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501. A George III Inlaid Mahogany Foldover Tea Table, c. 1800, demilune top opening to a polished surface, figured apron, square tapering legs, brass cuffs and casters, height 28 1/2 in., width 36 in., depth 17 1/2 in. $1200/1800

502. Spanish Colonial School, late 18th c., "Portrait of a Court Lady", oil on canvas, unsigned, 22 1/4 in. x 16 1/2 in., in a cove-molded ebonized and gilt frame made by The Medici Society, London (per label en verso, bearing royal warrant of the late 1930s). $3000/5000
Note: The noble subject of this severe but humane portrait wears a red sash (similar to that of a chivalric Order) pinned with a royal badge which bears a double-headed eagle, a large crown, and the interlaced letters MA (or AM) HR, the latter probably standing for "Hispania Regina". She might thus represent a Queen, a Queen Mother, the Consort of a Viceroy, or even a noble attendant of high rank, such as a lady-in-waiting. Her gown with its integral shawl is identical to dresses detailed in Mexican paintings of 1791 and 1797 (the latter tied with another prominent red ribbon), while her voluminous wig and extraordinary hat have much in common with those in the contemporaneous portraits of the celebrated Puerto Rican painter Jose Campeche (1751-1809), especially one of c. 1792.
References: Benson. Retratos: 200 Years of Latin American Portraits. San Antonio, 2004, pp. 81, 105, and 136; Temin. "Jose Campeche and...Puerto Rico". The Magazine Antiques, vol. 170, no. 5, 2006, pp. 162-169.

503. After Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989), group of three artist-proof color etchings from the "Don Quixote" series, including "The Lady Dulcinea", numbered "AP 39/100", "Master and Squire", numbered "AP 37/50", and "The Golden Helmet of Mambrino", numbered "AP 36/50"; all signed in pencil lower right, each sight 26 in. x 21 1/2 in., matted and framed alike. $1000/1500

504. Attributed to Otto Eerelman (Dutch, 1839-1926), "The Nuptial Ride", oil on canvas, signed lower left, 15 3/4 in. x 24 in., in a later carved wood frame. $2000/3000

505. Barbizon School, late 19th c., pair of landscape paintings of "Fontainebleau Forest", oil on board, sight 9 1/4 in. x 12 1/2 in., framed alike. $2000/3000

506. Henri-Jacques Delpy (French, 1877-1957), "Effet de Lune Près Vernon", oil on board, signed lower left, typed artist label en verso, 21 1/4 in. x 32 in., in an attractive giltwood frame with erroneous artist's plaque of Hippolyte C. Delpy. $1500/2000
Provenance: J.W. Reish, Paris.
Note: An artist of the Barbizon tradition, Delpy was the son and pupil of Hippolyte Camille Delpy (1842-1910)--himself a student of the great plein aire painter Charles Francois Daubigny (1817-1878) and Camille Corot (1796-1875), the leader of the Barbizon School. As a child, the younger Delpy would accompany his father on painting excursions into the French countryside, where they were frequently joined by other artists. The styles of the two men are very similar, and since they often painted the same scenes, it is not unusual for the work of one to be mistakenly attributed to the other, as was the case with the present lot.
Reference: Bénézit. Dictionnaire des Peintres, Librairie Grund, 1976, vol. III, p. 478.

507. English School, late 19th c., "Portrait of a Young Woman", oil on canvas, unsigned, bearing stamp from Charles Roberson & Co., London and label reading "attr. Harper T., circa 1880, portrait of a girl, English School" en verso, 25 in. x 30 in., in a giltwood frame. $1500/2000

508. English School, early 19th c., "Portrait of a Wealthy Jewish Merchant", oil on slate board, 22 3/4 in. x 29 2/3 in., in an antique gilt and gessoed wood frame with erroneous artist's plaque "William Etty, R.A, 1787-1849". $700/1000

509. An Antique French Hand-Colored Lithograph, "Siege de la Citadelle D'Anvers", 19th c., depicting the siege of a fort in 1832, sight 14 1/4 in. x 21 1/ 4in., matted and framed. $250/350

