Winter British and Continental Premier Sale | February 24, 2026 by Brunk Auctions

Pair Queen Anne English Silver Casters, Joseph Ward London, 1713, pear form, removable pierced covers, engraved cartouche with crest of three sickles, marks for Joseph Ward, Britannia Standard, .950 fine, 16.46 oz. T., 7 in., good condition, marks on base and rim of lid, one with bent base and does not sit flat, small dents, light scratches, typical wear

Provenance: N. Bloom & Son Ltd., London, 1973; Christie’s, New York, April 16, 1999; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

Queen Anne English Silver Lidded Sugar Bowl, Britannia Standard, William Fleming, London, 1710, fluted circular on stepped, marks for William Fleming, Britannia Standard, .950 fine, 6.36 oz. T., 3 x 4-1/2 in., good condition, marks on side and lid (marks partial due to decoration), dents in base rim, typical wear

Provenance: Shrubsole, purchased $18,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Pair Queen Anne English Candlesticks, Britannia Standard, Andrew Raven, London, 1703, octagonal base with gadroon bands, engraved crest, monogram on bases “LB”, marks for Andrew Raven, Britannia standard, .950 fine, 25.39 oz. T., 6-3/4 in., good condition, matching marks on bases, partial marks on socket, scratch weight on bases, “13-13” and “13-17”, light scratches and typical wear

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

Queen Anne English Silver Sponge Box, Benjamin Pyne London, 1706, ball form with bird, foliate and bird open work decoration, coat of arms, marks for Benjamin Pyne, Britannia standard, .950 fine, 10.31 oz. T., 4 x 4 x 3-3/4 in., good condition, marks on base, dents, and wear

Provenance: Shrubsole, purchased $25,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Pair Scottish Silver Candlesticks, James Mitchellsone Edinburgh, 1709, octagonal base, paneled stem, coat of arms for Charles Stewart, 5th Earl of Traquair, marks for James Mitchellsone I, .925 fine, 29.51 oz. T., 7 in., good condition, marks on rim of base and bottom, small dents, light scratches, and typical wear

Provenance: by descent to family of Charles Stewart; Aprey Silver Co.; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

George I English Silver Brandy Warmer, Britannia Standard, Samuel Lee London, 1717, bulbous spouted bowl, turned wooden handle, crest, marks for Samuel Lea, .950 fine, 5.78 oz. T., 3-1/2 x 7 x 3-1/2 in., good condition, mark on base, scratch weight on base “6 1/2”. small dents, light scratches, and typical wear

Provenance: Shrubsole, purchased for $6,500; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $500 - $800

George I English Silver Sugar Bowl

London, 1714, circular form with stepped base, lid with ring handle, bowl with coat of arms with three hatchets and three candles, lid with crest, marks for Gabriel Sleath, Britannia standard, .950 fine, 9.25 oz. T., 3 x 4-1/2 in., good condition, marks on side of bowl and lid interior, maker’s mark on base, scratch weight on base

“9-5”, typical wear

Provenance: Shrubsole, purchased for $21,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

George I English Silver Thurible, Anthony Nelme

London, 1722, urn form with pierced work lid, engraved coat of arms on base, marks for Anthony Nelme, .925 fine, 19.42 oz. T., 8-1/2 x 4 in., 16-1/2 in. with chain, good condition, marks on base, some marks partial, lid unmarked, typical wear

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

Pair George II English Silver Candlesticks, Hugh Mills

London, 1748, square form with stepped bases, bobeche, crest on bases, marks for Hugh Mills, .925 fine, 34.08 oz. T., 8-3/4 in., good condition, marks on bases, bobeche unmarked, ascension marks on bases, both with scratches and typical wear

Provenance: Shrubsole, purchased $4,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

George II English Silver Coffee Pot

London, 1753, baluster form, engraved cartouche with later monogram, scroll wooden handle, marks possibly for William Shaw II & William Priest, .925 fine, 43.34 oz. T., 12-1/4 x 9 x 5-1/4 in., good condition, marks on side, cartouche possibly later, lid interior rough (possibly repaired dent), small dents, and typical wear

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Pair of George II English Silver Candlesticks, John Cafe

London, 1752, shell base with matching bobeche, crest on sockets and bobeche, bases inscribed “The Gift of .../To Capn. Saml Cary. 1726”, marks for John Cafe, .925 fine, 37.36 oz. T., 8-1/2 in., good condition, marks on base, bobeche unmarked, one with bent base (does not sit flat), typical wear

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

George II English Silver Dish, Ayme Videau

London, 1733, circular with applied foot ring, scroll border, central cartouche with coat of arms, marks for Ayme Videau, .925 fine, 6.23 oz. T., 1 x 5-1/2 in., good condition, marks on base, light scratching, small dents, and typical wear

Provenance: Christie’s, October, 1997, sold for $6,900; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Pair George II English Silver Candlesticks, John Cafe

London, 1750, square form with stepped bases, bobeche, coat of arms on bases, marks for John Cafe, .925 fine, 29.58 oz. T., 8 in., good condition, marks on bases, bobeche unmarked, one “2”, ascension marks on bases, both with scratches and typical wear

Provenance: Shrubsole, purchased $4,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

George II English Silver Taperstick

London, 1755, shell base and matching bobeche, late monogram on base, partial maker’s mark, .925 fine, 4.56 oz. T., 5-1/4 in., good condition, marks on base, bobeche unmarked, typical wear

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $500 - $800

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George II English Silver Basket, William Cripps

London, 1750, oval with applied grape and vine border, scroll handle, open work sides, interior with engraved cartouche with coat of arms, crest on handle, marks for William Cripps, .925 fine, 60.70 oz. T., 10 x 13-1/4 x 11-1/2 in., good condition, marks on base, accession marks on base, scratches, dents in openwork, and typical wear

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $10,000 - $12,000

George II Irish Silver Coffee Pot, Charles Leslie

Dublin, circa 1750, baluster form, mask, shell, fruit, and floral decoration, cartouche with crest, marks for Charles Leslie, .925 fine, 34.91 oz. T., 10 in., good condition, marks on side and rim of lid, lacking date mark, scratch weight “34:10”, handle possible replaced, small dents, and typical wear

Provenance: Shrubsole, purchase $6,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

George III English Silver Coffee Pot, John Robbins London, 1796, paneled urn form with wooden handle, cartouche on either side, one side with “C” monogram and other side with crest, marks for John Robbins, .925 fine, 30.15 oz. T. gross weight, 12-1/2 in., marks on base and lid, partial maker’s mark, handle replaced, dent and spots of abrasion near handle, accession marks on base, lid does not sit flat, base bent and does not sit flat

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

George III English Silver Creamer and Lidded Sugar, Peter and Ann Batman London, 1793, paneled sides with engraved decoration, monograms, marks for Peter and Ann Bateman, .925 fine, 13.69 oz. T., 6-3/4 x 5 x 3 in. creamer and 6 x 6-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. sugar, matching marks on base and lid, accession marks on bases and lid, both with small dents, light scratches, typical wear

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey Estimate: $500 - $800

Pair Old Sheffield Plate Matthew Bolton Wine Coolers Sheffield, late 18th century, urn forms scroll and shell border and handles, let in shields on both sides, both with double sunburst mark for Matthew Boulton, also numbered “1” and “2”, 10 x 9-1/4 in., typical wear and loss to plate

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $800 - $1,500

Pair Old Sheffield Plate Matthew Bolton Candlesticks Sheffield, late 18th century, reeded columns, acanthus and scroll decoration, both with double sunburst mark for Matthew Boulton, 11-1/2 in., wear, dents, and loss to plate

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $300 - $500

22 Samuel Woodforde, Jane Collins Woodforde (British, 1763-1817)

Circle of Mary Beale, Portrait of Ann D. (British, 1632-1699)

Lady in Blue gown within a feigned architectural oval, unsigned, inscribed center right “Ann. D. of/Dan. Baker Esqr/Born 1686 Married/Thomas. Mead Esqr.”, old label verso, oil on canvas, 29-7/8 x 25 in.; reproduction gilt wood frame, 37 x 32 x 1-3/4 in., linen lined, retouch mostly along edges, stabilized crackle, yellowed varnish, scalloping, frame with some wear

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Ann was the daughter of Daniel Baker, Sr., a wealthy London merchant and alderman.

Jane Woodforde (nee Collins, 1706-1766) in a blue velvet gown, within a feigned oval, possibly after a portrait by John Simmons of Bristol who painted some portraits of the Woodforde family, inscribed verso “Jane Collins/ wife of Samuel Woodforde/rector of Andsforde/and Castle Cary/copied by her grandson/S.Woodforde RA”, oil on canvas, 29-3/4 x 25-3/8 in.; reproduction gilt wood frame, 34-3/4 x 30-1/4 x 1-3/4 in., restretched on pine strainer, unlined, canvas slack, possible old retouch under uneven and dirty varnish layer, crackle; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Presumed Woodforde Family; Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

British School, Portrait of a Mother and Child (18th century)

Attributed to Jonathan I. Richardson, The Elder, Portrait of Walter Edwards (British, 1665-1745)

Portrait of Walter Edwards, 1729, stamped verso stretcher “F Leedham/Liner”, 30 x 25-1/2 in. 73.7 x 62.9 cm.; 18th century carved and gilt wood panel frame, 37-1/2 x 32-1/4 in., lined, restretched in the 19th century with conservation indicated by Francis Leedham, London, some light retouch, abrasions, evident scalloping of original canvas at edges; losses to frame

Provenance: Walter Edwards, St. Dunstan’s, London; his son, Thomas Edwards Freeman, Esq. (armorial bookplate verso stretcher); Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Jonathan I. Richardson, the Elder was the teacher of Thomas Hudson who later painted a full portrait of his son, Walter Edwards Freemen circa 1746.

The stamp verso the stretcher identifies the work of Francis Leedham (1794-1870), a prominent picture restorer and “liner” in 19th-century London.

