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1001. H.S. Tomlin (British, 1901-1937), "Landscape with Swans", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 7 in. x 14 in., in a gilt frame. $700/900

1002. English School, 19th c., "Young Child with Alphabet Book", oil on canvas, unsigned, 36 in. x 29 in., in a period gilt frame. $800/1200

1003. O. Boudousquie (Continental, late 19th/early 20th c.), "Leading the Horses to Water", oil on canvas, signed and dated "1901" lower left, 21 in. x 36 in., in a modern frame. $800/1200

1004. A William IV Figured Walnut "Captain's" Desk, mid-19th c., serpentine hinged slant lid, galleried back, scrolled bellflower-carved supports ending in paw feet, four drawers to the side, incurvate plinth base, disc feet, height 35 1/2 in., width 25 1/2 in., depth 26 in. $1200/1800

1005. A Continental Carved Hardwood Figural Hall Tree of a "Black Forest" Bear, early 20th c., posed standing clutching a weathered tree, plinth base with a drip pan, height 88 in., width 29 in., depth 22 in. $4000/6000

1006. An Antique "Black Forest" Carved Walnut Figural Smoking Stand, the pierced scrolled top with bear cubs and hinged compartments, realistically carved and painted standing bear figural support, shaped plinth base, height 37 in., width 20 in., depth 15 in. $2500/3500

1007. A Georgian-Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers, c. 1830, molded top, two over three cockbeaded, graduated drawers, on tall bracket feet, replaced pulls, height 42 1/4 in., width 43 in., depth 22 in. $1000/1500

1008. An American Patinated Bronze and Colored Glass Table Lamp, c. 1925, possibly by the Chicago Art Co., the standard in the form of a tree trunk with spreading roots, the shade support edged by a deep reticulated oak leaf border, the shade of multi-colored "chunk jewel" glass in a bronze framework, finely cast; found in original condition, height 24 in., diameter 15 in. $2000/3000

1009. An Aesthetic Carved Giltwood Looking Glass, late 19th c., arched crest with anthemia and rosette, cove-molded floral frieze, geometric banded sides, rosette base, height 49 in., width 26 in. $800/1200

1010. An Antique Ebonized and Gilt Guéridon in the Louis XVI Taste, late 19th c., later inset alabaster top, molded edge, scrolled skirt, turned stem, arched acanthus-carved legs, blocked toes, height 32 in., diameter 22 in. $250/350

1011. A Pair of Antique Gilt Metal Six-Light Candelabra in the French Rococo Taste, having baluster-turned standards supporting grape-decorated scroll arms, on ornate shaped plinths and paw feet, height 32 1/2 in., width 11 1/2 in. $500/700

1012. An Italian "Arts Decoratifs" Carved, Gilt and Argenté Three Piece Garniture, c. 1920, petal and scroll supports, on fluted and ogee bases, electrified, height 33 in., width 24 in. and 33 in., depth 9 3/4 in. $1500/2000

1013. An Antique French Gilt Brass and Crystal Regulator Clock, late 19th c., Japy Freres movement, mercury pendulum, porcelain dial with cobalt numbers and floral swags, beveled panes etched with flowers, height 12 1/4 in., width 8 in., depth 5 1/2 in. $700/1000

1014. A Regency-Style Giltwood Bullseye Mirror, having an eagle atop rockwork, acanthus scrolls, circular frame with spherules, molded inner border, convex mirror plate, foliate pendant, height 48 in., width 29 in. $400/600

1015. A Chinoiserie, Carved and Paint-Decorated Looking Glass, early 20th c., floral carved border and panel depicting figures on a bridge in shades of green and red, 19 3/4 in. x 10 1/2 in. $200/400

1016. An English Gothic Revival Carved Oak Hall Bench, 19th c., molded top rail, carved quatrefoil and cruciform panels, scrolled arms, plank seat with compartment, arched paneled sides, trefoil carved panel flanked by turned stiles, blocked feet, height 52 1/2 in., width 36 in., depth 21 1/2. $500/700

1017. A Figured Walnut Stand-up Escritoire, by Marca Lopez-Morton (Mexican, 20th c.), writing slant with inset gilt-tooled brown leather, four graduated drawers, brass stretcher bar, bookmatched veneers and moldings throughout, bench-made construction, height 46 1/2 in., width 50 in., depth 30 in. $800/1200

1018. John Holland, Sr. (British, 1799-1880), "Old Windmills, Basford, Nottinghamshire", oil on canvas, signed "J. Holland" lower left, titled in pencil on stretcher, 24 in. x 36 in., in a giltwood frame. $1000/1500

