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. […]
Lot 910: 2 Gothic Style Paintings, incl. Speke Hall, Lancashire
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 […]