Spring Estates Auction May 4 & 5, 2013
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1. Attr. George Cooke, A.N.A (American/Maryland/ New Orleans, 1793-1849), “A Gentleman presumably of the Lapsley Family of Alabama,” c. 1848, o/c, 32 x 25 3/4 in.
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5. Good “Medallion” Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service, c. 1860-1870, Ball, Black & Co., NY, probably by John Wendt.
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11. Knute Heldner (Swedish/New Orleans, 18771952), “Pirate’s Alley, Old New Orleans,” o/c board, sd., 20 x 16 in., Prov.: Descended in a San Antonio, TX family; acquired by the current owner.
6. Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Corbeille, 1884. 2. William Woodward (American/New Orleans 18591939), “William Woodward’s Garden, Biloxi, Mississippi,” 1888, o/c board, 12 x 9 in., accompanied by a 1939 letter from William Woodward to his niece. 3. Andrew John Henry Way (American, 1826-1888), “Apples and Pottery,” o/c, sd., 16 x 14 in. 4. George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), “St. John the Baptist Church, New Orleans,” 2005, acrylic on canvas, sd., 44 x 30 in.
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7. Good Irish Carved Mahogany Bench, h. 21 in. 8. Fine American Gothic Rosewood Bookcase, c. 1835, New York, h. 104 in. 9. Napoleon III Ebonized and Bronze Inlaid Parlour Cabinet, late 19th c., h. 43 7/8 in. 10. An Egyptian Revival Bone Inlaid Hardwood Side Chair, late 19th/early 20th c., h. 36 in.
12. Georges Frederic Rotig (French, 1873-1961), “Deer in Winter,” 1910, o/c, sd., exhibition label en verso The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Dec. 1981-1982, 32 x 25 1/2 in. 13. American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Games Table, late 18th/early 19th c., MA, h. 29 7/8 in. 14. American Classical Carved Mahogany Work Table, early 19th c., Phil., h. 28 3/4 in.
Spring Estates Auction May 4 & 5, 2013
John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), “Great White Heron,” Plate 281, Havell edition, sheet 25 1/4 x 39 3/4 in.
FEATURING: * An Historic Collection of Period Furniture, Objets d’Art & Silver from an Austin, TX Hillside Estate * A Collection of Fine American Paintings & Drawings, Charleston, SC * Fine American Furniture, Decorative Arts, Period Lighting & Prints from a Gentleman Antiquarian * Property Sold for the Benefit of the Spring Hill College Archives, Mobile, AL * An Antiquarian’s Fine Art Library * A Collection of Southern Paintings Descended in a Knoxville, TN Family. * Part II, Paintings Descended in the Family of William Woodward * Property Sold for the Benefit of Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses, New Orleans EXHIBITION both galleries beginning Monday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Saturday Preview, April 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening Preview Reception, Thursday, May 2, 5 to 7 p.m. AUCTION SCHEDULE Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine Street Sunday, May 5, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street
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1. Minton Majolica Figural Ice Stand Centerpiece, fully marked, date code for 1865, h. 14 1/2 in.
6. Regence Inlaid Kingwood and Bronze-Mounted Commode, 18th c., h. 32 1/2 in.
10. Regency Carved Giltwood Overmantel Mirror, early 19th c., height 35 in.
2. Rare American Gothic Mahogany and Satinwood Firescreen, mid-19th c., h. 51 in.
7. American Classical Carved Mahogany Two Pedestal Dining Table, c. 1830, Phil., height 29 1/2 in.
11. American Classical Carved Mahogany Box Sofa, early 19th c., Phil, h. 34 1/2 in.
3. After Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755-1828), “Lansdowne Portrait of George Washington,” o/c, sd., 92 x 60 in.
8. George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), “Cabin in the Bayou,” o/c, sd., 8 x 10 in., framed
12. American Renaissance Carved and Burl Walnut Settee, c. 1870, attr. John Jelliff, Newark, NJ, h. 42 1/4 in.
4. Paul Storr Sterling Silver Cruet, London, 1801. 5. Marie Madeline Seebold Molinary (American/New Orleans, 1866-1948), “Portrait of Young Woman,” o/c laid on board, sd., 16 x 11 3/4 in.