1019. A Group of Three Landscape Paintings, including J. Lewis (English, 19th c.), "Landscape with River, Bridge, and Church Steeple", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 10 in. x 14 in.; English School, late 19th c., "Ship off a Rocky Coast", oil on canvas, unsigned, 7 3/4 in. x 14 1/2 in.; and English School, 19th c., "Landscape with Figure by a River", oil on board, signed "MIB" lower left, 6 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in., all framed. $1000/1500

1020. English School, 19th c., "Portrait of a Barrister", oil on canvas, unsigned, 24 1/2 in. x 18 1/2 in., in a modern giltwood frame. $800/1200
Provenance: Previously in the collection of William E. Groves, New Orleans.

1021. British School, 20th c., "The Warning Buoy" and "Fishing Fleets near a Rocky Shore", a pair of oil sketches on paper, each mounted to artist's board and monogrammed "T.H.P" (or possibly "J.H.P") lower right, one with partial paper label en verso of a British artist's supply shop, each 6 in. x 9 1/8 in., in matching period gessoed and gilded frames. $300/500

1022. A Pair of Engravings, including W. Floyd (British, 19th c.) after Robert Brandard (British, 1805-1862), "Dover Castle, Kent", sight 6 1/4 in. x 9 in.; and Alexander L. Dick (American, 1805-1865) after Edwin Landseer, R.A. (British, 1802-1873), "Interior of a Highlander's Cottage", from The New Mirror, sheet size 6 3/4 in. x 7 1/2 in. $300/500

1023. A Group of Four Hand-Colored Engravings after Francis Calcroft Turner (British, 1795-1846), including plates 1, 2, 3, and 5 of "Bachelor's Hall", all sight 11 1/2 in. x 14 1/4 in. $800/1200

1024. A Pair of Paris Porcelain Gilt-Decorated Vases, mid-19th c., each angular paneled shape on conforming base, reserved on one side with birds and on the other with herding figures, peach and blue over white ground with extensive scroll and foliate gilding, swan-form handles, height 13 1/2 in., width 7 1/2 in. Note: Condition. $600/900

1025. A Pair of Large Paris Porcelain Figures on Stands, 19th c., in the Rococo taste, courting figures wearing elaborate costumes and holding a lute and mask, the rectangular bases decorated in cobalt and gilt, on scroll feet, height 21 1/2 in., width 9 1/2 in. $700/1000

1026. An English Chesterfield Sofa, of typical form with tufted back and arms and three cushion seat on bun feet, green faux leather with distressed patina, height 30 in., width 82 in., depth 21 in. $700/900

1027. A Gilt-Decorated Walnut Side Chair in the Early Georgian Taste, shell-carved crest, vasiform splat, serpentine shell-carved seat rail, caned seat on shell-carved cabriole legs, height 40 in.; together with a small mahogany oval drop-leaf table with turned spider legs, chair height 40 in., table height 22 in., width 25 in., depth 17 in., (2 pcs.) $250/350

1028. An Antique Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain-Mounted Mahogany Side Table, marble top with bronze molded edge, shaped skirt, cabriole legs, height 22 1/2 in., width 27 in., depth 20 1/2 in. $300/500

1029. A Pair Louis XV-Style Mahogany and Bronze-Mounted Oval Side Tables, galleried top, frieze drawer, low shelf on cabriole legs, height 30 1/2 in., width 21 in., depth 15 1/2 in. $800/1200

1030. A Venetian-Style Paint-Decorated Commode, the molded top above three long drawers raised on tapering feet, the whole in cream paint with scrolling acanthus leaves, shells and pendants, height 35 1/2 in., width 49 in., depth 21 1/2 in. $1500/2500

1031. A Pair of Louis XV-Style Crème Peinte Fauteuils, each with shaped back, padded scrolled arms, serpentine seat, molded cabriole legs, height 37 in. $1200/1800

