501760, h. 60 in. 4. Lamar Dodd (American/Georgia, 1909-1996), “Field of Sunflowers,” 1988, wc., sd., sh. 14 x 20 in., Prov.: Estate of the artist. 6
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5. Jim Richard (Texan/New Orleans, b. 1943), “Big Splash,” 1973, o/linen, sd., 43 1/4 x 72 in. 6. Donald Roller Wilson (American/Arkansas, b. 1938), “Naughty Betsy Dressed as a Boy; With a Pea over her Ear; Smoking and Thinking,” 1977, o/c, sd., 10 1/2 x 15 in. 7. Donald Roller Wilson (American/Arkansas, b. 1938), “Helen, Sister of Larry, Saw the Pickle,” 1980, o/c, sd., 20 x 24 in.
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8. Larry Connatser (American/Georgia, 19381996), “Untitled: Swimmer by the Shore,” a/ plywood, 48 x 24 in., Prov.: Sold for the benefit of the Morris Museum, Augusta, GA. 9. Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, early 19th c., h. 68 3/4 in. 10. Pr. of George III Carved and Paint Decorated Armchairs, late 18th c., possibly Seddon, Sons & Shackleton, London. 11. Louis Philippe Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Commode, early 19th c., Paris, stamped “GOMIEN” for Sigisbert Gomien, h. 35 in.
J. Seward Johnson (American, b. 1930), “Out of Touch Fisherman,” life size bronze, h. 47 in., w. 165 1/2 in. (Detail)
Julius Garibaldi “Gari” Melchers (American/Virginia, 1860-1932), “Marie,” gouache/paper, sd., 18 1/2 x 11 in., Prov.: Sold for the benefit of the Morris Museum, Augusta, GA.
Walter Inglis Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1903-1965), “Study for the Proposed Jackson Court House Mural,” c. 1963, o/wood, 23 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.
Monumental Newcomb College Art Pottery Vase, 1913, Sadie Irvine, h. 12 1/2 in., Prov.: Ex-Charles and Susan Murphy Collection, New Orleans. Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-1997), “Squared #2,” 1978, m.m./c, sd., 66 x 71 in.
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1. Agnes Millen Richmond (American, 18701964), “The Bride,” 1924, o/c, sd., 36 x 32 in., Prov.: Sold for the benefit of the Morris Museum, Augusta, GA. 2. Wayman Adams (American/New Orleans, 1883-1959), “Portrait of Juan Perez,” o/c, sd., 54 x 31 in., Prov.: Sold for the benefit of the Morris Museum, Augusta, GA. 3. Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988), “Pot of Zinnias,” c. 1960, o/masonite and aluminum, sd., 20 5/8 x 12 in., Prov.: Gift from Francois Mignon. 4. Empire-Style Gilt Bronze and Tole Nine-Light Chandelier, 19th c., h. 40 in. 8
5. Continental Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Overmantel Mirror, 18th c., h. 75 in. 6. Achille Perelli (American/New Orleans 1822-1891), “Blue Wing Teal,” wc., sd., sight 24 x 19 in.
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9. Liberty & Co. Cymric Sterling Silver and Enamel Chamber Candlestick, Birmingham, 1901, h. 6 1/2 in. 10. Dorothy Stanley Emmons (American, 18911960), “Balcony on South Battery, Charleston,” 1926, o/c, on board, sd., 9 x 11 in.
7. John Bachmann (Swiss/American, 18141896), “Panorama of the Seat of War. Birds Eye View of Kentucky and Tennessee …,” New York, 1862, chromo., sh. 22 3/4 x 31 in.
11. American Classical Carved Mahogany Pier Table, c. 1830, Boston, h. 31 in., Prov.: Estate of Carl Van Dell, Salem, MA.
8. Hyde & Goodrich Coin Silver Tea Service, New Orleans, c. 1845-1850, teapot h. 8 3/4 in.
12. Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table, early 19th c., h. 27 3/4 in. 13. Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Dish, Kangxi (1662-1722), dia. 10 3/8 in.