Woman a red gown with a young boy in a garden setting, unsigned, oil on canvas, 47-1/2 x 37-5/8 in.; modern gilt wood frame, 52-1/2 x 42-1/8 x 2 in., lined with board and mounted on linen, restretched on new stretcher, extensive restorations; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $800 - $900

British School Portrait, Woman and Spaniel (18th century)

Attributed to Joseph Highmore, Miss Chaplin (British, 1692-1780)

The daughter of Sir John Chaplin of Tothwell, Lincolnshire, shown three-quarter length in a satin gown, wearing jewels, and standing near a double keyboard harpsichord, unsigned, oil on canvas, 57 x 44-1/8 in.; carved and gilt wood Carlo Maratta type frame, 66-1/4 x 53-1/8 x 2-1/2 in., lined with paste and linen, repairs with related retouch, some flaking, crackle, frame with wear commensurate with age Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Young woman wearing a riding habit, unsigned, oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 36-3/8 x 31-5/8 x 2-3/4 in., strip lined, retouch, crackle, craquelure, cupping, stretcher marks, patch repair visible verso lower center; frame with some wear

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $600 - $900

John Hudson Maritime Painting (British, 1829-1897)

The Jane E. Foster, Portsmouth, a brigantine cargo ship built in 1861, signed faintly lower right “Hudson”, inscribed lower left “Jane E. Foster of Portsmouth, David Barnes Master Oct. 1, 1868”, old label on stretcher verso, oil on canvas, 23-3/4 x 35-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 26-1/2 x 38 x 1-3/4 in., linen lined, crackle, craquelure, retouch, surface dirt, areas with paint loss, dents to canvas; frame with wear Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

British School Portrait, Signed (18th century)

Portrait of a Gentleman in a Brown Coat, within a feigned oval, circa 1749, signed indistinctly and dated “Robert Fe.../July...”, oil on canvas, 30-1/8 x 25 in.; period carved gilt wood frame, 36-1/4 x 31-1/4 x 3 in., lined, stabilized crackle, areas of fluorescence, abrasions at edges from frame; frame with wear and losses (client said labels referred to a different painting, “Rev. William Hamilton, Silvertonhill..”)

Provenance: Estate of Gary L. Johnson, Virginia

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

This portrait bears similarities to portraits recorded in the Frick Database given to the artist Robert Feke (Massachusetts/British, 1737-1815).

Charles Empson Botanical Watercolor (British, 1794-1861)

Rafflesia arnoldii (Corpse Flower), a native plant of Sumatra, inscribed with Latin name bottom left as currently oriented, circa 1830s, watercolor with gum arabic on cream wove paper, sheet 16-3/4 x 11-1/4 in., mounted on his gray/buff gilt-edged album page with the number “30” inscribed upper right, 20 x 14 in. modern gilt wood frame, 25-1/2 x 20 x 1-1/2 in., mounted to album sheet at corners, light toning to wove paper and some more pronounced on album sheet, handling grime; frame with minor wear

Provenance: Sotheby’s Monaco, December 12, 1984, lot 3341; W. Graham Arader III, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (labels verso); Private Collection, Atlanta

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

This appears to be extracted from the volume of original watercolors of mostly South American plants sold by Sotheby’s Monaco, December 12, 1984, lot 3341, Empson’s Narratives of South America; illustrating Manners, Customs. and Scenery: containing also numerous facts in Natural History was published for the author by William Edwards in 1836 (Abbey Travel 702; Sabin 22548). This particular work bears some resemblance to the one by Franz Andreas Bauer (Austrian, 1758-1840).

Charles Empson, Two Rare South American Botanical Watercolors

(British, 1794-1861)

“Arum Armago/native name... “; and “Arbol _ Calechicha/ native name”, unsigned, each inscribed in pencil with native name and initialed lower edge, one with “Turnbull” blindstamp lower left, watercolor over pencil with gum arabic highlights, sheet 15-3/8 x 10-1/8 in., mounted on his gray/buff gilt-edged album page with the number “72” inscribed upper right, 20 x 14 in.; modern gilt wood 23-5/8 x 18-1/4 x 1-1/8 in., one examined out of frame, mounted to album sheets at corners, light toning to wove paper some light toning to wove paper and some more pronounced on album sheet, handling grime; frames with minor wear

Provenance: Sotheby’s Monaco, December 12, 1984, lot 3341; W. Graham Arader III, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (labels verso); Private Collection, Atlanta

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

These appear to be extracted from the volume of original watercolors of mostly South American plants sold by Sotheby’s Monaco, December 12, 1984, lot 3341, Empson’s Narratives of South America; illustrating Manners, Customs. and Scenery: containing also numerous facts in Natural History was published for the author by William Edwards in 1836.

31 After James Seymour (British, 1702-1752)

Horses in a Stable, after the original painting painted circa 1740 held by The Higgins Bedford, Bedford, England or the engraving by Thomas Burford (17101752), possibly an 18th/early 19th century copy, unsigned, oil on canvas, 10-3/8 x 14 in.; parcel gilt and painted wood frame, 13-1/4 x 17-1/8 x 1-3/4 in., lined, restretched on old stretcher, scattered retouch and abrasions, crackle; frame with abrasions

Provenance: The Tryon Gallery Ltd., London, No. B. 8428 (label verso); Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

The mezzotint engraving is titled by Colonial Williamsburg “The Stables and Two Famous Running Horses belonging to His Grace, the Duke of Bolton”.

Attributed to Sir William Beechey (British, 1753-1839)

Portrait of a distinguished gentleman, circa 1810, unsigned, oil on canvas, 29-3/4 x 25 in.; 19th century gilt wood and composition frame, 43-1/2 x 39 x 3-1/2 in., lined with wax and linen, restretched on old stretcher, crackle, retouch, abrasions; frame with some losses to composition with some pieces retained

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Four Mezzotints of Nobility and a Playwright (British, 18th century)

John Churchill, Duke and Earl of Marlborough, after Godfrey Kneller, Robert Sheppard, engraver, sight 14-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.; Jacobus Secundas Dei Gratia..., King James II, after Godfrey Kneller, John Smith, engraver, plate 13-1/2 x 9-5/8 in.; Georgius D.G. Mag. Britannia Francia..., King George 1st, 1716, after Godfrey Kneller, John Simon, engraver, plate 13-7/8 x 10 in.; Susanna Centlivre, 1720, after D. Fermin, Peter Pelham, engraver, plate 13-3/4 x 9-3/4 in.; miscellaneous print frames, largest 23-1/2 x 191/2 x 1-3/4 in., not examined out of frames, “John Churchill” slipped, with some creases, staining in margins, “Jacobus Secundas” with mildew spotting under glass, possibly affecting dark areas of ink, small tear upper left margin, “Georgius” with insect damage left margin, pencil inscription lower right with erasure, tiny stains left margin, “Susanna” with light toning, creases, small stain within image, printing creases, some light abrasions to ink; frames with wear and abrasions, one glass with abrasions Provenance: Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts Estimate: $100 - $300

foundation to one end, some fringe loss, minor repairs at edge and corner, replaced selvage Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Serab Camelhair Carpet

repeating lozenge medallions on red and blue repeating lozenge pattern ground, main border with single inner guard and double outer guard, all framed by wide light brown outer border, 13 ft. x 7 ft. 4 in., abrash, area of exposed

Akstafa Rug

four medallions on blue ground with stylized peacock and bird motif, white main border with geometric motif and inner guard, 3 ft. 9 in. x 7 ft. 5 in., light wear overall, minor fraying to edges and corner starting to unravel

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Koneghend Kuba Inscribed Rug geometric motif with small medallions on blue ground, three tiered geometric border, inscription to end, 3 ft. x 5 ft. 10 in., end with minor loss, repair to tear at edge, patch near middle

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Gendje Rug

central diagonal banded pattern with bokeh medallions, three tier border, 4 ft 2 in. x 7 ft. 10 in., some abrash, consistent light wear throughout Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

39 Kuba Soumac Runner Rug geometric motif on blue ground, two tiered running dog geometric border, 3 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 6 in., abrash, overcasted ends, curling to end and minor fringe loss

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

37 Perepedil Rug

four medallions and quadrupeds on blue ground, blue main border with double guards, 4 ft. x 5 ft 8 in., patches of light wear to pile, minor warping to edge, abrash

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Karabagh Runner Rug

row of six diamond medallions on blue ground with birds, white leaf and wine glass border with triple guards, 3 ft 11 in. x 10 ft. 9 in., minor warping to end, small indentation at medallion, small repair near edge, small cloth loop sewn to edge

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Pair of George III Inlaid Knife Boxes

one with divided interior for housing cutlery, one fitted as a tantalus housing five glass decanters, 14-1/4 x 8-3/4 x 11-1/2 in., cases with numerous cracks, abrasions, chips, and patches, lids slightly loose on hinges and with minor warping (do not sit flush), glass decanters with scattered chips and losses, marks possibly scratched off? (all bases scratched in same location)

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $400 - $600

55 Pieces of Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dinner Service, Imari Pattern 2451 20th century, marked to bases, comprising: eight dinner plates, eight salad plates, eight soup bowls, nine teacups, 18 saucers, teapot, coffeepot, lidded sugar, open creamer, largest 9 x 10-14 x 3-3/4 in., overall very good condition, most pieces appear unused in manufacturer’s wrappings with labels, eight teacups and saucers in manufacturer’s original boxes

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

English Silver Mounted Cauldon Demitasse Service in Heart Case

19th century, six silver mounted porcelain demitasse cups, six saucers, all marked Cauldon to bases, housed in silk lined leatherette heart shaped case, 15-1/4 x 16 x 4-3/4 in., some tarnishing to silver; firing flaws and anomalies to porcelain; losses, wear, and cracking to leather; soiling, tears, discoloration to case lining, some areas of interior compartments broken/out of alignment

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $500 - $700

Collection of Jewelry Items and One Miniature Leather Box two chains, white metal rope, 20 in. length, curb link chain, 17 in. length, marked “14kt”, yellow gold, 2.0g; two embossed buckles, tests 18kt. yellow gold, 1-1/4 in. length, 2 in. width, 2.9 g; gold tone serpentine chain, swivel hook clasp, and lariat style with slide, 24-1/2 in. length; two silver bracelets, charm and bangle, 25.7 g; small leatherette box with hinge, 1-1/4 x 1 in., tarnishing, verdigris, embedded dust, scratching and wear typical of age and use

Provenance: Property of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Estimate: $200 - $400

Rare Charles II Silk Embroidered Framed Mirror

British, third quarter 17th century, the arched frame with finely rendered silk depicting a king and queen, lion and leopard, leaves and flowers, centering an early distressed arched mirror plate, 26 x 18 in., one glass corner has broken and dropped into the frame, two other cracks in the frame, other small areas of loss, silk work is largely intact with fracturing at either side of the king and queen, area of loss and distress at upper right corner, dark brown threads have corroded, other typical fading and distress (see detailed photos)

Provenance: Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Queen Anne Carved and Cane Back Side Chair probably British, 18th century, with carved crest and cane back, cane seat and scalloped skirt on “horse bone” legs with stretchers, 45-3/4 x 17-1/2 x 19 in., good structural condition, checking and cracks at front legs, holes in seat caning, breakout at skirt attachment (loose), scalloped apron possibly an old replacement?

