OLD MASTER PAINTINGS ACHIEVE STRONG PRICES AT DOYLE NEW YORK S OCTOBER 22, 2008

Almost 600 Lots of Important English and Continental Furniture and Decorations

Doyle New York held an auction of Important English and Continental Furniture and Decorations, including Old Master Paintings and Drawings on October 22, 2008. The sale offered furniture and decorations from the 17th through early 19th centuries, as well as Continental, English and Chinese export porcelain, Georgian silver, sculpture, clocks, chandeliers, sconces, tapestries and rugs. The Old Master Paintings section of the sale showcased landscapes, still lifes, portraits and religious subjects by European artists from the Renaissance to the 19th century. With competitive international bidding from the salesroom, the telephones and the Internet, the sale totaled a strong $2,044,931, against a pre-sale estimate of $1,451,445-2,222,080 with 81% sold by lot and 87% sold by value.

THE KEITH IRVINE COLLECTION
A special section of the auction will be devoted to furniture, decorations and paintings from the collection of legendary interior decorator Keith Irvine. More

NEXT AUCTION IN THIS CATEGORY
January 2009

CONSIGNMENTS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED
To have your property evaluated for possible consignment in the January 2009 auction of Important English and Continental Furniture and Decorations, including Old Master Paintings and Drawings, please contact:
Furniture and Decorations: Sebastian Clarke, 212-427-4141, ext. 269, furniture@DoyleNewYork.com
Old Master Paintings and Drawings: Elaine Banks Stainton, 212-427-4141, ext. 249, paintings@DoyleNewYork.com

CATALOGUE
Subscriptions Department, 212-427-4141, ext. 257, subscriptions@DoyleNewYork.com
View the October 22, 2008 catalogue .

MEDIA CONTACT
Louis LeB. Webre, Vice President, Marketing and Media, 212-427-4141, ext 232, louis@DoyleNewYork.com
Images and interviews are available upon request.

A SELECTION OF AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS


OLD MASTER PAINTINGS





Lot 2003
French School
18th Century
The First Meeting of Paris and Helen of Troy  
Oil on canvas
83 x 102 inches (210.8 x 259.1 cm)
Unframed
Sold to a buyer from Switzerland for $278,500





Lot 2029
Attributed to Giovanni Battista Lusieri
Figures in an Extensive Coastal Landscape with Lake Avernus in the Foreground  
Inscribed on the verso Veduta del Lago Averno, Lucrino e Baja presa dalla Strada che va all Arco Felice
Ink and watercolor on paper laid to card
Sight 23 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches (59.7 x 80 cm)
Property from the Estate of Pauline L. Harrison
Sold to a buyer from England for $170,500






Lot 2030
Attributed to Giovanni Battista Lusieri
Figures in an Extensive Landscape with the Temples of Paestum in the Background  
Inscribed on the verso Veduta generale di Pesto presa dalla parte della Marina
Ink and watercolor on paper laid to card
Sight 23 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches (59.7 x 80 cm)
Property from the Estate of Pauline L. Harrison
Sold to a buyer from England for $146,500


FURNITURE AND DECORATIONS





Lot 2528
Pair of North Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Commodes  
Late 18th century, Lombardy
Each rectangular quarter veneered top with a central patera, above a conforming case enclosing two full drawers with similar decoration, raised on straight tapering legs.
Height 35 inches (89 cm), width 47 1/2 inches (1.21 m), depth 21 inches (54 cm).
Sold to a Southern buyer for $40,625






Lot 2527
Continental Neoclassical Parcel Gilt and Painted Chaise Longue  
Early 19th century
The rectangular loose cushion seat with outward scrolling backrest having eagle head supports, raised on circular tapering legs ending in paw feet. Length 6 feet 3 inches (1.90 m).
Property from the Estate of Anthony P. Russo
Sold to a buyer from Florida for $25,000






Lot 2296
William and Mary Walnut and Shagreen Diminutive Cabinet on Stand  
The rectangular top above a conforming case enclosing a pair of cupboard doors opening to a fitted interior with an arrangement of ten drawers surrounding a small cupboard door, over  a frieze drawer, raised on columnar supports joined by stretchers and ending in bun feet.
Height 46 3/4 inches (1.19 m), width 24 3/4 inches (63 cm), depth 13 1/4 inches (34 cm).
Provenance:
Mallets, London
Literature:
Lanto Synge, Great English Furniture, 1991, p. 255 ill.
Property from the Salgo Trust for Education
Sold to a buyer from New York for $17,500