510. A Pair of Hand-Colored Engravings, by Garrard, London, 1806, "Fat Highland Scotch Ox" and "A Yorkshire Polled Cow", sight 12 in. x 17 in., attractively matted and framed. $600/800

511. A Continental Polychromed Porcelain Plaque of Daphné, mid-19th c., original ornate giltwood frame, shadowbox case, inscribed "Daphné" and impressed mark en verso, plaque 5 3/4 in. x 4 in., case 17 3/4 in. x 16 in. $1200/1800

512. A Pair of Large Meissen-Style Polychrome and Gilt-Decorated Porcelain Compotes, reticulated bowl with blue and gilt banding, floral garlands reserved with a bouquet, each fluted standard flanked by three Classical maidens, applied grapevine decoration, raised on three foliate feet, height 21 in., diameter 17 in. $1800/2500

513. A Pair of Chinoiserie Tôle Peinte Jardinières, flared square tops, paw feet, plinth bases, overall diapered gilt, the front and back with reserves of dancing Chinese musicians, height 14 in., width 9 in., depth 9 in. $250/350

514. A Good Dutch Chinoiserie Tôle Peinte Coffee Urn, c. 1800, with lion's head handles and elaborate gilt scenic decoration on a black ground, set on three cabriole legs, retains original tin coffee press, height 15 1/2 in. $800/1200

515. A Continental Belle Époque Paint-Decorated Four-Panel Screen, late 19th/early 20th c., each panel having bucolic scenes of French country life, swagged garlands and faux marbre base, height 75 in., open width 92 in. $1500/2500

516. A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Two-Light Bronze Doré Sconces, each backplate in the form of a quiver suspended from a bowknot, scroll arms with acanthus decoration, height 24 1/2 in., width 12 in., depth 7 in. $1500/2000

517. Two Venetian Etched Glass Mirrors in the 18th c. Style, with scalloped foliate crests, arched beveled mirror plates and pendant bases, one oval, the other shield shaped, oval height 46 in., width 21 1/2 in.; the other height 43 in., width 24 in. $500/750

518. A Louis XVI-Style Carved and Gilded Mirror, mid-19th c., probably French, having an oval beaded frame surmounted by a C and S scrolled crest centered by a cabochon, the base with pierced scrolled drop, height 63 in., width 24 in. $700/900

519. A Decorative Pair of Malachite and Composition Ram's Head Side Tables, each with circular malachite top, black and gilt paint decoration, each ram's head set with a malachite cabochon, height 26 1/2 in., width 23 1/2 in. $1800/2500

520. Kalman Dery (Hungary, 1859-1940), "Flirtation", oil on canvas, signed and dated "85" lower left, 27 1/2 in. x 20 3/4 in., in a Louis XV-style carved and gilded wood frame with the original artist's plaque. $5000/7000
Note: A genre painter of rural Hungarian life, Dery received his artistic training in Vienna. He later moved to Germany, establishing himself as an artist in Munich. In 1886 he exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Reference: Bénézit. Dictionnaire des Peintres. Librairie Grund. 1976. Vol. 3, p 504.

521. Holthaus (German, late 19th/early 20th c.), "Deer Hunters in a Snowy Forest", oil on canvas, signed lower left, 30 in. x 448 in., in an elaborate giltwood frame. $4000/6000

522. Joszef Kerekes (Hungarian, 1892-1938), "Haying", oil on canvas affixed to board, signed lower right, 23 3/4 in. x 31 1/4 in., in a period frame. $1200/1800

523. Branzi (Italian, mid-19th c.), "Coming to Shore", oil on canvas, signed and dated "1875" lower left, 20 in. x 34 1/4 in., in a later giltwood frame. $1200/1800

524. Joseph Arnold (German, 19th c.), "A Shepherd and his Flock on a Country Lane", oil on canvas, signed lower left, 22 in. x 16 1/4 in., in a cove-molded giltwood frame. $1000/1500