Provenance: Collection of John B. and MarieTeresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts Estimate: $200 - $400

This chair is a likely British precedent to the closely related Boston examples of the form.

Early British Carved Oak Bible Box the case 17th century/18th century, oak throughout, lid carved with rosettes, the body with shallow relief carved scrolling foliate vine motif, four small drawers to interior with original loop pulls, 11 x 27-1/2 x 20-1/4 in., later lid, hinges, and lock; some distress to finish, base with scattered repairs to cracks and minor chips to carvings

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

Queen Anne Mahogany Games Table Irish, 18th century, reversible loose top with dark blue leather playing surface, marquetry backgammon playing surface beneath, candle slides, 28-1/4 x 31-1/4 x 22-1/2 in., surface with distressed and discolored overcoat, scattered restorations throughout, leather with distress and later color, candle slides later, pest damage to underside of frame, restoration to corner blocks, backgammon playing surface with veneer repairs, distress, and warping Estimate: $600 - $900

William and Mary Walnut Gateleg Table

British, early 18th century, oak secondary wood, top and leaves comprised of narrow boards, Spanish feet, single drawer, while closed 29-3/4 x 18-7/8 x 60-3/4 in., while open 29-3/4 x 60-3/4 x 68 in., mellow patina overall, later attachments to top at underside, pest damage with some loss visible to underside struts of top, turnings and feet edges with some chip loss, hinges and pull later, possibly lacking foot appliques

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

George II Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

British, 18th century, oak secondary, book matched top over five drawers, highly figured veneers, bracket feet, 36-1/4 x 37-5/8 x 21-7/8 in., possibly once the top of a high chest, with feet and base probably later; splits and separations throughout with infill and repairs; finish and pulls later

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $400 - $600

Two Georgian Mahogany and Burlwood Tea Caddies

each with divided interior housing glass mixing bowl, brass paw feet, one with key, larger 9-1/2 x 12-3/4 x 7-1/4 in., scattered bumps and abrasions commensurate with age and use, glass bowls with some scratches and air bubbles; larger feet are later replacements, some warping to interior compartment lids; smaller with some losses and staining to interior linings

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Two Georgian Inlaid Tea Caddies

each of rectangular form with hinged lid over divided interior, one with brass liners, with keys, larger 4-3/4 x 8-5/8 x 4-1/2 in., scattered bumps and abrasions commensurate with age and use; larger with small patch at inlay near back right hinge, some dents, warping, and solder repairs to interior brass liners; smaller with some minor warping to lid (does not sit flush at one corner), losses to interior and base linings, small cracks at back right hinge

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

Large British Vellum Indenture Document, 1791 [Essex County] late 18th century contract involving John Pooley, James Hamilton, Thomas Hedge, and Nathaniel Hedge, wax seals and stamping to periphery as typical, sold by Witherby & Sons, framed, overall 35-1/2 x 41 x 1-1/2 in., light wear and toning to paper consistent with age, visible folds, not removed from frame for examination

Provenance: From the Estate of William Tinkler, Jr., a distinguished trial lawyer

Estimate: $200 - $300

Four Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs

British, 18th century, pierced splat, red on white floral motif upholstered slip seats, molded and chamfered square tapered legs, 36 x 20-3/4 x 20 in., seat height 17-3/4 in., mellow old surface, minor splits and separations to splats, with some repairs; some corner blocks later or missing; some with losses to later element applied to back rail; one slip seat with later element; one chair with patch repair to proper right front leg, another with patch repair to proper right leg

Provenance: Estate of Elizabeth Stvan, Williamsburg, Virginia

Estimate: $500 - $800

Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Tea Table likely British, second half 18th century, highly figured top, carved square tapered legs with pierced brackets and stretcher, 28-1/4 x 31-3/4 x 18-3/4, underside of top with later paint and possibly restored, top molding distressed and with some restorations, corner brackets possibly original, stretcher with some minor restored breaks

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Two Georgian Inlaid Tea Caddies

each of rectangular form with hinged lid over divided interior, larger 5 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/4 in., scattered bumps and abrasions commensurate with age and use, applied felt/linen to bases; smaller with some slight warping to lid

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

Pair of George III Mahogany Side Chairs

57 Georgian Inlaid Satinwood Tea Caddy

English, 19th century, with lion mask side handles and divided interior, 7-3/8 x 12 x 7 in., wear commensurate with age and use, lacking central interior lid and lion head handle on proper right side, some loss to inlay

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $300 - $500

British, 18th century, beech and oak slip seat frames, carved crest rail and pierced gothic splat, scalloped apron, floral embroidered yellow brocade slip seats, 37-3/4 x 21-1/4 x 20-1/2 in., scattered breaks and repairs to stiles, splats and stretchers, now stable; repairs to inner front seat corners; each with later strip screwed to inner back of seat rail; one chair proper right front leg with chip loss to foot; the other chair with restoration to vertical break

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $400 - $600

59 George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest

British, 18th century, oak and pine secondary woods, two pieces, the top with dentil molded cornice, fluted canted corners, figured drawer fronts, 73-3/4 x 43 x 21-3/4 in., both case sides with minor breaks and repairs including proper left rear corner of cornice; minor dentil losses and replacements; drawer beads with lifting, repairs and losses; feet mostly original with later rear brackets, one block missing, and repair to proper left front foot racing; later antique pulls

Provenance: Private Collection, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

Estimate: $600 - $900

Chippendale Figured Mahogany Tilt Top Breakfast Table

probably American, late 18th century, mahogany throughout, shaped tilt top on turned vasiform stand, elongated ball and claw feet, old inventory numbers present to underside, 28-3/4 x 311/2 x 33-1/8 in., top with usual wear, patch to edge and shallow recessed area, small brass catch missing from pivot block; spider brace probably original with later screws

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Serapi Carpet

central blue medallion on red ground, red main border with single guards, 13 ft. 6 in. x 10 ft. 9 in., fringe loss, abrash, some fading, wear to replaced selvage, spots of professional restoration

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Kazak Prayer Rug

open medallion on red ground, white main border with single guards, 4 ft. 6 in. 5 ft. 6 in., well executed scattered minor repairs, minor loss to pile

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bordjalou Kazak Rug

two medallions on red ground, large multicolor geometric border with single guards, 6 ft 7 in. x 5 ft 4 in., misshapen end, very light wear overall

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Lesghi Star Rug

three medallions on blue ground, white wine glass and leaf motif border with single guards, 3 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 7 in., abrash, minor warping to edge, very light wear overall

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Kazak Runner

three medallions on paneled red ground with birds, inner yellow border, white main border with two tier inner guard, 3 ft. 10 in. x 10 ft., loss to brown pile, scattered repairs to tears, faint spot stain to border

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Kilim Rug

red and banded design with geometric motif, 6 ft. 2 in. x 6 ft. 10 in., abrash, very light wear overall

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Sofra Kilim Runner

central light brown geometric band on brown ground, thin border with multi tiered bands to ends, 2 ft. 3 in. x 6 ft. 7 in., minor fraying to edge, subtle abrash, faded color

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lakai Textile

alternating white and orange bands woven with geometric designs, 4 ft. 1 in. x 6 ft. 3 in., misshapen edges with minor fraying, several small spot stains

Provenance: Estate of Susan G. Gary, Louisville, Kentucky; Private Collection Estimate: $300 - $500

George II Carved Walnut Settee

British, 18th century, secondary likely beech, beige diamond pattern voided velvet upholstery, shell carved knees, ball and claw feet, 37-1/4 x 38-1/2 x 30-1/2 in., seat height 19-1/4 in., not examined under upholstery, knee returns rescrewed and with minor restorations, typical scuffs to legs and feet, upholstery with light wear including faded spots throughout, spots of fading to back, arms, and seat

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

George II Figured Mahogany Porringer Top Games

Table, British, 18th century, oak secondary, single drawer, fine solid mahogany bookmatched top, 28-3/4 x 34-3/4 x 17-1/8 in, while open 28 x 34-1/4 x 34-3/4 in., high quality top appears original but with later blocks and two unexplained holes, breaks and repairs at hinges, back of drawer bottom pieced with 2 inch strip, later brasses

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

George II Walnut Parcel Gilt Side Chair

British, 18th century, walnut veneer on elm frame, acanthus spray to crown, shell to seat rail and acanthus leaves to knees with parcel gilt trim, thick paw feet, compass slip seat with gold brocade upholstery, back seat rail and slip seat frame inscribed “II”, 37-1/2 x 23-1/2 x 22-1/2, not examined under upholstery, scattered losses and repairs to veneers, gilding with rubbing and losses, scattered restored pest damage throughout

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $500 - $800

Rare George III Diminutive Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Samuel Collier, British, 18th century, dial signed “S. Collier, Eccles” (Samuel Collier, Eccles, Lancashire, 1750-1806), brass movement, carved with blind fretwork and surmounted with small turned finials, the waisted case with fluted quarter columns and ogee bracket feet, two weights and pendulum included, 60 x 131/2 x 7-3/4 in., very good condition overall with some fading to finish, dial with minor surface wear, losses to blacking in Roman numerals, period saddleboard appears to be a good match, case lacking bottom board, some repairs to box base with later interior bracing, minor veneer cracks and molding losses and restorations, backboard formerly fitted with braces

Provenance: Purportedly deaccessioned by the Ford Museum; Sotheby’s New York, circa 1990 (numeral inscriptions in several places, “30.1433.31”); Private Collection, South Carolina; Brunk Auctions, March 10, 2012, sold for $10,620; A Private North Carolina Collector

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

From the noted Collier family of clockmakers.