Lot 2443
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers  
18th Century
The rectangular serpentine front top above a conforming case enclosing three short and three full cock-beaded drawers flanked by leafage carved chamfered corner decoration, raised on ogee bracket feet.
Height 33 inches (84 cm), width 47 inches (1.20 m), depth 26 inches (66 cm).
Sold to a buyer from New York for $15,000



Lot 2547
Neoclassical Style Marble Urn  
19th Century
The circular basin supported by three monopedia winged supports carved with lion masks, on an incurved base.
Height 36 inches (91.5 cm), width 26 inches (66 cm).
Property from the Estate of Anton Schutz
Sold to a buyer from New York State for $12,500



Lot 2315
Italian Baroque Walnut Center Table  
The rectangular top above two drawers opposed by false drawers, raised on columnar supports joined by a stretcher.
Height 31 1/2 inches (80 cm), width 70 1/4 inches (1.79 m), depth 30 1/2 inches (77.5 cm).
Sold to a buyer from New York for $11,250



Lot 2536
Italian Porphyry and Marble Bust  
Late 18th century
Of a cloaked Roman figure, on a parcel gilt serpentine socle.
Height 28 1/2 inches (72 cm), width 6 feet 1/2 inches (1.84 m).
Sold to a buyer from England for $11,250




Lot 2526
Northern German Walnut and Parcel Gilt Commode  
Late 18th century
The rectangular top above a conforming case enclosing two drawers with a leafage carved skirt, raised on circular tapering fluted legs.
Height 28 inches (71 cm), width 27 inches (69 cm), depth 17 inches (43 cm).
Sold to a buyer from California for $10,625



Lot 2395
Pair of Louis XV Painted Fauteuils a la Reine  
Jean-Baptiste Gourdin, mid 18th century
Each molded cartouche-form floral carved crest rail above a tapestry upholstered backrest, arms and seat, raised on cabriole legs, stamped I.Gourdin.
Jean-Baptiste Gourdin, maitre in 1748.
Height of seat 17 inches, height of back 39 inches, width 28 inches, depth 22 inches.
Sold to a buyer from New York for $10,625




Lot 2307
Italian Baroque Walnut Slant Front Desk  
Probably Veneto
The rectangular top above a hinged writing lid opening to reveal a fitted interior, over a conforming serpentine front case enclosing three full drawers, raised on bracket feet.
Height 44 inches (1.12 m), width 46 inches (1.18 m), depth 24 inches (61 cm).
Property from the Estate of Ninon Fatzer
Sold to a buyer from Italy for $10,625


TAPESTRIES AND RUGS



Lot 2651
Oushak Carpet  
West Anatolia, first quarter of the 20th century
The ivory field with an allover ascending pattern of polychrome spruce trees and shrubs is within a rose palmette border.
Approximately 16 feet 10 inches x 11 feet 4 inches.
Property from the Estate of Pauline L. Harrison
Sold to a buyer from New York for $25,000
 



Lot 2658
Oushak Carpet  
West Anatolia, last quarter of the 19th century
The allover pattern of polychrome floral vinery on the ivory field is within a terra cotta palmette border.
Approximately 16 feet 2 inches x 13 feet 6 inches.
Sold to a buyer from New York for $18,750
 



Lot 2645
Flemish Tapestry  
Belgium, 17th century
Depicting eight figures in the foreground in a landscape scene with a town amongst rolling hills in the distance.
Height 11 feet 2 inches (3.40 m), width 12 feet 6 inches (3.81 m).
Sold to a buyer from New York State for $15,000
 


Lot 2655
Oushak Carpet  
West Anatolia, circa 1900
The ivory field with polychrome floral vinery overall is within a slate palmette and vine border.
Approximately 13 feet x 10 feet.
Property from the Estate of Pauline L. Harrison
Sold to a buyer from New York for $13,750
 


Lot 2644
Flemish Tapestry  
Belgium, 17th century
Depicting an allegory of virtue represented by Judas Maccabbeus supported by Reason, Memory and the Arts, all within a floral border.
Height 13 feet 2 inches (4.01 m), width 8 feet 11 inches (2.67 m).
Sold to a buyer from New York State for $11,250