1032. Lajos Márk (Hungarian, 1867-1940), "Preparation for an Evening", oil on canvas, signed lower left, 28 in. x 39 1/2 in., in a giltwood frame. $1000/1500
Note: Primarily a portraitist, Márk received extensive artistic training by some of the most acclaimed and successful genre painters of his day. He initially studied with Simon Hollósy (1857-1918) in Hungary, Gyula Benczur (1844-1920) in Munich, and Johann Caspar Herterich (1843-1905) in Budapest before moving to France. In Paris, Mark enrolled in the legendary Académie Julien where he studied under William Adolph Bougereau (1825-1905) and attended the atelier of Tony Robert-Fleury (1837-1912). He exhibited in Munich in 1890, in Vienna in 1894, and at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900, where he was awarded the silver medal.
Márk was a representative of Hungary at the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition, where he exhibited five paintings in the Modern Gallery and received a gold medal. Between 1910 and 1922, Márk worked in the United States, traveling from city to city, creating portraits. His portrait of "Mrs. Newton Crain Blanchard and Daughter, Ms. Louise Blanchard" (commissioned by Mr. Newton Crain Blanchard, Governor of Louisiana from 1904-1908) was sold in these rooms on October 7th, 2007 as lot #1076. Márk eventually settled in Budapest.
Reference: Bénézit. Dictionnaire des Peintres, Librairie Grund, 1976, vol. VII, p. 191.

1033. F. Falanja (Italian, 20th c.), "The Dancing Lesson", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 18 in. x 28 in., in a giltwood frame. $800/1200

1034. France von Salis (German, 19th c.), "A Fashionable Company; Toasting the New Arrivals", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 20 3/4 in. x 31 1/4 in., unframed. $400/600

1035. Continental School, 19th c., a pair of religious paintings on copper, including "St. Margaret with Her Dragon", 7 1/4 in. x 3 3/4 in.; and "The Blessed Virgin Mary", 9 in. x 6 1/2 in., unframed. $150/250

1036. An Antique Louis XV-Style Giltwood Parlor Group, comprised of a canapé and a pair of associated fauteuils, having arched crests centered by a cartouche, scrolled arms, serpentine seats, cabriole legs, later gilding, canapé height 39 in., width 58 in., depth 23 in., chair height 39 1/2 in. $1000/2000

1037. A Pair of Antique Louis XV-Style Giltwood and Painted Fauteuils, arched foliate crest rail centered with a cartouche, padded scrolled arms, serpentine seat on cabriole legs, height 37 in. $800/1200

1038. A Fruitwood Cylinder Commode, early 20th c., the marble top above a fluted base with door, shelf interior, octagonal plinth on brass paw feet, height 31 in., diameter 15 in. $250/350

1039. An Antique Louis XV-Style Carved Walnut Bench, serpentine carved seat rail with anthemion and acanthus, on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes, height 20 in., width 37 1/2 in., depth 19 1/2 in. $400/600

1040. A Pair of Classical-Style Bronze-Mounted Gris Marble Pedestals, fluted column with inset bronze mounts, on square plinths, height 40 1/2 in., width 16 in., depth 16 in. $1800/2500

1041. A Louis XV-Style Carved Fruitwood Commode, serpentine molded top, three scalloped raised panel drawers, scalloped base and cabriole legs, height 40 in., width 50 in., depth 25 in. $800/1200

1042. An Italian Rococo-Style Patinated Bronze Center Table, having a serpentine variegated grey granite top, shell and foliate scroll scalloped skirt, cabriole legs with lion's masks ending in scrolled acanthus feet, height 30 in., width 45 in., depth 32 in. $1000/1500

1043. Three German Porcelain Gilt-Decorated Cherub Tazzas, late 19th c., with figural and scrolling standard supporting reticulated plate marked "Oldest Volkstedt Porcelain Factory", height 8 in. Note: Some old repairs. $200/400

1044. A Staffordshire Lustre Tea Service, mid-19th c., white reserves with orange flowers on a cobalt field with copper lustre designs, comprising a teapot, covered sugar, creamer, five cups with six saucers and two cake plates; together with a floral painted porcelain cup and saucer and a blue Austrian Carlsbad pot and saucer (approx. 12 pcs.) $500/750

1045. A Chinese Export Porcelain Tobacco Leaf Platter, probably early 19th c., of oblong rectangular form with foliate rim, decorated throughout with leaves and floral sprays, length 13 in., width 10 in. Note: "as is". $300/500

1046. Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Table Articles, late 19th/early 20th c., including a covered "ginger jar" and a baluster vase, the ginger jar with geometric banding and flowering vines, the vase molded at the neck with pairs of confronting Buddhistic lions, height 10 in. and 16 1/2 in. respectively. $300/400

1047. A Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Bowl, 19th c., the body and domed cover enameled throughout with birds on flowering branches, with a dedicatory script to the artist Xin Luo, the bowl fitted on either side with metal handles inset within molded hinges, height 6 1/4 in., diameter 10 1/2 in. $300/500

