Jan Martszen de Jonge (Netherlands, 1609-1647), small oil on panel painting depicting a battle on a grassy knoll between soldiers on horseback and others on foot. A dead body lays next to a drum in the left foreground, a flag hangs from a ruined column in the mid-ground, and other figures wage battle on horseback […]
Lot 166: Hippolyte F. Moreau Bronze Sculpture, Consolation
Hippolyte Francois Moreau (French, 1832-1927) bronze sculpture titled "Consolation" depicting an older female protectively embracing a younger female, both holding a flower basket and standing on a circular naturalistic base. Signed on the base "Hte. Moreau". 22" H x 10 3/4" W x 8" dia. 47.6 lbs. Biography: Hippolyte Francois Moreau was the son of […]
Lot 167: Jean Jules Salmson 19th c. Bronze Bust of a Lady
Jean Jules Salmson (French, 1823-1902), bronze bust depicting a lady with upswept hair and draped fichu, possibly Marie Antoinette. Signed and dated at the right edge "J. Salmson 1873" and signed at the left torso edge by the foundry or caster "P. Baur." 19 3/4" H x 10" W x Approx. 7" D. PROVENANCE: Private […]
Lot 163: Circle of LaGrenee, Large Mythological O/C, Hercules Going to War
Circle of Jean Francois Lagrenee (French, 1725-1805), monumental 18th century oil on canvas mythological painting titled Hercules Going to War, depicting the Roman god departing a marble portico with club in hand and cherub at his side, leaving behind three women (one likely Minerva) and a child. Sight: 93" H x 61 1/2" W. Frame: […]
Lot 164: Circle of LaGrenee, Large Mythological O/C, Hercules Returning from War
Circle of Jean Francois Lagrenee (French, 1725-1805), monumental 18th century mythological painting titled Hercules Returning From War, depicting the Roman god seated and relaxing in a landscape setting with women (one possibly Minerva) and a child, with cherub figures overhead and a lion laying at his feet. Molded parcel gilt frame. Sight: 93" H x […]
Lot 165: Heva Coomans O/C, Pompeiian Pottery Studio
Heva Coomans (Belgium, 1860-1939) oil on canvas painting depicting figures in and outside a pottery studio in an ancient Mediterranean city, likely Pompeii. Signed "Heva Coomans" lower left. Housed in a carved early 20th century American style giltwood frame. Sight: 21 1/2" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed: 27 3/4" H x 35 3/4" W. […]
Lot 161: European Marble Sculpture of a Reclining Woman, after Antonio Canova
European marble sculpture depicting a female attired in Roman style clothing reclining on a chaise lounge, atop a conforming plinth style base with carved acorn feet. Unmarked. Together with an oval stand and glass cloche cover. Sculpture: 9 7/8" H x 11 3/4" W x 3 7/8" D. With cover: 14" W x 18" H. […]
Lot 162: Pair Venetian Lacca Povera Landscapes, Blackamoor Frames
Pair of 18th century Venetian Lacca Povera or Povera Lacquer landscape scenes in carved frames with blackamoor masks, each depicting romanticized Classical ruins or Capriccio with various figures including shepherds, courtiers, a mother with her children, and a rider on horseback, with hand painted highlights. One panel initialed "G B" and dated 1742, beneath a […]
Lot 159: After Fra Angelico, 3 Religious Icon Paintings
Three (3) religious gothic oil paintings on panel after Fra Angelico.1st item: Giltwood triptych attributed to Gustavo Sani Copio, depicting a crowned Madonna and Child in the central panel and flanked by two angels playing trumpets. All are attired in ornate clothing, with incised decoration. Housed in a double columnated gothic style frame with hinged […]
Lot 160: After Fra Angelico Gilt Religious Icon w/ Angels
After Fra Angelico (Italian, 1395-1455) religious icon painting, tempura on incised gilt wooden panel, depicting a choir of angels playing trumpets, praying, or in "sacra conversazione". Housed in a carved giltwood frame with decoration including three putti and rays that expand outward in a sun-like manner. Sight: 12 1/2" dia. Frame: 25" H x 23" […]