Information below is the lot/description information from our Winter Estates Auction, February 4 & 5, 2012. Descriptions listed below are NOT guaranteed accurate. Call 1-800-467-5329 for general information on Neal Auction Company. Follow the catalogue link to order our beautifully illustrated catalogue.

801. A Good Antique French Cast Iron Table du Pâstisserie, 19th c., dished white marble top, foliate skirt, scroll legs with boss, height 31 in., width 48 in., depth 29 1/2 in. $2500/3500

802. An Antique French Burl Walnut Bureau Plat, c. 1890, tooled leather inset top, shaped frieze drawers, foliate cabriole legs, scrolled toes, height 30 in., width 78 1/2 in., depth 43 in. $2500/3500

803. A Pair of Antique Louis XV-Style Carved, Painted and Gilt Fauteuils, each of generous proportion, height 45 in., width 28 in., depth 23 in. $2000/3000

804. An Italian Rococo Painted Bombé Commode of Generous Size, brescia marble top above two drawers, height 34 1/2 in., width 59 in., depth 25 in. $1500/2500

805. A Good Antique Continental Carved Mahogany and Marble Console Table, late 19th c., shaped variegated marble top, three frieze drawers centered by a bellflower swagged panel, scrolled blocked and acanthus carved legs, shaped molded stretchers centered by a scrolled medial support, height 37 in., length 99 3/4 in., width 24 in. $1000/1500

806. An Antique Regency-Style Inlaid and Brass-Mounted Mahogany Bookcase, stepped cornice above a pair of cross-banded doors with later brass lattice panels, lower case with a pair of paneled doors, disc feet, height 89 in., width 49 in., depth 20 in. $1000/2000

807. A Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze Chenets in the French Taste, each in the form of a ewer atop pedestal on a scrolled bracket and meandering vine and floral garland, height 23 in., length 17 1/2 in. $600/900

808. A Large Pair of Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze Sconces, each beribboned backplate issuing three festooned scroll arms, foliate pendant, height 39 in., width 12 1/2 in., depth 8 in. $2000/3000

809. Émile-Louis Picault (French, 1839-1915), "Perseus Rescuing Andromeda", late 19th/early 20th c., bronze, cast signature on left rear of base, height 30 in. $1500/2500

810. A Continental Plaster Bust of Francis II, Emperor of Austria, 19th c., the last Holy Roman Emperor depicted in Classical style with a laurel wreath, breastplate with Hapsburg double eagle motif, height 32 in. $1200/1800

811. A Large Polychrome Majolica Baluster Vase, late 19th c., probably English, each reserve with paired love birds perched atop a flaming torch, caryatid handles and applied leaves and Classical decoration, height 22 1/4 in. $500/700

812. A French Patinated Bronze of a "Mounted Huntsman with Hounds", 20th c., after Pierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879), cast signature and dated "1869" on front edge of base, height 25 1/4 in., length 30 in., depth 15 3/4 in. $800/1200

813. A French Bronze of a "Whippet Looking at a Butterfly", late 19th c., Leblanc Freres foundry mark inside base, height 11 1/2 in. $600/900

814. A Group of Three Antique Continental Bronzes, including after Christophe Fratin (French, 1810-1864); "Recumbent Whippet", cast signature at front of base, "Crouching Dog", unsigned, and "Whippet Standing Guard over Gun And Game-Bag", unsigned, height range 4 1/2 in. to 6 1/2 in. $600/900

815. A Continental Sterling Silver and Carved Bone Figure of a Knight, carrying a standard on a base with encrusted stems, marked 925 sterling, height 6 3/4 in. $600/900

816. A French Bronze of "A Whippet", after Christophe Fratin (French, 1810-1864), cast signature at front edge of base, height 11 1/2 in. $800/1200

817. An Antique Patinated Metal Figure of a "Whippet", late 19th/early 20th c., after Jean-Jules Bernard Salmson (French, 1823-1902), height 19 3/4 in., width 18 1/2 in. $400/600
Reference: Bronze prototype illustrated in Michael Forrest, Art Bronzes, West Chester, PA, 1988.