1048. A Chinese Celadon Ground Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Vase, late 19th c., the body decorated with a crane perched on a rock surrounded by flowering peonies, the waisted neck molded with two Buddhistic lions, height 13 1/2 in. $200/400

1049. A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Circular Box and Cover, Guangxu (1875-1908) and later, the hemispherical body with associated and well-fitted domed cover, decorated allover with five-clawed dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl, height 7 in., diameter 10 1/4 in. $200/300

1050. A Chinese Porcelain Globular Jar, late 19th c., decorated in iron red and black with a Buddhistic lion and two cubs on one side and calligraphy on another, lacking lid, height 7 1/4 in. $150/250

1051. An American Stenciled Pine Tea Caddy, early 19th c., the lid and front embellished with a bold dark design, on brass ball feet, two compartments, height 4 in., length 8 in., width 4 in. Note: Some surface wear and lining replaced. $100/150

1052. A French Rococo-Style Brass Fender, exuberantly modeled scroll and acanthus leaf design, height 15 1/2 in., variable width 37 in to 55 in., depth 6 1/2 in. $200/400

1053. An English Tôle Peinte Oval Lidded Box, mid-19th c., black with gilt lines and a fruit and floral still life on lid, height 3 1/4 in. Note: Minor paint loss. $150/250

1054. An American Scenic Painted Colored Glass and Pressed Metal Hall Lantern, mid-19th c., hexagonal form with orange, gold and grisaille panels set in a frame with foliate triangular corona, all original elements, height 13 3/4 in., width 12 1/2 in. $200/400

1055. A Pair of Renaissance-Style Carved and Painted Side Tables, c. 1900, incurvate triangular burled top, eagle term supports, ending in claw and ball feet, height 23 in., width 16 in., depth 14 in. $300/500

1056. A Costa Rican Art Moderne Inlaid Mahogany Banquet Table, mid-20th c., rectangular top with light wood inlaid bands, later draw leaves in laminate faux zebrawood, the base of clustered columns on incurvate plinth, height 29 in., extended length 130 in., width 43 1/2 in. $1000/2000

1057. Two Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Carved Hardwood "Nahuala" Tables, 19th c., rectangular tops above three chip-carved and brass studded drawers, shaped skirt with incised animals and crosshatching, scrolled legs ending in demilune feet, height 27 in., width 49 in., depth 15 1/2 in. $400/600
Provenance: Estate of the late Dr. James J. Hicks, former consul to Guatemala.

1058. An American Classical Giltwood Mirror, early 19th c., rectangular cove molded frame, retaining original gilt surface, height 24 1/2 in., width 44 in. $400/600

1059. An American Rococo Carved and Giltwood Overmantel Mirror, mid-19th c., reticulated acanthus and floral crest, garlands and scrolled leaves to the sides, foliate base, height 67 1/2 in., width 59 in. $2000/3000

1060. A Chinese Oxblood Glazed Bottle Vase, early 20th c., the tall trumpet neck and globular body with a variegated claret glaze that fades to a creamy white crackle at mouth, height 14 3/4 in. $200/400

1060A. A Group of Ten Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Figural Paperweights, comprising a penguin, a snail, a golden carp, a hedgehog, a chipmunk, a frog, a pheasant, a seal, a pig and a harvest mouse, all marked, 8 with original boxes, tallest height 5 1/2 in., widest width 7 in. $150/250

1061. A Carolyn Brady Faience Pitcher and Platter, 20th c., Italy, decorated in floral motifs, pitcher height 11 in., platter diameter 15 in. $75/125

1062. A Chinese Blanc-de-Chine Libation Cup, probably Kangxi (1662-1722), molded to resemble the truncated form of a rhinoceros horn libation cup, with flared scalloped rim, decorated with low-relief branches, dragon, crane, rabbit, and deer, height 2 1/4 in. Note: Condition. $100/200

1063. A Paris Porcelain Polychrome, Gilt-Decorated Bisque and Glazed Spill Vase, 19th c., in the form of a youthful angel in a hooded cape, with a sheaf of wheat and a metal cane, on a round stepped base, height 6 1/2 in. Condition: Some rubbing to gilt. $150/250

1064. A Group of Continental Porcelain, including a Haviland Limoges charger painted with butterflies and birds, and a German serving bowl, late 19th c., with an image of Napoleon Bonaparte, stamped "Germany IPF", bowl height 3 in., width 10 1/2 in. $200/300

