Two (2) Jan Wolski (Poland, 1907-1990) oil on board Troika paintings, each depicting figures riding in horse-drawn sleds on a snow-covered ground under a cloudy sky. Both signed "J. Wolski" in the lower corners. German inscriptions to stickers affixed en verso read: "Russiche (Russian) [illegible]" and "Schlittenfah[rt?] (Sleigh Ride)." Both housed in giltwood frames with […]
Lot 352: Russian Tempura Icon, Mother of the Burning Bush
Russian egg tempura polychrome painted wood panel icon with gilt accents depicting "The Virgin of the Burning Bush" with a central image of the Madonna and Child surrounded by iconographic representations of the gospel writers or evangelists, angels, and scenes from the Miracle of the Burning Bush witnessed by Moses in the New Testament book […]
Lot 350: 12 Miniature Portrait Items, incl. Military, Book, Cigar Case, Boxes
Collection of twelve (12) portrait miniature items, including some signed examples. 1st item: Signed miniature bust length oval watercolor on wafer portrait of a middle-aged gentleman in dark blue or black coat with greying hair and beard, against an olive background. Signed lower right "M. _ Bon___" and dated 1883 or 1888. Housed and matted […]
Lot 349: 2 Miniature Portraits after Perugino and E. LeBrun
Two (2) miniature portraits after Elisabeth Vigee Lebrun and Pietro Perugino. 1st item: After Pietro Perugino, detail of The Madonna Worshipping the Christ Child; miniature rectangular watercolor on wafer portrait depicting the Virgin Mary, half length, with halo and gilt highlights to her red and blue robes, in an Italian style landscape setting. Paper backing […]
Lot 348: 2 Framed European Painted Porcelain Plaques, incl. Nude
Two framed (2) European painted porcelain plaques. 1st item: German porcelain plaque depicting a young gypsy woman standing by a birch tree in a larger forest setting. Signed lower right "Brodel" tited en verso "Zigeunerin nach Tisehendorff". Additionally stamped en verso MADE IN GERMANY together with a paper label and the initials JE. Housed in […]
Lot 346: 3 Tortoiseshell Items, incl. Chopsticks & Knife Holder & Miniature Lute
1st item: Asian tortoiseshell chopsticks and knife holder with bone rim, pair of chopsticks, and pair of toothpicks; fabric strap attached to chased metal band; and wooden-handled knife. 12 1/8" L. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) European tortoiseshell miniature items, including one (1) lute with mother of pearl and bone inlays (5 […]
Lot 347: Persian Qajar Lacquer Box
Persian Qajar lacquer box, likely Persian, with a sliding cover having figural landscape decoration including a maiden standing beneath a flowering tree feeding a caged bird to the top, portraits and figures engaging in various activities to the sides. Gilt foliate decoration to the base and the inner tray. 1" H x 8 1/2" W […]
Lot 345: Parian Bisque Bust of Apollo Belvedere, After Charles Delpech
After Pierre Charles-Eugene Delpech (France, 20th Century) Greek-style Parian Bisque porcelain bust portrait copy after the Apollo Belvedere original Hellenistic Roman marble sculpture. The bust is mounted to a round pedestal with rim stamped "Art. Union of London, 1861/ Published February 1, 1861". Signed en verso "C. Delpech", and stamped "(REDI)"/ B.L.W.A.M" below. 13 1/2" […]
Lot 343: Pr. French Ormulu Onyx Vases w/ Tole Floral Bouquets, 4 pcs.
1st -2nd items: Pair (2) of French ormolu gilt bronze mounted onyx garniture urns with satyr head and draping garland decoration to body raised on a square base with canted corners. 9 1/2" H x 5 1/4 " W x 4 1/2" D. 3rd-4th items: Pair (2) of painted tole floral bouquets with multicolored flowers, […]
Lot 344: Pr. French Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets
Pair of French gilt bronze rococo style chenets, depicting a courting couple both reclining against foliage and holding a flower in one hand, supported with angled irons in the back. Unmarked. 11" H x 13" W x 6" D. Late 19th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Both overall very good […]
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