Two (2) Mexican folk art retablo paintings. Both are painted on tin with shaped tin and painted glass frames. 1st item: A depiction of the "Lord of the Column," with the flagellated Christ in an interior setting wearing a white loincloth and kneeling beside a column on which rest several whips. Sight – 6.5" H […]
Lot 377: Carlo Caruson Miniature Portrait of a Woman, 1884
Carlo Caruson (Italian, fl. late 19th century) signed and dated bust-length portrait miniature in watercolor depicting a woman with dark hair and white headgear, in three-fourths view and facing left. Signed and dated "C. Caruson. Roma. 1884" in lower left. Housed under glass in a leather covered wooden case with black felt mat and internal […]
Lot 378: Italian School Icon or Altar Painting, Madonna and Child
Italian School, possibly Siena, oil or tempera and gesso on panel religious painting, possibly the center of a church altarpiece, depicting the Madonna with Christ Child on her lap. Mary is attired in blue robes and seated on a red and gold cloth covering; both she and the child are crowned with incised halos. The […]
Lot 376: Six (6) 19th C French Miniature Portraits, incl. After Boucher
Six (6) French miniature portraits. 1st item: After Francois Boucher (France/Italy, 1703-1770) pastoral landscape depicting three young women awaiting success for their animal trap behind a bush. Signed "Boucher" lower right edge. Housed under glass in an ebonized wooden frame with inset oval sight and gilt sight edge. Sight (oval): 3" H x 3 3/4" […]
Lot 375: 7 Portrait Miniatures, incl. Daffinger & attr. Peticolas
Seven (7) painted miniature portraits. 1st item: (Photographed second from the right) Portrait of a young gentleman depicted wearing a blue jacket, pink collar, and white cravat. Signed "M. Daffinger" or "N. Daffinger" to left edge, possibly by or after Moritz Michael Daffinger (Austria, 1790-1849). Housed under glass in an oval metal frame. Sight: 2 […]
Lot 373: French Empire Bronze Desk Set, Mexican Provenance
French Empire Napoleon III gilt mounted and dark green bronze desk set, eight (8) pieces, consisting of an ink well stamp box, blotter, paper knife, seal stamp, letter opener, writing pen and pencil. Items range in size from 4 1/2" L to 4 1/2" H x 3 3/8" sq. Provenance: this set belonged to Mexican […]
Lot 374: 4 Neoclassical Accessories: Urn, Shell Dish, & Figural Candlesticks
Four (4) Continental gilt bronze or brass decorative items. 1st item: Ormolu campana form urn with classical figures (possibly representing the Greek goddess Demeter) and wreaths to body, mounted on a square green onyx base with four bun feet. 9 7/8" H x 7 3/8" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Ormolu sculptural shell […]
Lot 372: 4 Dog or Hunt Related Boxes, inc. Snuff
Includes one (1) enamel and silver or silverplated case, possibly Austrian, having hand-painted decoration of a hunting dog with duck in his mouth; one (1) bronze-colored metal figural bulldog with hinged jaw; one (1) unmarked silver or silverplated match safe with repousse stag and mountain decoration; and one (1) small wood snuff box with worn […]
Lot 371: 13 Snuff & Match Boxes: Lacquer, Horn, Faux Tortoise
Collection of thirteen (13) antique snuff and matchboxes, including two (2) faux tortoiseshell boxes with silver inlay; one (1) Georgian mahogany puzzle box; one (1) lacquer box with floral decoration (possibly Russian); one (1) horn/hoof-shaped incised "Red Deer Hoof Killarney Lakes" with incised deer decoration; one (1) Georgian burlwood with bird's eye maple veneer top […]
Lot 370: Rosewood Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy & Black Forest Inkwell, 2 items
1st item: Rosewood Regency tea chest or caddy in sarcophagus form with velvet-lined locking lid. The top and sides are embellished with an arabesque pattern of intaglio cut gilded brass, the sides are fitted with brass foliate handles with ring pulls, and knobby brass feet support the box. 9" H x 12" L x 6" […]
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