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#251: PAIR
OF EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BRONZE AND PARCEL-GILT MOUNTED ALABASTER
URNS AND COVERS
Each ovoid bowl with lioness head, drop handles and incised
belt of figures, winged sun discs, and snake at base and papyrus
feet, the dome covers with papyrus knops; 15 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
Estimate: $ 2500.00- $ 4500.00 Sold at $2700 |
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#252: BRONZE FIGURE OF MERCURY IMPELLED BY THE
WIND, AFTTER GIAMBOLOGNA
The running nude with winged feet and helmet holding aloft
a torch, the marble pedestal centering the head of Aeolus;
29 in. tall.
Estimate: $ 800.00 - $ 1200.00 Sold at $600 |
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#253: PAIR OF FAUX PORPHYRY URNS
Painted by Pierre Finklestein, the author of "The Art
of Faux" and "Recipes for Finishes." Each everted
rim on reeded bowl with molded handles, flared stem and square
base. 14 3/4 x 20 in.
Estimate: $ 400.00 - $ 600.00 Sold at $200 |
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#254: PAIR OF LOUIS XVI-STYLE GILT-BRONZE THREE-LIGHT
CANDELABRA AND BRULE PARFUMS
After a model by Alfred Emmanuel Beurdeley; each fluted stem
with tripod husk-hung lion-footed supports, centering a flambeau
drapery-hung urn with pierced top and supporting the c-scroll
arms; 20 x 10 3/4 in. Beurdeley worked at first with his father
and eventually succeeded him. He kept a shop at rue Louis le
Grand (The Hanover Pavilion) and had workshops at Nos. 20 and
24 rue Dautancourt. For information see Christopher Paynes,
19th century European Furniture, page 33 & 34. Sotheby's
New York, March 14, 1995 Lot 24. Illustrated in the 19th Century
Furniture, Decorations and Works of Art catalogue.
Estimate: $ 7000.00 - $ 9000.00 Sold at $5000 |
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#255: TWO WAX PROFILE PORTRAIT BUSTS
The one identified as John Paul Jones facing sinistra with
naval hat and blue jacket, the other an 18th C. gentleman
facing destra with red sash over shoulder, shadow box ebonized
and parcel-gilt frame; 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (framed).
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 800.00 Sold at $400 |
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#256: BRONZE PATINATED FIGURE, AFTER THE ANTIQUE
The winged goddess with ribbon fillet in hair, exposed left
breast and resting on marble orb and block base; 39 in. tall.
Estimate: $ 1000.00 - $ 1500.00 Sold at $2000 |
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#257: DUTCH REPOUSSE BRASS WALL LIGHT
The oval plate centered by crowned cypher above cherub head,
flanked by fruit-filled cornucopia and tulips; 18 1/2 x 15
1/2 in.
Estimate: $ 1000.00 - $ 1500.00 Sold at $700 |
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#258: GRAND TOUR BRONZE AND GILT-METAL PICTORIAL
SHIELD
Centered by an oval dished panel relief-modeled with a battle
scene of medieval knights and nude barbarians, the domed surround
mounted with stars; 24 1/2 in. diam.
Estimate: $ 700.00 - $ 900.00 Sold at $800
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#259: PAIR OF CHARLES X-STYLE GILT-METAL CANDLESTICKS
The flared textured stem with nozzle and removable drip pans,
dome base; 10 in. tall.
Estimate: $ 200.00 - $ 400.00 Sold at $350 |
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#260: PAIR OF FEDERAL BRASS STEEPLE ANDIRONS
Each hexagonal stem supporting sphere and steeple finial, on
latched arch supports and ball feet; 20 7/8 x 10 1/2 in.
Estimate: $ 600.00 - $ 800.00 Sold at $500 |