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9. George III-Style Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 20th c., Baker Furniture “Collector’s Edition,” h. 94 1/2 in.
13. American Classical Carved Mahogany Center Table, early 19th c., h. 30 in.
F. Kulbachgen (American, 19th c.), "An Extensive Southern Landscape," 1870, o/c, sd., 31 1/4 x 48 3/4 in.
Abbott Fuller Graves (American, 1859-1936) "Brulatour Courtyard, Vieux CarrĂŠ, New Orleans," c. 1927-28, o/c, sd., 21 x 18 in.
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Otis Lyman Boott Duveneck (American, 1846-1888), "A Southern Ox Cart," 1883, o/c, sd., 19 3/4 x 30 1/2 in.
American Classical Carved Mahogany Center Table, early 19th c., NY, h. 29 3/4 in.
Important American Classical Carved Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, attr. to Edward Holmes and Simeon Haines (active 1825-1829), NY, h. 101 in. 5
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1. William Miller, Thomas M’Lean/ Publishers, six vols, Costumes, c. 1830, folio uniformly bound
5. Set of Eight Regency Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs, c. 1820.
10. Polychrome Paint-Decorated and Caned Settee, early 19th c., h. 34 1/2 in.
2. Pr. of Louis XVI-Style Crème Peinte and Gilt Fauteuils, 19th c.
6. American Classical Carved Mahogany Mixing Table early 19th c., Phil., h. 36 1/2 in.
11. A Set of Ten American Classical Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs in the Manner of Seignouret, early 19th c.
3. Gilbert Gaul (American/Tennessee, 1855-1919), “Waiting for Turkeys, on the Turkey Stand,” c. 1890, o/b, sd., 24 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.
7. American Federal Mahogany Four Poster Bed, early 19th c., attr. Samuel F. McIntyre, h. 92 ¼ in.
4. New Orleans Coin Silver Tea Service, Hyde & Goodrich, c. 1845-1850.
8. Pr. American Late Classical Carved Walnut Bookcases, 19th c., h. 115 1/2 in. 9. Pair of George III-Style Gilt Brass Mounted and Inlaid Rosewood Consoles, h. 33 1/2 in., w. 43 1/8 in.
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12. George Henry Clements (American/Louisiana, 1854-1935), “The Market,” 1922, wc, sd., 11 1/4 x 15 in.
Elizabeth O'Neill Verner (American/South Carolina, 1883-1979), "On Sol Legare Road - James Island," pastel on silk, sd., 13 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.
Charles Wellington Boyle (American/ Louisiana, 1861-1925), "City Park, New Orleans," 1916, o/c, sd., 20 x 15 in.
William Aiken Walker (American/South Carolina, 1838-1921), “The Cotton Wagon,� o/c laid on board, sd., 6 3/4 x 12 in.
American Classical Carved Mahogany Writing Table and Bookcase, early 19th c., attr. to Duncan Phyfe, NY, h. 89 in.
American Classical Gilt Stenciled and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Rosewood Pier Table, early 19th c., NY, h. 38 in. 7
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1. Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983), “Personnages Solar,” 1974, color etching aquatint, pub. Gustavo Gill, Barcelona, sight 22 3/4 x 32 7/8 in.
5. Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985), “The Artist as Phoenix,” 1972, color lithograph, sd., 30 x 22 in.
10. Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/Louisiana, 1912-1997), “Cluster #49,” 1974, o/c., sd., 43 x 52 in.
2. Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951), “Dog River, Alabama,” 1930, wc, sd., sight 14 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.
6. Pr. of Continental Neoclassical-Style Verte Peinte and Parcel Gilt Torcheres, h. 58 1/4 in.
11. Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Athenienne, 19th c., in the style of Robert Adam, h. 39 3/8 in.
7. Alfred Stieglitz (American, 1864-1946), “WinterFifth Avenue,” 1905, photogravure on Japan tissue, from Camera Work, XII, image 8 1/2 x 6 in.