1065. A Pair of Ornate Paris Porcelain Flare Vases, c. 1865, fuchsia-colored body reserved with floral bouquet, on blue oval base supporting twigs and large leaves, heavily gilt, height 12 in., width 8 1/2 in. Note: Old repair to one. $1200/1800

1066. A Paris Porcelain Polychrome Figure of a Maiden with Flowers, mid-19th c., base with underglaze blue mark, probably Jacob Petit. Note: Small Losses. $500/700

1067. A Paris Porcelain Gilt-Decorated Reticulated Corbeille and Underplate, mid-19th c., the basket-form bowl set on an ivy-embellished base, the plate with broad basketweave reticulated rim, gilt decoration overall, height 9 3/4 in., diameter 10 in. $200/400

1068. An Antique French Green Onyx and Champlève Enamel Crucifix and Holy Water Font, height 8 3/4 in. Note: Losses. $150/250

1069. A Continental Parian Figure of Saint Joseph, 19th c., the bearded saint depicted with his usual attributes of a carpenter's square and sheath of lilies, impressed mark "M&P" in base, inscribed with "48" on back of base, height 19 1/2 in., length 7in., width 7 in. $250/350

1070. An American Eastlake Walnut Bookcase, late 19th c., molded stepped cornice, burled frieze, a pair of glazed doors, adjustable shelves, plinth base with two drawers, height 95 in., width 54 in., depth 17 in. $1000/1500

1071. A Federal-Style Carved Mahogany Settee, triple shield back, carved with wheat sheaves, paterae and husks, reticulated seat rail, on bellflower carved square tapered legs ending in spade feet, height 36 in., width 60 in., depth 19 in. $700/900

1072. An Eastlake Painted Folding Campaign Chair, late 19th c., canvas sling back and seat, carved pierced scrolled arms, X-form frame, hoof feet, turned stretchers, three adjustable positions, height 36 in., width 22 in., depth 17 in. $250/350

1073. An American Carved Mahogany Work Table, 19th c., square top with drop leaves, three bolection molded drawers, baluster standard, incurvate plinth, winged paw feet, height 30 in., width 18 in., depth 16 in. $500/700

1074. An Antique Faux Bois Vitrine, late 19th c., probably Austrian, stepped, flared cornice, oval glazed doors and side panels, on a conforming base with blocked cabriole legs, in "burled walnut" paint decoration, height 99 in., width 56 in., depth 24 1/2 in. $1500/2500

1075. A Modern Gothic Carved Oak Hall Stand, late 19th c., having a spindled and scrolled crest fitted with large brass hooks, the plank sides with lion's mask double hooks and foliate carving, the base with lift top storage compartments, on molded feet, height 92 in., width 57 in. $700/900

1076. An American Walnut Revolving Bookmill, late 19th c., the square top above adjustable shelves, resting on an X-form base with casters, height 38 in., width 25 1/2 in., depth 25 1/2 in. $400/600

1077. An American Inlaid Walnut Dental Cabinet, c. 1910, bearing label from the Hamilton Mfg. Co., upper case with two bookmatched veneered doors, fitted with two rolled-glass shelves, over milk glass top, lower cabinet with fitted metal drawers, slide out writing surface, over two cabinet doors, on tall faceted feet, height 66 in., width 30 in., depth 17 in. $600/900
Note: The Hamilton Manufacturing Company was started in 1880 by J. E. Hamilton. With a factory in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, and an East Coast office and warehouse in Rahway, N.J., the company dominated the printing press furniture and type business. They soon produced architectural flat files and doctor's office furniture.

1078. An Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Tree, c. 1920, square post with arched coat hangers and pegs, X-form base with chain umbrella supports and drip pan, height 69 in., width 16 in., depth 16 in. $500/700

1079. Ching-Jang Yao (Taiwanese/American, 1941-2000), "The Car", color lithograph artist proof, pencil signed and dated "C.J. Yao 82" lower right, titled lower middle, inscribed "a/p" lower left, sheet 22 in. x 29 3/4 in., unframed. $300/500
Provenance: Gift of the artist.

