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1101. A Persian Carpet, 10 ft. 3 in. x 13 ft. 11 in. $700/1000

1102. A Persian Serapi Carpet, navy ground with orange and cream geometric medallion, cream ground border, 7 ft. x 7 ft. 10 in. $2000/3000

1103. A Persian Hamadan Carpet, light rose ground, geometric pattern, three central medallions, 5 ft. 5 in. x 9 ft. 9 in. $1500/2000

1104. A Bidjar Carpet, red ground central medallion with geometric design, 9 ft. x 12 ft. 2 in. $600/800

1105. A Louis XV-Style Bronze and Crystal Thirteen-Light Chandelier, cage form, mounted with crystal obelisks, hung with spear and pendant prisms, height 59 in., diameter 30 in. $1000/1500

1106. A French Neoclassical-Style Trumeau Mirror, late 19th c., painted frame, oil on canvas of courting couple in a landscape, mirror below, height 57 1/2 in., width 24 1/2 in. $500/700

1107. An Antique American Late Classical Carved Mahogany Cheval Mirror, acanthus and pineapple carved supports, rectangular mirror, acanthine legs, on paw feet, casters, height 75 1/2 in., width 35 1/4 in., depth 30 3/8 in. $1200/1800

1108. A George II-Style Burled Walnut and Parcel Gilt Looking Glass, broken arch crest surmounted by an eagle, beveled mirror plate, height 58 in., width 29 in. $500/700

1109. An American Rococo Carved Rosewood Settee, 19th c., foliate crest rail, bracketed stiles, padded arms, shaped seat rail, turned legs, casters, height 45 3/4 in., width 63 1/2 in., depth 23 in. Note: "estate" condition. $800/1200

1110. An American Late Classical Carved Mahogany Wardrobe, mid-19th c., shaped cornice with scrolled acanthus over paneled doors, divided interior with hanging compartment and graduated drawers, plinth base, bracket feet, height 93 1/2 in., width 60 in., depth 22 in. $800/1200

1111. An American Federal-Style Carved Mahogany Pembroke Table, late 19th c., drop leaves, frieze drawer, turned and tapering legs, casters, height 28 1/2 in., width 43 in., depth 23 in. $500/700

1112. An Antique American Carved Oak Partner's Desk, early 20th c., inset tooled leather top, one side with writing slide, each pedestal having four drawers and opposing drawer and cabinet, stop fluted stiles, blocked base, height 30 in., width 71 1/2 in., depth 54 in. $1000/2000

1113. A Pair of American Carved Oak Bedside Commodes, mid-19th c., marble tops, five drawers with foliate pulls, raised panel sides, blocked bases, height 31 in., width 16 in., depth 13 1/2 in. $700/1000

1114. An American Carved Mahogany Piano Stool, 19th c., adjustable seat, splayed chamfered legs, stretcher, height 20 in. $400/600

1115. An American Renaissance Carved Walnut Étagère, late 19th c., crest with faux marbre plaque, top with incurvate end, long drawer, corner blocks, two tiers connected by turned, fluted tapered uprights, turned feet, height 52 1/2 in., width 46 in., depth 17 in. $500/750

1116. An American Late Classical Carved Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, mid-19th c., flared cornice over glazed doors, fold out writing surface over three drawers, height 61 5/8 in., width 41 in., depth 18 in. $700/900

1117. A Set of Eight Queen Anne-Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, including two arms and six sides, shell crests, vasiform splats, trapezoidal slip seats, cabriole legs, pad feet. $1000/1500

1118. An American Carved Mahogany Extension Dining Table, 19th c., circular top opening to receive six leaves, column supports, incurvate plinth, paw feet, height 30 in., length closed 60 in., length open 132 in., width 60 in. $1000/2000

1119. An American Late Classical Carved Mahogany Slab Top Mixing Table, c. 1830, molded marble top, paneled frieze, spiral turned legs, height 28 in., width 39 in., depth 21 in. $800/1200

1120. A Large Continental Majolica Ewer, c. 1900, with branch-form handle, vining foliage decoration, height 21 1/4 in., diameter 6 3/4 in. $200/300