818. A Pair of Carrara Marble Feet, sandaled in the Classical style, height 8 1/2 in., width 14 in. $800/1200

819. C. Thenn (b. Carl Kauba, Austrian/American, 1865-1922), "Young Girl Sewing", early 20th c., bronze, signed "Thenn" at right edge of base, faintly numbered and with copyright mark at back of base, height 5 in. $150/250
Provenance: Estate of Julia Badger, Grand Rivers, KY.

820. A Continental Bronze Plaque of a "Battle Scene", cast signature "R. Rizzi" lower right, attached to wooden frame, overall 14 in. x 21 1/2 in. $400/600

821. An Italian Pale Sienna Marble Tempietto in the Grand Tour Style, with foliate frieze over six Ionic columns, height 24 in., diameter 20 in. $800/1200

822. An Antique Continental Bronze of "Bird Guarding Her Nest", on an ovoid self base, height 6 1/2 in. $800/1200

823. An Antique Louis XVI-Style Carved and Gilt Mirror, carved crest with love birds, torch and quiver; etched pillow-form panels, acanthine corners, height 69 in., width 42 in. $1200/1800
Provenance: Keil's Antiques, 325 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA.

824. A French Carved and Giltwood Trumeau Mirror, late 19th c., beribboned foliate crest, roundel depicting seated woman, beveled mirror plate, molded surround, height 50 3/4 in., width 29 1/2 in. $600/900

825. A German Stoneware Ewer and Associated Pedestal, late 19th c., probably Hanke, Germany, salt glazed cobalt relief carved decoration, ewer height 22 in., pedestal height 32 1/8 in. $600/900

826. Two German Stoneware Puzzle Ewers, late 19th c., each with salt glaze cobalt relief designs, one single ring and one double ring, heights 17 5/8 in. and 15 5/8 in., respectively. $500/700

827. A KPM Porcelain Plaque, 19th c., "The Chocolate Girl", after the painting by Jean-Etienne Liotard", with impressed mark "KPM" and sceptre, plaque size 9 1/2 in. x 6 1/2 in., original giltwood frame. $600/900

828. Niek van der Plas (Dutch, b. 1954), "New York", oil on board, signed lower right, signed and titled en verso, 25 in. x 40 1/8 in., framed. $1500/2500

829. William Johanes Martens (Dutch, 1838-1895), "Under the Willow Tree", oil on beveled wood panel, signed lower right, 14 3/4 x 18 1/4 in., in a later frame. $1500/2500

830. Continental School, late 19th/early 20th c., "Portrait of a Hereditary Officer, probably Friedrich Augustus, Grand Duke of Oldenberg", oil on canvas, 25 in. x 22 in., in the original giltwood frame. $800/1200
Note: Frederick Augustus II was a member of the Holstein-Gottorp branch of the House of Oldenburg, and the last ruling Grand Duke of Oldenburg, forced to abdicate his rule at the close of WWI when the German Empire was dissolved.

831. An Austrian Gilt and Tôle Peinte Étagère, 20th c., leaf and floral crest, four graduated glass shelves, scroll feet, the whole with scrolling leaves and flowers, height 52 in., width 18 1/2 in., depth 18 1/2 in. $500/700

832. A Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Fruitwood Lit du Cabinet, late 18th/early 19th c., the paneled front faced as drawers and brasses opening to reveal a foldout bed with iron supports, height 79 1/2 in., width 38 in., depth 25 in. $1500/2500

833. A French Burled Walnut Inlaid Bombé Commode, c. 1890, inlaid top above a cove molded frieze drawer and two shaped drawers, cabriole legs, scrolled toes, height 33 1/2 in., width 48 in., depth 23 in. $1200/1800