1080. Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), "Soshu Maekawa no ame (Rain at Maekawa, Sagami Province)", from the series "Tokaido fukei senshu (Selected Tokaido Landscapes)", woodblock print, 15 1/4 in. x 10 1/2 in., framed. $400/600

1081. A Monumental Japanese Satsuma-Type Earthenware Vase, probably Meiji (1868-1912), of baluster form with flared foliate rim and serpent handles, polychrome painted with scenes of Ronin, gilt and moriage highlights throughout, the base with elephant feet, vase height 53 in., overall height 71 in. $800/1200

1082. A South Asian Iron and Steel-Bound Exotic Hardwood Settee, the back and seat with wrought strapwork, shaped brass studded arms, splayed legs, height 44 1/2 in., width 56 in., depth 20 in. $500/700

1083. Abbo Ostrowsky (American, 1889-1975), "Autumn, New York", oil on canvas, signed and dated "1923" lower left, signed, titled, and with two Babcock Galleries labels en verso, signed and inscribed en verso of frame, 34 in. x 27 in., in a period frame. $1000/1500

1084. Nell Pomeroy O'Brien (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), "Place de Fontainebleau", oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 25 in. x 21 1/4 in., in a modern giltwood frame. $1200/1800

1085. Emma Barber Shields (American, 1863-1912), "Portrait of Boy in Blue", oil on canvas, signed and dated "1900" lower right, 51 in. x 32 in., framed. $1200/1800

1086. American School, 19th c., "Portrait of a Baby Girl in a White Dress", oil on canvas, unsigned, 30 in. x 25 in., in a giltwood frame. $1000/1500

1087. Hazel Guggenheim McKinley (American/Louisiana, 1903-1995), "Lily Pond with Rowing Boat and Two Houses", oil on canvas, unsigned, artist name and title in pencil on stretcher, James Bourlet & Sons, Ltd., Nassau Street label en verso, 20 in. x 24 in. $500/750

1088. Kathleen Bruskin (American/Virginia, b. 1911), "Along the Road", oil on canvas, signed and dated "May 30, 1945" en verso, 20 in. x 16 in., in a period frame. $800/1200

1089. Olive Ray Long Cooper (American/Louisiana, b. 1896), "Weeping Willow", oil on canvas, signed lower left, 26 in. x 29 in., in a period giltwood frame. $1000/1500
Note: In 1928, Olive Cooper became Director of the Art Department at Northwestern State College in Natchitoches. An accomplished artist, educator and lecturer, she exhibited regionally with New Orleans Art Association, Southern States Art League and Natchitoches Federal Women's Club. In the colorful painting of a "Weeping Willow" along the banks of the Cane River, Cooper used lively expressionistic brushwork. Cooper was the younger sister of Huey Long.

1090. Colette Pope Heldner (American/New Orleans, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyll (Louisiana Bayou Country)", oil on canvas board, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 20 in. x 16 in. $1000/1500

1091. Alexander John Drysdale (American/New Orleans, 1870-1934), "Mr. Jas. Alexander Maxwell", oil on canvas, signed and dated "1904" upper left, titled en verso, 24 in. x 20 in. $800/1200

1092. Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988), "Picking Cotton", oil on board, monogrammed lower right, c. 1958-60, 6 1/4 in. x 8 1/2 in., matted and framed. $1500/2500

1093. A Chitimacha Double Weave Lidded Basket, attributed to Ada V. Thomas (1924-1992), natural, red and black cane, black-bird-eye (jekt gatin kani) in a box pattern, height 7 in., width 5 in., depth 5 in. $1500/2500

1094. A Chitimacha Single Weave Basket, attributed to the renowned Darden Family of weavers, natural, red, yellow and black cane, "turtle necklace" pattern, height 6 in., width 10 3/4 in., depth 10 1/2 in. $800/1200

1095. Two Chitimacha Double Weave Miniature Trinket Baskets, both natural, red and black cane, "bow-tie" and "dots" patterns, height 3 in., width 1 in., depth 1 3/4 in. and height 2 1/2 in., width 1 1/2 in., depth 1/2 in., respectively. $500/750

1096. Two Choctaw Single Weave Baskets, both natural and black cane, herringbone weave, height 5 in., width 6 in., depth 6 in. and height 4 in., width 6 in., depth 6 in., respectively. $300/500

1097. A Single Weave Basket, probably Chitimacha, natural and black cane, herringbone weave, height 5 in., width 8 in., depth 8 1/4 in. $100/150

1098. A Chitimacha Single Weave Tray Basket, natural, red and black cane, plaid "bottom of the basket" design, height 2 in., width 6 3/4 in., depth 7 1/4 in. $500/750

1099. A Chitimacha Single Weave Basket, attributed to the renowned Darden Family of weavers, natural, red, yellow and black cane, "bears' ears" pattern, height 4 1/4 in., width 9 1/2 in., depth 9 1/2 in. $600/900