Andre Vignoles (French, 1920-2017) rectangular oil on canvas painting titled "L'Etang Aux Chenes en Automne," (The Pond at Chenes in Autumn). Depicts a large house or other building situated behind a grove of trees, their autumn foliage reflected in a pond in the foreground. Signed "A. Vignoles" lower right. Several inscriptions and marks en verso: […]
Lot 94: Hans Zatzka Oil on Canvas Orientalist Scene
Hans (Ronsard) Zatzka (Austria/Italy, 1859-1945) oil on canvas Orientalist harem scene, depicting two partially nude females in a lavish interior, with a balcony overlooking city rooftops. One figure stands by the window arranging flowers and the other is seated on a daybed with musical instruments; a hooka and oriental rug sit on the floor. Signed […]
Lot 93: William Oliver, O/C, Woman with Floral Wreath
William Oliver the Younger (France/United Kingdom, 1823-1901) oil on canvas painting depicting a young woman in a wooded landscape setting, adjusting a wreath of flowers in her hair. Signed "W. Oliver" lower left. Handwritten label reading "From the Collection of Sir Clifford J. Cory, Llantarnam Abbey, Monmouthshire" with The Cooling Galleries, London label, en verso […]
Lot 92: Dominique Alonzo Bronze & Ivory Sculpture
Dominique Alonzo (France,1910-1930) cold painted bronze and ivory sculpture depicting a young woman with bonnet and simple dress, holding a bundle in one arm. Signed on the base "D. Alonzo". Additionally stamped "Bronze France" and "Etling Paris". Mounted onto a circular bronze base. Figure – 8 1/2" H. 9" total H. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition.
Lot 91: Large French Enamel, Gilt Bronze Table Screen
A French Rococo style enamel and gilt bronze 3-panel table screen, each panel inset with beveled glass upper over a hand-enameled porcelain scene depicting a castle interior with figures descending a staircase, all set within a gilt bronze frame. Back covered in red fabric. 15 1/2″ H x 15 3/4″ W (fully extended). French, mid […]
Lot 89: George III Sterling Silver Epergne
English George III Neoclassical sterling silver and cut crystal epergne with figural silver basket of fruit and flowers. Hallmarks for J. W Story & W. Elliott, London, 1811. Oval frame with ovolo rim containing a central crystal bowl cut in a diamond pattern, raised on four serpentine reeded legs adorned with shell and acanthus decoration […]
Lot 90: Pr. George II Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Pair of George II Rococo sterling silver candlesticks on hexagonal bases with shell corners, fixed nozzles, each having six shell form corners, over shafts with round flared fluted knops, fluted baluster, and cylindrical knop below. Bases with marks for William Gould, London, 1750; both nozzles marked with lion passant, one nozzle also marked WG. 8 […]
Lot 88: George III Sterling Soup Tureen, Emes & Barnard
English George III sterling silver soup tureen and cover, Neoclassical design, oblong form with shaped cover having an engraved griffin crest and a loop handle with acanthus overlay; plain body with gadrooned edge, lion’s mask and loop bail handles with acanthus overlay, engraved griffin armorial crest to each side; atop an oblong pedestal base with […]
Lot 87: Continental Silver Griffin Figural Jug
Continental .800 silver figural claret or wine jug, the hinged lid in the form of a griffin’s head set with glass topaz eyes, cast handle with applied feather decoration, the body with chased feather design resting on two claw feet. Conjoined initial monogram with crown crest. Marked on underside of lid and on base with […]
Lot 86: French silver and cobalt glass claret jug
French Neoclassical style cobalt glass claret jug or ewer with silver mounts, the deep blue glass body adorned with overlaid silver decoration of Classical Greek figures engaged in various activities, surmounted by a silver frame with egg and dart banding, a covered beaded spout and curved handle with dolphin head terminus. Egg and dart banding […]