Important Estates Auction: May 21-22, 2016

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Lot 866: George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, 1944-2013), “I am Just a Regular Red Blooded American”, 1996, acrylic on canvas, signed, 36” x 48”

Lot 862: Jose Maria Cundin (Spanish/Louisiana, b. 1938), “Historia Frenologica De Rosita Camargo”, 1969, signed, titled and dated, 44” x 40”

Lot 850: Arthur Silverman (American/New Orleans, b. 1923), “Untitled”, aluminum geometric wall sculpture, h. 26”, w. 31” Lot 849: Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/ Louisiana, 1912-1997), “Annular”, 1963, oil on canvas, signed, 46” x 58”

Lot 864: James Michalopoulos (American/New Orleans, b. 1951), “Calibration of Lunification”, acrylic on canvas, signed, 31-1/2” x 23-1/2”

Lot 858: Arthur Silverman (American/New Orleans, b. 1923), “Bronze Jeans”, 1974, bronze, initialed and dated, h. 19”

Lot 848: George Bauer Dunbar (American/Louisiana, b. 1927), “Untitled”, 1980, from the Rag series, signed and dated, 41-5/8” x 77-5/8”


Lot 913: Edgar Negret (Colombian, 1920-2012), “Totem”, 1978, painted aluminum, signed, titled and dated, h. 18-5/8”

Lot 892: Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941), “Radiant Persian Pair”, Portland Press, Seattle, Washington, 2003, one signed, h. 6-1/4” and 6-1/2”, dia. 9”-10”

Lot 915: Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), “Marilyn Monroe”, screenprint in colors, 1967, signed en verso in pencil, stamp-numbered “135/250”, printed by Aetna Silkscreen Products, Inc., New York, 35-1/8” x 35-5/8”

Lot 907: Francisco Zuniga (Costa Rican/Mexican, 1912-1998), “Compasion”, 1980, bronze, signed, dated, and numbered, h. 12-1/4” Lot 900: Jesus Rafael Soto (Venezuelan, 1923-2005), “Vibrations”, acrylic and steel sculpture, signed and numbered, h. 20-1/2”

Lot 902: Marta Colvin (Chilean/French, 19071995), “Sans Titre”, carved and painted wood articulated sculpture, incised signature, h. 17-3/4”

Lot 877: Fine Pair of French Art Deco-Style Rosewood and Circassian Walnut-Veneered Chests of Drawers, mid-20th century

Lot 872: Three-Piece Shanghai Deco Rosewood and Leather Parlor Suite, second half 20th century Lot 876: French Art Deco Marquetry-Inlaid and Palisander Cabinet, ca. 1925, labeled by Louis Marjorelle


Lot 829: Warren W. Sheppard (American/ New Jersey, 1858-1937), “After the Storm”, oil on canvas, signed, 21-1/2” x 31-1/4”

Lot 929: Good “Baltimore Rose” Sterling Silver Tureen, first quarter 20th century, retailed by Hennegen Bates Co., Baltimore, Maryland

Lot 843: Carl Kauba (1865-1922), Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Figure of an American Indian Warrior, ca. 1900

Lot 834: Frederick Judd Waugh (American, 1861-1940), “Along the Maine Coast”, oil on board, signed, 10” x 14”

Lot 806: Albert Bierstadt (American, 18301902), “Study of a Tree in Woodlands Laden with ‘California Spanish Moss’”, ca. 1865, oil on paper laid on “Beaver Board”, signed, 22” x 15-3/4”

Lot 944 (Plates) and 945 (Goblets): Set of Twelve International “Wedgwood” Sterling Silver Wine Goblets and Service Plates, the pattern designed in 1925 by Alfred Grover Kintz (1885-1963), Meriden, Connecticut

Lot 991: American Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Marble Top Hall Stand, third quarter 19th century, attributed to Mitchell and Rammelsberg, Cincinnati, Ohio

Lot 994: Pair of American Rococo Revival Laminated Rosewood Sidechairs, attributed to J. H. Belter, New York, mid-19th century