George III Painted Mahogany Demilune Card Table

British, late 18th/early 19th century, in the Adam taste, oak secondary wood, crossbanded and string inlay, painted scrolling foliate motifs throughout and bellflowers to legs, closed 28-3/4 x 36-1/2 x 17-3/4 in., open 36-1/1 x 35-1/2 in., paint decoration with later layers of finish, now with some flaking and losses; lifting and repairs to veneer and inlay, both fixed legs with later blocks

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $500 - $800

George III Inlaid Mahogany Gentleman’s Dressing Cabinet

British, late 18th/ early 19th century, enclosed dressing stand or washstand, pop up mirror on slide, figured cabinet doors, 35-1/2 x 17-3/4 x 15-3/4 in., splits and separations throughout and with minor repairs to veneers and inlay; mirror probably original and with minor silvering losses; breaks and repairs to legs and with later elements; pulls, hinges and casters later

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $600 - $900

George III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Tall Case Clock

George III Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Games Table British, early 19th century, oak and deal secondary woods, inlaid trim with floral and foliate spray paterae to stiles, opens to green felt top, underside inscribed Southam(?), closed 28-1/2 x 34-1/2 x 16-1/2 in., open 27-3/4 x 34 x 34-1/2 in., splits, separations, and warping to top, with some repairs and infill; minor breaks and repairs to inlay throughout, top of swing legs with restoration to breaks

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $300 - $500

British, late 18th/early 19th century, painted moon phase dial with naval scene and landscape, two weights and pendulum included, 101-1/2 in x 22-1/2 x 10-3/4 in., has not been tested; bonnet backboard later pierced with fabric covered oculus, now with tears; repairs to veneers and inlay to bonnet and case; glass broken, dial with losses and restorations to paint; door warped, repairs to bottom board

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

George III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Demilune Games Table

British, late 18th century/early 19th century, top with fan inlay, rear hinged leg folds for storage, closed 28-1/4 x 37-1/2 x 18 in., open 27-1/2 x 37-1/2 x 36 in., cracks, lifting and restoration to inlay and veneer; folding fly leg with breaks and repairs at top and hinge doesn’t keep leg folded; fixed right rear leg reattached

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $300 - $500

George III

Carved Mahogany and Oak Four Poster Bed

Probably British, late 18th/early 19th century, finely carved mahogany foot posts in old surface, oak rails and head posts, bolt wrench marked “I SACK” for Israel Sack, 94 x 81 x 60 1/2 in., expected surface wear, the tester with numerous breaks and in pieces, two posts ended out, likely reconfigured with with married elements (cannot be fully assembled as is)

Estimate: $400 - $600

British George III Style Figured Mahogany Diminutive Tall Case Clock, Bubwith, England, 18th century brass 8-day movement with later case, dial painted with naval scene and inscribed with “Jn Richandfon Bubwith [sic]”(John Richardson), carved case with stone block motif, two weights and pendulum included, 61-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 8-1/4 in., has not been tested; condition generally good with minor splits and separations with some repairs, loss to proper left rosette, dial with some repainting, saddle board replaced

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

80 1999 Jaguar XK8

4.0 V8 engine, 5 speed automatic transmission, odometer reads 19091, 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS, power convertible top, power seats and windows, chrome wheels, Harman Kardon sound system, built in mobile telephone, British Racing Green exterior with Cashmere colored Connolly leather interior, group of original owners documents, minor scratches to exterior paint, small dent on trunk lid, small scuffs to chrome wheels, convertible top functions, interior with light wear and stains to floor mats, parking brake light remains on and parking brake does not appear to function, passenger window displays some electrical malfunctions but does roll all the way up, engine starts, no apparent mechanical concerns but not tested for full road worthiness

Provenance: Private Collection, Greenville, South Carolina

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Buyers Guide. As-Is - No Dealer Warranty. Brunk Auctions does not provide a warranty for any repairs after sale.

81 Heywood Hardy, Drawing Cover (British, 1842-1933)

Hounds and Huntsmen searching for a fox in a wooded area or “covert”, 1902, signed and dated lower left “Heywood Hardy/1902”, oil on canvas, 25-1/2 x 33-1/2 in; fine gilt wood frame, 30-3/4 x 38-3/4 x 2-1/2 in., lined with linen, restretched, retouch in sky upper right; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Richard Green, London, No. AG224

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Sam Fulton, Hounds Resting (Scottish, 1855-1941)

Two hounds in a kennel, signed lower right “Sam Fulton”, oil on canvas, 28-1/4 x 36-1/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 34-1/4 x 42-1/4 x 2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, five inch vertical tear center left with loose associated canvas patch, small areas of retouch, crackle, surface dirt; frame with wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

George Wright, A Pair of Fox Hunting Scenes (British, 1860-1942)

Full Cry, both signed lower right “G. Wright”, oil on canvas, 16 x 24 in.; matching modern frames, 20-1/8 x 28-1/4 x 1-1/4 in., original stretchers and tacking edges, crackle with some cupping, slightly yellowed varnish, scattered light retouch

Provenance: Presumed Arthur Ackerman & Son (label verso); Private Collection, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Exhibited: International Museum of the Horse, Lexington, Kentucky, April 21-September 3, 1980 (label verso one)

Arthur Wardle (British, 1864-1949)

Spaniel with a Pheasant, signed lower right “Arthur Wardle”, oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in.; gilt wood frame, 32-3/4 x 37-3/4 x 2-1/2 in., lined with linen, restretched on older stretcher, crackle, some limited retouch mostly at top edge; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Christie’s New York, February 28, 1991, Lot 175; Paderewski Fine Art, Charleston and Beaver Creek, South Carolina (label verso); Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Robert Cleminson, Woodcock (British, 1844-1903)

Robert Cleminson, Setters on the Moor (British, 1844-1903)

Flushing Grouse, signed lower left “R. Cleminson”, oil on canvas, 36 x 28 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame, 45-7/8 x 37-3/4 x 2-3/4 in., lined, some retouch; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Nature mort of three gamebirds, 1885, signed and dated lower left “R. Cleminson 85”, original illegible labels on strainer verso, oil on canvas, oval 19-1/2 x 24 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame, 29 x 33 x 2-3/4 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, slack canvas, crackle, cupping, stretcher marks; frame with wear, resurfaced

Provenance: Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

87 John Frederick Herring, Senior (British, 1795-1865)

A pair of paintings: A Lop Eared Doe Rabbit and Her Kits; The Foster Mother, a chicken with ducklings, each signed upper middle “J.F. Herring: Senr/1851.”, oil on artist board with colourman labels “Charles Roberson & Comp.”; matching gilt wood frames, 14-3/4 x 16-7/8 x 2 in., Rabbits with some small points of retouch otherwise good condition with new varnish; frames with some abrasions

Provenance: Richard Green, London, No. AK 75 (labels verso)

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Attributed to Henry Thomas Alken, Four Cock Fighting Scenes (British, 1785-1851)

Set-to, Fight, Knock Down, and Death, unsigned, oil on canvas, each 6-3/8 x 8-1/2 in.; matching original gilt wood frames, 10 x 12 x 1-3/4 in., lined with linen, restretched on original strainers, consolidated crackle, light surface dirt; frames with wear commensurate with age.

Provenance: Estate of John H. McFadden, Jr. (1890-1955), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Parke-Bernet, sale 1641, January 13-14, l956, lot 260; Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Captain John H. McFadden, Jr.’s father, John Howard McFadden (1850-1921), was a notable Philadelphia businessman, philanthropist, and collector of important British paintings starting in 1892. He primarily dealt with the London firm of Thomas Agnew & Sons. Approximately forty-four important paintings from his collection were exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1917. He donated much of his art in an act that would lead to the building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is possible this set was inherited from his father.

George Armfield, A Terrier and a Spaniel (British, 1808-1893)

Waiting for Master, signed verso “George Armfield”, oil on canvas, 9-1/8 x 13 in.; 19th century gilt wood and composition frame, 16-5/8 x 20-1/2 x 2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, draw crackle with associated retouch, surface dirt; frame with restoration and some losses

Provenance: Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

George Armfield, Treed Fox (British, 1808-1893)

A group of terriers with a fox in a woodland, signed lower right “G. Armfield”, oil on canvas, 12 x 16 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 17-3/8 x 21-1/4 x 2-1/8 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, puncture with repair, two small points of retouch, surface dirt, crackle; frame resurfaced, losses to composition

Provenance: Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $600 - $900

91 James Webb, Mayence on the Rhine (British, 1825-1895)

Figures and boats on the Rhine River near the Fortress of Mainz (Mayence), Germany, signed lower right “James Webb/1872”, oil on canvas, 25-3/4 x 40 in.; gilt wood frame, possibly by Newcomb-Macklin, 32 x 46 x 3-1/4 in., lined, restretched on old stretcher, slightly yellowed varnish, abrasion to varnish upper right, scattered light retouch; frame with minor wear

Provenance: Frost and Reed, London, No. 6473 (label verso)

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

Henry Crowther (British, 1905-1939)

Setters and Pointers, 1924, signed and dated lower left “H. Crowther/1924”, oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 27-1/4 x 37-1/4 x 2-1/2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, retouch, surface dirt, crackle; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Manner of Richard Ansdell, Highland Hunting Party (British, 1815-1885)

Hunters and Dogs resting, unsigned, oil on canvas, 20 x 26 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 28-1/2 x 24-1/2 x 3 in., lined, restretched on new stretcher, crackle, retouch, small abrasion lower left with paint void; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $600 - $900

Circle of Alexander Nasmyth, A Bucolic Landscape

(British, 1758-1840)

Shepherds Watering Cows and Sheep in a River, signed indistinctly lower left “...th” oil on canvas, 27-3/4 x 36 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 35-3/8 x 43-1/2 x 3-1/4 in., lined with wax and linen, restretched on old strainer, two possible periods of retouch. canvas slightly slack, craquelure, some spots of overcleaning, some losses at edges consolidated; frame with losses

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Elements within this painting suggest that the artist was close to or in the circle of Alexander Nasmyth including the possibility it was painted by one of his children.