1121. American School, mid-19th c., "Pair of Portraits of Dr. DeWitt Clinton Rice (b. 1824) and Mrs. Lydia Cornelia Rice, née Mitchell (b. 1835)", oils on canvas, unsigned, titled, erroneously dated and inscribed en verso, 36 in. x 29 in. and 38 in. x 30 in. respectively, matching frames. $1200/1800
Note: Dr. DeWitt Clinton Rice and his wife, Lydia, were born in New York and moved to San Francisco, California, by 1866, when Dr. Rice was registered to vote in that state. They had three children, Lydia Rice (b. 1859), Helen Cornelia Rice (b. 1862), and DeWitt Clinton Rice, Jr. (b. 1865). Helen Cornelia Rice married James Lawrence Watson in 1885 and they had two daughters, Katherine Duff Watson (1887-1958) and Helen Rice Watson (b. 1889). Katherine Duff Watson is listed on the stretchers of these portraits as the granddaughter of the sitters.
Reference: 1870, 1880, and 1900 United States Federal Censuses; 1866 California Voter Registers

1122. An American Classical Carved Giltwood Overmantel Mirror, early 19th c., divided mirror plate, split baluster frame, rosette blocks, height 17 3/8 in., width 40 3/8 in. $400/600

1123. A George I Carved Walnut Lowboy, 18th c., molded top, long drawer, turned legs, pad feet, height 28 1/8 in., width 29 1/2 in., depth 18 7/8 in. $1500/2500

1124. A Pair of English Carved Walnut Library Armchairs, shaped back, padded arms, shaped legs, casters. $1000/1500

1125. A Louis Philippe Mahogany Cylinder Commode, mid-19th c., inset marble top, fluted body, shelf interior, plinth base, height 29 1/2 in., width 15 1/2 in., depth 15 1/2 in. $600/900

1126. A Decorative Patinated Metal and Specimen Marble Low Table, rectangular top, turned tapered legs, x stretcher, height 20 5/8 in., width 48 in., depth 26 in. $2000/3000

1127. A Pair of Patinated Bronze Side Tables, each circular glass top on drum-form frame with crossed arrows amid reeded uprights, height 20 1/2 in., diameter 20 in. $700/1000

1128. A Pair of Antique Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Fauteuils, in the Louis XV taste, each floral crest centered by a crown, medallion back, padded arms, cabriole legs. $300/500
Provenance: Mme. Granet's French Antique Shop, New Orleans, LA, 1985.

1129. A Belle Epoque-Style Wrought Metal Console, variegated marble top, pierced frieze with rosettes, scrolled legs, height 30 in., width 42 1/2 in., depth 15 1/2 in. $500/700

1130. A Biedermeier-Style Burled Walnut Sofa Table, drop-leaf, columnar support, incurvate plinth, scrolled feet, height 29 in., width 38 in., depth 28 in. $500/750

1131. A Group of French Gilt and Polychrome Porcelain Vases, 19th c., including a pair of flare vases with bisque figures; a pair of flare vases with blue and white ground; and a pair of figural vases, (6 pcs.) $400/600

1132. A Large Group of Continental Bisque and Porcelain Figures, including a cavalier, impressed "L & M" mark on base; a lady with a child riding a sheep, and five others. (7 pcs.) $400/600

1133. A Fine Group of French Gilt and Paint-Decorated Flare Vases, 19th c., including a pair with bisque figure; a pair decorated with tulips, and a gilt and polychrome example, (5 pcs.) $300/500

1134. A Continental Bronze-Mounted Majolica Six-Light Centerpiece/Candelabrum, 20th c., pierced oval bowl, issuing scrolled supports, on cherub feet, height 13 in., width 24 1/2 in., depth 10 in. $200/300

1135. A Pair of Antique English Brass Andirons, 19th c., turned standard, scrolled legs, on ball feet, height 20 in., width 10 1/2 in., depth 17 in. $400/600

1136. An American Cut Glass and Brass Five-Light Chandelier, pineapple form glass central support, etched glass globes, height 14 in., diameter 16 in., electrified. $300/500

