Illuminated Medieval manuscript on vellum, framed leaf from a Book of Hours c. 1465, depicting a burial service. Border composed of colorful floral and vine motif with figures including a wolf in Dominican habit, birds and fruit including strawberry (representing perfect righteousness). Verso blank. 6 3/4" H x 4 3/4" W (170 x 122 mm). […]
Lot 101: Attr. Pietro Testa, Old Master Pen and Ink Figure Drawing
Attributed to Pietro Testa (Italy, 1612-1650) Baroque pen and ink sketch or study on laid paper, depicting male figures ranging from young to old, in various poses. Unsigned. Bears black ink stamp for the collection of the Earl of Dalhousie lower left. Mounted onto cardstock within a gilt and black drawn "frame" and light blue […]
Lot 102: Flemish School Old Master O/B, Christ and The Virgin
Flemish Old Master oil on board, school of Marten de Vos (1532-1603), titled en verso "Le Christ et la Vierge" or Christ and the Virgin. Depicting Christ seated and teaching from the Holy Scriptures to a female, the Virgin Mary. Latin inscription to the upper center, the Latin word "Eccfefia" (Crowns) to the left of […]
Lot 99: Jacques Vallin Oil on Canvas Classical Landscape
Attributed to Jacques Antoine Vallin (Paris, 1760-1831) oil on canvas classical landscape painting titled en verso "Telemaque et Mentor dans l'ile de Calypso" (Telemachus and Mentor in the island of Calypso) and "Telemaque instruisant les bergers" (Telemachus Instructing the Shepherds). Depicting a teacher seated and attired in a red robe with his student who is […]
Lot 98: Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Rabbit in Basket
Vienna cold painted bronze figure depicting a rabbit seated upon a round, handled basket. Base stamped "4", no makers marks. 5 1/2" H x 10 1/4" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Scattered areas of minute paint loss to rabbit.
Lot 97: 2 French Gilt Bronze Sculptures, Joan of Arc & Cherub
Two (2) French Gilt Bronze sculptures, including Joan of Arc and a Cherub. 1st item: Sculpture depicting Joan of Arc standing by a tree with a downward gaze, attired in her armor and holding her sword to her chest. Unsigned. 12" H x 4 3/4" W x 4 3/4" D. 2nd item: Dore bronze sculpture […]
Lot 96: Sevres Palace Size Bronze Mounted Urn, Artist Signed
Sevres French porcelain palace size bronze mounted urn; the cobalt ground decorated with hand painted vignettes to each side, and enameled gilt highlights throughout. One vignette, signed A. Maglin at lower edge, depicts a maiden seated and holding a basket of grapes, while facing a cherub, in a landscape setting; the other depicts cherubs in […]
Lot 94: Continental Silvered Bronze Figural Centerpiece
European silvered bronze centerpiece featuring a crystal bowl, possibly Baccarat, set into an opulent frame with caryatid handles and scrolling arms, terminating in a naturalistic base adorned with figural stags, wild boar and mountain goat, set on four toupie feet. The oblong cut glass center bowl is cut in a diamond and fan design with […]
Lot 95: Pair Empire Ormolu Urns, Red Marble Bases
Pair of Neoclassical or Empire style fire-gilt bronze campana form urns with flaring, gadrooned rims and bands of putti decoration, mounted on red plinths with applied ormolu goddess decorations and gilt bronze edging. 13 3/4" H. Continental, possibly French or Berlin, mid 19th century. CONDITION: Some minor wear and oxidation to gilding, old tape and […]
Lot 92: Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plate Tureen w/Crest
Large Old Sheffield Silver Plated soup tureen, oval form, the cover with engraved shield crest to one side and boar on banner crest to the other, an acanthus overlaid ring handle, and gadroon, shell, and acanthus border, stamped inside with double sun mark attributed to Matthew Boulton and "1"; conforming dish base with gadroon and […]