834. A Set of Four Antique Italian Painted Side Chairs, arched crest rails, lyre backs, tapered stiles with finals, shaped seats, turned legs, stretchers. $800/1200

835. A Moroccan Carved "Medina" Dower Chest, early 20th c., hinged lid with decorative brass hardware, open interior, overall extensive brass tack and pierced brass decoration, three drawers below, brass handles, height 23 7/8 in., width 49 in., depth 23 1/2 in. $500/700

836. A Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers, late 18th/early 19th c., extensive inlay throughout, shaped top, conforming outset drawer, four graduated drawers, paneled sides, bracket feet, height 56 1/2 in., width 46 in., depth 22 in. Note: Lacking top. $700/1000

837. An Indonesian Carved, Polychrome and Caned Lit de Repos, each end with arched back, turned finials, scalloped skirt, cabriole legs, height 26 1/2 in., width 67 in., depth 26 in. $300/500

838. An Antique Moroccan Carved "Medina" Dower Chest, early 20th c., hinged lid, three drawers below, overall extensive hammer and brass tack decoration, brass handles, height 18 in., width 46 1/2 in., depth 19 3/4 in. $600/900

839. A Set of Twelve American Renaissance Carved Oak Dining Chairs, late 19th c., leaf and branchwork crest rails, foliate-carved backs with barley-twist stiles, trapezoidal gadrooned seat rails on turned and blocked legs joined by stretchers, height 42 in. $1500/2500

840. An American Rococo Carved Oak Extension Dining Table, 19th c., oval top, splayed legs with winged figures and paw feet, height 29 in., width 57 in., depth 50 in. Note: leaves not present. $1000/1500

841. An American or English Rosewood Slipper Chair, mid-19th c., scallop shell tufted back and seat on cabriole legs, scrolled toes, casters, purple velvet upholstery. $500/750

842. An American Aesthetic Carved Rosewood and Inlaid Side Cabinet in the Japonesque Taste, c. 1880, New York, mirror back superstructure, winged zoomorphic supports; two frieze drawers above a pair of molded doors, arched fretwork skirt, stretcher shelf, blocked legs, hoof feet, the whole inlaid with exotic woods and silver stringing, original brasses, height 77 in., width 46 in., depth 18 in. $1500/2500

843. A Faux Bamboo Side Chair, 19th c., arched crest rail, reticulated back, bracketed turned legs, "H" stretcher. $300/500

844. A Pair of American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Armchairs, c. 1850-60, attributed to J & J.W. Meeks, New York, height 42 1/2 in., width 27 in., depth 23 in. $3000/5000

845. A William IV-Style Mahogany Dining Table, 20th c., molded edge top opening to receive four leaves, blocked apron on turned tapered lappet carved legs, brass ferrules, casters, height 29 1/4 in., length 74 in., width 47 3/8 in. $1500/2500

846. An English Walnut Marquetry and Ormolu-Mounted Bookcase, c. 1840, bronze-mounted cornice above a pair of doors, lined interior, base with a pair of urn inlaid doors, blocked base, height 85 in., width 48 1/2 in., depth 16 in. $1500/2500

847. A French Empire-Style Carved Mahogany and Gilt Metal Bergère, height 36 in., width 23 1/2 in., depth 20 in. $700/1000

848. English School, 19th c., "Portrait of Ehrengard Melusine von der Schulenburg, the Countess of Feversham (1667-1743)", oil on canvas, titled en verso, 48 in. x 39 1/2 in., in a carved, gessoed, and giltwood frame. $3000/5000

849. English School, 19th c., "Portrait of a Gentleman" and "Portrait of a Lady", each oil on canvas, each 36 1/4 in. x 29 in., in original carved and giltwood frames. $800/1200

850. Maurice Blum (French, 1832-1891), "The Troubadour", oil on cradled wood panel, signed lower right, 12 3/4 in. x 9 1/4 in., in a period gessoed and giltwood frame. $600/900

