Charles II oak and walnut chest of drawers, two part construction with rectangular top over dentil molding; four side hung, geometric walnut cushion front drawers flanked by paneled sections; paneled sides and back, old bun feet. Original brass drop pulls and baroque style escutcheons. 35 3/4"H x 38 1/2" W x 22 1/2"D. Probably English, […]
Lot 93: Queen Anne Oyster Walnut Secretary
Queen Anne – George II transitional secretary or desk and bookcase, two part construction, bookmatched oyster and burl walnut veneers on oak secondary wood, molded double bonnet top over conforming doors with glass fronts, opening to three fixed shelves. Assymetrical desk section has oyster veneered fall front opening to a fitted, stepped interior with inlaid […]
Lot 92: Geo III Oak Chest with Carved Corners
Diminutive George III oak chest of drawers with geometric carved canted corners, rectangular molded top over two short drawers and three long drawers, atop ogee bracket feet. Deal secondary wood. Chinese Chippendale pierced brass pulls appear original. 30 3/4" H x 38 1/4" W x 19" D. English, mid 18th century. Provenance: The estate of […]
Lot 91: John Chester Mathews equine O/C
John Chester Mathews (English, 1850-1900) oil on canvas portrait of a horse in a stable, a bucket lettered FS on the floor at left. Signed and dated lower right J. Mathews 1895. Stenciled label en verso of canvas: "Prepared by Winsor & Newton, London." Giltwood molded frame. 30" x 21 1/4" canvas, 33 1/2" x […]
Lot 89: G.D. Giles oil on canvas, Sceptre
Godfrey Douglas Giles (British, 1857-1941) oil on canvas horse portrait of Sceptre, signed and dated lower left "Sceptre / G.D. Giles 1911." Painting depicts the legendary thoroughbred standing against a wooded landscape background. Original giltwood and composition Rococo style frame with title additionally painted at center "Sceptre 1911 G.D. Giles." Paper label en verso of […]
Lot 90: J.F. Herring Jr. o/c, Hunt and Barn Scene
John Frederick Herring Jr. (British, 1815-1795) oil on canvas landscape, depicting five horses, several chickens and pigs inside a fenced barnyard, while several fox hunters depart on horseback in the background. Signed lower left of center, J.F. Herring. Later parcel gilt molded frame. 13 1/2" x 20 1/2" sight, 19" x 26" framed. Note: John […]
Lot 88: Louis Aime Japy Oil on Canvas Landscape
Louis Aime Japy (France/Italy, 1840-1916) oil on canvas depicting a landscape near a body of water, foreground, before the solitary figure of a man, middle ground, with livestock and trees, background. Signed "Japy" lower right with possible date "1 novemio [sic]" lower left. Unframed. 19 7/8" H x 23 3/4" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. […]
Lot 87: 3 English School Paintings c. 1840
Two 19th century English School oil on panel landscapes and 1 seascape, each unsigned but titled on brass nameplate. Titles include "The Downs Above Hastings c. 1840" , "Hastings from the London Road," and "Beachy Head from Pevensey Bay, c. 1840". Identical carved wood antique frames. Landscapes have label en verso for J. Harvey London […]
Lot 85: French F. Pautrot Bronze of Birds
Ferdinand Pautrot (France, 1832-1874) bronze depicting a pair of birds perched atop branches. Signed on the circular base "F. Pautrot". 13 1/2" H. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Small hole and scattered wear to base, bronze overall very good condition.
Lot 86: Pr. Sevres Gilt Mounted Porcelain Urns
Pair of Sevres gilt mounted covered porcelain garniture urns, having cobalt grounds with hand painted vignette decoration including cupids and young women on the obverse panels, and floral sprays on the reverse panels, gilt and enameled accents, pineapple finials on domed covers and mask handles, all on square bases. Underside of lid with underglaze gilt […]