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September 30 • October 1-2, 2011

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Highlights of the September 30 - October 1-2, 2011 Major Estates Auction.

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Page 1: Auction Highlights for October 2011 Sale

September 30 • October 1-2, 2011

Page 2: Auction Highlights for October 2011 Sale

Lot 1512 - American

Gothic Revival Mahogany and Marble Top Oval Center Table, second quarter 19th century

Lot 1492 - Large and Elaborately Modeled Gothic Revival Oak

Doorway Surround, mid-19th century

Lot 1525 - Pair of Bohemian Gothic Revival

Vases, third quarter 19th century

Lot 1490 - Good English Gothic Revival Palmer

Patent Lamp, mid-19th century

Lot 826 - Impressive Musical Irish Regency

Bracket Clock first quarter 19th century, the

gothic-arched-case, in a style inspired by Horace

Walpole’s, Strawberry Hill

Lot 1516 - Fine American Gothic Revival Oak Arm

Chair, mid-19th century, attributed to J.&J.W.

Meeks, New York

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Lot 1572 - American Neo-Grec Parcel-Gilt and Ebonized Cabinet, third quarter 19th century

Lot 1863 - American Renaissance Revival Gilt-Incised and Turned Walnut Ladies Side Chair, ca 1869, attributed to George Hunzinger, New York

Lot 1569 - Albert Bierstadt (American, 1830-1902) “The Polar Bear Hunt”, oil on canvas, signed lower left “A Bierstadt”, 18” x 26”

Lot 1579 - Egyptian Revival Three-Piece Clock Set, third quarter 19th century

Lot 1563 - American Neo-Grec Parcel-Gilt, Ebonized, Marquetry Inlaid and Rosewood Center Table, third quarter 19th century, probably Pottier and Stymus, New York

Lot 1865 - (DETAIL) Important American Renaissance Revival Parcel-Gilt and Rosewood Sofa, Attributed to Gustave Herter Firm, ca 1861-1865

Lot 1566- American Neo-Grec Painted and Gilt-Incised Rosewood Parlor Suite, attributed to Herter Brothers, New York, 1868-1872, comprised of a settee and two arm chairs

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Lot 1673 - Kenneth Riley (American, b. 1919) “Evening Light”, oil on masonite, signed and dated, 10” x 16”

Lot 1595 - Carl Oscar Borg (American/Swedish, 1879-1947) “The Letter”, oil on canvas, signed, 16” x 20”

Lot 1205 - Pablo Picasso (Spanish/French, 1881-1973) “La Colombe Volant”, chromolithograph on Arches paper,signed in pencil, numbered lower left “71/200”, sight 20-1/4 x 25-3/4”

Lot 1023 - Constantine Kluge (French/Russian, 1912-2003) “Olivier et Lavande, Riez”, oil on canvas, signed, 29” x 29”

Lot 1027 - Yves Brayer (French, 1907-1990) “Le Fort de Villeneuve-les-Avignon”, oil on canvas, 1958, titled and dated, 24” x 32”

Lot 1596 - Benjamin Chambers Brown (American/California, 1865-1942) “Golden Poppies”, oil on board, titled and signed, 12” x 16”

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Lot 1635 - Fine American Late Classical Stenciled and Brass Mounted Mahogany Marble Top Sideboard, second quarter 19th century, attributed to Charles White, Philadelphia

Lot 1653 - Pair of Charles X Paris Porcelain Garniture Vases, second quarter 19th century

Lot 643 - Rare and Fine Restauration Gilt-and-Patinated-Bronze and Rouge Royale Marble Tripodal Music Stand, first quarter 19th century

Lot 1933 - Rare Pair of American Brass, Marble and Cut-Glass Three-Light Candelabras, mid-19th century, probably Philadelphia or New York

Lot 1480 - American Classical Parcel-Gilt Mahogany Center Table, first quarter 19th century, attributed to Cook and Parkin, Philadelphia

Lot 1633 - American Classical Parcel-Gilt, Stenciled and Ebonized Mahogany Pier Table, second quarter 19th century

Lot 1460 - Good Darte Freres Seven-Piece Paris Porcelain Colbalt and Gilt Tea Set, first quarter19th century, with rare paper label

Online Catalogue: www.neworleansauction.com

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Lot 244 - Excellent Chinese Cloisonne Vase, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795), possibly Imperial

Lot156 - Fine, Elegant Pair Chinese Famille Rose Rice Bowls, Daoguang (1821-1850) mark and period,

Lot 157 - Rare Chinese Famille Rose Moon Flask, Republic Period (1911-1949)

Lot 158 - Fine Chinese Famille Rose Saucer Dish, Yongzheng mark and probably of the period (1723-1735)

Lot 159 - Fine, Rare Chinese Famille Rose and Gilt Enamel Incense Burner, Republic Period (1911-1949)

Lot 245 - Fine Chinese Cast-Bronze Bell, dated 9th Year Qianlong reign (1749)

Lot 39 - Large, Fine Chinese Carved Tianhuang Seal

Lot 297 - Fine Pair Chinese Carved Jade Joss Stick Holders

Lot 345 - Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Sgraffito Lobed Vases, 20th century

Lot 167 - Large, Impressive Chinese Carved Spinach Jade Brush Pot

Lot 168 - Rare, Unusual Chinese Carved Zitan Brush Rest

Lot 169 - Two Good Chinese Carved Jadeite Calligraphy Brushes

Lot 170 - Fine Chinese Carved Pale Celadon Jade Brush Pot

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Special Afternoon Session of All Asian Art and Antiques

Page 7: Auction Highlights for October 2011 Sale

Nearly 2,000Important Lots Lot 1809- Diego Rivera

(American/Mexican, 1886-1957) “The Mexican Hat Vendor”, ink on rice paper, signed and dated, sheet size 15” x 10-3/4”

Lot 1458- Ansel Easton Adams (American, 1902-1984) “Saguaro Cactus, Arizona”, silver gelatin print, signed in pencil, 13-1/4” x 9-3/4”

Lot 1830 - Louise Berliawsky Nevelson (American/New York, 1899-1988) “City-Sunrise”, cast resin relief, 1979, with incised signature and date, 12-3/4” x 9-1/8”

Lot 1176 - Raoul Dufy (French, 1877-1953) “Still Life”, gouache on paper, signed lower left “Raoul Dufy”, reverse with a McRoberts and Tunnard Limited, London gallery label, sight 19” x 24”

Lot 1195 - Bernard Buffet (French, 1928-1999) “Les Soucis”, oil on canvas, signed “Bernard Buffet”, 29” x 21-1/4”

Lot 1188- Constantin Brancusi (Romanian/French, 1876-1957) “Mademoiselle Pogany III”, bronze on a stepped marble base, signed “C. Brancusi”, h. 10-1/2”, w. 4”, d. 4-1/2”

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Sale 1105 - September 30 • October 1-2, 2011

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Front Cover:Lot 1568 - Important American Monumental Carved Mahogany and Cherry Aesthetic Movement Cabinet, New York, ca1875-1880

Over 300 Mexican 22 kt Gold Coins

Collection of Vintage Designor Handbags

Lot 1391 - Four-Piece Chanel Clothing Group