Lot 747: Edward Troye (Swiss/American, 1808-1874), “Lady Ridley Held by ‘Picayune’, a Black Boy of about Fifteen Dressed in a Top Hat and Eton Jacket,” 1836, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 19-3/4” x 24-1/4”

Lot 800: Knute Heldner (Swedish/New Orleans, 1875-1952), “St. Louis Cathedral at Dawn”, 1936, oil on canvas, signed, 24-1/8” x 30-1/8”

Lot 846: Newcomb College Arts and Crafts Matte-Glazed Pottery Bowl, New Orleans, Louisiana, ca. 1916, decorated by Cynthia Littlejohn (Pugh)

Lot 740: Important Three-Piece Gold and Onyx Cameo Demi-Parure, third quarter 19th century, Edward A. Tyler, New Orleans

Lot 791: August Norieri (American/Louisiana, 1860-1898), “Southern Cabin Scene”, oil on canvas, monogrammed, 7-1/2” x 12-1/2”

Lot 752: Rare American Carved and Gilded Tobacco Trade Figure, second quarter 19th century, attributed to the Boston/Salem School of carved figures

Lot 771: American Federal Cherry, Walnut and Tiger Maple Chest, first quarter 19th century, possibly Kentucky

Lot 764: Previously Undocumented Kentucky Marquetry-Inlaid Cherry Tall Case Clock, first quarter 19th century, believed to be from the “Tuttle Group”, Mason County, Kentucky


Lot 754: John Stobart (American, b. 1929), “Georgetown, Water Street in 1842”, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 20” x 30”

Lot 933: Good Eighty-Four-Piece Tiffany & Co. “Florentine” Sterling Silver Flatware Set, the pattern designed in 1900 by Paulding Farnham (1859-1927), New York, New York

Lots 812 and 813: Pair of Marquetry-Inlaid and Polychromed Rosewood Cabinets (sold separately), attributed to Herter Brothers, New York, circa 1867-71

Lot 824: American Aesthetic Movement Pottery Vase, ca. 18861890, attributed to the Faience Manufacturing Company, Greenpoint, New York

Lot 801: William Woodward (American/New Orleans, 1859-1939), “California Landscape”, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 28” x 21-3/4”

Lots 807 and 808: United States House of Representatives Carved Oak Armchair and Desk, both designed by Capitol architect Thomas Ustick Walter and crafted for the 1857 House of Representative remodeling project

Lot 818: American Neo-Grec Gilt-Bronze, Porcelain-Mounted and Ebonized Marquetry-Inlaid Burl Walnut Cabinet, third quarter 19th century, attributed to Alexander Roux, New York


Lot 287: Exceptional Chinese Export Punch Bowl, fourth quarter 18th century

Lot 543: Cai Jia (Chinese, 1686-1779), ink and color on fanshaped paper, depicting a “Landscape With a Monastery”, inscribed and with two artist seals, fan 7” x 20-1/2”

Lot 264: Chinese Longquan Celadon Cut-Corner Bowl, probably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Lot 265: Important Chinese Longquan Celadon MalletForm Vase, Song Dynasty (960-1279)

Lot 410: Handsome Set of Five Chinese Export Porcelain Lotus Cups and Saucers, 19th century

Lot 545: Zhu Lu (1553-1632), ink and color on fan-shaped gold paper, depicting “Wild Grasses” inscribed and with two artist seals, fan 7” x 20”

Lot 576: Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Cranes, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), late 19th/ early 20th century

Lot 570: Exceptional and Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Meiji period (1868-1912)/ Taisho period (1912-1926), late 19th/early 20th century

Lot 418: Impressive Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century

Lot 266: Two Similar Carved Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Vases, 15th century, now mounted as lamps

Lot 550: Large Chinese Patinated Bronze Planter, ca. 1900


Lot 657: Stunning Asprey Eighteen-Karat Yellow Gold, Peridot and Diamond Necklace

Lot 623: Spectacular EighteenKarat Yellow Gold, Emerald, Multicolored Sapphire and Diamond Earrings

Lot 613: Eighteen-Karat Yellow/ White/Rose Gold, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

Lot 622: Eighteen-Karat White Gold, Multicolored Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

