Continental School, possibly French, oil on canvas painting depicting a young man with shoulder-length, powdered hair and brown eyes dressed in a formal or court ensemble consisting of a white undershirt with a buttoned collar, a wheat-colored vest, and a red jacket with blue lining. The subject is holding a brown ring in one hand […]
Lot 172: 19th C. Portrait of Girl with Flowers
Continental School, 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a little girl with a basket of flowers on her left arm, holding a floral sprig in her right hand, wearing a blue dress and ringlets, with column and cloudy sky in background. Unsigned. Sight: 24" H x 19" W. Frame: 29 1/2" H x 24 […]
Lot 168: O/C Portrait of Napoleon III After Winterhalter
After Franz Xavier Winterhalter (Germany, 1806-1873) oil on canvas full-length portrait of Napoleon III (1808-1873), the first President of France (as Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte) from 1848 to 1852 and the Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870. Depicts the subject dressed in military attire and an ermine robe, holding a gold scepter and reaching towards his […]
Lot 169: Jan Martszen de Jonge Oil on Panel, Small Battle Scene
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. […]