Southern School, oil on canvas portrait of a lady. The subject, a woman in a silver lace trimmed dress, is depicted seated and holding a locket containing a portrait of a man; she is flanked by columns, with red drape, potted plant and cloudy sky in the background. Unsigned. Housed in a Rococo Revival style […]
Lot 167: Anna Hyatt Huntington Bronze Tiger or Panther
Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (American, 1876 – 1973) bronze of a stetching and yawning tiger or panther (also known as Tiger Yawning). Patinated surface marked on lower edge #278 Gorham Co. Founders O or Q 492. Mounted on a rectangular black marble base. Length of sculpture 13", length of base 15 1/2". Circa 1920s. Biography […]
Lot 166: Edith Parsons Pair Bronze Terrier Pups
Edith Barretto Parsons (New York, 1878-1956) pair of bronze terrier puppies, one in a howling pose and the other in a walking pose, possibly intended as bookends. Deep brown patina. Both bronzes inscribed on base side "E. B. Parsons, (copyright)", foundry mark Gorham Co. and letter stamping on the sitting dog, OGBK and the walking […]
Lot 165: Heriberto Juarez Bronze Sculpture, Matador
Bronze sculpture of a matador by Heriberto Juarez (Mexico, 1932 – 2008). Mounted on a circular black marble base. Signed Juarez on front base edge. Sculpture measures 13 1/4" H; Base measures 3/4" H x 9 7/8" dia. 17.9 lbs. 20th century. Condition: Very good condition with nice patina.
Lot 162: Enrique Alferez Sculpture
Enrique Alferez (TX/LA, 1901-1999) plaster sculpture of a bull, leaping from a jet of water; probably a maquette for one of the fountains the artist designed in New Orleans. Plaster is painted to simulate bronze. Unsigned. 19"H x 21"W x 5"D. 15.6 lbs. Provenance: Inherited by consignor from Rosa Rainold Graner, 1904 – 1962, who […]
Lot 160: Bronze framed copper plaque
Continental Neoclassical style copper relief plaque with gilt bronze frame; the copper plaque depicting 3 putti cavorting in the water with sea creatures, surrounded by a gilt bronze frame modeled as a continuous swag of husks. Unsigned. 14" H x 12"W. Continental, mid to late 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Lucille Svitzer Brady (Mrs. […]
Lot 161: Roman Bronze Works Bas Relief Plaque
Roman Bronze Works, New York, bas relief circular plaque depicting an unknown older male. Signed "Roman Bronze Works N.Y." lower left edge. 18 1/2" dia. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with nice untouched patina.
Lot 159: Pr French Style Marble & Bronze Lamps
Pair of French style black marble urns with white veins, gilt bronze mounts, including a bronze top with pineapple finial, swan handles and wreaths, all on stepped squared marble bases. Bases wired for lamps. Urns measure 18 3/4" H. 23 7/8" total H. Earlty 20th Century. Condition: Both overall very good condition, wire shafts for […]
Lot 158: Bartlett Brass Scales w/ Lap Desks
1st item: Bartlett & Son, Bristol, England, brass confectionary scale on wooden base, maker's mark on scale. Overall size: 23 1/4" H x 20" W x 10 3/4" D, late 19th century. 2nd item: Rosewood and brass bachelor's lap or travel desk, with fitted interior with two glass containers and green leather liner, 6 1/4" […]
Lot 156: 3 Southern Alkaline Glazed Pottery Forms, NC & Oth
Grouping of three (3) Southern alkaline glazed forms including two (2) jars and one(1) jug. 1st item – Tall Southern green alkaline preserving jar with heavy drips below shoulder. Red/brown clay color, possibly Carolinas. 12" H. Second half of 19th century. 2nd item – Dark brown alkaline glaze jar with drips, flattened rim, attributed to […]