1137. A Pair of Antique Brass and Patinated Metal Carriage Lanterns, shaped beveled glass panes, silvered reflectors, height 28 in., width 8 in., depth 10 in. Note: oxidized surface. $400/600

1138. A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Gilt Metal Five-Light Sconces, 19th c., entwined foliate scroll arms, height 25 in., width 15 in., depth, 12 in., electrified. $400/600

1139. A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Bronze Two-Light Girandoles, ribbon backplate, with foliate mirror plate, electrified, height 30 in., width 10 in., depth 5 in. $500/800

1140. An American Classical Carved Giltwood Pier Mirror, early 19th c., split columns with rosette corner blocks, height 68 1/2 in., width 32 1/2 in. $1200/1800

1141. An American Classical Giltwood Mirror, early 19th c., molded surround, height 38 1/4 in., width 24 3/8 in. $200/400

1142. A French Gilt Bronze and Marble Swinging "Skeleton" Clock, 20th c., marked "Huguenin, a Paris", presented on black slate base with dome, dome height 23 1/2 in., diameter 8 in. $600/900

1143. An American Gilt Metal Crystal Regulator Clock, early 20th c., by Ansonia, New York, porcelain dial with visible escapement, case with floral and scroll decoration, height 16 1/2 in., width 8 3/4 in., depth 7 1/4 in. $500/700

1144. A French Bronze and Champleve Enamel Carriage Clock Compendium, 20th c., fitted with clock and barometer, surmounted by beveled viewing windows, height 5 1/2 in., width 5 in., depth 2 in. $400/600

1145. An American Carved Walnut Child's Parlor Chair, mid-19th c., floral and foliate crest rail, spindle back, floral needlepoint upholstery seat, turned legs. $250/350

1146. An American Rococo Carved Walnut Bookcase, mid-19th c., arched scrolled crest, foliate finials, glazed doors, birdseye maple interior, fitted base with drawer, scrolled feet, height 83 in., width 48 in., depth 16 in. Note: "estate" condition. $800/1200

1147. An American Late Classical Carved Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, c. 1840, upper case with cove molded cornice, glazed doors, three drawers below; lower case with fitted escritoire drawer, paneled doors flanked by S scrolls, molded base, scroll feet, height 81 in., width 48 in., depth 27 in. $700/900

1148. An American Classical Cherrywood Work Table, early 19th c., square top, molded drawer, turned tapered legs, button feet, height 26 3/8 in., width 19 3/4 in., depth 19 3/8 in. $300/500

1149. An English Mahogany Footstool, c. 1835, square seat, turned bulbous legs, casters. $300/500
Provenance: Mary Plantation, Braithwaite, LA.

1150. A Continental Renaissance Revival-Style Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase, leaded glass doors, slant front carved with mask, fitted interior, two short over one long drawer, bracket feet, height 92 1/2 in., width 37 1/2 in., depth 20 in. $500/750

1151. Arnold E. Turtle (American/Louisiana, 1892-1954) "Cabins in the Mountains", oil on canvas board, signed lower right, Devoe and Reynolds Co. label en verso, 18 in. x 20 in., framed. $1200/1800

1152. American School, 20th c., "A Day at the Beach", oil on canvas, unsigned, 40 in. x 50 in., frame enhanced by artist. $600/800

1153. American School, 20th c., "Middle Eastern Bazaar", oil on wood, unsigned, 35 in. x 60 1/2 in., framed. $600/900

1154. A French Bronze Banquet Lamp, early 20th c., in the Gothic taste, cluster column standard with tracery mounts, on marble base, with etched glass shade, height 36 in., diameter 8 in. $200/400
Provenance: From the noted Lee B. Anderson Estate Collection.

