John Gray (United Kingdom, 20th century) oil on canvas portrait of a King Charles Spaniel standing in front of a dark backdrop with trees and shrubbery. Signed "John Gray" lower right. Housed in a contemporary molded gilt wood frame. Sight: 16 3/4" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed: 26 1/2" H x 30 1/2" W. […]
Lot 918: Austrian School O/C Royal Portrait of Maria Theresa
Austrian school oil on canvas royal portrait of Maria Theresa, the Hapsburg Queen of Austria from 1740-1780. Subject is attired in an ornate blue gown with detailed lace decoration and a green fur cloak, holding a scepter on a pillow with crowned jewels and surrounded by red drapery, architectural forms and carved gilt furniture. Housed […]
Lot 915: 2 British Paintings with Horses, incl. Garraway
1st item: Edward Garraway (United Kingdom, active 19th Century) oil on canvas equestrian painting titled "Polly" depicting a brown mare in a stable setting. Signed and dated "E Garraway 1890" lower right, and titled lower center. Label en verso of stretcher for Michael Deasy Antiques, Brighton, England. Housed in a molded giltwood frame. Sight: 9 […]
Lot 916: Oil on Canvas Marsh Landscape Painting with Duck, Danish School
Oil on canvas marsh scene painting depcting a mallard in flight. Signed "CHR-N-25" in red lower right. Housed in a giltwood frame with carved fruit and nut decoration. Sight: 18 1/4"H x 25 3/4" W. Framed: 25 1/2" H x 33" W. Danish school, early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Thomas Bechtel, Memphis, […]
Lot 913: Five 18th C. Prints incl. Chauncy & Volkamer
Five (5) Historical English and German copperplate engravings with hand coloring on laid paper. 1st-3rd items: Three (3) engravings from "The Historical Antiquities of Hertfordshire" by Sir Henry Chauncy (1632-1719), Kt. Serjeant at Law, published London, Ben Griffin et al., 1700. Depicts English Manor Houses, including one (1) titled "Temple Dinsley", one (1) titled "Offley […]
Lot 914: 6 Flora and Fauna Prints, incl. M. Catesby, G. Edwards
Six (6) 19th Century hand colored copper plate engravings on laid paper. 1st-4th items: Four (4) prints drawn by Mark Catesby (United Kingdom, 1683-1749), engraved by Johann Michael Seligmann (Germany, 1720-1762) for the German editions of COLLECTION OF VARIOUS FOREIGN AND RARE BIRDS and THE NATURAL HISTORY OF CAROLINA, FLORIDA, AND THE BAHAMA ISLANDS, published […]
Lot 911: 5 18th Cent. Marine Engravings, incl. T. Major, J. Boyndell
Five (5) English copperplate engravings depicting maritime scenes, including three (3) by Thomas Major (United Kingdom, 1720-1799) and two (2) by John Boydell (United Kingdom, 1720-1804), after various artists, published in London, circa 1749-52. Each depicts reproductions of paintings or views of towns, including Hammersmith, a district of west London. Artist and engraver information, lower […]
Lot 912: J. Baptiste Monnoyer Floral Engravings, c. 1700
Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (French, 1636-1699), two (2) hand colored still life engravings with on laid paper depicting baskets of abundant daffodils, peonies, tulips, roses and other flowers. Vander Ley watermark to each. Published circa 1680-1700 by Nicholas de Poilly (address erased on print with tulips), likely third state. Sheet – 13 1/2"H x 17 1/8"W. Frame […]
Lot 908: 3 Engravings incl. Rare Portrait & Thommasin, Fire in Borgo
1st item: Scarce mezzotint portrait on laid paper of Jean Baptiste Descamps by J.F. Rousseau, after a circa 1761 drawing (whereabouts unknown) by Charles N. Cochin (French, 1715-1790). Float mounted in a narrow gilt and ebonized molded frame. Sheet: 10 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W. Framed: 12 3/4" H x 10 1/4" W. Note: […]
Lot 909: Follower of John Hoppner O/C Portrait of a Gentleman
Follower of John Hoppner (English, 1758-1810) oil on canvas three-quarter length portrait of a a middle-aged man with white hair, dressed in a white cravat and a high-collared black coat against a dark brown background. Unsigned. Housed in a molded giltwood frame with foliate and scroll decorations. Sight: 22 7/8" H x 19 3/8" W. […]