Inscribed Kashan Palace Carpet

dense scrolling foliate motif with urns on burgundy ground, red main border with multi tiered border, inscription to one end, 23 ft. 10 in. x 13 ft., scattered minor pest damage, restoration to corner, scattered areas of exposed pile and fading, some fringe loss

Provenance: Private Atlanta Collection

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Tabriz Carpet

floral vase motif on red ground, pale green main border with double inner and single outer guards, 11 ft. 4 in. x 9 ft. 1 in., some abrash, small hole to corner, horizontal band with significant restoration or replacement

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Kapoutrang Carpet

central medallion on white ground, multi tiered spandrels, red main border with triple guards,12 ft. x 8 ft. 11 in., overcasting at ends, purple accretion to pile and small spot stains, subtle red bleeding

Provenance: Private Collection, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Sarouk Carpet

central medallion on red ground, white and blue spandrels, multiple borders, 11 ft. 8 in. x 9 ft. 9 in., exposed foundation knots above pile, some fading and abrash

Provenance: Private Collection, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200

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Bokhara Runner

row of medallions on red ground, main border with single guards, 16 ft 9 in. x 3 ft. 10 in., minor pest damage, minor loss to fringe

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bakhtiari Carpet

central white medallion on red ground, red main border with pictorial tree and flower motif, double inner and single outer guards, 15 ft x 10 ft. 3 in., minor areas of exposed foundation, subtle abrash, small patch restoration near corner

Estimate: $600 - $900

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Kashan Carpet

central blue medallion on red ground, blue spandrels, blue main border with triple guards, corner with “Made in Iran” label, 13 ft. 1 in. x 9 ft. 7 in., some fringe loss, unraveling to corner, minor fraying to edge

Estimate: $600 - $900

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British Mahogany Apothecary Twelve Drawer Painted Cabinet

19th century, painted labels, tall bracket feet, 32-1/2 x 31-3/4 x 10 in., finish with variations and rubbing throughout; pulls appear to be later, one with repairs at case; feet original, two with breaks and repairs

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $300 - $500

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British Comb Back Windsor Armchair late 18th or 19th century, elm and mixed woods, 39-3/4 x 20 x 19 in., seat height 17 in., splits and separations with infill throughout; breaks and repairs at stretchers; later paint underside seat

Provenance: Private Collection, Manchester-bythe-Sea, Massachusetts

Estimate: $100 - $300

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Pair of Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Open Armchairs

British, late 19th century, tufted and brass tacked red leather upholstered seats, 39 x 29-1/2 x 27-1/2 in., seat height 18-1/2 in., modern leather upholstery in good condition, both with some wear to carvings, both chairs with breaks and repairs at rear stiles with stain, one chair with later stabilizing block to leg, lower splat with restoration to two breaks; the other chair with scratch to rear seat rail

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

105

George III Carved Dish Top Mahogany Two Tiered Pedestal Table 30-1/2 x 19 x 18-1/2 in., probably reconfigured (lower shelf with scars at underside from previous attachment), standard fluting probably later, scattered small patches and other possible repairs, appears to retain its original period brass casters

Provenance: Property From An Important Estate, Maryland

Estimate: $600 - $900

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Two Wingback Armchairs, Scalamandre Upholstery

both with Scalamandre Kelmsecott upholstery, the first probably British, 18th/ early 19th century George III example with molded legs, 47-1/2 x 34-1/2 x 29 in, seat height 19-1/4 in.; the second probably British, 19th century, with inlaid square tapered legs and scrolled arms, 46-1/4 x 34-1/2 x 31 in., seat height 21 in., frames not examined under upholstery; both appear to be in good condition with minor wear to both frames and upholstery

Provenance: Private Collection, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Anglo Indian Carved Linen Press 19th century, teak with exotic hardwood veneer, two door cabinet with reeded carving to door panels, base with four drawers, recessed campaign pulls, detachable base with stylized paw feet, 79-1/2 x 39-1/2 x 24 in., panel missing from back, base top panel with loss to corner, drawer with later back with other scattered usual drawer restorations, scattered minor pest damage, crown section with scattered restoration to breaks, areas surrounding pulls with surface restoration

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

108

Fine Pair of Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany and Burlwood Child’s Armchairs, British, first half 20th century, label on one reads “Charles Tozer”, each well carved with rich patinated surfaces, needlework slip seats, 28-1/2 x 18 x 17 in, seat height 12-3/4 in., both chairs with some veneer losses and wear to seat upholstery, caning with minor breaks and losses, one chair with restored cracks to seat rail corners

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Charles Tozer was a retailer, designer, and maker of furniture active in the first half of the 20th century, located in London.

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Set of Twelve Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Armchairs, British, late 19th/early 20th century, floral needlework seats with “EMD 1962” stitched to seat reverse, 36-1/4 x 24 x 23 in., seat height 171/2 in., seats faded and with some sinking, frames with scattered minor losses, some restorations throughout including glue blocks, arm joints, legs, crown rail and feet, one leg with break at seat attachment and now unstable

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

110

George III Style Figured Mahogany Drop Leaf Wake Table

British, 20th century construction with some period elements, hinged top on eight square legs, 28-1/4 x 15-3/4 x 71-3/4 in., while open 28-1/4 x 46-3/4 x 71-3/4 in., top with some scuffs, scratches, restorations to splits, and patches to top underside; proper front left swing leg cracked and now unstable, proper right rear swing leg with restorations to split

Estimate: $600 - $900

George III Style Mahogany Blue Flame Stitch Upholstered Camelback Sofa, 20th century, voided velvet flame stitch upholstery, square tapered legs with stretcher, 42 x 94 x 37 in., seat height 21 in., not examined under upholstery, which has minimal wear over a frame with some scuffs and scratches, front middle stretcher with restoration to break

Provenance: Private Collection, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

Estimate: $500 - $800

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Set of Eight Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

British, early 20th century, possibly elm secondary wood, comprising two armchairs and six side chairs, carved backs, brocade upholstered saddle seats, armchairs 38 x 24 x 23 in., side chairs 38-1/2 x 21-1/2 x 22 in, seat height 18-3/4 in., not examined under upholstery, light scuffs and surface wear throughout, one chair with restoration to break in rear seat rail, one chair with replaced crest

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $600 - $900

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Pair of Neoclassical Style

Parcel Gilt Rosewood Hanging Mirrored Shelves

20th century, rosewood veneer, beveled glass plates, 47 x 13-3/4 x 7-1/2 in., wear commensurate with age and use, minor losses including to crest fan and shelf edging

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Chippendale Figured Mahogany Tilt Top TeaTable 18th century, Boston or British, mahogany throughout with round tilt top on twist turned stand, cabriole legs with club feet, 28 x 31-3/4 x 31-3/4 in., one batten lifting and loose, with later and missing screws; pedestal base with breakouts and repairs at leg attachments and later spider brace

Provenance: Private Collection, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

Estimate: $200 - $400

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English Victorian Coromandel Wood Travel Vanity Case ownership plaque and date “M. J. Younger / Church Hill House / Warkworth / March 10th, 1881” to lid, rectangular case fitted with Bramah Patent lock mechanism, hinged lid opening to velvet lined divided interior housing glass and silver/white metal capped vials and tools, fall front panel over two drawers, with key, 8 x 12 x 9 in., scattered bumps and abrasions to case commensurate with age and use, lock mechanism working at time of inspection, glass elements with scattered small chips and air bubbles throughout, some surface dirt, metal elements with some tarnish and discoloration

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

115

English Silver Two Handle Trophy Cup

London, 1903, urn form with two scroll handles, later inscribed “G. J. Hurdle Handicap/Won by/M. Ritzenberg/John Cherry/Kempton Park/ - Dec. 27, 1976”, very partial marker’s mark, .925 fine, 19.29 oz. T., 9-1/4 x 9 x 5 in., marks on side, base bent (does not sit flat), light scratches, and wear

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

117

Victorian English Silver Presentation Footed Bowl London, 1885, round with acanthus decoration, inscribed “Victor Ludorum Hurdle Stakes/Haydock Park - 6th March 1916/Won by M. Ritzenberg’s/”SWEET JOE”, marks for John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, .925 fine, 30.80 oz. T., 6 x 10-1/2 in., good condition, mark on side and light, light scratches and typical wear

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

119

Persian Bidjar Runner

118

Serapi Carpet

central blue medallion on red ground, red main border with single inner and double outer guards, 14 ft. 6 in. x 9 ft. 7 in., fringe loss, warping to edge, minor fading, abrash, some professional restorations concentrated on one half, replaced selvage

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

scrolling vine motif on white ground, blue main border with single inner and outer guards, 22 ft 3 in. x 3 ft. 10 in., scattered pest damage, fringe loss and minor warping to edge, ends overcasted and likely shortened

Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, Property From The Collection Of Mr. And Mrs. George Fenimore Johnson, January 19, 2008, lot 112; Private Collection

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

120

Heriz Carpet

central medallion on red ground, blue main border with single guards, 10 ft. 1 in. x 8 ft. 10 in., fringe loss, fading, areas of exposed foundation, abrash, fraying to edges

Provenance: Private Atlanta Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

121

Heriz Carpet

central medallion on red ground with red and white spandrels, blue main border with single guards, birds and quadrupeds throughout, 10 ft 3 in. x 7 ft. 10 in., very good condition overall, minor wear to selvage

Provenance: Private Collection, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

123

Turkmen Runner

20th century, 10 central diamond medallions on red and blue field, multiple borders, 9 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft., in good condition, minimal wear to selvage, dark rich colors

Provenance: Private Collection, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

122

Sultanabad Carpet

floral motif with palmettes on red ground, blue main border with multi tiered guards, 12 ft. 11 in. x 9 ft. 4 in., some fading and pile loss with exposed foundation, fringe loss, warping, some fraying to end and edge, hole to corner

Provenance: Private Atlanta Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

124

Caucasian Rug

early to mid 20th century, blue field with repeating leaf pattern, geometric borders, 4ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 4 in., overall good condition, fading, abrash, wear to pile consistent with age and use

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700

125

Kazak Rug

20th century, three diamond medallions with star motif, 6 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 11 in., overcast ends, thick uniform pile, wear to selvage

Provenance: Private Collection, Pittsboro, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700

126

Nathalie de Golejewski, Horse Sculpture (Russian, 1888-1971)

Portrait of Artless (born U.S.A 1907), 1921, signed in naturalistic base “N. de Golejewski/1921” and inscribed with title, Leblanc-Barbedienne & Fils (1921-1954) foundry stamp within lozenge “Cire Perdue-Leblanc-Barbediennie & Fils-A Paris”, patinated bronze on granite base, overall 6-1/2 x 12-1/8 x 7-3/8 in., gold to brown patina, small indentation

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

127

Daniel Merlin, Kitten Painting (France, 1861-1933)

En Famille, signed lower left “D. Merlin”, oil on canvas, 18-3/8 x 22 in.; fine git wood and composition frame; 28-1/4 x 31-3/4 x 4 in., clean surface, wax and linen lined, crackle, minor retouch; frame with wear and some losses, one nail visible recto lower right

Provenance: Guarisco Gallery, Washington, DC (label verso); Property of Victoria Fahy (label verso)

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

128

Edouard-Marcel Sandoz (Switzerland, 1881-1971)