525. Continental School, 19th c., "Pastoral Scene with Hunter in the Foreground", oil on board, 22 in. x 17 1/2 in., in a modern frame. $1000/1500

526. Felix-Joseph Barrias (French, 1822-1907), "Study for a sculpture of an Argentine Commander", pencil, watercolor, and gouache on cream card, signed "F.J. Barrias" lower right, inscribed "a Nr.? Jullien" lower right, pencil notation lower left suggesting drawing was a preparatory sketch for a sculpture to be completed by the artist's brother Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905), sight 16 in. x 20 in., matted and unframed. $800/1200

527. A Pair of Paris Porcelain Polychrome and Gilt-Decorated Campagna Urns, mid-19th c., each decorated with Italianate landscapes and courting couples, ram's head handles, square plinth base, height 9 5/8 in., diameter 6 1/2 in. $800/1200

528. A Pair of Paris Porcelain Polychrome and Gilt Flare Vases, 19th c., applied male and female 18th c. figures, one height 8 3/4 in., width 5 3/4 in.; the other height 8 1/2 in., width 5 3/4 in. $300/500

529. A Louis XV-Style Brass Fire Screen, the frame adorned with rocaille shells, scrolls and floral sprays throughout, inset armorial cartouche, on cabriole legs with C-scroll feet, height 31 in., width 33 in., depth 10 in. $300/500

530. Two Antique Continental Carved and Gilded Walnut Panels of Putti, one with old "G. Trollope & Sons" label en verso, the other with central inlaid reserve en verso, 33 1/2 in. x 26 1/4 in. and 16 5/8 in. x 14 5/8 in., respectively. $500/700

531. A Pair of Gilt Bronze Three-Light Candelabra, each in the form of Pegasus supporting scrolling arms, foliate molded candlecups, molded plinth base over paw feet, height 14 in., width 8 1/2 in., depth 5 1/4 in. $800/1200

532. A Pair of Continental Cut Crystal Bronze-Mounted Urns, Classical form, with faceted and strawberry pattern decoration, height 12 1/2 in., diameter 10 in. $700/1000

533. A Pair of Continental Neoclassical-Style Porcelain Gilt and Transfer-Decorated Urns, overall foliate palmette decoration, one side reserved with polychrome transfer of a floral urn, the other with a classical figure, monogrammed "M" within a laurel wreath above mask handles, height 18 3/4 in., diameter 15 1/2 in. $2000/3000

534. A Pair of Rock Crystal Obelisks, set on rectangular conforming plinths on black and buff granite square stepped bases, height 24 in., 6 in. square. $1200/1800

535. A Pair of Decorative Silvered Bronze Candelabra, each with six scrolling arms supported by standards and spread-winged eagles, height 24 in., width 13 in. $1200/1800

536. A Pair of Sienna Marble Pedestals, molded edges, square top and bases, height 36 in., top 14 in. x 14 in. $3000/5000

537. A Large Decorative Pietra Dura Table Top, green and grey variegated marble, inlaid with compass rose, 47 1/4 in. x 47 1/4 in. square, depth 1 in. $500/700

538. Two Chinese Export Porcelain Small Jugs, probably 18th c., both similarly decorated with floral sprays in polychrome and gilt enamels, with distinctive puce diapering, heights 4 1/2 in., together with a group of French Samson-style porcelain, decorated in the Chinese Export-style, 19th c. and later, including a large foliate rimmed shallow bowl decorated in polychrome and gilt with a central grisaille medallion titled "CUM PATIENTIA", diameter 10 3/4 in.; a similarly decorated shell-form dish, width 5 1/4 in., and a tea caddy, height 4 3/4 in. $300/500

539. A Chinese Celadon Ground Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Vase, late 19th c., the body decorated with plants on stands, the shoulders molded with two pairs of confronting, loosely depicted Buddhistic lions, height 23 in. Note: Chips to rim. $300/500

