Louis Majorelle signed French Art Nouveau square table, rosewood and mahogany. Molded square top with bookmatched flame veneer, over a veneered drawer with brass Art Nouveau pull; four square tapered and molded legs joined by an undertier. Majorelle Paris stamp to the underside of the drawer. An identical table pictured in the original Majorelle 1906 […]
Lot 406: Bronze Garden Antelope Sculpture
Bronze garden statue depicting a Springbok African Antelope atop an oval base. Unsigned. 36" H x 28 3/4" L x 9" D. Early 20th century. Provenance: acquired by consignor's mother from the estate of Harvey Pride, Nashville, Tennessee, 1955. Pride was a well known member of Nashville's Belle Meade society. CONDITION: Overall very good condition […]
Lot 404: 2 Bas Relief Plaques, Columbus Related
Pair of American Patriotic bas relief composition plaques, possibly from the 1893 Columbian Exposition. 1st item: Shield shaped plaque decorated with relief molded foliate scroll border, surrounding scenes from the journey of Christopher Columbus, along with emblematic mythological figures (one seated atop a buffalo, the other atop a cow). Hallmarks typically associated with those on […]
Lot 405: Large Cast Iron Greyhound, attr. J.W. Fiske
Large American cast iron lawn or garden model of a recumbent greyhound dog or large whippet, attributed to the J.W. Fiske foundry, New York. Detailed casting of ribs, paws, and spine. 21" H x 16" W x 50 1/2" L. Fourth quarter of the 19th century. CONDITION: Old painted surface with oxidation and rust to […]
Lot 402: Pair French Gilt Bronze Chenets
Pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets, each with a large central urn with pineapple finials and swag decoration, flanked to one side by a smaller urn with flower finial and bale handles, on a footed plinth with anthemion and laurel decoration. Unmarked. 10 1/2" H x 9" W x 3 1/4" D. […]
Lot 403: Gilt Bronze Lion Figural Fireplace Chenets
Pair of gilt bronze or ormolu figural fireplace chenets, each with a standing lion resting upon a shield form frame having acanthus and floral decoration, all atop a shaped base. 14" H x 14 3/4" L x 6" D. Continental, late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with scattered minor wear and oxidation.
Lot 400: Continental Musical Bracket Clock w/ Bronze Mounts
Continental musical bracket clock, 19th century, works by Winterhalder & Hofmeier. Mahogany case with arched pediment having ormolu mounts including masks and urn finials, over a central case with ormolu columns flanking an arched brass dial with two subsidiary dials, silent and chime; eight-day fusee movement. Side of case with ormolu grilles, back with lattice […]
Lot 401: French Ormolu Figural Clock, Music Theme
French Neoclassical gilt bronze figural mantel clock, comprised of a female figure playing a harp with a stringed instrument resting beside her, atop a round engraved gilt dial, all above a rectangular plinth with a classical landscape relief scene, resting on scrolled front feet. Works unmarked. 21" H x 13 3/4" W x 5 1/4" […]
Lot 398: 19th. Century English Skeleton Clock
English brass fusee movement skeleton clock having a pierced and shield chapter ring with black enameled Roman numerals and bell strike at top. Engraved below the bell above chapter ring "Bamber Blackpool" for Samuel Bamber, working in Blackpool, England, mid to late 19th century. 19 3/4" H x 11 3/8" W x 2 1/4" D. […]
Lot 399: Ansonia Novelty #807 "Whistling Boy" Clock
Rare Ansonia Novelty #807 "Whistling Boy" clock, bronzed spelter with later painted surface, ivorine dial, 8 day lever spring driven movement. 14" H. American, circa 1914. Provenance: The Estate of Betty E. Lamberth, sold to benefit The Baptist Foundation of Alabama. CONDITION: Later paint with wear and scattered chipping. Works not tested or guaranteed.