Chien a la Sauterelle or Chien à l’abeille (Dog with a Bee) (FEMS 449 | MAM6/1918-1), 1918, signed on base “Sandoz”, inscribed on base “Susse Frs Edts/Paris cire perdue” and also with circular foundry stamp “Susse Frs Edts Paris”, cast 1918-1930, and stamped “France” on the edge, from an edition of 86, patinated bronze, 4-7/8 x 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. (12.5 x 11.43 x 6.35) on green marble base, 5-7/8 x 5-1/4 x 3-5/8 in., green to gold/brown patina, good condition

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Literature: Felix Marcilhac, Sandoz, sculpteur figuriste et animalier, Paris, Editions de l’Amateur, 1993, modele repertorie sous le no. 499, p. 338

129

Eugene Joseph Constant Pierre Petit (French, 1839-1886)

Hunter with Pointer and Setter Flushing a Pheasant, signed lower right “E. Petit”, oil on canvas, 19-3/4 x 25-5/8 in.; modern gilt wood frame, 25-3/4 x 31-5/8 x 2 in., laid down on panel and mounted to original stretcher, retains tacking edge, crackle, cupping, small chip lower left, surface dirt; frame with wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

130

Eugene Joseph Constant Pierre Petit (French, 1839-1886)

Setters Flushing and Retrieving

Pheasants, signed lower left “E. Petit”, oil on canvas, 21-1/2 x 25-1/2 in.; original fine gilt wood and composition frame, 30 x 34-1/4 x 3-3/4 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, crackle, cupping, surface dirt; frame with wear commensurate with age

Provenance: Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

131 Rosa Bonheur, Tete de Lionne (French, 1822-1899)

Head of a lioness, estate stamp upper left “Rosa Bonheur”, with the red wax seal of the Vente Rosa Bonheur (Lugt 276) on the stretcher, lot number inscribed on stretcher “22”, oil on canvas, 31-7/8 x 25-3/8 in. (80-1/2 x 64 cm); original gilt wood and composition frame, 41-5/8 x 35-7/8 x 3-1/2 in., small points of retouch with conservation verso in canvas, crackle, abrasions from frame at edges; frame with original surface, separations in composition, some wear and small losses

Provenance: The atelier of the artist; her posthumous sale, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May-June 2, 1900, Lot 22; Cecilia Schieweck High Class Paintings, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (partial label verso), circa 1917; Sotheby’s New York, June 9, 1995, Lot 249; Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000

Literature: Bonheur, Rosa, and Galerie Georges Petit. Atelier Rosa Bonheur : Résumé Du Catalogue Des Tableaux Par Rosa Bonheur. [Galerie Georges Petit], 1900,.No. 22, pp 84, ill. p. 40

132 Rosa Bonheur, Tete et Avant-main D’un Mulet Gris (French, 1822-1899)

Head and four-quarter of a gray mule, estate stamp lower right “Rosa Bonheur”, with the red wax seal of the Vente Rosa Bonheur (Lugt 276) on the stretcher, lot number inscribed on stretcher “193”, oil on canvas, 39-3/8 x 31-7/8 in. (98.11 x 76.5 cm.); possibly original gilt wood and composition frame, 49 x 41 x 2-1/2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, crackle, stretcher marks, small points of accretion; frame resurfaced with some losses

Provenance: The atelier of the artist; her posthumous sale, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May-June 2, 1900, Lot 193; Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

Literature: Bonheur, Rosa, and Galerie Georges Petit. Atelier Rosa Bonheur : Résumé Du Catalogue Des Tableaux Par Rosa Bonheur. [Galerie Georges Petit], 1900,.No. 193, pp 84

133

Rosa Bonheur, Le Battage du Bles (French, 1822-1899)

Wheat Thrashing (or Wheat Thrashing in the Camargue), a study for the large composition, estate stamp lower right “Rosa Bonheur”, verso stretcher the (parcel) red wax seal of the Vente Rosa Bonheur (Lugt 276), label inscribed indistinctly “Mme _ Lagrolet”, oil on canvas, 17-5/8 x 34 in. (41.59 x 86.36 cm); original gilt wood and composition frame, 26-5/8 x 42-3/4 x 3-3/4 in., lined, restretched on original stretcher, likely trimmed slightly from original size repaired complex tear middle right with associated retouch, other small areas of retouch and crackle, seal on stretcher 1/2 missing; frame with wear commensurate with age, losses

Provenance: The Artist; Anna Klumpke, sole heir, to the artist’s niece, Louise Lagrolet; Sotheby’s Monaco, December 6, 1991, Lot 472; Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

This lot is accompanied by a photo certificate from Anna Klumpke inscribed “Tableau offert a Madame Louise Lagrolet nee ___de Labet/Hommage respecteur/Anna E. Klumpke”

Anna Klumpke was the student of Rosa Bonheur 1895. They formed a close personal and professional partnership in 1898. Klumpke lived with Bonheur at the Chateau de By until Bonheur’s death in May 1899. It is possible that this painting may have been intended for the 1900 sale but was instead presented to the artist’s niece, Mme. Louise Lagrolet.

Literature: Bonheur, Rosa, and Galerie Georges Petit. Atelier Rosa Bonheur: Résumé Du Catalogue Des Tableaux Par Rosa Bonheur, Galerie Georges Petit, 1900, similar in description to No. 621, pp 132

134

Karl Pierre Daubigny, Shellfish Gatherers (French, 1846-1886)

A crowded tidal inlet, signed lower right “Karl Daubigny”, oil on panel, 8-3/4 x 16-7/8 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame, 16-1/4 x 24 x 2-1/4 in., good condition; frame with some wear and losses

Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, October 24, 1996, Lot 295, sold with the title “Dans les Champs”; Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

135

Georges Frederic Rotig, The American Bison (French, 1873-1961)

A herd of Bison on the plains, 1906, signed and dated lower right “G. F. Rotig/06.”, oil on canvas, 11-1/2 x 17-3/4 in.; original veneered ogee molding frame, 19-5/8 x 26 x 1/1/2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, new varnish; frame with some losses

Provenance: Presumed Dr. Henry Mitchell McCracken, University Heights, New York City, New York, circa 1907; Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

This lot is accompanied by a framed letter to Dr. Henry Mitchell McCracken, from the artist in French, dated “1907” discussing his study of animals and Bison talking about his Salon 1906 entries. A note on M. Knoedler letterhead also dated 1907 is also included with a cabinet card of the artist.. Rotig exhibited two paintings at the Paris Salon 190 Salon des Artistes français, Paris, 1906, where two paintings of Bison were shown, no.1449, (illustrated) and no. 1450, Elans passant un riviere au crepuscule

136

Franz Xavier Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936)

Caribou, marked underneath “B/GESCH/6250”, cold painted bronze, 9-1/4 x 10-1/4 x 3-1/2 in., some rubbing and loss to painted surface

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

138

Francois-Nicolas Martinet, Eleven Ornithological Engravings (French, 1731-1790)

Plates 11, 12, 13, 14A, 31, 32, 34, 39, 40, 41, 45 from MathurinJacques Brisson (1723-1806), Ornithologia, sive, Synopsis methodica sistens avium divisionem in ordines, sectiones, genera, species, ipsarumque varietates, 1760, hand-colored engravings and etchings on laid paper, largest sheet 9-3/4 x 14-7/8 in.; fine matching Florentine wood veneer frames, wood veneer sight liners, French mats, largest 19-3/4 x 23-5/8 x 1-1/8 in., toning, central folds, some foxing, stains, points of corrosion, one examined out of frame with archival tape reinforcement on folds, mounted with masking tape verso mat at four edges; frames with some scarring

Provenance: Private Collection, Savannah, Georgia

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

137

August Wilhelm Dieffenbacher, Painting of the Alps (German, 1858-1940)

Clouds Beneath a Sun-capped Peak, signed lower right “Aug. Dieffenbacher/Munchen”, 37 x 46-3/4 in.; modern gilt wood frame, 42-3/4 x 52-1/4 x 3 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, crackle, stretcher marks, some flaking and retouch, surface dirt, canvas slightly slack, abrasions; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

139

Attributed to Pierre Gobert (French, 1662-1744)

Noble Lady with a Mask, unsigned, stamp on stretcher verso in Czech reads “umelecka vystava praha” (art exhibition prague), oil on canvas, 24-1/8 x 19-7/8 x 1 in.; 20th century gilt reproduction frame, 30-7/8 x 267/8 x 4-3/8 in., linen lined, crackle, scattered retouch throughout, surface dirt; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

140

Pair of Baroque Revival Wrought Iron Torchieres Continental, late 19th/early 20th century, encrusted black painted surface, decorated with cast iron leaves, 59-1/4 x 15-1/4 x 15-1/4 in., distress, loss, and rusting to paint

Provenance: Private Atlanta Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

142

Art Nouveau Copper Garden Planter 20th century, with elements of Spanish or pre-Columbian influence, the two handled copper vessel on strap iron open work base with foliate decoration, unmarked, pot 14 x 22 in., with handles 18” high; base 23 in.; height overall 40 in., pot and base with attractive overall oxidized patina, dent on one side of pot at middle, no visible losses or breaks on either

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $800

141

Pair of Baroque Revival Wrought Iron Torchieres Continental, late 19th/early 20th century, encrusted black painted surface, decorated with cast iron leaves, 53-3/4 x 17-3/4 x 17-3/4 in., distress, loss, and rusting to paint; one hanging ring missing

Provenance: Private Atlanta Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

143

Mashad Carpet

central blue medallion suspending vases, on red ground with blue spandrels, blue main border with red panels and triple guards, 15 ft 11 in. x 11 ft. 10 in., minor fraying to edge, small spots of pest damage to edges, repair to corner

Provenance: Private Collection, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

146

Kazak Runner

144

Large Tabriz Carpet

floral multi medallion motif on red ground, blue main border with double guards, 19 ft. 13 in. x 10 ft., light wear overall, very minor fraying to end, some furniture foot impressions, curling to edge, overcast at both ends

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

145

Bidjar Carpet

dense geometric floral motif on dark blue ground, dark blue main border with multi tiered guards, 12 ft. 8 in x 9 ft 10 in., fringe loss, slight warping to edge, abrash, repair to hole in corner

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

20th century, twelve red central medallions on blue field, rust colored border, 10 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft., thick uniform pile, minimal wear, good condition overall, abrash, mended selvage on one side near end

Provenance: Private Collection, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

