FINE ART, SCULPTURE, OILS, ICONS, DINOSAUR EGGS
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| 8879. SIGNED ALABASTER BUST OF A MAIDEN. Antonio Frilli, Florence, Italy, 19th century. Rich honey colored alabaster bust of a maiden crowned with laurel leaves, she gazes upward in a beautiful expression of spiritual ecstasy. Originally had a small bronze plaque under the swirl of drapery which no doubt identified the subject but this is now missing. It is not broken there. Intact. Signed on back 'A. Frilli, Firenze', a well known and listed artist whose pieces reside in major museums. 10 x 10 x 6 inches. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 8414. SIGNED JORGENSEN ENERET COPENHAGEN BASALT TERRA COTTA NUDE SATYR BOY WITH FLUTE. Fine black porcelain Dionysian figure of a handsome nude youth with goat ears playing the pipes and leaning against a pedestal over which is draped a panther skin. After an ancient Greek prototype. 8 x 19.5 inches. Intact. $6000 estimate. |  |
| 8415. FINE SCULPTURED BUST OF WAGNER. European, 19th century. Expertly carved bust of the famous composer. 10.5 x 7.5 inches on a 3.5 inch base (small chip on rv. of base rim invisible from front). WAGNER inscribed at base. $2800 estimate. |  |
| 8416. ALABASTER BUST OF JOAN OF ARC. European, 19th century. Wonderfully carved bust of Joan of Arc in the classic pose, wearing her French peasant girl’s garments, head turned to the left with eyes raised to Heaven as she hears God calling her to rise up and save France. Her impassioned but sensitive and innocent nature exceptionally rendered by the artist who captures it perfectly! JEANNE D’ARC carved on the front of base, signed Prof. G. Besfi on verso. Unobtrusive repair to base slab. 10 x 10 x 6 inches. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8417. LARGE SIGNED ART NOUVEAU DANCER, c. 1890’s. The piece titled DANSE ESPAGNOLE on brass plate attached to front, base signed Linst? Seger or Segez? (Artist name appreciated). A Buxom Spanish dancer with head thrown back, her gown clasped with a butterfly brooch revealing her ample breasts, playing castanets with her outstretched hands. Tip of r. thumb chipped, tiny scrape, otherwise excellent condition. 7 x 16 x 30.5 inches. Almost certainly manufactured by the Casper Hennecke Co., Milwaukee, WI., a premier American manufacturer of Art Noveau figures. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8418. FINE CLASSICAL BRONZE SCULPTURE OF HORACE. French, 19th century. 11 x 16.5 x 9 inches. 26 lbs. The great Roman poet depicted clothed in toga and wearing the poet’s laurel crown, seated on a curule chair with pen and scroll on which is written “DEL ART / CHAMPETRE / HEUREUX QUI / DE SES MAINS / COMME NOS / PREMIERS PERES / CULTIVE EN PAIX / SES CHAMPS ET / VIT LIBRE / D’AFFAIRES. ORACE / ART” which roughly translates as: “Led happy pastoral art, which with their own hands our fore fathers cultivated their fields in peace and saw freedom in their affairs. Horace”. Stamped 3876 on back of base. Choice classical bronze with great detail even down to wolf heads ornamenting his sandals. Excellent condition save for a few minor flaws in the patina. Sculptor identification appreciated. $8500 estimate. |  |
| 8419. FINE MARBLE BUST OF KING LOUIS XVI OF FRANCE, 18th-19th century. 10 x 14.5 x 5.5 inches. 26 lbs. Louis XVI (1754-1793) was king of France from 1774 to 1792. He failed to understand the revolutionary forces at work in France. His extravagant queen, Marie Antoinette, opposed the necessary reforms and thus contributed to the fall of the monarchy. On August 10, 1792 the French revolutionists stormed the royal palace. The royal family escaped to the Legislative Assembly, which suspended Louis XVI from office and ordered the imprisonment of the king and his family. Louis XVI was brought to trial and sentenced to death for conspiring with foreign countries for the invasion of France. The following day he was beheaded by guillotine. A fine sculpture of the king with his distinctive high hooked nose which is seen to advantage on his coinage profile. Choice condition bust of this famous historical figure. $4750 estimate. |  |
| 8420. WOOD PIGEON by Jaggu Prasad, 20th century. Gouache on artist's board, signed JP. 9 x 12 inches in 15 x 18 mat (shown) under plexiglass (tiny corner bend to plexiglass). Superb quality work by a modern master of nature art. Much finer and better detail than the image can show. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 8421. 3 BIRDS IN A FIG TREE by Jaggu Prasad, 20th century. Gouache on artists board, signed JP. 7 x 9.5 inches in 13 x 15.5 mat (not shown) under plexiglass. Superb quality work by a modern master of nature art. Much finer and better detail than the image can show. $750 estimate. |  |
| 8857. AN EARLY RUSSIAN ICON, ca. 17th-19th century. With handpainted scene depicting the Mother of God surrounded by Angels and worshipers. 10.5" x 12.5". Tempera and gesso on wood panel with two slots for anti-warp cleats now missing. $2450 estimate. |  |