540. A Chinese Blue Ground Famille Rose Porcelain Vase, 19th c., of rectangular section and flattened baluster form, molded with a pair of zoomorphic mask-ring handles at the shoulder, the four sides painted in vivid enamels with Chinese ladies at various outdoor pursuits, the waisted neck with floral sprays on a blue ground, the interior and base with a cool green glaze, height 14 1/2 in., presented on a carved wood stand. $600/800

541. A Large Blue and White Porcelain Shallow Bowl, decorated throughout in the Cantonese style, the well painted with European figures in an outdoor setting, surrounded by a band of alternating floral and geometric designs, the foliate rim with a wide band of Chinese figures in an outdoor landscape, base marked, diameter 12 1/4 in. $300/500

542. Two Monumental Continental Majolica Figural Brackets, late 19th c., in the form of nude female figures with arms raised to support shelves and rising from scrolls decorated with applied flowers, height 38 in., width 11 in., depth 10 1/2 in. Note: Condition and losses. $300/500

543. A Wedgwood Creamware Platter, mid-to-late 19th c., marked Wedgwood verso, iron red diapered and gilt decorated border, gilt rim, well reserved with two opposing griffons, length 22 3/4 in., width 17 1/2 in. $300/500

544. Meria (French, late 19th c.), "Scene d'une rue à Bruxelles", 1892, oil on board, signed lower left, titled and dated en verso, 18 3/4 in. x 12 1/4 in., in a modern frame. $1200/1800

545. A.J. Epps Pratt (English, fl. 1874-1879), "View of Old Slains Castle, the Ancient and Hereditary Seat of Clan Hay, The Earls of Erroll", oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right "A. Pratt, 1848", signed, indentified, numbered and titled en verso on old label, 12 in. x 16 in., in a period cove-molded giltwood frame. $600/900

546. French School, early 20th c., "Modern Beauty in the Costume of a French 18th c. Lady of Quality", oil on canvas, 35 1/2 in. x 28 1/2 in., in a carved wood frame. $800/1200

547. English School, 19th c., "The Madonna of the Veil", oil on canvas, inscribed at bottom of canvas "Presented by Gen. George Keim, Reading to Edn. Kerns", label from Wannamaker's, Philadelphia en verso, 28 1/2 in. x 23 1/2 in., in a gilt and gessoed wood frame. $500/800
Note: George Keim was a representative from Pennsylvania, a major general of the militia, and a delegate to the State constitutional convention of 1837 and 1838, and the mayor of Reading. Edmund Kerns was the youngest son of a wealthy Pennsylvania tannery owner. The two men were likely associated through their shared German (Pennsylvania Dutch) heritage and Catholic religion.
Reference: http://bioguide.congress.gov.

548. A Persian Tabriz Carpet, cream ground, intricate floral motifs in blue, brown and green, 10 ft. 3 in. x 13 ft. $3000/5000

549. A Kerman Rug, central field with red and blue ground, overall vining, floral design, 9 ft. 10 in. x 13 ft. $1500/2500

550. A Semi-Antique Chinese Carpet, c. 1920, blue ground, central medallion and spandrels, floral border, 10 ft. x 13 ft. 6 in. $1500/2500

551. An Oriental Runner, red and blue ground, repeating central medallions, overall floral and figural motifs, 3 ft. 4 in. x 10 ft. 6 in. $800/1200

552. A Small Shiraz Rug, central red ground with medallions and antelopes, 3 ft. 9 in. x 6 ft. 1 in. $200/400

553. A Persian Qashqai Carpet, red ground, central field with repeating amulet motifs, repeating geometric borders, 5 ft. x 7 ft. 2 in. $1200/1800

554. An Art Deco 14 kt. White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin, European cut diamonds, approx. 1 ct. total weight, width 6 cm. $800/1200

555. A Natural Seed Pearl Necklace, multiple strands with a white gold filigree and diamond clasp, length 15 1/8 in. $4000/6000