147

Sarkoy Kilim

red medallions on black ground, red main border with black medallions, 9 ft. 1 in. x 7 ft. 10 in., tear to edge, some loss to fringe, abrash, scattered small holes

Estimate: $400 - $600

148

Bokhara Carpet

five rows of gul medallions on red ground, burgundy geometric main border and thick bands to ends, 10 ft. x 7 ft., some bleeding to guls, wear to replaced selvage, loss to corner, three small hole to one end, fringe loss

Estimate: $300 - $500

149

French Musical Automaton, Elegant Lady Harpist late 19th century, female harpist in traditional silk attire, bisque head with no readily apparent markings, wearing blonde mohair wig, carved wooden hands and legs, in the style of and possibly by the hand of Jean Marie Phalibois of Paris, France, on a fitted ogee black finished base and under domed glass, overall 25-1/2 x 18 x 8-1/2 in.; with winding key present, good overall, minimal wear throughout, some fabric fraying or shattering at shoulder, minor paint losses at ground, minute chip at tip of one finger, curious finial decoration atop harp with multiple breaks, sound and motion functioning at time of inspection, interested parties are encouraged to call and schedule an in-person preview or request additional images or video

Provenance: By descent in family

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

In 1863 directories Phailbois was listed as a “cartonier” (working with cardboard) in the Marais district, known for toy and doll manufacture. In 1871 he is known for having set up his own shop in that same district, 62 Rue Charlot, where he was making “Fantasies á Musiques,” and in 1876 exhibited musical novelties, mechanical toys as well as medium size automata, some under glass domes. The automaton offered here is typical of the earlier pieces by Phalibois, and similar to the “Seamstress” automaton in the Guinness Collection, currently displayed in the Guinness Gallery and pictured in the exhibition catalog on page 116.

150

Pair of Empire Style Egyptian Revival Mahogany Marble Top Pier Tables. Probably American, int he manner of Lannuier, late 19th/early 20th century, gilt bronze mounts and trim throughout, mirrored backs, underside of marble inscribed with “W&Z, made in Italy”, 36-3/4 x 40-1/8 x 18-1/4 in., both marble tops with some surface wear, chips to edges and discoloration, tables with small veneer chips and losses, both with some repairs at front legs

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

151

Pair of Louis XIV Style Eight Light Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra probably French, 20th century, signed at base “Robert F. Sculp”, baluster form violet and rouge variegated marble bodies with elaborate foliate and mask decorated bronze fittings, 30-1/4 x 11 x 10 in., minor spotting and discoloration to bronze, some verdigris and wax residue

Provenance: Estate of Timothy B. Johnston, Russellville, Arkansas

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

154

Five French Silver Table Items

19th/20th century, including coffee pot, ivory spacers, 8-1/2 in. and matching creamer, 4-1/4 in., acanthus decoration, “A Vaguer”; creamer, foliate foot, 4-3/4 in.; oval footed bowl scroll border, 3-1/4 x 8 x 5 in.; round bowl with scroll border, crest, 3 x 5 in., 53.24 oz. T., one creamer with large dent, all with small dents and typical wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500

This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

152

35 Pieces of Samson Porcelain with 11 Associated Teacups with Saucers 19th/20th century, enamel and gilt decoration in the famille rose palette, most with bianco sopra bianco decoration and Samson marks to bases, floral and faux armorial motifs, comprising: two tulipieres, unmarked; baluster form lidded potpourri; fourteen 9-1/2 in. diameter dinner plates; 11 in. diameter dinner plate; five 10-1/8 in. diameter dinner plates; twelve 10-3/8 in. diameter dinner plates; largest 11-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 6-1/2 in.; together with 11 teacups and 12 saucers, most with Sadek import marks to base, largest 2-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 3-5/8 in., vibrant colors, good overall condition, scattered minor losses to gilt and enamel, some pitting to bianco sopra bianco decoration, firing anomalies as made; tulipieres with some firing separations; potpourri with retouch, breaks and repairs to lid, surface accretion, and break to horn of one applied ram decoration; one plate with hairline from rim

Provenance: Property From An Important Estate, Maryland

Estimate: $400 - $600

153

Monumental French Silver Urn/Horse Trophy early/mid 20th century, large urn form with leaf and acorn decoration, black marble base, partial marks mark, .950 fine, 148.41 oz. T. excluding marble base, small dents and light scratches

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000

155

Three French Silver Tumblers

largest, late 18th/early 19th century, flared rim, later inscription, some marks partial, 3-1/4 in.; mid to late 19th century, mid size with flared rim, “9” on base, marks for Cesar Tonnelier, 3 in.; smallest with applied floral and shell band, inscribed, maker possibly Jules Guetin, 3 in., 7.07 oz. T., all with dents and wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $800

156

Footed Silver Chocolate Pot possibly Peruvian, 19th century, hammered surface with carved wood handle, hole in lid, no spout, beaded chain connecting lid to handle, three scroll feet, unmarked, test .950 fine with XRF, 41.86 oz. T. gross weight, 12 x 12 x 6-1/2 in., small dents and wear; handle possibly replaced; beads with small chips and wear

Provenance: Private South Carolina Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

157

22 Pieces French Silver Flatware Paris, late 19th/early 20th century, including eleven 6-5/8 in. forks and eleven 6-1/2 in. spoons, partial marks, .950 fine, 29.06 oz. T., average wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

158

Hans Hansen/H. Nils Bells Sterling Flatware, 110 Pieces Danish, 20th century, including twelve 8-1/2 in. hollow handle knives, stainless blades; twelve 7-1/4 in. forks; twelve 6-1/2 in. forks; twenty one 5-3/4 in. teaspoons; twelve 7 in. ice tea spoons; twelve 7 in. oval soup spoons; twelve 4-1/8 in. demitasse spoons; twelve 6 in. hollow handle spreaders, sterling blades; six serving pieces: three serving spoons, two serving forks, and hollow handle pie server, no monograms, all with marks for Hans Hansen and H. Nils, 111.43 oz. T. excluding hollow handle pieces; six H. Nils felt silver bags and wooden case, average wear

Provenance: The Estate of William H. Truettner to be sold for the benefit of The William H. Truettner Fellowship at Smithsonian American Art Museum Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

159

Olier & Caron French Silver Flatware, 38 Pieces Paris, early 20th century, Art Nouveau pattern, including ten 9-1/2 in. hollow handle knives (wear); three 8 on hollow handle knives; twelve 8-1/2 in forks; twelve 8-5/8 in. spoons; 4-1/8 in. demitasse spoon (damage), no monograms, marks for Olier & Caron, 66.23 oz. T. excluding hollow handle piece, damage to demitasse, all with wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000

160

17 Continental and British Silver Cases late 19th/early 20th century, including English silver stamp case; Hanau silver box; one round Egypt case; Three French silver lidded cases; 11 unmarked or partial marks, test .800 or .900 fine, round lidded box; compact; lighter cover with applied stones; one book form; one shell form; one round with applied color, 18.45 oz. T. non weighted silver, 1-1/2 in. to 3 in., one French case with broken hinge; all with wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $600 - $1,200

161

35 Assorted French and Continental Silver Table Items 19th/20th century, including 25 pieces French silver: open salt, neoclassical design, one glass liner; soup ladle; napkin ring; set of 12 cased gilt teaspoons; six spoons teaspoons, marks for Louis Ravinet & Charles Denfert; hollow handle salad set with resin bowls; hollow handle pie server, English silver small footed bowl, nine pieces Continental silver: two round plates; three oval nut dishes; four spoons, 30.74 oz. T. excluding hollow handle pieces, 3 in. to 13 in., all with wear and some damage

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

162

16 Pieces Christofle Silver Plate Flatware including Lobster Picks French, 20th century, including 15 pieces Marly pattern: set of 12 lobster picks, 7 in.; serving spoon and fork; large stuffing spoon, 13-3/4 in. with original box, one slotted serving spoon, oval handle and original box, 8 in., light scratches and typical wear; large box with damage

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

163

Degue Cameo Glass Vase

French, early to mid 20th century, mottled glass overlaid with an acid etched scene of a house overlooking a lake, 5-1/2 x 3-1/8 x 3-1/8 in., good overall condition, scattered minor fleabites and other wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

164

Rene Lalique Ronces Glass Vase

French, first half 20th century, molded opalescent glass with impressed bramble design, blue gray coloring, acid etched, with molded “R. Lalique” signature at base, 9-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, wear and abrasion to staining, scattered fleabites and pinholes, later hand etched “Lalique” signature at base

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Literature: Similar examples pictured in Felix Marcilhac, R. Lalique Catalogue Raisonne de L’Oeuvre de Verre, pgs. 173 and 427, fig. 946.

165

Rene Lalique Martigues Glass Bowl

France, 20th century, molded amber glass with impressed fish motif, molded signature “R. Lalique/France”, 2-5/8 x 14-3/8 x 14-3/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, air bubbles, scratches throughout, some chips to rim

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Literature: A Lalique “Martigues” bowl is pictured in Felix Marcilhac, R. Lalique Catalogue Raisonne de L’Oeuvre de Verre, p. 290, fig. 377.

167

A Pair of German School Portraits (18th century)

166

Attributed to Heinrich Fuger (German/Austrian, 1751-1818)

Fine miniature portrait of an Austrian nobleman, Count Johann Philipp Karl Joseph Von Stadion (1763-1824), inscribed in pencil lower right “Fuger”, watercolor on parchment, sheet 6-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.; metal frame, 8-1/4 x 6-3/4 x 5/8 in., mounted to board, waviness to parchment, staining, small scattered areas of loss to paint, frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Asprey & Garrard, London, September, 11, 2000 (accompanied by a facsimile of an invoice); Collection of Karen Shackleford Moore, Baltimore, Maryland

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

A man in a light blue silk coat and waist coat, a lady in a blue gown and lace cap, holding a book, circa 1770s, signed indistinctly right “H. A. Baer/pinx 17...”, oil on canvas, largest 33-5/8 x 28-1/8 in.; matching modern giltwood frames, 38-1/8 x 321/2 x 1-5/8 in., each lined, restretched on old strainer, extensive crackle, retouch

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $600 - $900

168

Circle of Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy (Dutch, circa 1588-1655)

Three-quarter-length portrait of a lady of wealth, wearing a gold embroidered borst over a black gown, a ruff collar, a vlieger, and a lace diadem cap and cuffs, circa 1625, unsigned, oil on panel, 40-3/4 x 31-1/2 in.; Dutch lacquered ripple molding frame, 47-3/4 x 39-7/8 x 3-1/2 in., panel shaved and cradled, splits, retouch, abrasions, crackle, possible areas of overcleaning; frame with losses and separations

Provenance: Private Collection, New York, New York, circa 1975; Private Collection, Virginia; with Freeman’s, as Circle Of Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

169

Wessel Lubbers, A Rare Pair of Signed Portraits (Dutch, 1755-1834)

Wedding portraits, 1813, sitters identified verso as “Ettje Janssen Boelsums/geb.den 23 July 1794” and her husband “Jurjen Tjakkes Aapkens/den 16 Decem: 1791”, each signed and dated “W. Lubbers/1813”, oil on oak panel, largest 22 x 16-3/4 in.; matching 19th century gilt wood frames, 25 x 19-3/4 x 2 in., both panels with abrasion, surface dirt, craquelure, some convex warping, some flaking, she with loss to lower right corner’ frames with wear

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Ettje Boelsums married Jurjen Tjakkes Aapkens in April 1813, Zuidbroek, Groningen, Netherlands.