| 8858. AN EARLY RUSSIAN ICON, ca. 17th-19th century. Handpainted scene depicting the descent into Hell. 10.5" x 12". Tempera and gesso on wood panel with two anti-warp cleats and carved Cyrillic inscription in back. $2450 estimate. |  |
| 8859. AN EARLY RUSSIAN ICON, ca. 17th-19th century. Handpainted scene depicting five saints before the image of the virgin. 10.5" x 12.5". Tempera and gesso on wood panel with two anti-warp cleats in back. $2450 estimate. |  |
| 8860. AN EARLY RUSSIAN ICON, ca. 17th-19th century. Handpainted scene depicting the all-seeing eye of God. 10.5" x 12". Tempera and gesso on wood panel with two anti-warp cleats in back. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 8861. AN EARLY RUSSIAN ICON, ca. 17th-19th century. Handpainted scene depicting St. John? 10.5" x 12.5". Tempera and gesso on wood panel with slots for two anti-warp cleats now missing. $3250 estimate. |  |
| 8862. AN EARLY RUSSIAN ICON, ca. 17th-19th century. Handpainted scene depicting the beheading of John. 6" x 7". Tempera and gesso on wood panel with slot for anti-warp cleat now missing. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8863. AFTER ANDREA DEL VERROCCHIO (1481-8). Italian Foundry, 19th century. Superbly rendered and detailed large copy in bronze of the famous equestrian statue of Bartolommeo Colleoni, commander of the Venetian Republic by Andrea del Verrocchio, 1481-8. 24" height, 52lbs. Bend to the staff he carries in his hand, otherwise excellent condition. $10,000 estimate. |  |
| 8864. L. MORELLI. Italian, ca. 1920's. 'Reclining Girl With Tamborine'. Sculpture in white marble. Signed 'S. Morelli – Florence, Galleria Romanelli' on back of base. The bare chested dancing girl wearing only a loincloth with tassels. 15.75 inches on 5 x 17.75 inch base of beautifully patterned black and white marble which offers a perfect contrast to the figure. Choice condition and wonderful 'flapper' style. $6000 estimate. |  |
| 8865. HOBART NICHOLS, 1869-1962. 'Winter Landscape With Stream'. Oil on canvas, signed lower right. 30.5 x 36.5 inches in fine old frame (a couple of flakes to frame). Finely done with especially wonderful rendering of light on snow. A listed artist whose works have sold for up to $13,000 at major auction houses. Excellent condition. $6500 estimate. |  |
| 8866. HENRI DUMONT. French, 1856-1921. 'The Alchemist'. Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Henri Dumont is a listed artist whose works have sold up to $62,500 at Sotheby's. 13 x 16 inches in frame. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8867. N. BINGHAM. Mid 20th century. 'Ladies On A Balcony'. A very finely done work in Renaissance style. Oil on board, signed lower right. 15.5 x 19.5 inches in fine gold leaf frame. Choice quality and condition. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8868. J. HUBERT. French, 19th century. 'Parlor Scene'. Oil on canvas, signed lr. Several press marks. 14.5 x 17.5 inches in frame. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8869. SIGNED EUROPEAN LAKE SCENE. Central European, early-mid 20th century. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. 6.5" x 10.5". Framed. $850 estimate. |  |
| 8870. ARTHUR C. KNAPP. Mid 20th century. 'Covered Bridge in Winter'. Oil on panel, signed lower right. 23.5" x 27.5" in frame. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8871. JOHN J. COYLE. Mid 20th century. 'Wagon Train In Monument Valley'. Oil on canvas, signed lower right. 19.5 x 31.5 inches in frame. $500 estimate. |  |
| 8872. SILVIO GIULIO (S.G.) ROTTA. European, 1828-1903. 'Das Marchenbuch'. Watercolor on artists board. Some unfortunate stains but still a fine original work of accomplished workmanship. 10.5 x 15 inches. $450 estimate. |  |
| 8873. A SIGNED VENETIAN WATERCOLOR, late 19th-early 20th century. Signed lower right. The mat with nibble. 7 x 13 inches. Nicely rendered. Framed. $850 estimate. |  |
| 8874. A CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING. 20th century. Ink and pigment on paper. Signed with seal. Depicting three lively birds on willow branches. 19.5" x 28" in frame. $350 estimate. |  |
| 8875. A SUPERB MOGUL STYLE MINIATURE, 19th century, possibly older. Gouache, gold and ink on paper. Fine calligraphy covering verso. Court scene with ruler and his retinue of nobles, 56 in all, and each small figure rendered with wonderful detail and individual character. The border drawn with a landscape of birds and animals. 10" x 15.5". A true masterwork much better than the image can show. $6500 estimate. |  |
| 8876. A FINE PERSIAN MINIATURE, ca. 19th century or earlier. Gouache, gold and ink on paper. Fine calligraphy covering verso. The peacock rendered with very fine brushwork. The paper 6 x 8.5". $350 estimate. |  |
| 8877. TWO DINOSAUR EGGS. Dendrolithus sp. (Duckbill), Cretaceous, Kaoguo Formation, Xixia Basin, Henan province, China. Largest 4.8". One loose from matrix, the other reattached, both with much original shell. $1250 estimate. |  |
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