1155. A Pair of Louis XV-Style Gilt Brass and Cut Glass Two-Light Sconces, height 12 in., width 12 in. $200/300

1156. A Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, height 18 in., diameter 10 in. $200/300

1157. An American Classical Giltwood Overmantel Mirror, 19th c., split baluster frame, divided mirror plate, rosette blocked corners, height 27 in., width 62 in. $300/500

1158. An English Georgian-Style Mahogany and Inlaid Bowfront Chest of Drawers, shaped top, two short over three long drawers, shaped skirt, "French" feet, height 41 in., width 42 in., depth 21 in. $300/500

1159. A Louis XV-Style Carved Oak Parquetry Dining Table, banded top, foliate pierced frieze, acanthine cabriole legs, scrolled toes, height 31 in., width 47 in., depth 37 in. $700/1000

1160. An American Rococo Cast Iron Gate, late 19th c., possibly Rourke Ironworks, Savannah, GA, crest surmounted by a stylized fleur-de-lis, overall scrolled form, height 39 in., width 31 in. $600/900

1161. An Antique American Cast Iron Sugar Kettle, 19th c., marked "...Iron Works Savannah Georgia" and "60", flared rim, height 16 3/4 in., diameter 51 in. $1200/1800

1162. A Cased Set of Lt. Colonel Epaulettes, c. 1861, New York, with a note stating they belonged to Lt. Colonel Walter S. Young, complete with original lidded metal box. $800/1200

1163. A Civil War Union Cartridge Box, stamped "Made by J.I. Pittman, NY", retaining pressed brass, U.S. plate, one tin remaining. Note: estate condition. $200/300
Provenance: Major S.A. Poche, Eighteenth Louisiana, CSA; to his great, great grandson.

1164. A Confederate Brass Belt Plate, pressed brass, with tin filler, arrow-form stays, 2 1/4 in. x 3 3/8 in.; together with a photograph of Capt. S. A. Poche, Donaldsonville, LA, and news clippings of his obituary and his pursuits in the Battle of Mansfield. $500/700
Provenance: Major S. A. Poche, Eighteenth Louisiana, CSA; to his great, great grandson.

1165. An American Carved Walnut Eight-Day Shelf Clock, c. 1850, by Eli Terry, CT, floral painted wood dial, over églomisé and foil backed panel, height 33 in., width 17 1/2 in., depth 4 1/2 in. $600/900

1166. A Seth Thomas Fashion No. 6 Calendar Shelf Clock, c. 1876, arched crest with urn finials, the time dial with subsidiary dial for seconds, the lower dial indicating numerical date, windows showing date name and month, the window with gilt "Fashion", height 32 in., width 16 in., depth 6 1/2 in. $600/900

1167. An Antique American Painted Pie Safe, 19th c., screened paneled door, shelf interior, turned legs, retaining old blue paint surface, height 40 3/4 in., width 31 1/4 in., depth 16 1/2 in. $600/800

1168. An American Classical Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers, early 19th c., torus molded frieze drawer, three graduated drawers flanked by tapered columns, turned feet, height 40 1/2 in., width 45 1/2 in., depth 22 in. $500/700

1169. President Franklin D. Roosevelt Presentation Cigar Box, c. 1934, burled walnut, engraved plaque reads "To The/Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt/On His Birthday/January 3o, 1934/Joint Advisory Board/C.M.I.U of A./Tampa, Fla"., with divided interior, the bottom stamped "Factory No. 8, District of Fl ", height 2 in., width 15 in., depth 6 1/2 in. $600/900
Note: The C.M.I.U (Cigar Makers International Union) was, at the turn of the century, one of the country's most powerful unions, especially in the State of Florida, where cigar making was a key industry.

1170. An Antique Lithograph of Louisiana Senator George A Waggaman (1782-1843), 19th c., "Published by Childs & Lehman, Phil., after the painting by S.S. Osgood, put on stone by A Newsam", image 9 in. x 7 3/4 in. $500/700

1171. [New Orleans/Civil War], four wood engraving sketches of New Orleans with hand-coloring, 1861-1864, including "Henry Clay's Monument, Corner of St. Charles and Canal Streets", Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, December 17, 1864, 16 in. x 10 1/4 in.; "The Custom-House at New Orleans, Seized by the State, St. Charles Hotel, The Mint, Seized by the State and Flower-Girls at New Orleans", Harper's Weekly, February, 16, 1861, 16 in. x 10 3/4 in.; "The Crescent City, The Levee, Jackson Square. View in French Quarter and Lafayette Square", Harper's Weekly, March 30, 1861, 15 in. x 10 1/4 in.; and "Street Railroad Car, New Orleans", Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, 15 in. x 11 in., all unframed. $200/300