851. A Majolica-Style Stoneware Pedestal, late 19th c., with impressed "944" and "D", yellow ground, vine and branch motifs, height 26 in., diameter 12 in. $500/700

852. A Set of Ten Royal Worcester Polychrome and Gilt Porcelain Game Plates, 19th c., each with scalloped border, reserve of game birds in a landscape, marked, retailed by Davis Collamore & Co., New York, diameter 9 1/4 in. $400/600

853. A Set of Ten Arts and Crafts Doulton Burslem Porcelain Polychrome and Gilt Dessert Plates, early 20th c., each backstamped, the reticulated rim with floral roundels and various floral reserves, diameter 9 3/8 in. $250/350

854. A French Tôle Peinte Lidded Coal Bin, scarlet ground with extensive chinoiserie scenery, lion masque ring handles, height 16 1/2 in., width 14 in., depth 10 1/2 in. $500/750

855. An English Mahogany and Brass Bound Lap Desk, mid-19th c., lid with void cartouche, interior with baize writing surface, pen well and ink pots, concealed side drawer, height 5 3/4 in., width 18 in., depth 9 3/4 in. $500/700

856. An English Mahogany Tea Caddy, mid-19th c., two lidded compartments, ivory escutcheon, height 5 3/4 in., width 12 in., depth 6 in. $200/300

857. An English Silverplate and Art Glass Centerpiece, mid-19th c., ruffled bowl in the manner of Thomas Webb; musical putti above faceted tripartite base, registry mark, height 17 1/2 in., width 13 in., depth 16 in. $800/1200

858. An Antique English Silverplate and Cut Crystal Decanter Stand, c. 1860, tripartite form, acanthus handle, base with quatrefoil border, scroll feet, height 13 in., diameter 7 1/2 in. $500/700

859. Four Staffordshire Polychrome Pottery Figural Groups, c. 1860, including "Fortune Teller", "Samuel and Eli", a harpist, and a pocket watch holder modeled as a couple with dog and lamb, tallest height 12 3/4 in. $500/700

860. Four Antique English Tôle Coffee Bins, late 19th c., maroon ground with gilt decoration, hinged lid with maker's monogram, each painted with different variety of coffee, height 11 1/4 in., width 11 1/4 in., depth 10 3/4 in. $500/700

861. An English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, c. 1835, sarcophagus form, interior lids inlaid with "G" and "B", cut crystal mixing bowl, height 7 1/4 in., width 13 in., depth 7 1/2 in. $500/700

862. An Antique English Oak and Cut Crystal Tantalus, mid-19th c., mirrored back, three stoppered cut glass bottles, hinged lid opening to two compartments, silvered metal mounts and handles, height 13 1/2 in., width 15 in., depth 11 in. $500/700

863. An American Silverplate Figural Nut Bowl, Middletown Plate Co., Middletown, CT, wc. 1864-1899, the nut-form bowl surrounded by oak branches and acorns, surmounted by a squirrel, on quadripartite base, height 12 in., width 12 1/2 in., depth 7 3/4 in. $500/700

864. An American Silverplate Pocket Flask, Meriden Britannia Co., with etched decoration of golfers on a golf course, length 7 1/2 in., width 4 3/4 in. $100/200

865. An American Sterling Silver Golf Trophy, J.E. Caldwell and Co., Philadelphia, wc. 1848 to present; the well of the plate etched with a scene of the 6th Green of the Pine Valley Golf Club, the cavetto engraved "Pine Valley Golf Club/ George Arthur Crump Memorial Tournament/ Sept. 12-13-14-1947/ / Third Sixteen"; diameter 7 1/2 in., weight 9 1/5 troy ozs. $200/300

866. An American Sterling Silver Golf Trophy, J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, wc. 1848 to present; the well of the plate etched with a scene of the 2nd Green of the Pine Valley Golf Club, the cavetto engraved "Pine Valley Golf Club/ George Arthur Crump Memorial Tournament/ Sept. 20-21-22-1940/ Eight/ Third Sixteen"; diameter 6 3/4 in., weight 7.05 troy ozs. $150/250