Lot 621: Stunning Custom-Made Eighteen-Karat White Gold, Pink and Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Lot 658: Verdura Eighteen-Karat Yellow Gold, Peridot and Diamond Earrings

Lot 625: Beautiful Eighteen-Karat White/ Rose Gold and Pink and White Diamond Ring

Lot 659: Fourteen-Karat Yellow Gold, Tsavorite Garnet, Orange Sapphire and Diamond Earrings


Lot 644: Spectacular EighteenKarat Yellow Gold and Multicolored Diamond Necklace

Lot 683: Stunning Platinum and Diamond Ring

Lot 645: Eighteen-Karat White/Yellow Gold and Yellow and White Diamond Ring

Lot 608: Stunning and Unusual Custom-Made FourteenKarat White Gold, Ruby and Diamond Earrings

Lot 687: Eighteen-Karat White Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings

Lot 612: Fourteen-Karat White Gold, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Lot 681: Fourteen-Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Solitaire Ring

Lot 624: Spectacular Custom-Made Eighteen-Karat Rose Gold, Kunzite and Diamond Necklace

Lot 656: Vendorafa Lombardi EighteenKarat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet


Lot 310: William IV Mahogany and Marble-Top Side Table, second quarter 19th century

Lot 500: Charles Dickens (1812-1870) Set with Autograph Letter, Writings, Riverside Press, Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1894, the “Large Page� Edition, number 12 of 500, complete in thirty-two volumes

Lot 282: George III Mahogany and MarbleTop Side Table, fourth quarter 18th century Lot 280: Pair of George III Mahogany Sidechairs, late 18th century, possibly Irish

Lot 296: George III Mahogany Breakfront, early 19th century

Lot 1043: Chinese Export Lacquered Secretary Dressing Cabinet, early 19th century

Lot 1038: George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, fourth quarter 18th century


Lot 215: John Haynes Williams (British, 1836-1908), “Before the Bullfight”, 1878, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 22” x 37-1/4”

Lot 279: Giuseppe Marchi (Italian/British, 1735-1808)/Workshop of Sir Joshua Reynolds (British, 1723-1792), “Portrait of a Member of the Jameson Family, County Cork, Ireland, Possibly William Jameson, Esq.”, 1773, oil on canvas, signed and dated , 30-1/2” x 25-1/4”

Lot 748: Handsome Three-Piece English Bronze and Glass Argand Lamp, second quarter 19th century, in the Grecian style, signed “Messenger”

Lot 499: Thomas Hewer Hinckley (British, 1813-1896), “Deer in Landscape”, 1860, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 36” x 28-1/2”

Lot 323: English Mahogany Cock-Fighting Chair, early 19th century

Lot 516: Unusual Pair of George II Sterling Silver Sauceboats, hallmarked London, 1756-1757, by William Shaw and William Priest

Lot 504: Charles Bell Birch, A.R.A. (British, 1832-1893), “Bust of a Distinguished Gentleman”, 1881, marble, inscribed, on a socle base, h. 28”, presented on a faux marbre composite columnar plinth, overall h. 68”

Lot 321: William IV Tortoiseshell Work Table, second quarter 19th century

Lot 312: Pair of Late Regency Mahogany Cellarettes, first quarter 19th century


Lot 173: Vittorio Matteo Corcos (Italian, 1859-1933), “Due Damme Eleganti”, oil on canvas, signed, 42” x 22-3/8”

Lot 174: Louis Marie De Schryver (French, 1862-1942), “Les Premières Fleurs”, 1887, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 40” x 67” Lot 392: French GiltBronze Mantel Clock in the Louis XV Style, fourth quarter 19th century

Lot 98: French Fin de Siècle Giltwood Mirror in the Baroque Taste, fourth quarter 19th century

Lot 135: Rare Sevres Royal Period Hand-Painted Soft-Paste Dish, ca. 1759, French Lot 110: Outstanding Set of Eight French Hand-Painted Porcelain Topographical Plates, second half 19th century

Lot 118: Louis XV-Style Mahogany and Marble-Top Writing Table, stamped “Henry Dasson”, early 20th century