556. A 14 kt. Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring, round brilliant cut diamonds, center stone I color and VS1 clarity, approx. 1.25 cts. total weight, size 5 1/4 in. $2500/3500

557. An 18 kt. Yellow Gold Flexible Bracelet, each reticulated link with Aztec motifs. $1000/1500

558. A Pair of Vintage Italian 18 kt. Yellow Gold and Pearl Flexible Bracelets, one with turquoise beads, the other with coral beads, both with textured dome clasp, inside length 9 in. $1500/2500

559. A Pair of Italian 18 kt. Yellow Gold Earrings, ret. Neiman Marcus. $1500/2500

560. A Pair of 14 kt. Yellow Gold and Diamond "Prince of Wales" Plume Brooches, one c. 1950, the other made later to match, set with approx. 1.5 cts. small diamonds. $2500/3500

561. An American Retro 18 kt. Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, signed M.C. Mossalone, weight 24.8 dwts. $1800/2400

562. A 14 kt. Yellow Gold "Bow" Bangle Bracelet, weight 44.5 dwts. $2500/3500

563. An 18 kt. Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, set with small diamonds totaling approx..76 cts. $2000/2500

564. A Rolex Stainless Steel and 18 kt. Yellow Gold Man's Submariner Wristwatch, sapphire dial, auto-sweep second hand, date, registry no. 9315318, box included. $6000/8000

565. A Rolex 14 kt. Yellow Gold Man's Bubble Back Wristwatch, c. 1947, reference # 3131, serial #521, XXX, oyster perpetual tonneau shape, white dial, applied gold markers, 18 jewel nickel plated automatic sweep movement, approx. case width 32 mm., signed Rolex. $2500/3500

566. A Rolex 18 kt. Yellow Gold and Diamond Lady's Watch, c. 1970, reference # 6917, serial #3 079, XXX, mother-of-pearl dial, diamond markers, bezel set with round diamonds, watch case also set with round diamonds with an 18 kt. yellow gold "President" hidden clasp band with polished center links and florentined outer links. $6000/8000

567. An Art Deco Platinum Filigree and Diamond Brooch, European cut diamonds, approx..75 cts. total weight, width 6 1/2 cm. $800/1200

568. An 18 kt. Yellow Gold, Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring, set with an oval cabochon emerald and 6 emerald-cut and 26 round full cut diamonds totaling approx..80 ct. $2500/3500

569. A Retro 14 kt. Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Pin, set with three calibre cut rubies and three single cut diamonds. $1000/1500

570. An 18 kt. Yellow Gold, Carved White Agate and Cabochon Blue Topaz Dinner Ring. $500/750

571. A Pair of 18 kt. Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings, set with approx. 1 ct. small diamonds. $1500/2500

572. An 18 kt. Yellow Gold and Turquoise Earclip and Ring Set. $2500/3500

573. Four Pairs of Ladies' Earrings, comprising a pair of straight baguette cut aquamarines, yellow gold mounts; a pair of oval cut sapphires, diamond and yellow gold mounts; a pair of 5 mm. white pearls, yellow gold mounts, and a pair of yellow gold geometric studs. $150/250

574. An Unset Colombian Emerald, faceted oval cut, approx..3 cts., length 10 mm., width 8 mm., depth 4 mm. $200/400

575. An Unset Aquamarine Gemstone, faceted oval cut, approx. 10 ct., length 18 mm., width 12 mm., depth 7 mm. $200/400

576. A Vintage Girard Perregaux 10 kt. Gold Filled Ladies' Wrist Watch, adjustable slide band, engraved "JUDY WOODARD 7-29-48"; together with a 14K rose gold vintage ladies' wrist watch, dial marked "BRUK SWISS", one broken link. $100/200

577. A Vintage Italian Micromosaic Link Bracelet, together with an amethyst glass flexible link bracelet, inside width 14 cm. and 16 1/4 cm., respectively. $75/125

578. A Group of Four Ladies' Rings, one silver channel set with rubies, one gold with cabochon moonstone, and two gold inset with sapphires and diamonds, size 5 3/4, 3 1/2, 6 and 4 3/4, respectively. $150/250