867. An American Sterling Silver Golf Trophy, Manchester Silver Co., Providence, RI, wc. 1914-1985, the well of the plate engraved with a stylized figure of a golfer, the cavetto engraved "1960/ Sandwedge Test/ Pine Valley/ Low Net 18 Holes Special", diameter 6 in., weight 4.20 troy ozs. $100/200

868. An English Apothecary Pill Roller/Counter, c. 1880, mahogany and brass construction, length 11 in., width 13 in. $150/250

869. An English Brass and Steel Watchmaker's Lathe, c. 1890, mahogany case with carrying handles, interior having various fittings and tools, height 10 1/2 in., width 19 in., depth 10 in. $500/700

870. An Antique English Mahogany Dentist Case, late 19th c., lid opens to reveal fitted tray, five drawers filled with instruments and supplies, as found, height 10 3/4 in., width 12 in., depth 8 3/4 in. $500/700

871. Two Antique English Medical Instrument Cases, late 19th c., including an ear and nose scope by Allen & Hanbury's, Ltd., and a chemist's kit, with various test tubes, funnels and flasks, in fitted mahogany cases. $500/700

872. A Group of Antique English Medical Instruments, c. 1900, by the Genito-Urinary Mfg. Co. Ltd., three fitted mahogany boxes including cystoscopes and a prostatic punch. $400/600

873. An Antique French Gilt Bronze Figural Group of "Two Boys Fishing", on a black ovoid base, height 9 1/2 in. $200/400

874. A William IV Mahogany Shaving Mirror, mid-19th c., rectangular frame, scroll supports, on a two drawer base, button feet, height 26 in., width 19 in. $150/250

875. English School, 18th c., "Portrait of a Gentleman", oil on board, unsigned, 12 in. x 10 in., in a period oval giltwood frame. $500/750

876. A Pair of Continental Porcelain Fruit Coolers, each in three parts, polychrome enamel and transfer floral decoration with gilt and cobalt banding, height 9 in., width 9 3/4 in. $700/1000

877. A Pair of French Transfer and Hand-Decorated Chargers, c. 1860, signed "Carl Larsen", the reserves with classical motifs, foot rim drilled and wired for hanging, diameter 11 3/4 in. $300/500

878. A Pair of Empire-Style Gilt and Polychrome Porcelain Vases, swan handles, oval classical reserves, socle base, height 16 1/2 in., diameter 6 1/2 in. $800/1200

879. Nine English Gilt and Polychrome Ironstone Dinner Plates, mid-19th c., John Ridgway & Co., Staffordshire, in the Imari style, marked, diameter 10 3/8 in. $300/500

880. An Antique English Pottery Jardinière on Pedestal, c. 1900, the vessel with floral decoration, the stand with lion handles and Greek key banding, overall height 32 in., diameter 12 1/2 in. $600/900

881. An English Walnut Concertina Action Games Table, probably 19th c., in the George II taste, inset gilt tooled leather playing surface, underside fitted with till box, round tapering legs ending in pad feet, height 28 in., width 36 in., depth 18 in. $700/1000
Provenance: Estate of Julia Badger, Grand Rivers, KY.

882. An Antique George III-Style Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table, reeded edge, turned support, reeded legs, casters, height 27 1/2 in., width 38 3/4 in., depth 58 in. $800/1200

883. A William IV Inlaid Mahogany Server, c. 1840, gadrooned backsplash with shaped returns, top above three banded drawers, arched apron, square tapered legs. $700/1000

884. An Antique George III-Style Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, 19th c., dentil molded cornice above a pair of mullion glazed doors, adjustable shelves, slant front lid opening to a fitted desk interior, four graduated drawers, molded base on bracket feet, height 97 in., width 43 1/2 in., depth 23 in. $2000/3000

