Pair of Neoclassical gilt bronze figural form candelabras modeled as cherubs holding french horns. Each is topped with a shaped bobeche and four arms molded with grape and vine decoration and mounted to a marble base with four gilt toupie feet. 19 1/2" H x 8" W. French, Mid/Late 19th Century. PROVENANCE: The Estate of […]
Lot 71: After Rubens O/C Painting, Descent from the Cross
After Peter Paul Reubens (Flemish/Belgium/Germany, 1577-1640) large Baroque Old Master style oil on canvas painting titled "The Descent of the Cross". Depicts Christ's deposition, or His removal from the cross by attendants and apostles towards The Virgin Mother, Mary Magdalene, and Salome who mourn at his feet. Inscription reading "The Descent of the Cross" Painted […]
Lot 72: Watercolor Painting of Holy Family w/ John the Baptist & St. Anne
Baroque style watercolor and pencil on paper, depicting the Holy Family with the Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus, accompanied by young John the Baptist and Saint Anne. Old label affixed en verso reads "…of the Holy Family by Guido (Reni)…EC". Housed in an ornately carved giltwood frame with cartouche and leaf and dart decoration […]
Lot 70: 2 Guatemalan School Religious Paintings
Two (2) Guatemalan School Religious Paintings. 1st item: Guatemalan school oil on wood panel religious painting depicting the holy Trinity, with Jesus Christ holding a cross on the left, God the Father holding an orb on the right, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove hovering above, while four cherubs sit amid […]
Lot 68: 2 Old Master style Religious Paintings, Pieta & Christ Child
Two (2) Continental School, circa 1800 oil on canvas religious paintings in similar frames. 1st item: Classical scene depicting Mary holding the Christ as a child, observed by groups of cherubs at her feet and in the sky. while a male figure, possibly Joseph, reads from a book in the background. 16 1/4" H x […]
Lot 69: Madonna and Child O/B Painting, 18th C., poss. Cusco
Continental, possibly Spanish Colonial or Cuzco school, oil on panel painting depicting the Madonna and Child with the Madonna holding a book and the Christ child holding a piece of fruit, possibly an apple or pear. Stamp affixed in lower left corner. Housed in a simple giltwood frame. Sight: 18 1/4" H x 16" W. […]
Lot 66: 2 Book of Hours Pages & Martin Luther Suppressed Bible Leaf, Judith, 3 items
1st item: Illuminated manuscript page on vellum from a Book of Hours, likely Italian, having Latin script with initials decorated in gilt, bordered with foliate designs. Housed in a custom wooden frame. Sight: 5" H x 3 3/4" W. Framed: 8 1/8" H x 5 5/8" W x 1 3/4". Circa 14th century. 2nd item: […]
Lot 67: Circle of Daniel Seghers Painting, The Pieta with Flowers
Flemish School, circle of Daniel Seghers (Flemish, 1590-1661) and Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), oil on canvas religious painting depicting the Pieta; the Virgin Mary holds the crucified Christ in her lap at the foot of the cross, flanked by angels, with God the Father watching from above. The scene is surrounded by colorful floral foliage including […]
Lot 65: Small European Painted Porcelain Plaque, Madonna & Child
Small Continental, manner of KPM, hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting the Madonna and Child, seated by a tree, with a village in the background. Front is unsigned, back unmarked. Label for Old Antique House, Washington, D.C. affixed en verso. Housed in a carved and painted wood frame with gadroon decoration. Sight: 9 3/4" H x 7 […]
Lot 63: Theodore Gechter Bronze Sculpture, Martin Luther, w/ Stand
Jean Francois Theodore Gechter (France, 1796-1844) bronze sculpture depicting the early church reformer Martin Luther. The subject is depicted standing wearing a robe and holding a book in his right hand which is leaning on a stool with additional books. Signed along the front side of the base "T. GECHTER.". Fitted with a custom ebonized […]