1172. An Antique American Mixed Woods and Punched Tin Pie Safe, 19th c., two doors enclosing shelves, base drawer, tall block feet, tin panels with geometric punch work, height 55 1/2 in., width 34 in., depth 16 1/4 in. $200/400

1173. Eugene Edouard Soules (French, 1811-1876), "On the Shore", watercolor on paper, signed lower right, 6 3/4 in. x 11 in., framed. $150/250
Provenance: Christie's, New York, January 7, 1981, lot 212; Estate of James P. Raymond (1931-2011), New Orleans, LA.

1174. Eugene E. Loving (American/New Orleans, 1908-1971), "The Marchand Court, Old New Orleans", and "The Claiborne Court, Old New Orleans", two etchings, each pencil-signed and titled, editions of 200, each sight 9 3/4 in. x 6 1/2 in., framed. $200/300

1175. Anthony Buchta (American, 1896-1967), "Brulatour Courtyard", color lithograph, pencil-signed and titled, plate 9 3/4 in. x 7 3/4 in., framed. $200/300

1176. Anthony Buchta (American, 1896-1967), "Lea's Damage Repaired", color lithograph, pencil-signed and titled, plate 7 3/4 in. x 9 3/4 in., framed. $200/300

1177. After Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917), "Stairwell", from "La Famille Cardinal", 1939, intaglio print after a monotype by Degas, unsigned, plate 8 1/4 in. x 6 1/8 in., framed. $150/250

1178. Ellsworth Woodward (American/New Orleans, 1861-1939), "Windmill", pencil drawing, initialed "E.W." lower right, sight 9 3/4 in. x 7 3/4 in., framed. $500/750

1179. Charles L. Boissett (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), "Study, after Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin (French, 1699-1779)", 1952, oil on canvas board, inscribed "Chardin" lower right, signed, titled and dated en verso, sight 10 3/4 in. x 8 1/2 in., framed. $150/250

1180. William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "The Evangeline Oak at St. Martinsville, Louisiana", 1937, oil on board, signed lower right, titled lower center, signed, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 12 1/2 in. x 24 1/2 in., framed. $500/800

1181. Robert M. Rucker (1932-2000), "Swamp Scene with Flatboat", 20th c., watercolor, signed lower left, 8 3/4 in. x 6 in. $800/1200
Provenance: Collection of Dr. James W. Nelson.

1182. Eugene Delcroix (American/New Orleans, 1891-1967), "Old Brulatour Patio, New Orleans", "Louisiana Bayou", "French Quarter Courtyard", "Spanish Courtyard, Royal Street" and "Old Brulatour Courtyard", five vintage hand-colored silver gelatin prints, all signed lower right, four 6 1/2 in. x 4 1/2 in. and one 12 3/4 in. x 10 in., all framed, three in matching period frames, (5 pcs.) $150/250

1183. Theodore Fonville Winans (American/Louisiana, 1911-1992), "Dixie Bells", silver gelatin print, signed lower left, 3 5/8 in. x 4 3/4 in., mounted, please note: Photo has a stamped signature.$1000/1500
Provenance: Lots 1183-1189 were acquired from a Hollywood, California photography specialist who met Fonville Winans through photographer James Fee (1949-2006).

1184. Theodore "Fonville Winans (American/Louisiana, 1911-1992), "Dancers", 1930, silver gelatin print, signed and dated lower right, image 5 in. x 4 in., unframed. $700/900
Note: The image is included in Cyril E. Vetter's book Fonville Winans' Louisiana: Politics, People and Places, 1995, p. 102

1185. Theodore Fonville Winans (American/Louisiana, 1911-1992), "Tree in Park", 1938, silver gelatin print, signed and dated lower right, image 3 3/4 in. x 5 in., matted. $700/900

1186. Theodore Fonville Winans (American/Louisiana, 1911-1992), "Carved Totem", 1939, silver gelatin print, signed and dated lower right, image 4 7/8 in. x 3 7/8 in., matted. $400/600

1187. Theodore "Fonville Winans (American/Louisiana, 1911-1992), "Rice Festival, Crowley, Louisiana", 1938, silver gelatin print, signed and dated lower right, image 5 1/4 in. x 4 in., matted. $500/700
Note: The image is included in Cyril E. Vetter's book Fonville Winans' Louisiana: Politics, People and Places, 1995, p. 79.

