1st item: English School, 19th century, oil on board painting depicting a vast room in the interior of a Tudor Manor house, identified by inscription en verso as Speke Hall in Lancashire, England (built in 1583). The painting portrays figures seated at tables at the edge of the room, illuminated by sunlight from large windows […]
Lot 906: Luigi Sabatelli, Head and Hands Study
Luigi Sabatelli (Italian, 1772 – 1850) pen and ink drawing on paper, study with male and female heads, arms and hands. Inscription "Sabatelli" lower left in pencil. Label en verso for Margret Biedermann Gallery, Munich and another label describing the work and noting Sabatelli painted neoclassical frescoes for the Pitti Palace, Florence. Sheet is float […]
Lot 907: European Red Chalk Drawing, Longinus, after GL Bernini
Italian or Flemish School, 18th century or earlier, sanguine chalk drawing on laid paper depicting the marble sculpture of Longinus by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, located in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City (completed in 1638). Signed upper left Daret or Dozet. Float mounted under glass with black background and mat, in a giltwood molded frame. […]
Lot 903: Robert Berks Bust Sculpture of Abraham Lincoln
Robert Berks (American, 1922-2011) bronzed clay or plaster bust depicting President Abraham Lincoln. Signed BERKS (with copyright) and dated "58". Mounted onto a brown stone base. Bust measures 11 1/2" H x approx. 6" W. Overall: 16 1/2" H. Note: Robert Berks was known for his highly textured sculptures of American political figures including John […]
Lot 904: After Desiderio da Settignano Bronze Bas Relief of John the Baptist
After Desiderio da Settignano (Italian, 1428-1454) bronze bas relief sculpture depicting a young John the Baptist in profile, attired in a camel hair robe with a halo and holding a small reed cross. Signed "DOA 1454-" in lower right. 18 7/2" H x 9 1/2" W x 1 3/4" D. Late 19th/Early 20th Century. PROVENANCE: […]
Lot 905: Attr. Jacques-Phillippe Caresme, 18th c. Painting of Satyr
Attributed to Jacques Philippe Caresme (French, 1734 – 1796), pen and ink wash with gouache on laid paper, depicting a satyr with two putti at his feet and a large chalice in his hand, with the faint outline of another figure in the background. Sheet has been cut into a circular shape and mounted to […]
Lot 901: Sterling Strauser O/B Painting, Floral Still Life
Sterling Strauser (Pennsylvania, 1907-1995) oil on board still life painting depicting a vase of flowers against a brown background, rendered in a heavy impasto technique. Signed "Strauser" lower left. Housed in a giltwood frame with pierced corners and centers. Sight: 9 1/4" H x 7 1/4" W. Framed: 13" H x 11" W. PROVENANCE: The […]
Lot 902: Edwin Codman Bronze Bear and Bull
Pair of Edwin E. Codman (American, 1876-1955) bronze sculptures, one depicting a charging bull and the other depicting a bear with one raised front leg. Both with incised artist's signature on the naturalistic base and Gorham foundry mark with edition number on the base edge. 3 1/2" H x 7 3/4" L x 2 1/2" […]
Lot 899: Small Emil Carlsen O/B Painting
Emil Carlsen (Danish-American, 1853-1932) small oil on board impressionist painting of a figure walking along a coastline. Estate stamp en verso. Housed in a molded giltwood frame with beaded rabbet edge. Sight: 5" H x 6" W. Framed: 7 3/4" H x 8 3/4" W. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Some […]
Lot 900: August Laux Oil on Canvas Still Life, Grapes
August Laux (American, 1847-1921) oil on canvas still life painting depicting a large cluster of red and golden-colored grapes surrounded by thick green leaves in a naturalistic setting. Signed and dated in black "A. Laux 1890" above grapes in the lower right quadrant. Inscribed "Delarue", en verso of frame. Housed in a molded giltwood frame […]