2018 in Review by Neal Auction

Neal Auction

2018 in REVIEW Consignments invited for 2019

HOW TO SELL AT AUCTION

Since 1982, Neal Auction has consistently set record prices for objects sold under our auspices. Our auctions are comprised of a thoughtful mix of fine art, antiques, and other historic or decorative material from a combination of estates, institutions, and private collections. Every auction is widely advertised in a variety of publications and media outlets, providing consignors with the best possible exposure for their property. Contact: consignments@nealauction.com

Alexander Drysdale (American/New Orleans, 1870-1934), Monumental Louisiana Bayou | $304,500 Lin Emery (American/New Orleans, b. 1928), Cadence (Aerial) | $31,720 Ida Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-97), Circus Series 83-25 | $24,400 Hermann Herzog (German/American, 1832-1932), St. Augustine House with Palm Tree | $50,000 Terfloth & Kuchler Coin Silver Kiddush Cup, wc. 1858-66 | $14,030 American Rococo Bronze and Gilt Metal Chandelier, attr. Cornelius & Co. | $6,710 Wander France Gold and Diamond Bracelet | $5,440 Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Madoura Pottery Plate. | $2,625 Korean Porcelain Jar, 19th c. | $8,125

William Henry Buck (Norwegian/New Orleans, 1840-88), Live Oak on a Louisiana Bayou | $36,600

Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988), The Cotton Crucifixion | $47,850

Hunt Slonem (American/Louisiana, b. 1951), Casino | $23,125

Walter Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1903-65), Blue Jays | $20,130

George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, 1944-2013), Untitled | $43,920

Clarence Millet (American/New Orleans, 1897-1959), Saturday Night, French Quarter CafĂŠ | $28,060

Ida Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-97), Syntax 89-1 | $36,600

Hunt Slonem (American/Louisiana, b. 1951), Primary Butterflys [sic] | $21,960

Hunt Slonem (American/Louisiana, b. 1951), Javas 6 | $12,500

Clarence Millet (American/New Orleans, 1897-1959), The Shadow] | $26,840

William Woodward (American/New Orleans, 1859-1939), French Opera House | $48,543

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TRUST & ESTATE SERVICES

For the past three and a half decades, Neal Auction has been advising attorneys and fiduciaries throughout the U.S. on the valuation and disposition of the tangible personal property in their care. Our regularly scheduled auctions are the ideal venue for estate property, as a variety of tangibles can be sold in one auction, enhancing the marketing of the estate collection and providing ease of administration for the executors. Contact: estates@nealauction.com

New Orleans Pottery Jardinière, c. 1886-91, George Ohr | $24,400 American Rococo Rosewood Bedstead, attr. J. H. Belter | $50,020 Lee Man Fong (Chinese/Indonesia, 1913-1988), Balinese Weaver | $94,550 Thomas Hart Benton (American/Missouri, 1889-1975), Wyoming Autumn | $9,150 T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (English, 1905-76) Walnut Coffee Table | $5,937 Paul Revere Silver Spoon, c. 1790-1800 | $6,100 Contemporary Lee Ledbetter Sofa | $9,062 Paul Frankl (Austrian, 1886-1958) “Skyscraper” Bookcase | $22,500 John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), Blue Crane, or Heron | $26,840 Hervé Van der Straeten (French, b. 1965) Bronze Lantern | $7,930 George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, 1944-2013), Totem Dogs | $137,250

MUSEUM SERVICES

Neal Auction regularly assists museums and other cultural institutions by providing competitive sale terms and customized auction services for items they wish to sell, by facilitating advance previews and extending special payment terms for items they wish to buy, and by lending our support to their educational programs and fundraising initiatives.

Neal Auction’s 2018 consignors included the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art; the Mobile Museum of Art; the Walter Anderson Museum of Art; and the Old Governor’s Mansion, Baton Rouge. Contact: museumservices@nealauction.com

Clarence Millet (American/New Orleans, 1897-1959), The Shadow | $26,840 George Ohr Pottery Vase, c. 1898 | $5,120 Ida Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-97), Translumined | $45,750 Pr. Crichton & Co. Sterling Silver-Gilt Candelabra, early 20th c. | $21,350 American Rococo Rosewood Dresser, attr. J. H. Belter | $34,160 Leitão & Irmão Rococo Revival Silver Table Garniture | $21,760 American Renaissance Rosewood Parlor Cabinet, attr. Herter Bros. | $14,640 Pedro Fried (American/New Orleans, b. 1928), Cadence (Aerial) | $31,720 Charlotte Perriand (French, 1903-99) “Nuage” Bookshelf | $26,250 Ida Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-97), Translumined | $45,750 Ida Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-97), Girl Reclining | $14,640

James Michalopoulos (American/New Orleans, b. 1951), Follige [sic] Barrage | $12,200 George Rodrigue ( American/Louisiana, 1944-2013), Hell’s Kitchen | $57,950 Newcomb Pottery Vase, 1912, Alma Florence Mason | $26,840 George Ohr Pottery Vessel, c. 1900 | $4,800 Hunt Slonem (American/Louisiana, b. 1951), 3 Rabbits | $13,750 Pr. Georg Jensen Sterling Silver “Acorn” Candelabra, early 20th c., Harold Nielson | $7,500

American Rococo Rosewood Center Table, attr. J. H. Belter | $21,960 Alexander Drysdale (American/New Orleans, 1870-1934), Monumental Louisiana Bayou | $304,500 Newcomb Pottery Wall Pocket, 1901, Katherine Wood | $9,760 Frank Henry Shapleigh (American/New Hampshire, 1842-1906), Old Gate Hypolita Street, St. Augustine, FL | $26,840 Jacques Tanesse (New Orleans, 19th c.), Plan of the City and Suburbs of New Orleans… | $18,300

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APPRAISALS @ Neal Neal Auction provides appraisals that are industry standard for estate and gift tax, charitable donation, insurance, and estate and financial planning. Our competitive appraisal fees are based on a flat hourly rate. Contact: appraisals@nealauction.com

George Ohr Pottery Vase, c. 1895 | $4,575 Charles Parker Co. American Aesthetic Brass Stand | $4,480 Jean-Joseph Vaudechamp (French, 1790-1886), Portrait de Femme | $11,590 Enrique Alferez (American/New Orleans, 1901-99), Cloaked Woman | $19,520

American Classical Rosewood Box Sofa, attr. D. Phyfe | $18,300

George David Coulon (French/New Orleans, 1822-1904), On the TchĂŠfuntĂŠ River, (Tchefuncta.) Madisonville, La. | $14,030 Clark Hulings (American/New Mexico, 1922-2011), Rope Weavers of Belmonte | $25,620 Moise Kisling (Polish/France, 1891-1953), Notre-Dame | $36,600

Ida Kohlmeyer (American/New Orleans, 1912-97), Synthesis Series | $20,740 George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, 1944-2013), Three Flames a Charm | $32,940 William Henry Buck (Norwegian/New Orleans, 1840-88), Louisiana Bayou Settlement | $33,550

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Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988), Harvesting Gourds near the Africa House and Wash Day near the Ghana House | $25,620

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