885. A Pair of William IV Carved Mahogany Bowfront Corner Cabinets, 19th c., each with molded canted cornice, shell carved frieze, arched paneled door centered by a cartouche and flanked by spiral turned pendants, conforming molded base, shelf interior, height 82 1/2 in., width 42 1/2 in., depth 26 1/2 in. $2000/3000

886. A George III Carved Mahogany Blanket Chest, late 18th c., hinged top opening to void interior, molded base with two drawers, bracket feet, height 34 in., width 49 in., depth 24 3/8 in. $1200/1800

887. An Antique English Oak Welsh Dresser, the upper section with shelves, the lower case fitted with three drawers over doors, bracket feet, height 75 in., width 62 in., depth 18 1/2 in. $1200/1800

888. A Pair of Antique Georgian-Style Carved Walnut Library Chairs, 19th c., shaped rectangular backs with serpentine arms, trapezoidal seats, bead and acanthus cabriole legs, pad feet. $700/1000

889. A Regency Carved Rosewood Games Table, early 19th c., foldover swivel top opening to a baize-lined playing surface, beaded, paneled frieze, lyre shaped stem, incurvate plinth, sabre legs, brass paw feet, casters, height 28 in., width 36 in., depth 17 1/2 in. $800/1200

890. An Antique Georgian-Style Inlaid Mahogany Chest-on-Chest in the Chippendale Taste, c. 1830, upper case with molded cornice above two short over three graduated drawers; lower case with three graduated drawers, molded base, shaped bracket feet, height 71 3/4 in., width 44 5/8 in., depth 23 7/8 in. $2500/3500

891. A Pair of Louis XV/XVI-Style Carved Beech and Caned Bergères, late 19th c., each of generous proportion, in "estate" condition, retaining down cushions, height 43 1/2 in., width 27 in., depth 22 in. $1200/1800

892. An Antique Continental Rococo-Style Giltwood Console, serpentine marble top, foliate and acanthine skirt centered by a large rocaille cartouche, acanthus carved S scroll legs, stretcher with pierced cartouche, scrolled toes, height 36 1/2 in., width 56 in., depth 21 in. $1500/2500

893. A Monumental Régence-Style Carved and Argenté Table, rectangular specimen marble top with semi-precious stone inlay including jade, carnelian, lapis lazuli, and amethyst, height 33 in., width 74 in., depth 38 1/2 in. $7000/10000

894. A Monumental Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock, 19th c., of Rococo form, enameled dial surmounted by a putto in a chariot, foliate surround, Amour and Psyche below, height 37 in., width 19 in., depth 8 1/2 in. $3000/5000

895. A Pair of Adams-Style Mahogany Urn-Form Knife Boxes, with brass finials, swag and bowknot decorated body on square plinth base, height 21 in., diameter 9 1/2 in. $800/1200

896. An Antique Continental Tôle Peinte Tray and Two Canisters, c. 1900, the tray with scalloped rim, marked "Made in Russia" verso; the canisters with opposing birds, having hinged lids, tray length 26 in., width 20 1/2 in., canister height 9 1/2 in., width 7 3/4 in., depth 7 1/4 in. $500/700

897. A Pair of Antique French Patinated Metal Figures, "Siffleur (Whistler)" and "Fumeur (Smoker)", c. 1890, after Masse, the bases in the form of cobblestones, height 21 in. $300/500

898. A Pair of Empire-Style Cut Crystal and Doré Bronze Urns, baluster form, sphinx supports, plinth base, height 22 in., width 9 in., depth 6 in. $2000/4000

899. A Pair of Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Seven-Light Candelabra, 19th c., scrolling arms, architectural standard with arches and columns, stepped plinth atop salamander scrolled feet, height 23 7/8 in., width 9 3/4 in., depth 9 3/4 in. $800/1200

899A. An American Patinated Metal Kerosene Train Lantern, rim marked "1921-1923 Pats. Pending", glass globe etched "ICRR" (Illinois Central Railroad), overall height 13 3/4 in. $150/250