Group of 5 framed miniatures. (1) Watercolor on celluloid of monk holding infant, signed "Kelly", in faux-ivory frame, marked "Made in Italy". (2) Watercolor on porcelain of young gypsy boy, unsigned, mounted on gilt-bronze Louis XVI style frame. (3 & 4) Double bronze Louis XVI style frame with watercolor on porcelain of Queen Louisa and […]
Lot 111: Hippolyte Moreau bronze, Consolation
Bronze figural sculpture, "Consolation," depicting an older female embracing a younger girl holding a flower basket. Signed on base "Moreau", possibly Hippolyte Francois Moreau (French, 1832 – 1927). 15 1/8" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Older patina with traces of with some remnants of a gilded patina in crevices, the […]
Lot 108: Stobwasser Papier Mache Tobacco Box
Stobwasser lacquered papier mache rectangular tobacco box having hinged top with finely painted interior scene depicting a quartet singing around piano with a seated audience. One seated female figure is holding the hand of a small African American child. Interior writing on the lid reads "Le quatuor Madou" (the quartet) and the interior base reads […]
Lot 109: O/B portrait of man dated 1587
Miniature oil on panel portrait, dated 1587, of a bearded man, manner of Michiel Jansz Van Mierevelt (Dutch, 1567-1641). Inscribed Aetatis Suae 67 (At the age of 67). Self-frame is part of the wood panel. 6-1/4" x 4-1/4" overall. Continental. CONDITION: Some warping to panel, overall cracquelure, 1" area of edge chipping at right side […]
Lot 106: French Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Box
Louis XVI style bronze and tortoise shell box with shaped sides and hinged top, centered by an oval porcelain Sevres-style plaque painted with a cherub (2 1/2" x 2 1/4"), and decorated with scroll, swag and floral spray bronze mounts and copper nails. Interior lined with silk. Cast bronze shaped mounts to sides and base […]
Lot 107: Prussian Royal Portraits, Princesses Louise and Victoria
A pair of Prussian Royal silhouette portraits, ink and watercolor, of Princess Louise and Princess Victoria; housed within an elaborate pierced gilt bronze easel frame with extensive engraving. Gothic Revival frame design features a pierced crown, opposing winged griffins, and scrolled feet with a fleur de lis center drop. Inscription en verso reads, "Victoria, Princess […]
Lot 105: Signed Bronze Portrait Box
French bronze portrait box, round; the hinged top with hand painted portrait of lady in pink silk dress with lace collar and cuffs, yellow and red bow at bust, wearing a plumed hat and carrying a rose. Portrait mounted behind glass and signed "Gerard" lower right. Gilt bronze box with swag, floral and bead decoration […]
Lot 103: Vintage Old European Cut Dia Ring
Vintage platinum diamond dress ring containing 2 Old European cut diamonds with total wt of approx 3.33 cts., 1 diamond weighing approximately 1.8 cts and the other diamond weighing approximately 1.53 cts, both stones approximately J-K color and I1 clarity, together with 18 round brilliant diamonds with a total weight of .54 ct. and 4 […]
Lot 104: 18k Enamel Diamond Marlin Brooch
18k diamond blue enamel marlin brooch, 26 round brilliant diamonds weighing between .03 to .15 ct with a total weight of 1.80 cts, VS1-2 and F-G color. There is also one small round cut ruby eye, approximately .02 ct. Mounting marked on back "18K", "28221". The sail on the marlin is enameled in dark blue […]
Lot 101: 14k Diamond Fashion Ring
14k white gold diamond fashion ring containing one center Old European cut diamond, 2 Old European cut diamonds and 2 transitional round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1 ct. (H-I, SI2-I1). Unmarked but tested as 14k. Ring size: 8 1/2. 10 grams. CONDITION: Very good condition. Minor surface wear on mounting.