1188. Theodore Fonville Winans (American/Louisiana, 1911-1992), "Man with Antlers", 1939, silver gelatin print, signed and dated lower right, image 4 7/8 in. x 3 7/8 in., matted. $400/600

1189. Theodore Fonville Winans (American/Louisiana, 1911-1992), "Vampiress", 1945, silver gelatin print, signed and dated lower right, image 4 7/8in. x 3 7/8 in., matted. $400/600

1190. A Collection of Five Fly Fishing Rods, two 6.5 ft. composite rods, "Featherweight" and "Sweetheart" by Eagle Claw, Wright and McGill; two 9 ft. bamboo rods by Orvis, each with two tips; one bamboo trout rod with two length tips, 8 ft. and 9 ft., each with aluminum cases. $600/900

1191. An American Late Victorian Carved Oak Hall Mirror, early 20th c., shaped oxbow frame, pierced crest, four brass hooks, beveled mirror, height 34 in., width 40 1/2 in. $200/300

1192. [New Orleans Memorabilia], including a Blue Book, 1908, 4th edition; a booklet, titled Commemorating the Formal Opening of Shushan Airport, 1934; and over 200 Louisiana Luxury Tax Tokens, 5 and 1 mills, most in their original wrappers, with box. $200/300

1193. A Group of Twenty-Eight Military Miniatures, 20th c., probably Charles Stadden, some marked, including 11 knights on horseback, the tallest knight on a wooden platform, height 4 1/2 in., together with Peter Blum, Military Miniatures, 1964, The Odyssey Press, New York. $500/700

1194. A Collection of Eight Boxed Model Trains, Iron Horse Models Southern Pacific Lines, Harriman 77'-D-7 Diner Wankesha Air, PSC 16142-1; Harriman 72'-C-1 Shopped, Steel Coach with Ice Air, PSC 16306-1; 160-C-2 Tender, PSC 17461-1; 160-C-3 Tender, PSC 17464-1; 4-10-2, SP-3 Road #5039, PSC 16840-1; Oriental Limited by Samhongsa Korea, EMD F7A 1500HP Phase I and Phase II; Denver & Rio Grande Western by Seimitsu Co., Japan, 2-8-2 and K-27 Slide Valve. $800/1200

1195. An Antique French Carved and Painted "Horse" Tricycle, 19th c., chain driven, with decorative cast iron supports, on metal rimmed wheels, height 25 in., length 28 in., width 17 1/2 in. $1200/1800

1196. An Antique American Painted Child's Sled, late 19th/early 20th c., pinstriped and with the name "Harold", height 4 in., length 53 in., width 12 in. $200/400

1197. George Valentine Dureau (American/New Orleans, b. 1930), "Male Nude Study, Forward Step", graphite on paper, signed lower center, 23 in. x 14 1/2 in., framed. $800/1200

1198. Gail Paradise (American/New Orleans, b. 1939), "Female Torso", fired clay, unsigned, height 22 1/2 in., width 10 1/2 in., depth 7 1/2 in.; accompanied by artist's biography. $500/700

1199. John Mooney (American/Virginia, c. 1843-1918), "Portrait of a Young Woman with Blue Eyes" and "Portrait of a Woman with Pearls", two oils on canvas, both signed, 13 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in. and 14 in. x 11 1/2 in. respectively, framed. $1200/1800

1199A. Grover Mouton (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), "Gallier Hall", "St. Charles at Poydras", 1984; "Lafayette Square in Space", and "Lafayette Square Park with Gallier Hall", four gouaches and inks on vellum, two signed, titled and dated, all 29 in. x 21 in., all framed. $500/800