12. Pair of Georgian-Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chests of Drawers, h. 37 1/4 in.
3. William Eggleston (American), “Untitled (Apples),” chromogenic print, sd., 13 x 19 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist. 4. William de Leftwich Dodge (American/Virginia, 1867-1935), “Ezell’s Brother, Greenwood, Mississippi,” 1933, wc, sd., 19 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.
8. Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), “Ciel d’Orage (Stormy Sky),” 1976, lithograph, sd., 30 3/4 x 22 3/4 in. 9. Clarence Millet (American/Louisiana, 1897-1959), “Street Scene New York,” o/canvas board, sd., 12 x 16 in.
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13. Fine American Aesthetic Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Slipper Chair, late 19th c., NY. 14. George III Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase, h. 98 in.
William Tolliver (American/Louisiana, 1951-2000), "Mood Thoughts," o/c, sd., 33 x 75 in. Prov.: Bob Crutchfield, Gallerie Royale, New Orleans, to the present owner.
Alice Ravenel Huger Smith (American/South Carolina, 1876-1956) "Low Country, Carolina Coast, Landscape I," wc, sd., 12 x 7 1/8 in.
Hobson Lafayette Pittman (American/North Carolina, 1899-1972), “Clare in Azalea Garden, Mepkin Plantation,� c. 1947, o/ board, sd., exhib. labels en verso: Greenville Museum; Phoenix Art Museum; North Carolina Museum of Art; Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Luce Collection, 26 1/2 x 47 1/2 in.
Walter Inglis Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1903-1965), "Azaleas," wc and pencil on paper, 8 1/2 x 11 in.
Newcomb College Art Pottery High Glaze Vase, 1902, decorated by Ada Wilt Lonnegan with mustang grapes, h. 8 1/2 in.
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1. Adalbert Johann Volck (German/Maryland, 18281912), “You Go First,” 1874, o/board, sd.,15 x 13 in.
5. Rare Federal Coin Silver Covered Creamer, late 18th c., probably Phil.
10. Fine Antique Boulle Bronze-Mounted Games Table, h. 31 in.
2. Emma Esther Lampert Cooper (Amercican, 18551920) , “Courtyard Beaufort, South Carolina,” c. 1913, o/canvas board, sd., 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
6. Georgia Coin Silver Goblet, George Sharp, Jr., Atlanta, mid-19th c.
11. Patrick Henry Bruce (American/Virginia, 18811937), “Live Oak with Spanish Moss,” pastel and watercolor, sd., 3/8 x 19 1/2 in.
3. Paul Sawyier (American/Kentucky, 1865-1917), “Flower Peddler at the South Entrance to the Old Covered Bridge, Frankfort, Kentucky,” prior to 1911, pastel, sd., 9 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. 4. Colette Pope Heldner (American/New Orleans, 1902-1990), “Cafe Lafitte - Old Blacksmith’s Shop Bourbon Street, Old New Orleans,” o/c, sd., 24 x 30 in.
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7. English Regency Carved Mahogany Bergere, 19th c. 8. Georgian-Style Carved Mahogany Chest-on-Chest, 20th c., Baker Furniture “Historic Charleston Reproductions,” h. 75 1/2 in. 9. Antique Continental Paint-Decorated and Gilt Stenciled Mahogany Sedan Chair, h. 71 3/4 in.
12. Louis XV Burled Fruitwood Buffet, 18th c., h. 40 1/2 in. 13. American Classical Carved Mahogany Pier Table, early 19th c., h. 35 1/2 in.
John Abbot (American/Georgia, 17511840), "Pileated Woodpecker", c. 17911809, wc, 11 x 8 5/8 in.
John Abbot (American/Georgia, 17511840), "Georgia Pelican," c. 1791-1809, wc, 11 x 8 5/8 in.
George Louis Viavant (American/ Louisiana, 1872-1924), “Nature Morte: Large Mouth Bass,” 1913, wc, sd., 15 1/3 x 10 in.
Pr. of George III Miniature Globes, 1776, by Nicolas Lane, London, 2 ¾ in.
Fine English Burled Walnut Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk, c. 1840, attr. to Gillows, h. 31 in.