579. An Antique Gold Waltham Colonial Series 15 Jewel Pocket Watch, works and case marked, serial no. 15268836, diameter 47 mm.; together with two vintage gold pocket watches, chased cases, one marked "STANDARD U.S.A.", the other marked "CROWN", engraved serial numbers, each diameter 50 mm. $150/250

580. A 14 kt. Yellow Gold and Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, approx..35 cts., platinum head with a yellow gold band, size 6 1/2. $400/600

581. A Group of Victorian Jewelry, including an onyx and diamond ring; a sapphire and pearl inlaid stick pin; an incised amethyst pendant; a white gold openwork circular pin, amethyst pendant and a gold branch pendant entwined with a snake and ending in an amethyst, (6 pcs.) $200/400

582. A Group of Antique Gold and Gemstone Jewelry, including an aquamarine stick pin, a pink sapphire and pearl stick pin, a gold shell-form stick pin, a gold bar pin with a raised white sapphire and a small Swiss jeweled movement gold-filled lady's watch. $200/300

583. An Art Moderne Yellow Gold and Diamond Horseshoe Pin, European cut diamonds, approx. 1.5 ct. total weight, G-H color, SI clarity, pin length 6 7/10 cm. $500/700

584. An Art Moderne Yellow Gold and Diamond Horseshoe Pin, European cut diamonds, approx. 1 ct. total weight, pin length 6 7/11 cm. $400/600

585. An English Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Lady's Wristwatch, for retailer Charlton & Co., London, with intricate clasp and ribbon band, not in working order. $300/500
Provenance: S. J. Phillips, London.

586. An 18 kt. Yellow Gold, White Gold and Diamond Link Ring, H. Stern, Switzerland. $400/600

587. A 14 kt. Yellow Gold Slide Bracelet, 20th c., set with eight slides, including one intaglio, two coral cameos and five shell cameos. $150/250

588. A Hematite and 14 kt. Yellow Gold Bead Necklace. $150/250

589. A Retro Yellow Gold and Amethyst Bow Brooch, width 3 1/2 in. $200/300

590. An Art Moderne Yellow Gold, Opal, and Freshwater Pearl Pendant, fiery opal in openwork gold mounted with freshwater pearls, width 3 1/2 cm. Note: missing one pearl. $200/300

591. A Marie-Claude Lalique Silverplated Rhodium and Blue Crystal Cabochon Stick Pin. $50/100

592. A Vintage Brown Alligator and Leather Shoulder Bag, having an additional baby alligator hide wrapped over the top, with head and feet forming the bag flap, width 9 3/4 in. Note: Some wear. $150/250

593. A Group of Antique Yellow Gold and Gemstone Jewelry, comprising a citrine pendant, an Art Deco citrine ring, a small intaglio ring, a nugget stick pin and a bird stick pin, (5 pcs.) $200/400

594. A Group of Victorian Gold and Enameled Jewelry, including an enamel portrait pin, an enamel and baroque pearl pendant, a white sapphire pin, and a Maltese cross pin, (4 pcs.) $100/200

595. A Large Stainless Steel Man's International Watch Co. Wristwatch, serial #681909, 15 jewel movement is set in a stainless steel case with an exhibition back, matte black dial with white numerals, sub-second dial, case approx. 46 mm. wide, approx. 57 mm. long; signed International Watch Co., Schaffhausen. $200/400

596. A Sterling Silver, Rose Quartz, Cameo and Ruby Glass Brooch. $150/250

597. A Group of 14 kt. Yellow Gold and Opal Jewelry, including a bangle bracelet set with a small diamond butterfly, and antique-style pendant/brooch set with half pearls and small diamonds, and a floral motif ring set with small diamonds. $500/750

598. An 18 kt. White Gold and Diamond Ring, set with 2 emerald-cut and 38 small round full cut diamonds totaling approx..85 ct. $1000/1500

599. An Art Moderne Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, of organic design. $150/250