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AUCTION
HIGHLIGHTS
OLD
MASTER PAINTINGS
Maria van Oosterwyck (Dutch, 1630-1693)
Floral Still Life In a Glass Vase With Reflection of a Domed
Church, with Butterflies, Sea Shells, and Pocket Watch
Oil on canvas, 38 1/4 x 30 1/4 inches (97.1 x 76.8cm)
Estimate: $150,000-250,000
This
large still life contains an impressive array of roses, peonies,
tulips, narcissi, irises and other flowers, and is further
animated by butterflies dancing around it. However, what sets
this particular work apart is the inclusion of various warm-water
shells and a very early pocket timepiece attached to a blue
ribbon. The collecting of exotic shells reflects the expansion
of Dutch interests into exotic lands and was soon becoming
a popular pastime. The small timepiece most likely denotes
the patronís interest in modern technology. Oosterwyck
was known to produce work for members of the highest nobility
from Louis XIV in France to William III in Holland. Certainly
this work was painted with an erudite and enlightened patron
in mind.
Abraham
Bisschop (Dutch, 1670-1731)
Trumpeter Swan with a Kingfisher and Other Birds in a Landscape
Oil on canvas, 39 1/2 x 43 3/4inches (100.4 x 111.2cm)
Estimate: $40,000-60,000
Bisschop
along with Pieter Casteels and Jacob Bogdany are among the
premier painters of exotic birds at the beginning of the 18th
century. They all exploited the variety and coloring of their
plumage in their exuberant compositions. Bisschop is perhaps
best known for his elegant white swans. This painting is an
excellent example of his work, and is signed and dated 1722.
English
School, 16th Century
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I
Oil on panel, 33 x 27 1/8 inches (83.8 x 68.9 cm)
Estimate: $30,000-40,000
An
early portrait of the monarch and relates that relates to
the 'Kitchener type' as outlined in Roy Strongs' book on the
subject.
Jacob
Storck (Dutch, circa 1641-1687)
Busy Harbor Scene with Shipping
Oil on canvas, 30 1/2 x 42 inches (76.8 x 106.6cm)
Estimate: $20,000-30,000
OLD
MASTER DRAWINGS
Attributed
to Agnolo Bronzino
Figures from Michelangeloís Last Judgement
Red chalk on paper, 15 x 8æ inches (38.1 x 22.2 cm)
Estimate: $20,000-30,000
Bronzino was a Mannerist painter from Florence, worked for
the Medici family perhaps best known for his portraits, religious
and allegorical works. This image of was taken from Michelangeloís
Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. The drawing
was once in the collection of English sculptor Thomas Banks.
Attributed
to Pier-Antonio Rotari
A pair of lovely pastel portraits of young women.
Estimate: $12,000-18,000
Henri Fantin-Latour (French, 1836-1904)
Two drawings each depicting female heads.
Fantin-Latour was known for both his portraits and his still
lifes.
Estimates $5,000-7,000 and $1,500-2,500
A strong group of over sixty Old Master Drawings, Watercolors
and Pastels, including 19th century French and English
works.
IMPORTANT
FURNITURE, DECORATIONS AND RUGS
English
Furniture
The highlight of English furniture is a pair of George
II carved pine consoles closely related to designs by the
renowned English architect, artist and garden designer, William
Kent (1685-1748). Kent's furniture designs served as part
of his unified schemes for landscape, building and interiors.
Monumental and heavily carved with shells, these consoles
are similar to Kent's designs for pieces at Houghton Hall,
one of his landmark commissions. Other English furniture featured
in this sale will include a William and Mary oyster veneered
walnut cabinet on stand (est. $12,000-18,000). Dating from
the late 17th century, this piece exhibits the exuberant veneer
work typical of that period and possesses a warm brown patina.
An extraordinary George III inlaid mahogany linen press (est.
$8,000-12,000) dates from the late 18th century, the height
of Georgian furniture design. It has an unusual shape and
is interestingly inlaid with paterae and bellflowers.
Dutch Furniture
From an estate of Dutch descent, comes a group of Dutch furniture
including a Dutch Neoclassical mahogany and satinwood buffet
from the early 19th century (est. $2,500-3,500), a Dutch
Neoclassical ebonized satinwood and mahogany side cabinet,
early 19th century (est. $2,500-3,500), and a Dutch Rococo
style walnut tall case clock (est. $5,000-7,000). Also part
of this estate is a small selection of early Dutch Delftware
articles.
French Furniture
French highlights include a beautiful Louis XV painted
and gilt-wood trumeau, mid 18th century, (est. $8,000-12,000),
delicately carved with a floral surround and inset with a
charming panel depicting frolicking putti. Complementing the
mirror is a Louis XV gilt bronze mounted kingwood commode,
mid 18th century (est. $8,000-12,000). Originating from a
New York estate, the commode is of bombÈ form and retains
its original marble top.
Decorations and Rugs
A selection of Chinese Export Porcelain is highlighted by
a pair of armorial chargers with Meissen Hausmaler
inspired border decoration and the arms of Beilby Thompson
with wife in pretense, circa 1740 (est. $5,000-6,000). The
sale will also include 18th and 19th century English and Continental
silver and a selection of chandeliers. A good group of rugs
include a lovely ìZieglerî type Sultanabad carpet
(est. $20,000-30,000). Originating in central Persia in the
last quarter of the 19th century, this carpet has a large-scale
allover pattern highly desirable in todayís market.
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