British School, 18th century, oil on canvas three-quarter length portrait of Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, married name Barbara Palmer or Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709) and Royal Mistress of King Charles II, who bore several of his illegitimate children. Depicted wearing an elaborate feathered hat, pearl earrings and necklace, a Roman styled grey and red […]
Lot 76: Vincenzo D'Auria O/C Harbor Scene
Vincenzo D'Auria (Italy, 1872-1939) oil on canvas harbor scene painting depicting fishing vessels with a city in the background and rocky shoreline, foreground. Signed lower left "V. D'Auria". Housed in a carved gilt and ebonized wood frame. Sight – 23 1/4" H x 35" W. Framed – 29" H x 41 1/8" W. Provenance: Collection […]
Lot 77: Henry Pilleau Watercolor Venetian Canal Scene
Henry Pilleau (United Kingdom, 1815-1899) watercolor on paper painting depicting a canal in Venice with gondolas and boats foreground, palaces and tower with terraced garden and figures in the background. Monogram signature lower right. Housed in a gilt and carved wood frame. Sight – 17 1/2" H x 24 1/2" W. Framed – 27" H […]
Lot 74: Pradier Bronze Sculpture, Pandora
Jean Jacques Pradier (Swiss, 1792-1850), also known as James Pradier, bronze sculpture, "Pandore" or "Pandora," brown patina with gilt highlights, modeled as the mythological female figure holding a jar. Signed on base in script "Pradier sc–,"and "E de Labroue F–" 16 in. H, mounted to black stone plinth, 2 1/2" H x 7" square. Total […]
Lot 73: Louis Sauvageau, 4 Seasons Bronze Sculptures
Louis Sauvageau (France, 1822-1874), four bronze allegorical statues of women representing the four seasons, attired in Classical dress and holding attributes related to spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each signed "Sauvageau" on the base. Statues approximately 15 3/4" H x 4 3/4" W. Total weight 36 lbs. Third quarter 19th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition. […]
Lot 72: Pair of French Gilt Bronze & Imari Candelabras
Pair of Louis XVI style bronze six-light candelabra having foliate stems and floral arms above a baluster form Imari porcelain bases with floral and bird decoration and gilt bronze ram's head mounts, all raised on a gilt bronze foliate base. 24" H x 12" W x 11" D. Total weight 22 lbs. Last half 19th […]
Lot 71: Napoleon III Ebony and Brass Tantalus
Napoleon III ebony and inlaid brass tantalus, shaped hinged ebony veneer top and front panel opens to reveal fitted rosewood gallery tray with gilt brass handle that holds 16 etched crystal cordials and 4 etched crystal cordial decanters with stoppers, 7 5/8" H. 12 cordial glasses are present, 3" H. Ebony veneer case with rosewood […]
Lot 70: Pair Silverplated Classical Wall Pockets
Pair of Classical Revival silver on copper lavabo style wall pockets, each having a serpentine top with beaded edge, central lion's mask and small reeded basin flanked by gilt metal figures over a large open basin. 13" H x 13" W x 6 1/2" D. Likely Continental, Mid 19th century. Note: Lion's heads are screwed […]
Lot 68: Georgian Sterling Salver; Wine Funnel
1st item: George III sterling silver wine funnel with strainer, lion passant mark with additional mark, rubbed. 4 7/8" H, 2.07 oz troy. 2nd item: George II Sterling Silver Salver with scalloped shell border, raised on three feet, hallmarks for London, 1741. Diameter 6 1/2". 7.65 oz troy. Combined weight: 9.73 oz troy. CONDITION: One […]
Lot 69: Elkington Gilt Centerpiece with Cut Glass Bowl
Elkington Neoclassical style gilt and silver plated centerpiece or epergne with heavy cut crystal oval bowl, resting on the oval pedestal of a footed base with figural griffins at each end and molded anthemion ornamentation on the adjacent sides. Side of base stamped ELKINGTON & CO. on one side with psuedohallmarks on other side; underside […]