Napoleon III ormolu mounted mahogany and mahogany veneer vitrine or bookcase comprised of two pieces. The top with a molded cornice having rounded corners and mounted with a central arched pediment having ormolu angel, garland, and griffin mounts, above two glass doors enclosing two glass shelves. Canted corners with Classical female caryatid and anthemion ormolu […]
Lot 379: 2 Brass Carriage Clocks, incl. J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Two (2) Brass Carriage Clocks, including J.E. Caldwell & Company. 1st item: French Brass Carriage clock having a white enameled face with black Roman numeral chapter ring, beveled glass windows on all sides and a brass framework. Initialed R A near the top and marked "France" en verso. 4 3/4" H x 3 1/2" W […]
Lot 380: 2 Brass Carriage Clocks with Alarms
Two (2) Carriage Clocks with Alarms, including Maynard & Potter, Boston. 1st item: Maynard & Potter, Boston, brass clock with white enameled face with black Roman numerals, sweep second face below, beveled glass front, four lobed feet and top handle. Back door with seven sided pierced decoration, numbered "41", interior, marked "Made in France" on […]
Lot 377: Emile Louis Picault Female Bronze, "Memoria"
Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915) bronze sculpture titled Memoria, depicting a young maiden writing on a scroll with inscription on a tablet above her head. Signed on the side of the base "E. Picault". 11 1/2" H x 4 3/8" D x 5" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Martha Lyman, Dayton, TN. […]
Lot 378: Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman
Bronze sculpture of a nude woman wearing sandals, standing and hiding her face in her arms. Unsigned. 15 3/4" H, 7" dia. base. 20 lbs. 20th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition.
Lot 374: Malva O/C, Mediterranean Sunflowers
Large oil on canvas landscape painting depicting a field of sunflowers in foreground and lake, hills and Mediterranean villa in background. Signed "Malva" lower right, attributed to George Malva (Syrian Republic, b. 1957) or Omar Malva (Syrian Republic/Austria, b. 1951). Housed in a giltwood molded frame with linen liner. Sight – 40" H x 39" […]
Lot 375: Marble Bust of a Young Beauty
Marble bust length sculpture of a young beauty, wearing a tiara; low relief carved collar. Unsigned. Raised on a square base. 20 1/2" H x 14" W x 7" D. Early 20th century. CONDITION: A few minor scratches and miniscule chips to base, overall very good condition.
Lot 376: 3 Classical White Marble Sculpture Fragments
Group of three (3) white marble sculpture fragments in the Classical style. 1st item: Fragment of carved white marble partial nude torso wearing belted draped flowing garment, screw mounted on rectangular stone base. Fragment – 17 3/4″ H x 9″ W x 10″ D. Overall – 26″ H. 81.5 lbs 2nd item: Fragment of carved […]
Lot 372: Duncan McGregor Whyte, portrait of Hugh MacDiarmid
Duncan McGregor Whyte (United Kingdom, 1866-1953) oil on canvas portrait of Hugh MacDiarmid. The subject is depicted at about age 70, with bald head and white beard, wearing a gray suit, black bowtie and gold watch chain, and seated in a chair next to a table or desk. Signed lower right "D M'G Whyte 1921". […]
Lot 373: Oreste Costa, Oval Trompe L'Oeil Still life with Birds
Oreste Costa (Italian, 1851-1901) oil on canvas trompe l'oeil nature morte painting; oval still life with goose and raven strung together and hanging against a paneled wall, above a marble surface with apples, orange and nut at left and two smaller dead birds at right. Signed "O. Costa" and dated "1871" lower left. Oval giltwood […]