Edward Everard Arnold (German/New Orleans, c.1824-1866), “The Sternwheeler Antonia on a Louisiana Waterway,” 1864, o/c, sd., 21 x 29 1/2 in.
John Gould (English, 1804-1881), A Monograph of the Odontophorinae or Partridges of America,1850, London, folio, 21 1/2 x 14 in., Prov.: Sold for the benefit of the Morris Museum, Augusta, GA.
American Gothic Mahogany Center Table, mid-19th c., J. & J.W. Meeks, New York, labeled, dia. 37 in
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), “Green Wing Teal,” wc., sight 21 1/4 x 13 1/2 in.
American Classical Carved Mahogany Pier Table, early 19th c., Boston, w. 41 1/2 in.
George II Walnut and Parcel Gilt Mirror, 18th c., h. 56 3/4 in. 9
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1. Fine Bronze of the Pugilist Creugas after Antonio Canova, c. 1893, Nelli, Rome, h. 27 3/4 in.
5. George III Sterling Silver Teapot and Teapot Stand, Henry Chawner, London, 1790, teapot h. 5 3/4 in.
2. Extensive Tiffany “English King” Pattern Sterling Silver Flatware Service.
6. Pr. Chinese Famille Verte Dishes, Kangxi (1662-1722), dia. 15 in.
3. William Tolliver (American/Louisiana, 19512000), “Tilling the Fields,” pastel, sd., sight 13 x 9 1/2 in.
7. Pr. of Matthew Boulton Sheffield Plate Candelabra, early 19th c., h. 23 1/2 in.
4. Fine Baltimore Sterling Silver Repoussé Vase, Jacobi & Jenkins, late 19th/early 20th c., h. 17 1/2 in.
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8. Hippolyte Wulffaert (Belgian, 1804-1873), “The Village Wedding,” 1833, o/c, sd., 25 3/4 x 32 in.
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9. Pr. of Late Regency Mahogany Bookcase Cabinets, c. 1820, h. 84 in. 10. Anglo-Colonial Carved Ebony Armchair, 19th c. 11. Italian Neoclassical Painted Fauteuil, c. 1795, Naples. 12. French Gilt Bronze-Mounted “Sevres” Polychrome Decorated Urn, late 19th c., h. 35 in.
Circle of Claude-Joseph Vernet (French, 1714-1789), “Capriccio of a Classical Port, with Mt. Vesuvius,� early 19th c., o/c, on masonite, sd., 30 1/4 x 48 1/2 in.
Italian Carved Walnut Commode, late 17th/ early 18th c., h. 35 in.
Pr. of Paris Porcelain Blue, Gilt and Bisque Corbeilles, early 19th c., h. 12 in.
Pr. of Italian Marble Figures of the Pugilists Creugas and Damoxenes after Antonio Canova, h. 61 and 54 1/2 in. (1 of pair)
Fine Italian Carved, Gilded and Painted Console Table, early 19th c., w. 43 in. 11
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1. Jean-Joseph Vaudechamp (French/Louisiana, 1790-1866),”Portrait of a Creole Lady,” 1837, o/c, sd., 32 x 25 1/2 in., Prov.: Exh. Delgado Museum of Art, September 1938. 2. Wolf Kahn (German/American, b. 1927), “Red Barn,” o/c, sd., 30 x 40 in.
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and Gilt Porcelain Coffee Service, late 19th/early 20th c., marked Fischer & Mieg, coffee pot h. 9 in.
Kangxi (1662-1722), h. 9 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s 1989.
5. Wolf Kahn (German/American, b. 1927), “Little Leining Barn,” o/c, sd., 14 x 20 in., Prov.: Meredith Long & Company, Houston, TX.
3. Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988), “Picking Cotton and Harvesting Pecans near the African House,” o/board, sd., 24 x 30 in., Prov.: Estate of Margaret Murrell, Annandale, VA.
6. Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Dish, Kangxi (1662-1722), dia. 13 3/8 in.
4. Czechoslovokian Etruscan-Style Red, Black 12
8. Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Prunus Jar,
7. George III Sterling Silver Double Tea Caddy, John Emes, London, 1796, h. 7 1/2 in.
9. Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jardinière, Kangxi (1662-1722), h. 6 3/4 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s 1987. 10. American Classical Full Tester Bed, mid-19th c., attr. to William McCracken, New Orleans. 11. Aesthetic Mixed Metal Inlaid Carved Mahogany Side Table, 19th c., w. 30 in. 12. English Gilt and Japanned Chest of Drawers, 18th c. and later, h. 36 5/8 in.
Very Fine Set of Twelve Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, c. 1805, h. 34 in. Joseph Rusling Meeker (American/Louisiana, 1827-1889), “Bayou View with Trumpet Vine and Wildflowers,” 1878, o/c, sd., 14 x 10 in.
Fine American Mahogany Extension Banquet Table, c. 1810-1815, Baltimore, l. 151 1/4 in.
Louisiana Inlaid Mahogany Armoire, early 19th c., h. 86 in., Prov.: Estate of JoAnn Kuebel Williams, New Orleans.
Edward Stratton Holloway (American/Pennsylvania, 1859-1939), “A Young Man and a Child beside an Atlantic Beach,” o/c, sd., 30 x 50 in. 13
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1. Three Chinese Glazed Biscuit Figures of Guanyin, Kangxi (1662-1722), h. 7 3/8 to 7 7/8 in., Prov.: Estate of Blanche Swift Morris; Sotheby’s 1984.
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7. Chinese Qingbai Wine Ewer, Song (960-1279), h. 9 7/ 8 in.
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12. Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Sleeve Vase, Transitional (c. 1630-1650), h. 10 1/2 in., Prov.: Philip Kappel Estate; Sotheby’s 1982.
2. Fine Chinese White Jade Ruyi Scepter, Qing (1644-1911), l. 5 1/2 in.
8. Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Gourd Vase, Wanli (1573-1620), h. 11 1/8 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s 1983.
13. Pr. Chinese Powder Blue Porcelain Vases, Kangxi (1662-1722), h. 19 3/4 in.
3. Chinese Wucai Porcelain Wine Cup, Jiajing Mark (1522-1566), h. 2 1/4 in.
9. Chinese Wucai Porcelain Jar, Kangxi (16621722), h. 15 1/2 in.
14. Chinese Cloisonné Meiping, Qing (1644-1911), h. 13 1/2 in.
4. Chinese Bamboo Figural Group, Qing (16441911), h. 7 3/4 in.
10. Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Meiping, Qing (1644-1911), Parke Bernet, Warren Cox, 1958 label, h. 16 7/8 in.
15. Chinese Bronze Qilin Censer, Qing (1644-1911), h. 14 5/ 8 in.
5. Pr. Chinese Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Elephants, Qing (1644-1911), h. 10 in. 6. A Chinese Celadon Censer, Ming (1368-1644), dia. 11 3/4 in. 14
11. Chinese Gilt Bronze Figure of an Official, prob. Ming (1368-1644), h. 8 3/4 in.
16. Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Dish, late Ming (1368-1644), dia. 18 1/4 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s 1983.
Japanese School, Edo (1615-1868), “Cherry Blossoms at Yoshino,” 64 7/8 x 136 1/2 in.
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jar, early Kangxi (1662-1722), h. 23 1/2 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s 1984.
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Mallet Vase, Kangxi (1662-1722), h. 10 in.
Chinese Hardwood Altar Table, Qing (1644-1911), w. 82 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s 1984.
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Yen Yen Vase, Kangxi (1662-1722), h. 18 1/2 in., Prov.: Sotheby’s 1985.
Chinese Embroidered Yellow Silk Seat Cushion Cover, Qing (1644-1911), 58 x 57 in.
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