French Carved and Inlaid Fruitwood Console, 19th c., h. 112 1/4 in. 11
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1. Chinese Eel-Skin Glazed Elephant Form Vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 17 1/8 in.
Spring and Autumn Period (771-446 BCE), h. 7 1/4 in., Prov.: Hartman Rare Art, NY, c. 1995.
10. French Empire Bronze-Mounted Gueridon, 19th c., h. 28 in.
2. Chinese Bronze Vase, probably 18th c., h. 13 1/4 in.
7. Chinese School, “Beauties in a Garden,” ink, color, gilt on silk, sd., 43 3/4 x 21 5/8 in., Prov.: Sotheby Park-Bernet, 1969.
11. Joseph Farquharson, R.S.A. (Scottish, 1846-1935), “A Rainy Day,” 1888, o/c, sd., 16 x 12 in.
3. Massive Chinese Hardwood Scroll Pot, 18th/19th c., h. 15 1/2 in. 4. Chinese Bronze Boy on a Buffalo, 19th c., h. 6 3/4 in. 5. Chinese Longquan Celadon Jar and Cover, probably Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), h. 12 1/2 in. 6. Chinese Bronze Ritual Food Vessel and Cover, prob.
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8. Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Baluster Vase, 19th c., h. 23 3/4 in. 9. Chinese White Jade and Gilt Bronze Avalotkitesvara on Green Jade Pedestal, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 18 3/4 in.
12. Georgian Inlaid Walnut and Parcel Gilt Secretary Bookcase, 18th c., h. 89 in. 13. Pr. Chinese Huanghuali Yoke Back Armchairs, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 46 in., Prov.: Vallin Galleries, CT; Richfield Antiques, NY. 14. Venetian Carved and Polychromed Commode, 18th c., h. 34 in.
David Roberts, (British, 1796-1864), The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia, London, F.G. Moon, 1842-49, deluxe ed., lithographs by Hague, 6 vols, folio, 24 x 16 3/4 in.
Pr. of Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Commodes, h. 28 1/2 in.
American Classical Carved Rosewood Occasional Table, c. 1835, Boston, h. 28 3/4 in.
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), “Nature Morte: Mallard Drake,” 1914, wc, sd., 27 x 20 in.
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1. Chen Wen Hsi (Singapore, 1906-1992), “Squirrel on a Branch,” ink, color on paper, sd., 13 x 13 1/2 in., Prov.: Singapore, early 1960s. 2. Chinese Huanghuali Scholar’s Mountain, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 10 in. 3. Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bottle Vase, probably Republican Period (1911-1949), Qianlong mark, h. 11 1/2 in. 4. Chinese Hardstone Embellished Greenish White Jade Ruyi Scepter, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), l. 14 in.
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5. Chinese Gilded Bronze Bear, probably Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), l. 8 in., Orenda #2011207AFLQ.
9. Chinese Glazed Tileworks Panel, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 30 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.
6. Chinese School, “Pheasants, Magpie and Songbirds,” ink, color on silk, sealed, 72 3/4 x 40 5/8 in., Prov.: Sotheby Park-Bernet, 1969.
10. Pr. Chinese Silver and Gold Inlaid Bronze Ducks, probably Warring States Period (480-221 BCE), h. 4 1/4 in., l. 4 1/2 in., Orenda #2011207AFLD.
7. Chinese Glazed Tileworks Panel, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 30 3/4 x 22 1/4 in.
11. Antique Chinese Ming-Style Hardwood Long Bench, h. 18 1/2 in., w. 82 1/4 in.
8. Chinese Glazed Tileworks Panel, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 30 in. x 22 1/4 in.
12. Pr. Chinese Huanghuali and Hardwood Child’s Side Chairs, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 28 in.
Empire-Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Figural Mantel Clock, h. 21 1/2 in.
Patinated Bronze Figural Group of "Immortality," mid-to-late 19th c., after Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912), h. 35 in.
Pr. of Monumental Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Seven-Light Figural Candelabra, mid-19th c., h. 43 in.
Chippendale-Style Carved Giltwood and Malachite Mirror, h. 53 1/4 in.
Fine Edwardian Mahogany, Parcel Gilt and Bronze Mounted Writing Table, h. 30 in.
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