170

Continental School, Portrait of a Gentleman (18th century)

Half portrait of a gentleman in a red jacket and queued wig, unsigned, oil on canvas, 26-1/8 x 21-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 28-7/8 x 24 x 2-1/2b in, original strainer and tacking edge, two patches with amateur attempts to retouch, flaking primarily at bottom with cupping, surface dirt, canvas slack, stretcher marks, abrasions; frame with reinforced popped corner, losses

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Estimate: $600 - $900

171

Follower of Francesco Guardi, Four Architectural Panels (Italian, 1712-1793)

Capriccios of a Venetian canals: Figures under a ruined arch and in boats; Figures, including diminutive figures; Figures by a church, distant classical ruins; Ruined classical arch, figures and San Giorgio Maggiore in distance, all oil on canvas, 41 x 27-5/8 in.; matching modern gilt wood frames, 43-1/2 x 30 x 1-1/2 in., all retacked on new stretchers, not lined with possible exception of tacking edges, crackle, cupping, cleavage, flaking, clay or wax consolidation material verso canvas, several periods restoration, first with 30 percent retouch, remainder with 10 percent retouch, some abrasions, surface dirt; frames with abrasions

Provenance: Smiley Estate, with Brunk Auctions, September 25, 2005, Lot 575; Private Collection

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

172

Rare Art Deco Rene-Marie Burlet Poster, Gardez Le Cap (French, 1907-1994)

Circa 1930, Generale Lyonnaise, Lyon, printer, color lithographic poster, sheet 31-3/8 x 23-1/8 in.; modern black frame, TruVu glass, 34-1/4 x 26-1/8 x 3/4 in., laid down on linen, folding creases, handling smudges, abrasions, retouch at some points, adhesive residue at weak areas and small tears at folds

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

173

Fine Louis XV Chinoiserie Decorated and Bronze Mounted Petit Commode French, 18th century, variegated marble top over two serpentine drawers, fine lacquered chinoiserie decoration and gilt bronze mounts, 33-1/2 x 32 x 18-1/2 in., good restored condition and ready for use, marble top possibly original, with areas of restoration; case surface with areas of crackle, distress and retouching

Provenance: The Chinese Porcelain Company; Private Chicago Collection Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

174

Fine French Carved Boxwood Lion Form Snuff Box early 18th century, inscribed at top “1701”, reflective glass eyes, 2-3/8 x 4-1/8 x 1-5/8 in., cracks to proper right side of head and mouth, hinged lid removed and cavity filled with lead, some surface dust, wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

175

Framed Persian Miniature Painting of Scholar (Iranian, likely Ishfahani, 17th century) depicting an elderly bearded sufi, colored inks and gilt on paper, possibly from an illuminated manuscript, laid down, backing board inscribed “Persian Miniature purchased in Tehran 1955”, sight 7-5/9 x 4-7/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 8-1/2 x 5-7/8 x 1/2 in., areas of toning, staining, and abrading, surface accretion, areas of retouch, scattered tears; frame with abrasion

Estimate: $500 - $700

176

Eight Light Queen Anne Brass Chandelier probably 18th century, electrified, suspended from four segmented chains, 25 x 26-1/4 x 26-1/4 in., wiring has not been tested, scattered small dents and scratches to dome, later interior post and wiring, some chips and discoloration to candle sleeves

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

177

Fine Victorian Renaissance Revival Burlwood Davenport Desk second half 19th century, finely crafted and high quality wood throughout, fitted and lightwood veneered interiors, two door top section with polychrome cloth backed pierced windows, interior decorated with carved and pierced brackets, base with single door cabinet to side concealing four drawers, string inlay trim throughout, bun feet on casters, key included only works on side door, 44 x 22-3/4 x 20-1/8 in., extensive sun fading, scattered veneer repairs; fabric behind blind fretwork later; hinged writing surface missing pull; interior drawers have expanded and case side door no longer closes properly; some returns with breaks and repairs; proper right front foot scroll with puppy chew

Provenance: To Benefit WNC Bridge Foundation Estimate: $800 - $1,200

178

Set of Four Baroque Style Walnut and Velvet Upholstered Dining Chairs probably 19th century, walnut frames set with greenish brown upholstery with gold threads and brass tacking, 43 x 22-1/2 x 19 in., good condition overall, scattered minor pest damage, some cracks and minor repairs at stretcher attachments, generally stable and ready for use, in need of deodorizing due to pet odor, staining to fabric

Provenance: Estate of Timothy B. Johnston, Russellville, Arkansas

Estimate: $400 - $600

179

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks French, probably late 19th century, 10-1/4 x 6 x 6 in., some loss to gilt surface, some verdigris and discoloration

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

180

Near Pair of Barbedienne Figural Bronze Lamps France, 19th century, in the form of the Diana of Gabii, on stepped bases with beaded and Greek key trim, both marked to base “F. Barbedienne. Foundeur.” and one also marked “Reduction Mecanique/Ali. Collas Brevet”, 37-1/4 x 7-1/2 x 6-1/2 in., wired for electricity, not tested for functionality, attractive patina, some scattered casting anomalies as made, small nicks and scratches throughout, bases with wear

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

181

Gandaharan or Style Stucco Head on Stand possibly 2nd century CE, 10-3/8 x 4-1/2 x 4-3/4 in., wear and losses commensurate with age and use, some cracks near topknot Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500

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182

Fine Regency Mahogany Figural Stand, of Thomas Hope and Samuel Rogers Interest, English in the French taste, mid 19th century, figured mahogany veneer and patinated bronze, round top on three caryatid supports centering a foliate carved fluted column, held on stepped triangular plinth base, 29-1/4 x 20 x 20 in., attractive and lightly worn surface with some variations to finish and minor indentations, minor splits and separations to veneers, with some repairs and losses, top appears replaced with original superstructure; break and repair to central pedestal

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Faded and partially illegible note to underside mentions Christie’s & Manson as well as Samuel Rogers, dated 1853 or 1858, a 1856 Christie’s auction catalog of his estate mentions lot 823 described as, “An elegant Mahogany Circular Stand, on three bronze lions’ legs, surmounted by sphynxes, and triangular plinth 18 in. diameter. Designed from Hope’s Book of Furniture”; similar example on page 86 of Thomas Hope’s 1807 book “Household Furniture and Interior Decoration”. Samuel Rogers was a celebrated English poet also recognized for his fine collection of furniture, antiquities, decorative arts, books, and fine art.

Empire Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Mahogany Pier Table

French, 19th century, black marble top, dovetailed construction, single long drawer held on round columns, Wedgwood style biscuit porcelain plaques, brass column capitals and basses, ormolu mounts, beneath marble top is a Bedel & Cie Le Garde Meuble Public sticker with #23744; 36-1/4 x 50-1/4 x 16-1/4 in., marble top with wear, over later board; veneers with splits and separations and some repairs throughout; some pest damage and loss; mounts old and probably original

Estimate: $500 - $800

Bedel & Cie was a French firm dealing, storing, and moving high end furniture. The label affixed was used between 1890 and 1910.

184

Lavar Kerman Palace Carpet

central medallion on cream ground, large re-entrant main border, 20 ft. 2 in. x 11 ft. 9 in., some fringe loss, rolling to edge, pest damage to corner

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

185

Malayer Gallery Carpet

central white medallion on blue ground with floral motif, white main border with double inner guard, 13 ft 4 in. x 6 ft. 8 in., fringe loss, some fading, restoration to corner, abrash, replaced selvage

Provenance: Private Atlanta Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

186

Silk Tabriz Rug

20th century, round central medallion on rust field, all over floral sprays, hanging basket, dark blue border, 8 ft. 1 in. x 5 ft. 2 in., good condition overall

Provenance: Private Collection, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

187 Turkish Carpet

20th century, tan field with trailing floral “heart” pattern design,

moth damage, 1 in. grease mark, some fading

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $700 - $900

188

Tabriz Carpet

Persia, 20th century, tan field with flowering leafy foliage, repeating medallion pattern, 13 ft. 11 in. x 11 ft. 11 in., in overall good condition with minimal wear, some exposed knots

Provenance: Mansour, Los Angeles, October 4, 2000; Property from an Important Chicago Collection

Estimate: $700 - $900

189

Karabagh Runner

rows of boteh medallions on dark blue ground, three tier border, 7 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 3 in., hole to one end, abrash, restoration to end, some fraying to ends and edges

Provenance: Riddling Estate

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

191

Near Pair of Majolica Sunflower and Begonia Leaf Trays with Openwork Handles

late 19th/early 20th century, larger 1-5/8 x 11-1/4 x 8-1/2 in., crazing and glaze voids as made; one with chip to underside near handle; the other with 3/4 in. hairline from rim, old chip to one foot (possibly as made), some areas of retouch (see blacklight photos)

Provenance: Property From An Important Estate, Maryland

Estimate: $100 - $300

190

Pair of Italian Majolica Polychrome Planters

late 18th/19th century, one impressed “TS” on base, molded lily decoration, each approximately 8 x 8-1/4 x 8 in., restorations to several “folds” at molded lily decoration, some crazing, typical light wear to bases; one with a few small hairlines at rim interior

Provenance: Property From An Important Estate, Maryland

Estimate: $500 - $700

192

Pair of Gothic or Style Brass Figural Candlesticks possibly German, 19th century or earlier, 8-1/2 x 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 in., some surface scratches, minor spotting and discoloration, some verdigris to candle cup interiors

Estimate: $200 - $400