Lot 126: Impressive French Giltwood Cartel Clock, ca. 1772-1800, with silk-string suspension works, the dial signed “Guenoux, Paris”, for Theodore Guenoux (Paris, active 1772-1800)

Lot 367: Louis XVI-Style Mahogany and Onyx-Top Center Table, ca. 1900, branded “Krieger”


Lot 176: Eugène Galien-Laloue (French, 1854-1941), “Seine”, gouache and watercolor on paper, signed, 7-1/2” x 12”

Lot 403: Rare Napoleon III Porcelain Coffee Set in its Original Traveling Case, third quarter 19th century, probably Paris

Lot 175: Louis Marie De Schryver (French, 1862-1942), “La Marchande de Fleurs, Avenue de L’Opéra”, 1910-1911, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 22” x 32-3/4”

Lot 178: Alan Maley (American/British, 19311995), “Victorian Trio”, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 24” x 36”

Lot 177: Felix Janse (French, 19th/20th Century), “Paris in Autumn”, oil on canvas, signed, 25-3/4” x 22”

Lot 179: Eduardo Ferrer Comas (Spanish, 18921978), “Flower Gatherers”, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 29-5/8” x 25-5/8”

Lot 172: Jean Béraud (French, 1849-1935), “Une Parisienne”, ca. 1880, oil on canvas, signed, 14” x 10”

Lot 168: Antal Berkes (Hungarian, 1874-1938), “The Yellow Omnibus”, ca. 1920, oil on canvas, signed, 29-1/2” x 39-1/2”


Lot 183: François Brunery (Italian, 1849-1926), “The Cardinal’s Delight”, oil on cradled wood panel, signed, 24” x 19-3/4”

Lot 479: Exceptional Pair of Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Kylix-Form Malachite Urns, second half 19th century, probably Russian

Lot 91: Camille Joseph Étienne Roqueplan (French, 1800-1855), “Le Chouchou”, oil on canvas, signed, 85” x 47”

Lot 242: Contemporary Three-Piece Parcel Gilt Silverplate and Cut Glass Table Garniture, Sheffield, England

Lot 819: Fine Gueret Freres Marble-Mounted Walnut Cabinet-on-Stand in the Renaissance Taste, third quarter 19th century

Lot 458: Pair of Monumental Neo-Grec Silvered Bronze Figural Seven-Light Candelabra, third quarter 19th century, signed Jean-Louis Gregoire (1840-1890)

Lot 435: Pair of Empire-Style Giltwood and Ebonized Bergeres, early 20th century


Lot 7: After Andrea del Sarto (Italian, 1486-1530), “St. John the Baptist”, 19th century, oil on canvas, 35-1/2” x 26”

Lot 455: Louis XVI-Style Ebonized, Polychrome and Marble-Top Secretaire a Abattant, third quarter 19th century, in the manner of Réne Dubois

Lot 218: Italian Neoclassical Walnut and Fruitwood Commode, early 19th century

Lot 36: Circle of Adriaen van de Velde (Dutch, 1636-1672), “Pulling Into Port”, oil on canvas, faintly signed, 16” x 23-5/8”

Lot 459: Continental Patinated Bronze of “Perseus with the Head of Medusa”, ca. 1900, after the 1545 sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini (Italian, 1500-1571)

Lot 198: Pair of Italian Walnut and Fruitwood Bombe Commodes, late 18th century

Lot 235: Continental Silvered Bronze Centerpiece, fourth quarter 19th century

Lot 466: Pair of Continental Terracotta Busts of Apollo and Diana

Lot 397: Louis XVIStyle Polychrome and Marble-Top Console Table

Lot 19: Italian Baroque-Style Polychrome and Parcel-Gilt Commode, 19th century

Lot 21: Pair of Italian Walnut Censors, fourth quarter 18th century and earlier, mounted with polychrome figures of St. Michael


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Lot 867: George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, 1944-2013), “Blue Dog Hog”and “Blue Dog Helmet”, 1994, acrylic on a 1993 Harley-Davidson Falstaff Fat Boy motorcycle and Harley-Davidson helmet, both signed and titled

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